Wearable device for controlling display on basis of motion of user

Abstract

A wearable device according to an embodiment may comprise: a display including a first region and a second region extending from the first region and configured to at least partially surround a wrist of a user while the wearable device is worn on the user; at least one sensor for detecting a motion of the user; a memory for storing instructions; and a processor. The instructions may, when executed by the processor, cause the wearable device to: execute a function for screen transition of the display on the basis of identifying a first motion of a user detected through the at least one sensor while visual information is displayed in the first region; and display visual information in the second area on the basis of identifying a second motion of the user after the first motion detected through the at least one sensor.

Description

A wearable device for controlling a display based on the user's motion.

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wearable device for controlling a display based on a user's motion.

[0002] Wearable devices, such as smart watches, can be worn on a part of the user's body. The wearable device may include a display for displaying visual information. To meet the user's needs, the wearable device may provide multiple areas on the display where visual information is displayed. For example, the wearable device may include a flexible display that includes multiple areas where visual information is displayed.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] A wearable device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the wearable device may include a display including a housing, a first region coupled to the housing, and a second region extending from the first region and configured to at least partially surround a user's wrist while the wearable device is worn by the user. The wearable device may include at least one sensor for detecting a motion of the user, a memory storing instructions, and a processor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to execute a function for switching a screen of the display based on identifying a first motion of the user detected through the at least one sensor while visual information is displayed in the first region. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to display visual information in the second region based on identifying a second motion of the user subsequent to the first motion detected through the at least one sensor.

[0005] A wearable device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the wearable device may include a display including a first region and a second region extending from the first region and configured to at least partially surround a user's wrist while the wearable device is worn by the user. The wearable device may include at least one sensor for detecting a motion of the user, a memory storing instructions, and a processor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to execute a function for switching screens of the display based on identifying a first motion corresponding to a user's grab detected by the at least one sensor while visual information is displayed in the first region. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to display visual information in the second area based on identifying a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist in the first rotational direction following the first motion detected by the at least one sensor.

[0006] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0007] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the front of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0008] Figure 2b is a perspective view of the rear of the wearable device of Figure 2a.

[0009] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the wearable device of Figure 2a.

[0010] Figure 4a is a block diagram of an exemplary wearable device.

[0011] Figure 4b is a top plan view of an exemplary wearable device.

[0012] Figure 4c illustrates an exemplary wearable device of Figure 4b.

[0013] Figure 4d is a plan view of an exemplary wearable device.

[0014] FIG. 4e illustrates an exemplary wearable device of FIG. 4d.

[0015] Figures 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d illustrate the operation of an exemplary wearable device.

[0016] Figures 6a, 6b, 6c, and 6d illustrate the operation of an exemplary wearable device.

[0017] Figures 7a and 7b illustrate the operation of an exemplary wearable device.

[0018] Figure 8 is a flow chart showing the operation of an exemplary wearable device.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0020] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0021] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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).

[0024] 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).

[0025] 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).

[0026] 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.

[0027] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0028] 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).

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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).

[0032] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0033] 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.

[0034] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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).

[0037] 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.

[0038] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0039] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a front surface (e.g., a bottom surface) 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 to a rear surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0040] 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)).

[0041] 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.

[0042] Fig. 2a is a perspective view of the front of a wearable device according to one embodiment. Fig. 2b is a perspective view of the rear of the wearable device of Fig. 2a.

[0043] Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B , a wearable device (200) according to one embodiment may include a housing (210) including a front surface (210A), a back surface (210B), and a side surface (210C) surrounding a space between the front surface (210A) and the back surface (210B), and a fastening member (250, 260) connected to at least a portion of the housing (210) and configured to detachably fasten the wearable device (200) to a body part (e.g., a wrist or ankle) of a user. In another embodiment (not shown), the housing may refer to a structure forming a portion of the front surface (210A), the back surface (210B), and the side surface (210C) of FIG. 1 . In one embodiment, the front surface (210A) may be formed by a front plate (201) that is at least partially substantially transparent (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers). The back (210B) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (207). The back plate (207) may be formed of, 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 (206) that is coupled to the front plate (201) and the back plate (207) and includes a metal and / or a polymer. In some embodiments, the back plate (207) and the side bezel structure (206) may be formed integrally and 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. The integral and multiple unit links may be formed to be movable with each other by woven fabric, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials.

[0044] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include at least one of a display (220, see FIG. 3), 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 wearable device (200) 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.

[0045] The display (220) may be visually exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (201). The shape of the display (220) may correspond to the shape of the front plate (201), and may have various shapes including a circle, an oval, or a polygon. The display (220) may be 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.

[0046] 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).

[0047] The sensor module (211) can generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to the internal operating state of the wearable device (200) or the external environmental state. The sensor module (211) can include, for example, a biometric sensor module (211) (e.g., HRM sensor) arranged on the rear surface (210B) of the housing (210). The wearable device (200) 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.

[0048] The key input devices (202, 203, 204) may include a wheel key (202) disposed on the front surface (210A) of the housing (210) and rotatable in at least one direction, and / or a key button (203, 204) disposed on the side surface (210C) of the housing (210). The wheel key may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (201). In other embodiments, the wearable device (200) 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 another form, such as a soft key, on the display (220).

[0049] The connector hole (209) may include another connector hole (not shown) that may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device, and may accommodate a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device. The wearable device (200) 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.

[0050] 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 one or more of a fixing member (252), a fixing member fastening hole (253), a band guide member (254), and a band fastening ring (255).

[0051] The fixing member (252) can be configured to fix the housing (210) and the fastening members (250, 260) to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist or ankle). The fastening member fastening hole (253) can fix the housing (210) and the fastening members (250, 260) to a part of the user's body in response to the fastening member (252). The band guide member (254) can be configured to limit the range of movement of the fastening member (252) when the fastening member (252) is fastened to the fastening member fastening hole (253), thereby allowing the fastening members (250, 260) to be fastened in close contact with a part of the user's body. The band fixing ring (255) can limit the range of movement of the fastening members (250, 260) when the fastening member (252) and the fastening member fastening hole (253) are fastened.

[0052] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the wearable device of Figure 2a.

[0053] Referring to FIG. 3, the wearable device (200) may include a side bezel structure (206), a wheel key (202), a front plate (201), a display (220), a first antenna (350), a second antenna (355), a support member (360) (e.g., a bracket), a battery (370), a printed circuit board (380), a sealing member (390), a rear plate (207), and / or a fastening member (250, 260). At least one of the components of the wearable device (200) may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2A, and a redundant description thereof will be omitted below. The support member (360) may be disposed inside the wearable device (200) and connected to the side bezel structure (206), or may be formed integrally with the side bezel structure (206). The support member (360) may be formed of, for example, a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. The support member (360) may have a display (220) coupled to one surface and a printed circuit board (380) coupled to the other surface. A processor, a memory, and / or an interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board (380). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit (GPU), an application processor, a sensor processor, or a communication processor.

[0054] The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The interface may include, for example, 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 wearable device (200) to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0055] The battery (370) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the wearable device (200), and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (370) may be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, the printed circuit board (380). The battery (370) may be disposed integrally within the wearable device (200), or may be disposed detachably from the wearable device (200).

[0056] The first antenna (350) may be positioned between the display (220) and the support member (360). The first antenna (350) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The first antenna (350) may, for example, 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. In another embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by the side bezel structure (206) and / or a portion or combination of the support member (360).

[0057] The second antenna (355) may be positioned between the circuit board (380) and the back plate (207). The second antenna (355) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The second antenna (355) may, for example, 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. In another embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a portion or a combination of the side bezel structure (206) and / or the back plate (207).

[0058] A sealing member (390) may be positioned between the side bezel structure (206) and the rear plate (207). The sealing member (390) 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.

[0059] In one embodiment, although not shown, the display (220) may be disposed on the housing (210) and the fastening members (250, 260). For example, the display (220) may include a portion disposed on the housing (210) and a portion extending from the portion disposed on the housing (210) and forming at least a portion of the fastening members (250, 260), respectively. The portion forming the at least a portion of the fastening members (250, 260) may be deformable or elastic so as to be worn by a user. The display (220) including the deformable portion may be referred to as a flexible display. The structure of a display (410) including the deformable portion so as to be worn by a user is described below with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4E.

[0060] FIG. 4A is a block diagram of an exemplary wearable device. FIG. 4B is a top plan view of the exemplary wearable device. FIG. 4C illustrates the exemplary wearable device of FIG. 4B. FIG. 4D is a top plan view of the exemplary wearable device. FIG. 4E illustrates the exemplary wearable device of FIG. 4D.

[0061] Referring to FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, and 4E, a wearable device (200) may include a housing (210), a display (410) (e.g., the display (220) of FIG. 3), at least one sensor (420), a processor (401), and a memory (402) that stores instructions.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may be referred to as a watch-type user terminal that can be worn on a user's wrist (e.g., wrist (51) of FIG. 5A). The wearable device (200) may be referred to as, for example, an electronic device (102) connected to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. The wearable device (200) may include a communication circuit (403) for communicating with the electronic device (101).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the display (410) may include a first region (411) coupled to the housing (210), and a second region (412) extending from the first region (411) and configured to at least partially surround a user's wrist (51) while the wearable device (200) is worn by the user.

[0064] For example, the first region (411) may form at least a portion of the exterior of the housing (210). The first region (411) may form at least a portion of the front surface (e.g., the front surface (210A) of FIG. 2A) of the housing (210). For example, the first region (411) may be a region of the display (410) that is attached to the housing (210). For example, the first region (411) may be fastened to the housing (210). For example, the first region (411) may be a region that is supported by the housing (210) by being coupled to the housing (210). The first region (411) may be a region that is not deformable by being supported by the housing (210).

[0065] For example, the second region (412) may be an region connected to the first region (411). For example, the second region (412) may be an region configured to display a separate screen from the first region (411). For example, the second region (412) may be configured to face the wrist (51) of the user when the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. The second region (412) may be configured to fasten the wearable device (200) on the wrist (51) by at least partially surrounding the wrist (51) of the user while the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. For example, the second region (412) may be referred to as the fastening member (250, 260) of FIGS. 2A and 2B and / or the region attached to the fastening member (250, 260) in that it is a region for allowing the user to wear the wearable device (200), but is not limited thereto. For example, the second region (412) may be deformable by having elasticity. The second region (412) may be configured to detachably fasten the wearable device (200) to the user by being deformable. The second region (412) may be referred to as a region forming a strap of the wearable device (200) and / or at least a portion of the strap, but is not limited thereto.

[0066] Although the display (410) has been described as including a first region (411) and a second region (412) configured to display a screen separate from the first region (411), it is not limited thereto. The display (410) may include a plurality of regions configured to display a screen distinct from the first region (411) coupled to the housing (210), including the second region (412). The display (410) may be referred to as a flexible display in that it includes a plurality of regions configured to display a screen and deformable to be bendable, but is not limited thereto.

[0067] For example, referring to FIGS. 4b and 4c, the second region (412) may extend from one end (411a) of the first region (411). The display (410) may include a fourth region (414) that extends from an opposite end (411b) of the first region (411) to the opposite end (411a) and is configured to wrap around the user's wrist (51) together with the second region (412). For example, the display (410) may include a third region (413) that includes a first portion (413a) that forms one end (410a) of the display (410) and extends from the second region (412), and a second portion (413b) that forms one end (410b) of the display (410) to the opposite end (410a) and extends from the fourth region (414). For example, the processor (401) may control the display (410) so that distinct screens are displayed in the regions (411, 412, 413, 414) of the display (410). For example, the first part (413a) and the second part (413b) of the third region (413) may face each other while the wearable device (200) is attached to the user. The third region (413) may be an region that overlaps the first region (411) when viewed from above (e.g., when viewed in the +z direction) while the wearable device (200) is attached to the user. The processor (401) may control the display (410) so that, for example, the first part (413a) and the second part (413b) of the third region (413) display visual information together.

[0068] For example, referring to FIGS. 4d and 4e, the display (410) may include a third region (413) extending from the other end (412b) of the second region (412) opposite to the end (412a) connected to the first region (411) of the second region (412), and a fourth region (414) extending from the third region (413) and configured to be coupled with the housing (210). For example, the processor (401) may control the display (410) such that distinct screens are displayed in the regions (411, 412, 413, 414) of the display (410). The third region (413) may be a region that overlaps the first region (411) when viewed from above (e.g., when viewed in the +z direction) while the display is engaged with the user. However, without limitation thereto, the display (410) may include a plurality of areas each configured to display a distinct screen.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a first fastening portion (431) and a second fastening portion (432). The second fastening portion (432) may be configured to be coupled with the first fastening portion (431). For example, referring to FIGS. 4b and 4c, the first fastening portion (431) may be coupled to one end (410a) of the display (410). The second fastening portion (432) may be coupled to the other end (410b) of the display (410) opposite to the one end (410a) and may be configured to be detachably coupled with the first fastening portion (431). For example, referring to FIGS. 4c and 4d, the first fastening portion (431) may be coupled to the third region (413). The second fastening portion (432) may be configured to be detachably coupled with the first fastening portion (431) by being formed in the housing (210). For example, the first fastening portion (431) may be coupled with the second fastening portion (432) so that the wearable device (200) may be worn on the user's wrist (51). At least a portion of the display (410) may surround the wrist (51) by the fastening of the first fastening portion (431) and the second fastening portion (432).

[0070] According to one embodiment, at least one sensor (420) can detect a motion of a user. For example, at least one sensor (420) may include, but is not limited to, at least one of a motion sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a gyro sensor for detecting a motion of the user. For example, at least one sensor (420) may include a first sensor (421) for detecting a first motion of the user, and a second sensor (422) for detecting a second motion of the user. The first sensor (421) may be configured to detect, for example, a hand movement and / or a hand gesture of the user. The second sensor (422) may be configured to detect, for example, a rotation of a wrist (51) of the user on whom the wearable device (200) is worn. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and at least one sensor (420) may include a plurality of sensors configured to detect a motion of the user.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the processor (401) may be configured to control the display (410) based on a motion of the user detected through at least one sensor (420). For example, the processor (401) may be configured to determine, based on the motion of the user, an area among the areas (411, 412, 413, 414) of the display (410) in which to display a screen including visual information. For example, the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen including visual information through an area among the areas (411, 412, 413, 414) corresponding to the one gesture based on identifying that one of various motions of the user corresponds to one gesture included in a preset gesture group. The processor (401) is configured to determine one screen to display a screen including visual information among the areas (411, 412, 413, 414) based on the motion of the user, thereby improving the convenience of the user's wearable device (200) and providing the user with various user experiences. The operation of the wearable device (200) and / or the processor (401) that determines an area of ​​the display (410) to display visual information based on the motion of the user will be described below with reference to FIG. 5A.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the processor (401) may be configured to control the display (410) to display visual information in the second area (412) based on an angle (a) between an orientation axis (451) and a reference axis (452) of the wearable device (200) within a first reference range detected through the second sensor (422) while a first motion of the user is detected through the first sensor (421). The processor (401) may be configured to control the display (410) to display visual information in the third area (413) based on an angle (a) within a second reference range greater than the first reference range detected through the second sensor (422) while the first motion of the user is detected through the first sensor (421).

[0073] The orientation axis (451) may be an axis representing the orientation of the wearable device (200). For example, the orientation axis (451) may rotate along the wearable device (200) due to the rotation of the wearable device (200). For example, the orientation axis (451) may extend from a point where the orientation axis (451) intersects the reference axis (452) toward the orientation of the orientation axis (451). For example, the orientation axis (451) may have an orientation that is perpendicular to the first region (411). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The orientation axis (451) may be an axis that provides information about the inclination and / or rotation of the wearable device (200) by indicating the orientation of the wearable device (200) according to the rotation of the wearable device (200) through the angle (a) between the orientation axis (451) and a reference axis (452) that is fixed with respect to the orientation axis (451).

[0074] The reference axis (452) may be an axis that is independently fixed with respect to the rotation of the wearable device (200) and the movement of the wearable device (200). For example, the reference axis (452) may be substantially parallel to the direction of gravity applied to the wearable device (200). For example, the reference axis (452) may be an axis that is parallel to the z-axis. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The reference axis (452) may be an axis that provides information about the inclination and / or rotation of the wearable device (200) through an angle (a) between the reference axis (452) and an orientation axis (451) that can rotate according to the rotation of the wearable device (200) with respect to the reference axis (452).

[0075] For example, the processor (401) may be configured to identify a first motion of the user (e.g., grip of the hand) through the first sensor (421) while identifying an angle (a) between the orientation axis (451) and the reference axis (452) through the second sensor (422). For example, the processor (401) may be configured to identify a second motion of the user (e.g., rotation of the user's wrist (51) at an angle within the first reference range) based on the angle (a) within the first reference range (e.g., a range of about 0 to 90 degrees) detected through the second sensor (422). Based on identifying the second motion, the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen including visual information in the second area (412). For example, the processor (401) may be configured to identify a third motion of the user (e.g., rotation of the user's wrist (51) at an angle within the second reference range) based on an angle (a) within a second reference range (e.g., a range of 90 to 180 degrees) greater than the first reference range detected by the second sensor (422). Based on identifying the third motion, the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen including visual information in a third area (413). Operations of the wearable device (200) and / or the processor (401) for changing the display area of ​​the display (410) according to the user's motion are described with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5D.

[0076] According to the above-described embodiment, the display (410) of the wearable device (200) includes areas (411, 412, 413, 414) each configured to display a screen, thereby providing a variety of user experiences to the user. The processor (401) of the wearable device (200) is configured to determine an area among the areas (411, 412, 413, 414) on which to display a screen based on a motion of the user detected through at least one sensor (420), thereby improving the user's convenience with respect to the wearable device (200).

[0077] Figures 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d illustrate the operation of an exemplary wearable device.

[0078] Referring to FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D, a wearable device (200) may include a display (410) including a housing (210), a first region (411) coupled to the housing (210), and a second region (412) extending from the first region (411) and configured to at least partially surround a wrist (51) of a user while the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. The wearable device (200) may include at least one sensor for detecting a motion of the user (e.g., at least one sensor (420) of FIG. 4A), a memory for storing instructions (e.g., the memory (402) of FIG. 4A), and a processor (e.g., the processor (401) of FIG. 4A). The operations of FIGS. 5A to 5D may be performed by the wearable device (200) and / or the processor (401) of FIG. 2A. According to one embodiment, the display (410) may include a third region (413) extending at least partially from the second region (412).

[0079] Hereinafter, redundant descriptions of configurations having the same reference numerals as those described above in FIGS. 4a to 4e are omitted.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the processor (401) may be configured to execute a function for switching a screen of the display (410) based on identifying a first motion of the user detected through at least one sensor (420) while visual information is displayed on a first area (411) of the display (410). The processor (401) may be configured to display visual information on a second area (412) based on identifying a second motion of the user following the first motion detected through the at least one sensor (420).

[0081] For example, referring sequentially to FIGS. 5A and 5B , the processor (401) may be configured to identify a first motion of the user via at least one sensor (420) while changing from a state (501) to a state (502). The processor (401) may be configured to execute a function for displaying a visual object in a region other than the first region (411) based on the first motion of the user identified while a visual object is displayed via the first region (411). For example, the processor (401) may be configured to execute a function for changing a region in which a visual object is displayed from the first region (411) based on a first motion of the user's hand (52) or a gesture corresponding to the hand (52) detected via at least one sensor (420).

[0082] For example, referring sequentially to FIGS. 5B and 5C , the processor (401) may be configured to identify a second motion of the user following a first motion of the user via at least one sensor (420) while changing from a state (502) to a state (503). While the processor (401) identifies the first motion of the user (e.g., grasping the user's hand (51)) via the at least one sensor (420), the processor (401) may control the display (410) to change an area in which a visual object is displayed from a first area (411) to a second area (412) based on the second motion detected via the at least one sensor (420) after the first motion. For example, the processor (401) may be configured to identify the second motion of the user via the at least one sensor (420) while a function for switching a screen of the display (410) based on the first motion of the user is executed. The processor (401) may control the display (410) to switch the screen on which the visual object is displayed from the first area (411) to the second area (412) based on identifying the second motion. The wearable device (200) may control the display (410) to display the screen in an area of ​​the display (410) corresponding to the user's gaze direction (e.g., -z direction) by a combination of the user's first motion and second motion, thereby improving the user's convenience with respect to the wearable device (200).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the processor (401) may be configured to identify a first motion corresponding to a grab of the user via at least one sensor (420). The processor (401) may be configured to identify a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) immediately following the first motion via the at least one sensor (420) while the maintenance of the first motion is identified.

[0084] For example, when referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B sequentially, during a change from a state (501) to a state (502), the processor (401) may be configured to identify various motions of the hand (52) based on a movement of the hand (52) of the user detected through a first sensor (e.g., the first sensor (421) of FIG. 4A). The processor (401) may be configured to identify whether the motion of the hand (52) corresponds to a first gesture corresponding to a grip of the hand (52) included in a preset gesture group among the various motions of the hand (52). The processor (401) may be configured to execute a function for switching the screen of the display (410) based on identifying the first motion of the user corresponding to the first gesture.

[0085] For example, when sequentially referring to FIGS. 5B and 5C , during a change from state (502) to state (503), the processor (401) may be configured to identify a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) based on an angle (e.g., angle (a) in FIG. 4C ) between an orientation axis (e.g., orientation axis (451) in FIG. 4C ) and a reference axis (e.g., reference axis (452) in FIG. 4C ) within a first reference range (e.g., a range of 0 to 90 degrees) detected by a second sensor (e.g., second sensor (422) in FIG. 4A ). The processor (401) may control the display (410) to switch a screen on which a visual object is displayed from a first region (411) to a second region (412) based on the angle (a) within the first reference range. For example, the processor (401) may control the display (410) to stop displaying a screen on the first area (411) of the display (410) and display a screen on the second area (412) of the display (410) based on identifying a second motion after the first motion through the second sensor (422). For example, the processor (401) may be configured to identify whether a motion after the first motion of the user corresponds to a second gesture corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) included in the gesture group while identifying that a first motion corresponding to a grip of the user's hand (52) detected through the first sensor (421) corresponds to a first gesture included in a preset gesture group. The processor (401) can control the display (410) to switch the screen on which a visual object is displayed from the first area (411) to the second area (412) based on identifying a second motion corresponding to the second gesture after the first motion.

[0086] For example, the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display at least a portion of a visual object displayed through the first region (411) through the second region (412) based on identifying a second motion after the first motion. For example, a screen displayed in the first region (411) before the second motion may be substantially the same as a screen displayed in the second region (412) after the second motion, but is not limited thereto. An operation of the processor (401) to display a different screen in the second region (412) after the second motion is described through FIGS. 6A to 7B.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the processor (401) may be configured to display visual information in the third area (413) based on identifying a third motion of the user following a second motion detected via at least one sensor (420).

[0088] For example, referring sequentially to FIGS. 5B and 5C , the processor (401) may be configured to identify a second motion of the user following the first motion based on an angle (a) between the orientation axis (451) and the reference axis (452) of the wearable device (200) within a first reference range (e.g., a range of 0 to 90 degrees) detected by the second sensor (422) while the first motion is detected by the first sensor (421). The processor (401) may control the display (410) to display visual information in the second area (412) based on the second motion identified while changing from a state (502) to a state (503). For example, the processor (401) may control the display (410) to switch the screen on which a visual object is displayed from the first region (411) to the second region (412) based on the second motion identified while changing from state (502) to state (503). For example, referring sequentially to FIGS. 5C and 5D , the processor (401) may be configured to identify a third motion following the second motion based on the angle (a) within a second reference range (e.g., a range of 90 to 180 degrees) greater than the first reference range detected by the second sensor (422) while the first motion is detected by the first sensor (421). The processor (401) may control the display (410) to display visual information in the third region (413) based on the third motion identified while changing from state (503) to state (504). For example, the processor (401) may control the display (410) to switch the screen on which the visual object is displayed from the second area (412) to the third area (413) based on the third motion identified while changing from state (503) to state (504).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the processor (401) may be configured to display visual information in a second area (412) based on identifying a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) in a first rotational direction (511) after the first motion through at least one sensor (420). The processor (401) may be configured to display visual information in a third area (413) based on identifying a third motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist (51) in the first rotational direction (511) after the second motion through the at least one sensor (420). For example, referring sequentially to FIGS. 5b, 5c, and 5d, the processor (401) may be configured to identify motions corresponding to rotation of the user's wrist (51) in a first rotational direction (511) through the second sensor (422) while a first motion of the user (e.g., a grip of the user's hand (52)) is identified through the first sensor (421).

[0090] For example, referring sequentially to FIGS. 5B and 5C , the processor (401) may be configured to identify a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist (51) in a first rotational direction (511) following the first motion, based on an angle (a) between the orientation axis (451) and the reference axis (452) within a first reference range (e.g., a range of 0 to 90 degrees) identified by the second sensor (422). Based on identifying the second motion, the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display visual information in the second area (412). For example, referring sequentially to FIGS. 5C and 5D , the processor (401) may be configured to identify a third motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist (51) in the first rotational direction (511) following the second motion, based on an angle (a) between the orientation axis (451) and the reference axis (452) within a second reference range (e.g., a range of 90 to 180 degrees) identified by the second sensor (422). The processor (401) may control the display (410) to display visual information in the third area (413) based on the identification of the third motion. The processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen in an area of ​​the display (410) positioned in the user's gaze direction (e.g., -z direction) according to the user's motion and / or a combination of motions, thereby improving the user's convenience with respect to the wearable device (200).

[0091] According to one embodiment, the processor (401) may be configured to display visual information in the first region (411) based on identifying, via at least one sensor (420), a fourth motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) in a second rotational direction (512) opposite the first rotational direction (511) after the second motion. For example, referring sequentially to FIGS. 5C and 5B , the processor (401) may be configured to identify, via at least one sensor (420), a fourth motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) in a second rotational direction (512) opposite the first rotational direction (511) while changing from a state (503) to a state (502). The processor (401) may control the display (410) to switch the screen on which a visual object is displayed from the second area (412) to the first area (411) based on identifying the fourth motion following the second motion corresponding to the rotation of the wrist (51) in the first rotational direction (511). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0092] For example, referring sequentially to FIGS. 5d and 5c, the processor (401) may be configured to identify a fifth motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) in a second rotational direction (512) opposite to the first rotational direction (511) via at least one sensor (420) while changing from a state (504) to a state (503). The processor (401) may control the display (410) to switch a screen on which a visual object is displayed from a third region (413) to a second region (412) based on identifying the fifth motion after the third motion corresponding to the rotation of the wrist (51) in the first rotational direction (511).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the processor (401) may be configured to identify whether a second motion is detected following a first motion of the user detected via at least one sensor (420). The processor (401) may control the display (410) to stop displaying a screen in the first region (411) based on identifying that the second motion is not detected for a specified period of time. For example, referring sequentially to FIGS. 5B and 5C , the processor (401) may be configured to identify whether a motion of the user following the first motion is detected while the first motion corresponding to a grab of the user's hand (52) is identified. The processor (401) can control the display (410) to stop displaying the screen in the first area (411) based on identifying that a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) in the first rotational direction (511) is not detected for a specified period of time. The wearable device (200) can reduce unnecessary power consumption by being configured to stop displaying visual information through the first area (411) when a second motion following the first motion is not identified for a specified period of time.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the processor (401) can control the display (410) to stop displaying visual information in the second area (412) based on identifying, via at least one sensor (420), that the first motion has been released while identifying a second motion of the user following the first motion. For example, referring sequentially to FIGS. 5B and 5C , the processor (401) can be configured to identify, via at least one sensor (420), that the first motion corresponding to a grab of the user's hand (52) is maintained while changing from state (502) to state (503). The processor (401) can be configured to identify, while the first motion is maintained, a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) in a first rotational direction (511). The processor (401) may be configured to display a screen including visual information in the second area (412) based on a second motion identified while the first motion is maintained. The processor (401) may control the display (410) to stop displaying the screen including visual information in the second area (412) based on identifying that the first motion is released while the second motion is performed. For example, the processor (401) may be configured to identify a sixth motion (e.g., opening of the user's hand (52)) for releasing the first motion corresponding to the grip of the user's hand (52) while the second motion is performed. Based on identifying the sixth motion, the processor (401) may control the display (410) to stop displaying the visual information in the second area (412) and to display the visual information in the first area (411).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the processor (401) may be configured to perform an event for executing a function corresponding to a combination of the first motion and the second motion of the electronic device (101) connected to the wearable device (200) through a communication circuit (e.g., the communication circuit (403) of FIG. 4A) based on identifying a second motion of the user after the first motion detected through at least one sensor (420).

[0096] For example, with sequential reference to FIGS. 5B and 5C, the wearable device (200) may be communicatively connected to the electronic device (101) via the communication circuit (403). The processor (401) of the wearable device (200) may, based on identifying a combination of a first motion corresponding to a grip of a user's hand (52) and a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) in a first rotational direction (511) after the first motion, perform an event for executing a function corresponding to the combination of the first motion and the second motion on the electronic device (101). For example, the processor (401) may be configured to, based on identifying the first motion and the second motion, cause the electronic device (101) to execute an application of the electronic device (101) corresponding to the combination of the first motion and the second motion. For example, when referring to FIGS. 5C and 5D sequentially, the processor (401) of the wearable device (200) may, based on identifying a combination of a second motion of the user and a third motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) in the first rotational direction (511) after the second motion of the user, cause the electronic device (101) to perform an event for performing a function corresponding to the combination of the second motion and the third motion. For example, the processor (401) may, based on identifying the second motion and the third motion, cause the electronic device (101) to perform an event for executing a function corresponding to the combination of the second motion and the third motion. For example, the processor (401) may be configured to cause the electronic device (101) to execute a function for authenticating an application of the electronic device (101) based on identifying the second motion and the third motion. However, the embodiments described above are exemplary and not limiting.The wearable device (200) may be configured to cause the execution of a function of the electronic device (101) corresponding to each combination of motions based on identifying a combination of various motions.

[0097] Although the first motion in FIGS. 5A to 5D corresponds to the grip of the user's hand (52) and the second motion and / or the third motion corresponds to the rotation of the user's wrist (51), the above-described embodiments are exemplary and not limited thereto. The wearable device (200) may be configured to provide the user with visual information through an area of ​​the display (410) positioned in the direction of the user's gaze (e.g., -z direction) by controlling the display (410) to display visual information through each area of ​​the display (410) corresponding to a plurality of motions of the user and / or a combination of the plurality of motions.

[0098] According to the above-described embodiment, the wearable device (200) can display visual information through an area of ​​the display (410) corresponding to the direction of the user's gaze (e.g., -z direction) according to the user's motion and / or a combination of motions, thereby improving the user's convenience with respect to the wearable device (200) and providing the user with various user experiences.

[0099] Figures 6a, 6b, 6c, and 6d illustrate the operation of an exemplary wearable device.

[0100] Referring to FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D, a wearable device (200) may include a display (410) including a housing (210), a first region (411) coupled to the housing (210), and a second region (412) extending from the first region (411) and configured to at least partially surround a wrist (51) of a user while the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. The wearable device (200) may include at least one sensor for detecting a motion of the user (e.g., at least one sensor (420) of FIG. 4A), a memory for storing instructions (e.g., the memory (402) of FIG. 4A), and a processor (e.g., the processor (401) of FIG. 4A). The processor (401) may be configured to execute a function for switching the screen of the display (410) based on identifying a first motion of the user detected through the at least one sensor (420) while visual information is displayed in the first area (411). The processor (401) may be configured to display visual information in the second area (412) based on identifying a second motion of the user after the first motion detected through the at least one sensor (420). The operations of FIGS. 6A to 6D may be performed by the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2A and / or the processor (401).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the processor (401) may control the display (410) to stop displaying visual information in the first area (411) based on identifying a first motion of the user detected through at least one sensor (420). The processor (401) may be configured to identify an angle (e.g., angle (a) in FIG. 4B) between an orientation axis (e.g., orientation axis (451) in FIG. 4B) and a reference axis (e.g., reference axis (452) in FIG. 4B) of the wearable device (200) based on a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist (51) of the user after the first motion detected through the at least one sensor (420) while the maintenance of the first motion is identified. The processor (401) can control the display (410) to change the size of the screen of the second area (412) that displays visual information according to the size of the angle (a), based on the angle (a).

[0102] For example, referring to FIG. 6A, the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen (651) including a text message received by the wearable device (200) through the first region (411). For example, referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B sequentially, while changing from a state (601) to a state (602), the processor (401) may control the display (410) to stop displaying the screen in the first region (411) based on identifying a first motion corresponding to a grab of the user's hand (52) detected through at least one sensor (420).

[0103] Although the processor (401) has been described as controlling the display (410) to stop displaying a screen in the first region (411) while changing from state (601) to state (602) based on the first motion, it is not limited thereto. For example, the processor (401) may be configured to execute a function for switching the screen of the display (410) based on the first motion detected through at least one sensor (420). The processor (401) may be configured to maintain displaying a screen in the first region (411) while the first motion is identified, for example. For example, the processor (401) may be configured to adjust the brightness of the screen in the first region (411) to a specified brightness or less based on identifying the first motion. However, the above-described embodiments are exemplary and are not limited thereto.

[0104] For example, when sequentially referring to FIGS. 6b, 6c and 6d, during a change from state (603) to state (604), the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen (652) related to a text message through the second area (412) based on the second motion corresponding to the rotation of the user's wrist (51) detected through at least one sensor (420) while the user's first motion is performed, according to the rotation angle of the wrist (51). For example, the processor (401) may control the display (410) based on the magnitude of the angle (a) between the orientation axis (451) and the reference axis (452) detected through at least one sensor (420), so that the size of the screen (652) on which visual information is provided through the second area (412) corresponds to the magnitude of the angle (a).

[0105] For example, when sequentially referring to FIGS. 6B and 6C , the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen (652) of a first size (S1) through a second area (412) based on identifying an angle (a) between an orientation axis (451) and a reference axis (452) within a first range (e.g., a range of 0 to 45 degrees) detected by at least one sensor (420). The screen (652) of the first size (S1) may include a text message (661) that was displayed through the first area (411) of FIG. 6A . For example, when sequentially referring to FIGS. 6C and 6D , the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen (652) of a second size (S2) larger than the first size (S1) through the second area (412) based on identifying an angle (a) between the orientation axis (451) and the reference axis (452) within a second range (e.g., a range of 45 to 90 degrees) detected by at least one sensor (420). The screen (652) of the second size (S2) may include text messages (661, 662) including the text message (661) that was displayed through the first area (411) of FIG. 6A . The screen (652) of the second size (S2) may include a visual object (663) for text input and a visual object (664) for transmitting the text message. However, the above-described embodiments are exemplary and not limiting.

[0106] For example, when sequentially referring to FIGS. 6b, 6c, and 6d, the wearable device (200) may be configured to increase the size of the screen provided through the second region (412) according to the rotation angle of the user's wrist (51) in the first rotation direction (511). For example, when sequentially referring to FIGS. 6d, 6c, and 6b, the wearable device (200) may be configured to decrease the size of the screen provided through the second region (412) according to the rotation angle of the user's wrist (51) in the second rotation direction (512) opposite to the first rotation direction (511). The processor (401) of the wearable device (200) is configured to identify a motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist (51) in the first rotation direction (511) and a second rotation direction (512) opposite to the first rotation direction (511), thereby controlling the display (410) to adjust the size of the screen provided through the second area (412).

[0107] According to the above-described embodiment, the processor (401) of the wearable device (200) controls the display (410) so that the size of the screen for displaying visual information changes according to the user's motion, thereby improving the user's convenience with respect to the wearable device (200) and providing the user with various user experiences.

[0108] Figures 7a and 7b illustrate the operation of an exemplary wearable device.

[0109] Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B , a wearable device (200) may include a display (410) including a housing (210), a first region (411) coupled to the housing (210), and a second region (412) extending from the first region (411) and configured to at least partially surround a user's wrist (e.g., wrist (51) of FIG. 5A) while the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. The wearable device (200) may include at least one sensor for detecting a motion of the user (e.g., at least one sensor (420) of FIG. 4A), a memory for storing instructions (e.g., memory (402) of FIG. 4A), and a processor (e.g., processor (401) of FIG. 4A). The processor (401) may be configured to execute a function for switching the screen of the display (410) based on identifying a first motion of the user detected through the at least one sensor (420) while visual information is displayed in the first area (411). The processor (401) may be configured to display visual information in the second area (412) based on identifying a second motion of the user after the first motion detected through the at least one sensor (420). The operations of FIGS. 7A and 7B may be performed by the wearable device (200) and / or the processor (401) of FIG. 2A.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a first screen related to an application running on the wearable device (200) through the first area (411) based on identifying a first motion of the user detected through at least one sensor (420). The processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a second screen related to the application and different from the first screen through the second area (412) based on identifying a second motion of the user after the first motion detected through the at least one sensor (420). The second screen displayed through the second area (412) based on the second motion may include more additional information related to the application than the first screen displayed through the first area (411) based on the first motion.

[0111] For example, referring to FIG. 7A, during a change from state (701) to state (702), the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen (771) related to a message application running within the wearable device (200) through a first area (411) based on a first motion of the user. The screen (771) may include, for example, an area (712) that displays text (712b) corresponding to a text message (714a) received from an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) to the wearable device (200) and a visual object (712a) indicating the time at which the text (712b) was received. The screen (771) may include a visual object (711) indicating the other party who sent the text message (714a), and a visual object (713) indicating the number of text messages sent and received with the other party. For example, during a change from a state (702) to a state (703), the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen (772) related to a message application running in the wearable device (200) through the second area (412) based on a second motion after the user's first motion. The screen (772) may provide, for example, a conversation list including text messages (714a) received from the wearable device (200) from an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) and text messages (714b) sent from the wearable device (200) to the external electronic device (101). The above screen (772) may include an area (715) for inputting text, and a visual object (716) for transmitting the text input in the area (715) to the external electronic device (101).

[0112] For example, during a change from state (701) to state (704), the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen (773) related to an application for updating the wearable device (200) running within the wearable device (200) based on a first motion of the user, through the first area (411). The screen (773) may include, for example, an area (722) including information (721) related to updating the wearable device (200). For example, during a change from state (704) to state (705), the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen (774) related to an application for updating the wearable device (200) running within the wearable device (200) based on a second motion after the user's first motion, through the second area (412). The screen (774) may include, for example, information (721) related to an update of the wearable device (200), a visual object (723) for displaying update contents of the wearable device (200) on an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) connected to the wearable device (200), and a visual object (724) for stopping notification of the update contents.

[0113] Referring to FIG. 7b, the wearable device (200) may include a biometric sensor (not shown) for measuring biometric information of a user wearing the wearable device (200). The processor (401) may control the display (410) to display the biometric information measured by the biometric sensor through the display (410).

[0114] For example, during a change from state (701) to state (706), the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen (775) related to a health application running in the wearable device (200) through the first area (411) based on the user's first motion. The screen (775) may display, for example, a graph (731) representing the user's activity history, an area (732a) including a visual object representing the user's number of steps, an area (732b) including a visual object representing the user's activity time, and an area (732c) including a visual object representing the user's consumed calories. For example, during a change from state (704) to state (705), the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen (776) related to a health application running within the wearable device (200) through the second area (412) based on a second motion following the user's first motion. The screen (775) may display, for example, an area (733a) including data related to the user's number of steps, an area (733b) including data related to the user's activity time, and an area (733c) including data related to the user's calories burned.

[0115] For example, during a change from state (701) to state (708), the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen (777) related to an exercising application running in the wearable device (200) through a first region (411) based on a first motion of the user. The screen (777) may display, for example, a visual object (741) representing the exercising application, a region (742) containing data related to the number of steps of the user, and a graph (743) related to the number of steps. For example, during a change from state (708) to state (709), the processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen (778) related to an exercising application running in the wearable device (200) through a second region (412) based on a second motion following the first motion of the user. The above screen (778) may display, for example, an area (744a) including data related to the user's moving distance, an area (744b) including data related to the user's calories consumed, and an area (744c) including data related to the number of stairs climbed by the user.

[0116] The embodiments described through FIGS. 7A and 7B are exemplary and not limiting. The processor (401) may control the display (410) to provide a simplified screen related to an application running in the wearable device through a first region (411) based on a first motion of the user. The processor (401) may control the display (410) to provide a detailed screen related to the application running in the wearable device through a second region (412) based on a second motion of the user following the first motion.

[0117] According to the above-described embodiment, the processor (401) of the wearable device (200) can provide a variety of user experiences to the user by controlling the display (410) to display a plurality of screens including information related to the application in a plurality of areas of the display (410) according to the user's motion.

[0118] Figure 8 is a flow chart showing the operation of an exemplary wearable device.

[0119] The operations of FIG. 8 may be performed by the wearable device (200) and / or processor (401) of FIG. 2a.

[0120] Referring to FIG. 8, in operation (801), the processor (401) may be configured to display a screen in a first area (e.g., the first area (411) of FIG. 4A). For example, the processor (401) may control the display (410) such that a screen including visual information is displayed in the first area (411) of a display (e.g., the display (410) of FIG. 4A) coupled to a housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 2A).

[0121] In operation (803), the processor (401) may be configured to identify whether a first motion of the user is identified. For example, the processor (401) may be configured to identify a first motion corresponding to a grab of the user's hand (e.g., hand (52) of FIG. 5A) detected by a first sensor (e.g., first sensor (421) of FIG. 4A). If the processor (401) fails to identify the first motion (e.g., 803 - No), the processor (401) may perform operation (801).

[0122] In operation (805), the processor (401) may be configured to execute a function for switching the screen of the display (410) based on identifying a first motion of the user. For example, the processor (401) may be configured to execute a function for changing an area for displaying a visual object of the display (410) based on identifying a first motion corresponding to a grab of the user's hand (52) detected through the first sensor (421).

[0123] In operation (807), the processor (401) may identify whether a second motion following the first motion is identified while the first motion of the user is identified. For example, the processor (401) may be configured to identify a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (e.g., wrist (51) of FIG. 5A) following the first motion through a second sensor (e.g., second sensor (422) of FIG. 4A) while the first motion corresponding to a grab of the user's hand (52) detected through the first sensor (421) is performed. If the processor (401) does not identify the second motion following the first motion (e.g., 807 - No), the processor (401) may perform operation (809).

[0124] In operation (809), the processor (401) may be configured to identify whether the first motion has been released while a second motion following the first motion is not identified. For example, the processor (401) may be configured to identify the release of the first motion based on identifying a motion for releasing the first motion corresponding to a grab of the user's hand (52) (e.g., opening of the hand (52). If the processor (401) identifies the release of the first motion (e.g., 809 - Yes), the processor (401) may perform operation (801). If the processor (401) does not identify the release of the first motion (e.g., 809 - No), the processor (401) may perform operation (805).

[0125] In operation (811), the processor (401) may be configured to display a screen in a second area (e.g., the second area (412) of FIG. 4A) of the display (410) based on identifying a second motion following a first motion. For example, the processor (401) may be configured to identify a second motion following a first motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) through a second sensor (422). The processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen including visual information in the second area (412) based on the second motion identified while the first motion is being performed.

[0126] In operation (813), the processor (401) may be configured to identify whether a third motion following a second motion is identified while a first motion is identified. For example, the processor (401) may be configured to identify a third motion following a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) detected via the second sensor (422). If the processor (401) fails to identify the third motion (e.g., 813 - No), the processor (401) may perform operation (815).

[0127] In operation (815), the processor (401) may be configured to identify whether the first motion has been released while a third motion following the second motion is not identified. For example, the processor (401) may be configured to identify the release of the first motion based on identifying a motion for releasing the first motion corresponding to a grab of the user's hand (52) (e.g., an opening of the hand (52)). If the processor (401) identifies the release of the first motion (e.g., 815 - Yes), the processor (401) may perform operation (801). If the processor (401) does not identify the release of the first motion (e.g., 815 - No), the processor (401) may perform operation (811).

[0128] In operation (817), the processor (401) may be configured to display a screen in a third area (e.g., the third area (413) of FIG. 4A) of the display (410) based on identifying a third motion following a second motion while the first motion is being performed. For example, the processor (401) may be configured to identify a third motion following a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist (51) through the second sensor (422). The processor (401) may control the display (410) to display a screen including visual information in the third area (413) based on the third motion identified while the first motion is being performed.

[0129] According to the above-described embodiment, a wearable device (e.g., wearable device (200) of FIG. 2A) may include a display (e.g., display (220) of FIG. 3, display (410) of FIG. 4A) including a housing (e.g., housing (210) of FIG. 2A), a first region coupled to the housing (e.g., first region (411) of FIG. 4A), and a second region extending from the first region and configured to at least partially surround a wrist (e.g., wrist (51) of FIG. 5A) of a user while the wearable device is worn by the user. The wearable device may include at least one sensor for detecting a motion of the user (e.g., at least one sensor (420) of FIG. 4A), a memory for storing instructions (e.g., the memory (402) of FIG. 4A), and a processor (e.g., the processor (401) of FIG. 4A). The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to execute a function for switching screens of the display based on identifying a first motion of the user detected through the at least one sensor while visual information is displayed in the first area. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to display visual information in the second area based on identifying a second motion of the user following the first motion detected through the at least one sensor.

[0130] For example, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to identify, through the at least one sensor, the first motion corresponding to a grab by the user. While the maintenance of the first motion is identified, the instructions may cause the wearable device to identify, through the at least one sensor, a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist of the user following the first motion.

[0131] For example, the display may further include a third region (e.g., a third region (413) of FIG. 4a) extending from an opposite end (e.g., an end (412b) of FIG. 4d) of the second region that is connected to the first region of the second region and configured to be coupled with the housing. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to display visual information in the third region based on identifying a third motion of the user subsequent to the second motion detected by the at least one sensor.

[0132] For example, the at least one sensor may include a first sensor for detecting the first motion (e.g., the first sensor (421) of FIG. 4A) and a second sensor for detecting the second motion and the third motion (e.g., the second sensor (422) of FIG. 4A). The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to control the display to display visual information in the second area based on an angle between an axis representing an orientation of the wearable device within a first reference range detected through the second sensor and a reference axis while the first motion is detected through the first sensor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to control the display to display visual information in the third area based on the angle within a second reference range greater than the first reference range detected through the second sensor while the first motion is detected through the first sensor.

[0133] For example, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to control the display to display a first screen related to an application running on the wearable device through the first area based on identifying a first motion of the user detected through the at least one sensor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to control the display to display a second screen related to the application and different from the first screen in the second area based on identifying a second motion of the user subsequent to the first motion detected through the at least one sensor.

[0134] For example, the second screen may include more information related to the application than the first screen.

[0135] For example, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to control the display to stop displaying visual information in the first area based on identifying a first motion of the user detected via the at least one sensor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to identify an angle (e.g., angle (a) in FIG. 4C) between an axis representing an orientation of the wearable device (e.g., orientation axis (451) in FIG. 4C) and a reference axis (e.g., reference axis (452) in FIG. 4C) based on a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist of the user after the first motion detected via the at least one sensor while the maintenance of the first motion is identified. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to control the display to change the size of the screen of the second area displaying visual information according to the size of the angle, based on the identified angle.

[0136] For example, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to control the display to stop displaying visual information in the second area based on identifying, through the at least one sensor, that the first motion has been released while identifying a second motion of the user following the first motion.

[0137] For example, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to identify whether a second motion is detected following the first motion based on identifying the first motion of the user detected through the at least one sensor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to control the display to stop displaying a screen in the first area based on identifying that the second motion is not detected for a specified period of time.

[0138] For example, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to display visual information in the second area based on identifying, through the at least one sensor, a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist of the user in a first rotational direction (e.g., the first rotational direction (511) of FIG. 5B ) after the first motion. The instructions may cause the wearable device to display visual information in the first area based on identifying, through the at least one sensor, a fourth motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist of the user in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction (e.g., the second rotational direction (512) of FIG. 5C ) after the second motion.

[0139] For example, the wearable device may further include a first fastening portion (e.g., the first fastening portion (431) of FIG. 4B) coupled to one end of the display (e.g., one end (410a) of FIG. 4B), and a second fastening portion (e.g., the second fastening portion (432) of FIG. 4B) coupled to the other end of the display opposite to the one end (e.g., the other end (410b) of FIG. 4B) and configured to be detachably coupled to the first fastening portion.

[0140] For example, the wearable device may further include a communication circuit (e.g., the communication circuit (403) of FIG. 4A). The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to perform an event for executing a function corresponding to a combination of the first motion and the second motion of an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) connected to the wearable device, through the communication circuit, based on identifying a second motion of the user after the first motion detected by the at least one sensor.

[0141] For example, the second region may extend from one end of the first region. The display may further include a fourth region (e.g., the fourth region (414) of FIG. 4B) extending from an opposite end of the first region and configured to wrap around the user's wrist together with the second region.

[0142] For example, the display may further include a third region including a first portion forming one end of the display and extending from the second region, and a second portion forming an opposite end of the display and extending from the fourth region, wherein the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to display visual information in the second region based on identifying, through the at least one sensor, a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist of the user in the first rotational direction after the first motion. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to display visual information in the third region based on identifying, through the at least one sensor, a third motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist in the first rotational direction after the second motion.

[0143] For example, the second region may be deformable by having elasticity.

[0144] In one embodiment, a wearable device may include a display including a first region and a second region extending from the first region and configured to at least partially surround a user's wrist while the wearable device is worn by the user. The wearable device may include at least one sensor for detecting a motion of the user, a memory storing instructions, and a processor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to execute a function for switching a screen of the display based on identifying a first motion corresponding to a grab of the user detected through the at least one sensor while visual information is displayed in the first region. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to display visual information in the second region based on identifying a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist in a first rotational direction following the first motion detected through the at least one sensor.

[0145] For example, the display may further include a third region extending from an opposite end of the second region connected to the first region of the second region. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to display visual information in the third region based on identifying a third motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist of the user in the first rotational direction following the second motion detected by the at least one sensor.

[0146] For example, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to control the display to display a first screen related to an application running on the wearable device through the first area based on identifying a first motion of the user detected through the at least one sensor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to control the display to display a second screen related to the application and different from the first screen in the second area based on identifying a second motion of the user subsequent to the first motion detected through the at least one sensor.

[0147] For example, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to control the display to stop displaying visual information in the first area based on identifying a first motion of the user detected via the at least one sensor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to identify an angle between an axis representing an orientation of the wearable device and a reference axis based on a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the user's wrist after the first motion detected via the at least one sensor while the continuation of the first motion is identified. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to control the display to change a size of a screen of the second area displaying visual information based on the identified angle.

[0148] For example, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable device to control the display to stop displaying visual information in the second area based on identifying, through the at least one sensor, that the first motion has been released while identifying a second motion of the user following the first motion.

[0149] 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, electronic devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0150] 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 component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0151] 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).

[0152] 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.

[0153] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a commodity between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0154] 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 a wearable device (200), Housing (210); A display (410) including a first region (411) coupled to the housing (210), and a second region (412) extending from the first region (411) and configured to at least partially surround a wrist (51) of a user while the wearable device (200) is worn by the user; At least one sensor (420) for detecting motion of the user; Memory (402) for storing instructions; and comprising a processor (401); The above instructions, when executed by the processor (401), cause the wearable device (200) to: Based on identifying a first motion of the user detected through at least one sensor (420) while visual information is displayed in the first area (411), a function for switching the screen of the display (410) is executed, Causing to display visual information in the second area (412) based on identifying the second motion of the user while the first motion detected through the at least one sensor (420) is maintained. Wearable device (200).

2. In paragraph 1, The above instructions, when executed by the processor (401), cause the wearable device (200) to: Identifying the first motion corresponding to the user's grab through at least one sensor (420), While the maintenance of the first motion is identified, causing a second motion corresponding to the rotation of the user's wrist (51) after the first motion to be identified through the at least one sensor (420). Wearable device (200).

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The above display (410) is A third region (413) extending from the other end (412b) of the second region (412) opposite to the end (412a) connected to the first region (411) of the second region (412) and configured to be coupled with the housing (210); further comprising, The above instructions, when executed by the processor (401), cause the wearable device (200) to: Causing to display visual information in the third area (413) based on identifying a third motion of the user after the second motion detected through at least one sensor (420). Wearable device (200).

4. In paragraph 3, At least one sensor (420) above, A first sensor (421) for detecting the first motion; and A second sensor (422) for detecting the second motion and the third motion; The above instructions, when executed by the processor (401), cause the wearable device (200) to: While the first motion is detected through the first sensor (421), the display (410) is controlled to display visual information in the second area (412) based on the angle (a) between the axis (451) representing the orientation of the wearable device (200) within the first reference range detected through the second sensor (422) and the reference axis (452). While the first motion is detected through the first sensor (421), the display (410) is controlled to display visual information in the third area (413) based on the angle (a) within the second reference range greater than the first reference range detected through the second sensor (422). Wearable device (200).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above instructions, when executed by the processor (401), cause the wearable device (200) to: Based on identifying the first motion of the user detected through at least one sensor (420), controlling the display (410) to display a first screen related to an application running on the wearable device (200) through the first area (411), Based on identifying a second motion of the user after the first motion detected through at least one sensor (420), causing the display (410) to be controlled to display a second screen related to the application and different from the first screen in the second area (412). Wearable device (200).

6. In paragraph 5, The second screen above is, Containing additional information related to the application than the first screen above, Wearable device (200).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above instructions, when executed by the processor (401), cause the wearable device (200) to: Controlling the display (410) to stop displaying visual information in the first area (411) based on identifying the first motion of the user detected through at least one sensor (420); While the maintenance of the first motion is identified, based on a second motion corresponding to the rotation of the wrist (51) of the user after the first motion detected through the at least one sensor (420), an angle (a) between an axis (451) representing the orientation of the wearable device (200) and a reference axis (452) is identified, Based on the identified angle (a), causing the display (410) to be controlled to change the size of the screen of the second area (412) displaying visual information according to the size of the angle (a). Wearable device (200).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above instructions, when executed by the processor (401), cause the wearable device (200) to: While identifying a second motion of the user after the first motion, controlling the display (410) to stop displaying visual information in the second area (412) based on identifying that the first motion has been released through the at least one sensor (420), Wearable device (200).

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above instructions, when executed by the processor (401), cause the wearable device (200) to: Based on identifying the first motion of the user detected through at least one sensor (420), identifying whether the second motion after the first motion is detected, Controlling the display (410) to stop displaying the screen in the first area (411) based on identifying that the second motion is not detected for a specified period of time; Wearable device (200).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, The above instructions, when executed by the processor (401), cause the wearable device (200) to: Based on identifying the second motion corresponding to the rotation of the wrist (51) of the user in the first rotational direction (511) after the first motion through at least one sensor (420), displaying visual information in the second area (412), Based on identifying a fourth motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist (51) in a second rotation direction (512) opposite to the first rotation direction (511) of the user after the second motion through at least one sensor (420), causing visual information to be displayed in the first area (411). Wearable device (200).

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, A first fastening part (431) coupled to one end (410a) of the above display (410); and Further comprising a second fastening member (432) coupled to the opposite end (410b) of the display (410) and configured to be detachably coupled with the first fastening member (431); Wearable device (200).

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, Further comprising a communication circuit (403); The above instructions, when executed by the processor (401), cause the wearable device (200) to: Based on identifying the second motion of the user after the first motion detected through the at least one sensor (420), causing an event to be performed for executing a function corresponding to a combination of the first motion and the second motion of an external electronic device (101) connected to the wearable device (200) through the communication circuit (403). Wearable device (200).

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, The above second area (412) is Extending from one end (411a) of the first region (411), The above display (410) is Further comprising a fourth region (414) extending from the other end (411b) opposite to the first end (411a) of the first region (411) and configured to wrap around the user's wrist (51) together with the second region (412); Wearable device (200).

14. In paragraph 13, The above display (410) is A third region (413) including a first portion (413a) forming one end (410a) of the display (410) and extending from the second region (412), and a second portion (413b) forming the other end (410b) opposite to the one end (410a) of the display (410) and extending from the fourth region (414); further comprising, The above instructions, when executed by the processor (401), cause the wearable device (200) to: Based on identifying a second motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist (51) of the user in the first rotational direction (511) after the first motion through at least one sensor (420), displaying visual information in the second area (412), Based on identifying a third motion corresponding to a rotation of the wrist (51) in the first rotational direction (511) after the second motion through at least one sensor (420), causing visual information to be displayed in the third area (413). Wearable device (200).

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 14, The above second area (412) is Deformable by having elasticity, Wearable device (200).

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