Electronic device and method for identifying positional relationship between display and part of user's body

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an electronic device may comprise: a display including an electromagnetic induction circuit and a touchscreen panel; a memory storing instructions; and a processor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to: identify a first position on the display where a part of a user's body comes into contact with the display; and identify a second position of a wearable device, worn on the part of the body, with respect to the display. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a positional relationship between the display and the part of the body. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to identify that the position of the part of the body coming into contact with the display is changed from the first position to a third position. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to change a screen displayed on the display.

Description

Electronic device and method for identifying a positional relationship between a display and a part of a user's body

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and method for identifying a positional relationship (e.g., angle, distance, position) between a display and a part of a user's body.

[0002] Electronic devices can display objects on a display based on the movements of a user's body part and / or a digital pen. Electronic devices can display visual objects on the display based on the movements of a user's body part and / or a digital pen. Electronic devices can provide a writing experience to users by displaying visual objects on the display based on the movements of a user's body part and / or a digital pen.

[0003] 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-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a display including an electromagnetic induction circuit and a touch screen panel, a memory storing instructions, and a processor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a first location on the display where a part of the body is in contact with the display, based on identifying that a part of the body of a user is in contact with the display, and to identify a second location of a wearable device worn on the part of the body with respect to the display. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a positional relationship between the display and the part of the body based on the first location and the second location. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to identify that a location of the part of the body in contact with the display changes from the first location to a third location based on a movement of the part of the body with respect to the electronic device. The above instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to change a screen displayed on the display based on the positional relationship and the third position changed from the first position.

[0005] According to one embodiment, a method of an electronic device may include an operation of identifying a first location on the display where a part of the body of a user is in contact with the display, and identifying a second location of a wearable device worn on the part of the body with respect to the display, based on identifying that a part of the body of a user is in contact with the display. The method may include an operation of identifying a positional relationship between the display and the part of the body based on the first location and the second location. The method may include an operation of identifying that a location of the part of the body in contact with the display changes from the first location to a third location based on a movement of the part of the body with respect to the electronic device. The method may include an operation of changing a screen displayed on the display based on the positional relationship and the third location changed from the first location.

[0006] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a processor of an electronic device including a display including an electromagnetic induction circuit and a touch screen panel, cause the electronic device to identify a first location on the display where a part of the body has been contacted based on identifying that a part of the user's body has been contacted with the display, and to identify a second location of a wearable device worn on the part of the body with respect to the display. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to identify a positional relationship between the display and the part of the body based on the first location and the second location. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to identify that a position of the body part in contact with the display has changed from the first position to a third position based on movement of the body part relative to the electronic device. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the screen displayed on the display to change based on the positional relationship and the third position changed from the first position.

[0007] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing, a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing to the second housing about a folding axis, and a flexible display including a first display area corresponding to one side of the first housing and a second display area corresponding to one side of the second housing, which are divided about the folding axis, and at least one of an electromagnetic induction circuit and a touch screen panel, and a memory storing instructions, and a processor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to identify an approach of a part of the user's body and a wearable device worn on the part of the body while an angle between a direction in which the first display area faces and a direction in which the second display area faces is within a specified range. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a first position of the body part and a second position of the wearable device with respect to the display. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a positional relationship between a display area of ​​one of the first display area and the second display area and the body part based on the first position and the second position. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to identify that the position of the body part changes from the first position to a third position in response to movement of the body part with respect to the electronic device.The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to transmit information to another wearable device for displaying an object within a space configured based on the first display area and the second display area, based on the positional relationship and the third position changed from the first position.

[0008] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of specific embodiments of the disclosure will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0009] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment;

[0010] FIG. 2 illustrates examples of electronic devices and wearable devices;

[0011] FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a simplified block diagram of an electronic device and a wearable device;

[0012] FIG. 4a illustrates an example of a partial cross-sectional view of a wearable device;

[0013] FIG. 4b illustrates an example of a perspective view of a wearable device;

[0014] FIG. 5 illustrates an example of an operation for identifying access to a wearable device through a display;

[0015] Figure 6 illustrates a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device;

[0016] Figure 7 illustrates an example of an input for activating an electromagnetic induction circuit;

[0017] FIG. 8A illustrates an example of an operation for identifying a positional relationship between a display and a part of a user's body;

[0018] FIG. 8b illustrates an example of an operation for identifying a positional relationship between a display and a part of a user's body;

[0019] FIG. 9A illustrates an example of an operation for identifying a positional relationship between a display and a part of a user's body;

[0020] FIG. 9b illustrates an example of an operation for identifying a positional relationship between a display and a part of a user's body;

[0021] FIG. 10 illustrates a flowchart of operations performed by an electronic device;

[0022] FIG. 11 illustrates the operation of an electronic device for identifying a wearing state of a wearable device;

[0023] Figure 12 illustrates an example in which the display method changes depending on the angle between the display and a part of the body;

[0024] Figure 13 illustrates an example in which the display method changes depending on the angle between the display and a part of the body;

[0025] Figure 14a illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to input to a display;

[0026] Figure 14b illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to input to a display;

[0027] FIG. 15a illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device according to input to a display;

[0028] Figure 15b illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to input to a display;

[0029] Figure 16 illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to input to space;

[0030] Figure 17a illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device for configuring a space (or area); and

[0031] Figure 17b illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device and an external electronic device for configuring a space.

[0032] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the 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.

[0033] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment.

[0034] 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). According to 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)).

[0035] The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculation, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting 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 a secondary 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 therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0036] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a part 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.

[0037] 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).

[0038] 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).

[0039] 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).

[0040] 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. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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).

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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).

[0046] A 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.

[0047] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0048] 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).

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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).

[0051] 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) may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, 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 URLLC realization.

[0052] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). According to 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). According to 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 through the selected at least one antenna. According to 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).

[0053] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to 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.

[0054] 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)).

[0055] 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 by 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 another 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.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch input through a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger). The electronic device (101) can identify a positional relationship between a display and a part of the user's body. The electronic device (101) can use a wearable device worn on a part of the user's body to identify the exact positional relationship between the display and a part of the user's body. The electronic device (101) can identify the positional relationship between the display and a part of the user's body based on identifying the location where the touch was input and the position of the wearable device with respect to the display of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can change a screen displayed on the display based on the positional relationship between the display and a part of the user's body. In the following specification, technical features for identifying a positional relationship between a display and a part of the user's body and changing a screen displayed on the display based on the identified positional relationship will be described.

[0057] Figure 2 illustrates examples of electronic devices and wearable devices.

[0058] Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (101) may correspond to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. The electronic device (101) may include a display (312). In some embodiments, the electronic device may be a smartphone.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch input through a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger) through the display (312). The electronic device (101) can change a screen displayed through the display (312) based on the touch input. For example, the electronic device (101) can change an object displayed on the screen based on identifying that the touch input is changed according to the movement of a part of the user's body.

[0060] For example, the electronic device (101) can identify a positional relationship between the display (312) and a part of the user's body. In some embodiments, the positional relationship may correspond to a distance between the display (312) and a part of the user's body (e.g., the fourth finger of the user's left hand wearing the wearable device (200). In some embodiments, the positional relationship may correspond to an angle of the wearable device (200) (worn by the user) with respect to the display (312) of the electronic device (101). Based on the identified positional relationship, the electronic device (101) can change the displayed object (or the thickness of the object) according to the movement of the touch input.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may establish a connection with a wearable device (200). The wearable device (200) may be configured to be worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger). For example, the wearable device (200) may be worn on a part of the user's body. For example, the wearable device (200) may be fastened to a part of the user's body. For example, the wearable device (200) may be detachable from a part of the user's body. For example, the wearable device (200) may have a shape corresponding to a part of the user's body in order to be worn on a part of the user's body. In some embodiments, the wearable device (200) may correspond to a ring.

[0062] For example, the wearable device (200) may be worn by the user and thus may come into contact with a part of the user's body. For example, the wearable device (200) may be configured to acquire information about the user through a part of the user's body by being worn by the user. As a non-limiting example, the wearable device (200) may provide information about the user through the wearable device (200) and / or an electronic device (101) connected to the wearable device (200).

[0063] In one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a housing (210) that includes a first side (211) facing a part of a user's body (e.g., a finger) and a second side (212) opposite the first side (211). For example, the wearable device (200) may include a ring-shaped housing (210). As an example, the wearable device (200) may be configured in a ring shape. FIG. 2 illustrates an example in which the shape of the wearable device (200) is configured in a ring shape. In some embodiments, the shape and shape of the wearable device (200) may include other shapes (e.g., square, oval, etc.) that may be worn on a part of a user's body (e.g., a finger, a wrist, and an earlobe).

[0064] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first surface (211) may come into contact with a part of the user's body when the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. For example, the first surface (211) may surround a part of the user's body on which the wearable device (200) is worn. For example, the first surface (211) may cover a part of the user's body on which the wearable device (200) is worn. For example, the first surface (211) may be configured to pressurize a part of the user's body when the wearable device (200) is worn by the user, thereby fastening the wearable device (200) to the part of the body. For example, the first surface (211) may be deformable by a part of the user's body. For example, the wearable device (200) can provide information about the user through the first side (211) based on haptic technology.

[0065] For example, the second surface (212) may form an outer appearance of the wearable device (200) together with the first surface (211) (or correspond to an outer appearance of the wearable device (200)). For example, the second surface (212) may form a ring-shaped housing (210) together with the first surface (211) (or correspond to a ring-shaped housing (210)). For example, the second surface (212) may be a surface spaced from a part of the user's body when the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. For example, the first surface (211) may be referred to as an 'inner circumference surface' of the housing (210). The second surface (212) opposite to the first surface (211) may be referred to as an 'outer circumference surface' of the housing (210).

[0066] For example, the second surface (212) may be exposed to the outside when the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. The second surface (212) may be composed of at least one of titanium, stainless steel, and ceramic. The second surface (212) may be composed of a material for protection against external impact and / or scratches. Depending on the embodiment, the second surface (212) may be coated with an additional material for protection of the color and / or appearance of the wearable device (200).

[0067] For example, the first side (211) may be composed of the same and / or similar material as the second side (212). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first side (211) may be composed of at least one of a molding material for acquiring data, transparent plastic, and / or glass. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first side (211) may be composed of a metal for identifying a biosignal.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may further include a hole (270) formed by the first surface (211) for passing a part of the user's body through the wearable device (200) when the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. For example, the hole (270) may be penetrated by a part of the user's body when the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. The wearable device (200) may be configured to be fastened to a part of the user's body when the user wears the wearable device (200) by including a hole (270) configured to pass a part of the user's body through the hole.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may further include one or more components between the first side (211) and the second side (212). For example, the wearable device (200) may include a communication circuit, one or more sensors, and / or a processor between the first side (211) and the second side (212). The arrangement of the one or more components will be described later with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B.

[0070] For example, the wearable device (200) may be connected to the electronic device (101). For example, the wearable device (200) may be connected to the electronic device (101) using various radio access technologies (RATs) (e.g., Bluetooth communication, wireless local area network (WLAN)). For example, the wearable device (200) may control the electronic device (101) or be controlled by the electronic device (101). For example, the wearable device (200) may receive a request for information about a user from the electronic device (101). The wearable device (200) may transmit information about the user to the electronic device (101) based on the request received from the electronic device (101).

[0071] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the position of the wearable device (200) worn on a part of the user's body to identify the positional relationship between the display (312) and a part of the user's body. For example, a user (wearing the wearable device (200) on a finger) can provide a touch input using the finger. The electronic device (101) can identify the position where the touch input occurred and the position of the wearable device (200) with respect to the electronic device (101) (or the display (312)). Based on the position where the touch input occurred and the position of the wearable device (200) with respect to the electronic device (101) (or the display (312)), the electronic device (101) can identify the positional relationship between the display (312) and a part of the user's body.

[0072] The wearable device (200) described below (e.g., FIGS. 3 to 17b) is described as having a ring shape. In some embodiments, the shape of the wearable device (200) may include other shapes (e.g., square, oval, etc.) that can be worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., finger, wrist, and earlobe).

[0073] FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a simplified block diagram of an electronic device and a wearable device.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 3, the wearable device (200) can operate while connected to the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) can be used to control the wearable device (200). The wearable device (200) can operate while being worn on a part of the body (e.g., a finger) of the user of the electronic device (101).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (311), a display (312), a memory (313), and / or a communication circuit (314). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of the processor (311), the display (312), the memory (313), and the communication circuit (314). For example, at least some of the processor (311), the display (312), the memory (313), and the communication circuit (314) may be omitted according to an embodiment.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the processor (311) may correspond to the processor (120) of FIG. 1. The processor (311) may be configured to be operatively or operably coupled with or connected with the display (312), the memory (313), and the communication circuit (314). In other words, the processor (311) may be configured to control the display (312), the memory (313), and the communication circuit (314). For example, the display (312), the memory (313), and the communication circuit (314) may be controlled by the processor (311).

[0077] Although illustrated based on different blocks, the embodiment is not limited thereto, and some of the hardware of FIG. 3 (e.g., the processor (311), and at least a portion of the communication circuit (314), and the memory (313)) may be included in a single integrated circuit, such as a system on a chip (SoC).

[0078] According to one embodiment, the processor (311) may be configured with at least one processor (i.e., one or more processors). For example, the processor (311) may be configured with a main processor that performs high-performance processing and a secondary processor that performs low-power processing.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the processor (311) may include a hardware component for processing data based on one or more instructions. The hardware component for processing data may include, for example, an arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), and / or a central processing unit (CPU).

[0080] For example, the processor (311) may include at least one of an application processor, a supplementary processor (e.g., a sensor hub, a microcontroller unit (MCU)), a central processor unit (CPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), a graphic processing unit (GPU), and / or a processor for IoT (e.g., a processor integrated with a communication module).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a display (312). The display (312) may output visualized information to a user. For example, the display (312) may be controlled by a processor (311) including a circuit such as a GPU (graphics processing unit) to output visualized information to the user. For example, the display (312) may correspond to the display module (160) of FIG. 1.

[0082] For example, the display (312) may include an electromagnetic induction circuit (315) and a touch screen panel (316). As an example, the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) may be configured to receive a hovering input (or touch input) on the display (312). The electromagnetic induction circuit (315) may be referred to as an electromagnetic resonance (EMR) panel, an electromagnetic panel, and / or a digitizer. The electromagnetic induction circuit (315) may be used to identify a magnetic field generated based on power being supplied to at least one circuit (e.g., a coil) of an external electronic device (e.g., a wearable device (200), an electronic pen, or a stylus). The processor (311) may use the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) to identify the approach of the external electronic device (e.g., the wearable device (200)) to the display (312).

[0083] For example, the touch screen panel (316) may be configured to detect a touch input (or hovering input) to a specific location of the display (312). For example, the touch screen panel (316) may be configured based on at least one of a capacitive method, a resistive method, an infrared method, and an ultrasonic method. For example, when the touch screen panel (316) is configured based on a capacitive method, the touch screen panel (316) may be configured with a plurality of layers. A first layer of the touch screen panel (316) may include a driving electrode. A second layer of the touch screen panel (316) may include a dielectric. A third layer of the touch screen panel (316) may include a sensing electrode. The processor (311) may identify a touch input based on identifying a capacitance value that changes in a plurality of regions where the driving electrode and the sensing electrode intersect.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a memory (313). The memory (313) may be used to store information or data. For example, the memory (313) may be used to store data received from the wearable device (200). For example, the memory (313) may correspond to the memory (130) of FIG. 1. For example, the memory (313) may be a volatile memory unit or units. For example, the memory (313) may be a non-volatile memory unit or units. For example, the memory (313) may be another form of computer-readable media, such as a magnetic or optical disk. For example, the memory (313) may store data acquired based on operations performed by the processor (311) (e.g., algorithm execution operations). According to an embodiment, the memory (313) may be configured in an integrated form with the processor (311).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a communication circuit (314). The communication circuit (314) may correspond to at least a portion of the communication module (190) of FIG. 1. For example, the communication circuit (314) may be used for various radio access technologies (RATs). For example, the communication circuit (314) may be a Bluetooth TM) communication, wireless local area network (WLAN) communication, zigbee communication, near field communication (NFC), ultra wide band (UWB) communication, UWB communication, or ANT+ communication. For example, the communication circuit (314) may be used to perform cellular communication. For example, the processor (311) may establish a connection with another electronic device (e.g., a wearable device (200)) through the communication circuit (314). For example, the processor (311) may identify (or measure) the location of the electronic device (101) based on a wireless signal (e.g., a global positioning system (GPS) signal) received or transmitted by using the communication circuit (314). According to an embodiment, the communication circuit (314) may be configured to be integrated with the processor (311).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a processor (321), a sensor (322), a memory (323), and / or a communication circuit (324). Depending on the embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include at least one of the processor (321), the sensor (322), the memory (323), and the communication circuit (324). For example, at least some of the processor (321), the sensor (322), the memory (323), and the communication circuit (324) may be omitted depending on the embodiment.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a processor (321). For example, the processor (321) may correspond to the processor (120) of FIG. 1. The processor (321) may be configured to be operatively or operably coupled with or connected to a sensor (322), a memory (323), a communication circuit (324), and a charging circuit (327). In other words, the processor (321) may be configured to control the sensor (322), the memory (323), the communication circuit (324), and the charging circuit (327). For example, the sensor (322), the memory (323), the communication circuit (324), and the charging circuit (327) may be controlled by the processor (321).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the processor (321) may be configured with at least one processor (i.e., one or more processors). For example, the processor (321) may be configured with a main processor that performs high-performance processing and a secondary processor that performs low-power processing. At least some of the sensors (322) may be connected to the secondary processor. At least some of the sensors (322) connected to the secondary processor may acquire data about the user for 24 hours. According to one embodiment, one of the main processor and the secondary processor may be activated depending on the state and / or operation of the wearable device (200). For example, the secondary processor may be activated when the battery of the wearable device (200) is low. For example, the main processor may be activated when accurate data about the user is required.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the processor (321) can determine the operating time of the sensor (322). The processor (321) can control the operation of the sensor (322). The processor (321) can process information obtained from the sensor (322).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a sensor (322). The sensor (322) may be used to obtain various information. For example, the sensor (322) may be used to obtain information about the user. The information about the user may include data about the user's body.

[0091] For example, the sensor (322) may be used to obtain the user's body temperature data (or body temperature information), heart rate data (or heart rate information), and / or motion data (or motion information). For example, the sensor (322) may be composed of at least one sensor. The sensor (322) may include at least one sensor. For example, the sensor (322) may correspond to the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1.

[0092] For example, the sensor (322) may include an acceleration sensor (325). The acceleration sensor (325) may be used to identify changes in acceleration of the wearable device (200). As an example, the acceleration sensor (325) may identify (or measure, detect) acceleration of the wearable device (200) in three directions: the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis.

[0093] For example, the sensor (322) may include a gyro sensor (326). The gyro sensor (326) may identify (or measure, detect) the angular velocity of the wearable device (200) in three directions: the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis. According to an embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include an inertial sensor including an acceleration sensor (325) and a gyro sensor (326).

[0094] In some embodiments, the sensor (322) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a light sensor.

[0095] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a memory (323). For example, the memory (323) may correspond to the memory (130) of FIG. 1. For example, the memory (323) may correspond to the memory (130) of the electronic device (101).

[0096] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a communication circuit (324). For example, the communication circuit (324) may correspond to at least a portion of the communication module (190) of FIG. 1. For example, the communication circuit (324) may correspond to the communication circuit (314) of the electronic device (101).

[0097] For example, the communication circuit (324) may include an NFC circuit (328). For example, the NFC circuit (328) may be referred to as an antenna for NFC. For example, the NFC circuit (328) may be configured in a loop shape. The processor (321) may provide power to the NFC circuit (328). As power is provided to the NFC circuit (328), currents may circulate in a loop shape within the loop formed by the NFC circuit (328). Based on the circulating current, an NFC signal may be emitted.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a charging circuit (327). The charging circuit (327) may be used for wireless charging. For example, the charging circuit (327) may be disposed on one side (e.g., the first side (211) or the second side (212)) of the housing (210) of the wearable device (200). The wearable device (200) may receive power from a charging circuit included in an external electronic device. The wearable device (200) may charge a battery using the received power.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include various components in addition to the components illustrated in FIG. 3. An example of the arrangement of components included in the wearable device (200) will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B.

[0100] Fig. 4a illustrates an example of a partial cross-sectional view of a wearable device. Fig. 4b illustrates an example of a perspective view of a wearable device.

[0101] Referring to FIG. 4A, the wearable device (200) may correspond to the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2. According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may be formed in various shapes (e.g., a ring, a square, a polygon, etc.) that can be worn on a user's finger. For example, the housing (210) of the wearable device (200) may be formed in a ring shape that can be worn on a user's finger. In FIGS. 4A and 4B, a wearable device (200) having a smooth ring shape is illustrated as an example. In some embodiments, the wearable device (200) may be implemented as a housing that includes a plurality of planes. In some embodiments, the ring-shaped wearable device (200) may have an unsmooth surface.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the ring-shaped housing (210) may include a first side (211) that comes into contact with the user's body when worn by the user, a second side (212) that is exposed to the outside, and a side surface between the first side (211) and the second side (212). For example, the space (or area) between the first side (211) and the second side (212) may be included for containing (or arranging) at least one component.

[0103] According to one embodiment, a PCB (351) may be placed between the first side (211) and the second side (212) of the wearable device (200). For example, a processor (321), an acceleration sensor (325), a gyro sensor (326), a PPG sensor (333), a temperature sensor (334), a memory (323), and / or a PMIC (354) may be placed on the PCB (351). For example, the PCB (351) may be composed of a rigid region and a flexible region. As an example, the rigid region may be referred to as a rigid flexible printed circuit board (RFPCB). As an example, the flexible region may be referred to as a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).

[0104] For example, the PPG sensor (333) may include one or more light-emitting circuits (333-1), one or more light-receiving circuits (333-2), and a control circuit (333-3). As an example, the one or more light-emitting circuits (333-1) and the one or more light-receiving circuits (333-2) may be arranged toward the first side (211). As an example, the control circuit (333-3) may be arranged toward the second side (212).

[0105] For example, the PMIC (354) can be used to manage the power of the wearable device (200). The PMIC (354) can be used to provide (or distribute) power to components that require power in the wearable device (200). The PMIC (354) can support a wired charging method (e.g., terminal, pogo pin) or a wireless charging method (e.g., wireless power consortium (WPC), NFC) for charging the wearable device (200) through the charging interface (353). For example, the PMIC (354) can be used to charge the battery (352) using the charging circuit (327) (or the NFC circuit (328)).

[0106] According to one embodiment, a battery (352) may be disposed between the first side (211) and the second side (212) of the wearable device (200). The battery (352) may be configured with at least one battery (or battery pack). For example, the battery (352) may be configured such that at least one battery is connected in series and / or in parallel. For example, the battery (352) may be configured as a flexible battery pack. For example, the battery (352) may be charged and / or discharged as a secondary battery. For example, the material constituting the battery (352) may be configured in various ways. For example, the material constituting the battery (352) may include at least one of lithium ion and mercury.

[0107] According to one embodiment, an antenna (355) may be positioned between the first side (211) and the second side (212) of the wearable device (200). For example, the antenna (355) may be composed of a single antenna and / or multiple segmented antennas. According to an embodiment, the antenna (355) may be composed of a part of the housing (210) of the wearable device (200). For example, the antenna (355) may be electrically connected to the communication circuit (324) via the PCB (351).

[0108] In some embodiments, the wearable device (200) may include other components in addition to the illustrated components. For example, the wearable device (200) may include a display. The display may be positioned on an outer surface of the housing (210).

[0109] Referring to FIG. 4B, the charging circuit (327) and the NFC circuit (328) may be disposed on the second side (212) of the wearable device (200). According to one embodiment, the charging circuit (327) may be disposed along a shape (e.g., a ring shape) of at least a portion of the exterior of the second side (212). The NFC circuit (328) may be disposed on at least a portion of the second side (212).

[0110] For example, the charging circuit (327) may be positioned within the wearable device (200) to generate a magnetic field in one of directions (451) and (452) at a designated point (450) (e.g., the center of the wearable device (200)). Depending on the direction of current flowing in the charging circuit (327), the magnetic field may be generated in one of directions (451) and (452). For example, the NFC circuit (328) may be positioned within the wearable device (200) to generate a magnetic field in one of directions (453) and (454) at a designated point (450). Depending on the direction of current flowing in the NFC circuit (328), the magnetic field may be generated in one of directions (453) and (454). For example, each of directions (451) and (452) may be substantially perpendicular to direction (453) or direction (454).

[0111] The charging circuit (327) and the NFC circuit (328) illustrated in FIG. 4B are exemplary, and the charging circuit (327) and the NFC circuit (328) may be arranged within the wearable device (200) such that the direction of the magnetic field generated by each of the charging circuit (327) and the NFC circuit (328) is substantially vertical. In the following specification, an example in which the electronic device (101) identifies the location of the wearable device (200) by using the magnetic field generated (or emitted) by each of the charging circuit (327) and the NFC circuit (328) may be described. The charging circuit (327) and the NFC circuit (328) are exemplary, and other circuits that generate magnetic fields in a substantially vertical direction may also be used.

[0112] Figure 5 illustrates an example of an operation for identifying access to a wearable device through a display.

[0113] Referring to FIG. 5, the display (312) may be configured based on a plurality of layers. According to one embodiment, the display (312) may include a window (591), an adhesive layer (592), a polarizing layer (593), a touchscreen panel (316), an adhesive layer (594), a display panel (595), a protective layer (596), an electromagnetic induction circuit (315), and a metal layer (597). FIG. 5 illustrates a plurality of layers included in the display (312). Depending on the embodiment, the plurality of layers may further include additional layers or may not include some of the plurality of layers. Depending on the embodiment, some of the plurality of layers may be combined with other layers. The stacking order and structure of the plurality of layers of the display (312) may vary depending on the embodiment.

[0114] For example, the window (591) may be disposed on one side of the display panel (595). The window (591) may be disposed to protect the display panel (595) and transmit light emitted from the display panel (595) to the outside. For example, the adhesive layers (592, 594) may include an optically clear adhesive (OCA). For example, the polarizing layer (593) may be disposed to transmit light vibrating along a designated linear trajectory. For example, the protective layer (596) may be disposed to protect the display (312) by absorbing external impact. The protective layer (596) may include a light-blocking layer (e.g., an embo layer) and a cushion layer. The metal layer (597) may be disposed to prevent interference by external electrical signals.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) can approach the display (312) of the electronic device (101). Based on the movement of a part of the user's body, the wearable device (200) can approach the display (312). When the plane (550) corresponding to the hole (270) of the wearable device (200) is substantially parallel to the display (312) of the electronic device (101), the direction of the magnetic field (510) can be substantially perpendicular to the display (312).

[0116] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) (or the processor (321) of the wearable device (200)) can provide power to at least one circuit (e.g., a charging circuit (charging circuit (327) of FIG. 4B) or an NFC circuit (NFC circuit (328) of FIG. 4B). Based on the power being provided to the at least one circuit, a magnetic field (510) can be generated. The magnetic field (510) can be substantially perpendicular to the display (312).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the processor (311) of the electronic device (101) can identify a magnetic field (510) using an electromagnetic induction circuit (315). The processor (311) can identify the strength of the magnetic field (510) using the electromagnetic induction circuit (315). Based on the strength of the magnetic field (510), the processor (311) can identify a distance of the wearable device (200) to the display (312). For example, the wearable device (200) can apply a current of a specified frequency to at least one circuit. Based on a pattern of the magnetic field identified using the electromagnetic induction circuit (315), the processor (311) can identify a posture (or orientation) of the wearable device (200).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the pattern of the magnetic field (identified using the electromagnetic induction circuit (315)) may change depending on the size of a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger) and / or the wearing position of the wearable device (200). The processor (311) of the electronic device (101) may change the reference value (or reference information) for identifying the posture (or orientation) of the wearable device (200) based on the user or the user's usage experience.

[0119] For example, the processor (311) may store information (or values) acquired through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) in the memory (313) based on the plane corresponding to the hole (270) of the wearable device (200) being substantially parallel to the display (312). The processor (311) may identify the position (e.g., height) of the wearable device (200) with respect to the display (312) based on the acquired information. The processor (311) may identify the posture (or direction) of the wearable device (200) based on the identified position (e.g., height). In some embodiments, the position and posture may be non-limiting examples of a positional relationship.

[0120] According to an embodiment, the wearable device (200) may obtain information about acceleration and / or information about angular velocity of the wearable device (200). Based on the information about acceleration and / or information about angular velocity, the wearable device (200) may identify the posture (or direction) of the wearable device (200). The wearable device (200) may transmit information indicating the posture (or direction) of the wearable device (200) to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may identify the position and posture (or direction) of the wearable device (200) with respect to the display (312) of the electronic device (101) based on the information indicating the posture (or direction) of the wearable device (200) and the information obtained through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315). According to an embodiment, the wearable device (200) may transmit information about acceleration and / or information about angular velocity to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may identify the position and posture (or direction) of the wearable device (200) with respect to the display (312) of the electronic device (101) based on the information obtained through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315), the information about acceleration, and / or the information about angular velocity.

[0121] Figure 6 illustrates a flowchart of operations performed by an electronic device. In the following embodiments, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0122] Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 610, the processor (311) of the electronic device (101) can identify a first location on the display (312) where a part of the user's body is in contact, and identify a second location of the wearable device (200) worn on the part of the body with respect to the display (312). For example, the processor (311) can identify a first location on the display (312) where a part of the body is in contact, and identify a second location of the wearable device (200) with respect to the display (312), based on identifying that a part of the user's body is in contact with the display (312).

[0123] For example, the processor (311) can identify that a part of the user's body is in contact with the display (312). The processor (311) can identify a first location on the display (312) where the part of the body is in contact. For example, the processor (311) can identify the first location on the display (312) where the part of the body is in contact using the touch screen panel (316).

[0124] For example, the processor (311) can identify a second location of the wearable device (200) worn on a part of the user's body relative to the display (312). For example, the processor (311) can identify the second location of the wearable device (200) relative to the display (312) using an electromagnetic induction circuit (315).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the processor (311) may identify an input to activate the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) while the touch screen panel (316) is activated and the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) is deactivated. The input may be received from a user. The processor (311) may activate the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) based on the identified input. The processor (311) may change the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) from a deactivated state to an activated state based on the identified input. The processor (311) may transmit a signal to cause the wearable device (200) to provide power to at least one circuit (e.g., a charging circuit (327) or an NFC circuit (328)) included in the wearable device (200) based on the identified input. The wearable device (200) may provide power to at least one circuit of the wearable device (200) based on the signal. Based on power being provided to at least one circuit included in the wearable device (200), the processor (311) can identify a second position of the wearable device (200) relative to the display (312) using the electromagnetic induction circuit (315).

[0126] For example, while power is supplied to at least one circuit included in the wearable device (200), the touch screen panel (316) can be used to identify that a part of the body is in contact with the display (312). While power is supplied to at least one circuit included in the wearable device (200), the processor (311) can be used to identify a second position of the wearable device (200) relative to the display (312) using the electromagnetic induction circuit (315).

[0127] For example, at least one circuit of the wearable device (200) may include a first circuit (e.g., a charging circuit (327)) and a second circuit (e.g., an NFC circuit (328)). The first circuit may be positioned within the wearable device (200) to generate a magnetic field in a first direction at a designated point relative to the wearable device (200). The second circuit may be positioned within the wearable device (200) to generate a magnetic field in a second direction, perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) to the first direction, at the designated point.

[0128] For example, a wearable device (200) may be worn on a part of the body (e.g., a finger) that is in contact with the display (312). A user may provide touch input using the index finger while wearing the wearable device (200) on the index finger.

[0129] In operation 620, the processor (311) can identify a positional relationship between the display (312) and a part of the user's body. For example, the processor (311) can identify the positional relationship between the display (312) and the part of the body based on a first position and a second position.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the processor (311) can identify that the distance between the first location and the second location is less than or equal to a reference distance. Based on identifying that the distance between the first location and the second location is less than or equal to the reference distance, the processor (311) can identify a positional relationship between the display (312) and the part of the body. For example, based on identifying that the distance between the first location and the second location is less than or equal to the reference distance, the processor (311) can identify that the wearable device (200) is worn on a part of the user's body that is in contact with the display (312). Based on identifying that the wearable device (200) is worn on a part of the user's body that is in contact with the display (312), the processor (311) can identify a positional relationship between the display (312) and the part of the body.

[0131] According to an embodiment, the processor (311) may identify that a distance between a first location and a second location exceeds a reference distance. Based on identifying that the distance between the first location and the second location exceeds the reference distance, the processor (311) may identify that the wearable device (200) is not worn on a part of the user's body that is in contact with the display (312). Based on identifying that the distance between the first location and the second location exceeds the reference distance, the processor (311) may identify that the wearable device (200) is worn on another part of the body.

[0132] In one embodiment, the positional relationship between the display (312) and the part of the body may include an angle between the display (312) and the part of the body. For example, the processor (311) may identify an angle between the display (312) and a finger on which the wearable device (200) is worn. For example, the processor (311) may identify the positional relationship between the display (312) and the part of the body by identifying an angle between a vector from a first position to a second position and a plane corresponding to the display (312).

[0133] In operation 630, the processor (311) may identify that the position of the body part in contact with the display (312) has changed from the first position to the third position. For example, based on the movement of the body part of the user, the processor (311) may identify that the position of the body part in contact with the display (312) has changed from the first position to the third position. For example, the processor (311) may identify a drag input (or swipe input) from the first position to the third position.

[0134] In operation 640, the processor (311) may change the screen displayed on the display (312) based on the positional relationship and the third position changed from the first position. For example, the processor (311) may display a visual object from the first position to the third position based on a touch input that changes from the first position to the third position. In some embodiments, the thickness of the visual object may be set based on the positional relationship. The processor (311) may display a visual object having a thickness set based on an angle between the display (312) and a part of the body on the screen. The processor (311) may change the screen by displaying the visual object on the screen.

[0135] Figure 7 illustrates an example of an input for activating an electromagnetic induction circuit.

[0136] Referring to FIG. 7, the processor (311) of the electronic device (101) may display at least one object (710) for changing the expression (e.g., texture, thickness, or color) of an object according to a touch input based on the positional relationship between the display (312) and a part of the body (e.g., a finger) in a designated area of ​​the display (312). For example, the at least one object (710) may be displayed to provide a handwriting function through a part of the user's body. For example, the at least one object (710) may display an object for setting the type of a pen for handwriting. For example, the at least one object (710) may include an object (711) for providing a brush-type handwriting function and an object (712) for providing a fountain pen-type handwriting function.

[0137] The processor (311) can identify an input for at least one object (710) while the touch screen panel (316) is activated and the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) is deactivated. The processor (311) can activate the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) based on the identified input. For example, the identified input can be an example of an input for activating the electromagnetic induction circuit (315).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the processor (311) may identify, in response to (based on) the input, a location where a touch occurred on the display (312) and a location of the wearable device (200) with respect to the display (312). The processor (311) may identify information about acceleration and / or information about angular velocity of the wearable device (200) obtained from the wearable device (200). Based on the information about acceleration and / or information about angular velocity of the wearable device (200), the processor (311) may identify a posture (or direction) of the wearable device (200) with respect to the display (312). For example, the processor (311) may identify a positional relationship between the display (312) and a part of the body based on the posture (or direction) of the wearable device (200) with respect to the display (312). As an example of a positional relationship, the processor (311) can identify whether the angle between the display (312) and a part of the body is substantially vertical. For example, the processor (311) can identify the position (e.g., height) of the wearable device (200) with respect to the display (312) using the electromagnetic induction circuit (315). The processor (311) can store information obtained through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) in connection with the position (e.g., height) of the wearable device (200) with respect to the display (312) in the memory (313). Based on the stored information, the processor (311) can change and display the expression method (e.g., texture, thickness, or color) for the handwriting function according to the angle at which the part of the user's body is tilted with respect to the display (312).

[0139] In one embodiment, the processor (311) may change the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) from a deactivated state to an activated state based on an input from at least one object (710). The processor (311) may transmit a signal to cause the wearable device (200) to provide power to at least one circuit (e.g., a charging circuit (327) or an NFC circuit (328)) within the wearable device (200) based on the identified input. The processor (311) may provide power to at least one circuit of the wearable device (200) based on the identified input. While power is provided to at least one circuit within the wearable device (200), the processor (311) may identify a first location of a body part that is in contact with the display (312) using the touch screen panel (316). The processor (311) can identify the second position of the wearable device (200) using an electromagnetic induction circuit (315). Based on the first position and the second position, the processor (311) can identify the positional relationship between the display (312) and a part of the body. Based on the positional relationship, the processor (311) can change and display the expression method (e.g., texture, thickness, or color) for the writing function.

[0140] FIG. 8A illustrates an example of an operation for identifying a positional relationship between a display and a part of a user's body.

[0141] Referring to FIG. 8A, when the wearable device (200) is positioned on the display (312), the processor (311) can identify the position of the wearable device (200) using the electromagnetic induction circuit (315). The processor (311) can identify not only the position of the wearable device (200) with respect to the display (312), but also the posture (or direction) of the wearable device (200).

[0142] For example, the processor (311) can identify a signal level according to a location on the display (312) using the electromagnetic induction circuit (315). The graph (811) represents a signal level identified through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) along a line (802). The graph (812) represents a signal level identified through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) along a line (801). FIG. 8A illustrates the signal levels identified along lines (801, 802). In some embodiments, the signal level for an area of ​​the display (312) can be identified in the form of a contour line.

[0143] For example, the processor (311) can identify the location of the wearable device (200). The processor (311) can identify the location on the display (312) where the signal level is identified as the largest. Based on the magnitude of the signal level, the processor (311) can identify the height of the wearable device (200) with respect to the display (312).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the processor (311) can identify the location of the wearable device (200) using an electromagnetic induction circuit (315) (e.g., the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) of FIG. 3) rather than a touch screen panel (316). Since the distance identifiable through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) is longer than the distance identifiable through the touch screen panel (316) (e.g., the touch screen panel (316) of FIG. 3), the processor (311) can identify the location of the wearable device (200) through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315). The processor (311) can pre-store a pattern (e.g., a pre-stored shape or a pre-stored intensity) of a signal level identified using the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) according to the location and posture of the wearable device (200). The processor (311) can compare a pattern of signal levels (e.g., shape or intensity) stored in advance with a pattern of signal levels identified upon approach of the wearable device (200). Based on the comparison, the processor (311) can identify the position and posture of the wearable device (200).

[0145] For example, the processor (311) may store in advance a pattern of a signal level according to the position and posture of the wearable device (200). The processor (311) may identify characteristics (e.g., distribution, variance, standard deviation, mean value, and / or median value) of a signal level identified according to the position and posture of the wearable device (200). The processor (311) may identify a pattern of a signal level based on the characteristics of the identified signal level. The processor (311) may store the pattern of the signal level in the memory (313) (e.g., the memory (313) of FIG. 3).

[0146] For example, the wearable device (200) may have different materials (e.g., stainless steel or ceramic), circuit configurations, and / or sizes depending on the product, and the physical characteristics (e.g., finger length, finger thickness) of the user wearing the wearable device (200) may be different depending on the user. Accordingly, the signal level pattern depending on the position of the wearable device (200) may change. Accordingly, the processor (311) may learn the signal level pattern depending on the position and posture of the wearable device (200) based on the usage history of the wearable device (200). The processor (311) may estimate the position and / or posture of the wearable device (200) based on the learned data.

[0147] Figure 8b illustrates an example of an operation for identifying a positional relationship between a display and a part of a user's body.

[0148] Referring to FIG. 8B, a user of the electronic device (101) can provide touch input using a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger) in various poses. As a non-limiting example, FIG. 8B will illustrate an example in which the angle between the display (312) and a part of the user's body changes along a designated line.

[0149] For example, a user may provide a touch input to a point (880) via a posture (862). The processor (311) may identify that the angle of a part of the user's body with respect to the display (312) is substantially vertical. The graph (872) represents a signal level identified through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) along a designated line while the touch input is provided via the posture (862). Referring to the graph (872), the signal level may be identified to be the largest at a point (880) on the display (312). The processor (311) may identify that the wearable device (200) is located on a line perpendicular to the display (312) that includes the point (880). Based on the magnitude of the signal level, the processor (311) may identify a distance from the point (880) on the display (312) to the wearable device (200).

[0150] For example, a user may provide a touch input to a point (880) through a posture (861). The graph (871) represents a signal level identified through an electromagnetic induction circuit (315) along a designated line while a touch input is provided through the posture (861). Referring to the graph (871), the signal level may be identified to be the largest at a point (881) on the display (312). The processor (311) may identify that the wearable device (200) is positioned on a line perpendicular to the display (312) that includes the point (881). Based on the magnitude of the signal level, the processor (311) may identify a distance from the point (881) on the display (312) to the wearable device (200). The processor (311) can identify the angle between the display (312) and a part of the user's body based on the distance between the point (880) and the point (881) and the distance from the point (881) to the wearable device (200).

[0151] For example, the processor (311) can identify the angle between the display (312) and a part of the user's body using the following mathematical formula.

[0152]

[0153] Referring to mathematical formula 1, is the angle between the display (312) and a part of the user's body. d1 is the distance between point (880) and point (881). h1 is the distance from point (881) to the wearable device (200). In some embodiments, Equation 1 may represent the positional relationship of the present disclosure.

[0154] For example, a user may provide a touch input to a point (880) through a posture (863). The graph (873) represents a signal level identified through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) along a designated line while a touch input is provided through the posture (863). Referring to the graph (873), the signal level may be identified to be the largest at a point (882) on the display (312). The processor (311) may identify that the wearable device (200) is positioned on a line perpendicular to the display (312) that includes the point (882). Based on the magnitude of the signal level, the processor (311) may identify a distance from the point (882) on the display (312) to the wearable device (200). The processor (311) can identify the angle between the display (312) and a part of the user's body based on the distance between the point (880) and the point (882) and the distance from the point (882) to the wearable device (200).

[0155] For example, the processor (311) can identify the angle between the display (312) and a part of the user's body using the following mathematical formula.

[0156]

[0157] Referring to mathematical formula 2, is the angle between the display (312) and a part of the user's body. d2 is the distance between point (880) and point (882). h2 is the distance from point (882) to the wearable device (200). Mathematical expression 2 may correspond to Mathematical expression 1.

[0158] According to an embodiment, the processor (311) can identify the exact position or posture of the wearable device (200) with respect to the display (312) based on information about the acceleration and information about the angular velocity of the wearable device (200) obtained from the wearable device (200).

[0159] Figure 9a illustrates an example of an operation for identifying a positional relationship between a display and a part of a user's body. Figure 9b illustrates an example of an operation for identifying a positional relationship between a display and a part of a user's body.

[0160] Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, the processor (311) may not be able to identify the location of the wearable device (200) depending on the direction of the magnetic field generated by the wearable device (200). For example, if the direction of the magnetic field generated by the wearable device (200) is parallel to the display (312), the location of the wearable device (200) may not be identified. Accordingly, the wearable device (200) may generate a magnetic field using two or more circuits. For example, the wearable device (200) may generate a magnetic field using the charging circuit (327) and the NFC circuit (328).

[0161] For example, the direction of the magnetic field generated through the charging circuit (327) at a designated point of the wearable device (200) (e.g., the center point of the wearable device (200)) may be perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field generated through the NFC circuit (328).

[0162] Referring to FIG. 9A, when a plane corresponding to the hole (270) of the wearable device (200) is substantially horizontal to the display (312) of the electronic device (101), the processor (311) can identify a magnetic field emitted through the charging circuit (327) of the wearable device (200) through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315). The graph (911) can represent a signal level identified through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) along a line (901). According to the graph (911), the signal level can be identified to be the largest at a point (913) on the line (901). The signal levels identified at each of the points (914) and (915) on the line (901) can be lower than the signal level identified at the point (913).

[0163] When the plane corresponding to the hole (270) of the wearable device (200) is substantially horizontal to the display (312) of the electronic device (101), the processor (311) can identify the magnetic field emitted through the NFC circuit (328) of the wearable device (200) through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315). When the plane corresponding to the hole (270) of the wearable device (200) is substantially horizontal to the display (312) of the electronic device (101), the direction of the magnetic field emitted through the NFC circuit (328) can be substantially horizontal to the display (312). The graph (912) can represent a signal level identified through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) along the line (901). Referring to the graph (912), the signal levels identified at points (913), (914), and (915) can have a difference that is less than a reference value. Accordingly, the processor (311) may not be able to identify the location of the wearable device (200) through the magnetic field emitted through the NFC circuit (328). On the other hand, the wearable device (200) may be able to identify the location of the wearable device (200) through the magnetic field generated from the charging circuit (327).

[0164] Referring to FIG. 9B, the posture of the wearable device (200) may change from the posture illustrated in FIG. 9A. The plane corresponding to the hole (270) of the wearable device (200) may not be substantially horizontal with the display (312) of the electronic device (101). When the plane corresponding to the hole (270) of the wearable device (200) is not substantially horizontal with the display (312) of the electronic device (101), the processor (311) may identify a magnetic field emitted through the charging circuit (327) of the wearable device (200) through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315). The graph (921) may represent a signal level identified through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) along the line (901). According to the graph (911) of FIG. 9A and the graph (921) of FIG. 9B, the signal level may increase at point (914) of the graph (921) of FIG. 9B based on the change in the posture of the wearable device (200). The signal level may decrease at point (915) of the graph (921) of FIG. 9B based on the change in the posture of the wearable device (200).

[0165] According to one embodiment, when a plane corresponding to the hole (270) of the wearable device (200) is not substantially horizontal to the display (312) of the electronic device (101), the processor (311) may identify a magnetic field emitted through the NFC circuit (328) of the wearable device (200) through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315). According to one embodiment, the graph (922) may represent a signal level identified through the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) along the line (901). According to the graph (912) of FIG. 9A and the graph (922) of FIG. 9B, based on a change in the posture of the wearable device (200), the signal levels may all increase at each of points (913), (914), and (915).

[0166] For example, the processor (311) can identify the position (or posture) of the wearable device (200) based on the graph (921) and the graph (922) (or the change in signal level).

[0167] When the plane corresponding to the hole (270) of the wearable device (200) is substantially perpendicular to the display (312) of the electronic device (101), the processor (311) can identify a signal level based on the magnetic field emitted through the charging circuit (327) of the wearable device (200). The signal levels identified at points (913), (914), and (915) may have a difference less than a reference value. Therefore, the processor (311) may not be able to identify the location of the wearable device (200) through the magnetic field generated from the charging circuit (327). On the other hand, the wearable device (200) can identify the location (or posture) of the wearable device (200) through the magnetic field generated from the NFC circuit (328).

[0168] As described above, at a designated point on the wearable device (200) (e.g., the center of the wearable device (200)), the direction of the magnetic field generated by the charging circuit (327) may be substantially perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field generated by the NFC circuit (327). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may identify the location of the wearable device (200) based on at least one of the magnetic field generated by the charging circuit (327) and / or the magnetic field generated by the NFC circuit (327). In FIGS. 9A and 9B , examples of generating a magnetic field using the charging circuit (327) and the NFC circuit (328) of the wearable device (200) are described. In some embodiments, the wearable device (200) may generate a magnetic field using other circuits (e.g., coils) of the wearable device (200).

[0169] Figure 10 illustrates a flowchart of operations performed by an electronic device. In the following embodiments, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0170] Referring to FIG. 10, in operation 1010, the processor (311) may activate the touch screen panel (316) and the electromagnetic induction circuit (315). For example, while the electronic device (101) is in the default mode, the electronic device (101) may operate with the touch screen panel (316) activated and the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) deactivated. The processor (311) may activate the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) based on identifying a designated input. As a non-limiting example, the designated input may include an input for activating an input function (e.g., a handwriting function) via a finger worn on the wearable device (200). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0171] In operation 1020, the processor (311) may identify a first location on the display (312) where a part of the user's body is in contact, and may identify a second location of the wearable device (200) worn on the part of the body with respect to the display (312). Operation 1020 may correspond to operation 610 of FIG. 6.

[0172] In operation 1030, the processor (311) may identify whether the distance between the first position and the second position is less than or equal to a reference distance. For example, the processor (311) may identify whether the distance between the first position and the second position is less than or equal to a reference distance to identify whether the wearable device (200) is worn on a part of the user's body that is in contact with the display (312).

[0173] If the distance between the first location and the second location exceeds the reference distance (“NO” of operation 1030), the processor (311) may perform operation 1020 again. In some embodiments, the processor (311) may perform a specified operation based on identifying that the distance between the first location and the second location exceeds the reference distance. For example, the processor (311) may identify that the wearable device (200) is worn on another part of the user’s body based on identifying that the distance between the first location and the second location exceeds the reference distance. The processor (311) may perform the set operation depending on the state in which the wearable device (200) is worn on another part of the user’s body.

[0174] According to one embodiment, the processor (311) can learn information about the wearing position (or wearing state) of the wearable device (200). For example, the processor (311) can learn information about the wearing position (or wearing state) of the wearable device (200) based on input (e.g., touch input) received from a user of the wearable device (200). For example, the processor (311) can learn input received from at least one user (e.g., tester) based on crowdsourcing. The processor (311) can train a designated prediction model (e.g., AI model) based on information about the wearing position (or wearing state) of the wearable device (200). The processor (311) can set input data of the prediction model as information about a touch input to the display (312) (e.g., first position or second position). The processor (311) can identify the wearing position (or wearing state) of the wearable device (200) based on the output data of the prediction model.

[0175] In operation 1040, the processor (311) may set a display method of the object based on an angle between the display (312) and a part of the body if the distance between the first position and the second position is less than or equal to a reference distance (“Yes” in operation 1030). For example, the processor (311) may identify an angle between the display (312) and a part of the body based on identifying the distance between the first position and the second position as less than or equal to a reference distance. The processor (311) may set a display method of the object based on the angle between the display (312) and the part of the body.

[0176] For example, if a body part is a finger, the reference distance may vary depending on the user. Since the hand size and / or finger length vary from user to user, the reference distance may vary depending on the user's gender, age, hand size, and / or finger length. The initial reference distance may be set to an average value (e.g., an average value by country). As an example, the reference distance may be set to 8 cm. According to an embodiment, the processor (311) may identify the length of the finger based on the first occurrence of a touch input through the finger worn by the wearable device (200) and store the identified length of the finger. The processor (311) may identify the length of the finger based on the initial touch input and set the reference distance based on the length of the finger.

[0177] In one embodiment, the processor (311) may display an object based on a first display method (e.g., texture, thickness, color, pen type) based on identifying that an angle between the display (312) and a part of the body is less than a first angle (e.g., 30 degrees). The processor (311) may display an object based on a second display method (e.g., texture, thickness, color, pen type) based on identifying that an angle between the display (312) and a part of the body is greater than or equal to the first angle but less than a second angle (e.g., 60 degrees). The processor (311) may display an object based on a third display method (e.g., texture, thickness, color, pen type) based on identifying that an angle between the display (312) and a part of the body is greater than or equal to the second angle.

[0178] For example, the processor (311) may provide a writing function at a first thickness based on identifying that the angle between the display (312) and a part of the body is less than a first angle (e.g., 30 degrees). The processor (311) may provide a writing function at a second thickness thinner than the first thickness based on identifying that the angle between the display (312) and a part of the body is greater than or equal to the first angle (e.g., 30 degrees) and less than a second angle (e.g., 60 degrees). The processor (311) may provide a writing function at a third thickness thinner than the second thickness based on identifying that the angle between the display (312) and a part of the body is greater than or equal to the second angle (e.g., 60 degrees).

[0179] In the above-described embodiment, the thickness for the writing function is set based on the angle between the display (312) and a part of the body. In some embodiments, at least one of the type of pen (e.g., colored pencil, fountain pen, or pencil), color, and / or thickness for the writing function may be changed based on the angle between the display (312) and a part of the body.

[0180] In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the angle between the display (312) and a part of the body is identified as one of three sections. In some embodiments, the angle between the display (312) and a part of the body may be identified as one of multiple sections. In some embodiments, the display method of the writing function may be changed in proportion (or inversely proportional) to the angle between the display (312) and the part of the body.

[0181] According to an embodiment, the processor (311) may apply a weight to the angle between the display (312) and a part of the body. For example, the weight may be set higher the closer the plane corresponding to the hole (270) of the wearable device (200) is to being parallel to the display (312). For example, the weight may be changed based on the user's age and / or hand size. The processor (311) may identify a corrected angle by applying a weight to the identified angle. The processor (311) may set a display method of the object based on the corrected angle.

[0182] Figure 11 illustrates the operation of an electronic device for identifying the wearing state of a wearable device.

[0183] Referring to FIG. 11, a user of an electronic device (101) may provide a touch input to a display (312) using an index finger that is not wearing a wearable device (200). The user of the electronic device (101) may be wearing a wearable device (200) on a ring finger.

[0184] The processor (311) can identify a location (1110) where a touch input is identified on the display (312) using the touch screen panel (316). The processor (311) can identify a location (1120) of the wearable device (200) using the electromagnetic induction circuit (315). The processor (311) can identify a location (1130) on the display (312) where the location (1120) of the wearable device (200) is projected onto the display (312). The processor (311) can identify a distance (1131) from the location (1110) to the location (1130). The processor (311) can identify a distance (1132) from the location (1120) to the location (1130).

[0185] The processor (311) can identify a distance (1121) from a location (1110) to a location (1120) based on the distance (1131) and the distance (1132). The processor (311) can identify that the wearable device (200) is worn on a finger that is different from the finger that performed the touch input based on identifying that the distance (1121) exceeds a reference distance. According to an embodiment, the processor (311) can identify the distance (1132) using an electromagnetic induction circuit (315). The processor (311) can identify that the distance (1121) is not a valid value even if it is within a distance at which the finger is determined to be tilted based on identifying that a signal level (e.g., an analog to digital converter (ADC) value) identified using the electromagnetic induction circuit (315) is below a specified level.

[0186] According to one embodiment, the processor (311) may not perform an operation for changing the display method according to the angle between the display (312) and a part of the body based on identifying that the wearable device (200) is worn on a finger different from the finger that performed the touch input. However, the processor (311) may perform an operation set according to a state in which the wearable device (200) is worn on another part of the user's body. According to an embodiment, based on a user setting, the processor (311) may also perform an operation for changing the display method according to the angle between the display (312) and a part of the body even when the wearable device (200) is worn on another part of the user's body. In this case, parameters (e.g., a reference distance) for identifying the angle between the display (312) and a part of the body may be changed.

[0187] For example, the processor (311) can obtain information about operations (e.g., touch input, drawing, writing) according to the wearing position of the wearable device (200). The processor (311) can store the obtained information in the memory (313). The processor (311) can learn information about operations according to the wearing position of the wearable device (200). Based on the learned information, the processor (311) can pattern the size of the user's hand, the wearing pattern of the wearable device (200), or the direction of the hand wearing the wearable device (200) (e.g., right hand or left hand). The processor (311) can identify the position or posture of the wearable device (200) based on at least one of the size of the user's hand, the wearing pattern of the wearable device (200), and / or the direction of the hand wearing the wearable device (200) (e.g., right hand or left hand). As described above, the processor (311) can provide personalized functions by learning information identified based on the user's usage history of the wearable device (200). By providing personalized functions, the processor (311) can reduce errors and / or execution errors.

[0188] In one embodiment, the reference distance may be set based on the length of the index finger. The length of the index finger may correspond to a distance (1141) from a location (1110) to a location (1140).

[0189] In some embodiments, to accurately identify the location of the wearable device (200), information about acceleration of the wearable device (200), information about angular velocity, and / or information about wearing direction may be additionally used.

[0190] Figure 12 illustrates an example in which the display method changes depending on the angle between the display and a part of the body.

[0191] Referring to FIG. 12, the processor (311) can provide a handwriting function. The processor (311) can identify a touch input moving from a location (1201) to a location (1202) on the display (312). While the touch input is identified, the angle between the display (312) and the finger can change.

[0192] For example, the processor (311) can identify the start of a touch input at a location (1201) with a posture (1211). Based on identifying that the touch input starts at the location (1201), the processor (311) can identify an angle (1210) between the display (312) and the finger. The processor (311) can display an object (1212) having a first thickness (or a first texture, a first color) set based on the size of the angle (1210) along the touch input. The processor (311) can display the object (1212) having the first thickness along the touch input from the location (1201) to the location (1203).

[0193] At location (1203), the posture of a part of the user's body may change from posture (1211) to posture (1221). The processor (311) may identify an angle (1220) between the display (312) and the finger at location (1203). The processor (311) may identify that the angle between the display (312) and the finger changes (or decreases) from angle (1210) to angle (1220). An object (1222) having a second thickness set based on the size of the angle (1220) may be displayed along the touch input. The processor (311) may display an object (1222) having a second thickness along the touch input from location (1203) to location (1202). The processor (311) can provide a user experience similar to using an actual writing instrument (e.g., a brush) by changing the display method of the writing function based on the angle between the display (312) and the finger.

[0194] Figure 13 illustrates an example in which the display method changes depending on the angle between the display and a part of the body.

[0195] Referring to FIG. 13, the processor (311) may change the texture (e.g., thickness or density) of an object displayed through the display (312) based on an angle between the display (312) and a part of the user's body. For example, the processor (311) may identify a first angle between the display (312) and a part of the user's body. The processor (311) may display an object having a designated texture based on the first angle. For example, when the processor (311) displays an object based on a second angle that is distinct from the first angle, the processor (311) may display an object having a different texture that is distinct from the designated texture. According to an embodiment, the processor (311) may store a designated texture based on the first angle. After the designated texture based on the first angle is stored, when the user displays another object based on the first angle, the processor (311) may display another object having the designated texture.

[0196] In example (1310), the processor (311) may provide a writing function while the angle between the display (312) and a part of the user's body is a first angle. Based on a touch input of a part of the body, the processor (311) may display an object (1311) having a first thickness through the display (312).

[0197] In example (1320), the processor (311) may provide a writing function while the angle between the display (312) and a part of the user's body is a second angle. Based on a touch input of a part of the body, the processor (311) may display an object (1321) having a second thickness that is thicker than the first thickness through the display (312).

[0198] According to examples (1310) and (1320), the processor (311) can provide a writing function based on displaying an object having a different texture depending on the angle. Accordingly, the processor (311) can provide a user experience in which the texture of a pen (or pencil, fountain pen) changes depending on the angle. For example, colored pencils or pencils have a characteristic in that the surface wears out, so when used with one side, the surface becomes thicker. Accordingly, the processor (311) may not simply express the object as thicker depending on the angle. For example, the angle between the display (312) and the wearable device (200) for the user to perform the writing function can be stored. When the user performs the writing function again at the angle, the processor (311) can display the object thinner when used with the unworn surface depending on the change in angle.

[0199] In Fig. 13, an example of providing a handwriting function through touch input is illustrated. In one embodiment, the processor (311) may provide the above-described functions even in the case of hovering input.

[0200] In some embodiments, the surface of a real colored pencil or pencil wears down with use. Even when a real colored pencil or pencil is used in the same direction, the thickness of the line may vary. The processor (311) can change the thickness of the object (1311, 1321) even when the angle between the display (312) and a part of the user's body is maintained. The processor (311) can provide a user experience similar to using a real colored pencil or pencil by changing the thickness of the object (1311, 1321) even when the angle between the display (312) and a part of the user's body is maintained.

[0201] According to an embodiment, the processor (311) may set the thickness of an object displayed according to a touch input to be thinner when a part of the user's body is rotated. The electronic device (101) may provide a user experience similar to that of an actual colored pencil or pencil, where the thickness becomes thinner when the unworn side is used by rotating it.

[0202] Figure 14a illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device according to an input to a display. Figure 14b illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device according to an input to a display.

[0203] Referring to FIG. 14A, the processor (311) can identify a location (1401) on the display (312) where the body part is in contact, based on identifying that a part of the user's body is in contact with the display (312). The processor (311) can identify that the wearable device (200) is in contact with the display (312) together with the body part. The processor (311) can identify a location (1402) on the display (312) where the wearable device (200) is in contact, based on identifying that the wearable device (200) is in contact with the display (312). The processor (311) can identify that the wearable device (200) is in contact with the display (312) at the location (1402).

[0204] The processor (311) can identify that the position of a part of the user's body in contact with the display (312) changes from position (1401) to position (1403) according to the movement of a part of the body with respect to the electronic device (101). The processor (311) can identify that the position of the wearable device (200) in contact with the display (312) changes from position (1402) to position (1404) according to the movement of a part of the body with respect to the electronic device (101).

[0205] The processor (311) can identify the configured region based on the locations (1401), (1402), (1403), and (1404). The processor (311) can change the screen displayed on the display (312) based on the regions configured through the locations (1401), (1402), (1403), and (1404). For example, the processor (311) can perform various operations on the configured region. For example, the processor (311) can perform at least one of an eraser function, group selection, or region designation on the configured region. For example, the processor (311) can perform zoom in or out on the configured region (or an object included in the configured region).

[0206] For example, the processor (311) can perform an eraser operation on the area. The processor (311) can remove the display of an object displayed within the area based on the movement of a part of the user's body. The processor (311) can change the area for performing the eraser operation based on the part of the body and the position where the wearable device (200) is in contact with the display (312). For example, when the eraser operation is performed using a touch input, it is difficult to erase a wide area, and when the size of the eraser corresponding to the touch input is increased, it is difficult to erase a detailed area, so the user has to adjust the size of the eraser, which is inconvenient. Therefore, when the size of the eraser is adjusted based on the area configured through the position (1401), the position (1402), the position (1403), and the position (1404), the user can easily change the size of the eraser.

[0207] Referring to FIG. 14B, the processor (311) can identify that the wearable device (200) is in contact with the display (312) at a location (1410). The processor (311) can identify that a part of the user's body is in a hovering state. The processor (311) can identify that only the wearable device (200) is in contact with the display (312). Based on identifying that the wearable device (200) is in contact with the display (312), the processor (311) can perform a designated action. For example, based on identifying that the wearable device (200) is in contact with the display (312), the processor (311) can remove the display of all objects displayed on the screen. For example, the processor (311) may change the expression method (e.g., pen type) for the handwriting function based on identifying that the wearable device (200) is in contact with the display (312). As an example, the processor (311) may change the expression method (e.g., pen type) for the handwriting function based on identifying that the wearable device (200) is in contact with the display (312) according to the order of the stored handwriting tools. For example, the processor (311) may display a new page based on identifying that the wearable device (200) is in contact with the display (312). As an example, the processor (311) may display a new page for drawing a new picture based on identifying that the wearable device (200) is in contact with the display (312).

[0208] According to an embodiment, the processor (311) may identify a tap input based on identifying that the wearable device (200) is in contact with the display (312). The processor (311) may perform a specified function (e.g., execution of an application) based on receiving a tap input in a specified pattern (e.g., number of times or time intervals).

[0209] In FIGS. 14A and 14B , an operation of the electronic device (101) is performed based on a part of the user's body and / or a wearable device (200) coming into contact with the display (312). In some embodiments, the operation performed based on a part of the user's body and / or a wearable device (200) coming into contact with the display (312) may be changed (or set) by the user.

[0210] Figure 15a illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to input to a display.

[0211] Referring to FIG. 15A, the processor (311) can identify the direction in which a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger) is facing. The processor (311) can identify the location of a part of the user's body within a specified distance from the display (312) using the touch screen panel (316). The processor (311) can identify a hovering input using the touch screen panel (316).

[0212] The processor (311) can identify a first location (or a location of a finger) of a body part identified using a touch screen panel (316) and a second location of the wearable device (200) identified using an electromagnetic induction circuit (315). Based on the first location and the second location, the processor (311) can identify a direction in which the body part of the user is facing. Based on the direction in which the body part of the user is facing, the processor (311) can identify a location on the display (312) toward which the body part of the user is facing. For example, the processor (311) can display a pointer on the screen of the display (312) based on the identified location. For example, the processor (311) can identify an object corresponding to the identified location among at least one object displayed on the display (312). The processor (311) can perform an operation on the identified object. For example, the processor (311) can perform an input on the identified object.

[0213] In example (1510), while the posture of a part of the body is posture (1511), the processor (311) can identify the location of the part of the body as location (1513). The processor (311) can identify the location of the wearable device (200) as location (1514). Based on the location (1513) and the location (1514), the processor (311) can identify the location (1512) of the display (312) toward which a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger) is directed.

[0214] In example (1520), the posture of a part of the body may change from posture (1511) to posture (1521). The processor (311) may identify that the position of the part of the body changes from position (1513) to position (1523). The processor (311) may identify that the position of the wearable device (200) changes to position (1524). Based on the positions (1523) and (1524), the processor (311) may identify the position (1522) of the display (312) toward which the part of the user's body is directed. The processor (311) may change the position of an object representing the position on the display (312) toward which the part of the user's body is directed from position (1512) to position (1522).

[0215] According to one embodiment, the processor (311) may provide an augmented reality (AR) service. The processor (311) may display a space (or area) related to the AR service through the display (312). The processor (311) may identify a location to be displayed in the space based on the direction in which a part of the user's body is facing. The processor (311) may display an object (e.g., a pointer) indicating a point toward which a part of the user's body is facing within the space based on a change in the direction in which a part of the user's body is facing. According to an embodiment, the point toward which a part of the user's body is facing may correspond to a virtual object within the space. The processor (311) may perform an operation on the virtual object (e.g., searching for a virtual object, displaying information about a virtual object).

[0216] Figure 15b illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to input to a display.

[0217] Referring to FIG. 15B, in the example (1560), the processor (311) can identify the location (1563) of a body part using the touch screen panel (316) in the same or similar manner as the embodiment described in FIG. 15A, and can identify the location (1564) of the wearable device (200) using the electromagnetic induction circuit (315). The processor (311) can identify the direction in which the body part of the user is facing based on the location (1563) and the location (1564). The processor (311) can identify the location on the display (312) toward which the body part of the user is facing based on the direction in which the body part of the user is facing. The processor (311) can display a pointer (1565) at the location on the display (312) toward which the body part of the user is facing. The processor (311) can change the position of the pointer (1565) based on the movement of the wearable device (200) (or the movement of a part of the user's body).

[0218] In example (1570), the processor (311) can identify a first movement pattern in which the position of a part of the user's body changes. The processor (311) can identify that the pattern in which the position of a part of the user's body changes corresponds to a second movement pattern identified in the wearable device (200). Based on identifying that the first movement pattern corresponds to the second movement pattern, the processor (311) can perform a designated function. Based on the first movement pattern (or the second movement pattern), the processor (311) can change the position of the pointer (1565).

[0219] The processor (311) can identify that a part of the user's body moves along a direction (1572). The processor (311) can change the location at which the pointer (1565) is displayed based on the direction (1572). The processor (311) can identify that the pointer (1565) selects an object (1569) displayed on the screen of the display (312). The processor (311) can identify that the location of the pointer (1565) changes based on the direction (1572). The processor (311) can identify that an area (e.g., a circle) configured according to the change in the location of the pointer (1565) includes the object (1569). The processor (311) can identify that the object (1569) is selected.

[0220] In example (1580), the processor (311) may perform an operation on the object (1569) based on identifying that the object (1569) is selected. For example, the processor (311) may obtain information on the object (1569). The processor (311) may display the information on the object (1569) through the display (312). The processor (311) may display the information on the object (1569) in an area (1585). If the object (1569) is a product, the processor (311) may display at least one of an object (1581) (or text) indicating a brand name, an object (1582) (or text) indicating a weight, an object (1583) (or text) indicating a model name, and / or an object (1584) (or text) indicating a price in the area (1585).

[0221] FIG. 15B illustrates an example of providing shopping information for a selected object (e.g., object (1569)). In some embodiments, the processor (311) may provide different functions depending on the selected object. For example, the processor (311) may display metadata for the selected object (or image). For example, the processor (311) may perform a copy for the selected object. For example, the processor (311) may perform a designated function (e.g., search, display shopping information, or scrap) for the selected object.

[0222] Figure 16 illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to input to space.

[0223] Referring to FIG. 16, the electronic device (101) may be a foldable device that folds along a folding axis (1693). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (1610), a second housing (1620), and a hinge structure (1630). For example, the hinge structure (1630) may rotatably couple the first housing (1610) to the second housing (1620) with respect to the folding axis (1693).

[0224] In some embodiments, the display (312) can be folded along the folding axis (1693). The display (312) may be referred to as a flexible display. The display (312) may be divided into a first display area (1651) and a second display area (1652) based on the folding axis (1693). The first display area (1651) may correspond to one side of the first housing (1610). The second display area (1652) may correspond to one side of the second housing (1620).

[0225] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may operate in a state where an angle between a first direction (1661) toward which the first display area (1651) faces and a second direction (1662) toward which the second display area (1652) faces is within a specified range. For example, the angle between the first direction (1661) and the second direction (1662) may be within a specified range.

[0226] For example, a space (1600) may be configured based on a first display area (1651) and a second display area (1652). According to an embodiment, a user of the electronic device (101) may identify the space (1600) using a wearable device for providing an augmented reality (AR) service and / or a virtual reality (VR) service. The wearable device for providing an AR service and / or a VR service may display the space (1600) configured based on the first display area (1651) and the second display area (1652).

[0227] The processor (311) can identify a hovering input using at least one of a touch screen panel (316) and / or an electromagnetic induction circuit (315). The processor (311) can identify a location of a part of a user's body within a space (1600) using at least one of the touch screen panel (316) and / or an electromagnetic induction circuit (315). The processor (311) can identify a location of a wearable device (200) using the electromagnetic induction circuit (315).

[0228] For example, the processor (311) can identify the location of a part of the user's body and the location of the wearable device (200) with respect to the first display area (1651). The processor (311) can identify the location of a part of the user's body and the location of the wearable device (200) with respect to the second display area (1652). By having the processor (311) identify the location of a part of the user's body and the location of the wearable device (200) with respect to the first display area (1651) and the second display area (1652), the accuracy of the location of a part of the user's body and the location of the wearable device (200) can be improved.

[0229] According to one embodiment, the processor (311) can identify a first location (1671) of a part of the user's body and a second location (1672) of the wearable device (200). The processor (311) can identify a positional relationship between a display area of ​​one of the first display area (1651) and the second display area (1652) and the part of the body.

[0230] For example, the processor (311) can identify a direction in which a part of the body is facing based on a first location (1671) and a second location (1672). The processor (311) can identify one of the first display area (1651) and the second display area (1652) based on the direction in which the part of the body is facing. The processor (311) can identify a positional relationship between the identified display area and the direction in which the part of the body is facing.

[0231] For example, based on identifying that a part of the body is facing a first display area (1651), the processor (311) can identify a positional relationship (e.g., an angle) between the first display area (1651) and the direction in which the part of the body is facing. For example, based on identifying that a part of the body is facing a second display area (1652), the processor (311) can identify a positional relationship (e.g., an angle) between the second display area (1652) and the direction in which the part of the body is facing. In some embodiments, in order to prevent the angle from changing abruptly due to a change in the display area for identifying the positional relationship, the processor (311) can continuously change the display method even when the display area for identifying the positional relationship is changed.

[0232] The processor (311) can identify that the position of the body part is changed from the first position (1671) to the third position (1673) based on the movement of the body part. The processor (311) can identify that the position of the wearable device (200) is changed from the second position (1672) to the fourth position (1674) based on the movement of the body part. Based on the identified positional relationship and the third position (1673) changed from the first position (1671), the processor (311) can transmit information for displaying an object within a space (1600) configured based on the first display area (1651) and the second display area (1652) to the wearable device for providing an AR service and / or a VR service. A wearable device for providing AR services and / or VR services may display an object drawn according to the movement of the user's body within a space (1600) based on information obtained from an electronic device (101). The method of expressing the object may be changed based on the positional relationship between one of the first display area (1651) and the second display area (1652) and a part of the body.

[0233] According to an embodiment, the processor (311) can store information about an object configured within a space (1600) in a memory (313). The processor (311) can output an object configured within a space (1600) through a 3D printer by providing the stored information to a 3D (three dimensional) printer.

[0234] According to one embodiment, the processor (311) can identify an input for indicating a point in time when an object begins to be drawn within the space (1600). For example, the processor (311) can identify a point in time when an object begins to be drawn within the space (1600) based on identifying a touch input to the wearable device (200). For example, when the wearable device (200) is worn on the index finger, a touch input to the wearable device (200) via the thumb can be identified. The processor (311) can identify a point in time when an object begins to be drawn based on the identified touch input. According to one embodiment, the processor (311) can identify an input for indicating a point in time when drawing of an object within the space (1600) ends. The processor (311) can identify a point in time when drawing of an object ends based on identifying a touch input to the wearable device (200). For example, when the wearable device (200) is worn on the index finger, a touch input to the wearable device (200) via the thumb can be identified. The processor (311) can identify a point in time when drawing of an object ends based on the identified touch input. Depending on the embodiment, the input for indicating a point in time when drawing of an object begins and / or the input for indicating a point in time when drawing of an object ends can be set in various ways. For example, the input for indicating a point in time when drawing of an object begins and / or the input for indicating a point in time when drawing of an object ends can include at least one of a voice input and / or a gesture input.

[0235] An example of configuring a space (or area) using an electronic device (101) (or a plurality of electronic devices) will be described in FIGS. 17a and 17b.

[0236] Fig. 17a illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device for configuring a space. Fig. 17b illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device and an external electronic device for configuring a space.

[0237] Referring to FIG. 17A, the electronic device (101) may be a foldable device that folds along two folding axes. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (1710), a second housing (1720), a third housing (1730), a first hinge structure (not shown) that rotatably connects the first housing (1710) and the second housing (1720) about a folding axis (1791), and a second hinge structure (not shown) that rotatably connects the second housing (1720) and the third housing (1730) about a folding axis (1792).

[0238] In some embodiments, the display (312) can be folded along the folding axis (1791) and the folding axis (1792). The display (312) may be referred to as a flexible display. The display (312) may be divided into a first display area (1711), a second display area (1712), and a third display area (1713) based on the folding axis (1791) and the folding axis (1792). The first display area (1711) may correspond to one side of the first housing (1710). The second display area (1712) may correspond to one side of the second housing (1720). The third display area (1713) may correspond to one side of the third housing (1730).

[0239] According to one embodiment, a space (1700) may be configured based on a first display area (1711), a second display area (1712), and a third display area (1713). A user of the electronic device (101) may identify the space (1700) using a wearable device for providing an augmented reality (AR) service and / or a virtual reality (VR) service. The wearable device for providing an AR service and / or a VR service may display the space (1700) configured based on the first display area (1711), the second display area (1712), and the third display area (1713).

[0240] According to one embodiment, the operation of the electronic device (101) described in FIG. 16 can be performed within a space (1700).

[0241] Referring to FIG. 17b, the electronic device (101) may correspond to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 16. The electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (1790) may be used to configure a space (1795). The display of the external electronic device (1790) may include a display area (1753).

[0242] According to one embodiment, a corner area of ​​the second housing (1620) of the electronic device (101) may be in contact with a corner area of ​​the housing of the external electronic device (1790). A space (1795) may be configured based on the first display area (1651), the second display area (1652) of the electronic device (101) and the display area (1753) of the external electronic device (1790).

[0243] A user of an electronic device (101) can identify a space (1795) by using a wearable device for providing an augmented reality (AR) service and / or a virtual reality (VR) service. The wearable device for providing an AR service and / or a VR service can display a space (1795) configured based on a first display area (1651), a second display area (1652) of the electronic device (101), and a display area (1753) of an external electronic device (1790).

[0244] FIG. 17b illustrates an example of configuring a space using two electronic devices. In some embodiments, a space may be configured using multiple electronic devices of various forms.

[0245] Referring to FIGS. 17A and 17B , a space (1700, 1795) may be configured through an electronic device (101) and / or an external electronic device (1790). The space (1700, 1795) may be configured to perform the same or similar input as in FIG. 16 . For example, the processor (311) may transmit information for displaying an object within the space (1700, 1795) to a wearable device for providing an AR service and / or a VR service, based on movement of a part of a body of a user wearing the wearable device (200) within the space (1700, 1795).

[0246] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) may include a display (e.g., display (312)) including an electromagnetic induction circuit (e.g., electromagnetic induction circuit (315)) and a touch screen panel (e.g., touch screen panel (316)), a memory (e.g., memory (313)) storing one or more instructions and including a storage medium, and at least one processor (e.g., processor (311)) including a processing circuit. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a first location on the display where a part of the body is in contact with the display, based on identifying that a part of the body of a user is in contact with the display, and to identify a second location of a wearable device worn on the part of the body with respect to the display. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a positional relationship between the display and the body part based on the first position and the second position. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify that a position of the body part in contact with the display has changed from the first position to a third position based on movement of the body part with respect to the electronic device. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to change a screen displayed on the display based on the positional relationship and the third position changed from the first position.

[0247] In one embodiment, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify an input for activating the electromagnetic induction circuit while the touch screen panel is activated and the electromagnetic induction circuit is deactivated. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to activate the electromagnetic induction circuit based on the input.

[0248] In one embodiment, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to transmit a signal that causes the wearable device to provide power to at least one circuit included in the wearable device based on the input. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify, using the electromagnetic induction circuit, the second location of the wearable device relative to the display based on the power being provided to the at least one circuit.

[0249] In one embodiment, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify, using the touchscreen panel, that a part of the body is in contact with the display while power is supplied to the at least one circuit.

[0250] According to one embodiment, the at least one circuit may include a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit may be disposed within the wearable device to generate a magnetic field in a first direction at a designated point relative to the wearable device. The second circuit may be disposed within the wearable device to generate a magnetic field in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction at the designated point relative to the wearable device.

[0251] In one embodiment, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify that a distance between the first location and the second location is less than or equal to a reference distance. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify the positional relationship between the display and the body part based on identifying that the distance between the first location and the second location is less than or equal to the reference distance.

[0252] In one embodiment, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify that the wearable device is worn on another part of the body based on identifying that a distance between the first location and the second location exceeds the reference distance.

[0253] In one embodiment, the positional relationship may include an angle between the display and a part of the body. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display a visual object on the screen corresponding to the third position changed from the first position based on the angle.

[0254] According to one embodiment, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display the visual object on the screen having a thickness set based on the angle.

[0255] In one embodiment, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify that the wearable device is in contact with the display at the second location. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify that a location of the wearable device in contact with the display is changed from the second location to a fourth location based on movement of a part of the body with respect to the electronic device. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to change a screen displayed on the display based on an area configured based on the first location, the second location, the third location, and the fourth location.

[0256] According to one embodiment, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a fourth location on the display toward which a part of the user's body is directed. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify an object corresponding to the fourth location among at least one object displayed through the display. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to perform an action with respect to the identified object.

[0257] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing, a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing to the second housing about a folding axis, a flexible display including a first display area corresponding to one side of the first housing and a second display area corresponding to one side of the second housing, which are separated about the folding axis, and including at least one of an electromagnetic induction circuit and a touch screen panel, a memory (e.g., memory (313)) storing one or more instructions and including a storage medium, and at least one processor (e.g., processor (311)) including a processing circuit. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify an approach of a part of the user's body and a wearable device worn on the part of the body while an angle between a direction in which the first display area faces and a direction in which the second display area faces is within a specified range. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a first location of the body part and a second location of the wearable device with respect to the display. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a positional relationship between one of the first display area and the second display area and the body part based on the first location and the second location.The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify that a position of the body part has changed from the first position to a third position based on movement of the body part relative to the electronic device. The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to transmit, to another wearable device, information for displaying an object within a space configured based on the first display area and the second display area based on the positional relationship and the third position changed from the first position.

[0258] According to one embodiment, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify one of the first display area and the second display area based on a direction in which the part of the body is facing.

[0259] According to one embodiment, a method of an electronic device may include an operation of identifying a first location on the display where a part of the body of a user is in contact with the display, and identifying a second location of a wearable device worn on the part of the body with respect to the display, based on identifying that a part of the body of a user is in contact with the display. The method may include an operation of identifying a positional relationship between the display and the part of the body based on the first location and the second location. The method may include an operation of identifying that a location of the part of the body in contact with the display changes from the first location to a third location based on a movement of the part of the body with respect to the electronic device. The method may include an operation of changing a screen displayed on the display based on the positional relationship and the third location changed from the first location.

[0260] In one embodiment, the method may include an operation of identifying an input for activating the electromagnetic induction circuit while the touch screen panel is activated and the electromagnetic induction circuit is deactivated. The method may include an operation of activating the electromagnetic induction circuit based on the input.

[0261] In one embodiment, the method may include transmitting a signal to the wearable device, based on the input, causing the wearable device to provide power to at least one circuit included in the wearable device. The method may include identifying the second location of the wearable device relative to the display using the electromagnetic induction circuit, based on the power being provided to the at least one circuit.

[0262] In one embodiment, the method may include an action of identifying, using the touchscreen panel, that a part of the body is in contact with the display while power is supplied to the at least one circuit.

[0263] According to one embodiment, the at least one circuit may include a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit may be disposed within the wearable device to generate a magnetic field in a first direction at a designated point relative to the wearable device. The second circuit may be disposed within the wearable device to generate a magnetic field in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction at the designated point relative to the wearable device.

[0264] In one embodiment, the method may include an operation of identifying that a distance between the first location and the second location is less than or equal to a reference distance. The method may include an operation of identifying a positional relationship between the display and a part of the body based on identifying that the distance between the first location and the second location is less than or equal to the reference distance.

[0265] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by at least one processor of an electronic device including a display including an electromagnetic induction circuit and a touch screen panel, cause the electronic device to identify a first location on the display where a part of the body has been contacted based on identifying that a part of the user's body has been contacted with the display, and to identify a second location of a wearable device worn on the part of the body with respect to the display. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to identify a positional relationship between the display and the part of the body based on the first location and the second location. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to identify that a position of the body part in contact with the display has changed from the first position to a third position based on movement of the body part relative to the electronic device. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the screen displayed on the display to change based on the positional relationship and the third position changed from the first position.

[0266] In one embodiment, when a processor of an electronic device identifies a touch input via a user's finger, it may use a wearable device worn on the finger to identify the angle of the finger relative to the display. Based on the angle of the finger relative to the display, the electronic device may change the display method (e.g., texture, width, thickness, or intensity) for the writing function. The electronic device may provide a different writing experience depending on the angle of the user's finger relative to the display.

[0267] Electronic devices according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein 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 embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0268] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein 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 the 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 component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0269] In various embodiments of this document, the term "module" used may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, 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).

[0270] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more commands stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one command among the one or more commands 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 command called. The one or more commands may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0271] According to one embodiment, the method according to the 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., a 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.

[0272] 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 this case, according to various embodiments, 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.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, A display including an electromagnetic induction circuit and a touch screen panel; A memory storing one or more instructions and including a storage medium; and comprising at least one processor including a processing circuit; The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Based on identifying that a part of the user's body is in contact with the display: Identifying a first location on the display where the part of the body is in contact, Identifying a second location of a wearable device worn on a part of the body with respect to the display; Based on the first position and the second position, identify the positional relationship between the display and a part of the body, Based on the movement of the body part relative to the electronic device, identifying that the position of the body part in contact with the display has changed from the first position to a third position; Based on the above positional relationship and the third position changed from the first position, causing the screen displayed on the display to be changed. Electronic devices.

2. In the first paragraph, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: While the above touch screen panel is activated and the above electromagnetic induction circuit is deactivated, identifying an input for activating the above electromagnetic induction circuit; Based on the input for activating the electromagnetic induction circuit, further causing the electromagnetic induction circuit to be activated, Electronic devices.

3. In the second paragraph, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: transmitting a signal causing the wearable device to provide power to at least one circuit of the wearable device based on the input for activating the electromagnetic induction circuit; Further causing said wearable device to identify said second location with respect to said display, based on power being supplied to said at least one circuit, using said electromagnetic induction circuit. Electronic devices.

4. In the third paragraph, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Further causing the touchscreen panel to identify that a part of the body is in contact with the display, based on power being supplied to at least one circuit. Electronic devices.

5. In the fourth paragraph, at least one circuit, Containing a first circuit and a second circuit, The above first circuit, configured to generate a magnetic field in a first direction at a designated point on the wearable device, and arranged within the wearable device; The second circuit above, configured to generate a magnetic field in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction at the designated point for the wearable device, and is disposed within the wearable device. Electronic devices.

6. In the first paragraph, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Identifying that the distance between the first position and the second position is less than or equal to a reference distance, further causing the positional relationship between the display and the part of the body to be identified based on identifying that the distance between the first position and the second position is less than or equal to the reference distance; Electronic devices.

7. In the first paragraph, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Further causing the wearable device to identify that it is worn on another part of the body based on identifying that the distance between the first location and the second location exceeds a reference distance. Electronic devices.

8. In the first paragraph, the positional relationship is, Including the angle between the display and the part of the body, The one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, further cause the electronic device to: display on the screen a visual object corresponding to the third position changed from the first position based on the angle; Electronic devices.

9. In the 8th paragraph, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Further causing the visual object having a thickness set based on the angle to be displayed on the screen. Electronic devices.

10. In the first paragraph, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: identifying that the wearable device is in contact with the display at the second location; Based on the movement of the part of the body relative to the electronic device, identifying that the position of the wearable device in contact with the display has changed from the second position to the fourth position, Further causing the screen displayed on the display to be changed based on the area configured based on the first position, the second position, the third position, and the fourth position. Electronic devices.

11. In the first paragraph, the one or more instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Identify a fourth location on the display toward which a part of the user's body is directed, Identifying an object corresponding to the fourth position among at least one object displayed through the display, Identifying the movement of the object that changes based on the movement of a part of the user's body, Identifying visual objects within an area based on the movement of the above objects, Further causing a screen to be displayed to provide information about the identified visual object. Electronic devices.

12. In the method of an electronic device, Based on identifying that a part of the user's body is in contact with the display: Identifying a first location on the display where the part of the body is in contact, An action of identifying a second location of a wearable device worn on a part of the body with respect to a display of the electronic device; An operation of identifying a positional relationship between the display and a part of the body based on the first position and the second position; An action of identifying that a position of a part of the body in contact with the display has changed from the first position to a third position based on movement of the part of the body with respect to the electronic device; and An operation for changing a screen displayed on the display based on the above positional relationship and the third position changed from the first position, method.

13. In the 12th paragraph, the method, An operation of identifying an input for activating the electromagnetic induction circuit while the touch screen panel of the display is activated and the electromagnetic induction circuit of the display is deactivated; and Further comprising an operation of activating the electromagnetic induction circuit based on the input for activating the electromagnetic induction circuit. method.

14. In the 13th paragraph, the method, An operation of transmitting a signal causing the wearable device to provide power to at least one circuit included in the wearable device based on the input for activating the electromagnetic induction circuit; and Further comprising an operation of identifying the second location of the wearable device with respect to the display, based on power being provided to at least one circuit, using the electromagnetic induction circuit. method.

15. In a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs, when executed by at least one processor of an electronic device including an electromagnetic induction circuit and a display including a touch screen panel, Based on identifying that a part of the user's body is in contact with the display: Identifying a first location on the display where the part of the body is in contact, Identifying a second location of a wearable device worn on a part of the body with respect to the display; Based on the first position and the second position, identify the positional relationship between the display and a part of the body, Based on the movement of the body part relative to the electronic device, identifying that the position of the body part in contact with the display has changed from the first position to a third position; Including instructions that cause the screen displayed on the display to be changed based on the above positional relationship and the third position changed from the first position. Computer readable storage medium.

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