# US 11,992,102 B2 · Case for electronic device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,992,102 B2 - Document ID: US11992102B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/716,271 - Filed: 2022-04-08 - Published: 2022-10-13 - Granted: 2024-05-28 - Earliest claimed: 2021-04-09 - Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Applicants: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Inventors: Jongmin Yoon; Sungkwang Yang; Joonyoung Song; Hyunmo Yang; Kyuhyung Cho; Nammin Jo; Heonjun Ha; Seungnyun Kim; Kihuk Lee - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11992102B2 ## CPC - A45C 11/04: Spectacle cases; Pince-nez cases - A45C 13/005: {Hinges} - G02B 27/01: Head-up displays - H05K 9/0067: {Devices for protecting against damage from electrostatic discharge} - H05K 9/0079: {Electrostatic discharge protection, e.g. ESD treated surface for rapid dissipation of charges} - A45C 11/003: {for storing portable computing devices, e.g. laptops, tablets or calculators} - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ## Abstract Various embodiments of the disclosure relate to, e.g., a case of a wearable electronic device wearable on a human body portion. According to certain embodiments of the disclosure, there may be provided an electronic device case for storing a wearable electronic device comprising a case housing forming a space for receiving the wearable electronic device, a conductive supporting member disposed in the case housing, and a contact member disposed in the space for receiving the wearable electronic device and exposed to an exterior when the case housing is opened, electrically connected with the conductive supporting member, and configured to at least partially contact a conductive portion of the wearable electronic device. Other various embodiments are also possible. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An electronic device case for storing a wearable electronic device, comprising: a case housing forming a space for receiving the wearable electronic device; a conductive supporting member disposed in the case housing; and a contact member disposed in the space for receiving the wearable electronic device and exposed to an exterior when the case housing is opened, electrically connected with the conductive supporting member, and configured to at least partially contact a conductive portion of the wearable electronic device. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The electronic device case of claim 1, wherein the conductive supporting member includes a bracket disposed in the case housing. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The electronic device case of claim 1, further comprising a first case circuit board disposed in a position adjacent to the conductive supporting member and having a plurality of electronic components mounted thereon. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The electronic device case of claim 1, wherein the conductive supporting member includes a plate and two arms each extending from an end of the plate. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The electronic device case of claim 4, further comprising two second case circuit boards disposed adjacent to the two arms of the conductive supporting member. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The electronic device case of claim 5, further comprising a first electric shock reducing element mounted on one of the two second case circuit boards, configured to electrically separate the one of the two second case circuit boards and the conductive supporting member when a voltage of less than a designated magnitude is generated, and electrically connect the one of the two second case circuit boards and the conductive supporting member when a voltage of the designated magnitude or more is generated. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The electronic device case of claim 6, wherein the first electric shock reducing element includes at least one varistor. ### Claim 8 (depends on 3) The electronic device case of claim 3, further comprising at least one connector disposed on a side of the case housing configured to transmit/receive power or data. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The electronic device case of claim 8, further comprising a second electric shock reducing element configured to electrically separate the first case circuit board and the conductive supporting member when a voltage of less than a designated magnitude is generated in the at least one connector and electrically connect the first case circuit board and the conductive supporting member when a voltage of the designated magnitude or more is generated in the at least one connector. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The electronic device case of claim 1, wherein the wearable electronic device is VR glasses or AR glasses. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The electronic device case of claim 1, wherein the case housing includes, a seating portion configured to receive the wearable electronic device; and a mounting portion configured to mount at least a portion of the wearable electronic device. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The electronic device case of claim 11, wherein the mounting portion includes a nose pad mounting portion and at least two hinge mounting portions, and wherein the contact member is formed on one surface of the at least two hinge mounting portions. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The electronic device case of claim 1, wherein the conductive portion of the wearable electronic device is a metallic portion exposed to an exterior when the wearable electronic device is folded, and wherein the contact member includes an electrically conductive material. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The electronic device case of claim 1, wherein the contact member includes a gasket, a polyurethane foam, or a C-clip. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The electronic device case of claim 1, wherein the contact member includes a magnetic material. ### Claim 16 An electronic device case for storing a wearable electronic device, comprising, a case housing; a bracket disposed in the case housing; a first case circuit board disposed in a position adjacent to the bracket, inside the case housing; a contact member disposed to be exposed to an exterior when the case housing is opened and configured to at least partially contact a conductive portion of the wearable electronic device; a second case circuit board disposed between the contact member and the bracket; at least one connector disposed on a side of the case housing configured to transmit/receive power or data; a first electric shock reducing element disposed on the second case circuit board, and configured to connect the contact member and the bracket when static electricity is generated in the wearable electronic device; and a second electric shock reducing element disposed on the first case circuit board, and configured to connect the at least one connector and the bracket when static electricity is generated in the at least one connector. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The electronic device case of claim 16, wherein the first electric shock reducing element is configured to electrically separate the second case circuit board and the bracket when a voltage of less than a designated magnitude is generated and electrically connect the second case circuit board and the bracket when a voltage of the designated magnitude or more is generated. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The electronic device case of claim 16, wherein the second electric shock reducing element is configured to electrically separate the first case circuit board and the bracket when a voltage of less than a designated magnitude is generated and electrically connect the first case circuit board and the bracket when a voltage of the designated magnitude or more is generated. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The electronic device case of claim 16, wherein the wearable electronic device is VR glasses or AR glasses. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The electronic device case of claim 16, wherein the case housing includes: a seating portion configured to receive the wearable electronic device; and a mounting portion configured to mount at least a portion of the wearable electronic device, wherein the mounting portion includes a nose pad mounting portion and two hinge mounting portions, and wherein the contact member is formed on one surface of the two hinge mounting portions.