Wearable electronic device and user interface display method thereof

Abstract

Disclosed are a wearable electronic device and a user interface display method thereof. The wearable electronic device may include a sensor circuit, at least one processor, at least one display, and a memory. The wearable electronic device may acquire exercise situation information about a user via the sensor circuit, and generate first information and second information on the basis of the acquired exercise situation information. The wearable electronic device may determine a first area in which the first information is to be displayed and a second area in which the second information is to be displayed within a display area of the at least one display on the basis of the exercise situation information, display the first information via the determined first area, and display the second information via the determined second area. Various other embodiments understood through the present document are also possible.

Description

Wearable electronic device and method for displaying its user interface

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wearable electronic device and a method for displaying a user interface thereof.

[0002] Recent advancements in mobile communication technology have led to the widespread use of portable or mobile electronic devices (e.g., smartphones, wearable electronic devices, mobile terminals, or tablet PCs). Consequently, the services available through these devices are becoming increasingly diverse. These electronic devices, implemented in portable or wearable forms and integrated into users' daily lives, can be effectively utilized for a variety of services.

[0003] Wearable electronic devices (e.g., smartwatches, smart bands) can continuously monitor a user's biometric data, or data related to exercise, sleep, and / or diet, and provide healthcare services to manage their health. For example, a wearable electronic device can acquire a user's exercise data through one or more sensors, analyze the acquired exercise data, and link the analysis results to an application (e.g., a health application, an exercise application) to store the analysis results, or provide exercise coaching (or guidance) based on the analysis results.

[0004] A wearable electronic device according to various embodiments may include a sensor circuit, at least one processor, at least one display, and a memory storing instructions. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to obtain exercise status information of a user through the sensor circuit, generate first information and second information based on the exercise status information, determine a first area in which the first information is to be displayed and a second area in which the second information is to be displayed within a display area of ​​the at least one display based on the exercise status information, and display the first information through the first area and display the second information through the second area.

[0005] A method for displaying a user interface of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments may include an operation of obtaining exercise situation information of a user, an operation of generating first information and second information based on the exercise situation information, an operation of determining a first area in which the first information is to be displayed and a second area in which the second information is to be displayed within a display area of ​​the wearable electronic device based on the exercise situation information, and an operation of displaying the first information through the first area and displaying the second information through the second area.

[0006] According to various embodiments, a storage medium is a non-transitory storage medium having computer-readable instructions stored thereon, wherein the instructions, when executed by at least one processor of a wearable electronic device, cause the wearable electronic device to perform operations of acquiring user exercise situation information, generating first information and second information based on the exercise situation information, determining a first area in which the first information is to be displayed and a second area in which the second information is to be displayed within a display area of ​​the wearable electronic device based on the exercise situation information, and displaying the first information through the first area and displaying the second information through the second area.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D are drawings illustrating a mechanical structure of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for displaying a user interface of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to determine the size and / or properties of a first region and a second region within the entire display area based on a type of exercise.

[0011] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to determine the size of a second area within the entire display area based on a movement speed.

[0012] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to determine properties of a second region based on whether the movement is a static movement.

[0013] FIGS. 7A and 7B are drawings illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to display a user interface based on a type of exercise, exercise speed, and / or a worn portion.

[0014] FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining a method for displaying a user interface when a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment is connected to an external electronic device via short-range communication.

[0015] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining a method of displaying a user interface using a layout structure of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 10 is a graph illustrating a correlation between a movement speed and a layout structure of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 11 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0020] Referring to FIG. 1, a wearable electronic device (100) (e.g., a smart watch, a smart band, smart glasses, etc.) according to one embodiment may include a display (110), a processor (120), a memory (130), and a sensor circuit (140). The wearable electronic device (100) of FIG. 1 may correspond to the electronic device (1101) illustrated in FIG. 11. In some embodiments, at least one of the components of the wearable electronic device (100) illustrated in FIG. 1 may be omitted or another component (e.g., a communication module (1190) of FIG. 11) may be additionally provided.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the display (110), processor (120), memory (130), and sensor circuit (140) included in the wearable electronic device (100) may be electrically and / or operatively connected to each other to exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0022] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) (e.g., the processor (1120) of FIG. 11) may include at least one processor. The processor (120) may execute and / or control various functions supported by the wearable electronic device (100). The processor (120) may control at least some of the display (110), the memory (130), and the sensor circuit (140).

[0023] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may execute an application and control various hardware by executing codes or instructions written in a programming language stored in the memory (130) of the wearable electronic device (100). The processor (120) may execute instructions stored in the memory (130) to cause the wearable electronic device (100) to perform a specified function (or logic). For example, the processor (120) may execute an application (e.g., a health application, a healthcare application, an exercise application, a fitness application) installed in the wearable electronic device (100) and provide a user interface display function using the application. The application executed in the wearable electronic device (100) may operate independently or in conjunction with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic devices (1102, 1104) of FIG. 11 or the server (1108) of FIG. 11).

[0024] In one embodiment, memory (130) (e.g., memory (1130) of FIG. 11) may store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or display (110)) of the wearable electronic device (100). The data may include, for example, software (e.g., programs, applications, or instructions) and input data or output data for commands related thereto.

[0025] In one embodiment, the memory (130) (e.g., the memory (1130) of FIG. 11) may store instructions that, when executed by the processor (120), control the wearable electronic device (100) to perform various operations.

[0026] In one embodiment, a display (110) (e.g., display module (1160) of FIG. 11) may visually present (or display) information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the wearable electronic device (100). According to one embodiment, the display (110) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, and / or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0027] In one embodiment, the sensor circuit (140) (e.g., the sensor module (1176) of FIG. 11) may include at least one sensor. For example, the sensor circuit (140) may include a biosensor such as a bioelectrode sensor, a photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensor, an electrocardiography (ECG) sensor, a galvanic skin response (GSR) sensor, an electroencephalography (EEG) sensor, a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) sensor, or an iris sensor. For example, the sensor circuit (140) may include at least one of an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a curvature sensor, a proximity sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an illuminance sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultra wideband (UWB) sensor, a gas sensor, or a fine dust sensor. For example, the sensor circuit (140) may include at least one of an image sensor or a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) sensor.

[0028] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may obtain (e.g., detect, measure, receive, or calculate) the user's exercise situation information through one or more sensors included in the sensor circuit (140).

[0029] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can collect raw data through the sensor circuit (140) and obtain exercise situation information using the collected raw data.

[0030] According to one embodiment, the raw data may include biometric data of the user (e.g., signals such as heart rate, electrocardiogram, blood pressure, blood sugar, body temperature, body composition, calorie consumption, blood oxygen saturation, and galvanic skin response) detected by at least one biometric sensor (e.g., a PPG sensor, an ECG sensor). The raw data may include data related to movement (e.g., whether moving, movement speed, and movement pattern) and / or posture (e.g., arm posture, leg posture, sitting posture, and standing posture) of the user detected by at least one sensor (e.g., a biometric sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a proximity sensor, an image sensor, and an altitude sensor). The raw data may include data of the user's surrounding environment (e.g., ambient brightness, temperature, humidity, altitude, location, and place) detected by at least one sensor (e.g., an light sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an image sensor, and a GNSS sensor).

[0031] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can obtain the user's exercise situation information based on raw data collected through the sensor circuit (140).

[0032] According to one embodiment, the exercise situation information may include information on at least one of the following: type of exercise, exercise speed, posture, wearing part, whether the exercise is static exercise or dynamic exercise, whether the exercise is exercise in which the wearing part is fixed or moving, whether the exercise speed is greater than or less than a specified value, whether the location is indoors or outdoors, whether the current time is daytime or nighttime, or whether an emergency situation occurs.

[0033] According to one embodiment, the display (110) may include at least one display. The at least one display may include a display area (or the entire display area). The entire display area may include a plurality of display areas.

[0034] According to one embodiment, the display (110) may have various mechanical forms. For example, at least a portion of the entire display area of ​​the display (110) may be implemented in the form of a flexible display that is capable of deformation. For example, the first display area may be one area of ​​a single, integrally formed flexible display, and the second display area may be another area of ​​the flexible display. For example, the first display area and the second display area may each be implemented as physically (or hardware-wise) independent displays, or may be implemented in the form of two or more segmented displays connected to each other.

[0035] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may generate first information and second information based on exercise status information. For example, the first information may include at least one of personal health information related to the current exercise, information for notifying the user, or information for short-range notification within a specified range. For example, the second information may include at least one of indicator information related to the surrounding environment, information for notifying an external user, information indicating an emergency situation, or information for long-range notification outside the specified range.

[0036] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may determine (e.g., set, select, change) a first area in which first information is to be displayed and a second area in which second information is to be displayed within the entire display area of ​​the display (110) based on exercise situation information.

[0037] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may determine priorities for the first information and the second information based on the exercise situation information. The processor (120) may determine size information for the first region and the second region based on the priorities. For example, the size information may include information on at least one of the size of the first region, the size of the second region, the ratio between the first region and the second region, the ratio of the first region to the display region (or the entire display region) of the display (110), or the ratio of the second region to the display region (or the entire display region) of the display (110).

[0038] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may determine priorities for the first information and the second information based on the exercise situation information. The processor (120) may determine attribute information for the first area and the second area based on the priorities. For example, the attribute information may include information on at least one of layout structure, brightness, color, resolution, frame rate (scan rate or refresh rate, in Hz or fps), touch sensitivity, and lighting effects.

[0039] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may display a user interface related to exercise status information through the display (110). In one embodiment, the processor (120) may display first information through a first area of ​​the entire display area of ​​the display (110). The processor (120) may display second information through a second area of ​​the entire display area of ​​the display (110).

[0040] According to one embodiment, a portion of the display area (or the entire display area) of the display (110) and another portion of the display area (or the entire display area) may be arranged to face different directions when the wearable electronic device (100) is worn.

[0041] According to one embodiment, while the wearable electronic device (100) is worn, one of the first region and the second region of the display (110) may face a first direction, and the other of the first region and the second region may face a second direction different from the first direction. For example, the first direction may be a front direction of the wearable electronic device (100) or a direction having a first angle (e.g., a 90 degree direction with respect to a top surface of the wearable electronic device (100). The second direction may be a side direction of the wearable electronic device (100) or a direction having a second angle (e.g., a 45 degree direction with respect to a top surface of the wearable electronic device (100).

[0042] FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D are drawings illustrating the mechanical structure of a wearable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0043] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (100) may be a smartwatch type wearable electronic device (101, 102, 103, 104) as illustrated in FIGS. 2A to 2D. The illustrated structure is merely for the purpose of aid in understanding, and the scope of the embodiments is not limited to the above structure, and various embodiments that modify, change, apply, and expand the above structure are possible. For example, the wearable electronic device (100) may be a type other than a smartwatch type (e.g., a smart band type, a smart glass type). For example, the wearable electronic device (100) may have a wearable form factor with a modified structure.

[0044] In one embodiment, at least one of the components illustrated in the wearable device (101, 102, 103, 104) may be omitted or other component(s) may be additionally provided.

[0045] In FIG. 2A, reference numeral 10 is a front view of a wearable electronic device (101). Reference numeral 20 is a side view of the wearable electronic device (101). Reference numeral 30 is a perspective view of the wearable electronic device (101).

[0046] Referring to FIG. 2A, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a frame (215) (or housing), a display (210) (e.g., the display (110) of FIG. 1), and a fastening member (216).

[0047] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may be a smart watch type wearable electronic device that can be worn on the wrist.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the display (210) may include at least one display. The at least one display may include a display area (or the entire display area). The entire display area may include a plurality of display areas. For example, the plurality of display areas may be included in a single, integrated flexible display and may be separately driven by software. For example, the plurality of display areas may each be implemented as a physically (or hardware-wise) independent display, in the form of three segmented displays connected to each other.

[0049] According to one embodiment, a display (210) may be arranged on substantially all or most of the front surface of the wearable electronic device (101) that is exposed (or visible) to the outside when the wearable electronic device (101) is worn on the user's wrist.

[0050] According to one embodiment, the display (210) may include a first display area (211), a second display area (212), and a third display area (213). As illustrated, the third display area (213), the first display area (211), and the second display area (212) may be arranged sequentially. The first display area (211) (e.g., a rectangular display) may be arranged on a watch area located at the center of the wearable electronic device (101). The second display area (212) and the third display area (213) may be arranged on strap areas located on both sides of the wearable electronic device (101).

[0051] According to one embodiment, the frame (215) may be formed to surround both sides and the back of a first display area (211) positioned at the center of the wearable electronic device (101). The first display area (211) may be positioned in a space formed (or surrounded) by the frame (215).

[0052] According to one embodiment, the fastening member (216) may be a part for wearing and fixing the wearable electronic device (101). For example, a pair of fastening members (216) may be formed to be fastened to each other at both ends of the display (210).

[0053] According to one embodiment, while the wearable electronic device (101) is worn, a portion of the entire display area of ​​the display (210) and another portion of the entire display area may be arranged to face different directions. For example, each of the display areas (211, 212, 213) included in the entire display area of ​​the display (210) may face different directions. For example, when the wearable electronic device (101) is worn on the user's wrist, the first display area (211) may face a first direction (e.g., toward the front of the wearable electronic device (101), the second display area (212) may face a second direction (e.g., toward the second side of the wearable electronic device (101), and the third display area (213) may face a third direction (e.g., toward the third side of the wearable electronic device (101).

[0054] FIGS. 2b, 2c, and 2d are drawings illustrating structures modified from the mechanical structure of the wearable electronic device (101) of FIG. 2a.

[0055] Referring to FIG. 2B, a wearable electronic device (102) may include a display (220), a frame (225), and a fastening member (226).

[0056] According to one embodiment, the display (220) may include a first display area (221), a second display area (222), and a third display area (223). As illustrated, the third display area (223), the first display area (221), and the second display area (222) may be arranged sequentially. The first display area (221) (e.g., a circular display) may be arranged on a watch area located at the center of the wearable electronic device (102). The second display area (222) and the third display area (223) may be arranged on strap areas located on both sides of the wearable electronic device (102).

[0057] Referring to FIG. 2C, a wearable electronic device (103) may include a display (230), a frame (235), and a fastening member (236). In FIG. 2C, reference numeral 10 is a front view of the wearable electronic device (103). Reference numeral 20 is a side view of the wearable electronic device (103). Reference numeral 30 is a perspective view of the wearable electronic device (103).

[0058] According to one embodiment, a fastening member (236) for wearing and fixing the wearable electronic device (101) on the wrist may be formed on both sides of the wearable electronic device (103).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the display (230) may include a first display area (231) and a second display area (232). As illustrated, the first display area (231) and the second display area (232) may be arranged sequentially. The first display area (231) (e.g., a rectangular display) may be arranged on a watch area located on one side of the wearable electronic device (103). The second display area (232) may be arranged on a strap area connected to the watch area of ​​the wearable electronic device (103).

[0060] Referring to FIG. 2d, the wearable electronic device (104) may include a display (240), a frame (245), and a fastening member (246).

[0061] According to one embodiment, a fastening member (246) may be formed on both sides of the wearable electronic device (104) for wearing and fixing the wearable electronic device (104) to the wrist.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the display (240) may include a first display area (241) and a second display area (242). As illustrated, the first display area (241) and the second display area (242) may be arranged sequentially. The first display area (241) (e.g., a circular display) may be arranged on a watch area located on one side of the wearable electronic device (104). The second display area (242) may be arranged on a strap area connected to the watch area of ​​the wearable electronic device (104).

[0063] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for displaying a user interface of a wearable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0064] The operations described in FIG. 3 may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. In some embodiments, some of the illustrated operations may be omitted, some operations may be combined, some operations may be reordered, or other operations may be added.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 3, a method for displaying a user interface of a wearable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include operations 310, 320, 330, and 340.

[0066] In operation 310, the wearable electronic device (100) can obtain (e.g., detect, measure, receive, or calculate) the user's exercise situation information through one or more sensors included in the sensor circuit (140).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the exercise situation information may include information on at least one of the following: type of exercise, exercise speed, posture, wearing part, whether the exercise is static exercise or dynamic exercise, whether the exercise is exercise in which the wearing part is fixed or moving, whether the exercise speed is greater than or less than a specified value, whether the location is indoors or outdoors, whether the current time is daytime or nighttime, or whether an emergency situation occurs.

[0068] In operation 320, the wearable electronic device (100) can generate first information and second information based on exercise situation information.

[0069] In one embodiment, the first information may include at least one of: personal health information related to the current exercise, information for notifying the user, or information for short-range notifications within a specified range. For example, the second information may include at least one of: indicator information related to the surrounding environment, information for notifying external users, information indicating an emergency situation, or information for long-range notifications outside the specified range.

[0070] In operation 330, the wearable electronic device (100) may determine (e.g., set, select, change) a first area where first information is to be displayed and a second area where second information is to be displayed within the display area (or the entire display area) of the display (110) based on exercise situation information.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100) may determine priorities for the first information and the second information based on exercise situation information. The wearable electronic device (100) may determine size information for the first region and the second region based on the priorities. For example, the size information may include information on at least one of the size of the first region, the size of the second region, the ratio between the first region and the second region, the ratio of the first region to the display region (or the entire display region) of the display (110), or the ratio of the second region to the display region (or the entire display region) of the display (110).

[0072] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100) may determine priorities for first information and second information based on exercise situation information. The wearable electronic device (100) may determine attribute information for the first area and the second area based on the priorities. For example, the attribute information may include information on at least one of layout structure, brightness, color, resolution, frame rate (scan rate or refresh rate), touch sensitivity, and lighting effects.

[0073] For example, when the exercise speed (or moving speed) is faster than a specified value (e.g., riding a bicycle), the wearable electronic device (100) may set the priority of the second information to be notified to an external user to be higher than the priority of the first information to be notified to the user, since the user is unlikely to see the wearable electronic device (100). In this case, the wearable electronic device (100) may set the size of the second area on which the high-priority second information is to be displayed to be larger than the first area on which the first information is to be displayed. The wearable electronic device (100) may set the properties (e.g., brightness, frame rate, lighting effect, color, etc.) of the second area so that the second area on which the high-priority second information is to be displayed has higher visibility than the first area. For example, when the exercise speed (or moving speed) is slower than a specified value (e.g., walking), the wearable electronic device (100) may set the priority of the first information to be higher than the second information. In this case, the wearable electronic device (100) may set the size of the first area where the first information with high priority is displayed to be larger than the size of the second area where the second information is displayed. The wearable electronic device (100) may set the properties (e.g., brightness, frame rate, lighting effect, color, etc.) of the first area so that the first area where the first information with high priority is displayed has higher visibility than the second area.

[0074] For example, in the case of outdoor exercise or dynamic exercise (e.g., running, cycling), the wearable electronic device (100) may set the priority of second information for notifying an external user to be higher than the priority of first information for notifying the user. In this case, the wearable electronic device (100) may set the size of the second area where the second information with high priority is to be displayed to be larger than the first area where the first information is to be displayed, or may set the properties (e.g., brightness, frame rate, lighting effect, color, etc.) of the second area so that the second area has higher visibility than the first area. For example, in the case of indoor exercise or static exercise (e.g., climbing stairs, working out), the wearable electronic device (100) may set the priority of the first information to be higher than the priority of the second information. In this case, the wearable electronic device (100) may set the size of the first area where high-priority first information is to be displayed to be larger than that of the second area where second information is to be displayed, or may set the properties (e.g., brightness, frame rate, lighting effect, color, etc.) of the first area so that the first area has higher visibility than the second area.

[0075] For example, in the case of an exercise (e.g., running, walking) in which the worn portion (e.g., wrist, arm, leg) moves, the wearable electronic device (100) may set the priority of the second information to be notified to an external user to be higher than the priority of the first information to be notified to the user. In this case, the wearable electronic device (100) may set the size of the second area in which the second information with a high priority is to be displayed to be larger than the first area in which the first information is to be displayed, or may set the properties (e.g., brightness, frame rate, lighting effect, color, etc.) of the second area so that the second area has higher visibility than the first area. For example, in the case of an exercise (e.g., cycling, water skiing) in which the worn portion (e.g., wrist, arm, leg) is fixed, the wearable electronic device (100) may set the priority of the first information to be higher than the priority of the second information. In this case, the wearable electronic device (100) may set the size of the first area where high-priority first information is to be displayed to be larger than that of the second area where second information is to be displayed, or may set the properties (e.g., brightness, frame rate, lighting effect, color, etc.) of the first area so that the first area has higher visibility than the second area.

[0076] In operation 340, the wearable electronic device (100) may display a user interface related to exercise situation information through the display (110). In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100) may display first information through a first area of ​​the display area (or the entire display area) of the display (110). The wearable electronic device (100) may display second information through a second area of ​​the display area (or the entire display area) of the display (110).

[0077] According to one embodiment, a portion of the display area (or the entire display area) of the display (110) and another portion of the display area (or the entire display area) may be arranged to face different directions when the wearable electronic device (100) is worn.

[0078] According to one embodiment, while the wearable electronic device (100) is worn, one of the first region and the second region of the display (110) may face a first direction, and the other of the first region and the second region may face a second direction different from the first direction. For example, the first direction may be a front direction of the wearable electronic device (100) or a direction having a first angle (e.g., a 90 degree direction with respect to a top surface of the wearable electronic device (100). The second direction may be a side direction of the wearable electronic device (100) or a direction having a second angle (e.g., a 45 degree direction with respect to a top surface of the wearable electronic device (100).

[0079] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a method for determining the size and / or properties of a first area and a second area within a display area (or the entire display area) based on a type of exercise by a wearable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100) may be the wearable electronic device (101) of FIG. 2A. Referring to FIG. 2A and FIG. 4, the entire display area of ​​the wearable electronic device (101) may include a first display area (211), a second display area (212), and a third display area (213). The wearable electronic device (101) may change the sizes of the first area and the second area among the entire display areas (e.g., the size of the second area, or the ratio between the first area and the second area) depending on the type of exercise.

[0081] For example, the first area may be an area where first information (e.g., personal health information related to the current exercise, information for notifying the user) is displayed. The second area may be an area where second information (e.g., indicator information related to the surrounding environment during exercise, information for notifying an external user) is displayed.

[0082] Drawing numerals 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, and 405 of FIG. 4 are intended to explain changes in the ratio between the first region and the second region (or changes in the sizes of the first region and the second region) based on the type of movement.

[0083] In one embodiment, when a user wearing a wearable electronic device (101) performs an exercise (e.g., walking slowly, walking quickly, running slowly, running quickly, riding a bicycle), the wearable electronic device (101) may change the display mode of the wearable electronic device (101) according to the type of exercise. The display modes may include a basic mode (400), a first mode (401), a second mode (402), a third mode (403), a fourth mode (404), and a fifth mode (405).

[0084] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) can change the ratio between the first region and the second region depending on the type of exercise or the display mode associated with the type of exercise.

[0085] If the user does not exercise or the exercise speed (or movement speed) is below a specified value, the wearable electronic device (101) may operate in a basic mode (400). In the basic mode (400), watch information may be displayed in the first display area (211). Strap information or expanded watch information may be displayed in the second display area (212) and the third display area (213).

[0086] When the type of exercise is a first exercise (e.g., slow walking), the wearable electronic device (101) may operate in a first mode (401). In the first mode (401), the ratio between the first region (411) and the second region (412) may be set to a first ratio (e.g., 7:3). The first region (411) may display first information (e.g., personal health information related to slow walking). The second region (412) may display second information (e.g., indicator information related to the surrounding environment while the user is walking slowly).

[0087] When the type of exercise is a second exercise (e.g., brisk walking), the wearable electronic device (101) may operate in a second mode (402). In the second mode (402), the exercise speed may be faster and the size of the second region (422) may be larger compared to the first mode (401). In the second mode (402), the ratio between the first region (421) and the second region (422) may be set to a second ratio (e.g., 5:5). The first region (421) may display first information (e.g., personal health information related to brisk walking). The second region (422) may display second information (e.g., indicator information related to the surrounding environment while the user is brisk walking).

[0088] When the type of exercise is a third exercise (e.g., slow running), the wearable electronic device (101) may operate in a third mode (403). In the third mode (403), the ratio between the first region (431) and the second region (432) may be set to a third ratio (e.g., 3:7). The first region (431) may display first information (e.g., personal health information related to slow running). The second region (432) may display second information (e.g., indicator information related to the surrounding environment while the user is slowly running).

[0089] When the type of exercise is the fourth exercise (e.g., fast running), the wearable electronic device (101) may operate in the fourth mode (404). In the fourth mode (404), the exercise speed may be faster and the size of the second area (442) may be larger compared to the third mode (403). In the fourth mode (404), the ratio of the second area (442) to the entire display area may be set to 100%. The second area (442) may display second information (e.g., indicator information related to the surrounding environment while the user is running fast).

[0090] When the type of exercise is the fifth exercise (e.g., cycling), the wearable electronic device (101) may operate in the fifth mode (405). In the fifth mode (405), the ratio between the first region (451) and the second region (452) may be set to the fifth ratio (e.g., 3:7). The first region (451) may display first information (e.g., personal health information related to cycling). The second region (452) may display second information (e.g., indicator information related to the surrounding environment while the user is cycling).

[0091] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may change properties (e.g., frame rate, touch sensitivity) of the first region and / or the second region depending on the type of exercise or a display mode associated with the type of exercise.

[0092] For example, the first region (411, 421, 431, 441, 451) may be a region where first information (e.g., information to notify a user) is displayed, and may be a region where readability is prioritized over the second region (412, 422, 432, 442, 452). The wearable electronic device (101) may secure readability for the first region (411, 421, 431, 441, 451) by maintaining the frame rate of the first region (411, 421, 431, 441, 451) at a default value (e.g., 120 Hz).

[0093] For example, the second area (412, 422, 432, 442, 452) may be an area where second information (e.g., information to be notified to an external user) is displayed, and may be an area where visibility (or clarity) is prioritized and a high frame rate (e.g., 120 Hz) is unnecessary compared to the first area (411, 421, 431, 441, 451). The wearable electronic device (101) may increase the visibility of the second area (412, 422, 432, 442, 452) and reduce current consumption by changing the frame rate of the second area (412, 422, 432, 442, 452) to a lower value (e.g., 1 Hz) than the default value (e.g., 120 Hz). For example, in the fifth mode (405) in which the fifth movement (e.g., cycling) is performed, the wearable electronic device (101) can further reduce the current consumption by turning off the first area (451) because the movement speed is fast and the user is unlikely to see the first area (451).

[0094] For example, if the type of exercise is a specified exercise (e.g., walking, running), a false touch may occur due to frequent movements of the user's body (e.g., arms, legs) on which the wearable electronic device (101) is worn. The wearable electronic device (101) may adjust the touch sensitivity based on the type of exercise and / or the size (or ratio) of the second region (412, 422, 432, 442, 452) to prevent a false touch. For example, in the fourth mode (404) in which the fourth exercise (e.g., fast running) is performed, the ratio of the second region (442) to the entire display area of ​​the wearable electronic device (101) may be set to 100%. In this case, the wearable electronic device (101) may prevent a false touch by lowering the touch sensitivity of the second region (442) below a default value or turning off the touch function of the second region (442).

[0095] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment to determine the size of a second area within a display area (or the entire display area) based on a movement speed.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100) may be the wearable electronic device (101) of FIG. 2A. Referring to FIG. 2A and FIG. 5, the entire display area of ​​the wearable electronic device (101) may include a first display area (211), a second display area (212), and a third display area (213). The wearable electronic device (101) may change the size of the second area within the entire display area based on the movement speed (or moving speed). For example, the second area may be an area that does not affect the user's line of sight or is exposed to the field of view of an external user. Second information (e.g., information for notifying an external user) may be displayed in the second area.

[0097] Drawing numerals 500, 501, 502, and 503 of FIG. 5 are intended to explain changes in the size (or ratio) of the second area within the entire display area based on the speed of movement.

[0098] In one embodiment, when a user wearing a wearable electronic device (101) walks or runs, the wearable electronic device (101) may change the display mode of the wearable electronic device (101) according to the user's exercise speed. The display mode may include a basic mode (500), a first mode (501), a second mode (502), and a third mode (503).

[0099] If the user does not exercise or the exercise speed (or movement speed) is below a specified value, the wearable electronic device (101) may operate in a basic mode (500). In the basic mode (500), watch information may be displayed in the first display area (211). Strap information or expanded watch information may be displayed in the second display area (212) and the third display area (213).

[0100] When a user walks or runs while wearing a wearable electronic device (101) on his / her wrist, rotational movement of the arm may occur. The wearable electronic device (101) may detect the movement speed through at least one sensor (e.g., a biometric sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor). The movement speed may correspond to the user's movement speed and / or arm rotation speed.

[0101] When a user of a wearable electronic device (101) walks or runs, the user's movement speed (or moving speed) may be greater than a specified value. If the movement speed is greater than the specified value, the user may be less likely to raise his or her arm and view the first region (511, 521, 531) during the movement. Accordingly, the wearable electronic device (101) may set the priority of the second region (512, 522, 532), which can be viewed by an external user, to be higher than that of the first region (511, 521, 531) without affecting the user's line of sight. The wearable electronic device (101) may set the size of the second region (512, 522, 532) having a higher priority to a larger value than that of the first region (511, 521, 531). The wearable electronic device (101) can display second information (e.g., information to be notified to an external user) through a relatively large second area (512, 522, 532).

[0102] When a user of a wearable electronic device (101) walks or runs, the wearable electronic device (101) can set the display mode to one of the first mode (501), the second mode (502), and the third mode (503) depending on the user's exercise speed.

[0103] When the movement speed is below the first level (e.g., when the user walks quickly), the wearable electronic device (101) may operate in the first mode (501). In the first mode (501), the size of the second area (512) within the entire display area may be the first size.

[0104] When the movement speed is greater than or equal to the first level and less than the second level (e.g., when the user runs slowly), the wearable electronic device (101) may operate in a second mode (502). In the second mode (502), the size of the second area (522) within the entire display area may be a second size that is the same as the first size.

[0105] When the movement speed is higher than the second level (e.g., when the user runs fast), the wearable electronic device (101) may operate in a third mode (503). In the third mode (503), the size of the second area (532) within the entire display area may be a third size smaller than the second size.

[0106] In this way, the wearable electronic device (101) can change the size of the second area (512, 522, 532) within the entire display area depending on the movement speed or the display mode linked to the movement speed.

[0107] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to determine properties of a second region based on whether the movement is a static movement.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100) may be the wearable electronic device (101) of FIG. 2A. Referring to FIG. 2A and FIG. 6, the display area (or the entire display area) of the wearable electronic device (101) may include a first display area (211), a second display area (212), and a third display area (213).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) can change properties (e.g., brightness, lighting effects, frame rate) for a first region and a second region of the entire display region based on whether the current movement is a static movement.

[0110] For example, the first region may be a region facing a first direction (e.g., a side direction of the wearable electronic device (101)) that does not affect the user's line of sight (or is unlikely to be seen by the user) among the entire display region. The second region may be a region facing a second direction (e.g., a front direction of the wearable electronic device (101)) that affects the user's line of sight (or is likely to be seen by the user) among the entire display region. For example, first information (e.g., information for notifying the user) may be displayed in the first region. Second information (e.g., information for notifying an external user) may be displayed in the second region.

[0111] In one embodiment, when a user wearing a wearable electronic device (101) walks or runs, the wearable electronic device (101) may change the display mode of the wearable electronic device (101) according to the user's exercise speed. The display mode may include a basic mode (600), a first mode (601), and a second mode (602).

[0112] When a user performs dynamic exercise (e.g., when the type of exercise is fast running or the exercise speed is greater than a specified value), the wearable electronic device (101) may operate in a basic mode (600). In the basic mode (600), watch information may be displayed in the first display area (211). Strap information or expanded watch information may be displayed in the second display area (212) and the third display area (213).

[0113] When the user performs static exercise (e.g., the type of exercise is slow walking or the exercise speed is below a specified value), the wearable electronic device (101) may operate in the first mode (601).

[0114] In the first mode (601), the wearable electronic device (101) can set the second display area (212) as the second area (612) on which second information (e.g., information to be notified to an external user) is to be displayed. In the first mode (601), the wearable electronic device (101) can change the properties of the second area (612). For example, the wearable electronic device (101) can increase the brightness of the second area (612) from a default value or apply a blinking lighting effect to improve visibility. The wearable electronic device (101) can set the frame rate of the second area (612) to a lower value (e.g., 1 Hz) than the default value (e.g., 120 Hz) to reduce power consumption. The wearable electronic device (101) can further reduce power consumption by turning off the first display area (211) and the third display area (213), which are unlikely to be viewed by the user during exercise.

[0115] When a user performs static exercise (e.g., indoor exercise or fitness), the wearable electronic device (101) may operate in the second mode (602).

[0116] In the second mode (602), the wearable electronic device (101) can set the second display area (212) as the second area (622) on which second information (e.g., information to notify an external user) is to be displayed. Additionally, the wearable electronic device (101) can set the third display area (213) as the first area (621) on which first information (e.g., information to notify a user, personal health information related to the current exercise) is to be displayed.

[0117] In the second mode (602), the wearable electronic device (101) can set the properties (e.g., brightness, lighting effect, frame rate) of the second area (622) to be the same as the properties of the second area (612) of the first mode (601). In the second mode (602), the user can assume a posture of raising his / her arm during exercise to view the wearable electronic device (101) worn on the wrist. When the user assumes a posture of raising his / her arm, the wearable electronic device (101) can set the frame rate of the first area (621) to a default value (e.g., 120 Hz) to ensure the readability of the first area (621). The wearable electronic device (101) can reduce power consumption by turning off the first display area (211) that the user is unlikely to view during exercise.

[0118] FIGS. 7A and 7B are drawings illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to display a user interface based on a type of exercise, exercise speed, and / or a worn portion.

[0119] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100) may be the wearable electronic device (102) of FIG. 2B. Referring to FIGS. 2B, 7A, and 7B, the wearable electronic device (102) may include a first display area (221), a second display area (222), and a third display area (223). The first display area (221) may be disposed in the watch area. The second display area (222) and the third display area (223) may be disposed in the strap area.

[0120] The wearable electronic device (102) can identify the current wearing portion. For example, the wearable electronic device (102) can identify the current wearing portion according to user settings. For example, the wearable electronic device (102) can automatically detect the current wearing portion using at least one sensor (e.g., a curvature sensor). For example, if the measurement value of the curvature sensor falls within a specified first range, the wearing portion may be the wrist (711). If the measurement value of the curvature sensor falls within a specified second range, the wearing portion may be the forearm (712).

[0121] The curvature of the wearable electronic device (102) may vary depending on the wearing area.

[0122] Referring to FIG. 7a, the wearing portion of the wearable electronic device (102) may be the wrist (711).

[0123] For example, if the type of exercise is cycling, the exercise speed is higher than a specified value, and the wearing part is the wrist (711) (e.g., if the user rides a bicycle at a fast speed higher than a certain speed), it may be difficult for the user to see the wearable electronic device (102), and the display of the first information (e.g., information for short-range notification) may be unnecessary. In this case, the wearable electronic device (102) may use the first display area (221) as a second area and display only the second information (e.g., information for long-range notification) through the second area. If the current time is night, the wearable electronic device (102) may apply an attribute (e.g., a warning light effect, a night light effect, a blinking effect) to the second area to increase visibility. The wearable electronic device (102) may reduce power consumption by turning off the second display area (222) and the third display area (223) arranged in the strap area.

[0124] For example, if the type of exercise is cycling, the exercise speed is below a specified value, and the wearing part is the wrist (711) (e.g., when the user slows down or stops while cycling), the wearable electronic device (102) can use the first display area (221) as the first area to display first information (e.g., information for a close-range notification, personal health information related to the current exercise, a map image indicating the current location) through the first area.

[0125] Referring to FIG. 7b, the wearing portion of the wearable electronic device (102) may be the forearm (712).

[0126] The forearm (712) is a body part that is closer to the eyes than the wrist (711), and only a portion of the entire display area including the first display area (221), the second display area (222), and the third display area (223) can have a limited effect on the user's line of sight.

[0127] When a user wears a wearable electronic device (102) on his or her forearm (712) and rides a bicycle, the wearable electronic device (102) can change the size and / or properties of the second region depending on the speed of movement.

[0128] For example, if the type of exercise is cycling, the exercise speed is below a specified value, and the wearing part is the forearm (712) (e.g., when the user slows down or stops while cycling), the wearable electronic device (102) can use the third display area (223) as a second area to display second information (e.g., information to notify an external user) through the second area.

[0129] For example, if the type of exercise is cycling, the exercise speed is higher than a specified value, and the wearing part is the forearm (712) (e.g., when the user rides the bicycle at a fast speed higher than a certain speed), the wearable electronic device (102) can use the first display area (221) and the third display area (223) as second areas (722, 732, 742, 752) to display second information (e.g., information to notify an external user) through the second areas. The wearable electronic device (102) can apply an attribute (e.g., a warning light effect, a night light effect, a blinking effect) to the second area to increase visibility.

[0130] FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining a method of displaying a user interface when a wearable electronic device (100) (e.g., a wearable electronic device (102) of a front user) according to one embodiment is connected to an external electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device (820) of a rear user) through short-range communication.

[0131] According to one embodiment, electronic devices (102, 820) of multiple users located within a certain distance may be connected to each other via a short-range communication connection (e.g., Bluetooth). For example, a wearable electronic device (102) of a front user located at a first location (801) and a wearable electronic device (820) of a rear user located at a second location (802) may be connected to each other via a short-range communication connection (e.g., Bluetooth).

[0132] For example, a front user at the first position (801) and a rear user at the second position (802) can each wear a wearable electronic device (102, 820) on their forearm and participate in a group competition to perform a bicycle riding exercise.

[0133] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (102) of the front user may operate in master mode, and the wearable electronic device (820) of the rear user may operate in slave mode.

[0134] When a front user rides a bicycle while wearing a wearable electronic device (102) on his or her forearm, the wearable electronic device (102) can display second information (e.g., information to notify an external user, information indicating an emergency situation, navigation information) through the second area (812).

[0135] Wearable electronic devices (102, 820) connected via short-range communication can display second information synchronized with each other. For example, the wearable electronic device (102) of the front user can transmit the second information to the wearable electronic device (820) of the rear user via short-range communication in master mode, thereby causing the second information to be displayed (e.g., synchronized) through the second area (822) of the wearable electronic device (820).

[0136] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining a method in which a wearable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment displays a user interface using a layout structure.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100) may determine attribute information (e.g., layout structure) of a second area on which second information (e.g., indicator information related to the surrounding environment) is to be displayed among the entire display area. For example, the wearable electronic device (100) may display a user interface for the second information on the second area according to one of a plurality of pre-designated layout structures (911, 912, 913, 914).

[0138] FIG. 10 is a graph (1010) illustrating a correlation between a movement speed and a layout structure of a wearable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0139] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100) can change the layout ratio of the display (110) according to the movement speed (or exercise speed). For example, the layout ratio may correspond to the ratio of the second region to the entire display area of ​​the display (110). For example, when the movement speed (or exercise speed) is below a threshold value (Th), the layout ratio may also increase linearly as the movement speed increases. Accordingly, the size of the second region within the entire display area may gradually increase. When the movement speed (or exercise speed) is above the threshold value (Th), the layout ratio may be maintained at 100%. Accordingly, the entire display area may be used as the second region.

[0140] FIG. 11 is a block diagram of an electronic device (1101) within a network environment (1100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 11, in the network environment (1100), the electronic device (1101) may communicate with the electronic device (1102) via a first network (1198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (1104) or the server (1108) via a second network (1199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (1101) may communicate with the electronic device (1104) via the server (1108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1101) may include a processor (1120), a memory (1130), an input module (1150), an audio output module (1155), a display module (1160), an audio module (1170), a sensor module (1176), an interface (1177), a connection terminal (1178), a haptic module (1179), a camera module (1180), a power management module (1188), a battery (1189), a communication module (1190), a subscriber identification module (1196), or an antenna module (1197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (1101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (1178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (1176), camera module (1180), or antenna module (1197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (1160)).

[0141] The processor (1120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (1140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (1101) connected to the processor (1120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (1120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (1176) or a communication module (1190)) in a volatile memory (1132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (1132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (1134). According to one embodiment, the processor (1120) may include a main processor (1121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (1123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (1121). For example, when the electronic device (1101) includes the main processor (1121) and the auxiliary processor (1123), the auxiliary processor (1123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (1121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (1123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (1121) or as a part thereof.

[0142] The auxiliary processor (1123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (1160), a sensor module (1176), or a communication module (1190)) of the electronic device (1101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (1121) while the main processor (1121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (1121) while the main processor (1121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1123) (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 (1180) or a communication module (1190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1123) (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 (1101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (1108)). 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.

[0143] The memory (1130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (1120) or the sensor module (1176)) of the electronic device (1101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (1140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (1130) can include a volatile memory (1132) or a non-volatile memory (1134).

[0144] The program (1140) may be stored as software in memory (1130) and may include, for example, an operating system (1142), middleware (1144), or an application (1146).

[0145] The input module (1150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (1101) (e.g., a processor (1120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1101). The input module (1150) 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).

[0146] The audio output module (1155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (1101). The audio output module (1155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0147] The display module (1160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1101). The display module (1160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (1160) 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.

[0148] The audio module (1170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (1170) can acquire sound through the input module (1150), output sound through the sound output module (1155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (1101).

[0149] The sensor module (1176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (1101) 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 (1176) 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.

[0150] The interface (1177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (1101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1102)). In one embodiment, the interface (1177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0151] The connection terminal (1178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (1101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1102)). In one embodiment, the connection terminal (1178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0152] The haptic module (1179) 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. In one embodiment, the haptic module (1179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0153] The camera module (1180) can capture still images and videos. In one embodiment, the camera module (1180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0154] The power management module (1188) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (1101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (1188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0155] A battery (1189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (1101). In one embodiment, the battery (1189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0156] The communication module (1190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (1101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1102), electronic device (1104), or server (1108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (1190) may operate independently from the processor (1120) (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 (1190) may include a wireless communication module (1192) (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 (1194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Any of these communication modules may communicate with an external electronic device (1104) via a first network (1198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (1199) (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 may 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 (1192) may use subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (1196) to verify or authenticate the electronic device (1101) within a communication network such as the first network (1198) or the second network (1199).

[0157] The wireless communication module (1192) 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 (1192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (1192) may 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 (1192) may support various requirements specified in the electronic device (1101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (1199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1192) 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.

[0158] The antenna module (1197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (1197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (1197) 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 (1198) or the second network (1199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (1190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (1190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (1197).

[0159] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (1197) 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.

[0160] 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)).

[0161] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (1101) and an external electronic device (1104) via a server (1108) connected to a second network (1199). Each of the external electronic devices (1102 or 1104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (1101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (1101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (1102, 1104, or 1108). For example, when the electronic device (1101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (1101) 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 (1101). The electronic device (1101) 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 (1101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (1104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (1108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (1104) or server (1108) may be included within the second network (1199). The electronic device (1101) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0162] A wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (100) of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments may include a sensor circuit (e.g., the sensor circuit (140) of FIG. 1), at least one processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), at least one display (e.g., the display (110) of FIG. 1), and a memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1) that stores instructions. When the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the wearable electronic device may obtain exercise situation information of a user through the sensor circuit, generate first information and second information based on the exercise situation information, determine a first area in which the first information is to be displayed and a second area in which the second information is to be displayed within a display area of ​​the at least one display based on the exercise situation information, and display the first information through the first area and display the second information through the second area.

[0163] According to various embodiments, some of the display areas and other parts of the display areas may be positioned to face different directions while the wearable electronic device is worn.

[0164] According to various embodiments, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to determine priorities for the first information and the second information based on the exercise situation information, and to determine size information for the first area and the second area based on the priorities.

[0165] According to various embodiments, the size information may include information about at least one of a size of the first area, a size of the second area, a ratio between the first area and the second area, a ratio of the first area to the display area, or a ratio of the second area to the display area.

[0166] According to various embodiments, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to determine priorities for the first information and the second information based on the exercise situation information, and to determine attribute information for the first area and the second area based on the priorities.

[0167] According to various embodiments, the attribute information may include information about at least one of layout structure, brightness, color, resolution, frame rate, touch sensitivity, or lighting effect.

[0168] According to various embodiments, the exercise situation information may include information on at least one of the following: type of exercise, exercise speed, posture, wearing part, whether the exercise is static exercise or dynamic exercise, whether the exercise is exercise in which the wearing part is fixed or moving, whether the exercise speed is greater than or less than a specified value, whether the location is indoors or outdoors, whether the current time is daytime or nighttime, or whether an emergency situation occurs.

[0169] According to various embodiments, the first information may include at least one of: personal health information related to the current exercise, information for notifying the user, or information for short-range notification within a specified range. The second information may include at least one of: indicator information related to the surrounding environment, information for notifying external users, information indicating an emergency situation, or information for long-range notification outside the specified range.

[0170] According to various embodiments, while the wearable electronic device is worn, one of the first region and the second region may face a first direction. The other of the first region and the second region may face a second direction different from the first direction.

[0171] According to various embodiments, the first direction may be a front direction of the wearable electronic device or a direction having a first angle. The second direction may be a side direction of the wearable electronic device or a direction having a second angle.

[0172] A method for displaying a user interface of a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (100) of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments may include an operation of obtaining exercise situation information of a user, an operation of generating first information and second information based on the exercise situation information, an operation of determining a first area in which the first information is to be displayed and a second area in which the second information is to be displayed within a display area of ​​the wearable electronic device based on the exercise situation information, and an operation of displaying the first information through the first area and displaying the second information through the second area.

[0173] According to various embodiments, some of the display areas and other parts of the display areas may be positioned to face different directions while the wearable electronic device is worn.

[0174] According to various embodiments, the operation of determining the first area and the second area may include an operation of determining priorities for the first information and the second information based on the movement situation information, and an operation of determining size information for the first area and the second area based on the priorities.

[0175] According to various embodiments, the size information may include information about at least one of a size of the first area, a size of the second area, a ratio between the first area and the second area, a ratio of the first area to the display area, or a ratio of the second area to the display area.

[0176] According to various embodiments, the operation of determining the first area and the second area may include an operation of determining priorities for the first information and the second information based on the exercise situation information, and an operation of determining attribute information for the first area and the second area based on the priorities.

[0177] According to various embodiments, the attribute information may include information about at least one of layout structure, brightness, color, resolution, frame rate, or touch sensitivity.

[0178] According to various embodiments, the exercise situation information may include information on at least one of the following: exercise type, exercise speed, posture, wearing part, whether the exercise is static exercise or dynamic exercise, whether the exercise is exercise in which the wearing part is fixed or moving, whether the exercise speed is greater than or less than a specified value, whether the location is indoors or outdoors, whether the current time is daytime or nighttime, or whether an emergency situation occurs.

[0179] According to various embodiments, the first information may include at least one of: personal health information related to the current exercise, information for notifying the user, or information for short-range notification within a specified range. The second information may include at least one of: indicator information related to the surrounding environment, information for notifying external users, information indicating an emergency situation, or information for long-range notification outside the specified range.

[0180] According to various embodiments, while the wearable electronic device is in a worn state, one of the first region and the second region may face a first direction, and the other of the first region and the second region may face a second direction different from the first direction.

[0181] According to various embodiments, the first direction may be a front direction of the wearable electronic device or a direction having a first angle. The second direction may be a side direction of the wearable electronic device or a direction having a second angle.

[0182] A storage medium according to various embodiments may be a non-transitory storage medium having computer-readable instructions stored therein. When the instructions are executed by at least one processor of a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device 100 of FIG. 1), the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device to perform the following operations: acquiring user exercise situation information; generating first information and second information based on the exercise situation information; determining a first area in which the first information is to be displayed and a second area in which the second information is to be displayed within a display area of ​​the wearable electronic device based on the exercise situation information; and displaying the first information through the first area and displaying the second information through the second area.

[0183] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a user interface displayed on a wearable electronic device or an area for displaying the user interface can be appropriately varied depending on the exercise situation. This can improve visibility and / or readability during exercise, or reduce power consumption.

[0184] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the above description.

[0185] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0186] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0187] The term "module" used in various embodiments 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).

[0188] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (1140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (1136) or an external memory (1138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (1101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (1120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (1101)) 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.

[0189] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this 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.

[0190] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In wearable electronic devices, sensor circuit; At least one processor; At least one display; and Contains memory that stores instructions, The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Obtain user's exercise status information through the above sensor circuit, Generate first information and second information based on the above exercise situation information, Based on the above exercise situation information, a first area in which the first information is to be displayed and a second area in which the second information is to be displayed are determined within the display area of ​​the at least one display, A wearable electronic device that displays first information through the first area and displays second information through the second area.

2. In claim 1, A wearable electronic device wherein some of the display areas and other parts of the display areas are positioned to face different directions while the wearable electronic device is worn.

3. In claim 1, The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Based on the above exercise situation information, determine the priorities for the first information and the second information, A wearable electronic device that determines size information for the first area and the second area based on the above priorities.

4. In claim 3, The above size information is, A wearable electronic device comprising information about at least one of a size of the first region, a size of the second region, a ratio between the first region and the second region, a ratio of the first region to the display region, or a ratio of the second region to the display region.

5. In claim 1, The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Based on the above exercise situation information, determine the priorities for the first information and the second information, A wearable electronic device that determines attribute information for the first area and the second area based on the above priorities.

6. In claim 5, The above property information is, A wearable electronic device comprising information about at least one of layout structure, brightness, color, resolution, frame rate, touch sensitivity, or lighting effects.

7. In claim 1, The above exercise situation information is, A wearable electronic device including at least one of information about a type of exercise, exercise speed, posture, worn part, whether the exercise is static or dynamic exercise, whether the exercise is exercise in which the worn part is fixed or moving, whether the exercise speed is greater than or less than a specified value, whether the location is indoors or outdoors, whether the current time is daytime or nighttime, or whether an emergency situation occurs.

8. In claim 1, The first information includes at least one of personal health information related to the current exercise, information for notifying the user, or information for a short-distance notification within a specified range. A wearable electronic device, wherein the second information includes at least one of indicator information related to the surrounding environment, information for notifying an external user, information indicating an emergency situation, or information for long-distance notification outside the specified range.

9. In claim 1, While the above wearable electronic device is worn: One of the first region and the second region faces the first direction, A wearable electronic device, wherein the other of the first region and the second region faces a second direction different from the first direction.

10. In claim 9, The first direction is a front direction of the wearable electronic device or a direction having a first angle, A wearable electronic device wherein the second direction is a direction toward the side of the wearable electronic device or a direction having a second angle.

11. A method for displaying a user interface of a wearable electronic device, An action to obtain information about the user's exercise situation; An action of generating first information and second information based on the above exercise situation information; An operation of determining a first area in which the first information is to be displayed and a second area in which the second information is to be displayed within a display area of ​​the wearable electronic device based on the exercise situation information; and A method comprising an action of displaying the first information through the first area and displaying the second information through the second area.

12. In claim 11, A method wherein some of the display areas and other parts of the display areas are arranged to face different directions while the wearable electronic device is worn.

13. In claim 11, The operation of determining the first area and the second area is as follows: An operation of determining priorities for the first information and the second information based on the above exercise situation information; and A method comprising an action of determining size information for the first area and the second area based on the above priorities.

14. In claim 13, The above size information is, A method comprising information about at least one of a size of the first area, a size of the second area, a ratio between the first area and the second area, a ratio of the first area to the display area, or a ratio of the second area to the display area.

15. In claim 11, The operation of determining the first area and the second area is as follows: An operation of determining priorities for the first information and the second information based on the above exercise situation information; and A method comprising an action of determining attribute information for the first area and the second area based on the above priorities.

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