Electronic device accommodating multiple wearable electronic devices

Abstract

This electronic device accommodating multiple wearable electronic devices may comprise: a first housing accommodating multiple audio output devices and including a first outer housing and a first inner housing; a second housing accommodating a ring-type electronic device and including a second outer housing and a second inner housing (120b); a hinge module rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing; a first battery disposed in the first housing; a second battery disposed in the second housing; and an FPCB electrically connecting the first battery and the second battery and extending from the second housing to the first housing via a slit formed by the second outer housing and the second inner housing.

Description

Electronic device accommodating multiple wearable electronic devices

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device that accommodates a plurality of wearable electronic devices.

[0002] With the advancement of digital technology, various types of electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals, smartphones, tablet PCs (personal computers), PDAs (personal digital assistants), electronic notebooks, notebooks, wearable devices, IoT (Internet of Things) devices, or audio devices are being widely used. Furthermore, among these electronic devices, wearable devices are establishing themselves as essential devices in daily life. For example, mobile electronic devices can communicate and operate with various types of audio output devices (e.g., wired headphones, wired earphones, wireless headphones, or wireless earphones) and ring-shaped electronic devices (e.g., smart rings).

[0003] In addition, while the audio output device and the ring-shaped electronic device can transmit and receive data via wireless communication with electronic devices such as smartphones, they may be equipped with a battery to provide the necessary power since they do not include a cable for electrical connection. Furthermore, the audio output device and the ring-shaped electronic device are relatively small, making them easy to lose when not in use.

[0004] 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.

[0005] According to one embodiment, an electronic device for accommodating a plurality of wearable electronic devices comprises: a first housing (110) that accommodates a plurality of audio output devices (2000) and, when the electronic device is closed, includes a first housing portion (110a) that forms part of the exterior of the electronic device and a second housing portion (110b) that forms a space for accommodating the plurality of audio output devices; a second housing (120) that accommodates a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) and includes a third housing portion (120a) that forms part of the exterior of the electronic device and a fourth housing portion (120b) that forms a space for accommodating the ring-shaped electronic device; a hinge module (300) that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing; a battery (210) disposed within the first housing or the second housing and providing power to the plurality of audio output devices and the ring-shaped electronic device; and a third wireless charging coil disposed within the second housing and providing power wirelessly to the ring-shaped electronic device. It may include a charging circuit disposed within the first housing and providing power to the plurality of audio output devices; and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (400) that electrically connects the battery to the third wireless charging coil or the charging circuit.

[0006] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include: a first housing (110) that accommodates a plurality of wireless earphones (2000) and includes a first housing portion (110a) and a second housing portion (110b); a second housing (120) that accommodates a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) and includes a third housing portion (120a) and a fourth housing portion (120b); a hinge module (300) that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing; and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (400) that is electrically connected to a battery (210) disposed within the first housing.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing an electronic device that accommodates a plurality of wearable electronic devices according to one embodiment in an open state and a closed state.

[0008] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 3a is a perspective view of a first audio output device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 3b is a perspective view of a second audio output device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a ring-shaped electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 5a is a drawing showing a cross-section of a hinge portion in a closed state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 5b is a drawing showing a cross-section of a hinge portion in an open state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 6a is a drawing showing an example in which a ring-shaped electronic device is received in a first inner housing by a fastening member while the electronic device according to one embodiment is in an open state.

[0015] FIG. 6b is a drawing showing an example in which a collision between a ring-shaped electronic device and an audio output device is prevented by a fastening member when the electronic device is in a closed state according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 7a is a drawing showing an example in which a ring-shaped electronic device is fixed within a second housing by a fastening member according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 7b is a drawing showing an example of the process of a ring-shaped electronic device according to one embodiment being detached from a second housing.

[0018] FIG. 7c is a drawing showing an example of the process of a ring-shaped electronic device according to one embodiment being accommodated in a second housing.

[0019] FIG. 8a is a diagram showing an example in which an electronic device according to one embodiment is charged through wireless charging coils.

[0020] FIG. 8b is a drawing showing an example of an electronic device according to one embodiment being charged through a wired charging terminal.

[0021] FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an electronic device (1000) according to one embodiment.

[0022] In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0023] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described below in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the present disclosure in the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification are denoted by similar reference numerals.

[0024] The terms used in this disclosure are described in their current, general form considering the functions mentioned herein; however, they may refer to various other terms depending on the intent of those skilled in the art, case law, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Accordingly, the terms used in this disclosure should not be interpreted solely by their names, but should be interpreted based on the meaning of the terms and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0025] Additionally, terms such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0026] Throughout the specification, when a part is described as being "connected" to another part, this includes not only cases where they are "directly connected," but also cases where they are "electrically connected" with other components interposed between them. Furthermore, when a part is described as "including" a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components.

[0027] Phrases such as "in one embodiment" appearing in various places in this disclosure do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0028] One embodiment of the present disclosure may be represented by functional block configurations and various processing steps. Some or all of these functional blocks may be implemented by various numbers of hardware and / or software configurations that execute specific functions. For example, the functional blocks of the present disclosure may be implemented by one or more microprocessors or by circuit configurations for a specific function. Additionally, for example, the functional blocks of the present disclosure may be implemented in various programming or scripting languages. The functional blocks may be implemented as algorithms executed on one or more processors. Furthermore, the present disclosure may employ prior art for electronic configuration, signal processing, and / or data processing, etc. Terms such as “mechanism,” “element,” “means,” and “configuration” may be used broadly and are not limited to mechanical and physical configurations.

[0029] Furthermore, the connecting lines or connecting members between the components depicted in the drawings are merely illustrative of functional connections and / or physical or circuit connections. In the actual device, connections between components may be represented by various alternative or added functional connections, physical connections, or circuit connections.

[0030] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing an electronic device that accommodates a plurality of wearable electronic devices according to one embodiment in an open state and a closed state.

[0032] Referring to FIG. 1, an electronic device (1000) according to one embodiment may accommodate a plurality of audio output devices (2000) and a ring-shaped electronic device (3000). The electronic device (1000) may be, for example, a cradle device that accommodates a plurality of audio output devices (2000) and a ring-shaped electronic device (3000). For example, a plurality of audio output devices (2000) may be accommodated in a first housing (110) of the electronic device (1000), and a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may be accommodated in a second housing (120) of the electronic device (1000).

[0033] For example, the plurality of audio output devices (2000) may be wireless earphone devices. The plurality of audio output devices (2000) may be inserted at least partially into the first housing (110) through an opening formed in the second housing portion (110b) of the first housing (110).

[0034] For example, the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may be a smart ring device. The ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may be accommodated in the second housing (120) by means of a fastening member (500) of the second housing (120).

[0035] According to one embodiment, a first housing (110) and a second housing (120) of an electronic device (1000) may be rotatably connected to each other by a hinge module (300). By rotating the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) relative to the hinge module (300), the electronic device (1000) may be in an open or closed state.

[0036] According to one embodiment, a first battery (210) and a first wireless charging coil (410) may be disposed within a first housing (110), and a second battery (220) and a second wireless charging coil (420) may be disposed within a second housing (120). Additionally, the first battery (210) and the second battery (220) may be connected to each other through an FPCB (400) that crosses a hinge module (300). Furthermore, the electronic device (1000) may wirelessly receive power from an external source through at least one of the first wireless charging coil (410) or the second wireless charging coil (420), and may charge the first battery (210) and the second battery (220) based on the received power.

[0037] In the above description, the electronic device (1000) is described as including a first battery (210) and a second battery (220) together, but is not limited thereto. The electronic device (1000) may include only one of the first battery (210) or the second battery (220). For example, the electronic device (1000) may include a first battery (210) disposed within a first housing (110), and the second battery (220) may not be disposed within a second housing (120). Additionally, for example, the electronic device (1000) may include a second battery (220) disposed within a second housing (120), and the first battery (210) may not be disposed within a first housing (110).

[0038] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 2, an electronic device (1000) according to one embodiment may include a first housing (110) and a second housing (120). The first housing (110) and the second housing (120) may be rotatably connected to each other by a hinge module (300).

[0040] According to one embodiment, the first housing (110) may include a first housing portion (110a) and a second housing portion (110b). For example, the first housing portion (110a) may form part of the exterior of the electronic device (1000) when the electronic device (1000) is closed, and the second housing portion (110b) may provide a space for accommodating a plurality of audio output devices (2000).

[0041] Additionally, a first battery (210), a first wireless charging coil (410), a control device (1200), and a wired charging terminal (610) may be disposed within the first housing (110). According to one embodiment, the first battery (210), the first wireless charging coil (410), the control device (1200), and the wired charging terminal (610) may be disposed within the space enclosed by the first housing portion (110a) and the second housing portion (110b). However, this is not limited thereto, and other electronic components such as a printed circuit board and various sensors may be further disposed within the first housing (110). According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (110b) may include a plurality of openings, and a plurality of audio output devices (2000) may be seated in the first housing (110) through the plurality of openings.

[0042] According to one embodiment, a wired charging circuit (e.g., the wired charging circuit (1410) of FIG. 9) for charging a plurality of audio output devices (2000) accommodated in the first housing (110) may be disposed within the first housing (110). In this case, the wired charging circuit may provide power to the plurality of audio output devices (2000) through the charging terminals of the plurality of audio output devices (2000). For example, the wired charging circuit may provide power to the first audio output device (2000a) and the second audio output device (2000b) through the charging terminal (2224) of the first audio output device (2000a) and the charging terminal (2244) of the second audio output device (2000b), which will be described later. Additionally, for example, the wired charging circuit may provide power from the first battery (210) and / or the second battery (220) to the plurality of audio output devices (2000). Additionally, for example, the wired charging circuit can provide power from an external power source (e.g., 4020, 4030 of FIG. 9) to a plurality of audio output devices (2000) through the wired charging terminal (610). Meanwhile, for example, the wired charging circuit can provide power from an external power source through the wired charging terminal (610) to a first battery (210) and / or a second battery (220).

[0043] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1000) may include a wireless charging control circuit for wireless charging (e.g., 1420 of FIG. 9). For example, the wireless charging control circuit may be placed within a first housing (110). The wireless charging control circuit may charge a first battery (210) and / or a second battery (220) based on power provided wirelessly from an external wireless charging device (not shown) outside the electronic device (1000) through, for example, a first wireless charging coil (410) and / or a second wireless charging coil (420). Additionally, the wireless charging control circuit may charge a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) based on power provided wirelessly from an external wireless charging device (not shown) through, for example, a first wireless charging coil (410) and / or a second wireless charging coil (420).

[0044] According to one embodiment, the second housing (120) may include a third housing portion (120a) and a fourth housing portion (120b). For example, the third housing portion (120a) may form part of the exterior of the electronic device (2000) when the electronic device (1000) is closed, and the fourth housing portion (120b) may provide a space for accommodating a ring-shaped electronic device (3000). Additionally, a second battery (220), a second wireless charging coil (420), a support member (130), and a fastening member (500) may be disposed in the second housing (120).

[0045] According to one embodiment, a support member (130) may be disposed between a third housing portion (120a) and a fourth housing portion (120b). A second battery (220) and a second wireless charging coil (420) may be disposed between the third housing portion (120a) and the support member (130), and the support member (130) may support the second battery (220) and the second wireless charging coil (420). In FIG. 2, the support member (130) is described as being a separate member from the fourth housing portion (120b), but is not limited thereto. For example, the fourth housing portion (120b) may include the support member (130). For example, the fourth housing portion (120b) may be formed integrally with the support member (130).

[0046] According to one embodiment, the fastening member (500) may be disposed in the second housing (120) such that it is connected to the support member (130) and protrudes in a direction toward the first housing (110) (e.g., -z direction) through the opening of the fourth housing portion (120b). According to one embodiment, a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may be disposed in the space formed between the fastening member (500) and the fourth housing portion (120b), and the fastening member (500) may prevent the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) from detaching from the fourth housing portion (120b). An example of the fastening member (500) according to one embodiment will be described in more detail in FIGS. 6 and 7.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the first wireless charging coil (410) is disposed on the inner surface of the first housing portion (110a) and can receive wireless power supplied from the outside of the electronic device (1000) through the first housing portion (110a).

[0048] According to one embodiment, the second wireless charging coil (420) is disposed on the inner surface of the third housing portion (120a) and can receive wireless power supplied from the outside of the electronic device (1000) through the third housing portion (120a).

[0049] According to one embodiment, a third wireless charging coil (not shown) for wirelessly supplying power to a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may be disposed within the second housing (120). According to one embodiment, the third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be disposed in the second housing (120) at a position for charging the ring-shaped electronic device (300). For example, the third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be disposed at a position corresponding to the wireless charging coil within the ring-shaped electronic device (300) housed in the second housing (120), and may have a shape corresponding to the wireless charging coil within the ring-shaped electronic device (300). In this case, the wireless charging coil within the ring-shaped electronic device (300) may be a coil for receiving wireless power from the outside.

[0050] For example, a third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be positioned adjacent to the outer surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) within the second housing (120). In this case, for example, the third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be positioned adjacent to the surface of the support member (130) facing the outer surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) so as to emit wireless power toward the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) through the surface of the support member (130) facing the outer surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000). Additionally, for example, the third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be positioned approximately perpendicular to the second wireless charging coil (420).

[0051] Additionally, for example, a third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be positioned adjacent to the inner circumference of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) within the second housing (120). Additionally, for example, the third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be positioned within the fastening member (500). In this case, for example, the third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be positioned adjacent to the surface of the fastening member (500) facing the inner circumference of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000), so as to be able to emit wireless power toward the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) through the surface of the fastening member (500) facing the inner circumference of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000). Additionally, for example, the third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be positioned approximately perpendicular to the second wireless charging coil (420).

[0052] According to one embodiment, the second wireless charging coil (420) may be omitted within the second housing (120), and only the third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be placed.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the first battery (210) and the second battery (220) can supply power to electronic components within the electronic device (1000). The first battery (210) and / or the second battery (220) may be charged based on power provided from at least one of the first wireless charging coil (410) or the second wireless charging coil (420). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1000) may include only one of the first battery (210) or the second battery (220).

[0054] According to one embodiment, the FPCB (400) can connect the first battery (210) and the second battery (220). The FPCB (400) can be positioned to extend from the first housing (110) to the second housing (120) via the hinge module (300). Additionally, the FPCB (400) can connect at least one of the first wireless charging coil (410), the second wireless charging coil (420), or the third wireless charging coil (not shown) to at least one of the first battery (210) or the second battery (220). For example, if the first battery (210) is placed within the first housing (110) and the second battery (220) is not present within the second housing (120), the FPCB (400) can connect the first battery (210) to the second wireless charging coil (420) and / or the third wireless charging coil (not shown). For example, in the case where the first battery (210) is not present in the first housing (110) and the second battery (220) is placed in the second housing (120), the FPCB (400) can connect the second battery (220) and a charging circuit (not shown). For example, in the case where the first battery (210) is placed in the first housing (110) and the second battery (220) is placed in the second housing (120), the FPCB (400) can connect the first battery (210) and the second battery. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the hinge module (300) can rotatably connect the first housing (110) and the second housing (120). For example, the fourth housing portion (120b) may include a fixing member (121), and by receiving the hinge module (300) having a pin shape in the groove of the fixing member (121), the hinge module (300) can rotatably connect the first housing (110) and the second housing (120). The first housing (110) and the second housing (120) can rotate relative to the hinge module (300) within a predetermined range of angles, and a space for placing the FPCB (400) can be secured within the space between the second housing portion (110b) and the first housing portion (110a). In FIG. 2, the fixing member (121) is shown as being a separate member from the fourth housing part (120b), but is not limited thereto, and the fourth housing part (120b) and the fixing member (121) may be formed integrally.

[0056] An example in which the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) are rotated by a hinge module (300) according to one embodiment will be described in more detail in FIG. 5.

[0057] In the above description, the electronic device (1000) is described as including a first battery (210) and a second battery (220), but is not limited thereto. The electronic device (1000) may include only one of the first battery (210) or the second battery (220). For example, the first battery (210) may be placed within the first housing (110), and the second battery (220) may not exist within the second housing (120). Additionally, for example, the first battery (210) may not exist within the first housing (110), and the second battery (220) may be placed within the second housing (120).

[0058] FIG. 3a is a perspective view of a first audio output device according to one embodiment. FIG. 3b is a perspective view of a second audio output device according to one embodiment.

[0059] Referring to FIGS. 3a and 3b, a plurality of audio output devices (2000) may include a first audio output device (2000a) and a second audio output device. According to one embodiment, the first audio output device (2000a) may be a first wireless earphone (e.g., a left wireless earphone, or a central (or primary, or main) wireless earphone), and the second audio output device (2000b) may be a second wireless earphone (e.g., a right wireless earphone, or a peripheral (or secondary) wireless earphone).

[0060] For example, if the first wireless earphone operates as a central (or primary, or main) wireless earphone, the second wireless earphone may operate as a peripheral (or secondary) wireless earphone. Alternatively, for example, if the second wireless earphone operates as a central (or primary, or main) wireless earphone, the first wireless earphone may operate as a peripheral (or secondary) wireless earphone.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the first audio output device (2000a) may include a housing (or body) (2220), a touchpad (2221), a microphone (2222), a touch-sensitive sensor (2223), charging contacts (2224), an ear tip (2225), a wing tip (2226), and / or a direction / size indicator (2227) (e.g., L). According to one embodiment, the first ear tip (2225) and the first wing tip (2226) may be disposed outside the housing (2220) so as to be detachably attached to the housing (2220).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the second audio output device (2000b) may include a housing (2240), a touch pad (2241), a microphone (2242), a wear detection sensor (2243), a charging terminal (2244), an ear tip (2245), a wing tip (2246), and / or a direction indicator (2247) (e.g., R). According to one embodiment, the second ear tip (2245) and the second wing tip (2246) may be disposed outside the housing (2240) so as to be detachably attached to the housing (2240).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the first ear tip (2225) and the second ear tip (2245) may be provided in various sizes (e.g., SS, S, M, L, or XL) of an elastic material (e.g., foam material (e.g., sponge material) or silicone material) that fits into the user's ear, and may be structured to fit into a protruding part (e.g., speaker part) of the housing (2220, 2240).

[0064] According to one embodiment, the first wingtip (2226) and the second wingtip (2246) are for securely seating the wireless earphones (222, 224) on the user's ear, and can provide a comfortable fit, clear sound, and noise blocking for the user's wireless earphones (222, 224).

[0065] According to one embodiment, the first wing tip (2226) and the second wing tip (2246) may be provided in the form of rings of various sizes (e.g., SS, S, M, L, or XL) made of silicone material. In one embodiment, the first wing tip (2226) and the second wing tip (2246) may be structured to be fitted into a part of the housing (2220, 2240) (e.g., a fastening structure (or fixing member) that surrounds the outer part of the housing (2220, 2240) (e.g., a catch groove, a fastening groove, a ring groove, or a guide groove) in a manner that surrounds the housing (2220, 2240).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the eartips (2225, 2245) and wingtips (2226, 2246) may have a direction indicator (e.g., L or R) engraved on a part of their surface. According to some embodiments, the wireless earphones (222, 224) may not include wingtips (2226, 2246).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the housing (2220) may include a detachable fastening structure for a first wing tip (2226), and the first wing tip (2226) may be fixedly fastened (or fitted) to the fastening structure of the housing (2220). In one embodiment, the housing (2240) may include a detachable fastening structure for a second wing tip (2246), and the second wing tip (2246) may be fixedly fastened (or fitted) to the fastening structure of the housing (2240).

[0068] According to one embodiment, the first audio output device (2000a) and the second audio output device (2000b) may be formed as a set of two and may each include corresponding components. According to one embodiment, the first audio output device (2000a) and the second audio output device (2000b) may have all or part of the same components.

[0069] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a ring-shaped electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 4, a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) according to one embodiment may include a housing (3110), a battery (3130), a printed circuit board (3140), and a molding member (3150), and electronic components for performing the functions of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may be placed on the printed circuit board (3140). For example, at least one processor, at least one memory, a communication module, a power management module, a charging interface, an antenna, and at least one sensor (e.g., an inertial sensor, a temperature sensor) may be placed on the printed circuit board (3140). Additionally, for example, the charging interface may include a wireless charging coil, and the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may charge the battery within the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) based on power provided from the electronic device (1000) through the wireless charging coil. In this case, the wireless charging coil in the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) housed in the second housing (120) of the electronic device (1000) may be positioned adjacent to the wireless charging coil in the second housing (120) of the electronic device (1000).

[0071] A ring-shaped electronic device (3000) according to one embodiment may include a molding member (3150) arranged to cover a battery (3130) and a printed circuit board (3140) disposed within a housing (3110) and forming the inner side of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000). According to one embodiment, the molding member (3150) may cover at least partially the electronic components disposed within the housing (3110). For example, the molding member (3150) may be filled within the housing (3110) to cover at least partially the electronic components disposed within the housing (3110). For example, the molding member (3150) may form the inner side of the housing (3110) through at least one of a mold injection process or an insert injection process. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the battery (3130) may be disposed between the molding member (3150) and the housing (3110). According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (3140) may be disposed between the molding member (3150) and the housing (3110).

[0073] However, it is not limited thereto, and the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may include another housing (not shown) in addition to the molding member (3150), and the exterior of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may be formed by combining the housing (3110) and the other housing (not shown).

[0074] FIG. 5a is a drawing showing a cross-section of a hinge portion in a closed state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0075] Referring to FIG. 5a, when the electronic device (1000) according to one embodiment is closed, the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) may be arranged such that the bottom surface (51) of the first housing portion (110a) and the side surface (52) of the third housing portion (120a) are approximately right angles to each other.

[0076] According to one embodiment, a pin-shaped hinge module (300) may be inserted into a groove formed in the fourth housing portion (120b), and an FPCB (400) may be arranged to extend from the second housing (120) to the first housing (110) via a slit (55) formed between the third housing portion (120a) and the fourth housing portion (120b).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the inner surface (56) of the second housing portion (110b) may be formed to be inclined toward the hinge module (300). For example, the thickness of the inner surface (56) of the second housing portion (110b) may decrease as it moves from the center of the second housing portion (110b) toward the hinge module (300) (e.g., -z direction). For example, the height of the space between the second housing portion (110b) and the first housing portion (110a) may increase as it moves from the center of the first housing (110) toward the hinge module (300) (e.g., -z direction). Accordingly, when the electronic device (1000) changes from a closed state to an open state, a space in which the FPCB can move can be secured within the space between the second housing portion (110b) and the first housing portion (110a).

[0078] According to one embodiment, a recess (57) may be formed in the inner surface (56) of the second housing portion (110b) in a portion adjacent to the hinge module (300).

[0079] According to one embodiment, a damper member (58) may be disposed on one side of the first housing (110). For example, the damper member (58) may be disposed at a position adjacent to the third housing portion (120a) in the first housing (110). For example, the damper member (58) may be disposed at a position corresponding to the side of the third housing portion within the first housing portion (110a). For example, the side of the third housing portion (120a) corresponding to the damper member (58) may be a side adjacent to the hinge module (300). For example, the damper member (58) may be disposed parallel to the side (52) of the third housing portion (120a) adjacent to the hinge module (300). In FIG. 5a, the damper member (58) is shown as being a separate member from the first housing (110), but is not limited thereto, and the damper member (58) may be a member included in the first housing (110) or may be formed integrally with the first housing part (110a).

[0080] FIG. 5b is a drawing showing a cross-section of a hinge portion in an open state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0081] Referring to FIG. 5b, the electronic device (1000) can be opened by rotating the second housing (120) according to one embodiment relative to the first housing (110) with respect to the axis of the hinge module (300). When the electronic device (1000) according to one embodiment is in an open state, the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) can be arranged such that the bottom surface (51) of the first housing portion (110a) and the side surface (52) of the third housing portion (120a) have an acute angle with each other.

[0082] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (1000) is in an open state, an edge portion (53) adjacent to the hinge module (300) of the fourth housing portion (120b) may be received in a recess (57) formed on the inner surface (56) of the second housing portion (110b). The recess (57) may have a shape corresponding to the edge portion (53) of the fourth housing portion (120b). For example, as the second housing (120) rotates relative to the first housing (110), the edge portion (53) of the fourth housing portion (120b) may be caught in the recess (57). For example, as the edge portion (53) of the fourth housing portion (120b) is caught in the recess (57), the rotation of the second housing (120) relative to the first housing (110) may be stopped.

[0083] According to one embodiment, as the second housing (120) rotates relative to the first housing (110), the side (52) of the third housing portion (120a) may come into contact with the damper member (58). When the electronic device (1000) changes from a closed state to an open state, the damper member (58) may mitigate the impact on the side (52) of the third housing portion (120a).

[0084] FIG. 6a is a drawing showing an example in which a ring-shaped electronic device is received by a second housing portion by a fastening member while the electronic device according to one embodiment is in an open state.

[0085] Referring to FIG. 6a, one side of a button member (510) according to one embodiment may be inserted into a groove (60) formed in a support member (130) in a locking structure, and a spring member (520) may be placed between the button member (510) and the support member (130). A spring member (540) according to one embodiment may apply elastic force to the button member (510) and the support member (130). For example, the spring member (520) may be placed across a groove (62) formed on one side of the button member (510) and a groove (62) formed in the support member (130), and may be made to receive elastic force in a direction away from the support member (130).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the button member (510) may include a hook portion (512) formed on the other side opposite to the one side inserted into the support member (130). According to one embodiment, the hook portion (512) may be formed to protrude in a direction toward the side of the second housing (120). For example, when a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) is received in the second housing (120) of the electronic device (1000), the hook portion (512) may protrude in a direction toward the side of the second housing (120) so as to partially overlap with the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface of the second housing (120). According to one embodiment, the hook portion (512) may prevent the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) from being dislodged from the second housing (120) by contacting a portion extending from the inner circumference of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000).

[0087] FIG. 6b is a drawing showing an example in which a collision between a ring-shaped electronic device and an audio output device is prevented by a fastening member when the electronic device is in a closed state according to one embodiment.

[0088] Referring to FIG. 6a, in a state where a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) according to one embodiment is housed in a second housing (120) and audio output devices (2000) are housed in a first housing (110), the electronic device (1000) can be changed from an open state to a closed state. For example, when the electronic device (1000) is in a closed state, the hook portion (512) of the button member (510) can come into contact with the first audio output device (2000a).

[0089] In this case, the first audio output device (2000a) in contact with the hook portion (512) can apply force to the button member (510), and the button member (510) can move along the groove (60) of the support member (130) toward the second housing (120). Accordingly, the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) can be received more closely in the second housing (120) by the hook portion (512).

[0090] Additionally, the hook portion (512) is positioned between the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) and the first audio output device (2000a), thereby preventing the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) and the first audio output device (2000a) from colliding with each other. In this case, the hook portion (512) may include a cushioning material having elasticity.

[0091] Accordingly, even if the electronic device (1000) is closed, the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) housed in the second housing (120) may not be detached from the second housing (120) by means of the fastening member (500), and the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may be aligned at a position corresponding to a wireless charging coil within the second housing (120) for charging. Additionally, when the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) and a plurality of audio output devices (2000) are housed in the electronic device (1000) and the electronic device (1000) is closed, the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may be prevented from colliding with the plurality of audio output devices (2000).

[0092] FIG. 7a is a drawing showing an example in which a ring-shaped electronic device is fixed within a second housing by a fastening member according to one embodiment.

[0093] Referring to FIG. 7a, a fastening member (500) according to one embodiment may include a button member (510), a plurality of moving members (530), and a spring member (540). Additionally, the plurality of moving members (530) may include a first moving member (530a) and a second moving member (530b).

[0094] According to one embodiment, the button member (510) may include a plurality of protruding parts (511) protruding in a direction toward the third housing part (e.g., z-direction). The plurality of protruding parts (511) may include a first protruding part (511a) and a second protruding part (511b).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the first protruding part (511a) and the second protruding part (511b) may each include an inclined surface. The inclined surface of the first protruding part (511a) and the inclined surface of the second protruding part (511b) may be formed to face each other.

[0096] According to one embodiment, a plurality of movable members (530) may be disposed between a button member (510) and a support member (130). When the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) is received in the second housing (120), the plurality of movable members (530) may be disposed in a space surrounded by the button member (510), the support member (130), and the inner circumference of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the first moving member (530a) may be positioned at a location corresponding to the first protruding part (511a) of the button member (510), and the second moving member (530b) may be positioned at a location corresponding to the second protruding part (511b) of the button member (510).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the first moving member (530a) includes a third protruding part (531a) corresponding to the first protruding part (511a) of the button member (510), and the second moving member (530b) may include a fourth protruding part (531b) corresponding to the second protruding part (511b) of the button member (510).

[0099] According to one embodiment, each of the third protrusion (531a) and the fourth protrusion (531b) may include an inclined surface, and the inclined surface of the third protrusion (531a) and the inclined surface of the fourth protrusion (531b) may be formed to face in opposite directions.

[0100] According to one embodiment, the inclined surface of the third protrusion (531a) of the first moving member (530a) may have a shape corresponding to the inclined surface of the first protrusion (511a) of the button member (510). The inclined surface of the third protrusion (531a) of the first moving member (530a) may come into contact with the inclined surface of the first protrusion (511a) of the button member (510). Accordingly, when the button member (510) receives a force in a direction toward the second housing (120) (e.g., z-direction), the inclined surface of the third protrusion (531a) may come into contact with the inclined surface of the first protrusion (511a) and slide. Additionally, accordingly, the button member (510) may move in a direction toward the second housing (120) (e.g., z-direction), and the first moving member (530a) may move toward the second moving member (530b).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the inclined surface of the fourth protrusion (531b) of the second moving member (530b) may have a shape corresponding to the inclined surface of the second protrusion (511b) of the button member (510). The inclined surface of the fourth protrusion (531b) of the second moving member (530b) may come into contact with the inclined surface of the second protrusion (511b) of the button member (510). Accordingly, when the button member (510) receives a force in a direction toward the second housing (120) (e.g., z-direction), the inclined surface of the fourth protrusion (531b) may come into contact with the inclined surface of the second protrusion (511b) and slide. Additionally, accordingly, the button member (510) may move in a direction toward the second housing (120) (e.g., z-direction), and the second moving member (530b) may move toward the first moving member (530a).

[0102] According to one embodiment, a spring member (540) may be positioned between a first moving member (530a) and a second moving member (530b). The spring member (540) may be positioned below the button member (510), between the first moving member (530a) and the second moving member (530b), to apply force toward the first moving member (530a) and the second moving member (530b). Accordingly, when the force applied toward the button member (510) in a direction toward the second housing (120) (e.g., z-direction) is removed, the first moving member (530a) and the second moving member (530b) may be moved away from each other by the elastic force of the spring member (540). Additionally, accordingly, the first moving member (530a) and the second moving member (530b) can apply force toward the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000), and the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) can be stably fixed within the second housing (120).

[0103] Additionally, the inclined surface of the first protruding part (511a) of the button member (510) slides along the inclined surface of the third protruding part (531a) of the first moving member (530a), and the inclined surface of the second protruding part (511b) of the button member (510) slides along the inclined surface of the fourth protruding part (531b) of the second moving member (530b), so that the button member (510) can be moved in a direction away from the second housing (120) (e.g., -z direction).

[0104] FIG. 7b is a drawing showing an example of the process of a ring-shaped electronic device according to one embodiment being detached from a second housing.

[0105] Referring to identification number 70 in FIG. 7b, a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) according to one embodiment may be accommodated in a second housing (120). While the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) is accommodated in the second housing (120), the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may be positioned between a button member (510) and a support member (130). Additionally, a spring member (540) may be positioned between a first moving member and a second moving member (530b) to apply an elastic force to the first moving member and the second moving member (530b). Accordingly, the first moving member and the second moving member (530b) may contact the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) and apply force toward the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000).

[0106] Referring to identification number 71 in FIG. 7b, force may be applied to a button member (510) according to one embodiment. In order to cause the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) to be disengaged from the second housing (120), the user may press the button member (510) in a direction toward the support member (130). According to one embodiment, as the button member (510) moves toward the support member (130) by the user's external force, the first moving member (530a) and the second moving member (530b) may move toward the spring member (540). Accordingly, the first moving member (530a) and the second moving member (530b) may be separated from the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000).

[0107] Referring to identification number 72 in FIG. 7b, a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) separated from a first moving member (530a) and a second moving member (530b) according to one embodiment can be removed from the second housing (120). As the first moving member (530a) and the second moving member (530b) are separated from the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000), the force exerted by the first moving member (530a) and the second moving member (530b) toward the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) can be eliminated. Accordingly, the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) can be easily removed from the second housing (120).

[0108] FIG. 7c is a drawing showing an example of the process of a ring-shaped electronic device according to one embodiment being accommodated in a second housing.

[0109] Referring to identification number 74 in FIG. 7b, a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) according to one embodiment can be moved to be accommodated in a second housing (120). According to one embodiment, in order to accommodate the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) in the second housing (120), a user can apply an external force toward the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) in a direction toward the button member (510).

[0110] Referring to identification number 75 in FIG. 7b, a user according to one embodiment may press a button member (510). The user may apply an external force to the button member (510) in a direction toward the support member (130), and the button member (510) may move toward the support member (130) by the external force.

[0111] According to one embodiment, as the button member (510) moves toward the support member (130), the first moving member (530a) moves toward the second moving member (530b), and the second moving member (530b) can move toward the first moving member (530a). Accordingly, the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) can be accommodated in the second housing (120) without interference from the first moving member (530a) and the second moving member (530b).

[0112] Referring to identification number 76 in FIG. 7b, a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) according to one embodiment may be received and fixed in a second housing (120). As the external force applied to the button member (510) by the user disappears, the first moving member (530a) and the second moving member (530b) may move toward the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) by means of the elastic force from the spring member (540). Accordingly, the first moving member and the second moving member (530b) may come into contact with the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) and apply force toward the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000).

[0113] Additionally, as the first moving member (530a) and the second moving member (530b) move toward the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000), the button member (510) can be moved in the opposite direction toward the support member (130).

[0114] Accordingly, even if the electronic device (1000) is closed, the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) housed in the second housing (120) may not be detached from the second housing (120) by means of the fastening member (500), and the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may be aligned at a position corresponding to a wireless charging coil within the second housing (120) for charging. Additionally, when the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) and a plurality of audio output devices (2000) are housed in the electronic device (1000) and the electronic device (1000) is closed, the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may be prevented from colliding with the plurality of audio output devices (2000).

[0115] FIG. 8a is a diagram showing an example in which an electronic device according to one embodiment is charged through wireless charging coils.

[0116] Referring to FIG. 8a, power may be wirelessly provided from an external power source (not shown) disposed adjacent to a first wireless charging coil (410) disposed in a first housing (110) of an electronic device (1000) according to one embodiment. In this case, the first wireless charging coil (410) may receive power provided from the external power source (not shown).

[0117] Additionally, according to one embodiment, power may be provided wirelessly from an external power source (not shown) disposed adjacent to a second wireless charging coil (420) disposed in a second housing (120) of an electronic device (1000). In this case, the second wireless charging coil (420) may receive power provided from the external power source (not shown).

[0118] According to one embodiment, power received by at least one of the first wireless charging coil (410) or the second wireless charging coil (420) may be provided to the first battery (210) and the second battery (220), and the first battery (210) and the second battery (220) may be charged based on the received power.

[0119] According to one embodiment, the second battery (220) in FIG. 8a may be omitted. In this case, the electronic device (1000) may include the first battery (210) without including the second battery (220).

[0120] According to one embodiment, a third wireless charging coil (not shown) for wirelessly supplying power to a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) may be disposed within the second housing (120). For example, the third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be disposed within the second housing (120) at a location adjacent to the outer surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000). In this case, for example, the third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be disposed adjacent to the surface of the support member (130) facing the outer surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) so as to emit wireless power through the surface of the support member (130) facing the outer surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000). Additionally, for example, the third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be disposed within the second housing (120) at a location adjacent to the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000). Additionally, for example, the third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be disposed within the fastening member (500). In this case, for example, a third wireless charging coil (not shown) is positioned adjacent to the surface facing the inner circumference of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) in the fastening member (500), so that wireless power can be emitted through the surface facing the inner circumference of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) in the fastening member (500).

[0121] FIG. 8b is a drawing showing an example of an electronic device according to one embodiment being charged through a wired charging terminal.

[0122] Referring to FIG. 8b, an electronic device (1000) according to one embodiment may include a wired charging terminal (610) for wired charging. According to one embodiment, the wired charging terminal (610) may be positioned adjacent to a hinge module (300).

[0123] According to one embodiment, when a power line of an external power source (not shown) is connected to a wired charging terminal (610) of an electronic device (1000), power from the external power source (not shown) can be supplied to the wired charging terminal (610). In this case, the power supplied to the wired charging terminal (610) can be supplied to a first battery (210) and a second battery (220), and the first battery (210) and the second battery (220) can be charged based on the received power.

[0124] FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an electronic device (1000) according to one embodiment.

[0125] Referring to FIG. 9, an electronic device (1000) according to one embodiment may include a wireless communication module (1100), a control device (1200), a wired communication module (1300), a power supply control device (1400), a charging terminal (610), a first battery (210), a first wireless charging coil (410), and a second wireless charging coil (420). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1100), the control device (1200), the wired communication module (1300), the power supply control device (1400), the charging terminal (610), the first battery (210), and the first wireless charging coil (410) may be disposed within a first housing (110), and the second wireless charging coil (420) may be disposed within a second housing (120). However, it is not limited thereto, and for example, at least one of a wireless communication module (1100), a control device (1200), a wired communication module (1300), or a power supply control device (1400) may be placed in the second housing (120). Additionally, although not shown in FIG. 9, for example, a second battery may be placed in the second housing (120).

[0126] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1000) may further include a third wireless charging coil (not shown) disposed within a second housing (120). In this case, a second wireless charging coil (420) and a third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be disposed within the second housing (120). Alternatively, the second wireless charging coil (420) may be omitted and only the third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be disposed within the second housing (120).

[0127] According to one embodiment, a wireless communication module (1100) can perform wireless communication with a plurality of audio output devices (2000). The wireless communication module (1100) may include, for example, a BLE (Bluetooth low energy) communication module. For example, an electronic device (1000) and a plurality of audio output devices (2000) can perform wired communication (e.g., PLC (power line communication)) through a wired communication module (1300) (e.g., a PLC communication module).

[0128] According to one embodiment, a wired communication module (1300) can perform wired communication with a plurality of audio output devices (2000). The wired communication module (1300) may include, for example, a PLC communication module. For example, an electronic device (1000), a plurality of audio output devices (2000), and a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) can perform communication in a wireless communication manner (e.g., Bluetooth and / or Low Power Bluetooth (BLE)) through a wireless communication module (1100) (e.g., a Bluetooth communication module and / or a BLE communication module). For example, when a first audio output device (2000a) and a second audio output device (2000b) are housed inside the electronic device (1000), charging and PLC communication can be performed through a charging pin. However, it is not limited thereto, and for example, if the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) includes a charging pin, charging and PLC communication may be performed through the charging pin when the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) is housed inside the electronic device (1000).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the power supply control device (1400) can supply power to a plurality of audio output devices (2000) and a ring-shaped electronic device (3000). The power supply control device (1400) can supply power from a first battery (210) to the plurality of audio output devices (2000) and the ring-shaped electronic device (3000).

[0130] According to one embodiment, the power supply control device (1400) may include a wired charging circuit (1410) and a wireless charging control circuit (1420). According to one embodiment, the wired charging circuit (1410) may supply power from the first battery (210) to a plurality of audio output devices (2000) through a wired communication module (1300). If the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) includes a charging pin, the wired charging circuit (1410) may supply power from the first battery (210) to the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) through the wired communication module (1300). According to one embodiment, the wired charging circuit (1410) may charge the first battery (210) based on power provided from an external power source (4010) through a charging terminal (610). The charging terminal (610) may include, for example, a USB terminal, but is not limited thereto.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the wireless charging control circuit (1420) receives power wirelessly provided from an external power source (4020, 4030) through the first wireless charging coil (410) and / or the second wireless charging coil (420), and can charge the first battery (210) using the received power. If a third wireless charging coil (not shown) is placed within the second housing (120), the wireless charging control circuit (1420) may charge the battery (3130) within the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) housed in the second housing (120) using the third wireless charging coil (not shown). According to one embodiment, the second wireless charging coil (420) may be omitted, but is not limited thereto.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the first battery (210) receives power from an external power source (not shown) and can be charged based on the power from the external power source (not shown). The first battery (210) can receive power from the external power source (not shown), for example, through a first wireless charging coil (410).

[0133] According to one embodiment, the first battery (210) can provide power to a plurality of audio output devices (2000) and a ring-shaped electronic device (3000). When power from the first battery (210) is provided to the ring-shaped electronic device (3000), the power from the first battery (210) can be transferred to the second battery (220) and the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) through an FPCB (400) that is placed across the first housing (110) and the second housing (120).

[0134] According to one embodiment, the second battery (220) receives power from an external power source (not shown) and can be charged based on the power from the external power source (not shown). The second battery (220) can receive power from the external power source (not shown), for example, through a second wireless charging coil (420).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the second battery (220) can provide power to a plurality of audio output devices (2000) and a ring-shaped electronic device (3000). When power from the second battery (220) is provided to the ring-shaped electronic device (3000), the power from the second battery (220) can be transferred to the first battery (210) and the plurality of audio output devices (2000) through an FPCB (400) that is placed across the first housing (110) and the second housing (120).

[0136] According to one embodiment, the first wireless charging coil (410) may include a coil for wireless charging, receive power from an external power source (not shown), and transfer the received power to the first battery (210) and / or the second battery (220).

[0137] According to one embodiment, the second wireless charging coil (420) may include a coil for wireless charging, receive power from an external power source (not shown), and transfer the received power to the first battery (210) and / or the second battery (220).

[0138] According to one embodiment, a third wireless charging coil (not shown) may include a coil for wireless charging and may charge a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) based on power provided from a first battery (210) and / or a second battery (220). The third wireless charging coil (not shown) may be disposed within the second housing (120) to emit wireless power toward the inner surface and / or outer surface of the ring-shaped electronic device (3000) mounted in the second housing (120).

[0139] According to one embodiment, the control device (1200) can control the overall operation of the electronic device (1000). The control device (1200) may include a processor and a memory in which instructions for performing the operation of the processor are stored.

[0140] According to one embodiment, the processor of the control device (1200) can control a wireless communication module (1100), a wired communication module (1300), a power supply control device (1400), a first battery (210), a first wireless charging coil (410), a second battery (220), and a second wireless charging coil (420) by executing a program stored in the memory of the control device (1200). Additionally, the processor of the control device (1200) can control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (1000). For example, the processor of the control device (1200) can control the power supply control device (1400) and the wired communication module (1300) (e.g., a PLC communication module) to perform PLC communication with a plurality of audio output devices (2000) and a ring-shaped electronic device (3000). According to one embodiment, two or more of a power supply control device (1400), a wired communication module (1300) (e.g., a PLC communication module), and a control device (1200) may be integrated into one, but are not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the memory of the control device (1200) may store programs and / or data for controlling an electronic device (1000), a plurality of audio output devices (2000), and / or a ring-shaped electronic device (3000). For example, the memory of the control device (1200) may store instructions for controlling the operation of the electronic device (1000), a plurality of audio output devices (2000), and / or a ring-shaped electronic device (3000).

[0141] According to one embodiment, an electronic device for accommodating a plurality of wearable electronic devices comprises: a first housing (110) that accommodates a plurality of audio output devices (2000) and, when the electronic device is closed, includes a first housing portion (110a) that forms part of the exterior of the electronic device and a second housing portion (110b) that forms a space for accommodating the plurality of audio output devices; a second housing (120) that accommodates a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) and includes a third housing portion (120a) that forms part of the exterior of the electronic device and a fourth housing portion (120b) that forms a space for accommodating the ring-shaped electronic device; a hinge module (300) that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing; a battery (210) disposed within the first housing or the second housing and providing power to the plurality of audio output devices and the ring-shaped electronic device; and a third wireless charging coil disposed within the second housing and providing power wirelessly to the ring-shaped electronic device. It may include a charging circuit disposed within the first housing and providing power to the plurality of audio output devices; and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (400) that electrically connects the battery to the third wireless charging coil or the charging circuit.

[0142] According to one embodiment, at least one of a first wireless charging coil or a second wireless charging coil configured to provide wireless power from an external power source to the battery may be included.

[0143] According to one embodiment, a wireless charging control circuit that controls wireless charging through at least one of the first wireless charging coil, the second wireless charging coil, or the third wireless charging coil may be included.

[0144] According to one embodiment, when the ring-shaped electronic device is received in the second housing, a fastening member (500) may be further included that is positioned to protrude toward the space formed by the inner circumference of the ring-shaped electronic device.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the fastening member may include: a button member (510) positioned to be pressed in a direction toward the third housing portion from the fourth housing portion; a plurality of movable members (530) positioned to be movable toward the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device between the fourth housing portion and the button member; and a spring member (540) positioned between the plurality of movable members and applying an elastic force toward the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device to the plurality of movable members.

[0146] According to one embodiment, as the button member is pressed by a user, the plurality of moving members may move in a direction away from the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device and be separated from the inner surface.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the fastening member may include a hook portion (512) that contacts a portion extending from the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device to prevent the ring-shaped electronic device from detaching from the second housing.

[0148] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the inner surface (56) of the second housing portion may be formed to be inclined toward the hinge module.

[0149] According to one embodiment, the thickness of the second housing portion may decrease as it moves from the central portion of the second housing portion toward the hinge module.

[0150] According to one embodiment, the FPCB can be connected to the battery through the space between the inner surface of the second housing portion and the first housing portion.

[0151] According to one embodiment, while the second housing rotates relative to the first housing with respect to the hinge module, one side of the fourth housing portion adjacent to the hinge module may rotate relative to the hinge module within the space between the inner surface of the second housing portion and the first housing portion.

[0152] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion includes a recess (57) formed on the inner surface of the second housing portion adjacent to the hinge module, and the edge portion (53) of the fourth housing portion adjacent to the hinge module can be received within the recess by the rotation of the second housing.

[0153] According to one embodiment, it further includes a damper member (58) disposed on one side of the first housing corresponding to the side adjacent to the hinge module of the third housing portion; and when the edge portion of the fourth housing portion is received within the recess by the rotation of the second housing, the damper member may come into contact with the third housing portion.

[0154] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include: a first housing (110) that accommodates a plurality of wireless earphones (2000) and includes a first housing portion (110a) and a second housing portion (110b); a second housing (120) that accommodates a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) and includes a third housing portion (120a) and a fourth housing portion (120b); a hinge module (300) that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing; and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (400) that is electrically connected to a battery (210) disposed within the first housing.

[0155] According to one embodiment, the FPCB may be arranged to pass through a slit (55) formed by the third housing portion and the fourth housing portion, and extend from the second housing to the first housing.

[0156] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the inner surface (56) of the second housing portion is formed to be inclined toward the hinge module, and the second housing portion includes a recess (57) formed in the portion adjacent to the hinge module on the inner surface of the second housing portion, and the edge portion (53) adjacent to the hinge module of the fourth housing portion can be accommodated within the recess by rotation of the second housing.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the FPCB can be connected to the battery through the space between the inner surface of the second housing portion and the first housing portion.

[0158] According to one embodiment, it may further include a damper member (58) disposed on one side of the first housing corresponding to the side adjacent to the hinge module of the third housing portion.

[0159] According to one embodiment, when the ring-shaped electronic device is received in the second housing, a fastening member (500) may be further included that is positioned to protrude toward the space formed by the inner circumference of the ring-shaped electronic device.

[0160] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a third wireless charging coil disposed within the second housing for wirelessly charging the ring-shaped electronic device.

[0161] 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, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above.

[0162] 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., 1st) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationly,” it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0163] 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).

[0164] Various embodiments of this document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (#40)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (#36) or external memory (#38)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (#01)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (#20)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (#01)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code 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.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided as 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.

[0166] 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.

Claims

1. An electronic device accommodating multiple wearable electronic devices, A first housing (110) that accommodates a plurality of audio output devices (2000) and, when the electronic device is closed, includes a first housing portion (110a) that forms part of the exterior of the electronic device and a second housing portion (110b) that forms a space for accommodating the plurality of audio output devices; A second housing (120) comprising a third housing portion (120a) that accommodates a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) and forms part of the exterior of the electronic device, and a fourth housing portion (120b) that forms a space for accommodating the ring-shaped electronic device; A hinge module (300) that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing; A battery (210) disposed within the first housing or the second housing and providing power to the plurality of audio output devices and the ring-shaped electronic device; A third wireless charging coil disposed within the second housing and wirelessly providing power to the ring-shaped electronic device; A charging circuit disposed within the first housing and providing power to the plurality of audio output devices; and An FPCB (flexible printed circuit board) (400) that electrically connects the battery to the third wireless charging coil or the charging circuit; An electronic device including 2. In Paragraph 1, At least one of a first wireless charging coil or a second wireless charging coil configured to provide wireless power from an external power source to the battery; An electronic device including 3. In Paragraph 1, A wireless charging control circuit that controls wireless charging through at least one of the first wireless charging coil, the second wireless charging coil, or the third wireless charging coil; An electronic device including 4. In Paragraph 1, A fastening member (500) that is positioned to protrude toward the space formed by the inner circumference of the ring-shaped electronic device when the ring-shaped electronic device is accommodated in the second housing; An electronic device further comprising 5. In Paragraph 4, The above-mentioned fastening member is, A button member (510) positioned so as to be pressed in a direction from the fourth housing portion toward the third housing portion; A plurality of movable members (530) arranged to be movable toward the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device between the fourth housing portion and the button member; and A spring member (540) disposed between the plurality of moving members and applying an elastic force to the plurality of moving members in the direction of the inner circumference of the ring-shaped electronic device; An electronic device that includes 6. In Paragraph 5, An electronic device in which, as the button member is pressed by a user, the plurality of moving members move in a direction away from the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device and are spaced apart from the inner surface.

7. In Paragraph 4, The above-mentioned fastening member is an electronic device comprising a hook portion (512) that contacts a portion extending from the inner surface of the ring-shaped electronic device to prevent the ring-shaped electronic device from detaching from the second housing.

8. In Paragraph 1, An electronic device in which at least a portion of the inner surface (56) of the second housing portion is formed to be inclined toward the hinge module.

9. In Paragraph 8, An electronic device in which the thickness of the second housing portion decreases as it moves from the central portion of the second housing portion toward the hinge module.

10. In Paragraph 8, An electronic device in which the FPCB is connected to the battery through the space between the inner surface of the second housing portion and the first housing portion.

11. In Paragraph 10, While the second housing rotates relative to the first housing with respect to the hinge module, An electronic device in which, within the space between the inner surface of the second housing portion and the first housing portion, one side adjacent to the hinge module of the fourth housing portion rotates with respect to the hinge module.

12. In Paragraph 11, The second housing portion includes a recess (57) formed on the inner surface of the second housing portion adjacent to the hinge module, and An electronic device in which the edge portion (53) adjacent to the hinge module of the fourth housing portion is received within the recess by the rotation of the second housing.

13. In Paragraph 12, A damper member (58) disposed on one side of the first housing corresponding to the side adjacent to the hinge module of the third housing portion; Includes more, An electronic device in which, when the edge portion of the fourth housing portion is received within the recess by the rotation of the second housing, the damper member contacts the third housing portion.

14. In electronic devices, A first housing (110) that accommodates a plurality of wireless earphones (2000) and includes a first housing portion (110a) and a second housing portion (110b); A second housing (120) that accommodates a ring-shaped electronic device (3000) and includes a third housing portion (120a) and a fourth housing portion (120b); A hinge module (300) rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing; and A flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (400) electrically connected to a battery (210) disposed within the first housing; An electronic device including 15. In Paragraph 14, At least a portion of the inner surface (56) of the second housing portion is formed to be inclined toward the hinge module, and The second housing portion includes a recess (57) formed on the inner surface of the second housing portion adjacent to the hinge module, and An electronic device in which the edge portion (53) adjacent to the hinge module of the fourth housing portion is received within the recess by the rotation of the second housing.

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