Patent Description:
Advancements in the fields of information communication and semiconductor technologies have accelerated the spread and use of various electronic devices. They are described in the documents: <CIT>, <CIT>, <CIT> and <CIT>.

The term "electronic device" may refer to a device that performs a particular function according to its equipped program, such as, for example, a home appliance, an electronic scheduler, a portable multimedia player, a mobile communication terminal, a tablet personal computer (PC), a video/sound device, a desktop PC or laptop computer, or a navigation system for an automobile. Since electronic devices are highly integrated, and as high-speed, high-volume wireless communication becomes commonplace, electronic devices have been various functions. For example, an electronic device comes with integrated functionality, that includes an entertainment function, such as playing video games, a multimedia function, such as replaying music/videos, a communication and security function for mobile banking, and a scheduling or e-wallet function. Such electronic devices have become compact enough for users to carry in a convenient way.

The electronic devices may output stored information as voices or images. Accordingly, the electronic device typically include a microphone and a speaker to input and output sound. The electronic device has a structure in which a plurality of components, other than a microphone and a speaker, are also disposed. For example, the microphone and speaker have a structure in which external sound output or introduced through a sound hole formed in a case of the electronic device is transferred.

One circuit board provided in the electronic device may have an increased surface area upon which a plurality of components, other than the microphone and the speaker, are disposed. When a space is separately secured for the circuit board within the electronic device, the size of the electronic device increases, which may limit miniaturization of the electronic device.

A separate sealing member may be installed in a sound hole, which is for outputting or introducing external sound, and may be formed in the case of the electronic device so as to block foreign substances from entering the electronic device. For example, when the case of the electronic device is vibrated by external sound introduced through the sound hole, the sealing member may be easily damaged by the vibration, thereby deteriorating the sealing function of the sealing member.

According to an embodiment, in the electronic device, it is possible to secure a space, in which a plurality of components (e.g., a microphone and/or a speaker) may be disposed, by disposing an interposer between the first circuit board and the second circuit board.

According to an embodiment, in the electronic device, it is possible to reduce damage to the sealing member, resulting from external influence (e.g., vibration), by placing the sealing member on at least a portion of the camera deco, which is less affected by the external influence.

According to the claimed invention, an electronic device according to claim <NUM> is provided. Preferred forms being set out in dependent claims <NUM> to <NUM>.

According to an aspect of the disclosure, an electronic device is provided that includes a housing including a first plate facing a first direction, a second plate facing a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, and a side member surrounding a space between the first plate and the second plate. The electronic device also includes a camera deco disposed on at least one of the first plate and the second plate, a first circuit board disposed to overlap at least a portion of the camera deco when viewed in the first direction, and a second circuit board spaced apart from the first circuit board. The electronic device further includes a sealing member disposed between the camera deco and at least one of the first circuit board and the second circuit board, a first component and a second component disposed on at least a portion of the first circuit board or at least a portion of the second circuit board, and an interposer electrically connecting the first circuit board and the second circuit board. The interposer is disposed between the first circuit board and the second circuit board. An arrangement space for disposing the first component and the second component may be formed between the first circuit board and the second circuit board.

According to an aspect of the disclosure, an electronic device is provided that includes a housing, a camera deco formed in at least a portion of the housing, and a camera module disposed on the camera deco and including a camera flange. The electronic device also includes a first sealing member disposed between the camera deco and a first surface of the camera flange, a circuit board disposed on a second surface of the camera flange that is opposite to the first surface, a second sealing member disposed between the second surface of the camera flange and the circuit board, and a component disposed on at least a portion of the circuit board.

According to an aspect of the disclosure, an electronic device is provided that includes a housing, a first circuit board disposed on at least a portion of the housing and disposed within the housing, a second circuit board spaced apart from the first circuit board, a first component and a second component disposed on at least a portion of the first circuit board or at least a portion of the second circuit board, and an interposer electrically connecting the first circuit board and the second circuit board. The interposer may be disposed between the first circuit board and the second circuit board. An arrangement space for disposing the first component and the second component may be formed between the first circuit board and the second circuit board.

Accordingly, it is possible to stack the first and second circuit boards using the interposer while simultaneously forming an arrangement space between the first and second circuit boards. Since a plurality of components may be disposed in the arrangement space, it is possible to efficiently use the internal space of the electronic device while also downsizing the electronic device by reducing the size of the first and second circuit boards.

It is also possible to reduce damage to the sealing member by placing the sealing member on at least a portion of the camera deco, which is less affected by external influence.

<FIG> is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device <NUM> in a network environment <NUM>, according to various embodiments. 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 (e.g., the connecting terminal <NUM>) of the components may be omitted from the electronic device <NUM>, or one or more other components may be added in the electronic device <NUM>. According to an embodiment, some (e.g., the sensor module <NUM>, the camera module <NUM>, or the antenna module <NUM>) of the components may be integrated into a single component (e.g., the display module <NUM>).

For example, when the electronic device <NUM> includes the main processor <NUM> and the auxiliary processor <NUM>, the auxiliary processor <NUM> may be configured to use lower power than the main processor <NUM> or to be specified for a designated function.

The display <NUM> may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and control circuitry to control a corresponding one of the display, hologram device, and projector. According to an embodiment, the display <NUM> may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

A corresponding one of these communication modules may communicate with the external electronic device <NUM> via a first network <NUM> (e.g., a short-range communication network, such as BluetoothTM, wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network <NUM> (e.g., a long-range communication network, such as a legacy cellular network, a <NUM> network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN)). The wireless communication module <NUM> may identify or authenticate the electronic device <NUM> in a communication network, such as the first network <NUM> or the second network <NUM>, using subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module <NUM>.

The antenna module <NUM> may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside (e.g., the external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module <NUM> may include one antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module <NUM> may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an antenna array). In this case, at least one antenna appropriate for a communication scheme used in a communication network, such as the first network <NUM> or the second network <NUM>, may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, e.g., the communication module <NUM>. According to an embodiment, other parts (e.g., radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) than the radiator may be further formed as part of the antenna module <NUM>.

The external electronic devices <NUM> or <NUM> each may be a device of the same or a different type from the electronic device <NUM>. In another embodiment, the external electronic device <NUM> may include an Intemet-of-things (IoT) device. The electronic device <NUM> may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or health-care) based on <NUM> communication technology or IoT-related technology.

The electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure may be one of various types of electronic devices.

A method according to various embodiments of the disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online via an application store (e.g., Play StoreTM), or between two user devices (e.g., smart phones) directly.

Some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in different components.

<FIG> is a diagram illustrating a front perspective view of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. <FIG> is a diagram illustrating a rear perspective view of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to <FIG> and <FIG>, an electronic device <NUM> includes a housing <NUM> with a front surface 310A, a rear surface 310B, and a side surface 310C surrounding a space between the front surface 310A and the rear surface 310B. According to another embodiment, the housing <NUM> may denote a structure forming part of the front surface 310A, the rear surface 310B, and the side surface 310C of <FIG>. At least part of the front surface 310A has a substantially transparent front plate <NUM> (e.g., a glass plate or polymer plate including various coat layers). The rear surface 310B is formed by a rear plate <NUM>. The rear plate <NUM> may be formed of, e.g., glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two thereof. The side surface 310C is formed by a side bezel structure (or a side member) <NUM> that couples to the front plate <NUM> and the rear plate <NUM> and includes a metal and/or polymer. The rear plate <NUM> and the side bezel plate <NUM> may be integrally formed together and include the same material (e.g., glass, metal, such as aluminum, or ceramic).

As shown in <FIG>, the front plate <NUM> includes two first edge areas 310D, which seamlessly and bendingly extend from the first surface 310A to the rear plate <NUM>, on both the long edges of the front plate <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, the rear plate <NUM> includes two second edge areas 310E, which seamlessly and bendingly extend from the rear surface 310B to the front plate, on both the long edges. The front plate <NUM> (or the rear plate <NUM>) may include only one of the first edge areas <NUM> (or the second edge areas 310E). Alternatively, the first edge areas 310D or the second edge areas 301E may partially be excluded. From a side view of the electronic device <NUM>, the side bezel structure <NUM> may have a first thickness (or width) for sides that do not have the first edge areas 310D or the second edge areas 310E, and a second thickness, which is smaller than the first thickness, for sides that have the first edge areas 310D or the second edge areas 310E.

The electronic device <NUM> includes at least one of a display <NUM>, audio modules <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> (e.g., the audio module <NUM> of <FIG>), a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module <NUM> of <FIG>), camera modules <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> (e.g., the camera module <NUM> of <FIG>), a key input device <NUM> (e.g., the input module <NUM> of <FIG>), and connector holes <NUM> and <NUM> (e.g., the connection terminal <NUM> of <FIG>). The electronic device <NUM> may exclude at least one of the components or may include additional components.

The display <NUM> may be visually exposed through, for example, a majority of the front plate <NUM>. At least a portion of the display <NUM> may be exposed through the front plate <NUM> forming the front surface 310A and the first edge areas 310D. The edge of the display <NUM> may be formed to be substantially the same shape as an adjacent outer edge of the front plate <NUM>. According to another embodiment, the interval between the outer edge of the display <NUM> and the outer edge of the front plate <NUM> may remain substantially even in order to provide the display <NUM> with a larger area of exposure.

The surface (or the front plate <NUM>) of the housing <NUM> may include a visually exposed screen display area formed as the display <NUM>. For example, the screen display area may include the front surface 310A and first edge areas 310D.

According to another embodiment, a recess or opening may be formed in a portion of the screen display area (e.g., the front surface 310A or the first edge area 310D) of the display <NUM>, and at least one or more of the audio module <NUM>, a sensor module, a light emitting device, and the camera module <NUM> may be aligned with the recess or opening. According to another embodiment, one or more of the audio module <NUM>, the sensor module, the camera module <NUM>, a fingerprint sensor, and the light emitting device may be included on the rear surface of the screen display area of the display <NUM>. The display <NUM> may be coupled with, or adjacent to, a touch detecting circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the strength (pressure) of touches, and/or a digitizer for detecting a magnetic field-type stylus pen. At least part of the key input device <NUM> may be disposed in the first edge areas 310D and/or the second edge areas 310E.

The audio modules <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> may include, for example, the microphone hole <NUM> and the speaker holes <NUM> and <NUM>. The microphone hole <NUM> may have a microphone disposed inside to obtain external sounds. There may be a plurality of microphones to enable the detection of the direction of a sound. The speaker holes <NUM> and <NUM> may include the external speaker hole <NUM> and the phone receiver hole <NUM>. The speaker holes <NUM> and <NUM> and the microphone hole <NUM> may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker holes <NUM> and <NUM> (e.g., as a piezo speaker). The audio modules <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> are not limited to the above-described structure. Depending on the structure of the electronic device <NUM>, various design changes may be made. For example, only some of the audio modules may be mounted, or a new audio module may be added.

The sensor modules may generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to an internal operating state or external environmental state of the electronic device <NUM>. The sensor modules may include a first sensor module (e.g., a proximity sensor) and/or a second sensor module (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on the front surface 310A of the housing <NUM>, and/or a third sensor module (e.g., an heart rate monitor (HRM) sensor) and/or a fourth sensor module (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on the rear surface 310B of the housing <NUM>. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the rear surface 310B as well as on the front surface 310A (e.g., the display <NUM>) of the housing <NUM>. The electronic device <NUM> may include a sensor module that is not shown (e.g., at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric 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 illuminance sensor). The sensor modules are not limited to the above-described structure. Depending on the structure of the electronic device <NUM>, various design changes may be made. For example, only some of the sensor modules may be mounted, or a new sensor module may be added.

The camera modules <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> may include the first camera module <NUM> disposed on the first surface 310A of the electronic device <NUM>, and the rear camera device <NUM> and/or the flash <NUM> disposed on the rear surface 310B. The camera modules <NUM> and <NUM> may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The flash <NUM> may include a light emitting diode (LED) or a xenon lamp. Two or more lenses (e.g., an infrared (IR) camera, a wide-angle lens, and a telescopic lens) and image sensors may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device <NUM>. The camera modules <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> are not limited to the above-described structure. Depending on the structure of the electronic device <NUM>, various design changes may be made. For example, only some of the camera modules may be mounted, or a new camera module may be added.

The electronic device <NUM> may include a plurality of camera modules (e.g., a dual camera or triple camera) having different attributes (e.g., angle of view) or functions. For example, a plurality of camera modules <NUM> and <NUM> including lenses having different angles of view may be configured, and the electronic device <NUM> may change the angle of view of the camera modules <NUM> and <NUM> performed by the electronic device <NUM> based on the user's selection. At least one of the plurality of camera modules <NUM> and <NUM> may form, for example, a wide-angle camera and at least another of the plurality of camera modules may form a telephoto camera. Similarly, at least one of the plurality of camera modules <NUM> and <NUM> may be a front camera and at least another of the plurality of camera modules may be a rear camera. Further, the plurality of camera modules <NUM> and <NUM> may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, and an infrared (IR) camera (e.g., a time of flight (TOF) camera, a structured light camera). The IR camera may be operated as at least a portion of the sensor module. For example, the TOF camera may be operated as at least a portion of a sensor module for detecting the distance to the subject.

The key input device <NUM> is disposed on the side surface 310C of the housing <NUM>. The electronic device <NUM> may exclude all or some of the above-described key input devices <NUM> and the excluded key input devices <NUM> may be implemented in other forms (e.g., as soft keys), on the display <NUM>. The key input device may include the sensor module <NUM> disposed on the second surface 310B of the housing <NUM>.

The light emitting device may be disposed on the front surface 310A of the housing <NUM>. The light emitting device may provide information about the state of the electronic device <NUM> in the form of light. The light emitting device may provide a light source that interacts with the front camera module <NUM>. The light emitting device may include a light emitting device (LED), an infrared (IR) LED, and/or a xenon lamp.

The connector holes <NUM> and <NUM> may include the first connector hole <NUM> for receiving a connector (e.g., a universal serial bus (USB) connector) for transmitting or receiving power and/or data to/from an external electronic device, and the second connector hole <NUM> (e.g., an earphone jack) for receiving a connector for transmitting or receiving audio signals to/from the external electronic device.

Some of the camera modules <NUM> and <NUM> and/or some of the sensor modules may be exposed to the outside through at least a portion of the display <NUM>. For example, the camera module <NUM> may include a punch hole camera disposed inside a hole or recess formed in the rear surface of the display <NUM>. The camera module <NUM> may be disposed inside the housing <NUM> so that the lens is visually exposed to the second surface 310B of the electronic device <NUM>. For example, the camera module <NUM> may be disposed on a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board <NUM> of <FIG>).

The camera module <NUM> and/or the sensor module may be disposed to contact the external environment through a transparent area from the internal space of the electronic device <NUM> to the front plate <NUM> of the display <NUM>. Further, some sensor module <NUM> may be disposed to perform its functions without being visually exposed through the front plate <NUM> in the internal space of the electronic device.

<FIG> is a diagram illustrating an exploded perspective view of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to <FIG>, the electronic device <NUM> includes a side bezel structure <NUM> (e.g., the side bezel structure <NUM> of <FIG>), a first supporting member <NUM>, the front plate <NUM>, a display <NUM>, a printed circuit board (PCB) <NUM> (e.g., a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid flexible PCB (RFPCB)), a battery <NUM>, a second supporting member <NUM> (e.g., a rear case), an antenna <NUM>, and a rear plate <NUM>. The electronic device <NUM> may exclude at least one of the components or include additional components. At least one of the components of the electronic device <NUM> may be the same or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device <NUM> of <FIG> or <FIG>, and a duplicate description of such components is omitted.

The first supporting member <NUM> is disposed inside the electronic device <NUM> and is connected with the side bezel structure <NUM> or integrated with the side bezel structure <NUM>. The first supporting member <NUM> may be formed of a metal and/or non-metallic material (e.g., polymer). The display <NUM> may be joined onto one surface of the first supporting member <NUM>, and the PCB <NUM> may be joined onto the opposite surface of the first supporting member <NUM>.

A processor, a memory, and/or an interface may be mounted on the PCB <NUM>. The processor may include one or more of a central processing unit (CPU), an application processor, a graphic processing device, an image signal processing, a sensor hub processor, and a communication processor. The PCB <NUM> may include a FPCB-type radio frequency cable (RFC). For example, the PCB <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the first supporting member <NUM> and may be electrically connected with an antenna module <NUM> and a communication module <NUM>.

The memory may include a volatile or non-volatile memory.

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

The battery <NUM> may be a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device <NUM>. At least a portion of the battery <NUM> may be disposed on substantially the same plane as the printed circuit board <NUM>. The battery <NUM> may be integrally or detachably disposed inside the electronic device <NUM>.

The second supporting member <NUM> may be disposed between the PCB <NUM> and the antenna <NUM>. For example, the second supporting member <NUM> may include one surface to which at least one of the PCB <NUM> and the battery <NUM> is coupled, and another surface to which the antenna <NUM> is coupled.

The antenna <NUM> may include, for example, a near-field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna <NUM> may perform short-range communication with an external device or may wirelessly transmit or receive power necessary for charging. An antenna structure may be formed by a portion or combination of the side bezel structure <NUM> and/or the first supporting member <NUM>.

The rear plate <NUM> may form at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., the second surface 310B of <FIG>) of the electronic device <NUM>.

The electronic device <NUM> has a bar-type or plate-type appearance but the disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the illustrated electronic device may be part of a foldable electronic device and/or a rollable electronic device. The terms "foldable electronic device" and "rollable electronic device" refer to an electronic device having a portion of which may be folded, wound, rolled, or received in a housing as the display is bent and deformed. The foldable electronic device and/or the rollable electronic device allows for expansion and use of the screen display area by unfolding the display or exposing a larger area of the display to the outside according to the user's need.

<FIG> is a diagram illustrating an exploded perspective view of a configuration of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. <FIG> is a diagram illustrating a perspective view of a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and an interposer, among the components of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

An electronic device <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG> may be at least partially similar to the electronic device <NUM> of <FIG> or may include another embodiment of the electronic device.

Referring to <FIG> and <FIG>, the electronic device <NUM> includes a housing <NUM>, a camera module <NUM> including a camera deco <NUM>, a first circuit board <NUM>, a second circuit board <NUM>, a flash <NUM>, a first sealing member <NUM>, a second sealing member <NUM>, a first component <NUM>, a second component <NUM>, an interposer <NUM>, and a speaker module <NUM> including a speaker. The housing <NUM> includes a first plate <NUM> facing in a first direction ①, a display, a second plate <NUM> facing in a second direction (<NUM>) opposite to the first direction, and a side member <NUM> surrounding a space between the first plate <NUM> and the second plate <NUM>. There may be provided a plurality of first components <NUM> and/or a plurality of second components <NUM>.

The camera module <NUM> includes a camera window <NUM>, a camera deco <NUM>, a deco sealing member <NUM>, and a plurality of cameras <NUM>. For example, the camera deco <NUM> may be disposed on at least one of the first plate <NUM> and the second plate <NUM>. The camera deco <NUM> may be disposed in a camera hole 412a formed in at least a portion of the second plate <NUM>. For example, the camera deco <NUM> may be disposed separately from at least a portion of the side member <NUM> or may be integrally formed with the side member <NUM>.

The camera window <NUM> may be disposed on the front surface of the camera deco <NUM>, and the plurality of cameras <NUM> may be disposed on the rear surface of the camera deco <NUM>. The plurality of cameras <NUM> may be fitted into a plurality of coupling holes 422a formed in the camera deco <NUM>. For example, the plurality of cameras <NUM> may protrude from the surface of the second plate <NUM> by a predetermined height. The deco sealing member <NUM> may be disposed between the camera deco <NUM> and the plurality of cameras <NUM>.

The flash <NUM> is spaced apart from the camera deco <NUM> in a neighboring position. For example, the flash <NUM> may be disposed in the second plate <NUM> and may be disposed in a flash hole <NUM> formed in the second plate <NUM>. A through hole (see <NUM> of <FIG>) connected with the flash hole <NUM> may be formed in the flash <NUM>. A passage (see <NUM> of <FIG>) for moving an external sound (see L1 of <FIG>) may be formed between the through hole (see <NUM> of <FIG>) and the flash hole <NUM>. For example, the external sound (see L1 of <FIG>) may be introduced into the housing <NUM> through a gap formed between the flash hole <NUM> and the flash <NUM>.

The first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM> are disposed to overlap at least a partial area of the flash <NUM> when viewed in the first direction ①) The first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM> may be stacked on the rear surface of the second plate <NUM> toward the inside of the housing <NUM>. For example, the first circuit board <NUM> may be disposed on the rear surface of the second plate <NUM>, and the second circuit board <NUM> is disposed to be spaced apart from the rear surface of the first circuit board <NUM>.

The first circuit board <NUM> and/or the second circuit board <NUM> may be disposed on at least one of the first plate <NUM>, the second plate <NUM>, or a mid plate (e.g., a bracket). For example, the second circuit board <NUM> may be disposed on a first surface of the mid plate, and the interposer <NUM> may be disposed between the second circuit board <NUM> and the first circuit board <NUM>.

The first circuit board <NUM> and/or the second circuit board <NUM> may be a PCB formed of a material (e.g., FR4) having non-bendable characteristics or may be a FPCB having bendable/flexible characteristics. For example, the first circuit board <NUM> and/or the second circuit board <NUM> may include an area (hereinafter, referred to as a "flexible area") having a bendable or flexible property. The flexible area may include a base film (or substrate) and a copper clad layer. For example, the flexible area may be a flexible copper clad layer (FCCL) in which at least one copper clad is stacked on at least a portion of at least one of an upper end or a lower end of a polyimide film.

The first sealing member <NUM> is disposed in the position of at least a portion between the second plate <NUM> and the flash <NUM>. The first sealing member <NUM> may be disposed between the rear surface of the second plate <NUM> and the front surface of the flash <NUM>. For example, the first sealing member <NUM> may prevent the escape of the external sound (see L1 of <FIG>) introduced through the flash hole (see <NUM> of <FIG>) formed in the second plate <NUM>.

The passage (see <NUM> of <FIG>) for moving the external sound (see L1 of <FIG>) introduced through the flash hole (see <NUM> of <FIG>) to the through hole <NUM> may be formed between the flash hole (see <NUM> of <FIG>) of the second plate <NUM> and the through hole (see <NUM> of <FIG>) of the flash <NUM>. For example, the external sound L1 may be introduced through the flash hole <NUM> and may be transferred to the through hole <NUM> through the passage <NUM>. The external sound L1 transmitted through the through hole <NUM> may pass through a sealing hole (451a of <FIG>) of the second sealing member <NUM> to be described below. In this case, when the external sound (L1 of <FIG>) passes through the passage <NUM>, the first sealing member <NUM> may prevent the external sound (L1 of <FIG>) from escaping from the passage <NUM>. For example, the first sealing member <NUM> may prevent sound leakage of the external sound (L1 of <FIG>).

Further, the first sealing member <NUM> may include a double-sided tape. For example, the double-sided tape may attach the rear surface of the second plate <NUM> to the front surface of the flash <NUM>. For example, the double-sided tape may attach and fix the flash <NUM> to the rear surface of the second plate <NUM>.

As such, as the first sealing member <NUM> is disposed on at least a portion of the flash <NUM> between the rear surface of the second plate <NUM> and the front surface of the flash <NUM>, the first sealing member <NUM> may prevent escape (e.g., sound leakage) of the external sound L1 introduced through the flash hole <NUM> formed in the second plate <NUM>. The first sealing member <NUM> including a double-sided tape may attach and fix the flash <NUM> to the second plate <NUM>.

The second sealing member <NUM> is disposed between the camera deco <NUM> and at least one of the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM>. The second sealing member <NUM> may be disposed between the rear surface of the flash <NUM> and the front surface of the first circuit board <NUM>. For example, the second sealing member <NUM> may block entry of foreign substances through the flash hole <NUM> formed in the second plate <NUM>. The second sealing member <NUM> may absorb the vibration generated due to the external sound L1 introduced from the outside of the flash hole <NUM>.

A sealing hole (see 451a of <FIG>) through which the external sound L1 is introduced may be formed in the second sealing member <NUM>, and a waterproofing member (see 451b of <FIG>) that blocks the external foreign substances may be included in the sealing hole 451a. For example, the waterproofing member 451b may include a mesh net.

In this way, as the second sealing member <NUM> is disposed on at least a portion of the rear surface of the flash <NUM> and the front surface of the first circuit board <NUM>, the second sealing member <NUM> may block external foreign substances, provide waterproofing, and reduce damage caused by external influences (e.g., vibration caused by the external sound L1), thereby further enhancing the sealing capability of the second sealing member <NUM>.

The first sealing member <NUM> or the second sealing member <NUM> may include a filling member, and the filling member may include at least one of silicon, rubber, latex, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (PE), Teflon, or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The material of the first sealing member <NUM> or the second sealing member <NUM> is described as including the above-described materials, as an example, but is not limited thereto. For example, as the material of the first sealing member <NUM> or the second sealing member <NUM>, various materials may be used which may block foreign substances entering the housing <NUM> of the electronic device <NUM> and absorb vibration.

The first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> are disposed on at least a portion of the first circuit board <NUM> and/or at least a portion of the second circuit board <NUM>. For example, both the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the first circuit board <NUM>, both the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> may also be disposed on at least a portion of the second circuit board <NUM>, or the first component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the first circuit board <NUM> while the second component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the second circuit board <NUM>. Conversely, the first component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the second circuit board <NUM> while the second component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the first circuit board <NUM>.

Both the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the first circuit board <NUM>, and in this state, at least one of the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the second circuit board <NUM>. For example, both the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the first circuit board <NUM>, and the first component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the second circuit board <NUM>. Further, both the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the first circuit board <NUM>, and the second component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the second circuit board <NUM>. Further, both the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the second circuit board <NUM>, and the first component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the first circuit board <NUM>. Both the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the second circuit board <NUM>, and the second component <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of the first circuit board <NUM>.

The first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> include at least one of a microphone <NUM>, a speaker, a memory card, a processor, a plurality of sensors, an antenna, a plurality of connectors, an inductor, an active element, a passive element, and a circuit element. As shown in <FIG>, the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> are provided as an example, but they are not limited thereto. For example, other components included in the electronic device <NUM> may be applied as the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM>. Further, the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> may be heat generation sources that generate heat, and may be at least one of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), a power amplifier (PAM), an application processor (AP), a communication processor (CP), a charger integrated circuit (IC), or a display driver integrated circuit (DDI). A shielding structure (or a "shield can") may be included in at least a portion of the first circuit board <NUM> and/or the second circuit board <NUM> to protect the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM>. For example, the shielding structure may be formed of a conductive material (e.g., metal) and may electromagnetically shield the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM>.

The first component <NUM>, the second component <NUM>, the interposer <NUM>, the first sealing member <NUM>, and the second sealing member <NUM> are disposed on the flash <NUM> disposed on the second plate <NUM>. For example, the first component <NUM>, the second component <NUM>, the interposer <NUM>, the first sealing member <NUM>, and the second sealing member <NUM> may be disposed on at least a portion of a first area C1 where the camera deco <NUM> is disposed. Further, the first component <NUM>, the second component <NUM>, the interposer <NUM>, the first sealing member <NUM>, and the second sealing member <NUM> may be disposed in a second area C2 where the camera deco <NUM> is absent. A structure in which the first component <NUM>, the second component <NUM>, the interposer <NUM>, the first sealing member <NUM>, and the second sealing member <NUM> are disposed on at least a portion of the first area C1, where the flash <NUM> is disposed, is described in greater detail below.

The interposer <NUM> is disposed between the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM> and electrically connects the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM>. For example, the interposer <NUM> is disposed between the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM> while simultaneously forming an arrangement space (see <NUM> of <FIG>) for disposing the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> between the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM>. The first component <NUM>, the second component <NUM>, and wiring electrically connecting the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> may be placed in the arrangement space <NUM>.

The interposer <NUM> may be disposed along the outer periphery of the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM>. Thus, by forming the arrangement space (see <NUM> of <FIG>) for disposing the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> in the interposer <NUM>, the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM> may dispose the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> in the arrangement space <NUM> to thereby efficiently use the space inside the electronic device <NUM>. The interposer <NUM> may have a copper clad laminate (CCL) structure including a plurality of preimpregnated (PREPREG, PPG) materials layers (e.g., insulating resin layers) and a copper clad disposed therebetween.

By distributing the first components <NUM> and/or the second components <NUM> on the first circuit board <NUM> and/or the second circuit board <NUM>, the first circuit board <NUM> and/or the second circuit board <NUM> may secure a broad surface area for disposing the first component <NUM> and/or the second component <NUM>, and the size of the first circuit board <NUM> and/or the second circuit board <NUM> may be reduced, contributing to miniaturization of the electronic device <NUM>.

<FIG> is a diagram illustrating a plan view of a first circuit board, among the components of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. <FIG> is a diagram illustrating a plan view of a second circuit board, among the components of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. <FIG> is a diagram illustrating a plan view of an interposer, among the components of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to <FIG>, the size of the first circuit board <NUM> may be smaller than the size of the second circuit board <NUM>. Conversely, the size of the first circuit board <NUM> may be larger than the size of the second circuit board <NUM>. Or, the size of the first circuit board <NUM> may be the same as the size of the second circuit board <NUM>.

The first circuit board <NUM> or the second circuit board <NUM> may include a slave PCB or a primary or master PCB. The first circuit board <NUM> may include a slave PCB. The second circuit board <NUM> may include a primary or master PCB.

A structure in which the size of the first circuit board <NUM> (e.g., a slave PCB) is larger than the size of the second circuit board <NUM> (e.g., a master PCB) is described in greater detail below.

For example, the first circuit board <NUM> (e.g., a slave PCB) has a plurality of connectors <NUM> to electrically connect the first component <NUM> disposed on the first circuit board <NUM> with another component. For example, the size of the first circuit board <NUM> may be larger than the size of the second circuit board <NUM> (e.g., a master PCB) to have the plurality of connectors <NUM>. Further, since the second circuit board <NUM> has the second component <NUM> (e.g., a processor) having a high wiring density disposed thereon so that there is no need for the plurality of separate connectors <NUM> for electrically connecting with other external components, the second circuit board <NUM> may be formed to be smaller in size than the first circuit board <NUM>.

The size of the interposer <NUM> may be smaller than or equal to the size of the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM>. The size of the interposer <NUM> may be the same as the size of the second circuit board <NUM>. The interposer (<NUM>) is manufactured overall in a closed loop shape, and the interposer <NUM> may be formed in a constant thickness.

A first surface of the interposer <NUM> may be electrically connected to the rear surface of the first circuit board <NUM>, and a second surface of the interposer <NUM>, which is opposite to the first surface, may be electrically connected to the front surface of the second circuit board <NUM>.

The interposer <NUM> may be disposed along the outer periphery of the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM>.

As such, as the interposer <NUM> electrically connecting the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM> is disposed between the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM>. The first component <NUM> and/or the second component <NUM> may be distributed on the first circuit board <NUM> and/or the second circuit board <NUM>, respectively, so that the first circuit board <NUM> and/or the second circuit board <NUM> may secure a wide surface area for disposing the first component <NUM> and/or the second component <NUM>. Efficiency in mounting in the electronic device may be enhanced.

<FIG> is a diagram illustrating a perspective view of a coupled state of a first and second circuit boards and an interposer, among the components of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. <FIG> is a diagram illustrating a plan view of a coupled state of components of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. <FIG> is a diagram illustrating a side cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of <FIG>, illustrating a coupled state of components of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to <FIG> and <FIG> and <FIG>, the electronic device <NUM> includes the housing <NUM>, the camera module <NUM> including the camera deco <NUM>, the first circuit board <NUM>, the second circuit board <NUM>, the flash <NUM>, the first sealing member <NUM>, the second sealing member <NUM>, the first component <NUM> including the microphone <NUM>, the second component <NUM>, and the interposer <NUM>. For example, the housing <NUM> may include the first plate <NUM> facing in the first direction ① and the second plate <NUM> facing in the second direction ② opposite to the first direction.

The flash hole <NUM> may be formed in at least some position of the second plate <NUM>, and the flash <NUM> may be disposed in the flash hole <NUM>. For example, the flash <NUM> may be disposed on the rear surface of the second plate <NUM> and may simultaneously be disposed in the flash hole <NUM>. The first sealing member <NUM> may be disposed between the second plate <NUM> and the flash <NUM>, and the second sealing member <NUM> may be disposed between the flash <NUM> and the first circuit board <NUM>. The interposer <NUM> may be disposed between the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM>. For example, the first component <NUM> including a microphone may be disposed on the first circuit board <NUM>, and the second component <NUM> may be disposed on the second circuit board <NUM>. The second circuit board <NUM> may be spaced apart from the first circuit board <NUM> using the interposer while the first and second circuit boards <NUM> and <NUM> may simultaneously be electrically connected by the interposer <NUM>. In this case, the arrangement space <NUM> may be formed between the first and second circuit boards <NUM> and <NUM> by the interposer <NUM>. The first component <NUM> including the microphone <NUM> and the second component <NUM> may be disposed in the arrangement space <NUM>.

An opening K3 facing the through hole <NUM> formed in the flash <NUM> is formed in the first circuit board <NUM>. The microphone <NUM> is disposed in the opening K3. For example, since the passage <NUM> for moving the external sound L1 is formed between the flash hole <NUM> and the through hole <NUM>, the passage <NUM> may be connected with the opening K3. In this state, the external sound L1 introduced through the passage <NUM> may pass through the sealing hole 451a of the second sealing member <NUM> and the opening K3 to the microphone <NUM>.

The microphone <NUM> may convert the received external sound L1 into an electrical signal.

The external sound L1 may be introduced through a gap formed between the flash hole <NUM> and the flash <NUM>, and the introduced external sound L1 may be transferred through the passage <NUM> and the opening K3 to the microphone <NUM>. In this case, the external sound L1 may be prevented from escaping from the passage <NUM> by the first sealing member <NUM> disposed between the second plate <NUM> and the flash <NUM>. Due to this, the transfer of the external sound L1 to the microphone <NUM> may be enhanced by the first sealing member <NUM>.

The first and second circuit boards <NUM> and <NUM> disposed on the rear surface of the flash <NUM> may be stacked by the interposer <NUM>, and the arrangement space <NUM> may be simultaneously formed between the first and second circuit boards <NUM> and <NUM>, and a plurality of components other than the microphone <NUM> may be disposed in the arrangement space <NUM>. Thus, it is possible to more efficiently use the internal space of the electronic device.

<FIG> is a diagram illustrating a plan view of a coupled state of components of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. <FIG> is a diagram illustrating a side cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of <FIG>, illustrating a coupled state of components of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to <FIG> and <FIG>, according to various embodiments, an electronic device <NUM> includes a housing <NUM>, a side member <NUM>, a camera module <NUM> including a camera deco <NUM>, a camera window <NUM>, and a plurality of cameras <NUM>, a first circuit board <NUM>, a second circuit board <NUM>, a sealing member <NUM>, a first component <NUM> including a microphone <NUM>, a second component <NUM>, and an interposer <NUM>. For example, the housing <NUM> may include a first plate <NUM> facing in a first direction ① and a second plate <NUM> facing in a second direction ② opposite to the first direction.

The camera deco <NUM> may be disposed in the position of at least a portion of the second plate <NUM>, and the sealing member <NUM> may be disposed in the position of at least a portion of the camera deco <NUM>. The interposer <NUM> may be disposed between the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM>.

At least one of the components of the electronic device <NUM> may be the same or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device <NUM> of <FIG> or <FIG> and duplicate descriptions are omitted.

The first component <NUM> or the second component <NUM> may be disposed on the first circuit board <NUM>, and the first component <NUM> or the second component <NUM> may be disposed on the second circuit board <NUM>. The second circuit board <NUM> may be disposed to be spaced apart from the first circuit board <NUM>. In this state, the interposer <NUM> may be disposed between the first and second circuit boards <NUM> and <NUM>, and the first and second circuit boards <NUM> and <NUM> may be electrically connected by the interposer <NUM>. In this case, an arrangement space <NUM> may be formed between the first and second circuit boards <NUM> and <NUM> by the interposer <NUM>. The first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> may be disposed in the arrangement space <NUM>.

For example, the sealing member <NUM> may be disposed on at least the portion of the first and second circuit boards <NUM> and <NUM> on which the interposer <NUM> is disposed. For example, the sealing member <NUM> may be disposed around the third opening K3 formed in the first circuit board <NUM>. The third opening K3 and a sealing hole 550a formed in the sealing member <NUM> may face each other. The sealing hole 550a may face a second opening K2 formed in a cover case <NUM>. The second opening K2 may face a first opening K1 formed in the camera deco <NUM>. For example, the first opening K1 of the camera deco <NUM> may face the second opening K2 of the cover case <NUM>, the second opening K2 may face the sealing hole 550a of the sealing member <NUM>, the sealing hole 550a may face a third opening K3 of the first circuit board <NUM>. In this state, the external sound L1 introduced from the outside of the camera deco <NUM> may pass through the first and second openings K1 and K2, then the sealing hole 550a, and then the third opening K3. The third opening K3 may be disposed to face at least one of the microphone <NUM> and a speaker. The third opening K3 may be disposed to face the microphone <NUM>. Accordingly, the external sound L1 transmitted through the first and second openings K1 and K2 and the sealing hole 550a may be transferred through the third opening K3 to the microphone <NUM>. The microphone <NUM> may convert the received external sound L1 into an electrical signal.

As the sealing member <NUM> is disposed on at least a portion of the camera deco <NUM> that is not affected by vibration generated by introduction of the external sound L1, the sealing member <NUM> may reduce damage caused by vibration, thereby further enhancing the sealing capability of the sealing member <NUM>.

A cover sealing member <NUM> for blocking a gap formed between the camera deco <NUM> and the cover case <NUM> may be disposed between the camera deco <NUM> and the cover case <NUM>. The cover sealing member <NUM> may prevent escape of the external sound L1 through a gap formed between the camera deco <NUM> and the cover case <NUM>. For example, the cover sealing member <NUM> may include at least one of an adhesive member, a double-sided tape, or a waterproofing member.

In the absence of the cover case <NUM>, the rear surface of the camera deco <NUM> may directly face the upper surface of the sealing member <NUM>. For example, the sealing member <NUM> may prevent escape of the external sound L1 through a gap formed between the camera deco <NUM> and the first circuit board <NUM>.

Further, the interposer <NUM> may be disposed between the first and second circuit boards <NUM> and <NUM>. The interposer <NUM> may secure an arrangement space <NUM> for disposing the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> between the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM>. Accordingly, it is possible to further efficiently use the internal space of the electronic device <NUM> by disposing the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> in the arrangement space <NUM>.

The conventional first or second circuit board may be formed in a different size or shape to have the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> (e.g., the microphone <NUM>, a speaker, an antenna, and an antenna connector) disposed thereon. For example, since the conventional first or second circuit board need to provide a separate space for disposing the first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM>, the conventional first or second circuit board may be cut or enlarged. The conventional first or second circuit board in a different shape or size has a disadvantage of being unable to be disposed in the electronic device <NUM> that may come in various sizes or shapes. Thus, the conventional first or second circuit board may inhibit common use, as a common component, in the electronic device <NUM>.

To address such drawbacks of the conventional first and second circuit boards, in the present embodiment, as the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM> are formed in the same or similar sizes, the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM> may be formed in a constant size and shape. Further, as described above in connection with <FIG>, the interposer <NUM> may be disposed between the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM>. For example, the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM> may be coupled to each other to be modularized using the interposer <NUM>. For example, the first circuit board <NUM> (e.g., a slave PCB) may have a plurality of connectors (e.g., the plurality of connectors <NUM> of <FIG>) to electrically connect the first component <NUM> disposed on the first circuit board <NUM> (e.g., a slave PCB) with another component. The shape of the first component <NUM> may be changed according to the size and shape of the component set. Accordingly, the shape of the first circuit board <NUM> may be changed according to the size and shape of the plurality of connectors (e.g., the plurality of connectors <NUM> of <FIG>) and the set of the first components <NUM>. Further, the second circuit board <NUM> (e.g., a master PCB) may have the second component <NUM> (e.g., a processor) with a high wiring density disposed thereon. For example, the second component <NUM> may be formed as a single component. Thus, since the shape of the second circuit board <NUM> may be formed without influence by the shape of the component set, it may be formed to be smaller than the shape of the first circuit board <NUM>.

As shown in <FIG>, the modularized first circuit board <NUM> and second circuit board <NUM> may be disposed in the electronic device <NUM> having various sizes or shapes. For example, the modularized first circuit board <NUM> and second circuit board <NUM> may be used as common components in various electronic devices <NUM> having different sizes or shapes. As the modularized first circuit board <NUM> and second circuit board <NUM> are rendered to be commonly used as common components in various electronic devices <NUM>, it is possible to simplify the assembly process of the product, eliminate the need for cutting the first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM> to thus save manufacturing costs, and further efficiently use the internal space of the electronic device <NUM>.

<FIG> is a diagram illustrating a side cross-sectional view of a coupled state of components of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

An electronic device <NUM> includes a housing <NUM>, a plurality of cameras <NUM>, a first sealing member <NUM>, a second sealing member <NUM>, a first circuit board <NUM>, a second circuit board <NUM>, a first component <NUM> including a microphone <NUM>, and a second component <NUM>. For example, the housing <NUM> may include a first plate <NUM> facing a first direction ①, a display (e.g., the display <NUM> of <FIG>), a second plate <NUM> facing a second direction ②, opposite to the first direction ①, and a side member <NUM> surrounding a space between the first plate <NUM> and the second plate <NUM>. There may be provided a plurality of first components <NUM> and a plurality of second components <NUM>.

Referring to <FIG>, at least one of the components of the electronic device <NUM> may be the same or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device <NUM> of <FIG> and <FIG> and duplicate descriptions are omitted.

The first circuit board <NUM> and the second circuit board <NUM>, spaced apart from the first circuit board <NUM>, may be disposed in an area adjacent to the plurality of cameras <NUM>. The first component <NUM> may be disposed on the first circuit board <NUM>, and the second component <NUM> may be disposed on the second circuit board <NUM>. The interposer <NUM> is disposed between the first and second circuit boards <NUM> and <NUM>, and the first and second circuit boards <NUM> and <NUM> are electrically connected by the interposer <NUM>. In this case, an arrangement space <NUM> is formed between the first and second circuit boards <NUM> and <NUM> by the interposer <NUM>. The first component <NUM> and the second component <NUM> are disposed in the arrangement space <NUM>.

The camera deco <NUM> may be disposed in the position of at least a portion of the second plate <NUM>, and the first sealing member <NUM> and the second sealing member <NUM> may be disposed in the position of at least a portion of the camera deco <NUM>. The first sealing member <NUM> may be disposed on an upper area of the camera deco <NUM>, and the second sealing member <NUM> may be disposed on a lower area of the camera deco <NUM>. As the first sealing member <NUM> and the second sealing member <NUM> are disposed on at least a portion of the camera deco <NUM>, which is not influenced by the vibration generated due to introduction of an external sound, the first sealing member <NUM> and the second sealing member <NUM> may reduce damage due to vibration.

The camera deco <NUM> (and the first sealing member <NUM> and the second sealing member <NUM>) may be disposed on one surface of the first circuit board <NUM> and/or the second circuit board <NUM>. For example, the camera deco <NUM> sealed by the second sealing member <NUM> may be positioned on one surface facing the rear plate of the first circuit board <NUM>, and the microphone <NUM> may be disposed on one surface facing in the direction opposite to the rear plate of the first circuit board <NUM>. The camera deco <NUM> (and the first sealing member <NUM> and the second sealing member <NUM>) may be disposed on the interposer <NUM>.

<FIG> is a diagram illustrating an exploded perspective view of a configuration of an electronic device, according to another embodiment. <FIG> is a diagram illustrating a plan view of a first sealing member, among the components of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. <FIG> is a diagram illustrating a bottom view of a second sealing member, among the components of an electronic device, according to another embodiment. <FIG> is a diagram illustrating a bottom view of a circuit board, among the components of an electronic device, according to another embodiment. <FIG> is a diagram illustrating a plan view of a coupled state of a camera module, a first sealing member, and a circuit board, among the components of an electronic device, according to another embodiment. <FIG> is a diagram illustrating a side cross-sectional view of a coupled state of components of an electronic device, according to another embodiment. <FIG> is a diagram illustrating an enlarged view of an area of <FIG>, according to an embodiment.

Referring to <FIG>, an electronic device <NUM> has a structure without an interposer. The electronic device <NUM> includes a housing <NUM>, a camera module <NUM>, a plurality of cameras <NUM>, a first sealing member <NUM>, a second sealing member <NUM>, a circuit board <NUM>, and a component <NUM>. For example, the housing <NUM> may include a first plate611 (see <FIG>) facing a first direction ①, a display (e.g., the display <NUM> of <FIG>), a second plate <NUM> (see <FIG>) facing a second direction ② opposite to the first direction ①, and a side member <NUM> (see <FIG>) surrounding a space between the first plate <NUM> and the second plate <NUM>. A plurality of components <NUM> may be provided.

The camera module <NUM> may include a camera deco <NUM>, a plurality of cameras <NUM>, and a camera flange <NUM>. For example, the camera deco <NUM> may be integrally formed with at least a portion of the rear surface of the housing <NUM>. For example, the camera deco <NUM> may be integrally formed with at least a portion of the side member <NUM> and may simultaneously be exposed to the outside. The plurality of cameras <NUM> may be visually exposed to the outside while being simultaneously coupled to a plurality of coupling holes 621a formed in the camera deco <NUM>. In this case, a supporting member <NUM> and a screw <NUM> may be coupled to at least a portion of the camera deco <NUM> to support the plurality of cameras <NUM> while the plurality of cameras <NUM> are simultaneously disposed in the plurality of coupling holes 621a.

The camera flange <NUM> may be formed to protrude from at least a portion of the periphery of the camera module <NUM> to dispose the first sealing member <NUM> and the second sealing member <NUM>, which are described in greater below. For example, the camera flange <NUM> may be formed to extend and protrude around the periphery of the camera module <NUM>.

Referring to <FIG>, a microphone may be disposed on the second surface of the circuit board <NUM>. For example, the microphone may be disposed in at least a partial area of the camera deco <NUM>, and the microphone may be formed in a microphone hole formed in the second surface of the circuit board <NUM>. The second surface of the circuit board <NUM> may be one surface facing the first direction ① of the housing <NUM>. Similarly, the microphone hole may also be disposed in at least a partial area of the camera deco <NUM>. For example, the microphone hole may include a third opening K3 described below. The first sealing member <NUM> may be disposed between the camera deco <NUM> and the first surface of the camera flange <NUM>. For example, the first surface of the camera flange <NUM> may face the second direction ② of the housing <NUM>. The circuit board <NUM> may be disposed on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the camera flange <NUM>. For example, the second surface of the camera flange <NUM> may face the first direction ① of the housing <NUM>. The second sealing member <NUM> may be disposed between the second surface of the camera flange <NUM> and the first surface of the circuit board <NUM>. The first surface of the circuit board <NUM> may face the second direction ② of the housing <NUM>.

A first seating recess 623a for seating the first sealing member <NUM> may be formed in the first surface of the camera flange <NUM>, and a second seating recess 623b for seating the second sealing member <NUM> may be formed in the second surface of the camera flange <NUM>. For example, the first sealing member <NUM> may be inserted and seated in the first seating recess 623a formed in the first surface of the camera flange <NUM>. The second sealing member <NUM> may be inserted and seated in the second seating recess 623b formed in the second surface of the camera flange <NUM>.

A first sealing hole 630a for introducing an external sound L1 may be formed in the first sealing member <NUM>, and a second sealing hole 640a through which the external sound L1 introduced through the first sealing hole 630a passes may be formed in the second sealing member <NUM>. For example, the first sealing hole 630a may transfer the external sound L1 introduced through the first opening K1 formed in the camera deco <NUM> to the second opening K2 formed in the camera flange <NUM>. The external sound L1 transmitted through the second opening K2 may pass through the second sealing hole 640a while being simultaneously transferred to the second sealing hole 640a. The external sound L1 transmitted through the second sealing hole 640a may be transferred to the third opening K3 (e.g., the microphone hole above) formed in the circuit board <NUM>, and the external sound L1 transmitted through the third opening K3 may be transferred to the microphone <NUM> disposed on the circuit board <NUM>.

For example, the first opening K1 for introducing the external sound L1 may be formed in at least a portion of the camera deco <NUM>, and the second opening K2 facing the first opening K1 may be formed in at least a portion of the camera flange <NUM>. In this case, the first sealing member <NUM> may be disposed between the camera deco <NUM> and the first surface of the camera flange <NUM>. A first surface of the first sealing hole 630a formed in the first sealing member <NUM> may face the first opening K1 of the camera deco <NUM>, and a second surface opposite to the first surface of the first sealing hole 630a may face the second opening K2 of the camera flange <NUM>.

The circuit board <NUM> may be disposed on the second surface of the camera flange <NUM>. The second sealing member <NUM> may be disposed between the circuit board <NUM> and the second surface of the camera flange <NUM>. A first surface of the second sealing member <NUM> may face the second opening K2 of the camera flange <NUM>, and a second surface opposite to the first surface of the second sealing member <NUM> may face the third opening K3 of the circuit board <NUM>.

The first opening K1 of the camera deco <NUM> may face the first surface of the first sealing hole 630a, and the second surface of the first sealing hole 630a may face the second opening K2 of the camera flange <NUM>. The second opening K2 may face the first surface of the second sealing hole 640a, and the second surface of the second sealing hole 640a may face the third opening K3 of the circuit board <NUM>. The microphone <NUM> may be disposed in the third opening K3.

In this state, the external sound L1 may be introduced through the first opening K1 of the camera deco <NUM>, and the introduced external sound L1 may sequentially pass through the first sealing hole 630a, the second opening K2, the second sealing hole 640a, and the third opening K3 and may be transferred to the microphone <NUM> disposed on the circuit board <NUM>. For example, instead of the microphone <NUM>, a speaker may be disposed on the circuit board <NUM>. A structure in which the microphone <NUM> is disposed on the circuit board <NUM> is described.

The first sealing hole 630a and the second sealing hole 640a may include a first waterproofing member <NUM> and a second waterproofing member <NUM> that block external foreign substances. For example, the first waterproofing member <NUM> may be disposed in the first sealing hole 630a, and the second waterproofing member <NUM> may be disposed in the second sealing hole 640a. The first waterproofing member <NUM> and the second waterproofing member <NUM> may include a mesh net. The first waterproofing member <NUM> and the second waterproofing member <NUM> may include a net other than the mesh net.

As such, as the first sealing member <NUM> and the second sealing member <NUM> are configured using the camera flange <NUM> instead of the interposer <NUM> between the camera deco <NUM> and the circuit board <NUM>, the first sealing member <NUM> and the second sealing member <NUM> may be disposed on the camera deco <NUM> which is not influenced by the vibration generated due to introduction of the external sound L1, reducing damage due to vibration and further enhancing the sealing capability.

Further, since the camera deco <NUM> and the circuit board <NUM> may be disposed using the camera flange <NUM> without the interposer <NUM> in the electronic device <NUM>, it is possible to reduce product assembly processes and the number of components, saving manufacturing costs and further enhancing use of the arrangement space of the product.

Claim 1:
An electronic device (<NUM>) comprising:
a housing (<NUM>) including a first plate (<NUM>) facing a first direction, a second plate (<NUM>) facing a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, and a side member (<NUM>) surrounding a space between the first plate (<NUM>) and the second plate (<NUM>);
a camera deco (<NUM>) disposed on at least one of the first plate (<NUM>) and the second plate (<NUM>); characterised in, that comprises
a flash (<NUM>) disposed proximate to the camera deco (<NUM>);
a first circuit board (<NUM>) disposed to overlap at least a portion of the flash (<NUM>) when viewed in the first direction;
a second circuit board (<NUM>) spaced apart from the first circuit board (<NUM>);
a first sealing member (<NUM>) disposed between the second plate (<NUM>) and the flash (<NUM>);
a second sealing member (<NUM>) disposed between the flash (<NUM>) and at least one of the first circuit board (<NUM>) and the second circuit board (<NUM>);
a first component (<NUM>) and a second component (<NUM>) disposed on at least a portion of the first circuit board (<NUM>) or at least a portion of the second circuit board (<NUM>); and
an interposer (<NUM>) electrically connecting the first circuit board (<NUM>) and the second circuit board (<NUM>),
wherein the interposer (<NUM>) assumes a closed-loop shape,
wherein a passage (<NUM>) for transferring a sound is disposed between a flash hole (<NUM>) formed in the second plate (<NUM>) and a through hole (<NUM>) formed in the flash (<NUM>),
wherein an opening facing the through hole (<NUM>) is formed in at least one of the first circuit board (<NUM>) and the second circuit board (<NUM>),
wherein at least one of a microphone (<NUM>) and a speaker (<NUM>) is disposed in the opening, and
wherein the interposer (<NUM>) is disposed between the first circuit board (<NUM>) and the second circuit board (<NUM>) and forms an arrangement space (<NUM>) for disposing the first component (<NUM>) and the second component (<NUM>) between the first circuit board (<NUM>) and the second circuit board (<NUM>).