ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING MODULE ASSEMBLY

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Taegyun Kim of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Junghyun Kang of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Kijung Kim of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Shinhun Moon of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Seunghyun Cho of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Seongho Hong of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING MODULE ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240288834 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING MODULE ASSEMBLY

Simplified Explanation

An electronic device with a housing, circuit board, and module assembly is described in the patent application. The module assembly includes an optical sensor module and a wireless charging module integrated with a flexible printed circuit board.

The electronic device has a housing with a front plate, back plate, and side frame.
Inside the housing, there is a circuit board and a module assembly.
The module assembly consists of an optical sensor module and a wireless charging module.
The optical sensor module includes a flexible printed circuit board with a light emitting part and a light receiving part.
The wireless charging module surrounds the flexible printed circuit board of the optical sensor module.

Potential Applications

1. Smartphones and tablets with integrated optical sensors and wireless charging capabilities. 2. Wearable devices like smartwatches with enhanced sensor technology. 3. IoT devices for home automation and security systems.

Problems Solved

1. Simplifies the design of electronic devices by integrating multiple functions into one module. 2. Enhances user experience by providing advanced sensor technology and wireless charging in a compact form factor.

Benefits

1. Improved functionality and convenience for users. 2. Streamlined manufacturing process for electronic device manufacturers. 3. Potential for new product innovations in the consumer electronics market.

Commercial Applications

Smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, IoT devices, and other consumer electronics could benefit from this integrated technology, leading to enhanced user experiences and potentially new product offerings in the market.

Questions about the Technology

What are the potential advantages of integrating optical sensors and wireless charging in electronic devices?

Integrating optical sensors and wireless charging can enhance user experience by providing advanced functionality in a compact form factor, simplifying device design, and improving convenience for users.

How does the integration of optical sensors and wireless charging impact the manufacturing process for electronic devices?

The integration of optical sensors and wireless charging streamlines the manufacturing process by combining multiple functions into one module, reducing the complexity of device assembly and potentially lowering production costs.

Original Abstract Submitted

an electronic device is disclosed, including a housing having a front plate, a back plate facing the front plate, and a side frame surrounding a space defined between the front and back plates, a circuit board disposed within the housing, a module assembly disposed between the circuit board and the back plate, and electrically connected with the circuit board, wherein the module assembly includes: an optical sensor module including a flexible printed circuit board (fpcb) including a first surface and a second surface facing away from the first surface, a light emitting part disposed on the first surface of the fpcb, and a light receiving part disposed on the first surface spaced apart from the light emitting part, and a wireless charging module surrounding the fpcb of the optical sensor module, and at least partially coupled to the fpcb so as to be integrated with the fpcb.