Apparatus and method for operating a wearable device

Abstract

A method for operating a wearable device and a wearable device are provided. The method includes: hierarchically displaying a plurality of icon sets arranged along a plurality of virtual closed loops on a display of the wearable device; obtaining a first input to a bezel of the wearable device; determining at least one icon in the plurality of icon sets based on the first input to the bezel; and executing a preset function corresponding to the determined at least one icon.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to an apparatus and method for operating a wearable device. Background Art

[0002] Generally, wearable devices provide users with higher portability, thereby improving user convenience. In addition, the wearable device can display multiple icons representing multiple applications on the user interface. For example, icons of applications related to messages, emails, social networking services, cameras, or phones can be displayed on the user interface of the wearable device. In addition, the wearable device can have a variety of smart functions, allowing the user to synchronize the wearable device with other electronic devices such as smart phones and perform various functions. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the function of displaying multiple icons on the interface of the wearable device. Summary of the invention

[0003] Technical Solution

[0004] The present disclosure is made to address at least the above disadvantages and to provide at least the following advantages. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0006] Figure 1a is a diagram of an example of displaying an icon on a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0007] Figure 1b is a diagram showing another example of displaying an icon on a wearable device;

[0008] Figure 2 is a diagram of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0009] Figure 3 is a diagram of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0010] Figure 4 is a diagram of a bezel circle of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0011] Figure 5 is a diagram of a front portion of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0012] Figure 6a is a diagram of an example of displaying icons arranged along a series of concentric circles on a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0013] Figure 6b is a diagram of an example of selecting a specific icon from icons displayed on a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0014] Figure 7 is a diagram of an example of controlling an icon displayed on a wearable device by horizontally squeezing the wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0015] Figure 8 is a diagram of an example of controlling an icon displayed on a wearable device by vertically squeezing the wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0016] Fig. 9 is a diagram of an example of controlling an icon displayed on a wearable device by squeezing the wearable device horizontally according to an embodiment;

[0017] Fig.10 is a diagram of an example of searching for icons in concentric circles based on dynamic interactions on a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0018] Fig.11 is a diagram of an example of searching for icons in concentric circles based on multiple dynamic interactions on a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0019] Fig.12 is a diagram of an example of a pressing mechanism and a squeezing mechanism for performing various functions of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0020] Fig.13 is a diagram of an example of an operation for selecting content in a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0021] Fig.14 is a diagram of a sensor for performing a sensing mechanism of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0022] Fig.15 is a diagram of a pressure sensor in a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0023] Fig.16 is a diagram of a magnetic sensor of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0024] Fig.17 is a diagram of a capacitive sensor of a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Fig.18 is a diagram of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0026] Fig.19 is a diagram of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0027] Fig. 20 is a flow chart of an operating method for interacting with a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0028] Fig.21 is a diagram of an example of displaying music-related icons in concentric circles on a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0029] Fig. 22 is a diagram of an example of displaying setting-related icons in concentric circles on a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0030] Fig.23 is a diagram of an example of performing a phone call through dynamic interaction with a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0031] Fig.24 is a diagram of an example of controlling a drawing application by rotating a bezel circle of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0032] Fig.25 is a diagram of an example of controlling a drawing application by pressing or rotating a bezel circle of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0033] Fig.26 is a diagram of a first example of controlling a drawing application by squeezing or rotating a bezel circle of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0034] Fig. 27 is a diagram of a second example of controlling a drawing application by squeezing or rotating a bezel circle of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0035] Fig.28 is a diagram of a third example of controlling a drawing application by squeezing or rotating a bezel circle of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0036] Fig.29 is a diagram of a fourth example of controlling a drawing application by applying various motions to a bezel circle of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0037] Fig.30 is a diagram of a fifth example of controlling a drawing application by applying various motions to a bezel circle of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0038] Fig.31 is a diagram of a sixth example of controlling a drawing application by applying various motions to a bezel circle of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0039] Fig.32 is a flowchart of an operating method for performing an interaction by using a crown of a wearable device according to an embodiment;

[0040] Fig.33 is a flowchart of a method of operating a wearable device according to an embodiment; and

[0041] Fig.34 is a flowchart of a method for operating a wearable device to display an icon set according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method for operating a wearable device is provided. The method includes: hierarchically displaying a plurality of icon sets arranged along a plurality of virtual closed loops on a display of the wearable device; obtaining a first input to a bezel of the wearable device; determining at least one icon in the plurality of icon sets based on the first input to the bezel; and executing a preset function corresponding to the determined at least one icon.

[0043] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a wearable device is provided. The wearable device includes: a display; a frame ring set along the boundary of the display; a memory configured to store one or more instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the one or more instructions to: hierarchically display multiple icon sets arranged along multiple virtual closed loops on the display of the wearable device, obtain a first input to the frame ring of the wearable device, determine at least one icon in the multiple icon sets based on the first input to the frame ring, and execute a preset function corresponding to the determined at least one icon.

[0044] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to specific embodiments and should be interpreted as including all modifications, changes, equivalent devices and methods and / or alternative embodiments of the present disclosure. In the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals are used for similar elements.

[0045] As used herein, the terms “having”, “may have”, “including” and “may include” indicate the existence of corresponding features (for example, elements such as numerical values, functions, operations or components), and do not exclude the existence of other features.

[0046] As used herein, the terms "A or B", "at least one of A or / and B", or "one or more of A or / and B" include all possible combinations with the items they list. For example, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", or "at least one of A or B" means (1) including at least one A, (2) including at least one B, or (3) including both at least one A and at least one B.

[0047] As used herein, terms such as "first" and "second" may use the corresponding components regardless of importance or order, and are used to distinguish one component from another component without limiting the components. These terms may be used for the purpose of distinguishing one element from another element. For example, a first user device and a second user device indicate different user devices regardless of order or importance. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element.

[0048] It will be understood that when an element (e.g., a first element) is "(operably or communicatively) coupled" or "connected to" another element (e.g., a second element), the element may be directly coupled / coupled to the other element, and there may be an intervening element (e.g., a third element) between the element and the other element. Conversely, it will be understood that when an element (e.g., a first element) is "directly coupled / coupled to" or "directly connected to" another element (e.g., a second element), there are no intervening elements (e.g., a third element) between the element and the other element.

[0049] Depending on the context, the expression "configured to (or set to)" as used herein may be used interchangeably with "suitable for", "capable of...", "designed to", "suitable for", "manufactured to", or "capable of". The term "configured to (set to)" does not necessarily mean "specially designed to" at the hardware level. On the contrary, the expression "a device configured to..." may mean that the device, together with other devices or components, is "capable of..." in a specific context. For example, "a processor configured to (set to) perform A, B, and C" may mean a dedicated processor (e.g., an embedded processor) for performing the corresponding operations or a general-purpose processor (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) that is capable of performing the corresponding operations by executing one or more software programs stored in a storage device.

[0050] The terms used in the various embodiments describing the present disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. As used herein, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as the meanings commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the relevant art. The terms defined in a general dictionary should be interpreted as having the same or similar meanings as the contextual meanings of the relevant technology, and unless clearly defined in this article, should not be interpreted as having ideal or exaggerated meanings. Depending on the circumstances, even the terms defined in the present disclosure should not be interpreted as excluding embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0051] The term "module" as used herein may, for example, refer to a unit including one of hardware, software and firmware or a combination of two or more of them. "Module" may be used interchangeably with, for example, the terms "unit", "logic", "logic block", "component" or "circuit". A "module" may be the smallest unit of an integrated component or a part thereof. A "module" may be the smallest unit or a part thereof for performing one or more functions. A "module" may be implemented mechanically or electronically. For example, a "module" according to the present disclosure may include at least one of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip, a field programmable gate array (FPGA) and a programmable logic device for performing known operations or operations to be unfolded below.

[0052] The electronic device according to the present disclosure may include, for example, a smart phone, a tablet personal computer (PC), a mobile phone, a video phone, an electronic book reader (e-book reader), a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a netbook computer, a workstation, a server, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), an MPEG-1 audio layer 3 (MP3) player, a mobile medical device, a camera, and at least one of a wearable device. The wearable device may include at least one of an accessory type (e.g., a watch, a ring, a bracelet, an anklet, a necklace, glasses, contact lenses, or a head mounted device (HMD)), a fabric or clothing integrated type (e.g., an electronic garment), a body mounted type (e.g., a skin pad or a tattoo), and a bio-implantable type (e.g., an implantable circuit).

[0053] The electronic device may be a household appliance. The household appliance may include, for example, a television, a digital video disk (DVD) player, an audio device, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a vacuum cleaner, an oven, a microwave oven, a washing machine, an air purifier, a set-top box, a home automation control panel, a security control panel, a TV box (e.g., Samsung HomeSync TM , Apple TV TM or GoogleTV TM ), game consoles (such as Xbox TM and PlayStation TM ), at least one of an electronic dictionary, an electronic key, a portable camera, and an electronic photo frame.

[0054] The electronic device may include at least one of various medical devices (e.g., various portable medical measuring devices (blood sugar monitoring devices, heart rate monitoring devices, blood pressure measuring devices, body temperature measuring devices, etc.), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) machines, and ultrasound machines), navigation equipment, global positioning system (GPS) receivers, event data recorders (EDR), flight data recorders (FDR), vehicle infotainment equipment, electronic equipment for ships (e.g., navigation equipment and gyrocompasses for ships), avionics equipment, security equipment, car hosts, robots for home or industrial use, automated teller machines (ATMs) in banks, point of sale (POS) devices in stores, or Internet of Things (IoT) devices (e.g., light bulbs, various sensors, electricity meters or gas meters, sprinkler equipment, fire alarms, thermostats, street lights, toasters, sporting goods, hot water tanks, heaters, boilers, etc.).

[0055] The electronic device may include at least one of a part of furniture or a building / structure, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, and various measuring instruments (e.g., a water meter, an electric meter, a gas meter, and a radio wave meter). The electronic device may be a combination of one or more of the aforementioned various devices. The electronic device may also be a flexible device. In addition, the electronic device is not limited to the aforementioned devices, and may include electronic devices according to the development of new technologies.

[0056] Hereinafter, the electronic device will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present disclosure, the term "user" refers to a person using an electronic device or a device (eg, an artificial intelligence electronic device) using the electronic device.

[0057] Figure 1a is a diagram of an example of displaying icons on a wearable device according to an embodiment.

[0058] refer to Figure 1a , because wearable devices generally have a limited display area, the number of icons that can be displayed on the display of the wearable device is limited. Therefore, the user can navigate the applications that the user wants to use by rotating the bezel ring multiple times. Rotating the bezel ring multiple times may mean that the bezel ring intermittently pivots a preset angle in a preset direction. Here, the preset direction may be a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction. In addition, the preset angle may represent a reference angle for the bezel ring to select a second icon from a first icon. When the reference angle for selecting the second icon from the first icon is 15 degrees, the user can select the second icon by rotating the bezel ring 15 degrees from the first icon. Figure 1aAs shown, when 9 applications are displayed on the display of the wearable device, the user may want to navigate the 24th application. The user can rotate the bezel ring of the wearable device multiple times to navigate the 24th application. That is, the user can intermittently rotate the bezel ring along the preset direction by a preset angle.

[0059] like Figure 1a As shown, icons of a fixed number of applications can be displayed on the display of the wearable device. Icons of 9 applications can be displayed on the wearable device. In addition, the central area of ​​the display of the wearable device is not used to display icons, so there are limitations in displaying icons of multiple applications.

[0060] Figure 1b is a diagram of another example of displaying icons on a wearable device according to an embodiment.

[0061] refer to Figure 1b , the application icons can be evenly distributed and displayed on the display of the wearable device. The crown of the wearable device can be used to navigate the applications of the wearable device and select an application of interest to the user. The user can rotate the crown to select an application of interest to the user from multiple application icons displayed on the wearable device. Whenever the crown is rotated, the focus for indicating the application of interest can be changed.

[0062] exist Figure 1a In the example of , the number of icons that can be displayed on the display of the wearable device at one time is limited. Figure 1b In the example of , the user must rotate the crown at least once to navigate the icon of the application the user is interested in. In order to improve the user's experience of navigating or selecting application icons displayed on a wearable device, the present disclosure provides a method for facilitating user interaction with a wearable device.

[0063] The interaction may represent a change in the state of an application icon displayed on the display of the wearable device when a user of the wearable device manipulates the display, bezel, or crown of the wearable device. The user may change the state (e.g., size, length, or position) of an application icon displayed on the display by pressing or squeezing the bezel of the wearable device. Pressing the bezel of the wearable device may represent applying pressure to the lower end portion of the bezel. Pressing may represent that the user pushes the bezel downward from the upper end of the bezel. Squeezing the bezel of the wearable device may represent applying pressure from the opposite end of the bezel in a direction toward the side surface of the bezel or in a direction toward the inside of the bezel. Squeezing may represent that the user applies pressure to the side surface of the bezel or to the first and second parts of the two-dimensional figure forming the bezel.

[0064] In addition, the user can determine one of the multiple icons by rotating the bezel ring of the wearable device. In addition, the user can change the state (e.g., size, length, or position) of the application icon displayed on the display by performing touch inputs such as sliding gestures, tapping gestures, and dragging gestures relative to the display of the wearable device. In addition, the user can change the state (e.g., size, length, or position) of the application icon displayed on the display by pressing or squeezing the crown of the wearable device. The user can determine one of the multiple icons by rotating the crown of the wearable device. However, the interaction is not limited to the above examples and may represent various operations related to the wearable device.

[0065] The present disclosure provides a method for allowing interaction in a wearable device. The method for allowing interaction may include: displaying multiple icons in a series of concentric circles on a display screen of the wearable device, and receiving one or more inputs related to the wearable device and the display screen of the wearable device relative to a bezel circle, etc., to interact with one or more icons. The method may also include: dynamically interacting with the wearable device by using one or more inputs.

[0066] In addition, the one or more inputs received via the bezel ring of the wearable device may include rotating the bezel ring, pressing the bezel ring, squeezing the bezel ring, etc.

[0067] The one or more inputs received through the display screen of the wearable device may include a swipe gesture, a tap gesture, a drag gesture, and the like.

[0068] One or more icons in at least one concentric circle may be selected based on the rotation of the bezel circle. Here, one or more functions related to one or more icons may be selected based on the rotation of the bezel circle.

[0069] At least one of a series of concentric circles on a display screen of the wearable device may be selected by pressing the bezel circle.

[0070] One or more of a series of concentric circles displayed on the display screen of the wearable device may be selected based on the pressure applied to the bezel circle.

[0071] One or more of a series of concentric circles displayed on the display screen of the wearable device may be selected based on a combination of pressure applied to the bezel circle, squeezing of the bezel circle, rotation, etc.

[0072] One or more of a series of concentric circles displayed on a display screen of the wearable device may be selected based on one or more inputs to the display screen.

[0073] A method for dynamically interacting with a wearable device by using one or more inputs to a display screen of the wearable device may include: selecting one or more icons based on the one or more inputs, and interacting with one or more functions regarding the one or more icons by using one or more inputs to the display screen, a bezel ring, etc.

[0074] The method of dynamically interacting with a wearable device using one or more inputs may include swapping the positions of a plurality of icons in a first concentric circle with the positions of a plurality of icons in a second concentric circle. Here, the first concentric circles may be displayed on an inner area of ​​a display screen of the wearable device, and the second concentric circles may be displayed on an outer area of ​​the display screen of the wearable device.

[0075] The number of interchangeable concentric circles may be proportional to the size of one or more inputs.

[0076] A method for enabling interaction on a wearable device includes displaying a plurality of icons in a series of concentric circles on a display screen of the wearable device, receiving a first input related to the wearable device relative to a bezel circle, receiving a second input to the display screen of the wearable device, and dynamically interacting with the one or more icons by using at least one of the first input or the second input to perform one or more processes on the wearable device.

[0077] The first input relative to the bezel circle may include pressing the bezel circle, squeezing the bezel circle, and the like.

[0078] The second input to the display screen of the wearable device may include a sliding gesture, a tapping gesture, a dragging gesture, a rotation of the bezel circle, and the like.

[0079] Additionally, dynamically interacting with the wearable device using one or more inputs may include selecting one or more icons using at least one of the first input or the second input, and interacting with one or more functions associated with the one or more icons using the first input and the second input.

[0080] The wearable device may include a dial, the dial including: a display for displaying information to a user; a bezel ring including a plurality of magnets; a periphery for arranging a plurality of springs; and an inner periphery for accommodating an inertial sensor at a predetermined position. The wearable device may include a plurality of springs on the periphery of the dial and a plurality of pressure sensors arranged between the plurality of springs, and the bezel ring may support rotation, pressing, or squeezing of the dial to perform one or more operations on the wearable device.

[0081] The wearable device may also include multiple capacitive sensors along the inner periphery of the watch face to detect changes in capacitance based on movement of the bezel ring.

[0082] The wearable device's multiple pressure sensors can detect pressing or squeezing the bezel.

[0083] The display of the wearable device may include multiple display screens. The display screen displayed thereon may be selected by using a bezel circle.

[0084] Additionally, the display of the wearable device may display a plurality of icons in a series of concentric circles on the display screen.

[0085] The bezel of the wearable device can receive one or more inputs from the user to interact with one or more icons on the display screen.

[0086] The one or more inputs received via the bezel of the wearable device may include rotation of the bezel, pressing of the bezel, squeezing of the bezel, etc.

[0087] One or more icons relative to at least one concentric circle displayed on the display screen of the wearable device can be selected based on pressing or squeezing the bezel circle, and one or more functions regarding the one or more icons can be selected based on rotating the bezel circle.

[0088] A series of concentric circles on a wearable device's display screen may be based on squeezing or pressing the bezel circle.

[0089] In addition, the method of allowing interaction in a wearable device may include: displaying multiple icons in a series of concentric circles on a display screen of the wearable device, receiving one or more inputs relative to the display screen of the wearable device, a crown associated with the wearable device, etc. to interact with the multiple icons, and dynamically interacting with the wearable device by using the one or more inputs.

[0090] A method for allowing interaction in a wearable device may include: displaying multiple icons in a series of concentric circles on a display screen of the wearable device, receiving a first input and a second input related to the wearable device through a bezel circle to interact with the multiple icons, determining a combined size of the first input and the second input, and dynamically interacting with the wearable device based on the combined size of the first input and the second input.

[0091] The first input and the second input received through the bezel ring may include rotation of the bezel ring, pressing of the bezel ring, or squeezing of the bezel ring.

[0092] Figure 2 is a diagram of a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0093] refer to Figure 2, the wearable device 200 may include a sensor 210, an interaction engine 220, a processor 230, a memory 240, and a display 250. However, not Figure 2 All elements shown in FIG. 2 are essential elements of the wearable device 200. The wearable device 200 may include Figure 2 More or fewer elements than shown.

[0094] The wearable device 200 may represent any electronic device that can be worn on a human body. The wearable device 200 may include a smart watch, smart glasses, a smart ring, and the like.

[0095] The sensor 210 may include a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a capacitive sensor, etc. The sensor 210 may receive multiple inputs to the display screen of the wearable device 200 or the bezel of the wearable device 200 to interact with one or more icons. The one or more inputs received through the bezel may include rotation of the bezel, pressing of the bezel, squeezing of the bezel, etc. In addition, the input received through the display screen of the wearable device 200 may include a sliding gesture, a tapping gesture, a dragging gesture, etc.

[0096] One or more icons in the concentric circles displayed on the display screen of the wearable device 200 may be selected based on the rotation of the bezel ring, and one or more functions related to the one or more icons may be selected based on the rotation of the bezel ring. In addition, at least one of the series of concentric circles displayed on the display screen of the wearable device 200 may be selected by applying pressure to the bezel ring. The sensor 210 may determine various interactions performed on the wearable device 200 by measuring various parameters such as pressure, magnetism, or capacitance.

[0097] The interaction engine 220 can dynamically determine the operation to be performed on the wearable device 200 based on the output from the sensor 210. In addition, the interaction engine 220 can select one or more icons based on one or more inputs received by the sensor 210. The interaction engine 220 can interact with one or more functions related to the one or more icons.

[0098] The processor 230 may interact with hardware elements such as the sensor 210, the interaction engine 220, the memory 240, and the display 250 to interact with the wearable device 200. The processor 230 may control the overall operation of the wearable device 200 and may include at least one processor such as a CPU, a graphics processing unit (GPU), and the like.

[0099] The processor 230 may control other elements included in the wearable device 200 to perform operations for driving the wearable device 200. The processor 230 may execute a program stored in the memory 240, read a file from the memory 240, or store a new file in the memory 240. The processor 230 may perform operations for driving the wearable device 200 by executing a program stored in the memory 240.

[0100] Memory 240 may include a non-volatile storage element. The non-volatile storage element may include a magnetic hard disk, an optical disk, a floppy disk, a flash memory, or an electrically programmable ROM (EPROM) or an electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM). In addition, memory 240 may include a non-transitory storage medium. The term "non-transitory" may mean that the storage medium is not implemented in a carrier or propagating signal. However, the term "non-transitory" should not be interpreted as memory 240 being non-removable. Memory 240 may store information that is greater than the capacity of memory 240. Non-transitory storage media may store data that may change over time (e.g., in a random access memory (RAM) or cache).

[0101] Programs such as applications and various types of data such as files may be installed and stored in the memory 240. The processor 230 may access the data stored in the memory 240 to use the data, or may store new data in the memory 240.

[0102] The display 250 can display multiple icons in a series of concentric circles. In addition, the display 250 can display multiple display screens. In addition, at least one of these display screens can be selected by using a bezel circle. The display 250 and the display screen can be used interchangeably.

[0103] The wearable device 200 may include: a display 250; a bezel ring formed along a boundary of the display 250; a memory 240 storing one or more instructions; and at least one processor 230, which hierarchically displays multiple icon sets arranged along multiple virtual closed loops on the display 250 of the wearable device 200, obtains a first input relative to the bezel ring of the wearable device 200, determines at least one icon from the multiple icon sets based on the first input to the bezel ring, and executes one or more instructions to enable a preset function corresponding to the determined at least one icon to be executed.

[0104] The plurality of virtual closed loops include a first virtual closed loop and a second virtual closed loop, and the plurality of icon sets include a first icon set arranged along the first virtual closed loop and a second icon set arranged along the second virtual closed loop.

[0105] The processor 230 may display the first icon set along the border of the display 250 and display the second icon set within a first virtual closed loop configured by the first icon set by executing one or more instructions.

[0106] The icons in the second icon set may be displayed smaller than the icons in the first icon set.

[0107] The processor 230 may select one of the icons in the first set of icons displayed along the border of the display 250 based on the first input to the bezel circle by executing one or more instructions.

[0108] The first input to the bezel circle may include at least one of rotating the bezel circle, pressing the bezel circle, or squeezing the bezel circle.

[0109] The processor 230 may display the second icon set along the border of the display 250 and display the first icon set within a virtual closed loop configured by the second icon set based on a second input to the frame circle by executing one or more instructions.

[0110] The icons in the first icon set may be displayed smaller than the icons in the second icon set.

[0111] The second input to the bezel circle may include at least one of rotating the bezel circle, pressing the bezel circle, or squeezing the bezel circle.

[0112] The plurality of virtual closed loops may be two-dimensional figures having substantially the same center as each other within a predetermined critical value range.

[0113] although Figure 2 The hardware elements of the wearable device 200 are shown, but the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. The wearable device 200 may include Figure 2 In addition, the labels or names of the elements are used for description only and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure. In order to enable interaction on the wearable device 200, one or more elements can be combined to perform the same or substantially similar functions.

[0114] Despite Figure 2 Although not shown in the figure, the wearable device 200 may include a transceiver. Here, the transceiver can communicate with an electronic device connected to the wearable device 200 by wire or wirelessly. The wearable device 200 can be wirelessly connected to a terminal or another electronic device via Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Ultra Wideband (UWB), or Wi-Fi.

[0115] Figure 3 is a diagram of a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0116] refer to Figure 3 , the wearable device 200 may include a frame ring 310, a front shell 320, a display 250, a bracket 340, a mainboard 350 and a rear shell 360. However, not Figure 3 All elements shown in the figure are essential elements of the wearable device 200. The wearable device 200 may include Figure 3 More or fewer components as shown.

[0117] The bezel ring 310 can be rotated on the wearable device. In addition, a reed switch arranged below the bezel ring 310 can detect the rotation of the bezel ring 310 in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction. The bezel ring 310 may include an elastic material. When the user presses the bezel ring 310, the shape of the bezel ring 310 may change according to the intensity or direction of the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 by the user. When the user presses the bezel ring 310 in the vertical direction, the radius of the bezel ring 310 may decrease in the vertical direction and increase in the horizontal direction. In addition, when the user presses the bezel ring 310 in the horizontal direction, the radius of the bezel ring 310 may decrease in the horizontal direction and increase in the vertical direction.

[0118] Figure 4 is a diagram of a bezel circle 310 of a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0119] refer to Figure 4 , the bezel ring 310 may include a plurality of holes 410 for providing a tactile sensation to the user during rotation. The bezel ring 310 may include 24 holes. The ceramic balls for rotating the bezel ring 310 may engage or disengage with each other during rotation of the bezel ring 310. In addition, the bezel ring 310 may include a plurality of magnets for sensing the rotation direction of the bezel ring 310. The bezel ring 310 may include four magnets for sensing the rotation direction of the bezel ring 310. However, not Figure 4 All elements shown in the figure are essential elements of the frame ring 310. The frame ring 310 may include Figure 4 More or fewer components as shown.

[0120] Figure 5 is a diagram of a front portion of a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0121] refer to Figure 5, the front shell 320 of the wearable device 200 may include a plurality of holes 510 for compressing the spring and the ceramic ball. The front shell 320 may include four holes. The front shell 320 may lock the rotation operation by using the plurality of holes 510, and may provide tactile feedback. The tactile feedback may indicate that the pressure applied by the user to the bezel ring 310 located on the front shell 320 is provided to the wearable device 200. In addition, the front shell 320 may include a Hall effect sensor and a reed switch 520 for detecting the moving direction of the magnet included in the bezel ring 310. However, not Figure 5 All the components shown are essential components of the front housing 320. The front housing 320 may include Figure 5 More or fewer components as shown.

[0122] Figure 6a is a diagram of an example of displaying icons arranged along a series of concentric circles on the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0123] refer to Figure 6a , a user of the wearable device 200 may want to access application icons located on the innermost concentric circle of the wearable device 200. The user may squeeze or press the bezel 310 of the wearable device 200 to navigate the innermost concentric circle. Figure 6a As shown, based on the pressure applied by the user to the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200, the innermost concentric circle can be enlarged on the display screen displayed on the display 250 of the wearable device 200. In this way, the interaction between the wearable device 200 and the user can be simplified, and the interaction between the wearable device 200 and the user can be determined based on the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200.

[0124] A plurality of icon sets arranged along a plurality of virtual closed loops may be hierarchically displayed on the display 250 of the wearable device 200. The first virtual closed loop 620 may be arranged at the innermost part based on the center of the display 250, the second virtual closed loop 630 may be arranged outside the first virtual closed loop 620, and the third virtual closed loop 640 may be arranged outside the second virtual closed loop 630. The plurality of virtual closed loops may be two-dimensional (2D) graphics having the same center. The same center may represent the physically same center, or may represent a point that can be determined to be located at substantially the same position within a predetermined critical value. The first virtual closed loop 620, the second virtual closed loop 630, and the third virtual closed loop 640 may be formed as a circle having substantially the same center within a predetermined critical value range from the center of the display 250. Virtual closed loops having substantially the same center within a predetermined critical value may represent concentric circles. The first virtual closed loop 620 may be referred to as a first concentric circle, the second virtual closed loop 630 may be referred to as a second concentric circle, and the third virtual closed loop 640 may be referred to as a third concentric circle.

[0125] The user of the wearable device 200 may squeeze or press the bezel ring 310. By squeezing or pressing the bezel ring 310, the position of the icon on the first virtual closed loop 620 may be changed to the position of the icon on the second virtual closed loop 630. In addition, by additionally squeezing or pressing the bezel ring, the position of the icon on the second virtual closed loop 630 may be changed to the position of the icon on the third virtual closed loop 640. Changing the position of the icon displayed on the display 250 from a virtual closed loop (e.g., the first virtual closed loop 620) close to the center of the display 250 to a virtual closed loop (e.g., the second virtual closed loop 630 or the third virtual closed loop 640) away from the center of the display 250 may be defined as a zoom-in operation. Conversely, changing the position of the icon displayed on the display 250 from a virtual closed loop (e.g., the second virtual closed loop 630 or the third virtual closed loop 640) away from the center of the display 250 to a virtual closed loop (e.g., the first virtual closed loop 620) close to the center of the display 250 may be defined as a zoom-out operation. The user of the wearable device 200 may arrange the icons on the first virtual closed loop 620 onto the third virtual closed loop 640 by using a zoom-in operation.

[0126] Figure 6b is a diagram of an example of selecting a specific icon from icons displayed on the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0127] refer to Figure 6b , the user of the wearable device 200 can navigate the icons arranged on the third virtual closed loop 640 by rotating the bezel ring 310. Here, as the bezel ring 310 rotates, the indicator 610 on the bezel ring 310 can also rotate. The user can rotate the bezel ring 310 so that the indicator 610 indicates 3 o'clock from 12 o'clock on the display 250. Through the rotation of the bezel ring 310, the phone application icon can be selected from the music application icon.

[0128] Figure 7 is a diagram of an example of controlling icons displayed on the wearable device 200 by horizontally squeezing the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0129] refer to Figure 7, it can be considered that the icons of multiple applications on the wearable device 200 are arranged as concentric circles on the display 250. The user of the wearable device 200 can perform a zoom-in operation to navigate the application icons on the second virtual closed loop 720. The user can perform a zoom-in operation by horizontally squeezing the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200 based on the horizontal axis 710. By squeezing horizontally, the application icons arranged on the second virtual closed loop 720 can be arranged on the third virtual closed loop 730-2 located at the outermost part (i.e., the circumference) of the display 250. The user can select the application icon arranged on the third virtual closed loop 730-2 by rotating the bezel ring 310.

[0130] When the user wants to navigate the application on the previous third virtual closed loop 730-1, the user can perform a zoom-out operation by vertically squeezing, as shown below Figure 8 shown.

[0131] Figure 8 is a diagram of an example of controlling an icon displayed on the wearable device 200 by vertically squeezing the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0132] refer to Figure 8 , the user of the wearable device 200 can perform a zoom-out operation to navigate the application icons arranged on the second virtual closed loop 820-1. The user can perform a zoom-out operation by vertically squeezing the frame circle 310 of the wearable device 200 based on the vertical axis 810. By vertical squeezing, the application icons arranged along the third virtual closed loop 830-1 can be arranged on the second virtual closed loop 820-2.

[0133] By vertical squeezing, the application icons arranged along the second virtual closed loop 820-1 can be arranged on the third virtual closed loop 830-2. The user can select the application icons arranged on the third virtual closed loop 830-2 by rotating the frame circle 310. That is, by vertical squeezing, the application icons arranged along the second virtual closed loop 820-1 can be enlarged to the third virtual closed loop 830-2, and the application icons arranged along the third virtual closed loop 830-1 can be reduced to the second virtual closed loop 820-2.

[0134] In addition, when the user presses the bezel circle 310 of the wearable device and performs a slide / drag on the display screen of the wearable device 200, a zoom-in or zoom-out operation of application icons arranged along a virtual closed loop may be performed.

[0135] According to reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 According to the method shown, the user of the wearable device 200 can zoom in or out on the icons arranged along the multiple virtual closed loops by squeezing the frame circle 310.

[0136] Fig. 9 2 is a diagram of an example of controlling an icon displayed on the wearable device 200 by squeezing the wearable device 200 in a lateral direction according to an embodiment.

[0137] refer to Fig. 9 , the first virtual closed loop 920 and the second virtual closed loop 930-1 may be displayed on the display 250 of the wearable device 200. The user of the wearable device 200 may perform a zoom-in operation to navigate the application icons arranged along the second virtual closed loop 930-1. The user may squeeze the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200 in the direction of the horizontal axis 910. Here, the squeezing of the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200 by the user in the direction of the horizontal axis 910 may be referred to as a first horizontal squeezing.

[0138] Through the first horizontal squeeze, the application icons arranged along the second virtual closed loop 930-1 of the wearable device 200 can be arranged along the third virtual closed loop 940-1 on the circumference of the display 250. In addition, the application icons arranged along the first virtual closed loop 920 of the wearable device 200 can be arranged along the second virtual closed loop 930-2 located inside the third virtual closed loop 940-1.

[0139] After the first horizontal squeeze, the user of the wearable device 200 can squeeze the bezel ring 310 in the direction of the horizontal axis 910 to enlarge the application icons arranged along the second virtual closed loop 930-2. Here, the user's squeezing of the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200 in the direction of the horizontal axis 910 can be referred to as a second horizontal squeeze.

[0140] Through the second horizontal squeeze, the icons arranged along the second virtual closed loop 930-2 of the wearable device 200 can be arranged along the third virtual closed loop 940-2. That is, the application icons arranged along the first virtual closed loop 920 closest to the center of the display 250 before the first horizontal squeeze can be arranged along the second virtual closed loop 930-2 after the first horizontal squeeze, and can be arranged along the third virtual closed loop 940-2 after the second horizontal squeeze.

[0141] In reference Fig. 9 In the illustrated example, a user of the wearable device 200 can navigate a plurality of application icons arranged on the display 250 of the wearable device 200 by squeezing the bezel circle 310 of the wearable device 200 at least once.

[0142] Fig.10 is a diagram of an example of searching for icons in concentric circles based on a dynamic interaction on the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0143] refer to Fig.10, three virtual closed loops may be displayed on the display 250 of the wearable device 200. The user of the wearable device 200 may zoom in on the icons arranged along the virtual closed loop close to the center of the display 250 to the icons arranged along the virtual closed loop away from the center of the display 250 through a sliding gesture. When performing a zoom-in operation to navigate the plurality of icons arranged along the second virtual closed loop 1010, the user of the wearable device 200 may perform a sliding gesture 1030 from the center of the display 250 outward.

[0144] Through the outward sliding gesture, the application icons arranged along the second virtual closed loop 1010 can be arranged on the circumference of the display 250 along the third virtual closed loop 1020. The user of the wearable device 200 can rotate the bezel ring 310 to select multiple application icons arranged along the third virtual closed loop 1020.

[0145] Fig.11 is a diagram of an example of searching for icons in concentric circles based on a plurality of dynamic interactions on the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0146] refer to Fig.11 , three virtual closed loops may be displayed on the display 250 of the wearable device 200. The user of the wearable device 200 may perform a zoom-in operation to navigate the plurality of icons arranged along the second virtual closed loop 1120-1. The user of the wearable device 200 may perform an outward swipe gesture 1130 from the center of the display 250. Through the outward swipe gesture 1130 performed from the center of the display 250, the application icons arranged along the second virtual closed loop 1120-1 may be arranged on the circumference of the display 250 along the third virtual closed loop 1110-2.

[0147] The user of the wearable device 200 may perform a zoom-out operation to return to the original state. The user of the wearable device 200 may perform an inward sliding gesture 1140 from outside the center of the display 250. By the inward sliding gesture 1140 performed from outside the center of the display 250, the application icons arranged on the circumference of the display 250 along the third virtual closed loop 1110-2 may be arranged along the second virtual closed loop 1120-2 near the center of the display 250.

[0148] In addition, due to an outward sliding gesture 1130 performed from the center of the display 250, the application icons arranged along the third virtual closed loop 1110-1 may disappear from the display 250. Thereafter, due to an inward sliding gesture 1140 performed from the outside of the center of the display 250, the application icons arranged along the third virtual closed loop 1110-1 may be arranged along a third virtual closed loop 1110-3.

[0149] Based on the rotation of the bezel ring 310, or a combination of input from a second device such as the bezel ring 310 and the rotation of the bezel ring 310, application icons arranged along a virtual closed loop can be navigated by using the display 250, the bezel ring 310, the crown of the wearable device 200, the physical buttons and gestures of the wearable device 200 and an inertial measurement unit (e.g., an IMU).

[0150] Fig.12 is a diagram of an example of a pressing mechanism and a squeezing mechanism for performing various functions of the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0151] refer to Fig.12 , when pressure is applied to the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200, the bezel ring 310 may be pressed. The pressing may be performed by applying pressure to the lower end of the bezel ring 310. Here, the pressure may be measured by a pressure sensor, and the pressure measured by the pressure sensor may be determined according to the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310. The user of the wearable device 200 may implement the pressing mechanism 1210 by pressing the bezel ring 310.

[0152] In addition, when pressure is applied to the side surface of the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200, the bezel ring 310 may be squeezed. Squeezing may mean applying pressure to the side surface of the bezel ring 310 from the opposite end of the bezel ring 310 or applying pressure to the inside of the bezel ring 310. Here, the pressure may be measured by a pressure sensor arranged on the outside of the disc housing, and various functions may be performed on the wearable device 200 based on the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310. The user of the wearable device 200 may implement the squeezing mechanism 1220 by applying pressure to the side surface of the bezel ring 310.

[0153] Fig.13 is a diagram of an example of an operation for selecting content in the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0154] refer to Fig.13 , the user of the wearable device 200 can watch movies via the movie-related application. Movies from the movie-related application can be displayed based on categories such as recommendation, thriller, comedy, drama, TV series, etc. Based on categories such as recommendation 1310, drama 1320, thriller 1330, and TV series 1340, movies can be displayed on the display 250 of the wearable device 200. The user of the wearable device 200 can push the bezel circle 310 to select a movie to watch. The user of the wearable device 200 can push the bezel circle 310 downward to watch a movie in the thriller 1330 category.

[0155] By the user's pressing operation on the bezel circle 310, the movies included in the category of thriller 1330 can be displayed on the display 250 of the wearable device 200. Thriller movies can be represented as a combination of the abbreviation M of movies and numbers. Thriller movies can be represented as M7 (1332), M8 (1334), M12 (1336) and M19 (1338).

[0156] The user of the wearable device 200 may rotate the bezel ring 310 to select one of the contents corresponding to the selected category. The user of the wearable device 200 may rotate the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200 to navigate through a plurality of movies in the selected category of thriller 1330. When the bezel ring 310 is rotated in a clockwise direction, the thriller movies may be navigated in a direction from M7 (1332) to M19 (1338). The user of the wearable device 200 may select movie M8 (1334) by rotating the bezel ring 310. Fig.13 As shown, the user of the wearable device 200 can perform a combination of rotation of the bezel ring 310 and pressing or squeezing the bezel ring 310 .

[0157] Fig.14 is a diagram of a sensor for performing a sensing mechanism of the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0158] refer to Fig.14 , the wearable device 200 may include a bezel ring 310 and a dial. The bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200 may be pressed downward to perform an operation on the wearable device 200. Here, a spring 1410 may be provided under the bezel ring 310. The movement of the bezel ring 310 may be caused by the spring 1410.

[0159] In order to measure the pressure applied by the user of the wearable device 200 while pressing the bezel ring 310, a pressure sensor 1420 may be arranged between the springs 1410. The pressure applied by the user may be measured by using the pressure sensor 1420. The pressure applied by the user may be related to a specific function of the wearable device 200. When the pressure applied by the user to the bezel ring 310 is equal to or greater than a first critical value, a first operation of the wearable device 200 may be performed, and when the pressure applied by the user to the bezel ring 310 is equal to or greater than a second critical value greater than the first critical value, a second operation of the wearable device 200 may be performed. The pressure may be measured in units of pressure (e.g., Pa or N / m 2 )Predetermine the first critical value and the second critical value.

[0160] Not Fig.14 All elements shown in the figure are essential elements of the wearable device 200. The wearable device 200 may include Fig.14 More or fewer components may be shown.

[0161] Fig.15 is a diagram of a pressure sensor 1510 in a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0162] refer to Fig.15 , the user of the wearable device 200 can perform an operation on the wearable device 200 by squeezing the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200. The pressure sensor 1510 can be arranged inside or outside the bezel ring 310 so as to detect lateral squeezing pressure relative to the bezel ring 310. The pressure applied by the user of the wearable device 200 can be measured by the pressure sensor 1510. The pressure applied by the user can be related to a specific function of the wearable device 200. When the pressure applied by the user to the bezel ring 310 is equal to or greater than a first critical value, a first operation of the wearable device 200 can be performed, and when the pressure applied by the user to the bezel ring 310 is equal to or greater than a second critical value greater than the first critical value, a second operation of the wearable device 200 can be performed. The pressure can be measured in units of pressure (for example, Pa or N / m 2 )Predetermine the first critical value and the second critical value.

[0163] Not Fig.15 All elements shown are essential elements of the wearable device 200. The wearable device 200 may include Fig.15 More or fewer components as shown.

[0164] Fig.16 is a diagram of a magnetic sensor 1610 of a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0165] refer to Fig.16 , the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200 may include a plurality of magnetic sensors 1610. The plurality of magnetic sensors 1610 may include a Hall effect sensor or a magnet. The plurality of magnetic sensors 1610 may be embedded in the bezel ring 310 and may be used to detect a small movement of the bezel ring 310 less than a critical value. In addition, a magnetometer may be arranged in the housing of the wearable device 200 to measure the magnetic force associated with the movement of the bezel ring 310 less than a critical value. The magnetic force may be related to various functions performed on the wearable device 200. When the magnetic force relative to the bezel ring 310 is equal to or greater than a third critical value, a third operation of the wearable device 200 may be performed, and when the magnetic force relative to the bezel ring 310 may be equal to or greater than a fourth critical value greater than the third critical value, a fourth operation of the wearable device 200 may be performed. The third critical value and the fourth critical value may be predetermined in units of magnetic force (e.g., N).

[0166] Not Fig.16All elements shown are essential elements of the wearable device 200. The wearable device 200 may include Fig.16 More or fewer components as shown.

[0167] Fig.17 is a diagram of a capacitive sensor 1710 of a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0168] refer to Fig.17 , a plurality of capacitive sensors 1710 may be included in the wearable device 200 to detect a change in capacitance based on the movement of the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200. The plurality of capacitive sensors 1710 may be arranged along the inner periphery of the dial of the wearable device 200. The plurality of capacitive sensors 1710 may detect movement of the bezel ring 310 within a range of sub-millimeter units.

[0169] Not Fig.17 All elements shown are essential elements of the wearable device 200. The wearable device 200 may include Fig.17 More or fewer components as shown.

[0170] Fig.18 is a diagram of a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0171] refer to Fig.18 The wearable device 200 may include a display 250 for displaying information to a user, a bezel ring 310 in which a plurality of magnets are embedded, a dial of the wearable device 200, a plurality of springs on the periphery of the dial, and a plurality of pressure sensors arranged between the plurality of springs. Fig.18 All elements shown in the figure are essential elements of the wearable device 200. The wearable device 200 may include Fig.18 More or fewer components may be shown.

[0172] The dial of the wearable device 200 may include an outer periphery for arranging a plurality of springs and an inner periphery for accommodating an inertial sensor at a predetermined position. In addition, a plurality of springs may be arranged on the outer periphery of the dial of the wearable device 200.

[0173] The bezel ring 310 may include a plurality of magnetic sensors 1810 for detecting a very small movement of the bezel ring 310, wherein the very small movement is equal to or less than a critical value. The bezel ring 310 may be configured to support various operations, such as rotating a dial of the wearable device 200, pressing or squeezing a dial of the wearable device 200, to allow one or more operations to be performed on the wearable device 200.

[0174] Fig.19 is a diagram of a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0175] refer to Fig.19 , which is a cross-sectional view showing the construction of the wearable device 200. The wearable device 200 may include a bezel ring 310, a cover glass 1910, an inner ring 1920, a dial 1930, and a pressure sensor 1940. The wearable device 200 may include a dial 1930 for assembly with other elements such as various sensors and a bezel ring 310. The pressure sensor 1940 may be arranged on the outside of the housing of the dial 1930. When the inner ring 1920 of the bezel ring 310 is squeezed and pressure is applied to the dial 1930 (i.e., when the dial 1930 is pushed), the pressure sensor 1940 arranged on the outside of the housing of the dial 1930 may sense an increase in pressure.

[0176] When the bezel ring 310 is squeezed, the capacitance between the bezel ring 310 and the housing of the dial 1930 may change. Here, the change in capacitance may be detected, and the change in capacitance may be used to perform a zoom-in or zoom-out operation relative to the concentric circles or virtual closed loops displayed on the display 250 of the wearable device 200.

[0177] Fig. 20 is a flowchart of an operating method for interacting with the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0178] refer to Fig. 20 In step 2010, the wearable device 200 may display a plurality of icons on a series of concentric circles displayed on a display screen of the wearable device 200. The display 250 of the wearable device 200 may display a plurality of icons along a series of concentric circles on the display screen. The series of concentric circles may represent one or more virtual closed loops arranged away from the center of the display 250. The display screen may represent a screen of the display 250.

[0179] In step 2020, in order to interact with one or more icons, the wearable device 200 can receive input relative to the display screen of the wearable device 200, the bezel 310 related to the wearable device 200, and the like. In order to interact with one or more icons, the wearable device 200 can receive at least one input relative to the display screen and the bezel 310. The input to the display screen may include a sliding gesture, a tapping gesture, or a dragging gesture relative to the display screen. Here, the sliding gesture may include an outward sliding gesture from the center of the display screen or an inward sliding gesture from the outside of the display screen. In addition, the input to the bezel 310 may include a squeeze, press, or rotation input relative to the bezel.

[0180] At step 2030, the wearable device 200 can dynamically interact by using inputs. By using one or more inputs to the wearable device 200, Figure 2The interactive engine 220 of the wearable device 200 shown in FIG. 2 can dynamically interact with one or more icons or one or more functions associated with one or more icons. The wearable device 200 can perform a zoom-in or zoom-out operation on the displayed icon by using a sliding gesture, a tapping gesture, or a dragging gesture on the display screen of the wearable device 200 or a squeeze, press, or rotation input to the frame circle 310, and select one or more icons from a plurality of icons.

[0181] In the present disclosure, various operations, actions, frames or steps may be performed in different orders or simultaneously. Likewise, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, some operations, actions, frames or steps may be omitted, added, modified or skipped.

[0182] Fig.21 2 is a diagram of an example of displaying music-related icons in concentric circles on the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment. However, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to displaying icons related to music, but may include displaying icons regarding arbitrary content.

[0183] refer to Fig.21 , a media application having a multi-layer user interface (UI) displaying multiple music tracks can be considered. The media application may include a music-related application. The music tracks stored on the music-related application can be displayed as a series of three concentric circles on the screen of the display 250 of the wearable device 200. Icons indicating music tracks can be displayed along the first concentric circle 2130, the second concentric circle 2120, and the third concentric circle 2110. The first concentric circle 2130, the second concentric circle 2120, and the third concentric circle 2110 can represent a first virtual closed loop, a second virtual closed loop, and a third virtual closed loop, respectively.

[0184] The icon indicating the music track may be represented as a combination of the letter M and a number. The icon indicating the music track may be represented as M1, M2, M3, etc. The user of the wearable device 200 may navigate the concentric circles by pressing or squeezing the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200. The user of the wearable device 200 may navigate the inner concentric circles near the center of the display 250 by pressing or squeezing the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200. In addition, the user of the wearable device 200 may select a specific music track by rotating the bezel ring 310. The user of the wearable device 200 may navigate the music tracks arranged along the second concentric circles 2120 by pressing or squeezing the bezel ring 310. The music tracks arranged along the second concentric circles 2120 may be displayed on the circumference of the display 250 along the third concentric circles 2110 by pressing or squeezing the bezel ring 310.

[0185] like Fig.21As shown, since icons related to a plurality of music tracks are displayed along a series of concentric circles, navigation and selection operations on music tracks stored in the wearable device 200 can be easily performed.

[0186] Fig. 22 is a diagram of an example of displaying setting-related icons in concentric circles on the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0187] refer to Fig. 22 , a setting-related application having a multi-layer UI representing multiple practical functions can be considered. The multiple practical functions may include a sound adjustment function, a flashlight function, a Bluetooth control function, an airplane mode function, etc., but are not limited thereto.

[0188] A plurality of utility functions may be represented on a series of concentric circles on the screen of the display 250 of the wearable device 200. Icons representing the plurality of utility functions may be displayed along the first concentric circle 2230, the second concentric circle 2220, and the third concentric circle 2210. The first concentric circle 2230, the second concentric circle 2220, and the third concentric circle 2210 may represent a first virtual closed loop, a second virtual closed loop, and a third virtual closed loop, respectively.

[0189] The user of the wearable device 200 can navigate the concentric circles by pressing or squeezing the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200. The user of the wearable device 200 can navigate the inner concentric circles near the center of the display 250 by pressing or squeezing the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200. In addition, the user of the wearable device 200 can navigate the inner concentric circles by performing a sliding gesture or a dragging gesture relative to the screen of the display 250. In addition, the user of the wearable device 200 can select a specific utility function by rotating the bezel ring 310.

[0190] The user of the wearable device 200 can navigate the utility functions arranged along the second concentric circle 2220 by pressing or squeezing the bezel ring 310. By pressing or squeezing the bezel ring 310, icons indicating utility functions arranged along the second concentric circle 2220 can be displayed on the circumference of the display 250 along the third concentric circle 2210.

[0191] like Fig. 22 As shown, since icons related to a plurality of utility functions are displayed along a series of concentric circles, navigation and selection operations for controlling the utility functions of the wearable device 200 can be easily performed.

[0192] Fig.23 is a diagram of an example of performing a phone call through dynamic interaction with the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0193] refer to Fig.23, the user of the wearable device 200 makes a phone call to the caller C3. A series of concentric circles representing letters of the alphabet related to the contacts stored in the wearable device 200 may be displayed on the display 250 of the wearable device 200. Concentric circles 2310 regarding the letter A, concentric circles 2320 regarding the letter B, and concentric circles 2330 regarding the letter C may be displayed.

[0194] The user of wearable device 200 can perform an outward swipe gesture 2370 relative to a series of concentric circles representing letters related to contacts stored in wearable device 200. Outward swipe gesture 2370 can represent an outward swipe gesture from the center of display 250. Through outward swipe gesture 2370, concentric circles 2330 about the letter C closest to the center of display 250 can be arranged along the circumference of display 250. When concentric circles 2330 about the letter C are located at the outermost part of display 250, the user of wearable device 200 can rotate bezel ring 310 of wearable device 200 to select caller C3 (2340).

[0195] The caller C1 icon, the caller C2 icon, and the caller C3 icon may be sequentially displayed on the display 250 by the rotation of the bezel ring 310. When caller C3 is selected, the user of the wearable device 200 may select a function to be performed with respect to caller C3. The user of the wearable device 200 may select one of the icons 2350 about messages or the icons 2360 about phone calls on the display 250. The user may press the bezel ring 310 (2380) to select a function to be performed with respect to caller C3. The user of the wearable device 200 may select a function to be performed with respect to caller C3 by simultaneously pressing opposite sides of the bezel ring 310 in a direction parallel to the bezel ring 310 or by pressing the left or right side of the bezel ring 310 alone.

[0196] Fig.24 is a diagram of an example of controlling a drawing application by rotating the bezel circle 310 of the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0197] refer to Fig.24 , a color palette of a drawing application in the wearable device 200 is provided. A color palette representing various colors may be displayed on the display 250 of the wearable device 200. The colors in the color palette may have respective intervals corresponding thereto. The color selection indicator 2410 may indicate a color currently selected by a user of the wearable device 200. The color selection indicator 2410 may indicate that the user currently selects a first color 2420.

[0198] The user of the wearable device 200 can change the selected color by rotating the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200. When the user of the wearable device 200 rotates the bezel ring 310, the position of the color selection indicator 2410 can move from the interval corresponding to the first color 2420 to the interval corresponding to the second color 2430. From the first color 2420, the second color 2430 can be selected by the movement of the color selection indicator 2410.

[0199] Fig.25 2 is a diagram of an example of controlling a drawing application by pressing or rotating the bezel circle 310 of the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0200] refer to Fig.25 , the user of wearable device 200 may press bezel ring 310 to move color selection indicator 2510 radially along the color palette. Color selection indicator 2510 may be closer to the border of display 250 than the center of display 250. Thereafter, when bezel ring 310 is pressed, color selection indicator 2510 may be moved to a position closer to the center of display 250 than the border of display 250.

[0201] The pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 by the user of the wearable device 200 may be determined by a pressure sensor included in the bezel ring 310. Based on the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310, the color selection indicator 2510 may move radially along the color palette. Here, a color may be selected according to the movement of the color selection indicator 2510.

[0202] When the user of the wearable device 200 wants to select a color different from the currently selected color along the circumference of the color palette, the user can rotate the bezel ring 310. When the user of the wearable device 200 rotates the bezel ring 310, the position of the color selection indicator 2510 can move from the interval corresponding to the second color 2530 to the interval corresponding to the third color 2540. From the second color 2530, the third color 2540 can be selected by the movement of the color selection indicator 2510.

[0203] In each interval corresponding to each color in the color palette, the color may change from the center of the display 250 to the boundary of the display 250. In the interval corresponding to the second color 2530, the brightness or saturation of the color may change from the center of the display 250 to the boundary of the display 250. In the interval corresponding to the second color, the brightness of the color may increase or decrease from the center to the boundary of the display 250. In addition, in the interval corresponding to the second color, the saturation of the color may increase or decrease from the center to the boundary of the display 250.

[0204] In the method and system according to the related art, selecting a specific color from the color palette of the drawing application will result in occlusion of the color, so the accuracy of selecting the specific color will be reduced. Unlike the method and system of the related art, according to the method provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the user can select a more refined color by performing various operations with respect to the frame circle 310 of the wearable device 200.

[0205] Fig.26 is a diagram of a first example of controlling a drawing application by squeezing or rotating the bezel circle 310 of the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0206] refer to Fig.26 , a drawing application capable of controlling various functions such as style, thickness, or color of a drawing tool is provided. A first function indicator 2630-1 representing a currently selected function may be displayed at the center of the display 250 of the wearable device 200. The currently selected function may represent a square style.

[0207] When the user of the wearable device 200 wants to select a drawing tool of a different style, the user can rotate the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200. When the bezel ring 310 is rotated, the second function indicator 2630-2 indicates a three-dimensional (3D) flat circle style. In addition, when the bezel ring 310 is further rotated, the third function indicator 2630-3 indicates a circular style.

[0208] The function selection indicator 2610 and the detailed function selection indicator 2620 indicating the style of the drawing tool may be displayed on the display 250 of the wearable device 200. The function selection indicator 2610 may indicate the style, thickness, or color of the drawing tool. In addition, the detailed function selection indicator 2620 may indicate a change in the style, thickness, or color of the drawing tool with respect to each function selected by the function selection indicator 2610.

[0209] When the style of the currently selected drawing tool is a square style and the user of the wearable device 200 wants to change the style of the drawing tool, the user can change the style of the drawing tool to a 3D flat circle style or a circular style by rotating the bezel ring 310 in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction.

[0210] Fig. 27 2 is a diagram of a second example of controlling a drawing application by squeezing or rotating the bezel circle 310 of the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0211] refer to Fig. 27 , in reference Fig.26In the first example shown, when the user of the wearable device 200 wants to select a different function such as the thickness of a drawing tool, the user can apply pressure to the bezel ring 310 by pressing or squeezing the bezel ring 310. The thickness control function of the drawing tool can be selected by the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310. The user of the wearable device 200 can change the thickness of the drawing tool by rotating the bezel ring 310.

[0212] The user of the wearable device 200 may press or squeeze the bezel ring 310 to select the thickness control function from the function for controlling the style of the drawing tool. Due to the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310, the function selection indicator 2710 may change from the position of the style control function to the position of the thickness control function. Here, due to the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310, the first function indicator 2730-1 indicating the circular style may not change.

[0213] When the user of the wearable device 200 rotates the bezel ring 310, the detailed function selection indicator 2720 may rotate in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction. The detailed function selection indicator 2720 may rotate in a clockwise direction. When the detailed function selection indicator 2720 rotates, the function indicator representing the circular style may change from the first function indicator 2730-1 to the second function indicator 2730-2. Here, the thickness of the drawing tool indicated by the second function indicator 2730-2 may be greater than the thickness of the drawing tool indicated by the first function indicator 2730-1.

[0214] Fig.28 2 is a diagram of a third example of controlling a drawing application by squeezing or rotating the bezel circle 310 of the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0215] refer to Fig.28 , in reference Fig. 27 In the second example shown, when the user of the wearable device 200 wants to select a different function such as the color of a drawing tool, the user can apply pressure to the bezel ring 310 by pressing or squeezing the bezel ring 310. The color control function of the drawing tool can be selected by the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310. The user of the wearable device 200 can select different colors from the drawing tool by rotating the bezel ring 310.

[0216] The degree of pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 may correspond to a specific function of the drawing tool (e.g., style, thickness, or color). In addition, an increase in the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 may allow switching between functions. When the user of the wearable device 200 is about to switch from the style function control of the drawing tool to the color control function, the user may apply a greater pressure to the bezel ring 310 than the pressure corresponding to the thickness control function, so that the color control function may be directly selected without selecting the thickness control function.

[0217] The user of the wearable device 200 may press or squeeze the bezel ring 310 to select the color control function from the thickness control function relative to the drawing tool. Due to the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310, the function selection indicator 2810 may change from the position of the thickness control function to the position of the color control function. Here, due to the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310, the first function indicator 2820-1 indicating the circular style may not change.

[0218] When the user of the wearable device 200 rotates the bezel ring 310, the detailed function selection indicator 2830 may rotate in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction. In addition, the length of the detailed function selection indicator 2830 may change. When the detailed function selection indicator 2830 rotates or its length changes, the function indicator indicating the color may change from a first function indicator 2820-1 indicating a first color to a second function indicator 2820-2 indicating a second color.

[0219] exist Fig.26 , Fig. 27 and Fig.28 In the example shown, pressing the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200 can be mapped to a specific function, such as a style control function, a thickness control function, or a color control function of a drawing tool. Depending on the intensity of the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310, the style control function, the thickness control function, or the color control function of the drawing tool can be selected. In addition, by rotating the bezel ring 310, a modification of the function can be provided in each function. The switching between functions can be triggered based on time. After a predetermined period of time has passed, the current function of the drawing tool can be automatically changed to the next function.

[0220] Fig.29 2 is a diagram of a fourth example of controlling a drawing application by applying various motions to the bezel circle 310 of the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0221] refer to Fig.29, the drawing application may have various functions, such as style, thickness, or color control functions of a drawing tool. When executing a specific function, the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 may be constantly maintained. The style control function may correspond to pressure P0 (2920), the thickness control function may correspond to pressure P1 (2930), and the color control function may correspond to pressure P2 (2940). The user of the wearable device 200 may rotate the bezel ring 310 to perform various operations in the specific function.

[0222] The pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 by the user of the wearable device 200 may be P0 (2920). Here, the pressure P0 (2920) may correspond to the style control function of the drawing tool. When the user wants to perform various functions related to the style control function, the user may rotate the bezel ring 310. Here, the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 may be maintained at P0 (2920). The user of the wearable device 200 may rotate the bezel ring 310 while maintaining the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 at P0 (2920). Due to the rotation of the bezel ring 310, the first detailed function selection indicator 2910-1 indicating the first style of the drawing tool may be changed to the second detailed function selection indicator 2910-2 indicating the second style of the drawing tool, and may be displayed on the display 250.

[0223] Fig.30 2 is a diagram of a fifth example of controlling a drawing application by applying various motions to the bezel circle 310 of the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0224] refer to Fig.30 , the drawing application may have various functions, such as style, thickness, or color control functions of a drawing tool. When executing a specific function, the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 may be constantly maintained. The style control function may correspond to pressure P0 (3010), the thickness control function may correspond to pressure P1 (3020), and the color control function may correspond to pressure P2 (3030). The user of the wearable device 200 may rotate the bezel ring 310 to perform various operations in the specific function.

[0225] When the user of the wearable device 200 wants to switch between the functions of the drawing tool (i.e., when the user wants to switch from the style control function of the drawing tool to the thickness control function of the drawing tool), the user may change the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310. The user of the wearable device 200 may change the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 from the pressure P0 (3010) corresponding to the style control function to the pressure P1 (3020) corresponding to the thickness control function. When the user wants to perform various functions related to the thickness control function, the user may rotate the bezel ring 310. Here, the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 may be maintained at P1 (3020). The user of the wearable device 200 may rotate the bezel ring 310 while maintaining the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 at P1 (3020). Due to the rotation of the bezel ring 310, the third detailed function selection indicator 3040 indicating the first thickness of the drawing tool may be rotated in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction, and the length or thickness of the third detailed function selection indicator 3040 may be changed.

[0226] When the user of the wearable device 200 wants to switch the thickness control function to the color control function, the user may change the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310. The user of the wearable device 200 may change the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 from the pressure P1 (3020) corresponding to the thickness control function to the pressure P2 (3030) corresponding to the color control function.

[0227] Fig.31 2 is a diagram of a sixth example of controlling a drawing application by applying various motions to the bezel circle 310 of the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0228] refer to Fig.31 , when the user of the wearable device 200 wants to perform various operations related to the color control function, the user can rotate the bezel ring 310. Here, the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 can be maintained at P2 (3110). The user of the wearable device 200 can rotate the bezel ring 310 while maintaining the pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 at P2 (3110). Due to the rotation of the bezel ring 310, the fourth detailed function selection indicator 3140-1 indicating the color of the drawing tool can be rotated in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction, and the length or thickness of the fourth detailed function selection indicator 3140-1 can be changed. The length of the detailed function selection indicator can be changed by the rotation of the bezel ring 310. Due to the rotation of the bezel ring 310, the detailed function selection indicator can be changed from the fourth detailed function selection indicator 3140-1 to the fourth detailed function selection indicator 3140-2 that is shorter than the fourth detailed function selection indicator 3140-1. When the detailed function selection indicator changes, the color of the drawing tool displayed on the display 250 can also change.

[0229] In reference Fig.29 , Fig.30 and Fig.31 In the illustrated embodiment, rotation of the bezel ring 310 at a given pressure can allow a user of the wearable device 200 to access various functions of an application. Here, the functions can be mapped to the pressure or duration maintained.

[0230] Fig.32 is a flowchart of an operation method for performing interaction by using a crown of the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0231] refer to Fig.32 In step 3210, the wearable device 200 may display a plurality of icons on a series of concentric circles displayed on a display screen of the wearable device 200. The display 250 of the wearable device 200 may display a plurality of icons along a series of concentric circles on the display screen. The series of concentric circles may represent one or more virtual closed loops arranged away from the center of the display 250. The display screen may represent a screen of the display 250.

[0232] In step 3220, in order to interact with one or more icons, the wearable device 200 can receive input relative to a display screen of the wearable device 200, a crown of the wearable device 200, etc. Figure 2 The illustrated sensor 210 of the wearable device 200 can receive input to at least one of a display screen or a crown of the wearable device 200 to interact with one or more icons.

[0233] At step 3230, the wearable device 200 can dynamically interact by using inputs. By using one or more inputs to the wearable device 200, Figure 2 The interactive engine 220 of the wearable device 200 shown in FIG can dynamically interact with one or more icons or one or more functions associated with one or more icons. By using a sliding gesture, a tapping gesture, or a dragging gesture on the display screen of the wearable device 200, or squeezing, pressing, or rotating the crown, the wearable device 200 can perform a zoom-in or zoom-out operation of the displayed icon and select one or more icons from a plurality of icons.

[0234] Fig.33 is a flowchart of a method of operating the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment.

[0235] refer to Fig.33In step 3310, the wearable device 200 may hierarchically display multiple icon sets arranged along multiple virtual closed loops on the display 250 of the wearable device 200. The multiple virtual closed loops may represent two-dimensional graphics having substantially the same centers as each other within a predetermined critical value range. The multiple virtual closed loops may include, but are not limited to, a first virtual closed loop and a second virtual closed loop. The first virtual closed loop and the second virtual closed loop may represent a first concentric circle and a second concentric circle displayed on the display 250 of the wearable device 200. The multiple icon sets may include a first icon set arranged along the first virtual closed loop and a second icon set arranged along the second virtual closed loop. The second virtual closed loop may be located within the first virtual closed loop. That is, the second virtual closed loop may be closer to the center of the display 250 than the first virtual closed loop.

[0236] In step 3320, the wearable device 200 may obtain a first input to the bezel circle 310 of the wearable device 200. The first input to the bezel circle 310 may represent a pressing, squeezing, or rotating input to the bezel circle 310. Examples of the first input are not limited thereto.

[0237] In step 3330, the wearable device 200 may determine icons included in a plurality of icon sets based on the first input to the bezel circle 310. That is, based on the first input to the bezel circle 310, one of the icons in the first icon set displayed along the border of the display 250 may be selected.

[0238] The first icon set arranged along the above-mentioned second virtual closed loop can be arranged along the first virtual closed loop by pressing or squeezing the bezel ring 310, wherein the first virtual closed loop is formed along the boundary of the display 250. Arranging the icon set from a virtual closed loop close to the center of the display 250 to a virtual closed loop away from the center of the display 250 can be referred to as a zoom-in operation. In addition, arranging the icon set from a virtual closed loop away from the center of the display 250 to a virtual closed loop close to the center of the display 250 can be referred to as a zoom-out operation. The user of the wearable device 200 can display the icon set through the zoom-in operation, and can determine at least one of the icons in the displayed icon set by rotating the bezel ring 310.

[0239] In step 3340, the wearable device 200 may execute a preset function corresponding to the determined icon. When the icon selected by the user of the wearable device 200 is related to a music playing application, the wearable device 200 may play music. In addition, when the icon selected by the user of the wearable device 200 is related to a message application, the wearable device 200 may execute the message application. However, examples of icons are not limited thereto. Fig.34 A method of hierarchically displaying a plurality of icon sets arranged along a plurality of virtual closed loops is shown.

[0240] Fig.34 is a flowchart of a method of operating the wearable device 200 to display an icon set according to an embodiment.

[0241] refer to Fig.34 In step 3410, the wearable device 200 may display a first set of icons along a border of the display 250. The first set of icons related to the application executed on the wearable device 200 may be displayed along a first virtual closed loop, wherein the first virtual closed loop is formed along the border of the display 250. The first virtual closed loop may be referred to as a first concentric circle. In addition, different virtual closed loops may be located inside or outside the first virtual closed loop.

[0242] In step 3420, the wearable device 200 may display a second icon set within a first virtual closed loop in which the first icon set is displayed. A second virtual closed loop may be formed within the first virtual closed loop in which the first icon set is arranged. The wearable device 200 may display the second icon set along the second virtual closed loop. Here, the icons in the second icon set arranged along the second virtual closed loop may be displayed as smaller than the icons in the first icon set arranged along the first virtual closed loop. The second virtual closed loop may be closer to the center of the display 250 than the first virtual closed loop.

[0243] The positions of displaying the first icon set along the first virtual closed loop and displaying the second icon set along the second virtual closed loop on the display 250 can be switched by pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200. Due to the second pressure applied to the bezel ring 310 of the wearable device 200, the second icon set arranged along the second virtual closed loop can be displayed along the border of the display 250. Here, the first icon set arranged along the first virtual closed loop can be located within the virtual closed loop configured by the second icon set.

[0244] As described above, the application icons can be hierarchically displayed on the display 250 of the wearable device 200. The wearable device 200 can receive user input to a device configuring the wearable device 200 (e.g., the display 250 of the wearable device 200, the bezel 310, or the crown), and can perform operations according to the user input. In this way, the user of the wearable device 200 can easily and intuitively access the application icon that the user wants to use, so user convenience or user experience can be improved.

[0245] The term "module" used herein may refer to a unit including, for example, one or more combinations of hardware, software, and firmware. The term "module" may be used interchangeably with the terms "logic", "logic block", "component", and "circuit". A "module" may be the smallest unit of an integrated component or a part thereof. A "module" may be the smallest unit for performing one or more functions or a part thereof. For example, a "module" may include an ASIC.

[0246] Various embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented by software including instructions stored in a machine-readable storage medium readable by a machine (e.g., a computer). A machine may be a device that calls instructions from a machine-readable storage medium and operates according to the called instructions, and may include an electronic device. When the instructions are executed by a processor, the processor may perform the functions corresponding to the instructions directly or using other components under the control of the processor. The instructions may include code generated or executed by a compiler or interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, the term "non-transitory" as used herein is a limitation on the medium itself (i.e., tangible, not a signal), rather than a limitation on the persistence of data storage.

[0247] The methods according to various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure may be provided as part of a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a buyer and a seller 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 may be distributed only through an application store (e.g., Play StoreTM). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or generated in a storage medium such as a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a memory of a relay server.

[0248] Each component (e.g., module or program) according to various embodiments may include at least one of the above-mentioned components, and a part of the above-mentioned subcomponents may be omitted, or other additional subcomponents may be further included. Alternatively or additionally, some components may be integrated in one component, and may perform the same or similar functions as those performed by each corresponding component before integration. The operations performed by modules, programs or other components according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or in a heuristic manner. In addition, at least some operations may be performed in different orders, omitted, or other operations may be added.

[0249] Although the present disclosure has been shown and described with reference to the specific embodiments of the present disclosure, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be defined as being limited to the embodiments, but should be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A method for operating a wearable device, the method comprising: hierarchically displaying, on a display of the wearable device, respective icon sets of a plurality of icon sets arranged along respective virtual closed loops of a plurality of virtual closed loops, the plurality of virtual closed loops comprising a first virtual closed loop and a second virtual closed loop, and the plurality of icon sets comprising a first icon set arranged along the first virtual closed loop and a second icon set arranged along the second virtual closed loop; Obtaining a first input of a bezel circle of the wearable device; Based on the first input to the bezel circle, displaying the first virtual closed loop and the second virtual closed loop on the display of the wearable device by exchanging the position of the first icon set arranged on the first virtual closed loop and to be arranged on the second virtual closed loop and the position of the second icon set arranged on the second virtual closed loop and to be arranged on the first virtual closed loop; determining, based on a second input to the bezel ring, at least one icon included in a virtual closed loop arranged along a border of the display; as well as A preset function corresponding to the determined at least one icon is executed.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: Displaying each icon set in the plurality of icon sets in a hierarchical manner includes: displaying the first set of icons along the border of the display; and The second set of icons is displayed in the second virtual closed loop configured by the second set of icons, the second virtual closed loop being arranged closer to a center of the display than the first virtual closed loop displayed on the border of the display.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein: The icons in the second icon set are displayed smaller than the icons in the first icon set.

4. The method according to claim 2, wherein: Determining at least one icon included in a virtual closed loop arranged along a border of the display based on the second input to the bezel ring includes: selecting one icon among icons in the first set of icons arranged along the border of the display.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein: The first input to the frame circle or the second input to the frame circle includes at least one of the following: rotation of the frame circle, pressing of the frame circle, or squeezing of the frame circle.

6. The method according to claim 2, displaying the first virtual closed loop and the second virtual closed loop on the display of the wearable device comprises: Based on the first input to the bezel circle, displaying the second set of icons along the border of the display; as well as displaying the first set of icons in the first virtual closed loop configured by the first set of icons, The first virtual closed loop is arranged to be closer to the center of the display than the second virtual closed loop displayed on the boundary of the display.

7. A wearable device comprising: monitor; a bezel ring, disposed along a border of the display; a memory configured to store one or more instructions; as well as At least one processor is configured to execute the one or more instructions to perform the following operations: hierarchically displaying, on the display of the wearable device, respective icon sets of a plurality of icon sets arranged along respective virtual closed loops of a plurality of virtual closed loops, the plurality of virtual closed loops comprising a first virtual closed loop and a second virtual closed loop, and the plurality of icon sets comprising a first icon set arranged along the first virtual closed loop and a second icon set arranged along the second virtual closed loop; Obtaining a first input to the bezel circle of the wearable device; Based on the first input to the bezel circle, displaying the first virtual closed loop and the second virtual closed loop on the display of the wearable device by exchanging the position of the first icon set arranged on the first virtual closed loop and to be arranged on the second virtual closed loop and the position of the second icon set arranged on the second virtual closed loop and to be arranged on the first virtual closed loop; determining, based on a second input to the bezel ring, at least one icon included in a virtual closed loop arranged along the border of the display; as well as A preset function corresponding to the determined at least one icon is executed.

8. The wearable device according to claim 7, wherein: The at least one processor is further configured to execute the one or more instructions to: displaying the first set of icons along the border of the display; as well as displaying the second set of icons in the second virtual closed loop configured by the second set of icons, The second virtual closed loop is arranged to be closer to the center of the display than the first virtual closed loop displayed on the boundary of the display.

9. The wearable device according to claim 8, wherein: The icons in the second icon set are displayed smaller than the icons in the first icon set.

10. The wearable device according to claim 8, wherein: The at least one processor is further configured to execute the one or more instructions to perform the following operations: select an icon among icons in the first set of icons arranged along the border of the display.

11. The wearable device according to claim 10, wherein: The first input to the frame circle or the second input to the frame circle includes at least one of the following: rotation of the frame circle, pressing of the frame circle, or squeezing of the frame circle.

12. The wearable device according to claim 8, wherein: The at least one processor is further configured to execute the one or more instructions to: display the second set of icons along the border of the display based on the first input to the bezel circle; as well as displaying the first set of icons in the first virtual closed loop configured by the first set of icons, The first virtual closed loop is arranged closer to the center of the display than the second icon set displayed on the border of the display.

13. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer-readable program stored therein, in, When the computer readable program is executed on the wearable device, the wearable device performs the following operations: hierarchically displaying, on a display of the wearable device, respective icon sets of a plurality of icon sets arranged along respective virtual closed loops of a plurality of virtual closed loops, the plurality of virtual closed loops comprising a first virtual closed loop and a second virtual closed loop, and the plurality of icon sets comprising a first icon set arranged along the first virtual closed loop and a second icon set arranged along the second virtual closed loop; Obtaining a first input of a bezel circle of the wearable device; Based on the first input to the bezel circle, displaying the first virtual closed loop and the second virtual closed loop on the display of the wearable device by exchanging the position of the first icon set arranged on the first virtual closed loop and to be arranged on the second virtual closed loop and the position of the second icon set arranged on the second virtual closed loop and to be arranged on the first virtual closed loop; determining, based on a second input to the bezel ring, at least one icon included in a virtual closed loop arranged along a border of the display; as well as A preset function corresponding to the determined at least one icon is executed.

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