Head-wearable electronic device comprising support member

Abstract

A head-wearable electronic device may comprise an enclosure. The enclosure may comprise at least one display disposed in front of a user's eyes when the head-wearable electronic device is worn. The enclosure may comprise a frame supporting the at least one display. The head-wearable electronic device may comprise: a rear cover supported by the user's head; and a side band connecting the enclosure to the rear cover. The side band may comprise: a housing including a portion connected to the inner portion of the frame; and a support member. The portion of the housing of the side band may define a groove. The support member may include a base portion in contact with the portion of the housing of the side band and the frame of the enclosure, and a protrusion portion disposed in the groove.

Description

Head-worn electronic device including a support member

[0001] The following descriptions relate to a head-worn electronic device including a support member.

[0002] To provide an enhanced user experience, an electronic device is being developed that provides an extended reality service by displaying computer-generated information in conjunction with external objects in the real world or virtual objects in the virtual world. The electronic device may include a wearable device that can be worn by a user. For example, the wearable device may be worn on the head of the user. The wearable device (or the electronic device) worn on the head of the user may be referred to as a head-mounted electronic device. For example, the electronic device may include user equipment, AR glasses, VR glasses, and / or a head-mounted device (HMD) (e.g., a VST (video see-through) HMD, an OST (optical see-through) HMD).

[0003] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] According to an exemplary embodiment, a head-wearable electronic device may include an enclosure. The enclosure may include at least one display positioned in front of a user's eyes when the head-wearable electronic device is worn. The enclosure may include a frame that supports the at least one display. The head-wearable electronic device may include a rear cover supported by the head of the user wearing the head-wearable electronic device. The head-wearable electronic device may include a side band connecting the enclosure to the rear cover. The side band may include a housing that defines the exterior of the side band and includes a portion connected to the inner portion of the frame. The side band may include a support member. The portion of the housing of the side band may define a groove. The support member may include a base portion that contacts the portion of the housing of the side band and the frame of the enclosure. The support member may include a protrusion portion that extends from the base portion of the side band to the groove and is disposed in the groove.

[0005] The above-described and other aspects, features, and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description, which is taken into account together with the accompanying drawings:

[0006] FIGS. 1a to 1c are drawings including perspective views of exemplary head-worn electronic devices according to various embodiments.

[0007] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded perspective view of an exemplary head-worn electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0008] FIGS. 3a and FIGS. 3b are drawings including perspective views of exemplary side bands of head-worn electronic devices according to various embodiments.

[0009] FIG. 4a is a drawing showing an example of a connection structure between an enclosure and a side band of a head-worn electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0010] FIG. 4b is a drawing and perspective view showing an example of a force transmitted to a connection structure between an enclosure and a side band by an external force applied to a head-worn electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0011] FIG. 4c is a drawing showing examples of deformation caused in the connection structure between the enclosure and the side band by an external force applied to a head-worn electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0012] FIG. 5a includes perspective views of examples of connection structures between an enclosure and a side band of a head-worn electronic device including a support member according to various embodiments.

[0013] FIG. 5b is a drawing showing an example of a connection state of a connection structure including a support member according to various embodiments.

[0014] FIGS. 6a and FIG. 6b are perspective views of exemplary support members according to various embodiments.

[0015] FIG. 7a is a perspective view showing an example of a force transmitted to a connection structure between an enclosure including a support member and a side band by an external force applied to a head-worn electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0016] FIG. 7b is a drawing showing examples of deformation caused in the connection structure between the enclosure and the side band by an external force applied to a head-worn electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an exemplary support member including a hole for a screw according to various embodiments.

[0018] FIG. 9a includes perspective views showing examples of a fixing structure between a first housing part and a second housing part of a side band according to various embodiments.

[0019] FIG. 9b is a drawing showing an example of the connection state of the fixing structure between the first housing part and the second housing part of the side band according to various embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 10a includes perspective views showing examples of a fixing structure between a first housing part of a side band and a frame of an enclosure according to various embodiments.

[0021] FIG. 10b is a perspective view showing an example of a connection state of a fixed structure between a first housing part of a side band and a frame of an enclosure according to various embodiments.

[0022] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing examples of support members according to various embodiments.

[0023] FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an exemplary electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0024] The terms used in this disclosure are used merely to describe various exemplary embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure to specific embodiments. Singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art described in this disclosure. Terms used in this disclosure that are defined in a general dictionary may be interpreted as having the same or similar meaning as they have in the context of the relevant technology, and are not to be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this disclosure. In some cases, even terms defined in this disclosure are not to be interpreted to exclude the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0025] In the various embodiments of the present disclosure described below, a hardware-based approach is described as an example. However, since the various embodiments of the present disclosure include techniques using both hardware and software, the various embodiments of the present disclosure do not exclude a software-based approach.

[0026] Additionally, in this disclosure, expressions of "greater than" or "less than" may be used to determine whether a specific condition is satisfied or fulfilled; however, this is merely for the purpose of expressing an example and does not exclude descriptions of "greater than" or "less than." Conditions described as "greater than" may be replaced with "greater than," conditions described as "less than" may be replaced with "less than," and conditions described as "greater than and less than" may be replaced with "greater than and less than." Furthermore, "A" to "B" below refer to at least one of the elements from A (including A) to B (including B).

[0027] FIGS. 1a, FIGS. 1b, and FIGS. 1c are drawings including perspective views of exemplary head-worn electronic devices according to various embodiments.

[0028] FIG. 1a illustrates an example of a perspective view of a head-wearing electronic device (100) when viewed from the side. For example, the head-wearing electronic device (100) may be worn on a part of a user's body. For example, said part of the body may include the user's head. As an example without limitation, the head-wearing electronic device (100) may have the form of glasses that are wearable on the user's head. For example, the head-wearing electronic device (100) may be an example of the electronic device (1201) of FIG. 12. The head-wearing electronic device (100) may include at least some of the components of the electronic device (1201) of FIG. 12.

[0029] For example, a head-worn electronic device (100) can provide augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), or mixed reality (MR) that combines augmented reality and virtual reality to a user wearing the head-worn electronic device (100). For example, an image (or visual object, visual effect, virtual object) representing augmented reality, virtual reality, or mixed reality can be displayed through at least one display of the head-worn electronic device (100) (e.g., at least one display (180) of FIG. 1c).

[0030] Referring to FIG. 1a, a head-worn electronic device (100) may include an enclosure (110), a rear cover (120), and a side band (130). For example, the enclosure (110) may be referred to as a main body, a main housing, or a front housing. For example, the rear cover (120) may be referred to as a back band, a rear band, or a rear housing. For example, the side band (130) may be referred to as a temple or a lateral housing.

[0031] For example, the enclosure (110) may be a component of the head-worn electronic device (100) comprising components (or electronic parts) for providing augmented reality, virtual reality, or mixed reality to a user wearing the head-worn electronic device (100). At least some of the components contained within the interior space of the enclosure (110) are illustrated and described with reference to FIG. 2. In the example of FIG. 1a, the enclosure (110) may include a frame (111), glass (112), and a front cover (113).

[0032] For example, the frame (111) may define the exterior of the enclosure (110). As a non-limiting example, the frame (111) may be formed of a metal material. The frame (111) may be referred to as a metal body. For example, electronic components may be included in the space inside the exterior of the enclosure (110) defined by the frame (111).

[0033] For example, the glass (112) may be placed on the front of the enclosure (110). For example, the glass (112) may be attached to at least a part of the frame (111) of the enclosure (110). For example, the glass (112) may be referred to as a visor or a front visor. As an example, but not limited to, at least a part of the glass (112) may be formed of a substantially transparent or substantially translucent material so that the camera of the head-worn electronic device (100) (e.g., the camera module (1280) of FIG. 12) can receive light from outside the head-worn electronic device (100).

[0034] For example, the front cover (113) may be positioned on the rear of the enclosure (110). For example, the front cover (113) may be attached to at least another part of the frame (111) of the enclosure (110). For example, the front cover (113) may be referred to as a brow pad cover. For example, at least a part of the front cover (113) may come into contact (or be supported) with a part of the user's body (e.g., forehead) when the head-worn electronic device (100) is worn by the user.

[0035] For example, the rear cover (120) may come into contact with (or be supported by) a part of the user's body (e.g., the occipital) when the head-worn electronic device (100) is worn by the user. In the example of FIG. 1a, the rear cover (120) may include an adjustment structure (121) for adjusting the size (or circumference) of the head-worn electronic device (100) to fit the size (or circumference) of the user's head, and a rear pad (122) that comes into contact with a part of the user's body (e.g., the occipital).

[0036] For example, the adjustment structure (121) may be used to adjust the length of a side band (130) that is visible (or visually exposed) from the outside of the head-worn electronic device (100). As a non-limiting example, the length of the side band (130) may be increased by rotating the adjustment structure (121) in a first direction (e.g., clockwise). Additionally, the length of the side band (130) may be decreased by rotating the adjustment structure (121) in a direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., counterclockwise). In the above example, the adjustment structure (121) that adjusts the length of the side band (130) according to rotation is described, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0037] For example, the rear pad (122) may come into contact with a part of the user's body (e.g., the back of the head). For example, the rear pad (122) may be referred to as a rear cushion. As an example without limitation, the rear pad (122) may move relative to the front cover (113) according to adjustment by the adjustment structure (121). For example, the rear pad (122) may move closer to or further away from the front cover (113) according to adjustment by the adjustment structure (121).

[0038] For example, the side band (130) can connect the enclosure (110) to the rear cover (120). For example, the side band (130) can be positioned between the enclosure (110) and the rear cover (120). For example, the side band (130) can be joined (or, contacted, connected) to the enclosure (110) in area (199a). For example, the side band (130) can be joined (or, contacted, connected) to the rear cover (120) in area (199b). In the example of FIG. 1a, the side band (130) may include a housing (130a) and an interface (155) for charging the head-worn electronic device (100). In the example of FIG. 1a, a side perspective view of a head-worn electronic device (100) is shown, and a side band (130) including a single housing (130a) is shown, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the side band (130) may include a plurality of housings (e.g., the housing (130a) and housing (130b) of FIG. 1b). Or, for example, the side band (130) may be formed as a single housing configured to pass through a rear cover (120).

[0039] For example, the housing (130a) may define the appearance of the side band (130). By example, without limitation, the housing (130a) may include a plurality of housing parts. An example of the housing (130a) including a plurality of housing parts may be referred to in FIG. 1B. For example, the housing (130a) may be referred to as the first housing of the side band (130).

[0040] For example, the interface (155) may be positioned on one side of the housing (130a). For example, the interface (155) may be positioned on the said side of the housing (130a) which is visible from the outside of the head-worn electronic device (100). For example, the interface (155) may be referred to as a charging port or a charging connector. For example, power may be supplied to the head-worn electronic device (100) from the outside through a wired interface connected to the interface (155).

[0041] FIG. 1b is a perspective view of a head-wearing electronic device (100) as seen from above according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1b, the head-wearing electronic device (100) may include an enclosure (110), a rear cover (120), and a side band (130).

[0042] Referring to FIG. 1b, a button (141) for adjusting the volume of speakers (151a, 151b), a button (142) for turning the power on / off of a head-worn electronic device (100), and a ventilation structure (143) may be disposed on one side of the frame (111) of the enclosure (110). In the example of FIG. 1b, the button (141), the button (142), and the ventilation structure (143) are shown disposed on the one side (or top side) facing the top of the frame (111), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, components that are at least partially different from the button (141), the button (142), and the ventilation structure (143) shown in FIG. 1b may be disposed on the one side of the frame (111).

[0043] For example, a button (141) may be used to adjust the volume of sound output through speakers (151a, 151b) or other speakers. For example, the other speakers may not be shown in FIG. 1b. For example, a button (142) may be used to turn the power on / off of the head-worn electronic device (100). For example, turning the power on may include providing power to electronic components within the head-worn electronic device (100) from the battery of the head-worn electronic device (100) (e.g., battery (213) in FIG. 2). For example, turning the power off may include refraining from (or stopping, discontinuing) providing power to electronic components within the head-worn electronic device (100) from the battery of the head-worn electronic device (100) (e.g., battery (213) in FIG. 2). For example, the exhaust structure (143) may be configured to allow air to move between the inside of the enclosure (110) (or the inside of the frame (111) of the enclosure (110)) and the outside of the head-worn electronic device (100) (or the outside of the enclosure (110)). As an example without limitation, the exhaust structure (143) may include an opening.

[0044] For example, the glass (112) of FIG. 1b may be placed on the front of the enclosure (110) (or frame (111)) so that it is visible when looking at the head-worn electronic device (100) from direction A. Additionally, for example, at least one display (e.g., at least one display (180) of FIG. 1c) may be placed on the rear of the enclosure (110) (or frame (111)) so that it is visible when looking at the head-worn electronic device (100) from direction B. For an example, FIG. 1c may be referenced.

[0045] FIG. 1c includes a perspective view (160) of a head-worn electronic device (100) viewed from direction A of FIG. 1b and a perspective view (170) of a head-worn electronic device (100) viewed from direction B of FIG. 1b.

[0046] Referring to example (160), the enclosure (110) of the head-worn electronic device (100) may include a glass (112) positioned to face the front and a front cover (113) positioned to face the rear.

[0047] Referring to example (170), the front cover (113) may include a front pad (113a) that contacts a part of the user's body (e.g., forehead) when the head-worn electronic device (100) is worn by the user. For example, the front pad (113a) may be referred to as a cushion. For example, the front cover (113) may include a side cover (113b) for blocking light that may enter from the side.

[0048] Referring to Example (170), the enclosure (110) may include at least one display (180). In Example (170), at least one display (180) including two displays is illustrated, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, at least one display (180) may include an integrated display. For example, at least one display (180) may be positioned in front of the user's eyes when the head-worn electronic device (100) is worn by the user. For example, the frame (111) of the enclosure (110) may support at least one display (180). For example, an exhaust structure (183) may be placed on one side (e.g., bottom side) of the frame (111). For example, the exhaust structure (183) may be configured to allow air to move between the inside of the enclosure (110) (or the inside of the frame (111) of the enclosure (110)) and the outside of the head-worn electronic device (100) (or the outside of the enclosure (110)). As an example without limitation, the exhaust structure (183) may include an opening.

[0049] Referring again to FIG. 1b, the adjustment structure (121) of the rear cover (120) may be positioned in the central part of the rear cover (120). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the adjustment structure (121) may be positioned in a part different from the central part of the rear cover (120) (e.g., a side part of the rear cover (120)). For example, the adjustment structure (121) may be positioned on a surface opposite to the surface on which the rear pad (122) is positioned.

[0050] For example, the side band (130) may include a housing (130a) and a housing (130b). For example, the housing (130b) may be referred to as a second housing. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the housing (130a) and the housing (130b) may be implemented as a single housing. For example, the housing (130a) may include a first housing part (131a) and a second housing part (132a). For example, the first housing part (131a) may be configured to come into contact with the head of a user wearing the head-worn electronic device (100). For example, the second housing part (132a) may be positioned opposite to the first housing part (131a). For example, the second housing part (132a) may be visible from the outside of the head-worn electronic device (100) when the head-worn electronic device (100) is worn by a user. Similarly to the above example, the housing (130b) may include the first housing part (131b) and the second housing part (132b).

[0051] For example, the first housing part (131a) of the housing (130a) may include a first speaker (151a). For example, the first housing part (131b) of the housing (130b) may include a second speaker (151b). As an example without limitation, the first housing part (131a) of the housing (130a) may include an interface (155). For an example of the structure of the housing (130a) and the housing (130b), reference may be made to FIG. 3a.

[0052] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded perspective view of an exemplary head-worn electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0053] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of an exploded perspective view of a head-worn electronic device (100) of FIG. 1a, FIG. 1b, and FIG. 1c (which may be referenced in FIG. 1a through FIG. 1c). FIG. 2 illustrates examples of components included in each of the enclosure (110), rear cover (120), and side band (130) of the head-worn electronic device (100).

[0054] Referring to FIG. 2, the enclosure (110) may include a glass (112), a front bracket (219), a PCB (215), a main bracket (212), a frame (111), at least one display (180), and a lens bracket (280). For example, the glass (112) may be placed in front of the front bracket (219). For example, the printed circuit board (PCB) (215) may be placed between the frame (111) (or the main bracket (212)) and the glass (112) (or the front bracket (219)). For example, the main bracket (212) may be placed within the space defined by the frame (111). For example, at least one display (180) may be placed between the frame (111) (or the main bracket (212)) and the lens bracket (280).

[0055] For example, the main bracket (212) may be placed within a space defined by the frame (111) and may include openings for placing components. For example, a battery (213) may be placed on one side of the main bracket (212) (e.g., the side facing the glass (112) or the side facing the front bracket (219). For example, the battery (213) may store power to be supplied to the electronic components of the head-worn electronic device (100). For example, at least one fan (214) may be included on one side of the main bracket (212) (e.g., the side facing the glass (112) or the side facing the front bracket (219). For example, at least one fan (214) may be used to cool heat that may be generated by the electronic components within the enclosure (110) (or the frame (111)). As a non-limiting example, a vapor chamber may be further included within an area adjacent to the area where at least one fan (214) is located. For example, the vapor chamber may be a structure for heat conduction.

[0056] For example, the PCB (215) may be placed on one side of the main bracket (212) (e.g., the side facing the glass (112) or the side facing the front bracket (219). Additionally, for example, the PCB (215) may be placed on one side of the front bracket (219) (e.g., the side facing the main bracket (212)). As an example without limitation, the PCB (215) may include a button switch (216), a microphone (217), and an antenna (218) connected to the button (142) of FIG. 1b. For example, each of the button switch (216), the microphone (217), and the antenna (218) may be placed on the PCB (215). For example, the button switch (216) may be connected to the button (142) of FIG. 1b. For example, the input to the button (142) may be the input to the button switch (216). For example, the microphone (217) may be an example of an input device for receiving sound from the outside. For example, the antenna (218) may be an example of a communication device for communicating with an external electronic device (or server) according to a communication method (e.g., Wi-Fi, BT, BLE).

[0057] In the example of FIG. 2, a button switch (216), a microphone (217), and an antenna (218) are shown placed on the PCB (215), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, a head tracking (HeT) module (or head tracker) may be placed on the PCB (215). Or, for example, a video see-through (VST) module may be placed on the PCB (215). Or, for example, a plurality of sensors may be placed on the PCB (215). For example, the plurality of sensors may include an infrared (IR) sensor or a time of flight (ToF) sensor (e.g., i-ToF (indirect-ToF), d-ToF (direct-ToF)).

[0058] For example, a glass (112) may be placed on one side of the front bracket (219). As a non-limiting example, the front bracket (219) may include a plurality of brackets. For example, the first bracket of the front bracket (219) may be a bracket connected to the PCB (215), and the second bracket of the front bracket (219) may be a bracket connected to the glass (112).

[0059] For example, at least one display (180) between the frame (111) (or main bracket (212)) and the lens bracket (280) may include a lens. For example, at least one display (180) may include a transparent or translucent lens. At least one display (180) may include a first display and / or a second display spaced apart from the first display. For example, the first display and the second display may be positioned at locations corresponding to the user's left and right eyes, respectively.

[0060] At least one display (180) may provide visual information transmitted from external light to a user through a lens included in at least one display (180) and other visual information distinct from said visual information. The lens may be formed based on at least one of, for example, without limitation, a Fresnel lens, a pancake lens, a multi-channel lens, etc. For example, at least one display (180) may include a first surface and a second surface opposite to said first surface. A display area may be formed on said second surface of at least one display (180). When a user wears the head-worn electronic device (100), external light may be transmitted to the user by being incident on said first surface and transmitted through said second surface. According to one embodiment, at least one display (180) may display an augmented reality image combined with a virtual reality image provided by at least one optical device on a real image transmitted through external light on the display area formed on said second surface.

[0061] At least one display (180) may include at least one waveguide that diffracts light emitted from at least one optical device and transmits it to the user. At least one waveguide may be formed based on at least one of glass, plastic, or polymer. A nanopattern may be formed on the exterior or at least a portion of the interior of at least one waveguide. The nanopattern may be formed based on a polygonal and / or curved grating structure. Light incident on one end of at least one waveguide may be propagated to the other end of at least one waveguide by the nanopattern. At least one waveguide may include at least one diffractive element (e.g., DOE (diffractive optical element), HOE (holographic optical element)) and at least one reflective element (e.g., reflective mirror). For example, at least one waveguide may be placed within a head-worn electronic device (100) to guide the screen displayed by at least one display (180) to the user's eyes. For example, the above screen can be transmitted to the user's eye based on total internal reflection (TIR) ​​occurring within at least one waveguide.

[0062] Although not illustrated in FIG. 2, a sensor (or camera) for tracking the user's eyes may be included between the frame (111) (or main bracket (212)) and the lens bracket (280). For example, the sensor (or camera) for tracking the user's eyes may be referred to as an ET (eye tracking) sensor (or camera). The head-worn electronic device (100) may analyze an object included in a real-world image collected through a camera, combine a virtual object corresponding to an object among the analyzed objects that is the target of augmented reality provision, and display it on at least one display (180). The virtual object may include at least one of text and an image regarding various information related to the object included in the real-world image. The head-worn electronic device (100) may analyze the object based on a multi-camera such as a stereo camera. For the above object analysis, the head-worn electronic device (100) can perform spatial recognition (e.g., SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping)) using a multi-camera and / or time-of-flight (ToF). A user wearing the head-worn electronic device (100) can view images displayed on at least one display (180).

[0063] For example, at least one display (180) (and, said lens) may be supported by a frame (111) and covered from the outside of the head-worn electronic device (100) by a lens bracket (280). The lens bracket (280) may also be referred to as a display bracket.

[0064] As a non-limiting example, the front cover (113) of the enclosure (110) may include detachable side covers (113b). For example, the side covers (113b) may extend from a portion of the front cover (113) or be attached (or connected) to said portion of the front cover (113).

[0065] For example, the housing (130a) may include a first sensor (231), a first speaker (151a), and a connector (232) within the space defined by the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a). For example, the first sensor (231) may include a touch sensor. For example, the connector (232) may include a USB (universal serial bus). As an example without limitation, the connector (232) may include the interface (155) of FIG. 1a or be connected to the interface (155).

[0066] For example, the housing (130b) may include a microphone (233), a second sensor (234), and a second speaker (151b) within the space defined by the first housing part (131b) and the second housing part (132b). For example, the second sensor (234) may include a proximity sensor. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the housing (130b) may further include a connecting member (e.g., a pogo pin) for connection with an external battery within the space defined by the first housing part (131b) and the second housing part (132b).

[0067] For example, the housing (130a or 130b) of the head-worn electronic device (100) may comprise a flexible material such as rubber and / or silicone having a shape that adheres to a part of the user's head (e.g., a part of the face covering both eyes). For example, the housing (130a or 130b) of the head-worn electronic device (100) may be referred to as one or more straps that can be twined around the user's head and / or one or more temples that can be attached to the ears of the head.

[0068] Although not illustrated in FIG. 2, the head-worn electronic device (100) may include at least one of a gyroscope sensor, a gravity sensor, and / or an acceleration sensor for detecting the posture of the head-worn electronic device (100) and / or the posture of a body part (e.g., head) of a user wearing the head-worn electronic device (100). Each of the gravity sensor and the acceleration sensor may measure gravitational acceleration and / or acceleration based on designated three-dimensional axes (e.g., x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis) that are perpendicular to each other. The gyroscope sensor may measure the angular velocity of each of the designated three-dimensional axes (e.g., x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis). At least one of the gravity sensor, the acceleration sensor, and the gyroscope sensor may be referred to as an inertial measurement unit (IMU). According to one embodiment, a head-worn electronic device (100) can identify motions and / or gestures of a user performed to execute or interrupt specific functions of the head-worn electronic device (100) based on an IMU.

[0069] Although not illustrated in FIG. 2, the head-worn electronic device (100) may include at least one processor (e.g., including a processing circuit) and / or memory. In an example that is not limiting, the at least one processor and the memory may be placed on a PCB (215).

[0070] The at least one processor of the head-worn electronic device (100) may include a circuit (e.g., a processing circuit) for processing data based on one or more instructions. The circuit for processing data may include, for example, an arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a central processing unit (CPU), and / or an application processor (AP). In one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device (100) may include one or more processors. The at least one processor may have a structure of a multi-core processor such as a dual core, a quad core, a hexa core, and / or an octa core. The multi-core processor structure of the at least one processor may include a structure based on multiple core circuits (e.g., a big-little structure), distinguished by power consumption, clock, and / or computational power per unit time. In one embodiment comprising at least one processor having a multi-core processor structure, the operations and / or functions of the present disclosure may be performed individually or collectively by one or more cores included in the at least one processor. Accordingly, the processor may include various processing circuits and / or a plurality of processors. For example, the term "processor" as used in the present disclosure, including in the claims, may include various processing circuits including at least one processor, and at least one of the at least one processor may be configured to perform the various functions described in the present disclosure individually and / or collectively in a distributed manner.When the terms “processor,” “at least one processor,” and “one or more processors” as used in this disclosure are described as being configured to perform a plurality of functions, these terms include, but are not limited to, situations where, for example, one processor performs part of the mentioned functions and other processor(s) perform other parts of the mentioned functions, and situations where a single processor can perform all the mentioned functions. Additionally, at least one processor may include a combination of processors performing the various mentioned / disclosed functions, for example, and may be performed in a distributed manner. At least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform the various functions.

[0071] The memory of the head-worn electronic device (100) may include electronic components for storing data and / or instructions that are input to or output from the at least one processor. The memory may include, for example, volatile memory such as random-access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory such as read-only memory (ROM). Volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), cache RAM, and pseudo SRAM (PSRAM). Non-volatile memory may include, for example, programmable ROM (PROM), erasable PROM (EPROM), electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, compact disk, and embedded multi-media card (eMMC). In one embodiment, the memory may be referred to as storage.

[0072] According to one embodiment, within the memory of the head-worn electronic device (100), one or more instructions (or commands) representing data to be processed by the at least one processor of the head-worn electronic device (100), calculations to be performed, and / or operations may be stored. A set of one or more instructions may be referred to as a program, firmware, operating system, process, routine, sub-routine, and / or software application (hereinafter, application). For example, the head-worn electronic device (100), and / or the at least one processor may perform at least one of the operations when a set of a plurality of instructions distributed in the form of an operating system, firmware, driver, program, and / or software application is executed. That a software application is installed within the head-worn electronic device (100) may indicate that, for example, one or more instructions provided in the form of a software application (or package) are stored in the memory, and that the one or more applications are stored in an executable format (e.g., a file having an extension specified by the operating system of the head-worn electronic device (100)) that is executable by the at least one processor. For example, the application may include a program and / or library related to a service provided to a user.

[0073] FIGS. 3a and FIGS. 3b are drawings including perspective views of exemplary side bands of head-worn electronic devices according to various embodiments.

[0074] FIG. 3a illustrates examples (301, 302) including a perspective view of a first housing part (131a) included in the housing (130a) of the side band (130) of FIG. 1a to 1c, and examples (303, 304) including a perspective view of a second housing part (132a). In FIG. 3a, for convenience of explanation, the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) included in the housing (130a) of the side band (130) are illustrated, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The description of FIG. 3a may be applied substantially the same way to the first housing part (131b) and the second housing part (132b) included in the housing (130b).

[0075] Examples (301) and (302) illustrate components included in the first housing part (131a). For example, the first housing part (131a) may include a flexible PCB (FPCB) (310). The first housing part (131a) may define (or include) holes (315) and hook fasteners (320). For example, the FPCB (310) of the first housing part (131a) may be an area where electronic components included in the first housing part (131a) are placed. For example, the FPCB (310) may extend from the first housing part (131a) and be connected (or electrically connected) to a PCB (215) inside the enclosure (110). For example, a hole (315) (e.g., a first hole) may be an opening for a screw connecting the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a). For example, the hole (315) may be aligned with a hole (325) (e.g., a second hole) of the second housing part (132a) described below. For example, alignment of the hole (315) and the hole (325) may include substantially aligning so that the screw can pass through when the screw connects the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) through the hole (315) and the hole (325). In the examples (301) and (302) of FIG. 3A, a first housing part (131a) including a hole (315) for a screw is shown, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. As a non-limiting example, the first housing part (131a) may define (or include) a plurality of holes. For example, the hook fastening portions (320) of the first housing part (131a) may be coupled with the hooks (350) of the second housing part (132a) to be described later. For example, the hook fastening portions (320) may be referred to as loops.For example, by the hook fastening portions (320) being coupled to the hooks (350), the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) can be in contact (or coupled).

[0076] Examples (303) and (304) illustrate components included in the second housing part (132a). Example (303) illustrates a perspective view of the second housing part (132a) when viewed from a first direction, and Example (304) illustrates a perspective view of the second housing part (132a) when viewed from a second direction opposite to the first direction. For example, the second housing part (132a) may include an FPCB (340) and a control band (330). The second housing part (132a) may define (or include) holes (325) and hooks (350). For example, the FPCB (340) of the second housing part (132a) may be an area where electronic components included in the second housing part (132a) are placed. As a non-limiting example, the FPCB (340) may be connected (or electrically connected) to the interface (155). For example, the FPCB (340) may extend from the second housing part (132a) and be connected (or electrically connected) to the PCB (215) inside the enclosure (110). For example, the hole (325) may be an opening for a screw connecting the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a). For example, the hole (325) may be aligned with the hole (315) of the first housing part (131a). In the examples (303) and (304) of FIG. 3a, the second housing part (132a) including a hole (325) for a screw is shown, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. As a non-limiting example, the second housing part (132a) may define (or include) a plurality of holes. For example, the hooks (350) of the second housing part (132a) may be coupled with the hook fastening portions (320) of the first housing part (131a). For example, the adjustment band (330) of the second housing part (132a) may be connected to the adjustment structure (121) of the rear cover (120).The adjustment band (330) can move relatively according to the adjustment of the adjustment structure (121) of FIG. 1a. For example, the adjustment band (330) can move into the rear cover (120) or outside the rear cover (120) according to the adjustment of the adjustment structure (121). As the adjustment band (330) moves, the length of the side band (130) (or the size (or circumference) of the head-worn electronic device (100)) can be adjusted.

[0077] FIG. 3b illustrates an example (305) including a perspective view of a housing (130a) in which the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) of FIG. 3a are combined. FIG. 3b illustrates an example (306) of a perspective view of a housing (130a) viewed from direction C of the example (305) when the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) are separated (or before the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) are combined).

[0078] Referring to Example (305), the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) may be joined through a screw passing through the hole (315) and the hole (325). For example, the first housing part (131a) may include a cover (365) covering the hole (315), the hole (325), and the screw. For example, the hole (315), the hole (325), and the screw may be located under the cover (365). For example, the cover (365) may be referred to as a window, a cover housing, or a screw cover. In Example (305), an example of the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) being joined through the hole (315), the hole (325), the screw, and hook fasteners (320) and hooks (350) is described, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) can be joined using an adhesive material (e.g., an adhesive).

[0079] Referring to Example (305), when the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) are combined, each of the FPCB (310) and the FPCB (340) may be exposed at least partially outside the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a). For example, the portions of the FPCB (310) and the FPCB (340) exposed outside the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) may be connected to the PCB (215) inside the enclosure (110).

[0080] Referring to example (306), the first housing part (131a) may define (or include) a hole (370). The second housing part (132a) may define (or include) a hole (380). For example, the portion of the first housing part (131a) where the hole (370) is defined (e.g., portion (439) of FIG. 4a) may be located in the inner portion of the frame (111) of the enclosure (110) when the side band (130) is combined with the enclosure (110). For example, the portion of the first housing part (131a) where the hole (370) is defined (e.g., portion (439) of FIG. 4a) may be inserted (or embedded) into the inner portion of the frame (111) of the enclosure (110) when the side band (130) is combined with the enclosure (110). For example, the portion of the second housing part (132a) where the hole (380) is defined (e.g., portion (439) of FIG. 4a) may be located inside the frame (111) of the enclosure (110) when the side band (130) is combined with the enclosure (110). For example, the hole (380) may be aligned with the hole (370). Referring to example (306), when the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) are combined, the hole (315) can be aligned with the hole (325), and the hole (370) can be aligned with the hole (380).

[0081] As a non-limiting example, as illustrated in FIG. 3b, the first housing part (131a) may define a plurality of holes including a hole (370) within the portion of the first housing part (131a), and the second housing part (132a) may define a plurality of holes including a hole (380) within the portion of the second housing part (132a).

[0082] FIG. 4a is a drawing and perspective view showing an example of a connection structure between an enclosure and a side band of a head-worn electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0083] FIG. 4a illustrates an example (400) of a connection structure between an enclosure (110) and a side band (130) of a head-worn electronic device (100). The example (400) may show a cross-section of the frame (111) cut so that the interior of the enclosure (110) is visible, with respect to the example (160) of FIG. 1c. For convenience of explanation, FIG. 4a shows a first housing part (131a) and a second housing part (132a) included in the housing (130a) of the side band (130), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The description of FIG. 4a may be applied substantially the same way to the first housing part (131b) and the second housing part (132b) included in the housing (130b).

[0084] Referring to example (400), the side band (130) can be coupled to the enclosure (110). For example, the housing (130a) of the side band (130) can be coupled to the frame (111) of the enclosure (110). As an example without limitation, the housing (130a) of the side band (130) can be coupled to the inner portion of the frame (111) through an opening (not shown) defined by the frame (111) (e.g., the opening (419) in FIG. 4b). An FPCB (310) (and / or FPCB (340)) extending from the housing (130a) of the side band (130) through the opening of the frame (111) can be located within the enclosure (110). For example, the FPCB (310) can be connected (or electrically connected) to the PCB (215) of the enclosure (110).

[0085] For example, a portion (439) of the housing (130a) passing through the opening of the frame (111) may come into contact with the interior of the frame (111). For example, the housing (130a) may be inserted (or embedded) into the interior of the frame (111) through the opening of the frame (111) (e.g., the opening (419) in FIG. 4B). For example, a screw (490) may join the portion (439) of the housing (130a) and the interior of the frame (111) through the holes (370, 380) of the housing (130a) (or the hole (370) of the first housing part (131a) and the hole (380) of the second housing part (132a)). For example, the screw (490) may extend from the hole (380) of the second housing part (132a) to the hole (370) of the first housing part (131a) (or a hole defined inside the frame (111) (e.g., hole (730) in FIG. 7b)). For example, the side band (130), in which part (439) is located inside the frame (111), may have a cantilever shape.

[0086] As a non-limiting example, the connection structure between the enclosure (110) and the side band (130) may include holes (370, 380) and screws (490).

[0087] FIG. 4b is a drawing and perspective view showing an example of a force transmitted to a connection structure between an enclosure and a side band by an external force applied to a head-worn electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0088] FIG. 4b illustrates an example (450) showing a simplified connection state of the connection structure of FIG. 4a and an example (455) of a force (499a) transmitted to the connection structure of FIG. 4a by an external force (499) applied to a head-worn electronic device (100). For example, the force (499a) may be referred to as shear stress.

[0089] Referring to the example (450) of FIG. 4b, a portion (439) of the side band (130) passing through the opening (419) of the frame (111) of the enclosure (110) is shown. For convenience of explanation, the example (450) of FIG. 4b may show a case where the screw (490) for joining the frame (111) of the enclosure (110) and the side band (130) is omitted. In the example (450), within the portion (439) of the housing (130a), the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) may come into contact with the inner portion of the frame (111).

[0090] Referring to the example (455) in FIG. 4b, the connection structure is illustrated as viewed in the xy plane from the z-axis direction of the example (450). As a non-limiting example, the external force (499) may be applied in the x-axis direction to the housing (130a). For example, the external force (499) may represent an impact caused when the head-worn electronic device (100) falls from a certain height. When the external force (499) is applied in the x-axis direction to the housing (130a) (or the second housing part (132a)), the force (499a) transmitted by the external force (499) may be caused in the x-axis direction penetrating the screw (490). For example, even if an external force (499) is applied to the housing (130a), it may affect not only the outside of the head-worn electronic device (100) but also the inside of the head-worn electronic device (100) (or the inside of the enclosure (110)). Examples of deformation (or crack, damage) caused by the external force (499) (and force (499a)) are illustrated and described in more detail with reference to FIG. 4c.

[0091] FIG. 4c includes drawings showing examples of deformation caused in the connection structure between the enclosure and the side band by an external force applied to a head-worn electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0092] FIG. 4c illustrates examples (460, 465) of deformation caused in the connection structure between the enclosure (110) and the side band (130) by the external force (499) (and force (499a)) of FIG. 4b.

[0093] Referring to example (460), a gap (463) may be created between the frame (111) of the enclosure (110) and the housing (130a) of the side band (130). For example, the creation of the gap (463) may be generated by the side band (130) being separated from the enclosure (110) by an external force (499), or by increasing the length of the gap (463). Referring to example (465), bending may be caused in the portion (467) of the screw (490) passing through the hole (380) by the force (499a) transmitted by the external force (499).

[0094] Referring to FIG. 4c, the side band (130) is not only directly affected by an impact such as a fall (e.g., external force (499)), but the impact from the fall may also be transmitted (or concentrated) to the connection structure to which the side band (130) is connected to the enclosure (110). For example, if the rigidity and fastening force of the connection structure are low, a gap (463) may be caused, or bending of the screw (490) may occur.

[0095] The present disclosure discloses a structure for reducing deformation caused by external impact by dispersing the force (or shear force) transmitted within a head-worn electronic device (100) by an external impact (e.g., external force (499)). For example, to reduce deformation caused by the external impact, a support member supporting an enclosure (110) and a side band (130) may be used. The connection structure between the enclosure (110) and the side band (130) may include the support member. For an example of the connection structure of the head-worn electronic device (100) including the support member, reference may be made to FIGS. 5a and FIGS. 5b.

[0096] FIG. 5a includes perspective views illustrating examples of connection structures between an enclosure and a side band of a head-worn electronic device including a support member according to various embodiments.

[0097] FIG. 5a illustrates an example (501) of a housing (130a) including a second housing part (132a) defining a groove (525), an example (502) of a frame (111) in contact with the housing (130a) through an opening (419) of the frame (111) of the enclosure (110), and an example (503) of the connection structure including a support member (530) attached to a part of the housing (130a) (e.g., the second housing part (132a)) while the housing (130a) and the frame (111) are in contact. In FIG. 5a, for convenience of explanation, a first housing part (131a) and a second housing part (132a) included in the housing (130a) of the side band (130) are shown, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The description of FIG. 5a can be applied substantially the same way to the first housing part (131b) and the second housing part (132b) included in the housing (130b).

[0098] Referring to example (501), the first housing part (131a) may be coupled with the second housing part (132a). In an example that is not limited, the first housing part (131a) may be connected to the second housing part (132a) through a screw passing through a hole in the first housing part (131a) (e.g., hole (315) in FIG. 3a) and a hole in the second housing part (132a) (e.g., hole (325) in FIG. 3a). In an example that is not limited, the first housing part (131a) may be connected to the second housing part (132a) through hooks (e.g., hooks (350) in FIG. 3a) of the second housing part (132a) that are coupled with loops (e.g., hook fasteners (320) in FIG. 3a) of the first housing part (131a). As a non-limiting example, the first housing part (131a) can be connected to the second housing part (132a) through an adhesive material.

[0099] Referring to example (501), the first housing part (131a) may define (or include) a hole (510). For example, the hole (510) may be an example of a hole (370) defined by the first housing part (131a) of FIG. 3B. The second housing part (132a) may define (or include) a hole (520). For example, the hole (520) may be an example of a hole (380) defined by the second housing part (132a) of FIG. 3B. For example, the hole (510) and the hole (520) may be defined within a portion (439) of the housing (130a) located within the frame (111) when the enclosure (110) and the side band (130) are combined.

[0100] Referring to example (501), the second housing part (132a) may define (or include) a groove (525). For example, the groove (525) may be defined by the second housing part (132a) within a portion (439) of the housing (130a). The groove (525) may be referred to as a recess, an opening, or a concave portion. By example, without limitation, the second housing part (132a) may define a plurality of grooves. For example, in example (501) of FIG. 5a, the second housing part (132a) may define two grooves.

[0101] Referring to example (502), the housing (130a) in which the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) are combined can be in contact with the inner portion of the frame (111) through the opening (419) of the frame (111). For example, a portion (439) of the housing (130a) can be in contact with the inner portion of the frame (111).

[0102] Referring to example (503), with the portion (439) in contact with the interior of the frame (111), the support member (530) may be placed on the second housing part (132a) such that at least a portion of the support member (530) is attached to the groove (525) of the second housing part (132a). For example, the at least portion of the support member (530) placed in the groove (525) may be referred to as a protruding portion of the support member (530). An example of the protruding portion of the support member (530) is illustrated and described below with reference to FIG. 5b. For example, at least a portion of the support member (530) may be fitted into a convex portion (540) that protrudes (or extends) from the frame (111) toward the interior of the frame (111). For example, at least one portion of the support member (530) fitted into the convex portion (540) may be referred to as a concave portion. For example, an example of the concave portion of the support member (530) is illustrated and described below with reference to FIG. 6a.

[0103] FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a connection state of a connection structure including a support member according to various embodiments.

[0104] FIG. 5b illustrates an example (505) of a connection state of the connection structure including the support member (530) of FIG. 5a. The example (505) may show a cross-section of an enclosure (110) (or frame (111)) and a side band (130) (or housing (130a)) cut along DD' of the example (503) of FIG. 5a.

[0105] Referring to example (505), the housing (130a) may be in contact with the inner portion of the frame (111) through the opening (419) of the frame (111). For example, the first housing part (131a) of the housing (130a) may be in contact with the inner portion (591) of the first portion (111-1) of the frame (111). For example, the second housing part (132a) of the housing (130a) may be in contact with the inner portion (592) of the second portion (111-2) of the frame (111). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the housing (130a) may be in contact with the outside of the frame (111). For example, the first housing part (131a) may be in contact with the outside (593) of the frame (111). At this time, the first housing part (131a) may include a portion (561) formed to support (or surround) the outside (593) of the frame (111) when the housing (130a) passes through the opening (419) of the frame (111). For example, the portion (561) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the outside (593) of the frame (111). For example, the second housing part (132a) may come into contact with the outside (594) of the frame (111). At this time, the second housing part (132a) may include a portion (562) formed to support (or surround) the outside (594) of the frame (111) when the housing (130a) passes through the opening (419) of the frame (111). For example, the part (562) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the outer part (594) of the frame (111). By the first housing part (131a) including the part (561) and the second housing part (132a) including the part (562), the bonding force between the enclosure (110) and the side band (130) may be increased.

[0106] Referring to example (505), the support member (530) may include a base portion (531) and a protruding portion (532) extending (or protruding) from the base portion. The protruding portion (532) may be referred to as a wedge, tongue, or convex portion. For example, the protruding portion (532) may extend from the base portion (531) to the groove (525). The support member (530) may be attached to the groove (525) of the second housing part (132a). For example, the protruding portion (532) of the support member (530) may be attached to the groove (525) of the second housing part (132a) through an adhesive member. The adhesive member may be positioned between the protruding portion (532) and the groove (525). As an example without limitation, the adhesive member may include an adhesive tape. As an example without limitation, the adhesive member may include a rivet. As an example without limitation, the adhesive member may include a screw. As an example without limitation, the protrusion (532) may be attached to the groove (525) of the second housing part (132a) according to a process for adhesion. As an example without limitation, the process may include bonding, welding, or fusion.

[0107] For example, the base portion (531) may include a first portion (531-1) disposed around the protruding portion (532) and a second portion (531-2) extending from the first portion (531-1) and substantially perpendicular to the first portion (531-1). For example, the first portion (531-1) of the base portion (531) may be in contact with the second housing part (132a). For example, the second portion (531-2) of the base portion (531) may be in contact with the interior (592) of the second portion (111-2) of the frame (111). In FIG. 5b, the base portion (531) including the second portion (531-2) substantially perpendicular to the first portion (531-1) is shown because it is a plane of the second portion (111-2) of the frame (111), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, if the second part (111-2) of the frame (111) is a curved surface, the second part (531-2) of the base part (531) extends from the first part (531-1) and may have a shape (e.g., a curved surface) corresponding to the curved surface of the second part (111-2).

[0108] In example (505), the length (597) of the base portion (531) of the support member (530) is shown to be shorter than the length (596) of the second housing part (132a) located within the frame (111), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the length (597) may correspond to (or be the same as) the length (596). For an example of the structure of the support member (530) of FIGS. 5A and 5B, FIGS. 6A and 6B may be referenced.

[0109] FIGS. 6a and FIGS. 6b are perspective views showing exemplary support members according to various embodiments.

[0110] FIG. 6a is a perspective view of an example of a support member (530). For example, the support member (530) may be an example of the support member (530) of FIG. 5a and FIG. 5b.

[0111] Referring to FIG. 6a, the support member (530) may include a base portion (531) and a protruding portion (532). By example, without limitation, the protruding portion (532) may include a first protruding portion (632-1) and a second protruding portion (632-2). In the example of FIG. 6a, a protruding portion (532) including two protruding portions (632-1, 632-2) is shown, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Examples of various shapes of the support member (530) may be referenced in FIG. 11. By example, without limitation, the support member (530) may be formed of a metal material. Or, by example, without limitation, the support member (530) may be formed of a resin.

[0112] For example, the first protruding portion (632-1) may extend (or protrude) from the area (631-1) of the base portion (531). The second protruding portion (632-2) may extend (or protrude) from the area (631-2) of the base portion (531). For example, an area (633) may be located between the area (631-1) and the area (631-2) of the base portion (531).

[0113] For example, the base portion (531) may include a first portion (531-1) positioned around the protrusion portion (532) (or, the first protrusion portion (632-1) and the second protrusion portion (632-2)) and a second portion (531-2) extending from the first portion (531-1) and substantially perpendicular to the first portion (531-1). For example, the base portion (531) may include a concave portion (640). For example, the concave portion (640) may be defined by an area (633) of the base portion (531). By example, without limitation, the concave portion (640) may be aligned with the protrusion portion (e.g., the protrusion portion (532) of FIG. 5A) of the frame (111) of the enclosure (110). For example, the concave portion (640) may be fitted into the protrusion portion of the frame (111).

[0114] As a non-limiting example, the size of the first protrusion (632-1) may differ from the size of the second protrusion (632-2). In the example of FIG. 6a, the size of the first protrusion (632-1) may be larger than the size of the second protrusion (632-2). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The size of the first protrusion (632-1) may be the same as or smaller than the size of the second protrusion (632-2).

[0115] Additionally, as a non-limiting example, the shape of the first protrusion (632-1) may substantially correspond to (or be identical to) the shape of the second protrusion (632-2). In the example of FIG. 6a, the shape of the first protrusion (632-1) and the shape of the second protrusion (632-2) may each have a rectangular prism shape. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the shape of the first protrusion (632-1) may differ from the shape of the second protrusion (632-2). For an example related thereto, FIG. 11 may be referenced.

[0116] FIG. 6b illustrates the support member (530) of FIG. 6a in the following examples: a top view (601), a bottom view (602), a left view (603), a right view (604), a front view (605), and a rear view (606). Referring to the examples (601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606) of FIG. 6b, the bottom surface of the base portion (531) may have a flat shape, and the top surface of the protruding portion (532) may have a flat shape.

[0117] Referring to FIGS. 6a and 6b, the support member (530) may be formed as a wedge structure. By using the support member (530) formed as a wedge structure, the distribution of force caused by external force can be easily performed even within a narrow placement area. For example, by inserting and attaching the support member (530) formed as a wedge structure into the groove (525) of the housing (130a) (or second housing part (132a)) of the side band (130), slip can be prevented and / or reduced and shear force improved compared to simply surrounding the housing (130a) with a band-shaped reinforcing structure or using screws.

[0118] FIG. 7a is a perspective view showing an example of a force transmitted to a connection structure between an enclosure including a support member and a side band by an external force applied to a head-worn electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0119] FIG. 7a illustrates an example of a force (799a, 799b) transmitted to a simplified connection structure of FIG. 5a, which includes a support member (530), by an external force (799) applied to a head-worn electronic device (100).

[0120] In FIG. 7a, for convenience of explanation, the support member (530) is not shown, but it is assumed that the support member (530) is attached to the groove (525) of the housing (130a).

[0121] Referring to FIG. 7a, an external force (799) may be applied in the x-axis direction to the housing (130a). For example, the external force (799) may represent an impact caused when the head-worn electronic device (100) falls from a certain height. When the external force (799) is applied in the x-axis direction to the housing (130a) (or the second housing part (132a)), the force (799a) transmitted by the external force (799) may be caused in the x-axis direction penetrating the screw (490). Additionally, when the external force (799) is applied in the x-axis direction to the housing (130a) (or the second housing part (132a)), the force (799b) transmitted by the external force (799) may be caused in the x-axis direction penetrating the groove (525) and the support member (530). For example, the force (799b) can penetrate the groove (525) and the protrusion of the support member (530) (e.g., the protrusion (532) in FIG. 5b).

[0122] In FIG. 7a, the external force (799) can be distributed into a force (799a) in the x-axis direction penetrating the screw (490) and a force (799b) in the x-axis direction penetrating the groove (525). Accordingly, the deformation caused by the external force (799) can be reduced. Alternatively, a greater magnitude of external force (799) must be applied to the head-worn electronic device (100) to cause deformation.

[0123] For each of the connection structures including the connection structure shown in the example (455) of FIG. 4b and the support member (530) shown in FIG. 7a, examples of deformation caused when a force according to the same external force is transmitted can be referenced in FIG. 7b.

[0124] FIG. 7b is a drawing showing examples of deformation caused in the connection structure between the enclosure and the side band by an external force applied to a head-worn electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0125] FIG. 7b illustrates an example (700) of deformation caused in the connection structure of FIG. 4b by a force (e.g., force (499a)) transmitted from an external force (e.g., external force (499) of FIG. 4b) and an example (750) of deformation caused in the connection structure of FIG. 7a by a force (e.g., force (799a) and force (799b)) transmitted from an external force (e.g., external force (799) of FIG. 7a).

[0126] Referring to examples (700) and (750), the housing (130a) may be in contact with the inner portion of the frame (111) through an opening in the frame (111) (e.g., the opening (419) in FIG. 4a). For example, the first housing part (131a) of the housing (130a) may be in contact with the inner portion (111-1) of the first portion (111-1) of the frame (111). For example, the second housing part (132a) of the housing (130a) may be in contact with the inner portion (111-2) of the frame (111). A screw (490) can join the housing (130a) and the frame (111) through holes (510, 520) of the housing (130a) (or holes (510) of the first housing part (131a) and holes (520) of the second housing part (132a)) and a hole (730) defined in the first part (111-1) of the frame (111). For example, the screw (490) may extend from the hole (520) of the second housing part (132a) to the hole (730) defined in the first part (111-1) of the frame (111). Referring to example (750), unlike example (700), a groove (525) may be defined in the second housing part (132a). For example, the support member (530) can be attached to the groove (525).

[0127] Referring to example (700), a gap (709) between the housing (130a) and the frame (111) may be caused by an external force applied to the housing (130a). For example, the gap (709) may be caused between the second part (111-2) of the frame (111) and the second housing part (132a).

[0128] Referring to Example (750), a gap (759) between the housing (130a) and the frame (111) may be caused by an external force applied to the housing (130a). In Example (750), the magnitude of the external force applied to the housing (130a) is assumed to be the same or similar to the magnitude of the external force applied to the housing (130a) in Example (700). For example, the gap (759) may be caused between the second part (111-2) of the frame (111) and the second housing part (132a).

[0129] For example, the gap (759) may be narrower than the gap (709). For example, by using the connection structure including the support member (530), deformation caused by an external force applied to the housing (130a) may be reduced.

[0130] Additionally, an external force applied to the housing (130a) may cause a load on the housing (130a) around the screw (490) (e.g., a first housing part (131a) and a second housing part (132a)). This load may cause the screw (490) to bend. The load caused on the housing (130a) around the screw (490) in example (750) may be lower than the load caused on the housing (130a) around the screw (490) in example (700). Accordingly, the screw (490) in example (750) may bend less than the screw (490) in example (700).

[0131] As a non-limiting example, compared to a head-worn electronic device (100) comprising a support member (530) formed of resin, less deformation may be caused in a head-worn electronic device (100) comprising a support member (530) formed of a metal material. For example, compared to a head-worn electronic device (100) comprising a support member (530) formed of resin, a head-worn electronic device (100) comprising a support member (530) formed of a metal material may be damaged by an external force of a larger magnitude.

[0132] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an exemplary support member including a hole for a screw according to various embodiments.

[0133] FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a support member (530) including holes (810, 820) for screws. For example, the support member (530) may include holes (810) and holes (820). For example, holes (810) and holes (820) may be placed in a base portion (531) where the protruding portion (532) of the support member (530) is not placed. Hole (810) may be spaced apart from the protruding portion (532). Hole (820) may be spaced apart from hole (810).

[0134] Referring to FIG. 8, a screw (490) can connect a support member (530), a housing (130a) (or a first housing part (131a) and a second housing part (132a)), and a frame (111) through a hole (810). For example, the screw (490) can connect a support member (530), a housing (130a) (or a first housing part (131a) and a second housing part (132a)), and a frame (111) through a hole (810), holes in the housing (130a) (e.g., holes (370, 380) in FIG. 3b or holes (510, 520) in FIG. 5a), and a hole in the frame (111) (e.g., hole (730) in FIG. 7b). For example, the screw (490) may extend from the hole (810) to the hole (e.g., hole (730) in Fig. 7b) of the frame (111) through (via) the holes of the housing (130a) (e.g., holes (370, 380) in Fig. 3b or holes (510, 520) in Fig. 5a).

[0135] Referring to FIG. 8, a screw (890) can connect the support member (530) and the frame (111) through a hole (820). For example, the screw (890) can connect the support member (530) and the frame (111) through a hole (810) and another hole in the frame (111) (e.g., hole (730) in FIG. 7b). For example, the screw (890) can extend from the hole (810) to another hole in the frame (111) (e.g., hole (730) in FIG. 7b). In the example of FIG. 8, the screw (890) is described as passing through the hole (810) and another hole in the frame (111) (e.g., hole (730) in FIG. 7b), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, a screw (890) may connect a support member (530), a housing (130a) (or a first housing part (131a) and a second housing part (132a)), and a frame (111) through a hole (820), holes in the housing (130a) (e.g., holes (370, 380) in FIG. 3b or holes (510, 520) in FIG. 5a), and a hole in the frame (111) (e.g., hole (730) in FIG. 7b).

[0136] By using a support member (530) that includes (or defines) the holes (810, 820) of FIG. 8, the support member (530) can be fixed to the housing (130a). Accordingly, even if an external force is applied to the head-worn electronic device (100), the support member (530) can be prevented from / reduced from separating from the housing (130a). By fixing the support member (530) to the housing (130a), the occurrence of a gap between the enclosure (110) and the side band (130) can be prevented (or reduced) even if an external force is applied to the head-worn electronic device (100).

[0137] FIG. 9a includes perspective views illustrating examples of a fixing structure between a first housing part and a second housing part of a side band according to various embodiments. In FIG. 9a, for convenience of explanation, a first housing part (131a) and a second housing part (132a) included in the housing (130a) of the side band (130) are shown, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The description of FIG. 5a may be applied substantially the same to a first housing part (131b) and a second housing part (132b) included in the housing (130b).

[0138] FIG. 9a is a perspective view showing examples (901, 902) of a first housing part (131a) further including a convex portion (910) and examples (903, 904) of a second housing part (132a) further including a concave portion (920).

[0139] Referring to examples (901, 902), the first housing part (131a) may define (or include) a hole (510). For example, the first housing part (131a) may define (or include) a convex portion (910) spaced apart from the hole (510). In the examples (901, 902) of FIG. 9a, the first housing part (131a) is illustrated as defining (or including) three holes and two convex portions, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the hole (510) and the convex portion (910) may be defined within a portion (439) of the housing (130a) located within the frame (111) when the enclosure (110) and the side band (130) are combined. For example, the convex portion (910) may be referred to as a wedge, tongue, or protruding portion.

[0140] Referring to examples (903, 904), the second housing part (132a) may define (or include) a hole (520). For example, the first housing part (131a) may define (or include) a recess (920) spaced apart from the hole (520). For example, the recess (920) may be referred to as a recess, a hole, or an opening. In the examples (903, 904) of FIG. 9a, the second housing part (132a) is shown defining (or including) three holes and two recesses, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the hole (520) and the concave portion (920) may be defined within the portion (439) of the housing (130a) located within the frame (111) when the enclosure (110) and the side band (130) are combined.

[0141] For example, the convex portion (910) and the concave portion (920) may be referred to as a fixing structure for fixing between the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a). FIG. 9b below illustrates an example of the connection state of the fixing structure.

[0142] FIG. 9b is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the connection state of the fixing structure between the first housing part and the second housing part of the side band according to various embodiments.

[0143] FIG. 9b is a cross-sectional view of a housing (130a) cut along the EE of the example (903) and example (904) of FIG. 9a.

[0144] Referring to FIG. 9b, when the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) are joined, the convex portion (910) of the first housing part (131a) can be fitted into the concave portion (920) of the second housing part (132a). For example, the convex portion (910) of the first housing part (131a) can be defined in the first housing part (131a) so as to be aligned with the concave portion (920) of the second housing part (132a). Although not shown in FIG. 9b, a screw (e.g., screw (490) of FIG. 5a) can join the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) through the holes (510, 520).

[0145] Referring to FIGS. 9a and 9b, by using the fixing structure including a convex portion (910) and a concave portion (920) together with the screw, slip between the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) can be reduced (or prevented). Additionally, by using the fixing structure, the bonding force between the first housing part (131a) and the second housing part (132a) is increased, thereby facilitating the distribution of force within the housing (130a) and the frame (111). Accordingly, even if an external force is applied to the head-worn electronic device (100), the occurrence of a gap between the enclosure (110) and the side band (130) can be prevented (or reduced).

[0146] The shapes of the convex portion (910) and the concave portion (920) respectively illustrated in FIG. 9a and FIG. 9b are merely examples for convenience of explanation and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0147] FIG. 10a includes perspective views showing examples of a fixing structure between a first housing part of a side band and a frame of an enclosure according to various embodiments.

[0148] In FIG. 10a, for convenience of explanation, a first housing part (131a) and a second housing part (132a) included in the housing (130a) of the side band (130) are shown, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The description of FIG. 10a may be applied substantially the same to the first housing part (131b) and the second housing part (132b) included in the housing (130b).

[0149] FIG. 10a includes perspective views showing examples (1000, 1005) of a housing (130a) combined with a first housing part (131a) and a second housing part (132a) further including a convex portion (1010).

[0150] Referring to example (1000), the first housing part (131a) may include a convex portion (1010). For example, the convex portion (1010) may be placed (or formed) on a surface of the first housing part (131a) opposite to the surface facing the second housing part (132a) when the first housing part (131a) is combined with the second housing part (132a). For example, among the surfaces of the first housing part (131a), the surface on which the convex portion (1010) is placed may be a surface facing the frame (111) (or the first part (111-1) of the frame (111)). For example, the convex portion (1010) may be spaced apart from the hole (510) defined by the first housing part (131a). For example, the convex portion (1010) may be referred to as a wedge, tongue, or protruding portion.

[0151] Example (1005) illustrates an example in which the housing (130a) of Example (1000) is viewed from the F direction. As described above, the convex portion (1010) may be placed on the surface of the first housing part (131a) opposite to the surface facing the second housing part (132a). The convex portion (1010) of the first housing part (131a) may be joined (or contacted) to the concave portion (e.g., the concave portion (1020) of FIG. 10b) of the frame (111) of the enclosure (110). For an example of the joining between the convex portion (1010) and the frame (111), FIG. 10b may be referenced below. For example, the convex portion (1010) and the concave portion (1020) may be referred to as a fixing structure for fixing between the first housing part (131a) and the frame (111). FIG. 10b below illustrates an example of the connection state of the fixing structure.

[0152] FIG. 10b is a drawing showing an example of the connection state of the fixed structure between the first housing part of the side band and the frame of the enclosure according to various embodiments.

[0153] FIG. 10b illustrates an example of the connection state of the fixed structure between the housing (130a) and the frame (111) of the example (1000) of FIG. 10a.

[0154] Referring to FIG. 10b, when the housing (130a) and the frame (111) are combined, the convex portion (1010) of the first housing part (131a) can be fitted into the concave portion (1020) of the frame (111). For example, the concave portion (1020) can be included (or formed, defined) in the first portion (111-1) of the frame (111). For example, the convex portion (1010) of the first housing part (131a) can be defined in the first housing part (131a) so as to be aligned with the concave portion (1020) of the frame (111) (or the first portion (111-1) of the frame (111). For example, the concave portion (1020) can be referred to as a recess, a hole, or an opening.

[0155] Referring to FIGS. 10a and 10b, by using the fixing structure comprising a convex portion (1010) and a concave portion (1020) together with a screw (e.g., screw (490)) for joining the housing (130a) and the frame (111), slip between the first housing part (131a) and the first portion (111-1) of the frame (111) can be reduced (or prevented). Additionally, by using the fixing structure, the bonding force between the first housing part (131a) (or housing (130a)) and the first portion (111-1) of the frame (111) (or frame (111)) is increased, thereby facilitating the distribution of force within the housing (130a) and the frame (111). Accordingly, even if an external force is applied to the head-worn electronic device (100), the occurrence of a gap between the enclosure (110) and the side band (130) can be prevented (or reduced).

[0156] The shapes of the convex portion (1010) and the concave portion (1020) respectively illustrated in FIG. 10a and FIG. 10b are merely examples for convenience of explanation and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0157] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing examples of support members according to various embodiments.

[0158] FIG. 11 illustrates examples (1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1106) of various shapes of the support member (530) of FIG. 6a. Each of the examples (1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1106) of FIG. 11 may be top views of the support member (530).

[0159] Referring to example (1101), the support member (530) may include a base portion (531) and a protruding portion (532). By example, without limitation, the protruding portion (532) may include a first protruding portion (632-1) and a second protruding portion (632-2). For example, each of the first protruding portion (632-1) and the second protruding portion (632-2) may have a triangular prism shape. The appearance of the base portion (531) of the support member (530) may be formed along the appearance of the protruding portion (532). For example, the shape of the portion (1112) of the base portion (531) may be formed to substantially correspond (or be parallel) to the shape of the portion (1111) of the first protruding portion (632-1). The support member (530) may have a shape for forming a concave portion (640) in the region (633) of the base portion (531) extending from the portion (1112) of the base portion (531). Referring to example (1101), the second protruding portion (632-2) and the base portion (531) adjacent to the second protruding portion (632-2) may substantially correspond to the shape of the first protruding portion (632-1) and the base portion (531) adjacent to the first protruding portion (632-1). For example, the support member (530) may have a symmetrical shape.

[0160] Referring to Example (1102), the support member (530) may include a base portion (531) and a protruding portion (532). By example, without limitation, the protruding portion (532) may include a first protruding portion (632-1) and a second protruding portion (632-2). For example, the first protruding portion (632-1) may have a square prism shape, and the second protruding portion (632-2) may have a triangular prism shape. Unlike Example (1101), the shape of the first protruding portion (632-1) in Example (1102) may differ from the shape of the second protruding portion (632-2). The appearance of the base portion (531) of the support member (530) may be formed along the appearance of the protruding portion (532). For example, the shape of part (1122) of the base portion (531) may be formed to substantially correspond (or be parallel) to the shape of part (1121) of the first protruding portion (632-1). For example, the shape of part (1124) of the base portion (531) may be formed to substantially correspond (or be parallel) to the shape of part (1123) of the second protruding portion (632-2). The support member (530) may have a shape for forming a concave portion (640) in the region (633) of the base portion (531) extending from each of part (1122) and part (1124) of the base portion (531). For example, the concave portion (640) may have a shape in which the length (1126) of the area adjacent to the portion (1122) of the base portion (531) and the length (1125) of the area adjacent to the portion (1124) of the base portion (531) are different from each other. This may be because the first protruding portion (632-1) and the second protruding portion (632-2) have different shapes from each other. For example, the support member (530) may have an asymmetrical shape.

[0161] Referring to Example (1103), the support member (530) may include a base portion (531) and a protruding portion (1130). Unlike the protruding portion (532) of Example (1101) and Example (1102), the protruding portion (1130) of Example (1103) may be a single protruding portion. For example, the protruding portion (1130) may have a shape in which the first protruding portion (632-1) and the second protruding portion (632-2) of Example (1102) are connected. The protruding portion (1130) of Example (1103) may further include an additional protruding portion extending the first protruding portion (632-1) and the second protruding portion (632-2) on the region (633) between the first protruding portion (632-1) and the second protruding portion (632-2) of Example (1102).

[0162] Referring to example (1104), the support member (530) may include a base portion (531) and a protruding portion (532). By example, without limitation, the protruding portion (532) may include a first protruding portion (632-1) and a second protruding portion (632-2). For example, the first protruding portion (632-1) may have a square column shape (1140), and the second protruding portion (632-2) may have a triangular column shape. The square column shape (1140) of the first protruding portion (632-1) of example (1104) may be different from the square column shape of the first protruding portion (632-1) of example (1102). For example, the square column shape (1140) of the first protrusion (632-1) of example (1104) may be square when viewed from the top of the support member (530). Alternatively, the square column shape of the first protrusion (632-1) of example (1102) may be trapezoidal when viewed from the top of the support member (530). The square column shape (1140) of the first protrusion (632-1) of example (1104) may be a structure for increasing the contact area between the support member (530) and the groove (e.g., groove (525) of FIG. 5A) of the second housing part (e.g., second housing part (132a)).

[0163] Referring to example (1105), the support member (530) may include a base portion (531) and a protruding portion (532). By example, without limitation, the protruding portion (532) may include a first protruding portion (632-1) and a second protruding portion (632-2). For example, the first protruding portion (632-1) may have a cylindrical shape (1150), and the second protruding portion (632-2) may have a triangular cylindrical shape. The cylindrical shape (1150) of the first protruding portion (632-1) of example (1105) may be a structure to facilitate assembly between the support member (530) and the groove (e.g., the groove (525) of FIG. 5A) of the second housing part (e.g., the second housing part (132a)). As a non-limiting example, if the shape of the second protrusion (632-2) of the example (1105) is formed as a cylindrical shape instead of a triangular prism shape, assembly between the support member (530) and the groove may be easier.

[0164] Referring to example (1106), the support member (530) may include a base portion (531) and a protruding portion (532). By example, without limitation, the protruding portion (532) may include a first protruding portion (632-1), a second protruding portion (632-2), and a third protruding portion (1160). For example, the first protruding portion (632-1) may have a cylindrical shape, the second protruding portion (632-2) may have a cylindrical shape, and the third protruding portion (1160) may have a cylindrical shape. For example, the third protruding portion (1160) may be formed on the area (633) of example (1101) (or example (1102)). The support member (530) of the example (1106) may have a structure that can more stably distribute force by including dispersed protrusions (632-1, 632-2, 1160).

[0165] In FIG. 11, examples of various shapes of the support member (530) of FIG. 6a are illustrated, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the various shapes of FIG. 11 may be substantially applied to a support member (530) including at least one hole for a screw, such as the support member (530) of FIG. 8.

[0166] FIG. 12 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0167] Referring to FIG. 12, in a network environment (1200), an electronic device (1201) may communicate with an electronic device (1202) through a first network (1298) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of an electronic device (1204) or a server (1208) through a second network (1299) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1201) may communicate with the electronic device (1204) through a server (1208). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1201) may include a processor (1220), memory (1230), input module (1250), sound output module (1255), display module (1260), audio module (1270), sensor module (1276), interface (1277), connection terminal (1278), haptic module (1279), camera module (1280), power management module (1288), battery (1289), communication module (1290), subscriber identification module (1296), or antenna module (1297). In various embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (1278)) may be omitted from the electronic device (1201), or one or more other components may be added. In various embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (1276), camera module (1280), or antenna module (1297)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (1260)).

[0168] The processor (1220) can, for example, execute software (e.g., program (1240)) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (1201) connected to the processor (1220) and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (1220) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (1276) or communication module (1290)) in volatile memory (1232), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (1232), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (1234). According to one embodiment, the processor (1220) may include a main processor (1221) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (1223) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (1201) includes a main processor (1221) and an auxiliary processor (1223), the auxiliary processor (1223) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (1221) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (1223) may be implemented separately from the main processor (1221) or as part thereof. Thus, the processor (1220) may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, the term “processor” as used in the claims herein may include various processing circuits comprising at least one processor, and at least one of the processors may be configured to perform various functions described in the present disclosure individually and / or collectively in a distributed manner.When the terms “processor,” “at least one processor,” and “one or more processors” as used herein are described as being configured to perform multiple functions, these terms include, but are not limited to, situations where, for example, one processor performs part of the mentioned functions and other processor(s) perform other parts of the mentioned functions, and situations where a single processor can perform all the mentioned functions. Additionally, at least one processor may include a combination of processors performing various mentioned / disclosed functions, and may be performed, for example, in a distributed manner. At least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions.

[0169] The auxiliary processor (1223) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (1201) (e.g., display module (1260), sensor module (1276), or communication module (1290)) on behalf of the main processor (1221) while the main processor (1221) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (1221) while the main processor (1221) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1223) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (1280) or communication module (1290)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1223) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (1201) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (1208)). The learning algorithm may 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 may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be 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 the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0170] The memory (1230) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (1201) (e.g., processor (1220) or sensor module (1276)). The data may include, for example, software (e.g., program (1240)) and input or output data for related commands. The memory (1230) may include volatile memory (1232) or non-volatile memory (1234).

[0171] The program (1240) may be stored as software in memory (1230) and may include, for example, an operating system (1242), middleware (1244), or an application (1246).

[0172] The input module (1250) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (1201) (e.g., processor (1220)) from outside the electronic device (1201) (e.g., user). The input module (1250) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0173] The sound output module (1255) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (1201). The sound output module (1255) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0174] The display module (1260) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (1201). The display module (1260) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (1260) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0175] The audio module (1270) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (1270) can acquire sound through an input module (1250) or output sound through an audio output module (1255) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1202)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (1201).

[0176] The sensor module (1276) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (1201) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (1276) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0177] The interface (1277) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (1201) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1202)). According to one embodiment, the interface (1277) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0178] The connection terminal (1278) may include a connector through which the electronic device (1201) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1202)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (1278) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0179] The haptic module (1279) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that can be perceived by the user through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (1279) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0180] The camera module (1280) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (1280) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0181] The power management module (1288) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (1201). According to one embodiment, the power management module (1288) may be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0182] The battery (1289) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (1201). According to one embodiment, the battery (1289) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0183] The communication module (1290) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (1201) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1202), electronic device (1204), or server (1208)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (1290) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (1220) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (1290) may include a wireless communication module (1292) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (1294) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (1204) through a first network (1298) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (1299) (e.g., 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 may 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 (1292) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (1201) within a communication network such as the first network (1298) or the second network (1299) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (1296).

[0184] The wireless communication module (1292) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (1292) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (1292) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (1292) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (1201), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1204)), or network system (e.g., second network (1299)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1292) may support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for URLLC realization.

[0185] An antenna module (1297) can transmit a signal or power to an external source (e.g., an external electronic device) or receive it from an external source. According to one embodiment, the antenna module (1297) may include an antenna comprising a radiator that includes a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (1297) 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 a first network (1298) or a second network (1299), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (1290). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (1290) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (1297).

[0186] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (1297) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0187] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0188] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between an electronic device (1201) and an external electronic device (1204) through a server (1208) connected to a second network (1299). Each of the external electronic devices (1202, or 1204) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (1201). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (1201) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (1202, 1204, or 1208). For example, if the electronic device (1201) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (1201) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (1201). The electronic device (1201) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (1201) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (1204) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (1208) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (1204) or server (1208) may be included within the second network (1299). The electronic device (1201) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0189] The technical problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0190] As described above, a head-wearable electronic device (100) may include an enclosure (110). The enclosure (110) may include at least one display (180) positioned in front of the user's eyes when the head-wearable electronic device (100) is worn. The enclosure (110) may include a frame (111) that supports the at least one display (180). The head-wearable electronic device (100) may include a rear cover (120) supported by the head of the user wearing the head-wearable electronic device (100). The head-wearable electronic device (100) may include a side band (130) that connects the enclosure (110) to the rear cover (120). The side band (130) may include a housing (130a) that defines the exterior of the side band (130) and includes a portion connected to the inner portion of the frame (111). The side band (130) may include a support member (530). The portion of the housing (130a) of the side band (130) may define a groove (525) (e.g., a first groove). The support member (530) may include a base portion (531) that contacts the portion of the housing (130a) of the side band (130) and the frame (111) of the enclosure (110). The support member (530) may include a protrusion portion (532) (e.g., a first protrusion portion) that extends from the base portion (531) of the side band (130) to the groove (525) and is disposed in the groove (525).

[0191] According to one embodiment, the protruding portion (532) of the side band (130) can be attached to the groove (525) through an adhesive member.

[0192] According to one embodiment, the portion of the housing (130a) of the side band (130) may further define another groove (525) (e.g., a second groove) spaced apart from the groove (525). The support member (530) may further include another protruding portion (532) (e.g., a second protruding portion) extending from the base portion (531) of the side band (130) to the other groove (525) and positioned in the other groove (525). The other protruding portion (532) of the side band (130) may be attached to the other groove (525) through an adhesive member.

[0193] According to one embodiment, the frame (111) of the enclosure (110) may further include a convex portion (540) extending from the interior of the frame (111). The base portion (531) may further include a concave portion (640) aligned with the convex portion (540). The concave portion (640) of the base portion (531) may fit in the convex portion (540) of the frame (111).

[0194] According to one embodiment, the concave portion (640) of the base portion (531) may be located between the protruding portion (532) and the other protruding portion (532).

[0195] According to one embodiment, the base portion (531) of the support member (530) may include a first portion (531-1) disposed peripherally around the protruding portion (532). The base portion (531) of the support member (530) may include a second portion (531-2) extending from the first portion (531-1) and substantially perpendicular to the first portion (531-1).

[0196] According to one embodiment, the first portion (531-1) of the base portion (531) may be in contact with the portion of the housing (130a) of the side band (130). The second portion (531-2) of the base portion (531) may be in contact with the interior of the enclosure (110).

[0197] According to one embodiment, the frame (111) may define an opening (419). The portion of the housing (130a) of the side band (130) may come into contact with the interior of the frame (111) through the opening (419). The portion of the housing (130a) of the side band (130) may be coupled to the interior of the frame (111) through a screw (490).

[0198] According to one embodiment, the housing (130a) of the side band (130) may include a first housing part (131a) configured to contact the head of the user wearing the head-worn electronic device (100) and defining a first hole (510) within the portion. The housing (130a) of the side band (130) may include a second housing part (132a) opposite to the first housing part (131a) and defining a second hole (520) and a groove (525) aligned with the first hole (510) within the portion. The screw (490) may join the first housing part (131a), the second housing part (132a), and the frame (111) through the first hole (510) and the second hole (520).

[0199] According to one embodiment, the frame (111) may include a third hole (730) that is aligned with the first hole (510) and the second hole (520) respectively within it. The screw (490) may join the first housing part (131a), the second housing part (132a), and the frame (111) by extending from the second housing part (132a) to the third hole (730) of the frame (111) through the first hole (510) and the second hole (520).

[0200] According to one embodiment, the groove (525) of the second housing part (132a) may be spaced apart from the second hole (520) of the second housing part (132a).

[0201] According to one embodiment, the first housing part (131a) can be bonded to the second housing part (132a) through an adhesive material.

[0202] According to one embodiment, the first housing part (131a) may include loops (320). The second housing part (132a) may include hooks (350) corresponding to the loops (320). The first housing part (131a) may be coupled to the second housing part (132a) by coupling the hooks (350) to the loops (320).

[0203] According to one embodiment, the first housing part (131a) can be coupled to the second housing part (132a) through another screw.

[0204] According to one embodiment, the base portion (531) of the support member (530) may further include a fourth hole (810) aligned with each of the first hole (510), the second hole (520), and the third hole (730). The screw (490) can connect the support member (530), the first housing part (131a), the second housing part (132a), and the frame (111) by extending from the fourth hole (810) of the base portion (531) to the third hole (730) of the frame (111) through the first hole (510), the second hole (520), and the third hole (730).

[0205] According to one embodiment, the base portion (531) of the support member (530) may further include a fifth hole (820). The frame (111) may further include a sixth hole aligned with the fifth hole (820) inside. Another screw (890) may join the support member (530) and the frame (111) by extending from the fifth hole (820) of the base portion (531) to the sixth hole of the frame (111) through the fifth hole (820) and the sixth hole.

[0206] According to one embodiment, the first housing part (131a) may further include a convex portion (910) spaced apart from the first hole (510) within the portion. The second housing part (132a) may further include a concave portion (920) spaced apart from the second hole (520) within the portion and aligned with the convex portion (910) of the first housing part (131a). The concave portion (920) of the second housing part (132a) may be fitted into the convex portion (910) of the first housing part (131a).

[0207] According to one embodiment, the interior of the frame (111) may further include a concave portion (1020). The first housing part (131a) may further include a convex portion (1010) aligned with the concave portion (1020) of the interior of the frame (111). The concave portion (1020) of the interior of the frame (111) may be fitted into the convex portion (1010) of the first housing part (131a).

[0208] According to one embodiment, the enclosure (110) of the head-worn electronic device (100) may further include an electronic component disposed within the enclosure (110). The electronic component may be disposed on the support member (530).

[0209] According to one embodiment, the side band (130) may include at least one of a speaker (151a, 151b) or an interface (155) for charging the head-worn electronic device (100).

[0210] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0211] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, a consumer electronics device, etc. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0212] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said 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 said items unless the relevant 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" may 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 said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., first) component is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicationly," it means that said component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0213] The term “module” as used in the 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, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof 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).

[0214] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (1240)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (1236) or external memory (1238)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (1201)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (1220)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (1201)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to be operated 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 that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0215] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided by being included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or distributed online (e.g., download or upload) through 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 created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0216] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components 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.

[0217] Although the present disclosure has been illustrated and described with reference to various exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the various exemplary embodiments are intended to be illustrative and not limiting. Those skilled in the art will better understand that various modifications, alternatives, and / or variations of the various exemplary embodiments may be made without departing from the true technical spirit and the entire technical scope of the present disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, it should be understood that any embodiment described in the present disclosure may be used in conjunction with any other embodiment described in the present disclosure.

Claims

1. In a head-wearable electronic device, Enclosure, the above enclosure is: At least one display configured to be positioned in front of the user's eyes when the above-mentioned head-worn electronic device is worn, and Includes a frame supporting at least one display; A rear cover supported by the head of the user wearing the head-worn electronic device; and It includes a side band connecting the above enclosure to the rear cover, The above side band is: A housing that defines the exterior of the above-mentioned side band and includes a portion connected to the inner portion of the above-mentioned frame; and It includes a support member comprising a support body, and The portion of the housing of the above side band includes a groove, The above support member is: A base portion configured to contact the portion of the housing of the above side band and the frame of the above enclosure, and A protrusion portion extending from the base portion of the side band to the groove and positioned in the groove, Head-worn electronic device.

2. In Claim 1, The protruding portion of the above side band is attached to the groove through an adhesive member containing an adhesive, Head-worn electronic device.

3. In Claim 1, The portion of the housing of the above side band further includes another groove spaced apart from the groove, and The support member further includes another protruding portion extending from the base portion of the side band to the other groove and disposed in the other groove, and The other protruding portion of the above side band is attached to the other groove through an adhesive member containing an adhesive, Head-worn electronic device.

4. In Claim 3, The frame of the above-mentioned enclosure further includes a convex portion extending from the interior of the frame, and The above base portion further includes a concave portion aligned with the above convex portion, and The concave portion of the base portion is positioned to fit into the convex portion of the frame. Head-worn electronic device.

5. In Claim 4, The concave portion of the base portion is located between the protruding portion and the other protruding portion, Head-worn electronic device.

6. In Claim 1, The base portion of the above-mentioned support member is: A first part disposed peripherally around the above-mentioned protruding part, and A second portion extending from the first portion and substantially perpendicular to the first portion, Head-worn electronic device.

7. In Claim 6, The first portion of the base portion is configured to contact the portion of the housing of the side band, and The second portion of the base portion is configured to contact the interior of the enclosure. Head-worn electronic device.

8. In Claim 1, The above frame includes an opening, The portion of the housing of the above side band is configured to contact the interior of the frame through the opening, and The portion of the housing of the above side band is coupled to the interior of the above frame through a screw. Head-worn electronic device.

9. In Claim 8, The housing of the above side band is: A first housing part configured to contact the head of the user wearing the head-worn electronic device, and including a first hole within the part, and It includes a second housing part opposite to the first housing part and comprising a second hole and a groove aligned with the first hole within the part, and The above screw is configured to connect the first housing part, the second housing part, and the frame through the first hole and the second hole. Head-worn electronic device.

10. In Claim 9, The above frame includes a third hole that is aligned with the first hole and the second hole, respectively, inside the above, and The screw is configured to connect the first housing part, the second housing part, and the frame by extending from the second housing part to the third hole of the frame through the first hole and the second hole. Head-worn electronic device.

11. In Claim 9, The groove of the second housing part is spaced apart from the second hole of the second housing part. Head-worn electronic device.

12. In Claim 9, The first housing part is joined to the second housing part through an adhesive material. Head-worn electronic device.

13. In Claim 9, The first housing part above includes loops, and The second housing part above includes hooks corresponding to the loops, and The first housing part is configured to be coupled to the second housing part by coupling the hooks to the loops. Head-worn electronic device.

14. In Claim 9, The first housing part is configured to be coupled to the second housing part through another screw. Head-worn electronic device.

15. In Claim 10, The base portion of the support member further includes a fourth hole aligned with each of the first hole, the second hole, and the third hole, and The screw is configured to connect the support member, the first housing part, the second housing part, and the frame by extending from the fourth hole of the base part to the third hole of the frame through the first hole, the second hole, and the third hole. Head-worn electronic device.

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