Wearable device including rotating frame having at least one sensor disposed thereon, and operating method thereof

Abstract

According to embodiments, a wearable device comprises: a pair of ear cups configured to output sound, wherein each of the pair of ear cups includes an ear cover and an ear cushion; a rotating part connected to at least one of the pair of ear cups, wherein the rotating part includes a support member disposed inside the ear cover of at least one of the ear cups and a rotating member coupled to the support member so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis; a rotating frame connected to the rotating part so as to be rotatable about the horizontal axis; at least one sensor; and at least one processor, wherein information about the rotation of the rotating frame can be acquired using the at least one sensor, the state of the rotating frame can be predicted on the basis of the information about the rotation of the rotating frame, and an operating mode of the wearable device can be controlled on the basis of the prediction.

Description

Wearable device including a rotating frame having at least one sensor disposed thereon and method of operating the same

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wearable device including a rotating frame having at least one sensor disposed thereon and a method of operating the same.

[0002] Recently, various forms and structures of wearable devices are being developed to improve user convenience. These advancements can enhance the convenience of wearable devices for users. However, existing wearable devices still have limitations that require improvement, and thus, extensive research is being conducted on the structure of wearable devices.

[0003] For example, a wearable device may include various structures and sense the state of said structures. Based on the results of these sensing operations, the wearable device may control the provision of its functions.

[0004] Recently, there has been a surge in the development of devices (or components, etc.) that can be used with wearable devices to improve user convenience. For example, various auxiliary components are being developed to assist in the use of wearable devices. These auxiliary components can enhance the user experience of wearable devices.

[0005] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art in connection with the present disclosure.

[0006] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to provide a wearable device for controlling an operation mode of the wearable device based on the operation of a relative rotation structure between parts of the wearable device.

[0007] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to provide a wearable device for controlling an operation mode of the wearable device based on the position of a component of the wearable device.

[0008] The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description of this disclosure.

[0009] According to various embodiments, a wearable device includes a pair of ear cups configured to output sound, each of the pair of ear cups including an ear cover and an ear cushion, a pivoting member coupled to at least one ear cup of the pair of ear cups, a support member disposed within the ear cover of the at least one ear cup, and a pivoting frame including a pivoting member rotatably coupled to the support member about a left-right axis and rotatably connected to the pivoting member about a left-right axis, at least one sensor, at least one processor, and a memory storing instructions, wherein the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor to cause the wearable device to obtain information regarding rotation of the pivoting frame using the at least one sensor, to predict a state of the pivoting frame based on the information regarding rotation of the pivoting frame, and to control an operation mode of the wearable device based on the prediction.

[0010] According to various embodiments, a method of operating a wearable device including a rotating member coupled to at least one ear cup among a pair of ear cups configured to output sound and including a support member and a rotating member rotatably coupled to the support member about a left-right axis, and a rotating frame connected to the rotating member rotatably about a left-right axis may include an operation of acquiring information about rotation of the rotating frame using at least one sensor, an operation of predicting a state of the rotating frame based on the information about rotation of the rotating frame, and an operation of controlling an operating mode of the wearable device based on the prediction.

[0011] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a wearable device can be provided that rapidly controls an operation mode of the wearable device by predicting a state of the wearable device based on the operation of a relative rotation structure between parts of the wearable device.

[0012] The problem to be solved in the present disclosure is to provide a wearable device that can quickly control the operation mode of the wearable device based on the position of a part of the wearable device.

[0013] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0014] Figure 1 is a block diagram of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 2 illustrates a wearable device worn by a user according to one embodiment, and illustrates the wearable device in a first state.

[0016] FIG. 3 illustrates a wearable device worn by a user according to one embodiment, and illustrates the wearable device in a second state.

[0017] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a right rotating portion and a right connecting portion of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method for predicting a state of a rotation frame and controlling an operation mode of a wearable device based on information acquired using at least one sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method for predicting the state of a rotation frame by a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method for predicting the state of a rotating frame based on the rotational direction of a rotating member by a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method for controlling an operating mode of a wearable device based on an angle at which a rotating member rotates in a first direction, according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a method for controlling an operating mode of a wearable device based on an angle at which a rotating member rotates in a second direction, according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 10 illustrates a wearable device worn by a user according to one embodiment, and illustrates the wearable device in a third state.

[0024] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a portion of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining a state in which the length of a rotating frame connecting part is extended according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a method for predicting the state of a rotating frame based on the extent to which the length of a rotating frame connecting portion is extended and controlling an operating mode of the wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a method for predicting the state of a rotation frame based on the distance moved by a second rotation frame arm by a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0028] Below, embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In addition, for the purpose of clearly explaining the present disclosure in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and similar parts are designated with similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0029] The terms used in this disclosure are described as currently common terms, taking into account the functions mentioned herein. However, these terms may mean various other terms depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should not be interpreted solely based on their names, but rather based on the meanings of the terms and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0030] Additionally, while terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, the components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one component from another.

[0031] Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this includes not only the "direct connection" but also the "electrical connection" with other elements intervening between them. Furthermore, when a part is said to "include" a component, this does not exclude other components, but rather includes the possibility of including other components, unless otherwise stated.

[0032] Phrases such as "according to one embodiment" and "in one embodiment" appearing in various places throughout this disclosure do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, phrases such as "according to one embodiment" and "in one embodiment" appearing in various places throughout this disclosure do not necessarily refer to different embodiments. For example, each embodiment may be combined with another.

[0033] An embodiment of the present disclosure may be represented by functional block configurations and various processing steps. Some or all of these functional blocks may be implemented by various hardware and / or software configurations that perform specific functions. For example, the functional blocks of the present disclosure may be implemented by one or more microprocessors or by circuit configurations for a given function. Furthermore, for example, the functional blocks of the present disclosure may be implemented using various programming or scripting languages. The functional blocks may be implemented by algorithms that execute on one or more processors. Furthermore, the present disclosure may employ conventional techniques for electronic configuration, signal processing, and / or data processing. Terms such as "mechanism," "element," "means," and "configuration" may be used broadly and are not limited to mechanical and physical configurations.

[0034] Additionally, the connecting lines or connecting members between components depicted in the drawings are merely exemplary representations of functional connections and / or physical or circuit connections. In an actual device, connections between components may be represented by various functional connections, physical connections, or circuit connections that may be replaced or added.

[0035] The present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings below.

[0036]

[0037] Figure 1 is a block diagram of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0038] The configuration of FIG. 1 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually superimposed. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 1, a wearable device (1) according to an embodiment may include at least one processor (2), a memory (3), and at least one sensor (4). However, the configuration of the wearable device (1) is not limited thereto. For example, the wearable device (1) may omit at least one of the above-described configurations, or may further include at least one configuration. For example, the wearable device (1) may further include at least one of a display device (e.g., the display device (D) of FIG. 2) or a camera device.

[0040] According to one embodiment, at least one processor (2) may execute software to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the wearable device (1) connected to the processor (2) and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (2) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., at least one sensor (4)) in a volatile memory, process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory, and store result data in a non-volatile memory. According to one embodiment, the processor (2) may include a main processor (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, when the wearable device (1) includes a main processor and an auxiliary processor, the auxiliary processor may be configured to use lower power than the main processor or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor may be implemented separately from the main processor or as part of it.

[0041] According to one embodiment, the memory (3) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., at least one processor (2) or at least one sensor (4)) of the wearable device (1). The data can include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., a program) and commands related thereto. The memory (3) can include volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0042] According to one embodiment, at least one sensor (4) may include, but is not limited to, a position sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a 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.

[0043] According to one embodiment, the position sensor may include at least one of a Hall sensor, a tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensor, an anisotropic magneto-resistance (AMR) sensor, or a giant magneto-resistance (GMR) sensor. The wearable device (1) may use the tunnel magnetoresistance sensor to detect movement (rotation) of a magnetic body (e.g., a magnet) based on a resistance value that changes based on a relative angle of a plurality of magnetic bodies (e.g., magnets), or may use at least one of the anisotropic magneto-resistance (AMR) sensor or the giant magneto-resistance (GMR) sensor to detect movement (rotation) of the magnetic body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0044] According to one embodiment, the Hall sensor may include a sensor that converts a magnetic field into an electrical signal using the Hall effect. The Hall sensor can detect a magnetic field and measure a potential difference formed by the Hall effect. At this time, the greater the strength of the magnetic field, the greater the potential difference can be formed. For example, the strength of the magnetic field may be proportional to the potential difference caused by the Hall effect. The Hall sensor can detect the strength of the magnetic field because it measures the current caused by the Hall effect. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0045] According to one embodiment, at least one sensor (4) may detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the wearable device (1) or an external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state.

[0046] According to one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (3) can cause the wearable device (1) to perform the operations of FIGS. 2 to 25 when executed by at least one processor (2).

[0047] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable device (1) can obtain information regarding the rotation of at least a portion of the wearable device (1) (e.g., the rotation frame (M) of FIG. 2) using at least one sensor (4). For example, the wearable device (1) can obtain at least one of information regarding a rotation angle of at least a portion of the wearable device (1) or information regarding a rotation direction.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (1) can predict a state of at least a part of the wearable device (1) (for example, the rotation frame (M) of FIG. 2) based on the acquired information. For example, the wearable device (1) can predict a first state of at least a part of the wearable device (1) (for example, the first state of FIG. 2) or a second state of at least a part of the wearable device (1) (for example, the second state of FIG. 3). For example, the wearable device (1) can predict whether at least a part of the wearable device (1) (for example, the rotation frame (M) of FIG. 2) will be positioned at a position adjacent to the user's eyes or whether at least a part of the wearable device (1) will be positioned at a position adjacent to the user's head.

[0049] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (1) can control the operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on the prediction. For example, the wearable device (1) can execute at least one operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on the prediction. For example, the wearable device (1) can change the currently executing operation mode to another operation mode based on the prediction.

[0050] In one example, the wearable device (1) can control the operation of a component (e.g., a display device or a camera device) of the wearable device (1) based on the prediction. For example, the wearable device (1) can activate or deactivate a component of the wearable device (1) based on the prediction.

[0051] A method of predicting the state of at least a part of the wearable device (1) based on information about the rotation of at least a part of the wearable device (1) (for example, the rotation frame (M) of FIG. 2) and controlling the operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on the prediction will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 9.

[0052] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable device (1) can obtain information about the position of a second component (e.g., a right rotational frame connecting portion (301) and a left rotational frame connecting portion (302) of FIG. 2) relative to a first component (e.g., a right rotational portion (201) and a left rotational portion (202) of FIG. 2) of the wearable device (1) using at least one sensor (4).

[0053] For example, the wearable device (1) can obtain at least one of information about the position of the second component with respect to at least a part of the first component (e.g., the rotating member (210) or the supporting member (220) of FIG. 4) or information about the length by which the second component has moved with respect to at least a part of the first component.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (1) can predict a state of at least a part of the wearable device (1) (for example, the rotation frame (M) of FIG. 2) based on the acquired information. For example, the wearable device (1) can predict a first state of at least a part of the wearable device (1) (for example, the first state of FIG. 2) or a second state of at least a part of the wearable device (1) (for example, the second state of FIG. 3). For example, the wearable device (1) can predict whether at least a part of the wearable device (1) (for example, the rotation frame (M) of FIG. 2) will be positioned at a position adjacent to the user's eyes or whether at least a part of the wearable device (1) will be positioned at a position adjacent to the user's head.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (1) can control the operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on the prediction. For example, the wearable device (1) can execute at least one operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on the prediction. For example, the wearable device (1) can change the currently executing operation mode to another operation mode based on the prediction.

[0056] In one example, the wearable device (1) can control the operation of a component (e.g., a display device or a camera device) of the wearable device (1) based on the prediction. For example, the wearable device (1) can activate or deactivate a component of the wearable device (1) based on the prediction.

[0057] A method of predicting a state of at least a part of the wearable device (1) (e.g., the rotation frame (M) of FIG. 2) based on information about the positions of a second part (e.g., the right rotation frame connection part (301) and the left rotation frame connection part (302) of FIG. 2) relative to a first part (e.g., the right rotation part (201) and the left rotation part (202) of FIG. 2) of the wearable device (1) and controlling an operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on the predicted state will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 14.

[0058] According to various embodiments, and not limited to the present disclosure, the wearable device (1) can identify the position of a cover member (not shown) with respect to at least one component of the wearable device (1) (e.g., the window (W) of FIG. 2 or the mounting frame (H) of FIG. 2) using at least one sensor (4), and control the operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on the position.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (1) can identify whether the cover member is attached to the window using at least one sensor (4). The wearable device (1) can control the operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on whether the cover member is attached to the window. For example, the wearable device (1) can execute at least one operation mode of the wearable device (1). For example, the wearable device (1) can change the operation mode being executed to another operation mode.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (1) can identify whether the cover member is separated from the window using at least one sensor (4). The wearable device (1) can control the operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on whether the cover member is separated from the window. For example, the wearable device (1) can execute at least one operation mode of the wearable device (1). For example, the wearable device (1) can change the operation mode being executed to another operation mode.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (1) can identify whether the rotating frame (M) has been separated from the mounting member of the mounting frame (H) using at least one sensor (4). The wearable device (1) can control the operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on whether the rotating frame (M) has been separated from the mounting member of the mounting frame (H). For example, the wearable device (1) can execute at least one operation mode of the wearable device (1). For example, the wearable device (1) can change the operating mode being executed to another operation mode.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (1) can identify whether the rotating frame (M) is coupled (seated) to the mounting member of the mounting frame (H) using at least one sensor (4). The wearable device (1) can control the operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on whether the rotating frame (M) is coupled to the mounting member of the mounting frame (H). For example, the wearable device (1) can execute at least one operation mode of the wearable device (1). For example, the wearable device (1) can change the executing operation mode to another operation mode. Hereinafter, the coordinate axes illustrated in FIGS. 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, and 12 illustrate the left (L), right (R), upper (U), lower (D), front (F), and rear (B) defined based on the user. The above coordinate axis may be understood as an exemplary coordinate axis for explaining a wearable device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0063]

[0064] FIG. 2 illustrates a wearable device worn by a user according to one embodiment, and illustrates the wearable device in a first state.

[0065] FIG. 3 illustrates a wearable device worn by a user according to one embodiment, and illustrates the wearable device in a second state.

[0066] The configurations of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually superimposed. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0067] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a wearable device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a display device (D). The display device (D) may be configured to provide visual information (e.g., images or videos) to a user. As an example, the display device (D) may be connected to the outside world via separate wiring (not shown).

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a display device (D) may include a right display (DR) and a left display (DL). The right display (DR) may correspond to the user's right eye, and the left display (DL) may correspond to the user's left eye. The right display (DR) may provide visual information to the user's right eye, and the left display (DL) may provide visual information to the user's left eye. The display device (D) may be configured to provide the user with visual information associated with sounds output from a pair of ear cups (101, 102).

[0069] According to one embodiment, the display device (D) may include at least one lens unit and a window (W). The at least one lens unit may include a first lens unit arranged on the right display (DR) and a second lens unit arranged on the left display (DL).

[0070] According to one embodiment, a wearable device (1) may include a pair of ear cups (101, 102) configured to output sound. At least one of the pair of ear cups (101, 102) may have a built-in speaker (not shown) configured to generate sound. Auditory information may be provided to a user through the pair of ear cups (101, 102).

[0071] For convenience of explanation, a pair of ear cups (101, 102) may be described as a right ear cup (101) and a left ear cup (102) based on the user. As an example, the right ear cup (101) and the left ear cup (102) may have structures that are symmetrical left and right based on the user, and unless specifically mentioned, the description of the right ear cup (101) described below may be substantially equally applied to the left ear cup (102) to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0072] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable device (1) may include a right rotational part (201) and a left rotational part (202) coupled to a pair of ear cups (101, 102) such that at least a portion (e.g., a rotational member (210) of FIG. 4) of the pair of ear cups can rotate. The right rotational part (201) and the left rotational part (202) may be configured to rotate about a left-right axis with respect to the ear cups (101, 102). The right rotational part (201) may be coupled to the right ear cup (101), and the left rotational part (202) may be coupled to the left ear cup (102). As an example, the right ear cup (101) and the left ear cup (102) may have structures that are symmetrical left and right with respect to the user, and unless specifically mentioned, the description of the right rotational part (201) described below may be substantially equally applied to the left rotational part (202) to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0073] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable device (1) may include a rotation frame (M) configured to rotate (see FIG. 2) and / or move (see FIG. 10) with respect to a pair of ear cups (101, 102). The rotation frame (M) may be connected to the pair of ear cups (101, 102) via a rotational part (e.g., a right rotational part (201) and a left rotational part (202)). The rotation frame (M) may include a display device (D). The display device (D) may be rotated and / or moved with respect to the pair of ear cups (101, 102) to facilitate providing visual information to a user. The rotation frame (M) may include a right rotational frame connecting part (301) and a left rotational frame connecting part (302), which will be described below. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable device (1) may include a right rotation frame connecting part (301) that connects the display device (D) and the right rotation part (201). The wearable device (1) may include a left rotation frame connecting part (302) that connects the display device (D) and the left rotation part (202). As an example, the right rotation frame connecting part (301) and the left rotation frame connecting part (302) may have a structure that is symmetrical left and right with respect to the user, and unless specifically mentioned, the description of the right rotation frame connecting part (301) described below may be substantially equally applied to the left rotation frame connecting part (302) to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0075] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a rotation frame (M) of a wearable device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be rotated relative to a pair of ear cups (101, 102) so that a display device (D) is positioned in front of a user. FIG. 2 illustrates a first state in which the display device (D) is positioned in front of a user. FIG. 3 illustrates a second state in which the display device (D) is not positioned in front of a user, and as an example, the display device (D) is positioned above a user's head. FIG. 2 illustrates the first state in which the display device (D) is rotated from the second state to be positioned in front of the user. FIG. 3 illustrates the second state in which the display device (D) is rotated from the first state to be positioned above a user's head.

[0076] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a wearable device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can provide visual information to a user through a display device (D) and provide auditory information to a user through a pair of ear cups (101, 102) by changing from the second state to the first state.

[0077] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable device (1) may include a mounting frame (H) that connects a pair of ear cups (101, 102) to each other. When a user wears the wearable device (1), the mounting frame (H) may be mounted on the user's head. The mounting frame (H) may be referred to as a connecting member or a head band. Referring to FIG. 3, a right rotation frame connecting portion (301) and a left rotation frame connecting portion (302) may extend along the mounting frame (H), for example, the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) and the left rotation frame connecting portion (302) may extend along an outer side of the mounting frame (H).

[0078] The description of the right ear cup (101), the right rotational part (201), the right connection part (301), and the coupling relationship therebetween described below can be substantially equally applied to the left ear cup (102), the left rotational part (202), the left connection part (302), and the coupling relationship therebetween, to the extent that they are not mutually aligned.

[0079] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, at least one sensor according to an embodiment (e.g., at least one sensor (4) of FIG. 1) may include at least one first sensor (401). The at least one first sensor (401) may be disposed on the rotation frame (M). For example, the at least one first sensor (401) may be disposed on the rotational unit (201). For example, the at least one first sensor (401) may be disposed on at least one of the right rotational unit (201) or the left rotational unit (202). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the at least one first sensor (401) may be disposed on the ear cup. For example, the at least one first sensor (401) may be disposed on at least one of the right ear cup (101) or the left ear cup (102). In one example, at least one first sensor (401) may be positioned on the rotating frame (M) and the ear cup (e.g., at least one of the right ear cup (101) or the left ear cup (102).

[0080] The position of at least one first sensor (401) illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3 is for convenience of explanation, and the position of at least one first sensor (401) is not limited to that illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (1) can obtain information regarding the rotation of the rotation frame (M) using at least one first sensor (401). For example, the wearable device (1) can obtain information regarding the rotation of at least a portion of the rotation frame (M) with respect to the ear cup (e.g., the rotation member (210) of FIG. 4) using at least one first sensor (401).

[0082] According to one embodiment, at least one first sensor (401) may include, but is not limited to, a position sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a 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.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the position sensor may include at least one of a Hall sensor, a tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensor, an anisotropic magneto-resistance (AMR) sensor, or a giant magneto-resistance (GMR) sensor, but is not limited thereto.

[0084]

[0085] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a right rotating portion and a right connecting portion of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0086] The configuration of FIG. 4 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually superimposed. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0087] Referring to FIG. 4, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) may include a plurality of sections (310, 320). For example, the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) may include a first rotation frame arm (310) and a second rotation frame arm (320). For example, the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) may include a first rotation frame arm (310) connected to the rotation portion (201). For example, the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) may include a second rotation frame arm (320) connected (or coupled) to the one side of the display device (D, see FIGS. 1 to 3). The second rotation frame arm (320) of the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) may be arranged to be movable in the longitudinal direction with respect to the first rotation frame arm (310). For example, when the first rotation frame arm (310) is positioned inside the second rotation frame arm (320), the second rotation frame arm (320) can move in the longitudinal direction so that the first rotation frame arm (310) can be pulled outward. Accordingly, the length of the right rotation frame connecting portion (310) can be extended.

[0088] According to various embodiments, the rotation frame connecting portion (301) is not limited to the illustrated example and may include various structures for extending in the longitudinal direction. For example, the right-axis rotation frame connecting portion (301) may include a first rotation frame arm (310), a second rotation frame arm (320) arranged to be movable along a first longitudinal direction among longitudinal directions with respect to the first rotation frame arm (310), and a third rotation frame arm (320) arranged to be movable along a second longitudinal direction opposite to the first longitudinal direction among longitudinal directions with respect to the first rotation frame arm (310).

[0089] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lengths of the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) and the left rotation frame connecting portion (302) are each extended, so that the relative positions of a pair of ear cups (101, 102) of a display device (D) connected to the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) and the left rotation frame connecting portion (302) can be adjusted.

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the right rotational member (201) may be accommodated within the ear cup (101). For example, it may be disposed in the accommodation space of an ear cover (110) including an accommodation space. For example, a rotational member (210) and a support member (220) may be disposed in the accommodation space of the ear cover (110).

[0091] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rotating member (210) may be configured to rotate relative to the supporting member (220). For example, the rotating member (210) may be coupled to the outside of the supporting member (220), and the rotating member (210) may be configured to rotate around a groove (or protrusion) formed on the outside of the supporting member (220) and a groove (or protrusion) formed on the inside of the rotating member (210). The rotating member (210) may be rotated around a left-right axis relative to the supporting member (220). As an example, the right-side rotating portion (201) may be rotated outward in a manner in which the supporting member (220) is coupled to a hole formed in the rotating member (210), and the groove (or protrusion) on the inside of the rotating member (210) and the protrusion (or groove) on the outside of the supporting member (220) are engaged and rotated (e.g., a ball plunger structure).

[0092] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the right rotational part (201) may be disposed inside the right ear cup (101). Accordingly, the rotational member (210) may be rotated relative to the support member (220), so that the rotational member (210) of the right rotational part (201) may be rotated relative to the right ear cup (101). According to one embodiment, the ear cover (110) may include an opening (e.g., a hole) at least in a portion so that the right rotational frame connecting part (301) coupled with the rotational member (210) may rotate according to the rotation of the rotational member (210). For example, the rotational member (210) disposed inside the ear cover (110) may be coupled with the rotational frame connecting part (301) through the opening.

[0093] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) may extend from the display device (D, see FIGS. 2 and 3) toward the right rotation frame rotating portion (201). The right rotation frame connecting portion (301) may move relative to the right rotation portion (201) (e.g., the rotating member (210)) along a direction substantially perpendicular to the left-right axis. Referring to FIGS. 2 to 4, the left rotation frame connecting portion (302) may extend from the display device (D) toward the left rotation portion (202). The left rotation frame connecting portion (302) may move relative to the rotating member of the left connection portion (302) along a direction substantially perpendicular to the left-right axis.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the content of the above-described FIG. 4 relates to an example of the present disclosure, and at least one of the configurations of the above-described FIG. 4 may be omitted or replaced with another configuration. For example, at least one of the components arranged in the rotating part of the wearable device (1) may be omitted or replaced with at least one other component, and is not limited to the above-described configuration. At least one of the configurations of the connecting part of the wearable device (1) may be omitted or replaced with at least one other configuration, and is not limited to the above-described configuration.

[0095] Although not shown in FIG. 4, at least one first sensor (for example, at least one first sensor (401) of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment may be disposed on at least one of the rotating member (210) or the supporting member (220). According to one embodiment, the wearable device (1) may obtain information about the rotation of the rotating frame (M) using the at least one first sensor (401). For example, the wearable device (1) may obtain information about the rotation of the rotating member (210) using the at least one first sensor (401). For example, the wearable device (1) may obtain at least one of information about the rotation angle of the rotating member (210) or information about the rotation direction of the rotating member (210) using the at least one first sensor (401). For example, the wearable device (1) can obtain at least one of information about a rotation angle of the rotating member (210) with respect to the supporting member (220) or information about a rotation direction of the rotating member (210) with respect to the supporting member (220) using the at least one first sensor (401).

[0096]

[0097] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method (1000) for predicting a state of a rotation frame and controlling an operation mode of a wearable device based on information acquired using at least one sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0098] The configuration of FIG. 5 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually superimposed. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0099] According to one embodiment, in operation 1010, a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (1) of FIG. 2) can obtain information regarding rotation of a rotation frame (e.g., the rotation frame (M) of FIG. 2) using at least one sensor (e.g., at least one first sensor (401) of FIG. 2). For example, the wearable device (1) can obtain at least one of information regarding a rotation angle of the rotation member or information regarding a rotation direction of the rotation member.

[0100] According to one embodiment, information regarding the rotation angle of the rotating member may include information regarding the magnitude of the angle by which the rotating member rotates relative to the reference position. Information regarding the rotation direction of the rotating member may include information regarding the direction in which the rotating member rotates relative to the reference position.

[0101] In one embodiment, the reference position may include a preset position of the rotating member. For example, the reference position may include a preset position of the rotating member relative to the support member.

[0102] According to one embodiment, in operation 1020, the wearable device (1) can predict a state of the rotation frame based on information about the rotation of the rotation frame obtained using at least one sensor (e.g., at least one first sensor). For example, the wearable device (1) can predict a first state (e.g., the first state of FIG. 2) or a second state (e.g., the second state of FIG. 3) of the rotation frame.

[0103] In one embodiment, in the first state, the rotation frame may be positioned at a first position adjacent to the user's eyes. For example, in the first state, the rotation frame may be positioned in front of the user's eyes. For example, in the first state, the display device (e.g., the display device (D) of FIG. 2) may be positioned in front of the user's eyes.

[0104] In one embodiment, in the second state, the pivot frame may be positioned at a second location adjacent to the user's head. For example, in the second state, the pivot frame may be positioned above the user's head. For example, in the second state, the pivot frame may be positioned above a mounting frame (e.g., the mounting frame (H) of FIG. 2).

[0105] According to one embodiment, in operation 1030, the wearable device (1) may control the operation mode of the wearable device based on the prediction (prediction of operation 1020). In one example, the wearable device (1) may execute a first state mode of the wearable device based on the prediction. For example, the wearable device (1) may change the running operation mode to the first state mode. In one example, the wearable device (1) may execute a second state mode of the wearable device based on the prediction. For example, the wearable device (1) may change the running operation mode to the second state mode.

[0106] According to one embodiment, the first state mode may include at least one of a viewing mode, an augmented reality (AR) mode, or a shooting mode. The viewing mode may include at least one of a spatial audio output mode or a video playback mode. The video playback mode may include at least one of a mirroring mode or a second display mode. The AR mode may provide at least one of an AR function or an artificial intelligence (AI) assistance. The AR mode may include a viewing mode. However, the first state mode is not limited to the above-described ones.

[0107] According to one embodiment, the second state mode may include an audio playback mode. The audio playback mode may include at least one of a spatial audio output mode or a general audio output mode. However, the second state mode is not limited to the above-described modes.

[0108] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method (1020) for predicting the state of a rotation frame by a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0109] The configuration of FIG. 6 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually superimposed. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0110] The method (1020) for predicting the state of the rotation frame of FIG. 6 can correspond to the operation 1020 of FIG. 5.

[0111] According to one embodiment, in operation 1110, a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (1) of FIG. 2) may identify whether a rotational member (e.g., the rotational member (210) of FIG. 4) rotates based on information about rotation of a rotational frame (e.g., the rotational frame (M) of FIG. 2) obtained using at least one sensor (e.g., at least one first sensor (401) of FIG. 2). For example, the wearable device (1) may identify whether the rotational member rotates around a left-right axis with respect to a reference position.

[0112] According to one embodiment, when the wearable device (1) identifies that the rotating member is rotating in operation 1110, in operation 1120, the wearable device (1) can identify the degree to which the rotating member is rotated. For example, the wearable device (1) can identify whether the rotating member is rotated by more than a specified angle with respect to a reference position.

[0113] In one embodiment, the reference position may include a preset position of the rotating member. For example, the reference position may include a preset position of the rotating member (210) relative to a support member (e.g., support member (220)).

[0114] According to one embodiment, when the wearable device (1) identifies that the rotation member rotates more than a specified angle in operation 1120, the wearable device (1) can predict a first state or a second state of the rotation frame in operation 1130. For example, the wearable device (1) can predict whether the rotation frame will be positioned at a first position adjacent to the user's eyes or whether the rotation frame will be positioned at a second position adjacent to the user's head.

[0115] According to one embodiment, in operation 1140, the wearable device (1) may generate a signal related to an operating mode of the wearable device (1) based on predicting a first state or a second state. For example, the wearable device (1) may generate a first signal related to execution of a first state mode or a second signal related to execution of a second state mode.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (1) can control the operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on the generated first signal or the second signal. For example, the wearable device (1) can execute the first operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on the generated first signal. The wearable device (1) can execute the second operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on the generated second signal. The wearable device (1) can change the operation mode to the first operation mode based on the generated first signal. The wearable device (1) can change the operation mode to the second operation mode based on the generated second signal.

[0117] A method for controlling the operation mode of a wearable device (1) based on a first signal is described in Fig. 8. A method for controlling the operation mode of a wearable device (1) based on a second signal is described in Fig. 9.

[0118] According to one embodiment, if the wearable device (1) identifies that the rotating member is not rotating in operation 1110, in operation 1150, the wearable device (1) can maintain the running operation mode.

[0119] According to one embodiment, if the wearable device (1) identifies that the rotational member rotates less than a specified angle in operation 1120, the wearable device (1) may maintain the running operation mode in operation 1150. For example, if the wearable device (1) identifies that the rotational member rotates less than a specified angle in operation 1120, the wearable device (1) may determine that the rotational motion of the rotational member is an motion by the user to align the rotational frame with the user's body.

[0120]

[0121] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method for predicting the state of a rotating frame based on the rotational direction of a rotating member by a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0122] The configuration of FIG. 7 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually superimposed. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0123] The method of predicting the state of the rotating frame based on the rotational direction of the rotating member of the wearable device of FIG. 7 may follow operation 1120 of FIG. 6, but is not limited thereto. For example, at least one operation of the method of FIG. 7 may precede operation 1120 of FIG. 6, or may be performed simultaneously with operation 1120 of FIG. 6.

[0124] According to one embodiment, in operation 1210, a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (1) of FIG. 2) can identify a direction in which a rotating member (e.g., the rotating member (210) of FIG. 4) rotates relative to a reference position. For example, the wearable device (1) can identify whether the direction in which the rotating member rotates relative to the reference position is a first direction or a second direction.

[0125] In one embodiment, the reference position may include a preset position of the rotating member. For example, the reference position may include a preset position of the rotating member relative to the support member.

[0126] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 together, the first direction may include a direction in which the rotation frame (M) rotates from a first position adjacent to the user's eyes to a second position adjacent to the user's head about a left-right axis. The second direction may include a direction in which the rotation frame (M) rotates from the second position to the first position about a left-right axis. The first direction may be an opposite direction to the second direction.

[0127] According to one embodiment, when the wearable device (1) identifies that the rotating member rotates in a first direction in operation 1210, the wearable device (1) can predict a first state (e.g., the first state of FIG. 2) in operation 1220. For example, the wearable device (1) can predict that the rotating frame will be positioned at a first position adjacent to the user's eyes.

[0128] According to one embodiment, in operation 1230, the wearable device (1) may generate a first signal based on the prediction of the first state. For example, the wearable device (1) may generate a first signal related to the execution of the first state mode.

[0129] According to one embodiment, if the wearable device (1) identifies that the rotational member rotates in a direction different from the first direction in operation 1210, the wearable device (1) can predict a second state (e.g., the second state of FIG. 3) in operation 1240. For example, if the wearable device (1) identifies that the rotational member rotates in the second direction in operation 1210, the wearable device (1) can predict that the rotational frame will be positioned at a second position adjacent to the user's head.

[0130] According to one embodiment, in operation 1250, the wearable device (1) may generate a second signal based on the prediction of the second state. For example, the wearable device (1) may generate a second signal related to the execution of the second state mode.

[0131]

[0132] FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method for controlling an operating mode of a wearable device based on an angle at which a rotating member rotates in a first direction, according to one embodiment.

[0133] The configuration of FIG. 8 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually superimposed. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0134] According to one embodiment, a wearable device (e.g., wearable device (1) of FIG. 2) may include at least one of a display device (e.g., display device (D) of FIG. 2) or a camera device. At least one of the display device or the camera device may be disposed on a rotating frame (e.g., rotating frame (M) of FIG. 2).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the method for controlling the operating mode of the wearable device of FIG. 8 may follow operation 1230 of FIG. 7, but is not limited thereto. For example, at least one operation of the method of FIG. 8 may precede operation 1230 or may be performed concurrently with operation 1230.

[0136] According to one embodiment, in operation 1310, a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (1) of FIG. 2) may identify a degree of rotation of a rotational member (e.g., the rotational member (210) of FIG. 4) based on information about rotation of a rotational frame (e.g., the rotational frame (M) of FIG. 2) obtained using at least one sensor (e.g., at least one first sensor (401) of FIG. 2). For example, the wearable device (1) may identify an angle by which the rotational member rotates around a left-right axis with respect to a reference position. For example, the wearable device (1) may identify a magnitude of an angle by which the rotational member rotates with respect to the reference position.

[0137] In one embodiment, the reference position may include a preset position of the rotating member. For example, the reference position may include a preset position of the rotating member relative to the support member.

[0138] According to one embodiment, in operation 1320, the wearable device (1) can identify whether the angle at which the rotating member rotates in a first direction with respect to the reference position is greater than or equal to a first magnitude. If the wearable device (1) identifies in operation 1320 that the angle at which the rotating member rotates with respect to the reference position is greater than or equal to the first magnitude, in operation 1330, the wearable device (1) can transmit the generated first signal. If the wearable device (1) identifies in operation 1320 that the angle at which the rotating member rotates with respect to the reference position is less than the first magnitude, in operation 1350, the wearable device (1) can maintain the operating mode that is being executed.

[0139] According to one embodiment, in operation 1340, the wearable device (1) may control an operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on a first signal. For example, the wearable device (1) may execute a first state mode (e.g., the first state mode of FIG. 5). For example, the wearable device (1) may change a running operation mode to the first state mode. In one example, the wearable device (1) may activate at least one of a display device (e.g., the display device (D) of FIG. 2) or a camera device based on the first signal.

[0140]

[0141] FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a method for controlling an operating mode of a wearable device based on an angle at which a rotating member rotates in a second direction, according to one embodiment.

[0142] The configuration of FIG. 9 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually superimposed. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the method for controlling the operating mode of the wearable device of FIG. 9 may follow operation 1250 of FIG. 7, but is not limited thereto. For example, at least one operation of the method of FIG. 9 may precede operation 12350 or may be performed concurrently with operation 1250.

[0144] According to one embodiment, in operation 1410, a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (1) of FIG. 2) may identify a degree of rotation of a rotational member (e.g., the rotational member (210) of FIG. 4) based on information about rotation of a rotational frame (e.g., the rotational frame (M) of FIG. 2) obtained using at least one sensor (e.g., at least one first sensor (401) of FIG. 2). For example, the wearable device (1) may identify an angle by which the rotational member rotates around a left-right axis with respect to a reference position. For example, the wearable device (1) may identify a magnitude of an angle by which the rotational member rotates with respect to the reference position.

[0145] In one embodiment, the reference position may include a preset position of the rotating member. For example, the reference position may include a preset position of the rotating member relative to the support member.

[0146] According to one embodiment, in operation 1420, the wearable device (1) can identify whether the angle at which the rotating member rotates in a second direction with respect to the reference position is greater than or equal to a second magnitude. If the wearable device (1) identifies in operation 1420 that the angle at which the rotating member rotates with respect to the reference position is greater than or equal to the second magnitude, in operation 1430, the wearable device (1) can transmit the generated second signal. If the wearable device (1) identifies in operation 1430 that the angle at which the rotating member rotates with respect to the reference position is less than the second magnitude, in operation 1450, the wearable device (1) can maintain the operating mode that is being executed.

[0147] According to one embodiment, in operation 1440, the wearable device (1) may control an operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on the second signal. For example, the wearable device (1) may execute a second state mode (e.g., the second state mode of FIG. 5). For example, the wearable device (1) may change a running operation mode to the second state mode. In one example, the wearable device (1) may deactivate at least one of a display device (e.g., the display device (D) of FIG. 2) or a camera device based on the second signal.

[0148] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 together, when the rotating member rotates in the first direction and when the rotating member rotates in the second direction, the magnitude of the angle at which the wearable device (1) is set to transmit a signal may be different. For example, the second magnitude may be different from the first magnitude (e.g., the first magnitude of FIG. 8). For example, the second magnitude may be larger than the first magnitude.

[0149]

[0150] FIG. 10 illustrates a wearable device worn by a user according to one embodiment, and illustrates the wearable device in a third state.

[0151] The configuration of FIG. 10 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually superimposed. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0152] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) may extend from one side of the display device (D) toward the right rotation portion (201). The right rotation frame connecting portion (301) may be connected (or coupled) to one side of the display device (D). The right rotation frame connecting portion (301) may be configured to extend along a direction substantially perpendicular to the left-right axis (e.g., forward-backward or up-down direction). For example, the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) may include a first rotation frame arm (310) and a second rotation frame arm (320). The first rotation frame arm (310) disposed inside the second rotation frame arm (320) may be exposed to the outside based on the movement of the second rotation frame arm (320), thereby extending the length of the right rotation frame connecting portion (310).

[0153] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the left pivot frame connecting portion (302) may extend from the other side of the display device (D) toward the left pivot portion (202). The left pivot frame connecting portion (302) may be connected (or coupled) to the other side of the display device (D). The left pivot frame connecting portion (302) may be configured to extend along a direction substantially perpendicular to the left-right axis (e.g., forward-backward or up-down). The left pivot frame connecting portion (302) may be extended in length in a similar manner to the right pivot frame connecting portion (301).

[0154] FIG. 10 illustrates the third state in which the display device (D) is moved closer to the user from the second state (e.g., FIG. 3). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable device (1) can provide visual information to the user through the display device (D) and provide auditory information to the user through a pair of ear cups (101, 102) by changing from the second state to the third state.

[0155] Referring to FIG. 10, at least one sensor according to an embodiment (e.g., at least one sensor (4) of FIG. 1) may include at least one second sensor (402). The at least one second sensor (402) may be disposed on the rotation frame (M). For example, the at least one second sensor (402) may be disposed on a rotation frame connection (e.g., a right rotation frame connection (301), a left rotation frame connection (302)). For example, the at least one second sensor (402) may be disposed on at least one of the rotation frame arms (e.g., a first rotation frame arm (310), a second rotation frame arm (320)) of the right rotation frame connection (301). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one second sensor (402) may be disposed on a rotating member (e.g., a right rotating member (201)) and a rotating frame arm (e.g., a second rotating frame arm (320)). In one example, at least one second sensor (402) may be disposed on a rotating member (e.g., at least one of a right rotating member (201) or a left rotating member (202)) and a rotating frame connecting member (e.g., at least one of a right rotating frame connecting member (301) or a left rotating frame connecting member (302)).

[0156] The position of at least one second sensor (402) illustrated in FIG. 10 is for convenience of explanation, and the position of at least one second sensor (402) is not limited to that illustrated in FIG. 10.

[0157] According to one embodiment, at least one second sensor (402) may include, but is not limited to, a position sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0158] According to one embodiment, the position sensor may include at least one of a Hall sensor, a tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensor, an anisotropic magneto-resistance (AMR) sensor, or a giant magneto-resistance (GMR) sensor, but is not limited thereto.

[0159] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (1) can obtain information about the position of the rotation frame connection part with respect to the rotation part (e.g., length information of the rotation frame connection part) using at least one second sensor (402). For example, the wearable device (1) can obtain length information of the right rotation frame connection part (301) based on the position of the right rotation frame connection part (301) with respect to the right rotation part (201) using at least one second sensor (402). For example, the wearable device (1) can obtain length information of the left rotation frame connection part (302) based on the position of the left rotation frame connection part (302) with respect to the left rotation part (202) using at least one second sensor (402). For example, the wearable device (1) can obtain length information of the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) and length information of the left rotation frame connecting portion (302) using at least one second sensor (402).

[0160] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (1) can obtain information about the position of the rotation frame arm using at least one second sensor (402). For example, the wearable device (1) can obtain position information of the second rotation frame arm (320) with respect to the first rotation frame arm (310) using at least one second sensor (402). Based on the position information, length information of the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) can be obtained. Length information of the left rotation frame connecting portion (302) can be obtained in a manner similar to that described above.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the length information of the rotation frame connection portion may include at least one of information regarding a position to which the second rotation frame arm has moved relative to the first rotation frame arm, information regarding a position to which the second rotation frame arm has moved relative to the rotation portion, and information regarding a position to which the rotation frame connection portion has moved relative to the mounting frame.

[0162] According to various embodiments, the wearable device (1) may further include various sensors. For example, the wearable device (1) may include at least one third sensor (403) that senses a change in length (change in position) of a mounting frame connection portion of the mounting frame (H). For example, the wearable device (1) may include at least one fourth sensor (404) that identifies whether the rotation frame (M) is coupled to the mounting frame (H). In addition, for example, the wearable device (1) may include at least one sensor that can identify a user's movement (e.g., head rotation).

[0163]

[0164] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a portion of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0165] The configuration of FIG. 11 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually superimposed. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0166] Referring to FIG. 11, at least one second sensor (402) may be disposed on the right rotation frame connecting portion (301). For example, at least one second sensor (402) may be disposed on the first rotation frame arm (310) and / or the second rotation frame arm (320). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, unlike what is illustrated in FIG. 11, at least one second sensor (402) may be disposed on the rotation unit (201). For example, at least one second sensor (402) may be disposed on the rotation unit (201) and the second rotation frame arm (320).

[0167] The position of at least one second sensor (402) illustrated in FIG. 11 is for convenience of explanation, and the position of at least one second sensor (402) is not limited to that illustrated in FIG. 11.

[0168] According to one embodiment, a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (1) of FIG. 2) may obtain length information of a rotational frame connection portion using at least one second sensor (402). The length information of the rotational frame connection portion may include at least one of information about a position (and / or direction) to which the second rotational frame arm (320) moves with respect to the first rotational frame arm (310), information about a position (and / or direction) to which the second rotational frame arm (320) moves with respect to the rotational unit (201), and information about a position (and / or direction) to which the rotational frame connection portion (301) moves with respect to the mounting frame (H).

[0169]

[0170] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining a state in which the length of a rotating frame connecting part is extended according to one embodiment.

[0171] The configuration of FIG. 12 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually superimposed. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0172] Figure 12 illustrates a state in which the length of the right rotation frame connection part (301) is not extended (1210) and a state in which the length of the right rotation frame connection part (301) is extended (1220).

[0173] Referring to FIG. 12, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first rotation frame arm (310) of the right rotation frame connecting portion (301) may be placed (coupled) inside the second rotation frame arm (320). In this case, the first rotation frame arm (310) may be placed inside the second rotation frame arm (320), so that the length of the rotation frame connecting portion may not be extended.

[0174] In one embodiment, the second rotation frame arm (320) may be arranged to be movable and then fixed relative to the first rotation frame arm (310). For example, a movable and fixable structure may be formed on the inner side of the second rotation frame arm (320) and the outer side of the first rotation frame arm (310), so that the second rotation frame arm (320) may move relative to the first rotation frame arm (310). For example, the second rotation frame arm (320) may move upward (U) or downward (D).

[0175] According to one embodiment, when the second rotation frame arm (320) moves upward (U), the first rotation frame arm (310) disposed inside the second rotation frame arm (320) and connected to the rotation part (201) may be exposed (withdrawn) to the outside. Accordingly, the length of the rotation frame connection part (301) may be extended. In one embodiment, the at least one second sensor (402) may sense the distance (position) that the second rotation frame arm (320) has moved with respect to the first rotation frame arm (310). For example, at least one second sensor (402a) disposed on the first rotation frame arm (310) and at least one second sensor (402b) disposed on the second rotation frame arm (320) can sense a change in distance between the two sensors as a Hall sensor, thereby sensing the distance (position) moved by the second rotation frame arm (320). Accordingly, the wearable device (1) can obtain length information of the rotation frame connecting portion (301).

[0176] According to one embodiment, when the second rotation frame arm (320) moves downward (D), the first rotation frame (310) connected to the second rotation frame arm (320) can be introduced into the second rotation frame arm (320). Accordingly, the length of the rotation frame connection portion (301) can be shortened. In one embodiment, the at least one second sensor (402) can sense the distance (position) that the second rotation frame arm (320) has moved with respect to the first rotation frame arm (310). For example, the at least one second sensor (402a) arranged on the first rotation frame arm (310) and the at least one second sensor (402b) arranged on the second rotation frame arm (320) can sense the distance (position) that the second rotation frame arm (320) has moved by sensing a change in the distance that the two sensors become closer as a Hall sensor. Accordingly, the wearable device (1) can obtain length information of the rotating frame connecting portion (301).

[0177] In the above, the wearable device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure has been described with reference to the right rotation part (201) and the right rotation frame connection part (301) with reference to FIG. 12, but the above description may be substantially equally applied to the left rotation part (202) and the left rotation frame connection part (302). As an example, the left rotation part (202) of the wearable device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include components that are symmetrical to the left and right of the components of the right rotation part (201).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the content of the above-described FIG. 12 relates to an example of the present disclosure, and at least one of the components of the above-described FIG. 12 may be omitted or replaced with another component. For example, at least one component of the wearable device (1) may be omitted or replaced with at least one other component, and is not limited to the above-described configuration.

[0179] According to one embodiment, at least one sensor (e.g., at least one sensor (4) of FIG. 1) may include at least one of at least one second_1 sensor (402a) or at least one second_1 sensor (402b). In one example, one of the at least one second_1 sensor (402a) and the at least one second_2 sensor (402b) may include at least one magnetic material. For example, one of the at least one second_1 sensor (402a) and the at least one second_2 sensor (402b) may be replaced with a magnetic material.

[0180] According to one embodiment, a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (1) of FIG. 1) can obtain length information of a rotation frame connection portion using at least one sensor (e.g., at least one of at least one 2_1 sensor (402a) or at least one 2_2 sensor (402b)).

[0181] In one example, a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (1) of FIG. 1) may include at least one second_1 sensor (402a) and at least one first magnetic body (402b). The at least one second_1 sensor (402a) may be disposed on the second rotating frame arm (320). The at least one first magnetic body (402b) may be disposed on at least one of the rotating portion (e.g., the rotating portion of FIG. 2), the ear cup (101), or the first rotating frame arm (310). For example, the at least one first magnetic body (402b) may be disposed on a support member of the rotating portion (e.g., the support member (220) of FIG. 4). The at least one second_1 sensor (402a) may detect the intensity of a magnetic field formed by the at least one first magnetic body (402b). At least one second_1 sensor (402a) can detect the magnitude of magnetic flux, which is a physical quantity proportional to the strength of a magnetic field. For example, when the second rotating frame arm (320) moves from the first rotating frame arm (310) (or the rotating portion (201), or the ear cup (101)), and the relative positions of the at least one second_1 sensor (402a) and the at least one first magnetic body (402b) change, the value of magnetic flux detected by the at least one second_1 sensor (402a) can change linearly. The wearable device (1) can identify the position of the second rotating frame arm (320) based on the magnetic flux value detected by the at least one second_1 sensor (402a). Accordingly, the wearable device (1) can obtain length information of the rotating frame connecting portion. Accordingly, the wearable device (1) can identify the extent to which the length of the rotating frame connecting portion is extended.

[0182] In one embodiment, the length information of the rotation frame connection can be obtained in a similar manner to the method described above, even if there is at least one second_2 sensor (402b) and at least one second magnetic body (402a).

[0183] However, the above-described content is an example of a method for a wearable device (1) to obtain length information of a rotation frame connection part using at least one sensor (for example, at least one of at least one 2_1 sensor (402a) or at least one 2_2 sensor (402b)), and is not limited to the above-described content.

[0184] For example, at least one of the second_1 sensor (402a) or the second_2 sensor (402b) may include, but is not limited to, a position sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0185] According to one embodiment, the position sensor may include at least one of a Hall sensor, a tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensor, an anisotropic magneto-resistance (AMR) sensor, or a giant magneto-resistance (GMR) sensor, but is not limited thereto.

[0186]

[0187] FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a method (2000) for predicting the state of a rotating frame based on the extent to which the length of a rotating frame connecting portion is extended, and controlling an operating mode of the wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0188] The configuration of FIG. 13 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually superimposed. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0189] According to one embodiment, in operation 2010, a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (1) of FIG. 10) may obtain length information of a rotational frame connection portion based on a change in the length of the rotational frame connection portion. For example, the wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (1) of FIG. 10) may obtain length information of a rotational frame (e.g., position information of a rotational portion of a rotational frame connection portion) using at least one sensor (e.g., at least one of the at least one second sensor (402) of FIG. 10, the at least one second_1 sensor (402a) of FIG. 12, or the at least one second_2 sensor (402b) of FIG. 12).

[0190] According to one embodiment, in operation 2020, the wearable device (1) can identify the extent to which the rotation frame connection portion is extended based on length information of the rotation frame connection portion. For example, the wearable device (1) can identify the length by which the first rotation frame arm is extended from the second rotation frame arm.

[0191] According to one embodiment, in operation 2030, based on the length information of the rotation frame connection portion, the wearable device (1) can predict the state of the rotation frame. For example, the wearable device (1) can predict the first state or the second state of the rotation frame based on the length of the rotation frame connection portion (the degree to which the first rotation frame arm is extended from the second display arm). The contents of operation 2030 may be referenced by operation 1020 of FIGS. 5 and 6 described above, to the extent that they are not interposed with each other. In addition, the contents of FIGS. 7 to 9 described above may be substantially equally applied to operation 2030, to the extent that they are not interposed with each other.

[0192] According to one embodiment, in operation 2040, the wearable device (1) may control the operation mode of the wearable device (1) based on the prediction of the state of the rotation frame. The contents of operation 2040 may be referenced by operation 1030 of FIG. 5 described above, to the extent that they are not interleaved with each other. In addition, the contents of FIGS. 7 to 9 described above may be substantially identically applied to operation 2040, to the extent that they are not interleaved with each other.

[0193] According to one embodiment, in operation 2020, the wearable device (1) can identify the extent to which the length of the rotation frame connection portion is reduced (the extent to which the first rotation frame arm is inserted into the second rotation frame) based on the length information of the rotation frame connection portion.

[0194] According to one embodiment, based on the extent to which the length of the rotation frame connection portion is shortened (the extent to which the first rotation frame connection portion is inserted into the second rotation frame connection portion), the wearable device (1) can control the operation of the wearable device (1). For example, the wearable device (1) can execute a third state mode. For example, the wearable device (1) can change the running operation mode to the third state mode.

[0195] According to one embodiment, the third state mode may include at least one of a viewing mode, an augmented reality (AR) mode, or a shooting mode. The viewing mode may include at least one of a spatial audio output mode or a video playback mode. The video playback mode may include at least one of a mirroring mode or a second display mode. The AR mode may provide at least one of an AR function or an artificial intelligence (AI) assistance. The AR mode may include a viewing mode. However, the third state mode is not limited to the above-described ones.

[0196] According to various embodiments, the wearable device (1) can predict the state of the rotation frame based on the length information of the fixed frame connection part and the length information of the rotation frame connection part obtained through at least one sensor.

[0197] For example, the wearable device (1) can obtain length information of the mounting frame connecting portion based on a change in the length of the mounting frame connecting portion by using at least one sensor (e.g., at least one third sensor (403)).

[0198] For example, the wearable device (1) can obtain length information of the rotating frame connecting portion using at least one sensor (e.g., at least one second sensor (402)).

[0199] According to one embodiment, the first state of the pivot frame or the second state of the pivot frame can be predicted by comparing the length information of the anchoring frame connecting portion and the length information of the pivot frame connecting portion. For example, if the difference between the extended length of the anchoring frame connecting portion and the extended length of the pivot frame connecting portion is greater than or equal to a specified length, the state of the pivot frame can be predicted to be the first state. For example, if the difference between the extended length of the anchoring frame connecting portion and the extended length of the pivot frame connecting portion is less than a specified length, the state of the pivot frame can be predicted to be the second state.

[0200] In various embodiments, the wearable device (1) may generate a signal related to an operating mode of the wearable device (1) based on predicting the first state or the second state.

[0201]

[0202] FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a method for predicting the state of a rotation frame based on the distance moved by a second rotation frame arm by a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0203] The configuration of FIG. 14 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually superimposed. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0204] According to one embodiment, the method for predicting the state of the rotation frame of FIG. 14 may follow operation 2020 of FIG. 13.

[0205] According to one embodiment, in operation 2110, the wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (1) of FIG. 10) can identify whether the second rotational frame arm has moved more than a specified distance relative to the first rotational frame arm (the first rotational frame arm has been extended more than a specified length from the second rotational frame arm). If the wearable device (1) determines that the second rotational frame arm has moved more than a specified distance relative to the first rotational frame arm in operation 2110, the wearable device (1) can predict the state of the rotational frame. For example, if the second rotational frame arm has moved more than a specified distance relative to the first rotational frame arm in operation 2110, the wearable device (1) can perform the method (1020) of FIG. 6. For example, if the wearable device (1) moves the second rotation frame arm more than a specified distance relative to the first rotation frame arm in operation 2110, operation 1110 of FIG. 6 may follow.

[0206] According to one embodiment, when the second rotation frame arm of the wearable device (1) moves more than a specified distance relative to the first rotation frame arm in operation 2110, the wearable device (1) can maintain the running operation mode in operation 2120.

[0207] As described above, the wearable device includes a pair of ear cups configured to output sound, the pair of ear cups each including an ear cover and an ear cushion, a rotating member coupled to at least one of the ear cups, the rotating member including a support member disposed within the ear cover of the at least one ear cup, and a rotating member coupled to the support member so as to be rotatable about a left-right axis, and a rotating frame connected to the rotating member so as to be rotatable about the left-right axis, at least one sensor, at least one processor, and a memory storing instructions, wherein the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so as to cause the wearable device to obtain information regarding rotation of the rotating frame using the at least one sensor, predict a state of the rotating frame based on the information regarding rotation of the rotating frame, and control an operation mode of the wearable device based on the prediction.

[0208] According to one embodiment, the information regarding the rotation of the rotating frame may include at least one of information regarding a rotation angle of the rotating member or information regarding a rotation direction of the rotating member.

[0209] In one embodiment, the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor to cause the wearable device to identify, based on information about the rotation of the rotation frame, whether the rotational member rotates about the left-right axis relative to a reference position, and, if it is determined that the rotational member rotates by more than a specified angle relative to the reference position, to predict a first state of the rotational frame or a second state of the rotational frame, and, based on the prediction of the first state or the second state, to generate a signal related to an operating mode of the wearable device, and, in response to determining that the rotational member rotates by less than the specified angle relative to the reference position, to maintain the running operating mode of the wearable device, wherein the reference position may include a preset position of the rotational member.

[0210] According to one embodiment, the instructions may be individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor to cause the wearable device to identify, based on information about the rotation of the rotational frame, a direction in which the rotational member rotates relative to the reference position, predict a first state in which the rotational frame is located at a first position adjacent to the user's eyes when the rotational member rotates in a first direction relative to the reference position, and generate a first signal based on the prediction of the first state, and predict a second state in which the rotational frame is located at a second position adjacent to the user's head when the rotational member rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction relative to the reference position, and generate a second signal based on the prediction of the second state.

[0211] According to one embodiment, the wearable device further comprises at least one of a display device disposed on the rotation frame or a camera device disposed on the rotation frame, and the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor to cause the wearable device to identify, based on information about the rotation of the rotation frame, an angle at which the rotational member rotates with respect to the reference position, and, if the angle at which the rotational member rotates in the first direction with respect to the reference position is greater than or equal to a first magnitude, transmit the first signal and, based on the first signal, activate at least one of the display device or the camera device, and, if the angle at which the rotational member rotates in the second direction with respect to the reference position is greater than or equal to a second magnitude, transmit the second signal and, based on the second signal, deactivate at least one of the display device or the camera device, and the second magnitude may be greater than the first magnitude.

[0212] According to one embodiment, the rotation frame includes a rotation frame connecting portion configured to be extendable along a direction substantially perpendicular to the left-right axis, and the instructions may be individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor to cause the wearable device to obtain length information of the rotation frame connecting portion based on a change in length of the rotation frame connecting portion using the at least one sensor, identify an extent to which the rotation frame connecting portion is extended based on the length information of the rotation frame connecting portion, predict a state of the rotation frame when the rotation frame connecting portion is extended by a specified length or more, and control an operation mode of the wearable device based on the predicted state of the rotation frame.

[0213] According to one embodiment, the wearable device further includes a mounting frame connected to the pair of ear cups and mounted on a user's head, and the rotational frame connection portion includes a first rotational frame arm and a second rotational frame arm that moves relative to the first rotational frame arm to extend the rotational frame connection portion, and the length information of the rotational frame connection portion may include at least one of information regarding a position to which the second rotational frame arm moves relative to the first rotational frame arm, information regarding a position to which the second rotational frame arm moves relative to the rotation portion, and information regarding a position to which the rotational frame connection portion moves relative to the mounting frame.

[0214] In one embodiment, the instructions may be individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor to cause the wearable device to predict a first state of the rotation frame or a second state of the rotation frame when the second rotation frame arm has moved a specified distance or more relative to the first rotation frame arm, and to generate a signal related to an operating mode of the wearable device based on predicting the first state or the second state, and to maintain the running operating mode of the wearable device when the second display arm has moved less than a specified distance relative to the first display arm.

[0215] According to one embodiment, the mounting frame further includes a mounting frame connecting portion configured to adjust a length of the mounting frame, and the instructions may be individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor to cause the wearable device to obtain length information of the mounting frame connecting portion based on a change in the length of the mounting frame connecting portion using the at least one sensor, obtain length information of the rotating frame connecting portion using the at least one sensor, compare the length information of the mounting frame connecting portion and the length information of the rotating frame connecting portion to predict a first state of the rotating frame or a second state of the rotating frame, and generate a signal related to an operation mode of the wearable device based on the prediction of the first state or the second state.

[0216] According to one embodiment, the at least one sensor includes at least one first sensor and at least one second sensor, and the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor to cause the wearable device to obtain information about rotation of the rotation frame using the at least one first sensor and to obtain length information of the rotation frame connecting portion using the at least one second sensor, and the at least one first sensor may be disposed on at least one of the fixed member or the rotation member, and the at least one second sensor may be disposed on the rotation frame connecting portion.

[0217] As described above, a method for operating a wearable device including a rotational member coupled to at least one ear cup among a pair of ear cups configured to output sound and including a support member and a rotational member rotatably coupled to the support member about a left-right axis, and a rotational frame connected to the rotational member so as to be rotatable about the left-right axis may include an operation of obtaining information about rotation of the rotational frame using the at least one sensor, an operation of predicting a state of the rotational frame based on the information about rotation of the rotational frame, and an operation of controlling an operation mode of the wearable device based on the prediction.

[0218] According to one embodiment, the operation of predicting the state of the rotation frame includes an operation of identifying, based on information about the rotation of the rotation frame, whether the rotational member rotates around the left-right axis with respect to a reference position; an operation of predicting a first state of the rotational frame or a second state of the rotational frame when it is identified that the rotational member rotates by a specified angle or more with respect to the reference position; and an operation of generating a signal related to an operation mode of the wearable device based on the prediction of the first state or the second state, wherein the reference position may include a preset position of the rotational member.

[0219] According to one embodiment, the operation of predicting the state of the rotation frame may further include an operation of identifying a direction in which the rotational member rotates with respect to the reference position based on information about the rotation of the rotational frame, an operation of predicting a first state in which the rotational frame is located at a first position adjacent to the user's eyes when the rotational member rotates in a first direction with respect to the reference position, an operation of generating a first signal based on the prediction of the first state, an operation of predicting a second state in which the rotational frame is located at a second position adjacent to the user's head when the rotational member rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the reference position, and an operation of generating a second signal based on the prediction of the second state.

[0220] According to one embodiment, the rotation frame includes a rotation frame connecting portion configured to be extendable along a direction substantially perpendicular to the left-right axis, and the operating method of the wearable device may further include an operation of obtaining length information of the rotation frame connecting portion based on a change in the length of the rotation frame connecting portion using the at least one sensor, an operation of identifying a degree to which the rotation frame connecting portion is extended based on the length information of the rotation frame connecting portion, an operation of predicting a state of the rotation frame when the rotation frame connecting portion is extended by a specified length or more, and an operation of controlling an operating mode of the wearable device based on the prediction of the state of the rotation frame.

[0221] According to one embodiment, a computer-readable recording medium may include instructions for performing at least one of the operating methods of the wearable device.

[0222] The methods according to the embodiments described in the claims or specification of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0223] When implemented in software, a computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs (software modules) may be provided. The one or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium are configured for execution by one or more processors within an electronic device. The one or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute methods according to embodiments described in the claims or specification of the present disclosure.

[0224] In the present disclosure, the functions or operations performed by the electronic device may be performed by one or more processors executing one or more instructions stored in a memory. The functions or operations of the electronic device mentioned in the present disclosure may be performed by one processor executing one or more instructions, or may be performed by a combination of multiple processors executing one or more instructions. The processor mentioned in the present disclosure may be understood to include circuitry for performing calculations or controlling other components of the electronic device. For example, the one or more processors may include a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor unit (MPU), an application processor (AP), a communication processor (CP), a neural processing unit (NPU), a system on a chip (SoC), or an integrated circuit (IC) configured to execute one or more instructions. The one or more processors may be configured to perform the operations of the electronic device described above.

[0225] In the present disclosure, a program (software module, software) may be stored in a non-volatile memory including a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, a read only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), a magnetic disc storage device, a compact disc ROM (CD-ROM), digital versatile discs (DVDs) or other forms of optical storage devices, a magnetic cassette. Or, it may be stored in a memory formed by a combination of some or all of these. The memory may be formed by a single storage medium, or may be formed by a combination of a plurality of storage media. The one or more commands may be stored in a single storage medium, or may be distributed and stored in a plurality of storage media.

[0226] Additionally, the program may be stored on an attachable storage device that is accessible via a communication network such as the Internet, an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wide LAN (WLAN), or a storage area network (SAN), or a combination thereof. Such a storage device may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure via an external port. Additionally, a separate storage device on the communication network may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0227] In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, components included in the disclosure are expressed in the singular or plural form, depending on the specific embodiment presented. However, the singular or plural expressions are selected to suit the presented situation for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components. Components expressed in the plural form may be composed of singular elements, or components expressed in the singular form may be composed of plural elements.

[0228] Additionally, in the present disclosure, terms such as 'part', 'module', etc. may refer to a hardware component such as a processor or circuit, and / or a software component executed by a hardware component such as a processor.

[0229] A 'part' or 'module' may be implemented by a program stored in an addressable storage medium and executed by a processor. For example, a 'part' or 'module' may be implemented by components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, processes, functions, properties, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuitry, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables.

[0230] The specific implementations described in this disclosure are merely exemplary and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way. For the sake of brevity, descriptions of conventional electronic components, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of the systems may be omitted.

[0231] Additionally, in the present disclosure, “comprising at least one of a, b, or c” may mean “comprising only a, including only b, including only c, or including a combination of two or more (including a and b, including b and c, including a and c, or including all of a, b, and c).

[0232] While the detailed description of this disclosure has described specific embodiments, it should be understood that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the scope of the claims described below, but also by equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. In wearable devices, A pair of ear cups configured to output sound, each of said pair of ear cups including an ear cover and an ear cushion; A rotating member coupled to at least one ear cup among the pair of ear cups, the rotating member including a support member disposed within the ear cover of the at least one ear cup, and a rotating member coupled to be rotatable about the support member about a left-right axis; and A rotating frame connected to the rotating part so as to be rotatable around the left-right axis; At least one sensor; at least one processor; and Contains memory for storing commands, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so that the wearable device: Obtaining information about the rotation of the rotating frame using at least one sensor, Based on the information about the rotation of the above rotation frame, predict the state of the above rotation frame, Based on the above prediction, controlling the operation mode of the wearable device, Wearable devices.

2. In claim 1, Information about the rotation of the above rotation frame includes at least one of information about the rotation angle of the above rotation member or information about the rotation direction of the above rotation member. Wearable devices.

3. In claim 1, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so that the wearable device: Based on the information about the rotation of the above rotation frame, it is identified whether the rotation member rotates around the left and right axis with respect to the reference position, If it is determined that the above-mentioned rotating member rotates by an angle greater than a specified angle with respect to the above-mentioned reference position, the first state of the above-mentioned rotating frame or the second state of the above-mentioned rotating frame is predicted, Based on predicting the first state or the second state, generating a signal related to the operation mode of the wearable device, In response to identifying that the rotating member has rotated less than the specified angle relative to the reference position, the wearable device maintains the running operation mode; The above reference position includes a preset position of the rotating member, Wearable devices.

4. In claim 3, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so that the wearable device: Based on the information about the rotation of the above rotation frame, the direction in which the rotation member rotates relative to the reference position is identified, When the above-mentioned rotating member rotates in the first direction based on the above-mentioned reference position, the first state is predicted in which the above-mentioned rotating frame is located at a first position adjacent to the user's eyes, Based on the prediction of the first state, a first signal is generated, When the rotating member rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the reference position, a second state is predicted in which the rotating frame is positioned at a second position adjacent to the user's head, Based on the prediction of the second state, a second signal is generated. Wearable devices.

5. In claim 4, At least one of a display device arranged on the above rotating frame or a camera device arranged on the above rotating frame is further included, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so that the wearable device: Based on the information about the rotation of the above rotation frame, the angle at which the rotation member rotates relative to the reference position is identified, When the angle at which the rotating member rotates in the first direction with respect to the reference position is greater than or equal to the first magnitude, the first signal is transmitted, Based on the first signal, at least one of the display device or the camera device is activated, When the angle at which the rotating member rotates in the second direction with respect to the reference position is greater than or equal to the second size, the second signal is transmitted, Based on the second signal, at least one of the display device or the camera device is disabled, The above second size is larger than the above first size, Wearable devices.

6. In claim 1, The above rotation frame includes a rotation frame connecting portion configured to be extendable along a direction substantially perpendicular to the left-right axis, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so that the wearable device: Obtaining length information of the rotation frame connection based on a change in the length of the rotation frame connection using at least one sensor, Based on the length information of the above-mentioned rotary frame connection, the extent to which the above-mentioned rotary frame connection is extended is identified, If the above rotation frame connection extends beyond a specified length, the state of the above rotation frame is predicted, Based on predicting the state of the above rotation frame, controlling the operation mode of the wearable device, Wearable devices.

7. In claim 6, The wearable device further includes a mounting frame that is connected to the pair of ear cups and is mounted on the user's head, The above rotating frame connection part: 1st rotating frame arm; and A second rotating frame arm is included that moves relative to the first rotating frame arm so that the rotating frame connection portion is extended, The length information of the rotation frame connection includes at least one of information about a position to which the second rotation frame arm has moved with respect to the first rotation frame arm, information about a position to which the second rotation frame arm has moved with respect to the rotation unit, and information about a position to which the rotation frame connection has moved with respect to the mounting frame. Wearable devices.

8. In claim 7, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so that the wearable device: If the second rotation frame arm moves more than a specified distance relative to the first rotation frame arm, the first state of the rotation frame or the second state of the rotation frame is predicted, Based on predicting the first state or the second state, generating a signal related to the operation mode of the wearable device, If the second display arm moves less than a specified length relative to the first display arm, the wearable device maintains the running operation mode. Wearable devices.

9. In claim 7, The above-mentioned settling frame further includes a settling frame connecting portion configured to adjust the length of the settling frame, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so that the wearable device: Obtaining length information of the mounting frame connection based on a change in the length of the mounting frame connection using at least one sensor, Obtaining length information of the rotating frame connection using at least one sensor, By comparing the length information of the above-mentioned fixing frame connection part and the length information of the above-mentioned rotating frame connection part, the first state of the above-mentioned rotating frame or the second state of the above-mentioned rotating frame is predicted, A wearable device that generates a signal related to an operating mode of the wearable device based on predicting the first state or the second state.

10. In claim 6, wherein said at least one sensor comprises at least one first sensor and at least one second sensor, The above instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor so that the wearable device: Obtaining information about the rotation of the rotating frame using at least one first sensor, Obtain length information of the rotating frame connection using at least one second sensor, wherein said at least one first sensor is disposed on at least one of said supporting member or said rotating member, wherein said at least one second sensor is disposed on said rotating frame connection portion; Wearable devices.

11. A method for operating a wearable device, comprising: a rotating member coupled to at least one ear cup among a pair of ear cups configured to output sound, the rotating member including a support member and a rotating member rotatably coupled to the support member about a left-right axis; and a rotating frame connected to the rotating member so as to be rotatable about the left-right axis. An operation of obtaining information about the rotation of the rotating frame using at least one sensor; An operation of predicting a state of the rotation frame based on information about the rotation of the rotation frame; and An operation for controlling an operation mode of the wearable device based on the above prediction; How wearable devices work.

12. In claim 11, The operation of predicting the state of the above rotating frame is: An operation of identifying whether the rotating member rotates around the left-right axis based on information about the rotation of the rotating frame; An operation of predicting a first state of the rotation frame or a second state of the rotation frame when it is determined that the rotation member rotates by a specified angle or more with respect to the reference position; and An operation of generating a signal related to an operation mode of the wearable device based on predicting the first state or the second state; The above reference position includes a preset position of the rotating member, How wearable devices work.

13. In claim 12, The operation of predicting the state of the above rotating frame is: An operation of identifying a direction in which the rotating member rotates relative to the reference position based on information about the rotation of the rotating frame; An operation of predicting the first state in which the rotation frame is positioned at a first position adjacent to the user's eyes when the rotation member rotates in a first direction based on the reference position; An operation of generating a first signal based on predicting the first state; An operation of predicting a second state in which the rotation frame is positioned at a second position adjacent to the user's head when the rotation member rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the reference position; and further comprising an operation of generating a second signal based on the prediction of the second state; How wearable devices work.

14. In claim 11, The above rotation frame includes a rotation frame connecting portion configured to be extendable along a direction substantially perpendicular to the left-right axis, An operation of obtaining length information of the rotation frame connecting portion based on a change in length of the rotation frame connecting portion using at least one sensor; An operation of identifying the extent to which the rotation frame connection portion is extended based on the length information of the rotation frame connection portion; An operation for predicting the state of the rotation frame when the rotation frame connection part is extended beyond a specified length; and An operation for controlling an operation mode of the wearable device based on predicting the state of the rotation frame; How wearable devices work.

15. A computer-readable recording medium storing one or more programs including commands for performing the method of any one of claims 11 to 14.

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