WO2025075356A1 - Electronic device including front window covering display - Google Patents

Abstract

This electronic device may comprise: a housing that includes a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and side surfaces surrounding an inner space between the front surface and the rear surface; a display that is disposed on the front surface of the housing and includes a first region and a second region surrounding the perimeter of the first region; a front window disposed on the front surface of the display so as to cover the surface of the display; and a rear film part which is disposed between the display and the front window, and includes a first film region overlapping the first region and a second film region overlapping the second region and having patterns thereon. The housing may include a support frame that forms at least a portion of the side surfaces along the perimeter of the display. The front window may include: a first window portion that overlaps the first region of the display; and a second window portion that overlaps the second region of the display and has a different surface roughness than the first window portion.

Description

An electronic device comprising a front window covering a display

The disclosure relates to an electronic device including a front window protecting a display.

Electronic devices can output visual information through displays. Electronic devices can express various colors through pixel or sub-pixel operations through displays. With the advancement of technology, research is being conducted not only to improve the performance and durability of displays, but also to reduce the width of the BM area (Borderless Monitor Area) formed on the display.

However, the above-described content should not be construed as the applicant's recognition of the content described in this document as prior art, but should be construed only as related art related to the invention described in this document.

An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a housing including a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface, and a side surface surrounding an internal space between the front surface and the rear surface; a display disposed on the front surface of the housing and including a first region and a second region surrounding a perimeter of the first region; a front window disposed on the front surface of the display to cover a surface of the display; and a rear film portion disposed between the display and the front window and including a first film region overlapping the first region and a second film region overlapping the second region and patterned. The housing may include a support frame forming at least a portion of the side surface along the perimeter of the display. The front window may include a first window portion overlapping the first region of the display; and a second window portion overlapping the second region of the display and having a different surface roughness from the first window portion.

An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a housing including a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface, and a side surface surrounding an internal space between the front surface and the rear surface; a display disposed on the front surface of the housing and including a first region and a second region surrounding a perimeter of the first region; a front window disposed on the front surface of the display to cover a surface of the display; and a rear film portion disposed between the display and the front window and including a first film region overlapping the first region and a second film region overlapping the second region and patterned. The housing may include a support frame forming at least a portion of the side surface along the perimeter of the display. The front window may include a first window portion overlapping the first region of the display; and a second window portion overlapping the second region of the display and having a different surface roughness from the first window portion and having substantially the same surface roughness as the support frame. The support frame may include a mounting portion formed stepwise on an inner surface along the perimeter of the display and on which an edge of the front window is mounted. The electronic device may further include a waterproof member arranged to surround the periphery of the display between the mounting portion and the front window.

An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a housing including a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface, and a side surface surrounding an internal space between the front surface and the rear surface; a display disposed on the front surface of the housing and including a first region and a second region surrounding a perimeter of the first region; a front window disposed on the front surface of the display to cover a surface of the display; and a rear film portion disposed between the display and the front window and including a first film region overlapping the first region and a second film region overlapping the second region and patterned. The housing may include a support frame forming at least a portion of the side surface along the perimeter of the display. The front window may include a first window portion overlapping the first region of the display; and a second window portion overlapping the second region of the display and having at least one of a different surface roughness and a different color from the first window portion, having substantially the same surface roughness as the support frame, and having a surface that is opaquely processed so that the second region of the display is not visually exposed to the outside. The support frame may include a mounting portion formed stepwise on an inner surface along the periphery of the display and on which an edge of the front window is mounted. The electronic device may further include a waterproof member arranged to surround the periphery of the display between the mounting portion and the front window. The front window may include a recess formed on a surface of the second window portion along the periphery of the first window portion such that a surface of the second window portion is stepped compared to a surface of the first window portion. A surface height of the second window portion may be formed lower than a surface height of the first window portion. A surface of the second window portion and a surface of the support frame may be positioned substantially on the same plane. The rear film portion may include: a first layer arranged between the display and the front window and bonding the display and the front window; a second layer arranged between the first layer and the display and including a PET material; a third layer arranged between the second layer and a second region of the display and having a UV pattern for diffuse reflection formed thereon; A fourth layer disposed between the third layer and the second region of the display, and printed so as to have substantially the same color as the support frame; and a fifth layer disposed between the fourth layer and the second region of the display for shielding noise. When viewed from the front side, the first layer and the second layer have substantially the same shape as the front window and can overlap the front window. The third layer, the fourth layer, and the fifth layer have substantially the same shape as the second window portion of the front window and can overlap the second window portion. The third layer, the fourth layer, and the fifth layer may have inner edges that coincide with the edge of the first region of the display, and outer edges that coincide with the outer edge of the second window portion of the front window.

The above and other aspects, features and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment, viewed in one direction.

FIG. 2b is a perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment, viewed in another direction.

Figure 2c is an enlarged view of area A according to Figure 2a.

FIG. 2d is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of a support frame, a display, a front window, a back film portion, and a waterproof member of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

Fig. 3b is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of Fig. 2c.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an exploded cross-sectional view illustrating each layer of a back film portion disposed between a front window and a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In describing with reference to the attached drawings, identical components are given the same reference numerals regardless of the drawing numbers, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) through the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may include one or more other components. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a nonvolatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphic processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a part of functions or states associated with at least one of the components of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the display module (160), the sensor module (176), or the communication module (190)), for example, while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself on which the artificial intelligence model is executed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), deep Q-networks, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may additionally or alternatively include a software structure.

The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or nonvolatile memory (134).

The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

The audio output module (155) can output an audio signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as a part thereof.

The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) can include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) can include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can obtain sound through an input module (150), or output sound through an audio output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (102)) (e.g., a speaker or a headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

The sensor module (176) can detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that a user can perceive through a tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module (180) can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) can include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery (189) can power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) can include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

The communication module (190) may support establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102), the electronic device (104), or the server (108)), and performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., the application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

The wireless communication module (192) can support a 5G network and next-generation communication technology after a 4G network, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), terminal power minimization and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) may support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) may support various requirements specified in an electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each, or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and the external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

At least some of the above components may be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input and output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)).

According to one embodiment, a command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of executing the function or service by itself or in addition, request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may provide the result, as is or additionally processed, as at least a part of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an IoT (Internet of Things) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199). The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various forms. The electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliance devices. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be an integrally configured component or a minimum unit of the component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more commands stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., a foldable electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., a foldable electronic device (101)) may call at least one command among the one or more commands stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command. The one or more commands may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, ‘non-transitory’ simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a commodity. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play StoreTM) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, a server of an application store, or an intermediary server.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a single or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and arranged in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, the multiple components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component of the multiple components before the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by the module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

FIG. 2a is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment when viewed in one direction, FIG. 2b is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment when viewed in another direction, FIG. 2c is an enlarged view of area A in FIG. 2a, and FIG. 2d is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 2A to 2D , an electronic device (201) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 ) according to an embodiment may include a housing (210) having a first surface (210a) (e.g., a front surface), a second surface (210b) (e.g., a rear surface), and a third surface (210c) (e.g., a side surface) surrounding a space between the first surface (210a) and the second surface (210b). In an embodiment, the housing (210) may include a support frame (211) forming at least a portion of the housing (210). In one embodiment, the support frame (211) may include a first plate (211a) forming at least a portion of a first surface (210a) of the housing (210), a second plate (211b) forming at least a portion of a second surface (210b) of the housing (210), and a third plate (211c) forming at least a portion of a third surface (210c) of the housing (210).

In one embodiment, the first side (210a) can be formed by a first plate (211a) that is at least partially substantially transparent. For example, the first plate (211a) can include a glass plate or a polymer plate including at least one coating layer. In one embodiment, the second side (210b) can be formed by a second plate (211b) that is substantially opaque. For example, the second plate (211b) can be formed by a coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, the third side (210c) can be formed by a third plate (211c) that is joined to the first plate (211a) and the second plate (211b) and includes a metal and/or a polymer. In one embodiment, the second plate (211b) and the third plate (211c) may be formed seamlessly as one piece. In one embodiment, the second plate (211b) and the third plate (211c) may be formed of substantially the same material (e.g., aluminum).

In one embodiment, the first plate (211a) may include a plurality of first edge regions (212a-1). The plurality of first edge regions (212a-1) may face the second plate (211b) from at least a portion of the first surface (210a). The plurality of first edge regions (212a-1) may contact the third plate (211c). The plurality of first edge regions (212a-1) may extend in one direction (e.g., +/- Y direction). The first plate (211a) may include a plurality of second edge regions (212a-2). The plurality of second edge regions (212a-2) may face the second plate (211b) from at least a portion of the first surface (210a). A plurality of second edge regions (212a-2) may be in contact with a third plate (211c). The plurality of second edge regions (212a-2) may extend in a direction (e.g., +/- X direction) different from an extension direction (e.g., +/- Y direction) of the plurality of first edge regions (212a-1). The first plate (211a) may include a plurality of third edge regions (212a-3). The plurality of third edge regions (212a-3) may face the second plate (211b) from at least a portion of the first surface (210a). The plurality of third edge regions (212a-3) may be in contact with the third plate (211c). A plurality of third edge regions (212a-3) can be arranged between a plurality of first edge regions (212a-1) and a plurality of second edge regions (212a-2).

In one embodiment, the second plate (211b) may include a plurality of fourth edge regions (212b-1). The plurality of fourth edge regions (212b-1) may face the first plate (211a) from at least a portion of the second surface (210b). The plurality of fourth edge regions (212b-1) may contact the third plate (211c). The plurality of fourth edge regions (212b-1) may extend in one direction (e.g., +/- Y direction). The second plate (211b) may include a plurality of fifth edge regions (212b-2). The plurality of fifth edge regions (212b-2) may face the first plate (211a) from at least a portion of the second surface (210b). A plurality of fifth edge regions (212b-2) may be in contact with the third plate (211c). The plurality of fifth edge regions (212b-2) may extend in a direction (e.g., +/- X direction) different from an extension direction (e.g., +/- Y direction) of the plurality of fourth edge regions (212b-1). The second plate (211b) may include a plurality of sixth edge regions (212b-3). The plurality of sixth edge regions (212b-3) may face the first plate (211a) from at least a portion of the second surface (210b). The plurality of sixth edge regions (212b-3) may be in contact with the third plate (211c). A plurality of sixth edge regions (212b-3) can be arranged between a plurality of fourth edge regions (212b-1) and a plurality of fifth edge regions (212b-2).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include a display (260) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the display (260) may be positioned on the first surface (210a). In one embodiment, the display (260) may be visible through at least a portion of the first plate (211a) (e.g., the plurality of first edge regions (212a-1), the plurality of second edge regions (212a-2), and/or the plurality of third edge regions (212a-3)). In one embodiment, the display (260) may have a shape substantially the same as a shape of an outer edge of the first plate (211a). In some embodiments, an edge of the display (260) may substantially coincide with an outer edge of the first plate (211a).

In one embodiment, the display (260) may include a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic stylus pen.

In one embodiment, the display (260) can include a screen display area (261a) that is visually exposed and displays content through pixels. In one embodiment, the screen display area (261a) can include a sensing area (261a-1). The sensing area (261a-1) can overlap with at least a portion of the screen display area (261a). The sensing area (261a-1) can allow transmission of an input signal related to a sensor module (276) (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1 ). The sensing area (261a-1) can display content similarly to a screen display area (261a) that does not overlap with the sensing area (261a-1). For example, the sensing area (261a-1) can display content while the sensor module (276) is not operating. At least a portion of the camera area (261a-2) may overlap with the display screen area (261a). In one embodiment, the display screen area (261a) may include the camera area (261a-2). The camera area (261a-2) may allow transmission of an optical signal related to the first camera module (280a) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1). At least a portion of the camera area (261a-2) overlapping with the display screen area (261a) may display content similarly to the display screen area (261a) that does not overlap with the camera area (261a-2). For example, the camera area (261a-2) may display content while the first camera module (280a) is not operating.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include an audio module (270) (e.g., audio module (170) of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the audio module (270) may be located on the third surface (210c). In one embodiment, the audio module (270) may obtain sound through at least one hole.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include a sensor module (276). In one embodiment, the sensor module (276) may be located on the first surface (210a). The sensor module (276) may form a sensing area (261a-1) in at least a portion of the screen display area (261a). The sensor module (276) may receive an input signal penetrating the sensing area (261a-1) and generate an electrical signal based on the received input signal. For example, the input signal may have a specified physical quantity (e.g., heat, light, temperature, sound, pressure, ultrasound). For example, the input signal may include a signal related to a user's biometric information (e.g., a fingerprint).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include a first camera module (280a) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the first camera module (280a) may be positioned on the first surface (210a). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first camera module (280a) may be positioned below the display (260). In one embodiment, the first camera module (280a) may receive an optical signal that passes through the camera area (261a-2).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include a second camera module (280b) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1). The second camera module (280b) may be positioned on the second surface (210b). In one embodiment, the second camera module (280b) may include a plurality of camera modules (e.g., a dual camera, a triple camera, or a quad camera).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include a flash (280c). The flash (280c) may be located on the second surface (210b). In one embodiment, the flash (280c) may include a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include an audio output module (255) (e.g., the audio output module (155) of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the audio output module (255) may be located on the third surface (210c). In one embodiment, the audio output module (255) may include one or more holes.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include an input module (250) (e.g., the input module (150) of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the input module (250) may be located on the third surface (210c). In one embodiment, the input module (250) may include at least one key input device.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include a connection terminal (278) (e.g., the connection terminal (178) of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the connection terminal (278) may be located on the third surface (210c). For example, when the electronic device (201) is viewed in one direction (e.g., in the +Y direction), the connection terminal (278) may be located substantially in the center of the third surface (210c), and the sound output module (255) may be located on one side (e.g., on the right) with respect to the connection terminal (278).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include a support (240), a first circuit board (251), a second circuit board (252), and a battery (289) (e.g., battery (189) of FIG. 1). At least a portion of the support (240) may form a housing (210) together with the first plate (211a) and the second plate (211b).

In one embodiment, the support (240) may include a first frame structure (241), a second frame structure (243), and a plate structure (242). The first frame structure (241) may surround an edge of the plate structure (242). The first frame structure (241) may connect an edge of the first plate (211a) and an edge of the second plate (211b). The first frame structure (241) may surround a space between the first plate (211a) and the second plate (211b). At least a portion of the first frame structure (241) may form a third surface (210c) of the electronic device (201). The second frame structure (243) may be positioned between the first frame structure (241) and the second plate (211b). The first frame structure (241) and the second frame structure (243) may at least partially form the third plate (211c). The plate structure (242) may include a first portion (242a) that accommodates a first circuit board (251) and a second portion (242b) that accommodates a second circuit board (252). A display (260) may be positioned on one surface (e.g., a lower surface or a +Z-axis direction) of the plate structure (242). The first circuit board (251) and the second circuit board (252) may be positioned on the other surface (e.g., an upper surface or a -Z-axis direction) of the plate structure (242). In one embodiment, the plate structure (242) may include an opening (245). The opening (245) may be positioned between the first portion (242a) and the second portion (242b). The opening (245) can pass through both sides of the plate structure (242). The opening (245) can accommodate a battery (289).

Meanwhile, one or more of the embodiment(s) disclosed in this document may be applied to electronic devices of various shapes/forms (e.g., foldable electronic devices, slideable electronic devices, digital cameras, digital video cameras, tablets, note-shaped electronic devices, and other electronic devices) in addition to the electronic devices illustrated in FIGS. 2a to 2c.

FIG. 3a is an exploded perspective view of a support frame, a display, a front window, a back film portion, and a waterproof member of an electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 3b is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 2c.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B , an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A ) according to an embodiment may include a housing (e.g., a housing (210) of FIG. 2A ) forming an exterior of the electronic device, a display (360) (e.g., a display (260) of FIG. 2A ) disposed on a front surface of the housing (e.g., a front surface (210a) of the housing (210) of FIG. 2A ), a support frame (311) (e.g., a support frame (211) of FIG. 2A ) forming at least a portion of a side surface of the housing along the periphery of the display (360), a front window (370) covering a surface of the display (360), a back film portion (380) disposed between the display (360) and the front window (370), and a waterproof member (390) disposed to surround the periphery of the display (360).

In one embodiment, the housing may form an outer appearance of the electronic device. In one embodiment, the housing may include a front surface, a back surface opposite the front surface (e.g., the back surface (210b) of FIG. 2B), and a side surface surrounding an inner space between the front surface and the back surface (e.g., the side surface (210c) of FIG. 2A). In one embodiment, the housing may include a support frame (311) surrounding a perimeter of the display (360).

In one embodiment, the support frame (311) may form at least a portion of each of the front, the back, and the side of the housing. In one embodiment, the support frame (311) may be formed of a metal material. In one embodiment, the support frame (311) may include a mounting portion (311a) that is formed stepwise on an inner surface of the support frame (311). In one embodiment, the mounting portion (311a) of the support frame (311) may be formed stepwise on an inner surface of the support frame (311) along a perimeter of the display (360) described below. In one embodiment, a waterproof member (390) and the display (360) described below may be mounted on the mounting portion (311a) of the support frame (311). In one embodiment, an edge of the front window (370) may be mounted on the mounting portion (311a) of the support frame (311).

In one embodiment, the display (360) can output visual information through a screen. In one embodiment, the display (360) can be disposed on the front side of the housing. For example, the display (360) can be disposed on a mounting portion (311a) of the support frame (311). In one embodiment, the display (360) can include a first area (360a) (e.g., the first area (260a) of FIG. 2A) and a second area (360b) (e.g., the second area (260b) of FIG. 2A). In one embodiment, the first area (360a) of the display (360) can be an active area where visual information is displayed or a touch input is possible. In one embodiment, the second area (360b) of the display (360) can be formed to surround the perimeter of the first area (360a). In one embodiment, the second area (360b) of the display (360) may be a Borderless Monitor Area (BM area) forming a bezel area of the display (360).

In one embodiment, the waterproof member (390) may be arranged to surround the periphery of the display (360). For example, the waterproof member (390) may be arranged to substantially contact an outer edge (e.g., an edge in the -X-axis direction of FIG. 3B) of the second region (360b) of the display (360) with respect to a cross-section (e.g., an XZ plane of FIG. 3B). In one embodiment, the waterproof member (390) may non-overlap with the second region (360b) of the display (360) with respect to a direction facing the front of the housing (e.g., a -Z-axis direction of FIG. 3B). In one embodiment, the waterproof member (390) may seal a gap formed between the display (360) and the support frame (311), and prevent or reduce damage to the display (360). In one embodiment, the waterproof member (390) may be formed of a double-sided tape material having a waterproof function.

In one embodiment, the front window (370) may be arranged on the front side (e.g., the side facing the +Z-axis direction of FIG. 3b) of the display (360) to cover the surface of the display (360). In one embodiment, the front window (370) may prevent or reduce damage to the display (360) due to external impact. In one embodiment, an edge (370c) of a back side (e.g., the side facing the -Z-axis direction of FIG. 3b) of the front window (370) may be chamfered. In one embodiment, the front window (370) with the back side edge (370c) chamfered may prevent or reduce light leakage caused by a gap formed between the front window (370) and the support frame (311), and may alleviate a visual sense of depth formed on the inner side of the support frame (311).

In one embodiment, the front window (370) may include a first window portion (371) overlapping a first area (360a) of the display (360) and a second window portion (372) overlapping a second area (360b) of the display (360). In one embodiment, the first window portion (371) and the second window portion (372) may be formed integrally or separately.

Hereinafter, the term 'overlap' may mean a state in which one component is located within another component, or one component is aligned with another component, when viewing the electronic device in a specific axial direction (e.g., the -Z-axis direction in FIG. 3b).

In one embodiment, the first window portion (371) of the front window (370) may be arranged to overlap with the first area (360a) of the display (360). For example, when looking at the front of the housing, the first window portion (371) and the first area (360a) of the display (360) may have substantially the same shape and may overlap with each other. In one embodiment, the first window portion (371) may be formed of a transparent material to expose visual information output by the display (360) to the outside of the electronic device.

In one embodiment, the second window portion (372) of the front window (370) may be arranged to overlap the second area (360b) of the display (360). In one embodiment, the second window portion (372) may be formed to extend from the first window portion (371) along the circumferential direction of the first window portion (371).

In one embodiment, a step may be formed between the second window portion (372) and the first window portion (371) to form a visual separation from the first window portion (371). In one embodiment, a surface height (h2) of the second window portion (372) may be formed lower than a surface height (h1) of the first window portion (371). For example, a recess (370a) may be formed in the second window portion (372). In one embodiment, the recess (370a) formed in the second window portion (372) may be formed such that a surface of the second window portion (372) is stepped compared to a surface of the first window portion (371). In one embodiment, the recess (370a) may be formed on the surface of the second window portion (372) along the periphery of the first window portion (371). In one embodiment, the surface of the second window portion (372) in which the recess (370a) is formed (e.g., the surface of the second window portion (372) parallel to the XY plane of FIG. 3b) and the surface of the support frame (311) may be positioned substantially on the same plane (e.g., the plane parallel to the XY plane of FIG. 3b).

In one embodiment, the second window portion (372) may have a different surface roughness than the first window portion (371). For example, the second window portion (372) may be surface-treated to have a rougher surface than the first window portion (371). The surface roughness described above may mean that the surface of the second window portion (372) has different features than the surface of the first window portion (371). For example, the second window portion (372) may have a different surface texture than the first window portion (371). In one embodiment, the second window portion (372) may be surface-treated so as not to expose visual screen information generated in the second area (360b) of the display (360) to the outside of the electronic device. For example, the surface of the second window portion (372) may be haze-treated to increase opacity.

In one embodiment, the second window portion (372) of the front window (370) may be surface-treated so that the second window portion (372) has substantially the same gloss as the support frame (311). For example, when the support frame (311) is glossy, a deposition process may be performed to form a glossy layer on the surface of the second window portion (372). For example, when the support frame (311) is matte, a haze process may be performed on the surface of the second window portion (372) to increase light absorption. In one embodiment, the second window portion (372) of the front window (370) may form a visual sense of unity with the support frame (311).

In one embodiment, the second window portion (372) can have a different color from the first window portion (371). In one embodiment, the second window portion (372) can form a visual separation from the first window portion (371). In one embodiment, the second window portion (372) can have substantially the same color as the support frame (311). In one embodiment, the second window portion (372) can form a visual unity with the support frame (311).

In one embodiment, the back film portion (380) may be positioned between the display (360) and the front window (370). For example, the back film portion (380) may be positioned between the front surface of the display (360) (e.g., the surface facing the +Z-axis direction of FIG. 3B) and the back surface of the front window (370) (e.g., the surface facing the -Z-axis direction of FIG. 3B). In one embodiment, the back film portion (380) may prevent or reduce damage to the display (360) due to external impact. In one embodiment, the back film portion (380) may include a plurality of layers. In one embodiment, the back film portion (380) may be positioned to overlap the first window portion (371) and the second window portion (372) of the front window (370) with respect to the direction facing the front surface of the housing (e.g., the -Z-axis direction of FIG. 3B).

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A) according to an embodiment may include a housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 2A), a display (460) (e.g., the display (260) of FIG. 2A), a support frame (411) (e.g., the support frame (211) of FIG. 2A), a front window (470) (e.g., the front window (370) of FIG. 3A), a back film portion (480) (e.g., the back film portion (380) of FIG. 3A), and a waterproof member (490) (e.g., the waterproof member (390) of FIG. 3A).

In one embodiment, the support frame (411) may include a mounting portion (411a) (e.g., the mounting portion (311a) of FIG. 3A) that is formed stepwise on the inner surface of the support frame (411). In one embodiment, a waterproof member (490) and a display (460), which will be described later, may be mounted on the mounting portion (411a) of the support frame (411). In one embodiment, an edge of a front window (470) may be mounted on the mounting portion (411a) of the support frame (411).

In one embodiment, the display (460) may include a first region (460a) (e.g., the first region (360a) of FIG. 3A) and a second region (460b) (e.g., the second region (360b) of FIG. 3A). In one embodiment, the second region (460b) of the display (460) may be formed to surround the perimeter of the first region (460a).

In one embodiment, the front window (470) may include a first window portion (471) overlapping a first area (460a) of the display (460) (e.g., the first window portion (371) of FIG. 3a) and a second window portion (472) overlapping a second area (460b) of the display (460) (e.g., the second window portion (372) of FIG. 3a).

In one embodiment, the second window portion (472) of the front window (470) can form a curved shape that is substantially continuous with the support frame (411) based on a cross-section perpendicular to the front surface of the housing (e.g., the XZ plane of FIG. 4). For example, the protruding portion (411b) of the support frame (411) forming at least a portion of the front surface of the housing can form a curved shape that is substantially continuous with at least a portion of the surface (470a) of the second window portion (472) of the front window (470). In one embodiment, the protruding portion (411b) of the support frame (411) and the second window portion (472) can form a visual sense of unity.

FIG. 5 is an exploded cross-sectional view illustrating each layer of a back film portion positioned between a front window (570) and a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A) according to an embodiment may include a housing (e.g., a housing (210) of FIG. 2A), a display (560) (e.g., a display (260) of FIG. 2A), a support frame (e.g., a support frame (211) of FIG. 2A), a front window (570) (e.g., a front window (370) of FIG. 3A), a back film portion (580) (e.g., a back film portion (380) of FIG. 3A), and a waterproof member (590) (e.g., a waterproof member (390) of FIG. 3A).

In one embodiment, the display (560) may include a first region (560a) (e.g., the first region (360a) of FIG. 3A) and a second region (560b) (e.g., the second region (360b) of FIG. 3A). In one embodiment, the second region (560b) of the display (560) may be formed to surround the perimeter of the first region (560a).

In one embodiment, the waterproof member (590) may be arranged to surround the perimeter of the display (560). For example, the waterproof member (590) may be arranged to substantially contact an outer edge (560b-1) of a second region (560b) of the display (560) (e.g., an outer edge (360b-1) of FIG. 3A). For example, with respect to a direction facing the front of the housing (e.g., the −Z-axis direction of FIG. 5), the waterproof member (590) may non-overlap with the second region (560b) of the display (560). In one embodiment, the waterproof member (590) may seal a gap formed between the display (560) and the support frame, and prevent or reduce damage to the display (560).

In one embodiment, the front window (570) may include a first window portion (571) overlapping a first area (560a) of the display (560) (e.g., the first window portion (371) of FIG. 3A) and a second window portion (572) overlapping a second area (560b) of the display (560) (e.g., the second window portion (372) of FIG. 3A). In one embodiment, when looking at the front of the housing, the second window portion (572) may have substantially the same shape as an area (X) in which the second area (560b) of the display (560) and a waterproof member (590) surrounding the periphery of the second area (560b) are combined, and may overlap each other.

In one embodiment, the back film portion (580) may be disposed between the display (560) and the front window (570). For example, the back film portion (580) may be disposed between the front surface of the display (560) (e.g., the surface facing the +Z-axis direction of FIG. 5) and the back surface of the front window (570) (e.g., the surface facing the -Z-axis direction of FIG. 5). In one embodiment, the back film portion (580) may be disposed to overlap the front window (570) and the display (560) with respect to the direction facing the front of the housing (e.g., the -Z-axis direction of FIG. 5). In one embodiment, the back film portion (580) may include a first film region (580a) overlapping with a first region (560a) of the display (560), and a second film region (580b) overlapping with a second region (560b) of the display (560).

In one embodiment, the back film portion (580) may include a plurality of layers. For example, the back film portion (580) may include a first layer (581) that adheres the display (560) and the front window (570), a second layer (582) formed of PET material, a third layer (583) on which a UV pattern is formed, a fourth layer (584) on which color printing is performed, and a fifth layer (585) for shielding noise.

In one embodiment, the first layer (581) may be disposed between the display (560) and the front window (570). In one embodiment, the first layer (581) may perform a function of bonding the display (560) and the front window (570) to each other. In one embodiment, the first layer (581) may include an OCA (Optical Clear Adhesive) material. In one embodiment, the first layer (581) may be disposed to overlap each of the first window portion (571) and the second window portion (572) of the front window (570) based on a state in which the front side of the front window (570) is viewed (e.g., a side facing the +Z-axis direction of FIG. 5). For example, the first layer (581) may have substantially the same shape as the front window (570) and may overlap the front window (570).

In one embodiment, the second layer (582) may be disposed between the first layer (581) and the display (560). In one embodiment, the second layer (582) may prevent or reduce damage to the surface of the display (560) due to external impact, such as physical damage. In one embodiment, the second layer (582) may prevent or reduce adsorption of contaminants, such as fingerprints, oil, dust, or water droplets, on the surface of the display (560). In one embodiment, the second layer (582) may include a PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) material. In one embodiment, the second layer (582) may be disposed to overlap each of the first window portion (571) and the second window portion (572) of the front window (570) when facing the front side of the front window (570) (e.g., the side facing the +Z-axis direction of FIG. 5). For example, the second layer (582) may have a shape substantially identical to the front window (570) and may overlap the front window (570).

In one embodiment, the third layer (583) may be disposed between the second layer (582) and the display (560). In one embodiment, a UV pattern for diffuse reflection may be formed in the third layer (583). In one embodiment, the UV pattern formed in the third layer (583) may reflect or block a light source, such as ultraviolet rays, that may damage the surface of the display (560). In one embodiment, the third layer (583) may be disposed to overlap the second window portion (572) of the front window (570) based on a state in which the front of the front window (570) is viewed. For example, the third layer (583) may have substantially the same shape as the second window portion (572) of the front window (570) and may overlap the second window portion (572).

In one embodiment, the fourth layer (584) may be disposed between the third layer (583) and the display (560). In one embodiment, the fourth layer (584) may be printed with substantially the same color as the support frame so that the back film portion (580) has substantially the same color as the support frame. In one embodiment, the fourth layer (584) may be disposed to overlap the second window portion (572) of the front window (570) based on a state where the front of the front window (570) is viewed. For example, the fourth layer (584) may have substantially the same shape as the second window portion (572) of the front window (570) and may overlap the second window portion (572).

In one embodiment, the fifth layer (585) can be positioned between the fourth layer (584) and the display (560). In one embodiment, the fifth layer (585) can block or shield noise (e.g., electromagnetic interference) to protect the display (560). In one embodiment, the fifth layer (585) can be positioned to overlap the second window portion (572) of the front window (570) based on a state where the front of the front window (570) is faced. For example, the fifth layer (585) can have substantially the same shape as the second window portion (572) of the front window (570) and can overlap the second window portion (572).

In one embodiment, based on the direction from the front window (570) toward the display (560) (e.g., the +Z-axis direction in FIG. 5), the first layer (581), the second layer (582), the third layer (583), the fourth layer (584), and the fifth layer (585) of the back film portion (580) may form a laminated structure. In one embodiment, based on the direction from the front window (570) toward the display (560), the first layer (581) and the second layer (582) may have substantially the same shape as the front window (570), and may have substantially the same width length as the front window (570) based on the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction in FIG. 5).

In one embodiment, the third layer (583), the fourth layer (584), and the fifth layer (585) may have substantially the same shape as the second window portion (572) of the front window (570) and may have substantially the same width and length as the second window portion (572). In one embodiment, the third layer (583), the fourth layer (584), and the fifth layer (585) may have an inner edge (e.g., an edge in the +X-axis direction in FIG. 5) aligned with an edge (560a-1) of the first region (560a) of the display (560) based on a cross-section (e.g., an XZ cross-section in FIG. 5). In one embodiment, the third layer (583), the fourth layer (584), and the fifth layer (585) may have an outer edge (e.g., an edge in the -X-axis direction in FIG. 5) substantially aligned with the outer edge (572-1) of the second window portion (572) relative to the cross-section (e.g., an XZ cross-section in FIG. 5) of the waterproofing member.

An electronic device (101; 201) according to one embodiment comprises: a housing (210) including a front side (210a), a rear side (210b) opposite to the front side (210a), and a side side (210c) surrounding an internal space between the front side (210a) and the rear side (210b); a display (260; 360; 460; 560) disposed on the front side (210a) of the housing (210) and including a first region (260a; 360a; 460a; 560a) and a second region (260b; 360b; 460b; 560b) surrounding the periphery of the first region (260a; 360a; 460a; 560a); The display (260;360;460;560) may include a front window (370;470;570) arranged on the front side of the display (260;360;460;560) to cover the surface of the display (260;360;460;560); and a back film portion (380;480;580) arranged between the display (260;360;460;560) and the front window (370;470;570), and including a first film region (580a) overlapping the first region (260a;360a;460a;560a), and a second film region (580b) overlapping the second region (260b;360b;460b;560b) and pattern-processed. The housing (210) may include a support frame (211;311;411) forming at least a portion of the side surface (210c) along the periphery of the display (260;360;460;560). The front window (370;470;570) may include a first window portion (371;471;571) overlapping a first region (260a;360a;460a;560a) of the display (260;360;460;560); and a second window portion (372;472;572) overlapping a second region (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) and having a different surface roughness from the first window portion (371;471;571).

In one embodiment, the surface height (h2) of the second window portion (372;572) may be formed lower than the surface height (h1) of the first window portion (371;571).

In one embodiment, the surface of the second window portion (372;572) and the surface of the support frame (211;311) may be positioned substantially on the same plane.

In one embodiment, the front window (370; 570) may further include a recess (370a) formed in the surface of the second window portion (372; 572) along the periphery of the first window portion (371; 571) such that the surface of the second window portion (372; 572) is stepped compared to the surface of the first window portion (371; 571).

In one embodiment, based on a cross-section perpendicular to the front surface (210a), the support frame (411) and the second window portion (472) may form a substantially continuous curved shape.

In one embodiment, the back film portion (380;480;580) comprises: a first layer (581) disposed between the display (260;360;460;560) and the front window (370;470;570) and bonding the display (260;360;460;560) and the front window (370;470;570); a second layer (582) disposed between the first layer (581) and the display (260;360;460;560) and including a PET material; a third layer (583) disposed between the second layer (582) and the second region (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) and having a UV pattern for diffuse reflection formed thereon; It may include a fourth layer (584) arranged between the third layer (583) and the second area (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) and printed so as to have substantially the same color as the support frame (211;311;411); and a fifth layer (585) arranged between the fourth layer (584) and the second area (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) and for shielding noise.

In one embodiment, when looking at the front (210a), the first layer (581) and the second layer (582) have substantially the same shape as the front window (370;470;570) and can overlap the front window (370;470;570). The third layer (583), the fourth layer (584), and the fifth layer (585) have substantially the same shape as the second window portion (372;472;572) of the front window (370;470;570) and can overlap the second window portion (372;472;572).

In one embodiment, when looking at the front surface (210a), the third layer (583), the fourth layer (584) and the fifth layer (585) may have an inner edge coincident with an edge (560a-1) of a first region (260a;360a;460a;560a) of the display (260;360;460;560) and an outer edge coincident with an outer edge (572-1) of a second window portion (372;472;572) of the front window (370;470;570).

In one embodiment, the rear edge (370c) of the front window (370; 470; 570) may be chamfered.

In one embodiment, the support frame (211; 311; 411) may further include a mounting portion (311a; 411a) formed stepwise on an inner surface (210c) along the periphery of the display (260; 360; 460; 560) and on which an edge of the front window (370; 470; 570) is mounted.

In one embodiment, a waterproof member (390; 490; 590) may be further included, arranged to surround the perimeter of the display (260; 360; 460; 560) between the mounting portion (311a; 411a) and the front window (370; 470; 570).

In one embodiment, when looking at the front (210a), the second areas (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the waterproof member (390;490;590) and the display (260;360;460;560) do not overlap each other, and the area (X) where the second areas (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the waterproof member (390;490;590) and the display (260;360;460;560) are combined has substantially the same shape as the second window portion (372;472;572) of the front window (370;470;570) and can overlap each other.

In one embodiment, the second window portion (372; 472; 572) may be surface treated to have substantially the same gloss as the support frame (211; 311; 411).

In one embodiment, when looking at the front (210a), the first window portion (371;471;571) and the first area (260a;360a;460a;560a) of the display (260;360;460;560) may have substantially the same shape.

In one embodiment, the first area (260a;360a;460a;560a) of the display (260;360;460;560) may be an active area, and the second area (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) may be a borderless monitor area (BM area).

An electronic device (101; 201) according to one embodiment comprises: a housing (210) including a front side (210a), a rear side (210b) opposite to the front side (210a), and a side side (210c) surrounding an internal space between the front side (210a) and the rear side (210b); a display (260; 360; 460; 560) disposed on the front side (210a) of the housing (210) and including a first region (260a; 360a; 460a; 560a) and a second region (260b; 360b; 460b; 560b) surrounding the periphery of the first region (260a; 360a; 460a; 560a); The display (260;360;460;560) may include a front window (370;470;570) arranged on the front side of the display (260;360;460;560) to cover the surface of the display (260;360;460;560); and a back film portion (380;480;580) arranged between the display (260;360;460;560) and the front window (370;470;570), and including a first film region (580a) overlapping the first region (260a;360a;460a;560a), and a second film region (580b) overlapping the second region (260b;360b;460b;560b) and pattern-processed. The housing (210) may include a support frame (211; 311; 411) forming at least a portion of the side surface (210c) along the periphery of the display (260; 360; 460; 560). The front window (370; 470; 570) may include a first window portion (371; 471; 571) overlapping a first area (260a; 360a; 460a; 560a) of the display (260; 360; 460; 560); And it may include a second window portion (372;472;572) that overlaps with the second region (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) and has a different surface roughness from the first window portion (371;471;571) and substantially the same surface roughness as the support frame (211;311;411). The support frame (211;311;411) may include a mounting portion (311a;411a) that is formed stepwise on an inner surface (210c) along the periphery of the display (260;360;460;560) and on which an edge of the front window (370;470;570) is mounted. The above electronic device (101; 201) may further include a waterproof member (390; 490; 590) arranged to surround the perimeter of the display (260; 360; 460; 560) between the mounting portion (311a; 411a) and the front window (370; 470; 570).

In one embodiment, the front window (370; 570) may further include a recess (370a) formed in the surface of the second window portion (372; 572) along the periphery of the first window portion (371; 571) such that the surface of the second window portion (372; 572) is stepped compared to the surface of the first window portion (371; 571). The surface height (h2) of the second window portion (372; 572) may be formed lower than the surface height (h1) of the first window portion (371; 571). The surface of the second window portion (372; 572) and the surface of the support frame (211; 311) may be positioned substantially on the same plane.

In one embodiment, based on a cross-section perpendicular to the front surface (210a), the support frame (411) and the second window portion (472) may form a substantially continuous curved shape.

In one embodiment, the back film portion (380;480;580) comprises: a first layer (581) disposed between the display (260;360;460;560) and the front window (370;470;570) and bonding the display (260;360;460;560) and the front window (370;470;570); a second layer (582) disposed between the first layer (581) and the display (260;360;460;560) and including a PET material; a third layer (583) disposed between the second layer (582) and the second region (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) and having a UV pattern for diffuse reflection formed thereon; It may include a fourth layer (584) disposed between the third layer (583) and the second areas (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) and printed so as to have substantially the same color as the support frame (211;311;411); and a fifth layer (585) disposed between the fourth layer (584) and the second areas (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) and for shielding noise. When looking at the front (210a), the first layer (581) and the second layer (582) have substantially the same shape as the front window (370;470;570) and can overlap the front window (370;470;570). The third layer (583), the fourth layer (584), and the fifth layer (585) have substantially the same shape as the second window portion (372;472;572) of the front window (370;470;570) and can overlap the second window portion (372;472;572). The third layer (583), the fourth layer (584), and the fifth layer (585) can have an inner edge that matches the edge of the first area (260a;360a;460a;560a) of the display (260;360;460;560) and an outer edge that matches the outer edge of the second window portion (372;472;572) of the front window (370;470;570).

An electronic device (101; 201) according to one embodiment comprises: a housing (210) including a front side (210a), a rear side (210b) opposite to the front side (210a), and a side side (210c) surrounding an internal space between the front side (210a) and the rear side (210b); a display (260; 360; 460; 560) disposed on the front side (210a) of the housing (210) and including a first region (260a; 360a; 460a; 560a) and a second region (260b; 360b; 460b; 560b) surrounding the periphery of the first region (260a; 360a; 460a; 560a); The display (260;360;460;560) may include a front window (370;570) arranged on the front side of the display (260;360;460;560) to cover the surface of the display (260;360;460;560); and a back film portion (380;480;580) arranged between the display (260;360;460;560) and the front window (370;570), including a first film region overlapping the first region (260a;360a;460a;560a), and a second film region overlapping the second region (260b;360b;460b;560b) and being patterned. The housing (210) may include a support frame (211; 311) forming at least a portion of the side surface (210c) along the periphery of the display (260; 360; 460; 560). The front window (370; 570) may include a first window portion (371; 571) overlapping a first area (260a; 360a; 460a; 560a) of the display (260; 360; 460; 560); And it may include a second window portion (372; 572) overlapping with the second area (260b; 360b; 460b; 560b) of the display (260; 360; 460; 560), having at least one of a different surface roughness and a different color from the first window portion (371; 571), having substantially the same surface roughness as the support frame (211; 311), and having a surface that is opaquely processed so that the second area (260b; 360b; 460b; 560b) of the display (260; 360; 460; 560) is not visually exposed to the outside. The above support frame (211; 311) may include a mounting portion (311a; 411a) formed stepwise on an inner surface (210c) along the periphery of the display (260; 360; 460; 560) and on which an edge of the front window (370; 570) is mounted. The electronic device (101; 201) may further include a waterproof member (390; 490; 590) arranged between the mounting portion (311a; 411a) and the front window (370; 570) to surround the periphery of the display (260; 360; 460; 560). The front window (370; 570) may include a recess (370a) formed in the surface of the second window portion (372; 572) along the periphery of the first window portion (371; 571) such that the surface of the second window portion (372; 572) is stepped compared to the surface of the first window portion (371; 571). The surface height of the second window portion (372; 572) may be formed lower than the surface height of the first window portion (371; 571). The surface of the second window portion (372; 572) and the surface of the support frame (211; 311) may be positioned substantially on the same plane. The above back film portion (380;480;580) comprises: a first layer (581) disposed between the display (260;360;460;560) and the front window (370;570) and bonding the display (260;360;460;560) and the front window (370;570); a second layer (582) disposed between the first layer (581) and the display (260;360;460;560) and including a PET material; a third layer (583) disposed between the second layer (582) and the second area (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) and having a UV pattern formed thereon for diffuse reflection; It may include a fourth layer (584) disposed between the third layer (583) and the second area (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) and printed so as to have substantially the same color as the support frame (211;311); and a fifth layer (585) disposed between the fourth layer (584) and the second area (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) and for shielding noise. When looking at the front (210a), the first layer (581) and the second layer (582) have substantially the same shape as the front window (370;570) and can overlap the front window (370;570). The third layer (583), the fourth layer (584), and the fifth layer (585) have substantially the same shape as the second window portion (372;572) of the front window (370;570) and can overlap the second window portion (372;572). The third layer (583), the fourth layer (584), and the fifth layer (585) can have an inner edge that matches the edge of the first area (260a;360a;460a;560a) of the display (260;360;460;560) and an outer edge that matches the outer edge of the second window portion (372;572) of the front window (370;570).

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In an electronic device (101;201), A housing (210) including a front side (210a), a rear side (210b) opposite to the front side (210a), and a side side (210c) surrounding an internal space between the front side (210a) and the rear side (210b); A display (260;360;460;560) disposed on the front surface (210a) of the housing (210) and including a first region (260a;360a;460a;560a) and a second region (260b;360b;460b;560b) surrounding the periphery of the first region (260a;360a;460a;560a); A front window (370;470;570) arranged on the front of the display (260;360;460;560) to cover the surface of the display (260;360;460;560); and A back film portion (380;480;580) is disposed between the display (260;360;460;560) and the front window (370;470;570), and includes a first film region (580a) overlapping the first region (260a;360a;460a;560a), and a second film region (580b) overlapping the second region (260b;360b;460b;560b) and patterned. The above housing (210) includes a support frame (211; 311; 411) forming at least a portion of the side surface (210c) along the perimeter of the display (260; 360; 460; 560), The above front window (370; 470; 570) is A first window portion (371;471;571) overlapping with the first area (260a;360a;460a;560a) of the above display (260;360;460;560); and An electronic device (101;201) comprising a second window portion (372;472;572) overlapping the second area (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) and having a different surface roughness from the first window portion (371;471;571). In the first paragraph, An electronic device (101; 201), wherein the surface height (h2) of the second window portion (372; 572) is formed lower than the surface height (h1) of the first window portion (371; 571). In paragraph 1 or 2, An electronic device (101; 201) in which the surface of the second window portion (372; 572) and the surface of the support frame (211; 311) are substantially positioned on the same plane. In any one of claims 1 to 3, The above front window (370;570) is An electronic device (101; 201) further comprising a recess (370a) formed in the surface of the second window portion (372; 572) along the periphery of the first window portion (371; 571) such that the surface of the second window portion (372; 572) is stepped compared to the surface of the first window portion (371; 571). In any one of claims 1 to 4, Based on the cross section perpendicular to the above front (210a), An electronic device (101; 201), wherein the support frame (411) and the second window portion (472) form a substantially continuous curved shape. In any one of claims 1 to 5, The above back film portion (380; 480; 580) is A first layer (581) disposed between the display (260;360;460;560) and the front window (370;470;570) and bonding the display (260;360;460;560) and the front window (370;470;570); A second layer (582) disposed between the first layer (581) and the display (260;360;460;560) and including a PET material; A third layer (583) is positioned between the second layer (582) and the second area (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560), and has a UV pattern formed thereon for diffuse reflection; A fourth layer (584) disposed between the third layer (583) and the second area (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560), and printed so as to have substantially the same color as the support frame (211;311;411); and An electronic device (101; 201) comprising a fifth layer (585) arranged between the fourth layer (584) and the second area (260b; 360b; 460b; 560b) of the display (260; 360; 460; 560) for shielding noise. In any one of claims 1 to 6, Looking at the front (210a) above, The first layer (581) and the second layer (582) have substantially the same shape as the front window (370;470;570) and overlap the front window (370;470;570). The electronic device (101;201) wherein the third layer (583), the fourth layer (584) and the fifth layer (585) have substantially the same shape as the second window portion (372;472;572) of the front window (370;470;570) and overlap the second window portion (372;472;572). In any one of claims 1 to 7, Looking at the front (210a) above, The third layer (583), the fourth layer (584) and the fifth layer (585) are An electronic device (101;201), wherein an inner edge coincides with an edge (560a-1) of a first region (260a;360a;460a;560a) of the display (260;360;460;560), and an outer edge coincides with an outer edge (572-1) of a second window portion (372;472;572) of the front window (370;470;570). In any one of claims 1 to 8, An electronic device (101; 201) in which the rear edge (370c) of the front window (370; 470; 570) is chamfered. In any one of claims 1 to 9, The above support frame (211; 311; 411) is An electronic device (101; 201) comprising a mounting portion (311a; 411a) formed stepwise on an inner surface (210c) along the periphery of the display (260; 360; 460; 560) and on which an edge of the front window (370; 470; 570) is mounted. In any one of claims 1 to 10, An electronic device (101; 201) further comprising a waterproof member (390; 490; 590) arranged to surround the periphery of the display (260; 360; 460; 560) between the mounting portion (311a; 411a) and the front window (370; 470; 570). In any one of claims 1 to 11, Looking at the front (210a) above, The second area (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the waterproof member (390;490;590) and the display (260;360;460;560) do not overlap each other, An electronic device (101;201) in which the area (X) where the waterproof member (390;490;590) and the second area (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the display (260;360;460;560) are combined has substantially the same shape as the second window portion (372;472;572) of the front window (370;470;570) and overlaps each other. In any one of claims 1 to 12, An electronic device (101; 201), wherein the second window portion (372; 472; 572) is surface-treated to have substantially the same gloss as the support frame (211; 311; 411). In any one of claims 1 to 13, Looking at the front (210a) above, An electronic device (101;201), wherein the first window portion (371;471;571) and the first area (260a;360a;460a;560a) of the display (260;360;460;560) have substantially the same shape and overlap each other. In any one of claims 1 to 14, The first area (260a;360a;460a;560a) of the above display (260;360;460;560) is an active area, The second area (260b;360b;460b;560b) of the above display (260;360;460;560) is a BM area (Borderless Monitor Area), an electronic device (101;201).

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