Electronic device and method whereby electronic device is unlocked using wearable electronic device

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment may comprise: a communication circuit; a sensor; a display; at least one processor; and a memory that stores instructions. The instructions according to an embodiment, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, may be configured to instruct the electronic device to: change from a sleep mode to a wake-up mode while in a locked state on the basis of determining, during the sleep mode in the locked state, that a wearable electronic device registered to unlock the electronic device has come within a first range of the location of the electronic device; in the wake-up mode, display first biometric information, related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device, through the display; in the wake-up mode, identify a first sensor value, obtained from the sensor, and a second sensor value, received from the wearable electronic device, on the basis of determining that the wearable electronic device has come within a second range, smaller than the first range, of the location of the electronic device; change from the locked state to an unlocked state on the basis of determining that the first sensor value and the second sensor value are within a designated range of sensor values for identifying the intention of using the electronic device; and in the unlocked state, display second biometric information, related to the user wearing the wearable electronic device, through the display. Other embodiments may be included.

Description

A method for unlocking an electronic device using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device and an electronic device.

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and a method for unlocking an electronic device using a wearable electronic device in the electronic device.

[0002] Considering issues such as unintended activation of electronic devices, user authentication or security, electronic devices may provide a locking function for the electronic device.

[0003] In order to unlock the electronic device when the electronic device is locked, the user must enter a designated pattern or a designated password, or recognize a registered fingerprint each time.

[0004] An electronic device may unlock the electronic device based on access of a wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device and provide various information or functions related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device.

[0005] An electronic device according to an embodiment may include a communication circuit, a sensor, a display, at least one processor, and a memory storing instructions. The instructions according to an embodiment may be configured to, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to change the sleep mode to a wake-up mode in the locked state based on the entry of a wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device within a first range based on a location of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in the locked state. The instructions according to an embodiment may be configured to, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to, in the wake-up mode, display first biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device through the display. In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device, in the wake-up mode, to verify a first sensor value acquired from the sensor and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device based on confirming that the wearable electronic device has entered a second range narrower than the first range based on a location of the electronic device. In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to change the locked state to an unlocked state based on confirming that the first sensor value and the second sensor value are included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming an intention to use the electronic device.The instructions according to one embodiment, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device, in the unlocked state, to display, through the display, second biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device.

[0006] In one embodiment, a method for unlocking an electronic device using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device may include an operation of changing the sleep mode to a wake-up mode in the locked state based on confirming the entry of a wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device into a first range based on a location of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in a locked state. In one embodiment, the method may include an operation of displaying first biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device through a display of the electronic device in the wake-up mode. In one embodiment, the method may include an operation of confirming the entry of the wearable electronic device into a second range narrower than the first range based on a location of the electronic device in the wake-up mode, a first sensor value acquired from a sensor of the electronic device and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device. The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of changing the locked state to an unlocked state based on confirming that the first sensor value and the second sensor value are within a range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device. The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of displaying, through the display, second biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device in the unlocked state.

[0007] In one embodiment, a non-volatile storage medium storing commands is provided, wherein the commands, when executed by an electronic device, are configured to cause the electronic device to perform at least one operation, wherein the at least one operation may include: changing the sleep mode to a wake-up mode in the locked state based on confirming the entry of a wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device into a first range based on a location of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in a locked state. In one embodiment, the at least one operation may include: displaying, in the wake-up mode, first biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device through a display of the electronic device. In one embodiment, the at least one operation may include: confirming, in the wake-up mode, the entry of the wearable electronic device into a second range narrower than the first range based on a location of the electronic device, a first sensor value acquired from a sensor of the electronic device and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device. In one embodiment, the at least one operation may include an operation of changing the locked state to an unlocked state based on confirming that the first sensor value and the second sensor value are within a range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device. In one embodiment, the at least one operation may include an operation of displaying, through the display, second biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device in the unlocked state.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining an operation of providing information related to a user when unlocking an electronic device using a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D are drawings for explaining an operation of releasing a lock state using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C are drawings for explaining an operation of releasing a locked state and providing biometric information using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D are drawings for explaining an operation of providing information related to a user in an unlocked state using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIGS. 7A and 7B are drawings for explaining an operation of registering a wearable electronic device as a device for unlocking in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8C are drawings for explaining an operation of releasing a lock state using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIGS. 9A and 9B are drawings for explaining an operation of unlocking a state and providing biometric information using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C are drawings for explaining an operation of providing biometric information when unlocking a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIGS. 11a, 11b, 11c, and 11d are drawings for explaining an operation of providing a service executed on another electronic device when unlocking a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIGS. 12A and 12B are drawings for explaining an operation of indicating the distance and direction in which a wearable electronic device moves toward an electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIGS. 13A and 13B are drawings for explaining an operation of indicating a distance and direction in which a wearable electronic device moves toward an electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIGS. 14A and 14B are drawings for explaining an operation of releasing a lock state when a plurality of wearable electronic devices approach an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIGS. 15A and 15B are drawings for explaining an operation of releasing a lock state when a plurality of wearable electronic devices approach an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of unlocking a state using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of unlocking a wearable electronic device and providing biometric information in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of unlocking a wearable electronic device and providing a service executed by an external electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of displaying movement of a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of controlling an electronic device when multiple wearable electronic devices approach the electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to an embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0029] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operation, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0030] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a part of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0031] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0032] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0033] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0034] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0035] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0036] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0037] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0038] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0039] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0040] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0041] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0042] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0043] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0044] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0045] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each, or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0046] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0047] According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0048] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0049] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0050] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining an operation of providing information related to a user when unlocking an electronic device using a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0051] Referring to the above FIG. 2, a wearable electronic device (211) according to one embodiment may be used as a device for unlocking a plurality of electronic devices (231, 251) registered in an account management server (not shown) with the same account as the wearable electronic device (211). For example, the wearable electronic device (211) may include a smart ring, a watch, and / or glasses.

[0052] According to one embodiment, when the wearable electronic device (211) confirms that the wearable electronic device (211) is worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger) through a sensor of the wearable electronic device (211), the wearable electronic device (211) can perform an authentication operation with the first electronic device (231) to use it as a device for unlocking multiple electronic devices (231, 251) registered with the same account.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (211) is worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger), and transmits wearing information to the first electronic device (231) indicating that the wearable electronic device (211) is worn on a part of the user's body, and then performs an authentication operation (e.g., biometric authentication) requested by the first electronic device (231), and can be used as a device for unlocking multiple electronic devices (231, 251) registered with the same account.

[0054] According to one embodiment, when the wearable electronic device (211) completes an authentication operation with the first electronic device (231), it can receive registration information from the first electronic device (231) notifying that it has been registered as a device for unlocking multiple electronic devices (231, 251) registered with the same account.

[0055] According to one embodiment, when the wearable electronic device (211) receives the registration information from the first electronic device (231), the wearable electronic device (211) may change the color of a part or the entire area of ​​the wearable electronic device (211) to indicate that it has been registered as a device for unlocking multiple electronic devices (231, 251) registered with the same account.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (211) may measure biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) through a sensor of the wearable electronic device (211) at designated intervals after receiving the registration information, or when entering an area where communication connection is possible with the first electronic device (231) or the second electronic device (251), and transmit the measured biometric information related to the user to a biometric management server (not shown) or the first electronic device (231).

[0057] According to one embodiment, if the wearable electronic device (211) does not confirm that the wearable electronic device (211) is worn on a body part (e.g., a finger) of a user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) for a specified period of time after receiving the registration information, the wearable electronic device (211) may receive deregistration information from the first electronic device (231) notifying that the registration of the device for unlocking multiple electronic devices (231, 251) registered with the same account has been deregistered.

[0058] According to one embodiment, a first electronic device (231) can register or deregister a wearable electronic device (211) registered with the same account on an account management server as a device for unlocking multiple electronic devices (231, 251) registered with the same account.

[0059] According to an embodiment, when the first electronic device (231) receives wearing information from the wearable electronic device (211) indicating that the wearable electronic device (211) is worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger), the first electronic device (231) may request, through the display of the first electronic device (231), to perform an authentication operation (e.g., biometric authentication) to register the wearable electronic device (211) as a device for unlocking multiple electronic devices (231, 251) registered with the same account.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the first electronic device (231) may provide at least one authentication operation among various authentication operations, such as biometric authentication (e.g., fingerprint authentication and / or face authentication), password authentication and / or pattern authentication, based on a selection by a user of the first electronic device.

[0061] According to one embodiment, when the first electronic device (231) confirms completion of an authentication operation (e.g., biometric authentication) for registering the wearable electronic device (211) as a device for unlocking multiple electronic devices (231, 251) registered with the same account, the first electronic device (231) may transmit registration information to the wearable electronic device (2211) notifying that the wearable electronic device (211) has been registered as a device for unlocking multiple electronic devices (231, 251) registered with the same account.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the first electronic device (231), after transmitting the registration information, may receive biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device from the wearable electronic device, and transmit biometric information obtained by analyzing the biometric information in various ways to a biometric management server.

[0063] According to an embodiment, if the first electronic device (231) does not receive wearing information from the wearable electronic device (211) indicating that the wearable electronic device (211) is worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger) after transmitting the registration information to the wearable electronic device (211), the first electronic device (231) may display a pop-up window including a message informing that registration as a device for unlocking multiple electronic devices (231, 251) registered to the same account may be canceled if the wearable electronic device is not worn within a specified time period through the display of the first electronic device (231).

[0064] According to an embodiment, if the first electronic device (231) does not receive wearing information from the wearable electronic device (211) indicating that the wearable electronic device (211) is worn on a body part (e.g., a finger) of the user for a specified period of time (e.g., 30 seconds) after transmitting the registration information to the wearable electronic device (211), the first electronic device (231) may deregister the device for unlocking the plurality of electronic devices (231, 251) registered under the same account, and transmit deregistration information to the wearable electronic device (211) indicating that the device for unlocking the plurality of electronic devices (231, 251) registered under the same account has been deregistered.

[0065] According to one embodiment, a second electronic device (251) may change the locked state to an unlocked state and provide biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device when it is confirmed that a wearable electronic device (211) registered to unlock multiple electronic devices (231, 251) registered with the same account enters a designated range while the second electronic device is in a locked state.

[0066] According to one embodiment, when the second electronic device (251) detects the entry of the wearable electronic device (211) logged in with the same account into a first range centered on the location of the second electronic device (251) while the second electronic device is in sleep mode (e.g., screen off) in a locked state, the second electronic device (251) can change the sleep mode to wake-up mode (e.g., screen on).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the second electronic device (251), in the wake-up mode (e.g., screen on), may acquire the most recently stored biometric information among the biometric information related to the user wearing the wearable electronic device registered in the biometric management server, and display first biometric information corresponding to some of the most recently stored biometric information (e.g., summarized biometric information) of the user wearing the wearable electronic device through the display of the second electronic device (251).

[0068] According to one embodiment, the second electronic device (251) may change the locked state of the second electronic device to an unlocked state when it detects the entry of the wearable electronic device (211) into a second range narrower than the first range centered on the position of the second electronic device (251) while the second electronic device (251) is in a wake-up mode (e.g., screen on) in a locked state.

[0069] According to an embodiment, the second electronic device (251), when confirming a sensor value capable of confirming the intention to use the second electronic device in the unlocked state, may display the most recently stored biometric information of the user wearing the wearable electronic device as second biometric information through the display of the second electronic device (251). According to an embodiment, the second electronic device (251), when a specified time elapses while displaying the second biometric information through the display of the second electronic device (251), may end the display of the second biometric information.

[0070] According to an embodiment, the second electronic device (251), when checking a sensor value that can confirm the intent to use the second electronic device in the unlocked state, checks the most recently executed service on the first electronic device (231) registered with the same account, provides a list of services so that the most recently executed service on the first electronic device (231) can be executed on the second electronic device (251), and executes a service selected through a gesture from the displayed service list.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the second electronic device (251) may display, through a display of the second electronic device (251), the distance and direction in which the wearable electronic device (211) moves toward the second electronic device (251) based on distance information and direction information of the wearable electronic device (211) obtained through communication (e.g., Bluetooth AOA communication) with the wearable electronic device (211) from the time the wearable electronic device (211) enters the first range until the time the wearable electronic device (211) enters the second range.

[0072] According to an embodiment, when a second wearable electronic device (251) determines that a second wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the second electronic device (251) is located within a communication range or a first range while the first wearable electronic device (211) registered for unlocking the second electronic device (251) is using the second electronic device (251), the second electronic device (251) may notify a user wearing the first wearable electronic device of the entry of the second wearable electronic device through a display of the second electronic device. The communication range according to an embodiment may include a range wider than the first range as a range in which a communication connection is possible.

[0073] In one embodiment, a second electronic device (251) stores a plurality of identifier information corresponding to a plurality of wearable electronic devices, and when a user wearing a first wearable electronic device having first identifier information among the plurality of identifier information uses the second electronic device (251), if it is confirmed that a second wearable electronic device having second identifier information among the plurality of identifier information has entered the communicable range or the first range, the second electronic device can visually display the distance and direction in which the second wearable electronic device moves through a display of the second electronic device.

[0074] According to an embodiment, when a first wearable electronic device having first identifier information among the plurality of identifier information uses the second electronic device (251), if a second wearable electronic device having second identifier information among the plurality of identifier information confirms that the second wearable electronic device has entered the first range in front of the electronic device, the second electronic device (251) can adjust the brightness of the display of the second electronic device (251) and notify the entry of the second wearable electronic device.

[0075] The operation of the second electronic device (251) can be described in detail in FIG. 3.

[0076] In one embodiment, the first electronic device (231) is described as executing an operation to register or deregister the wearable electronic device (211) as a device for unlocking multiple electronic devices (231, 251) registered under the same account. However, the second electronic device (251) may also execute an operation to register or deregister the wearable electronic device (211) as a device for unlocking multiple electronic devices (231, 251) registered under the same account.

[0077] In one embodiment, an operation of unlocking and providing various information (e.g., biometric information or a user interface for providing a service executed by the first electronic device) using a wearable electronic device (211) is described in a second electronic device (251). However, the first electronic device (231) can also perform the same operation of unlocking and providing various information (e.g., biometric information or a user interface for providing a service executed by the second electronic device) using a wearable electronic device (211).

[0078] In one embodiment, the first electronic device (231) and the second electronic device (251) may include at least one of a smart phone, a laptop, a tablet, or a smart TV.

[0079] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0080] The above-described FIG. 3 may be included as a configuration of the first electronic device (231) of the above-described FIG. 2, and may be included as a configuration of the second electronic device (251) of the above-described FIG. 2.

[0081] Although the configuration for performing the operation of the second electronic device (251) of the above FIG. 2 is described in the above FIG. 3, when the first electronic device (231) of the above FIG. 2 performs the same operation as the second electronic device (251), the operation of the first electronic device (231) can be described with the configuration of the above FIG. 3.

[0082] Referring to the above FIG. 3, the electronic device (301) may include a processor (320), a memory (330), a display (360), a sensor (376), and a communication circuit (390).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may perform overall control operations of the electronic device (301). The processor (320) according to one embodiment may execute software (e.g., the program (140) of FIG. 1) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (301) connected to the processor (320), and may perform data processing or calculations based on instructions. Instructions according to one embodiment may include instructions configured in a machine language that can be processed by the electronic device (301) or the processor (320). For example, the instructions may include instructions corresponding to operation instructions used in a program.

[0084] According to one embodiment, when a processor (320) detects an entry within a designated range of a wearable electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device (211) of FIG. 2) registered for unlocking the electronic device while the electronic device is in a locked state, the processor (320) can change the locked state to the unlocked state and provide biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device.

[0085] According to an embodiment, the processor (320) may change the sleep mode to a wake-up mode (e.g., screen on) when it detects the entry of the wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device (301) logged in with the same account within a first range based on the location of the electronic device while the electronic device (301) is in a sleep mode (e.g., screen off) in a locked state.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may acquire, while the electronic device (301) is in a wake-up mode (e.g., screen on) in a locked state, the most recently stored biometric information among biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device stored in a biometric management server, and display first biometric information corresponding to some of the acquired biometric information (e.g., summarized biometric information) through the display (360).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may display the first biometric information through the display (360) when it is determined that the wearable electronic device enters the first range in a specified direction (e.g., the front of the electronic device) while the electronic device (301) is in a wake-up mode (e.g., screen on) in a locked state, and may not display the first biometric information when it is not determined that the wearable electronic device enters the first range in the specified direction (e.g., the front of the electronic device).

[0088] According to an embodiment, the processor (320) may, when the electronic device (301) is in a wake-up mode (e.g., screen on) in a locked state and displays the first biometric information through the display (360), if the electronic device (301) enters a second range narrower than the first range based on the location of the electronic device (301), determine whether the first sensor value acquired from the sensor (376) and the second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in the range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the processor (320) may, when the first sensor value acquired from the sensor (376) and the second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in the range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device, change the locked state of the electronic device (301) to an unlocked state.

[0089] According to one embodiment, when the processor (320) determines that the wearable electronic device has entered the second range, the processor (320) may determine whether the first sensor value obtained from the sensor (376) and the second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a designated sensor for determining the intention to use the electronic device, in order to determine whether the user wearing the wearable electronic device has entered the second range with the intention of using the electronic device.

[0090] According to an embodiment, when a movement and / or movement (e.g., lifting the electronic device) of the electronic device (301) occurs by a user wearing the wearable electronic device, the processor (320) may change the locked state to the unlocked state when it is confirmed that the first sensor value detected by the sensor (376) based on the movement and / or movement (e.g., lifting the electronic device) of the electronic device (301) and the second sensor value detected through the sensor of the wearable electronic device have sensor values ​​within a similar range, and the first sensor value acquired from the sensor (376) and the second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in the range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device.

[0091] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may change the locked state to the unlocked state when the first sensor value obtained from the sensor (376) is included in the range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device after the wearable electronic device enters the second range.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may change the locked state to the unlocked state if it determines that a sensor value obtained from the sensor (376) is included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device, based on a touch input to a certain area of ​​the electronic device (e.g., a certain area of ​​a display or a key area of ​​a keyboard) or a distance between a wearable electronic device and a designated area of ​​the electronic device (e.g., a hand of a user wearing the wearable electronic device is placed over a keyboard of the electronic device).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may, while the electronic device (301) is in the unlocked state, identify the most recently stored biometric information among the biometric information related to the user wearing the wearable electronic device obtained from the biometric management server as second biometric information, and display the second biometric information, which is more detailed than the first biometric information, through the display (360).

[0094] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may display the second biometric information through the display (360) while the electronic device (301) is in the unlocked state, and may display recommended information (e.g., recommended information related to sleep, recommended information related to diet, or recommended information related to exercise) based on the second biometric information.

[0095] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may, while the electronic device (301) is in the unlocked state, display the second biometric information and the recommended information (e.g., recommended information related to sleep, recommended information related to diet, or recommended information related to exercise) through the display (360), and, when a specified period of time has elapsed, end the display of the second biometric information and the recommended information.

[0096] According to one embodiment, a processor (320) may indicate movement of a wearable electronic device (e.g., wearable electronic device (211) of FIG. 2) registered for unlocking the electronic device.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) can visually change and display the movement of the wearable electronic device toward the electronic device (301) through the display (360) from when the wearable electronic device enters the first range until it enters the second range.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) obtains distance information and direction information of the wearable electronic device through the communication circuit (390), and based on the obtained distance information and direction information, visually displays the distance and direction in which the wearable electronic device moves toward the electronic device through the display (360).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) can obtain distance information and direction information of the wearable electronic device by using the first communication circuit (290) that can know the precise location and direction.

[0100] According to one embodiment, the first communication circuit includes a Bluetooth AoA (Angle of Arrival) communication circuit, and the processor (320) uses the Bluetooth AoA communication circuit to estimate the direction of a signal received by Bluetooth using a Bluetooth angle of arrival (AoA) antenna array and phase difference, thereby enabling accurate measurement of distance and direction.

[0101] In the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment, the first communication circuit is described as, for example, a Bluetooth AoA communication circuit, but various communication circuits capable of measuring accurate distance and direction can be used.

[0102] According to an embodiment, when changing the locked state of an electronic device (301) to an unlocked state, if the processor (320) checks the most recently executed service execution on an external electronic device (e.g., the first electronic device (231) of FIG. 2) among multiple electronic devices registered with the same account, the processor (320) may provide a list of services for executing the service executed on the external electronic device on the electronic device (301).

[0103] According to an embodiment, the processor (320) may, when changing to the unlocked state, check, through an account management server, an external electronic device that has executed a service among a plurality of electronic devices registered with the same account from a time point (t1) when a wearable electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device (211) of FIG. 2) registered for unlocking the electronic device enters a first range before a designated time (a1) (t1-a1), and may provide a user interface for executing a service that was being executed on the external electronic device on the electronic device.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may display a user interface including a service list including at least one type of service that was running on the external electronic device, and at least one gesture information for running at least one service included in the service list.

[0105] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may display gesture information that can enter the home screen of the electronic device on the user interface.

[0106] According to an embodiment, the processor (320) may, upon confirming execution of a first gesture among at least one gesture included in the user interface, change the lock state of the electronic device to an unlocked state and execute a first application corresponding to the first service among the at least one service. According to an embodiment, the processor (320) may, upon confirming execution of a second gesture among the at least one gesture included in the user interface, change the lock state of the electronic device to an unlocked state and execute a second application corresponding to the second service among the at least one service. According to an embodiment, the processor (320) may, upon confirming execution of a third gesture for entering a home screen among at least one gesture included in the user interface, change the lock state of the electronic device to an unlocked state and display the home screen of the electronic device.

[0107] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may, when a service executed on the external electronic device is not executed on the electronic device (301), mirror the screen of the external electronic device onto the electronic device (301) and display it as a floating layer.

[0108] According to one embodiment, when a plurality of users can use the electronic device (301), if a user wearing a first wearable electronic device having first identifier information among a plurality of identifier information registered for unlocking the electronic device (301) uses the electronic device (301), and a second wearable electronic device having second identifier information among the plurality of identifier information enters a communication range or a first range, the processor (320) may notify the entry of the second wearable electronic device through the display (360).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may store identifier information for a plurality of electronic devices that were connected to the same AP (same Wi-Fi) that the electronic device (301) is connected to as identifier information registered for unlocking the electronic device (301). According to one embodiment, each of the plurality of electronic devices that were connected to the same AP may register the plurality of wearable electronic devices as devices that can unlock the electronic device through an authentication operation with the corresponding plurality of wearable electronic devices. According to one embodiment, when a wearable electronic device having identifier information included in the plurality of identifier information enters a first range while the electronic device (301) is in a sleep mode in a locked state, the processor (320) may identify the wearable electronic device as a device registered for unlocking the electronic device.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may store identifier information for each of a plurality of wearable electronic devices that were connected to the same AP to which the electronic device (301) is connected, as registered identifier information for unlocking the electronic device (301).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) can determine that a first wearable electronic device having first identifier information among the plurality of identifier information and a second wearable electronic device having second identifier information among the plurality of identifier information are located within a communicable range. The communicable range according to one embodiment indicates a range within which a communication connection is possible between an electronic device and a wearable electronic device, and may include a wider range than the first range. According to one embodiment, when the first wearable electronic device enters the first range, the processor (320) can visually display, on the display (360), a distance and a direction in which the first wearable electronic device moves toward the electronic device while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state. According to one embodiment, when the processor (320) determines that the second wearable electronic device is located within the communicable range while the first wearable electronic device moves to the second range after entering the first range, the processor (320) may display information indicating the presence of the second wearable electronic device (e.g., initial information that may indicate a user wearing the second wearable electronic device) on the display (360) that displays the distance and direction in which the first wearable electronic device moves toward the electronic device. According to one embodiment, when the processor (320) determines that the first wearable electronic device has entered the second range, and when the processor (320) determines that the second wearable electronic device is located within the communicable range, the processor (320) may request a password input for unlocking the electronic device.

[0112] According to one embodiment, when the processor (320) determines that a second wearable electronic device having second identifier information among the plurality of identifiers is moving toward the front of the electronic device (301) while the user wearing the first wearable electronic device having first identifier information among the plurality of identifiers is using the electronic device (301), the processor (320) may display a pop-up window notifying the approach of the user wearing the second wearable electronic device through the display (360) and adjust the brightness of the display (360) so that data displayed on the display (360) is not visible to the user wearing the second wearable electronic device.

[0113] According to one embodiment, when the processor (320) determines that a user wearing a second wearable electronic device having second identifier information among the plurality of identifiers is moving toward the electronic device (301) while a user wearing a first wearable electronic device having first identifier information among the plurality of identifiers is using the electronic device (301), the processor (320) may display a pop-up window notifying the approach of the user wearing the second wearable electronic device through the display (360), and may display a pop-up window for inputting a pattern for allowing the approach of the user wearing the second wearable electronic device based on a request of the user wearing the first wearable electronic device. When the processor (320) determines that a pattern has been input by the user wearing the second wearable electronic device through the pop-up window for inputting a pattern, the processor (320) may control the electronic device (301) so that the user wearing the first wearable electronic device and the user wearing the second wearable electronic device can use it jointly.

[0114] The memory (330) according to one embodiment may be implemented substantially identically or similarly to the memory (130) of FIG. 1.

[0115] A display (360) according to one embodiment may be implemented substantially identically or similarly to the display (160) of FIG. 1.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the display (360) may display first biometric information while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state, and may display second biometric information and / or recommendation information when the electronic device is in an unlocked state.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the display (360) may display the distance and direction in which a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (211) of FIG. 2) moves toward the electronic device (301).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the display (360) may display information notifying the entry of a second wearable electronic device when a first wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device enters a communication range or a first range while the first wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device is using the electronic device.

[0119] A sensor (376) according to one embodiment may be implemented substantially identically or similarly to the sensor (176) of FIG. 1.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the sensor (376) may acquire a sensor value according to movement and / or motion of the electronic device to confirm the intention to use the electronic device when the wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device enters a second range while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state, and transmit the acquired sensor value (e.g., a first sensor value) to the processor (320).

[0121] According to an embodiment, when a wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device enters a second range while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state, the sensor (376) may acquire a first sensor value corresponding to a touch input of a designated area of ​​the display (360), a first sensor value corresponding to an input of a designated key among the keypads, or a first sensor value corresponding to a touch input of a designated area of ​​the electronic device to confirm the intention of using the electronic device, and transmit the acquired sensor value (e.g., the first sensor value) to the processor (320).

[0122] A communication circuit (390) according to one embodiment can form a communication connection with an external electronic device (e.g., another electronic device or a server) using various types of communication methods and transmit and / or receive data.

[0123] A communication circuit (390) according to one embodiment may include at least one short-range communication circuit (not shown).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the communication circuit (390) may include a Bluetooth AOA communication circuit as the first communication circuit.

[0125] The communication circuit (390) according to one embodiment may include an NFC communication circuit, a BLE communication circuit, and / or a UWB communication circuit capable of transmitting and receiving UWB signals with an external device using a plurality of antennas, a Bluetooth communication circuit, and / or a Wi-Fi communication circuit.

[0126] FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D are drawings for explaining an operation of releasing a lock state using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0127] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 4A, an electronic device (301) (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may turn off a screen of a display (360) (e.g., the display (360) of FIG. 3) of the electronic device (301) while the electronic device (301) is in a sleep mode in a locked state.

[0128] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 4b, an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may, when the electronic device (301) is in a sleep mode in a locked state and the electronic device (301) is in a first range (N1) based on a location of the electronic device, if the electronic device (301) is registered for unlocking the electronic device (211) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (211) of FIG. 2) enters the first range (N1), the electronic device may switch the sleep mode to a wake-up mode.

[0129] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 4c, the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may detect the entry of the wearable electronic device (211) into a second range (N2) narrower than the first range (N1) with respect to the electronic device (301) while the electronic device (301) is in the wake-up mode with the screen of the display (360) turned on in a locked state. After the electronic device (301) confirms that the wearable electronic device (211) has entered the second range (N2), and when it confirms that the first sensor value obtained from the sensor of the electronic device (301) (e.g., the sensor (376) of FIG. 3) and the second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device (211) are included in the range value of the designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device, the electronic device (301) may display a guidance message (“Welcome Amy”) to the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) through the display (360) of the electronic device (301) while changing the locked state of the electronic device (301) to the unlocked state.

[0130] The range value of the designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device according to one embodiment may represent a value for confirming whether there is a latitude to use the electronic device (301).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) obtains a sensor value (e.g., a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device and / or a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device) for movement and / or motion of the electronic device (301) by a user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) (e.g., lifting the electronic device), a touch input to a certain area of ​​the electronic device (e.g., a certain area of ​​a display or a key area of ​​a keyboard), or a distance between the wearable electronic device and a designated area of ​​the electronic device (e.g., a hand of the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) is raised over the keyboard of the electronic device), and if the obtained sensor value includes a range value of a designated sensor for confirming an intention to use the electronic device, it can be confirmed that there is an intention to use the electronic device.

[0132] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 4d, when the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) completes changing the locked state of the electronic device (301) to the unlocked state, the electronic device (301) may display a home screen through the display (360) of the electronic device (301).

[0133] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device is in a sleep mode in a locked state as in FIG. 4a, when the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state as in FIG. 4b, when the electronic device is changing from a locked state to an unlocked state as in FIG. 4c, and when the electronic device is in an unlocked state as in FIG. 4d, the display (360) of the electronic device (301) can provide a visual effect of a screen changing gradually.

[0134] FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C are drawings for explaining an operation of releasing a locked state and providing biometric information using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0135] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 5A, an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may switch the sleep mode to a wake-up mode when it detects the entry of a wearable electronic device (211) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (211) of FIG. 2) registered for unlocking the electronic device (301) into a first range based on the location of the electronic device (301) while the electronic device (301) is in a sleep mode in a locked state. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may acquire, in the wake-up mode, the most recently stored biometric information among biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) from a biometric management server, and display some of the acquired biometric information (e.g., summarized biometric information) as first biometric information (511) on the display (360) of the electronic device (301).

[0136] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 5b, the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may detect the entry of the wearable electronic device (211) into a second range narrower than the first range with respect to the electronic device (301) while the electronic device (301) is in the wake-up mode in a locked state. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (301) confirms that the wearable electronic device (211) enters the second range and confirms that the first sensor value acquired from the sensor of the electronic device and the second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in the range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device, the electronic device (301) may display a guidance message (“Welcome Amy”) to a user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) through the display (360) of the electronic device (301) while changing the locked state of the electronic device (301) to the unlocked state.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) obtains a sensor value (e.g., a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device and / or a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device) for movement and / or motion of the electronic device (301) by a user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) (e.g., lifting the electronic device), a touch input to a certain area of ​​the electronic device (e.g., a certain area of ​​a display or a key area of ​​a keyboard), or a distance between the wearable electronic device and a designated area of ​​the electronic device (e.g., a hand of the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) is raised over the keyboard of the electronic device), and if the obtained sensor value includes a range value of a designated sensor for confirming an intention to use the electronic device, it can be confirmed that there is an intention to use the electronic device.

[0138] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 5c, when the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) completes changing the locked state of the electronic device (301) to the unlocked state, the electronic device (301) may display a home screen through the display (360) of the electronic device (301), and may display the most recently stored biometric information (e.g., detailed biometric information) of the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) acquired from the biometric management server as second biometric information (513) on the display (360) of the electronic device (301).

[0139] FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D are drawings for explaining an operation of providing information related to a user in an unlocked state using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0140] According to an embodiment, an electronic device (301) (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may display a guidance message displayed through a display (360) of the electronic device (301) while changing the locked state of the electronic device (301) to an unlocked state differently depending on the biometric information or situation of the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211).

[0141] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 6A, when the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) determines that the physical condition of the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) is within a normal range based on the biometric information of the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211), the electronic device (301) may display a guidance message indicating that the current physical condition is good, such as “Good Morning, you look good,” and first biometric information (611a) related to the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211), through the display (360) of the electronic device (301), while changing the locked state of the electronic device (301) to the unlocked state.

[0142] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 6b, when the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) determines that the physical condition of the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) is sleep deprived based on the biometric information of the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211), the electronic device (301) may display a guidance message inquiring about the state of fatigue, such as “You look tired, are you okay?”, and first biometric information (611b) related to the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211), through the display (360) of the electronic device (301), while changing the locked state of the electronic device (301) to the unlocked state.

[0143] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 6c, when the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) determines that the physical state of the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) is after a meal based on the biometric information of the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211), the electronic device (301) may display a guidance message inquiring about the meal state, such as “Was the pasta good?”, and first biometric information (611c) related to the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211), through the display (360) of the electronic device (301), while changing the locked state of the electronic device (301) to the unlocked state.

[0144] According to an embodiment, referring to FIG. 6d, the electronic device (301) according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) enters a second range of the electronic device (301) while the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) is using the first electronic device (231) logged in with the same account, and confirms that the first sensor value acquired from the sensor of the electronic device and the second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device (211) are included in the range value of the designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device, while changing the locked state of the electronic device to the unlocked state, displays a guidance message asking whether the user wants to execute the zoom function that was previously executed on the first electronic device (231) on the electronic device (301), such as "Want to continute using Zoom Here?", and a zoom function that can be executed. The icon (611d) can be displayed.

[0145] FIGS. 7A and 7B are drawings for explaining an operation of registering a wearable electronic device as a device for unlocking in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0146] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 7A, when an electronic device (701) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the first electronic device (231) of FIG. 2) receives wearing information from a wearable electronic device (211) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (211) of FIG. 2) indicating that the wearable electronic device (211) is worn on a body part (e.g., a finger) of a user wearing the wearable electronic device (211), the electronic device (701) may display a pop-up window (711) including a message requesting the performance of an authentication operation (e.g., fingerprint authentication) for registering as a device for unlocking a plurality of electronic devices (e.g., the first electronic device (231) of FIG. 2 and / or the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2) registered with the same account. When the electronic device (701) completes an authentication operation based on the fingerprint information of the user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) received through the fingerprint authentication area (711a) included in the pop-up window (711), the electronic device (701) can transmit registration information to the wearable electronic device (2211) notifying that the electronic device has been registered as a device for unlocking multiple electronic devices registered under the same account.

[0147] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 7b, if the electronic device (701) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the first electronic device (231) of FIG. 2) does not receive wearing information from the wearable electronic device (211) indicating that the wearable electronic device (211) is worn on a body part (e.g., a finger) of the user after transmitting the registration information to the wearable electronic device (211), the electronic device (701) may display a pop-up window (713) including a message notifying that registration as a device for unlocking multiple electronic devices registered to the same account may be canceled if the wearable electronic device is not worn within a specified time period through the display (760) of the electronic device (701). If the electronic device (701) does not receive wearing information from the wearable electronic device (211) indicating that the wearable electronic device (211) is worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger) for a specified period of time (e.g., 30 seconds) after transmitting the registration information to the wearable electronic device (211), the electronic device (701) may deregister the device for unlocking multiple electronic devices registered under the same account, and transmit deregistration information notifying that the device for unlocking multiple electronic devices registered under the same account has been deregistered to the wearable electronic device (211).

[0148] FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8C are drawings for explaining an operation of releasing a lock state using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0149] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 8a, a plurality of electronic devices (811, 813, 815) logged in with the same account according to one embodiment can keep a plurality of displays (811a, 813a, 815a) corresponding to each of the plurality of electronic devices in a screen-off state while in a sleep mode in a locked state.

[0150] According to an embodiment, referring to FIG. 8B, when a plurality of electronic devices (811, 813, 815) according to an embodiment determine that a wearable electronic device (211) logged in with the same account registered for unlocking the plurality of electronic devices while in a sleep mode in a locked state enters a first range (N1) based on each of the plurality of electronic devices, the plurality of electronic devices (811, 813, 815) may change from the sleep mode to a wake-up mode. According to an embodiment, the plurality of electronic devices (811, 813, 815) may change a plurality of displays (811a, 813a, 815a) corresponding to each of the plurality of electronic devices to a screen-on state while in a wake-up mode in a locked state.

[0151] According to an embodiment, referring to FIG. 8C, when the plurality of electronic devices (811, 813, 815) according to an embodiment are in a wake-up mode in a locked state, and the wearable electronic device (211) enters a second range (N2) that is narrower than the first range (N1) based on each of the plurality of electronic devices, and the plurality of electronic devices (811, 813, 815) confirm that the first sensor value acquired from each sensor of the plurality of electronic devices and the second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device (211) are included in the range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device, each of the plurality of electronic devices (811, 813, 815) may change from the locked state to an unlocked state. When the plurality of electronic devices (811, 813, 815) according to an embodiment change to an unlocked state, each of the plurality of electronic devices may change to an unlocked state. The home screen can be displayed through the displays (811a, 813a, 815a).

[0152] FIGS. 9A and 9B are drawings for explaining an operation of unlocking a state and providing biometric information using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0153] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 9A, when a plurality of electronic devices (911, 913, 915) according to one embodiment confirm that a wearable electronic device (211) logged in with the same account registered for unlocking the plurality of electronic devices while in a sleep mode in a locked state enters a first range (N1) based on each of the plurality of electronic devices, the plurality of electronic devices (911, 913, 915) can change from the sleep mode to the wake-up mode. According to an embodiment, the plurality of electronic devices (911, 913, 915) may change the plurality of displays (911a, 913a, 915a) corresponding to each of the plurality of electronic devices to a screen-on state while in a wake-up mode in a locked state, and display first biometric information (931, 933, 935), which is a part of biometric information (e.g., summarized biometric information) related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) obtained from a biometric management server, on each of the plurality of displays (911a, 913a, 915a).

[0154] According to an embodiment, referring to FIG. 9B, when the plurality of electronic devices (911, 913, 915) according to an embodiment are in a wake-up mode in a locked state, and the wearable electronic device (211) enters a second range (N2) that is narrower than the first range (N1) based on each of the plurality of electronic devices, and the plurality of electronic devices (911, 913, 915) confirm that the first sensor value acquired from each sensor of the plurality of electronic devices and the second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device (211) are included in the range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device, each of the plurality of electronic devices (911, 913, 915) may change from the locked state to the unlocked state. When the plurality of electronic devices (911, 913, 915) according to an embodiment change to the unlocked state, each of the plurality of electronic devices may change from the locked state to the unlocked state. A home screen can be displayed through displays (911a, 913a, 915a), and second biometric information (951, 953, 955), which is biometric information (e.g., detailed biometric information) related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) obtained from a biometric management server, can be displayed in a part of the home screen.

[0155] FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C are drawings for explaining an operation of providing biometric information when unlocking a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0156] According to one embodiment, referring to the above drawing 10a, <1011> As described above, a wearable electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device (211) of the drawing) registered for unlocking at least one electronic device registered with the same account according to an embodiment of the present invention may measure a user's sleep state while the wearable electronic device is worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger) and transmit and store the measured sleep state information to a biometric management server.

[0157] <1013> As described above, an electronic device (301) according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may change the sleep mode to a wake-up mode when it is confirmed that the wearable electronic device has entered a first range with respect to the electronic device (301) while the electronic device (301) is in a sleep mode in a locked state. The electronic device (301) according to an embodiment may, while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state, obtain the most recently stored sleep state information among biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device from the biometric management server, and display first biometric information (1013a) including a message notifying a sleep state and a sleep score as part of the obtained sleep state information on the display (360) of the electronic device (301).

[0158] <1015> As such, an electronic device (301) according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may change the locked state to an unlocked state when, while the electronic device (301) is in a wake-up mode in a locked state, the wearable electronic device enters a second range narrower than the first range based on the electronic device (301), and a first sensor value acquired through a sensor of the electronic device (301) and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a sensor designated to confirm the intention to use the electronic device. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device (301) changes to an unlocked state, the electronic device (301) analyzes the most recently stored sleep state information among the biometric information related to the user wearing the wearable electronic device obtained from the biometric management server, and displays second biometric information (1015a) including detailed information such as a sleep score and an item-by-item score, through the display (360) of the electronic device (301) based on the analyzed sleep state information.

[0159] According to one embodiment, referring to the above drawing 10b, <1031> In one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device (211) of the drawing) registered for unlocking at least one electronic device registered with the same account may measure a user's eating state while the wearable electronic device is worn on a body part (e.g., a finger) of the user, and transmit and store the measured eating state information to a biometric management server. For example, the wearable electronic device may measure the eating state by detecting a movement pattern (up-down or left-right movement (e.g., movement of a finger of a user using chopsticks)) of a body part (e.g., a finger) of the user on which the wearable electronic device is worn.

[0160] <1033> As described above, an electronic device (301) according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may change the sleep mode to a wake-up mode when it is confirmed that the wearable electronic device has entered a first range with respect to the electronic device (301) while the electronic device (301) is in a sleep mode in a locked state. The electronic device (301) according to an embodiment may obtain, from the biometric management server, the most recently stored meal status information among biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device, and display, on the display (360) of the electronic device (301), a message indicating a meal status and first biometric information (1033a) including a meal score as part of the obtained meal status information.

[0161] <1035> As such, an electronic device (301) according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may change the locked state to an unlocked state when, while the electronic device (301) is in a wake-up mode in a locked state, the wearable electronic device enters a second range narrower than the first range based on the electronic device (301), and a first sensor value acquired through a sensor of the electronic device (301) and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a sensor designated to confirm the intention to use the electronic device. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device (301) changes to an unlocked state, the electronic device (301) analyzes the most recently stored meal status information among the biometric information related to the user wearing the wearable electronic device obtained from the biometric management server, and displays second biometric information (1035a) including detailed information such as a meal score and an item-by-item score, through the display (360) of the electronic device (301) based on the analyzed meal status information.

[0162] According to one embodiment, referring to the above drawing 10c, <1051> As described above, a wearable electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device (211) of the drawing) registered for unlocking at least one electronic device registered with the same account according to an embodiment of the present invention may measure a user's exercise status while the user is exercising while the wearable electronic device is worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger), and transmit the measured exercise status information to a biometric management server and store it.

[0163] <1053> As described above, the electronic device (301) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may change the sleep mode to a wake-up mode when it is determined that the wearable electronic device has entered a first range with respect to the electronic device (301) while the electronic device (301) is in a sleep mode in a locked state. According to an embodiment, the electronic device (301) may, while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state, obtain the most recently stored exercise status information among the biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device from the biometric management server, and display first biometric information (1053a) including a message notifying the exercise status and an exercise score as part of the obtained exercise status information on the display (360) of the electronic device (301).

[0164] <1055> As such, an electronic device (301) according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may change the locked state to an unlocked state when, while the electronic device (301) is in a wake-up mode in a locked state, the wearable electronic device enters a second range narrower than the first range based on the electronic device (301), and a first sensor value acquired through a sensor of the electronic device (301) and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a sensor designated to confirm the intention to use the electronic device. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device (301) changes to an unlocked state, the electronic device (301) analyzes the most recently stored exercise status information among the biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device obtained from the biometric management server, and displays second biometric information (1055a) including detailed information such as exercise score and item-by-item score, through the display (360) of the electronic device (301) based on the analyzed exercise status information.

[0165] FIGS. 11a, 11b, 11c, and 11d are drawings for explaining an operation of providing a service executed on another electronic device when unlocking a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0166] According to an embodiment, referring to FIG. 11A, when an electronic device (301) according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) changes the lock state of the electronic device (301) to an unlock state by using a wearable electronic device registered to unlock the electronic device, if it confirms the most recently executed service execution in an external electronic device (e.g., the first electronic device (231) of FIG. 2) among a plurality of electronic devices registered with the same account, it may provide a user interface (1171) for executing a service executed in the external electronic device on the electronic device (301). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (301) may, through the user interface (1171), provide a service list including a note application (1111) and a zoom call application (1131), which are types of services that were being executed in the external electronic device, and a note application (1111). It is possible to provide first gesture information (1113) that notifies a left swipe action for execution, second gesture information (1133) that notifies a right swipe action for execution of a zoom call application (1131), and third gesture information (1153) that notifies an upward swipe action for execution of the home screen of the electronic device.

[0167] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 11b, the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may display the user interface (1171) including a service list including at least one type of service that was being executed on the external electronic device and at least one gesture information for executing at least one service included in the service list, and when the execution of a left swipe action corresponding to the first gesture information (1113) is confirmed, the electronic device (301) may display an execution screen (1111a) of the note application through the display (360).

[0168] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 11c, the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may display the user interface (1171) including a service list including at least one type of service that was being executed on the external electronic device and at least one gesture information for executing at least one service included in the service list, and when the execution of a right swipe action corresponding to the second gesture information (1133) is confirmed, the electronic device (301) may display an execution screen (1131a) of the zoom call application through the display (360).

[0169] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 11d, the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may display a home screen (1153a) through the display (360) of the electronic device (301) while displaying the user interface (1171) including a service list including at least one type of service that was being executed on the external electronic device and at least one gesture information for executing at least one service included in the service list, if execution of an upward swipe motion corresponding to third gesture information (1153) is confirmed.

[0170] FIGS. 12A and 12B are drawings for explaining an operation of indicating the distance and direction in which a wearable electronic device moves toward an electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0171] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B, an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) is in a sleep mode while the electronic device is in a locked state. <1211> As such, the screen of the display (360) of the electronic device (301) can be turned off.

[0172] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (301) recognizes the user (1291) wearing the wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (211) of FIG. 2) registered for unlocking the electronic device while the electronic device (301) is in a sleep mode in a locked state, when the user (1291) wearing the wearable electronic device enters a communication range (1231) where communication is possible between the electronic device (301) and the wearable electronic device, <1213> The screen of the display (360) of the electronic device (301) can be dimmed as follows.

[0173] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) dims the screen of the display (360) of the electronic device (301) while the electronic device (301) is in the sleep mode in the locked state, and when it is confirmed that a user (1291) wearing the wearable electronic device has entered the first range (N1), the electronic device (301) switches the sleep mode to the wake-up mode. <1215> The screen of the display (360) of the electronic device (301) can be turned on as follows.

[0174] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) is in a wake-up mode while the electronic device is in a locked state. <1217> As such, from the time of entering the first range (N1) to the time of entering the second range (N2), the distance information and direction information of the wearable electronic device can be obtained through the communication circuit (e.g., Bluetooth AOA communication circuit) of the electronic device (301). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (301) can confirm that a user (1291) wearing the wearable electronic device is moving from the front of the electronic device (301) to the electronic device (301) based on the direction information and distance information of the wearable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may display, through the display (360) of the electronic device, information (e.g., 1217a) of a user (1291) wearing the wearable electronic device, and display a user interface (1217b) that notifies that the user (1291) wearing the wearable electronic device is moving from the front of the electronic device to the electronic device.

[0175] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (301) confirms that a user (1291) wearing the wearable electronic device has entered a second range (N2) while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state, and confirms that a first sensor value acquired from a sensor of the electronic device (301) and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a sensor designated to confirm the intention to use the electronic device, while changing the locked state to an unlocked state. <1219> As such, a message welcoming the user (“Welcome UserA”) can be displayed through the display (360) of the electronic device.

[0176] FIGS. 13A and 13B are drawings for explaining an operation of indicating a distance and direction in which a wearable electronic device moves toward an electronic device in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0177] According to one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 13A and 13B, an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may turn off the screen of the display (360) of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in a locked state.

[0178] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301), when it is determined that a user (1331) wearing the wearable electronic device has entered a first range (N1) while the electronic device (301) is in sleep mode in the locked state, switches the sleep mode to wake-up mode. <1311> The screen of the display (360) of the electronic device (301) can be turned on as follows.

[0179] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) is in a wake-up mode while the electronic device is in a locked state. <1313> As such, from the time of entering the first range (N1) until entering the second range (N2), the distance information and direction information of the wearable electronic device can be obtained through the communication circuit (e.g., Bluetooth AOA communication circuit) of the electronic device (301). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (301) can confirm that a user (1331) wearing the wearable electronic device is moving from the left side of the electronic device (301) to the electronic device (301) based on the direction information and distance information of the wearable electronic device. According to an embodiment, the electronic device (301) can display a user interface (1313a) notifying that a user (1331) wearing the wearable electronic device is moving from the left side of the electronic device to the electronic device (301) through the display (360) of the electronic device (301).

[0180] FIGS. 14A and 14B are drawings for explaining an operation of releasing a lock state when a plurality of wearable electronic devices approach an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0181] According to one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 14A and 14B, an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may turn off the screen of the display (360) of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in a locked state.

[0182] According to an embodiment, when a first user (1491) wearing a first wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device on a part of the body (e.g., a finger) and a second user (1451) wearing a second wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device on a part of the body (e.g., a finger) enter a communication range (1431) within which communication is possible between the electronic device (301) and the wearable electronic devices, the electronic device (301) may recognize the first user (1491) wearing the first wearable electronic device and the second user (1451) wearing the second wearable electronic device while in the sleep mode in the locked state.

[0183] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301), when it is determined that a first user (1491) wearing the first wearable electronic device has entered a first range (N1) while the electronic device (301) is in a sleep mode in a locked state, switches the sleep mode to a wake-up mode. <1411> The screen of the display (360) of the electronic device (301) can be turned on as follows.

[0184] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) is in a wake-up mode while the electronic device is in a locked state. <1413> As such, from the time of entering the first range (N1) to the time of entering the second range (N2), the distance information and direction information of the first wearable electronic device can be obtained through the communication circuit (e.g., Bluetooth AOA communication circuit) of the electronic device (301). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (301) can confirm that the first user (1491) wearing the first wearable electronic device is moving from the front of the electronic device (301) to the electronic device (301) based on the direction information and distance information of the first wearable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may display information (e.g., 1413a) of a first user (1491) wearing the first wearable electronic device through the display (360) of the electronic device (301) and display a user interface (1413b) that notifies that the first user (1491) wearing the first wearable electronic device is moving toward the electronic device (301) from the front of the electronic device (301). According to an embodiment, when the electronic device (3010) determines that a second user (1451) wearing the second wearable electronic device is located within the communicable range while the first user (1491) wearing the first wearable electronic device moves to the second range after entering the first range, the electronic device may display information (1471a) notifying the presence of the second user wearing the second wearable electronic device on a display (360) that displays the distance and direction in which the first wearable electronic device moves toward the electronic device.

[0185] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (301) confirms that a first user (1491) wearing the first wearable electronic device has entered a second range (N2) while the electronic device (301) is in a wake-up mode in a locked state, and when it confirms that a first sensor value acquired from a sensor of the electronic device (301) and a second sensor value received from the first wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a sensor designated to confirm the intention to use the electronic device, if it confirms that the first user (1451) wearing the second wearable electronic device is located in the communicable range, <1415> The electronic device (301) may request a password input for unlocking the electronic device, and may display a password input window (1415a) through the display (360) of the electronic device (301). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (301) may display information (1471b) notifying the presence of a second user wearing the second wearable electronic device while displaying the password input window (1451a) through the display (360) of the electronic device (301). <1413> It can be displayed so as to be visually distinct from the information (1471a) indicating the presence of a second user wearing the second wearable electronic device displayed in .

[0186] FIGS. 15A and 15B are drawings for explaining an operation of releasing a lock state when a plurality of wearable electronic devices approach an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0187] According to one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 15A and 15B, an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (251) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) determines that a second user (1551) wearing a second wearable electronic device, which has been registered for unlocking the electronic device, is moving toward the front of the electronic device while a first user (1531) wearing a first wearable electronic device is using the electronic device (301). <1511> As such, a pop-up window (1571) may be displayed to notify the approach of a second user (1551) wearing a second wearable electronic device through the display (360) of the electronic device (301) and to notify the adjustment of the brightness of the display. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may display a pop-up window (1571) while the second user (1551) wearing the second wearable electronic device moves toward the front of the electronic device. <1513> and <1515> The brightness of the display (360) can be adjusted (e.g., gradually darkened) so that data displayed on the display (360) of the electronic device (301) is not visible to the second user (1551) wearing the second wearable electronic device.

[0188] An electronic device according to an embodiment (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1; 231 of FIG. 2; 301 of FIG. 3) may include a communication circuit (e.g., a communication circuit (190) of FIG. 1 and / or a communication circuit (390) of FIG. 3), a sensor (e.g., a sensor (176) of FIG. 1 and / or a sensor (376) of FIG. 3), a display (e.g., a display (160) of FIG. 1 and / or a display (360) of FIG. 3), at least one processor (a processor (120) of FIG. 1 and / or a processor (320) of FIG. 3), and a memory (e.g., a memory (130) of FIG. 1 and / or a memory (330) of FIG. 3)) for storing instructions. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may be individually or collectively configured to cause the electronic device to change the sleep mode to a wake-up mode in the locked state based on, while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in a locked state, the entry of a wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device into a first range based on a location of the electronic device. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may be individually or collectively configured to cause the electronic device to, in the wake-up mode, display first biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device through the display. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may be individually or collectively configured to cause the electronic device to, in the wake-up mode, verify a first sensor value acquired from the sensor and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device based on, while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in a locked state, the entry of the wearable electronic device into a second range narrower than the first range based on a location of the electronic device.The instructions according to one embodiment may be configured, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, to cause the electronic device to change the locked state to an unlocked state based on determining that the first sensor value and the second sensor value are within a range value of a designated sensor for determining an intention to use the electronic device. The instructions according to one embodiment may be configured, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, to cause the electronic device to display, through the display, second biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device in the unlocked state.

[0189] The instructions according to one embodiment may be individually or collectively configured to cause the electronic device, when executed by the at least one processor, to obtain distance information and direction information of the wearable electronic device through the communication circuit from the time the wearable electronic device enters the first range until the time the wearable electronic device enters the second range. The instructions according to one embodiment may be individually or collectively configured to cause the electronic device, when executed by the at least one processor, to display, through the display, a distance and direction in which the wearable electronic device moves toward the electronic device based on the direction information and distance information of the wearable electronic device.

[0190] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may be individually or collectively configured to cause the electronic device, in the wake-up mode, to acquire most recently stored biometric information among biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device stored in a biometric management server. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may be individually or collectively configured to cause the electronic device, in the wake-up mode, to display some of the acquired biometric information as the first biometric information through the display. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may be individually or collectively configured to cause the electronic device, in the unlocked state, to display the acquired biometric information as the second biometric information through the display.

[0191] In one embodiment, the commands, when executed by the at least one processor, may be individually or collectively configured to cause the electronic device to, when the electronic device, the wearable electronic device, and the external electronic device are registered with the same account on an account management server, check a list of recently executed services on the external electronic device in the unlocked state. In one embodiment, the commands, when executed by the at least one processor, may be individually or collectively configured to cause the electronic device to display the checked list of services through the display. In one embodiment, the commands, when executed by the at least one processor, may be individually or collectively configured to cause the electronic device to execute a service selected from the displayed list of services through a gesture.

[0192] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may be individually or collectively configured to cause the electronic device to verify the wearable electronic device as a registered device for unlocking the electronic device through an authentication operation with the external electronic device, based on the electronic device, the wearable electronic device, and the external electronic device being logged into an account management server with the same account. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may be individually or collectively configured to cause the electronic device to verify the wearable electronic device as a registered device for unlocking the electronic device, based on receiving, through the communication circuit, information from the wearable electronic device indicating that the wearable electronic device is worn on a body part of a user.

[0193] The instructions according to one embodiment, when executed by the at least one processor, may individually or collectively cause the electronic device to display the first biometric information through the display based on the wearable electronic device entering the first range in a specified direction.

[0194] The instructions according to one embodiment may be configured, when executed by the at least one processor, individually or collectively to cause the electronic device, in the unlocked state, to adjust the brightness of the display and to notify the entry of another wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device within the first range.

[0195] FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for unlocking an electronic device using a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment. The operations for unlocking an electronic device using the wearable electronic device may include operations 1601 to 1611. In the following embodiments, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, at least two operations may be performed in parallel, or other operations may be added.

[0196] In operation 1601, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can determine that the electronic device is in a sleep mode while in a locked state.

[0197] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can turn off the screen of the display (e.g., the display (360) of FIG. 3) of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in a locked state.

[0198] In operation 1603, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can determine whether the wearable electronic device has entered the first range.

[0199] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can check whether a wearable electronic device (e.g., wearable electronic device (211) of FIG. 2) registered for unlocking the electronic device logged in with the same account within a first range based on the location of the electronic device has entered while the electronic device is in a sleep mode (e.g., screen off) in a locked state.

[0200] In the above operation 1603, if the electronic device confirms the entry of the wearable electronic device within the first range, in operation 1605, the electronic device can change the sleep mode to the wake-up mode.

[0201] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can turn on the screen of a display (e.g., display (360) of FIG. 3) of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state.

[0202] In operation 1607, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, a second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or an electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can determine whether the wearable electronic device has entered the second range.

[0203] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine whether the wearable electronic device has entered a second range narrower than the first range based on the location of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state.

[0204] In the above operation 1607, if the electronic device confirms the entry of the wearable electronic device into the second range, in operation 1609, the electronic device can confirm whether at least one sensor value is included in the range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device.

[0205] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine whether a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device (e.g., sensor (376) of FIG. 3) and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a designated sensor for determining the intention to use the electronic device after the wearable electronic device enters a second range.

[0206] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine whether a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device is included in a range value of a designated sensor for determining the intention to use the electronic device after the wearable electronic device enters a second range.

[0207] In the above operation 1609, if the electronic device confirms that at least one sensor value is included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device, in operation 1611, the electronic device can change the locked state of the electronic device to an unlocked state.

[0208] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change the locked state of the electronic device to an unlocked state when it confirms that a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device (e.g., sensor (376) of FIG. 3) and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device.

[0209] In one embodiment, when a movement and / or motion (e.g., lifting the electronic device) of the electronic device occurs by a user wearing the wearable electronic device, a first sensor value detected by a sensor of the electronic device and a second sensor value detected through a sensor of the wearable electronic device may have sensor values ​​within a similar range based on the movement and / or motion (e.g., lifting the electronic device), and when the first sensor value acquired from the sensor of the electronic device and the second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming an intention to use the electronic device, the electronic device may change the locked state to the unlocked state.

[0210] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change the locked state to the unlocked state when a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device is included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming an intention to use the electronic device, based on a touch input to a certain area of ​​the electronic device (e.g., a certain area of ​​a display or a key area of ​​a keyboard) or a distance between a wearable electronic device and a designated area of ​​the electronic device (e.g., a hand of a user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) is raised over a keyboard of the electronic device).

[0211] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a home screen through a display of the electronic device (e.g., display (360) of FIG. 3) when the electronic device is changed to an unlocked state.

[0212] FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of unlocking a wearable electronic device and providing biometric information in an electronic device according to an embodiment. The operations of unlocking a wearable electronic device and providing biometric information may include operations 1701 to 1717. In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, at least two operations may be performed in parallel, or other operations may be added.

[0213] In operation 1701, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can determine that the electronic device is in a sleep mode while in a locked state.

[0214] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can turn off the screen of the display (e.g., the display (360) of FIG. 3) of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in a locked state.

[0215] In operation 1703, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can determine whether the wearable electronic device has entered the first range.

[0216] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can check whether a wearable electronic device (e.g., wearable electronic device (211) of FIG. 2) registered for unlocking the electronic device logged in with the same account within a first range based on the location of the electronic device has entered while the electronic device is in a sleep mode (e.g., screen off) in a locked state.

[0217] In the above operation 1703, if the electronic device confirms the entry of the wearable electronic device within the first range, in operation 1705, the electronic device can change the sleep mode to the wake-up mode.

[0218] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can turn on the screen of a display (e.g., display (360) of FIG. 3) of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state.

[0219] In operation 1707, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may obtain biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device.

[0220] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can obtain the most recently stored biometric information among biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device from a biometric management server.

[0221] In operation 1709, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may display first biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device.

[0222] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display some of the most recently stored biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device obtained from a biometric management server as first biometric information through a display of the electronic device (e.g., display (360) of FIG. 3).

[0223] In one embodiment, the electronic device may display the first biometric information through a display of the electronic device when the electronic device determines that the wearable electronic device enters the first range in a specified direction (e.g., toward the front of the electronic device) while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state, and may not display the first biometric information when the electronic device does not determine that the wearable electronic device enters the first range in the specified direction (e.g., toward the front of the electronic device).

[0224] In operation 1711, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can determine whether the wearable electronic device has entered the second range.

[0225] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine whether the wearable electronic device has entered a second range narrower than the first range based on the location of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state.

[0226] In the above operation 1711, if the electronic device confirms the entry of the wearable electronic device into the second range, in operation 1713, the electronic device can confirm whether at least one sensor value is included in the range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device.

[0227] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine whether a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device (e.g., sensor (376) of FIG. 3) and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a designated sensor for determining the intention to use the electronic device after the wearable electronic device enters a second range.

[0228] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine whether a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device is included in a range value of a designated sensor for determining the intention to use the electronic device after the wearable electronic device enters a second range.

[0229] In the above operation 1713, if the electronic device confirms that at least one sensor value is included in the range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device, in operation 1715, the electronic device can change the locked state of the electronic device to an unlocked state.

[0230] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change the locked state of the electronic device to an unlocked state when it confirms that a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device (e.g., sensor (376) of FIG. 3) and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device.

[0231] In one embodiment, when a movement and / or motion (e.g., lifting the electronic device) of the electronic device occurs by a user wearing the wearable electronic device, a first sensor value detected by a sensor of the electronic device and a second sensor value detected through a sensor of the wearable electronic device may have sensor values ​​within a similar range based on the movement and / or motion (e.g., lifting the electronic device), and when the first sensor value acquired from the sensor of the electronic device and the second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming an intention to use the electronic device, the electronic device may change the locked state to the unlocked state.

[0232] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change the locked state to the unlocked state when a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device is included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming an intention to use the electronic device, based on a touch input to a certain area of ​​the electronic device (e.g., a certain area of ​​a display or a key area of ​​a keyboard) or a distance between a wearable electronic device and a designated area of ​​the electronic device (e.g., a hand of a user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) is raised over a keyboard of the electronic device).

[0233] In operation 1717, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may display second biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device.

[0234] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can identify the most recently stored biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device obtained from a biometric management server as second biometric information.

[0235] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display the second biometric information through a display of the electronic device (e.g., display (360) of FIG. 3) while the electronic device changes from a locked state to an unlocked state.

[0236] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device completes changing from a locked state to an unlocked state, the electronic device may display the second biometric information in a portion of a home screen through a display of the electronic device (e.g., display (360) of FIG. 3).

[0237] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display the second biometric information through the display while the electronic device is in the unlocked state, and may display recommended information (e.g., recommended information related to sleep, recommended information related to diet, or recommended information related to exercise) based on the second biometric information.

[0238] In one embodiment, the electronic device may, while the electronic device is in the unlocked state, display the second biometric information and the recommended information (e.g., sleep-related recommendation information, diet-related recommendation information, or exercise-related recommendation information) through the display, and, after a specified period of time, end the display of the second biometric information and the recommended information.

[0239] FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of unlocking an electronic device using a wearable electronic device and providing a service executed by an external electronic device according to an embodiment. The operations of unlocking an electronic device using the wearable electronic device and providing a service executed by an external electronic device may include operations 1801 to 1815. In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, at least two operations may be performed in parallel, or other operations may be added.

[0240] In operation 1801, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can determine that the electronic device is in a sleep mode while in a locked state.

[0241] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can turn off the screen of the display (e.g., the display (360) of FIG. 3) of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in a locked state.

[0242] In operation 1803, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can determine whether the wearable electronic device has entered the first range.

[0243] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can check whether a wearable electronic device (e.g., wearable electronic device (211) of FIG. 2) registered for unlocking the electronic device logged in with the same account within a first range based on the location of the electronic device has entered while the electronic device is in a sleep mode (e.g., screen off) in a locked state.

[0244] In the above operation 1803, if the electronic device confirms that the wearable electronic device has entered the first range, in operation 1805, the electronic device can change the sleep mode to the wake-up mode.

[0245] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can turn on the screen of a display (e.g., display (360) of FIG. 3) of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state.

[0246] In operation 1807, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can determine whether the wearable electronic device has entered the second range.

[0247] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine whether the wearable electronic device has entered a second range narrower than the first range based on the location of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state.

[0248] In the above operation 1807, if the electronic device confirms the entry of the wearable electronic device into the second range, in operation 1809, the electronic device can confirm whether at least one sensor value is included in the range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device.

[0249] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine whether a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device (e.g., sensor (376) of FIG. 3) and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a designated sensor for determining the intention to use the electronic device after the wearable electronic device enters a second range.

[0250] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine whether a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device is included in a range value of a designated sensor for determining the intention to use the electronic device after the wearable electronic device enters a second range.

[0251] In the above operation 1809, if the electronic device confirms that at least one sensor value is included in the range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device, in operation 1811, the electronic device can confirm the most recently executed service in an external electronic device among a plurality of electronic devices registered with the same account.

[0252] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device changes to the unlocked state, the electronic device can, through an account management server, identify an external electronic device that has executed a service among a plurality of electronic devices registered with the same account from a time point (t1) when a wearable electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device (211) of FIG. 2) registered for unlocking the electronic device enters a first range before a specified time (a1) (t1-a1).

[0253] In operation 1813, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may provide a user interface for executing a service executed on an external electronic device registered with the same account on the electronic device.

[0254] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a user interface including a service list including at least one type of service that was running on the external electronic device, and at least one gesture information for running at least one service included in the service list.

[0255] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display gesture information that can enter the home screen of the electronic device on the user interface.

[0256] In operation 1815, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may execute a service selected from a list of services through a gesture.

[0257] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may, upon confirming execution of a first gesture among at least one gesture included in the user interface, change the locked state of the electronic device to an unlocked state and execute a first application corresponding to a first service among at least one service.

[0258] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may, upon confirming execution of a second gesture among the at least one gesture included in the user interface, change the locked state of the electronic device to an unlocked state and execute a second application corresponding to a second service among the at least one service.

[0259] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change the lock state of the electronic device to an unlock state and display the home screen of the electronic device when it confirms execution of a third gesture for entering a home screen among at least one gesture included in the user interface.

[0260] FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of indicating movement of a wearable electronic device in an electronic device according to an embodiment. The operations of indicating movement of the wearable electronic device may include operations 1901 to 1915. In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, at least two operations may be performed in parallel, or another operation may be added.

[0261] In operation 1901, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can determine that the electronic device is in a sleep mode while in a locked state.

[0262] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can turn off the screen of the display (e.g., the display (360) of FIG. 3) of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in a locked state.

[0263] In operation 1903, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can determine whether the wearable electronic device has entered the first range.

[0264] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can check whether a wearable electronic device (e.g., wearable electronic device (211) of FIG. 2) registered for unlocking the electronic device logged in with the same account within a first range based on the location of the electronic device has entered while the electronic device is in a sleep mode (e.g., screen off) in a locked state.

[0265] In the above operation 1903, if the electronic device confirms the entry of the wearable electronic device within the first range, in operation 1905, the electronic device can change the sleep mode to the wake-up mode.

[0266] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can turn on the screen of a display (e.g., display (360) of FIG. 3) of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state.

[0267] In operation 1907, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can obtain distance information and direction information of the wearable electronic device.

[0268] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can obtain distance information and direction information of the wearable electronic device through a communication circuit of the electronic device (e.g., the communication circuit (390) of FIG. 3).

[0269] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can obtain distance information and direction information of the wearable electronic device by using a first communication circuit (e.g., a Bluetooth AoA (Angle of Arrival) communication circuit) among the communication circuits of the electronic device that can determine a precise location and direction.

[0270] In operation 1909, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) may display the distance and direction in which the wearable electronic device moves to the electronic device.

[0271] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can display the distance and direction in which the wearable electronic device moves to the electronic device through the display (360) of the electronic device based on distance information and direction information acquired using a communication circuit of the electronic device.

[0272] In operation 1911, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can determine whether the wearable electronic device has entered the second range.

[0273] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine whether the wearable electronic device has entered a second range narrower than the first range based on the location of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a wake-up mode in a locked state.

[0274] In the above operation 1911, if the electronic device confirms the entry of the wearable electronic device into the second range, in operation 1913, the electronic device can confirm whether at least one sensor value is included in the range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device.

[0275] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine whether a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device (e.g., sensor (376) of FIG. 3) and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a designated sensor for determining the intention to use the electronic device after the wearable electronic device enters a second range.

[0276] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine whether a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device is included in a range value of a designated sensor for determining the intention to use the electronic device after the wearable electronic device enters a second range.

[0277] In the above operation 1913, if the electronic device confirms that at least one sensor value is included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device, in operation 1915, the electronic device can change the locked state of the electronic device to an unlocked state.

[0278] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change the locked state of the electronic device to an unlocked state when it confirms that a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device (e.g., sensor (376) of FIG. 3) and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device.

[0279] According to an embodiment, when a movement and / or motion (e.g., lifting the electronic device) of the electronic device occurs by a user wearing the wearable electronic device, a first sensor value detected by a sensor of the electronic device and a second sensor value detected through a sensor of the wearable electronic device may have sensor values ​​within a similar range based on the movement and / or motion (e.g., lifting the electronic device), and when the first sensor value acquired from the sensor of the electronic device and the second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming an intention to use the electronic device, the electronic device may change the locked state to the unlocked state.

[0280] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change the locked state to the unlocked state when a sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device is included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming an intention to use the electronic device, based on a touch input to a certain area of ​​the electronic device (e.g., a certain area of ​​a display or a key area of ​​a keyboard) or a distance between a wearable electronic device and a designated area of ​​the electronic device (e.g., a hand of a user wearing the wearable electronic device (211) is raised over a keyboard of the electronic device).

[0281] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a home screen through a display of the electronic device (e.g., display (360) of FIG. 3) when the electronic device is changed to an unlocked state.

[0282] FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for controlling an electronic device when multiple wearable electronic devices approach, according to an embodiment. The operation for controlling the electronic device when multiple wearable electronic devices approach may include operations 2001 to 2007. In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, at least two operations may be performed in parallel, or another operation may be added.

[0283] In operation 2001, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, a second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or an electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can determine that a first wearable electronic device is using the electronic device.

[0284] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can identify that a user is using the electronic device by wearing a first wearable electronic device among a plurality of wearable electronic devices registered for unlocking the electronic device.

[0285] In operation 2003, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can check whether a second wearable electronic device is approaching.

[0286] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can check whether a second wearable electronic device among a plurality of wearable electronic devices registered for unlocking the electronic device has entered a communication range or a first range.

[0287] In the above operation 2003, if the electronic device confirms the approach of the second wearable electronic device, the entry of the second wearable electronic device can be notified in operation 2005.

[0288] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device confirms that the second wearable electronic device has entered the communicable range or the first range, the electronic device may display a pop-up window notifying the entry of the second wearable electronic device through the display of the electronic device (e.g., the display (360) of FIG. 3).

[0289] In operation 2007, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the second electronic device (231) of FIG. 2, and / or the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3) can adjust the brightness of a display.

[0290] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may adjust the brightness of the display (e.g., gradually dim it) so that data displayed on the display of the electronic device (e.g., display (360) of FIG. 3) is not visible to a user wearing the second wearable electronic device.

[0291] In one embodiment, a method for unlocking an electronic device using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device may include an operation of changing the sleep mode to a wake-up mode in the locked state based on confirming the entry of a wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device into a first range based on a location of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in a locked state. In one embodiment, the method may include an operation of displaying first biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device through a display of the electronic device in the wake-up mode. In one embodiment, the method may include an operation of confirming the entry of the wearable electronic device into a second range narrower than the first range based on a location of the electronic device in the wake-up mode, a first sensor value acquired from a sensor of the electronic device and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device. The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of changing the locked state to an unlocked state based on confirming that the first sensor value and the second sensor value are within a range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device. The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of displaying, through the display, second biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device in the unlocked state.

[0292] The method according to one embodiment may include an operation of acquiring distance information and direction information of the wearable electronic device through a communication circuit of the electronic device from when the wearable electronic device enters the first range until when the wearable electronic device enters the second range. The method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of displaying, through the display, a distance and direction in which the wearable electronic device moves toward the electronic device based on the direction information and distance information of the wearable electronic device.

[0293] According to one embodiment, the method may include, in the wake-up mode, an operation of acquiring the most recently stored biometric information among biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device stored in a biometric management server. According to one embodiment, the method may include, in the wake-up mode, an operation of displaying, through the display, some of the acquired biometric information as the first biometric information. According to one embodiment, the method may further include, in the unlocked state, an operation of displaying, through the display, the acquired biometric information as the second biometric information.

[0294] In one embodiment, the method may include an operation of checking a list of recently executed services on the external electronic device in the unlocked state when the electronic device, the wearable electronic device, and the external electronic device are registered with the same account on the account management server. In one embodiment, the method may include an operation of displaying the checked list of services through the display. In one embodiment, the method may include a further operation of executing a service selected through a gesture from the displayed list of services.

[0295] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of confirming the wearable electronic device as a registered device for unlocking the electronic device through an authentication operation with the external electronic device based on the fact that the electronic device, the wearable electronic device, and the external electronic device are logged in to an account management server with the same account. According to one embodiment, the method may further include an operation of confirming the wearable electronic device as a registered device for unlocking the electronic device based on receiving information from the wearable electronic device through the communication circuit indicating that the wearable electronic device is worn on a part of the user's body.

[0296] The method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of displaying the first biometric information through the display based on the wearable electronic device entering the first range in a specified direction.

[0297] According to one embodiment, the method may further include, in the unlocked state, an operation of adjusting the brightness of the display and notifying the entry of another wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device in the first range.

[0298] Electronic devices according to embodiments disclosed herein may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0299] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0300] The term "module" used in one embodiment of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0301] An embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101) or an electronic device (301)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (520)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (301)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0302] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0303] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to one embodiment, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 1; 231 in FIG. 2; 301 in FIG. 3), Communication circuit (e.g., 190 in Fig. 1; 390 in Fig. 3) Sensor (e.g., 176 in FIG. 1; 376 in FIG. 3); Display (e.g., 160 in Fig. 1; 360 in Fig. 3); At least one processor (e.g., 120 in FIG. 1; 320 in FIG. 3); and Includes a memory for storing commands (e.g., 130 in FIG. 1; 330 in FIG. 3), The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: While the electronic device is in sleep mode in a locked state, based on confirming the entry of a wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device into a first range based on the location of the electronic device, changing the sleep mode to wake-up mode in the locked state, In the above wake-up mode, first biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device is displayed through the display, In the wake-up mode, based on confirming the entry of the wearable electronic device into a second range narrower than the first range based on the location of the electronic device, the first sensor value obtained from the sensor and the second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device are confirmed, Based on confirming that the first sensor value and the second sensor value are included in the range value of the designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device, changing the locked state to an unlocked state, An electronic device configured to display second biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device through the display in the unlocked state.

2. In paragraph 1, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: From the time the wearable electronic device enters the first range until it enters the second range, distance information and direction information of the wearable electronic device are acquired through the communication circuit, An electronic device configured to display, through the display, the distance and direction in which the wearable electronic device moves toward the electronic device based on direction information and distance information of the wearable electronic device.

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: In the above wake-up mode, the most recently stored biometric information among the biometric information related to the user wearing the wearable electronic device stored in the biometric management server is acquired, In the wake-up mode, some of the acquired biometric information is displayed as the first biometric information through the display, An electronic device set to display the acquired biometric information as the second biometric information through the display in the unlocked state.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: When the electronic device, the wearable electronic device and the external electronic device are registered with the same account on the account management server, in the unlocked state, check the list of services recently executed on the external electronic device, Through the above display, the list of confirmed services is displayed, An electronic device set to execute a service selected through a gesture from the list of services displayed above.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Based on the above electronic device, the wearable electronic device and the external electronic device being logged into the account management server with the same account, the wearable electronic device is verified to be registered for unlocking the electronic device through an authentication operation with the external electronic device, An electronic device configured to identify the wearable electronic device as a registered device for unlocking the electronic device based on receiving information from the wearable electronic device through the communication circuit indicating that the wearable electronic device is worn on a part of the user's body.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device configured to display the first biometric information through the display based on the wearable electronic device entering the first range in a specified direction.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device configured to adjust the brightness of the display and notify the entry of another wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device in the first range, in the unlocked state.

8. A method for unlocking an electronic device using a wearable electronic device in an electronic device, An operation of changing the sleep mode to a wake-up mode in the locked state based on confirming the entry of a wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device into a first range based on the location of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in the locked state; In the wake-up mode, an action of displaying first biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device through a display of the electronic device; In the wake-up mode, an operation of confirming a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device based on confirming the entry of the wearable electronic device into a second range narrower than the first range based on the location of the electronic device; An operation of changing the locked state to an unlocked state based on confirming that the first sensor value and the second sensor value are included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device; and A method comprising, in the unlocked state, displaying second biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device through the display.

9. In paragraph 8, An operation of acquiring distance information and direction information of the wearable electronic device through a communication circuit of the electronic device from the time the wearable electronic device enters the first range until the time the wearable electronic device enters the second range; and A method further comprising an action of displaying, through the display, the distance and direction in which the wearable electronic device moves toward the electronic device based on direction information and distance information of the wearable electronic device.

10. In paragraph 8 or 9, In the above wake-up mode, an operation of acquiring the most recently stored biometric information among the biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device stored in the biometric management server; In the wake-up mode, an operation of displaying some of the acquired biometric information as the first biometric information through the display; and A method further comprising, in the unlocked state, an operation of displaying the acquired biometric information as the second biometric information through the display.

11. In any one of paragraphs 8 to 10, When the electronic device, the wearable electronic device and the external electronic device are registered with the same account on the account management server, an operation of checking a list of recently executed services on the external electronic device in the unlocked state; An action of displaying the list of confirmed services through the above display; and A method comprising further actions of executing a service selected through a gesture from the list of services displayed above.

12. In any one of paragraphs 8 to 11, An operation of verifying the wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device through an authentication operation with the external electronic device based on the electronic device, the wearable electronic device and the external electronic device being logged into the account management server with the same account; and A method further comprising: receiving information from the wearable electronic device through the communication circuit indicating that the wearable electronic device is worn on a part of the user's body; and performing an operation of identifying the wearable electronic device as a registered device for unlocking the electronic device.

13. In any one of paragraphs 8 to 12, A method further comprising an action of displaying the first biometric information through the display based on the wearable electronic device entering the first range in a specified direction.

14. In any one of paragraphs 8 to 13, A method further comprising, in the unlocked state, an operation of adjusting the brightness of the display and notifying the entry of another wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device in the first range.

15. In a non-volatile storage medium storing commands, the commands are configured to cause the electronic device to perform at least one operation when executed by the electronic device, wherein the at least one operation is: An operation of changing the sleep mode to a wake-up mode in the locked state based on confirming the entry of a wearable electronic device registered for unlocking the electronic device into a first range based on the location of the electronic device while the electronic device is in a sleep mode in the locked state; In the wake-up mode, an action of displaying first biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device through a display of the electronic device; In the wake-up mode, an operation of confirming a first sensor value obtained from a sensor of the electronic device and a second sensor value received from the wearable electronic device based on confirming the entry of the wearable electronic device into a second range narrower than the first range based on the location of the electronic device; An operation of changing the locked state to an unlocked state based on confirming that the first sensor value and the second sensor value are included in a range value of a designated sensor for confirming the intention to use the electronic device; and A storage medium including an operation of displaying second biometric information related to a user wearing the wearable electronic device through the display in the unlocked state.

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