Electronic device and operation method thereof

Abstract

This electronic device may comprise: a memory for storing a program including instructions; a first communication circuit configured to support a first communication scheme; a second communication circuit configured to support a second communication scheme; a display; and at least one controller including at least one processor including a processing circuit. The instructions, when executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to perform scanning for searching for an external device through the first communication circuit. The instructions, when executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a plurality of external devices on the basis of receiving signals from the plurality of external devices including a first wearable device on the basis of the scanning. The instructions, when executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to receive a first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device from the first wearable device through the second communication circuit on the basis of identifying the plurality of external devices. The instructions, when executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display, through the display, a first screen indicating the first wearable device on the basis that the identification information included in the first signal corresponds to stored identification information. Various other embodiments are also possible.

Description

Electronic device and method of operation thereof

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and a method of operating the same.

[0002] The use of wearable devices has been increasing recently. Users can temporarily remove their wearable devices for charging or at their own discretion. Furthermore, when multiple users are using the same or similar wearable devices in a single space, it can be difficult to distinguish which device is theirs.

[0003] In the case of wearable devices with a display (e.g., a smart watch), it is possible to distinguish one's own wearable device from another's wearable device through the screen of the display. However, in the case of wearable devices without a display (e.g., a smart ring), or if the wearable device (e.g., a smart ring) is equipped with a small display, it may be difficult to distinguish the devices through the screen of the display.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0005] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include at least one controller including a memory storing a program including instructions, a first communication circuit configured to support a first communication scheme, a second communication circuit configured to support a second communication scheme, a display, and at least one processor including a processing circuit. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to perform a scan to search for an external device via the first communication circuit. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a plurality of external devices, including a first wearable device, based on receiving signals from the plurality of external devices based on the scan. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to receive, from the first wearable device via the second communication circuit, a first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device based on the identification of the plurality of external devices. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display, through the display, a first screen representing the first wearable device based on the identification information included in the first signal corresponding to stored identification information.

[0006] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device may include performing a scan to search for an external device via a first communication method. The method may include identifying a plurality of external devices, including a first wearable device, based on signals received from the plurality of external devices based on the scan. The method may include receiving a first signal from the first wearable device via a second communication method, the first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device, based on the identifying of the plurality of external devices. The method may include displaying a first screen representing the first wearable device based on whether the identification information included in the first signal corresponds to stored identification information.

[0007] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing instructions that, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor, cause an electronic device to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include performing a scan for an external device via a first communication method. The at least one operation may include identifying a plurality of external devices, including a first wearable device, based on receiving signals from the plurality of external devices based on the scan. The at least one operation may include receiving a first signal from the first wearable device via a second communication method, the first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device, based on identifying the plurality of external devices. The at least one operation may include displaying a first screen representing the first wearable device based on whether the identification information included in the first signal corresponds to stored identification information.

[0008] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include at least one controller including a memory storing a program including instructions, a first communication circuit configured to support a first communication scheme, a second communication circuit configured to support a second communication scheme, a display, and at least one processor including a processing circuit. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to perform a scan to search for an external device via the first communication circuit. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a first wearable device based on receiving a signal from the first wearable device based on the scan. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to receive, from the first wearable device via the first communication circuit, the first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display, via the display, a first screen including a message guiding wearing of the first wearable device based on the identification information included in the first signal corresponding to stored identification information. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display, via the display, a second screen representing the first wearable device based on the electronic device not receiving a beacon signal from the first wearable device via the first communication circuit for a specified period of time after displaying the first screen.

[0009] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device may include performing a scan to search for an external device via a first communication method. The method may include identifying a first wearable device based on receiving a signal from the first wearable device based on the scan. The method may include receiving a first signal from the first wearable device via the first communication method, the first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device. The method may include displaying a first screen including a message guiding wearing of the first wearable device based on whether the identification information included in the first signal corresponds to stored identification information. The method may include displaying a second screen representing the first wearable device based on not receiving a beacon signal from the first wearable device via the first communication method for a specified period of time after displaying the first screen.

[0010] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing instructions that, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor, cause an electronic device to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include performing a scan for searching for an external device via a first communication method. The at least one operation may include identifying a first wearable device based on receiving a signal from the first wearable device based on the scan. The at least one operation may include receiving a first signal from the first wearable device via the first communication method, the first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device. The at least one operation may include displaying a first screen including a message guiding wearing of the first wearable device based on whether the identification information included in the first signal corresponds to stored identification information. The at least one action may include displaying a second screen representing the first wearable device based on not receiving a beacon signal from the first wearable device via the first communication method for a specified period of time after displaying the first screen.

[0011] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a memory storing a program including instructions, a first communication circuit configured to support a first communication scheme, a second communication circuit configured to support a second communication scheme, a display, and at least one controller including at least one processor having a processing circuit. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to receive a signal from the first wearable device via the first communication circuit, the signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to store the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device in the memory. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify, based on an input, custom information corresponding to the first wearable device. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to transmit a signal including the custom information to the first wearable device via the first communication circuit. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to perform a scan for an external device via the first communication circuit when communication with the first wearable device via the first communication method is not established.The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a plurality of external devices, including the first wearable device, based on receiving signals from the plurality of external devices based on the scan. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to receive, based on identifying the plurality of external devices, a first signal from the first wearable device via the second communication circuit, the first signal including the identification information and the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display, through the display, a first screen representing the first wearable device based on the identification information included in the first signal corresponding to the identification information stored in the memory. The first screen may include the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device.

[0012] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device may include receiving a signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device from a first wearable device via a first communication method. The method may include storing the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device. The method may include identifying custom information corresponding to the first wearable device based on an input. The method may include transmitting a signal including the custom information to the first wearable device via the first communication method. The method may include performing a scan to search for an external device via the first communication method when communication with the first wearable device via the first communication method is not established. The method may include identifying a plurality of external devices including the first wearable device based on receiving signals from the plurality of external devices based on the scan. The method may include an operation of receiving, based on the verification of the plurality of external devices, a first signal including the identification information and the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device from the first wearable device through a second communication method. The method may include an operation of displaying a first screen representing the first wearable device based on the identification information included in the first signal corresponding to the identification information stored in the memory. The first screen may include the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device.

[0013] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing instructions that, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor, cause an electronic device to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include receiving a signal from a first wearable device via a first communication method, the signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device. The at least one operation may include storing the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device. The at least one operation may include identifying custom information corresponding to the first wearable device based on an input. The at least one operation may include transmitting a signal including the custom information to the first wearable device via the first communication method. The at least one operation may include performing a scan to search for an external device via the first communication method in a state where communication via the first communication method with the first wearable device is not established. The at least one operation may include an operation of identifying a plurality of external devices, including the first wearable device, based on receiving signals from the plurality of external devices based on the scan. The at least one operation may include an operation of receiving a first signal, including the identification information and the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device, from the first wearable device via a second communication method based on identifying the plurality of external devices. The at least one operation may include an operation of displaying a first screen representing the first wearable device based on the identification information included in the first signal corresponding to the identification information stored in the memory.The first screen may include the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device.

[0014] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of specific embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment, according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a diagram of an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 3A is a block diagram of an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 3b is a diagram illustrating communication according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 4 is a diagram of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 5A is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 5b is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 6A is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 6b is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 6c is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 8b is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 11b is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0037] FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0038] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, it should be understood that the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the various embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0039] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment, according to one embodiment.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0041] The processor (120) may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, the term "processor" as used herein, including in the claims, may include various processing circuits including at least one processor, one or more of which may be configured to individually and / or collectively perform the various functions described herein in a distributed manner. As used herein, when "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" are described as being configured to perform various functions, these terms may encompass, for example, without limitation, a situation where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other of the recited functions, and a situation where a single processor performs all of the recited functions. Additionally, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors that perform the various functions enumerated / disclosed, for example, in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform the various functions. The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134).According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0042] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0043] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0044] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0045] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0046] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0047] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0048] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0049] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0050] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0051] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0052] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0053] The camera module (180) can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0054] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0055] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0056] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0057] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing 1eMBB, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for realizing URLLC.

[0058] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0059] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0060] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0061] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0062] FIG. 2 is a diagram of an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0063] With reference to the embodiments of FIG. 2 and embodiments of various drawings described below, an operation of identifying one wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) among a plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250) using an electronic device (101) can be understood. For example, the wearable device (e.g., 210, 220, 230, 240, 250) of the present disclosure may be a smart ring (e.g., an electronic device worn on a user's finger), but those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to wearable devices other than a smart ring (e.g., a smart watch, an activity tracker, smart glasses, a smart bracelet, smart shoes, a smart necklace, smart clothing, or a smart headband). Accordingly, the smart ring is merely an example, and the embodiments below may be applied to other wearable devices that include at least some of the configurations of the smart ring described in the embodiments below.

[0064] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (101) and a plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250) are located in one space, the electronic device (101) may identify one wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) among the plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250). "Located in one space" may mean located in one physical space or located at an adjacent distance where the strength of a wireless signal (e.g., RSSI (received signal strength indicator)) is above a certain level. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify a first wearable device (210) registered with the electronic device (101) among the plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250). The electronic device (101) may, based on the confirmation of the first wearable device (210) registered to the electronic device (101), display a screen (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2, 830 of FIG. 8A, or 880 of FIG. 8B) indicating that the registered device has been confirmed through the display module (160). For example, the electronic device (101) may confirm, among a plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250), a second wearable device (220) that is not registered to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may, based on the identification of a second wearable device (220) that is not registered to the electronic device (101), display a screen (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A or 890 of FIG. 8B) indicating that an unregistered device has been identified through the display module (160).

[0065] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) and the first wearable device (210) are located in the same space, the electronic device (101) can identify the first wearable device (210). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the first wearable device (210) is a device registered to the electronic device (101) or an unregistered device. Based on identifying the first wearable device (210), the electronic device (101) can display a screen indicating that a registered device has been identified (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2, 830 of FIG. 8A, or 880 of FIG. 8B), or a screen indicating that an unregistered device has been identified (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A or 890 of FIG. 8B) through the display module (160).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check identification information of a wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220). The “identification information” may be, for example, unique information (e.g., BT (Bluetooth) name or BT address) corresponding to the wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220), and there is no limitation on the type of identification information. The electronic device (101) can store the identification information of the first wearable device (210) in the memory (130). A device whose identification information is stored in the memory (130) may be referred to as a registered device. The electronic device (101) can check whether the wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) is a registered device or an unregistered device by comparing the identification information registered in the electronic device (101) with the identification information received from the wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220). For example, the electronic device (101) may receive identification information from a wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) after storing identification information of the first wearable device (210) in the memory (130). For example, as described below, the electronic device (101) may receive identification information of the wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) based on tapping of the wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) on the electronic device (101). Tapping may be when two devices come within a certain distance or when two devices collide (or touch). The electronic device (101) can determine whether the wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) is a registered device or an unregistered device by comparing the identification information received from the wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) with the identification information stored in the memory (130). Based on the determination of the first wearable device (210), the electronic device (101) can display a screen (e.g., 200 of FIG. 2, 830 of FIG. 8A, or 880 of FIG. 8B) indicating that the registered device has been determined through the display module (160).The electronic device (101) may display a screen (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A or 890 of FIG. 8B) indicating that an unregistered device has been identified through the display module (160) based on the identification of the second wearable device (220).

[0067] An embodiment in which the electronic device (101) utilizes custom information of a wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) is possible. An embodiment in which the electronic device (101) does not utilize custom information of a wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) is also possible. In the embodiments below, the embodiments in which custom information is utilized and the embodiments in which custom information is not utilized may differ only in the presence or absence of the use of custom information, and the remaining operations may be the same or similar.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check custom information of a wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220). The "custom information" may be, for example, information defined by a user in correspondence with the wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) (e.g., an alias, image information, or non-fungible token (NFT) related information), and there is no limitation on the type of custom information. The user can distinguish his or her wearable device from other wearable devices by specifying custom information corresponding to his or her wearable device. For example, the electronic device (101) can display a screen indicating that a registered device has been identified (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A ) or a screen indicating that an unregistered device has been identified (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A ) through the display module (160) based on identifying the wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) by comparing identification information. At this time, the screen indicating that a registered device has been confirmed (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A) or the screen indicating that an unregistered device has been confirmed (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A) may include an object corresponding to the custom information acquired by the electronic device (101). The user can know whose wearable device has been confirmed by the electronic device (101) based on the object corresponding to the custom information included in the screen of the electronic device (101). For example, if the screen indicating that a registered device has been confirmed (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A) includes an object corresponding to the custom information, the user can know that his or her wearable device has been confirmed by the electronic device (101) based on the fact that the displayed object corresponds to the custom information specified by the user.For example, if a screen indicating that a registered device has been confirmed (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A) includes an object corresponding to custom information, the user can know that another person's wearable device registered to the electronic device (101) has been confirmed by the electronic device (101) based on the fact that the displayed object does not correspond to the custom information specified by the user. For example, if a screen indicating that an unregistered device has been confirmed (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A) includes an object corresponding to custom information, the user can know that his or her wearable device has not been registered to the electronic device (101) based on the fact that the displayed object corresponds to the custom information specified by the user. For example, if a screen indicating that an unregistered device has been confirmed (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A) includes an object corresponding to custom information, the user can know that another person's wearable device not registered to the electronic device (101) has been confirmed by the electronic device (101) based on the fact that the displayed object does not correspond to the custom information specified by the user.

[0069] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may not check the custom information of the wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220). If the electronic device (101) does not check the custom information of the wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220), the screen indicating that a registered device has been checked (e.g., 880 of FIG. 8B) or the screen indicating that an unregistered device has been checked (e.g., 890 of FIG. 8B) may not include an object corresponding to the custom information.

[0070] FIG. 3A is a block diagram of an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating communication according to one embodiment.

[0071] Referring to FIG. 3A, the electronic device (101) may include a first communication module (301) (e.g., including a communication circuit), a second communication module (302) (e.g., including a communication circuit), and a controller (303) (e.g., including a processing circuit). The controller (303) may be the processor (120) of FIG. 1. There is no limitation on how the controller (303) is implemented. The operation of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may be controlled by the controller (303) of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) performing a specific operation may be controlled by the controller (303) of the electronic device (101) or a component included in the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may include one or more controllers (303) (e.g., one or more controllers including the processor (120) of FIG. 1), and hereinafter, even when a plurality of controllers (303) are implemented, the description will be referred to as “operation of the electronic device (101)” or “operation of the controller (303)” for convenience of explanation. For example, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may identify the wearable device (210) by using the first communication module (301) and the second communication module (302). The first communication module (301) and the second communication module (302) may be included in the communication module (190) of FIG. 1. The first communication module (301) may include various communication circuits and may be configured to support the first communication method. The second communication module (302) may include various communication circuits and be configured to support a second communication method different from the first communication method. The first communication module (301) may include a first communication circuit (301) configured to support the first communication method. The operation of the first communication module (301) may be understood as the operation of the first communication circuit (301).The second communication module (302) may include a second communication circuit (302) configured to support a second communication method. The operation of the second communication module (302) may be understood as the operation of the second communication circuit (302). For example, the first communication module (301) and the second communication module (302) may be configured to respectively support one communication method among Bluetooth, BLE (Bluetooth low energy), ZigBee, ANT+, Wi-Fi, Cellular (LTE, 5G, 6G, NB-IoT), NFC (near field communication), RFID (radio frequency identification), UWB (ultra-wide band), and GNSS (global navigation satellite system). The above communication methods are merely examples, and there is no limitation on the communication methods supported by the first communication module (301) and the second communication module (302).

[0072] Referring to FIG. 3A, the wearable device (210) may include a first communication module (311), a second communication module (312), and a controller (313). The operation of the wearable device (210) according to one embodiment may be controlled by the controller (313) of the wearable device (210). The wearable device (210) performing a specific operation may be controlled by the controller (313) of the wearable device (210) or a component included in the wearable device (210). The controller (313) may include one or more processors. The controller (313) may be integrated with a communication module or a sensor module and implemented in the form of a SoC (system on chip). Hereinafter, for the convenience of explanation, even when a plurality of controllers (313) are implemented, the description will be made as “operation of the wearable device (210)” or “operation of the controller (313).” For example, the wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) can communicate with the electronic device (101) by using the first communication module (311) and the second communication module (312). The first communication module (311) can be configured to support the first communication method. The wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) can communicate with the electronic device (101) (e.g., first communication module (301) of the electronic device (101)) through the first communication method by using the first communication module (311). The second communication module (312) may be configured to support a second communication method different from the first communication method. The wearable device (210) (e.g., the controller (313)) may communicate with the electronic device (101) (e.g., the second communication module (302) of the electronic device (101)) through the second communication method by using the second communication module (312).For example, the first communication module (311) and the second communication module (312) may be configured to support one communication method (respectively) among Bluetooth, BLE (bluetooth low energy), ZigBee, ANT+, Wi-Fi, Cellular (LTE, 5G, 6G, NB-IoT), NFC (near field communication), RFID (radio frequency identification), UWB (ultra-wide band), and GNSS (global navigation satellite system). The above communication methods are merely examples, and there is no limitation on the communication methods supported by the first communication module (311) and the second communication module (312). Depending on the communication method (e.g., one of Bluetooth, BLE (bluetooth low energy), ZigBee, ANT+, Wi-Fi, Cellular (LTE, 5G, 6G, NB-IoT), NFC (near field communication), RFID (radio frequency identification), UWB (ultra-wide band), and GNSS (global navigation satellite system)) supported by the communication modules (e.g., 301 and 311, or 302 and 312), the communication module (e.g., 301 or 302) of the electronic device (101) and the communication module (e.g., 311 or 312) of the wearable device (210) may be implemented in a symmetrical or asymmetrical form. In a symmetrical form, for example, in BLE communication, the electronic device (101) and the wearable device (210) may include the same communication module. In an asymmetric form, for example, in NFC communication or UWB communication, the electronic device (101) may include a communication module that operates as a reader or anchor, and the wearable device (210) may include a communication module that operates as a tag.

[0073] Additionally, as described above, the controller (303 and / or 313) may include at least one processor. The controllers (303, 313) may each include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, the term "processor" as used herein, including in the claims, may include various processing circuits including at least one processor, one or more of which may be configured to individually and / or collectively perform the various functions described herein in a distributed manner. As used herein, when "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" are described as being configured to perform various functions, these terms may encompass, for example, without limitation, a situation where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other of the recited functions, and a situation where a single processor performs all of the recited functions. Additionally, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors that perform the various functions enumerated / disclosed, for example, in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform the various functions.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 3b, the electronic device (101) can perform direct communication with the wearable device (210), as in FIG. 3a. Referring to FIG. 3B, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) and the wearable device (210) may perform communication through an external device (399) (e.g., an access point, a base station, a server) using the communication modules (e.g., 301 and 311, or 302 and 312) according to a communication method supported by the communication modules (e.g., 301 and 311, or 302 and 312) (e.g., one of Bluetooth, BLE (bluetooth low energy), ZigBee, ANT+, Wi-Fi, Cellular (LTE, 5G, 6G, NB-IoT), NFC (near field communication), RFID (radio frequency identification), UWB (ultra-wide band), and GNSS (global navigation satellite system)).

[0075] FIG. 4 is a diagram of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0076] The arrangement of components of the wearable device (210) of FIG. 4 is merely an example. Components of the wearable device (210) may be arranged differently from FIG. 4.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may include a housing (e.g., 400). Referring to FIG. 4, the housing (400) of the wearable device (210) may be ring-shaped. The housing (400) may have a shape with a hole in the center. The housing (400) may include an outer housing and an inner housing. The outer housing of the housing (400) may be made of a material that can withstand external impacts and scratches and implement design features, such as titanium, stainless steel, or ceramic. The outer housing of the housing (400) may be treated with additional colors or coatings. The inner housing of the housing (400) is a part that comes into contact with the hand when worn on a finger, and may be made of the same material as the outer housing, or may be made of a material such as a molding material for sensing, transparent plastic, or glass. The inner housing of the housing (400) may be partially made of a metal material for biometric measurement.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may include a processor (e.g., 420). Referring to FIG. 4, the processor (420) of FIG. 4 may be the controller (313) of FIG. 3A. For example, the processor (420) may be an application processor (AP), a supplementary processor (SP) (e.g., a sensor hub)), a central processor unit (CPU), a neural processor unit (NPU), a graphics processor unit (GPU), or an internet of things (IoT) processor (e.g., a processor configured in conjunction with a communication module (311 and / or 312)). For example, the controller (313) may include one or more processors (420) (e.g., one or more of the AP, the SP, the CPU, the NPU, the GPU, or the IoT processor).

[0079] The processor (420) may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, the term "processor" as used herein, including in the claims, may include various processing circuits including at least one processor, one or more of which are configured to individually and / or collectively perform the various functions described herein in a distributed manner. As used herein, when "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" are described as being configured to perform various functions, these terms may encompass, for example, without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other of the recited functions, and situations where a single processor can perform all of the recited functions. Additionally, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors that perform the various functions enumerated / disclosed, for example, in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform the various functions.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may include a communication module (e.g., a communication module (410)) including a communication circuit. Referring to FIG. 4, the communication module (410) of FIG. 4 may include the first communication module (311) and the second communication module (312) of FIG. 3A. The communication module (410) may be integrated with the processor (420). For example, the first communication module (311) may be integrated with the processor (420). The second communication module (312) may be integrated with the processor (420). The first communication module (311) and the second communication module (312) may be configured separately from the processor (420).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may include an antenna (e.g., 413). The antenna (413) may be an antenna for wireless communication. The antenna (413) may include a single or multiple segmented antennas. Referring to FIG. 4, a portion of the housing (400) of the wearable device (210) may be utilized as the antenna (413).

[0082] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may include a memory (e.g., 430). Referring to FIG. 4, the wearable device (210) may store data (e.g., sensing data, communication data) in the memory (430). The memory (430) may be integrated with the processor (420).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may include a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor (e.g., 441, 442, 443). The PPG sensor (e.g., 441, 442, 443) may be a sensor that irradiates light to a living body and receives the light absorbed, scattered, or reflected. The wearable device (210) may identify a biosignal by using the PPG sensor (e.g., 441, 442, 443). Referring to FIG. 4, one or more light-emitting units (441) of the PPG sensor may emit light of various bands and may be composed of elements such as a light emitting diode (LED), a laser, or a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL). The band of the light-emitting unit (441) may include green, red, and IR (Infrared). One or more light-receiving units (442) of the PPG sensor can receive light reflected and / or transmitted from light emitted from the light-emitting unit (441). A signal (e.g., light) acquired through the light-receiving unit (442) can be converted through an analog to digital converter (ADC) and stored in a memory (430) or a sensor buffer. The light-receiving unit (442) can be composed of a photodiode (PD) or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS). The control unit (443) of the PPG sensor can be an integrated circuit (IC) or an analog front end (AFE), and can control the light-emitting unit (441) and the light-receiving unit (442), process received data, and transmit the same to the processor (420) or store it in the memory (430).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may include an inertial sensor (e.g., 451). The inertial sensor (e.g., 451) may be a sensor that detects inertia, such as an acceleration sensor or a gyroscope. Referring to FIG. 4, the inertial sensor (451) may include only an acceleration sensor (e.g., a 3-axis sensor) or may include an acceleration sensor and a gyroscope (e.g., a 6-axis sensor). The wearable device (210) (e.g., the controller (313)) may sense motion, gesture, impact, posture, and activity (sedentary, moving, sports) of the wearable device (210) by using the inertial sensor (451).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may include a temperature sensor (e.g., 452). The temperature sensor (e.g., 452) may be a sensor that measures the temperature of a living body or a component. The temperature sensor (e.g., 452) may be a contact-type or a non-contact-type sensor, depending on the method. The temperature value measured by the temperature sensor (e.g., 452) may be stored in the memory (430) or transmitted to the processor (420). The wearable device (210) (e.g., the controller (313)) may estimate the temperature of a living body, estimate the temperature of the wearable device (210), or recognize the situation around the wearable device (210) by using the temperature sensor (e.g., 452).

[0086] In one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may include a battery (e.g., 460). The battery (460) may be a device that converts and stores chemical energy into electricity to power the wearable device (210). The battery (460) (e.g., a secondary battery) may be charged and discharged, and may be configured in various ways depending on the material, such as lithium ion, mercury, or dry cell. Referring to FIG. 4, the battery (460) may include a flexible battery pack corresponding to the housing (400). The battery (460) may include a plurality of non-flexible battery packs. The battery (460) may also include a flexible battery pack and a non-flexible battery pack.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may include a charging circuit (e.g., 470). The charging circuit (470) may be configured to support wired charging (e.g., terminal, pogo pin) and / or wireless charging (e.g., WPC, NFC) methods for charging the wearable device (210) (e.g., battery (460)). The wearable device (210) may charge the battery (460) through the charging circuit (470).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may include a power management module (e.g., power management module (480)) including a power management circuit. The power management module (480) may be a module that manages power of the wearable device (210). The wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) may distribute and control power appropriately to the processor (420) and sensors (e.g., 441, 442, 443, 451, 452) through the power management module (e.g., 480).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may include a substrate (e.g., 490). For example, the substrate (e.g., 490) may be a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). Referring to FIG. 4, various components, such as a communication module (410), a processor (420), a memory (430), sensors (e.g., 441, 442, 443, 451, 452), a battery (460), and a power management module (480), may be disposed on the substrate (490). The various components disposed on the substrate (490) may be electrically connected.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may include an audio output module, a haptic module, an optical output module (e.g., a light emitting diode; LED), or other components (499), each of which may include various circuits, which will be described in detail below.

[0091] FIG. 5A is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 5A can be explained with reference to the previously described embodiment.

[0092] At least some of the operations of FIG. 5A may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 5A may be changed. At least two of the operations of FIG. 5A may be performed in parallel. Operations other than those of FIG. 5A may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 5A.

[0093] Referring to Fig. 5a, an embodiment using custom information can be understood.

[0094] Referring to FIG. 5A, in operation 501, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may store identification information of the first wearable device (210). For example, the electronic device (101) may be connected to the first wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication). The electronic device (101) may obtain identification information (e.g., BT name or BT address) of the first wearable device (210) based on a signal (e.g., BLE advertisement signal) received from the first wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301) for connection with the first wearable device (210). The electronic device (101) can obtain identification information (e.g., BT name or BT address) of the first wearable device (210) based on a signal (e.g., BLE packet signal) received from the first wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301) after being connected to the first wearable device (210). The electronic device (101) can store the obtained identification information (e.g., BT name or BT address) of the first wearable device (210) in the memory (130).

[0095] In operation 503, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may check the custom information of the first wearable device (210). The custom information may include an alias, image information, or NFT-related information. The alias may be a nickname of the wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) defined by the user. The image information may be the image itself or an address corresponding to the image. The NFT-related information may be information on the chain in which the NFT was issued and / or a token number. The operation of checking the custom information will be described later with reference to FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C.

[0096] In operation 505, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may perform a scan to search for an external device (e.g., a plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250)) through the first communication module (301) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication). For example, the electronic device (101) may perform the scan through the first communication module (301) while not being connected to the first wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301). The “scan” may be, for example, an operation of searching for a signal in a scan area (e.g., a specified frequency area) to receive a signal from the outside, or an operation of receiving a signal from the outside, through the first communication module (301). For example, the electronic device (101) can perform a scan for a scan area (e.g., a frequency area of ​​a BLE advertisement signal) defined in a first communication method supported by the first communication module (301). The electronic device (101) can perform a scan to search for an external device (e.g., a plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250)) for a specified period of time. The electronic device (101) can identify a wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) based on receiving a signal (e.g., a BLE advertisement signal) from the outside through the first communication module (301). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify one wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) or may identify multiple wearable devices (e.g., 210, 220, 230, 240, 250) during a specified period of time.

[0097] In operation 507, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may receive identification information from an external device (e.g., at least one of the plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250)). For example, the electronic device (101) may receive identification information (e.g., a BLE packet signal including identification information) from the external device (e.g., at least one of the plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250)) through the first communication module (301) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication). For example, the electronic device (101) may receive identification information from an external device through the second communication module (302) (e.g., a communication module supporting NFC communication) based on a tapping of the external device (e.g., at least one device among the plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250)) on the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may also receive custom information from the external device (e.g., at least one device among the plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250)) together with the identification information, or separately from the identification information.

[0098] In operation 509, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may compare the identification information received in operation 507 with the identification information stored in operation 501.

[0099] In operation 511, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may display a screen through the display module (160) based on the comparison result of the identification information. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A) indicating that the registered device has been identified based on the identification information received in operation 507 corresponding to the identification information stored in operation 501. The screen (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A) indicating that the registered device has been identified may include an object (e.g., 832 of FIG. 8A) indicating that the registered device has been identified. The screen (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A) indicating that the registered device has been identified may include an object (e.g., 831 of FIG. 8A) corresponding to the custom information of operation 503. A screen indicating that a registered device has been confirmed (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A) may include an object indicating that a registered device has been confirmed (e.g., 832 of FIG. 8A) and an object corresponding to custom information of operation 503 (e.g., 831 of FIG. 8A). The screen indicating that a registered device has been confirmed may also include only objects corresponding to custom information of operation 503 (e.g., an alias, an image corresponding to image information, an object corresponding to NFT information). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a screen indicating that an unregistered device has been confirmed (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A) based on the identification information received in operation 507 not corresponding to the identification information stored in operation 501. The screen indicating that an unregistered device has been confirmed (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A) may include an object indicating that an unregistered device has been confirmed (e.g., 841 of FIG. 8A).A screen indicating that an unregistered device has been identified (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A) may include an object (e.g., 842 of FIG. 8A) corresponding to custom information received from an external device (e.g., at least one of the plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250)) in operation 507, together with or separately from identification information. A screen indicating that an unregistered device has been identified (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A) may include an object indicating that an unregistered device has been identified (e.g., 841 of FIG. 8A) and an object (e.g., 842 of FIG. 8A) corresponding to custom information received from an external device (e.g., at least one of the plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250)) in operation 507, together with or separately from identification information. The screen indicating that an unregistered device has been identified may include only an object corresponding to custom information (e.g., an alias, an image corresponding to image information, an object corresponding to NFT information) received from an external device (e.g., at least one of a plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250)) in operation 507, together with or separately from identification information.

[0100] FIG. 5b is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 5b can be explained with reference to the previously described embodiment.

[0101] At least some of the operations of FIG. 5b may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 5b may be changed. At least two of the operations of FIG. 5b may be performed in parallel. Operations other than those of FIG. 5b may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 5b.

[0102] Referring to Fig. 5b, one can understand an embodiment that does not use custom information.

[0103] Referring to FIG. 5B, in operation 513, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may store identification information of the first wearable device (210). Operation 513 may be identical to or similar to operation 501 of FIG. 5A, and thus, any duplicate description may not be repeated.

[0104] In operation 515, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may perform a scan to search for an external device (e.g., a plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250)) through the first communication module (301) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication). Operation 515 may be the same as or similar to operation 505 of FIG. 5A, and thus, any overlapping description may not be repeated.

[0105] In operation 517, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may receive identification information from an external device (e.g., at least one of the plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250)). Operation 517 may be the same as or similar to operation 507 of FIG. 5A, and thus, any duplicate description may not be repeated.

[0106] In operation 519, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may compare the identification information received in operation 517 with the identification information stored in operation 513.

[0107] In operation 521, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may display a screen through the display module (160) based on the comparison result of the identification information. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (e.g., 880 of FIG. 8B) indicating that a registered device has been identified based on the identification information received in operation 517 corresponding to the identification information stored in operation 513. The screen (e.g., 880 of FIG. 8B) indicating that a registered device has been identified may include an object (e.g., “My Ring Connected”) indicating that a registered device has been identified. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (e.g., 890 of FIG. 8B) indicating that an unregistered device has been identified based on the identification information received in operation 517 not corresponding to the identification information stored in operation 513. A screen indicating that an unregistered device has been identified (e.g., 890 in FIG. 8B ) may include an object indicating that an unregistered device has been identified (e.g., "This is not my Ring").

[0108] FIG. 6A is a flowchart of an operating method of an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 6B is a flowchart of an operating method of an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of an operating method of an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C may be described with reference to the previously described embodiments.

[0109] With reference to FIGS. 6a, 6b, and 6c, the operation of checking custom information can be understood.

[0110] At least some of the operations of FIG. 6A may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 6A may be changed. At least two of the operations of FIG. 6A may be performed in parallel. Operations other than those of FIG. 6A may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 6A.

[0111] Referring to FIG. 6A, in operation 601, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may display a screen for checking custom information. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a screen for checking custom information of the wearable device (210) while connected to the wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301) (e.g., communication module supporting BLE communication). The user may input custom information corresponding to the wearable device (210) through the screen for checking custom information.

[0112] In operation 603, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may, based on a user input, check custom information corresponding to the wearable device (210) through a screen for checking custom information. The electronic device (101) may receive custom information (e.g., a nickname, image information, or NFT-related information) through the screen for checking custom information.

[0113] In operation 605, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may store the custom information identified in operation 603 in the memory (130). The electronic device (101) may store information in which the custom information of the wearable device (210) and the identification information of the wearable device (210) are mapped in the memory (130).

[0114] In operation 607, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may transmit custom information to the wearable device (210). For example, the electronic device (101) may transmit the custom information identified in operation 603 to the wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication). For example, the electronic device (101) may transmit information in which the custom information of the wearable device (210) and the identification information of the wearable device (210) are mapped to the wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication).

[0115] In operation 609, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) may store custom information received from the electronic device (101) in a memory (e.g., 430 of FIG. 4).

[0116] At least some of the operations of FIG. 6B may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 6B may be changed. At least two of the operations of FIG. 6B may be performed in parallel. Operations other than those of FIG. 6B may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 6B.

[0117] Referring to FIG. 6B, in operation 611, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may display a screen for checking custom information. Operation 611 may be identical or similar to operation 601 of FIG. 6A, and thus, any duplicate description may not be repeated.

[0118] In operation 613, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may, based on a user input, check custom information corresponding to the wearable device (210) through a screen for checking custom information. Operation 613 may be identical to or similar to operation 603 of FIG. 6A, and thus, any duplicate description may not be repeated.

[0119] In operation 615, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may store the custom information identified in operation 613 in the memory (130). Operation 615 may be identical or similar to operation 605 of FIG. 6A, and thus, any duplicate description may not be repeated.

[0120] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 6b, custom information may not be transmitted from the electronic device (101) to the wearable device (210).

[0121] At least some of the operations of FIG. 6c may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 6c may be changed. At least two of the operations of FIG. 6c may be performed in parallel. Operations other than those of FIG. 6c may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 6c.

[0122] Referring to FIG. 6c, in operation 621, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may display a screen for checking custom information. Operation 621 may be identical to or similar to operation 601 of FIG. 6a, and thus, any duplicate description may not be repeated.

[0123] In operation 623, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may, based on a user input, check custom information corresponding to the wearable device (210) through a screen for checking custom information. Operation 623 may be identical to or similar to operation 603 of FIG. 6A, and thus, any duplicate description may not be repeated.

[0124] In operation 625, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may transmit custom information to the wearable device (210). For example, the electronic device (101) may transmit the custom information identified in operation 623 to the wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication). For example, the electronic device (101) may transmit information in which the custom information of the wearable device (210) and the identification information of the wearable device (210) are mapped to the wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication).

[0125] In operation 627, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) may store custom information received from the electronic device (101) in a memory (e.g., 430 of FIG. 4).

[0126] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 6c, custom information of a wearable device (210) in an electronic device (101) may not be stored in a memory (130).

[0127] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 7 may be described with reference to previously described embodiments, FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 9. FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0128] At least some of the operations of FIG. 7 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 7 may be changed. At least two of the operations of FIG. 7 may be performed in parallel. Operations other than those of FIG. 7 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 7.

[0129] Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 701, according to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) (e.g., a controller (303)) may establish a communication connection with a wearable device (210) through a first communication module (301) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication).

[0130] In operation 703, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may store identification information of the wearable device (210). Operation 703 may be identical to or similar to operation 501 of FIG. 5A or operation 513 of FIG. 5B, and thus, any duplicate description may not be repeated.

[0131] In operation 705, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may confirm custom information corresponding to the wearable device (210) through a screen for confirming custom information based on a user input. Operation 705 may be the same as or similar to operation 503 of FIG. 5A, and thus, overlapping descriptions may not be repeated. Referring to the embodiments of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may store the confirmed custom information in the memory (130). Referring to the embodiment of FIG. 6C, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may not store the custom information. Referring to the embodiment of FIG. 5B, operation 705 may be omitted.

[0132] In operation 707, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may transmit custom information to the wearable device (210). Operation 707 may be identical to or similar to operation 607 of FIG. 6A or operation 625 of FIG. 6C, and thus, any redundant description may not be repeated. Referring to the embodiment of FIG. 6B, operation 707 may be omitted.

[0133] In operation 709, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) may store custom information received from the electronic device (101) in a memory (e.g., 430 of FIG. 4). Referring to the embodiments of FIG. 5b and FIG. 6b, operation 709 may be omitted.

[0134] In operation 711, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may display a screen that induces detachment. The screen that induces detachment may be a screen that includes a message that guides detachment. For example, referring to FIG. 8A, the wearable device (210) may display a screen (810) that includes a message that guides detachment (e.g., "Please detach the ring") through the display module (160). According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit a signal through the first communication module (311) while the wearable device (210) is not worn by the user. The wearable device (210) may be configured to refrain from transmitting a signal through the first communication module (311) while the wearable device (210) is worn by the user. In one embodiment, operation 711 may be omitted.

[0135] In operation 713, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may transmit a control signal to the wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication). The control signal of operation 713 may be a signal that causes the wearable device (210) to transmit a signal of a first communication method (e.g., BLE) (e.g., a BLE signal (e.g., a BLE advertisement signal)), and / or to start a service of a second communication method (e.g., NFC). According to one embodiment, operation 713 may be omitted.

[0136] In operation 715, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) can check whether a control signal (e.g., a control signal of operation 713) is received from the electronic device (101).

[0137] In operation 717, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., the controller (313)) may transmit a signal (e.g., a BLE signal (e.g., a BLE advertisement signal)) of a first communication method (e.g., BLE) and / or initiate a service of a second communication method (e.g., NFC) based on receiving a control signal (e.g., the control signal of operation 713) from the electronic device (101). The wearable device (210) initiating a service of the second communication method (e.g., NFC) may mean that the wearable device (210) enters a state in which it can transmit identification information (and / or custom information) of the wearable device (210) via the second communication method (e.g., NFC).

[0138] In operation 719, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., the controller (313)) may determine whether a specified condition is satisfied while a control signal (e.g., the control signal of operation 713) is not received from the electronic device (101). The specified condition may include a state in which the wearable device (210) is detached. The specified condition may include a state in which the wearable device (210) is not charged. There is no limitation on the type of the specified condition. Satisfaction of the specified condition may be satisfaction of one condition or satisfaction of multiple conditions. According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may perform operation 717 based on determining satisfaction of the specified condition while a control signal (e.g., the control signal of operation 713) is not received from the electronic device (101). For example, the wearable device (210) may transmit a signal of a first communication method (e.g., BLE) (e.g., a BLE signal (e.g., a BLE advertisement signal)) and / or initiate a service of a second communication method (e.g., NFC) based on confirming satisfaction of a specified condition while a control signal (e.g., a control signal of operation 713) is not received from the electronic device (101).

[0139] In operation 721, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may perform a scan to search for an external device (e.g., a plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250)) through the first communication module (301) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication). Operation 721 may be the same as or similar to operation 505 of FIG. 5A, and thus, overlapping descriptions may not be repeated. The electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may identify an external device (e.g., at least one of the plurality of wearable devices (210, 220, 230, 240, 250)) based on receiving a signal (e.g., a BLE advertisement signal) from the outside through the first communication module (301).

[0140] In operation 723, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may perform operation 725 based on identifying a plurality of wearable devices (e.g., two or more of 210, 220, 230, 240, 250) through operation 721. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may perform operation 731 based on identifying a single wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) through operation 721.

[0141] In operation 725, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may display a screen that induces tapping. The screen that induces tapping may be a screen that includes a message that guides tapping. For example, referring to FIG. 8A, the wearable device (210) may display a screen (820) that includes a message that guides tapping (e.g., "Please tap the ring") through the display module (160). According to one embodiment, operation 725 may be omitted.

[0142] In operation 727, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., the controller (313)) may transmit a signal (e.g., an NFC signal) based on the occurrence of a tap. The wearable device (210) may transmit a signal (e.g., an NFC signal) through the second communication module (312) based on the occurrence of a tap of the wearable device (210) to an external device (e.g., the electronic device (101) or another electronic device).

[0143] In operation 729, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., the controller (313)) may transmit a signal (e.g., an NFC signal) including identification information of the wearable device (210) to the electronic device (101) through the second communication module (312) (e.g., a communication module supporting NFC communication) based on the occurrence of a tapping of the wearable device (210) to the electronic device (101). The wearable device (210) may also transmit custom information to the electronic device (101) through the second communication module (312) (e.g., a communication module supporting NFC communication), together with or separately from the identification information. The electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may receive information (e.g., identification information) from the wearable device (210) through the second communication module (302). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may receive custom information from the wearable device (210) via the second communication module (302), together with or separately from the identification information. The electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may not receive custom information from the wearable device (210).

[0144] In operation 731, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may compare the identification information received from the wearable device (210) in operation 729 with the identification information stored in operation 703.

[0145] In operation 733, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., the controller (313)) may transmit a signal indicating the occurrence of a tapping through the first communication module (311) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication) based on the occurrence of a tapping of the wearable device (210) to an external device (e.g., the electronic device (101) or another electronic device). According to one embodiment, operation 731 may be omitted.

[0146] In operation 735, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may display a screen based on the result of operation 731. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A) representing the wearable device (210) based on whether the identification information received from the wearable device (210) in operation 729 corresponds to the identification information stored in operation 703. The screen (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A) representing the wearable device (210) may be a screen (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A) indicating that a registered device has been confirmed. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A) indicating that a registered device has been identified based on whether the identification information received from the wearable device (210) in operation 729 corresponds to the identification information stored in operation 703. The screen (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A) indicating that a registered device has been identified may include an object (e.g., 832 of FIG. 8A) indicating that a registered device has been identified and / or an object (e.g., 831 of FIG. 8A) corresponding to the custom information of operation 705. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (e.g., 880 of FIG. 8B) indicating the wearable device (210) based on whether the identification information received from the wearable device (210) in operation 729 corresponds to the identification information stored in operation 703. The screen (e.g., 880 of FIG. 8B ) indicating the wearable device (210) may be a screen (e.g., 880 of FIG. 8B ) indicating that the registered device has been confirmed. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (e.g., 880 of FIG. 8B ) indicating that the registered device has been confirmed based on the identification information received from the wearable device (210) in operation 729 corresponding to the identification information stored in operation 703.The screen indicating that a registered device has been identified (e.g., 880 of FIG. 8B ) may include an object indicating that a registered device has been identified (e.g., “My Ring Connected”). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a screen indicating that an unregistered device has been identified (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A ) based on the identification information received from the wearable device (210) in operation 729 not corresponding to the identification information stored in operation 703. The screen indicating that an unregistered device has been identified (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A ) may be a screen indicating another device (e.g., another wearable device (220)). The screen indicating that an unregistered device has been identified (e.g., 840 of FIG. 8A ) may include an object indicating that an unregistered device has been identified (e.g., 841 of FIG. 8A ) and / or an object corresponding to the custom information received in operation 729 (e.g., 842 of FIG. 8B ). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (e.g., 890 of FIG. 8B) indicating that an unregistered device has been identified based on the identification information received from the wearable device (210) in operation 729 not corresponding to the identification information stored in operation 703. The screen (e.g., 890 of FIG. 8B) indicating that an unregistered device has been identified may include an object (e.g., “Not my ring”) indicating that an unregistered device has been identified. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (e.g., 830 of FIG. 8A) indicating that a registered device has been identified based on the identification information received from the wearable device (210) in operation 729 corresponding to the identification information stored in operation 703 and receiving a signal in operation 733. A screen indicating that a registered device has been confirmed (e.g., 830 in FIG. 8a) may include an object indicating that a registered device has been confirmed (e.g., 832 in FIG. 8a) and / or an object corresponding to custom information of operation 705 (e.g., 831 in FIG. 8a).For example, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (e.g., 880 of FIG. 8B) indicating that a registered device has been identified based on the identification information received from the wearable device (210) in operation 729 corresponding to the identification information stored in operation 703 and receiving a signal in operation 733. The screen (e.g., 880 of FIG. 8B) indicating that a registered device has been identified may include an object (e.g., “My Ring Connected”) indicating that the registered device has been identified. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (e.g., 950 of FIG. 9) indicating that tapping of the wearable device (210) to another device has occurred based on the signal received in operation 733 while the information in operation 729 has not been received. Referring to FIG. 9, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (950) including a message indicating that tapping of the wearable device (210) to another device has occurred (e.g., “tapping occurred on another mobile device”) based on receiving a signal of operation 733 while not receiving information of operation 729.

[0147] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 10 may be described with reference to the previously described embodiments, FIGS. 11A and 11B. FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0148] At least some of the operations of FIG. 10 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 10 may be changed. At least two of the operations of FIG. 10 may be performed in parallel. Operations other than those of FIG. 10 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 10.

[0149] The operations of Fig. 10 can be performed after operation 723 of Fig. 7.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 10, in operation 1001, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may receive information (e.g., identification information and / or custom information) from the wearable device (210). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may receive information (e.g., identification information and / or custom information) from the wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301). For example, after identifying one wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) in operation 723, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may receive information (e.g., identification information) from the wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may receive information (e.g., identification information and / or custom information) from the wearable device (210) via the second communication module (302). For example, after identifying one wearable device (e.g., 210 or 220) in operation 723, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may receive information (e.g., identification information) from the wearable device (210) via the second communication module (302). For example, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may receive information (e.g., identification information and / or custom information) from the wearable device (210) through the second communication module (302) after checking a plurality of wearable devices (e.g., two or more of 210, 220, 230, 240, and 250) in operation 723 and performing operation 725. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may receive custom information from the wearable device (210) together with the identification information or separately from the identification information. The electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may not receive custom information from the wearable device (210).

[0151] In operation 1003, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may compare the stored identification information with the identification information received in operation 1001. Operation 1003 may be identical to or similar to operation 731 of FIG. 7, and thus, a duplicate description may be omitted.

[0152] In operation 1005, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may perform operation 1007 based on the identification information not matching. The electronic device (101) may perform operation 1009 based on the identification information matching.

[0153] In operation 1007, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may display a screen (e.g., 1140 of FIG. 11a or 1190 of FIG. 11b) including a mismatch UI (e.g., 1141 of FIG. 11a or “Not my ring.” of FIG. 11b) and / or custom information (e.g., 1142 of FIG. 11a) based on the identification information received in operation 1001 not corresponding to the stored identification information.

[0154] In operation 1009, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may display a screen for inducing wearing based on whether the identification information received in operation 1001 corresponds to the stored identification information. The screen for inducing wearing may be a screen including a message guiding wearing. For example, referring to FIG. 11A, the wearable device (210) may display a screen (1120) including a message guiding wearing (e.g., “Please put on the ring”) through the display module (160). According to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit a signal (e.g., a BLE beacon signal) through the first communication module (311) while the wearable device (210) is not being worn by the user. The wearable device (210) may be configured to refrain from transmitting signals through the first communication module (311) while the wearable device (210) is worn by a user.

[0155] In operation 1011, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) can determine that the wearable device (210) is worn by the user.

[0156] In operation 1013, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) may stop transmitting a signal (e.g., a BLE beacon signal) of a first communication method (e.g., BLE) and / or stop servicing a second communication method (e.g., NFC) based on whether the wearable device (210) is worn by a user.

[0157] In operation 1015, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) can determine whether a beacon signal is received from the wearable device (210).

[0158] In operation 1017, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may display a screen (e.g., 1130 of FIG. 11a or 1180 of FIG. 11b) including a matching UI (e.g., 1132 of FIG. 11a or "My Ring Connected" of FIG. 11b) and / or custom information (e.g., 1131 of FIG. 11a) through the display module (160) based on not receiving a beacon signal from the wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301) for a specified period of time after displaying the screen of operation 1009.

[0159] FIG. 12 is a flowchart of an operating method of an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 12 can be explained with reference to the previously described embodiment.

[0160] At least some of the operations of FIG. 12 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 12 may be changed. At least two of the operations of FIG. 12 may be performed in parallel. Operations other than those of FIG. 12 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 12.

[0161] Referring to Figure 12, image information can be understood among the custom information.

[0162] Referring to FIG. 12, in operation 1201, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may display a screen for checking custom information corresponding to the wearable device (210). Operation 1201 may be identical to or similar to operation 601 of FIG. 6A, and thus, a redundant description may be omitted.

[0163] In operation 1203, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may select an image based on an input (e.g., user input).

[0164] In operation 1205, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may store the image itself or the image ID (e.g., an address corresponding to the image) as custom information corresponding to the wearable device (210) based on operation 1203.

[0165] In operation 1207, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may transmit custom information corresponding to the wearable device (210) to the wearable device (210). According to one embodiment, operation 1207 may be omitted.

[0166] In operation 1209, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) may store custom information received from the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, operation 1209 may be omitted.

[0167] FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 13 can be explained with reference to the previously described embodiment.

[0168] At least some of the operations of FIG. 13 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 13 may be changed. At least two of the operations of FIG. 13 may be performed in parallel. Operations other than those of FIG. 13 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 13.

[0169] Referring to Figure 13, NFT information can be understood among custom information.

[0170] Referring to FIG. 13, in operation 1301, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may display a screen for checking custom information corresponding to the wearable device (210). Operation 1301 may be identical to or similar to operation 601 of FIG. 6A, and thus, any duplicate description may not be repeated.

[0171] In operation 1303, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may select an NFT type based on an input (e.g., user input).

[0172] In operation 1305, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may select an NFT from a blockchain wallet based on an input (e.g., user input).

[0173] In operation 1307, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may store blockchain information and token number as custom information corresponding to the wearable device (210) based on operations 1303 and 1305.

[0174] In operation 1309, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may transmit custom information corresponding to the wearable device (210) to the wearable device (210). According to one embodiment, operation 1309 may be omitted.

[0175] In operation 1311, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) may store custom information received from the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, operation 1311 may be omitted.

[0176] FIG. 14 is a flowchart of an operating method of an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 14 can be explained with reference to the previously described embodiment and FIG. 15. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0177] At least some of the operations of FIG. 14 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 14 may be changed. At least two of the operations of FIG. 14 may be performed in parallel. Operations other than those of FIG. 14 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 14.

[0178] Referring to FIG. 14, in operation 1401, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may transmit a control signal through the first communication module (301) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication). The control signal of operation 1401 may be a signal that causes the generation of a notification of the first wearable device (210). For example, the notification of the first wearable device (210) may be at least one of sound, vibration, and light generation.

[0179] In operation 1403, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) may receive a control signal (e.g., 1500 of FIG. 15) (e.g., a control signal of operation 1401) from the electronic device (101) through the first communication module (311) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication).

[0180] In operation 1405, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., the controller (313)) may generate a notification corresponding to the control signal based on receiving a control signal (e.g., the control signal of operation 1401) from the electronic device (101). For example, referring to FIG. 15 , the wearable device (210) may include a light-emitting device (1510) (e.g., an LED) and, based on receiving a control signal (e.g., the control signal of operation 1401) from the electronic device (101), may generate a notification (e.g., light) corresponding to the control signal. For example, the wearable device (210) may include a haptic module or an audio output module and, based on receiving a control signal (e.g., the control signal of operation 1401) from the electronic device (101), may generate a notification (e.g., sound or vibration) corresponding to the control signal. The wearable device (210) can output a notification (e.g., light, sound, or vibration) corresponding to a control signal in a pattern specified by the user.

[0181] FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device and a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 16 can be explained with reference to the previously described embodiment and FIG. 17. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0182] At least some of the operations of FIG. 16 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 16 may be changed. At least two of the operations of FIG. 16 may be performed in parallel. Operations other than those of FIG. 16 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 16.

[0183] Referring to FIG. 16, in operation 1601, according to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) (e.g., controller (303)) may scan an external device.

[0184] In operation 1603, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) can determine whether the wearable device (210) is worn through a sensor (e.g., 441, 442, 443, 451, 452).

[0185] In operation 1605, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) can identify a user wearing the wearable device (210) through fingerprint recognition or ECG (electrocardiogram) pattern recognition.

[0186] In one embodiment, either operation 1603 or operation 1605 may be omitted.

[0187] In operation 1607, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., the controller (313)) may transmit a signal (e.g., a BLE signal) including information on a wearing state to the electronic device (101) through the first communication module (311) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication). The information on the wearing state may include information identified in operation 1603 and / or information identified in operation 1605. The electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may receive a signal including information on a wearing state of the wearable device (210) through the first communication module (301) (e.g., a communication module supporting BLE communication).

[0188] In operation 1609, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may display a screen (e.g., 1700 of FIG. 17) including information on the wearing state of the wearable device (210). For example, referring to FIG. 17, the screen (1700) including information on the wearing state of the wearable device (210) may include an object (e.g., “Wearing” in 1702 of FIG. 17) indicating whether the wearable device (210) is worn. For example, referring to FIG. 17, the screen (1700) including information on the wearing state of the wearable device (210) may include an object (e.g., “C” in 1702 of FIG. 17) indicating a person wearing the wearable device (210). For example, referring to FIG. 17, a screen (1700) including information about the wearing state of a wearable device (210) may include an object (1701) indicating that the wearable device (210) is connected to an electronic device (101).

[0189] In operation 1611, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the controller (303)) may transmit a control signal to the wearable device (210) through the first communication module (310) based on the signal received in operation 1607. The control signal of operation 1611 may be a signal that causes the wearable device (210) to generate a notification based on the wearable device (210) being worn by a user other than a registered user. The electronic device (101) may transmit the control signal of operation 1611 to the wearable device (210) based on the user wearing the wearable device (210) identified by the signal received in operation 1607 not corresponding to a registered user corresponding to the wearable device (210). The wearable device (210) can receive a control signal (e.g., 1703 of FIG. 17) from the electronic device (101) through the first communication module (311).

[0190] In operation 1613, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (210) (e.g., controller (313)) may generate a notification corresponding to the control signal of operation 1611. For example, referring to FIG. 17, the wearable device (210) may include a light-emitting device (1710) (e.g., an LED) and, based on receiving a control signal (e.g., the control signal of operation 1611) from the electronic device (101), may generate a notification (e.g., light) corresponding to the control signal. For example, the wearable device (210) may include a haptic module or an audio output module and, based on receiving a control signal (e.g., the control signal of operation 1611) from the electronic device (101), may generate a notification (e.g., sound or vibration) corresponding to the control signal. The wearable device (210) can output a notification (e.g., light, sound, or vibration) corresponding to a control signal in a pattern specified by the user.

[0191] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the various embodiments described herein may be applied interchangeably within their scope of applicability. For example, those skilled in the art will appreciate that at least some operations of one embodiment described herein may be omitted and applied, or at least some operations of one embodiment may be applied in conjunction.

[0192] The technical tasks to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those with ordinary skill in the technical field to which this document pertains from the description below.

[0193] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0194] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) may include a memory (130) storing a program including instructions, a first communication circuit (301) configured to support a first communication method, a second communication circuit (302) configured to support a second communication method, a display (160), and at least one controller (120; 303) including at least one processor (120; 303) including a processing circuit. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to perform a scan to search for an external device (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) via the first communication circuit (301). The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) based on receiving signals from the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) including the first wearable device (210) based on the scan. The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to receive a first signal from the first wearable device (210) via the second communication circuit (302) that includes identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) after identifying the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250).The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to display a first screen representing the first wearable device (210) through the display (160) based on whether the identification information included in the first signal corresponds to stored identification information.

[0195] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to receive, prior to performing the scan, a signal from the first wearable device (210) via the first communication circuit (301), the signal including the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210). The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to store, based on the signal, the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) in the memory (130). The stored identification information may be the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) stored in the memory (130).

[0196] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to display, through the display (160), a second screen including a message guiding tapping, prior to receiving the first signal, based on identifying the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250).

[0197] According to one embodiment, the first signal may be transmitted based on the tapping of the first wearable device (210) to the electronic device (101).

[0198] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to receive, from the first wearable device (210) via the first communication circuit (301), a second signal indicating the occurrence of a tapping of the first wearable device (210), without receiving the first signal from the first wearable device (210). The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to display, through the display (160), a third screen indicating a tapping of the first wearable device (210) to another external device (220; 230; 240; 250), based on the second signal.

[0199] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to, prior to performing the scan, identify, based on an input, custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210). The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to store, in the memory (130), information to which the custom information and the identification information are mapped. The first screen may include the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210).

[0200] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to receive, through the second communication circuit (302), from the second wearable device (220), a third signal including identification information corresponding to the second wearable device (220), without receiving the first signal from the first wearable device (210). The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to display a fourth screen representing an external device (220; 230; 240; 250) other than the first wearable device (210) through the display (160) based on the identification information included in the third signal not corresponding to the stored identification information.

[0201] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to transmit a first control signal to the first wearable device (210) via the first communication circuit (301) before performing the scan of the external device. The first wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit an advertisement signal of the first communication method and to initiate a service of the second communication method based on the first control signal.

[0202] According to one embodiment, the first wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit the advertisement signal of the first communication method and initiate the service of the second communication method based on satisfaction of a specified condition while not receiving the first control signal.

[0203] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to transmit a second control signal to the first wearable device (210) via the first communication circuit (301), causing generation of a notification of the first wearable device (210). The first wearable device (210) may be configured to generate the notification corresponding to the second control signal.

[0204] According to one embodiment, the first wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit information about a wearing state of the first wearable device (210) to the electronic device (101). The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to display a fifth screen including the wearing state through the display (160) based on the information about the wearing state.

[0205] According to one embodiment, the first wearable device (210) may include a smart ring (210).

[0206] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device (101) may include an operation of performing a scan to search for an external device (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) via a first communication method. The method may include an operation of identifying a plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) based on receiving signals from the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) including a first wearable device (210) based on the scan. The method may include an operation of receiving a first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) from the first wearable device (210) through a second communication method after confirming the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250). The method may include an operation of displaying a first screen representing the first wearable device (210) based on whether the identification information included in the first signal corresponds to stored identification information.

[0207] According to one embodiment, the method may include, before performing the scan, receiving a signal including the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) from the first wearable device (210) via the first communication method. The method may include, based on the signal, storing the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210). The stored identification information may be the stored identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210).

[0208] According to one embodiment, the method may include, based on identifying the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250), displaying a second screen including a message guiding tapping before receiving the first signal.

[0209] According to one embodiment, the first signal may be transmitted based on the tapping of the first wearable device (210) to the electronic device (101).

[0210] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of receiving a second signal from the first wearable device (210) through the first communication method, the second signal indicating the occurrence of tapping of the first wearable device (210), without receiving the first signal from the first wearable device (210). The method may include an operation of displaying a third screen indicating the tapping of the first wearable device (210) to another external device (220; 230; 240; 250), based on the second signal.

[0211] According to one embodiment, the method may include, prior to performing the scan, an operation of identifying custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) based on the input. The method may include an operation of storing information to which the custom information and the identification information are mapped. The first screen may include the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210).

[0212] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of receiving a third signal including identification information corresponding to the second wearable device (220) from the second wearable device (220) through the second communication method without receiving the first signal from the first wearable device (210). The method may include an operation of displaying a fourth screen representing an external device (220; 230; 240; 250) other than the first wearable device (210) based on the identification information included in the third signal not corresponding to the stored identification information.

[0213] According to one embodiment, the method may include, prior to performing the scan of the external device, transmitting a first control signal to the first wearable device (210) via the first communication method. The first wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit an advertisement signal of the first communication method and initiate a service of the second communication method based on the first control signal.

[0214] According to one embodiment, the first wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit the advertisement signal of the first communication method and initiate the service of the second communication method based on satisfaction of a specified condition while not receiving the first control signal.

[0215] According to one embodiment, the method may include transmitting a second control signal to the first wearable device (210) via the first communication circuit (301), the second control signal causing the generation of a notification of the first wearable device (210). The first wearable device (210) may be configured to generate the notification corresponding to the second control signal.

[0216] According to one embodiment, the first wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit information about a wearing state of the first wearable device (210) to the electronic device (101). The method may include an operation of displaying a fifth screen including the wearing state based on the information about the wearing state.

[0217] According to one embodiment, the first wearable device (210) may include a smart ring (210).

[0218] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing instructions that, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303) of an electronic device (101), cause the electronic device (101) to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include performing a scan to search for an external device (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) via a first communication method. The at least one operation may include identifying a plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) based on receiving signals from the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) including a first wearable device (210) based on the scan. The at least one operation may include an operation of receiving a first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) from the first wearable device (210) through a second communication method based on identifying the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250). The at least one operation may include an operation of displaying a first screen representing the first wearable device (210) based on the identification information included in the first signal corresponding to stored identification information.

[0219] According to one embodiment, the at least one operation may include, before performing the scan, receiving a signal including the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) from the first wearable device (210) via the first communication method. The at least one operation may include, based on the signal, storing the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210). The stored identification information may be the stored identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210).

[0220] According to one embodiment, the at least one action may include, based on identifying the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250), displaying a second screen including a message guiding tapping prior to receiving the first signal.

[0221] According to one embodiment, the first signal may be transmitted based on the tapping of the first wearable device (210) to the electronic device (101).

[0222] According to one embodiment, the at least one operation may include receiving a second signal from the first wearable device (210) via the first communication method, the second signal indicating the occurrence of a tapping of the first wearable device (210), without receiving the first signal from the first wearable device (210). The at least one operation may include displaying a third screen indicating the tapping of the first wearable device (210) to another external device (220; 230; 240; 250), based on the second signal.

[0223] According to one embodiment, the at least one operation may include, prior to performing the scan, an operation of checking, based on an input, custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210). The at least one operation may include an operation of storing information to which the custom information and the identification information are mapped. The first screen may include the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210).

[0224] According to one embodiment, the at least one operation may include receiving a third signal including identification information corresponding to the second wearable device (220) from the second wearable device (220) through the second communication method without receiving the first signal from the first wearable device (210). The at least one operation may include displaying a fourth screen representing an external device (220; 230; 240; 250) other than the first wearable device (210) based on the identification information included in the third signal not corresponding to the stored identification information.

[0225] According to one embodiment, the at least one operation may include, prior to performing the scan of the external device, transmitting a first control signal to the first wearable device (210) via the first communication method. The first wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit an advertisement signal of the first communication method and initiate a service of the second communication method based on the first control signal.

[0226] According to one embodiment, the first wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit the advertisement signal of the first communication method and initiate the service of the second communication method based on satisfaction of a specified condition while not receiving the first control signal.

[0227] According to one embodiment, the at least one operation may include transmitting a second control signal to the first wearable device (210) via the first communication circuit (301), the second control signal causing the generation of a notification of the first wearable device (210). The first wearable device (210) may be configured to generate the notification corresponding to the second control signal.

[0228] According to one embodiment, the first wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit information about a wearing state of the first wearable device (210) to the electronic device (101). The at least one operation may include an operation of displaying a fifth screen including the wearing state based on the information about the wearing state.

[0229] According to one embodiment, the first wearable device (210) may include a smart ring (210).

[0230] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) may include a memory (130) storing a program including instructions, a first communication circuit (301) configured to support a first communication method, a second communication circuit (302) configured to support a second communication method, a display (160), and at least one controller (120; 303) including at least one processor (120; 303) including a processing circuit. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to perform a scan to search for an external device (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) via the first communication circuit (301). The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify the first wearable device (210) based on receiving a signal from the first wearable device (210) based on the scan. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to receive, via the first communication circuit (301), from the first wearable device (210), the first signal comprising identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210). The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to display a first screen including a message guiding wearing of the first wearable device (210) through the display (160) based on whether the identification information included in the first signal corresponds to stored identification information.The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to display a second screen representing the first wearable device (210) through the display (160) based on not receiving a beacon signal from the first wearable device (210) through the first communication circuit (301) for a specified period of time after displaying the first screen.

[0231] According to one embodiment, the first wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit the beacon signal while the first wearable device (210) is not worn by the user. The first wearable device (210) may be configured to refrain from transmitting the beacon signal while the first wearable device (210) is worn by the user.

[0232] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (101) may include an operation of performing a scan to search for an external device (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) via a first communication method. The method may include an operation of confirming the first wearable device (210) based on receiving a signal from the first wearable device (210) based on the scan. The method may include an operation of receiving a first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) from the first wearable device (210) via the first communication method. The method may include an operation of displaying a first screen including a message guiding wearing of the first wearable device (210) based on whether the identification information included in the first signal corresponds to stored identification information. The method may include an operation of displaying a second screen representing the first wearable device (210) based on not receiving a beacon signal from the first wearable device (210) via the first communication method for a specified period of time after displaying the first screen.

[0233] According to one embodiment, the first wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit the beacon signal while the first wearable device (210) is not worn by the user. The first wearable device (210) may be configured to refrain from transmitting the beacon signal while the first wearable device (210) is worn by the user.

[0234] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing instructions that, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), cause at least one operation to be performed by an electronic device (101), wherein the at least one operation may include performing a scan to search for an external device (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) via a first communication method. The at least one operation may include identifying the first wearable device (210) based on receiving a signal from the first wearable device (210) based on the scan. The at least one operation may include receiving, from the first wearable device (210) via the first communication method, the first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210). The at least one operation may include an operation of displaying a first screen including a message guiding wearing of the first wearable device (210) based on whether the identification information included in the first signal corresponds to stored identification information. The at least one operation may include an operation of displaying a second screen representing the first wearable device (210) based on whether a beacon signal is not received from the first wearable device (210) via the first communication method for a specified period of time after displaying the first screen.

[0235] According to one embodiment, the first wearable device (210) may be configured to transmit the beacon signal while the first wearable device (210) is not worn by the user. The first wearable device (210) may be configured to refrain from transmitting the beacon signal while the first wearable device (210) is worn by the user.

[0236] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a memory (130) storing a program including instructions, a first communication circuit (301) configured to support a first communication method, a second communication circuit (302) configured to support a second communication method, a display (160), and at least one controller (120; 303) including at least one processor (120; 303) including a processing circuit. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to receive a signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) from the first wearable device (210) via the first communication circuit (301). The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to store the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) in the memory (130). The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify, based on an input, custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210). The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to transmit a signal including the custom information to the first wearable device (210) via the first communication circuit (301).The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to perform a scan to search for an external device (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) via the first communication circuit (301) in a state where communication of the first communication method with the first wearable device (210) is not established. The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) based on receiving signals from the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) including the first wearable device (210) based on the scan. The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to receive, from the first wearable device (210) via the second communication circuit (302), a first signal including the identification information and the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210), after identifying the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250). The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to display, through the display (160), a first screen representing the first wearable device (210), based on the identification information included in the first signal corresponding to the identification information stored in the memory (130). The first screen may include the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210).

[0237] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to receive a second signal, including identification information and custom information, from a second wearable device via the second communication circuit (302) without receiving the first signal from the first wearable device (210). The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), may cause the electronic device (101) to display a second screen, through the display (160), representing an external device (220; 230; 240; 250) other than the first wearable device (210), based on the identification information included in the second signal not corresponding to the identification information stored in the memory (130). The second screen may include the custom information corresponding to the second wearable device.

[0238] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device (101) may include receiving a signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) from the first wearable device (210) via a first communication method. The method may include storing the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210). The method may include identifying custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) based on an input. The method may include transmitting a signal including the custom information to the first wearable device (210) via the first communication method. The method may include performing a scan to search for an external device (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) via the first communication method when communication with the first wearable device (210) via the first communication method is not established. The method may include an operation of identifying a plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) based on receiving signals from the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) including the first wearable device (210) based on the scan. The method may include an operation of receiving a first signal including the identification information and the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) from the first wearable device (210) through a second communication method after identifying the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250). The method may include an operation of displaying a first screen representing the first wearable device (210) based on whether the identification information included in the first signal corresponds to the identification information stored in the memory (130).The first screen may include the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210).

[0239] According to one embodiment, the method may include receiving a second signal including identification information and custom information from a second wearable device through the second communication method without receiving the first signal from the first wearable device (210). The method may include displaying a second screen representing an external device (220; 230; 240; 250) other than the first wearable device (210) based on the identification information included in the second signal not corresponding to the stored identification information. The second screen may include the custom information corresponding to the second wearable device.

[0240] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing instructions that, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), cause an electronic device (101) to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include receiving a signal from the first wearable device (210) via a first communication method, the signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210). The at least one operation may include storing the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210). The at least one operation may include identifying custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) based on an input. The at least one operation may include transmitting a signal including the custom information to the first wearable device (210) via the first communication method. The at least one operation may include an operation of performing a scan to search for an external device (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) via the first communication method in a state where communication of the first communication method with the first wearable device (210) is not established. The at least one operation may include an operation of confirming the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) based on receiving signals from the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) including the first wearable device (210) based on the scan.The at least one operation may include an operation of receiving a first signal including the identification information and the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) from the first wearable device (210) through a second communication method after confirming the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250). The at least one operation may include an operation of displaying a first screen representing the first wearable device (210) based on the identification information included in the first signal corresponding to the identification information stored in the memory (130). The first screen may include the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210).

[0241] According to one embodiment, the at least one operation may include receiving a second signal including identification information and custom information from the second wearable device through the second communication method without receiving the first signal from the first wearable device (210). The at least one operation may include displaying a second screen representing an external device (220; 230; 240; 250) other than the first wearable device (210) based on the identification information included in the second signal not corresponding to the stored identification information. The second screen may include the custom information corresponding to the second wearable device.

[0242] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0243] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0244] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented using hardware, software, or firmware, or a combination thereof, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0245] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) including one or more instructions stored on a storage medium that can be read by a machine (e.g., an electronic device). For example, a processor (e.g., a controller) of the machine may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, a 'non-transitory' storage medium is a tangible device that does not contain a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), and this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily in the storage medium.

[0246] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0247] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and arranged in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0248] While this disclosure has been described and illustrated with reference to various embodiments, it is to be understood that the various embodiments are illustrative and not limiting. It will be further understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. It will also be understood that any embodiment(s) described herein may be used in conjunction with any other embodiment(s) described herein.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), Memory (130) for storing a program including instructions; A first communication circuit (301) configured to support a first communication method; A second communication circuit (302) configured to support a second communication method; display (160); and At least one controller (120; 303) comprising at least one processor (120; 303) including a processing circuit, The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), cause the electronic device (101) to: Through the first communication circuit (301), a scan is performed to search for an external device (210; 220; 230; 240; 250), Based on the above scan, based on receiving signals from a plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250), identifying the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) including the first wearable device (210), Based on the identification of the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250), a first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) is received from the first wearable device (210) through the second communication circuit (302), Causing a first screen representing the first wearable device (210) to be displayed through the display (160) based on the identification information included in the first signal corresponding to the stored identification information. Electronic device (101).

2. In paragraph 1, The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), cause the electronic device (101) to: Before performing the above scan, a signal including the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) is received from the first wearable device (210) through the first communication circuit (301), Based on the above signal, cause the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) to be stored in the memory (130), The above stored identification information includes the identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) stored in the memory (130). Electronic device (210).

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the verification of the above plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250), before receiving the first signal, causing a second screen including a message guiding tapping to be displayed through the display (160). Electronic device (210).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The electronic device (101) transmits the first signal based on the tapping of the first wearable device (210) to the electronic device (101). Electronic devices (101).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), cause the electronic device (101) to: In a state where the first signal is not received from the first wearable device (210), a second signal indicating the occurrence of tapping of the first wearable device (210) is received from the first wearable device (210) through the first communication circuit (301), Based on the second signal, causing a third screen to be displayed through the display (160) indicating tapping of the first wearable device (210) to another external device (220; 230; 240; 250). Electronic devices (101).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), cause the electronic device (101) to: Before performing the above scan, based on the input, the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) is checked, Causes the information mapped with the above custom information and the above identification information to be stored in the memory (130), The first screen above includes the custom information corresponding to the first wearable device (210). Electronic devices (101).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), cause the electronic device (101) to: In a state where the first signal is not received from the first wearable device (210), a third signal including identification information corresponding to the second wearable device (220) is received from the second wearable device (220) through the second communication circuit (302), Based on the identification information included in the third signal not corresponding to the stored identification information, causing a fourth screen representing an external device (220; 230; 240; 250) other than the first wearable device (210) to be displayed through the display (160). Electronic devices (101).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), cause the electronic device (101) to transmit a first control signal to the first wearable device (210) via the first communication circuit (301) prior to performing the scan for searching for the external device (210; 220; 230; 240; 250), The first wearable device (210) is configured to transmit an advertisement signal of the first communication method and start a service of the second communication method based on the first control signal. Electronic devices (101).

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above first wearable device (210) is, configured to transmit the advertisement signal of the first communication method and start the service of the second communication method based on satisfaction of a specified condition while not receiving the first control signal; Electronic devices (101).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), cause the electronic device (101) to transmit a second control signal to the first wearable device (210) via the first communication circuit (301), causing generation of a notification of the first wearable device (210); The first wearable device (210) is configured to generate the notification corresponding to the second control signal. Electronic devices (101).

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, The first wearable device (210) is configured to transmit information about the wearing state of the first wearable device (210) to the electronic device (101). The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), cause the electronic device (101) to display a fifth screen including the wearing state through the display (160) based on the information about the wearing state. Electronic devices (101).

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, The first wearable device (210) includes a smart ring (210). Electronic devices (101).

13. In the operating method of an electronic device (101), An operation of performing a scan to search for an external device (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) through the first communication method, Based on the above scan, an operation of confirming the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) including the first wearable device (210) based on receiving signals from the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250), An operation of receiving a first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) from the first wearable device (210) through a second communication method based on verifying the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250), An operation of displaying a first screen representing the first wearable device (210) based on the identification information included in the first signal corresponding to the stored identification information, method.

14. In paragraph 13, Based on the verification of the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250), an action of displaying a second screen including a message guiding tapping before receiving the first signal is included. method.

15. A non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing instructions that, when individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 303), cause at least one operation to be performed by an electronic device (101), wherein said at least one operation comprises: An operation of performing a scan to search for an external device (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) through the first communication method, Based on the above scan, an operation of confirming the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250) including the first wearable device (210) based on receiving signals from the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250), An operation of receiving a first signal including identification information corresponding to the first wearable device (210) from the first wearable device (210) through a second communication method based on verifying the plurality of external devices (210; 220; 230; 240; 250), An operation of displaying a first screen representing the first wearable device (210) based on the identification information included in the first signal corresponding to the stored identification information, Recording medium.

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