Electronic device and volume adjustment method of electronic device

Abstract

An electronic device and a method for controlling the volume of the electronic device are disclosed. The method for controlling the volume of the electronic device includes: receiving a first input signal from a user for requesting display of a volume control user interface (UI), selectively displaying a first volume control UI or a second volume control UI corresponding to whether content is being played based on the first input signal, receiving a second input signal from the user through the first volume control UI or the second volume control UI, and if the content is being played, associating the volume level of the content and the volume level of a function of the electronic device so as to be adjusted together based on the second input signal through the first volume control UI, and if the content is not being played, controlling one of the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device independently of the other based on the second input signal through the second volume control UI.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device and a technology for controlling the volume of the electronic device. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the technology for mobile electronic devices is developing rapidly. In particular, various types of multitasking (such as making a call, playing content, receiving voice feedback or receiving an alarm) using electronic devices may be possible.

[0003] In this case, the user can directly set the volume level of the content being played by the electronic device. In addition, the user can directly set the volume level of the function of the electronic device (e.g., the volume level of the ringtone).

[0004] For example, the user can select a sound item from the items included in the setting list of the setting screen of the electronic device. When the screen through which the sound can be set is displayed, the user can adjust the volume level of the content by touching and dragging the volume adjuster for the content among the items of the screen through which the sound can be set. Alternatively, the user can touch and drag the volume adjuster for the ringtone to adjust the volume level of the ringtone independently of the volume level of the content. Summary of the invention

[0005] Technical issues

[0006] The user may independently adjust the volume level of the content and the volume level of the functions of the electronic device.

[0007] In this case, when the volume level of the function is set to low, a situation in which the user may not recognize the sound of the function of the electronic device while playing the content may occur. For example, when a ringtone or notification sound is output at a lower level while playing the content, a situation in which the user misses and cannot recognize the ringtone or notification sound may occur.

[0008] In addition, when the volume level of the function is set too high, the user may feel acoustic shock or it may be difficult for the user to concentrate on viewing the content due to the sound of the function of the electronic device generated during the content playback.

[0009] Therefore, it is necessary to consider the volume of the content being played to appropriately determine the volume of the function. In addition, it is necessary to provide a user interface that allows the user to use the function.

[0010] Technical Solution

[0011] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method for controlling the volume of an electronic device includes: receiving a first input signal from a user for requesting display of a volume control user interface (UI), selectively displaying a first volume control UI or a second volume control UI corresponding to whether content is being played based on the first input signal, receiving a second input signal from the user through the first volume control UI or the second volume control UI, and when content is being played, controlling the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device together while interconnecting the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device based on the second input signal through the first volume control UI, and when content is not being played, controlling one of the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device independently of the remaining volume level based on the second input signal through the second volume control UI.

[0012] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a display; at least one processor; and at least one memory electrically connected to the display and the at least one processor, wherein the at least one memory stores at least one instruction, and when the at least one instruction is executed, causes the at least one processor to: when receiving a first input signal from a user for requesting display of a volume control UI, control the display to selectively display a first volume control UI or a second volume control UI corresponding to whether content is being played based on the first input signal; when content is being played, control the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device while interconnecting the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device based on a second input signal through the first volume control UI; and when content is not being played, control one of the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device independently of the remaining volume levels based on the second input signal through the second volume control UI.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product with a computer-readable recording medium includes instructions, which when executed cause a processor to: when receiving a first input signal from a user for requesting display of a volume control UI, control a display to selectively display a first volume control UI or a second volume control UI corresponding to whether content is being played based on the first input signal; when content is being played, control the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device while interconnecting the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device based on a second input signal through the first volume control UI; and when content is not being played, control one of the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device independently of the remaining volume levels based on the second input signal through the second volume control UI.

[0014] Beneficial technical effects

[0015] According to the present disclosure, different volume control UIs are provided according to whether content is being played, thereby greatly improving user operation convenience.

[0016] In addition, while the content is being played, the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device are interlocked, so that the volume level of the function can be provided in consideration of the volume level of the content.

[0017] In addition, the effects obtained by the present disclosure may not be limited to the above, and other effects will be obviously understandable to those of ordinary skill in the art from the following disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2 is a view illustrating a case where an electronic device adjusts a volume according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 3 is a view illustrating a volume control UI according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 4 is a view illustrating execution setting of a volume control UI according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 5 is a flow chart of determining a volume level of a function according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating equivalent sound level values ​​of contents according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 7 is a table illustrating sound output types of functions according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 8 is a table illustrating volume level output of each event type corresponding to equivalent sound level values ​​according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] Fig. 9 is a diagram illustrating a case where a sound of an event is output while content is played according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] Fig.10 is a flowchart illustrating sending content of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] Fig.11 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0029] Fig.12 is a block diagram of a display device according to various embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure may be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Therefore, those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications, equivalents and / or substitutions may be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure.

[0031] In the present disclosure, content may include video (or video), audio, or a combination thereof. In the present disclosure, the volume of content may refer to the volume (or amplitude) of sound output from an electronic device as the content is played.

[0032] In the present disclosure, the volume of the function of the electronic device may be the volume of a unique function provided by the electronic device, which is different from the volume of the content. For example, the volume of the function may include at least one of a ringtone volume, an alarm sound volume, a system sound volume, and a vibration volume generated corresponding to the vibration intensity of the electronic device.

[0033] In the present disclosure, user input may include input using a user's finger or input using a stylus. In this case, the user input may include, for example, a user gesture. The user gesture may include a touch gesture, a hold (or long press) gesture, a drag gesture, a drag and hold gesture, a pinch zoom in / out gesture, a swipe gesture, a tap gesture, a double-click gesture, and the like. In addition, the user input may include a hover input that does not require the user's finger or stylus to directly touch the screen of the electronic device.

[0034] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0035] exist Figure 1 In the embodiment, the electronic device 1 may include a display 11, a processor 12 and a memory 13.

[0036] The display 11 may display at least one piece of information (eg, a user interface (UI)). The display 11 may be combined with a touch circuit to form a touch screen. Fig.11 and 12 The details of the display 11 will be described.

[0037] The processor 12 may execute a program stored in the memory 13 to control at least one component of the electronic device 1, or process various data to control the display 11 to display information. Fig.11 The details of the processor 12 are described, and duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

[0038] In various embodiments, when a first input signal from a user for requesting display of a volume control UI is received, the processor 12 may control the display 11 to selectively display a first volume control UI or a second volume control UI based on the first input signal, depending on whether content is being played. When content is being played, the processor 12 may adjust the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device 1 in conjunction with each other based on the second input signal through the first volume control UI. On the other hand, when content is not being played, the processor 12 may adjust one of the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device independently of each other based on the second input signal through the second volume control UI.

[0039] The memory 13 may store various data, such as software, input or output data of commands used by at least one component of the electronic device 1. Fig.11 The details of the memory 13 are described, and duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

[0040] According to various embodiments, the memory 13 may store at least one instruction, which, when executed, causes the processor 12 to: control the display to selectively display the first volume control UI or the second volume control UI corresponding to whether content is being played based on a first input signal of a user when a first input signal for requesting display of a volume control UI is received; control the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device while interconnecting the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device based on a second input signal through the first volume control UI when content is being played; and control one of the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device independently of the remaining volume levels based on a second input signal through the second volume control UI when content is not being played.

[0041] As described above, different volume control UIs may be automatically provided based on whether content is being played, thereby greatly improving the operational convenience for the user to manipulate the volume level of content and the volume level of a function.

[0042] In particular, when the content is being played, the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device can be adjusted in combination, so that a volume level suitable for the function corresponding to the volume level of the content can be provided. Therefore, the user can be prevented from missing the sound of the function of the electronic device generated while the content is being played (for example, a ringtone or a notification sound). In addition, by preventing the sound of the function of the electronic device from being suddenly output at a high volume while the content is being played, the auditory shock of the user can be minimized.

[0043] According to various embodiments, the memory 13 may store at least one instruction that, when executed, causes the processor 12 to control the volume level of the content and control the volume level of the function of the electronic device corresponding to the output volume value of the content output at the controlled volume level within a specified time. In this case, the output volume value of the content may include an equivalent sound level value of the content output at the controlled volume level within a specified time.

[0044] As described above, the volume level of a function can be adjusted by using the actual output volume value of the content output within a specified time, thereby allowing the user to naturally recognize the sound of the function while the content is being played. That is, the user can recognize the sound of the function even while the content is being output at a high volume, and the user can recognize the sound of the function within a range that does not cause auditory shock to the user while the content is being output at a low volume.

[0045] According to various embodiments, the memory 13 may store at least one instruction that, when executed, causes the processor 12 to: while interconnecting the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device, control the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device based on the sound output type of the function of the electronic device when controlling the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device while being interconnected. The sound output type of the function may include: pausing the sound of the content and outputting the type of sound of the function, reducing the sound of the content and outputting the type of sound of the function, and outputting the type of sound of the function while maintaining the sound of the content.

[0046] According to various embodiments, the memory 13 may store at least one instruction which, when executed, causes the processor 12 to control the display 11: when the first volume control UI is selected and displayed, the volume adjuster for the content included in the first volume control UI is activated and displayed as operable, and the volume adjuster for the function is disabled and displayed as inoperable.

[0047] Therefore, when the user adjusts the volume adjuster, the user recognizes in advance that the volume levels of the content and the function can be adjusted in conjunction with each other.

[0048] According to various embodiments, the memory 13 may store at least one instruction which, when executed, causes the processor 12 to control the display 11: when the second volume control UI is selected and displayed, each of the volume adjusters for content and functions included in the second volume control UI is activated and displayed as independently operable.

[0049] Therefore, when the user adjusts the volume adjuster, the user recognizes in advance that the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function can be adjusted independently.

[0050] According to various embodiments, the memory 13 may store at least one instruction which, when executed, causes the processor 12 to control the display 11: based on a second input signal of a user included in moving the first volume control UI, change and display the volume level graphic of the content and the volume level graphic of the function included in the first volume control UI together.

[0051] According to various embodiments, the memory 13 may store at least one instruction which, when executed, causes the processor 12 to control the display 11: based on a second input signal of a user moving a volume adjuster included in the second volume control UI, change and display a volume level graphic corresponding to the volume adjuster included in the second volume control UI.

[0052] Figure 2 2 is a view illustrating a case where the electronic device 1 adjusts the volume according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0053] In Figure 2 In (A), the processor 12 of the electronic device 1 may control the display 11 to display a screen 211 in which sound settings may be performed.

[0054] For example, when the user selects a sound setting item from the items (e.g., connection setting, sound setting, vibration setting, notification setting, display setting, background setting, useful function setting, etc.) included in the setting list of the setting screen (not shown) of the electronic device 1, the processor 12 may control the display 11 to display the screen 211 in which the sound setting can be performed. The screen 211 may include a sound setting list including items for setting the sound (e.g., sound mode setting, volume setting, vibration intensity setting, ringtone type setting, call connection sound (e.g., fill function) setting, vibration mode setting, notification sound setting, etc.).

[0055] exist Figure 2 In (A), the user may perform a user input 201 of selecting a volume setting item 212 from a sound setting list so that a UI through which the volume can be adjusted is displayed. In response to an input signal corresponding to the user input 201, the electronic device 1 may control the display 11 to display a screen 212 through which the volume setting can be performed. In this case, the electronic device 1 may control the display 11 to selectively display a first volume control UI 220 and a second volume control UI 230 based on whether content is being played. For example, when the later-described Figure 4 When the function corresponding to the volume interaction work item is disabled, the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to display the first volume control UI 220. Figure 4When the function corresponding to the volume interaction work item is executed, the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to display the second volume control UI 230. Figure 4 An example of an activation function corresponding to a volume interaction work item is described in detail.

[0056] For example, the electronic device 1 may determine whether content is being played. In various embodiments, it may be determined in advance whether content is being played before the user input 201 is performed. As a result of the determination, when it is identified in operation 202 that content is being played, the electronic device 1 may control the display 11 to display the first volume control UI 220, such as Figure 2 As shown in (b-1).

[0057] exist Figure 2 In (b-1), the first volume control UI 220 may include a volume adjuster 221, which may adjust the volume of the content (or the volume of the media) and the volume of the function of the electronic device 1 (e.g., the volume of the ringtone, the volume of the notification sound, the volume of the system sound, etc.) in combination with each other. For example, the electronic device 1 may activate the volume adjuster 221 for the content as operable, and disable the volume adjusters 222, 223, and 224 for the functions as inoperable.

[0058] In this case, when the user performs the user input 204 for moving the volume adjuster 221 through the first volume control UI 220, the electronic device 1 may adjust the volume levels of the content and the function together in conjunction with each other in response to an input signal corresponding to the user input 204.

[0059] In this case, if Figure 2 As shown in (C-1), the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to change and display the volume level graphic 226 of the content and the volume level graphics 227, 228 and 229 of the function included in the first volume control UI 220 together, so as to indicate that the volume levels of the content and the function are adjusted together in combination with each other.

[0060] According to various embodiments, in response to an input signal corresponding to the user input 204 for moving the volume adjuster 221, the electronic device 1 may adjust the volume level of a function pre-designated among the volume levels of the plurality of functions in conjunction with the volume level of the content. The volume level of the pre-designated function may be a volume level of a function pre-designated as a default so as to interact with the volume of the content, or may be a volume level of a function intentionally designated by a user's selection.

[0061] According to various embodiments, when the playback of the content is terminated or paused, the electronic device 1 may cancel the interaction between the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function. In this case, as described later, Figure 2 As shown in (b-2), the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to activate and display each of the volume adjusters of the content and functions as being independently operable.

[0062] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 1 may include a vibration volume generated corresponding to the vibration intensity of a vibrator (eg, a motor) inside the electronic device 1 as a volume of a function. Figure 2 In (b-1), in response to an input signal according to the user input 240 through the first volume control UI 220, the electronic device 1 can adjust each of the volume level of the content and the volume level (or vibration level) for vibration intensity in conjunction with each other.

[0063] exist Figure 2 In (a), as a result of determining whether the electronic device 1 is playing content in response to the user input 201, when it is determined in operation 203 that the content is not being played, the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to display the second volume control UI 230, such as Figure 2 In this case, the state in which the content is not played may include a state in which playback of the content is terminated, a state in which the content is paused, or a state in which the volume of the content is muted.

[0064] exist Figure 2 In (b-2), the second volume control UI 230 may include a volume adjuster 331 capable of adjusting the volume of the content, and volume adjusters 332, 333, and 334 capable of adjusting the volume of the functions of the electronic device 1. In this case, the electronic device 1 may activate and display each of the volume adjusters 331, 332, 333, and 334 for the content and the function as independently operable.

[0065] In this case, when the user performs the user input 205 for moving the volume adjuster 331 through the second volume control UI 230, the electronic device 1 may adjust one of the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function independently of each other in response to an input signal corresponding to the user input 205. That is, the electronic device 1 may maintain the volume level of the function and adjust only the volume level of the content.

[0066] In this case, it is indicated that the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function are adjusted independently, such as Figure 2 As shown in (c-2), the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to only change and display the volume level graphic 336 of the content included in the first volume control UI 230, and maintain the previous state of the volume level graphics 337, 338 and 339 of the functions without changing the volume level graphics 337, 338 and 339 of the functions.

[0067] Figure 3 is a view illustrating a volume control UI according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0068] As above Figure 2 As described and shown in (b-1) of FIG. 1 , the first volume control UI 220 capable of adjusting the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function in conjunction with each other may have various types, such as Figure 3 (a) the volume control UI 310, or Figure 3 (b) The volume control UI 320.

[0069] In this case, in order to indicate that the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function work interactively with each other, the electronic device 1 may control the display 11 to display an integrated volume adjuster 311 or 321. The form of the integrated volume adjuster 311 or 321 may provide the user with an effect of indicating that the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function are adjusted together even if only one volume is adjusted.

[0070] exist Figure 3 In (a), in order to indicate that the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function work interactively with each other, the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to display the word "sound" as an integrated name of the volume as the title of the volume control UI 310. Alternatively, as Figure 3 As shown in (b), in order to indicate that the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function interact with each other, the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to display the phrase "Content & Ringtone & Notification & System" as the title of the integrated volume as the title of the volume control UI 310.

[0071] Figure 4 is a view illustrating an operation setting of a volume control UI according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0072] like Figure 4 As shown in (a), the processor 12 of the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to display a volume interaction work item 411, which enables the user to select whether to interact with the volume level of the content (or media) and the volume level of the function (for example, the volume level of the notification sound) on the screen 211 through which the sound can be set.

[0073] The volume interaction work item 411 may include an on / off switch 412 or a check box (not shown) for selecting whether to interact with the volume. When the user selects the volume setting item 212 in a state where the volume interlock is turned on, such as Figure 2 (b-1) or Figure 3As shown in (a) or (b) of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 1 may control the display 11 to display the volume control UIs 220 , 310 , and 320 by which the volumes of content and functions may be adjusted together in conjunction with each other.

[0074] Alternatively, if Figure 4 As shown in (b), while the content is being played, the electronic device 1 can receive a notification message. In this case, the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to display a notification message display UI (e.g., a panel, a pop-up window, etc.) 421, which includes a switch 422 or a check box (not shown) that can select whether to interact with the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function (e.g., the volume level of the notification sound).

[0075] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 1 may control the display 11 to display a content volume control UI (e.g., a panel, a pop-up window, etc.) 423, which includes a switch 424 or a check box (not shown) capable of selecting whether to interact with the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function. In this case, whenever a notification message is received, the switch 424 or the check box (not shown) may be automatically included in the content volume control UI 423 and displayed therein. Alternatively, when the content volume control UI 423 is displayed, the switch 424 or the check box (not shown) may be displayed together regardless of whether the notification message is received. Alternatively, when the content volume control UI 423 is executed within a specified time after the notification message is received, the switch 424 or the check box (not shown) may be displayed.

[0076] According to various embodiments, only when the activation Figure 4 The above function can only be displayed when the volume interaction work item corresponding to the function used to select whether to interact with the volume is selected. Figure 2 For example, in a state where the switch 412 of the volume interaction work item 411, the switch 422 of the notification message display UI 421, or the switch 424 of the content volume control UI 423 is turned on, when executing Figure 2 When the user input 201 for selecting the volume setting item 212 in (a) is Figure 2 In the embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to selectively display one of the first volume control UI 220 and the second volume control UI 230 corresponding to whether the content is being played. That is, before the user's explicit interactive work permission operation for activating the function corresponding to the volume interactive work item, the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to selectively display one of the first volume control UI 220 and the second volume control UI 230 based on whether the content is being played.

[0077] According to various embodiments, when a function corresponding to a volume interaction work item is activated and content is being played, the electronic device 1 may control the display 11 to display Figure 2 When the function corresponding to the volume interaction work item is activated and the content is not played, the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to display Figure 2 The second volume control UI 230 is displayed.

[0078] According to various embodiments, when a function corresponding to a volume interaction work item is activated regardless of whether content is being played, the electronic device 1 may control the display 11 to display Figure 2 When the function corresponding to the volume interaction work item is disabled, the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to display Figure 2 The second volume control UI 230 is displayed.

[0079] According to various embodiments, when content is being played regardless of the function corresponding to the volume interaction work item, the electronic device 1 may control the display 11 to display Figure 2 When the content is not playing, the electronic device 1 can control the display 11 to display Figure 2 The second volume control UI 230 is displayed.

[0080] Figure 5 is a flow chart of determining a volume level of a function according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0081] exist Figure 5 In the embodiment, the processor 12 of the electronic device 1 may adjust the volume level of the function of the electronic device corresponding to the output volume value of the content.

[0082] First, in operation 501, the electronic device 1 may calculate an equivalent sound level value Leq of content based on an output volume value of content being output within a time N (for example, a value between 1 second and 10 seconds).

[0083] Figure 6 It is a graph illustrating equivalent sound level values ​​of graphical content.

[0084] exist Figure 6In the embodiment of the present invention, the output volume value of the content (or the intensity of the output volume, the amplitude of the output volume) may change over time. In this case, based on the output volume value of the content, the equivalent sound level value Leq 602 within the time N (e.g., 5 seconds) 601 may be calculated. The equivalent sound pressure level may be an average value of the output volume value within the time N 601, an average value of the integrated value of the output volume value within the time N 601, or a power average value within the time N 601. Alternatively, the average sound pressure level may be a value in which a weight is applied to the above average value.

[0085] Again in Figure 5 In the present invention, when the equivalent sound pressure level value is calculated in operation 501, the electronic device 1 may detect an event (e.g., a notification event) for a function of the electronic device 1 in operation 502. For example, the electronic device 1 may detect an event that occurs when a call is received, a notification message is received, or an alarm time is reached.

[0086] When an event of a function is detected, in operation 503, the electronic device 1 may obtain an equivalent sound level value calculated based on an output volume value of the content being output within a time N before the detection event. Alternatively, when an event of a function is detected, the electronic device 1 may obtain an output volume value of the content being output within a time N, and calculate the equivalent sound level value therefrom.

[0087] In addition, when a function event is detected, the electronic device 1 may obtain the sound output type of the detected function event (hereinafter referred to as the sound output type of the function) in operation 503. The sound output type of the function may include, for example, a content sound pause type, a content sound reduction type, and a content sound mixing type.

[0088] Figure 7 : is a table illustrating the sound output types of the functions of the electronic device 1 .

[0089] exist Figure 7 In 710, when an event for a function occurs, the content sound pause type can pause the sound of the content during the pause period and output the sound of the function. The sound of the function of the electronic device 1 output corresponding to the content sound pause type can be, for example, a ringtone, a notification sound, an alarm sound, a timer sound, etc.

[0090] In addition, Figure 7In 720, when an event for a function occurs, the content sound reduction type may reduce the sound of the content and output the sound of the event during a period of reduced sound. The sound of the function of the electronic device 1 output corresponding to the content sound reduction type may be, for example, a sound generated when a message or email is received, a sound generated when a calendar event occurs, a text to speech (TTS) sound, and a Bixby voice feedback sound or a Samsung health guide sound.

[0091] In addition, Figure 7 In 730, when an event for a function occurs, the content volume mixing type can output the volume of the event without reducing the volume of the content. The sound of the function of the electronic device 1 output corresponding to the content sound mixing type can be, for example, a system sound (e.g., a camera shutter sound).

[0092] Meanwhile, the sound output types of the functions of the above-described electronic device 1 are merely examples, and various sound output types that can output the sound of the content and the sound of the function together may be possible.

[0093] According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 1 includes a vibration volume as a volume of a function, the sound output type of the above function can be similarly applied to the case where vibration occurs. For example, the electronic device 1 can pause the sound of the content and vibrate the electronic device 1 during the paused time period. Alternatively, the electronic device 1 can reduce the sound of the content and vibrate the electronic device 1 during the time period when the sound is reduced. Alternatively, the electronic device 1 can vibrate the electronic device 1 without reducing the volume of the content.

[0094] Refer again Figure 5 When the equivalent sound level value and the sound output type of the event are acquired in operation 503 , the electronic device 1 may determine a volume level corresponding to the equivalent sound level value of the event for the function in operation 504 .

[0095] Figure 8 is a table illustrating volume level output corresponding to equivalent sound level values ​​for each event type of the electronic device 1 .

[0096] Figure 8 Reference numeral 810 denotes an equivalent sound level value of the content, Figure 8 Reference numeral 820 denotes an output sound level corresponding to an equivalent sound level value for each event type.

[0097] For example, in Figure 8In 830, when it is determined that the equivalent sound level value of the content is 75 dB or greater, based on the maximum level 15, the text and email sound level, the ringtone sound level, the TTS sound level, and the system sound level may be determined as level 7, level 6, level 9, and level 6, respectively. As another example, in Figure 8 840, when it is determined that the equivalent sound level value of the content is 45dB or higher and less than 60dB, based on the maximum level 15, the text and email sound level, ringtone sound level, TTS sound level and system sound level can be determined as level 5, level 4, level 7 and level 4, respectively.

[0098] Again in Figure 5 When determining the output sound level of the event corresponding to the equivalent sound level value in operation 504, the electronic device 1 may be based on Figure 5 The sound of the event is outputted based on the obtained sound output type of the event and the determined sound level in operation 503. According to various embodiments, the sound output type of the event may be performed after operation 504.

[0099] Fig. 9 2 is a diagram illustrating a case where a sound of an event is output while content is being played according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig. 9 In the present disclosure, when an event for a function is detected while content is being played, the electronic device 1 can output the sound of the event based on the equivalent sound pressure level of the content. For example, while a user is listening to content by using a Bluetooth headset, the electronic device 1 can output a notification sound according to the present disclosure. Alternatively, while a user is listening to content by using a sports headset, the electronic device 1 can output a sports voice guide according to the present disclosure.

[0100] in this case, Fig. 9 The user can set the volume level of the content to level 10 based on the maximum level 15. Fig. 9 9, graph 910 may represent the intensity of the volume of the content varying over time.

[0101] In this case, the electronic device 1 can detect an event for a function. Fig. 9 , when a first event is detected, the electronic device 1 may calculate the equivalent sound pressure level of the content output during a specified time t1 901 before the first event is detected, and determine the sound level of the first event based on the calculated equivalent sound pressure level. In addition, the electronic device 1 may output the sound of the first event at a sound volume corresponding to the determined volume level (e.g., 25 dB) during a specified time t2 902. As another example, in Fig. 9, when the second event is detected, the electronic device 1 may calculate the equivalent sound pressure level of the content output during the specified time t3 903 before receiving the second event, and determine the sound level of the second event based on the calculated equivalent sound pressure level. In addition, the electronic device 1 may output the sound of the first event at a sound volume (e.g., 75 dB) corresponding to the determined volume level within the specified time t4 904.

[0102] Fig.10 is a flowchart illustrating transmission content of the electronic device 1 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0103] First, in operation 1001, the electronic device 1 may determine whether a first input signal of a user for requesting display of a volume control UI is received.

[0104] When the first input signal is received in operation 1001 (Yes), in operation 1002 , the electronic device 1 may determine whether content is being played.

[0105] When it is determined in operation 1002 that content is being played (yes), the electronic device 1 may display a first volume control UI in operation 1003. In this case, the electronic device 1 may activate and display a volume adjuster for content included in the first volume control UI as operable, and may disable and display a volume adjuster for a function as inoperable.

[0106] In operation 1004, while displaying the first volume control UI, the electronic device 1 may determine whether a second input signal of the user is received. When it is determined in operation 1004 that the second input signal is received (yes), the electronic device 1 may adjust the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device in conjunction with each other in operation 1005.

[0107] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 1 may adjust the volume level of the content and adjust the volume level of the function of the electronic device 1, the volume level of the function of the electronic device 1 corresponding to the output volume value of the content output at the volume level adjusted within the specified time. In this case, the output volume value of the content may be an equivalent sound level value of the content output at the volume level adjusted within the specified time.

[0108] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 1 may adjust the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device 1 in conjunction with each other based on the sound output type of the function of the electronic device 1. The sound output type of the function is a type of pausing the sound of the content and outputting the sound of the function, a type of reducing the sound of the content and outputting the sound of the function, and a type of outputting the sound of the function while maintaining the sound of the content.

[0109] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 1 may change and display the volume level graphic of the content and the volume level graphic of the function included in the first volume control UI together based on the second input signal.

[0110] In operation 1002, when it is determined that the content is not played (1002-No), the electronic device 10 can display the second volume control UI (1006). In this case, the electronic device 1 can activate and display each of the volume adjuster for content and the volume adjuster for function included in the second volume control UI as independently operable.

[0111] In operation 1007, while displaying the second volume control UI, the electronic device 1 may determine whether a second input signal of the user is received. When it is determined in operation 1007 that the second input signal is received (yes), the electronic device 1 may adjust one of the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device independently of each other.

[0112] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 1 may change and display a volume level graphic corresponding to a volume adjuster included in the second volume control UI based on the second input signal.

[0113] Fig.11 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 1101 in a network environment 1100 according to various embodiments. Fig.11 , the electronic device 1101 in the network environment 1100 may communicate with the electronic device 1102 via the first network 1198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with the electronic device 1104 or the server 1108 via the second network 1199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1101 may communicate with the electronic device 1104 via the server 1108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1101 may include a processor 1120, a memory 1130, an input device 1150, a sound output device 1155, a display device 1160, an audio module 1170, a sensor module 1176, an interface 1177, a haptic module 1179, a camera module 1180, a power management module 1188, a battery 1189, a communication module 1190, a subscriber identity module (SIM) 1196, or an antenna module 1197. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., display device 1160 or camera module 1180) may be omitted from electronic device 1101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 1101. In some embodiments, some of the components may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. For example, sensor module 1176 (e.g., fingerprint sensor, iris sensor, or illumination sensor) may be implemented to be embedded in display device 1160 (e.g., display).

[0114] The processor 1120 may execute, for example, software (e.g., program 1140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 1101 coupled to the processor 1120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 1120 may load a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 1176 or communication module 1190) in the volatile memory 1132, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 1132, and store the resultant data in the non-volatile memory 1134. According to an embodiment, the processor 1120 may include a main processor 1121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)), and an auxiliary processor 1123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that may operate independently or in conjunction with the main processor 1121. Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 1123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 1121, or be dedicated to a specified function. The auxiliary processor 1123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 1121 or as a part of the main processor 1121.

[0115] The auxiliary processor 1123 may replace the main processor 1121 while the main processor 1121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., display device 1160, sensor module 1176, or communication module 1190) among the components of the electronic device 1101 together with the main processor 1121 while the main processor 1121 is in an active state (e.g., executing an application). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 1123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another component (e.g., camera module 1180 or communication module 1190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 1123.

[0116] The memory 1130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 1101 (e.g., the processor 1120 or the sensor module 1176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 1140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 1130 may include a volatile memory 1132 or a nonvolatile memory 1134.

[0117] The program 1140 may be stored as software in the memory 1130 , and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 1142 , middleware 1144 , or an application 1146 .

[0118] The input device 1150 may receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 1101 (eg, a user) to be used by other components (eg, the processor 1120) of the electronic device 1101. The input device 1150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, or a keyboard.

[0119] The sound output device 1155 can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 1101. The sound output device 1155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing records, and the receiver may be used for incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as a part of the speaker or as a part of the speaker.

[0120] The display device 1160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 1101 (e.g., a user). The display device 1160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit that controls a corresponding one of the display, the hologram device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display device 1160 may include a touch circuit suitable for detecting a touch, or a sensor circuit (e.g., a pressure sensor) suitable for measuring the strength of a force caused by a touch.

[0121] The audio module 1170 can convert sound into an electrical signal, and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 1170 can obtain sound via the input device 1150, or output sound via the sound output device 1155 or an earphone of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly coupled to the electronic device 1101.

[0122] The sensor module 1176 may detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 1101 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) outside the electronic device 1101, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 1176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0123] The interface 1177 may support one or more specified protocols for direct (e.g., wired) or wireless coupling of the electronic device 1101 with an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1102). According to an embodiment, the interface 1177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0124] The connection terminal 1178 may include a connector, and the electronic device 1101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 1102) via the connector. According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 1178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0125] The haptic module 1179 may convert the electric signal into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or motion) or electric stimulation that can be recognized by the user via his tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 1179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.

[0126] The camera module 1180 may capture still images or moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 1180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0127] The power management module 1188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 1101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 1188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0128] The battery 1189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 1101. According to an embodiment, the battery 1189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0129] The communication module 1190 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 1101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1102, electronic device 1104, or server 1108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 1190 may include one or more communication processors that can operate independently of the processor 1120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 1190 may include a wireless communication module 1192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 1194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules may communicate via a first network 1198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth TMThe wireless communication module 1192 can communicate with an external electronic device using a wireless communication network such as a first network 1198 or a second network 1199 (e.g., a remote communication network such as a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or can be implemented as multiple components (e.g., multiple chips) separated from each other. The wireless communication module 1192 can identify and authenticate the electronic device 1101 in a communication network such as the first network 1198 or the second network 1199 using subscriber information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 1196.

[0130] The antenna module 1197 may transmit a signal or power to the outside of the electronic device 1101 (e.g., an external electronic device), or receive a signal or power from the outside of the electronic device 1101 (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 1197 may include one or more antennas, and at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network such as the first network 1198 or the second network 1199 may be selected from them by, for example, the communication module 1190 (e.g., the wireless communication module 1192). Then, a signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 1190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna.

[0131] At least some of the above components may be coupled to each other and transmit signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)).

[0132] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 1101 and the external electronic device 1104 via a server 1108 coupled to the second network 1199. Each of the electronic devices 1102 and 1104 may be a device of the same type or a different type as the electronic device 1101. According to an embodiment, all or some of the operations to be performed at the electronic device 1101 may be performed at one or more of the external electronic devices 1102, 1104, or 1108. For example, if the electronic device 1101 should automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device to perform a function or service, the electronic device 1101 may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service instead of or in addition to performing the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service or an additional function or additional service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 1101. Whether or not the result is further processed, the electronic device 1101 may provide the result as at least a portion of the reply to the request. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.

[0133] Fig.12 According to various embodiments Fig.11 A block diagram of a display device 1160 is shown. Fig.12, the display device 1160 may include a display 1210 and a display driver IC (DDI) 1230 for controlling the display 1210. The DDI 1230 may include an interface module 1231, a memory 1233 (e.g., a buffer memory), an image processing module 1235, or a mapping module 1237. For example, the DDI 1230 may receive image information including image data or an image control signal corresponding to a command for controlling image data from other components of the electronic device 1101 through the interface module 1231. For example, according to an embodiment, the image information may be received from a processor 1120 (e.g., a main processor 1121 (e.g., an application processor)) or an auxiliary processor 1123 (e.g., a graphics processing device) that operates independently of the main processor 1121. The DDI 1230 may communicate with the touch circuit 1250, the sensor module 1176, etc. through the interface module 1231. In addition, the DDI 1230 may store at least a portion of the received image information in the memory 1233, for example, in units of frames. For example, the image processing module 1235 may perform pre-processing or post-processing (e.g., adjustment of resolution, brightness, or size) on at least a portion of the image data based at least in part on characteristics of the image data or the display 1210. The mapping module 1237 may generate a voltage value or a current value corresponding to the image data pre-processed or post-processed by the image processing module 1135. According to an embodiment, the voltage value or the current value may be generated based at least in part on properties of pixels of the display 1210 (e.g., an array of pixels (RGB stripes or pixel arrangement) or a size of each sub-pixel). For example, at least some pixels of the display 1210 may be driven based on at least a portion of the voltage or current value so that visual information (e.g., text, an image, or an icon) corresponding to the image data is displayed on the display 1210.

[0134] According to an embodiment, the display device 1160 may further include a touch circuit 1250. The touch circuit 1250 may include a touch sensor 1251 and a touch sensor IC 1253 for controlling the touch sensor 1251. For example, the touch sensor IC 1253 may control the touch sensor 1251 to detect a touch input or a hovering input at a specific position of the display 1210. For example, the touch sensor IC 1253 may measure a change in a signal (e.g., voltage, light amount, resistance, or charge amount) at a specific position of the display 1210 to detect a touch input or a hovering input. The touch sensor IC 1253 may provide information (e.g., position, area, pressure, or time) about the detected touch input or hovering input to the processor 1120. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the touch circuit 1250 (e.g., the touch sensor IC 1253) may be included as part of the display driver IC 1230 or the display 1210 or as part of another component (e.g., the auxiliary processor 1123) arranged outside the display device 1160.

[0135] According to an embodiment, the display device 1160 may further include at least one sensor (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, a pressure sensor, or an illumination sensor) of the sensor module 1176 or a control circuit thereof. In this case, at least one sensor or a control circuit thereof may be embedded in a portion of the display device 1160 (e.g., the display 1210 or the DDI 1230) or a portion of the touch circuit 1250. For example, when the sensor module 1176 embedded in the display 1160 includes a biometric sensor (e.g., a fingerprint sensor), the biometric sensor may obtain biometric information (e.g., a fingerprint image) associated with a touch input through an area of ​​the display 1210. As another example, when the sensor module 1176 embedded in the display device 1160 includes a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor may obtain information about a pressure corresponding to a touch input through an area or the entire area of ​​the display 1210. According to an embodiment, the touch sensor 1251 or the sensor module 1176 may be arranged between pixels of a pixel layer of the display 1210, or arranged above or below the pixel layer.

[0136] As used herein, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms such as "logic," "logic block," "component," or "circuit." A module may be a single complete component or minimum unit or a portion thereof adapted to perform one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0137] Various embodiments as described herein may be implemented as software (e.g., program 1140) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 1136 or external memory 1138) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 1101). For example, a processor (e.g., processor 1120) of a machine (e.g., electronic device 1101) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, and execute the one or more instructions regardless of whether one or more components are used under the control of the processor. This allows the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to at least one instruction called. One or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by a parser. A machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. The term "non-transitory" merely means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but the term does not distinguish whether data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium or data is temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0138] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. 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 via an application store (e.g., PlayStore). TM ) online distribution (e.g., downloading, uploading), or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). If distributed online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

[0139] According to various embodiments, each of the above-mentioned components (e.g., a module or a program) may include a single entity or multiple entities. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-mentioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as performed by a corresponding one of the multiple components before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, a program or another component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be performed or omitted in a different order, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. A method for controlling the volume of an electronic device, the method include: receiving a first input signal from a user for requesting display of a volume control user interface (UI); Based on the first input signal, selectively displaying a first volume control UI or a second volume control UI corresponding to whether content is being played; receiving a second input signal from the user through the first volume control UI or the second volume control UI; while the content is being played, based on the second input signal through the first volume control UI, controlling the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device together while interconnecting the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device, when the content is not being played, controlling one of the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device independently of the remaining volume levels based on the second input signal through the second volume control UI; Wherein, when the content is being played, controlling the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device together while interconnecting the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device further includes: controlling the volume level of the content based on the second input signal, and controlling the volume level of the function of the electronic device corresponding to an output volume value of the content output at the controlled volume level within a specified time; The output volume value of the content includes: an equivalent sound level value of the content output at the controlled volume level within the specified time.

2. The method according to claim 1, in, The controlling of the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device includes: Based on the sound output type of the function of the electronic device, the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device are controlled while interconnecting the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device.

3. The method according to claim 2, in, The sound output type of the function includes at least one of: a type of pausing the sound of the content and outputting the sound of the function, a type of reducing the sound of the content and outputting the sound of the function, and a type of outputting the sound of the function while maintaining the sound of the content.

4. The method according to claim 1, in, The selective display of the first volume control UI or the second volume control UI includes: When the first volume control UI is selected and displayed, a volume adjuster for the content included in the first volume control UI is activated and displayed as operable, and a volume adjuster for the function is disabled and displayed as inoperable.

5. The method according to claim 1, in, The selective display of the first volume control UI or the second volume control UI includes: When the second volume control UI is selected and displayed, each of the volume adjuster for the content and the volume adjuster for the function included in the second volume control UI is activated and displayed to be individually operable.

6. The method of claim 1, further comprising: include: When the second input signal is used to move the volume adjuster included in the first volume control UI, a volume level graphic of content and a volume level graphic of a function included in the first volume control UI are changed and displayed together based on the second input signal.

7. The method of claim 1, further comprising: include: When the second input signal is used to move a volume adjuster included in the second volume control UI, a volume level graphic corresponding to the volume adjuster included in the second volume control UI is changed and displayed based on the second input signal.

8. The method according to claim 1, in, The volume level of the function includes at least one of a volume level of a ringtone, a volume level of a notification sound, a volume level of an alarm sound, a volume level of a system sound, and a vibration intensity level of the electronic device.

9. An electronic device, include: monitor; at least one processor; and at least one memory electrically connected to the display and the at least one processor, The at least one memory stores at least one instruction, which, when executed, causes the at least one processor to: When receiving a first input signal from a user for requesting display of a volume control UI, based on the first input signal, controlling the display to selectively display a first volume control UI or a second volume control UI corresponding to whether content is being played; When the content is being played, based on a second input signal through the first volume control UI, controlling the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device together while interconnecting the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device; when the content is not being played, controlling one of the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device independently of the remaining volume levels based on the second input signal through the second volume control UI; Wherein, the at least one processor is further configured to: controlling the volume level of the content based on the second input signal, and controlling the volume level of the function of the electronic device corresponding to an output volume value of the content output at the controlled volume level within a specified time; The output volume value of the content includes: an equivalent sound level value of the content output at the controlled volume level within the specified time.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, in, The at least one memory stores at least one instruction that, when executed, causes the at least one processor to: When the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device are controlled while being interconnected, based on the sound output type of the function of the electronic device, the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device are controlled while interconnecting the volume level of the content and the volume level of the function of the electronic device.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, in, The sound output type of the function includes at least one of: a type of pausing the sound of the content and outputting the sound of the function, a type of reducing the sound of the content and outputting the sound of the function, and a type of outputting the sound of the function while maintaining the sound of the content.

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