Wearable electronic device for executing function, operating method thereof, and recording medium

Abstract

A wearable device is provided. The wearable device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can provide, to a first external electronic device, information related to a first function so that the first external electronic device executes, on the basis of receiving, from the first external electronic device, a message requesting information for allowing the first external electronic device to execute a second function, the second function by using the information related to the first function.

Description

Wearable electronic device for performing a function, method of operating the same, and recording medium

[0001] Various embodiments relate to a wearable electronic device for performing a function, a method of operating the same, and a recording medium.

[0002] Thanks to the remarkable advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the proliferation and use of various electronic devices is rapidly increasing. Electronic devices are being developed to enable users to carry and communicate with one another. An electronic device can refer to any device that performs a specific function based on installed programs, such as a mobile communication terminal, tablet PC, wearable electronic device, audio / video device, desktop / laptop computer, or vehicle navigation system. Here, a wearable electronic device refers to an electronic device that can be worn on the body. While smartphones and tablet PCs must be carried by hand, wearable electronic devices can be worn on the body, making them more portable than smartphones or tablet PCs.

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

[0004] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a sensor, a communication circuit, at least one processor, and a memory storing instructions.

[0005] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device to execute a first function of the wearable electronic device.

[0006] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device to determine, through the sensor, that the wearable electronic device is not worn on the user's body while executing the first function.

[0007] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device to identify, through the communication circuit, at least one external electronic device surrounding the wearable electronic device.

[0008] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device to, based on identifying a first external electronic device among the at least one external electronic device that satisfies a specified condition, cause the first external electronic device to display information indicating that a second function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the first external electronic device.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device to provide information related to the first function to the first external electronic device so as to execute the second function using the information related to the first function based on receiving a message from the first external electronic device through the communication circuit, the message requesting information for the first external electronic device to execute the second function.

[0010] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device may include an operation of executing a first function of the wearable electronic device.

[0011] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device may include, while executing the first function, an operation of determining that the wearable electronic device is not worn on a user's body through a sensor included in the wearable electronic device.

[0012] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device may include an operation of identifying at least one external electronic device surrounding the wearable electronic device through a communication circuit included in the wearable electronic device.

[0013] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device may include an operation of causing the first external electronic device to display information indicating that a second function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the first external electronic device based on identifying a first external electronic device that satisfies a specified condition among the at least one external electronic device.

[0014] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device may include an operation of providing information related to a first function to the first external electronic device so that the second function is executed using information related to the first function, based on receiving a message requesting information for executing the second function from the first external electronic device through the communication circuit.

[0015] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory storage medium storing computer-readable instructions, wherein the instructions, when executed by at least one processor of a wearable electronic device, cause the wearable electronic device to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include performing a first function of the wearable electronic device.

[0016] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory storage medium storing computer-readable instructions, wherein the instructions, when executed by at least one processor of a wearable electronic device, cause the wearable electronic device to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include, while executing the first function, determining that the wearable electronic device is not worn on a user's body through a sensor included in the wearable electronic device.

[0017] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory storage medium storing computer-readable instructions, wherein the instructions, when executed by at least one processor of a wearable electronic device, cause the wearable electronic device to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include an operation of identifying at least one external electronic device surrounding the wearable electronic device through a communication circuit included in the wearable electronic device.

[0018] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory storage medium storing computer-readable instructions, wherein the instructions, when executed by at least one processor of a wearable electronic device, cause the wearable electronic device to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation includes an operation of causing the first external electronic device to display information indicating that a second function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the first external electronic device based on identifying a first external electronic device that satisfies a specified condition among the at least one external electronic device.

[0019] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory storage medium storing computer-readable instructions, wherein the instructions, when executed by at least one processor of a wearable electronic device, cause the wearable electronic device to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include: providing information related to a first function to a first external electronic device so that the first external electronic device performs a second function using information related to the first function, based on receiving a message from the first external electronic device through the communication circuit, the message requesting information for the first external electronic device to perform the second function.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0021] FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a system including a wearable electronic device, a first external electronic device, a second external electronic device, and a server according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a system including a wearable electronic device, a first external electronic device, and a second external electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an operation in which a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment provides information related to a function being executed to a first external electronic device.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to provide information related to a function being executed to a first external electronic device.

[0025] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify a device among at least one external electronic device that satisfies a specified condition.

[0026] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify a device among at least one external electronic device that satisfies a specified condition.

[0027] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify a device among at least one external electronic device that satisfies a specified condition.

[0028] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to determine whether a first external electronic device satisfying a specified condition is a device capable of executing at least one function.

[0029] FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to determine a device on which a function of the wearable electronic device can be executed based on history information.

[0030] FIG. 9b is a flowchart illustrating an operation of transmitting a message to cause a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to display information about a second function and a third function as a single group.

[0031] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to transmit information about a first function.

[0032] FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating a home screen of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to transmit information about a plurality of functions being executed by the wearable electronic device to a first external electronic device.

[0034] FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a first external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to display information about devices capable of executing a function related to a timer among a plurality of functions.

[0035] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an operation of displaying information about functions that a first external electronic device and a second external electronic device can execute according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an operation in which a first external electronic device according to one embodiment displays information about functions being executed in a wearable electronic device as a group.

[0037] FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an operation in which a first external electronic device according to one embodiment displays information about functions executed at the same time in a wearable electronic device as a group.

[0038] FIG. 16A is a diagram illustrating a settings screen of a first external electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0039] FIG. 16B is a diagram illustrating an operation of a first external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to display information about a device capable of executing a function being executed on a wearable electronic device.

[0040] FIG. 16c is a diagram for explaining an operation in which a first external electronic device according to one embodiment displays information about a function that a second external electronic device can execute.

[0041] FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which a first external electronic device transmits information related to a function that is being executed in a wearable electronic device to a second external electronic device that can execute the function, according to one embodiment.

[0042] 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 the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0043] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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).

[0046] 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).

[0047] 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).

[0048] 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.

[0049] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0050] 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).

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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).

[0054] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0055] 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.

[0056] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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).

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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 via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0061] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may generate 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.

[0062] 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)).

[0063] 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.

[0064] FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a system including a wearable electronic device, a first external electronic device, a second external electronic device, and a server.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 2A, according to one embodiment, the system (200) may include a wearable electronic device (201), a first external electronic device (202), a second external electronic device (203), and a server (204). For example, the wearable electronic device (201), the first external electronic device (202), and the second external electronic device (203) may be implemented identically or similarly to the electronic device (101, 102, or 104) of FIG. 1. The server (204) may be implemented identically or similarly to the server (108) of FIG. 1.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the system (200) may include a system in which a wearable electronic device (201), a first external electronic device (202), and a second external electronic device (203) are each connected through a server (204). According to one embodiment, the system (200) may include a system that, when it is determined that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on a user's body, causes at least one external electronic device (202, 203) to continuously execute a function being executed in the wearable electronic device (201). The wearable electronic device (201) may be connected to the server (204) using authentication information (e.g., login information, account information, or identification information) specified in the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may be connected to the server (204) using the same authentication information (e.g., the same login information, account information, or identification information) as the authentication information specified in the wearable electronic device (201).

[0067] In an exemplary embodiment, a wearable electronic device may be worn on a person or a body of a person, or when the wearable device is carried on the body. By being worn, the wearable electronic device may be worn directly on or over the appendages, torso, head and neck, and other external or internal parts of the body. The wearable electronic device may or may not be in direct contact with the skin, and may be worn on or over clothing worn by the wearer, or over other items or objects worn by the wearer. Conversely, not wearing the wearable electronic device may be the opposite of wearing it.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the operation of continuously executing a first function being executed in a wearable electronic device (201) in at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may represent a series of operations in which the first function being executed in the wearable electronic device (201) is interrupted, the wearable electronic device (201) transmits information related to the first function to the at least one external electronic device (202, 203), and the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) executes a second function corresponding to the first function stored in the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) using the information related to the first function.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the function may include a function that can be executed on the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the function may include a function related to an application of the wearable electronic device (201).

[0070] According to one embodiment, at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may execute an application corresponding to the application of the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., an application performing the same function) to continuously execute a function being executed in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, if the system (200) determines that the user is not using the wearable electronic device (201), the system may cause the function being executed in the wearable electronic device (201) to be continuously executed in the at least one external electronic device (202, 203). According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may stop the function being executed, and the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may continue to execute the function from the point in time at which the function being executed in the wearable electronic device (201) was stopped. For example, if the system (200) determines that the user is not using the wearable electronic device (201), it may stop a function running on the wearable electronic device (201) and continuously run the function on at least one external electronic device (202, 203). For example, the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may include an electronic device that the user is using and / or an electronic device that is in an activated state.

[0071] According to one embodiment, a system (200) can cause a function being executed on a wearable electronic device (201) to be executed on at least one external electronic device (202, 203) when the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on a user's body, thereby allowing the user to continuously perform the function. In addition, the system (200) can prevent unnecessary battery consumption and heat generation of the wearable electronic device (201) by stopping a function being executed on a wearable electronic device (201) that is not being used by the user.

[0072] According to one embodiment, when the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body, the user may not be aware of a function being executed on the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, the system (200) may, when the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body, cause the function being executed on the wearable electronic device (201) to be executed on at least one external electronic device (202, 203) whose display is confirmed to be turned on, so that the user may be aware of the function.

[0073] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a memory (210) (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1), a processor (220) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1), a sensor (230) (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 1), a display (260) (e.g., display module (160) of FIG. 1), and a communication circuit (290) (e.g., communication module (190) of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may control the overall operation of the wearable electronic device (201).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a memory (211) (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), a processor (221) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), a display (261) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1), and a communication circuit (291) (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the processor (221) may control the overall operation of the first external electronic device (202). For example, the first external electronic device (202) may be implemented as a wearable electronic device that can be worn on a user's body, a smartphone, a tablet PC, a computing device, or a TV. However, this is only an example, and the first external electronic device (202) may be implemented as various devices.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the second external electronic device (203) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a memory (212) (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), a processor (222) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), a display (262) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1), and a communication circuit (292) (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the processor (222) may control the overall operation of the second external electronic device (203). For example, the second external electronic device (203) may be implemented as a wearable electronic device that can be worn on a user's body, a smartphone, a tablet PC, a computing device, or a TV. However, this is only an example, and the second external electronic device (203) may be implemented as various devices.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may execute at least one function of the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, the at least one function may include a function related to at least one application of the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the at least one function may include a function related to audio recording, a function related to a call, a function related to exercise, a function related to a timer, a function related to content playback, a function related to a remote control capable of controlling another external electronic device, a function related to a memo, or a function related to the output of a notification. However, this is merely an example, and the at least one function may not be limited thereto.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may determine that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body through the sensor (230) while executing at least one function. For example, the sensor (230) may include at least one of an acceleration sensor, an infrared sensor, a gyro sensor, or a biosensor that detects heart rate, heart signals, skin temperature, and other biosignals. For example, the processor (220) may determine that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body through the sensor (230) (e.g., an infrared sensor). For example, the processor (220) may also determine that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body based on determining that there is no movement of the wearable electronic device (201) or that a biosignal is not detected through the sensor (230) (e.g., an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor).

[0078] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may check at least one external electronic device (202, 203) around the wearable electronic device (201) based on determining that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body. For example, the processor (220) may transmit a message requesting information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203) connected to the server (204) using the same authentication information as the authentication information specified in the wearable electronic device (201) based on determining that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body to the server (204). The server (204) may transmit information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203) to the wearable electronic device (201) based on receiving the message. According to one embodiment, the information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may include at least one of information on an activation state of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203), information on the number of user inputs inputted to each of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203), or information on the type and wearing state of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203). According to one embodiment, the activation state of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may include a state in which a display of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) is turned on or a state in which a battery level of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) is higher than a specified level.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may identify a first external electronic device (202) that satisfies a specified condition among the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) based on information related to the at least one external electronic device (202, 203). For example, the specified condition may include a condition for a device that can continuously execute at least one function that the wearable electronic device (201) is executing.

[0080] According to one embodiment, when the processor (220) determines that the first external electronic device (202) is in an activated state, the processor (220) may determine that the first external electronic device (202) satisfies a specified condition. According to one embodiment, the activated state may include a state in which the display of the first external electronic device (202) is turned on or a state in which the battery level of the first external electronic device (202) is higher than a specified level. For example, the specified level may indicate the remaining battery capacity for executing at least one function being executed in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the specified level may be set by a user or automatically set by the processor (220).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may determine that the first external electronic device (202) satisfies a specified condition based on determining that the first external electronic device (202) is a wearable device and that the first external electronic device (202) is worn on the user's body.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) can determine the number of user inputs inputted to each of at least one external electronic device (202, 203). According to one embodiment, if the processor (220) determines that the number of user inputs inputted to the first external electronic device (202) is the greatest, that is, if the number of user inputs inputted to the first external electronic device (202) is greater than the number of user inputs inputted to the second external electronic device (203), the processor (220) can determine that the first external electronic device (202) satisfies a specified condition.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may determine whether at least one function is executable on the first external electronic device (202) based on determining that the first external electronic device (202) satisfies a specified condition. According to one embodiment, if the processor (220) determines that the first external electronic device (202) does not include a hardware configuration or a software configuration necessary to execute the at least one function, the processor (220) may determine that the at least one function is not executable on the first external electronic device (202). For example, if the processor (220) determines that the at least one function is related to audio recording and the first external electronic device (202) is a device that does not include a microphone (and a speaker), the processor (220) may determine that the at least one function is not executable on the first external electronic device (202). For example, if the processor (220) determines that the at least one function is related to a call and the first external electronic device (202) is a device that does not include a speaker and a microphone, the processor (220) may determine that the at least one function is not executable on the first external electronic device (202). According to one embodiment, when the processor (220) determines that the first external electronic device (202) cannot execute at least one function, the processor (220) may transmit a message to the second external electronic device (203) to display information on the display (262) indicating that the second external electronic device (203) capable of executing at least one function can execute at least one function.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may, based on determining that at least one function is executable on the first external electronic device (202), transmit a first message to the server (204) to cause the first external electronic device (202) to display information indicating that the at least one function is executable on the first external electronic device (202). According to one embodiment, the server (204) may transmit the first message to the first external electronic device (202). According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may also transmit a first message to the server (204) further including information indicating that at least one function is executing on the wearable electronic device (201).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may provide the first message to the server (204) based on history information related to at least one function stored in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the history information may include information on at least one of the frequency with which at least one function was continuously executed by at least one external electronic device, the time at which the function was continuously executed, or the location at which the function was continuously executed. For example, the processor (220) may transmit the first message to the server (204) so ​​as to provide the first message to the first external electronic device (202) with the highest frequency of continuously executing the at least one function at the current location identified by the wearable electronic device (201) based on the history information. For example, the processor (220) may transmit the first message to the server (204) so ​​as to provide the first message to the first external electronic device (202) with the highest frequency of continuously executing the at least one function at the current time identified by the wearable electronic device (201) based on the history information.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the processor (221) may display information on the display (261) indicating that at least one function may be executed on the first external electronic device (202) based on receiving the first message from the server (204). According to one embodiment, the processor (221) may display information on the display (261) indicating that at least one function is being executed on the wearable electronic device (201) based on receiving the first message from the server (204).

[0087] In one embodiment, the processor (221) may transmit a second message requesting information for executing the first function to the server (204) via the communication circuit (291) based on identifying a user input to execute a first function among at least one function. In one embodiment, the server (204) may transmit the second message to the wearable electronic device (201).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may transmit information related to the first function to the server (204) based on receiving the second message from the server (204). According to one embodiment, the server (204) may transmit information related to the first function to the first external electronic device (202). The information related to the first function may include information about an application related to the first function, a time at which the first function was executed, and a progress status of the first function.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may stop execution of the first function based on transmitting information related to the first function to the server (204).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the processor (221) may execute the first function based on receiving information related to the first function from the server (204). According to one embodiment, the processor (221) may continuously execute the first function that is being executed in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the processor (221) may continuously execute the first function by executing an application corresponding to the application of the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., an application that performs the same function). For example, the processor (221) may continuously execute the first function from the point in time when the first function was stopped in the wearable electronic device (201).

[0091] For example, if the first function is a timer-related function, the processor (221) can continuously execute the first function (e.g., restart the timer from the point of interruption) based on the point in time when the timer was stopped in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, if the first function is a function related to playing content, the processor (221) can continuously execute the first function (e.g., play the content from the point of interruption) based on the point in time when playing the content was stopped in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, if the first function is a movement-related function, the processor (221) can continuously execute the first function (e.g., measure the biometric information from the point of interruption) based on the point in time when measurement of biometric information based on biometric signals was stopped in the wearable electronic device (201).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may include information in the first message that causes the second function and the third function to be displayed as a single group based on determining that the third function among the at least one function has been executed within a specified time (e.g., 1 minute) from the time at which the second function among the at least one function has been executed. According to one embodiment, the processor (221) may display the second function and the third function as a single group based on the first message. The processor (221) may display information indicating that the second function and the third function included in one group can be executed at the same time. The processor (221) may execute the second function and the third function included in one group at the same time.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the processor (221) may further display information indicating that at least one function can be executed in another external electronic device (e.g., a second external electronic device (203)) other than the first external electronic device (202). For example, the other external electronic device may include a device connected to the first external electronic device (202) using a short-range communication technology via the communication circuit (291). For example, the other external electronic device may include a device connected to the server (204) using the same authentication information as the authentication information stored in the wearable electronic device (201) via the server (204). According to one embodiment, the processor (221) may provide a message requesting information related to at least one function for executing at least one function in the second external electronic device (203) to the wearable electronic device (201) via the server (204). According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may provide information related to at least one function to the first external electronic device (202) via the server (204). According to one embodiment, the processor (221) may provide information related to at least one function to the second external electronic device (203). According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may also provide information related to at least one function to the second external electronic device (203) via the server (204).

[0094] According to one embodiment, the processor (221) may further display information indicating that it can control to terminate at least one function running in the wearable electronic device (201) without executing at least one function in the first external electronic device (202). For example, when a user input to terminate at least one function running in the wearable electronic device (201) is obtained, the processor (221) may provide a message to the wearable electronic device (201) via the server (204) to terminate at least one function running in the wearable electronic device (201). The processor (220) may terminate at least one function based on the message.

[0095] According to one embodiment, when a first external electronic device (202) pre-designated to execute a first function is identified, the processor (220) may provide information related to the first function to the first external electronic device (202) via the server (204) so ​​that the first external electronic device (202) executes the first function. Through this, the first external electronic device (202) may automatically execute the first function even if a user input to execute the first function is not identified.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may provide information related to a designated function among at least one function to the first external electronic device (202) and the second external electronic device (203) identified through the communication circuit (290). For example, the designated function may include a function related to outputting a notification. Through this, the designated function currently being executed in the wearable electronic device (201) may be automatically executed in the devices identified as being located around the wearable electronic device (201) even if no user input is identified to execute the designated function in the devices identified as being located around the wearable electronic device (201).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may provide information related to a first function to the first external electronic device (202) so that the first external electronic device (202) may execute a first function executable by the first external electronic device (202) based on determining that the first external electronic device (202) is worn on the user's body. Through this, the wearable electronic device (201) may automatically execute the first function even if a user input for executing the first function is not confirmed on the first external electronic device (202) worn on the user's body.

[0098] According to one embodiment, if it is determined that at least one function is information related to the reproduction of content, the processor (220) may identify a device capable of reproducing content among at least one external electronic device (202, 203). For example, the device capable of reproducing content may refer to a device including a display and a speaker. According to one embodiment, the processor (220) may provide information related to content to the device capable of reproducing content among at least one external electronic device (202, 203) through the server (204) so ​​as to reproduce the content. Through this, the device capable of reproducing content among at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may mirror and display the content being reproduced on the wearable electronic device (201).

[0099] FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a system including a wearable electronic device, a first external electronic device, and a second external electronic device.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 2B, according to one embodiment, the system (205) may include a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A), a first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A), and a second external electronic device (203) (e.g., the second external electronic device (203) of FIG. 2A). According to one embodiment, the description of the wearable electronic device (201), the first external electronic device (202), and the second external electronic device (203) may be applied as described in FIG. 2A.

[0101] The system (205) of FIG. 2B may not include a server (204) (e.g., the server (204) of FIG. 2A) compared to the system (200) of FIG. 2A. The system (200) may include a system in which each of a wearable electronic device (201), a first external electronic device (202), and a second external electronic device (203) are directly connected without a server (204). According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may identify at least one external electronic device (202, 203) connected to the wearable electronic device (201) using a short-range communication technology through a communication circuit (290). The short-range communication technology may include a Wi-Fi communication technology, a BLE (Bluetooth low energy) communication technology, and the like. According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) can directly transmit and receive information with at least one external electronic device (202, 203) connected to the wearable electronic device (201) using short-range communication technology.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the operation of the wearable electronic device (201) described in FIG. 2A transmitting and receiving information with at least one external electronic device (202, 203) through the server (204) may be replaced with an operation of the wearable electronic device (201) directly transmitting and receiving information with at least one external electronic device (202, 203).

[0103] The operations of the wearable electronic device (201) described in the drawings below may be performed by the processor (220). However, for convenience of explanation, the operations performed by the processor (220) will be described as being performed by the wearable electronic device (201).

[0104] The operations of the first external electronic device (202) described in the drawings below may be performed by the processor (221). However, for convenience of explanation, the operations performed by the processor (221) will be described as being performed by the first external electronic device (202).

[0105] The operations of the second external electronic device (203) described in the drawings below may be performed by the processor (222). However, for convenience of explanation, the operations performed by the processor (222) will be described as being performed by the second external electronic device (203).

[0106] FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an operation in which a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment provides information related to a function being executed to a first external electronic device.

[0107] 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.

[0108] Referring to FIG. 3, according to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A) may be connected to a server (204) (e.g., the server (204) of FIG. 2A) using authentication information specified in the wearable electronic device (201).

[0109] According to one embodiment, in operation 311, the wearable electronic device (201) may execute at least one function of the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, the at least one function may include a function related to at least one application of the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the at least one function may include a function related to audio recording, a function related to a call, a function related to exercise, a function related to a timer, a function related to playback of content, a function related to a memo, or a function related to outputting a notification.

[0110] According to one embodiment, in operation 313, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine, while executing at least one function, that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body through the sensor (230) (e.g., the sensor (230) of FIG. 2A). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine, through the sensor (230) (e.g., an infrared sensor), that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may also determine, through the sensor (230) (e.g., an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor), that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body based on confirming that there is no movement of the wearable electronic device (201).

[0111] According to one embodiment, in operation 315, the wearable electronic device (201) may receive, from the server (204), information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A and the second external electronic device (203) of FIG. 2A) connected to (or accessed by) the server (204) based on determining that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body. For example, the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may include an electronic device connected to (or accessed by) the server (204) using authentication information that is the same as authentication information specified in the wearable electronic device (201).

[0112] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may transmit a message requesting information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203) connected to the server (204) to the server (204) using the same authentication information as the authentication information specified in the wearable electronic device (201) based on determining that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body. The server (204) may transmit information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203) to the wearable electronic device (201) based on receiving the message.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may include at least one of information on an activation state of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203), information on the number of user inputs entered into the at least one external electronic device (202, 203), or information on a type and a wearing state of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203). According to one embodiment, the activation state of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may include a state in which a display of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) is turned on or a state in which a battery level of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) is higher than a specified level.

[0114] According to one embodiment, in operation 317, the wearable electronic device (201) may identify a first external electronic device (202) that satisfies a specified condition among the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) based on information related to at least one external electronic device. For example, the specified condition may include a condition for a device that can continuously execute at least one function that the wearable electronic device (201) is executing.

[0115] According to one embodiment, in operation 319, the wearable electronic device (201) may transmit a first message to the server (204) to cause the first external electronic device (202) to display information indicating that at least one function may be executed on the first external electronic device (202). According to one embodiment, the first message may further include information to cause the first external electronic device (202) to display a notification (information) indicating that at least one function is being executed on the wearable electronic device (201).

[0116] According to one embodiment, in operation 321, the server (204) may transmit a first message to the first external electronic device (202) to display information indicating that at least one function can be executed on the first external electronic device (202). According to one embodiment, based on receiving the first message, the first external electronic device (202) may display information indicating that at least one function can be executed on the first external electronic device (202) on a display (261) (e.g., display 261 of FIG. 2A). According to one embodiment, based on receiving the first message, the first external electronic device (202) may further display information indicating that at least one function is being executed on the wearable electronic device (201) on the display (261).

[0117] According to one embodiment, in operation 323, the first external electronic device (202) may transmit a second message to the server (204) requesting information for the first external electronic device (202) to execute a first function. According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may transmit a second message to the server (204) requesting information for the first function based on confirming a user input to execute the first function among at least one function.

[0118] According to one embodiment, at operation 325, the wearable electronic device (201) may receive a second message from the server (204) requesting information for the first external electronic device to execute the first function.

[0119] According to one embodiment, in operation 327, the wearable electronic device (201) may transmit information related to the first function to the server (204) based on receiving the second message. For example, the information related to the first function may include information about an application related to the first function that can execute the first function, the time at which the first function was executed, and the progress status of the first function.

[0120] According to one embodiment, in operation 329, the server (204) may transmit information related to the first function to the first external electronic device (202).

[0121] According to one embodiment, in operation 331, the wearable electronic device (201) may terminate the first function based on transmitting information related to the first function to the server (204). Depending on the implementation, the wearable electronic device (201) may also execute the first function (e.g., for a certain period of time) without terminating the first function.

[0122] According to one embodiment, in operation 333, the first external electronic device (202) may execute the first function based on receiving information related to the first function. For example, the first external electronic device (202) may continue executing the first function from the point in time at which the first function was interrupted in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, if the first function is a function related to a timer, the first external electronic device (202) may continuously execute the first function (e.g., restart the timer from the point in time at which it was interrupted) based on the point in time at which the timer was interrupted in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, if the first function is a function related to playback of content, the first external electronic device (202) may continuously execute the first function (e.g., play the content from the point in time at which it was interrupted) based on the point in time at which playback of the corresponding content was interrupted in the wearable electronic device (201).

[0123] According to one embodiment, embodiments of the present invention may perform operation 313 after operation 317. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may execute at least one function in operation 311. Thereafter, the wearable electronic device (201) may receive information related to at least one external electronic device connected to the server (204) using the same authentication information as the authentication information specified in the wearable electronic device (201) in operation 315. Thereafter, the wearable electronic device (201) may identify a first external electronic device (202) that satisfies a specified condition in operation 317. Thereafter, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body in operation 313. Thereafter, the wearable electronic device (201) may transmit a first message to display information indicating that at least one function can be executed on the first external electronic device (202) based on determining that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body, at operation 319.

[0124] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to provide information related to a function being executed to a first external electronic device.

[0125] 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.

[0126] Referring to FIG. 4, according to one embodiment, in operation 411, the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) may execute at least one function of the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, the at least one function may include a function related to at least one application of the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the at least one function may include a function related to audio recording, a function related to a call, a function related to exercise, a function related to a timer, a function related to playback of content, a function related to a memo, or a function related to outputting a notification.

[0127] According to one embodiment, in operation 413, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine, through a sensor (230) (e.g., sensor (230) of FIG. 2B), that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body.

[0128] According to one embodiment, in operation 415, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine, based on determining that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body, that at least one external electronic device (202, 203) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B, the second external electronic device (203) of FIG. 2B) is connected to the wearable electronic device (201) via a short-range communication technology through a communication circuit (290) (e.g., the communication circuit (290) of FIG. 2B). For example, the short-range communication technology may include a Wi-Fi communication technology and a BLE (Bluetooth low energy) communication technology.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may request information about at least one external electronic device (202, 203) from at least one external electronic device (202, 203). According to one embodiment, the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may, in response to the request, transmit information about the at least one external electronic device to the wearable electronic device (201).

[0130] According to one embodiment, the information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may include at least one of information on an activation state of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203), information on the number of user inputs entered into the at least one external electronic device (202, 203), or information on a type and a wearing state of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203). According to one embodiment, the activation state of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may include a state in which a display of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) is turned on or a state in which a battery level of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) is higher than a specified level.

[0131] According to one embodiment, in operation 417, the wearable electronic device (201) may identify a first external electronic device (202) that satisfies a specified condition among the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) based on information related to the at least one external electronic device (202, 203). For example, the specified condition may include a condition for a device that can continuously execute at least one function that the wearable electronic device (201) is executing.

[0132] According to one embodiment, in operation 419, the wearable electronic device (201) may transmit a first message to the first external electronic device (202) so that the first external electronic device (202) displays information on the display (261) (e.g., the display 261 of FIG. 2B ) indicating that at least one function can be executed on the first external electronic device (202). According to one embodiment, the first message may further include information that causes the first external electronic device (202) to display a notification (information) indicating that at least one function is being executed on the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display information indicating that at least one function can be executed on the first external electronic device (202).

[0133] According to one embodiment, in operation 421, the wearable electronic device (201) may receive a second message from the first external electronic device (202) requesting information for the first external electronic device (202) to execute a first function. According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may transmit the second message requesting information for the first external electronic device (202) to the wearable electronic device (201) based on confirming a user input to execute the first function among at least one function.

[0134] According to one embodiment, in operation 423, the wearable electronic device (201) may transmit information related to a first function to a first external electronic device (202). For example, the information related to the first function may include information about an application related to the first function, the time at which the first function was executed, and the progress status of the first function.

[0135] According to one embodiment, in operation 425, the wearable electronic device (201) may terminate the first function based on transmitting information related to the first function to the first external electronic device (202). Depending on the implementation, the wearable electronic device (201) may also execute the first function (e.g., for a certain period of time) without terminating the first function.

[0136] According to one embodiment, in operation 427, the first external electronic device (202) may execute the first function based on receiving information related to the first function. For example, the first external electronic device (202) may continue executing the first function from the point in time at which the first function was interrupted in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, if the first function is a function related to a timer, the first external electronic device (202) may continuously execute the first function (e.g., restart the timer from the point in time at which it was interrupted) based on the point in time at which the timer was interrupted in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, if the first function is a function related to playback of content, the first external electronic device (202) may continuously execute the first function (e.g., play the content from the point in time at which it was interrupted) based on the point in time at which playback of the corresponding content was interrupted in the wearable electronic device (201).

[0137] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify a device among at least one external electronic device that satisfies a specified condition.

[0138] 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.

[0139] Referring to FIG. 5, according to one embodiment, in operation 511, the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) may, while executing at least one function, determine that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body, and then check information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIGS. 2A and 2B, the second external electronic device (203) of FIGS. 2A and 2B). For example, the information related to the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may include information indicating whether the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) is in an activated state. For example, the active state may include a state in which the display of at least one external electronic device (202, 203) is turned on, or a state in which the battery level of at least one external electronic device (202, 203) is higher than a specified level. For example, the specified level may indicate the remaining battery capacity for executing at least one function being executed on the wearable electronic device (201).

[0140] According to one embodiment, in operation 513, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine that the first external electronic device (202) is activated based on information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203). According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine that the second external electronic device (203) is inactivated based on information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203). According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine that the first external electronic device (202) is activated based on determining that the display of the first external electronic device (202) is turned on or determining that the battery level of the first external electronic device (202) is higher than a specified level.

[0141] According to one embodiment, in operation 515, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine that the first external electronic device (202) satisfies a specified condition based on determining that the first external electronic device (202) is in an activated state.

[0142] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify a device among at least one external electronic device that satisfies a specified condition.

[0143] 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.

[0144] Referring to FIG. 6, according to one embodiment, in operation 611, the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) may, while executing at least one function, determine that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body, and then check information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIGS. 2A and 2B, the second external electronic device (203) of FIGS. 2A and 2B). For example, the information related to the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may include information indicating which electronic device the user is currently using preferentially. For example, information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may include information about the frequency of user interactions (or inputs) inputted to each of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) during a specified period of time. For example, the user interactions (or inputs) may include touch interactions (or inputs), long press interactions (or inputs), pinch interactions (or inputs), drag interactions (or inputs), tap interactions (or inputs), or swipe interactions (or inputs). However, this is an example, and the user interactions (or inputs) may not be limited to the above examples and may include various interactions (or inputs).

[0145] According to one embodiment, in operation 613, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine, based on information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203), that the frequency of user interaction input into the first external electronic device (202) among the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) is the highest. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine the external electronic device with the highest number of confirmed user interactions (or inputs) during a specified period of time as the first external electronic device (202). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may compare the frequency (or number) of user interactions (or inputs) input into the first external electronic device (202) confirmed during a specified period of time with the frequency (or number) of user interactions (or inputs) input into the second external electronic device (203) confirmed during a specified period of time. For example, based on confirming that the number of times a user inputs into a first external electronic device (202) is greater than the frequency (or number) of user interactions (or inputs) input into a second external electronic device (203), it can be confirmed that the frequency (or number) of user interactions (or inputs) input into the first external electronic device (202) is greater than the frequency (or number) of user interactions (or inputs) input into the second external electronic device (202).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may compare the frequency (or number of times) of user interaction (or input) inputted into the first external electronic device (202) with the frequency (or number of times) of user interaction (or input) inputted into the second external electronic device (203) based on determining that at least one external electronic device (202, 203) is in an activated state. The wearable electronic device (201) may determine that the external electronic device (e.g., the first external electronic device (202)) that is determined to have the highest frequency (or number of times) of user interaction (or input) among the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) in an activated state is an external electronic device that satisfies a specified condition.

[0147] According to one embodiment, in operation 615, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine that the first external electronic device (202) satisfies a specified condition based on determining that the frequency (or number of times) of user interactions (or inputs) input to the first external electronic device (202) is the highest.

[0148] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify a device among at least one external electronic device that satisfies a specified condition.

[0149] 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.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 7, according to one embodiment, in operation 711, the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) may, while executing at least one function, determine that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body, and then, based on this determination, check information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIGS. 2A and 2B, the second external electronic device (203) of FIGS. 2A and 2B). For example, the information related to the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) may include information about the type of the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) and information indicating whether the at least one external electronic device (202, 203) is worn on the user's body.

[0151] According to one embodiment, in operation 713, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine that the first external electronic device (202) is worn on the user's body based on information related to at least one external electronic device (202, 203). According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may include a wearable electronic device that can be worn on the user's body.

[0152] According to one embodiment, in operation 715, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine that the first external electronic device (202) satisfies a specified condition based on determining that the first external electronic device (202) is worn on the user's body.

[0153] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine that the first external electronic device (202) satisfies a specified condition based on determining that the first external electronic device (202) is worn on the user's body and is in an activated state.

[0154] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to determine whether a first external electronic device satisfying a specified condition is a device capable of executing at least one function.

[0155] 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.

[0156] Referring to FIG. 8, according to one embodiment, in operation 811, the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) may determine whether at least one function of the wearable electronic device (201) is executable on a first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A, the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B) that satisfies a specified condition. According to one embodiment, if the wearable electronic device (201) determines that the first external electronic device (202) does not include a hardware configuration or a software configuration required to execute the at least one function, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine that the at least one function is not executable on the first external electronic device (202).

[0157] For example, if the wearable electronic device (201) determines that at least one function is an audio recording function and the first external electronic device (202) is a device that does not include a microphone (and a speaker), the wearable electronic device (201) may determine that at least one function is not executable on the first external electronic device (202). For example, if the wearable electronic device (201) determines that at least one function is a call-related function and the first external electronic device (202) is a device that does not include a speaker and a microphone, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine that at least one function is not executable on the first external electronic device (202).

[0158] According to one embodiment, when the wearable electronic device (201) determines that at least one function is executable on the first external electronic device (202) (operation 811—Yes), in operation 813, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide a first message to the first external electronic device (202) to display information indicating that the at least one function is executable on the first external electronic device (202).

[0159] According to one embodiment, if the wearable electronic device (201) determines that at least one function is not executable by the first external electronic device (202) (operation 811-No), in operation 815, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide a first message to a second external electronic device (203) capable of executing the at least one function (e.g., the second external electronic device (203) of FIG. 2A , the second external electronic device (203) of FIG. 2B ). For example, the second external electronic device (203) may be a device connected to the wearable electronic device (201) using a short-range communication technology, or may include a device connected to the server (204) using authentication information identical to authentication information specified to the wearable electronic device (201) via the server (204) (e.g., the server (204) of FIG. 2B ).

[0160] FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to determine a device on which a function of the wearable electronic device can be executed based on history information.

[0161] 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.

[0162] Referring to FIG. 9A, according to one embodiment, in operation 911, the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) may check history information related to at least one function stored in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A, the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B) and the second external electronic device (203) (e.g., the second external electronic device (203) of FIG. 2A, the second external electronic device (203) of FIG. 2B) may be devices connected to the wearable electronic device (201) using short-range communication technology, or may include devices connected to the server (204) using the same authentication information as the authentication information specified to the wearable electronic device (201) via the server (204) (e.g., the server (204) of FIG. 2B). According to one embodiment, the history information may include information about at least one of a frequency with which at least one function running on the wearable electronic device (201) was continuously executed by at least one external electronic device, a frequency with respect to a specific time with which the function was continuously executed by at least one external electronic device, or a frequency with respect to a specific location with which the function was continuously executed by at least one external electronic device.

[0163] According to one embodiment, the frequency with which at least one function being executed in the wearable electronic device (201) is continuously executed by at least one external electronic device may include the number of times that at least one external electronic device continues executing at least one function being executed in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may display a list including external electronic devices that can continue executing a first function being executed in the wearable electronic device (201). When a user input for a first external electronic device (202) among the external electronic devices included in the list is confirmed, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide a command to the first external electronic device (202) so as to cause the first external electronic device (202) to continue executing a function corresponding to the first function. The first external electronic device (202) may continue executing the function corresponding to the first function based on the command. For example, the number of times that at least one external electronic device has continued to execute at least one function being executed on the wearable electronic device (201) may represent the number of times a user input (interaction) is made to select any one external electronic device from a list of external electronic devices that can continue to execute at least one function being executed on the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, the frequency of a location where at least one function being executed on the wearable electronic device (201) has continued to be executed by at least one external electronic device may include the frequency (number of times) of a specific location (e.g., a place) where at least one external electronic device has continued to execute at least one function being executed on the wearable electronic device (201).

[0164] The time continuously executed by at least one external electronic device may include the frequency (number of times) for which at least one external electronic device continuously executed at least one function being executed by the wearable electronic device (201).

[0165] According to one embodiment, in operation 913, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide a first message to the first external electronic device (202) to display information indicating that a first function of at least one function may be executed on the first external electronic device (202) based on the history information.

[0166] For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide a first message to a first external electronic device (202) that has the highest frequency of continuously executing a first function among at least one external electronic device based on history information.

[0167] For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide a first message to a first external electronic device (202) that has the highest frequency of continuously executing the first function at the current location identified by the wearable electronic device (201) based on the history information.

[0168] For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide a first message to a first external electronic device (202) that has the highest frequency of continuously executing the first function at the current time confirmed by the wearable electronic device (201) based on the history information.

[0169] According to one embodiment, in operation 915, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide a third message to the second external electronic device (203) to display information indicating that a second function among at least one function may be executed on the second external electronic device (203) based on the history information.

[0170] For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide a third message to a second external electronic device (203) that has the highest frequency of continuously executing the second function among at least one external electronic device, based on the history information.

[0171] For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide a third message to the first external electronic device (202) that has the highest frequency of continuously executing the second function at the current location identified by the wearable electronic device (201) based on the history information.

[0172] For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide a third message to the first external electronic device (202) that has the highest frequency of continuously executing the second function at the current time confirmed by the wearable electronic device (201) based on the history information.

[0173] FIG. 9b is a flowchart illustrating an operation of transmitting a message to cause a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to display information about a second function and a third function as a single group.

[0174] 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.

[0175] Referring to FIG. 9B, according to one embodiment, in operation 933, the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) can determine that a third function among at least one function being executed by the wearable electronic device (201) is executed within a specified time (e.g., within 1 minute) from the time at which a second function among at least one function is executed.

[0176] According to one embodiment, in operation 933, the wearable electronic device (201) may transmit a first message to the first external electronic device (202) that includes information that causes the first external electronic device (202) that satisfies a specified condition (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A , the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B ) to display the second function and the third function as a group.

[0177] In one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display the second function and the third function as a single group based on the first message. In one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display information indicating that the second function and the third function can be executed at the same time.

[0178] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to transmit information about a first function.

[0179] 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.

[0180] Referring to FIG. 10, according to one embodiment, in operation 1011, a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) may execute at least one function.

[0181] According to one embodiment, in operation 1013, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine, through a sensor (230) (e.g., sensor (230) of FIG. 2A), that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body while executing at least one function.

[0182] According to one embodiment, in operation 1015, the wearable electronic device (201) may transmit information about a first function to a first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B) that is communicatively connected to the wearable electronic device (201) based on determining that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body. Alternatively, the wearable electronic device (201) may receive a message requesting information about a first function for executing the first function from the first external electronic device (202). The wearable electronic device (201) may provide information about the first function to the first external electronic device (202) based on receiving the message requesting information about the first function from the first external electronic device (202).

[0183] According to one embodiment, in operation 1017, the first external electronic device (202) can identify a second external electronic device (203) capable of executing the first function (e.g., the second external electronic device (203) of FIG. 2B). For example, the second external electronic device (203) may include a device that is communicatively connected to the first external electronic device (202). According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) can display information indicating that the second external electronic device (203) can execute a function corresponding to the first function through a display (261) (e.g., the display (261) of FIG. 2B). According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) can display information indicating that the first external electronic device (202) can execute a function corresponding to the first function through the display (261).

[0184] According to one embodiment, in operation 1019, when a user input is identified to cause a second external electronic device (203) to execute a function corresponding to the first function, the first external electronic device (202) may provide information related to the first function to the second external electronic device (203).

[0185] According to one embodiment, in operation 1021, the second external electronic device (203) may continuously execute a function corresponding to the first function based on receiving information related to the first function. According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may stop executing the first function.

[0186] FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating a home screen of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0187] Referring to FIG. 11A, a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A and the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) may execute multiple functions. For example, the multiple functions may include a function related to exercise, a function related to audio recording, and a function related to a timer.

[0188] FIG. 11A illustrates, according to one embodiment, a case where a wearable electronic device (201) is simultaneously executing multiple functions of the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, at least some of the multiple functions of the wearable electronic device (201) may be omitted or replaced with functions different from the multiple functions of the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may display a pre-designated icon (or thumbnail, image) for each of the executing functions so that a user can visually distinguish each function of the wearable electronic device (201).

[0189] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may display icons (or thumbnails, images) designated for each of a plurality of functions being executed on the home screen (or lock screen) of the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may display an icon (1101) corresponding to a function related to exercise, an icon (1102) corresponding to a function related to audio recording, and an icon (1103) corresponding to a function related to a timer. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may display the icon (1101) corresponding to the function related to exercise, the icon (1102) corresponding to the function related to audio recording, and the icon (1103) corresponding to the function related to timer in different areas of the display, or may display the icon (1101) corresponding to the function related to exercise, the icon (1102) corresponding to the function related to audio recording, and the icon (1103) corresponding to the function related to timer in different areas of the display, or may display the icon (1101) corresponding to the function related to exercise, the icon (1102) corresponding to the function related to audio recording, and the icon (1103) corresponding to the function related to timer in overlapping manners, or may merge the icons as if overlapping each other to display them as a single icon. FIG. 11B is a diagram for explaining an operation of transmitting information about a plurality of functions being executed by a wearable electronic device to a first external electronic device according to an embodiment. Referring to (a) of FIG. 11B, according to an embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) may execute a plurality of functions. For example, the plurality of functions may include a function related to exercise, a function related to audio recording, and a function related to a timer.

[0190] FIG. 11B illustrates, according to one embodiment, a case where a wearable electronic device (201) is simultaneously executing multiple functions of the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, at least some of the multiple functions of the wearable electronic device (201) may be omitted or replaced with functions different from the multiple functions of the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may display a pre-designated icon (or thumbnail, image) for each of the executing functions so that a user can visually distinguish each function of the wearable electronic device (201).

[0191] According to one embodiment, when a user input is confirmed to select any one of an icon (1101) corresponding to a function related to exercise (e.g., 1101 of FIG. 11A), an icon (1102) corresponding to a function related to audio recording (e.g., 1102 of FIG. 11A), and an icon (1103) corresponding to a function related to a timer (e.g., 1103 of FIG. 11A), the wearable electronic device (201) may display information (1110) indicating that a function related to exercise is being executed, information (1120) indicating that a function related to audio recording is being executed, and information (1130) indicating that a function related to a timer is being executed.

[0192] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may display information (1110) indicating that a function related to exercise is being executed, information (1120) indicating that a function related to audio recording is being executed, and information (1130) indicating that a function related to a timer is being executed.

[0193] For example, information (1110) indicating that a function related to exercise is being executed, information (1120) indicating that a function related to audio recording is being executed, and information (1130) indicating that a function related to a timer is being executed may include information about the time at which each of the multiple functions was executed in the wearable electronic device (201).

[0194] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may transmit a first message to the first external electronic device (202) so that the first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A , the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B ) that satisfies a specified condition displays information indicating that a plurality of functions may be executed on the first external electronic device (202).

[0195] Referring to (b) of FIG. 11B, according to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display information (1111, 1112, 1113) indicating that a plurality of functions may be executed in the first external electronic device (202) based on receiving a first message from the wearable electronic device (201) or a signal (command) related to un-wearing the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display an object corresponding to the information (e.g., move to this mobile phone).

[0196] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may further display information indicating that a plurality of functions being executed on the wearable electronic device (201) may be terminated without executing the plurality of functions on the first external electronic device (202). According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may further display an object corresponding to the information (e.g., terminated on the wearable electronic device (201).

[0197] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may further display information indicating that a plurality of functions being executed on the wearable electronic device (201) may be executed on another external electronic device. According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may further display an object corresponding to the information (e.g., move to another device).

[0198] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display information (1111) indicating that the first external electronic device (202) can execute a function related to exercise based on receiving a first message from the wearable electronic device (201) or a signal (command) related to un-wearing the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the first external electronic device (202) may display designated text (1122) indicating a function being executed by the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., exercise function being executed by the wearable electronic device). For example, the first external electronic device (202) may display a designated icon (1121) (or an image, a thumbnail) indicating a function related to exercise. For example, the first external electronic device (202) may display text (1126) indicating that a function being executed on the wearable electronic device (201) can be executed continuously on the first external electronic device (202) or at least one external electronic device identified by the first external electronic device (202). The first external electronic device (202) may further display an object (1123) indicating that a function related to exercise being executed on the wearable electronic device (201) can be terminated without executing the function related to exercise on the first external electronic device (202) (e.g., terminate on wearable electronic device (201)), an object (1124) indicating that a function related to exercise can be executed on the first external electronic device (202) (e.g., move to this phone), and an object (1125) indicating that a function related to exercise can be executed on another external electronic device (e.g., move to another device).When a user input is confirmed to select any one of an object (1123) indicating that a function related to exercise being executed in the wearable electronic device (201) can be terminated, an object (1124) indicating that a function related to exercise can be executed in the first external electronic device (202), or an object (1125) indicating that a function related to exercise can be executed in another external electronic device, the first external electronic device (202) may provide a command to the wearable electronic device (201) to terminate the function related to exercise being executed in the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may terminate the function related to exercise being executed in the wearable electronic device (201) based on receiving the command.

[0199] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display information (1112) indicating that the first external electronic device (202) can execute a function related to audio recording based on receiving a first message from the wearable electronic device (201) or a signal (command) related to un-wearing the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the first external electronic device (202) may display designated text (1132) indicating a function being executed on the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., recording function being executed on the wearable electronic device). For example, the first external electronic device (202) may display a designated icon (1131) (or an image, a thumbnail) indicating a function related to recording. For example, the first external electronic device (202) may display text (1136) indicating that a function running on the wearable electronic device (201) can be subsequently executed on the first external electronic device (202) or at least one external electronic device identified by the first external electronic device (202). The first external electronic device (202) may display an object (1133) indicating that a function related to audio recording running on the wearable electronic device (201) can be terminated without executing the function related to audio recording on the first external electronic device (202) (e.g., terminate on wearable electronic device (201)), an object (1134) indicating that a function related to audio recording can be executed on the first external electronic device (202) (e.g., move to this phone), and an object (1135) indicating that a function related to audio recording can be executed on another external electronic device (e.g., move to another device).When a user input is confirmed to select any one of an object (1133) indicating that a function related to audio recording running on the wearable electronic device (201) can be terminated, an object (1134) indicating that a function related to audio recording can be executed on the first external electronic device (202), or an object (1135) indicating that a function related to audio recording can be executed on another external electronic device, the first external electronic device (202) may provide a command to the wearable electronic device (201) to terminate the function related to audio recording running on the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may terminate the function related to audio recording running on the wearable electronic device (201) based on receiving the command.

[0200] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display information (1113) indicating that the first external electronic device (202) can execute a function related to a timer based on receiving a first message from the wearable electronic device (201) or a signal (command) related to un-wearing the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the first external electronic device (202) may display designated text (1132) indicating a function being executed on the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., timer function being executed on the wearable electronic device). For example, the first external electronic device (202) may display a designated icon (1141) (or image, thumbnail) indicating a function related to a timer. For example, the first external electronic device (202) may display text (1146) indicating that a function running on the wearable electronic device (201) can be subsequently executed on the first external electronic device (202) or at least one external electronic device identified by the first external electronic device (202). The first external electronic device (202) may display an object (1143) indicating that a function related to a timer running on the wearable electronic device (201) can be terminated without executing the function related to the timer on the first external electronic device (202) (e.g., terminate on wearable electronic device (201)), an object (1144) indicating that a function related to a timer can be executed on the first external electronic device (202) (e.g., move to this phone), and an object (1145) indicating that a function related to a timer can be executed on another external electronic device (e.g., move to another device).When a user input is confirmed to select any one of an object (1133) indicating that a function related to a timer running on the wearable electronic device (201) can be terminated, an object (1134) indicating that a function related to a timer can be executed on the first external electronic device (202), or an object (1135) indicating that a function related to a timer can be executed on another external electronic device, the first external electronic device (202) may provide a command to the wearable electronic device (201) to terminate the function related to the timer running on the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may terminate the function related to the timer running on the wearable electronic device (201) based on receiving the command.

[0201] FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a first external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to display information about devices capable of executing a function related to a timer among a plurality of functions.

[0202] Referring to FIG. 12, according to one embodiment, a first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A, the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B) may display information about an external electronic device capable of executing a timer-related function based on confirming a user input for an object indicating that a timer-related function can be executed on another external electronic device (e.g., move to another device of 1111 of FIG. 11). For example, an external electronic device capable of executing a function related to a timer may be a device connected to a server (204) (e.g., server (204) of FIG. 2A) using the same authentication information as the authentication information specified in the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A), or may include a device connected to the wearable electronic device (201) and / or the first external electronic device (202) using a short-range communication technology via a communication circuit (290, 291) (e.g., communication circuit (290, 291) of FIG. 2B).

[0203] According to one embodiment, when a user input is confirmed to select an object (1210) (e.g., a tablet PC) for an external electronic device capable of executing a function related to a timer, the first external electronic device (202) may transmit information about a function related to a timer to the external electronic device (e.g., a tablet PC) so that the external electronic device may execute the function related to the timer.

[0204] According to one embodiment, when a user input is confirmed to select an object (1220) (e.g., a TV) for an external electronic device capable of executing a function related to a timer, the first external electronic device (202) may transmit information about a function related to a timer to the external electronic device (e.g., a TV) so that the external electronic device may execute the function related to the timer.

[0205] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an operation of displaying information about functions that a first external electronic device and a second external electronic device can execute according to one embodiment.

[0206] Referring to (a) of FIG. 13, according to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) can identify a second external electronic device (203) (e.g., the second external electronic device (203) of FIG. 2A, the second external electronic device (203) of FIG. 2B) that is worn on a user's body and is identified as being in an activated state.

[0207] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A and the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) may transmit information related to functions executable by the second external electronic device (203) among a plurality of functions being executed (e.g., a function related to exercise, a function related to a timer, a function related to audio recording) to the second external electronic device (203) so that the second external electronic device (203) executes the functions executable by the second external electronic device (203).

[0208] According to one embodiment, the second external electronic device (203) may execute functions based on receiving information related to the functions. According to one embodiment, the second external electronic device (203) may display information (1310, 1320) about the functions being executed by the second external electronic device (203).

[0209] Referring to (b) of FIG. 13, according to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may transmit a message to the first external electronic device (202) indicating that the first external electronic device (202) in an activated state (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A, the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B) may execute the remaining functions that the wearable electronic device (201) is executing (e.g., functions related to audio recording).

[0210] In one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display information (1330) about a function (e.g., a function related to audio recording) based on receiving a message indicating that the wearable electronic device (201) can execute the remaining function (e.g., a function related to audio recording) that is being executed.

[0211] FIG. 14 is a drawing for explaining an operation in which a first external electronic device according to one embodiment displays information about functions being executed in a wearable electronic device (201) as a group.

[0212] Referring to (a) of FIG. 14, according to one embodiment, when a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) determines that a first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A, the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B) satisfies a specified condition while executing a plurality of functions, the wearable electronic device (201) may transmit a message to the first external electronic device (202) to display information indicating that the first external electronic device (202) can execute the plurality of functions.

[0213] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display information about a plurality of functions as a single group (1410).

[0214] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display an object (e.g., terminate all functions in the wearable electronic device (201)) that causes the wearable electronic device (201) to terminate execution of a plurality of functions without executing the plurality of functions in the first external electronic device (202).

[0215] In one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display an object (e.g., Move to this phone) that causes the first external electronic device (202) to perform a plurality of functions.

[0216] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display an object (e.g., move to another device) that causes the wearable electronic device (201) and / or the first external electronic device (202) to perform multiple functions (e.g., move to another device) on the connected device using the same authentication information as the authentication information specified in the wearable electronic device (201) through the communication circuit (290, 291) (e.g., communication circuit (290, 291) of FIG. 2b) using short-range communication technology.

[0217] Referring to (b) of FIG. 14, according to one embodiment, when a user input for an object (e.g., move to this mobile phone) that causes a plurality of functions to be executed on the first external electronic device (202) is confirmed, the first external electronic device (202) may display a screen (1420) that allows the user to select at least one of the plurality of functions to be executed on the first external electronic device (202).

[0218] According to one embodiment, when a user input for at least one of a plurality of functions included in the screen (1420) is confirmed, the first external electronic device (202) can execute the function for which the user input is confirmed.

[0219] FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an operation in which a first external electronic device according to one embodiment displays information about functions executed at the same time in a wearable electronic device as a group.

[0220] Referring to (a) of FIG. 15, according to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B) may display information (1510, 1520, 1530) about functions being executed. According to one embodiment, the information (1510, 1520, 1530) about functions being executed may include information about the total time that the functions were executed on the wearable electronic device (201) and the types of the functions.

[0221] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may transmit a message to the first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A , the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B ) indicating that the first external electronic device (202) can execute the function related to exercise and the function related to playback of content, and display the function related to exercise and the function related to playback of content as a single group, based on determining that the function related to exercise and the function related to playback of content are executed at the same time. According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may transmit a message to the first external electronic device (202) indicating that the first external electronic device (202) can display information indicating that the function related to exercise and the function related to playback of content are executed as a single group.

[0222] Referring to (b) of FIG. 15, according to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display information (1540) indicating that the function related to exercise and the function related to reproduction of content can be executed as a group based on receiving a message that displays the function related to exercise and the function related to reproduction of content as a group.

[0223] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display an object (e.g., end all) that causes the wearable electronic device (201) to terminate the exercise-related function and the content-related function without executing them on the first external electronic device (202), based on displaying information (1540) as a group indicating that a function related to exercise and a function related to content playback can be executed.

[0224] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display an object (e.g., Move to this mobile phone) that causes the first external electronic device (202) to execute a function related to exercise and a function related to playback of content based on displaying information (1540) as a group indicating that a function related to exercise and a function related to playback of content can be executed.

[0225] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display an object (e.g., move to another device) that causes the function related to exercise and the function related to playback of content to be executed on another external electronic device based on displaying information (1540) as a group indicating that a function related to exercise and a function related to playback of content can be executed.

[0226] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display information (1550) indicating that it can execute a function associated with a timer based on receiving a message indicating that it can execute a function associated with a timer.

[0227] FIG. 16A is a diagram illustrating a settings screen of a first external electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0228] Referring to FIG. 16A, according to one embodiment, a first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A, the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B) may be connected to a server (204) (e.g., the server (204) of FIG. 2B) using the same authentication information as the authentication information specified in a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B).

[0229] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display information (1610, 1620, 1630) about a plurality of first functions currently being executed on the wearable electronic device (201) and information (1640) about a device capable of executing at least one of the plurality of first functions, using the same authentication information as the authentication information specified in the wearable electronic device (201) connected to the server (204).

[0230] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display an object (1650) (e.g., manual-based) that sets the first external electronic device (202) to execute at least one function based on a user input that causes the first external electronic device (202) to execute at least one executable function. For example, the first external electronic device (202) may confirm a user input for the object (1650). Thereafter, when the first external electronic device (202) confirms a user input that causes the first external electronic device (202) to execute at least one function, the first external electronic device (202) may provide a message requesting information related to the at least one function to the wearable electronic device (201). The first external electronic device (202) may receive information related to the at least one function from the wearable electronic device (201) to execute the at least one function.

[0231] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display an object (1660) that sets the first external electronic device (202) to execute at least one executable function based on history information stored in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the first external electronic device (202) may confirm a user input for the object (1660). Thereafter, the first external electronic device (202) may receive information related to at least one function from the wearable electronic device (201) to execute the at least one function based on the history information stored in the wearable electronic device (201).

[0232] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may display an object (1670) that sets to terminate a function running on the first external electronic device (202) when the battery level of the first external electronic device (202) is lower than a specified level. For example, when a user input for the object (1660) is confirmed, the first external electronic device (202) may display a screen that sets at least one function to be terminated when the battery level of the first external electronic device (202) is lower than a specified level among a plurality of functions. When at least one function to be terminated when the battery level of the first external electronic device (202) is lower than a specified level is set, the at least one function may be automatically terminated when the battery level of the first external electronic device (202) is lower than a specified level. For example, the specified level may represent a remaining battery capacity required to execute at least one function. The specified level can be set by the user or automatically set by the first external electronic device (202).

[0233] FIG. 16B is a diagram illustrating an operation of a first external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to display information about a device capable of executing a function being executed on a wearable electronic device.

[0234] Referring to FIG. 16B, according to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A, the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B) may confirm a user input for selecting an object (e.g., 1630 of FIG. 16A) corresponding to information about a timer function among objects (1610, 1620, 1630) corresponding to information about a plurality of first functions.

[0235] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may be connected to a server (204) (e.g., the server (204) of FIG. 2B) using the same authentication information as the authentication information specified in the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B), or may display objects (1631, 1632, 1633) for devices that can execute a function related to a timer among devices that are connected to the wearable electronic device (201) and / or the first external electronic device (202) using a short-range communication technology.

[0236] According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may provide information about a timer-related function to the device for which the user input was confirmed, based on a user input selecting any one of the objects (1631, 1632, 1633) for devices capable of executing a timer-related function, so that the device for which the user input was confirmed may execute the timer-related function.

[0237] FIG. 16c is a diagram for explaining an operation in which a first external electronic device according to one embodiment displays information about a function that a second external electronic device can execute.

[0238] Referring to FIG. 16C, according to one embodiment, when a user input is confirmed for an object (e.g., 1640 of FIG. 16A) for a device (e.g., a tablet PC of C) capable of executing at least one function among a plurality of first functions being executed on a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B), the first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A, the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B)) for a device capable of executing at least one function, the first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A, the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B) may display an object (e.g., 1611, 1621, 1631) for the at least one function that can be executed on the device.

[0239] According to one embodiment, when a user input for any one of the objects (1611, 1621, 1631) for at least one function is confirmed, the first external electronic device (202) may provide information related to the function corresponding to the object for which the user input is confirmed to the device (e.g., the tablet PC of C) so as to execute the function corresponding to the object for which the user input is confirmed.

[0240] FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which a first external electronic device transmits information related to a function that is being executed in a wearable electronic device to a second external electronic device that can execute the function, according to one embodiment.

[0241] Referring to FIG. 17, according to one embodiment, a first external electronic device (202) (e.g., the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2A, the first external electronic device (202) of FIG. 2B) and a second external electronic device (203) (e.g., the second external electronic device (203) of FIG. 2A, the second external electronic device (203) of FIG. 2B) may be connected to a server (204) (e.g., the server (204) of FIG. 2A) using the same authentication information as the authentication information specified in the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 2B), or may be connected to the wearable electronic device (201) using a short-range communication technology through a communication circuit (291) (e.g., the communication circuit (291) of FIG. 2A, the communication circuit (291) of FIG. 2B). According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may transmit and receive information with the wearable electronic device (201) and the second external electronic device (203) through the server (204), or transmit and receive information with the wearable electronic device (201) and the second external electronic device (203). For example, the first external electronic device (202) may be implemented as a wearable electronic device that can be worn on the user's body, a smartphone, a tablet PC, a computing device, or a TV. However, this is an example, and the first external electronic device (202) may be implemented as various devices. For example, the second external electronic device (203) may be implemented as a wearable electronic device that can be worn on the user's body, a smartphone, a tablet PC, a computing device, or a TV. However, this is an example, and the second external electronic device (203) may be implemented as various devices.

[0242] According to one embodiment, in operation 1711, the first external electronic device (202) may receive information indicating that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body while the wearable electronic device (201) is executing at least one function.

[0243] According to one embodiment, in operation 1713, the first external electronic device (202) can identify a second external electronic device (203) that satisfies a specified condition. For example, the first external electronic device (202) can receive information about at least one external electronic device connected to the server (204) from the server (204). For example, the first external electronic device (202) can receive information about at least one external electronic device connected to the first external electronic device (202) from the at least one external electronic device using a short-range communication technology. The first external electronic device (202) can identify a second external electronic device (203) that satisfies a specified condition based on the information about the at least one external electronic device.

[0244] In one embodiment, at operation 1715, the first external electronic device (202) may provide a message to the second external electronic device (203) to display information indicating that the second external electronic device (203) is capable of executing at least one function. In one embodiment, the second external electronic device (203) may provide a message to the first external electronic device (202) requesting information for executing the first function based on confirming a user input to execute a first function among the at least one function.

[0245] According to one embodiment, in operation 1717, the first external electronic device (202) may receive a message from the second external electronic device (203) requesting information for executing a first function.

[0246] According to one embodiment, in operation 1719, the first external electronic device (202) may provide information related to the first function to the second external electronic device (203) based on a message requesting information for executing the first function. According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (202) may provide information indicating that it has provided information related to the first function to the second external electronic device (203), to the wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, the second external electronic device (203) may continuously execute the first function based on the information related to the first function.

[0247] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) may include a sensor (230), a communication circuit (290), at least one processor (220), and a memory (210) for storing instructions.

[0248] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to execute a first function of the wearable electronic device (201).

[0249] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to determine, through the sensor, that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body while executing the first function.

[0250] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to identify at least one external electronic device around the wearable electronic device (201) through the communication circuit.

[0251] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to, based on identifying a first external electronic device (202) among the at least one external electronic device that satisfies a specified condition, cause the first external electronic device (202) to display information indicating that a second function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the first external electronic device (202).

[0252] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to provide information related to the first function to the first external electronic device (202) so as to execute the second function using information related to the first function, based on receiving a message from the first external electronic device (202) through the communication circuit, the message requesting information for the first external electronic device (202) to execute the second function.

[0253] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to identify the at least one external electronic device connected to the wearable electronic device (201) using a short-range communication technology through the communication circuit, identify the at least one external electronic device connected to the server using the same information as authentication information specified to the wearable electronic device (201) through a server, or receive information indicating that the at least one external electronic device has been identified by a second external electronic device (203) among the at least one external electronic device.

[0254] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to determine that the first external electronic device (202) satisfies the specified condition based on determining that the first external electronic device (202) is in an activated state. According to one embodiment, the activated state may include a state in which the display of the first external electronic device (202) is turned on or a state in which a battery level of the first external electronic device is higher than a specified level.

[0255] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to determine the number of user interactions input to each of the at least one external electronic device during a specified period of time.

[0256] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to determine that the first external electronic device (202) satisfies the specified condition based on determining that the number of user interactions input to the first external electronic device is the greatest.

[0257] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to determine that the first external electronic device (202) satisfies the specified condition based on determining that the first external electronic device (202) is worn on the user's body.

[0258] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to output a notification notifying the first external electronic device that the first function is being executed on the wearable electronic device.

[0259] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to determine whether the first external electronic device (202) is capable of executing the first function.

[0260] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to, based on determining that the first external electronic device is capable of executing the first function, display information indicating that a second function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the first external electronic device.

[0261] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to, based on determining that the first external electronic device (202) cannot execute the first function, display information indicating that a function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the second external electronic device among the at least one external electronic device capable of executing the first function.

[0262] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to display a second function corresponding to the first function and a fourth function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the third function as a group based on determining that a third function of the wearable electronic device has been executed within a specified time from the time the first function was executed.

[0263] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to display information indicating that a second function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the first external electronic device, based on history information related to at least one function stored in the wearable electronic device (201).

[0264] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (220), may be configured to cause the wearable electronic device (201) to terminate the first function based on providing information related to the first function to the first external electronic device (202).

[0265] According to one embodiment, the first function may include a function related to audio recording, a function related to a call, a function related to exercise, a function related to a timer, a function related to playback of content, or a function related to output of a notification.

[0266] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201) may include an operation of executing a first function of the wearable electronic device (201).

[0267] According to one embodiment, in a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201), while executing the first function, an operation of determining that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on the user's body through a sensor included in the wearable electronic device may be included.

[0268] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201) may include an operation of identifying at least one external electronic device around the wearable electronic device (201) through a communication circuit included in the wearable electronic device (201).

[0269] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201) may include an operation of causing the first external electronic device (202) to display information indicating that a second function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the first external electronic device (202) based on identifying a first external electronic device (202) that satisfies a specified condition among the at least one external electronic device.

[0270] According to one embodiment, in a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201), the method may include an operation of providing information related to the first function to the first external electronic device (202) so that the second function is executed using information related to the first function, based on the first external electronic device (202) receiving a message requesting information for executing the second function through the communication circuit.

[0271] According to one embodiment, in a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201), the method may include an operation of confirming at least one external electronic device connected to the wearable electronic device using a short-range communication technology through the communication circuit, confirming at least one external electronic device connected to a server using the same information as authentication information specified to the wearable electronic device (201) through a server, or receiving information indicating that the at least one external electronic device has been confirmed by a second external electronic device (203) among the at least one external electronic device.

[0272] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201) may include an operation of confirming that the first external electronic device (202) satisfies the specified condition based on confirming that the first external electronic device (202) is in an activated state.

[0273] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201) may include an operation of checking the number of user interactions input to each of at least one external electronic device during a specified period of time.

[0274] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201) may include an operation of determining that the first external electronic device satisfies the specified condition based on determining that the number of user interactions input to the first external electronic device is the greatest.

[0275] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201) may include an operation of confirming that the first external electronic device (202) satisfies the specified condition based on determining that the first external electronic device (202) is worn on a user's body.

[0276] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201) may include an operation of causing the first external electronic device (202) to output a notification indicating that the first function is being executed on the wearable electronic device.

[0277] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201) may include an operation of causing the first external electronic device (202) to display information indicating that a second function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the first external electronic device, based on determining that the first external electronic device (202) can execute the first function.

[0278] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory storage medium storing computer-readable instructions, wherein the instructions, when executed by at least one processor (220) of a wearable electronic device, cause the wearable electronic device (201) to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include an operation of performing a first function of the wearable electronic device (201).

[0279] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory storage medium storing computer-readable instructions, wherein the instructions, when executed by at least one processor (220) of a wearable electronic device, cause the wearable electronic device (201) to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include an operation of determining, through a sensor included in the wearable electronic device (201), that the wearable electronic device (201) is not worn on a user's body while executing the first function.

[0280] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory storage medium storing computer-readable instructions, wherein the instructions, when executed by at least one processor (220) of a wearable electronic device, cause the wearable electronic device (201) to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include an operation of identifying at least one external electronic device around the wearable electronic device (201) through a communication circuit included in the wearable electronic device (201).

[0281] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory storage medium storing computer-readable instructions may include instructions that, when executed by at least one processor (220) of a wearable electronic device (201), cause the wearable electronic device to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include an operation of causing the first external electronic device (202) to display information indicating that a second function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the first external electronic device (202), based on identifying a first external electronic device (202) that satisfies a specified condition among the at least one external electronic device.

[0282] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory storage medium storing computer-readable instructions, wherein the instructions, when executed by at least one processor (220) of a wearable electronic device, cause the wearable electronic device (201) to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include providing information related to a first function to the first external electronic device (202) so that the first external electronic device (202) performs a second function using the information related to the first function, based on receiving a message from the first external electronic device (202) through the communication circuit, the message requesting information for the first external electronic device (202) to perform the second function.

[0283] 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 disclosed in this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0284] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0285] 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).

[0286] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (140)) including one or more commands stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory (136) or external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (101, 201, 202, 203)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (120, 220, 221, 222)) of a machine (e.g., electronic device (101, 201, 202, 203)) may call at least one command among the one or more commands stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command. The one or more commands may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' means only 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.

[0287] 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) through 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.

[0288] 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

In a wearable electronic device (201), sensor (230); Communication circuit (290); At least one processor (220); and Includes a memory (210) for storing instructions, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Executing a first function of the above wearable electronic device, While executing the above first function, it is determined through the sensor that the wearable electronic device is not worn on the user's body, Through the above communication circuit, at least one external electronic device (202, 203) around the wearable electronic device is identified, Based on identifying a first external electronic device (202) that satisfies a specified condition among the at least one external electronic device, causing the first external electronic device to display information indicating that a second function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the first external electronic device, A wearable electronic device that causes the first external electronic device to provide information related to the first function to the first external electronic device so that the second function is executed using information related to the first function, based on the first external electronic device receiving a message requesting information for executing the second function through the communication circuit. In the first paragraph, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: A wearable electronic device that causes the at least one external electronic device connected to the wearable electronic device to be identified using a short-range communication technology through the communication circuit, or the at least one external electronic device connected to the server to be identified using the same information as the authentication information specified to the wearable electronic device through the server (204), or the at least one external electronic device to be received by a second external electronic device (203) among the at least one external electronic device, indicating that the at least one external electronic device has been identified. In any one of the first and second paragraphs, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Based on determining that the first external electronic device is activated, causing the first external electronic device to determine that the specified condition is satisfied; The above-mentioned activation state is a wearable electronic device including a state in which the display (261) of the first external electronic device is turned on or a state in which the battery level of the first external electronic device is higher than a specified level. In any one of the first to third paragraphs, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Check the number of user interactions entered into each of the at least one external electronic device during a specified period of time, A wearable electronic device that causes the first external electronic device to determine that the specified condition is satisfied based on determining that the number of user interactions input to the first external electronic device is the greatest among the number of user interactions input to each of the at least one external electronic device. In any one of the first to fourth paragraphs, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: A wearable electronic device that causes the first external electronic device to determine that the first external electronic device satisfies the specified condition based on determining that the first external electronic device is worn on the user's body. In any one of the first to fifth paragraphs, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: A wearable electronic device that causes the first external electronic device to output a notification indicating that the first function is running on the wearable electronic device. In any one of claims 1 to 6, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Checking whether the first external electronic device can execute the first function, A wearable electronic device that causes the first external electronic device to display information indicating that a second function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the first external electronic device based on determining that the first external electronic device can execute the first function. In any one of the first to seventh paragraphs, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: A wearable electronic device that causes a second external electronic device capable of executing the first function among the at least one external electronic device to display information indicating that a function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the second external electronic device based on determining that the first external electronic device cannot execute the first function. In any one of claims 1 to 8, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: A wearable electronic device that causes the first external electronic device to display the second function corresponding to the first function and the fourth function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the third function as a group based on determining that the third function of the wearable electronic device has been executed on the wearable electronic device within a specified time from the time the first function has been executed on the wearable electronic device. In any one of claims 1 to 9, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: A wearable electronic device that causes the first external electronic device to display information indicating that a second function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the first external electronic device, based on history information related to at least one function stored in the wearable electronic device. In any one of claims 1 to 10, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: A wearable electronic device configured to terminate execution of the first function based on providing information related to the first function to the first external electronic device. In any one of claims 1 to 11, The above first function is, A wearable electronic device comprising a function related to audio recording, a function related to calling, a function related to exercise, a function related to a timer, a function related to playing content, or a function related to outputting notifications. In a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201), An operation of executing a first function of the wearable electronic device; An action of determining that the wearable electronic device is not worn on the user's body through a sensor (230) included in the wearable electronic device while executing the first function; An operation of identifying at least one external electronic device (202, 203) around the wearable electronic device through a communication circuit (290) included in the wearable electronic device; An operation of causing the first external electronic device to display information indicating that a second function of the first external electronic device corresponding to the first function can be executed on the first external electronic device based on identifying a first external electronic device (202) that satisfies a specified condition among the at least one external electronic device; and A method of operating a wearable electronic device, comprising: providing information related to the first function to the first external electronic device so that the second function is executed using information related to the first function, based on receiving a message requesting information for executing the second function from the first external electronic device through the communication circuit. In Article 13, A method of operating a wearable electronic device, further comprising: verifying at least one external electronic device connected to the wearable electronic device using a short-range communication technology through the communication circuit, verifying at least one external electronic device connected to the server using the same information as authentication information specified to the wearable electronic device through the server (204), or receiving information indicating that the at least one external electronic device has been verified by a second external electronic device (203) among the at least one external electronic device. In any one of the 13th to 14th clauses, The operation of verifying that the first external electronic device satisfies the above specified conditions is: Based on determining that the first external electronic device is in an activated state, the first external electronic device comprises an operation of determining that the first external electronic device satisfies the specified condition; A method for operating a wearable electronic device, wherein the above-mentioned activation state includes a state in which the display (261) of the first external electronic device is turned on or a state in which the battery level of the first external electronic device is higher than a specified level.

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