Patent Description:
As communication technology develops, wearable electronic devices can be miniaturized and lightened to the extent that they can be used without discomfort even when worn on a user's body. For example, the wearable electronic device such as a head-mounted device (HMD), a glasses-type device, a contact lens-type device, a ring-type device, and a smart watch (or band) are being provided. Since the wearable electronic device is directly worn on the body, portability and user accessibility can be improved.

<CIT> discloses a HMD comprising a temple, a speaker and a PCB disposed in the temple, a rib comprised in the temple and a accommodating the printed circuit board, wherein a rear surface of the speaker is disposed to face a resonance space formed in the temple, and is connected to at least one hole formed in at least one region of the rib, the at least one hole connecting the resonance space to an outside of the temple.

<CIT> discloses a HMD comprising a temple, a speaker and a PCB disposed in the temple, wherein a rear surface of the speaker is disposed to face a resonance space formed in the temple, and the resonance space comprises a space in which the printed circuit board is disposed, and is connected to at least one ventilation hole, the at least one ventilation hole connecting the resonance space to an outside of the temple.

To provide various multimedia through the wearable electronic device, the wearable electronic device can include various output devices such as a display or a speaker, and electronic components. When the wearable electronic device is provided with a speaker, a relatively large mounting space is required, because a damping hole must be disposed in the speaker or a resonance space must be secured around the speaker in order to ensure the performance of a sound signal output through the speaker at a sound pressure (unit: dB) of the entire range.

Also, the wearable electronic device requires a heat radiating structure for radiating a heat generated from an electronic component such as an application processor (AP) or a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

However, a space for securing the heat radiating structure for the wearable electronic device requiring portability and miniaturization, and a space for mounting various components such as the speaker are inevitably limited. Accordingly, there is a problem in that the effect of radiating a heat generated in the wearable electronic device is restrictive, and when a low band frequency signal is output through the speaker, a performance improvement of the speaker is also restrictive.

An electronic device of various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a display member including at least one glass, a frame supporting at least a portion of the display member, and a leg member coupled to at least one side of the frame. The leg member includes a first structure, a second structure coupled with the first structure, a speaker disposed in a space formed between the first structure and the second structure, a printed circuit board disposed in the space formed between the first structure and the second structure, and a rib included in at least one of the first structure or the second structure and accommodating the printed circuit board. A rear surface of the speaker is disposed to face a resonance space formed between the first structure and the second structure, and the resonance space includes a space in which the printed circuit board is disposed, and is connected to at least one ventilation hole formed in at least one region of the rib, the at least one ventilation hole connecting the resonance space to an outside of the leg member.

An electronic device of various embodiments of the disclosure that are not covered by the subject-matter of the claims may include a display member including at least one glass, a frame supporting at least a portion of the display member, and a leg member coupled to at least one side of the frame. The leg member may include a housing, a speaker disposed in a space formed inside the housing, a printed circuit board disposed in the space formed inside the housing, and a rib configured to accommodate the printed circuit board in at least one region of the housing. A rear surface of the speaker may be disposed to face a resonance space formed inside the housing, and the resonance space may include a space in which the printed circuit board is disposed, and may be connected to at least one ventilation hole formed in at least one region of the rib, the at least one ventilation hole connecting the resonance space to an outside of the leg member.

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, when a speaker is installed in an electronic device, sound signals of various sound ranges may be output even though the volume of the electronic device is not increased.

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a heat generated within the electronic device may be smoothly diffused outside while the bass performance of the speaker may be improved, by forming a resonance space connected to a rear surface of the speaker and a hole within the electronic device.

In addition, various effects directly or indirectly identified through the present document may be provided.

Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the various embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the appended claims.

<FIG> illustrates an electronic device <NUM> according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

The electronic device <NUM> of <FIG> may include some or all of the components constituting an electronic device <NUM> of <FIG>.

In an embodiment, the electronic device <NUM> includes a frame <NUM> and a leg member <NUM>. In an example, the leg member <NUM> may include a first leg member <NUM>-R and a second leg member <NUM>-L.

In an embodiment, the leg member <NUM> is coupled to at least one side of the frame <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the leg member <NUM> may be rotatably connected to the frame <NUM> through hinges <NUM>-L and <NUM>-R, respectively. The first leg member <NUM>-R may be rotatably connected to the frame <NUM> through the first hinge <NUM>-R, respectively. The second leg member <NUM>-L may be rotatably connected to the frame <NUM> through the second hinge <NUM>-L, respectively.

In an embodiment, the first leg member <NUM>-R may include the first hinge <NUM>-R, a first printed circuit board (PCB) <NUM>-R, a first speaker <NUM>-R, and/or a first battery <NUM>-R.

In an embodiment, the second leg member <NUM>-L may include the second hinge <NUM>-L, a second printed circuit board (PCB) <NUM>-L, and a second speaker <NUM>-L, and/or a second battery <NUM>-L.

In an embodiment, the frame <NUM> may include a first optical member <NUM>-R, a first camera <NUM>-R, a first display <NUM>-R, a first microphone <NUM>-R, and a first light output module <NUM>-R, a first optical module <NUM>-R, a third optical module <NUM>, a second optical member <NUM>-L, a second camera <NUM>-L, a second display <NUM>-L, a second microphone <NUM>-L, a third microphone <NUM>-C (center), a second light output module <NUM>-L, and a second optical module <NUM>-L.

In an embodiment, the electronic device <NUM> may output an image signal by the light output module <NUM> through the first display <NUM>-R and the second display <NUM>-L.

In an embodiment, "R" and "L" positioned at the end of reference numerals in <FIG> may mean constructions positioned on the right and left when the electronic device <NUM> is worn.

In an embodiment, the construction positioned on the right when the electronic device <NUM> is worn may be driven by power output from the first battery <NUM>-R. The construction positioned on the left when the electronic device <NUM> is worn may be driven by power output from the second battery <NUM>-L. In another example, the electronic device <NUM> may include only any one of the first battery <NUM>-R and the second battery <NUM>-L.

Referring to <FIG>, the constructions (e.g., the first printed circuit board <NUM>-R, the second printed circuit board <NUM>-L, the first speaker <NUM>-R, the second speaker <NUM>-L, the first battery <NUM>-R, and the second battery <NUM>-L) positioned in the first leg part <NUM>-R and/or the second leg part <NUM>-L are shown to be exposed to the outside, but this is only for convenience of description, and the constructions may not be exposed to the outside because they are positioned inside the first leg part <NUM>-R and/or the second leg part <NUM>-L.

In an embodiment, the first light output module <NUM>-R and the second light output module <NUM>-L may be referred to as the light output module <NUM>. The first printed circuit board <NUM>-R and the second printed circuit board <NUM>-L may be referred to as a printed circuit board <NUM>. The first speaker <NUM>-R and the second speaker <NUM>-L may be referred to as a speaker <NUM>. The first optical member <NUM>-R and the second optical member <NUM>-L may be referred to as an optical member <NUM>. The first display <NUM>-R and the second display <NUM>-L may be referred to as a display <NUM>. The first camera <NUM>-R and the second camera <NUM>-L may be referred to as a camera <NUM>. The first optical module <NUM>-R and the second optical module <NUM>-L may be referred to as an optical module <NUM>. The first optical module <NUM>-R and the second optical module <NUM>-L may be referred to as an optical module (or camera) <NUM> for eye tracking (ET). The third optical module <NUM> may be referred to as a photographing camera <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the first camera <NUM>-R and the second camera <NUM>-L may recognize a movement of the user's body (e.g., head or hands) and a space according to <NUM> degrees of freedom (3DoF) or <NUM> degrees of freedom (6DoF). The first camera <NUM>-R and the second camera <NUM>-L may include a global shutter camera. The first camera <NUM>-R and the second camera <NUM>-L may perform spatial recognition for 6DoF and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) functions for depth imaging.

In an embodiment, the first optical module <NUM>-R and the second optical module <NUM>-L may detect and track the user's pupil. In the electronic device <NUM>, the center of a virtual image projected on the first display <NUM>-R and the second display <NUM>-L may be located according to a pupil movement of a user wearing the electronic device <NUM> tracked through the first optical module <NUM>-R and the second optical module <NUM>-L.

In an embodiment, the third camera <NUM> may include a high resolution (HR) or photo video (PV) camera. In an example, the third camera <NUM> may perform an auto focus (AF) function and an optical image stabilizer (OIS) function. In an example, the third camera <NUM> may include a global shutter camera, a color camera, and/or a rolling shutter camera.

In an embodiment, the display member <NUM> may include the optical member <NUM> and the display <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the electronic device <NUM> may be a wearable electronic device. For example, the electronic device <NUM> may be a wearable electronic device of a glasses form (e.g., augmented reality (AR) glasses, smart glasses, or head mounted device). However, this is only exemplary, and the disclosure is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the first display member <NUM>-R may be disposed to face the user's left eye, and the second display member <NUM>-L may be disposed to face the user's right eye.

In an embodiment, the electronic device <NUM> may acquire an image of the real world through the camera <NUM>, and receive an augmented reality (AR) object related to a location of the acquired image or an object (e.g., a thing or a building) included in the acquired image from another electronic device (e.g., a smart phone, a computer, a tablet personal computer (PC), or a server) and provide to a user through the light output module <NUM>, the optical member <NUM>, and the display <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the camera <NUM> and the optical module <NUM> may be used to recognize a current scene or environment which is viewed through the display member <NUM> of the electronic device <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the electronic device <NUM> may receive an audio signal through the microphones <NUM>-R, <NUM>-L, and <NUM>-C, and may output an audio signal through the speaker <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates one region of the leg member <NUM> of the electronic device <NUM> according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

In an embodiment, the leg member <NUM> may be used as a term referring to the first leg member <NUM>-R or the second leg member <NUM>-L of <FIG>. Accordingly, the technical features of the leg member <NUM> to be described later may be applied to the first leg member <NUM>-R and/or the second leg member <NUM>-L.

In an embodiment, the leg member <NUM> may include a first structure <NUM> and a second structure <NUM>. The first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM> may be a cover (or housing) of the leg member <NUM>.

In an embodiment, when the leg member <NUM> of the electronic device <NUM> is mounted on the user's body, the first structure <NUM> may be disposed in a first direction (e.g., a +z direction of <FIG>) corresponding to an outward direction. When the leg member <NUM> of the electronic device <NUM> is mounted on the user's body, the second structure <NUM> may be disposed in a second direction (e.g., a -z direction of <FIG>) corresponding to an inward direction adjacent to the user's body.

In an embodiment, the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM> may be coupled to each other. Referring to <FIG>, the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM> are illustrated as separable separate structures, but are not limited thereto. For example, the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM> may be integrally formed. For another example, the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM> may be a structure in which the leg member <NUM> is divided into a shape different from that shown in <FIG> and coupled.

In an embodiment, various electronic components (e.g., the speaker <NUM>, the printed circuit board <NUM> and/or the light output module <NUM>) may be disposed in a space formed between the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM> by the coupling of the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM>.

Referring to <FIG>, the speaker <NUM> and the printed circuit board <NUM> may be disposed in the space formed between the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM>. Referring to <FIG>, the speaker <NUM> and the printed circuit board <NUM> disposed in the space formed between the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM> are shown to be visible, but this is for convenience of description, and the second structure <NUM> may be formed of an opaque material.

In an embodiment, the second structure <NUM> may include a ventilation hole <NUM> communicating with an internal space and external space formed by the coupling of the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM>. A heat provided from various electronic components disposed between the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM> may be emitted through the ventilation hole <NUM> disposed in the second structure <NUM>. Referring to <FIG>, the ventilation hole <NUM> is disposed at an upper side of the second structure <NUM> (e.g., a +y direction of <FIG>), but is not limited thereto. For example, the ventilation hole <NUM> may be disposed on a side surface of the second structure <NUM> (e.g., the second direction (e.g., the -z direction of <FIG>)).

In an embodiment, the second structure <NUM> may include a sound radiation hole <NUM>. The sound radiation hole <NUM> may be disposed in a region adjacent to a space in which the speaker <NUM> is disposed. A sound output from a front surface of the speaker <NUM> (e.g., the +z direction of <FIG>) may be output to the outside through the sound radiation hole <NUM>.

In an embodiment, when the leg member <NUM> of the electronic device <NUM> is mounted on the user's body, a resonance space (e.g., a resonance space (RS2) of <FIG>) connected to a rear surface (e.g., the -z direction of <FIG>) of the speaker <NUM> and including a space in which the printed circuit board <NUM> is disposed may be formed in the second direction (e.g., the -z direction of <FIG>) corresponding to the inward direction adjacent to the user's body. In this regard, a description will be made in detail with reference to <FIG>.

<FIG> illustrates a structure forming the leg member <NUM> of the electronic device <NUM> according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Referring to <FIG>, the second structure <NUM> may include the ventilation hole <NUM>, the sound radiation hole <NUM>, and a rib <NUM>.

Referring to <FIG>, the ventilation hole <NUM>, the sound radiation hole <NUM> and the rib <NUM> are illustrated as being disposed in the second structure <NUM>, but the ventilation hole <NUM>, the sound radiation hole <NUM> and the rib <NUM> may be disposed in the first structure <NUM> and/or the second structure <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the second structure <NUM> may include the rib <NUM> for mounting a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board <NUM> of <FIG>) and a speaker (e.g., the speaker <NUM> of <FIG>). The rib <NUM> may correspond to a protrusion which is formed to form an internal space of the leg member <NUM> by coupling the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM>. Referring to <FIG>, the rib <NUM> is illustrated as a protrusion having an entire rectangular shape, but is not limited thereto. For example, the rib <NUM> may include a protrusion having various shapes. For another example, the rib <NUM> may be replaced with a recess for accommodating a component mounted in the internal space of the leg member <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the rib <NUM> of the second structure <NUM> may be formed in the second direction (e.g., the -z direction of <FIG>) corresponding to the inward direction in which the user's body is positioned when a user wears the electronic device <NUM> by means of the leg member <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the second structure <NUM> may include the sound radiation hole <NUM>. In an example, a sound provided from the speaker <NUM> may be radiated to the outside through the sound radiation hole <NUM>. Referring to <FIG>, the sound radiation hole <NUM> may be disposed at a lower left side of the second structure <NUM>. A speaker (e.g., the speaker <NUM> of <FIG>) may be disposed in a region adjacent to the sound radiation hole <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the printed circuit board <NUM> and the speaker <NUM> may be disposed in an internal space formed through the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM> of the leg member <NUM>.

In an embodiment, an antenna module (e.g., an antenna module <NUM> of <FIG>), a memory (e.g., a memory <NUM> of <FIG>), a processor (e.g., a processor <NUM> of <FIG>) and/or a power management module (e.g., a power management module <NUM> of <FIG>) may be disposed in the other surface of the printed circuit board <NUM> facing a first direction (e.g., a +z direction of <FIG>) and/or one surface of the printed circuit board <NUM> facing a second direction (e.g., a -z direction of <FIG>). However, the components disposed on the printed circuit board <NUM> are not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, a waterproof member (not shown) may be disposed in a region surrounding the inside of the ventilation hole <NUM> in order to prevent moisture from being introduced into the ventilation hole <NUM>. In an example, the waterproof member may include at least one of a waterproof tape, a waterproof membrane, or a waterproof member (e.g., porous material, Gore-Tex).

In an embodiment, the printed circuit board <NUM> and the speaker <NUM> may be accommodated by the rib <NUM> formed in the second structure <NUM>. The internal space formed by the coupling of the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM> may be connected to the rear surface (e.g., the -z direction of <FIG>) of the speaker <NUM>, and may include a resonance space (e.g., a resonance space (RS2) of <FIG>) including a region in which the printed circuit board <NUM> is disposed. Accordingly, a sound output from the speaker <NUM> may be expanded through the resonance space connected to the rear surface of the speaker <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the ventilation hole <NUM> may be disposed in at least one region of the rib <NUM> disposed in the second structure <NUM>, to be connected to the resonance space (RS2) included in the internal space formed by the coupling of the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM>.

In an embodiment, a sealing member <NUM> may be disposed in a region in which the rib <NUM> and the speaker <NUM> contact with each other and in a region in which the rib <NUM> and the printed circuit board <NUM> contact with each other. The sealing member <NUM> may be disposed in the region where the rib <NUM> and the speaker <NUM> contact with each other and the region where the rib <NUM> and the printed circuit board <NUM> contact with each other, thereby preventing a sound leakage from the rear surface of the speaker <NUM> and ensuring the performance of a back volume output to the rear surface of the speaker <NUM> through the resonance space (RS2).

In an embodiment, the sealing member <NUM> may include Poron. However, the disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the sealing member <NUM> may include at least one of a sponge, a tape, a rubber, a silicone rubber, and urethane.

In an embodiment, the sealing member <NUM> may be formed in a closed curve that is formed along a circumference of the rib <NUM> for accommodating the speaker <NUM> and the printed circuit board <NUM>.

<FIG> is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of the leg member <NUM> of <FIG> according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Referring to <FIG>, the internal space formed by the coupling of the first structure <NUM> and the second structure <NUM> may include a radiating space (RS1) and a resonance space (RS2).

Referring to <FIG>, the speaker <NUM> may include a front surface and a rear surface. In an example, the front surface (e.g., a +z direction of <FIG>) of the speaker <NUM> may be one surface through which a sound output from the speaker <NUM> is directly radiated and connected to the sound radiation hole <NUM>. The rear surface (e.g., a -z direction of <FIG>) of the speaker <NUM> may be one surface facing the front surface of the speaker <NUM>. The speaker <NUM> may be disposed in a seating region of the speaker <NUM> wherein the front surface of the speaker <NUM> faces the rear surface of the speaker <NUM>. The front surface of the speaker <NUM> may be connected to the sound radiation hole <NUM> and output a sound in a first direction (e.g., the +z direction of <FIG>). The rear surface of the speaker <NUM> may be connected to the resonance space (RS2) for providing a resonance with respect to a sound radiated in a second direction (the -z direction of <FIG>).

In an embodiment, the front surface of the speaker <NUM> may be connected to a space connected to the sound radiation hole <NUM> distinguished from the radiating space (RS1).

In an embodiment, the rear surface of the speaker <NUM> may be connected to the resonance space (RS2) including a region in which the printed circuit board <NUM> is disposed.

In an embodiment, the printed circuit board <NUM> may include one surface facing the second direction and the other surface facing the first direction. In an embodiment, a first electronic component (not shown) may be disposed on the other surface of the printed circuit board <NUM>. A second electronic component (not shown) may be disposed on one surface of the printed circuit board <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the other surface of the printed circuit board <NUM> may be connected to the radiating space (RS1). In an example, the radiating space (RS1) may include a heat radiating member (e.g., a first heat radiating member <NUM> and/or a second heat radiating member <NUM>). In an example, the second heat radiating member <NUM> may be disposed at a position where the printed circuit board <NUM> is adjacent. The first heat radiating member <NUM> may be disposed in a first direction of the second heat radiating member <NUM>. The first heat radiating member <NUM> and the second heat radiating member <NUM> may include a radiating plate, a heat pipe, a thermal interface material (TIM), or a graphite sheet.

In an embodiment, a heat emitted from the first electronic component disposed on the other surface of the printed circuit board <NUM> may be emitted (or diffused) to the outside through the heat radiating member (e.g., the first heat radiating member <NUM> and/or the second heat radiating member <NUM>).

In an embodiment, a heat provided by the printed circuit board <NUM> may be more effectively radiated through the radiating space (RS1) connected to the other surface of the printed circuit board <NUM> than the resonance space (RS2) connected to the one surface of the printed circuit board <NUM>. Accordingly, the first electronic component having higher power consumption than the second electronic component disposed on the one surface of the printed circuit board <NUM> may be disposed on the other surface of the printed circuit board <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the resonance space (RS2) may be connected to the rear surface of the speaker <NUM> and be connected to at least one ventilation hole <NUM> formed in at least one region of the rib <NUM>.

In an embodiment, when the speaker <NUM> provides a sound of a full frequency band, a hole of a predetermined size or more is essential for sound radiation. Accordingly, the speaker <NUM> may radiate a sound to the outside through the sound radiation hole <NUM> connected to the front surface of the speaker <NUM> and the ventilation hole <NUM> connected to the rear surface of the speaker <NUM>. The ventilation hole <NUM> may function as a damping hole for the speaker <NUM>.

In an embodiment, a heat provided from the second electronic component (not shown) disposed on the one surface (e.g., the -z direction of <FIG>) of the printed circuit board <NUM> may be diffused into the resonance space (RS2) and be diffused to the outside through the ventilation hole <NUM> connected to the resonance space (RS2). The ventilation hole <NUM> may function as an air vent hole wherein a heat provided by the printed circuit board <NUM> may be discharged.

In an embodiment, a heat radiating member (not shown) may be disposed in a region adjacent to the resonance space (RS2). For example, a graphite sheet may be attached as the heat radiating member to at least one region adjacent to the one surface of the printed circuit board <NUM> in the rib <NUM> of the second structure <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates a heat radiating member <NUM> included in the leg member <NUM> of the electronic device <NUM> according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

In an embodiment, the heat radiating member <NUM> disposed in the radiating space (RS1) of <FIG> may include a first heat radiating member <NUM>, a second heat radiating member <NUM>, and a third heat radiating member <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the heat radiating member <NUM> may be disposed in the radiating space (RS1) connected to the other surface of the printed circuit board <NUM>.

In an embodiment, in the heat radiating member <NUM>, the third heat radiating member <NUM>, the second heat radiating member <NUM>, and the first heat radiating member <NUM> may be sequentially disposed in a first direction (e.g., a +z direction of <FIG>). In an example, the first heat radiating member <NUM> may include a radiating plate. The first heat radiating member <NUM> may include an aluminum material. The first heat radiating member <NUM> may have a plurality of protrusions protruded in the first direction. The plurality of protrusions of the first heat radiating member <NUM> may guide a heat radiating direction. The second heat radiating member <NUM> may include a heat pipe. The third heat radiating member <NUM> may include a graphite sheet.

<FIG> illustrates a heat radiating path dependent on the provision of a sound pressure of the speaker <NUM> included in the leg member <NUM> of the electronic device <NUM> according to various embodiments of the disclosure.

<FIG> shows that air is discharged from the resonance space (RS2) through the ventilation hole <NUM>. When the resonance space (RS2) corresponds to a positive sound pressure according to a sound provided by the speaker <NUM> and thus a pressure of the resonance space (RS2) is higher than that of an external space connected to the ventilation hole <NUM>, air within the resonance space (RS2) may be emitted to the outside.

<FIG> illustrates that air is introduced into the resonance space (RS2) through the ventilation hole <NUM>. When the resonance space (RS2) corresponds to a negative sound pressure according to a sound provided by the speaker <NUM> and thus the pressure of the resonance space (RS2) is lower than that of the external space connected to the ventilation hole <NUM>, air may be introduced into the resonance space (RS2).

<FIG> is a flowchart for controlling a speaker according to a temperature of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

In operation <NUM>, the electronic device <NUM> (e.g., a processor <NUM> of <FIG>) of an embodiment may measure a temperature of the leg member <NUM> through at least one temperature sensor.

In an embodiment, the leg member <NUM> may include at least one temperature sensor. In an example, the at least one temperature sensor may be disposed in a position adjacent to the printed circuit board <NUM> and/or the speaker <NUM> included in the leg member <NUM>. The electronic device <NUM> may sense a temperature of the leg member <NUM>, through the at least one temperature sensor disposed in the position adjacent to the printed circuit board <NUM> and/or the speaker <NUM>. In an example, the electronic device <NUM> may measure a temperature of a module disposed on the printed circuit board <NUM> and/or a temperature of an amplifier included in the speaker <NUM>, through the at least one temperature sensor.

In operation <NUM>, the electronic device <NUM> (e.g., the processor <NUM> of <FIG>) of an embodiment may determine whether the temperature measured by the at least one temperature sensor is equal to or greater than a first temperature range.

In an embodiment, when the temperature measured by the at least one temperature sensor is equal to or greater than a first temperature (e.g., about <NUM>), the electronic device <NUM> may control the speaker <NUM> in order to radiate a heat provided by various electronic components (e.g., the speaker <NUM> and/or the printed circuit board <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed in the leg member <NUM>.

When the temperature measured by the at least one temperature sensor is equal to or greater than the first temperature range in operation <NUM>, the electronic device <NUM> (e.g., the processor <NUM> of <FIG>) of an embodiment may, in operation <NUM>, determine whether a sound signal is being output through the speaker <NUM>.

In an embodiment, when a sound signal is being output through the speaker <NUM> in the electronic device <NUM>, a sound pressure by a sound is formed in the resonance space (RS2) connected to the rear surface of the speaker <NUM> and thus, air within the resonance space (RS2) may be circulated through the ventilation hole <NUM>.

In an embodiment, when the sound signal is not being output through the speaker <NUM>, the electronic device <NUM> may control the speaker <NUM> to output the sound signal. The sound signal output through the speaker <NUM> through the control of the electronic device <NUM> may include an inaudible frequency signal (e.g., a frequency of about <NUM> or less).

Referring to <FIG>, the electronic device <NUM> in the network environment <NUM> may communicate with an electronic device <NUM> via a first network <NUM> (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or at least one of an electronic device <NUM> or a server <NUM> via a second network <NUM> (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device <NUM> may include a processor <NUM>, memory <NUM>, an input module <NUM>, a sound output module <NUM>, a display module <NUM>, an audio module <NUM>, a sensor module <NUM>, an interface <NUM>, a connecting terminal <NUM>, a haptic module <NUM>, a camera module <NUM>, a power management module <NUM>, a battery <NUM>, a communication module <NUM>, a subscriber identification module (SIM) <NUM>, or an antenna module <NUM>. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., the 99connecting terminal <NUM>) may be omitted from the electronic device <NUM>, or one or more other components may be added in the electronic device <NUM>. In some embodiments, some of the components (e.g., the sensor module <NUM>, the camera module <NUM>, or the antenna module <NUM>) may be implemented as a single component (e.g., the display module <NUM>).

A corresponding one of these communication modules may communicate with the external electronic device via the first network <NUM> (e.g., a short-range communication network, such as Bluetooth™, Wi-Fi direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or the second network <NUM> (e.g., a long-range communication network, such as a legacy cellular network, a 5th generation (<NUM>) network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or wide area network (WAN))).

The wireless communication module <NUM> may support a <NUM> network, after a 4th generation (<NUM>) network, and next-generation communication technology, e.g., new radio (NR) access technology. The wireless communication module <NUM> may support a high-frequency band (e.g., the millimeter wave (mmWave) band) to achieve, e.g., a high data transmission rate.

It is to be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to, with or without the term "operatively" or "communicatively," as "coupled with," "coupled to," "connected with," or "connected to" another element (e.g., a second element), it means that the element may be coupled with the other element directly (e.g., wiredly), wirelessly, or via a third element.

As used in connection with various embodiments of the disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may interchangeably be used with other terms, for example, "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuitry. " A module may be a single integral component, or a minimum unit or part thereof, adapted to perform one or more functions.

According to an embodiment not covered by the subject matter of the claims, a method according to various embodiments of the disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product.

An electronic device of various embodiments includes a display member including at least one glass, a frame supporting at least a portion of the display member, and a leg member coupled to at least one side of the frame. The leg member includes a first structure, a second structure possible to be coupled with the first structure, a speaker disposed in a space formed between the first structure and the second structure, a printed circuit board disposed in the space formed between the first structure and the second structure, and a rib included in at least one of the first structure or the second structure and accommodating the printed circuit board. A rear surface of the speaker is disposed to face a resonance space formed between the first structure and the second structure, and the resonance space includes a space in which the printed circuit board is disposed, and may be connected to at least one ventilation hole formed in at least one region of the rib so as to be connected to the outside of the leg member.

One surface of the printed circuit board of an embodiment may be disposed to face the resonance space, and the other surface of the printed circuit board may be disposed to face a radiating space separated from the resonance space.

A first electronic component of an embodiment may be disposed on the other surface of the printed circuit board disposed to be connected to the radiating space, and a second electronic component consuming less power than the first electronic component may be disposed on the one surface of the circuit board disposed to be connected to the resonance space.

At least one of a radiating plate, a heat pipe, a thermal interface material (TIM), and a graphite sheet of an embodiment may be disposed in the radiating space.

The first structure or the second structure of an embodiment may form a space connecting a sound radiation hole, which is formed in at least one of the first structure or second structure, and a front surface of the speaker.

The electronic device of an embodiment may further include a waterproof member for preventing moisture from being introduced into the ventilation hole, in a region surrounding the inside of the ventilation hole.

The waterproof member of an embodiment may include at least one of a waterproof mesh, a waterproof tape, a waterproof membrane, and a Gore-Tex member.

The electronic device of an embodiment may further include a sealing member in at least one region of the rib for accommodating the speaker and the printed circuit board.

The sealing member of an embodiment may include Poron.

The sealing member of an embodiment may be configured in a closed curve shape along a circumference of the rib accommodating the speaker and the printed circuit board.

The at least one ventilation hole of an embodiment may be disposed in at least one region of an upper portion or a lower portion of the rib.

The electronic device of an embodiment may further include at least one temperature sensor disposed in the space formed between the first structure and the second structure, and at least one processor electrically connected to the speaker, the printed circuit board, or the at least one temperature sensor. The at least one processor may measure a temperature of the leg member through the at least one temperature sensor, determine whether the measured temperature is equal to or greater than a first temperature, and when the measured temperature is equal to or greater than the first temperature, determine whether a sound signal is being output through the speaker, and when the sound signal is not being output through the speaker, output the sound signal through the speaker.

When the sound signal is not being output through the speaker, the at least one processor of an embodiment may adjust a volume intensity of the speaker and output an inaudible frequency signal.

The inaudible frequency signal of an embodiment may include a frequency domain of about <NUM> or less.

The electronic device of an embodiment may further include an amplifier electrically connected to the speaker.

An electronic device includes a display member including at least one glass, a frame supporting at least a portion of the display member, and a leg member coupled to at least one side of the frame. In some embodiments not covered by the subject matter of the claims the leg member may include a housing, a speaker disposed in a space formed inside the housing, a printed circuit board disposed in the space formed inside the housing, and a rib for accommodating the printed circuit board in at least one region of the housing. A rear surface of the speaker may be disposed to face a resonance space formed inside the housing, and the resonance space may include a space in which the printed circuit board is disposed, and may be connected to at least one ventilation hole formed in at least one region of the rib so as to be connected to the outside of the leg member.

The housing of an embodiment not covered by the subject-matter of the claims may have a sound radiation hole formed in at least one region of the housing, and a space connected to the front surface of the speaker.

The electronic device of an embodiment may further include a waterproof member in a region surrounding the inside of the at least one ventilation hole.

The electronic device of an embodiment not covered by the subject-matter of the claims may further include at least one temperature sensor disposed in a space formed inside the housing, and at least one processor electrically connected to the speaker, the printed circuit board, or the at least one temperature sensor. The at least one processor may measure a temperature of the leg member through the at least one temperature sensor, determine whether the measured temperature is equal to or greater than a first temperature, and when the measured temperature is equal to or greater than the first temperature, determine whether a sound signal is being output through the speaker, and when the sound signal is not being output through the speaker, output the sound signal through the speaker.

Claim 1:
An electronic device (<NUM>) comprising:
a display member (<NUM>) comprising at least one glass (<NUM>);
a frame (<NUM>) supporting at least a portion of the display member; and
a leg member (<NUM>) coupled to at least one side of the frame,
wherein the leg member comprises:
a first structure (<NUM>),
a second structure (<NUM>) coupled with the first structure,
a speaker (<NUM>) disposed in a space formed between the first structure and the second structure,
a printed circuit board (<NUM>) disposed in the space formed between the first structure and the second structure, and
a rib (<NUM>) comprised in at least one of the first structure or the second structure and accommodating the printed circuit board,
wherein a rear surface of the speaker is disposed to face a resonance space (RS2) formed between the first structure and the second structure, characterized in that
the resonance space comprises a space in which the printed circuit board is disposed, and is connected to at least one ventilation hole (<NUM>) formed in at least one region of the rib, the at least one ventilation hole connecting the resonance space to an outside of the leg member.