Electronic device, and method for outputting notification signal for medication intake by using same

Abstract

According to an embodiment, the electronic device may comprise a display, a processor, and a memory for storing a medication intake schedule, and instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to: display a clock screen including an icon for at least one medication on the basis of the medication intake schedule; identify a notification time for the intake of the at least one medication on the basis of the medication intake schedule; identify an adjustment condition for a medication intake-related notification signal on the basis of the identified notification time; adjust an output time point of the notification signal for the intake of the at least one medication, on the basis of the identified adjustment condition of the medication intake-related notification signal; and display a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the clock screen, on the basis of the adjusted output time point. Various other embodiments may be possible.

Description

Electronic device and method for outputting a notification signal for taking medication using the same

[0001] An embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an electronic device and a method for outputting a notification signal for taking medicine using the same.

[0002] With recent technological advancements, electronic devices are gradually evolving beyond their standard rectangular form into increasingly diverse shapes. For example, to enhance user convenience, electronic devices are gradually evolving into wearable electronic devices that can be worn on certain parts of the body. Wearable electronic devices may include wearable watches, which can be worn on the user's wrist.

[0003] With growing interest in health management, users want to ensure they take their various medications at the correct time. Discussions are underway to share medication-related information and precautions, as well as provide medication reminders at specific times, to ensure proper medication administration.

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

[0005] Users taking multiple medications want to accurately track the timing and dosage of each medication. However, personal schedules and activities can make it difficult to take medications correctly. For example, users may not be able to take their medications at the correct time. For example, if a medication reminder time expires due to a schedule conflicting with the medication schedule, users may forget to take the medication.

[0006] An electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a wearable watch) worn on a user's body part (e.g., a wrist) can provide the user with notification information regarding medication (e.g., medication) to be taken based on a medication schedule. For example, the electronic device can display a user interface related to medication through a display. The electronic device can display at least one medication icon for taking the medication and provide a visual effect for the medication icon at a set medication time. The electronic device can provide the user with a notification signal that stimulates at least one of the user's five senses (e.g., sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch).

[0007] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may be provided that provides a notification to a user to enable the user to take the medication correctly at a set medication time based on a medication management application (e.g., a program related to medication).

[0008] The technical tasks to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this document belongs from the description below.

[0009] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a display, a processor, and a memory storing a medication schedule and instructions. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may be configured to display a watch screen including an icon for at least one medication based on the medication schedule, confirm a notification time for taking the at least one medication based on the medication schedule, confirm an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time, adjust an output time of the notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on the confirmed adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal, and display a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time.

[0010] According to one embodiment, a method for outputting a notification signal for taking medicine may include an operation of displaying a watch screen including an icon for at least one medicine based on medication schedule information (611), an operation of confirming a notification time for taking the at least one medicine based on the medication schedule information (611), an operation of confirming an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time, an operation of adjusting an output time of a notification signal for taking the at least one medicine based on the confirmed adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal, and an operation of displaying a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time.

[0011] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (or, computer program product) storing one or more programs may be described. According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, perform an operation of displaying a watch screen including an icon for at least one medication based on medication schedule information (611), an operation of confirming a notification time for taking the at least one medication based on the medication schedule information (611), an operation of confirming an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time, an operation of adjusting an output time of a notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on the confirmed adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal, and an operation of displaying a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time.

[0012] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may provide a notification (e.g., a notification signal) based on a medication management application (e.g., a medication-related program) to enable a user to properly take a prescribed medication at a set medication time. For example, if another schedule is identified for the set medication time, the electronic device may adjust the output timing of the notification signal so that the notification signal for taking the medication sounds after the identified other schedule ends. The electronic device may adjust the output timing of the notification signal based on the adjustment conditions for the medication-related notification signal for proper taking of the prescribed medication. The notification signal may include at least one of a visual effect through a screen, an auditory effect through an audio signal, and / or a tactile effect through a vibration signal.

[0013] According to one embodiment, after outputting a notification signal, the electronic device can detect movement relative to the electronic device, determine whether medication has been taken based on the detected movement, and automatically disable medication-related notifications if medication has been taken. The electronic device can conveniently manage medication-related schedules by determining whether medication has been taken based on the detected movement and providing medication-related notifications. This can enhance the user's convenience in managing their medication-related schedules.

[0014] 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 description below.

[0015] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rear surface of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a notification screen with visual effects reflected in a user interface related to medication according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting the output timing of a notification signal based on an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and outputting a notification signal with a visual effect reflected therein.

[0023] FIG. 8 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a user interface including icons of medications to be taken based on a medication schedule according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a completed medication icon according to user input according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 9b is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a medication icon that has passed medication according to user input according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 9c is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying an important medication icon according to user input according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 9d is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which a user interface changes over time according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 9e is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a message indicating a situation in which medication has been completed according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 9f is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a medication icon requiring medication when a predetermined medication time has elapsed according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of adjusting the output timing of a notification signal based on an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and outputting a notification signal with a visual effect reflected therein.

[0031] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of outputting a notification signal related to medication based on another electronic device linked to the electronic device in a situation where the electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is not worn.

[0032] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a notification message based on drug-related information according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and displaying a user interface reflecting a visual effect according to the drug-related information.

[0033] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a notification message based on drug-related information and displaying medical information related to taking a drug according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of detecting movement of an electronic device according to medication taking according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and recognizing completion of medication taking based on the detected movement.

[0035] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of checking a user's body temperature and adjusting the output timing of a notification signal based on the checked body temperature according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of registering a drug by searching for the name of the drug according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and an embodiment of registering a drug by scanning the drug written in a prescription with a camera.

[0037] 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.

[0038] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0039] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor)) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0040] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0041] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0042] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0043] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0044] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0045] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0046] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0047] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0048] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0049] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0050] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0051] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0052] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0053] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0054] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0055] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for 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.

[0056] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0057] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0058] 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)).

[0059] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0060] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rear of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0061] The electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2 to 4 (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable electronic device that can be worn on a part of the human body.

[0062] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, an electronic device (101) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a wearable watch) according to one embodiment may include a housing (210) including a first side (or front side) (210A), a second side (or back side) (210B), and a side surface (210C) surrounding a space between the first side (210A) and the second side (210B), and a fastening member (250, 260) connected to at least a portion of the housing (210) and configured to detachably fasten the electronic device (101) to a part of a user's body (e.g., a wrist or ankle). The fastening member (250, 260) may be, for example, a strap that is wrapped around a user's wrist to secure the electronic device (101). In another embodiment (not shown), the housing may refer to a structure forming a portion of the first side (210A), the second side (210B), and the side surface (210C) of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the first side (210A) may be formed by a front plate (201) that is at least partially substantially transparent (e.g., a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate). The second side (210B) may be formed by a back plate (207). The back plate (207) may be formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. The side (210C) may be formed by a side bezel structure (or “side member”) (206) that may be joined to the front plate (201) and the rear plate (207) and may include a metal and / or polymer. In some embodiments, the rear plate (207) and the side bezel structure (206) may be formed integrally and may include the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum). The fastening members (250, 260) may be formed of various materials and shapes.For example, integral and multiple unit links can be formed to be fluidly connected to each other by woven materials, leather, rubber, synthetic resin, metal, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the above materials.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a display (e.g., a display (220) of FIG. 4), an audio module (205, 208), a sensor module (211), a key input device (202, 203, 204), and a connector hole (209). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the key input device (202, 203, 204), the connector hole (209), or the sensor module (211)) or may additionally include other components. According to one embodiment, the components are not limited to the parts illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0064] The display (220) may be visually exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (201). For example, a user may check at least one content displayed on the display (220) through the front plate (201). The shape of the display (220) may correspond to the shape of the front plate (201), and may be one of a circle, an oval, and / or a polygon. The display (220) may be at least partially coupled to, or disposed adjacent to, a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a fingerprint sensor.

[0065] The audio module (205, 208) may include a microphone hole (205) and a speaker hole (208). The microphone hole (205) may have a microphone positioned therein for acquiring external sounds, and in some embodiments, multiple microphones may be positioned therein to detect the direction of sounds. The speaker hole (208) may be used as an external speaker and a receiver for calls. In some embodiments, the speaker hole (208) and the microphone hole (205) may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker hole (208) (e.g., a piezo speaker).

[0066] The sensor module (211) can generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (211) can include, for example, a biometric sensor module (e.g., a biometric sensor, an HRM sensor, an oxygen saturation sensor, and / or a blood glucose sensor) arranged toward the second surface (210B) of the housing (210). When the electronic device (101) is worn on a part of the human body (e.g., a wrist), the sensor module (211) can be arranged in a form that at least partially contacts the human body. The electronic device (101) can further include at least one of a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0067] The key input devices (202, 203, 204) may include a wheel key (202) arranged corresponding to the first side (210A) of the housing (210) and rotatable along at least one direction (e.g., clockwise, counterclockwise), and / or a side key button (203, 204) arranged on a side surface (210C) of the housing (210). The wheel key (202) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (201). According to another embodiment, the electronic device (101) may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices (202, 203, 204), and the key input devices (202, 203, 204) that are not included may be implemented in the form of soft keys or touch keys on the display (220).

[0068] The connector hole (209) can accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1). The electronic device (101) may further include, for example, a connector cover (not shown) that covers at least a portion of the connector hole (209) and blocks the inflow of external foreign substances into the connector hole (209).

[0069] The fastening member (250, 260) can be detachably fastened to at least a portion of the housing (210) using a locking member (251, 261). The fastening member (250, 260) can include at least one of a fixing member (252), a fixing member fastening hole (253), a band guide member (254), and a band fastening ring (255). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can maintain a state in which it is at least partially fastened to a part of the human body (e.g., a wrist) using the fastening member (250, 260).

[0070] The fixing member (252) can be at least partially coupled with the fixing member fastening hole (253) so that the housing (210) and the fastening member (250, 260) are fixed to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist, ankle). The band guide member (254) is configured to limit the range of movement of the fixing member (252) when the fixing member (252) is fastened to the fixing member fastening hole (253), thereby allowing the electronic device (101) to be fastened to a part of the user's body while the fastening member (250, 260) is in close contact with the part of the user's body. The band fixing ring (255) can limit the range of movement of the fastening member (250, 260) when the fixing member (252) and the fastening member fastening hole (253) are fastened.

[0071] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (101) may include a side bezel structure (206), a wheel key (202), a front plate (201), a display (220), a fixing member (460) (e.g., a support member), a battery (470), a printed circuit board (480), a sealing member (490), and fastening members (250, 260). For example, the fixing member (460) may be disposed inside the electronic device (101) and at least partially coupled with the side bezel structure (206) or may be formed integrally with the side bezel structure (206). The fixing member (460) may be formed of a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., a polymer) material. The fixing member (460) may have a display (220) coupled to one surface and a printed circuit board (480) coupled to the other surface. According to one embodiment, a battery (470) may be disposed between a fixing member (460) and a printed circuit board (480), and the fixing member (460) and the printed circuit board (480) may be electrically connected. The fixing member (460) and the printed circuit board (480) may be electrically connected using a conductive member (e.g., a screw, a metallic material). According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (480) may be equipped with a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), and / or an interface (e.g., the interface (177) of FIG. 1). The processor (102) may include, for example, at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), an application processor (AP), a graphic processing unit (GPU), a sensor processor, or a communication processor (CP).

[0072] The memory (130) may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The interface may include, for example, at least one of a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0073] A battery (470) (e.g., battery (189) of FIG. 1) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of an electronic device (101), and may include, for example, at least one of a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (470) may be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, a printed circuit board (480). The battery (470) may be disposed integrally within the electronic device (101), or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (101).

[0074] At least one antenna (e.g., antenna module, chip antenna) may be mounted on the printed circuit board (480). For example, the at least one antenna may include at least one of a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The at least one antenna may perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. According to one embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by at least a portion of the side bezel structure (206), the front plate (201), and / or the fixing member (460), or a combination thereof. According to one embodiment, the fixing member (460) and the printed circuit board (480) may be electrically connected, and an electric field (E-field, electronic field) may be formed based on the fixing member (460) and the printed circuit board (480). The electronic device (101) can transmit and receive communication signals based on the formed electric field (E-field), and can utilize at least a part of the fixed member (460) as an antenna.

[0075] A sealing member (490) may be positioned between the side bezel structure (206) and the rear plate (207). The sealing member (490) may be configured to block moisture and foreign substances from entering the space surrounded by the side bezel structure (206) and the rear plate (207) from the outside.

[0076] A sensor module (211) (e.g., a biometric sensor) may be disposed adjacent to the rear plate (207). For example, when the electronic device (101) is worn on a body part of the wearer (e.g., a wrist), the rear plate (207) may be disposed in a state of at least partial contact with the body part. The sensor module (211) may be disposed in a form directed toward the body part (e.g., a wrist, skin). The sensor module (211) may transmit signals of various wavelength bands to the body part of the wearer. The electronic device (101) may obtain various biometric information (e.g., information related to heartbeat, information related to blood sugar, and / or oxygen saturation) based on signals of the wavelength bands reflected, scattered, and / or absorbed from the body part of the wearer. According to one embodiment, the rear plate (207) may be implemented in a form in which a rear window (207a) is at least partially coupled so that the above-described signals are transmitted.

[0077] FIG. 5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a notification screen with visual effects reflected in a user interface related to medication according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0078] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 5 (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a wearable watch) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 4, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device (101). The operation illustrated in FIG. 5 may be understood to be performed in the electronic device (101).

[0079] Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable electronic device (e.g., a wearable watch) that can be worn on a user's wrist, and may display a first user interface (510) (UI, user interface) including at least one medicine icon (501, 502, 503, 504) corresponding to a medicine to be taken, through a display (e.g., display module (160) of FIG. 1, display (220) of FIG. 2), based on a medication schedule stored in a memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1).

[0080] According to one embodiment, a processor of an electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) may execute a medication management application (e.g., a program related to medication (medicine to be taken), a program for managing the timing and dosage of medication to be taken) installed in a memory (130). Based on the medication management application, the electronic device (101) may display a first user interface (510) that visually displays at least one medication scheduled to be taken. Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (101) may check about four medications scheduled to be taken today and display a first user interface (510) including medication icons (501, 502, 503, 504) corresponding to the checked medications. The electronic device (101) can obtain image information related to medicine from an external electronic device (e.g., a server device (e.g., server (108) of FIG. 1)) connected to communication, and based on the obtained image information, display medicine icons (501, 502, 503, 504) corresponding to about four medicines to be taken. For example, the external electronic device can manage various information related to medicine (e.g., ingredients of the medicine, dosage method, effects, number of doses, precautions, correlation with other medicines, side effects, images and / or forms) by creating a database (DB). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can store information related to medicines obtained from the external electronic device in the memory (130) and independently manage it. For example, the electronic device (101) can independently manage at least one medicine related to the main user using the electronic device (101) based on the main user.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may set a medication schedule (e.g., medication to be taken) for at least one medication (501, 502, 503, 504) based on a medication management application, and may set at least one notification based on the set medication schedule. The electronic device (101) may implement at least one widget interface based on the medication management application, and may display the widget interface on a watch screen in a form that at least partially overlaps the watch screen. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable watch and may display a watch screen showing the current time. For example, the electronic device (101) may display an analog watch screen or a digital watch screen through the display. The electronic device (101) may be set to display at least one of the watch screen or the widget interface even in an AOD (always on display) setting state. Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (101) may display a widget interface in a form that at least partially overlaps the watch screen while the watch screen is being displayed. For example, a widget interface may include at least one medication (501, 502, 503, 504) that is scheduled to be taken today.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may check a medication-related notification corresponding to at least one medication (501, 502, 503, 504) included in the watch screen (510). For example, the electronic device (101) may check the medication schedule of the first medication (501) included in the watch screen (510) and may check that the first medication notification for the first medication (501) is set at 8:00 AM. As the output time of the first medication notification approaches, the electronic device (101) may apply a visual effect related to the first medication (501). For example, as the output time of the first medication notification approaches, the size of the first medication (510) may gradually increase at a certain ratio, and a visual emphasis effect (542) (e.g., highlight effect, color change, texture change, blink effect, image change) may be applied and displayed. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a first size of a first pill (501) about 1 hour before the first medication reminder, and increase the size of the first pill (501) by a certain percentage (e.g., about 10%) at set time intervals (e.g., about 10 minutes). Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (101) may display a second size of a first pill (541) at the time of the first medication reminder, and apply a highlight effect (542) based on the second size of the first pill (541).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may set a notification for at least one medication based on a medication management application, and may display at least one medication (501, 502, 503, 504) scheduled to be taken today based on the set notification. The electronic device (101) may display an interface including the at least one medication (501, 502, 503, 504) in a form that at least partially overlaps the watch screen. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the corresponding medication by applying a visual effect based on the corresponding medication so that the size of the corresponding medication gradually increases as the set notification time approaches. For example, when the set notification time arrives, the electronic device (101) may display the medication corresponding to the notification time by applying a highlight effect (542). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide a method for a user to conveniently manage a schedule related to medication based on the medication management application.

[0084] FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0085] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 6 (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable electronic device that can be worn on a part of the human body. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 6 may include a wearable watch that can be worn on a part of the human body (e.g., a wrist), like the electronic device (101) of FIG. 5.

[0086] Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1), a display (220) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1), a microphone (650) (e.g., the input module (150) of FIG. 1), and / or a communication circuit (690) (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1). For example, the sensor module (176) may include at least one of a motion sensor (621) for detecting movement of the electronic device (101), a body temperature measurement sensor (622) for measuring a user's body temperature, a heart rate measurement sensor (623) for measuring a user's heart rate, and / or a wearing detection sensor (624) for determining whether the electronic device (101) is worn. For example, at least one of medication schedule information (611), medication-related information (612), and / or gesture-related information (613) may be stored in the memory (130).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) of the electronic device (210) may execute a program (e.g., program (140) of FIG. 1) stored in the memory (130) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be operatively, functionally, and / or electrically connected to the memory (130), the heart rate measurement sensor (320), the microphone (350), the display (360), and / or the communication circuit (390).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the memory (130) may store a medication management application (e.g., a medication management program, a program that manages the timing (e.g., notification time) and dosage of medication) for managing medications (e.g., medication schedules) taken by a user. For example, the processor (120) may set a medication schedule for correctly taking at least one medication based on the medication management application.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may store medication schedule information (611) in which a medication reminder time is set, medication-related information (612), and / or gesture-related information (613) related to the movement of the electronic device (101) in the memory (130). For example, the medication schedule information (611) may include at least one of a reminder time for a medication (e.g., medication) to be taken by the user, a type of medication to be taken, a number of medications to be taken, a frequency of taking the medication, and / or information on whether the medication is a general medication or a prescription medication. The processor (120) may generate a medication reminder signal based on the medication schedule information (611), and output the medication reminder signal according to the set medication reminder time. For example, the medication-related information (612) may include various types of information related to the medication (e.g., ingredients of the medication, dosage method, effects, frequency of taking, precautions, correlation with other medications, side effects, images, and / or forms). The drug-related information (612) can be managed in the form of a database (DB) in an external electronic device (e.g., a server), and the electronic device (101) can obtain the drug-related information (612) from the external electronic device. The electronic device (101) can store the drug-related information (612) obtained from the external electronic device in the memory (130). The electronic device (101) can store information related to drugs that the user frequently takes, either periodically or irregularly, in the memory (130). For example, the gesture-related information (613) can include movement information of the electronic device (101) according to the movement of the user's wrist when the electronic device (101) is worn on the user's wrist. For example, the gesture-related information (613) can include a gesture of the user lifting a cup and drinking water from the cup, or a gesture of putting the cup down on a table.The electronic device (101) can recognize a gesture for the electronic device (101) using a motion sensor (621) included in the sensor module (176), and compare and analyze the recognized gesture with gesture-related information (613) stored in the memory (130) to determine whether the user has drunk water for taking medication. When a movement related to taking medication is recognized, the electronic device (101) can provide the user with a medication-related notification message, and in response to a user input thereto, determine whether or not the medication has been completed.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include at least one of a motion sensor (621) for detecting movement of the electronic device (101), a body temperature measurement sensor (622) for measuring the user's body temperature, a heart rate measurement sensor (623) for measuring the user's heart rate, and / or a wearing detection sensor (624) for determining whether the electronic device (101) is worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist). The motion sensor (621) may include various types of sensors for detecting movement of the electronic device (101). For example, the motion sensor (621) may include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a six-axis sensor, an acceleration sensor, and / or a proximity sensor. The motion sensor (621) may detect movement of the electronic device (101) worn on the user's wrist. In particular, the motion sensor (621) may distinguish and detect a movement of the user lifting a cup and a movement of drinking water from the cup. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can recognize a user's medication-related gesture based on a motion sensor (621), and in response to the recognition of the medication-related gesture, determine that the medication has been taken correctly. The body temperature measurement sensor (622) can include a temperature sensor for measuring the user's body temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) can be worn in a form that physically contacts the human body (e.g., wrist), and the body temperature measurement sensor (622) can be arranged in a form that at least partially contacts the human body. The processor (120) can use the body temperature measurement sensor (622) to periodically or irregularly measure and confirm the user's body temperature. The heart rate measurement sensor (623) may include an ECG (Electrocardiogram) sensor (e.g., electrocardiogram sensor) that detects an electrical signal according to a heartbeat and / or a PPG (Photoplethysmography) sensor (e.g., photoplethysmography sensor, photoplethysmography sensor, photoplethysmography sensor) that measures blood flow using light.For example, the electronic device (101) can measure and check the user's heart rate periodically or irregularly using the heart rate measurement sensor (623). For example, when the user eats (e.g., eats food), the heart rate may fluctuate, and the processor (120) can determine whether the user has eaten food based on the fluctuated heart rate. The wearing detection sensor (624) can determine whether the electronic device (101) is worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist). For example, the electronic device (101) can use the wearing detection sensor (624) to distinguish and recognize whether the electronic device (101) is properly worn on the user's wrist or whether it is removed from the user's wrist.

[0091] In one embodiment, the display (220) may display a user interface (UI) implemented based on a medication management application. For example, the UI may be implemented based on the shape (e.g., a clock face) and size of the display (220) and may include medication icons corresponding to the medication the user is to take.

[0092] In one embodiment, the microphone (650) may be a component for acquiring an external audio signal. For example, the processor (120) may at least partially activate the microphone (650) and, using the activated microphone (650), acquire an external audio signal (e.g., a user's voice signal, noise generated in an external environment, a sound of pouring water into a cup). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in response to the output of a medication reminder signal, at least partially activate the microphone (650) and, using the microphone (650), recognize the sound of pouring water into a cup. The electronic device (101) may, based on the audio signal acquired through the microphone (650), infer and determine whether or not the medication has been taken.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the communication circuit (690) may be a component that operatively connects the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the server (108) of FIG. 1). For example, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may be operatively connected to the external electronic device through the communication circuit (690) and may obtain drug-related information (612) from the external electronic device.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may implement a user interface (e.g., a widget interface) related to the user's medication based on medication schedule information (611) and medication-related information (612), and may display the user interface through the display (220).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) can check a notification (e.g., medication schedule, medication notification information) for at least one medication set based on a medication management application, and, based on the checked notification, display at least one medication scheduled to be taken today. The notification for the at least one medication can be stored in medication schedule information (611) of the memory (130). The processor (120) can implement a user interface corresponding to a watch screen (e.g., a user interface including at least one medication scheduled to be taken), based on the medication schedule information (611), and display the user interface through the display (220).

[0096] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a visual effect based on the corresponding medication, such that the size of the corresponding medication gradually increases as the notification time (e.g., the output time of the notification signal) approaches. For example, when the set notification time arrives, the electronic device (101) may display the corresponding medication by applying a highlight effect. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide a method for a user to conveniently manage a medication-related schedule based on a medication management application.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may check the adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal for at least one medication. For example, the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal may determine whether to adjust the output time of the medication-related notification signal based on at least one of biometric information that confirms one of an exercise state and a sleep state, location information of the electronic device (101), and / or other schedule information. For example, in relation to the medication-related notification time, if there is another schedule (e.g., a meeting schedule, another appointment, a travel schedule) that overlaps with the notification time, the processor (120) may adjust the output time (e.g., the output time) of the medication-related notification signal. For example, the processor (120) may check medication schedule information (611) based on a medication management application, check schedule information (e.g., schedule information) stored in a calendar application (e.g., another application, a schedule-related application), and check the time at which the medication schedule information (611) and the schedule information at least partially overlap. For example, if the medication-related notification time (e.g., the output time of the notification signal) is included within the time range scheduled for the meeting, the processor (120) may adjust the output time at which the medication-related notification time is output. The processor (120) may adjust the output time to be delayed so that the medication-related notification signal is output after the time at which the meeting ends. For example, the processor (120) may output the medication-related notification signal after the set meeting time has elapsed.

[0098] For another example, the processor (120) may check the user's physical condition (e.g., exercise state, and / or sleeping state) at the time of the medication-related notification, and adjust the output time (e.g., output point in time) of the medication-related notification time based on the checked physical condition. For example, the processor (120) may check at least one of the user's body temperature information measured using the body temperature measurement sensor (622) and / or the user's heart rate information measured using the heart rate measurement sensor (623) based on the medication-related notification time, and may determine whether a condition for adjusting a medication-related notification signal for the user is satisfied. For example, if the user's heart rate exceeds a set heart rate at the time the medication-related notification signal is output, the processor (120) may determine that the condition for adjusting the medication-related notification signal is satisfied, and may postpone the output time of the medication-related notification signal. Situations in which the user's heart rate exceeds the set heart rate may include a situation in which the user is exercising, a situation in which the user is excited, and / or a situation in which the user has difficulty in taking medication properly. The processor (120) may check the user's heart rate periodically or irregularly, and output the delayed medication-related notification signal when the user's heart rate falls below a set heart rate. For another example, at the time when the medication-related notification signal is output, the processor (120) may determine whether the user is in a sleeping state based on body temperature information and heart rate information, and in response to the confirmation of the sleeping state, determine that the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal has been satisfied. The processor (120) may delay the output time of the medication-related notification signal. According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may adjust the output time of the medication-related notification signal in consideration of the user's physical state (e.g., exercise state, sleeping state).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may consider other schedules and the user's physical condition (e.g., exercise status, and / or sleeping status) when managing a medication-related schedule, and may adjust the output time (e.g., output point) of the medication-related notification signal according to the adjustment conditions of the medication-related notification signal. The electronic device (101) may adjust the output time of the medication-related notification signal so that the user can conveniently manage the medication schedule.

[0100] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, a wearable electronic device, a wearable watch) may include a display (220), a processor (120), and a memory (130) that stores medication schedule information (611) and instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may be configured to cause the electronic device (101) to display a watch screen including an icon for at least one medication based on the medication schedule information (611), confirm a notification time for taking the at least one medication based on the medication schedule information (611), confirm an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time, adjust an output time of a notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on the confirmed adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal, and display a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time.

[0101] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a motion sensor (621) and a microphone (650). When the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to execute a recording function for the microphone (650) in response to an output of the notification signal, determine whether the at least one medicine has been taken based on at least one of an audio signal obtained using the recording function or gesture-related information obtained based on the motion sensor (621), and release the notification output function according to the notification time in response to confirmation of taking the at least one medicine.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may be configured to cause the electronic device (101) to display a notification message related to medication in response to confirmation of taking the at least one medication based on at least one of the audio signal or the gesture-related information, and to change a parameter value indicating whether the at least one medication has been taken in response to a user input for the notification message.

[0103] In one embodiment, the visual effects corresponding to the icon may include changes in size, color, shape, emphasis (e.g., highlighting), and indication of cautions related to the drug.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal may determine whether to adjust the output timing of the medication-related notification signal based on at least one of the adjustment biometric information of the notification signal (e.g., heart rate information, body temperature information, electrocardiogram information), location information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., medication location according to medication history) and / or other schedule information (e.g., during a meeting, while moving, while talking).

[0105] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a body temperature measurement sensor (622) for measuring the body temperature of the user and a heart rate measurement sensor (623) for measuring the heart rate of the user. When the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to determine whether the user is in an exercise state based on at least one of body temperature information measured using the body temperature measurement sensor (622) and heart rate information measured using the heart rate measurement sensor (623), and to adjust an output timing of a notification signal for taking the at least one medication in response to determining the exercise state.

[0106] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to check heart rate information by the heart rate measurement sensor (623) and movement information of the electronic device (101) by the motion sensor (621), and, based on the heart rate information and the movement information, check that the user wearing the electronic device is in a sleeping state, and, in response to the check of the sleeping state, adjust the output timing of a notification signal for taking the at least one medication.

[0107] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a wearing detection sensor (624) and a communication circuit (690). The instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may be configured to cause the electronic device (101) to determine, using the wearing detection sensor (624), whether the electronic device (101) is worn on a part of the user's body, and, in response to the electronic device (101) being not worn, to identify, through the communication circuit (390), another electronic device (102, 104) operatively connected to the electronic device (101), and, based on the identified other electronic device (102, 104), to output a notification signal related to taking the at least one medication.

[0108] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to receive drug-related information from an external electronic device (108) and, based on the received drug-related information, display precautions related to taking the at least one drug through the display (220).

[0109] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to adjust the output timing of the notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on information (e.g., schedule information, calendar information) received from another application (e.g., calendar application, schedule-related application) when the user's activity is confirmed based on the information (e.g., schedule information, calendar information) received from the other application.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a camera (180). When the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to use the camera (180) to scan medication information related to the at least one drug, and register medication schedule information (611) corresponding to the at least one drug based on the scanned medication information.

[0111] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting the output timing of a notification signal based on an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and outputting a notification signal with a visual effect reflected therein.

[0112] In the following examples, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0113] According to one embodiment, operations 701 to 709 may be understood to be performed in a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIGS. 1 and 6) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6). The electronic device (101) of FIG. 7 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable electronic device that can be attached to a part of the user's body (e.g., a wrist). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable watch worn on the user's wrist. When worn, the electronic device (101) may maintain at least partial contact with the user's skin. The electronic device (101) may display at least one medication icon related to medication through a display (e.g., display (220) of FIG. 6), and may output a medication-related notification signal when a set medication reminder time arrives. The electronic device (101) may apply a visual effect to the medication icon. For example, the medication icon may gradually increase in size as the medication reminder time approaches, and when the medication reminder time arrives, the medication icon may be displayed with an emphasis effect. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a medication-related user interface so that the user can intuitively check a medication-related schedule. The electronic device (101) can display a user interface related to medication so that the user can take the medication correctly according to the medication-related schedule.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may consider an adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal (e.g., a condition for adjusting the output timing of the medication-related notification signal) when outputting a medication-related notification signal, and may adjust the output timing of the medication-related notification signal based on the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal. For example, the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal may determine whether to adjust the output timing of the medication-related notification signal based on at least one of biometric information (e.g., heart rate information, body temperature information, electrocardiogram information) that confirms one of an exercise state and a sleep state, location information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a medication location according to medication history), and / or other schedule information (e.g., information obtained during a meeting, while moving, during a conversation, or based on another application). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide a method for a user to conveniently manage the output timing of a medication-related notification signal (e.g., a schedule related to medication).

[0116] According to one embodiment, the action of adjusting the timing of output of the medication-related notification signal may be replaced with at least one of an action of updating, an action of postponing, an action of adjusting, and / or an action of changing, with respect to the timing of output of the notification signal.

[0117] In operation 701, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may display a watch screen including a medication icon (e.g., medication icons (501, 502, 503, 504) of FIG. 5) based on a medication schedule (e.g., medication schedule information (611) of FIG. 6). For example, the electronic device (101) includes a wearable watch and may display a watch screen indicating the current time through the display (220). The processor (120) may check at least one medication scheduled to be taken today and a medication reminder time for taking the at least one medication based on the medication schedule information (611). For example, the processor (120) may obtain a drug icon (501, 502, 503, 504) (e.g., drug-related information (612) of FIG. 6) corresponding to at least one drug identified from an external electronic device (e.g., server (108)) that manages a drug-related database (DB), and may implement a user interface and / or widget interface including the obtained drug icon (501, 502, 503, 504). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a user interface corresponding to a watch screen (e.g., a user interface including a drug icon (501, 502, 503, 504)) through the display (220).

[0118] In operation 703, the processor (120) can determine a reminder time for taking a medication based on a medication schedule. For example, at least one medication icon (501, 502, 503, 504) can each have an individual reminder time set for taking the medication. For example, a first medication corresponding to a first medication icon (501) can have a first reminder time set, and a second medication corresponding to a second medication icon (502) can have a second reminder time set.

[0119] In operation 705, the processor (120) may determine an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time. For example, the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal may determine whether to adjust the output time of the medication-related notification signal based on at least one of biometric information (e.g., heart rate information, body temperature information, electrocardiogram information) in which one of an exercise state and a sleep state is confirmed, location information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a medication place according to medication history), and / or other schedule information (e.g., information obtained during a meeting, while moving, during a conversation, or based on another application). According to one embodiment, the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal may include a condition for adjusting the output time of the medication-related notification signal and a condition for determining whether the user's condition is suitable for taking medication.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the condition for adjusting the output time of the notification signal related to medication may include a situation in which another schedule is being performed at the time of outputting the notification signal, or a situation in which the user is in a different state (e.g., in an exercise state and / or a sleeping state) at the time of outputting the notification signal. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may adjust the output time of the notification signal related to medication when another schedule is confirmed, or when the user's exercise state and / or sleep state are confirmed based on the output time of the notification signal related to medication. The electronic device (101) may adjust the output time of the notification signal so that the notification signal is output after the other schedule ends, after the exercise state ends, or after the sleep state ends.

[0121] For example, a medication management application may request the user's other schedules from a calendar application that manages the user's other schedules and obtain other schedules registered by the user (e.g., schedules related to meetings, conferences, and personal activities). The processor (120) may determine whether the timing of an output of a medication-related notification signal is included based on the user's other schedules. For example, if it is determined that the timing of an output of a medication-related notification signal is included in the user's meeting time, it may be difficult for the user to take their medication at the current time. The electronic device (101) may adjust the timing of the output of the notification signal so that the medication-related notification signal is output after the meeting ends.

[0122] For example, a medication management application can obtain movement information based on a motion sensor (e.g., a motion sensor (621) of FIG. 6) and heart rate information based on a heart rate measurement sensor (e.g., a heart rate measurement sensor (623) of FIG. 6), and can determine whether the user is exercising or sleeping based on the obtained movement information and heart rate information. For example, if it is determined that the user is exercising (e.g., in an exercise state) at the time of outputting a notification signal related to medication, the user may currently be in a situation where it is difficult to take the medication at the notification time. The electronic device (101) can adjust the output time of the notification signal so that the notification signal related to medication is output after the exercise state ends. As another example, if it is determined that the user is sleeping (e.g., in a sleep state) at the time of outputting a notification signal related to medication, the user may currently be in a situation where it is difficult to take the medication at the notification time. The electronic device (101) can adjust the timing of outputting the notification signal so that the notification signal related to medication is output after the sleeping state ends (e.g., when the user wakes up).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the conditions for determining whether the user's condition is suitable for taking the medication may include a situation in which the user determines whether taking the medication is possible at the current time and in the current situation.

[0124] For example, a medication management application may request the user's biometric information from an application related to biometric information and obtain the user's biometric information. The processor (120) may determine, based on the user's biometric information, whether the user is currently in a state where medication can be taken (e.g., the user is in a state where medication is appropriate). For example, if the user's heart rate is confirmed to exceed a set heart rate, the user may currently be in a situation where medication is difficult to take. In response to confirmation of a situation where medication is difficult, the processor (120) may display a guidance message related to medication. According to one embodiment, if the electronic device (101) is confirmed to have lowered the user's heart rate below the set heart rate, the electronic device (101) may output a notification signal related to medication.

[0125] For another example, a medication management application may request location information about the electronic device (101) from an application related to the location information of the electronic device (101) and obtain location information related to a location where the user previously took medication. Based on the location information related to medication, the processor (120) may determine whether the current user is in a state where medication can be taken (e.g., the user is in a state where medication is appropriate for the user). For example, if it is confirmed that the user has visited an unfamiliar location that he or she has not visited before, the user may currently be in a situation where medication is difficult to take. In response to confirmation that medication is difficult, the processor (120) may display a guidance message related to medication. According to one embodiment, if the location information has changed and it is confirmed that the location is a location where medication was taken in the past, the electronic device (101) may output a notification signal related to medication.

[0126] In operation 707, the processor (120) may adjust the output timing of the notification signal according to the notification time based on the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal. For example, if it is determined that the user is in a condition where medication can be taken (e.g., if the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal is met), the electronic device (101) may output the medication-related notification signal according to the set medication schedule. Conversely, if it is determined that the user is in a condition where medication is difficult to take (e.g., if the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal is not met), the electronic device (101) may postpone the output timing of the medication-related notification signal. For example, if the medication-related notification time overlaps with the meeting time, the processor (120) may postpone the output timing of the medication-related notification signal to after the meeting ends so that the medication-related notification signal is output after the meeting ends. For example, if the user's biometric information (e.g., heart rate information) measured at the medication-related notification time determines that it is difficult to take the medication, the processor (120) may delay the output time of the medication-related notification signal until after the biometric information has recovered to within the normal range, so that the medication-related notification signal is output. As another example, if it is confirmed that the user is sleeping at the medication-related notification time (e.g., medication notification time), the processor (120) may adjust the output time of the medication-related notification signal so that the medication-related notification signal is output after the user wakes up.

[0127] In operation 709, the processor (120) may display a visual effect corresponding to the medicine icon based on the adjusted output time. For example, the processor (120) may apply a visual effect to the medicine icon so that the size of the medicine icon gradually increases as the notification time (e.g., the output time of the notification signal) approaches. When the notification time is reached, the processor (120) may display the medicine icon by applying an emphasis effect (e.g., changing color, changing shape, reflecting a highlight effect).

[0128] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may implement a user interface (e.g., a clock screen) related to a medication to be taken based on a medication management application, and may display at least one medication icon according to medication schedule information (611) by including it in the user interface. The processor (120) may adjust the output time (e.g., medication time) of a medication notification signal for a medication to be taken based on an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal. When the medication time is reached, the processor (120) may apply a visual effect based on at least one medication icon.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may detect a movement of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a movement of the user's wrist) using a motion sensor (e.g., a motion sensor (621) of FIG. 6), and may determine whether or not the user has taken at least one medication based on the detected movement of the electronic device (101). For example, if, within a set time after a medication reminder signal is output, the movement of the electronic device (101) matches a movement of taking medication, the processor (120) may determine that the user has taken the medication. If the taking of the medication is confirmed, the processor (120) may release the medication reminder signal for the medication.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may acquire an external audio signal using a microphone (e.g., the microphone (650) of FIG. 6) and, based on the acquired audio signal, determine whether or not the user has taken at least one medication. For example, if, within a set time after the medication reminder signal is output, a sound of water being poured into a cup and a sound of the user putting the cup down on a table after drinking the water are confirmed, the processor (120) may determine that the user has taken the medication. If the processor (120) confirms that the user has taken the medication, the processor (120) may release the medication reminder signal for the medication.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may, in response to confirmation of taking at least one medication, display a notification message related to taking the medication through the display (220), and, in response to a user input for the notification message, change a parameter value indicating whether or not the at least one medication has been taken.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may separately install a health-related application that manages biometric information related to the user and a medication schedule-related application that manages the medication schedule. For example, a medication management application (e.g., a medication management program) may include the health-related application and the medication schedule-related application. The processor (120) may check the user's activity (e.g., status information, exercise status, sleep status) based on the health-related application, and may check the medication-related notification time based on the medication schedule-related application. The processor (120) may adjust the output timing of the medication-related notification signal based on the checked user's activity and the medication-related notification time.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can adjust the output timing of a notification signal related to a medication to be taken based on the adjustment conditions of the medication-related notification signal. The electronic device (101) can use various sensors to determine whether the medication to be taken has been taken correctly, and if the correct dosage is confirmed, the medication notification signal for the medication to be taken can be released. The electronic device (101) can provide a method for conveniently managing a schedule related to medication administration. According to one embodiment, the convenience of the user can be improved when managing the medication-related schedule.

[0134] FIG. 8 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a user interface including icons of medications to be taken based on a medication schedule according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0135] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 8 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable electronic device that can be attached to a part of the user's body (e.g., a wrist). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable watch worn on the user's wrist. When worn, the electronic device (101) may maintain at least partial contact with the user's skin. The electronic device (101) may display at least one medication icon related to medication through a display (e.g., the display (220) of FIG. 6), and may output a medication-related notification signal when a set medication reminder time arrives. The electronic device (101) may apply a visual effect to the medication icon.

[0137] Referring to FIG. 8, the first screen (810) may include at least one medicine icon (801, 802, 803, 804) corresponding to a medicine that the user is scheduled to take today and current time information (e.g., 6:30 AM). For example, the first medicine corresponding to the first medicine icon (801) is scheduled to be taken at a first hour (e.g., 8:00 AM). The processor of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 6) may be set to output a first medication reminder signal at the first hour. For example, the second medicine corresponding to the second medicine icon (802) and the third medicine corresponding to the third medicine icon (803) are scheduled to be taken at a second hour (e.g., 2:00 PM). The processor (120) may be set to output a second medication reminder signal at the second hour. For example, the fourth medication corresponding to the fourth medication icon (804) is scheduled to be taken at the third hour (e.g., 7:00 PM). The processor (120) can be configured to output a third medication reminder signal at the third hour.

[0138] When the first time (e.g., 8:00 AM) arrives on the second screen (820), the processor (120) may adjust and display the first medicine icon (801) as a 1-1 icon (821) with a visual effect (e.g., an emphasis effect) applied while increasing in size. For example, the first medicine icon (801) may be displayed with an effect of gradually increasing in size as the first time approaches. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may apply a visual effect to the first medicine icon (801) scheduled to be taken at the first time, and may adjust and display the first medicine icon (801) as the 1-1 icon (821).

[0139] When the second time (e.g., 1:00 PM) arrives on the third screen (830), the processor (120) can adjust the second medicine icon (802) and the third medicine icon (803) to display the second-first icon (831) and the third-first icon (832) with a visual effect (e.g., an emphasis effect) applied while increasing in size. For example, the second medicine icon (802) and the third medicine icon (803) can be displayed with an effect of gradually increasing in size as the second time approaches. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can apply visual effects to the second medication icon (802) and the third medication icon (803) to be taken at the second time, and can display the second medication icon (802) and the third medication icon (803) by adjusting them to the second-1 icon (831) and the third-1 icon (832).

[0140] When the third hour (e.g., 7 PM) arrives on the fourth screen (840), the processor (120) may adjust and display the fourth medicine icon (804) as the 4-1 icon (841) with a visual effect (e.g., an emphasis effect) applied while increasing in size. For example, the fourth medicine icon (804) may be displayed with an effect of gradually increasing in size as the fourth hour approaches. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may apply a visual effect to the fourth medicine icon (804) scheduled to be taken at the fourth hour, and may adjust and display the fourth medicine icon (804) like the 4-1 icon (841).

[0141] FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a completed medication icon according to user input according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a passed medication icon according to user input according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9C is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying an important medication icon according to user input according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9D is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of changing a user interface over time according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9E is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a message indicating a completed medication situation according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9F is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying an icon of a medication that needs to be taken when a predetermined medication time has elapsed according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0142] The electronic device (101) of FIGS. 9A to 9F may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable electronic device that can be attached to a part of the user's body (e.g., a wrist). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable watch worn on the user's wrist. When worn, the electronic device (101) may maintain at least partial contact with the user's skin. The electronic device (101) may display at least one medication icon related to medication through a display (e.g., the display (220) of FIG. 6), and may output a medication-related notification signal when a set medication reminder time arrives. The electronic device (101) may apply a visual effect to the medication icon.

[0144] Referring to FIG. 9A, the first screen (911) may include a first medicine icon (901) with a visual effect applied to it according to a set first time (e.g., 8:00 AM). For example, the processor of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 6) may check the set first time corresponding to the first medicine icon (901) and, when the first time arrives, display the first medicine icon (901) with a visual effect applied to it. The processor (120) may detect a first user input (905) (e.g., a double tap input) for the first medicine icon (901). For example, the electronic device (101) may be in a state where a double tap input is set in relation to a situation in which medication has been taken. The user can check the first screen (911) and, after taking the first medication, input a double tap (905) on the display (e.g., the display (220) of FIG. 5). The processor (120) can, in response to the first user input (905), release the notification signal set in response to the first medication icon (901).

[0145] The second screen (912) may be a screen having an animation effect (909) applied thereto in which the size of the first medicine icon (901) gradually decreases in response to a first user input (905) for the first medicine icon (901). The processor (120) may, in response to the first user input (905), release a notification signal set in response to the first medicine icon (901) and change the shape of the first medicine icon (901) so that the size of the first medicine icon (901) gradually decreases.

[0146] Referring to FIG. 9B, the third screen (921) may include a first medicine icon (901) with a visual effect applied to it according to a set first time (e.g., 8:00 AM). The processor (120) may detect a second user input (906) (e.g., a drag input) for the first medicine icon (901). For example, the second user input (906) may include a drag input in which the touch input moves outside the display (220) while the touch input for the first medicine icon (901) is maintained. For example, the electronic device (101) may be in a state in which a drag input is set to move outside the watch screen (e.g., the display (220)) in relation to a situation in which the medicine is not taken (e.g., a situation in which the medicine is passed).

[0147] The fourth screen (922) may be a screen having an animation effect (902) applied to the first medicine icon (901) in response to a second user input (906) for the first medicine icon (901) moving out of the watch screen (e.g., display (220)) and disappearing from the watch screen. The processor (120) may record that the first medicine icon (901) has not been taken and adjust the user interface so that the first medicine icon (901) is not displayed on the watch screen in response to the second user input (906).

[0148] Referring to FIG. 9c, the fifth screen (931) may include a first medicine icon (901) with a visual effect applied to it according to a set first time (e.g., 8:00 a.m.). The processor (120) may detect a third user input (907) (e.g., a drag input) for the first medicine icon (901). For example, the third user input (907) may include a drag input in which the touch input for the first medicine icon (901) is maintained while the touch input moves outside the display (220). The third user input (907) may be substantially the same input as the second user input (906) of FIG. 9b. The first medicine icon (901) of FIG. 9c may be set as an essential medicine that the user must take, and may include a symbol (903) (e.g., an image, a label, a symbol) corresponding to the essential medicine. For example, a medicine icon displaying a symbol (903) related to essential medicine may be set so that taking it cannot be skipped.

[0149] The sixth screen (932) may be a screen in which the first medicine icon (901) remains on the watch screen (e.g., display (220)) even if the third user input (907) is confirmed, since the first medicine icon (901) is set as a required medicine. The processor (120) may adjust the user interface so that the first medicine icon (901) (e.g., the medicine set as a required medicine) is displayed on the watch screen even if the third user input (907) is confirmed.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 9D, the seventh screen (941) may include medicine icons (943, 944) related to at least one medicine scheduled to be taken today based on an analog clock screen. For example, the current time is 6:02 AM (946), and the seventh screen (941) may display medicine icons (943, 944) scheduled to be taken whose medication reminder time has not elapsed. For example, the second medicine icon (943) may have a medication reminder time set to 8:00 AM, and the third medicine icon (944) may have a medication reminder time set to 1:00 PM. The medicine with a medication reminder time set to 1:00 PM may additionally include one (+1) medicine together with the third medicine icon (944). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display an analog clock face, and based on the analog clock face, can display at least one medicine icon (943, 944) to be taken.

[0151] For the 8th screen (942), the current time is 12:15 PM (947), and icons of medications (944, 945) scheduled to be taken, whose medication reminder time has not elapsed, can be displayed. For example, the 3rd medication icon (944) may have a medication reminder time set to 1 PM, and the 4th medication icon (945) may have a medication reminder time set to 8 PM. Referring to the 7th screen (941) and the 8th screen (942), the 2nd medication corresponding to the 2nd medication icon (942) was taken at 8 AM, and the 4th medication icon (945) scheduled to be taken later, based on the current time, can be displayed.

[0152] Referring to FIG. 9e, it may be a drawing illustrating a situation subsequent to the eighth screen (942) illustrated in FIG. 9d. The ninth screen (951) may include a screen displaying an image (953) corresponding to the third medicine icon (944) when the medication reminder time for the third medicine icon (944) has arrived. The processor (120) may display the image (953) corresponding to the third medicine icon (944) in a form that at least partially overlaps the clock screen.

[0153] For the 10th screen (952), the current time is 3:00 PM, and a medication completion message (954) indicating that the medication corresponding to the third medication icon (944) has been taken may be displayed. For example, the fourth medication icon (945) scheduled to be taken, for which the medication reminder time has not elapsed, may remain on the watch screen.

[0154] Referring to FIG. 9F, the eleventh screen (961) may include a fifth medicine icon (971) with a visual effect applied at a set time (e.g., 7:00 AM). For example, the processor (120) may check the set time corresponding to the fifth medicine icon (905) and, when the time has arrived, display the fifth medicine icon (905) with a visual effect applied. The eleventh screen (961) may include a digital clock screen.

[0155] The 12th screen (962) may include an analog clock screen and may include a fifth medicine icon (905) whose medication reminder time has elapsed. For example, the 12th screen (962) may include a screen in which the current time is 8:00 AM and the medication reminder time (e.g., 7:00 AM) of the fifth medicine icon (905) has elapsed by about one hour. The 12th screen (962) may have a visual effect applied to a section (972) in which the medication reminder time has elapsed. For example, the processor (120) may change a digital clock screen (e.g., the 11th screen (961)) to an analog clock screen (e.g., the 12th screen (962)) and display it in response to a situation in which the medication reminder time has elapsed, and may change and display the color of the time section (972) in which the medication reminder time has elapsed.

[0156] The 13th screen (963) may include a fifth medication icon (973) with a visual effect applied when the medication reminder time has elapsed by approximately one hour. For example, the fifth medication icon (973) may be displayed with an emphasis effect applied to distinguish it from the remaining medications.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check the medication reminder time for at least one medication and display a medication-related user interface to enable the user to properly take the medication according to the set medication reminder time. The electronic device (101) can apply a visual effect to the medication icon for which the medication reminder time has elapsed and adjust the user interface to visually distinguish it from other medications.

[0158] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of adjusting the output timing of a notification signal based on an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and outputting a notification signal with a visual effect reflected therein.

[0159] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 10 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0160] Referring to FIG. 10, the electronic device (101) may be in a state (1010) where the medication reminder time corresponding to the first medication is set to 10:00 AM. For example, the user may have a meeting scheduled for today from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The electronic device (101) may have a schedule related to the meeting registered based on a calendar application (e.g., a schedule-related application).

[0161] For example, at 9:28 a.m., the electronic device (101) may be in a state of entering a conference room (1011). The electronic device (101) may periodically or aperiodically check the location of the electronic device (101) and may obtain a meeting-related schedule from a calendar application. Referring to FIG. 10, the adjustment condition (1030) of the medication-related notification signal may include the meeting time scheduled for today. According to one embodiment, the adjustment condition (1030) of the medication-related notification signal may include at least one of biometric information about the user (e.g., heart rate information, body temperature information, electrocardiogram information), location information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., medication location according to medication history) and / or other schedule information (e.g., during a meeting, while moving, while talking). For example, when outputting a medication reminder signal, the electronic device (101) can check the adjustment condition (1030) of the medication-related reminder signal, and can adjust the output timing of the medication reminder signal based on the adjustment condition (1030) of the medication-related reminder signal.

[0162] For example, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) can determine the location of the electronic device (101) based on the medication reminder time, and compare it with the previous medication history to determine whether the user has taken medication at the identified location. If the user has not taken medication at the identified location, the processor (120) can adjust the output timing of the medication reminder signal until the electronic device (101) leaves the identified location. As another example, the processor (120) can determine whether there is another schedule (e.g., a conference, a meeting, a personal schedule) that at least partially overlaps with the medication reminder time. If the other schedule is included in the medication reminder time, the processor (120) can adjust the output timing of the medication reminder signal until the other schedule is completed. As another example, the processor (120) can obtain the user's biometric information based on the medication reminder time, and can determine whether the user is in a state to take medication based on the obtained biometric information. For example, if the user's heart rate is determined to exceed a preset heart rate, the user may be in a situation where taking medication is difficult at this time. If the user's heart rate exceeds the preset heart rate, the processor (120) may adjust the timing of the medication reminder signal output until the user's heart rate returns to a normal range (e.g., below the preset heart rate).

[0163] Referring to FIG. 10, the processor (120) can determine that the electronic device (101) is leaving the conference room at 10:33 a.m. (1012). In response to determining that the electronic device (101) is leaving the conference room (1012), the processor (120) can output a medication reminder signal (1020). For example, when outputting the medication reminder signal (1020), the electronic device (101) can display a first medication icon (1041) corresponding to the first medication on the first screen (1040) with a visual effect.

[0164] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of outputting a notification signal related to medication based on another electronic device linked to the electronic device in a situation where the electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is not worn.

[0165] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 11 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0166] Referring to FIG. 11, the electronic device (101) can check for untaken medication (e.g., untaken medication) based on a set medication reminder time, and can provide a medication-related reminder signal to the user. In operation 1101, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) can check that an untaken medication has occurred, and in operation 1103, can determine whether the electronic device (101) is being worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a wrist). For example, the processor (120) can use a wearing detection sensor (e.g., a wearing detection sensor (624) of FIG. 6) to check whether the electronic device (101) is in physical contact with the user's wrist.

[0167] For example, when the electronic device (101) is worn on the user's wrist, the processor (120) can display a medicine icon (1112) corresponding to an untaken medicine on the first screen (1110) and visually display a time interval (1111) that has elapsed from the medication reminder time.

[0168] For example, if the electronic device (101) is not worn on the user's wrist, in operation 1105, the processor (120) may determine whether there is another device operatively linked with the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may be in a state of being communicatively connected to another external electronic device through a communication circuit (e.g., the communication circuit (690) of FIG. 6). If there is another device linked with the electronic device (101) in operation 1105, in operation 1107, the processor (120) may output medication-related information based on the other linked device. For example, if the other connected device is a television (TV) (1120), the electronic device (101) can transmit a command signal to the television (1120) for outputting a notification message (1109) and can at least partially control the operation of the television (1120) so that the notification message (1109) is output through the screen of the television (1120).

[0169] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a notification message based on drug-related information according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and displaying a user interface reflecting a visual effect according to the drug-related information.

[0170] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 12 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0171] Referring to FIG. 12, the electronic device (101) can identify the characteristics and dosage method of the medication to be administered. For example, the electronic device (101) can be operatively connected to an external electronic device and obtain various information related to the medication (e.g., ingredients, dosage method, effects, dosage frequency, precautions, correlation with other medications, side effects, images, and / or forms) from the external electronic device. For example, the external electronic device can include a server that manages various information related to the medication by organizing it into a database (DB).

[0172] In operation 1201, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may analyze the characteristics of the medication to be taken. For example, in operation 1203, the processor (120) may identify a medication to be taken on an empty stomach, and in operation 1204, may output a notification message to refrain from eating food about one hour before the medication reminder time. As another example, in operation 1205, the processor (120) may identify a medication to be taken after a meal, and in operation 1206, may output a notification message recommending eating food about one hour before the medication reminder time. As another example, in operation 1207, the processor (120) may identify a medication that prohibits the consumption of dairy products two hours before the medication, and in operation 1208, may output a notification message to refrain from eating dairy products about two hours before the medication reminder time.

[0173] After steps 1203 and 1204, the processor (120) may display a first notification message (1211) to refrain from consuming food through a display (e.g., display (220) of FIG. 6). The processor (120) may display a visual effect to a one-hour period (1221) prior to the intake notification time, as in the first screen (1210).

[0174] After steps 1205 and 1206, the processor (120) may display a second notification message (1212) recommending food intake through the display (220). The processor (120) may display a visual effect to a one-hour section (1222) prior to the intake notification time, as in the second screen (1220).

[0175] After actions 1207 and 1208, the processor (120) may display a third notification message (1213) through the display (220) indicating that the medication is prohibited from consuming dairy products. The processor (120) may display a visual effect in the two-hour period (1223) preceding the medication notification time, as in the third screen (1230).

[0176] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify characteristics and dosage methods associated with at least one medication scheduled to be taken, and based on the identified characteristics and dosage methods, display a medication-related notification message to enable the user to properly take the medication. The electronic device (101) can display a visual effect indicating the medication to be taken so that the user can intuitively confirm the information.

[0177] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a notification message based on drug-related information and displaying medical information related to taking a drug according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0178] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 13 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0179] Referring to FIG. 13, the electronic device (101) can check medical information about the medication and precautions for taking the medication. For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain medical information about the medication and precautions for taking the medication from an external electronic device (e.g., a server) and, based on this, output a medication reminder signal.

[0180] In the first screen (1310) of FIG. 13, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) can display visual effects for icons of medications (1311, 1312) scheduled to be taken according to the set medication reminder time. For example, if medical opinions and precautions are confirmed in relation to the medication scheduled to be taken, the processor (120) can apply visual effects different from those for general medication icons. For example, by applying a different color to the medication icon, it can be indicated that the medication scheduled to be taken requires precautions.

[0181] On the second screen (1320), the processor (120) may display a notification message (1322) regarding medication and provide an option to check medical information related to medication. In response to a user input (1321) for an option displayed on the second screen (1320), the electronic device (101) may provide the user with medical information on the third screen (1330). For example, the electronic device (101) may output the medical information via a mobile terminal (e.g., a smartphone) with which it is operatively connected. Although not illustrated, the medical information may also be output via a display of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the display (220) of FIG. 6). For example, the medical information may include detailed information (1331, 1332) regarding precautions to be taken when taking medication.

[0182] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can differentiate precautions for medications in stages and apply different visual effects to each precaution. For example, medications requiring a doctor's prescription can be displayed using a first effect centered around the color red, while medications recommended by a doctor's prescription can be displayed using a second effect centered around the color yellow.

[0183] FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of detecting movement of an electronic device according to medication taking according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and recognizing completion of medication taking based on the detected movement.

[0184] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 14 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0185] Referring to FIG. 14, the electronic device (101) may output a medication reminder signal, as shown in the first screen (1401), based on a set medication reminder time (e.g., 8:00 AM). In response to the output of the medication reminder signal, in operation 1403, the electronic device (101) may at least partially activate a microphone (e.g., the microphone (650) of FIG. 6) and acquire an external audio signal using the microphone (650). In operation 1405, the electronic device (101) may detect a sound of pouring water based on the acquired audio signal. For example, the electronic device (101) may detect a sound of pouring water for the user to take the medicine within a set time after outputting the medication reminder signal. In operation 1407, the electronic device (101) may at least partially activate a motion sensor (e.g., motion sensor (621) of FIG. 6) and recognize a movement of the electronic device (101) using the motion sensor (621). For example, the electronic device (101) may recognize a gesture (1420) of the user taking medicine (e.g., a gesture of putting medicine in the mouth, a gesture of drinking water). The electronic device (101) may be worn on the user's wrist and may recognize the gesture (1420) of the user taking medicine based on the position and direction of the user's wrist.

[0186] In operation 1409, the electronic device (101) may display a notification message (1409) to confirm whether the medication has been taken. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the medication has been taken based on an audio signal including the sound of pouring water and a gesture of taking the medication. However, for accurate confirmation, a notification message (1409) (e.g., a notification message instructing the user to take a predetermined gesture action if the medication has been taken) may be provided to the user.

[0187] For example, a user may perform a gesture action (1430) (e.g., a wrist shaking action) described in a notification message (1409). The electronic device (101) may recognize the user's gesture action (1430) and determine that the medication has been taken in operation 1411. In operation 1411, the electronic device (101) may release a medication reminder signal related to the medication. The electronic device (101) may record that the medication has been taken correctly.

[0188] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of checking a user's body temperature and adjusting the output timing of a notification signal based on the checked body temperature according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0189] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 15 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0190] Referring to FIG. 15, in operation 1501, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) can at least partially activate a body temperature measurement sensor (e.g., body temperature measurement sensor (622) of FIG. 6) based on a set medication reminder time, and can measure the body temperature of the user using the activated body temperature measurement sensor (622).

[0191] In operation 1503, the processor (120) may compare the measured body temperature with the user's average body temperature, and if the measured body temperature rises above a set value, the medication reminder time may be postponed by approximately 30 minutes. For example, an elevated body temperature may indicate that the user is exercising, or that the user is physically excited and thus has difficulty taking medication.

[0192] In operation 1507, the processor (120) can adjust the medication reminder time to about 30 minutes later, and after about 30 minutes have passed since the medication reminder time, the processor (120) can output a medication reminder signal at 12:54 AM, as shown in the first screen (1509).

[0193] Referring to FIG. 15, if food information is input based on a health-related application (e.g., a health application, a food management application) in operation 1505, the processor (120) can delay the medication reminder time by about 30 minutes in operation 1507. For example, if it is confirmed in operation 1505 that the user is eating, the processor (120) can adjust the output timing of the medication reminder signal so that the medication reminder signal is delayed by a set amount of time.

[0194] FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of registering a drug by searching for the name of the drug according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and an embodiment of registering a drug by scanning the drug written in a prescription with a camera.

[0195] The operation illustrated in FIG. 16 may be performed in an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6), or may be performed in another electronic device (e.g., a mobile terminal, a smartphone) linked to the electronic device (101). The screen illustrated in FIG. 16 is not limited to a rectangular shape. The electronic device (101) in FIG. 16 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0196] Referring to FIG. 16, the electronic device (101) may provide the user with various methods for registering medication to be taken. According to one embodiment, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may display a first user interface (1610) including a search area (1601) for searching for medication, and may search for at least one medication based on text information (e.g., text information entered by the user) entered in the search area (1601). According to another embodiment, the processor (120) may activate a camera (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1) in response to the execution of a medication search function, and may search for at least one medication using a scan function via the camera (180).

[0197] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can register detailed information related to the searched drug (e.g., drug dosage / type setting (1621), drug shape setting (1622), and / or medication schedule setting (1623)) into medication schedule information (e.g., medication schedule information (611) of FIG. 6).

[0198] In operation 1601, the processor (120) may confirm the execution of a function related to drug search and display a search area (1601) for inputting drug information to be searched. The processor (120) may display a first user interface (1610) including the search area (1601). For example, the processor (120) may output at least one drug based on text information entered in the search area (1601). The processor (120) may receive information on the at least one drug based on a drug-related database (DB) of an external electronic device (e.g., a server) and display at least one drug corresponding to the text information in a list form. For example, when one drug for registration is selected, the processor (120) may set detailed information on the selected one drug in operation 1613. The processor (120) may provide a first option (1621) for setting the dosage and type of the medication (e.g., tablet, powder, and / or liquid medicine), a second option (1622) for setting the shape of the medication, and / or a third option (1623) for setting a medication schedule. For example, the processor (120) may output a pop-up window for setting detailed information in a form that at least partially overlaps the first user interface (1610).

[0199] In operation 1611, the processor (120) may confirm the execution of a function related to scanning of a medicine, and activate the camera (180) to scan the name of the medicine. For example, if there is a prescription for medicine, the electronic device (101) may scan the medication information (e.g., name of the medicine, type of medicine, quantity, medication time) written in the prescription for medicine. The processor (120) may display a second user interface (1612) including scanning result data (1603). The processor (120) may receive information on at least one medicine based on a medicine-related database (DB) of an external electronic device (e.g., server), and determine scanning result data (1603) based on the received information on at least one medicine. When scanning result data (1603) is determined, the processor (120) may register medication schedule information (611) related to at least one drug, or display a user interface (e.g., a menu) for the registration. For example, when a user input for registration (e.g., an input for entering the next step after scanning) is detected, the processor (120) may provide a menu for setting detailed information corresponding to one drug selected in operation 1613.

[0200] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) provides various methods for registering medication (e.g., medication management). The electronic device (101) may provide a medication registration service to the user based on a partner (e.g., an application, a medication management application) linked to a prescription. For example, if the prescription includes code information for executing the medication registration service (e.g., a QR (quick response) code, encrypted code information related to the medication to be taken, code information including medication information), the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may activate the camera (180) and capture (e.g., scan) the code information using the activated camera (180). Upon scanning the code information, the electronic device (101) may execute the medication management application, and, based on the medication management application, may obtain medication information (e.g., medication information) to be taken according to the scanning, and may register the medication information to be taken in medication schedule information (611). For example, the electronic device (101) can register and record a schedule for medication with a single scan of code information. The medication management application can manage medication schedule information (611) and output a notification signal according to the schedule for medication. According to one embodiment, the method for registering medication is not limited to the aforementioned method, and schedule information for at least one medication can be registered based on various methods supported by the medication management application.

[0201] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide information on food items that interact with the medication to be taken based on a partner (e.g., an application, a medication management application) linked to a prescription. For example, the medication management application may display foods and foods that have a negative effect on the human body when consumed together with the medication to be taken (e.g., cigarettes, alcohol, tea, candy, chocolate). The electronic device (101) may provide the user with various information related to the medication to be taken. For example, the electronic device (101) may obtain various information related to at least one medication based on a medication-related database (DB) of a server, and may provide the user with the obtained information. The electronic device (101) may display various information related to the at least one medication based on the medication management application.

[0202] According to one embodiment, when registering a medication to be taken, the electronic device (101) can check the dosage and type of the medication based on the medication-related database (DB) of the server, and display multiple menus that the user can select.

[0203] A method for outputting a notification signal for taking medicine in an electronic device according to one embodiment may include an operation of displaying a watch screen including an icon for at least one medicine based on medication schedule information (611), an operation of confirming a notification time for taking the at least one medicine based on the medication schedule information (611), an operation of confirming an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time, an operation of adjusting an output time of a notification signal for taking the at least one medicine based on the confirmed adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal, and an operation of displaying a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time.

[0204] According to one embodiment, the method may further include, in response to an output of the notification signal, an action of executing a recording function for a microphone (650), an action of determining whether the at least one medicine has been taken based on at least one of an audio signal obtained using the recording function or gesture-related information obtained based on a motion sensor (621), and an action of releasing the notification output function according to the notification time in response to confirmation of taking the at least one medicine.

[0205] The method according to one embodiment may further include an action of displaying a notification message related to taking the medication in response to confirmation of taking the at least one medication based on at least one of the audio signal or the gesture-related information, and an action of changing a parameter value indicating whether or not the at least one medication has been taken in response to a user input for the notification message.

[0206] In one embodiment, the visual effects corresponding to the icon may include changes in size, color, shape, emphasis, and indication of caution related to the drug.

[0207] According to one embodiment, the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal may determine whether to adjust the output timing of the medication-related notification signal based on at least one of biometric information (e.g., heart rate, body temperature, electrocardiogram) that confirms one of an exercise state and a sleep state, location information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., confirmation of a medication location according to medication history), and other schedule information (e.g., during a meeting, while moving, while talking).

[0208] A method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of confirming that a user is in an exercise state based on at least one of body temperature information measured using a body temperature measurement sensor (622) and heart rate information measured using a heart rate measurement sensor (623), and an operation of adjusting an output timing of a notification signal for taking at least one medication in response to confirmation of the exercise state.

[0209] A method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of checking heart rate information by the heart rate measurement sensor (623) and movement information by the motion sensor (621), an operation of checking that the user is in a sleeping state based on the heart rate information and the movement information, and an operation of adjusting the output timing of a notification signal for taking the at least one medication in response to checking the sleeping state.

[0210] According to one embodiment, the method may further include an operation of determining whether the electronic device (101) is worn on a part of a user's body using a wear detection sensor (624), an operation of identifying another electronic device (102, 104) operatively connected to the electronic device (101) through a communication circuit (390) in response to the electronic device (101) being not worn, and an operation of outputting a notification signal related to taking the at least one medication based on the identified other electronic device (102, 104).

[0211] A method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of receiving drug-related information from an external electronic device (108), and an operation of displaying precautions related to taking at least one drug through a display (220) based on the received drug-related information.

[0212] According to one embodiment, the method may further include an operation of adjusting the timing of outputting the notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on information (e.g., calendar application, schedule information) received from another application (e.g., calendar application, schedule-related application), when the user's activity is confirmed based on information (e.g., calendar information, schedule information) received from the other application.

[0213] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (or, computer program product) storing one or more programs may be described. According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, perform an operation of displaying a watch screen including an icon for at least one medication based on medication schedule information (611), an operation of confirming a notification time for taking the at least one medication based on the medication schedule information (611), an operation of confirming an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time, an operation of adjusting an output time of a notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on the confirmed adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal, and an operation of displaying a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time.

[0214] 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.

[0215] 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.

[0216] 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).

[0217] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) 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.

[0218] 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.

[0219] 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 an electronic device (101), display (220); Processor (120); and Includes a memory (130) storing medication schedule information (611) and instructions; When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: Based on the above medication schedule information (611), a watch screen including an icon for at least one medication is displayed, Check the reminder time for taking at least one medication based on the above medication schedule information (611), Check the adjustment conditions for medication-related notification signals based on the above-mentioned confirmed notification time, Based on the adjustment conditions of the above-mentioned medication-related notification signals, the output timing of the notification signal for taking at least one medication is adjusted, An electronic device that displays a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time.

2. In paragraph 1, motion sensor (621); and Including further a microphone (650); When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: In response to the output of the above notification signal, the recording function for the microphone (650) is executed, Based on at least one of the audio signal acquired using the above recording function or the gesture-related information acquired based on the motion sensor (621), it is determined whether or not to take the at least one medicine, An electronic device that, in response to confirming that at least one of the above medications has been taken, disables the notification output function according to the notification time.

3. In paragraph 2, When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: In response to confirming the taking of said at least one medication based on at least one of said audio signal or said gesture-related information, displaying a notification message related to taking the medication; An electronic device, responsive to user input for said notification message, for changing a parameter value indicating whether said at least one medication has been taken.

4. In paragraph 1, An electronic device in which the visual effects corresponding to the above icons include changes in the size of the icon, changes in the color, changes in the shape, emphasis effects, and indications of caution related to the drug.

5. In paragraph 2, An electronic device that determines whether to adjust the output timing of the medication-related notification signal based on at least one of biometric information that confirms one of an exercise state and a sleep state, location information of the electronic device (101), and other schedule information, wherein the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal is as follows.

6. In paragraph 5, A body temperature measurement sensor (622) for measuring the user's body temperature; and Further comprising a heart rate measuring sensor (623) for measuring the user's heart rate; When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: Based on at least one of body temperature information measured using the body temperature measurement sensor (622) and heart rate information measured using the heart rate measurement sensor (623), it is confirmed that the user is in the exercise state. An electronic device that adjusts the timing of outputting a notification signal for taking at least one medication in response to the confirmation of the above exercise status.

7. In paragraph 6, When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: Check the heart rate information by the heart rate measurement sensor (623) and the movement information of the electronic device (101) by the motion sensor (621), Based on the above heart rate information and the above movement information, it is confirmed that the user is in the sleeping state, An electronic device that adjusts the timing of outputting a reminder signal for taking at least one medication in response to the confirmation of the sleeping state.

8. In paragraph 1, Wear detection sensor (624); and Further comprising a communication circuit (690); When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: Using the above-mentioned wearing detection sensor (624), it is determined whether the electronic device (101) is worn on a part of the user's body, In response to the electronic device (101) being in an unworn state, another electronic device (102, 104) operatively connected to the electronic device (101) is identified through the communication circuit (390). An electronic device that outputs a notification signal related to taking at least one drug based on the other electronic device (102, 104) identified above.

9. In paragraph 1, When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: Receive drug-related information from an external electronic device (108), An electronic device that displays precautions related to taking at least one drug through the display (220) based on the received drug-related information.

10. In paragraph 1, When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: An electronic device that, when a user's activity is confirmed based on information received from another application, adjusts the timing of outputting the notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on the information received from the other application.

11. In paragraph 1, Including further a camera (180); When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: Using the above camera (180), the medication information related to at least one drug is scanned, An electronic device that registers medication schedule information (611) corresponding to at least one drug based on the scanned medication information.

12. A method for outputting a notification signal for taking medicine from an electronic device, An action to display a watch face containing an icon for at least one medication based on medication schedule information (611); An action of checking a notification time for taking at least one medication based on the above medication schedule information (611); An action to check the adjustment conditions of medication-related notification signals based on the above-mentioned confirmed notification time; An operation of adjusting the output timing of a notification signal for taking at least one medication based on the adjustment condition of the above-mentioned medication-related notification signal; and A method including: an action of displaying a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time point; 13. In paragraph 12, In response to the output of the above notification signal, an action of executing a recording function for the microphone (650); An action of determining whether to take at least one medicine based on at least one of the audio signal acquired using the above recording function or the gesture-related information acquired based on the motion sensor (621); and A method further comprising: an action of disabling a notification output function according to the notification time in response to confirming taking at least one of the above drugs; 14. In paragraph 13, In response to confirming the taking of said at least one medication based on at least one of said audio signal or said gesture-related information, an action of displaying a notification message related to taking the medication; and A method further comprising: in response to a user input for said notification message, changing a parameter value indicating whether said at least one medication has been taken; 15. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs for performing a method of outputting a notification signal for taking medication, The above one or more programs, when executed by the processor (120) of the electronic device (101), An action to display a watch face containing an icon for at least one medication based on medication schedule information (611); An action of checking a notification time for taking at least one medication based on the above medication schedule information (611); An action to check the adjustment conditions of medication-related notification signals based on the above-mentioned confirmed notification time; An operation of adjusting the output timing of a notification signal for taking at least one medication based on the adjustment condition of the above-mentioned medication-related notification signal; and A computer-readable storage medium including commands for performing an action of displaying a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time point.

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