Electronic device and method for controlling external electronic device by using same

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may comprise: a communication module for operatively connecting to an audio output device; a processor including a processing circuit; and a memory for storing instructions. When the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor, the electronic device may: in response to a communication connection with the audio output device, check whether or not the audio output device supports a medical-related function; when the audio output device supports the medical-related function, check whether or not user data related to a medical function may be acquired from the audio output device; and when the user data related to the medical function may be acquired, adjust a parameter value of an audio signal that is output through the audio output device, on the basis of the acquired user data. Various other embodiments may be possible.

Description

Electronic device and method for controlling external electronic device using the same

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device and a method for controlling an external electronic device using the same.

[0002] With the recent development of digital technology, various types of electronic devices (user devices) capable of communication and personal information processing (e.g., mobile terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), electronic organizers, smartphones, tablets, wearable electronic devices, and / or personal computers (PCs)) are being released. As the functions provided by electronic devices are diversifying and electronic devices are widely used in daily life, the time spent using electronic devices is gradually increasing. Electronic devices may be operatively or functionally connected to external electronic devices (e.g., wearable electronic devices, audio output devices, hearing aids, and / or wireless earphones) and may control at least part of the functions of the external electronic devices. For example, an electronic device may provide a function desired by a user (e.g., music playback) through a wearable electronic device.

[0003] The external electronic device may include a wearable electronic device (e.g., wireless earphones and / or earphone-type electronic devices) that can be worn at least partially on a part of the user's body (e.g., an ear). The electronic device may be connected to the wearable electronic device and may exchange data with the wearable electronic device in relation to the operation and execution of functions of the wearable electronic device. For example, when the electronic device is in communication with the wearable electronic device (e.g., wireless earphones), the electronic device may determine whether the wearable electronic device supports a medical-related function, and if so, may adjust configuration data according to the user using the wearable electronic device.

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

[0005] An electronic device can communicate with an external electronic device (e.g., earphones) based on a wireless communication method (e.g., BT (Bluetooth) method and / or NFC (Near Field Communication) method), and can at least partially control the external electronic device worn on a part of a user's body (e.g., an ear) to output an audio signal. The electronic device can determine whether the external electronic device supports a medical-related function, and if the external electronic device supports the medical-related function, can control an operation of the external electronic device according to a user using the external electronic device.

[0006] An electronic device can obtain hearing information (e.g., medical information) from an external electronic device and adjust parameter values ​​for an audio signal based on the hearing information. For example, if the user is confirmed to have hearing loss, the electronic device can control the external electronic device so that the parameter values ​​of an audio signal output through the external electronic device are adjusted. The more severe the hearing loss, the more likely the electronic device is to adjust the parameter values ​​for the audio signal so that the amplification level of the audio signal increases.

[0007] The electronic device can adjust the parameter values ​​of audio signals to be output to suit the user corresponding to each external electronic device, even in a situation where multiple external electronic devices are connected to each other at the same time.

[0008] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may, in a situation where an external electronic device supports a medical function, identify a user's medical information (e.g., hearing information, hearing loss information), and, based on the identified medical information, adjust parameter values ​​of an audio signal output from the external electronic device. The electronic device may provide a method for setting different parameter values ​​for an audio signal for each user based on the medical information.

[0009] The technical tasks to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those with ordinary skill in the technical field to which this document pertains from the description below.

[0010] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a communication module operatively connected to an audio output device, a processor including a processing circuit, and a memory storing instructions. When the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor, the electronic device, in response to a communication connection with the audio output device, determines whether the audio output device supports a medical-related function, and if the audio output device supports the medical-related function, determines whether user data related to the medical function is obtainable from the audio output device, and if the user data related to the medical function is obtainable, adjusts a parameter value of an audio signal output through the audio output device based on the obtained user data.

[0011] According to one embodiment, a method for controlling an audio output device by an electronic device may include, in response to a communication connection with the audio output device, an operation of determining whether the audio output device supports a medical-related function, if the audio output device supports the medical-related function, an operation of determining whether user data related to the medical function is obtainable from the audio output device, and if the user data related to the medical function is obtainable, an operation of adjusting a parameter value of an audio signal output through the audio output device based on the obtained user data.

[0012] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (or a computer program product) storing one or more programs for performing a method for controlling an external electronic device by an electronic device may be described. According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a processor of the electronic device, perform, in response to a communication connection with the audio output device, an operation of determining whether the audio output device supports a medical-related function, an operation of determining whether user data related to the medical function is obtainable from the audio output device if the audio output device supports the medical-related function, and an operation of adjusting a parameter value of an audio signal output through the audio output device based on the obtained user data if the user data related to the medical function is obtainable.

[0013] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device establishes a communication connection with an external electronic device (e.g., an audio output device, earphones), the electronic device may determine whether the external electronic device supports a medical-related function. For example, when establishing a communication connection, the electronic device may obtain version information and attribute information corresponding to the external electronic device from the external electronic device, and based on the obtained version information and attribute information, determine whether the external electronic device supports a medical-related function (e.g., hearing loss compensation).

[0014] If the external electronic device supports medical-related functions, the electronic device can obtain medical data about a user of the external electronic device (e.g., user data related to the medical function) and adjust parameter values ​​for the audio signal based on the medical data.

[0015] According to one embodiment, when an external electronic device (e.g., an audio output device) supports a medical-related function, the electronic device can obtain medical-related information (e.g., hearing information, hearing loss information) corresponding to a user (e.g., a user using the external electronic device) and adjust parameter values ​​for an audio signal differently for each user. For example, a user with severe hearing loss can adjust the sound output of an audio signal more strongly than a user with relatively mild hearing loss. The electronic device can automatically obtain medical-related information corresponding to the user in response to a communication connection with the external electronic device and adjust parameter values ​​for an audio signal based on the obtained medical-related information. When a user uses an audio output device, user convenience can be improved.

[0016] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0017] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. The features and advantages described above will be clearly understood based on the attached drawings and the description of the drawings.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 2A is a first drawing illustrating the appearance of an external electronic device (e.g., an audio output device) that is connected to an electronic device in communication according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 2b is a second drawing illustrating the appearance of an external electronic device (e.g., an audio output device) that is connected to an electronic device in communication according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device and an external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 4A is a first flowchart illustrating a method for controlling an external electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 4b is a second flowchart illustrating a method for controlling an external electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of utilizing an application related to a medical function for an external electronic device supporting a medical function according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 6 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a user interface for adjusting settings for an external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 7 is a graph illustrating the degree of hearing loss that can be supported based on an external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 8 is an example of an audio signal being output while a plurality of external electronic devices are connected according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a second external electronic device when a second external electronic device is additionally connected while a first external electronic device is connected according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0031] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor)) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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).

[0034] 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).

[0035] 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).

[0036] 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.

[0037] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0038] 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).

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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).

[0042] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0043] 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.

[0044] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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).

[0047] 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.

[0048] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0049] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0050] 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)).

[0051] 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.

[0052] FIG. 2A is a first drawing illustrating the exterior of an external electronic device (e.g., an audio output device) that is communicatively connected to an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a second drawing illustrating the exterior of an external electronic device (e.g., an audio output device) that is communicatively connected to an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] The electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2A and 2B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device (101). The external electronic device (201) of FIGS. 2A and 2B (e.g., an audio output device, wireless earphones, and / or a wearable electronic device) may be at least partially similar to the other electronic devices (102, 104) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the other electronic devices (102, 104). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) and the external electronic device (201) may include at least some similar components to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. The external electronic device (201) may include an audio output device that outputs an audio signal to the outside under the control of the electronic device (101). The external electronic device (201) may include a wearable electronic device that is at least partially worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., an ear).

[0054] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be operatively or functionally connected to an external electronic device (201) and may transmit and receive signals and data therebetween. For example, the electronic device (101) may transmit an audio signal to the external electronic device (201) and at least partially control the external electronic device (201) such that the audio signal is output through a speaker (213) (e.g., an audio output module, an audio output component) of the external electronic device (201).

[0055] Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the external electronic device (201) may include a microphone (211, 212) for receiving external sounds and a speaker (213) for outputting audio signals to the outside. For example, the microphones (211, 212) may be arranged in a form that is at least partially exposed to the external environment, and may be implemented in multiple units. The external electronic device (201) may include a wearable electronic device that can be worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., an ear). The external electronic device (201) may be designed so that the speaker (213) is arranged in the user's ear when the external electronic device (201) is worn. The external electronic device (201) may include a protective member (e.g., an ear tip) that at least partially surrounds the speaker (213) so that the speaker (213) is fixed in a position close to the user's ear. For example, when wearing an external electronic device (201), the protective member is a component that physically adheres to the skin and can be utilized as a member that fixes the speaker (213) to a specific location in the ear.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (201) may include a communication module including communication circuitry and may be operatively or functionally connected to the electronic device (101) through the communication module.

[0057] According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (201) can be utilized as an audio output device that outputs an audio signal transmitted from the electronic device (101) to the outside. For example, the external electronic device (201) can output an audio signal corrected by the electronic device (101) through a speaker (213). As another example, the external electronic device (201) can independently correct an audio signal transmitted from the electronic device (101) and output the corrected audio signal through the speaker (213).

[0058] According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (201) may have a program (e.g., an application) related to a medical function installed, and may at least partially support a medical function based on the program. For example, when the external electronic device (201) installs the program, the external electronic device (201) may update version information and attribute information corresponding to the external electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, when the external electronic device (201) is connected to the electronic device (101) for communication, the external electronic device (201) may share version information and attribute information about the external electronic device (201) with the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may determine whether the external electronic device (201) supports a medical function based on the version information and attribute information about the external electronic device (201). In one embodiment, when the external electronic device (201) supports a medical-related function, the external electronic device (201) can at least partially provide the user with the medical function supported by the hearing aid device (e.g., a hearing loss compensation function, a function to adjust the intensity of an audio signal to suit the hearing level).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (201) can store medical data about the user (e.g., user data related to a medical function). For example, when the external electronic device (201) supports a medical-related function, the external electronic device (201) can obtain medical data corresponding to the user based on a program (e.g., a program related to the medical function). The external electronic device (201) is an audio output device and can store medical data related to audio output (e.g., hearing information, hearing loss information, and / or parameter values ​​determined based on the degree of hearing loss symptoms). For example, the parameter values ​​of the audio signal can include at least one of amplification information, compression information, howling information, noise information, and / or microphone direction information of the audio output device.

[0060] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) establishes a communication connection with an external electronic device (201), the electronic device (101) may obtain medical data about the user from the external electronic device (201) and adjust parameter values ​​for an audio signal based on the obtained medical data. The electronic device (101) may adjust the parameter values ​​for the audio signal so that an audio signal suitable for the user is output based on the user's hearing ability. According to one embodiment, when the user utilizes the external electronic device (201) as a hearing aid, the user's convenience may be improved.

[0061] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device and an external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0062] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 3 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least partially similar components to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0063] The external electronic device (201) of FIG. 3 (e.g., an audio output device, wireless earphones, and / or a wearable electronic device) may be at least partially similar to the other electronic devices (102, 104) of FIG. 1 or may further include other embodiments of the other electronic devices (102, 104). In one embodiment, the other electronic devices (102, 104) may include at least some components similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. The external electronic device (201) may include an audio output device (e.g., a wireless earphone) that is at least partially wearable on a part of a user's body (e.g., an ear), as illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B .

[0064] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (130) (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), and / or a communication module (190) (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1). The memory (130) of the electronic device (101) may store medical device-related information (311) and / or parameter information (312). The processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may adjust parameter values ​​for an audio signal according to each user.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may execute a program (e.g., program (140) of FIG. 1, an application related to a medical function) stored in the memory (130) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) and perform various data processing or calculations. For example, the processor (120) may execute an application (e.g., an application related to a SAMD (software as medical device) function) for adjusting a parameter value for an audio signal, and may adjust the parameter value for the audio signal determined based on the user's hearing state. According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be operatively, functionally, and / or electrically connected to the memory (130) and / or the communication module (190).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include at least one processor including a processing circuit. According to one embodiment, the memory (130) may store instructions that the processors (120) (e.g., at least one processor) individually or collectively execute.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the memory (130) of the electronic device (101) may store medical device-related information (311) for determining whether the external electronic device (201) supports a medical-related function and parameter information (312) including parameter values ​​corresponding to a specific user. For example, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may check version information and attribute information (e.g., capability information) of the external electronic device (201) when establishing a communication connection with the external electronic device (201). The processor (120) may determine whether the external electronic device (201) supports a medical-related function based on at least one of the version information and the attribute information. The medical device-related information (311) of the memory (130) may include version information and attribute information related to the medical-related function. The processor (120) can compare the version information of the external electronic device (201) with the version information stored in the medical device-related information (311) to determine whether the external electronic device (201) supports a medical-related function. The parameter information (312) may include setting information that is changed in the external electronic device (201) when the external electronic device (201) supports a medical-related function. For example, the parameter information (312) may include setting information that is changed in the external electronic device (201) according to the health status (e.g., hearing information) of the user of the external electronic device (201). For example, the parameter information (312) may include at least one of amplification information, compression information, howling information, noise information, and / or microphone direction information of the audio output device for an audio signal. If the processor (120) determines that the user's hearing level is lower than a set threshold level, the processor (120) may set a parameter value of an audio signal output from the external electronic device (201) higher.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may transmit information related to a medical function to an external electronic device (201) operatively or functionally connected thereto via the communication module (190). For example, the processor (120) may transmit an audio signal to the external electronic device (201) via the audio output module (255) of the external electronic device (201) such that the audio signal in which at least a portion of the parameter value is changed is output. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may transmit a command signal for at least partially controlling a function of the external electronic device (201) via the communication module (190).

[0069] Referring to FIG. 3, the external electronic device (201) may include a processor (220), a memory (230), an audio output module (255), and / or a communication module (290). The external electronic device (201) may include at least some components similar to or identical to those of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (201) may be communicatively connected to the electronic device (101), obtain parameter values ​​for an audio signal from the electronic device (101), and output an audio signal in which the obtained parameter values ​​are reflected through the audio output module (255). According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (201) may be at least partially controlled so that a specific function (e.g., output of an audio signal, change of a parameter value for an audio signal) is performed under the control of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the processor (220) of the external electronic device (201) may be operatively, functionally, and / or electrically connected to a memory (230), an audio output module (255), and / or a communication module (290).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may include at least one processor including a processing circuit. According to one embodiment, the memory (230) may store instructions that the processors (220) (e.g., at least one processor) individually or collectively execute.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (201) may include an audio output device for outputting an audio signal and may be utilized as a hearing aid, which is a medical device. That the external electronic device (201) supports a medical-related function may mean that the external electronic device (201) performs a function of adjusting a parameter value of an audio signal, like a hearing aid. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (201) may have a program (e.g., a software program) for performing a medical-related function installed, and in response to the installation, version information and attribute information may be updated. The external electronic device (201) may store version information and attribute information about the external electronic device (201) in the memory (230). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the external electronic device (201) supports a medical-related function based on the version information and attribute information about the external electronic device (201).

[0072] According to one embodiment, when the external electronic device (201) supports a medical-related function, the electronic device (101) may determine whether user data (321) stored in the memory (230) of the external electronic device (201) is obtainable. For example, the user data (321) may include personal medical information (e.g., hearing information, hearing loss information) of a user using the external electronic device (201). When the external electronic device (201) is used by a specific user, user data (321) (e.g., medical information) for the specific user may be recorded (e.g., stored) to provide medical-related functions tailored to the specific user. For example, when a specific user uses a medical-related function (e.g., hearing aid function, hearing aid function, hearing aid-related function) of the external electronic device (201), user data (321) (e.g., hearing information, hearing loss information) related to the medical-related function may be input. An external electronic device (201) can store user data (321) entered by a specific user in a memory (230).

[0073] According to one embodiment, the audio output module (255) of the external electronic device (201) can perform a function of outputting an audio signal to the outside. The audio output module (255) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The external electronic device (201) can be worn in a form that physically contacts a part of the user's body (e.g., an ear), and the audio output module (255) can be placed close to the ear. The external electronic device (201) can generate an audio signal tailored to a specific user, and can output the generated audio signal to the outside through the audio output module (255).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be connected to an external electronic device (201) through a communication module (190) and, in response to the communication connection, may determine whether the external electronic device (201) supports a medical-related function. For example, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may determine whether the external electronic device (201) supports a medical-related function based on version information and attribute information about the external electronic device (201). When a program related to the medical-related function is installed, the version information and attribute information of the external electronic device (201) may be updated. For another example, when the external electronic device (201) supports a medical-related function, user data (321) for a specific user may be stored in the memory (230).

[0075] According to one embodiment, when the external electronic device (201) supports a medical-related function (e.g., a hearing aid-related function), the electronic device (101) may acquire user data (321) (e.g., hearing information, hearing loss information) stored in the memory (230) of the external electronic device (201), and adjust parameter values ​​for an audio signal based on the acquired user data (321). For example, the electronic device (101) may compare the acquired user data (321) with parameter information (312) stored in the memory (130), and may calculate parameter values ​​for an audio signal that are tailored to a user of the external electronic device (201). The electronic device (101) may generate an audio signal with adjusted parameter values, and may at least partially control the external electronic device (201) such that the audio signal is output through the external electronic device (201).

[0076] For example, the electronic device (101) can determine a parameter value (e.g., a parameter value for an audio signal) tailored to the user of the external electronic device (201) based on user data (321), and generate an audio signal adjusted to the determined parameter value. If the user is confirmed to have severe hearing loss, the electronic device (101) can relatively strongly adjust the output of the audio signal.

[0077] According to one embodiment, in response to a communication connection with an external electronic device (201) (e.g., an audio output device), the electronic device (101) can check medical information about a user of the external electronic device (201) and adjust parameter values ​​of an audio signal according to the checked medical information. For example, a first user may be using a first external electronic device and the first electronic device, and a second user may be using a second external electronic device and the second electronic device. The first external electronic device may be used according to the hearing level of the first user, and the second external electronic device may be used according to the hearing level of the second user. In this case, when the second external electronic device is communicatively connected to the first electronic device, the first electronic device can automatically obtain user data (e.g., medical-related data, hearing information, hearing loss information) about the second user stored in the second external electronic device, and adjust parameter values ​​for an audio signal based on the user data about the second user. A first electronic device can generate an audio signal corresponding to hearing information of a second user, and can at least partially control a second external electronic device to output the generated audio signal through the second external electronic device. For another example, in a situation where a plurality of external electronic devices (e.g., audio output devices) are connected to one electronic device (e.g., the first electronic device), the one electronic device can output a first audio signal corresponding to the first hearing information of the first user based on the first external electronic device, and can output a second audio signal corresponding to the second hearing information of the second user based on the second external electronic device. One electronic device can generate and provide an audio signal tailored to each user for each external electronic device to which it is connected for communication.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a communication module (190) for operatively connecting with an audio output device (201), a processor (120) including a processing circuit, and a memory (130) for storing instructions. When the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to, in response to a communication connection with the audio output device (201), determine whether the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function, and if the audio output device (201) supports the medical-related function, determine whether user data (321) related to the medical function is obtainable from the audio output device (201), and if the user data (321) related to the medical function is obtainable, adjust a parameter value of an audio signal output through the audio output device (201) based on the user data (321).

[0079] According to one embodiment, the audio output device (201) may include a wearable electronic device that is at least partially worn on the user's ear. When the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to determine parameter information for the audio signal based on the user's hearing information included in the user data (321), and adjust parameter values ​​of the audio signal based on the determined parameter information.

[0080] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to output an audio signal through the audio output device (201) if the audio output device (201) does not support the medical-related function.

[0081] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to check for the presence of another audio output device connected to the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) cannot obtain user data (321) related to the medical function from the audio output device (201).

[0082] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to disconnect the communication connection with the audio output device (201) if there is another audio output device connected to the electronic device (101).

[0083] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to obtain hearing information corresponding to a user of the audio output device (201) if there is no other audio output device connected to the electronic device (101), generate user data related to the medical function based on the obtained hearing information, and store the generated user data in the audio output device (201).

[0084] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to check whether an application related to a medical function is installed if the audio output device (201) supports the medical function, and to obtain user data (321) related to the medical function based on the application related to the medical function.

[0085] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to execute a hearing test based on an application related to the medical function, if user data (321) related to the medical function is not obtained, and to obtain hearing information corresponding to a user of the audio output device (201) based on the hearing test.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the parameter value of the audio signal may include at least one of amplification information, compression information, howling information, noise information, and microphone direction information of the audio output device (201) for the audio signal.

[0087] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to, in response to a communication connection with the audio output device (201), check at least one of version information and attribute information corresponding to the audio output device (201), and, based on the checked at least one piece of information, check whether the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function.

[0088] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to transmit the parameter values ​​of the adjusted audio signal to the audio output device (201), and to output the audio signal with the parameter values ​​adjusted by the audio output device (201).

[0089] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to, in response to a communication connection with another audio output device while an audio signal is being output through the audio output device (201), determine whether the other audio output device supports a medical-related function, and if the other audio output device supports the medical-related function, determine whether user data (321) related to the medical function can be obtained from the other audio output device, and if the user data (321) related to the medical function can be obtained, adjust parameter values ​​of another audio signal output through the other audio output device based on the user data (321), and output the other audio signal through the audio output device (201) substantially simultaneously.

[0090] FIG. 4A is a first flowchart illustrating a method for controlling an external electronic device in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4B is a second flowchart illustrating a method for controlling an external electronic device in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 4A and 4B may be understood as a single integrated flowchart. Operation A of FIG. 4A may be connected to operation A of FIG. 4B, operation B of FIG. 4A may be connected to operation B of FIG. 4B, and operation C of FIG. 4A may be connected to operation C of FIG. 4B.

[0091] In the following examples, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0092] According to one embodiment, operations 401 to 415 may be understood as being performed by a processor (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 3 , a processing circuit, at least one processor) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3 ). The electronic device of FIGS. 4A and 4B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3 , or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the audio output device (e.g., the external electronic device (201) of FIG. 3 ) mentioned in operations 401 to 415 may be understood as being performed by a processor (e.g., the processor 220 of FIG. 3 , a processing circuit, at least one processor) of the external electronic device (201). For example, the external electronic device (201) may include a wearable electronic device (e.g., an audio output device, a sound output device, and / or a hearing aid) that is at least partially wearable on a part of the user's body (e.g., an ear), as illustrated in FIG. 2.

[0093] In operation 401, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may be connected to an external electronic device (201) (e.g., an audio output device) through a communication module (e.g., a communication module (190) of FIG. 3), and in response to the communication connection, may determine whether the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function (e.g., a hearing aid function, a correction function for hearing loss). For example, when the processor (120) is connected to the audio output device (201), the processor (120) may determine version information and property information of the audio output device (201), and based on the determined version information and property information, determine whether the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function. When a program related to a medical-related function is installed, the version information and property information of the audio output device (201) may be updated. The audio output device (201) can store user data (321) for a specific user in a memory (e.g., memory (230) of FIG. 3) based on a program related to medical functions.

[0094] In operation 403, the processor (120) may determine whether user data can be acquired from the audio output device (201). For example, the processor (1200) may determine whether user data (321) (e.g., hearing information, hearing data, and / or hearing loss information of a specific user using the audio output device (201)) is stored in the memory (230) of the audio output device (201). For example, if user data (321) is stored in the memory (230) of the audio output device (201), the electronic device (101) may be in a state where it can acquire user data from the audio output device (201). For another example, if user data (321) is not stored in the memory (230) of the audio output device (201), the electronic device (101) may be in a state where it cannot acquire user data from the audio output device (201).

[0095] When acquisition of user data from an audio output device (201) is possible, in operation 405, the processor (120) may adjust parameter values ​​of an audio signal (e.g., amplification information, compression information, howling information, noise information, and / or microphone direction information of the audio output device) based on the user data. For example, the user data may include hearing information for a specific user, and the electronic device (101) may adjust parameter values ​​of the audio signal according to the hearing information of the specific user. Parameter values ​​of an audio signal specialized for a specific user may be determined.

[0096] In operation 407, the processor (120) may output an audio signal through the audio output device (201). For example, the electronic device (101) may generate an audio signal reflecting the adjusted parameter value and transmit the generated audio signal to the audio output device (201). The electronic device (101) may at least partially control the audio output device (201) through an audio output module (e.g., the audio output module (255) of FIG. 3) of the audio output device (201) so that the audio signal is output. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may transmit an audio signal reflecting the adjusted parameter value to the audio output device (201) and control the audio output device (201) so that the audio signal is output through the audio output device (201). According to another embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit parameter values ​​to the audio output device (201) and control the audio output device (201) to generate an audio signal in which the parameter values ​​are reflected on the audio output device (201). The audio output device (201) can output the audio signal generated on its own.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can, in response to a communication connection of the audio output device (201), determine whether the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function, and if the audio output device (201) supports the medical-related function, generate an audio signal tailored to a specific user using the audio output device (201), and at least partially control the audio output device (201) such that the generated audio signal is output through the audio output device (201).

[0098] In operation 401, if the audio output device (201) does not support the medical-related function, in operation 407, the processor (120) can at least partially control the audio output device (201) to output an audio signal (e.g., a normal audio signal with an unadjusted parameter value, an audio signal based on a default setting value) through the audio output device (201). For example, the audio output device (210) that does not support the medical-related function may include a general (e.g., universal) audio output device. The electronic device (101) can output an audio signal with a default setting value (e.g., an initial setting value, a basic setting value) through the audio output device that does not support the medical-related function.

[0099] If acquisition of user data from the audio output device (201) is impossible in operation 403, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) can check whether another audio output device is connected to the electronic device (101) through path A (e.g., A of FIGS. 4A and 4B) in operation 409. For example, the presence of another audio output device may mean that there is an audio output device (e.g., a main external device) that has been previously connected to and is being used by the electronic device (101). In this case, the audio output device (201) may include a sub external device additionally connected to the electronic device (101).

[0100] In operation 409, if another audio output device exists, the processor (120) may disconnect the communication connection with the audio output device (201) in operation 411. For example, an audio output device (e.g., a hearing aid) that supports a medical-related function (e.g., a hearing loss correction function) may provide an audio signal tailored to a specific user. If medical information (e.g., user data) for a specific user is not confirmed, the audio output device (e.g., a hearing aid) may be in a state where it cannot perform the medical-related function. In operation 411, the electronic device (101) may confirm that the audio output device (201) cannot support the medical-related function and disconnect the communication connection with the audio output device (201). When the communication connection with the audio output device (201) is disconnected in operation 411, the operation of the electronic device (101) with respect to the audio output device (201) may be terminated through path C (e.g., C of FIGS. 4A and 4B ).

[0101] In operation 409, if no other audio output device exists, in operation 413, the processor (120) may obtain medical information (e.g., hearing information and / or hearing loss information) about a user of the audio output device (201) (e.g., a specific user, a user who is actually using the audio output device (201). For example, the absence of another audio output device may mean that the audio output device (201) is connected to the electronic device (101) as a main external device. According to one embodiment, when the audio output device (201) connected to the communication is the main external device, the electronic device (101) may perform a medical test (e.g., a hearing test to obtain hearing information) on a user using the audio output device (201), and obtain medical information (e.g., hearing loss information) of the user based on the medical test. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform a medical test on a user of the audio output device (201) based on a program that supports medical-related functions.

[0102] In operation 415, the processor (120) may generate user data (e.g., medical data about a user of the audio output device (201)) based on the acquired medical information. For example, the processor (120) may store the generated user data in the memory of the audio output device (201) (e.g., the memory (230) of FIG. 3). The audio output device (201) may be configured as a hearing aid device customized for the user.

[0103] When user data is generated in operation 415, the electronic device (101) can adjust parameter values ​​of an audio signal based on the generated user data through path B (e.g., B of FIGS. 4A and 4B) in operation 405. For example, the electronic device (101) can at least partially adjust parameter values ​​of an audio signal (e.g., amplification information, compression information, howling information, noise information, and / or microphone direction information of the audio output device) based on user data (e.g., medical information) for a specific user.

[0104] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of utilizing an application related to a medical function for an external electronic device supporting a medical function according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0105] In the following examples, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0106] According to one embodiment, operations 501 to 509 may be understood as being performed by a processor (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 3 , a processing circuit, at least one processor) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3 ). The electronic device of FIG. 5 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3 , or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device (201) of FIG. 3 ) referred to in operations 501 to 509 may be understood as being performed by a processor (e.g., the processor 220 of FIG. 3 , a processing circuit, at least one processor) of the external electronic device (201). For example, the external electronic device (201) may include a wearable electronic device (e.g., an audio output device, a sound output device, and / or a hearing aid) that is at least partially wearable on a part of the user's body (e.g., an ear), as illustrated in FIG. 2.

[0107] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be in a state of communication connection with an external electronic device (201) (e.g., an audio output device) and may determine whether the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function (e.g., a hearing aid function, a correction function according to hearing loss).

[0108] In operation 501, when the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) can check whether an application related to the medical function (e.g., a program supporting a medical function) is installed in the memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 3).

[0109] If an application related to a medical function is installed in the electronic device (101) in operation 501, the processor (120) can check user data based on the application related to the medical function in operation 503. For example, the user data can be stored in the memory of the audio output device (201) (e.g., the memory (230) of FIG. 3) and can include medical information (e.g., hearing information and / or hearing loss information) about a specific user using the audio output device (201).

[0110] If an application related to a medical function is not installed in the electronic device (101) in operation 501, the processor (120) may install an application related to a medical function (e.g., an application set based on the audio output device (201)) in operation 505. For example, the processor (120) may download the application through a server and install and store the application in the memory (130). In operation 503, the processor (120) may check user data stored in the memory (230) of the audio output device (201) based on the application.

[0111] In operation 507, the processor (120) may execute a hearing test based on an application related to a medical function. For example, if the user data is not verified, the electronic device (101) may execute a hearing test for the user of the audio output device (201) and obtain hearing information about the user of the audio output device (201). For another example, if the creation date of the user data exceeds a set period of time, the electronic device (101) may execute a hearing test for the user of the audio output device (201). If the reliability of the user data is determined to be low, the electronic device (101) may execute a hearing test. The electronic device (101) may execute a hearing test periodically or aperiodically based on an application related to a medical function.

[0112] In operation 509, the processor (120) may generate user data based on hearing information obtained through a hearing test. For example, the user data may include medical data about the user of the audio output device (201). The user data may include parameter values ​​of an audio signal determined based on the hearing information. For example, the processor (120) may store the generated user data in the memory of the audio output device (201) (e.g., the memory (230) of FIG. 3). The audio output device (201) may be configured as a hearing aid device customized for the user.

[0113] According to one embodiment, operations 501 to 509 of FIG. 5 may be at least partially included in operations 401, 403, 409, 413, and 415 of FIG. 4. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) supports a medical-related function, if it is determined that the reliability of user data is low, the electronic device (101) may execute a medical test (e.g., a hearing test) based on an application related to the medical function, and may generate medical information (e.g., user data) about a user who is actually using the external electronic device (201) based on the medical test. The medical information about the user may include personal body-related information about the user, and may be stored in the memory (230) of the external electronic device (201).

[0114] FIG. 6 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a user interface for adjusting settings for an external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0115] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 6 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least partially similar components to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. The external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device (201) of FIG. 3) mentioned in the description of FIG. 6 may be understood to be performed by a processor (e.g., the processor (220) of FIG. 3, a processing circuit, at least one processor) of the external electronic device (201). For example, the external electronic device (201) may include a wearable electronic device (e.g., an audio output device, a sound output device, and / or a hearing aid) that is at least partially wearable on a part of a user's body (e.g., an ear), as illustrated in FIG. 2.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be communicatively connected to an external electronic device (201) (e.g., an audio output device) and may at least partially control the functions and operations of the external electronic device (201).

[0117] The first screen (610), the second screen (620), and the third screen (630) illustrated in FIG. 6 may include setting screens for an external electronic device (201) (e.g., an audio output device) displayed through a display of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1). The electronic device (101) may output status information and function information for the audio output device (201) through the display (160), and may at least partially adjust the identified information under the control of a user of the electronic device (101).

[0118] The first screen (610) may include a first setting screen for checking and changing the settings of the audio output device (201). For example, the processor (120) may execute an application related to a medical function (e.g., an application for adjusting parameter values ​​for an audio signal, an application related to a SAMD (software as medical device) function) and display the first screen (610) for setting the audio signal. The “application related to the medical function” may include a “setting program for an audio output signal.” Referring to the first screen (610), the audio output device (201) may support a noise control (612) function (e.g., a noise canceling function), and one of “activation of the noise canceling function” (613), “deactivation of the noise canceling function” (614), and “activation of the ambient sound listening function” (615) may be selected. Referring to the first screen (610), the audio output device (201) can confirm that the “activation of the ambient sound listening function” (615) operation is being performed. The electronic device (101) can arbitrarily adjust the output information of the audio signal output through the audio output device (201). The electronic device (101) can change the first screen (610) to the second screen (620) in response to a user input (617) for the “audio output signal setting program” menu (616).

[0119] The second screen (620) may include a second setting screen for the “setting program for audio output signals” (621). For example, the processor (120) may fine-tune setting information for the audio output signals based on an application related to a medical function (e.g., the “setting program for audio output signals (621)”). For example, referring to the second screen (620), the electronic device (101) may display battery information (622) of the left earphone and battery information (623) of the right earphone constituting the audio output device (201), and may display a setting option (“create a preset”) (624) for arbitrarily adjusting the output information of the audio output signal. In response to a user input (625) for the setting option (624), the electronic device (101) may change the second screen (620) to the third screen (630).

[0120] The third screen (630) may include a third setting screen for “create a preset” (631) (e.g., a setting screen for changing output information of an audio output signal). Referring to the third screen (630), the electronic device (101) may display a volume setting menu (632) of the audio output signal, a noise control menu (633), and a focus direction setting menu (634) of the audio output signal. For example, the volume setting menu (632) may include an interface for individually setting the volume of the left earphone and the volume of the right earphone, respectively. The noise control menu (633) may include an interface for selecting one of three operations related to the noise control function. The output direction setting menu (634) of the audio output signal may include an interface for arbitrarily determining the output direction of the audio output signal output through the audio output device (201).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide an option to arbitrarily adjust parameter values ​​(e.g., parameter information (312) of FIG. 3) for an audio signal output through the audio output device (201). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may transmit setting information arbitrarily adjusted by a user to the audio output device (201), and the audio output device (201) may store the setting information as user data (e.g., user data (321) of FIG. 3) in a memory (e.g., memory (230) of FIG. 3).

[0122] FIG. 7 is a graph (700) illustrating the degree of hearing loss that can be supported based on an external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0123] Referring to Fig. 7, a graph (700) is illustrated in which the degree of hearing loss (e.g., hearing loss level) is distinguished based on the user's hearing information. It can be understood that the lower the degree of hearing loss (e.g., hearing loss level), the higher the hearing level (e.g., good hearing). Referring to Fig. 7, the graph (700) is divided into five stages according to the degree of hearing loss (e.g., hearing loss level), but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0124] For example, the graph (700) is divided into mild hearing loss (711), moderate hearing loss (712), moderately severe hearing loss (713), severe hearing loss (714), and profound hearing loss (715) according to the degree of hearing loss (e.g., hearing loss level), and as the hearing loss increases from mild hearing loss (711) to profound hearing loss (715), it may indicate a more severe state of hearing loss (e.g., the hearing loss level is high. The hearing is worse.). For example, mild hearing loss (711) may be a symptom of a relatively lower hearing loss level than moderate hearing loss (712). The hearing level of mild hearing loss (711) may be a relatively better hearing level than the hearing level of moderate hearing loss (712). For example, moderate hearing loss (712) may be a symptom of a relatively lower hearing loss level than moderately severe hearing loss (713). The hearing level of moderate hearing loss (712) may be relatively better than that of moderately severe hearing loss (713). A lower level of hearing loss may mean a relatively better hearing level.

[0125] For example, mild hearing loss (711) refers to a hearing level that allows one to hear sounds between about 25 dB and about 40 dB (e.g., about 9% to about 15% of the population), which allows one to have everyday conversations, but may have difficulty hearing sounds from a distance, soft sounds, and sounds in noisy places. Moderate hearing loss (712) refers to a hearing level that allows one to hear sounds between about 41 dB and about 55 dB (e.g., about 5% to about 9% of the population), which may cause difficulty in hearing normal-loud speech and conversations with people. Moderate-severe hearing loss (713) refers to a hearing level that allows one to hear sounds between about 56 dB and about 70 dB (e.g., about 2% to about 5% of the population), which may require visual aids to understand conversations. Severe hearing loss (714) is defined as a hearing level that allows one to hear sounds between approximately 71 dB and approximately 90 dB (e.g., approximately 1% to 2% of the population), which may make normal conversation difficult without a hearing aid. Profound hearing loss (715) is defined as a hearing level that allows one to hear sounds above approximately 91 dB (e.g., approximately 0.2% of the population), which may make it difficult to understand speech even with a hearing aid. For example, moderately severe hearing loss (713), severe hearing loss (714), and profound hearing loss (715) may include hearing loss levels that require specialized hearing devices.

[0126] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can adjust parameter values ​​for an audio signal based on a hearing range (720) of mild hearing loss (711) and moderate hearing loss (712). For example, in response to a communication connection with an external electronic device (201), the electronic device (101) can obtain user data (e.g., hearing information and hearing loss information) stored in the external electronic device (201), and, based on the obtained user data, can determine the degree of hearing loss (e.g., hearing loss level) of the user. As another example, when it is impossible to obtain user data from the external electronic device (201), the electronic device (101) can perform a hearing test on the user, and, based on the result data of the hearing test, can determine the degree of hearing loss (e.g., hearing loss level) of the user. The electronic device (101) may adjust parameter values ​​for an audio signal in response to a situation in which the user's hearing loss level falls within at least one of mild hearing loss (711) and moderate hearing loss (712). For example, the electronic device (101) may further refine the range for distinguishing the user's hearing loss level. If the hearing range (720) of the mild hearing loss (711) and moderate hearing loss (712) levels is divided into about ten ranges, about ten parameter values ​​corresponding to each range may be set. For example, if the user's hearing information falls within a first range among the about ten ranges, the electronic device (101) may adjust parameter values ​​for the audio signal based on the first parameter value set corresponding to the first range.

[0127] FIG. 8 is an example of an audio signal being output while a plurality of external electronic devices are connected according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0128] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 8 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device (101). The first external electronic device (801) and the second external electronic device (802) of FIG. 8 may include an audio output device, wireless earphones, and / or a wearable electronic device. The first external electronic device (801) and the second external electronic device (802) may be at least partially similar to the other electronic devices (102, 104) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the other electronic devices (102, 104).

[0129] The first external electronic device (801) and the second external electronic device (802) are each illustrated as a pair of wireless audio output devices (e.g., wireless earphones), but are not limited thereto. For example, the external electronic devices may be implemented as a single audio output device rather than a pair.

[0130] Referring to FIG. 8, the electronic device (101) may output a first audio signal through the first external electronic device (801) while being communicatively connected to the first external electronic device (801) being used by the first user. For example, if the first external electronic device (801) supports a medical function, the first audio signal may include an audio signal whose parameter value is adjusted based on the hearing level of the first user. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform a communicatively connected connection with a second external electronic device (802) being used by the second user while being communicatively connected to the first external electronic device (801). The electronic device (101) may substantially simultaneously communicatively connect the first external electronic device (801) and the second external electronic device (802). For example, if the second external electronic device (802) supports a medical function, the second audio signal may include an audio signal whose parameter values ​​are adjusted based on the hearing level of the second user.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 8, the electronic device (101) may be playing a media file (e.g., a music file and / or a video file) while being communicatively connected to a first external electronic device (801) and a second external electronic device (802). For example, the electronic device (101) may output a first audio signal whose parameter value is adjusted based on a first user through the first external electronic device (801), and may output a second audio signal whose parameter value is adjusted based on a second user through the second external electronic device (802). When playing specific music, the electronic device (101) may output a first audio signal that is adjusted to the hearing level of the first user through the first external electronic device (801), and may output a second audio signal that is adjusted to the hearing level of the second user through the second external electronic device (802). The electronic device (101) can provide a first audio signal to a first user and, substantially simultaneously, provide a second audio signal to a second user.

[0132] In another embodiment, the first audio output device (801) may not support a medical function, and the second audio output device (802) may support a medical function. In this case, the electronic device (101) may output a first audio signal according to basic setting information (e.g., default setting information) through the first audio output device (801), and may output a second audio signal adjusted to the hearing level of the second user through the second audio output device (802). If the audio output device supports the medical function, the electronic device (101) may output an audio signal adjusted to medical information (e.g., information related to the user's hearing). If the audio output device does not support the medical function, the electronic device (101) may output an audio signal set by the basic setting information.

[0133] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a second external electronic device when a second external electronic device is additionally connected while a first external electronic device is connected according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0134] In the following examples, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0135] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 9 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device (101). The first audio output device and the second audio output device of FIG. 9 may include the external electronic device (201), wireless earphones, and / or wearable electronic devices of FIG. 3. The first audio output device and the second audio output device may be at least partially similar to the other electronic devices (102, 104) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the other electronic devices (102, 104).

[0136] According to one embodiment, operations 901 to 913 may be understood to be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 3, processing circuit, at least one processor) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 3).

[0137] In operation 901, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may be in a communication connection with a first audio output device (e.g., a first external electronic device (801) of FIG. 8) through a communication module (e.g., a communication module (190) of FIG. 3), and may be in a communication connection with a second audio output device (e.g., a second external electronic device (802) of FIG. 8). For example, the electronic device (101) may be in a communication connection with the first audio output device (801) while simultaneously performing a communication connection with the second audio output device (802).

[0138] In operation 903, the processor (120) can determine whether the second audio output device (802) supports a medical-related function (e.g., a hearing aid function, a correction function for hearing loss). For example, when the second audio output device (802) is connected to a communication, the processor (120) can check the version information and property information of the second audio output device (802), and based on the checked version information and property information, determine whether the second audio output device (802) supports a medical-related function.

[0139] If the second audio output device (802) supports a medical function in operation 903, the electronic device (101) can determine whether an application related to the medical function is installed in a memory (e.g., a memory (130) of the electronic device (101)) in operation 905. Based on the application related to the medical function, the electronic device (101) can perform the medical function for the second audio output device (802). If the application related to the medical function is not installed, the electronic device (101) can install the application related to the medical function in operation 909. For example, if an application related to a medical function is not installed, the processor (120) can provide the user with a guide interface (e.g., a user interface (UI)) for installing the application, and can install the application by the user's selection. If the user wants to receive the medical function, the electronic device (101) can guide the installation of an application for performing the medical function (e.g., providing guide information) and can install the application in the memory (130).

[0140] In operation 907, the processor (120) may identify user data based on an application related to a medical function. For example, the user data may include personal medical information about the user (e.g., hearing information, hearing level, and / or information related to hearing) and may be stored in the memory of the second audio output device (802).

[0141] In operation 911, the processor (120) may adjust parameter values ​​of an audio signal (e.g., a second audio signal to be output through the second audio output device (802)) based on user data. For example, the processor (120) may adjust parameter values ​​of the audio signal according to the hearing level of a user using the second audio output device (802).

[0142] In operation 913, the processor (120) may output an audio signal through the second audio output device (802). The electronic device (101) may output an audio signal adjusted based on the user's hearing level through the second audio output device (802).

[0143] For another example, if the second audio output device (802) does not support a medical-related function in operation 903, the electronic device (101) may output an audio signal tailored to default setting information (e.g., default setting information) through the second audio output device (802) in operation 913.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be playing a media file (e.g., a music file and / or a video file) while being communicatively connected to a first external electronic device (801) and a second external electronic device (802). The electronic device (101) may output a first audio signal, whose parameter value is adjusted based on a first user, through the first external electronic device (801), and may output a second audio signal, whose parameter value is adjusted based on a second user, through the second external electronic device (802). The electronic device (101) may provide the first audio signal to the first user and, substantially simultaneously, provide the second audio signal to the second user.

[0145] In another embodiment, the first audio output device (801) may not support a medical function, and the second audio output device (802) may support a medical function. The electronic device (101) may output a first audio signal according to basic setting information (e.g., default setting information) through the first audio output device (801), and may output a second audio signal adjusted to the hearing level of the second user through the second audio output device (802).

[0146] A method for controlling an audio output device (201) by an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include, in response to a communication connection with the audio output device (201), an operation of checking whether the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function, an operation of checking whether user data (321) related to the medical function can be obtained from the audio output device (201) if the audio output device (201) supports the medical-related function, and an operation of adjusting a parameter value of an audio signal output through the audio output device (201) based on the obtained user data if the user data (321) related to the medical function can be obtained.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the operation of adjusting the parameter value of the audio signal may include an operation of checking parameter information for the audio signal based on the user's hearing information included in the user data (321), and an operation of adjusting the parameter value of the audio signal based on the checked parameter information.

[0148] The method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of outputting an audio signal through the audio output device (201) when the audio output device (201) does not support the medical-related function.

[0149] A method according to one embodiment may further include, when the user data (321) related to the medical function cannot be obtained from the audio output device (201), an operation of checking whether another audio output device connected to the electronic device (101) exists, and an operation of disconnecting a communication connection with the audio output device (201) if the other audio output device connected to the electronic device (101) exists.

[0150] The method according to one embodiment may further include, if there is no other audio output device connected to the electronic device (101), an operation of acquiring hearing information corresponding to a user of the audio output device (201), an operation of generating user data related to the medical function based on the acquired hearing information, and an operation of storing the generated user data in the audio output device (201).

[0151] According to one embodiment, the method may further include an operation of checking whether an application related to the medical function is installed when the audio output device (201) supports the medical function, and an operation of obtaining user data (321) related to the medical function based on the application related to the medical function.

[0152] A method according to one embodiment may further include, when user data (321) related to the medical function is not obtained, an operation of executing a hearing test based on an application related to the medical function, and an operation of obtaining hearing information corresponding to a user of the audio output device (201) based on the hearing test.

[0153] According to one embodiment, the operation of checking whether the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function may include an operation of checking at least one of version information and attribute information corresponding to the audio output device (201) in response to a communication connection with the audio output device (201), and an operation of checking whether the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function based on the checked at least one piece of information.

[0154] According to one embodiment, the method may further include, while the audio signal is being output through the audio output device (201), an operation of checking whether the other audio output device supports a medical-related function in response to a communication connection with the other audio output device, if the other audio output device supports the medical-related function, an operation of checking whether user data (321) related to the medical function can be obtained from the other audio output device, if the user data (321) related to the medical function can be obtained, an operation of adjusting a parameter value of another audio signal output through the other audio output device based on the user data (321), and an operation of outputting the other audio signal through the other audio output device substantially simultaneously while outputting the audio signal through the audio output device (201).

[0155] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (or computer program product) storing one or more programs for performing a method for controlling an audio output device (201) by an electronic device (101) may be described. According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a processor (120) of the electronic device (101), perform an operation of determining whether the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function in response to a communication connection with the audio output device (201), if the audio output device (201) supports the medical-related function, an operation of determining whether user data related to the medical function can be obtained from the audio output device (201), and if the user data related to the medical function can be obtained, an operation of adjusting a parameter value of an audio signal output through the audio output device (201) based on the obtained user data.

[0156] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0157] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0158] 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).

[0159] 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.

[0160] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., 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.

[0161] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), A communication module (190) for operatively connecting with an audio output device (201); a processor (120) including a processing circuit; and A memory (130) for storing instructions; When the above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: In response to a communication connection with the above audio output device (201), it is determined whether the above audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function, If the above audio output device (201) supports the above medical-related function, it is checked whether user data (321) related to the medical function can be obtained from the above audio output device (201), An electronic device that adjusts parameter values ​​of an audio signal output through the audio output device (201) based on the user data (321) related to the above medical function when the user data (321) is obtainable.

2. In paragraph 1, The above audio output device (201) includes a wearable electronic device that is at least partially worn on the user's ear, When the above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: Check the parameter information for the audio signal based on the user's hearing information included in the above user data (321), An electronic device that adjusts the parameter values ​​of the audio signal based on the above-mentioned confirmed parameter information.

3. In paragraph 1, When the above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: An electronic device that outputs an audio signal through the audio output device (201) when the audio output device (201) does not support the medical-related function.

4. In paragraph 1, When the above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: An electronic device that checks the presence or absence of another audio output device connected to the electronic device (101) when the user data (321) related to the medical function cannot be obtained from the audio output device (201).

5. In paragraph 4, When the above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: An electronic device that, if there is another audio output device connected to the electronic device (101), disconnects the communication connection with the audio output device (201).

6. In paragraph 4, When the above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: If there is no other audio output device connected to the electronic device (101), hearing information corresponding to the user of the audio output device (201) is acquired, Generate user data related to the medical function based on the acquired hearing information, An electronic device that stores the generated user data in the audio output device (201).

7. In paragraph 1, When the above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: If the above audio output device (201) supports the above medical-related function, check whether an application related to the medical function is installed, An electronic device that obtains user data (321) related to the medical function based on an application related to the medical function.

8. In paragraph 7, When the above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: If user data (321) related to the above medical function is not obtained, a hearing test is run based on an application related to the above medical function, An electronic device that obtains hearing information corresponding to a user of the audio output device (201) based on the above hearing test.

9. In paragraph 1, An electronic device in which the parameter values ​​of the audio signal include at least one of amplification information, compression information, howling information, noise information, and microphone direction information of the audio output device (201) for the audio signal.

10. In paragraph 1, When the above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: In response to a communication connection with the audio output device (201), at least one of version information and attribute information corresponding to the audio output device (201) is checked, An electronic device that determines whether the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function based on at least one piece of information identified above.

11. In paragraph 1, When the above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: Transmitting the parameter values ​​of the adjusted audio signal to the audio output device (201), An electronic device that outputs an audio signal with the parameter value adjusted by itself from the above audio output device (201).

12. In paragraph 1, When the above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes: While an audio signal is being output through the above audio output device (201), in response to a communication connection with another audio output device, it is checked whether the other audio output device supports a medical-related function. If the other audio output device supports the medical-related function, it is checked whether user data (321) related to the medical function can be obtained from the other audio output device, If the user data (321) related to the above medical function is obtainable, the parameter values ​​of other audio signals output through the other audio output device are adjusted based on the user data (321). An electronic device that outputs the audio signal through the audio output device (201) while substantially simultaneously outputting the other audio signal through the other audio output device.

13. In a method for controlling an audio output device (201) by an electronic device (101), In response to a communication connection with the audio output device (201), an operation of checking whether the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function; If the above audio output device (201) supports the above medical-related function, an operation of checking whether user data (321) related to the medical function can be obtained from the above audio output device (201); and A method comprising: an operation of adjusting a parameter value of an audio signal output through the audio output device (201) based on the acquired user data (321) related to the above medical function; 14. In paragraph 13, The operation of adjusting the parameter values ​​of the above audio signal is as follows: An operation of checking parameter information for the audio signal based on the user's hearing information included in the user data (321); and A method comprising: an operation of adjusting a parameter value of the audio signal based on the above-mentioned confirmed parameter information; 15. In a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs for performing a method of controlling an audio output device (201) by an electronic device (101), When the above one or more programs are executed by the processor (120) of the electronic device (101), In response to a communication connection with the audio output device (201), an operation of checking whether the audio output device (201) supports a medical-related function; If the above audio output device (201) supports the above medical-related function, an operation of checking whether user data related to the medical function can be obtained from the above audio output device (201); and A computer-readable storage medium including commands for performing an operation of adjusting a parameter value of an audio signal output through the audio output device (201) based on the acquired user data when user data related to the above medical function is obtainable.

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