Electronic device capable of being worn by a user and method of operating the electronic device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electronic device capable of being worn by a user and an operating method of the electronic device. The electronic device includes a communication module that communicates with an external device, a display, and a processor electrically connected with the communication module and the display, wherein the processor can receive data about a smoking event from the external device through the communication module, and the processor can output image data including at least one object corresponding to the smoking event through the display based on the received data about the smoking event. In addition, various embodiments determined through the present application file are feasible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to an electronic device that outputs image data corresponding to the state of a smokeless inhalation device, and a method of operating the electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] When smoking a regular cigarette, combustion produces horizontal smoke, while heating produces aerosols. In recent years, there has been increasing awareness of the potential risks of cigarette smoke to non-smokers. In response, various countries are designating smoking areas to restrict smoking to specific zones.

[0003] To mitigate the inconvenience to smokers caused by restrictions on permitted smoking areas and to prevent potential risks to non-smokers, smokeless tobacco products that do not produce smoke have been developed in recent years. Smokeless tobacco can refer to tobacco that produces its aroma through non-combustion or non-heating methods. Examples of smokeless tobacco can include chewing tobacco, mouth tobacco, and snuff. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Technical issues

[0005] When smokers with experience smoking regular cigarettes inhale nicotine through smokeless tobacco, the smoking satisfaction they previously achieved through the smoke produced by cigarettes may be reduced. In other words, smokers may not experience visual smoking satisfaction when smoking through smokeless tobacco.

[0006] The technical problems to be solved by the embodiments of this disclosure are not limited to the problems described above, and those skilled in the art will clearly understand from the application documents and drawings any problems not mentioned.

[0007] Solution to the problem

[0008] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device includes a communication module, a display, and a processor. The communication module communicates with an external device, and the processor is electrically connected to the communication module and the display. The processor can receive data about a smoking event from the external device via the communication module, and the processor can output image data including at least one object corresponding to the smoking event through the display based on the received data about the smoking event.

[0009] In one embodiment, the operation method of the electronic device that can be worn by the user may include: receiving data about a smoking event from an external device via a communication module; and based on the received data about the smoking event, outputting image data including at least one object corresponding to the smoking event via a display.

[0010] Beneficial effects of the invention

[0011] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, smokers can achieve visual smoking satisfaction through a smokeless inhalation instrument.

[0012] However, the effects to be achieved by the implementation methods are not limited to those described above, and those skilled in the art will clearly understand from the present application documents and drawings any effects not mentioned. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a smokeless inhalation system according to an embodiment.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of an electronic device and a smokeless inhalation device according to an embodiment.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of an electronic device outputting image data according to an embodiment.

[0016] Figure 4 The first state of the display of the electronic device according to the embodiment is shown.

[0017] Figure 5 The second state of the display of the electronic device according to the embodiment is shown.

[0018] Figure 6 The state of the display of the electronic device according to an embodiment is shown, which corresponds to the state of inhalation from a smokeless inhalation device.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a block diagram of an electronic device according to another embodiment.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of an electronic device outputting image data according to another embodiment.

[0021] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of an electronic device outputting image data according to another embodiment.

[0022] Figure 10A This is an example diagram of an electronic device using voice recognition to query a location according to an embodiment.

[0023] Figure 10B yes Figure 10A An example diagram of an electronic device displaying location query results.

[0024] Figure 11A This is an example diagram of an electronic device based on voice recognition to query the average number of cigarettes smoked, according to an implementation method.

[0025] Figure 11B yes Figure 11A An example diagram of an electronic device that displays the average amount of cigarettes smoked. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Best way to carry out the invention

[0027] With regard to the terminology used in the various embodiments of this disclosure, generally used terms are selected in consideration of the function of the structural elements in each embodiment. However, the meaning of a term may vary depending on intent, judicial precedent, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Additionally, in certain cases, less commonly used terms may be selected. In such cases, the meaning of the term will be described in detail in the corresponding section of the description of this disclosure. Therefore, the terminology used in the various embodiments of this disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the description provided herein.

[0028] Furthermore, unless explicitly stated otherwise, the word "comprising" and variations such as "including" or "including" will be understood to mean including the stated elements, but not excluding any other elements. Additionally, the terms "device," "component," and "module" described in this application refer to a unit for processing at least one function and / or operation, and can be implemented by hardware components or software components and combinations thereof.

[0029] The present disclosure will be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which embodiments of the disclosure are illustrated to enable those skilled in the art to readily implement the disclosure. However, the disclosure may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

[0030] In the following, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a smokeless inhalation system according to an embodiment.

[0032] Reference Figure 1The smokeless inhalation system may include an electronic device 100 and a smokeless inhalation device 200. In this disclosure, the electronic device 100 may refer to an electronic device that can be worn by a user. For example, the electronic device 100 may correspond to a wearable head-mounted display (HDM) in the form of glasses or goggles (e.g., augmented reality glasses and virtual reality devices). In this disclosure, the smokeless inhalation device 200 may refer to a device that delivers nicotine (or tobacco flavor) to the user but does not generate separate smoke. For example, the smokeless inhalation device 200 may have the same appearance as aerosol generating devices of the related art. Furthermore, smokeless tobacco having the same form as aerosol generating articles of the related art may be inserted into (or attached to / removed from) the smokeless inhalation device 200. However, the appearance of the smokeless inhalation device 200 and the form of the insertable (or attachable / removable) smokeless tobacco are not limited thereto and may vary according to the manufacturer's design, which may be apparent to those skilled in the art.

[0033] In one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a panel 101 and a mounting portion 103.

[0034] In one embodiment, the panel 101 of the electronic device 100 can be worn on at least a portion of the front of the user's face. For example, the panel 101 may include various components (e.g., a nose pad) that can be supported by at least a portion of the front of the user's face (e.g., the bridge of the nose).

[0035] In one embodiment, the mounting portion 103 of the electronic device 100 may be attached to a portion of the panel 101, and the mounting portion 103 of the electronic device 100 may be supported by a part of the user's body (e.g., the ear). For example, the mounting portion 103 may include a side support, a strap, or a helmet, so that the panel 101 can be in close contact with the area around the user's eyes.

[0036] In one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a processor 110, a display 120, and a communication module 130. In another embodiment, the processor 110 and the communication module 130 may be arranged on at least a portion of the mounting portion 103 of the electronic device 100, but the portion for arranging the processor 110 and the communication module 130 is not limited thereto. In yet another embodiment, at least one component of the processor 110 and the communication module 130 may also be arranged on a portion of the panel 101 of the electronic device 100 other than the portion containing the display 120. In another embodiment, the display 120 may be in the form of a lens for eyeglasses and therefore may be arranged on the panel 101 of the electronic device 100.

[0037] In this implementation, communication can occur between the electronic device 100 and the smokeless inhalation device 200 via a communication interface. For example, the communication module 130 of the electronic device 100 can be connected to a network via wireless or wired communication to communicate with the smokeless inhalation device 200. Wireless communication may include at least one of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (BT), Near Field Communication (NFC), or cellular communication (e.g., LTE, LTE-A Advanced, CDMA, WCDMA, or UMTS). Wired communication may include at least one of Universal Serial Bus (USB) and High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI).

[0038] In one implementation, the electronic device 100 can output various image data via the display 120 based on data received from the smokeless inhalation device 200 via the communication module 130.

[0039] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of an electronic device and a smokeless inhalation device according to an embodiment.

[0040] Reference Figure 2 The electronic device 100 may include a processor 110, a display 120, and a communication module 130, and the smokeless inhalation device 200 may include a pressure sensor 210, a processor 220, and a communication module 230.

[0041] In one implementation, the processor 220 of the smokeless inhalation device 200 can detect smoking events generated by a user. The term "smoking event" as used in this disclosure can refer to a user's inhalation event detected by sensors included in the smokeless inhalation device 200. In other words, the processor 220 of the smokeless inhalation device 200 can detect the occurrence of a smoking event in response to detecting the user's inhalation of smokeless tobacco inserted into the smokeless inhalation device 200.

[0042] In one embodiment, the processor 220 of the smokeless inhalation device 200 can detect the occurrence of a smoking event via the pressure sensor 210. For example, the processor 220 can detect the occurrence of a smoking event when the absolute value of a pressure change (e.g., a pressure drop) detected by the pressure sensor 210 is greater than a preset threshold. In another embodiment, the processor 220 of the smokeless inhalation device 200 can transmit data about the smoking event to the electronic device 100 via the communication module 230.

[0043] In one embodiment, the processor 110 of the electronic device 100 can receive data from the smokeless inhalation device 200 via the communication module 130. For example, the communication module 130 of the electronic device 100 can receive data about smoking events from the smokeless inhalation device 200 by establishing a communication connection with the communication module 230 of the smokeless inhalation device 200. In another embodiment, when the power to the smokeless inhalation device 200 is turned on, the electronic device 100 can automatically establish a communication connection with the communication module 230 of the smokeless inhalation device 200 via the communication module 130. For example, when a communication connection is established between the electronic device 100 and the smokeless inhalation device 200, and the pressure sensor 210 of the smokeless inhalation device 200 detects a smoking event, the electronic device 100 can receive data about the smoking event from the smokeless inhalation device 200 via the communication module 130. As another example, when a communication connection is established between the electronic device 100 and the smokeless inhalation device 200, and the pressure sensor 210 of the smokeless inhalation device 200 does not detect a smoking event within a threshold time (e.g., 15 seconds), the electronic device 100 may disconnect from the smokeless inhalation device 200.

[0044] In one implementation, the processor 110 of the electronic device 100 can output image data based on data about a smoking event, i.e., data received from the smokeless inhalation device 200. In this regard, the image data may include at least one object (e.g., a smoke object) corresponding to the smoking event. For example, the processor 110 may output the image data after the time point when the pressure drop in the smokeless inhalation device 200 ends, and this image data includes a smoke object corresponding to the user's exhalation. In this regard, the time point when the pressure drop ends may refer to the time point when the user's actual inhalation of the smokeless tobacco ends within the time period of a single puff from the smokeless tobacco. Therefore, although the user smoking through the smokeless inhalation device 200 does not actually exhale tobacco smoke, the user's smoking satisfaction can be improved because image data including the smoke object is provided visually.

[0045] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of an electronic device outputting image data according to an embodiment. Figure 4 The first state of the display of the electronic device according to the embodiment is shown. Figure 5 The second state of the display of the electronic device according to the embodiment is shown.

[0046] Reference Figure 3 In operation 301, the electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 The processor of the electronic device 100 (e.g., Figure 2 The processor 110 in the middle can communicate via a communication module (e.g., Figure 2The communication module 130 in the middle) receives data from an external device (e.g., Figure 2 The smokeless inhalation device 200 in the middle receives data on smoking events.

[0047] For example, refer to Figure 4 In response to a user wearing the electronic device 100 on a part of their body (e.g., head), the user can view the device through a display (e.g., ...). Figure 2 The display 120 shows the actual surrounding environment 400. In this respect, the display 120 may correspond to a transparent lens in a state where it does not output individual image data. Therefore, the actual surrounding environment 400 that the user can see through the display 120 can refer to the surrounding environment in the actual space where the user smokes through the smokeless inhalation device 200.

[0048] Subsequently, when a user inhales smokeless tobacco through the smokeless inhalation device 200 while wearing the electronic device 100, the processor 110 of the electronic device 100 can receive data about the smoking event from the smokeless inhalation device 200. For example, the processor of the smokeless inhalation device 200 (e.g., Figure 2 The processor 220 in the middle can be connected via a pressure sensor (e.g., Figure 2 The pressure sensor 210 in the device detects pressure changes, and the initial time point at which the pressure sensor 210 detects the pressure change can be determined as the time point t1 at which the user begins to inhale smokeless tobacco. The processor 220 of the smokeless inhalation device 200 can transmit data about the smoking event corresponding to the pressure change that occurs at time point t1.

[0049] In an implementation, during operation 303, the processor 110 of the electronic device 100 can transmit image data, including at least one object corresponding to a smoking event, to a display (e.g., Figure 2 The output is displayed on the monitor (120).

[0050] For example, refer to Figure 5 In response to the user exhaling after finishing an inhalation from smokeless tobacco, the user can see a screen on display 120 that overlays image data 505 with the actual surrounding environment 500. In this respect, the electronic device 100 can be arranged in the mounting section (e.g., Figure 1 Image data 505 is output to display 120 via a separate beam on the mounting portion 103. Image data 505 may include two-dimensional and / or three-dimensional objects 510 for use with tobacco smoke generated during smoking of cigarettes (smoke-producing cigarettes) using related technologies.

[0051] In one implementation, when the user finishes an inhalation of smokeless tobacco, the processor 110 of the electronic device 100 can receive data from the smokeless inhalation device 200 regarding the end of the smoking event. For example, the processor 220 of the smokeless inhalation device 200 can determine the time point t2 when the pressure sensor 210 no longer detects a pressure change (e.g., a pressure drop) as the time point t2 when the user finishes an inhalation of smokeless tobacco. The processor 220 of the smokeless inhalation device 200 can transmit data regarding the end of the pressure change at time point t2 to the electronic device 100.

[0052] In one embodiment, the processor 110 of the electronic device 100 can determine the image data 505 to be output based on the difference between time point t1 and time point t2. In another embodiment, the processor 110 of the electronic device 100 can also determine the image data 505 to be output based on the degree of pressure change from time point t1 to time point t2. (See also...) Figure 6 Describe the details.

[0053] Figure 6 The state of the display of the electronic device according to an embodiment is shown, which corresponds to the state of inhalation from a smokeless inhalation device.

[0054] Reference Figure 6 Electronic devices (e.g.) Figure 2 The processor of the electronic device 100 (e.g., Figure 2 The processor 110 in the middle can transmit image data 610 and 620 corresponding to the smoking event to a display (e.g., Figure 2 The image data 610 and 620 output to the display 120 are shown in the figure. In an embodiment, the image data 610 and 620 output to the display 120 can be set based on the user's inhalation level (e.g., intensity). For example, the image data is output from a smokeless inhalation device (e.g., an external device) by the electronic device 100. Figure 2 The data received by the smokeless inhalation device 200 regarding smoking events may include data on the user's inhalation level, and the processor 110 of the electronic device 100 may output image data corresponding to the user's inhalation level via the display 120.

[0055] In one embodiment, the electronic device 100 can receive data on pressure changes from the smokeless inhalation device 200 as data on the user's inhalation level, and output image data corresponding to the received data on pressure changes via the display 120.

[0056] For example, data on the degree of inhalation received by the electronic device 100 from the smokeless inhalation device 200 may include a first inhalation pressure (negative value). In other words, in response to a user inhaling through the mouthpiece portion of the smokeless inhalation device 200, a pressure sensor (e.g., ...) arranged in the airflow channel of the smokeless inhalation device 200... Figure 2 The pressure sensor 210 in the device can detect a pressure drop within the channel. In this respect, the first inhalation pressure can be the pressure change value detected when the user inhales substantially gently through the mouthpiece portion of the smokeless inhalation device 200.

[0057] The electronic device 100 can determine image data corresponding to a first inhalation pressure. For example, the electronic device 100 can determine image data corresponding to a change in the first pressure based on data pre-stored in a memory (not shown). In this regard, the memory can pre-store image data corresponding to the pressure value of the pressure sensor 210. Then, the electronic device 100 can output the image data 610 corresponding to the determined first inhalation pressure through the display 120. For example, a user can see a screen overlaid with the image data 610 corresponding to the determined first inhalation pressure and the actual surrounding environment 600a through the display 120.

[0058] As another example, the data on the degree of inhalation received by the electronic device 100 from the smokeless inhalation device 200 may include a second inhalation pressure (a negative value). In other words, in response to a user entering through the mouthpiece portion of the smokeless inhalation device 200, a pressure sensor 210 arranged in the airflow channel of the smokeless inhalation device 200 can detect a pressure drop within the channel. In this respect, the second inhalation pressure may be a pressure change value detected when the user inhales substantially forcefully through the mouthpiece portion of the smokeless inhalation device 200. Furthermore, the absolute value of the second inhalation pressure may be greater than the absolute value of the first inhalation pressure.

[0059] The electronic device 100 can determine image data corresponding to the second inhalation pressure. For example, the electronic device 100 can determine the image data corresponding to the second pressure based on data pre-stored in a memory (not shown). Then, the electronic device 100 can output the image data 620 corresponding to the determined second inhalation pressure via the display 120. For example, a user can see a screen overlaid with the image data 620 corresponding to the determined second inhalation pressure and the actual surrounding environment 600b on the display 120.

[0060] Image data 610 corresponding to the first inhalation pressure and image data 620 corresponding to the second inhalation pressure may include objects that are different from each other. For example, image data 610 corresponding to the first inhalation pressure and image data 620 corresponding to the second inhalation pressure can visualize tobacco smoke generated by smoking, but the form of the tobacco smoke (e.g., the amount and / or shape of the tobacco smoke) may differ from each other. In other words, image data 620 when the user inhales substantially forcefully through the mouthpiece of the smokeless inhalation device 200 may include a larger and richer form of tobacco smoke compared to the form of tobacco smoke in image data 610 when the user inhales substantially gently through the mouthpiece of the smokeless inhalation device 200.

[0061] In another embodiment, the electronic device 100 may also receive data about inhalation time from the smokeless inhalation device 200 as data about the user's inhalation level, and may output image data corresponding to the received data about inhalation time via the display 120.

[0062] For example, data on the degree of inhalation received by the electronic device 100 from the smokeless inhalation device 200 may include a first inhalation time (e.g., 1 second). In other words, in response to a user inhaling through the mouthpiece portion of the smokeless inhalation device 200, the smokeless inhalation device 200 may detect the start of the user's inhalation by means of sensors (e.g., pressure sensor 210 and capacitance sensor (not shown)) included in the smokeless inhalation device 200. The smokeless inhalation device 200 may then determine the first inhalation time by means of a timer (not shown) included in the smokeless inhalation device 200 to measure the duration of inhalation (e.g., 1 second). In this respect, the first inhalation time may be the inhalation time detected when the user inhales substantially briefly through the mouthpiece portion of the smokeless inhalation device 200.

[0063] The electronic device 100 can determine image data corresponding to a first inhalation time. For example, the electronic device 100 can determine the image data corresponding to the first inhalation time based on data pre-stored in a memory. In this regard, the memory can pre-store the image data corresponding to the inhalation time in the smokeless inhalation device 200. Then, the electronic device 100 can output the image data 610 corresponding to the determined first inhalation time through the display 120. For example, the user can see a screen overlaid with the image data 610 corresponding to the determined first inhalation time and the actual surrounding environment 600a through the display 120.

[0064] As another example, the data on the degree of inhalation received by the electronic device 100 from the smokeless inhalation device 200 may include a second inhalation time (e.g., 2 seconds). In other words, in response to a user inhaling through the mouthpiece portion of the smokeless inhalation device 200, the smokeless inhalation device 200 may detect the start of the user's inhalation using sensors (e.g., pressure sensor 210 and capacitance sensor) included in the smokeless inhalation device 200. The smokeless inhalation device 200 can then determine the second inhalation time by measuring the duration of inhalation (e.g., 2 seconds) using a timer (not shown) included in the smokeless inhalation device 200. In this respect, the second inhalation time may be the inhalation time detected when the user inhales substantially for a prolonged period through the mouthpiece portion of the smokeless inhalation device 200.

[0065] The electronic device 100 can determine image data corresponding to the second inhalation time. For example, the electronic device 100 can determine the image data corresponding to the second inhalation time based on data pre-stored in a memory. Then, the electronic device 100 can output the image data 620 corresponding to the determined second inhalation time through the display 120. For example, a user can see a screen overlaid with the image data 620 corresponding to the determined second inhalation time and the actual surrounding environment 600b through the display 120.

[0066] Image data 610 corresponding to the first inhalation time and image data 620 corresponding to the second inhalation time may include objects in different forms from each other. For example, image data 610 corresponding to the first inhalation time and image data 620 corresponding to the second inhalation time may include the form of tobacco smoke generated by smoking, but the form of tobacco smoke (e.g., the amount and / or shape of tobacco smoke) may differ from each other. In other words, image data 620 when the user inhales substantially for a substantially long time through the mouthpiece of the smokeless inhalation device 200 may include a larger and richer form of tobacco smoke compared to the form of tobacco smoke in image data 610 when the user inhales substantially briefly through the mouthpiece of the smokeless inhalation device 200.

[0067] Figure 7 This is a block diagram of an electronic device according to another embodiment.

[0068] Reference Figure 7 The electronic device 700 may include a processor 710, a display 720, a communication module 730, a microphone module 740, and a sensing module 750. Figure 7 The electronic device 700 in the middle can correspond to Figure 1 The electronic device 100 in it, and therefore, regarding Figure 7Details of the processor 710, display 720, and communication module 730 can be found in relation to the processor 710, display 720, and communication module 730, respectively. Figure 1 Details of the processor 110, display 120 and communication module 130.

[0069] In one embodiment, the microphone module 740 can acquire audio data from an external source. For example, the microphone module 740 can acquire external audio data and convert the acquired audio data into an electrical signal. In another embodiment, the processor 710 can switch the microphone module 740 from an inactive state to an active state when a preset condition is met. For example, the preset condition may include the input from the electronic device 700 into a smoke-free inhalation device (e.g., ...). Figure 2 The smokeless inhalation device 200 receives data about a smoking event. In other words, when the electronic device 700 receives data about a smoking event (e.g., data about pressure changes and data about the user's inhalation time) from the smokeless inhalation device 200, the processor 710 can change the inactive state of the microphone module 740 to an active state.

[0070] In an implementation, the sensing module 750 may include at least one sensor that detects the operating state of the electronic device 700 or the state of the external environment and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. For example, the sensing module 750 may include a proximity sensor 752, an image sensor 754, and an accelerometer 756.

[0071] In one implementation, the processor 710 can detect the proximity of an external device (e.g., a smokeless inhalation device 200) via a proximity sensor 752. The processor 710 can output image data corresponding to a smoking event via a display 720 based on data about the smoking event received from the smokeless inhalation device 200 via a communication module 730 and whether the smokeless inhalation device 200 is nearby.

[0072] In one implementation, the processor 710 can detect whether the shape of the user's oral cavity region has changed using the image sensor 754. In other words, the image sensor 754 can be arranged on the panel of the electronic device 700 (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 710 acquires the shape of the oral cavity region of the user of the wearable electronic device 700 in the lower region of the panel 101. The processor 710 can output image data corresponding to a smoking event via the display 720 based on the following: data on the smoking event received from the smokeless inhalation device 200 via the communication module 730 and whether the shape of the user's oral cavity region has changed.

[0073] In this implementation, the processor 710 can detect the motion of the electronic device 700 via the accelerometer 756. The processor 710 can output image data corresponding to a smoking event via the display 720 based on data about the smoking event received from the smokeless inhalation device 200 via the communication module 730 and the motion of the electronic device 700.

[0074] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of an electronic device outputting image data according to another embodiment. Figure 8 yes Figure 3 Example of operations following operation 301.

[0075] Reference Figure 8 In operation 801, electronic devices (e.g., Figure 7 The processor of the electronic device 700 (e.g., Figure 7 The processor 710 in the middle can connect the microphone module (e.g., Figure 7 The processor 710 can switch the microphone module 740 from an inactive state to an active state. For example, the processor 710 can switch the microphone module 740 from an inactive state to an active state when a preset condition is met. In this regard, the preset condition may include at least one of the following: whether the microphone module 740 is being used in a smoke-free inhalation device (e.g., Figure 2 The smokeless inhalation device 200 receives data about a smoking event; whether a communication connection is established with the smokeless inhalation device 200; and whether there is user input for enabling the microphone module 740.

[0076] In this implementation, during operation 803, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can receive audio data acquired from the outside via the microphone module 740. For example, the audio data may include: a voice signal corresponding to an inhalation made by the user through the mouthpiece portion of the smokeless inhalation device 200; and / or, a voice signal corresponding to an exhalation immediately following the inhalation.

[0077] In an embodiment, the microphone module 740 may further include a separate voice processing module (e.g., an analog-to-digital converter (ADC)) that converts the externally acquired voice signal, which is an analog signal, into a digital signal. For example, the voice processing module of the microphone module 740 can convert the externally acquired voice signal corresponding to the user's inhalation and / or exhalation into a digital signal, and the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can store the converted digital signal in its memory. In this regard, the voice processing module can convert the externally acquired voice signal corresponding to the user's inhalation and / or exhalation into a digital signal through a series of operations such as sampling, quantization, and encoding. Subsequently, when audio data is received through the microphone module 740, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can determine, based on the digital signal stored in the memory, whether the received audio data includes a voice signal corresponding to the user's inhalation and / or whether the received audio data includes a voice signal corresponding to exhalation.

[0078] In an implementation, during operation 805, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can output image data based on received data about the smoking event and received audio data.

[0079] In this disclosure, "received data regarding smoking events" may refer to data regarding pressure changes received from the smokeless inhalation device 200 in response to a user inhaling smokeless tobacco through the smokeless inhalation device 200. Furthermore, "received audio data" in this disclosure may refer to audio data including voice signals corresponding to the user's inhalation of smokeless tobacco and / or voice signals corresponding to exhalation.

[0080] For example, when the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 receives data on pressure changes that are greater than a preset threshold from the smokeless inhalation device 200 and audio data including a voice signal corresponding to the user's inhalation from the microphone module 740, the image data can be transmitted to the display (e.g., Figure 7 The image data is output from the display 720. In this respect, the image data can be determined based on the pressure change value received from the smokeless inhalation device 200 and the voice signal received from the microphone module 740.

[0081] As another example, when data regarding pressure changes exceeding a preset threshold is received from the smokeless inhalation device 200, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can determine image data to be output to the display 720. Subsequently, when audio data including a voice signal corresponding to the user's exhalation is received from the microphone module 740, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can output the determined image data to the display 720 from the point in time when the audio data was received.

[0082] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of an electronic device outputting image data according to another embodiment. Figure 9 It shows Figure 3 Example of operations following operation 301.

[0083] Reference Figure 9 In operation 901, electronic devices (e.g., Figure 7 The processor of the electronic device 700 (e.g., Figure 7 The processor 710 in the middle can be detected by the sensing module (e.g., Figure 7 The sensing module 750 acquires at least one of the following data: whether an external device is approaching; whether the shape of the user's oral cavity area has changed; and the movement of the electronic device 700.

[0084] For example, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can be accessed via a proximity sensor (e.g., Figure 7 The proximity sensor 752 in the middle is sensitive to external devices (e.g., Figure 2 The processor 710 of the electronic device 700 acquires data on whether the smokeless inhalation device 200 is close to the electronic device 700. In other words, when the user wears the electronic device 700, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can determine that the user is smoking based on the proximity of the smokeless inhalation device 200, which is an external device, to the electronic device 700.

[0085] As another example, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can be connected via an image sensor (e.g., Figure 7 The image sensor 754 in the device acquires data on whether the shape of the user's oral cavity area has changed. In other words, when the user wears the electronic device 700, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can determine that the user is smoking based on the change in the shape of the user's oral cavity area to a specific shape (e.g., the shape of the oral cavity area when the user makes the "o" sound).

[0086] As another example, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can be connected via an accelerometer (e.g., Figure 7The processor 710 of the electronic device 700 uses an accelerometer 756 to acquire data on whether the electronic device 700 is moving. In other words, when a user wears the electronic device 700, if the user moves to smoke, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can determine that the user is smoking.

[0087] In one implementation, during operation 903, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can output image data based on received data about the smoking event and acquired sensing data.

[0088] For example, when the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 receives data on pressure changes that are larger than a preset threshold from the smokeless inhalation device 200 and receives at least one of the following sensing data from the sensing module 750: whether the smokeless inhalation device 200 is close, whether the shape of the user's oral cavity has changed, and the movement of the electronic device 700, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can transmit the image data to a display (e.g., Figure 7 The image data is output from the display 720. In this respect, the image data can be determined based on the pressure change value received from the smokeless inhalation device 200 and the sensing data received from the sensing module 750.

[0089] Figure 10A This is an example diagram of an electronic device using voice recognition to query a location according to an embodiment. Figure 10B yes Figure 10A An example diagram of an electronic device displaying location query results.

[0090] Reference Figure 10A Communication can be established between the electronic device 700, the smokeless inhalation device 200, and the user terminal device 1000 via a communication interface. For example, the communication module of the electronic device 700 (e.g., Figure 7 The communication module 730 can be connected to the network via wireless or wired communication to communicate with the smokeless inhalation device 200 and / or the user terminal device 1000.

[0091] In one implementation, the electronic device 700 can utilize a microphone module (e.g., Figure 7 The microphone module 740 in the electronic device 700 performs voice recognition. For example, the processor of the electronic device 700 (e.g., Figure 7 The processor 710 can preset a specific phrase (e.g., “Okay, NGP”) as a wake-up command 1010 to enable a separate speech recognition processor. If the user’s speech input via the microphone module 740 matches the preset phrase, the processor 710 can enable the speech recognition processor.

[0092] In one implementation, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can preset specific words (e.g., "nearby," "in the vicinity," "where," "please find," and "please let me know") as instructions for requesting map data from the user terminal device 1000. If the user's language "Please find the smoking room near me" is input through the microphone module 740, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can determine whether the input language includes a preset instruction. When it is determined that the input language includes a preset instruction, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can request map data from the user terminal device 1000 through the communication module 730.

[0093] Reference Figure 10B The processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can transmit image data, including location query results, to a display (e.g., Figure 7 The map data received from the user terminal device 1000 is output to the display 720. For example, a user can see a plane 1030 overlapping the map data received from the user terminal device 1000 with the actual surrounding environment through the display 720. In this regard, the data received from the user terminal device 1000 may refer to data shared from the user terminal device 1000 via mirroring technology. For example, the map data received from the user terminal device 1000 may be shared map data obtained by an application (e.g., a navigation application) using the user terminal device 1000.

[0094] Figure 11A This is an example diagram of an electronic device based on voice recognition to query the average number of cigarettes smoked, according to an implementation method. Figure 11B yes Figure 11A An example diagram of an electronic device that displays the average amount of cigarettes smoked.

[0095] Reference Figure 11A Communication can be established between the electronic device 700, the smokeless inhalation device 200, and the user terminal device 1100 via a communication interface. For example, the communication module of the electronic device 700 (e.g., Figure 7 The communication module 730 can be connected to the network via wireless or wired communication to communicate with the smokeless inhalation device 200 and / or the user terminal device 1100.

[0096] In one implementation, the electronic device 700 can utilize a microphone module (e.g., Figure 7 The microphone module 740 in the electronic device 700 performs voice recognition. For example, the processor of the electronic device 700 (e.g., Figure 7The processor 710 can preset a specific phrase (e.g., “Okay, NGP”) as a wake-up command 1110 to enable a separate speech recognition processor. If the user’s speech input via microphone 740 matches the preset phrase, the processor 710 can enable the speech recognition processor.

[0097] In one implementation, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can preset specific words (e.g., "this month," "today," "average," "smoking amount," and "please let me know") as instructions to request at least one of average smoking amount data and current smoking amount data from the user terminal device 1100. If the user's speech "please let me know the average smoking amount this month" 1120 is input through the microphone module 740, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can determine whether the input speech includes a preset instruction. When it is determined that the input speech includes a preset instruction, the processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can request at least one of average smoking amount data and current smoking amount data from the user terminal device 1100 through the communication module 730.

[0098] Reference Figure 11B The processor 710 of the electronic device 700 can transmit image data, including average smoking amount data, to a display (e.g., Figure 7 The display 720 in the device outputs the data. For example, a user can see a screen 1130 overlaid with the average amount of smoking data received from the user terminal device 1100 and the actual surrounding environment through the display 720. In this regard, the average amount of smoking data received from the user terminal device 1100 may refer to data shared from the user terminal device 1100 via mirroring technology. For example, the average amount of smoking data received from the user terminal device 1100 may be shared smoking data obtained by an application (e.g., a smoking habit application) using the user terminal device 1100.

[0099] One implementation may also be in the form of a computer-readable recording medium, which includes computer-executable instructions, such as computer-executable program modules. The computer-readable recording medium can be any available medium accessible to a computer, including both volatile and non-volatile media, as well as both removable and non-removable media. Additionally, the computer-readable recording medium can include both computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media includes all volatile and non-volatile media, as well as removable and non-removable media, implemented by any method and technique for storing information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Communication media typically include computer-readable instructions, data structures, other data such as program modules in modulated data signals, or other transmission mechanisms, and communication media include any information transmission medium.

[0100] The description of the above embodiments is merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalents can be made to the above embodiments. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure should be defined by the appended claims, and all differences within the scope equivalent to that described in the claims will be interpreted as being included within the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device that can be worn by a user, wherein, The electronic device includes: A communication module configured to communicate with an external device; monitor; An image sensor, the image sensor being arranged in a region located in the lower part of the panel of the electronic device; and A processor electrically connected to the communication module and the display, and the processor is configured to: When the power to the external device is turned on, the communication module of the electronic device automatically establishes a communication connection with the communication module of the external device; The image sensor acquires sensing data regarding whether the shape of the user's oral cavity area has changed; If no data regarding a smoking event is received from the external device within a threshold time, the communication connection between the electronic device and the external device is terminated; and If data about the smoking event is received from the external device via the communication module of the electronic device within the threshold time, based on the received data about the smoking event and the acquired sensing data, image data including at least one object corresponding to the smoking event will be output through the display.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The data regarding the smoking event includes data on pressure changes detected by the pressure sensor of the external device.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The processor is also configured to: When first data about the first pressure change is received from the external device, first image data is output based on the first data, and When second data about a second pressure change that is greater than the first pressure change is received from the external device, second image data that is different from the first image data is output based on the second data.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The first image data and the second image data are different from each other in at least one aspect, namely the amount and shape of the tobacco smoke.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The electronic device also includes a microphone module configured to acquire external audio data. The processor is further configured to: It receives audio data acquired from the outside through the microphone module. When the received audio data corresponds to preset data, map data is requested from the user terminal device via the communication module of the electronic device, and When the map data is received from the user terminal device, the received map data is output through the display.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The electronic device also includes a microphone module configured to acquire external audio data. The processor is further configured to: It receives audio data acquired from the outside through the microphone module. When the received audio data corresponds to preset data, the electronic device requests at least one of the average smoking amount data and the current smoking amount data from the user terminal device via the communication module of the electronic device. When at least one of the average smoking amount data and the current smoking amount data is received from the user terminal device, the received at least one data is output through the display.

7. A method for operating an electronic device that can be worn by a user, wherein, The operation method includes: When the power to the external device is turned on, the communication module of the electronic device automatically establishes a communication connection with the communication module of the external device; The image sensor acquires sensing data regarding whether the shape of the user's oral cavity area has changed. The image sensor is located in the lower region of the panel of the electronic device. If no data regarding a smoking event is received from the external device within a threshold time, the communication connection between the electronic device and the external device is terminated; and If data about the smoking event is received from the external device via the communication module of the electronic device within the threshold time, based on the received data about the smoking event and the acquired sensing data, image data including at least one object corresponding to the smoking event will be output via a display.

8. The operating method according to claim 7, wherein, The data regarding the smoking event includes data on pressure changes detected by the pressure sensor of the external device.

9. The operating method according to claim 8, wherein, The operation method further includes: When first data regarding the first pressure change is received from the external device, first image data is output based on the first data; and When second data about a second pressure change that is greater than the first pressure change is received from the external device, second image data that is different from the first image data is output based on the second data.

10. The operating method according to claim 7, wherein, The operation method further includes: It receives audio data acquired from external sources via the microphone module; When the received audio data corresponds to preset data, map data is requested from the user terminal device via the communication module of the electronic device; and When the map data is received from the user terminal device, the received map data is output through the display.

11. The operating method according to claim 7, wherein, The operation method further includes: It receives audio data acquired from external sources via the microphone module; When the received audio data corresponds to preset data, the electronic device requests at least one of the average smoking amount data and the current smoking amount data from the user terminal device via the communication module of the electronic device; and When at least one of the average smoking amount data and the current smoking amount data is received from the user terminal device, the received at least one data is output through the display.

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