Title:
WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING ANTENNA
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2023/140589
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
Disclosed is a wearable electronic device comprising an antenna. A wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may comprise: a housing comprising a front surface facing in a first direction, a rear surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a lateral surface surrounding an inner space between the front and rear surfaces; a printed circuit board which is disposed in the inner space and comprises a ground; an antenna structure for transmitting/receiving radio signals; and a processor. The antenna structure may comprise: a wireless communication circuit disposed on the printed circuit board; a lateral frame made of a conductive material, the lateral frame forming at least a part of the lateral surface while surrounding the periphery of the printed circuit board, and the lateral frame comprising a pair of rung portions to which a strap is connected, a first connecting portion for connecting the pair of rung portions, and a second connecting portion for connecting the pair of rung portions while being opposite the first connecting portion; a feeding portion for applying an electric signal to the lateral frame; and a switching circuit comprising one or more ground portions for selectively connecting the printed circuit board and the lateral frame. The processor may operate the switching circuit such that an electric signal applied to the lateral frame in a first mode moves via the rung portions, and may operate the switching circuit such that an electric signal applied to the lateral frame in a second mode bypasses the rung portions.
More Like This:
Inventors:
SHIN YONGJOO (KR)
KIM SOHYEON (KR)
LEE INYOUNG (KR)
CHOI DONGUK (KR)
KIM SOHYEON (KR)
LEE INYOUNG (KR)
CHOI DONGUK (KR)
Application Number:
PCT/KR2023/000793
Publication Date:
July 27, 2023
Filing Date:
January 17, 2023
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD (KR)
International Classes:
H01Q1/27; G04G17/04; G04G17/06; G04G17/08; G04G21/02; G04G21/04; H01Q1/24; H01Q1/38; H01Q1/46; H01Q1/48
Foreign References:
| KR20180024336A | 2018-03-08 | |||
| KR20210130063A | 2021-10-29 | |||
| KR20210015460A | 2021-02-10 | |||
| KR20190024015A | 2019-03-08 | |||
| KR20180026861A | 2018-03-14 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
MUHANN PATENT & LAW FIRM (KR)
Download PDF: