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WO2025037942A1
WO2025037942A1 PCT/KR2024/012246 KR2024012246W WO2025037942A1 WO 2025037942 A1 WO2025037942 A1 WO 2025037942A1 KR 2024012246 W KR2024012246 W KR 2024012246W WO 2025037942 A1 WO2025037942 A1 WO 2025037942A1
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  • Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to electronic devices, for example, wearable electronic devices including gap covers.
  • Portable electronic devices such as electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, or tablet PCs, generally have display elements and batteries, and have had appearances of bar, folder, or sliding types due to the shape of the display elements or batteries. Recently, as the performance of display elements and batteries has improved, they have become smaller, and electronic devices that can be worn on parts of the body, such as the wrist or head, or in the form of clothing (hereinafter referred to as "wearable electronic devices”) have emerged.
  • wearable electronic devices examples include head-mounted wearable devices (HMDs), smart glasses, smart watches (or bands), contact lens-type devices, ring-type devices, or clothing/shoe/glove-type devices. These body-worn electronic devices can be easily carried and improve user accessibility.
  • HMDs head-mounted wearable devices
  • smart glasses smart watches (or bands)
  • contact lens-type devices ring-type devices
  • clothing/shoe/glove-type devices clothing/shoe/glove-type devices.
  • a head-mounted wearable device is a device worn on the user's head or face, and projects an image onto the user's retina to enable the user to view a virtual image in a three-dimensional space.
  • head-mounted wearable devices can be classified into a see-through type that provides augmented reality (AR) and a see-closed type that provides virtual reality (VR).
  • AR augmented reality
  • VR virtual reality
  • a see-through type head-mounted wearable device can be implemented in the form of glasses, for example, and can provide the user with information about a building or an object in the space within the user's field of vision in the form of an image or text.
  • a see-closed type head-mounted wearable device can output independent images to both eyes of the user, and can provide excellent immersion by outputting content (e.g., games, movies, streaming, or broadcasting) provided from a mobile terminal or an external input in the form of an image or sound to the user or one person wearing the device. Additionally, head-mounted wearable devices can also be used to provide mixed reality (MR) or extended reality (XR), which are a combination of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).
  • MR mixed reality
  • XR extended reality
  • AR augmented reality
  • VR virtual reality
  • head-mounted wearable devices are being used for various purposes such as military, gaming, industrial, or medical purposes. Accordingly, there is a demand for a smaller and lighter size while providing good image quality.
  • a wearable electronic device can be provided.
  • the wearable electronic device may include a housing including a first housing facing a first direction and a second housing facing in a direction opposite to the first direction, having a first opening formed therein and forming a space therebetween with the first housing, a lens module disposed in the first opening, a gap cover disposed in the space and surrounding the lens module, and an elastic member disposed in the space and between the gap cover and the housing to elastically support the gap cover.
  • the wearable electronic device may be configured such that when the lens module moves within the first opening, the elastic member supports a side surface of the gap cover to cover a gap between the housing and the lens module.
  • the wearable electronic device may include a housing including a first housing facing a first direction, and a second housing facing in a direction opposite to the first direction and having a first opening formed therein and forming a space therebetween with respect to the first housing, a lens module disposed in the first opening, the lens module including a first lens module and a second lens module corresponding to both eyes of the user, a gap cover disposed in the space, the gap cover including a first gap cover surrounding the first lens module and a second gap cover surrounding the second lens module, and an elastic member disposed in the space, the elastic member including a first elastic member supporting one side of the first gap cover, a second elastic member supporting the other side of the first gap cover, and a third elastic member supporting one side of the second gap cover.
  • the wearable electronic device may be configured such that when the first lens module and the second lens module move away from each other, the first elastic member and the third elastic member may exert a pushing force on the first gap cover and the second gap cover, and when the first lens module and the second lens module move toward each other, the second elastic member may exert a pushing force on the first gap cover and the second gap cover.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a drawing showing the front side of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a drawing showing the rear side of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the rear side of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a front view showing the rear side of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a cross-section of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing internal components of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the arrangement between the housing and the gap cover and the elastic member of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is a drawing showing an X-shaped spring according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 is a drawing showing an O-shaped spring according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12A is a front view showing the arrangement state between the housing and the gap cover and the elastic member of the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12b is a front view showing a state in which the first lens module and the second lens module move away from each other according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12c is a front view showing a state in which a first lens module and a second lens module move toward each other according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13A is a perspective view illustrating a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13b is a cross-sectional view showing a wearable electronic device according to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 13a.
  • FIG. 14A is a perspective view illustrating a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14b is a cross-sectional view showing a wearable electronic device according to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 14a.
  • IPD inter-pupillary distance
  • Adjusting the interpupillary distance (IPD) of the display and/or lens may create a gap between the housing and the lens. Internal components of the wearable electronic device may be visible through the gap. The gap may be exposed as is without a separate member for covering the gap, or may be covered using leather, rubber, and/or other textile materials.
  • the appearance quality may deteriorate, or foreign substances or moisture may enter through the gap.
  • the structure covering the gap including the leather, rubber, and/or other textile materials, may be easily deformed and/or damaged by elements such as the user's fingernails or sharp objects.
  • the process of making the structure covering the gap with the leather, rubber, and/or other textile materials may be difficult or require relatively high manufacturing costs.
  • One embodiment of the present disclosure is intended to at least resolve the problems and/or disadvantages described above and provide at least the advantages described below, by providing a wearable electronic device including a gap cover supported on at least one side using an elastic member.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network).
  • the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108).
  • the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197).
  • the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In one embodiment, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).
  • the processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of an electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations.
  • the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a nonvolatile memory (134).
  • the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor), or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121).
  • a main processor (121) e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor
  • an auxiliary processor (123) e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor
  • the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function.
  • the auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.
  • the auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one of the components of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the display module (160), the sensor module (176), or the communication module (190)), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state.
  • the auxiliary processor (123) e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor
  • the auxiliary processor (123) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models.
  • the artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself on which the artificial intelligence model is executed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)).
  • 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.
  • the artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), deep Q-networks, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above.
  • the artificial intelligence model may additionally or alternatively include a software structure.
  • the memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101).
  • the data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto.
  • the memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or nonvolatile memory (134).
  • the program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).
  • the input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component (e.g., processor (120)) of the electronic device (101) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101).
  • the input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).
  • the audio output module (155) can output an audio signal to the outside of the electronic device (101).
  • the audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
  • the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
  • the receiver can be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as a part thereof.
  • the display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101).
  • the display module (160) can include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device.
  • the display module (160) can include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
  • the audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can obtain sound through an input module (150), or output sound through an audio output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (102)) (e.g., a speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).
  • an electronic device e.g., an electronic device (102)
  • a speaker or headphone directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).
  • the sensor module (176) can detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to the detected state.
  • the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
  • the interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)).
  • the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card
  • connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)).
  • the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that a user can perceive through a tactile or kinesthetic sense.
  • the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module (180) can capture still images and moving images.
  • the camera module (180) can include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101).
  • the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • a battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101).
  • the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module (190) may support establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102), the electronic device (104), or the server (108)), and performance of communication through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., the application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • a wireless communication module (192) e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module
  • a wired communication module (194) e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module.
  • a corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)).
  • a first network (198) e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
  • a second network (199) e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)
  • a single component e.g., a single
  • the wireless communication module (192) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).
  • subscriber information e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)
  • the wireless communication module (192) can support a 5G network and next-generation communication technology after a 4G network, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology).
  • the NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), terminal power minimization and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)).
  • eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
  • mMTC massive machine type communications
  • URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency communications
  • the wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate.
  • a high-frequency band e.g., mmWave band
  • the wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna.
  • the wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)).
  • the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each, or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.
  • a peak data rate e.g., 20 Gbps or more
  • a loss coverage e.g., 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each, or 1 ms or less for round trip
  • the antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module can include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB).
  • the antenna module (197) can include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna).
  • at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) can be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190).
  • a signal or power can be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and the external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna.
  • another component e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module (197) can form a mmWave antenna module.
  • the mmWave antenna module can include a printed circuit board, an RFIC positioned on or adjacent a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) positioned on or adjacent a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.
  • a first surface e.g., a bottom surface
  • a plurality of antennas e.g., an array antenna
  • peripheral devices e.g., a bus, a general purpose input and output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • GPIO general purpose input and output
  • SPI serial peripheral interface
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199).
  • Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101).
  • all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104 or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of executing the function or service itself or in addition, request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a part of the function or service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101).
  • the electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device (104) may include an IoT (Internet of Things) device.
  • the server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or a neural network.
  • the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).
  • the electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
  • FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a wearable electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a wearable electronic device (200) (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) is an electronic device that can be worn on a user's head or face, and the user can visually recognize surrounding objects or environments even while wearing the wearable electronic device (200).
  • the wearable electronic device (200) can obtain and/or recognize visual images of objects or environments that the user is looking at or in the direction that the wearable electronic device (200) is facing by using a camera module, and can receive information about the objects or environments from an external electronic device through a network.
  • the wearable electronic device (200) can provide the user with the information about the objects or environments that it has received in an acoustic or visual form.
  • the wearable electronic device (200) can provide the user with the information about the objects or environments that it has received in a visual form by using a display member such as a display module.
  • a display member such as a display module.
  • the wearable electronic device (200) can implement augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and/or extended reality (XR).
  • AR augmented reality
  • VR virtual reality
  • MR mixed reality
  • XR extended reality
  • the display element can provide the user with information about objects or environments around him/her by outputting a screen in which an augmented reality object is added to an actual image (or video) of the user's surroundings.
  • all or part of the operations executed by the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) may be executed by one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108).
  • the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) may, instead of executing the function or service by itself or in addition, request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a part of the function or service.
  • the one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200).
  • the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) may provide the result as it is or by additionally processing it as at least a part of the response to the request.
  • the external electronic device (102) may render content data executed in an application and then transmit it to the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200), and the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) that has received the data may output the content data to a display module.
  • the processor e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) may correct the rendering data received from the external electronic device (102) based on the movement information and output the same to the display module.
  • the processor e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) may transmit the movement information to the external electronic device (102) and request rendering so that the screen data is updated accordingly.
  • the external electronic device (102) may be various types of devices, such as a case device that can store and charge the electronic device (101).
  • the wearable electronic device (200) may include at least one display member and a wearing member. Depending on the structure of the display member, the wearable electronic device (200) may further include a structure (e.g., a lens frame) for mounting or supporting the display member.
  • the display members may be provided as a pair including a first display member and a second display member, and may be arranged to correspond to the right and left eyes of the user, respectively, when the wearable electronic device (200) is worn on the user's body.
  • the wearable electronic device (200) may also include a housing form (e.g., a goggle form) including one display member corresponding to the right eye and the left eye.
  • the display member is a configuration provided to provide visual information to a user, and may include, for example, a display (D), a plurality of lenses (L1, L2, L3, L4) (e.g., a lens assembly), and/or at least one sensor.
  • the lens assembly and the display (D) may each be formed transparently or translucently.
  • the display member is not limited thereto.
  • the display member may include a window member, and the window member may be a translucent glass material or a member whose light transmittance can be adjusted according to the adjustment of the tinting density.
  • the display member may include a lens including a waveguide or a reflective lens, and an image output from a light output device (e.g., a projector or the display (D)) is formed on each lens to provide visual information to the user.
  • the display member may include a waveguide (e.g., a light waveguide) in at least a portion of each lens, and may mean a display that transmits an image (or light) output from a light output device, such as a display (D), to a user's eye through the waveguide included in the display member, and at the same time transmits the real world to the user's eye through that area in a see-through manner.
  • the waveguide may be understood as a part of the lens assembly.
  • the lens assembly is a configuration including a plurality of lenses (e.g., L1, L2, L3, L4) that can be arranged in a state aligned with an optical axis (I) in a space within a wearable electronic device (200).
  • the number of the plurality of lenses included in the lens assembly may be less or more than the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2.
  • the plurality of lenses included in the lens assembly may be configured as Fresnel lenses, pancake lenses, and/or multi-channel lenses.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 are drawings showing the front and back of a wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment.
  • camera modules (311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316) and/or depth sensors (317) may be arranged on a first surface (310) of an electronic device (300) (e.g., a housing) to obtain information related to the surrounding environment of the wearable electronic device (300).
  • an electronic device e.g., a housing
  • the camera modules (311, 312) can acquire images related to the environment surrounding the wearable electronic device.
  • the camera modules (313, 314, 315, 316) can acquire images while the wearable electronic device is worn by a user.
  • the camera modules (313, 314, 315, 316) can be used for hand detection and tracking, and recognition of user gestures (e.g., hand movements).
  • the camera modules (313, 314, 315, 316) can be used for 3DoF (degrees of freedom), 6DoF head tracking, position (spatial, environmental) recognition, and/or movement recognition.
  • the camera modules (311, 312) can also be used for hand detection and tracking or recognition or detection of user gestures.
  • the depth sensor (317) may be configured to transmit a signal and receive a signal reflected from a subject, and may be used for purposes such as time of flight (TOF) to determine the distance to an object.
  • TOF time of flight
  • the camera modules (313, 314, 315, 316) may determine the distance to an object.
  • a camera module (325, 326) for facial recognition and/or a display (321) (and/or a lens) may be arranged on the second side (320) of the housing.
  • a face recognition camera module (325, 326) adjacent to the display may be used to recognize a user's face, or may recognize and/or track both eyes of the user.
  • the display (321) (and/or the lens) may be disposed on the second side (320) of the wearable electronic device (300). In one embodiment, the display (321) (and/or the lens) may be at least partially similar to, or substantially identical to, the display (D) (and/or the lenses (L1, L2, L3, L4)) of FIG. 2. In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (300) may not include the camera modules (315, 316) among the plurality of camera modules (313, 314, 315, 316). Although not illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the wearable electronic device (300) may further include at least one of the configurations illustrated in FIGS. 1 and/or 2 .
  • the wearable electronic device (300) may have a form factor for being worn on a user's head.
  • the wearable electronic device (300) may further include a strap for being secured on a body part of the user, and/or a wearing member.
  • the wearable electronic device (300) may provide a user experience based on augmented reality, virtual reality, and/or mixed reality while being worn on the user's head.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the rear side of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a front view showing the rear side of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the description of components substantially the same as the components described above in FIGS. 1 to 4 may be omitted below.
  • the descriptions described above in FIGS. 1 to 4 may be applied to the components illustrated in the drawings below.
  • the display (D) of FIG. 2 and the display (321) of FIGS. 3 and 4 may be omitted in the description of FIG. 5 and below.
  • the display member of FIG. 2 may correspond to the lens module (440) in the description of FIG. 5 and below, and the description of the lens module in the overlapping range of FIG. 2 may be omitted below.
  • the thickness direction (or length direction) of the wearable electronic device (400) may be defined as the 'Y-axis direction'
  • the width direction may be defined as the 'X-axis direction'
  • the height direction may be defined as the 'Z-axis direction'.
  • references to the thickness direction, the width direction, and/or the height direction may indicate the thickness direction, the width direction, and/or the height direction of the wearable electronic device.
  • 'negative/positive (-/+)' may be mentioned together with the rectangular coordinate system illustrated in the drawing. For example, referring to FIG.
  • the front of the wearable electronic device (400) or the housing (401) may be defined as the 'side facing the +Y-axis direction', and the rear surface (421b) of the housing may be defined as the 'side facing the -Y-axis direction'.
  • 'negative/positive (-/+)' is not described, it may be interpreted to include both the + direction and the - direction unless defined separately.
  • 'Z-axis direction' can be interpreted as including both the +Z direction and the -Z direction.
  • 'X-axis direction' can be interpreted as including both the +X direction and the -X direction
  • 'Y-axis direction' can be interpreted as including both the +Y direction and the -Y direction.
  • 'facing one of the three axes of the orthogonal coordinate system' can include facing in a direction parallel to the axis.
  • 'facing a certain direction' of a certain component can be understood to include not only that the certain component faces 'the same direction as the certain direction', but also that the certain component faces 'the direction parallel to the certain direction'.
  • the description of the arrangement relationship in the thickness direction (Y-axis direction) described above can be applied.
  • the term 'first direction' in the following description may mean the Y-axis direction or the direction parallel to the Y-axis. The above description is based on the rectangular coordinate system described in the drawings for the sake of simplicity of description, and it should be noted that the description of such directions or components does not limit the various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the wearable electronic device (400) may include a housing (401) forming an exterior.
  • a housing (401) forming an exterior.
  • components such as the camera module described above in FIGS. 3 and 4 are omitted in FIGS. 5 to 7.
  • the housing (401) may include a first housing (410) facing in a first direction (Y-axis direction) and a second housing (420) facing in a direction opposite to the first direction and having a first opening (O1) formed therein and forming a space (S) therebetween with the first housing (410).
  • Various components may be arranged in the space (S) between the first housing (410) and the second housing (420).
  • the lens module (440) may be arranged at least partially within the space (S) between the first housing (410) and the second housing (420).
  • the lens module (440) is illustrated as having a portion thereof arranged within the space (S) between the first housing (410) and the second housing (420) and another portion thereof exposed to the outside of the space (S), but is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, it can also be applied when the entire lens module (440) is placed within the space (S).
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment in which a substrate (405) is placed in the space (S) between the first housing (410) and the second housing (420).
  • the wearable electronic device (400) of FIG. 5 or below may, according to one embodiment, be a VST (video see through) type wearable electronic device. Accordingly, the housing (401) of the wearable electronic device (400) may have an opaque appearance, and may be configured so that the user can obtain visual information through the lens module (440).
  • the first housing (410) may be coupled with the second housing (420) and may have a structure that prevents the wearable electronic device (400) from being deformed and/or damaged by dropping or an impact from an external substance.
  • a first opening (O1) for mounting the lens module (440) may be formed in the plate (421) of the second housing (420), and foreign substances or moisture may penetrate from the outside through the first opening (O1).
  • the first opening (O1) may be formed to be slightly larger than the diameter of the lens module (440) for adjusting the interpupillary distance (IPD), in which case a gap (g1, g2) is formed between the lens module (440) and the plate (421) of the second housing (420), through which components or the substrate (405) inside the housing (401) may be visible to the outside. Since components or the substrate (405) inside the housing (401) are visible to the outside, the quality of the appearance of the wearable electronic device (400) may be significantly deteriorated.
  • the lens module (440) is disposed in the first opening (O1) and may include a first lens module (441) and a second lens module (442) to correspond to the user's two eyes.
  • the distance between the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) may be referred to as an 'interpupillary distance (IPD)'.
  • the interpupillary distance may be adjusted by moving at least one lens module among the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442).
  • the interpupillary distance (IPD) may be adjusted by moving only the second lens module (442) while the first lens module (441) is fixed, or by moving only the first lens module (441) while the second lens module (442) is fixed.
  • the interpupillary distance (IPD) can be adjusted even when both the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) move.
  • the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) can move independently of each other or can move dependently.
  • FIG. 8 and below as an example, an embodiment in which the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) move dependently of each other is illustrated in which the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) are connected by a shaft (445).
  • the manner in which at least one of the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) moves to adjust the interpupillary distance (IPD) may vary. Accordingly, the first gap (g1) between the first lens module (441) and the plate (421) of the second housing (420) and the second gap (g2) between the second lens module (442) and the plate (421) of the second housing (420) may be set differently depending on the embodiment. For example, as illustrated in FIG.
  • the first gap (g1) between the first lens module (441) and the plate (421) of the second housing (420) may include a 1-1 gap (g1-1) formed on the outside of the wearable electronic device (400) based on the first lens module (441) and a 1-2 gap (g1-2) formed close to an imaginary line (A-A) passing through the center line of the wearable electronic device (400).
  • the second gap (g1) between the second lens module (442) and the plate (421) of the second housing (420) may include a 2-1 gap (g2-1) formed on the outside of the wearable electronic device (400) with respect to the second lens module (442) and a 2-2 gap (g2-2) formed close to an imaginary line (A-A) passing through the center line of the wearable electronic device (400).
  • the 1-1 gap (g1-1), the 1-2 gap (g1-2), the 2-1 gap (g2-1), and the 2-2 gap (g2-2) may be formed in various sizes according to various embodiments.
  • the present disclosure may further include a gap cover (450).
  • the gap cover (450) may include a first gap cover (451) surrounding the first lens module (441) and a second gap cover (452) surrounding the second lens module (442).
  • the wearable electronic device (400) of the present disclosure can effectively fill the gap by including a gap cover (450), thereby preventing foreign substances and/or moisture from penetrating, or components and/or substrates inside the wearable electronic device (400) from being visible from the outside.
  • the gap cover (450) of the present disclosure has an advantage in that it can fill the gap around the lens module (440) even in a situation where the lens module (440) moves to adjust the interpupillary distance (IPD).
  • gap cover (450) will be described in more detail through the embodiments of FIGS. 8 and 9.
  • FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing internal components of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the arrangement state between a housing, a gap cover, and an elastic member of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the rear surface (421b) of the plate (421) of the second housing (420)
  • the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9 are perspective views showing the front surface (421a) of the plate (421) of the second housing (420).
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate only some of the components arranged in the housing (401) for convenience.
  • the wearable electronic device (400) of the present disclosure may include a gap cover (450) surrounding a lens module (440), and an elastic member (460) disposed between the gap cover (450) and a housing (401) to elastically support the gap cover (450).
  • the housing (401) may refer to a second housing (420).
  • the gap cover (450) includes a first gap cover (451) surrounding a first lens module (441), wherein the first gap cover (451) may include a 1-1 gap cover (451-1) surrounding a first portion of the first lens module (441) and a 1-2 gap cover (451-2) surrounding a second portion of the first lens module (441).
  • the first portion and the second portion of the first lens module (441) may refer to an outer peripheral surface of the first lens module (441) and may refer to a right semicircle and a left semicircle of the first lens module (441), respectively.
  • the 1-1 gap cover (451-1) and the 1-2 gap cover (451-2) are separate components, but may be formed to always face each other around the first lens module (441) (e.g., the contact point (F1)), as illustrated in FIG. 9, for example. And the 1-1 gap cover (451-1) and the 1-2 gap cover (451-2) may maintain contact at the surfaces (e.g., the contact point (F1)) that face each other even when the lens module moves by the elastic member (460).
  • a second opening (O2) may be formed.
  • the second opening (O2) may be substantially the same as the diameter of the first lens module (441).
  • the gap cover (450) includes a second gap cover (452) surrounding the second lens module (442), wherein the second gap cover (452) may include a 2-1 gap cover (452-1) surrounding a first portion of the second lens module (442) and a 2-2 gap cover (452-2) surrounding a second portion of the second lens module (442).
  • the first portion and the second portion of the second lens module (442) may refer to an outer peripheral surface of the second lens module (442) and may refer to a left semicircle and a right semicircle of the second lens module (442), respectively.
  • the 2-1 gap cover (452-1) and the 2-2 gap cover (452-2) are separate components, but may be formed to always face each other around the second lens module (442) (e.g., the contact point (F2)), as illustrated in FIG. 9. And the 2-1 gap cover (452-1) and the 2-2 gap cover (452-2) may maintain contact at the surfaces (e.g., the contact point (F2)) that face each other even when the lens module moves by the elastic member (460).
  • a second opening (O2) may be formed.
  • the second opening (O2) may be substantially the same as the diameter of the second lens module (442).
  • the elastic member (460) may be configured to support a side surface of the gap cover (450) when the lens module (440) moves within the first opening (O1) so that the gap cover (450) covers a gap between the housing (401) and the lens module (440).
  • the elastic member (460) may be configured to be substantially disposed on the same plane (e.g., XZ plane) as the gap cover (450) so as to apply a pushing or pulling force to the gap cover (450).
  • At least two elastic members (460) are disposed around the gap cover (450). For example, when the gap cover (450) includes a first gap cover (451) and a second gap cover (452) as illustrated in FIG. 8, at least three elastic members (460) may be provided.
  • the elastic member (460) may include a first elastic member (461) supporting one side of the first gap cover (451), a second elastic member (462) supporting the other side of the first gap cover (451), and a third elastic member (463) supporting one side of the second gap cover (452).
  • the second elastic member (462) may support the other side of the first gap cover (451) and may also support the other side of the second gap cover (452). That is, the second elastic member (462) disposed between the first gap cover (451) and the second gap cover (452) may be an element that elastically supports the first gap cover (451) and the second gap cover (452) at the same time.
  • the above-described embodiment is only for one embodiment and is not necessarily limited thereto.
  • the elastic member (460) may be composed of four elastic members as illustrated in FIG. 8.
  • the elastic member (460) may include a 2-1 elastic member (462-1) that supports the other side of the first gap cover (451) together with the first elastic member (461), the third elastic member (463), and the 2-2 elastic member (462-2) that supports the other side of the second gap cover (452).
  • the elastic member (460) provided in the wearable electronic device (400) may be described mainly based on an embodiment in which the first elastic member (461), the 2-1 elastic member (462-1), the 2-2 elastic member (462-2), and the third elastic member (463) are provided.
  • the gap cover (450) may have ribs (r1-1, r1-2, r2-1, r2-2) formed at a portion that contacts the elastic member (460).
  • the 1-1 cap shutter (451-1) in contact with the first elastic member (461) may include the 1-1 rib (r1-1)
  • the 1-2 cap shutter (451-2) in contact with the second elastic member (462) (or the 2-1 elastic member (461-1)) may include the 1-2 rib (r1-2)
  • the 2-1 cap shutter (452-1) in contact with the third elastic member (463) may include the 2-1 rib (r2-1)
  • the 2-2 cap shutter (452-2) in contact with the second elastic member (462) (or the 2-2 elastic member (461-2) may include the 2-2 rib (r1-2).
  • the cap shutter (450) can be supported more stably by sufficiently securing an area in contact with the elastic member (460) by including a rib.
  • the gap cover (450) may be provided with a recess in which an elastic member can be fitted and fixed at a portion in contact with the elastic member (460).
  • the recess may be formed in the ribs (r1-1, r1-2, r2-1, r2-2).
  • the cap shutter (450) and the elastic member (460) may be mounted on an inner surface of the second housing (420) (e.g., a front surface (421a) of the plate (421) of the second housing (420).
  • the second housing (420) may include a plate (421) and an outer wall (422) extending in a first direction (Y-axis direction) from the plate (421).
  • the second housing (420) may include a plurality of support walls (423, 424, 425, 426, 427) formed on a surface (front surface (421a)) of the plate (421) facing the first direction (Y-axis direction).
  • the above support walls (423, 424, 425, 426, 427) can support the cap shutter (450) and the elastic member (460) so that the operation between the cap shutter (450) and the elastic member (460) is stably performed in the internal space (S) of the wearable electronic device (400).
  • a vertical wall (423, 424, 425) extending in the height direction of the wearable electronic device (400) and a horizontal wall (426, 427) extending in the width direction may be formed as support walls (423, 424, 425).
  • a first gap cover (451), a first elastic member (461), and a second-first elastic member (461-2) may be arranged between two adjacent vertical walls among the vertical walls (423, 424, 425), for example, a first vertical wall (423) and a second vertical wall (424).
  • a second gap cover (452) and a second-second elastic member (462-2) and a third elastic member (463) may be disposed between two other adjacent vertical walls among the vertical walls (423, 424, 425), for example, between the second vertical wall (424) and the third vertical wall (425).
  • the gap cover (450) and the elastic member (460) may overlap each other.
  • a first gap cover (451, 452) and/or an elastic member (460) may be disposed side by side without overlapping.
  • a first gap cover (451) and a second gap cover (452) may be arranged between two horizontal walls (426, 427), each having a height corresponding to the distance between the two horizontal walls (426, 427).
  • the first gap cover (451) and the second gap cover (452) may be guided to move through the two horizontal walls (426, 427).
  • a recess may be formed in the horizontal walls (426, 427) to guide the movement of the first gap cover (451) and the second gap cover (452).
  • the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) included in the lens module (440) may be connected to each other by at least one shaft (445), and according to one embodiment, when the first lens module (441) moves, the second lens module (442) may also move together.
  • the first lens module (441) may be connected to at least one shaft (445) using a first connecting member (443) provided on at least one side of the first lens module (441), and the second lens module (442) may be connected to at least one shaft (445) using a second connecting member (444) provided on at least one side of the second lens module (442).
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a state in which a first connecting member (443) is formed at the upper and lower portions of a first lens module (441), a second connecting member (444) is formed at the upper and lower portions of a second lens module (442), and two shafts (445-1, 445-2) connect the first connecting member (443) and the second connecting member (444).
  • the shaft (445) may be connected to the first connecting member (443) and the second connecting member (444) while being positioned in a space between the outer wall (422) of the second housing (420) and the horizontal walls (426, 427).
  • the shaft (445), the first connecting member (443), and the second connecting member (444) may each be formed in the form of a rail and a guide member guiding the rail.
  • the wearable electronic device may additionally include a driving unit (e.g., a motor) that provides power to enable the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) to move along the shaft (445).
  • a driving unit e.g., a motor
  • the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) can move together in a direction away from each other or in a direction closer to each other when adjusting the interpupillary distance (IPD).
  • the movement of the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) can be performed manually by a user by applying an external force using a part of the body (e.g., a hand), but may also be performed automatically based on a preset operation of the wearable electronic device (400) according to an embodiment.
  • the elastic member (460) of the present disclosure is a component that elastically supports the gap cover (450) by coming into contact with the gap cover (450) at at least two locations around the gap cover (450). Any variety of elastic members (460) may be applied as long as they can generate an elastic repulsive force to push the gap cover (450) in the X-axis direction.
  • FIG. 10 is a drawing showing an X-shaped spring according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 is a drawing showing an O-shaped spring according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the elastic member (460) may include an X-shaped leaf spring or coil spring as illustrated in FIG. 10.
  • the X-shaped elastic member (460) may include four branches (b1, b2, b3, b4) extending in four different directions based on the center C.
  • the X-shaped elastic member (460) may have an elastic repulsive force applied to each of the four different branches (b1, b2, b3, b4).
  • the elastic member (460) may include an O-shaped leaf spring or coil spring as illustrated in FIG. 11.
  • the O-shaped elastic member (460) may be formed, for example, in a structure in which two spring plates (L1, L2) are connected to each other at the top portion (T) and the bottom portion (B), and an elastic repulsive force is applied to the left and right.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 an embodiment is shown in which only the X-shaped elastic member (460) of FIG. 10 is provided as an elastic member (460), but is not limited thereto, and an O-shaped elastic member (460) of FIG. 11 may be additionally or alternatively provided.
  • FIG. 12A is a front view showing an arrangement state between a housing and a gap cover and an elastic member of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12B is a front view showing a state in which a first lens module and a second lens module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure move away from each other.
  • FIG. 12C is a front view showing a state in which a first lens module and a second lens module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure move toward each other.
  • FIG. 12A may show an intermediate state in which the first lens module and the second lens module neither approach nor move away from each other.
  • the behavior between the elastic member and the cap shutter can be examined when the lens module moves within the first opening.
  • the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) can be connected to each other by a shaft (445), and according to one embodiment, when adjusting the interpupillary distance (IPD), the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) can move together in a direction away from each other or move together in a direction closer to each other.
  • IPD interpupillary distance
  • the first elastic member (461), the second elastic member (462) (e.g., the 2-1 elastic member (462-1) and the 2-2 elastic member (462-2)), and the third elastic member (463) may all be assembled so as to be in a partially contracted state.
  • the first elastic member (461) and the 2-1 elastic member (462-1) may apply a pushing force to the first gap cover (451) on one side and the other side of the first gap cover (451), respectively.
  • the second elastic member (462-2) and the third elastic member (463) can exert a pushing force on the second gap cover (452) on one side and the other side of the second gap cover (452), respectively.
  • the first elastic member (461) and the third elastic member (463) are contracted more than the intermediate state
  • the second elastic member (462) e.g., the 2-1 elastic member (462-1) and the 2-2 elastic member (462-2)
  • the first gap cover (451) and the second gap cover (452) in a relaxed state more than the intermediate state.
  • the second elastic member (462) e.g., the 2-1 elastic member (462-1) and the 2-2 elastic member (462-2)
  • the first elastic member (461) and the third elastic member (463) are in a relaxed state more than the intermediate state, and can exert a pressing force on the first gap cover (451) and the second gap cover (452), respectively.
  • the first elastic member (461), the second elastic member (462) (e.g., the 2-1 elastic member (462-1) and the 2-2 elastic member (462-2)) and the third elastic member (463) may be configured to be fixedly connected to the first gap cover (451) and the second gap cover (452) by an adhesive and/or a fastening structure, rather than simply contacting them.
  • FIG. 13A is a perspective view illustrating a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a wearable electronic device according to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 13A.
  • FIG. 14A is a perspective view illustrating a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a wearable electronic device according to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 14A.
  • the gap cover (450) of the present disclosure may be formed to correspond to the exterior of the housing (420).
  • the 1-1 gap cover (451-1) and the 1-2 gap cover (451-2) may have a stepped shape to correspond to the exterior of the second housing (420)
  • the 2-1 gap cover (452-1) and the 2-2 gap cover (452-2) may have a stepped shape to correspond to the exterior of the second housing (420).
  • the second housing (420) in which the gap cover (450) and the elastic member (460) are arranged may include, for example, a smooth plate (421) that is parallel to the XZ plane and has no steps.
  • the first gap cover (451) included in the gap cover (450) may include a 1-1 gap cover (451-1) and a 1-2 gap cover (451-2) that are arranged on substantially the same plane (XZ plane)
  • the second gap cover (452) may include a 2-1 gap cover (452-1) and a 2-2 gap cover (452-2) that are arranged on substantially the same plane (XZ plane).
  • the second housing (420) in which the gap cover (450) and the elastic member (460) are arranged may include, for example, a plate (421) including an at least partially stepped portion (421').
  • the stepped portion (421') of the plate (421) may be stepped from another portion by a distance d in the first direction (Y-axis direction).
  • the first gap cover (451) included in the gap cover (450) may include a 1-1 gap cover (451-1) and a 1-2 gap cover (451-2) arranged on different planes.
  • the second gap cover (452) may include a 2-1 gap cover (452-1) and a 2-2 gap cover (452-2) arranged on different planes.
  • the first elastic member (461) and the second elastic member (462) may also be arranged to be stepped a predetermined distance (e.g., distance d) in the first direction (Y-axis direction).
  • the 2nd elastic member (461) e.g., the 2-2nd elastic member (462-2)
  • the 3rd elastic member (463) can also be spaced apart by a predetermined distance (e.g., distance d) in the first direction (Y-axis direction).
  • a wearable electronic device (400) that effectively covers the gap between a lens module (440) and a housing (401) can be provided by including a gap cover (450) and an elastic member (460) arranged correspondingly thereto.
  • Electronic devices may be devices of various forms.
  • the electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliance devices.
  • Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the above-described devices.
  • first, second, or first or second may be used merely to distinguish the corresponding component from other corresponding components, and do not limit the corresponding components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order).
  • a component e.g., a first component
  • another component e.g., a second component
  • the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module used in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include a unit implemented by 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 an integrally configured component or a minimum unit of the component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions.
  • a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory or an external memory) that can be read by a machine (e.g., an electronic device).
  • a processor e.g., a processor
  • the machine may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called.
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter.
  • the machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), and this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily in the storage medium.
  • a signal e.g., an electromagnetic wave
  • a method according to an embodiment(s) of the present disclosure 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 commodity.
  • the computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones).
  • an application store e.g., Play Store TM
  • at least a part of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, a server of an application store, or an intermediary server.
  • each component e.g., a module or a program of the above-described components may include a single or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components.
  • one or more of the components or operations of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • the multiple components e.g., a module or a program
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component of the multiple components before the integration.
  • the operations performed by the module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, 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.
  • a wearable electronic device may include a housing (401) including a first housing (410) facing a first direction (Y-axis direction) and a second housing (420) facing a direction opposite to the first direction and having a first opening (O1) formed therein and forming a space (S) therebetween with the first housing; a lens module (440) disposed in the first opening, the lens module (440) including a first lens module (441) and a second lens module (442) corresponding to both eyes of a user; a gap cover (450) disposed in the space and surrounding the lens module; and an elastic member (460) disposed in the space and between the gap cover and the housing to elastically support the gap cover.
  • the above gap cover may be configured such that a side of the gap cover is elastically supported by the elastic member to cover the gap between the first opening of the second housing and the lens module.
  • the size of the first opening may be formed to be larger than the diameter of the lens module (440).
  • first lens module (441) and second lens module (442) can be connected by at least one shaft (445).
  • the interpupillary distance (IPD) can be adjusted by moving the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) along the longitudinal direction of the shaft (445).
  • the above gap cover (450) may include a first gap cover (451) surrounding the first lens module (441) and a second gap cover (452) surrounding the second lens module (442).
  • the first gap cover (451) may include a 1-1 gap cover (451-1) surrounding a first portion of the first lens module (441), a 1-2 gap cover (451-2) surrounding a second portion of the first lens module (441), a 2-1 gap cover (452-1) surrounding a first portion of the second lens module (442), and a 2-2 gap cover (452-2) surrounding a second portion of the second lens module (442).
  • the above 1-1 gap cover (451-1) and the 1-2 gap cover (451-2) may have a stepped shape corresponding to the exterior of the second housing, and the 2-1 gap cover (452-1) and the 2-2 gap cover (452-2) may have a stepped shape corresponding to the exterior of the second housing.
  • the above 1-1 gap cover (451-1) and the 1-2 gap cover (451-2) may have a stepped shape corresponding to the exterior of the second housing, and the 2-1 gap cover (452-1) and the 2-2 gap cover (452-2) may have a stepped shape corresponding to the exterior of the second housing.
  • the above elastic member (460) may include a first elastic member (461) supporting one side of the first gap cover, a second elastic member (462) supporting the other side of the first gap cover, and a third elastic member (463) supporting one side of the second gap cover.
  • the second elastic member (462) can support the other side of the first gap cover and the other side of the second gap cover.
  • the second elastic member (462) may include a 2-1 elastic member (462-1) supporting the other side of the first gap cover and a 2-2 elastic member (462-2) supporting the other side of the second gap cover.
  • the above gap cover may have a rib formed at a portion that comes into contact with the elastic member.
  • the above elastic member (460) may include an X-shaped leaf spring or coil spring.
  • the above elastic member (460) may include an O-shaped leaf spring or coil spring.
  • the surface of the second housing facing the first direction may include a support wall (423, 424, 425, 426, 427) for supporting the gap cover and/or the elastic member.
  • a wearable electronic device comprises: a housing (401) including a first housing (410) facing a first direction (Y-axis direction), and a second housing (420) facing a direction opposite to the first direction and having a first opening (O1) formed therein and forming a space (S) therebetween with the first housing; a lens module (440) disposed in the first opening, the lens module (440) including a first lens module (441) and a second lens module (442) corresponding to both eyes of a user; a gap cover (450) disposed in the space and including a first gap cover (451) surrounding the first lens module (441) and a second gap cover (452) surrounding the second lens module (442); And an elastic member (460) disposed in the space and elastically supporting the gap cover between the gap cover and the housing, the elastic member (460) including a first elastic member (461) supporting one side of the first gap cover, a third elastic member (463) supporting one side of the
  • the size of the first opening may be formed to be larger than the diameter of the lens module (440).
  • the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) are connected by at least one shaft (445), and the interpupillary distance (IPD) can be adjusted by moving at least one lens module of the first lens module (441) and the second lens module (442) along the shaft (445).
  • IPD interpupillary distance
  • the first gap cover (451) may include a 1-1 gap cover (451-1) surrounding a first portion of the first lens module (441), a 1-2 gap cover (451-2) surrounding a second portion of the first lens module (441), a 2-1 gap cover (452-1) surrounding a first portion of the second lens module (442), and a 2-2 gap cover (452-2) surrounding a second portion of the second lens module (442).
  • the above wearable electronic device may be of the VST (video see through) type.

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Un mode de réalisation de la présente divulgation concerne un dispositif électronique habitronique. Le dispositif électronique habitronique peut comprendre : un boîtier comprenant un premier boîtier, qui fait face à une première direction, et un second boîtier, qui fait face à la direction opposée à la première direction, a une première ouverture et a un espace formé entre ceux-ci avec le premier boîtier; un module de lentille disposé dans la première ouverture; un couvercle d'espace, qui est disposé dans l'espace et entoure le module de lentille; et un élément élastique disposé dans l'espace, et disposé entre le couvercle d'espace et le boîtier de façon à supporter élastiquement le couvercle d'espace. Le dispositif électronique habitronique peut être formé de telle sorte que, lorsque le module de lentille se déplace dans la première ouverture, l'élément élastique supporte une surface latérale du couvercle d'espace et ainsi l'espace entre le boîtier et le module de lentille est recouvert.
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