Wearable electronic device and method for managing cable in wearable electronic device

Abstract

A wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may comprise: at least one processor including a communication circuit, a sensor unit, and a processing circuit; and a memory including at least one storage medium that stores instructions. When the instructions according to an embodiment are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device to identify rotation information of the wearable electronic device from the sensor unit when rotation of the wearable electronic device is detected in a state in which the wearable electronic device worn on a part of a user's body is connected to an external power supply device by using a cable. When the instructions according to an embodiment are executed by the processor, the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device to execute a cable control function for releasing the cable twisted according to the rotation of the wearable electronic device, on the basis of the rotation information of the wearable electronic device. Other embodiments may be included.

Description

Wearable electronic devices and methods for managing cables in wearable electronic devices.

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wearable electronic device and a method for managing cables in a wearable electronic device.

[0002] Users wearing wearable electronic devices capable of performing VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), MR (mixed reality), and / or XR (extended reality) functions can be provided with various contents and various experiences.

[0003] In the case of the above wearable electronic device, since the user continuously wears it and a lot of movement occurs and a huge amount of processing performance is required, power is supplied to the wearable electronic device by connecting the wearable electronic device to an external power supply in a wired manner using a cable rather than a portable battery.

[0004] Accordingly, while the user wears and uses the wearable electronic device, the wearable electronic device and the external power supply are connected by a cable, and the cable becomes tangled depending on the user's movements.

[0005] When a wearable electronic device worn on a part of a user's body and an external power supply are connected using a cable, the cable tangling phenomenon can be alleviated when the wearable electronic device is used.

[0006] When a wearable electronic device worn on a part of a user's body and an external power supply are connected using a cable, the cable's tangling phenomenon is alleviated when the wearable electronic device is used, thereby eliminating discomfort caused by the cable's tangling and increasing the lifespan of the cable.

[0007] According to an embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a communication circuit, a sensor unit, at least one processor including a processing circuit, and a memory including one or more storage media for storing instructions. According to an embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to determine rotation information of the wearable electronic device from the sensor unit while the wearable electronic device worn on a part of a user's body is connected to an external power supply device using a cable. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to execute a cable control function for untwisting the cable according to the rotation of the wearable electronic device based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0008] A method for managing a cable in a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include an operation of checking rotation information of the wearable electronic device from a sensor unit of the wearable electronic device while the wearable electronic device is connected to an external power supply device using a cable while being worn on a part of a user's body. A method for managing a cable in a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include an operation of executing a cable control function for untwisting the cable according to rotation of the wearable electronic device based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0009] In one embodiment, a non-volatile storage medium storing commands is provided, wherein the commands, when executed by a wearable electronic device, are configured to cause the wearable electronic device to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include an operation of checking rotation information of the wearable electronic device from a sensor unit of the wearable electronic device while the wearable electronic device is worn on a part of a user's body and is connected to an external power supply device using a cable. In one embodiment, the at least one operation may include an operation of executing a cable control function for untwisting the cable according to rotation of the wearable electronic device based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining an operation of managing a cable in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] Figure 4 is a block diagram of an external power supply device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E are drawings for explaining a twisting phenomenon of a cable in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIGS. 6A and 6B are flowcharts illustrating operations for managing cables in a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for untwisting a cable in an external power supply device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for untwisting a cable in an external power supply device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to an embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an 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)).

[0019] 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.

[0020] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) (e.g., processing circuit) may be implemented as one or more IC (integrated circuit (or circuitry)) chips and may perform various data processing. The processor (120) may include at least one electrical circuit and may individually or collectively perform distributed processing of instructions (or programs, data) stored in the memory (130). The processor (120) may include a processor assembly including one or more processing circuits. The processor (120) may include any processing circuit operative to control the performance and operations of one or more components of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the memory (130), the display module (160), the sensor module (176) (e.g., a sensor), the camera module (180) (e.g., an image sensor), and / or the communication module (190) (e.g., a communication circuit)). For example, the processor (120) (e.g., an application processor (AP)) may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC) (e.g., a single chip or chipset). For example, the processor (120) may be implemented as multiple cores (or at least one core circuit), multiple chips, or multiple chipsets. For example, the processor (120) may include one or more processing circuits. For example, the processor (120) may include one or more processing circuits configured to individually and / or collectively perform various functions of the present disclosure. As a non-limiting example, at least a portion of the processor (120) may be included in a first chip of the electronic device (101), and at least another portion of the processor (120) may be included in a second chip of the electronic device (101) that is different from the first chip of the electronic device (101).

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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).

[0023] 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).

[0024] 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).

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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).

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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).

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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).

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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).

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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 via 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).

[0038] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band.

[0039] 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)).

[0040] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In 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.

[0041] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining an operation of managing a cable in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0042] Referring to the above FIG. 2, a wearable electronic device (301) according to an embodiment, when worn on a part of a body (e.g., head) of a user (201) and connected to an external power supply device (401) using a cable (501) to receive power, can detect rotation of the wearable electronic device, check rotation information of the wearable electronic device (301), and perform a cable control function to untwist a cable (501) according to the rotation of the wearable electronic device (301) based on the rotation information.

[0043] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (301) can detect rotation of the wearable electronic device when the wearable electronic device (301) is connected to an external power supply device (401) using a cable (501) and supplied with power, regardless of whether the wearable electronic device (301) is worn on a part of the body (e.g., head) of a user (201), check rotation information of the wearable electronic device (301), and perform a cable control function to untwist a cable (501) according to the rotation of the wearable electronic device (301) based on the rotation information.

[0044] According to an embodiment, a wearable electronic device (301) may detect rotation of the wearable electronic device (301), check rotation information of the wearable electronic device (301), and perform a cable control function to untwist a cable (501) according to rotation of the wearable electronic device (301) when the wearable electronic device (301) is connected to an external power supply device (401) using the cable (501) and receives power while being worn on a part of the body (e.g., head) of a user (201), or when the wearable electronic device (301) is connected to an external power supply device (401) using the cable (501), and when the wearable electronic device (301) confirms execution of a first application requesting movement of a user (201) wearing the wearable electronic device (201), the wearable electronic device (301) may detect rotation of the wearable electronic device, check rotation information of the wearable electronic device (301), and perform a cable control function to untwist a cable (501) according to rotation of the wearable electronic device (301) based on the rotation information.

[0045] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (301) may execute the cable control function to untwist the cable (501) by rotating the rotatable terminal of the wearable electronic device (301) into which the first plug of the cable (501) is inserted in a direction opposite to the rotation direction and a number of rotations corresponding to the number of rotations when the rotation direction and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device are confirmed in the rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0046] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (301) may generate a cable control command to rotate a rotatable terminal of the external power supply device (401) into which a second plug of the cable (501) is inserted in a direction identical to the rotation direction and a number of rotations corresponding to the number of rotations based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device, and may execute the cable control function to untwist the cable by transmitting the cable control command to the external power supply device (401) through a communication circuit of the wearable electronic device or through the cable.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (301) may perform the cable control function of displaying a message indicating a twist of the cable through a display of the wearable electronic device (301) when detecting rotation of the wearable electronic device, thereby guiding a user (201) of the wearable electronic device (301) to untwist the cable.

[0048] According to one embodiment, when the external power supply device (401) (e.g., a smart outlet) receives a cable control command from the wearable electronic device (301) wirelessly (e.g., a communication circuit of the external power supply device) or wiredly (e.g., a cable) while supplying power to the second plug of the cable (501) inserted into the rotatable terminal of the external power supply device (401), the external power supply device (401) can rotate the rotatable terminal of the external power supply device (401) into which the second plug of the cable (501) is inserted in a rotational direction and a rotational number according to the cable control command.

[0049] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0050] Referring to the above FIG. 3, the wearable electronic device (301) may include a first processor (320), a first terminal (350), a first terminal driving unit (351), a sensor unit (376), a camera (380), and a first communication circuit (390).

[0051] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may perform overall control operations of the electronic device (301). According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may execute software (e.g., the program (140) of FIG. 1) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (301) connected to the first processor (320), and may perform data processing or calculations based on the instructions. According to one embodiment, the instructions may include instructions configured in a machine language that can be processed by the electronic device (301) or the first processor (320). For example, the instructions may include instructions corresponding to operation instructions used in the program.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may execute a cable control function to untwist a cable (e.g., cable (501) of FIG. 2) connecting the wearable electronic device (301) and an external power supply device (e.g., external power supply device (401) of FIG. 2) based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device (301).

[0053] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may detect rotation of the wearable electronic device (301) when the wearable electronic device (301) is connected to the external power supply device using the cable and supplied with power while being worn on a part of the body (e.g., the head) of a user (e.g., the user (201) of FIG. 2), and may confirm rotation information of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information received from the sensor unit (376).

[0054] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) can detect rotation of the wearable electronic device (301) when the wearable electronic device (301) is connected to the external power supply device using the cable and receives power, regardless of whether the wearable electronic device (301) is worn on a part of the body (e.g., the head) of a user (e.g., the user (201) of FIG. 2), and can confirm rotation information of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information received from the sensor unit (376).

[0055] According to an embodiment, when the first processor (320) is connected to the external power supply device using the cable and receives power while being worn on a part of the body (e.g., the head) of a user (e.g., the user (201) of FIG. 2) or while being connected to the external power supply device using the cable, if the first processor (320) detects the execution of a first application requesting movement of the user wearing the wearable electronic device (301), the first processor (320) can detect the rotation of the wearable electronic device and check the rotation information of the wearable electronic device based on the rotation information received from the sensor unit (376).

[0056] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) can check the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on the rotation information received from the sensor unit (376).

[0057] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may detect rotation information (e.g., rotation direction and number of rotations) of the wearable electronic device based on an image received from a camera (380) to utilize the visual rotation of a user wearing the wearable electronic device (301).

[0058] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may execute the cable control function for untwisting the cable according to the rotation of the wearable electronic device (301) when the number of rotations in the rotational direction is greater than or equal to a reference number based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device (301).

[0059] According to one embodiment, when the first processor (320) determines that the cable control function for untwisting a cable in the wearable electronic device is set as a first function executed by the wearable electronic device, the first processor (320) may execute the cable control function for untwisting a cable by the wearable electronic device (301) in the first function.

[0060] According to one embodiment, when the first processor (320) confirms that the wearable electronic device (301) includes a rotatable first terminal (350) and a first terminal driving unit (351) capable of driving the first terminal (350), the first processor (320) may confirm the cable control function as a first function executed by the wearable electronic device. According to one embodiment, in the first function, the first processor (320) may confirm the rotation direction and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device, and may control the first terminal driving unit (351) to execute the cable control function of rotating the rotatable first terminal (350), into which the first plug of the cable is inserted, in a direction opposite to the rotation direction, a number of times corresponding to (same as) the number of rotations. For example, if the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device is a first direction (e.g., rightward) and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device is 5 based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device, the first processor (320) may execute the cable control function to rotate the rotatable first terminal (350) into which the first plug of the cable is inserted 5 times in a second direction (e.g., leftward) that is opposite to the first direction (e.g., rightward).

[0061] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may perform the cable control function for untwisting a cable in the external power supply device when it is confirmed that the cable control function for untwisting a cable in the wearable electronic device is set to a second function executed by the external power supply device.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) can determine that the cable control function is the second function executed by the external power supply device when it is confirmed that the wearable electronic device (301) does not include a rotatable first terminal (350) and a first terminal driving unit (351) capable of driving the first terminal (350).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320), in the second function, may determine the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device, and may generate a cable control command to rotate the rotatable terminal of the external power supply device into which the second plug of the cable is inserted in the same direction as the rotation direction and a number of times corresponding to (same as) the number of rotations. According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may execute the cable control function of connecting communication with the external power supply device through the first communication circuit (390) and transmitting the cable control command to the external power supply device through the first communication circuit (390).

[0064] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may execute the cable control function of, in the second function, checking the rotation direction and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device, generating a cable control command for rotating the rotatable terminal of the external power supply device into which the second plug of the cable is inserted in the same direction as the rotation direction and a number of rotations corresponding to (same as) the number of rotations, and transmitting the cable control command to the external power supply device through the cable. For example, if the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device is a first direction (e.g., rightward) and the number of rotations is 5, the first processor (320) may generate a cable control command for rotating the rotatable first terminal (350) into which the first plug of the cable is inserted in a first direction (e.g., leftward) which is the same direction as the first direction (e.g., rightward) 5 times based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may, in the second function, transmit rotation information of the wearable electronic device to the external power supply device through the first communication circuit (390) or the cable.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may display a message indicating a twist in the cable through the display (360).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may display a message notifying of a cable twist through the display (360) immediately before or at the start of execution of the first function executed by the wearable electronic device, wherein the cable control function for untwisting the cable in the wearable electronic device is executed.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may display a message notifying a twist in the cable through the display (360) immediately before or at the start of execution of the second function executed by the external power supply device, when the cable control function for untwisting the cable in the wearable electronic device starts or starts executing. According to one embodiment, the first processor (320) may display a message notifying a twist in the cable through the display (360) when the cable control function for untwisting the cable is not confirmed (set) as the first function executed by the wearable electronic device and the second function executed by the external power supply device.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the first terminal driving unit (351) can drive the rotatable first terminal (350) into which the first plug of the cable can be inserted, in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction, under the control of the first processor (320). The first terminal driving unit (351) according to one embodiment can include a motor.

[0070] A display (360) according to one embodiment may be implemented substantially identically or similarly to the display module (160) of FIG. 1.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the display (360) may display a message indicating a twist in the cable.

[0072] A camera (380) according to one embodiment may be implemented substantially identically or similarly to the camera module (180) of FIG. 1.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the camera (380) can obtain an image for detecting the rotation of a wearable electronic device (301) worn on a part of a user's body. According to one embodiment, the camera (380) can obtain an image for detecting the rotation information (rotation direction and number of rotations) of the wearable electronic device (301) while the wearable electronic device (301) is worn on a part of a user's body, in order to utilize the visual rotation of the user wearing the wearable electronic device (301).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the camera (380) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera (380) can include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes. In one embodiment, the electronic device (301) can include cameras (380) each having different properties or functions (or uses). For example, the camera (381) can include cameras (381) having different angles of view. The angles of view can include, for example, a super wide angle of 114° to 94°, a wide angle, a normal lens of 84° to 63°, a telephoto of 28° to 8°, and a super telephoto of 6° to 3°. For example, the camera (381) may include at least one front camera positioned on the front to capture images and / or videos as described above, and at least one rear camera positioned on the rear to capture images and / or videos.

[0075] The sensor unit (376) according to one embodiment may be implemented substantially identically or similarly to the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1.

[0076] The sensor unit (376) according to one embodiment may include an acceleration sensor and / or a gyro sensor, and when detecting the rotation of a wearable electronic device (301) worn on a part of a user's body, may transmit rotation information (rotation direction and number of rotations) of the wearable electronic device to the first processor (320).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the first communication circuit (390) may be implemented substantially identically or similarly to the communication module (190) of FIG. 1.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the first communication circuit (390) may include at least one of a wireless LAN circuit (not shown) and a short-range communication circuit (not shown).

[0079] According to one embodiment, the first communication circuit (390) may include an NFC communication circuit, a BLE communication circuit, and / or a UWB communication circuit capable of transmitting and receiving a UWB signal with an external device using a plurality of antennas, a Wi-Fi communication circuit, and / or a Bluetooth legacy communication circuit.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the first communication circuit (390) may include a wired circuit for wired communication.

[0081] Figure 4 is a block diagram of an external power supply device according to one embodiment.

[0082] Referring to the above FIG. 4, the external power supply device (401) (e.g., the external power supply device (401) of FIG. 2) may include a second processor (420), a second terminal (450), a second terminal driver (451), and a second communication circuit (490).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the second processor (420) can untwist the cable by rotating the rotatable second terminal (450) of the external power supply (401).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the second processor (420) can control the power supply unit (470) to supply power to the terminal (450) when a second plug of a cable (e.g., cable (501) of FIG. 2) is inserted into the rotatable second terminal (450).

[0085] According to one embodiment, when the second processor (420) receives a cable control command from a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (301) of FIG. 2) while supplying power to the second plug of the cable inserted into the rotatable second terminal (450), the second processor (420) can rotate the second terminal (450) into which the second plug of the cable is inserted in a rotation direction and a rotation number corresponding to the cable control command. For example, in the wearable electronic device, if it is confirmed that the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device is a first direction (e.g., rightward) and the number of rotations is 5 based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device, and a cable control command is generated to rotate the rotatable second terminal (450) into which the second plug of the cable is inserted 5 times in a first direction (e.g., leftward) that is the same direction as the first direction (e.g., rightward), and the cable control command is transmitted to the external power supply device (401), the second processor (420) can drive the second terminal driving unit (451) according to the cable control command to rotate the second terminal (450) 5 times in the first direction.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the second processor (420) may receive the cable control command from the wearable electronic device or the wearable electronic device connected to the communication via the cable or the second communication circuit (490).

[0087] According to an embodiment, when the second processor (420) receives rotation information of a wearable electronic device from a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (301) of FIG. 2) while supplying power to the second plug of the cable inserted into the rotatable second terminal (450), the second processor (420) may determine the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device. The second processor (420) may drive the second terminal driving unit (451) to rotate the rotatable second terminal (450) into which the second plug of the cable is inserted in the same direction as the rotation direction and the number of rotations corresponding to (same as) the number of rotations. For example, if the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device is a first direction (e.g., rightward) based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device is 5, the first processor (320) may rotate the rotatable second terminal (450) into which the first plug of the cable is inserted 5 times in a first direction (e.g., rightward) that is the same direction as the first direction (e.g., rightward).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the second processor (420) may receive rotation information of the wearable electronic device from the wearable electronic device or the wearable electronic device to which communication is connected via the cable or the second communication circuit (490).

[0089] According to one embodiment, a second terminal driving unit (451) may drive a rotatable second terminal (450) into which a second plug of a cable may be inserted, in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction, under the control of the second processor (420). According to one embodiment, the second terminal driving unit (451) may include a motor.

[0090] In one embodiment, the power supply unit (470) can supply power to a second plug of a cable inserted into a second terminal (450).

[0091] A second communication circuit (490) according to one embodiment may include at least one of a wireless LAN circuit (not shown) and a short-range communication circuit (not shown).

[0092] The second communication circuit (490) according to one embodiment may include an NFC communication circuit, a BLE communication circuit, and / or a UWB communication circuit capable of transmitting and receiving a UWB signal with an external device using a plurality of antennas, a Wi-Fi communication circuit, and / or a Bluetooth legacy communication circuit.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the second communication circuit (490) may include a wired circuit for wired communication.

[0094] FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E are drawings for explaining a twisting phenomenon of a cable in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0095] In the above FIG. 5 a, when a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (301) of FIG. 2) and an external power supply device (401) are connected by a cable (e.g., the cable (501) of FIG. 2), the direction in which the cable may be twisted is shown based on the position of the terminal of the wearable electronic device (e.g., the first terminal (350) of FIG. 3) to which the first plug of the cable (501) is connected and the position of the terminal of the external power supply device (e.g., the second terminal (450) of FIG. 4) to which the second plug of the cable is connected.

[0096] In the above FIG. 5b, when a wearable electronic device (301) worn on a part of a user's (201) body is connected to an external power supply device (401) via a cable (501), a terminal of the wearable electronic device (301) into which a first plug of the cable (501) is inserted is located on the upper side of the wearable electronic device (301), and a terminal of the external power supply device (401) into which a second plug of the cable (501) is inserted is located lower than the wearable electronic device (301).

[0097] If the terminal of the wearable electronic device (301) is not located on the upper side of the wearable electronic device (301), a cable guide structure may be arranged on the upper side of the wearable electronic device to fix the cable (501) connected to the terminal of the wearable electronic device (301) so that the terminal of an external power supply device (401) can be connected on the upper side of the wearable electronic device. The cable guide structure may include a structure fixedly arranged on the wearable electronic device (301) or a detachable structure.

[0098] In the above FIG. 5c, when a wearable electronic device (301) worn on a part of a user's (201) body is connected to an external power supply device (401) via a cable (501), a terminal of the wearable electronic device (301) into which a first plug of the cable (501) is inserted is located on the upper side of the wearable electronic device (301), and a terminal of the external power supply device (401) into which a second plug of the cable (501) is inserted is located higher than the wearable electronic device (301).

[0099] In the above FIG. 5d, when a wearable electronic device (301) worn on a part of a user's (201) body is connected to an external power supply device (401) via a cable (501), a terminal of the wearable electronic device (301) into which a first plug of the cable (501) is inserted and a terminal of the external power supply device (401) into which a second plug of the cable (501) is inserted are horizontal.

[0100] In the above FIG. 5e, when a wearable electronic device (301) worn on a part of a user's (201) body is connected to an external power supply device (401) via a cable (501), a terminal of the wearable electronic device (301) into which a first plug of the cable (501) is inserted is located at the lower side of the wearable electronic device (301), and a terminal of the external power supply device (401) into which a second plug of the cable (501) is inserted is located lower than the wearable electronic device (301).

[0101] In various situations such as those shown in FIGS. 5b to 5e, it can be seen that the twisting of the cable (501) due to the rotation of the user (201) wearing the wearable electronic device (301) occurs in a composite of at least one of the four shapes shown in FIG. 5a.

[0102] In various situations such as those shown in FIGS. 5b to 5e, when a user (201) wearing the wearable electronic device (301) rotates in the right direction (a1), it can be seen that the cable (501) is twisted in the same direction (b1), regardless of the positions of the terminals of the wearable electronic device (301) and the terminals of the external power supply device (401). Therefore, when the rotation of the wearable electronic device (301) worn by the user (201) is detected due to the rotation of the user (201), the wearable electronic device (301) rotates in the opposite direction to the rotational direction of the wearable electronic device (301) a number of times corresponding to the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device (301), thereby untwisting the cable twisted due to the rotation of the wearable electronic device (301). In addition, when the rotation of the wearable electronic device (301) worn by the user (201) is detected by the rotation of the user (201), the external power supply device (401) rotates the wearable electronic device (301) in the same direction as the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device (301) a number of times corresponding to the number of times the wearable electronic device (301) is rotated, thereby untwisting the cable that is twisted by the rotation of the wearable electronic device (301).

[0103] A wearable electronic device according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the wearable electronic device (301) of FIGS. 2 to 3) may include a communication circuit (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1 and / or the communication circuit (390) of FIG. 3), a sensor unit (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1 and / or the sensor unit (376) of FIG. 3), at least one processor including a processing circuit (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1 and / or the processor (320) of FIG. 3), and a memory including one or more storage media for storing instructions (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the commands, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to determine rotation information of the wearable electronic device from the sensor unit while the wearable electronic device worn on a part of the user's body is connected to an external power supply device (the external power supply device (401) of FIG. 2 and / or the external power supply device (401) of FIG. 4) using a cable. The commands, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to execute a cable control function for untwisting the cable according to the rotation of the wearable electronic device based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0104] The above commands, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to determine a rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and a rotation number of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device. The above commands, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to execute the cable control function of rotating a terminal of the wearable electronic device into which a first plug of the cable is inserted in a direction opposite to the rotation direction a number of times corresponding to the rotation number.

[0105] The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, can cause the wearable electronic device to identify the cable control function as a first function executed by the wearable electronic device. The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, can cause the wearable electronic device to execute, in the first function, the cable control operation for untwisting the cable by rotating a terminal of the wearable electronic device.

[0106] The above commands, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to determine a rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and a rotation number of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device. The above commands, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to execute the cable control function of wirelessly transmitting a cable control command to the external power supply device through the communication circuit to rotate a terminal of the external power supply device into which a second plug of the cable is inserted in a direction identical to the rotation direction and a number of times corresponding to the rotation number.

[0107] The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, can cause the wearable electronic device to identify the cable control function as a second function executed by the external power supply. The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, can cause the wearable electronic device to execute, in the second function, the cable control operation for untwisting the cable by rotating a terminal of the external power supply.

[0108] The above commands, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to determine a rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and a rotation number of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device. The above commands, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to execute the cable control function of transmitting, to the external power supply device, a cable control command for rotating a terminal of the external power supply device into which a second plug of the cable is inserted in a direction identical to the rotation direction and a number of times corresponding to the rotation number, via a wired connection through the communication circuit.

[0109] The above commands, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to execute the cable control function of displaying a message indicating a twist in the cable through a display (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1 and / or the display (360) of FIG. 3).

[0110] The above commands, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, can cause the wearable electronic device to determine the rotation direction and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device. The above commands, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, can cause the wearable electronic device to execute the cable control function when the number of rotations in the rotation direction is greater than or equal to a reference number.

[0111] Figures 6a and 6b are flowcharts illustrating operations for managing cables in a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment. The cable management operations may include operations 601 to 615. In the following embodiments, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, at least two operations may be performed in parallel, or other operations may be added.

[0112] In operation 601, a wearable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the wearable electronic device (201) of FIGS. 2 to 3) may check a condition for checking rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device is connected to an external power supply device (e.g., an external power supply device (401) of FIG. 2) using a cable (e.g., a cable (501) of FIG. 2) and supplied with power while being worn on a part of the body (e.g., the head) of a user (e.g., a user (201) of FIG. 2), and the rotation information of the wearable electronic device can be confirmed as a first condition for confirming the rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0114] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device may be connected to an external power supply device (e.g., an external power supply device (401) of FIG. 2) using a cable (e.g., a cable (501) of FIG. 2) and supplied with power, regardless of whether the wearable electronic device is worn on a part of the body (e.g., a head) of a user (e.g., a user (201) of FIG. 2), and may be identified as a second condition for confirming rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0115] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device may be configured to check rotation information of the wearable electronic device as a third condition when the wearable electronic device is connected to an external power supply device (e.g., an external power supply device (401) of FIG. 2) using a cable (e.g., a cable (501) of FIG. 2) to receive power while being worn on a part of the body (e.g., a head) of a user (e.g., a user (201) of FIG. 2)) or while being connected to the external power supply device using the cable, the wearable electronic device confirms execution of a first application requesting movement of the user wearing the wearable electronic device.

[0116] In operation 603, if the wearable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the wearable electronic device (201) of FIGS. 2 to 3) determines that the condition for checking rotation information of the wearable electronic device is satisfied, in operation 605, the wearable electronic device can check the rotation information of the wearable electronic device and perform a cable control function for untwisting a twisted cable based on the rotation information.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (301) can determine that the condition for checking rotation information of the wearable electronic device is satisfied when one of the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition is satisfied.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device can detect rotation of the wearable electronic device and receive rotation information from a sensor unit of the wearable electronic device (e.g., sensor unit (376) of FIG. 3).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device may execute the cable control function for untwisting the cable according to the rotation of the wearable electronic device when the number of rotations in the rotational direction is greater than or equal to a reference number based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device (301).

[0120] In operation 607, if the wearable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the wearable electronic device (301) of FIGS. 2 to 3) determines that the cable control function is a first function executed by the wearable electronic device, then in operation 609, the wearable electronic device can execute the first function.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device can determine that the cable control function for untwisting a cable in the wearable electronic device is set as the first function executed by the wearable electronic device.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device can identify the cable control function as the first function executed by the wearable electronic device when it is confirmed that the wearable electronic device includes a rotatable terminal (e.g., the first terminal (350) of FIG. 3) and a terminal driving unit (e.g., the first terminal driving unit (351) of FIG. 3) capable of driving the terminal.

[0123] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device can, in the first function, determine the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device may execute the cable control function to control the terminal driving unit (e.g., the first terminal driving unit (351) of FIG. 3) of the wearable electronic device to rotate the rotatable terminal (e.g., the first terminal (350) of FIG. 3) into which the first plug of the cable is inserted in a direction opposite to the rotational direction of the wearable electronic device, a number of times corresponding to (same as) the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device.

[0125] In operation 611, if the wearable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the wearable electronic device (301) of FIGS. 2 to 3) determines that the cable control function is a second function executed by an external power supply device, in operation 613, the wearable electronic device can execute the second function.

[0126] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device can perform the cable control function for untwisting a cable from the external power supply device when the cable control function for untwisting a cable from the wearable electronic device is set to a second function executed by the external power supply device.

[0127] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device may determine that the cable control function is the second function executed by the external power supply device when it is confirmed that the wearable electronic device does not include a rotatable terminal (e.g., the first terminal (350) of FIG. 3) and a terminal driving unit (e.g., the first terminal driving unit (351) of FIG. 3) capable of driving the terminal.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device can, in the second function, determine the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0129] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device may generate a cable control command for rotating, in the second function, the rotatable terminal of the external power supply device into which the second plug of the cable is inserted, in the same direction as the rotational direction, a number of times corresponding to (same as) the number of rotations.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device may execute the cable control function of, in the second function, communicating with the external power supply device through a communication circuit (e.g., the first communication circuit (390) of FIG. 3) and transmitting the cable control command to the external power supply device through the communication circuit.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device may execute the cable control function of transmitting the cable control command to the external power supply device through the cable in the second function.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device may, in the second function, transmit rotation information of the wearable electronic device to the external power supply device through the communication circuit or the cable.

[0133] In step 607, if the wearable electronic device does not confirm (set) the cable control function for untwisting the cable as a first function executed by the wearable electronic device, and in step 611, if the wearable electronic device does not confirm (set) the cable control function for untwisting the cable as a second function executed by the external power supply device, then in step 615, the wearable electronic device can display a message notifying of the cable's tangling through a display (e.g., display (360) of FIG. 3).

[0134] Figure 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for untwisting a cable in an external power supply device according to one embodiment. The operations for untwisting the cable may include operations 701 to 705. In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, at least two operations may be performed in parallel, or other operations may be added.

[0135] In operation 701, it can be confirmed that the external power supply device (e.g., the external power supply device (401) of FIGS. 2 to 3) supplies power to the rotatable terminal (e.g., the second terminal (450) of FIG. 4) into which the second plug of the cable (501) is inserted.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the external power supply device can control a power supply unit (e.g., power supply unit (470) of FIG. 4)) to supply power to the terminal when the second plug of the cable is inserted into the rotatable terminal.

[0137] In operation 703, an external power supply device (e.g., an external power supply device (401) of FIGS. 2 to 3) can confirm receipt of a cable control command from a wearable electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device (301) of FIG. 2).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the external power supply device can receive a cable control command from the wearable electronic device connected through a communication circuit of the external power supply device (e.g., the second communication circuit (490) of FIG. 4) while supplying power to the second plug of the cable inserted into a rotatable terminal (e.g., the second terminal (450) of FIG. 4).

[0139] The external power supply according to one embodiment can receive a cable control command from the wearable electronic device through the cable while supplying power to the second plug of the cable inserted into the rotatable terminal.

[0140] In operation 705, an external power supply device (e.g., an external power supply device (401) of FIGS. 2 to 3) can rotate a terminal of the external power supply device into which a second plug of the cable is inserted (e.g., a second terminal (450) of FIG. 4) in a rotational direction and number of rotations corresponding to a cable control command.

[0141] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for untwisting a cable in an external power supply device according to one embodiment. The operations for untwisting the cable may include operations 801 to 805. In the following embodiments, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, at least two operations may be performed in parallel, or other operations may be added.

[0142] In operation 801, it can be confirmed that an external power supply device (e.g., an external power supply device (401) of FIGS. 2 to 3) supplies power to a rotatable terminal (e.g., a second terminal (450) of FIG. 4) into which a second plug of a cable (e.g., a cable (501) of FIG. 2) is inserted.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the external power supply device can control a power supply unit (e.g., power supply unit (470) of FIG. 4)) to supply power to the terminal when the second plug of the cable is inserted into the rotatable terminal.

[0144] In operation 803, an external power supply device (e.g., an external power supply device (401) of FIGS. 2 to 3) can confirm reception of rotation information of a wearable electronic device from a wearable electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device (301) of FIG. 2).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the external power supply device can receive rotation information of the wearable electronic device from the wearable electronic device connected through a communication circuit of the external power supply device (e.g., the second communication circuit (490) of FIG. 4) while supplying power to the second plug of the cable inserted into the rotatable terminal (e.g., the second terminal (450) of FIG. 4).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the external power supply device can receive rotation information of the wearable electronic device from the wearable electronic device through the cable while supplying power to the second plug of the cable inserted into the rotatable terminal.

[0147] In operation 805, an external power supply device (e.g., an external power supply device (401) of FIGS. 2 to 3) can rotate a terminal of the external power supply device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the external power supply device can determine the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0149] According to one embodiment, the external power supply device can drive a terminal driving unit (e.g., a second terminal driving unit (451) of FIG. 4) of the external power supply device to rotate a rotatable terminal (e.g., a second terminal (450) of FIG. 4) of the external power supply device into which a second plug of the cable is inserted in a direction identical to a rotational direction of the wearable electronic device, a number of times corresponding to (same as) the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device.

[0150] A method for managing a cable in a wearable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (301) of FIGS. 2 to 3) according to an embodiment may include an operation of checking rotation information of the wearable electronic device from a sensor unit of the wearable electronic device while the wearable electronic device is connected to an external power supply device using a cable while being worn on a part of a user's body. The method according to an embodiment may include an operation of executing a cable control function for untwisting the cable according to rotation of the wearable electronic device based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0151] The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of checking a rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and a rotation number of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device. The method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of executing the cable control function of rotating a terminal of the wearable electronic device into which a first plug of the cable is inserted in a direction opposite to the rotation direction, a number of times corresponding to the rotation number.

[0152] The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of identifying the cable control function as a first function executed by the wearable electronic device. The method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of executing the cable control operation for untwisting the cable by rotating a terminal of the wearable electronic device in the first function.

[0153] The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of checking a rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and a number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device. The method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of executing the cable control function of transmitting, wirelessly through the communication circuit, to the external power supply device a cable control command for rotating a terminal of the external power supply device, into which a second plug of the cable is inserted, in the same direction as the rotation direction and a number of times corresponding to the number of rotations.

[0154] The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of confirming that the cable control function is a second function executed by the external power supply. The method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of executing the cable control operation for untwisting the cable by rotating a terminal of the external power supply in the second function.

[0155] The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of checking a rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and a number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

[0156] The method according to one embodiment may further include executing the cable control function by transmitting a cable control command to the external power supply device to rotate the terminal of the external power supply device, into which the second plug of the cable is inserted, in the same direction as the rotational direction by a number of times corresponding to the number of rotations, through the communication circuit.

[0157] The method according to one embodiment may further include an action of executing the cable control function for displaying a message indicating a twist in the cable through a display.

[0158] The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of checking the rotation direction and number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device. The method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of executing the cable control function when the number of rotations in the rotation direction is greater than or equal to a reference number.

[0159] Electronic devices according to 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.

[0160] 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 those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0161] The term "module" used in one embodiment of this document 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).

[0162] An embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions 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) or an electronic device (301)). For example, a processor (e.g., a first processor (320)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (301)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions 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.

[0163] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment disclosed in the present document may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0164] According to one embodiment, 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 placed in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to one embodiment, 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 a wearable electronic device (101 of FIG. 1; 301 of FIGS. 2 to 3), Communication circuit (190 in Fig. 1; 390 in Fig. 3); Sensor section (176 in Fig. 1; 376 in Fig. 3); At least one processor (120 of FIG. 1; 320 of FIG. 3) comprising a processing circuit; and A memory (130 in FIG. 1) including one or more storage media for storing commands, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: The wearable electronic device worn on a part of the user's body is connected to an external power supply device (401 of FIG. 2; 401 of FIG. 4) using a cable, and rotation information of the wearable electronic device is checked from the sensor unit. A wearable electronic device configured to execute a cable control function for untwisting the cable according to the rotation of the wearable electronic device, based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

2. In paragraph 1, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device, the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device are confirmed, A wearable electronic device configured to execute the cable control function of rotating the terminal of the wearable electronic device into which the first plug of the cable is inserted in a direction opposite to the rotational direction, a number of times corresponding to the number of rotations.

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Identifying the above cable control function as a first function executed by the wearable electronic device, A wearable electronic device, wherein in the first function, the wearable electronic device is configured to execute the cable control operation for untwisting the cable by rotating the terminal of the wearable electronic device.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device, the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device are confirmed, A wearable electronic device configured to execute the cable control function, wherein the cable control command is transmitted to the external power supply device wirelessly via the communication circuit to rotate the terminal of the external power supply device, into which the second plug of the cable is inserted, in the same direction as the rotational direction and a number of times corresponding to the number of rotations.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Identify the above cable control function as a second function executed by the external power supply, A wearable electronic device configured to execute the cable control operation for untwisting the cable by rotating the terminal of the external power supply device in the second function.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device, the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device are confirmed, A wearable electronic device configured to execute the cable control function for transmitting a cable control command to the external power supply device to rotate the terminal of the external power supply device, into which the second plug of the cable is inserted, in the same direction as the rotational direction a number of times corresponding to the number of rotations through the communication circuit.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: A wearable electronic device configured to execute said cable control function, wherein said cable control function displays a message indicating a tangle in said cable through a display.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Based on the rotation information of the wearable electronic device, the rotation direction and number of rotations of the wearable electronic device are determined, A wearable electronic device set to execute the cable control function when the number of rotations in the rotational direction is greater than or equal to a reference number.

9. A method for managing cables in a wearable electronic device, An operation of checking rotation information of a wearable electronic device from a sensor unit of the wearable electronic device while the wearable electronic device worn on a part of the user's body is connected to an external power supply device using a cable; and A method comprising: executing a cable control function for untwisting the cable according to the rotation of the wearable electronic device, based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

10. In paragraph 9, An operation of checking the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device; and A method further comprising an action of executing the cable control function of rotating the terminal of the wearable electronic device into which the first plug of the cable is inserted in a direction opposite to the rotational direction a number of times corresponding to the number of rotations.

11. In clause 9 or 10, An operation of confirming the above cable control function as a first function executed by the wearable electronic device; and A method further comprising, in the first function, an operation of executing the cable control operation for untwisting the cable by rotating the terminal of the wearable electronic device.

12. In any one of paragraphs 9 to 11, An operation of checking the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device; and A method further comprising executing the cable control function, wherein the cable control command is transmitted to the external power supply device wirelessly through the communication circuit to rotate the terminal of the external power supply device, into which the second plug of the cable is inserted, in the same direction as the rotational direction and a number of times corresponding to the number of rotations.

13. In any one of paragraphs 9 to 12, An operation of confirming the above cable control function as a second function executed by the external power supply; and A method further comprising, in the second function, an operation of executing the cable control operation for untwisting the cable by rotating the terminal of the external power supply device.

14. In any one of paragraphs 9 to 13, An operation of checking the rotation direction of the wearable electronic device and the number of rotations of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device; and A method further comprising executing the cable control function, wherein the cable control command is transmitted to the external power supply device via the communication circuit to rotate the terminal of the external power supply device, into which the second plug of the cable is inserted, in the same direction as the rotational direction and a number of times corresponding to the number of rotations.

15. In a nonvolatile storage medium storing commands, the commands are set to cause the wearable electronic device to perform at least one operation when executed by the wearable electronic device, the at least one operation being: An operation of checking rotation information of a wearable electronic device from a sensor unit of the wearable electronic device while the wearable electronic device worn on a part of the user's body is connected to an external power supply device using a cable; and A storage medium including an operation for executing a cable control function for untwisting the cable according to the rotation of the wearable electronic device based on rotation information of the wearable electronic device.

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