Patent Description:
An electronic device may include an antenna for transmitting and receiving a wireless signal. The antenna may include at least a portion of the housing as an antenna element. For example, the antenna of the electronic device may include a metallic part that includes at least a portion of the housing as a radiation element.

Meanwhile, to implement various functions, the electronic device may include a plurality of electronic components at least partially exposed through the housing, for example, a key button switch, an acoustic sensor, and a biometric sensor. The electronic device may include a connection member (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board) that is disposed adjacent to the housing and operatively connects the plurality of electronic components.

<CIT>discloses a smart watch with an ultraviolet (UV) detector includes a base body, a display module, a UV detector module and a processor module. The base body includes a top housing and a watchband. The top housing defines a receiving chamber. At least one lateral face of the top housing is an inclined face. The inclined face is recessed inward and slantwise downward to form a groove. The display module is disposed in the receiving chamber. The UV detector module is disposed in the groove and exposed outward through the groove, wherein in use, the UV detector module is located outward and upward back to a user's body for gaining UV information. The processor module is disposed in the receiving chamber and electrically connected to the display module and the UV detector module. The processor module processes the UV information and then displays processed results on the display module.

<CIT>discloses mechanisms for providing inductance-based user interface elements are provided. Some implementations of such inductance-based devices may feature very small gaps between the housing and the inductive coil, as well as various features to aid in improving sensor sensitivity and reducing the possibility of false button-push events.

<CIT> discloses a wearable electronic device including a housing having an internal wall separating an internal chamber from an external chamber, an outer shell defining a port that connects the external chamber to an external environment, a membrane positioned at an opening in the internal wall and configured to equalize a pressure within the internal chamber with a pressure of the external environment, a first pressure-sensing device positioned in the internal chamber and configured to produce a first output, a second pressure-sensing device positioned in the external chamber and configured to produce a second output, and a processing unit configured to estimate the pressure of the external environment using the second output in accordance with a determination an accuracy condition satisfies a criteria and estimate the pressure of the external environment using the first output in accordance with a determination the accuracy condition does not satisfy the criteria.

<CIT>discloses an electronic device including an outer housing having a first conductive structure, a display adapted to expose at least a portion of the display through the first surface of the outer housing, and a printed circuit board (PCB) electrically connected to the display, where the first conductive structure includes a first point connected to a feeder of the PCB and a second point connected to a ground part of the PCB, and where the display includes a second conductive structure electrically connected to the PCB.

Due to the plurality of electronic components that are adjacent to the housing and the flexible printed circuit board that operatively connects them, a performance of the antenna including at least a portion of the housing may deteriorate. For example, noise generated by the plurality of electronic components may influence a radiation performance of the antenna. As another example, at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board, in which the electronic components are disposed, may be operated as an element of an antenna to generate undesired parasite components. An antenna signal may be induced in the adjacent housing to hamper the radiation performance of the antenna.

A method for using a matching element or using a ground switch may be applied to improve the problem, but there is a limit.

Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a connection member that connects a plurality of components, which may reduce or prevent lowering of a performance of an antenna.

According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, an electronic device wearable by a user, is provided, the electronic device including: a housing including a side wall at least partially used as an antenna, a first printed circuit board disposed in the housing and including at least one ground part, a second printed circuit board, wherein the second printed circuit board includes an extension part extending along the side wall of the housing, a first part extending from one end of the extension part and connected to the first printed circuit board, and a second part extending from an opposite end of the extension part and electrically connected to the at least one ground part, wherein at least one component is disposed on the extension part, and a processor disposed on the first printed circuit board, and operatively connected to the at least one component through the first part of the second printed circuit board.

According to another example embodiment of the disclosure, a wearable electronic device includes: a housing including a side wall at least partially used as an antenna, a printed circuit board disposed in the housing and including at least one ground part, a connection member including at least one conductor, wherein the connection member includes an extension part extending along the side wall of the housing, a first part extending from one end of the extension part and connected to the printed circuit board, and a second part extending from an opposite end of the extension part and electrically connected to the at least one ground part, at least one component being disposed on the extension part, and at least one processor disposed on the printed circuit board and operatively connected to the at least one component through the connection member, the connection member includes a plurality of ground lines, wherein at least some of the plurality of ground lines are electrically connected to the at least one ground part of the printed circuit board through the second part.

According to various example embodiments disclosed in the disclosure, lowering of a performance of an antenna may be reduced or prevented by another configuration of an electronic device.

According to various example embodiments disclosed in the disclosure, lowering of a performance of an antenna may be reduced or prevented by electrically connecting one end of the connection member to a ground part of a printed circuit board.

According to various example embodiments disclosed in the disclosure, lowering of a performance of an antenna may be reduced or prevented by electrically connecting at least some of a plurality of ground lines of the connection member to a ground part of a printed circuit board.

According to various example embodiments disclosed in the disclosure, through the connection member that forms a loop structure, lowering of a performance of an antenna due to noise and/or parasite components due to the conventional connection member and the components disposed therein may be reduced or prevented.

With regard to description of drawings, the same or similar components may be marked by the same or similar reference numerals.

Hereinafter, various example embodiments of the disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives on the various example embodiments described herein can be variously made without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

<FIG> is a perspective view of a front surface of a mobile electronic device according to various embodiments.

<FIG> is a perspective view of a rear surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

Referring to <FIG> and <FIG>, an electronic device <NUM> according to an embodiment may include a housing <NUM> including a first surface (or a front surface) 110A, a second surface (or a rear surface) 110B, and a side surface 110C surrounding a space between the first surface 110A and the second surface 110B, and fastening members (e.g. straps or bands) <NUM> and <NUM> connected to at least portions of the housing <NUM> and that detachably fastens the wearable electronic device <NUM> to a portion (e.g., a wrist or a wrinkle) of the body of a user. In an embodiment (not illustrated), the housing may refer to a structure that defines some of the first surface 110A, the second surface 110B, and the side surface 110C of <FIG>. According to an embodiment, the first surface 110A may be defined by a front plate <NUM> (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers), at least a portion of which is substantially transparent. The second surface 110B may be defined by a substantially opaque rear plate <NUM>. The rear plate <NUM>, for example, may be formed of coated or colored glass, ceramics, a polymer, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two thereof. The side surface 110C may be coupled to the front plate <NUM> and the rear plate <NUM>, and may be defined by a side bezel structure (or 'a side member') <NUM> including a metal and/or a polymer. In some embodiments, the rear plate <NUM> and the side bezel structure <NUM> may be integrally formed and may include the same material (e.g., a metallic material such as aluminum). The fastening members <NUM> and <NUM> may be formed of various material and have various shapes. A single body or a plurality of unit links that may move with respect to each other may be formed of woven fabric, leather, rubber, urethane, a metal, ceramics, or a combination of at least two thereof.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device <NUM> may include at least one of a display <NUM> (see <FIG>), audio modules <NUM> and <NUM>, a sensor module <NUM>, key input devices <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM>, and a connector hole <NUM>. In some embodiments, at least one (e.g., the key input devices <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM>, the connector hole <NUM>, or the sensor module <NUM>) may be omitted from the electronic device <NUM> or another component may be additionally included in the electronic device <NUM>.

The display <NUM>, for example, may be visible through a corresponding portion of the front plate <NUM>. The shape of the display <NUM> may correspond to the shape of the front plate <NUM>, and may include various shapes, such as a circular shape, an elliptical shape, or a polygonal shape. The display <NUM> may be coupled to or be disposed to be adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor that may measure an intensity (a pressure) of a touch, and/or a fingerprint sensor.

The audio modules <NUM> and <NUM> may include a microphone hole <NUM> and a speaker hole <NUM>. A microphone for acquiring external sounds may be disposed in the microphone hole <NUM>, and in some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be disposed to detect the direction of a sound. The speaker hole <NUM> may be used for an external speaker and a communication receiver. In some embodiments, the speaker holes <NUM> and <NUM> and the microphone hole <NUM> may be implemented by one hole or a speaker may be included while the speaker hole <NUM> and <NUM> is not employed (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker).

The sensor module <NUM> may generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to an operation state of the interior of the electronic device <NUM> or an environmental state of the outside. The sensor module <NUM>, for example, may include a biometric sensor module <NUM> (e.g., an HRM sensor) disposed on the second surface 110B of the housing <NUM>. The electronic device <NUM> may further include a sensor module (not illustrated), for example, at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

The key input devices <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> may include a wheel key <NUM> disposed on the first surface 110A of the housing <NUM> and being rotatable in at least one direction, and/or side key buttons <NUM> and <NUM> disposed on the side surface 110C of the housing <NUM>. The wheel key may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate <NUM>. In an embodiment, the electronic device <NUM> may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devises <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM>, and the key input devices <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> which are not included, may be realized in different forms, such as a soft key, on the display <NUM>. The connector hole <NUM> may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device, and may include another connector hole (not illustrated) that may accommodate a connector for transmitting and receiving an audio signal to and from an external electronic device. The electronic device <NUM>, for example, may further include a connector cover (not illustrated) that covers at least a portion of the connector hole <NUM> to interrupt introduction of external foreign substances through the connector hole <NUM>.

The fastening members <NUM> and <NUM> may be detachably fastened to at least a partial area of the housing <NUM> using locking members <NUM> and <NUM>. The fastening members <NUM> and <NUM> may include one or more of a fixing member <NUM>, a fixing member coupling hole <NUM>, a band guide member <NUM>, and a band fixing ring <NUM>.

The fixing member <NUM> may be configured to fix the housing <NUM> and the fastening members <NUM> and <NUM> to a portion (e.g., a wrist or a wrinkle) of the body of the user. The fixing member coupling hole <NUM> may fix the housing <NUM> and the fastening members <NUM> and <NUM> to a portion of the body of the user in correspondence to the fixing member <NUM>. The band guide member <NUM> may be configured to restrict a motion range of the fixing member <NUM> when the fixing member <NUM> is coupled to the fixing member coupling hole <NUM> so that the fastening members <NUM> and <NUM> are fastened to be attached to a portion of the body of the user. The band fixing ring <NUM> may restrict motion ranges of the fastening members <NUM> and <NUM> in a state in which the fixing member <NUM> and the fixing member coupling hole <NUM> are coupled to each other.

<FIG> is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

Referring to <FIG>, an electronic device <NUM> (e.g., the electronic device <NUM> of <FIG>) may include a side bezel structure <NUM>, a wheel key <NUM>, a front plate <NUM>, a display <NUM>, a first antenna <NUM>, a second antenna <NUM>, a support member <NUM> (e.g., a bracket), a battery <NUM>, a printed circuit board <NUM>, a sealing member <NUM>, a rear plate <NUM>, fastening members (e.g., bands or straps) <NUM> and <NUM>, a wireless charging coil <NUM>, a sensor module (e.g., including at least one sensor) <NUM>, a cover <NUM>, and an optical film <NUM>. At least one of the components of the electronic device <NUM> may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG>, and a repeated description thereof may not be provided. The support member <NUM> may be disposed in the interior of the electronic device <NUM> to be connected to the side bezel structure <NUM> or to be integrally formed with the side bezel structure <NUM>. The support member <NUM>, for example, may be formed of a metallic material and/or a nonmetallic material (e.g., a polymer). The display <NUM> may be coupled to one surface of the support member <NUM>, and the printed circuit board <NUM> may be coupled to an opposite surface of the support member <NUM>. A processor, a memory, and/or an interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board <NUM>. The processor, for example, may include one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit (GPU), an application processor, a sensor processor, or a communication processor.

The memory, for example, may include a volatile and/or nonvolatile memory. The interface, for example, may include a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB), an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. The interface, for example, may electrically or physically connect the electronic device <NUM> to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, and an audio connector.

The battery <NUM> is a device for supplying electric power to at least one component of the electronic device <NUM>, and for example, may include a secondary battery that may be recharged. At least a portion of the battery <NUM>, for example, may be disposed on substantially the same plane as the printed circuit board <NUM>. The battery <NUM> may be integrally disposed in the interior of the electronic device <NUM>, and may be disposed to be detachable from the electronic device <NUM>.

The first antenna <NUM> may be disposed between the display <NUM> and the support member <NUM>. The first antenna <NUM>, for example, may include a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The first antenna <NUM>, for example, may perform short-range communication with an external device, may wirelessly transmit and receive electric power that is necessary for charging, and may transmit a short range communication signal or a magnetism-based signal including payment data. In an embodiment, an antenna structure may be formed by one or a combination of the side bezel structure <NUM> and/or the support member <NUM>.

The second antenna <NUM> may be disposed between the circuit board <NUM> and the rear plate <NUM>. The second antenna <NUM>, for example, may include a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The second antenna <NUM>, for example, may perform short-range communication with an external device, may wirelessly transmit and receive electric power that is necessary for charging, and may transmit a short range communication signal or a magnetism-based signal including payment data. In an embodiment, an antenna structure may be formed by one or a combination of the side bezel structure <NUM> and/or the rear plate <NUM>.

The sealing member (e.g., seal) <NUM> may be located between the side bezel structure <NUM> and the rear plate <NUM>. The sealing member <NUM> may be configured to interrupt moisture and foreign substances that are introduced into a space surrounded by the side bezel structure <NUM> and the rear plate <NUM> from the outside.

In an embodiment, the wireless charging coil <NUM> may be disposed on one surface of the rear plate <NUM>. For example, the wireless charging coil <NUM> may be disposed between the rear plate <NUM> and the cover <NUM>. In an embodiment, the wireless charging coil <NUM> may be configured to transmit and receive an electric power signal from an external device.

In an embodiment, the sensor module <NUM>, for example, may be disposed between the rear plate <NUM> and the cover <NUM>. In an embodiment, the sensor module <NUM> may at least partially face the cover <NUM>. For example, the sensor module <NUM> may be disposed to be at least partially accommodated in a hollow formed in the wireless charging coil <NUM>, and thus may face the cover <NUM>. The sensor module <NUM>, for example, a substrate part, and a sensor part disposed in the substrate part and that acquires biometric information. The sensor part may be disposed to face the cover <NUM> that at least partially contacts a wrist of the user in a state, in which the user wears the electronic device <NUM>. In an embodiment, the sensor unit of the sensor module <NUM>, for example, may include an optical sensor including a light emitting part and a light receiving part for measuring a heart rate of the user. In this case, the cover <NUM> may be formed of a material (e.g., a substantially transparent resin) that may at least partially transmit light. To improve optical characteristics of the sensor module <NUM>, an optical film <NUM> may be disposed between the cover <NUM> and the sensor module <NUM>. In an embodiment, the cover <NUM> may include an electrode (not illustrated) for detecting biometric information (a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) sensor signal and/or an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor signal).

<FIG> is a perspective view illustrating various example configurations of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

<FIG> is a diagram illustrating a surface of a printed circuit board according to various embodiments.

Referring to <FIG>, <FIG>, and <FIG>, an electronic device <NUM> (e.g., the electronic device <NUM> of <FIG>) according to an embodiment may include a printed circuit board <NUM>, a bracket <NUM>, a housing <NUM>, a connection member (e.g., including a printed circuit board, a rigid-flexible printed circuit board and/or flexible printed circuit board or the like including at least one conductor) <NUM>, a first button <NUM>, a second button <NUM>, and a display <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the printed circuit board <NUM> (e.g., the printed circuit board <NUM> of <FIG>) may include a first surface 480A and a second surface 480B that faces the first surface 480A. For example, the first surface 480A of the printed circuit board <NUM> may face a first direction <NUM>, and the second surface 480B may face a second direction <NUM> that is opposite to the first direction <NUM>.

In an embodiment, although not illustrated, various electronic components (e.g., the processor <NUM> and the wireless communication module <NUM>) may be disposed on the first surface 480A and/or the second surface 480B of the printed circuit board <NUM>. In an embodiment, a protection member <NUM> that protects the electronic components disposed in the printed circuit board <NUM> may be disposed on the first surface 480A and/or the second surface 480B of the printed circuit board <NUM>. For example, the protection member <NUM> may include an insulation member (e.g., a resin) that covers the electronic components to protect the electronic components and may include a conductive layer (e.g., conformal shield) formed on a surface of the insulation member to shield electromagnetic interferences (EMIs) and/or include a shield can that covers the electronic components. However, the disclosure is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the printed circuit board <NUM> may be disposed on the bracket <NUM>. For example, the printed circuit board <NUM> may be disposed in the first direction <NUM> of the bracket <NUM>. In an embodiment, the second surface 480B of the printed circuit board <NUM> may face the bracket <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the housing <NUM> (e.g., the side bezel structure <NUM> of <FIG>) may include a side wall <NUM> that defines at least a portion of a side surface (the side surface 110C of <FIG>) of the electronic device <NUM>. In an embodiment, the side wall <NUM> may extend in a height direction (e.g., the first direction <NUM>) of the electronic device <NUM>, and may surround the bracket <NUM>. In an embodiment, when the housing <NUM> is viewed from a top (e.g., viewed in the first direction <NUM> or the second direction <NUM>), a shape of the side wall <NUM> may be substantially circular. However, the disclosure is not limited thereto, and the side wall <NUM> may have various shapes such as a rectangular shape, a rectangular shape having round corners, or a polygonal shape.

In an embodiment, the housing <NUM> may include a first point <NUM> and a second point <NUM> formed on the side wall <NUM> or protruding from the side wall <NUM> inwards.

In an embodiment, the side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> may include a first part <NUM> extending from the first point <NUM> to the second point <NUM> in one direction (e.g., a counterclockwise direction) and having a first length, and a second part <NUM> extending from the first point <NUM> to the second point <NUM> in another direction (e.g., a clockwise direction) and having a second length that is smaller than the first length.

In an embodiment, the electronic device <NUM> may include an antenna including at least a portion of the housing <NUM> as an antenna element. In an embodiment, the housing <NUM> may receive electric power at the first point <NUM> and be grounded at the second point <NUM> to be operated as an antenna for transmitting and receiving a wireless signal.

In an embodiment, the first point <NUM> of the housing <NUM> may contact a first connector <NUM> disposed on the second surface 480B of the printed circuit board <NUM>. The first connector <NUM>, for example, may include a C-clip connector, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. In an embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed in the printed circuit board <NUM> may be electrically connected to the first point <NUM> of the housing <NUM> through a transmission line formed in the printed circuit board <NUM> and the first connector <NUM> electrically connected to the transmission line.

In an embodiment, the second point <NUM> of the housing <NUM> may contact a second connector <NUM> disposed on the second surface 480B of the printed circuit board <NUM>. The second connector <NUM>, for example, may include a C-clip connector, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. In an embodiment, the second point <NUM> of the housing <NUM> may be electrically connected to a ground plane of the printed circuit board <NUM> through the second connector <NUM>. The ground plane may include a copper layer located on at least one layer of the printed circuit board <NUM>. The ground plane may have one or a plurality of areas, on one or a plurality of the printed circuit board. In this regard, the ground plane may be referred to as at least one ground part.

In an embodiment, the housing <NUM> may form a first resonance frequency corresponding to a first specific band (e.g., a low-band (LB) of less than <NUM>, but not limited thereto), and a second resonance frequency corresponding to a second specific band (e.g., a mid-band (MB) of <NUM> to <NUM>, but not limited thereto). For example, the housing <NUM> may receive electric power at the first point <NUM> and is short-circuited with the ground plane (ground) at the second point <NUM> to form the first resonance frequency band and/or the second resonance frequency band. The first resonance frequency and the second resonance frequency may be different according to circumferential lengths (e.g., the first length and the second length) of the first part <NUM> and the second part <NUM> of the housing <NUM>, which are classified into the first point <NUM> and the second point <NUM>. The first resonance frequency and the second resonance frequency may be different according to a current path including the first part <NUM> and the second part <NUM> of the housing <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit may transmit and receive wireless signals of the first specific band and the second specific band by feeding electric power to the first point <NUM> of the housing <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the bracket <NUM> (e.g., the support member <NUM> of <FIG>) may be at least partially accommodated in a space formed in the housing <NUM>. For example, the bracket <NUM> may be disposed in an interior of the side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. In an embodiment, the bracket <NUM> may be spaced apart from the side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. For example, the bracket <NUM> may include a side surface 460C that faces the side wall <NUM>, and the side surface 460C of the bracket <NUM> may be at least partially spaced apart from the side wall <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the bracket <NUM> may support the printed circuit board <NUM> and the connection member <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the connection member <NUM> may include a flexible printed circuit board or a rigid-flexible printed circuit board, at least a portion of which may be deflected.

In an embodiment, the connection member <NUM> may be at least partially disposed between the bracket <NUM> and the side wall <NUM>. For example, the connection member <NUM> may be partially seated in an accommodation recess <NUM> formed on the side surface 460C of the bracket <NUM>, and may be located between the bracket <NUM> and the side wall <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the connection member <NUM> may be fixedly disposed on the side surface 460C of the bracket <NUM>. For example, the connection member <NUM> may be coupled to the bracket <NUM>, in a scheme in which a protrusion formed in the accommodation recess <NUM> and a hole <NUM> formed in the connection member <NUM>. As another example, the connection member <NUM> may be coupled to the bracket <NUM> through a bonding member (e.g., a double-sided table) or a fixing member (e.g., a screw).

In an embodiment, the connection member <NUM> may at least partially overlap the side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> and/or the bracket <NUM> when the side surface of the electronic device <NUM> is viewed (e.g., viewed in a direction that is perpendicular to the first direction <NUM>).

In an embodiment, the connection member <NUM> may be disposed between the bracket <NUM> and the first part <NUM> of the housing <NUM>. For example, the connection member <NUM> may be closer to the first part <NUM> of the housing <NUM> than to the second part <NUM>. Meanwhile, the disclosure is not limited thereto, and as another example, unlike the illustration, the connection member <NUM> may be disposed between the bracket <NUM> and the second part <NUM> of the housing <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the connection member <NUM> may include a first part <NUM>, a second part <NUM>, and an extension part <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the extension part <NUM> may be located between the bracket <NUM> and the side wall <NUM>. In an embodiment, the extension part <NUM> may extend along the side wall <NUM> (or the side surface 460C of the bracket <NUM>) of the housing <NUM>. In an embodiment, the extension part <NUM> may be at least partially accommodated in the accommodation recess <NUM> of the bracket <NUM>.

In an embodiment, one end 53A of the extension part <NUM> may be located between the first button <NUM> and the bracket <NUM>, and an opposite end 53B thereof may be located between the second button <NUM> and the bracket <NUM>.

In an embodiment, various components of the electronic device <NUM> may be disposed in the extension part <NUM>. For example, a first component <NUM>, a second component <NUM>, and a third component <NUM> may be disposed in the extension part <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the first component <NUM> may include a first dome switch and/or a first biometric sensor (or a first biometric sensor structure for detecting first biometric information). In an embodiment, the first dome switch may be pressed by the first button <NUM> (e.g., the key input device <NUM> of <FIG>) according to a manipulation by the user to generate an electrical signal. In an embodiment, the first biometric sensor may include a conductive structure, and the conductive structure may be electrically connected to the first button <NUM> at least partially formed of a conductive material. The first biometric sensor and the first button <NUM> may be operated as electrodes for detecting biometric information of the user when the body of the user contacts the first button <NUM>. In an embodiment, a signal detected through the first biometric sensor and the first button <NUM> may be delivered to the processor (e.g., the processor <NUM> of <FIG>) of the electronic device <NUM> through the connection member <NUM>, and the processor may acquire first biometric information of the user based on the detected signal. In an embodiment, the first biometric sensor may include a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) sensor, and the first biometric information may include information of components of the body of the user, but the disclosure is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the second component <NUM> may include a second dome switch and/or a second biometric sensor (or a second biometric sensor structure for detecting second biometric information) that is different from the first biometric sensor. In an embodiment, the second dome switch may be pressed by the second button <NUM> according to a manipulation by the user to generate an electrical signal. In an embodiment, the second biometric sensor may include a second conductive structure, and the second conductive structure may be electrically connected to the second button <NUM> at least partially formed of a conductive material. In an embodiment, the second biometric sensor and the second button <NUM> may be operated as electrodes for detecting biometric information of the user when the body of the user contacts the second button <NUM>. In an embodiment, a signal detected by the second biometric sensor and the second button <NUM> may be delivered to the processor through the connection member <NUM>. The processor may acquire the second biometric information of the user based on the detected signal. In an embodiment, the second biometric sensor may include an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, and the second biometric information may include electrocardiogram information of the user, but the disclosure is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the first component <NUM> and/or the second component <NUM> may include biometric sensors, and the biometric sensors may be conductive structures (e.g., the conductive plate) to be electrically connected (or conductively connected) to the buttons <NUM> and <NUM> in order that the electronic device <NUM> acquires the biometric information of the user. The conductive structures may include contact parts <NUM> and <NUM> (refer to <FIG>) that at least partially contact the buttons <NUM> and <NUM>, and fixed parts <NUM> and <NUM> (refer to <FIG>) that extend from the contact parts <NUM> and <NUM> and are electrically connected to ends 53A and 53B of the connection member <NUM>. In an embodiment, the dome switches may be disposed between the conductive structures and one surface of the connection member <NUM>.

The electronic device according to an embodiment may include an analog-digital converter (not illustrated) that processes analog signals detected by the first biometric sensor and the second biometric sensor and delivers the digital signals to the processor. The analog-digital converter may be disposed in the printed circuit board <NUM>, but the disclosure is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, a third component <NUM> may be disposed between the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM>, in the extension part <NUM>. In an embodiment, the third component <NUM> may include an acoustic sensor. In an embodiment, the third component <NUM> may be located between the extension part <NUM> and the bracket <NUM>. In an embodiment, a microphone hole <NUM>, through which sounds are introduced, may be formed in the third component <NUM>, and the microphone hole <NUM> may be aligned with an opening <NUM> formed in the extension part <NUM> to be communicated with the opening <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the first component <NUM>, the second component <NUM>, and the third component <NUM>, which have been described above, are not limited by the above-described example, and may be replaced by components having functions that are different from the above-described ones.

In an embodiment, the first part <NUM> of the connection member <NUM> may extend from one end 53A of the extension part <NUM>. In an embodiment, the first part <NUM> of the connection member <NUM> may extend from the one end 53A of the extension part <NUM> to face the first surface 480A of the printed circuit board <NUM>. In an embodiment, the first part <NUM> may be disposed on the first surface 480A of the printed circuit board <NUM>. For example, the first part <NUM> may include a plug <NUM> of a connector, and a receptacle <NUM> of the connector may be disposed on the first surface 480A of the printed circuit board <NUM>. In an embodiment, the first part <NUM> may be disposed on the first surface 480A of the printed circuit board <NUM> in a scheme, in which the plug <NUM> and the receptacle <NUM> are coupled to each other. Meanwhile, the disclosure is not limited to the connector structure including the above-described receptacle-plug to connect to the connection member <NUM> to the printed circuit board <NUM>, and various schemes that may be applied by an ordinary person may be used. In an embodiment, the first part <NUM> may be disposed on the second surface 480B of the printed circuit board <NUM>.

In an embodiment, at least one processor (e.g., the processor <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed in the printed circuit board <NUM> may be operatively connected to the first component <NUM>, the second component <NUM>, and the third component <NUM> through the connection member <NUM>. For example, the at least one processor may be electrically connected to the first component <NUM>, the second component <NUM>, and the third component <NUM> through a conductive trace (or pattern) formed in the printed circuit board <NUM> and the connection member <NUM>. In an embodiment, the at least one processor may transmit and/or receive an electrical signal to and from the first component <NUM>, the second component <NUM>, and the third component <NUM>. The electrical signal may be delivered through the first part <NUM> of the connection member <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the second part <NUM> of the connection member <NUM> may extend from an opposite end 53B of the extension part <NUM>. In an embodiment, the second part <NUM> of the connection member <NUM> may extend from the opposite end 53B of the extension part <NUM> to face the second surface 480B of the printed circuit board <NUM>. In an embodiment, the second part <NUM> may be disposed on the second surface 480B of the printed circuit board <NUM>. In an embodiment, a conductive area <NUM> (or a conductive pad), in which a conductive pattern of the connection member <NUM> is partially exposed, may be formed in the second part <NUM>. In an embodiment, the conductive area <NUM> may face the second surface 480B of the printed circuit board <NUM>. In an embodiment, the conductive area <NUM> may contact a third connector <NUM>. In an embodiment, the conductive area <NUM> may be electrically connected to the ground plane of the printed circuit board <NUM> through the third connector <NUM>. In an embodiment, the third connector <NUM>, for example, may include a C-clip connector, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. In an embodiment, the second part <NUM> of the connection member <NUM> may be disposed on the first surface 480A of the printed circuit board <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the connection member <NUM> may include a plurality of conductive traces (or patterns). The plurality of conductive traces may include signal lines and power lines for operations of the first component <NUM>, the second component <NUM>, and the third component <NUM>, and a plurality of ground lines. In an embodiment, at least some of the plurality of ground lines may be electrically connected to the conductive area <NUM> of the second part <NUM> directly or indirectly (e.g., through another ground line). The plurality of ground lines may be electrically connected to the ground plane of the printed circuit board <NUM> through the conductive area <NUM> of the second part <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the connection member <NUM> may form a loop structure, in which the first part <NUM> is disposed in the printed circuit board <NUM> to be operatively connected to the at least one processor and the second part <NUM> is electrically connected to the ground area of the printed circuit board <NUM>. Because the opposite ends (e.g., the first part <NUM> and the second part <NUM>) of the connection member <NUM> form the loop structure, noise and/or parasite components may be reduced, and thus lowering of a performance of the antenna may be alleviated or prevented. Differences between the effects of the embodiment of the disclosure and the comparative example will be described in greater detail below with reference to <FIG> and <FIG>.

In an embodiment, the first button <NUM> and the second button <NUM> may be at least partially exposed through the housing <NUM>. In an embodiment, the first button <NUM> and the second button <NUM> may at least partially overlap the connection member <NUM> when the side surface (e.g., the side surface 110C of <FIG>) of the housing <NUM> is viewed (e.g., viewed in a direction that is perpendicular to the first direction <NUM>). In an embodiment, the first button <NUM> and the second button <NUM> may at least partially overlap the extension part <NUM> of the connection member <NUM> when the side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> is viewed (e.g., viewed in the direction that is perpendicular to the first direction <NUM>). For example, the first button <NUM> may at least partially overlap the one end 53A of the extension part <NUM> and the second button <NUM> may at least partially overlap the opposite end 53B of the extension part <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the display <NUM> (e.g., the display <NUM> of <FIG>) may be disposed in the housing <NUM>. In an embodiment, the bracket <NUM> may be disposed between the display <NUM> and the printed circuit board <NUM>. For example, the printed circuit board <NUM> may be disposed in one direction (e.g., the first direction <NUM>) of the bracket <NUM> to be supported, and the display <NUM> may be disposed in another direction (e.g., the second direction <NUM>) to be supported.

<FIG> is a perspective view illustrating a connection member according to various embodiments.

In <FIG>, a repeated description of configurations having the same reference numerals as the above-described configurations may not be repeated here.

Referring to <FIG>, the connection member <NUM> according to the embodiment may be at least partially deflected. In an embodiment, the connection member <NUM> may include a flexible portion(s) and a rigid portion(s). For example, the connection member <NUM> may include a first rigid portion <NUM>, a second rigid portion <NUM>, a third rigid portion <NUM>, a fourth rigid portion <NUM>, a fifth rigid portion <NUM>, a first flexible portion <NUM>, a second flexible portion <NUM>, a third flexible portion <NUM>, and a fourth flexible portion <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the plug <NUM> may be disposed at the first rigid portion <NUM>. In an embodiment, the first flexible portion <NUM> may connect the first rigid portion <NUM><NUM> and the second rigid portion <NUM>. For example, the first flexible portion <NUM> may extend from the first rigid portion <NUM> to the second rigid portion <NUM>. In an embodiment, the first rigid portion <NUM> and the first flexible portion <NUM> may be referred to as the first part <NUM> of the connection member <NUM> in that they extend from the one end 53A of the extension part <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the first component <NUM> may be disposed at the second rigid portion <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the second flexible portion <NUM> may connect the second rigid portion <NUM> and the third rigid portion <NUM>. For example, the second flexible portion <NUM> may extend from the second rigid portion <NUM> to the third rigid portion <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the third component <NUM> may be disposed at the third rigid portion <NUM>, and the opening <NUM> communicated with the microphone hole (e.g., <NUM> of <FIG>) of the third component <NUM> is formed at the third rigid portion <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the third flexible portion <NUM> may connect the third rigid portion <NUM> and the fourth rigid portion <NUM>. For example, the third flexible portion <NUM> may extend from the third rigid portion <NUM> to the fourth rigid portion <NUM> in a direction that is farther away from the second flexible portion <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the second component <NUM> may be disposed at the fourth rigid portion <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the second rigid portion <NUM>, the second flexible portion <NUM>, the third rigid portion <NUM>, the third flexible portion <NUM>, and the fourth rigid portion <NUM> may extend along the side wall (<NUM> of <FIG>) of the housing <NUM> or the side surface (460C of <FIG>) of the bracket (<NUM> of <FIG>). In this regard, the second rigid portion <NUM>, the second flexible portion <NUM>, the third rigid portion <NUM>, the third flexible portion <NUM>, and the fourth rigid portion <NUM> may be referred to as the extension part <NUM> of the connection member <NUM>. In an embodiment, the one end 53A of the connection member <NUM> may be understood as including at least a portion of the second rigid portion <NUM>. In an embodiment, the opposite end 53B of the connection member <NUM> may be understood as including at least a portion of the fourth rigid portion <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the conductive area <NUM> may be disposed at the fifth rigid portion <NUM>. The conductive area <NUM> may be a pad (or a conductive pad) to be electrically connected to the ground area of the printed circuit board <NUM> through the third connector <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the fourth flexible portion <NUM> may connect the fourth rigid portion <NUM> and the fifth rigid portion <NUM>. The fourth flexible portion <NUM> may extend from the fourth rigid portion <NUM> to the fifth rigid portion <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the fourth flexible portion <NUM> and the fifth rigid portion <NUM> may be referred to as the second part <NUM> of the connection member <NUM> in that they extend from the opposite end 53B of the extension part <NUM>.

However, the above-described classification of the rigid portions and flexible portions is merely an example and various design modifications may be made. For example, when the third component <NUM> is omitted, the third rigid portion <NUM> may be replaced by a flexible portion. As another example, it has been described that the one end 53A (or the opposite end 53B) of the extension part <NUM> includes at least a portion of the second rigid portion <NUM> (or the fourth rigid portion <NUM>), but in an embodiment, the one end 53A and/or the opposite end 53B of the extension part <NUM> may at least partially include a flexible portion.

According to an example embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device <NUM> of <FIG>) that is wearable may include: a housing (e.g., the housing <NUM> of <FIG>) including a side wall (e.g., the side wall <NUM> of <FIG>) at least partially configured as an antenna, a first printed circuit board (e.g., the first printed circuit board <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed in the housing and including at least one ground part, a second printed circuit board (e.g., the second printed circuit board <NUM> of <FIG>), wherein the second printed circuit board includes an extension part (e.g., the extension part <NUM> of <FIG>) extending along the side wall of the housing, a first part (e.g., the first part <NUM> of <FIG>) extending from one end (e.g., the one end 53A of <FIG>) of the extension part and connected to the first printed circuit board, and a second part (e.g., the second part <NUM> of <FIG>) extending from an opposite end (e.g., the opposite end 53B of <FIG>) of the extension part and electrically connected to the at least one ground part, wherein at least one component is disposed on the extension part, and a processor (e.g., the processor <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed on the first printed circuit board, and operatively connected to the at least one component through the first part of the second printed circuit board.

The electronic device according to an example embodiment may include a bracket (e.g., the bracket <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed in the housing supporting the first printed circuit board, wherein the bracket may be at least partially spaced apart from the side wall, and the extension part of the second printed circuit board may be located between the bracket and the side wall.

In an example embodiment, the first printed circuit board may include a receptacle (e.g., the receptacle <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed on a first surface (e.g., the first surface 480A of <FIG>) of the first printed circuit board and a second surface (e.g., the second surface 480B of <FIG>) opposite to the first surface, and the second printed circuit board may include a plug (e.g., the plug <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed in the first part and coupled to the receptacle.

In an example embodiment, the first part of the second printed circuit board may include a first rigid portion (e.g., the first rigid portion <NUM> of <FIG>) and a first flexible portion (e.g., the first flexible portion <NUM> of <FIG>), the plug may be disposed at the first rigid portion, the first flexible portion may extend from the first rigid portion to the one end of the extension part.

In an example embodiment, the electronic device may include: a first button (e.g., the first button <NUM> of <FIG>) and a second button (e.g., the second button <NUM> of <FIG>) at least partially exposed through the side wall of the housing, and when the side wall of the housing is viewed in an inward direction of the electronic device, the first button and the second button may at least partially overlap the extension part.

In an example embodiment, the first button may at least partially overlap the one end of the extension part, and the second button may at least partially overlap the opposite end of the extension part.

In an example embodiment, the at least one component includes: a first component (e.g., the first component <NUM> of <FIG>), a second component (e.g., the second component <NUM> of <FIG>), and a third component (e.g., the third component <NUM> of <FIG>) located between the first component and the second component, the first component may include a first dome switch operatively connected to the first button and a first biometric sensor structure including at least one sensor, and the second component may include a second dome switch operatively connected to the second button and a second biometric sensor structure including at least one sensor that is different from the first biometric sensor structure.

In an example embodiment, the extension part of the second printed circuit board may include: a second rigid portion (e.g., the second rigid portion <NUM> of <FIG>), at which the first component is disposed, a third rigid portion (e.g., the third rigid portion <NUM> of <FIG>), at which the third component is disposed, a second flexible portion (e.g., the second flexible portion <NUM> of <FIG>) connecting the second rigid portion and the third rigid portion; a fourth rigid portion (e.g., the fourth rigid portion <NUM> of <FIG>), at which the second component is disposed, and a third flexible portion (e.g., the third flexible portion <NUM> of <FIG>) connecting the third rigid portion and the fourth rigid portion, wherein one end of the extension part may at least partially include the second rigid portion, and an opposite end of the extension part may at least partially include the fourth rigid portion.

In an example embodiment, the first biometric sensor structure and/or the second biometric sensor structure may include a conductive structure configured to acquire a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) sensor signal and/or an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor signal, and the third component may include an acoustic sensor.

In an example embodiment, the second printed circuit board may include a plurality of ground lines, the second part may include a conductive area (e.g., the conductive area <NUM> of <FIG>) exposed toward the first printed circuit board, at least some of the plurality of ground lines may be electrically connected to the conductive area, and at least some of the plurality of ground lines may be electrically connected to the at least one ground part of the first printed circuit board through the conductive area.

In an example embodiment, the second part may include a fifth rigid portion (e.g., the fifth rigid portion <NUM> of <FIG>), and a fourth flexible portion (e.g., the fourth flexible portion <NUM> of <FIG>) connecting the fifth rigid portion and the opposite end of the extension part, and the conductive area may be formed at the fifth rigid portion.

In an example embodiment, the electronic device may include: a C-clip (e.g., the third connector <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed on a first surface of the first printed circuit board and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the conductive area may be electrically connected to the at least one ground part of the first printed circuit board while contacting the C-clip.

In an embodiment, the electronic device may include: a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed in the first printed circuit board, the housing may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit at a first point (e.g., the first point <NUM> of <FIG>) such that electric power is fed thereto, and the housing may be electrically connected to the at least one ground part of the first printed circuit board at a second point (e.g., the second point <NUM> of <FIG>).

In an example embodiment, the side wall of the housing may include a first part (e.g., the first part <NUM> of <FIG>) extending from the first point to the second point in a first direction, and a second part (e.g., the second part <NUM> of <FIG>) extending from the first point to the second point in a second direction different from the first direction, a length of the first part of the side wall may be greater than a length of the second part, and the second printed circuit board may be closer to the first part of the side wall than to the second part.

In an example embodiment, the electronic device may include a display (e.g., the display <NUM> of <FIG>), and the bracket may be disposed between the display and the first printed circuit board.

A wearable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device <NUM> of <FIG>) according to an example embodiment may include: a housing (e.g., the housing <NUM>'<NUM> of <FIG>) including a side wall (e.g., the side wall of <FIG>) that is at least partially configured to be used as an antenna, a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed in the housing and including at least one ground part, a connection member comprising a conductor (e.g., the connection member <NUM> of <FIG>), wherein the connection member includes an extension part (e.g., the extension part <NUM> of <FIG>) extending along the side wall of the housing, a first part (e.g., the first part <NUM> of <FIG>) extending from one end (the one end 53A of <FIG>) of the extension part and connected to the printed circuit board, and a second part (e.g., the second part <NUM> of <FIG>) extending from an opposite end (e.g., the opposite end 53B of <FIG>) of the extension part and electrically connected to the at least one ground part, at least one component disposed on the extension part, and at least one processor (e.g., the processor <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed on the printed circuit board, and operatively connected to the at least one component through the connection member, the connection member may include a plurality of ground lines, and at least some of the plurality of ground lines may be electrically connected to the at least one ground part of the printed circuit board through the second part.

The wearable electronic device according to an example embodiment may include a C-clip (e.g., the third connector <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed on the printed circuit board, the second part having a conductive area (e.g., the conductive area <NUM> of <FIG>) exposed toward the printed circuit board, and at least some of the plurality of ground lines may be electrically connected to the conductive area, and may be electrically connected to at least one ground part of the printed circuit board through the C-clip in contact with the conductive area.

The wearable electronic device according to an example embodiment may include a first button (e.g., the first button <NUM> of <FIG>) and a second button (e.g., the second button <NUM> of <FIG>) at least partially exposed through the side wall of the housing, and the first button and the second button may at least partially overlap the extension part.

In an example embodiment, the first button may at least partially overlap the one end of the connection member, and the second button may at least partially overlap the opposite end of the connection member.

The wearable electronic device according to an example embodiment may include a bracket (e.g., the bracket <NUM> of <FIG>) disposed in the housing supporting the first printed circuit board, the bracket may be at least partially spaced apart from the side wall, and the extension part of the connection member may be located between the bracket and the side wall.

<FIG> is a graph illustrating total radiation efficiencies of an electronic device according to an example embodiment and an electronic device according to a comparative example.

<FIG> is a graph illustrating reflection coefficients (or return losses [dB]) of an electronic device according to an example embodiment and an electronic device according to a comparative example.

In <FIG> and <FIG>, reference numerals <NUM> and <NUM> may be graphs of an electronic device according to various embodiments, and reference numerals <NUM> and <NUM> may be graphs of an electronic device according to a comparative example.

Unlike the connection member <NUM> of the electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein, the connection member of the electronic device according to the comparative example of <FIG> and <FIG> may be electrically connected to the ground area of the printed circuit board <NUM> using only the first part <NUM> and may not include a loop structure. For example, the second part <NUM> electrically connected to the ground plane of the printed circuit board <NUM> according to the embodiment may be omitted from the electronic device according to the comparative example.

The connection member of the electronic device according to the comparative example may influence a radiation field of the antenna with noise and parasites, and may deteriorate a performance of the antenna. In particular, the antenna structure forms a field using a conductive pattern (e.g., an outer conductive side wall) formed in at least a partial area of the housing <NUM>, and the connection member disposed in parallel to the side wall <NUM> of the housing <NUM> (or perpendicularly to the electronic device) may be recognized as another antenna element distinguished from the housing <NUM> and may deteriorate the performance of the antenna.

The electronic device according to an embodiment may include the connection member <NUM>, opposite ends of which form a loop structure. For example, the first part <NUM> that is one end of the connection member <NUM> may be disposed in the printed circuit board <NUM> to be electrically connected to the at least one processor, and the second part <NUM> that is an opposite end of the connection member <NUM> may be electrically connected to the ground plane of the printed circuit board <NUM>. The connection member <NUM> including a loop structure according to an embodiment may reduce and/or prevent lowering of the performance of the antenna because it does not act as a parasite component even when the housing <NUM> is operated as an antenna.

For example, referring to <FIG>, the radiation efficiency <NUM> of the electronic device according to an embodiment may be improved in all the frequency band as compared with the radiation efficiency <NUM> of the electronic device according to the comparative example.

As another example, referring to <FIG>, the reflection coefficient <NUM> of the electronic device according to the embodiment may be lower in a band of about <NUM> to <NUM> and a band of about <NUM> to <NUM> than the reflection coefficient <NUM> of the electronic device according to the comparative example. Through this, the communication performance of the frequency band, which the electronic device utilizes for communication may be improved.

<FIG> is a block diagram illustrating an example electronic device <NUM> in a network environment <NUM> according to various embodiments.

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 various embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., the connecting 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 various 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>).

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module <NUM> may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20Gbps or more) for implementing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 1064dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., <NUM> or less for each of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or a round trip of <NUM> or less) for implementing URLLC.

According to an embodiment, the antenna module <NUM> may include an antenna including a radiating element including a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)).

In an embodiment, the external electronic device <NUM> may include an internet-of-things (IoT) device.

The electronic devices may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, a a home appliance, or the like.

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), 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, or any combination thereof, and may interchangeably be used with other terms, for example, "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuitry".

Claim 1:
An electronic device (<NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>) configured to be wearable, the electronic device (<NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>) comprising:
a housing (<NUM>, <NUM>) including a side wall at least partially configured as an antenna;
a first printed circuit board (<NUM>) disposed in the housing (<NUM>, <NUM>) and including at least one ground part;
a second printed circuit board, wherein the second printed circuit board includes:
an extension part (<NUM>) extending along the side wall of the housing (<NUM>, <NUM>);
a first part (<NUM>) extending from one end of the extension part (<NUM>) and connected to the first printed circuit board (<NUM>); and
a second part (<NUM>) extending from an opposite end of the extension part (<NUM>) and electrically connected to the at least one ground part;
at least one component (<NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>) disposed on the extension part (<NUM>);
a processor (<NUM>) disposed on the first printed circuit board (<NUM>), and operatively connected to the at least one component (<NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>) through the first part (<NUM>) of the second printed circuit board; and
a first button (<NUM>) and a second button (<NUM>) at least partially exposed through the side wall of the housing (<NUM>, <NUM>),
wherein when the side wall of the housing (<NUM>, <NUM>) is viewed in an inward direction of the electronic device (<NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>), the first button (<NUM>) and the second button (<NUM>) at least partially overlap the extension part (<NUM>).