Wearable electronic device comprising camera assembly and method for manufacturing same
The wearable electronic device's camera assembly, with a lens barrel, bracket, and support member, addresses alignment and durability challenges, ensuring a secure fit within the curved housing.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/KR2025/012295
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-11-06
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-19
AI Technical Summary
Challenges in securing the camera's angle of view and durability when integrating a camera assembly into a wearable electronic device's curved housing, as the camera often tilts or misaligns with the opening, leading to installation difficulties.
A wearable electronic device design featuring a camera assembly with a lens barrel, a bracket, and a support member that includes a plate and a dome structure or a pin to movably support the camera, ensuring proper alignment and stability within the curved housing.
The design ensures the camera's angle of view is maintained and enhances durability by providing a secure fit within the wearable device's curved portion, addressing installation issues and maintaining functionality.
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Abstract
Description
Wearable electronic device including a camera assembly and method for manufacturing the same
[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to wearable electronic devices that can be worn on a user's head, for example, to wearable electronic devices including a camera assembly and methods of manufacturing the same.
[0002] Thanks to remarkable advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the proliferation and use of various electronic devices is rapidly increasing. In particular, recent electronic devices are being developed to enable portable communication.
[0003] Electronic devices can refer to devices that perform specific functions based on the programs installed on them, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, audio / video devices, desktop / laptop computers, and car navigation systems. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as audio or video. As electronic device integration increases and ultra-high-speed, high-capacity wireless communications become more widespread, a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal, can now be equipped with a variety of functions. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music / video playback, communication and security functions such as mobile banking, and functions such as schedule management and electronic wallets are being integrated into a single electronic device. These electronic devices are becoming smaller and more portable for users.
[0004] When assembling a camera assembly inside a wearable electronic device, it was difficult to secure the camera's angle of view and durability when placing the camera in the curved part of the wearable electronic device because the camera was tilted in the opening formed in the curved part of the housing or did not align with the center of the opening.
[0005] The above information may be provided as background information 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 related to the present disclosure.
[0006] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device is a wearable electronic device that can be worn on a user's head, comprising: a display member; a housing in which the display member is disposed, the housing including a curved portion having an opening formed in a first direction facing outward from the inside of the housing; and a camera assembly coupled to the inside of the curved portion of the housing, wherein the camera assembly includes a camera including a lens and a lens barrel surrounding the lens and having a portion positioned at the opening; a bracket coupled to the inside of the housing and including a first surface facing a rear surface of the lens barrel and a second surface extending from the first surface and surrounding a portion of the lens barrel to provide a space in which at least a portion of the camera is accommodated; and a support member disposed between the camera and the bracket and configured to movably support the camera with respect to the bracket, the support member including a plate disposed on a rear surface of the lens barrel or the first surface of the bracket and a dome structure protruding from the plate and configured to contact the first surface of the bracket or the rear surface of the lens barrel.
[0007] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device is a wearable electronic device that can be worn on a user's head, the wearable electronic device comprising: a housing in which the display member is disposed, the housing including a curved portion having an opening formed in a first direction facing outward from the inside of the housing; and a camera assembly coupled to the inside of the housing, the camera assembly including a camera including a lens and a lens barrel surrounding the lens and a portion of which is positioned at the opening; a bracket including a first surface coupled to the inside of the housing and facing a rear surface of the lens barrel, a second surface extending from the first surface and surrounding a portion of the lens barrel to provide a space in which at least a portion of the camera is accommodated, and a bracket hole formed in the first surface and a third surface surrounding the bracket hole; And a support member arranged between the camera and the bracket and configured to movably support the camera with respect to the bracket, wherein the support member may include a plate including a first plate surface facing the rear surface of the lens barrel and a second plate surface arranged on the first surface of the bracket, and a pin extending in the second direction from the first plate surface and penetrating through the bracket hole, and spaced apart from the third surface.
[0008] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device is a wearable electronic device that can be worn on a user's head, the wearable electronic device comprising: a display member; a housing in which the display member is disposed, the housing including a curved portion having an opening formed in a first direction facing outward from the inside of the housing; and a camera assembly coupled to the inside of the housing, wherein the camera assembly includes a camera including a lens and a lens barrel surrounding the lens and having a portion positioned at the opening; a bracket including a mounting portion that includes a first surface facing a rear surface of the lens barrel and including a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion, and a second surface extending from the first surface and partially disposed around a portion of the camera, the bracket providing a space in which at least a portion of the camera is accommodated; and an elastic body that is changeably disposed within a first space between the first mounting portion and the rear surface of the lens barrel and a second space between the second mounting portion and the rear surface of the lens barrel.
[0009] The above-described aspects or other aspects, configurations and / or advantages of various embodiments of the present disclosure may be further clarified by the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0010] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.
[0011] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the front of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a display unit of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 5 is an exploded view showing the front side of a wearable electronic device display unit with the housing and cover separated, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0015] FIG. 6A is an exploded side view showing a housing and cover in which a camera assembly of a display portion of a wearable electronic device is arranged, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0016] FIG. 6b is a conceptual diagram of a cross-section in which a camera assembly is arranged in area S1 of FIG. 6a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0017] FIG. 7A is a drawing of a camera assembly coupled to a side of a housing of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0018] FIG. 7b is a conceptual diagram illustrating an enlarged view of area S2 of FIG. 7a, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, with the bracket removed from the camera assembly.
[0019] FIG. 7c is a conceptual diagram illustrating an enlarged view of area S2 of FIG. 7a according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0020] FIG. 8 is a side perspective view of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0021] FIG. 9 is a side exploded view of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view of a camera assembly coupled to a side structure of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 10b is a cross-sectional view of a camera assembly coupled to a side structure of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a support member of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing a cross-section of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 13a is a conceptual diagram showing a cross-section of a support member and a bracket combined according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 13b is a perspective view of a support member of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 14a is a conceptual diagram showing a cross-section of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 14b is a conceptual diagram showing a cross-section of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0030] FIG. 14c is a conceptual diagram showing a cross-section of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0031] FIG. 15A is a cross-sectional view of a camera assembly coupled to a side structure of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0032] FIG. 15b is a cross-sectional view of a camera assembly coupled to a side structure of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0033] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a camera assembly coupled to a side structure of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0034] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a method for manufacturing a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0035] FIG. 18a is a drawing showing a method for manufacturing a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0036] FIG. 18b is a drawing showing a method for manufacturing a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0037] FIG. 19a is a drawing illustrating a manufacturing method of FIG. 18a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0038] FIG. 19b is a cross-sectional view showing a camera and a jig combined as shown in FIG. 18a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0039] FIG. 20 is a drawing illustrating a manufacturing method for combining a camera assembly with a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0040] Throughout the attached drawings, similar reference numbers may be assigned to similar parts, components and / or structures.
[0041] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.
[0042] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (101) (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)).
[0043] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor), or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.
[0044] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.
[0045] 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).
[0046] 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).
[0047] 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).
[0048] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.
[0049] 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.
[0050] 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 (101) (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).
[0051] 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.
[0052] 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 (101) (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.
[0053] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (101) (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).
[0054] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
[0055] 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.
[0056] 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).
[0057] 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.
[0058] 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 (101) (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 (101) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).
[0059] 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 (101) (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.
[0060] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device (101)). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 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 the external electronic device (101) through 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).
[0061] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.
[0062] 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)).
[0063] 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 (101) (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 (101) to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices (101) 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.
[0064] The electronic device (101) according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be a device of various forms. The electronic device (101) may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device. The electronic device (101) according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.
[0065] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but 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, phrases such as "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 each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the corresponding components from other corresponding components, and do not limit the corresponding components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being "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.
[0066] 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).
[0067] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory or external memory) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.
[0068] According to one embodiment, the methods according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a commodity 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., smartphones). 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.
[0069] 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.
[0070] In the detailed description below, the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (101) may be defined as the 'Y-axis direction', the width direction as the 'X-axis direction', and / or the height direction (thickness direction) as the 'Z-axis direction'. In the detailed description below, references to the longitudinal direction, the width direction, and / or the height direction (or thickness direction) may indicate the longitudinal direction, the width direction, and / or the height direction (or thickness direction) of the electronic device.
[0071] In one embodiment, the fact that a component is oriented in a "certain direction" may be understood to include not only that the component is oriented in a "direction identical to the certain direction" but also that the component is oriented in a "direction parallel to the certain direction." It should be noted that when a component is said to overlap (or be stacked) with another component in the following description, the description of the arrangement relationship in the height direction described above may be applied.
[0072] In describing a direction, if 'yin / yang (- / +)' is not indicated, it can be interpreted to include both the + direction and the - direction unless otherwise defined. For example, 'Z-axis direction' can be interpreted to include both the +Z direction and the -Z direction. Similarly, 'X-axis direction' can be interpreted to include both the +X direction and the -X direction, and 'Y-axis direction' can be interpreted to include both the +Y direction and the -Y direction. However, in the XYZ spatial coordinate system illustrated in the drawing, if 'yin / yang (- / +)' is not indicated for an axis, the axis can be interpreted to point in the + direction unless otherwise specified. In describing a direction, pointing toward any one of the three axes of the orthogonal coordinate system can include pointing in a direction parallel to the axis.
[0073] Hereinafter, in the description of the electronic device (e.g., 100 of FIG. 2) described below, the 'first direction' may mean the -Y-axis direction or a direction parallel to the -Y-axis. The 'second direction' may mean the +Y-axis direction or a direction parallel to the +Y-axis direction. The 'third direction' may mean the Z-axis or X-axis direction or a direction parallel thereto. The 'third direction' may mean a direction perpendicular to the 'first direction' or the 'second direction.' The first to third directions described above may not necessarily be axial directions, but may mean an axis in which a vector component has a larger value. Or, they may mean a direction that is a certain angle away from the corresponding axis. The above description is based on the rectangular coordinate system described in the drawings for the sake of brevity of description, and it should be noted that the description of such directions or components does not limit the various embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0074] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0075] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the front of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0076] The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIG. 1. The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 20. The embodiments of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 and 4 to 20.
[0077] The wearable electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be substantially the same as the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and may be implemented to be wearable on a user's body. In one embodiment, each of the external electronic devices (102, 104) of FIG. 1 may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when an electronic device (101) or a wearable electronic device (200) 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) or the wearable electronic device (200) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service on its own, request one or more external electronic devices to execute at least a part of the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a part 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) or the wearable electronic device (200). The electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For example, an external electronic device (102) renders content data executed in an application and transmits it to an electronic device (101) or a wearable electronic device (200), and the electronic device (101) or a wearable electronic device (200) that receives the data can output the content data to a display member (e.g., a display member (205) of FIG. 3).When the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) detects a user's movement through an inertial measurement unit sensor, the processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) may correct the rendering data received from the external electronic device (102) based on the movement information and output the corrected data to the display module. Alternatively, the processor may transmit the movement information to the external electronic device (102) to request rendering so that the screen data is updated accordingly. According to various embodiments, the external electronic device (102) may be a case device capable of storing and charging the electronic device (101).
[0078] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may be a body-worn device. For example, the wearable electronic device (200) may be a head-mounted device (HMD), smart glasses, or a video see-through (VST) device capable of directly providing images to both eyes of a user. In the illustrated embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) is illustrated as having the appearance of goggles, but the wearable electronic device (200) of the present disclosure is not limited thereto and may have various types of appearances.
[0079] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (200) may include a main body (201) that transmits information to a user through a separate display device (display member (205)) when viewed from the -Z direction to the +Z direction, a face part (203) where the main body (201) and the user's face come into contact, and a wearing frame (202) for being mounted and fixed on the user's head.
[0080] The main body (201) can be arranged substantially to correspond to the user's naked eye. In one embodiment, the main body (201) can include a projector and an optical waveguide structure in a direction that the user is looking (from the -Z direction to the +Z direction). For example, the main body (201) can output visual information using the projector and provide it to the user's naked eye through the optical waveguide structure. According to one embodiment, the main body (201) can include a flat display panel, for example, a liquid crystal display panel (LCD), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), and / or a micro-LED, and can output visual information through the flat display panel and provide it to the user's naked eye. According to one embodiment, the main body (201) can include a structure capable of mounting an external electronic device, for example, a smart phone, so that the smart phone can be arranged to correspond to the user's naked eye. For example, although the configuration in which the main body (201) includes a projector and a flat display panel has been mentioned, it should be noted that the present invention is not limited thereto, and the wearable electronic device (200) may be used by mounting an external electronic device according to an embodiment. The main body (201) described in the present disclosure may be called a display unit, a display unit, or a substantially identical name thereof for transmitting information to a user through a display in a wearable electronic device. In the present disclosure, the main body (201) may refer to a portion in which electrically connected components are arranged in the wearable electronic device.
[0081] According to various embodiments, the main body (201) can substantially block or reduce the actual image of the surrounding environment and provide the user with visual information (e.g., an image or video implementing a virtual space) output through a projector or flat panel display. For example, the wearable electronic device (200) can implement virtual reality or augmented reality and provide it to the user.
[0082] The wearable electronic device (200) may include a housing (210) that forms the exterior of the main body (201). For example, the housing (210) may form the exterior of the main body (201) and provide a space in which components of the wearable electronic device (200) may be placed. For example, the housing (210) of the main body (201) may be referred to as a cover housing or a main body housing. According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a front cover (211) that includes at least a portion that is curved and faces the front of the housing (+Z direction). The housing (210) may include a rear cover (213) that faces the user's face and transmits displayed information to the user. The housing (210) may include a side structure (212) (or side portion) that includes a curved portion corresponding to a nose pad portion in which at least a portion is formed concave. The above nose support (2031) may be positioned on the user's nose or supported by the user's nose. The nose support (2031) may be formed by a curved portion of the facial portion (203).
[0083] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include various electrical components such as a camera assembly (or camera module) (204a to 204h), a display member (205) (e.g., a projector or a flat display panel), various sensors (not shown), a circuit board, and / or a battery (not shown) in the internal space of the housing (210) of the main body (201). The various electronic components disposed inside the housing (210) may include heat generating component(s) such as a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) or a display (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1). In the present disclosure, the electronic components mounted inside the housing (210) are not limited thereto, and additional electronic components may be disposed.
[0084] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a display (e.g., a display member (205) of FIG. 3) that is disposed inside a housing (210) of a main body (201) and that can output visual images when a user looks from a -Z direction to a +Z direction. The display member (205) may be disposed between a front cover (211) of the housing (210) facing the +Z direction and a rear cover (213) facing the -Z direction. The display member (205) may provide visual images to the user's left eye and / or right eye through lenses (not shown) disposed on the rear side (e.g., in the -Z direction) of the housing (210). In one embodiment, the lenses (not shown) may be configured to correspond to the user's left eye and the user's right eye, respectively, and may focus or guide visual information output from the display to either of the user's eyes. According to one embodiment, the display member (205) can not only convey information displayed on the screen to the user, but can also convey information to the user by projecting it onto the inner surface of the front cover (211) using a method such as a hologram or projector.
[0085] Heat generated inside the housing (210) of the wearable electronic device (200) may impede the operating environment of the processor or display, and the heat generation phenomenon may be aggravated when the operating environment becomes poor. When the wearable electronic device (200) comes into contact with the user's body (e.g., face) while the generated heat is accumulated, it may cause discomfort to the user or cause injury such as low-temperature burns. According to the embodiment(s) of the present disclosure, the exhaust hole (216) may suppress or alleviate an increase in the internal temperature of the main body (201) of the wearable electronic device (200) by discharging at least the air inside the housing (210) (e.g., heat generated from a heat-generating component) to the outside and / or allowing the outside air to flow into the inside of the housing (210). For example, a portion of one side and / or side surface of the first housing (210) may be provided to allow the flow or circulation of a fluid (e.g., air) between the interior space and the exterior space of the first housing (210). Although not shown, in order to allow external air to flow into the housing (210), the wearable electronic device (200) may further include an additional hole formed at a different location from the exhaust hole (216). According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may further include a filter member (not shown) disposed in the exhaust hole (e.g., the exhaust hole (216) shown in FIG. 4) of the housing (210) of the main body (201), thereby allowing the flow of air through the exhaust hole (e.g., the exhaust hole (216) shown in FIG. 4) while suppressing foreign substances such as dust from flowing into the interior of the housing (210). The exhaust hole described in the present disclosure (e.g., the exhaust hole (216) illustrated in FIG. 4) is not limited to air flow for heat exchange, and may mean a passage (or hole) connecting the outside and the inside of the main body (201).For example, a plurality of exhaust holes (e.g., exhaust holes (216) illustrated in FIG. 4) may be formed in the housing (210), and at least some of the exhaust holes may include at least one microphone module (e.g., input module (150) illustrated in FIG. 1). Although not illustrated, the microphone module (not illustrated) may convert sound into an electrical signal. The microphone module (not illustrated) may be used for the purpose of acquiring voice information. In one embodiment, the microphone module (not illustrated) may be exposed through an opening (e.g., exhaust holes (216) illustrated in FIG. 4) formed in the housing (210).
[0086] According to one embodiment, the main body (201) may include a camera assembly (or camera module) (204a to 204h), and may capture a surrounding environment in a direction that the user is looking and provide the captured image or video to the user through a projector or a flat panel. In some embodiments, the wearable electronic device (200) may extract information about an image or video captured in real time from data stored therein or data collected through a network environment (e.g., the first network (198) and / or the second network (199) of FIG. 1), and provide the captured image or video to the user by combining it with the extracted information. For example, the wearable electronic device (200) may implement augmented reality and provide it to the user. According to one embodiment, the main body (201) may transmit an actual image of the surrounding environment to the user and provide information about an image or video captured through the camera assembly (or camera module) (204a to 204h) to the user visually.
[0087] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include VST camera assemblies (204e, 204f), a plurality of camera assemblies (204a, 204b, 204c 204d, 204g, 204h), and / or an infrared (IR) camera assembly (not shown) in the main body (201). According to one embodiment, the plurality of camera assemblies (204a, 204b, 204c 204d) may be respectively disposed adjacent to an edge region of the housing (210). For example, the plurality of camera modules (204a, 204b, 204c 204d) may be disposed at a corner of the front cover (211) of the housing (210) to secure a wide angle of view or field of view. According to one embodiment, a plurality of camera modules (204a, 204b, 204c 204d) may be exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device (200) through openings (e.g., openings (3111) of FIG. 5) formed in corners of the front cover (211) of the housing (210). According to one embodiment, a plurality of camera assemblies (204g, 204h) may be disposed in the side structure (212). The plurality of camera assemblies (204g, 204h) may be disposed at positions corresponding to the nose pad (2031) of the side structure. The plurality of camera assemblies (204g, 204h) may be disposed in openings (e.g., openings (3121) of FIG. 5) formed in a curved portion of the side structure (212) and exposed to the outside. The camera assemblies (204a to 204h) described in the present disclosure are not limited to VST camera assemblies, IR (infrared) camera assemblies, etc., and may be replaced with camera assemblies that perform different functions or have their positions changed.
[0088] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a face portion (203). The face portion (203) may be a portion that comes into contact with the user's face when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200). For example, when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200), the face portion (203) may be positioned between the main body portion (201) and the user's face. In addition, the face portion (203) may be formed so that at least a portion thereof is curved to correspond to a curve of the user's face (e.g., a forehead or cheekbone). The face portion (203) may include a nose pad (2031). The nose pad (2031) may be positioned on the user's nose or supported by the user's nose. The nose pad (2031) may be formed as a curved portion of the face portion (203). The facepiece (203) can block or reduce external light from reaching the user's eyes by coming into contact with the user's face when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200). The facepiece (203) may also be referred to as a face cover or cover housing. In one embodiment, the facepiece (203) can be detachably connected to the rear of the main body.
[0089] According to one embodiment, the wearing frames (202) may each extend from the main body (201) and may be positioned to face the sides and back of the user's head when worn on the user's body. In some embodiments, the wearing frames (202) may be manufactured at least partially as an integral part with the main body (201). For example, the wearing frames (202) may include an inner frame (not shown) positioned to face the user's body and an outer frame (not shown) positioned to face the external space, and either the inner or outer frame (not shown) may be formed as an integral part with the main body (201).
[0090] Although not shown, according to various embodiments, the wearing frame (202) may include a portion that is in sliding contact with an adjustment unit (not shown) and a portion that connects the wearing frame (202) to the main body (201). According to one embodiment, as the wearing frame (202) slides with respect to the adjustment unit (not shown), the area of the wearing frame (202) that comes into contact with the adjustment unit (not shown) may contract or expand. For example, the wearing frame (202) may move along a curved trajectory corresponding to the shape of the outer surface of the adjustment unit (not shown). According to various embodiments, the adjustment unit (not shown) may substantially contact or be supported on the rear (e.g., the occipital region of the user) of the user's body (e.g., the head) and may be slidably coupled with the wearing frame (202). According to various embodiments, the adjustment unit (not shown) may include a rotating handle. The rotary handle is positioned so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis (Z-axis direction) on the wearable electronic device (200), and the rotational motion of the rotary handle can be converted into linear motion within a control unit (not shown).
[0091] According to one embodiment, the wearing frame (202) is arranged substantially symmetrically with respect to the main body (201), and the direction of movement may be substantially symmetrical. According to one embodiment, the wearing frame (202) may be supported or positioned on the user's body (e.g., an ear). For example, it may be supported on the user's left ear and the user's right ear.
[0092] According to one embodiment, the wearing frame (202) is a part that is mechanically fastened or integrally joined to the main body (201) and may have lower flexibility than the part that comes into contact with the adjusting part (not shown). For example, the wearing frame (202) may be fastened to the main body (201) by a fastening element such as a screw.
[0093] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may further include at least one cushion member (2021) disposed at a portion that directly contacts the user's body. The cushion member (2021) may be disposed between the wearing frame (202) and the user's body at a location corresponding to the rear (e.g., the back of the head) of the user's body (e.g., the head). The cushion member (2021) may contact or support the rear of the user's head. For example, the user may use the wearable electronic device (200) while wearing it on the head, and the cushion member (2021) may alleviate or distribute a load applied to the user's body due to the weight of the wearable electronic device (200). Although not shown, the wearable electronic device (200) may further include an auxiliary frame. The auxiliary frame may, for example, extend from the main body (201) and be connected to an adjusting member (not shown), and may be supported on an upper portion of the user's head. For example, the wearable electronic device (200) may be worn on the user's body in a state where it contacts or supports the user's forehead, the back of the head, and / or the upper part of the head. If it includes an auxiliary frame, the wearable electronic device (200) may include an additional cushioning member that directly contacts the upper part of the user's head.
[0094] According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device (200) may include various electrical components such as camera assemblies (204a to 204h), a display member (e.g., a projector or a flat display panel) (205), sensors, a circuit board, and / or a battery. The various electrical components may be distributed and electrically connected to each other through wiring while being distributed in the main body (201), the wearing frames (202), and / or the control unit (not shown). In one embodiment, the wearing frames (202) may at least partially accommodate the wiring. For example, by appropriately distributing the various electrical components in the wearable electronic device (200), the load due to the weight of the wearable electronic device (200) may be prevented from being concentrated on a specific part of the user's body. According to one embodiment, the cushion member (2021) and the face portion (203) can expand the area of direct contact between the wearable electronic device (200) and the user's body, thereby distributing the load caused by the wearable electronic device (200) and reducing user fatigue. According to one embodiment, the distributed electrical components can be electrically connected through concealed wiring, and the concealed wiring can make the appearance of the wearable electronic device (200) more attractive.
[0095] The configurations of the wearable electronic device (200) described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 3 are not limited thereto, and may be combined within a range that does not conflict with the embodiments described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 20. The wearable electronic device (200) is not limited to the components described in the present disclosure.
[0096] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a main body of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0097] FIG. 5 is an exploded view showing the front side of a wearable electronic device body with the housing and cover separated, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0098] The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 20. The embodiments of FIGS. 4 and 5 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 6 to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 4 to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 3.
[0099] According to one embodiment, the main body (301) may include a housing (210). The housing (310) may be composed of a front cover (311) facing the front (+Z direction), a rear cover (e.g., 213 of FIG. 2) facing in the opposite direction to the front cover, and a side structure (212) surrounding a space between the front cover (311) and the rear cover (e.g., 213 of FIG. 2).
[0100] According to one embodiment, the front cover (311) may be formed to have a symmetrical curvature at the center of the housing (310). The front cover (311) may include an opening (3111). The front cover (311) may include a plurality of openings (3111). The plurality of openings (3111) may be arranged at the edges (or corners) and the center of the front cover (311). The front cover (311) may be configured as a convex curved surface in the front direction (+Z direction) of the wearable electronic device (200). Electronic components may be coupled to the inside of the front cover (311). The front cover (311) may be configured integrally with the side structure (312) and the rear cover (e.g., 213 of FIG. 2). The front cover (311) can be joined to the side structure (312) by a joining member (not shown) or a joining member (e.g., a screw).
[0101] According to one embodiment, the housing (310) may include a side structure (312) facing sideways (in the X-axis direction). The side structure (312) may include a curved portion corresponding to a nose pad (e.g., 2031 illustrated in FIG. 2) that supports a user's body (e.g., a nose). The side structure (312) may include an opening (3111) facing outward from the inside of the housing (310). The side structure (312) may include a plurality of openings (3111). Electronic components may be coupled to the inside of the side structure (312). A camera assembly (e.g., camera assembly (304g)) may be coupled to the plurality of openings (3111). The side structure (312) may include an exhaust hole (e.g., 216 illustrated in FIG. 2) formed in a direction facing outward from the inside of the housing (310). The side structure (312) may include a plurality of exhaust holes (e.g., 216 in FIG. 2). The side structure (312) may be configured as an integral part with the front cover (311) and the rear cover (313). The side structure (312) may be coupled to the front cover (311) and the rear cover (313) by a joining member or a connecting member (e.g., a screw).
[0102] In one embodiment, the housing may include a rearward-facing (-Z direction) rear cover (e.g., 213 of FIG. 2). The rear cover (e.g., 213 of FIG. 2) may include an opening at a location corresponding to a user's body (e.g., an eye). The rear cover (e.g., 213 of FIG. 2) may include a member of glass or a transparent material in the opening. The rear cover (e.g., 213 of FIG. 2) may be configured to face both eyes of the user so that the user can recognize displayed information through the opening. The rear cover (e.g., 213 of FIG. 2) of the present disclosure is not limited thereto and may be modified.
[0103] According to one embodiment, the main body (301) may include a glass cover (314) covering the front cover (311). The glass cover (314) may be positioned toward the front (+Z direction) of the main body (301) of the wearable electronic device (200). The glass cover (314) may protect the exterior (or surface) of the housing (310). The glass cover (314) may protect the camera assemblies (304a to 304f) positioned on the front cover (311). The glass cover (314) may decorate the exterior of the main body (301).
[0104] According to one embodiment, the main body (301) of the wearable electronic device (200) may include a camera assembly (204a to 204h) inside the housing (310). The main body (301) may include a plurality of camera assemblies (204a to 204h) inside the housing (310).
[0105] According to one embodiment, the camera assemblies (204a to 204h) may be disposed on the housing (210) or may be exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device (200) through an opening formed in the first housing (210). For example, the camera assemblies (204a to 204h) may be disposed in an opening (3111) formed in a curved portion of the front cover (311). The camera assemblies (204a to 204h) may be disposed in an opening (3121) formed in a curved portion of the side structure (312). According to one embodiment, the camera assemblies (204a to 204h) can be arranged so that the center of the camera lens is aligned with an opening (e.g., the center of the opening (3111) of the front cover (311)) in a curved portion of the housing (310) (e.g., a corner of the front cover (311) or a curved portion of the side structure (312)). A camera assembly (e.g., the camera assembly (304g)) to be arranged in an opening formed in a curved portion of the housing (310) (e.g., the opening (3111) of the side structure (312)) can secure an angle of view of the camera by aligning the center of the opening and the center of the camera lens (e.g., 321d of FIG. 6b) of the camera assembly, despite the curvature of the housing (310).
[0106] According to one embodiment, some of the camera assemblies (or camera modules) may include VST camera assemblies (or VST camera modules). The VST camera assemblies (or VST camera modules) (204e, 204f) may be camera assemblies (or camera modules) for VST (video see through). For example, the wearable electronic device (200) may display, on the display, at least a portion of an image associated with the surrounding environment captured by the VST camera assemblies (or VST camera modules) (204e, 204f) (or an object processed based on the at least portion and / or an object corresponding to the at least portion) as at least a portion of the VST content. Accordingly, the user may check at least a portion of the image captured by the VST camera assemblies (or VST camera modules) (204e, 204f), for example, an image associated with the surrounding environment. In one embodiment, the VST content may be generated by mixing content for a VR environment and at least a portion of an image captured through the VST camera assemblies (or VST camera modules) (204e, 204f). For example, the VST content may be generated by mixing content for a VR environment and a result of processing at least a portion of an image captured through the VST camera assemblies (or VST camera modules) (204e, 204f) (or a corresponding object). In one embodiment, the VST content may be generated based on at least a portion of an image captured through the VST camera assemblies (or camera modules) (204e, 204f). For example, the VST content may be generated based on a result of processing at least a portion of an image captured through the VST camera assemblies (or VST camera modules) (204e, 204f) (or a corresponding object).It should be noted that the above-described use of the VST camera assembly (or VST camera module) (204e, 204f) mentioned in the present disclosure is merely exemplary, and the embodiment(s) of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the VST camera assembly (or VST camera module) (204e, 204f) may be changed to a camera assembly disposed on the front cover (311) of the housing (310).
[0107] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) can obtain a visual image of an object or environment in a direction (Z-axis direction) that the user is looking at or that the wearable electronic device (200) is directed toward by using a plurality of camera assemblies (or camera modules) (204a, 204b, 204c, 204d). According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) can obtain a visual image of an object or environment in a direction (-Y direction) perpendicular to a direction that the user is looking at or that the wearable electronic device (200) is directed toward by using a plurality of camera assemblies (or camera modules) (204g, 204h).
[0108] According to one embodiment, a camera assembly (or camera module) (204a, 204d) disposed on the front cover (311) may be disposed on a higher portion of the front cover (311) or the housing (310) than other camera assemblies (or camera modules) (204b, 204c) disposed on the front cover (311) (or may be exposed through an opening formed in the front cover (311)). The camera assembly (or camera module) (204a, 204d) disposed on the front cover (311) may capture an image of an area or space corresponding to a relatively upper side of at least one point of the housing (210) or the front cover (311), for example, when a user wears the wearable electronic device (200). The image acquired by the camera assembly (or camera module) (204a, 204d) disposed on the front cover (311) may be used, for example, for simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and / or 6DoF (degree of freedom), and / or for recognition and / or tracking of a subject in a photographed image area or space. The image acquired by the camera assembly (or camera module) (204a, 204d) disposed on the front cover (311) may also be used for head tracking.
[0109] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (or camera module) (204b, 204c) disposed on the front cover (311) may be disposed lower than other camera assemblies (or camera modules) (204a, 204d) disposed on the front cover (311). The camera assembly (or camera module) (204b, 204c) disposed on the front cover (311) may capture an image of an angle of view or field of view (FOV) based on at least one point of the front cover (311) (or housing (310)), for example, an image of an area or space corresponding to a relatively lower side when a user wears the wearable electronic device (200). For example, when the camera assembly (or camera module) (204a, 204d) disposed on the front cover (311) is defined to capture a spatial image of the upper side of the housing (310), the camera assembly (or camera module) (204b, 204c) disposed on the front cover (311) can be understood to capture a spatial image of the lower side of the housing (310) or the front cover (311). The image acquired by the camera assembly (or camera module) (204b, 204c) disposed on the front cover (311) can be used for recognition and / or tracking of a subject in the captured image area or space. For example, an image acquired by a camera assembly (or camera module) (204b, 204c) disposed on the front cover (311) can be used for recognition and / or tracking of a subject, for example, a user's hand, disposed relatively lower than a portion corresponding to the head when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200). According to one embodiment, a camera assembly (or camera module) (204g, 204h) disposed on the side structure (312) can capture an image of an angle of view or field of view (FOV) based on at least one point of the housing (310), for example, an image of an area or space corresponding relatively lower when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200).The camera assembly (or camera module) (204g, 204h) disposed on the side structure (312) may be understood to capture a spatial image of the lower side of the housing (310). The image acquired by the camera assembly (or camera module) (204g, 204h) disposed on the side structure (312) may be used for recognition and / or tracking of a subject disposed relatively lower than a portion corresponding to the head, for example, a user's hand or a body part excluding the user's head, when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200).
[0110] In the present disclosure, 'the upper side corresponding to the camera assembly (or camera module) (204a, 204d) disposed on the upper side of the front cover (311)', 'the lower side corresponding to the camera assembly (or camera module) (204b, 204c) disposed on the lower side of the front cover (311)', and 'the lower side corresponding to the camera assembly (or camera module) (204g, 204h) disposed on the side structure (312) disposed on the lower side of the housing (310)' are defined based on the user's viewpoint when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200), and a part relatively closer to the ground may be named as the lower side and a part relatively farther from the ground may be named as the upper side. For example, when describing the positions of the camera assemblies (or camera modules) (204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204g, 204h), distinguishing between the upper and lower portions is for convenience of explanation, and the definition of such relative positions may be appropriately changed depending on the user's wearing state, the user's posture, or the actual usage environment. Alternatively, the camera assemblies (204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204g, 204h) arranged on the front cover (311) or the side structure (312) may be appropriately changed to VST camera assemblies (or VST camera modules) from the perspective of a person skilled in the art.
[0111] It should be noted that the above-described references to information extracted from images acquired by the camera assembly (or camera module) (204a, 204b, 204c, 204d) disposed on the front cover (311) described in the present disclosure and the camera assembly (or camera module) (204g, 204h) disposed on the side structure (312) or its use are merely exemplary, and the embodiment(s) of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.
[0112] Below, descriptions of the housing (310), camera assembly (304a to 304h) and glass cover (314) of the main body (301) that are not described may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 and FIGS. 5 to 20.
[0113] FIG. 6A is an exploded side view showing a housing and cover in which a camera assembly of a main body of a wearable electronic device is arranged, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0114] FIG. 6b is a conceptual diagram of a cross-section in which a camera assembly is arranged in area S1 of FIG. 6a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0115] The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 7A to 20. The embodiments of FIGS. 6A and 6B may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 7A to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 5. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 7A to 20.
[0116] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a main body (301). The main body (301) may include a housing (310). The housing (310) may include a front cover (311) facing the front (-Z direction) of the main body (301), a rear cover (313) facing the rear (-Z direction) opposite to the front, and a side structure (312) surrounding a space between the front cover (311). The front cover (311) may include at least one opening (3111). The housing (310) may include a plurality of openings (3111) in the front cover (or front portion) (311). The wearable electronic device (200) may include a plurality of camera assemblies (304a to 304f). A plurality of camera assemblies (304a to 304f) can be arranged in a plurality of openings (3111).
[0117] According to one embodiment, the main body (301) may include a glass cover (314) covering the front cover (311). The glass cover (314) may protect the front cover (311) of the housing (310). The glass cover (314) may protect the camera assembly (304a to 304f) disposed on the front cover (311).
[0118] According to one embodiment, the main body (301) may include at least one camera assembly (304d). A portion of the camera assembly (304d) may be positioned in an opening (3111) formed in a curved portion of the front cover (311) of the housing (310). The apex (or center of the lens) of the lens (321d) of the camera assembly (304d) may be positioned to be aligned with the center of the opening (3111) of the front cover (311). For example, when the opening (3111) and the camera lens (321d) have a circular structure, the geometric center of the perimeter of an imaginary circle surrounding the opening (3111) may coincide with the geometric center of the lens (321d).
[0119] In one embodiment, the camera assembly (304d) may include a camera (320d) including a lens (321d) and a lens barrel (322d) surrounding the lens (321d). A portion of the camera (320d) may be positioned in the opening (3111). The camera (320d) may be positioned to be aligned with the center of the opening (3111). The camera (320d) may be positioned to be aligned with a direction in which the opening (3111) faces. At least a portion of the lens barrel (322d) of the camera (320d) may be positioned in the opening (3111). The camera (320d) can transmit information about the subject that has reached the image sensor (not shown) disposed inside the lens barrel (322d) through the printed circuit board (e.g., 3222g of FIG. 7b) via light reflected from the subject through the camera lens (321d). The camera (320d) of the camera assembly (304d) can be arranged in a straight line with the direction in which the opening (3111) faces, thereby preventing a reduction in the angle of view due to the curved portion of the housing (310). Since the camera (320d) is arranged in alignment with the direction in which the opening (3111) faces, the stress on the lens barrel (322d) due to a portion of the front cover (311) surrounding the opening (3111) can be reduced, thereby increasing the durability of the camera (320d).
[0120] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (304d) may include a bracket (340d). The bracket (340d) may be coupled inside the front cover (3111) of the housing (310) in a direction toward the opening (3111). The bracket (340d) may include a coupling portion (e.g., 342g of FIG. 7C) coupled with the housing (310) and a space (or receiving portion) (e.g., 341g of FIG. 7C) in which the camera is accommodated. The bracket (340d) may include a first surface (3411) facing the rear surface (3221d) of the lens barrel (322d) and a second surface (3412) extending from the first surface (3411) and surrounding a portion of the lens barrel (322d) to provide a space for accommodating a portion of the camera (320d). The bracket (340d) can support the camera assembly (304d) toward the opening (3111) by transmitting the support force coupled to the housing (310) through the joint (e.g., 342g of FIG. 7c) to the lens barrel (322d) through the support member (330d) of the camera assembly (304d) on the first surface (3411).
[0121] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (304d) may include a support member (330d) disposed between a rear surface (3221d) of the lens barrel (322d) and a first surface (3411) of the bracket (340d). The support member (330d) may include a dome structure (e.g., 4332 of FIG. 10A) protruding toward either the rear surface (3221d) of the lens barrel or the first surface (3411) of the bracket (340d). The support member (330d) may include a plate (331d) disposed on the first surface (3411) or the rear surface (3221d) of the lens barrel (322d) that is disposed in an opposite direction to which the dome structure (e.g., 432 of FIG. 10A) faces. The support member (330d) can transfer the support force transmitted from the first surface (3411) of the bracket (340d) to the plate through the dome structure to support the camera (320d) in the direction of the opening (3111). The dome structure (e.g., 432 in FIG. 10a) of the support member (330d) can allow the bracket (340d) to be inclined with respect to the rear surface (3221d) of the lens barrel. Even if the bracket (340d) is tilted when assembling the camera assembly (304d) to the curved portion of the housing (310) by allowing the bracket (340d) to be inclined with respect to the camera (320d) due to the support member (330d), the camera (320d) can be aligned in the direction facing the opening (3111). For example, even if the camera assembly (304d) is assembled at an angle with respect to the direction in which the opening (3111) faces during the process of assembling inside the housing (310), the bracket (340d) can be inclined through the dome structure of the support member (330d) and the camera (320d) can still be partially aligned with the opening (3111) in the direction in which the opening (3111) faces.
[0122] It should be noted that the camera assembly (304d) described with reference to FIGS. 6a and 6b is not limited thereto and may be changed to a camera assembly (304a to 304f) disposed on the front cover.
[0123] Configurations not described below may be combined with or substantially identical to the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 7a to 20.
[0124] FIG. 7A is a drawing of a camera assembly coupled to a side of a housing of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0125] FIG. 7b is a conceptual diagram illustrating an enlarged view of area S2 of FIG. 7a, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, with the bracket removed from the camera assembly.
[0126] FIG. 7c is a conceptual diagram illustrating an enlarged view of area S2 of FIG. 7a according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0127] The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7C may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6B. The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7C may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 20. The embodiments of FIGS. 7A to 7C may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 8 to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 6B. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 8 to 20.
[0128] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a main body (301). The main body (301) may include a housing (310). The housing (310) may include a front cover (311) facing the front (-Z direction) of the main body (301), a rear cover (313) facing the rear (-Z direction) opposite to the front, and a side structure (312) surrounding a space between the front cover (311). The side structure (312) may include at least one opening (3121). The side structure (312) may be connected to the face portion (303). The side structure (312) of the housing (310) may include a curved portion at a position corresponding to a nose pad (3021) of the mounting portion (302). The housing (310) may include a first fastening portion (3122) having a first fastening hole (31221) formed on the inner surface thereof. The housing (310) may include a second fastening portion (3123) having a second fastening hole (31231) formed on the inner surface thereof. The housing (310) may include fastening portions (3122, 3123) on the inner surface thereof. The fastening portions (3122, 3123) may be fastened to the coupling portions (342g, 343g) of the bracket (340g) of the camera assembly (304g) through screws (351, 352). The housing (310) may include a plurality of openings (3121) in the side structure (312). The camera assemblies (304g, 304h) may be disposed in the plurality of openings (3121).
[0129] According to one embodiment, the main body (301) may include at least one camera assembly (304g, 304h). A portion of the camera assembly (304g, 304h) may be disposed in an opening (3131) formed in a curved portion of a side structure (312) of the housing (310). The camera assembly (304g, 304h) may be coupled to the side structure (312) of the housing (310) such that a portion thereof is disposed in the opening (3121) so as to face in a direction from the inside to the outside of the housing (310) (or in the first direction (-Y)). The apex (or center of the lens) of the lens (321g, 321h) of the camera assembly (304g, 304h) may be disposed to be aligned with the center of the opening (3121) of the side structure (312). For example, if the opening (3111) and the camera lens (321g, 321h) have a circular structure, the geometric center of the perimeter of the virtual circle surrounding the opening (3121) may coincide with the geometric center of the lens (321g, 321h).
[0130] In one embodiment, the camera assembly (304g) may include a camera (320g) including a lens (321g) and a lens barrel (322g) surrounding the lens (321g). A portion of the camera (320g) may be disposed in the opening (3121). The camera (320g) of the camera assembly (304g) may be disposed in a straight line with the direction in which the opening (3121) faces, thereby preventing a reduction in the angle of view due to a curved portion of the housing (310). By arranging the camera (320g) in alignment with the direction in which the opening (3121) faces, stress on the lens barrel (322g) due to a portion of the side structure (312) surrounding the opening (3121) may be reduced, thereby increasing the durability of the camera (320g).
[0131] In one embodiment, the camera assembly (304g) may include a bracket (340g). The bracket (340g) may be coupled inside the side structure (312) of the housing (310) in a direction toward the opening (3121). The bracket (340g) may include a first side (e.g., 3411 of FIG. 6B) facing the rear surface (3221g) of the lens barrel (322g) and a second side (e.g., 3412 of FIG. 6B) extending from the first side (e.g., 3411 of FIG. 6B) and surrounding a portion of the lens barrel (322g) to provide a space for accommodating a portion of the camera (320g). The bracket (340g) can transfer a support force coupled to the housing (310) through the coupling portions (342g, 343g) to the lens barrel (322g) through the support member (330g) of the camera assembly (304g) on the first surface (e.g., 3411 in FIG. 6b) to support the camera assembly (304g) toward the opening (3121). A portion of the camera (320g) can be coupled to the inside of the housing (310) so that it is positioned in the opening (3121). The bracket (340g) can be positioned so that the support member (330g) disposed on the back surface of the lens barrel (322g) of the coupled camera (320g) and the first surface (e.g., 3411 in FIG. 6b) of the bracket come into contact. The bracket (340g) can be arranged so that the joining holes (e.g., 4421 in FIG. 9) formed in the joining portions (342g, 343g) are aligned with the joining holes (31221, 31231) formed in the fastening portions (3122, 3123) arranged on the inside of the housing (310). The bracket can be fastened to the inside of the housing (310) by a screw (351, 352) that is arranged to penetrate the fastening holes (31221, 31231) and the joining hole (e.g., 4421 in FIG. 9).
[0132] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (304g) may include a support member (330g) disposed between a rear surface (3221g) of a lens barrel (322g) and a first surface (e.g., 3411 of FIG. 6B) of a bracket (340g). The support member (330g) may include a dome structure (e.g., 4332 of FIG. 10A) protruding toward either the rear surface (3221g) of the lens barrel or the first surface (e.g., 3411 of FIG. 6B) of the bracket (340g). The support member (330g) may include a plate (331g) disposed on the first surface (e.g., 3411 of FIG. 6B) or the rear surface (3221g) of the lens barrel (322g) that is disposed in an opposite direction to which the dome structure (e.g., 432 of FIG. 10A) faces. The dome structure (e.g., 432 in FIG. 10a) of the support member (330g) can allow the bracket (340g) to be inclined with respect to the back surface of the lens barrel (e.g., 3411 in FIG. 6b).
[0133] It is noted that the camera assembly (304g) described with reference to FIGS. 7a to 7c is not limited thereto and may be changed to a camera assembly (304h) disposed in the side structure (312).
[0134] Configurations not described below may be combined with or substantially identical to the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 20.
[0135] FIG. 8 is a side perspective view of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0136] FIG. 9 is a side exploded view of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0137] The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7c. The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 10a to 20. The embodiments of FIGS. 8 and 9 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 10a to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 7c. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 10a to 20.
[0138] In one embodiment, the camera assembly (404) may include a camera (420). The camera (420) may be a VST camera. The camera (420) may allow a user to recognize an external subject through information displayed on a display member (e.g., 205 of FIG. 3) inside a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 3) via a processor that processes light reflected from an external subject into information. The camera (420) may be positioned inside a housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) such that a portion of the camera is positioned in an opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5) of the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4). The camera (420) may be aligned with the direction of the opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5).
[0139] According to one embodiment, the camera (420) may include a lens (421). The lens (421) of the camera (420) may allow light reflected from an external subject to pass through it. The lens (421) may adjust the optical path of light entering from the outside. The lens (421) may have a circular shape when viewed from above. The lens (421) may have a shape corresponding to a cross-section in which an opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5) of a housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) is formed. For example, when the cross-section of the opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5) is circular and is surrounded by a portion of a front cover (e.g., 311 of FIG. 5), the shape of the lens (421) may be circular corresponding to the shape of the opening (3111). The cross-section of the lens (421) may have a shape including a convex curved surface facing the outside of the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) (or in the first direction (-Y direction)). The apex of the convex lens (421) may be located at the center when the lens (421) is viewed from above. For example, when the lens (421) is viewed from above, the apex of the lens (421) may be located at the center of a circle if the lens (421) is circular. However, it should be noted that the lens (421) may only have a circular shape at part thereof, and other parts may have a shape other than a circle.
[0140] In one embodiment, the camera (420) may include a lens barrel (422). The lens barrel (422) may form the exterior of the camera (420). The lens barrel (422) may be referred to substantially the same as a barrel or case of the camera. The lens barrel (422) may be configured to surround the lens (421). The lens barrel (422) may have a cylindrical shape. The lens barrel (422) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the lens (421) when the lens (421) is viewed from above. The lens barrel (422) may include a rear surface (4221). The rear surface (4221) may face the interior of a housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4). The rear surface (4221) may be a square, a pentagon, or a circle. The back surface (4221) may correspond to the shape of the first surface of the bracket (e.g., 3411 in FIG. 6B). The lens barrel (422) may form the exterior of the camera (420) and may include a side wall (4222) surrounding the lens (421) and the back surface (4221). The side wall (4222) of the lens barrel (422) may extend from the back surface (4221) toward the lens (421) and may have different widths in each section. For example, the section closer to the back surface (4221) may be configured with a first width, and the section closer to the lens (421) may be configured with a second width. The side wall (4222) may surround the back surface in a shape corresponding to the back surface (4221). For example, a portion surrounding the back surface (4221) may have a square column shape if the back surface (4221) is square, and a portion extending toward the lens (421) may have a cylindrical shape. A portion of the lens barrel (422) may be positioned in an opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5). The lens barrel (422) may include an image sensor (not shown) therein. The lens barrel (422) may include a printed circuit board (or flexible printed circuit board) (e.g., 3222g of FIG. 7b).A lens barrel (422) can be positioned in an opening (e.g., FIG. 3111) to prevent horizontal movement of the camera (e.g., X-axis movement or Z-axis movement). The lens barrel (422) can be restrained by a portion of the housing (310). The lens barrel (422) forms the exterior of the camera (420) and can protect the lens (421) and electronic components (e.g., image sensor) inside the camera.
[0141] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (404) may include a support member (430). The support member (430) may include a plate (431) disposed on a rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel or a first surface (e.g., 4411 of FIG. 10A) of the bracket. The plate (431) may face the rear surface (4221) or the first surface (e.g., 4411 of FIG. 10A) of the lens barrel to transmit a support force to the camera (420). The plate (431) may have a shape corresponding to the rear surface (4221) or the first surface (e.g., 4411 of FIG. 10A) of the lens barrel (422). The support member (430) may include a dome structure (432) in which a portion of the plate (431) protrudes. The dome structure (432) can protrude toward either the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel or the first surface (4311) of the bracket. The dome structure (432) can contact the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel or the first surface (4311) of the curved portion (4321) of the dome structure and move along the tangent direction of the curved portion (4321) to maintain the alignment of the camera (420). For example, when the camera assembly (404) is coupled to a housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4), if the bracket (440) is coupled at an angle and not aligned with the direction of the opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5), the dome structure can slide along the curved surface (4311) so that the first surface (4411) corresponds to the tangent line of the curved surface (4311), thereby maintaining the alignment of the camera (420).
[0142] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (404) may include a bracket (440). The bracket (440) may include a receiving portion (or mounting portion) (441) that provides a space for receiving the camera (420) and a coupling portion (442, 443) that is coupled to a housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4). The coupling portions (442, 443) may be positioned on one or both sides of the receiving portion (441). The receiving portion (441) may include a first surface (4411) that faces the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel (422). The first surface (4411) may refer to a mounting surface on which the camera (420) and the support member (430) are coupled and received. For example, a camera assembly (404) may include a camera (420), a support member (430), and a first surface (4411) aligned in a straight line. A receiving portion (441) may include a second surface (4412) extending from the first surface (4411) and providing a space for receiving the camera. The second surface (4412) may be disposed around a portion of a lens barrel (422). The second surface (4412) may include a continuous surface. The second surface (4412) may be formed as a surface that is partially broken to provide a passage through which a printed circuit board (or a flexible printed circuit board) connected to the lens barrel (422) is connected. The second surface (4412) may be disposed spaced apart from at least a portion of the lens barrel (422). By being spaced apart, the second surface (4412) may not restrict horizontal movement of the camera (420). For example, the camera (420) may be horizontally constrained in the opening (4212) and may be spaced apart from the bracket (440) without being constrained. The coupling portions (442, 443) may include a first coupling portion (442) and a second coupling portion (443). The coupling portions (442, 443) may include coupling holes (4421, 4431). The coupling holes (4421, 4431) may include a first coupling hole (4421) and a second coupling hole (4431).The coupling portions (442, 443) can be fastened to the fastening portions (e.g., 3122, 3123 of FIG. 7c) by aligning the coupling holes (4421, 4431) of the fastening portions (e.g., 3122, 3123 of FIG. 7c) of the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) with the fastening holes (e.g., 3122, 3123 of FIG. 7c). The coupling portions (442, 444) can be fastened to the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) by arranging the fastening holes (e.g., 31221, 31231 of FIG. 7c) with screws (e.g., 351, 352 of FIG. 7c) penetrating the fastening holes (4421, 4431).
[0143] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (404) may include an adhesive member (450). The adhesive member (450) may be disposed on either the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel or the first surface (4411) of the bracket. The adhesive member (450) may be disposed on the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel or the first surface (4411) of the bracket to secure the support member (430). The support member (430) may be secured by being disposed on or in contact with the adhesive member (450).
[0144] FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view of a camera assembly coupled to a side structure of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0145] FIG. 10b is a cross-sectional view of a camera assembly coupled to a side structure of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0146] The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 20. The embodiments of FIGS. 10A and 10B may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 11 to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 9. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 11 to 20.
[0147] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 3) may include a housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) of a main body (e.g., 301 of FIG. 5). The housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) may include a side structure (412). The side structure (412) may include a curved surface or a curved portion. The side structure (412) may be formed as a curved surface to surround a lateral direction of the main body (e.g., 301 of FIG. 5). The side structure (412) may be formed as a curved surface including a plurality of curvatures. The side structure (412) may include a curved portion at a position corresponding to a nose pad of a face portion (e.g., 203 of FIG. 4). The side structure (412) may have an opening (4121) formed in the curved portion. The opening (4121) may be formed in a direction from the inside of the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) toward the outside. The opening (4121) may be formed to face the first direction (-Y direction). When the opening (4121) is viewed from above or when the opening (4121) is viewed from the outside of the housing, a portion of the side structure (412) may surround the opening (4121) in a circular shape.
[0148] In one embodiment, the side structure (412) can include a ring member (460) disposed in the opening (4121) and arranged along a portion of the side structure (412) surrounding the opening. The ring member (460) can be an annular structure disposed in the opening (4121). The ring member (460) can restrict movement with respect to a direction (X-axis direction) perpendicular to a first direction (-Y direction) of the camera assembly (404). The ring member (460) can surround a portion of a lens barrel (422) of the camera (420). The ring member (460) can include an outer diameter and an inner diameter. An outer peripheral surface of the ring member (460) having an outer diameter can be in contact with a surface (4122) of a portion of the side structure (412) surrounding the opening (4121). The ring member (460) has a circumferential surface (4601) having an inner diameter that contacts the outer surface of the side wall (4222) of the lens barrel (422) to transmit a supporting force in the vertical direction (X-axis direction).
[0149] According to one embodiment, the main body (e.g., 201 of FIG. 3) may include a camera assembly (404) having a portion disposed in an opening (4121) of a side structure (412). The camera assembly (404) may include a camera (420). A portion of the camera (420) may be disposed in the opening (4121). The camera (420) may be disposed in a space surrounded by a peripheral surface (4601) of a ring member (460) having a portion disposed in the opening (4121). An internal space formed by the peripheral surface (4601) of the ring member (460) may be a part of the opening (4121). The camera (420) may be disposed such that a portion thereof is aligned in a direction facing the opening (4121). The camera (420) may be disposed aligned within the opening (4121). The camera (420) may be aligned in the first direction (-Y direction) so that a portion thereof may be placed in the opening (4121). The camera (420) may be aligned in a direction from the outside to the inside of the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) so that a portion thereof may be placed in the opening (4121).
[0150] In one embodiment, the camera (420) may include a lens (421) and a lens barrel (422). The lens (421) may be positioned in the opening (4121) such that its center is aligned with the opening when viewed from above. The lens (421) may be positioned such that a portion thereof protrudes from the opening (4121) toward the outside of the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4). The lens barrel (422) may be positioned to surround the lens (421). A portion of the lens barrel (422) may be positioned in the opening (4121). The lens barrel (422) may be positioned in the opening (4121) such that its center is aligned with the opening (4121) when viewed from above. The lens barrel (422) may include sidewalls (4222) and a rear surface (4221) to surround the lens (421). The back surface (4221) may be positioned to face the +Y direction opposite to the first direction. The lens barrel (422) may include a printed circuit board (or flexible printed circuit board) (4223) connected to an image sensor (not shown) therein.
[0151] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (404) may include a support member (430). The support member (430) may include a plate (431) and a dome structure (432). The plate (431) of the support member may be disposed on a rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel (422) or a first surface (4411) of the bracket. The plate (431) may be disposed on the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel (422) or the first surface (4411) of the bracket to support the camera (420). The dome structure (432) may protrude from the plate (431) in a direction opposite to the direction in which the plate (431) is disposed, i.e., toward the first surface (4411) of the bracket or the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel (422). The dome structure (432) may include a curved surface (4321) that protrudes and contacts the first surface (4411) of the bracket or the back surface (4221) of the lens barrel. The camera (420) may be aligned in the direction in which the opening (4121) faces even when the bracket (440) is tilted by the dome structure (432) of the support member. For example, when the dome structure (432) contacts the first surface (4411), the first surface (4411) moves along the tangent of the curved surface (4322) of the dome structure (432) as the bracket (440) is tilted, and the camera (420) may be aligned in the direction in which the opening (4121) faces and may be maintained without being tilted. According to one embodiment, the support member (430) may support the camera (420) by having a dome structure (432) in contact with the first surface (4411), and the plate (431) disposed on the back surface (4221) of the lens barrel. The dome structure (432) may be configured such that the bracket (440) can move relative to the camera (420). For example, when the camera (420) is facing the first direction (-Y direction), the first surface (4411) of the bracket (440) may be coupled to a housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) at an angle along the curved surface (4321) of the dome structure, and may transmit a supporting force toward the center of the curvature of the curved surface (4321) of the dome structure through the first surface (4411).The supporting force can be transmitted in a direction perpendicular to an imaginary tangent line at a portion where the curved surface (4321) of the dome structure contacts the first surface (4411). The direction in which the dome structure (432) faces can be equally applied not only when it faces the first surface (4411) but also when it faces the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel. The supporting member (430) can include a first portion spaced apart from one of the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel or the first surface (4411) of the bracket, and a second portion spaced apart from one of the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel or the first surface (4411) of the bracket. The supporting member (430) can include a third portion integrally connected with the first portion and the second portion between the one portion and the other portion. The first to third portions can integrally form one plate (431). The support member (430) may include a protrusion (432) protruding from the third portion toward the other one of the rear surface (4221) of the barrel or the first surface (4411) of the bracket, where the first and second portions are disposed. The protrusion (432) may include a guide surface (or curved surface) (4321) that contacts the other one of the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel or the first surface (4411) of the bracket so that the other one of the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel or the first surface (4411) of the bracket can move in a direction opposite to the rear surface (4221) or the first surface (4411) on which the plate (431) is disposed. The lens barrel (422) can align the camera (420) in the first direction (-Y direction) by transmitting a supporting force perpendicular to the tangent line at a portion where a part of the guide surface (4321) comes into contact with one of the rear surface (4221) or the first surface (4411). The first surface (4411) can be configured to be inclined (or tiltable) with respect to a direction perpendicular to the first direction (X-axis direction).The dome structure (432) may be configured to be able to slip (or slide) or tilt (or incline) with respect to the first surface (4411) of the bracket (440) or the back surface (4421) of the lens barrel.
[0152] In one embodiment, the camera assembly (404) may include a bracket (440). The bracket (440) may include a receiving portion (441) that provides a space for receiving at least a portion of the camera (420). The bracket (440) may include a first surface (4411) facing the lens (421) of the camera (420). The receiving portion (441) may include a first surface (4411). The first surface (4411) may form a bottom surface of the receiving portion (441). The first surface (4411) may be referred to as a mounting surface or receiving surface on which the camera is received in the bracket. The bracket (440) may include a second surface (4412) extending perpendicularly from the first surface (4411). The second surface (4412) may be arranged to surround a portion of the lens barrel (422) of the camera (420). The second surface (4412) may provide a space (4413) in which the camera is accommodated. The bracket may be arranged such that the first surface (4411) has a space (44132, 44133) spaced apart from the plate (431) of the support member. The first surface (4411) may be in contact with the dome structure (432) of the support member. The bracket may be arranged such that the second surface (4412) is spaced apart from a portion of the side wall (4222) of the lens barrel (422). The second surface (4412) may be arranged such that the lens barrel (422) of the camera (420) has a gap (or space) (44131, 44134). The second surface (4412) may be arranged to be spaced apart from a portion of the lens barrel (422) that is spaced apart from the ring member (460) at a predetermined distance, thereby allowing the camera (420) to move relative to the bracket (440). For example, the camera (420) may be restrained from horizontal movement (e.g., in the X-axis or Z-axis direction) from the opening (4121) or the ring member (460) arranged in the opening (4121), while the bracket (440) does not directly contact the lens barrel (422) and does not restrict horizontal movement, so that the camera (420) may be aligned with the opening (1121) independently of the bracket (440).
[0153] In one embodiment, the space (44132, 44133) between the first surface (4411) and the plate may allow the bracket (440) to tilt with respect to the plate (431). A first distance (D1) of the space (44132) between one side of the plate (431) and a corresponding side of the first surface (4411) may be greater than a second distance (D2) between the other side of the plate (431) and the corresponding other side of the first surface (4411). The bracket (440) may be arranged such that the first distance (D1) is tilted more than the second distance (D2) with respect to the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel of the camera (420). The inclination of the plate (431) of the bracket (440) may be defined as a first inclination obtained by dividing the difference between the first distance (D1) and the second distance (D2) by the width (L1) of the plate (431) disposed on the rear surface (4221) of the lens barrel. Alternatively, it may refer to an angle between the rear surface (4221) of the barrel and the first surface (4411). A curved portion (e.g., a part of the side structure (412) of FIG. 10A) of the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) may be configured with a first curvature at a position corresponding to the opening (4121), and the first surface (4411) of the bracket (440) may be configured to have an inclination in which the first inclination changes according to the first curvature. The bracket (440) is configured to be tiltable with respect to the camera (420), so that when the camera assembly (404) is assembled inside the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4), the center of the lens of the camera can be aligned with the center of the opening.
[0154] In one embodiment, the space (44131, 44134) between the second face (4412) and the camera (420) can allow the camera to move within the camera receiving space (4413) of the receiving portion (441) of the bracket (440). For example, when the bracket (440) is coupled inside the side structure (412), even if the center of the opening (4121) does not coincide with the center of the first face (4411) of the bracket, the camera (420) can slide through the dome structure (432) into the space (44131, 44134) between the second face (4412) and the camera (420), thereby aligning a portion of the camera (420) in the opening (4121) with the lens (421). When the bracket (440) is tilted with respect to the camera (420) through the space (44131, 44134) between the second face (4412) and the camera (420), the second face (4412) of the bracket (440) may not contact the camera (420).
[0155] According to one embodiment, when the bracket (440) and the camera (420) are placed in the opening (4121), the center of the opening (4121) and the center of the camera lens (421) can be aligned through the dome structure (432) of the support member (430) so that a portion of the camera (420) is parallel to the first direction (-Y direction). Through the support member (430), the camera (420) can be coupled to the inside of the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) (or the side structure (312)) in alignment with the direction of the opening (4121), and the bracket (440) can transmit a supporting force to the center of the curvature (4321) of the dome structure (432) of the support member (430) so that the camera (420) is placed in the opening (4122) and fixed thereto even when the bracket (440) is not necessarily aligned and tilts or moves horizontally.
[0156] In the present disclosure, the meaning of 'the configuration of the camera (420) (e.g., the lens (421) or the lens barrel (422)) is arranged to be aligned in a certain direction' can be interpreted to mean 'when the opening (4121) and the camera (420) are viewed from above, the center of the configurations of the camera assembly (404) are aligned so that they are perpendicular to the virtual diameter of a portion of the housing (310) surrounding the opening (4121) (or the peripheral surface (4601) of the ring member (460)) and toward the outside of the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4)'. In this case, the virtual diameter may mean a straight line connecting the geometric perimeter (e.g., each corner of a square) across the shape formed by a portion of the side structure (412) surrounding the opening (4121) when the opening (4121) is viewed from above. Alternatively, when looking from above at a shape formed by a part of a structure of a housing (e.g., 210 in FIG. 4) surrounding an opening (4121), it may mean an imaginary straight line connecting the perimeter of the shape across the orthogonal projection shape. In addition, the first direction (-Y direction) is not limited to the direction described in the drawing, which is defined for convenience of explanation, and may mean both the direction in which the opening (4121) faces or the direction from the inside to the outside of the housing. In the present disclosure, the first direction (-Y direction) is not necessarily limited to the -Y direction, and may mean a direction from the inside to the outside of the housing (e.g., 210 in FIG. 4) through the opening (4121) while including all of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions in the vector component of the direction. The camera (420) and the aperture (4121) described in the present disclosure are not limited thereto, and can be substantially equally applied to cameras (e.g., 304a in FIG. 5) and apertures (e.g., 3111 in FIG. 5) included in the main body (e.g., 201 in FIG. 3) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 in FIG. 3).
[0157] In one embodiment, the width of the lens barrel (422) may be smaller than the width of the space (4413) of the bracket such that a gap (44131, 44134) is formed between the side surface of the lens barrel (422) and the second surface (4312) when the lens barrel (422) is placed in the receiving space (4413) of the bracket. For example, the gap (44131, 44134) may be configured such that a free space is formed between the bracket (440) and the camera (420), and when the bracket (440) is assembled into the housing, the camera (420) tilts or slips with respect to the bracket (440), such that the bracket (440) is placed at a designated position.
[0158] In one embodiment, the first side (4311) may be named a first inner side (4311). The second side (4312) may be named a second inner side (4312).
[0159] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a support member of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0160] The configurations described with reference to FIG. 11 may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10b. The configurations described with reference to FIG. 11 may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 20. The embodiments of FIG. 11 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 12 to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 10b. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 12 to 20.
[0161] According to one embodiment, a camera assembly (e.g., 404 of FIG. 10A) may include a support member (430). The support member (430) may be configured to movably support a camera (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10A) relative to a bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10A). The support member (430) may be positioned between the camera (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10A) and the bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10A). The support member (430) may include a plate (431). The plate (431) may be positioned between the camera (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10A) and the bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10A). The plate (431) may be disposed on the back surface of the lens barrel (e.g., 4221 of FIG. 10A) or the first surface of the bracket (e.g., 4411 of FIG. 10A). The plate (431) may include a first plate surface (4311) that is disposed on and contacts the back surface of the lens barrel (e.g., 4221 of FIG. 10A) or the first surface of the bracket (e.g., 4411 of FIG. 10A). The plate (431) may include a second plate surface (4312) that faces in the opposite direction to the first plate surface (4311). The plate (431) may include a square, circular, or pentagonal shape. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the back surface of the lens barrel (e.g., 4221 of FIG. 10A).
[0162] In one embodiment, the support member (430) may include a dome structure (432). The dome structure (432) may protrude from the second plate surface (4312) of the plate (431) in an opposite direction from the first plate surface (4311). The dome structure (432) may be configured to protrude from the plate (431) and contact the first surface of the bracket (e.g., 4411 of FIG. 10A) or the rear surface of the lens barrel (e.g., 4221 of FIG. 10A). The dome structure (432) may be positioned at the center of the second plate surface (4312). The dome structure (432) may be arranged such that the geometric center of the dome structure (432) coincides with the geometric center of the second plate surface (4312). The dome structure (432) may include a curved surface (4321) protruding in the opposite direction from the first plate surface (4311). The curved surface (4321) of the dome structure (432) may contact a first surface of the bracket (e.g., 4411 of FIG. 10A) or a rear surface of the lens barrel (e.g., 4221 of FIG. 10A). The curved surface (4321) of the dome structure may contact the first surface of the bracket (e.g., 4411 of FIG. 10A) or the rear surface of the lens barrel (e.g., 4221 of FIG. 10A) so that the first surface of the bracket (e.g., 4411 of FIG. 10A) may move along a tangent of the curved surface (4321), thereby causing the bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10A) to be inclined with respect to the rear surface of the lens barrel (e.g., 4221 of FIG. 10A). The bracket can support the camera (e.g., 420 in FIG. 10a) by transmitting a supporting force in a direction perpendicular to a tangent of the curved surface (4321) or in a direction toward the center of curvature of the curved surface through the first surface (e.g., 4411 in FIG. 10a). The supporting member (430) can be configured to transmit a supporting force toward the center of curvature through the curved surface (4321) regardless of the inclination angle of the bracket (e.g., 440 in FIG. 10a).For example, since the camera (e.g., 420 in FIG. 10a) can receive support force regardless of the tilt of the bracket (e.g., 440 in FIG. 10a) through the curved surface (4321), the camera (e.g., 420 in FIG. 10a) can be aligned with the opening (e.g., 4121 in FIG. 10a) even when the bracket (e.g., 440 in FIG. 10a) tilts or the bracket (e.g., 440 in FIG. 10a) is not aligned when assembling the camera assembly (e.g., 404 in FIG. 10a).
[0163] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second plate surface (4312) may refer to a flat seabed of the dome structure (432). The convex curved surface (4321) of the dome structure (432) may refer to a convex upper portion of the dome structure. The plate (431) may be formed on the second plate surface (4312) and include a first plate surface (4311) and a second plate surface (4312).
[0164] FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing a cross-section of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0165] The configurations described with reference to FIG. 12 may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11. The configurations described with reference to FIG. 12 may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 13a to 20. The embodiments of FIG. 12 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 13a to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 11. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 13a to 20.
[0166] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (504) may include a camera (520), a support member (530), and a bracket (540). The camera (520) may utilize the camera of FIGS. 2 to 11 (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10b). The bracket (540) may utilize the camera of FIGS. 2 to 11 (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10b).
[0167] In one embodiment, the support member (530) may include a plate (531) and a dome structure (532). The plate (531) may be disposed on a first surface (5411) of the bracket. The dome structure (532) may protrude from the plate (531) toward the rear surface (5221) of the lens barrel and contact it. The dome structure (532) may include a convex curved surface (e.g., 4321 of FIG. 11B) toward the rear surface (5221) of the lens barrel. The camera (520) is aligned in the first direction (-Y direction), and the support member (530) may move relative to the rear surface (5221) of the lens barrel in a tangential direction in which the curved surface (e.g., 4321 of FIG. 11B) of the dome structure (532) contacts it. The bracket (540), which is in contact with the plate (531) through the curved surface (e.g., 4321 of FIG. 11b) of the dome structure (532), can tilt or slip with respect to the camera (520). The bracket (540) can transmit a supporting force to the camera (520) in a direction perpendicular to the tangent line at the point where the curved surface (e.g., 4321 of FIG. 11b) and the rear surface (5221) of the lens barrel contact each other through the curved surface (e.g., 4321 of FIG. 11b). Through this, even if only the bracket (540) moves relatively to the camera (520) and the bracket (540) is not aligned or tilted, the camera (520) can be aligned with the opening (e.g., 4121 of FIG. 10b) and fixed through the transmitted supporting force. Hereinafter, the description of the support member (530) that is not described may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 10A to 11. Alternatively, the descriptions of the support member (e.g., 430 of FIG. 11) described with reference to FIGS. 10A to 11 may be applied to the support member (530) of FIG. 12.
[0168] FIG. 13a is a conceptual diagram showing a cross-section of a support member and a bracket combined according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0169] FIG. 13b is a perspective view of a support member of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0170] The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 13a and 13b may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12. The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 13a and 13b may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 14a to 20. The embodiments of FIGS. 13a and 13b may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 14a to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 12. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 14a to 20.
[0171] According to one embodiment, a camera assembly (e.g., 704a of FIG. 15a) may include a camera (e.g., 720a of FIG. 14a), a support member (630), and a bracket (640). The camera (e.g., 720a of FIG. 14a) may utilize a camera (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10a) described with reference to FIGS. 2 through 12.
[0172] In one embodiment, a camera assembly (e.g., 704a of FIG. 15A) may include a bracket (640). The bracket (640) may include a receiving portion (641) for receiving a camera (e.g., 720a of FIG. 15A). The bracket (640) may include a first surface (6411) facing a rear surface of a camera lens barrel (e.g., 4221 of FIG. 10B). The bracket (640) may include a second surface (6412) extending vertically from the first surface (6411) and providing a space for receiving the camera. The second surface (6412) may be positioned around a portion of the camera (e.g., 720a of FIG. 14A). The bracket (640) may include a bracket hole (6415) formed in the first surface (6411). A bracket hole (6415) may be formed from a first surface (6411) toward an outer surface (6414) of the bracket opposite to the first surface (6411) of the bracket (640). The bracket hole (6415) may be formed at a center of the first surface (6411). The bracket (640) may include a third surface (6416) surrounding the bracket hole (6415). The third surface (6416) may extend from the first surface (6411) along the bracket hole (6415) and be connected to the outer surface (6414) of the bracket.
[0173] According to one embodiment, a camera assembly (e.g., 704a of FIG. 15A) may include a support member (630). The support member (630) may be disposed between a camera (e.g., 720a of FIG. 15A) and a bracket (640). The support member (630) may be configured to movably support the camera (e.g., 720a of FIG. 15A) relative to the bracket (640). The support member (630) may include a plate (631) disposed on a first surface (6411) of the bracket (640). The plate (631) may include a first plate surface (6311) facing in a direction in which the first surface (6411) faces. The plate (631) may include a second plate surface (6312) contacting the first surface (6411).
[0174] In one embodiment, the support member (630) may include a pin (632). The pin (642) may be formed to protrude from the second plate surface (6312) toward the bracket hole (6415). The pin (642) may penetrate the bracket hole (6415). The pin (642) may be positioned to penetrate the bracket hole (6415).
[0175] In one embodiment, a portion (6421) of the pin (642) may be spaced apart from the third face (6416) and disposed in a bracket hole (6415). The portion (6421) of the pin may be referred to as a body or trunk of the pin. The trunk (6421) of the pin may be spaced apart from the third face (6416) to allow the support member (630) to move. By allowing the support member (630) to move without being constrained by the bracket hole (6415), even if the bracket (640) is not aligned with the opening (e.g., 4121 of FIG. 10B), a camera (e.g., 720a of FIG. 14A) coupled to the support member may be aligned with the opening (e.g., 4121 of FIG. 10B). The pin body (6321) can secure a degree of freedom between the camera (e.g., 720a in FIG. 14a) and the bracket (640) by spacing the body surface (63211) apart from the third surface (6416) so that the pin (632) of the support member (630) is not constrained. However, it should be noted that the degree of freedom is secured in the internal accommodation space (6413) of the bracket (640) rather than moving independently with respect to the bracket (640). The pin (632) may include a portion (6323) extending away from the outer surface (6414) of the bracket (640). The extended portion (6323) may be called an extension portion (6323) of the pin or a head (or head) of the pin. The head of the pin (6323) may include a head surface (63231) that may be parallel or inclined with the outer surface (6414).
[0176] In one embodiment, the pin (632) may include a fixing portion (6322) extending perpendicularly to the pin (632) so as to surround a body portion (6421) of the pin (632). The fixing portion (6322) may contact an outer surface (6414) of the bracket (640). The bracket (640) may transmit a supporting force in a direction perpendicular to the outer surface (6414) through an inner surface (or fixing surface) (63221) where the fixing portion (6322) contacts the outer surface (6414). The fixing portion (6322) may contact the outer surface (6414) to fix the supporting member (630) so as not to be separated from the bracket (640). The fixing portion (6322) may include an outer surface (63222) opposite to the inner surface (63221). The fixed portion (6322) may be referred to as the arm or arm of the pin.
[0177] FIG. 14a is a conceptual diagram showing a cross-section of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0178] The configurations described with reference to FIG. 14a may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13b. The configurations described with reference to FIG. 14a may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 14b to 20. The embodiments of FIG. 14a may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 14b to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 7c. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 10a to 20.
[0179] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (704a) may include a camera (720), a support member (730a), and a bracket (740a). The camera described with reference to FIG. 14a may utilize the camera described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 13 (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10b). The bracket (740a) described with reference to FIG. 14a may utilize the bracket described with reference to FIGS. 13a and 13b (e.g., 640 of FIG. 13a).
[0180] The support member (730a) may include a plate (731a), a pin (732a), and a dome structure (733a). The plate (731a) and the pin (732a) may be used within a range that does not conflict with FIGS. 13a and 13b.
[0181] According to one embodiment, the support member (730a) may further include a dome structure (733a). The dome structure (733a) may protrude from the plate (731a) toward the rear surface (7221) of the lens barrel and contact it. The dome structure (733a) may include a convex curved surface (e.g., 4321 of FIG. 11B) toward the rear surface (7221) of the lens barrel. The camera (720) is aligned in the first direction (-Y direction), and the support member (730a) may move relative to the rear surface (7221) of the lens barrel in a tangential direction in which the curved surface (e.g., 4321 of FIG. 11B) of the dome structure (733a) contacts it. The bracket (740a), which is in contact with the plate (731a) through the curved surface (e.g., 4321 of FIG. 11b) of the dome structure (733a), can tilt or slip with respect to the camera (740). The bracket (740a) can transmit a supporting force to the camera (720) in a direction perpendicular to the tangent line at the point where the curved surface (e.g., 4321 of FIG. 11b) and the rear surface (7221) of the lens barrel contact each other through the curved surface (e.g., 4321 of FIG. 11b). Through this, even if only the bracket (740a) moves relatively to the camera (720) and the bracket (740a) is not aligned or tilted, the camera (720) can be aligned with the opening (e.g., 4121 of FIG. 10b) and fixed through the transmitted supporting force.
[0182] FIG. 14b is a conceptual diagram showing a cross-section of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0183] The configurations described with reference to FIG. 14b may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14a. The configurations described with reference to FIG. 14b may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 14c to 20. The embodiments of FIG. 14b may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 14c to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 13b. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 14c to 20.
[0184] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (704b) may include a camera (720), a support member (730a), and a bracket (740a). The camera described with reference to FIG. 14a may utilize the camera described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 13 (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10b). The bracket (740a) described with reference to FIG. 14a may utilize the bracket described with reference to FIGS. 13a to 14a (e.g., 640 of FIG. 13a).
[0185] The support member (730b) may include a plate (731b), a pin (732b), and an elastic body (733b). The plate (731b) and the pin (732b) may be used within a range that does not conflict with FIGS. 13a to 14a.
[0186] According to one embodiment, the support member (730b) may include an elastic body (733b). The elastic body (733b) may be disposed between the rear surface (7221) of the lens barrel and the plate (731b). The elastic body (733b) may be configured to allow the bracket (740a) to tilt with respect to the camera (720). One side of the elastic body (733b) may be compressed, so that the distance between one side of the plate (731b) corresponding to one side of the elastic body and one side of the rear surface (7221) of the lens barrel may decrease. The other side of the elastic body (733b) may be expanded by elasticity, so that the distance between the other side of the plate (731b) corresponding to the other side of the elastic body (733b) and the other side of the rear surface (7221) of the lens barrel may increase. The distance between the rear surface (7221) of the lens barrel and each side of the plate (731) is made different by the elastic body (733b), so that the bracket (740a) can be tilted with respect to the camera (720). Through this, even if only the bracket (740a) is tilted relative to the camera (720), the camera (720) can be aligned with the opening (e.g., 4121 in FIG. 10b).
[0187] FIG. 14c is a conceptual diagram showing a cross-section of a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0188] The configurations described with reference to FIG. 14c may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14b. The configurations described with reference to FIG. 14c may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 15a to 20. The embodiments of FIG. 14c may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 15a to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 14b. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 15a to 20.
[0189] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (704c) may include a camera (720), a support member (730c), and a bracket (740b). The camera described with reference to FIG. 14c may be a camera described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 13 (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10b).
[0190] The support member (730c) may include a plate (731c), a pin (732c), and a dome structure (733c). The plate (731c) and the pin (732c) may be used within a range that does not conflict with FIGS. 13a and 13b.
[0191] In one embodiment, the bracket hole (7415b) may include a first bracket hole (74151b) formed in the first surface (7411). The first bracket hole (74151b) may be referred to as a first bracket hole (74151b) close to the first surface. In one embodiment, the bracket hole (7415b) may include a second bracket hole (74152b) extending from the first bracket hole (74151b) and penetrating into an outer surface (7414b) of the bracket. The second bracket hole (74152b) may be referred to as a second bracket hole (74152b) close to the outer surface. The width of the third-first surface (74161b) surrounding the first bracket hole (74151b) may be formed to be larger than the width of the third-second surface (74162b) surrounding the second bracket hole. The larger width may mean that the cross-sectional area of the virtual shape formed by the surface surrounding the hole is larger when the hole is viewed from above. The second bracket hole (74152b) may extend toward the outer surface (7414b) so that the width of the second bracket hole (74152b) is smaller than that of the first bracket hole (74151b).
[0192] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (704c) may include an elastic member (770) disposed in a first bracket hole (74151b) between a plate (731c) and a second bracket hole (74152b). The elastic member (770) may be disposed in the first bracket hole (74151b) and may be disposed to surround a portion of the pin (732c). The elastic member (770) may be disposed to surround a portion of the body portion (7321c) of the pin (732c). The elastic member (770) may be disposed between the pin (732c) and the third surface (7416b). The elastic member (770) may be disposed between the pin (732c) and one of the third surfaces (74161b). The elastic member (770) can be arranged between the pin (732c) and the third surface (7416b) to fill the space between the pin (732c) and the third surface (7416b). Even if the elastic member (770) fills the space between the pin (732c) and the third surface (7416b), when the support member (730c) moves, one side of the elastic member can be compressed and the other side can be expanded to secure the degree of freedom of the support member (730c) with respect to the bracket (740b). The elastic member (770) can be configured so that the support member (730c) can move without being restricted by the third surface (7416b) of the hole (7415c) of the bracket through the compression and expansion of the elastic member (or through the elastic force). Through this, even if the bracket (740b) is not aligned with the opening (e.g., 4121 of FIG. 10b), the camera (720) coupled to the support member can be aligned with the opening (e.g., 4121 of FIG. 10b). However, it should be noted that the degree of freedom is secured in the internal accommodation space (7413b) of the bracket (740b) rather than moving independently with respect to the bracket (740b). The elastic member (770) can secure movement within the bracket hole (7415b) of the pin (732c), while preventing joint problems caused by damage due to friction, impact, etc. between the pin (732c) and the bracket (740c).
[0193] FIG. 15A is a cross-sectional view of a camera assembly coupled to a side structure of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0194] FIG. 15b is a cross-sectional view of a camera assembly coupled to a side structure of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0195] The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 15A and 15B may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14C. The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 15A and 15B may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 14C to 20. The embodiments of FIGS. 15A and 15B may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 16 to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 14C. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 16 to 20.
[0196] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 3) may include a housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) of a main body (e.g., 301 of FIG. 5). The housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) may include a side structure (812). The side structure (812) may include a curved or curved portion. The side structure (812) may have an opening (8121) formed in the curved portion. The housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) and the side structure (812) described with reference to FIGS. 15A, 15B, and 16 may be used in a non-collision range with the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) and the side structure (e.g., 412 of FIG. 10B) described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 14C.
[0197] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 3) may include a camera assembly (e.g., 804a of FIG. 15A) disposed in a body portion (e.g., 301 of FIG. 5). A portion of the camera assembly (e.g., 804a of FIG. 15A) may be disposed to align with an opening (8121) of a housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) (or a side structure (812)). The camera assembly (e.g., 804a of FIG. 15A) may include a camera (820) and a bracket (840). The camera (820) may include a lens (821) and a lens barrel (822) surrounding the lens and having a portion positioned in the opening. The camera (820) and bracket (840) described with reference to FIGS. 15a, 15b, and 16 can be used to refer to the camera (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10a) and bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10a) described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 14c, as long as they do not collide.
[0198] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (804a) may include a first space (84132) between a first mounting portion (e.g., 84101 of FIG. 16) which is one side of the first surface (8411) and a corresponding side of the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel. The camera assembly (804a) may include a second space (84133) between a second mounting portion (e.g., 84102 of FIG. 16) which is the other side of the first surface (8411) and the corresponding side of the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel.
[0199] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (804a) may include an elastic member (830a). The elastic member (830a) may be positioned between the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel and the first surface (8411) of the bracket. The elastic member (830a) may be positioned changeably within the first space (84132) and the second space (84133). The elastic member (830a) may be formed integrally by extending along the first surface (8411). The elastic member (830a) may be configured to allow the bracket (840) to tilt with respect to the camera (820). The elastic body (833a) may expand on one side, so that the distance (D3) between one side of the first surface (8411) corresponding to one side of the elastic body and one side of the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel (or the distance of the first space (84132)) may increase. The other side of the elastic body (833a) may be compressed by elasticity, so that the distance (D4) between the other side of the first surface (8411) corresponding to the other side of the elastic body (833a) and the other side of the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel (or the distance of the second space (84133)) may decrease. The distances between each side of the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel and the first surface (8411) may become different due to the elastic body (833a), so that the bracket (840) may tilt with respect to the camera (820). Through this, even if only the bracket (840) is tilted relative to the camera (820), the camera (820) can be aligned to the opening (8121).
[0200] The tilt in FIGS. 15A and 15B may refer to an incline. The incline may refer to a second slope obtained by dividing the difference between the first distance (D3) and the second distance (D4) by the width (L2) of the elastic body (830a). Alternatively, it may refer to the angle between the rear surface (8221) of the barrel and the first surface (8411).
[0201] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a camera assembly coupled to a side structure of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0202] The configurations described with reference to FIG. 16 may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15b. The configurations described with reference to FIG. 16 may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20. The embodiments of FIG. 16 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 17 to 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 15b. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 17 to 20.
[0203] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (804b) may include a camera (820) and a bracket (840). The camera (820) and bracket (840) described with reference to FIG. 16 may be used in conjunction with the camera (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10a) and bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10a) described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 15b, as long as they do not collide.
[0204] According to one embodiment, the camera assembly (804b) may include a first space (84132) between a first mounting portion (84101), which is one side of the first surface (8411), and a corresponding side of the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel. The camera assembly (804a) may include a second space (84133) between a second mounting portion (84102), which is the other side of the first surface (8411), and a corresponding side of the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel.
[0205] According to one embodiment, the elastic body (830b) may include a first elastic body (831b) disposed in a first space (84132) formed at a first edge of the first surface (8411) or the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel. The first elastic body (831b) may be disposed in the first mounting portion (84101). The elastic body (830b) may include a second elastic body (832b) disposed in a second space formed at a second edge of the first surface (8411) or the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel. The second elastic body (832b) may be disposed in the second mounting portion (84102). The first elastic body (831b) and the second elastic body (832b) may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other.
[0206] According to one embodiment, the elastic body (830b) may include a plurality of elastic bodies (830b). For example, the plurality of elastic bodies (830b) may be arranged at each corner (or vertex) of the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel. Alternatively, the elastic bodies (830b) may be additionally arranged at the center of the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel in addition to the corners.
[0207] In one embodiment, the elastic body (830b) may be configured to tilt the bracket (840) with respect to the camera (820). The first elastic body (831b) may be expanded so that a distance between one side of the first surface (8411) and one side of the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel (e.g., D3 in FIG. 15b) (or a distance in the first space (84132)) may increase. The second elastic body (832b) may be compressed so that a distance between the other side of the first surface (8411) and the other side of the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel (e.g., D4 in FIG. 15b) (or a distance in the second space (84133)) may decrease. By expanding and compressing the first elastic body (831b) and the second elastic body (832b), the distances between the rear surface (8221) of the lens barrel and the first surface (8411) on each side become different, so that the bracket (840) can be tilted with respect to the camera (820).
[0208] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a method for manufacturing a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0209] FIG. 18a is a drawing showing a method for manufacturing a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0210] FIG. 18b is a drawing showing a method for manufacturing a camera assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0211] FIG. 19a is a drawing illustrating a manufacturing method of FIG. 18a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0212] FIG. 19b is a cross-sectional view showing a camera and a jig combined as shown in FIG. 18a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0213] The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19b may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 16. The configurations described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19b may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIG. 20. The embodiments of FIGS. 17 to 19b may be combined with the embodiments of FIG. 20. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 16. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIG. 20.
[0214] According to one embodiment, a method (900) for manufacturing a camera assembly of a wearable electronic device may include an operation (901) of combining a camera (1020) by combining a lens (1021) and a lens barrel (1022) surrounding the lens (1021) and including a back surface (10221).
[0215] According to one embodiment, a method (900) for manufacturing a camera assembly of a wearable electronic device may include an operation (902) of providing a jig (1010) to accommodate a coupled camera (1020). The jig (1010) may include a recess (1011). The jig (1010) may include a circular groove in a bottom surface forming the recess (1011).
[0216] According to one embodiment, a method (900) for manufacturing a camera assembly of a wearable electronic device may include an operation (903) of injecting a molding liquid (1030) into a provided jig (1010). The molding liquid (1030) may fill a portion of a recess (1011) of the jig (1010). The molding liquid (1030) may fill a circular groove formed on a bottom surface of the recess (1011) of the jig.
[0217] According to one embodiment, a method (900) for manufacturing a camera assembly of a wearable electronic device may include an operation (1004a) of forming a first support member (1030) by injecting a molding liquid (1030) into a provided jig (1010). The first support member (1030) may include a plate (1031) and a dome structure (1032) protruding from the plate. The first support member (1030) may utilize the support member (430) described with reference to FIG. 10A within a range that does not collide.
[0218] According to one embodiment, a method (900) for manufacturing a camera assembly of a wearable electronic device may include an operation (1005a) of coupling a camera (1020) to a jig (1010) having a first support member (1030) disposed thereon. As the camera (1020) is coupled to the jig (1010), the first support member (1030) disposed on the jig may be adhered to a rear surface (10221) of a lens barrel of the camera.
[0219] According to one embodiment, a method (900) for manufacturing a camera assembly of a wearable electronic device may include an operation (1006a) of separating a combined camera (1020) and a jig (1010). The separated camera (1020) may include a first support member (1030) on a rear surface (10221) of a lens barrel (1022).
[0220] According to one embodiment, a method (900) for manufacturing a camera assembly of a wearable electronic device may include a step of coupling a bracket (e.g., 1140 of FIG. 20) to contact a dome structure (1032) of a first support member (1030).
[0221] According to one embodiment, a method (900) for manufacturing a camera assembly of a wearable electronic device may include an operation (1004b) of forming a second support member by injecting a molding liquid (1030) into a jig (1010). According to one embodiment, the method (900) for manufacturing a wearable electronic device may include an operation of coupling a bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10A) to the jig (1010) on which the second support member is formed. The bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10A) may include a space (e.g., 4413 of FIG. 10A) for accommodating a camera. The bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10A) may include a first surface (e.g., 4411 of FIG. 10A) forming a bottom of the space (e.g., 4413 of FIG. 10A) for accommodating the camera. A plate of the support member (e.g., 1031 in FIG. 19) may be brought into contact with the first surface.
[0222] According to one embodiment, a method (900) for manufacturing a camera assembly of a wearable electronic device may include an operation of separating a bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10A) and a jig (1010). A camera (e.g., 1020 of FIG. 19) may be coupled such that a rear surface (e.g., 10221 of FIG. 19) of a camera lens barrel contacts a protrusion (e.g., 1032 of FIG. 19) of a second support member disposed on the separated bracket bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10A).
[0223] FIG. 20 is a drawing illustrating a manufacturing method for combining a camera assembly with a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0224] The configurations described with reference to FIG. 20 may be substantially the same as the configurations described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 19b. Configurations not described below may be substantially the same as the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 19b.
[0225] In one embodiment, a manufacturing method of combining a camera assembly with a wearable electronic device may be assembled such that a camera (1020) and a support member (1030) are coupled to a portion (1112) of a housing having an opening (11121). The camera (1020) may be positioned such that the center of the lens (1121) coincides with the center of the opening (11121). The camera (1020) may be positioned such that a portion of the lens barrel (1122) is positioned within the opening.
[0226] According to one embodiment, a manufacturing method of combining a camera assembly with a wearable electronic device may include a bracket (1140) that is coupled to a support member (1030) disposed on a back surface (10221) of a lens barrel (1022) of a combined camera (1020) so as to be in contact with the support member (1030). A receiving portion (1141) including a space for accommodating the camera of the bracket (1140) may be coupled to be in contact with the support member (1030). The bracket (1140) may be coupled by coupling portions (1142, 1143) that are coupled to coupling portions (11122, 11123) disposed on the inside of a portion (1112) of the housing. The coupling portions (1142, 1143) can be arranged so that the centers of the coupling holes (11421, 11431) of the coupling portions and the fastening holes (111221, 111231) of the fastening portions (11122, 11123) are aligned. The bracket (1140) can be fastened to a portion of the housing (1121) by means of screws (1151, 1152) that penetrate the fastening holes (111221, 111231) and the fastening holes (11421, 11431). The fastened bracket (1140) can transmit a supporting force to the camera (1120) arranged in a portion of the housing and fix it thereto through the supporting member (1130). Even if the bracket (1140) is tilted or misaligned during the engagement, the camera (1120) can be maintained in alignment with the opening by the support member (1140). The coupled camera assembly (1104) can be substantially identical to the camera assembly described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 16 (e.g., 404 of FIG. 10A) without conflict.
[0227] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may have a camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b) aligned with an aperture (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5).
[0228] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can secure an angle of view despite the curvature of the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) by aligning a camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b) with an opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5).
[0229] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) is assembled such that the camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b) is aligned with the opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5) and the camera assembly (e.g., 204a of FIG. 2) is tilted, so that only the bracket (e.g., 440d of FIG. 6b) can be tilted so that the camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b) is aligned with the opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5).
[0230] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can secure horizontal movement of a camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b) relative to a bracket (e.g., 340d of FIG. 6b) through a gap spaced apart from the bracket (e.g., 340d of FIG. 6b).
[0231] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure has a camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b) that secures horizontal movement with respect to a bracket (e.g., 340d of FIG. 6b), so that even if the bracket (e.g., 340d of FIG. 6b) of the camera assembly (e.g., 204a of FIG. 2) is not aligned with the opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5), the camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b) can be aligned with the opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5).
[0232] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may have a camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b) secured by a ring member (e.g., 1060 of FIG. 10a) disposed in an opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5) or a portion of a housing (e.g., 412 of FIG. 10a) surrounding the opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5).
[0233] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) has a camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b) aligned with an opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5) such that even when the camera assembly (e.g., 204a of FIG. 2) is tilted or assembled not centered within the opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5), only the bracket (e.g., 340d of FIG. 6b) can be tilted or moved to reduce the stress horizontally transmitted to the camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b).
[0234] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may have a camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b) that has a reduced horizontally transmitted stress, thereby increasing the durability of the camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b).
[0235] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can have a bracket (e.g., 340d of FIG. 6b) that moves relative to a camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b) through a support member (e.g., 430 of FIG. 10a) or an elastic body (e.g., 830a of FIG. 15a), thereby aligning the camera (e.g., 320d of FIG. 6b) with an opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5).
[0236] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may have a second side (e.g., 4412 of FIG. 10b) of a bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10b) spaced from a camera (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10b) such that the camera (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10b) is restrained through a portion (e.g., 412 of FIG. 10b) or a ring member (e.g., 460 of FIG. 10b) of a housing surrounding an opening (e.g., 4121 of FIG. 10b), and the camera (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10b) may be aligned with the opening (e.g., 4121 of FIG. 10b) without being relatively restrained with respect to the bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10b).
[0237] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.
[0238] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a display member (e.g., 205 of FIG. 2).
[0239] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a housing in which the display member is disposed, the housing including a curved portion having an opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5) formed in a first direction facing outward from the inside of the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4);
[0240] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a camera assembly (e.g., 204a of FIG. 2) coupled to the inside of a curved portion of a housing.
[0241] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a camera assembly (e.g., 204a of FIG. 2) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a camera (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10a) including a lens (e.g., 421 of FIG. 10a) and a lens barrel (e.g., 422 of FIG. 10a) surrounding the lens and having a portion positioned at the opening.
[0242] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a camera assembly (e.g., 204a of FIG. 2) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10a) coupled to the inner side of the housing and having a first surface (e.g., 3411 of FIG. 10a) facing a rear surface (e.g., 4221 of FIG. 10a) of the lens barrel and a second surface (e.g., 4412 of FIG. 10a) extending from the first surface and surrounding a portion of the lens barrel to provide a space (e.g., 4413 of FIG. 10a) in which at least a portion of the camera is accommodated.
[0243] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a camera assembly (e.g., 204a of FIG. 2) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a support member (e.g., 430 of FIG. 10A) disposed between the camera and the bracket and configured to movably support the camera with respect to the bracket, the support member including a plate disposed on a rear surface of the lens barrel (e.g., 4221 of FIG. 10A) or a first surface of the bracket, and a dome structure (e.g., 432 of FIG. 10A) protruding from the plate and configured to contact the first surface of the bracket or the rear surface of the lens barrel.
[0244] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may be configured such that the dome structure is slidable or tiltable with respect to the first surface of the bracket or the rear surface of the lens barrel such that the center of the lens of the camera is aligned with the center of the opening when the camera assembly is assembled inside the housing by the bracket.
[0245] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) includes a ring member (e.g., 460 of FIG. 10A) that restricts movement of the camera assembly in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, the ring member being disposed in the opening to surround at least a portion of the lens barrel so as to transmit a restraining force to the camera in the direction perpendicular to the first direction, and at least a portion of the lens barrel at a position spaced apart from the ring member in a direction parallel to the first direction is spaced apart from a second surface of the bracket and is movable relative to the bracket.
[0246] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support member of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may be configured to be inclined with respect to the rear surface or the first surface of the lens barrel such that a first separation distance (e.g., D1 of FIG. 10B) between a first edge of the plate and one of the rear surface or the first surface of the lens barrel is greater than a second separation distance (e.g., D2 of FIG. 10B) between a second edge of the plate and one of the rear surface or the first surface of the barrel.
[0247] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a camera (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10A) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may be arranged such that a center of the opening and a center of the camera lens are aligned such that a portion of the camera is parallel to the first direction.
[0248] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the camera assembly of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a first adhesive member (e.g., 435 of FIG. 9) on the rear surface of the lens barrel.
[0249] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the plate of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may be brought into contact with the first adhesive member.
[0250] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the dome structure of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) is positioned at the center of the plate and can protrude toward the first surface and come into contact with the first surface.
[0251] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the camera assembly of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a second adhesive member (e.g., 535 of FIG. 12) disposed on the first surface.
[0252] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bracket of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a bracket hole (e.g., 7415a of FIG. 14a) formed on the first surface and a third surface (e.g., 7416a of FIG. 14a) surrounding the bracket hole.
[0253] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the plate of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a first plate surface (e.g., 6311 of FIG. 13b) facing the back surface of the barrel and a second plate surface (e.g., 6312 of FIG. 13b) opposite the first plate surface.
[0254] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support member of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a pin (e.g., 732a of FIG. 14a) extending in the second direction from the second plate surface, penetrating the bracket hole, and positioned spaced apart from the third surface.
[0255] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bracket hole of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a first bracket hole (e.g., 74151b of FIG. 14c) close to the first surface and a second bracket hole (e.g., 74152b of FIG. 14c) extending from the first bracket hole to an outer surface of the bracket with a second width smaller than the first width of the first bracket hole and close to the outer surface.
[0256] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a first fastening portion (e.g., 3122 of FIG. 7b) having a first fastening hole (e.g., 31221 of FIG. 7b) formed on an inner surface of the housing, and a second fastening portion (e.g., 3123 of FIG. 7b) having a second fastening hole (e.g., 31231 of FIG. 7b) formed on an inner surface of the housing.
[0257] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bracket of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a first coupling portion (e.g., 442 of FIG. 9) disposed on one side of the bracket and having a first coupling hole (e.g., 4421 of FIG. 9) formed therein, and a second coupling portion (e.g., 443 of FIG. 9) disposed on the other side of the bracket and having a second coupling hole (e.g., 4431 of FIG. 9) formed therein.
[0258] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first coupling portion of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may be arranged such that the first coupling hole is aligned with the first fastening hole, and may be coupled to the first fastening portion by the first fastening hole and a first screw (e.g., 351 of FIG. 7c) arranged in the first coupling hole.
[0259] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second coupling portion of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may be arranged such that the second coupling hole is aligned with the second fastening hole, and may be coupled to the second fastening portion by the second fastening hole and a second screw (e.g., 352 of FIG. 7c) arranged in the second coupling hole.
[0260] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may have a first surface of the bracket coupled to the housing by the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion, and may transmit a supporting force to the camera in a direction toward the lens through a dome structure of the supporting member.
[0261] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a housing having a plurality of openings (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5).
[0262] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) includes a plurality of camera assemblies (e.g., 304 of FIG. 5) including the camera, the bracket, and the support member, and the plurality of camera assemblies can be arranged in the plurality of openings.
[0263] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) includes a front portion (e.g., 311 of FIG. 5) and a side portion (e.g., 312 of FIG. 5) that surrounds the front portion and is perpendicular to the front portion, and the plurality of openings include a plurality of first openings (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5) disposed in the front portion and a plurality of second openings (e.g., 3121 of FIG. 5) disposed in the side portion, and the plurality of camera assemblies can be disposed in the first openings and the second openings.
[0264] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the curved portion of the housing of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may be configured with a first curvature at a position corresponding to the opening, and the support member may be configured to have a first slope with respect to the first surface or the rear surface of the lens barrel according to the first curvature.
[0265] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a camera assembly (e.g., 704a of FIG. 14a) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a support member (e.g., 730a of FIG. 14a) disposed between the camera and a bracket and configured to movably support the camera relative to the bracket, wherein the support member may include a plate (e.g., of FIG. 14a) having a first plate surface (e.g., 7311a, 7311b of FIG. 14a) disposed on a first surface of the bracket and facing a rear surface of the lens barrel, and a pin (e.g., 734a of FIG. 14a) extending in the second direction from the first plate surface and penetrating through the bracket hole, and spaced apart from the third surface (e.g., 7416a of FIG. 14a).
[0266] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the pin of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) includes a fixing portion (e.g., 7342a of FIG. 14a) extending in a third direction perpendicular to the second direction from the pin so as to surround a portion of the pin, and the fixing portion may be configured to contact a portion of an outer surface (6414) of the bracket opposite to the first surface.
[0267] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bracket hole of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) includes a first bracket hole (e.g., 74151b of FIG. 14c) close to the first surface and a second bracket hole (e.g., 74152b of FIG. 14c) extending from the first bracket hole to an outer surface of the bracket with a second width smaller than a first width of the first bracket hole and close to the outer surface, and the camera assembly may include a first elastic member (e.g., 770 of FIG. 14c) disposed in the first bracket hole to surround a portion of the pin and supporting a portion of the second surface.
[0268] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the camera assembly of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include an elastic body (e.g., 7332b of FIG. 14b) disposed between the first surface and the rear surface of the lens barrel facing the first surface, and a second plate surface of the plate facing the rear surface of the lens barrel and in contact with the rear surface of the lens barrel.
[0269] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the camera assembly of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) is disposed between the first surface and the rear surface of the lens barrel facing the first surface (e.g., 4221 of FIG. 14a), and includes a dome structure (e.g., 7332a of FIG. 14a) that convexly protrudes toward the rear surface of the lens barrel from a second plate surface of the plate facing the rear surface of the lens barrel, and the dome structure may include a curved surface (e.g., 7333a of FIG. 14a) that contacts a portion of the rear surface of the lens barrel.
[0270] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a camera assembly (e.g., 804a of FIG. 15A) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a bracket (e.g., 840 of FIG. 15A) including a first surface (e.g., 8411 of FIG. 15A) facing the rear surface of a lens barrel (e.g., 8221 of FIG. 15A) and including a first mounting portion (e.g., 84111 of FIG. 15A) and a second mounting portion (e.g., 84112 of FIG. 15A), and a second surface (e.g., 8412 of FIG. 15A) extending from the first surface and partially disposed around a portion of the camera, and including a mounting portion (e.g., 8413 of FIG. 15A) that provides a space in which at least a portion of the camera is accommodated.
[0271] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a camera assembly (e.g., 804a of FIG. 15A) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include an elastic body (e.g., 830a of FIG. 15A) changeably disposed within a first space (e.g., 83132 of FIG. 15A) between the first mounting portion and the rear surface of the lens barrel and a second space (e.g., 83133 of FIG. 15A) between the second mounting portion and the rear surface of the lens barrel.
[0272] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the elastic body (e.g., 830a of FIG. 15A) of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may extend along the first surface and contact the rear surface and the first surface of the lens barrel.
[0273] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first space of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) is formed between one side of the first mounting portion and the first edge of the rear surface of the lens barrel, the second space is formed between one side of the second mounting portion and the second edge of the rear surface of the lens barrel, and the elastic body (e.g., 830b of FIG. 15a) may include a first elastic body (e.g., 831b of FIG. 16) disposed in the first space formed in the first edge and a second elastic body (e.g., 832b of FIG. 16) spaced apart from the first part and disposed in the second space.
[0274] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first elastic body of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a plurality of first elastic bodies (e.g., 831b of FIG. 16) spaced apart from each other in the first space, and the second elastic body may include a plurality of second elastic bodies (e.g., 832b of FIG. 16) spaced apart from each other in the second space.
[0275] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) is configured to be worn on a user's head and may include a housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) including a curved portion having an opening (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5) formed therein.
[0276] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a display (e.g., 205 of FIG. 2) disposed in the housing.
[0277] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a camera assembly (e.g., 204a of FIG. 2) coupled to the inside of the curved portion of the housing and visually exposed through the opening.
[0278] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a camera assembly (e.g., 204a of FIG. 2) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a camera (e.g., 420 of FIG. 10a) that includes a lens (e.g., 421 of FIG. 10a) and a lens barrel (e.g., 422 of FIG. 10a) surrounding the lens and having a portion positioned at the opening.
[0279] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a camera assembly (e.g., 204a of FIG. 2) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a bracket (e.g., 440 of FIG. 10a) coupled to the inner side of the curved portion and including a first inner surface (e.g., 3411 of FIG. 10a) facing a back surface of the lens barrel, and a second inner surface (e.g., 4412 of FIG. 10a) extending from the first inner surface and surrounding a portion of a side surface of the lens barrel to accommodate the camera.
[0280] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a camera assembly of a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) may include a dome structure (e.g., 432 of FIG. 10A), wherein a flat bottom portion (e.g., 4312 of FIG. 10A) of the dome structure is disposed on one of a rear surface of the lens barrel or a first inner surface of the bracket, and a convex upper portion (e.g., 4321 of FIG. 10A) of the dome structure is configured to contact the other of the rear surface of the lens barrel or the first inner surface of the bracket.
[0281] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the dome structure (e.g., 432 of FIG. 10A) of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) can be configured to tilt or incline with respect to the bracket to maintain alignment of the lens and the opening when the bracket is assembled on the inner side of the housing such that a portion of the camera is positioned in the opening.
[0282] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) includes a support member (e.g., 430 of FIG. 10A) including the dome structure and a support plate (e.g., 431 of FIG. 10A), wherein the support plate (e.g., 431 of FIG. 10A) is formed on the bottom portion (e.g., 4312 of FIG. 10A) of the dome structure and is disposed on one of the rear surface of the lens barrel or the first inner surface of the bracket, and the support plate (e.g., 431 of FIG. 10A) and the dome structure (e.g., 432 of FIG. 10A) may be formed integrally.
[0283] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width of the lens barrel of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) is smaller than the width of the space of the bracket (e.g., 4413 of FIG. 10A) so that a gap (e.g., 44131, 44134 of FIG. 10A) is created between the side surface of the lens barrel and the second inner surface when the lens barrel is placed in the space of the bracket, and the wrap may be configured so that the bracket is placed at a designated position when the bracket is coupled to the inner surface of the housing.
[0284] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing (e.g., 210 of FIG. 4) of the wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2) includes a front portion (e.g., 211 of FIG. 4), a side portion (e.g., 212 of FIG. 4), and a recess portion formed in the side portion and shaped to be placed on a user's nose when the user wears the wearable electronic device, and a plurality of openings (e.g., 3111 and 3112 of FIG. 5), wherein the plurality of openings includes a first plurality of openings (e.g., 3111 of FIG. 5) disposed in the front portion and a second plurality of openings (e.g., 3112 of FIG. 5) disposed in the side portion, and a first camera assembly (e.g., 304g of FIG. 5) of the plurality of camera assemblies is disposed in one of the plurality of openings formed in a portion of the recess portion facing one side of the user's nose, and a second camera assembly (e.g., 304g of FIG. 5) of the plurality of camera assemblies is disposed in one of the plurality of openings formed in the recess portion facing one side of the user's nose, and a second camera assembly (e.g., 304g of FIG. 5) of the plurality of camera assemblies is disposed in the recess portion. 5 of 304h) may be placed in another one of the plurality of openings formed in a portion of the recess portion facing the other side of the user's nose.
Claims
1. In a wearable electronic device (200) that can be worn on a user's head, Absence of display (205) A housing (210; 310; 410) in which the display member is arranged, the housing including a curved portion having an opening (2111, 2121; 3111, 3121; 4121) formed in a first direction facing outward from the inside of the housing; and A camera assembly (204; 304; 604; 704a, 704c) coupled to the inside of the curved portion of the housing, The above camera assembly, A camera (320; 420; 520; 720) comprising a lens (321; 421; 521; 721) and a lens barrel (322; 422; 522; 722) surrounding the lens and having a portion positioned in the opening, A bracket (340; 440; 540; 740a, 740b) comprising a first surface (3411; 4411; 5411; 7411a, 7411b) coupled to the inner side of the housing and facing the rear surface (3221; 4221; 5221; 7221) of the lens barrel and a second surface (3412; 4412; 5412; 6412; 7412a; 7412b) extending from the first surface and surrounding a portion of the lens barrel to provide a space (3413; 4413; 5413; 7413a, 7413b) in which at least a portion of the camera is accommodated; and A wearable electronic device comprising a support member (330; 430; 530; 730a) disposed between the camera and the bracket and configured to movably support the camera with respect to the bracket, the support member including a plate disposed on the rear surface (3221; 4221; 5221; 7221) of the lens barrel or the first surface of the bracket and a dome structure (4332; 5332; 7332a) protruding from the plate and configured to contact the first surface of the bracket or the rear surface of the lens barrel.
2. In paragraph 1, The housing includes a ring member (460) that restricts movement of the camera assembly in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the ring member is disposed in the opening to surround at least a portion of the lens barrel so as to transmit a restraining force to the camera in the direction perpendicular to the first direction. A wearable electronic device in which at least a portion of the lens barrel at a position spaced apart from the ring member in a direction parallel to the first direction by a predetermined distance is spaced apart from the second surface of the bracket and is movable with respect to the bracket.
3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The dome structure is configured to be tiltable with respect to the first surface of the bracket or the rear surface of the lens barrel when the camera assembly is assembled inside the housing by the bracket, The support member is configured such that a first separation distance (D1) between the first edge of the plate and one of the rear surface or the first surface of the lens barrel is greater than a second separation distance (D2) between the second edge of the plate and one of the rear surface or the first surface of the barrel, and is inclined relative to the rear surface or the first surface of the lens barrel. A wearable electronic device wherein the camera is positioned such that the center of the aperture and the center of the camera lens are aligned so that a portion of the camera is parallel to the first direction.
4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above camera assembly includes a first adhesive member (435) on the rear surface of the lens barrel, The plate of the above support member is in contact with the first adhesive member, A wearable electronic device in which the dome structure is located at the center of the plate and protrudes toward the first surface and comes into contact with the first surface.
5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above camera assembly includes a second adhesive member (535) disposed on the first surface, The plate of the above support member is in contact with the second adhesive member, A wearable electronic device wherein the dome structure is located at the center of the plate and protrudes toward the rear surface of the lens barrel and comes into contact with the rear surface of the lens barrel.
6. In paragraph 5, The bracket includes a bracket hole (7415a, 7415b) formed on the first surface and a third surface (6416; 7416a, 74161b, 74162b) surrounding the bracket hole, The plate includes a first plate surface (6311; 7311a; 7311b) facing the back of the barrel and a second plate surface (6312; 7312a; 7312b) opposite the first plate surface, The above support member includes a pin (732a) extending in the second direction from the second plate surface, penetrating the bracket hole, and arranged spaced apart from the third surface, A wearable electronic device comprising a fixing portion (7342a) extending perpendicularly to the pin and configured to contact an outer surface of the bracket opposite to the first surface.
7. In paragraph 6, The above bracket hole includes a first bracket hole (74151b) close to the first surface and a second bracket hole (74152b) extending from the first bracket hole to the outer surface of the bracket with a second width smaller than the first width of the first bracket hole and close to the outer surface, A wearable electronic device, wherein the camera assembly includes an elastic member (770) arranged in the first bracket hole to surround the pin.
8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The housing includes a first fastening portion (3122) having a first fastening hole (31221) formed on the inner surface of the housing and a second fastening portion (3123) having a second fastening hole (31231) formed on the inner surface of the housing. The bracket includes a first coupling portion (442) disposed on one side of the bracket and having a first coupling hole (4421) formed therein, and a second coupling portion (443) disposed on the other side of the bracket and having a second coupling hole (4431) formed therein. The first coupling part is arranged so that the first coupling hole is aligned with the first fastening hole, and is coupled to the first fastening part by the first screw (351) arranged in the first fastening hole and the first coupling hole. The second coupling part is arranged so that the second coupling hole is aligned with the second fastening hole, and is coupled to the second fastening part by a second screw (352) arranged in the second fastening hole and the second coupling hole. A wearable electronic device in which the first surface of the bracket coupled to the housing by the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion transmits a supporting force to the camera in a direction toward the lens through the dome structure of the supporting member.
9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above housing includes a plurality of above openings (3111, 3121). The above wearable electronic device A plurality of camera assemblies (304) including the above camera, the above bracket and the above support member, A wearable electronic device wherein a plurality of said camera assemblies are arranged in said plurality of openings.
10. In paragraph 9, The housing comprises a front portion (211; 311; 411) and a side portion (212; 312; 412) surrounding the front portion and perpendicular to the front portion, The above plurality of openings include a plurality of first openings (3111) arranged on the front side and a plurality of second openings (3121) arranged on the side side, A wearable electronic device wherein the plurality of camera assemblies are arranged in the first openings and the second openings.
11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, The curved portion of the housing is configured with a first curvature at a position corresponding to the opening, A wearable electronic device wherein the support member is configured to have a first slope with respect to the first surface or the rear surface of the lens barrel according to the first curvature.
12. In a wearable electronic device (200) that can be worn on a user's head, Absence of display (205) A housing (210; 310; 410) in which the display member is placed, the housing including a curved portion in which an opening (3111, 3121; 4121) is formed in a first direction facing outward from the inside of the housing; and A camera assembly (204; 304; 704a, 704c) coupled inside the housing; The above camera assembly, A camera comprising a lens (321; 421; 521; 721) and a lens barrel (322; 422; 522; 722) surrounding the lens and having a portion positioned in the opening, A bracket (640; 740a, 740b) including a first surface (6411; 7411a, 7411b) coupled to the inner side of the housing and facing the rear surface (3221; 4221; 5221; 7221) of the lens barrel, a second surface (6412; 7412a; 7412b) extending from the first surface and surrounding a portion of the lens barrel to provide a space (6413; 7413a; 7413b) in which at least a portion of the camera is accommodated, and a bracket hole (6415; 7415a, 7415b) formed in the first surface and a third surface (6416;, 7416b) surrounding the bracket hole; and A wearable electronic device comprising a support member (630; 730a, 730b, 730c) disposed between the camera and the bracket and configured to movably support the camera with respect to the bracket, wherein the support member comprises a plate (631; 731a, 731b, 731c) including a first plate surface (6311; 7311a, 7311b) facing the rear surface of the lens barrel and a second plate surface (6312; 7312a, 7312b) disposed on the first surface of the bracket, and a pin (634; 734a, 734b 734c) extending in the second direction from the first plate surface and penetrating the bracket hole, and spaced apart from the third surface (6416; 7416a, 74161b, 74162b).
13. In paragraph 12, The pin includes a fixing portion (6342, 7342a, 7342b, 7342c) extending from the pin in a third direction perpendicular to the second direction so as to surround a portion of the pin, A wearable electronic device wherein the fixing member is configured to contact a portion of the outer surface (6414; 7414a, 7414b) of the bracket opposite to the first surface.
14. In paragraph 12 or 13, A wearable electronic device, wherein the camera assembly is disposed between the first surface and the rear surface of the lens barrel facing the first surface, and includes a second plate surface of the plate facing the rear surface of the lens barrel and an elastic body (7332b) in contact with the rear surface of the lens barrel.
15. In any one of paragraphs 12 to 14, The camera assembly is disposed between the first surface and the rear surface (3221; 4221; 5221; 7221) of the lens barrel facing the first surface, and includes a dome structure (7332a) that protrudes convexly from the second plate surface of the plate facing the rear surface of the lens barrel toward the rear surface of the lens barrel. A wearable electronic device wherein the dome structure includes a curved surface (7333a) that contacts a portion of the rear surface of the lens barrel.
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