Electronic device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for providing service related to account

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a method performed by an electronic device may comprise the operations of: receiving, from a server, list information having a first version value indicating at least one device registered in an account for the electronic device; receiving a connection request message from an external electronic device; on the basis of the list information having the first version value, identifying that the external electronic device is not registered in the account; on the basis of requesting a version value for the list information, receiving, from the external electronic device, information indicating that the version value for the list information stored in the external electronic device is a second version value; on the basis of the second version value greater than the first version value, receiving, from the server, the list information having a third version value; and on the basis of the list information having the third version value, providing a service related to the account with the external electronic device.

Description

Electronic device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for providing account-related services

[0001] The descriptions below relate to electronic devices, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for providing account-related services.

[0002] With the development of communication networks, multiple devices can be registered to a single account. A server can manage multiple electronic devices registered to the account. The electronic device can establish connections with multiple devices registered to the account.

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

[0004] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a communication circuit, a memory including instructions and one or more storage media, and at least one processor including a processing circuit. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to receive, from a server, list information having a first version value, indicating at least one device registered to an account for the electronic device, the list information having a first version value, the list information indicating at least one device registered to an account for the electronic device, receive a connection request message from an external electronic device, identify, based on the list information having the first version value, that the external electronic device is not registered to the account, and receive, from the external electronic device, information indicating that the version value for the list information stored in the external electronic device is a second version value based on a request for a version value for the list information, request the list information from the server if the second version value is greater than the first version value, receive, from the server, the list information having a third version value, and provide, based on the list information having the third version value, a service for the external electronic device and the account.

[0005] According to one embodiment, a method performed by an electronic device may include receiving, from a server, list information having a first version value, indicating at least one device registered to an account regarding the electronic device, receiving a connection request message from an external electronic device, identifying that the external electronic device is not registered to the account based on the list information having the first version value, receiving, from the external electronic device, information indicating that a version value for the list information stored in the external electronic device is a second version value based on requesting a version value for the list information, requesting the server for the list information if the second version value is greater than the first version value, receiving, from the server, the list information having a third version value, and providing a service regarding the external electronic device and the account based on the list information having the third version value.

[0006] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by at least one processor of an electronic device including a communication circuit, cause the electronic device to receive, from a server, list information having a first version value, indicating at least one device registered to an account for the electronic device, the list information having a first version value, the list information having a first version value indicating at least one device registered to an account for the electronic device, receive a connection request message from an external electronic device, identify that the external electronic device is not registered to the account based on the list information having the first version value, and receive, from the external electronic device, information indicating that the version value for the list information stored in the external electronic device is a second version value based on a request for a version value for the list information, request the server for the list information if the second version value is greater than the first version value, receive, from the server, the list information having a third version value, and provide a service related to the external electronic device and an account based on the list information having the third version value.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 2 illustrates an example environment including an electronic device, a server, and an external electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a simplified block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 4 illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device, a server, and an external electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 5 illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device, a server, and an external electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 6 illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device, a server, and an external electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device, a server, and an external electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 8 illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device and an external electronic device for performing an account-related service according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 9 illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device and an external electronic device for performing an account-related service according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 10 illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device and an external electronic device for performing an account-related service according to one embodiment.

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

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

[0019] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0020] The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculation, 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 a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0021] 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 unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, 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.

[0022] 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).

[0023] 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).

[0024] 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).

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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).

[0028] 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.

[0029] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0030] 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).

[0031] 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) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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).

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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).

[0036] 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), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0037] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). According to 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). According to 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 through the selected at least one antenna. According to 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).

[0038] According to various embodiments, 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 a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0039] 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)).

[0040] 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 by 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.

[0041] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may receive list information indicating at least one device registered to a user's account of the electronic device from a server (e.g., server (108) of FIG. 1). The electronic device may store the received list information in a memory. The electronic device may identify that the external electronic device is included in the list information based on a connection request message received from the external electronic device. The electronic device may establish a connection with the external electronic device included in the list information to perform a service related to the account. However, since the list information is managed by a server, if the electronic device does not receive the latest version of the list information from the server, the electronic device may not be able to establish a connection with the external electronic device. In the following specification, technical features regarding the operation of the electronic device for requesting the latest version of the list information from a server and performing a service related to the account with the external electronic device based on the latest version of the list information received from the server will be described.

[0042] FIG. 2 illustrates an example environment including an electronic device, a server, and an external electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0043] Referring to FIG. 2, the server (290) may be configured to manage a user's account of the electronic device (200). The electronic device (200) may request the server (290) to register the electronic device (200) with the user's account. Based on the request received from the electronic device (200), the server (290) may register the electronic device (200) with the user's account.

[0044] For example, the server (290) may add the electronic device (200) to the list information indicating at least one device registered to the user's account based on a request received from the electronic device (200). For example, the version value of the list information before the electronic device (200) is added to the list information may be different from the version value of the list information after the electronic device (200) is added to the list information. The server (290) may increase the version value based on adding the electronic device (200) to the list information. For example, the electronic device (200) may include a smartphone, a tablet, a wearable device, a personal computer (PC), home appliances, and / or an augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) device.

[0045] According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (280) may also be owned by the user of the electronic device (200). The external electronic device (280) may also request the server (290) to register the external electronic device (280) to the user's account. The server (290) may register the external electronic device (280) to the user's account based on the request received from the external electronic device (280). For example, the external electronic device (280) may include a smartphone, a tablet, a wearable device, a personal computer (PC), home appliances, and / or an augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) device.

[0046] For example, the server (290) may add an external electronic device (280) to list information indicating at least one device registered to a user's account based on a request received from the external electronic device (280). For example, the version value of the list information before the external electronic device (280) is added to the list information may be different from the version value of the list information after the external electronic device (280) is added to the list information. The server (290) may increase the version value based on adding the external electronic device (280) to the list information.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the server (290) may add the device to the list information and increment the version value of the list information whenever a device (e.g., electronic device (200) or external electronic device (280)) is registered to an account.

[0048] For example, the electronic device (200) (or external electronic device (280)) can request list information from the server (290) and receive the list information. The electronic device (200) (or external electronic device (280)) can request the list information from the server (290) based on a specified time interval (or a specified cycle). The electronic device (200) (or external electronic device (280)) can request the latest version of the list information from the server (290). The electronic device (200) (or external electronic device (280)) can receive the latest version of the list information from the server (290).

[0049] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may establish a connection with an external electronic device (280) based on list information received from a server (290). For example, the external electronic device (280) may transmit a connection request message at a specified time interval. The connection request message may be configured based on BLE (Bluetooth low energy). The connection request message may be transmitted via a BLE packet.

[0050] For example, the electronic device (200) may receive a connection request message while within a specified distance from the external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) may identify an account of the external electronic device (280) based on the connection request message. The processor (510) may identify that the account of the external electronic device (280) corresponds to the account of the electronic device (200). After identifying that the account of the external electronic device (280) corresponds to the account of the electronic device (200), the processor (510) may identify whether the external electronic device (280) is included in the list information. Based on identifying that the external electronic device (280) is included in the list information, the processor (510) may establish a connection to perform a service related to the account with the external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) may perform a service related to the account with the external electronic device (280) based on the connection.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may identify an account (or user information) and at least one device registered to the account in order to identify (or recognize) a device registered to a user account. The account may not be changed, but at least one device registered to the account may be changed. For example, if a new device is added to the account or an existing registered device is changed, at least one device registered to the account may be changed. Accordingly, if the latest version of list information is not stored in the memory of the electronic device (200), a connection with an external electronic device (280) newly registered to the account may not be smoothly performed. In the following description, when the latest version of list information is not stored in the memory of the electronic device (200), an operation of the electronic device (200) to establish a connection to perform a service related to the account with an external electronic device (280) will be described.

[0052] First, in FIG. 3, the components of the electronic device (200) will be described. In FIGS. 4 to 7, the operations of the electronic device (200), the external electronic device (280), and the server (290) will be described.

[0053] FIG. 3 is a simplified block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (200) may include a processor (210), a communication circuit (220), a memory (230), and / or a display (240). Depending on the embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of the processor (210), the communication circuit (220), the memory (230), and the display (240). For example, at least some of the processor (210), the communication circuit (220), the memory (230), and the display (240) may be omitted depending on the embodiment. The electronic device (200) may correspond to the electronic device (101) or the server (108) illustrated in FIG. 1. For example, the electronic device (200) may include at least some of the components of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a processor (210). The processor (210) may be operatively or operably coupled with or connected to a communication circuit (220), a memory (230), and a display (240). The processor (210) being operatively or operably coupled with the communication circuit (220), the memory (230), and the display (240) may mean that the processor (210) may control the communication circuit (220), the memory (230), and the display (240). For example, the communication circuit (220), the memory (230), and the display (240) may be controlled by the processor (210).

[0056] Although illustrated based on different blocks, the embodiment is not limited thereto, and some of the hardware of FIG. 2 (e.g., at least a portion of the processor (210), the communication circuit (220), and the memory (230)) may be included in a single integrated circuit, such as a system on a chip (SoC).

[0057] According to one embodiment, the processor (210) may include hardware components for processing data based on one or more instructions. The hardware components for processing data may include, for example, an arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), and / or a central processing unit (CPU). For example, the processor (210) may correspond to the processor (120) of FIG. 1.

[0058] For example, the processor (210) may include an application processor, a supplementary processor (e.g., a sensor hub, a microcontroller unit (MCU)), a central processor unit (CPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), a graphic processing unit (GPU), and / or a processor for IoT (e.g., a processor integrated with a communication module).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a communication circuit (220). For example, the communication circuit (220) may be used for various radio access technologies (RATs). For example, the communication circuit (220) may be used to perform Bluetooth communication, wireless local area network (WLAN) communication, Zigbee communication, near field communication (NFC), ultra wide band (UWB) communication, radio-frequency identification (RFID) communication, or ANT+ communication. For example, the communication circuit (220) may be used to perform cellular communication (e.g., fourth generation (4G) communication, fifth generation (5G) communication, sixth generation (6G) communication, or narrow band IoT (NB-IoT)).

[0060] For example, the processor (210) may establish a connection with another device (e.g., a server (290) or an external electronic device (280) of FIG. 2) via a communication circuit (220). For example, the communication circuit (220) may correspond to at least a portion of the communication module (190) of FIG. 1.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a memory (230). The memory (230) may be used to store information or data. For example, the memory (230) may be used to store list information received from a server (290). For example, the memory (230) may be a volatile memory unit or units. For example, the memory (230) may be a non-volatile memory unit or units. As another example, the memory (230) may be another form of computer-readable media, such as a magnetic or optical disk. For example, the memory (230) may correspond to the memory (130) of FIG. 1.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a display (240). For example, the display (240) may output visualized information (e.g., a screen) to a user. For example, the display (240) may be controlled by a controller, such as a graphic processing unit (GPU), to output visualized information to the user. The display (240) may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display panel (PDP), and / or one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs may include organic LEDs (OLEDs). The display (240) may include a flat panel display (FPD) and / or electronic paper. The embodiment is not limited thereto, and the display (240) may have at least a partially curved shape or a deformable shape. A display (240) having a deformable shape may be referred to as a flexible display. For example, the display (240) may correspond to the display module (160) of FIG. 1.

[0063] FIG. 3 illustrates examples of components included in an electronic device (200), but a server (290) (or an external electronic device (280)) may also include at least some or all of the components described in FIG. 3.

[0064] Figure 4 illustrates an example of the operations of an electronic device, a server, and an external electronic device, according to one embodiment. 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, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 401, the electronic device (200) (or the processor (210) of the electronic device (200)) may request list information from the server (290). For example, the electronic device (200) may request list information from the server (290) to identify devices registered to a user account. Since the account may not change, but the devices registered to the account may change, the electronic device (200) may request the server (290) for the latest version of list information.

[0066] For example, the electronic device (200) may request the server (290) for the latest version of list information. The server (290) may receive a request for list information from the electronic device (200). Based on the request for list information, the server (290) may identify list information having a first version value, which is the latest version of list information stored in the server (290). Since the electronic device (200) is registered to an account, the electronic device (200) may be included in the list information having the first version value.

[0067] In operation 402, the server (290) may transmit list information having a first version value to the electronic device (200). For example, the server (290) may transmit list information having a first version value to the electronic device (200) based on a request for list information received from the electronic device (200). The electronic device (200) may receive list information having a first version value from the server (290) based on requesting list information from the server (290).

[0068] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may store list information having a first version value in the memory (230) of the electronic device (200). The electronic device (200) may receive and store the list information having a first version value, which represents information about a user's account and at least one device registered to the account, from the server (290). For example, the electronic device (200) may receive list information and a first version value, which is a version value of the list information, from the server (290), and store the list information in the memory (230) in association with the version value of the list information.

[0069] In one embodiment, the list information may be changed when a new device is registered and / or information regarding a previously registered device is changed. For example, when a new device is registered and / or information regarding a previously registered device is changed, the version value of the list information may be increased. For example, the version value of the list information may be increased by a specified value (e.g., '1').

[0070] For example, the server (290) can manage list information by version. For example, when information regarding at least one device included in the list changes (e.g., a device is added, deleted, or changed), the server (290) can modify the version indicating the change in the list information. For example, when the list information changes, the server (290) can increase the version value of the list information by a specified value (e.g., "1"). The server (290) can transmit the version value indicating the change in the list information to at least one device included in the list information.

[0071] In operation 403, the external electronic device (280) may request the server (290) to register the external electronic device (280) to an account. The server (290) may receive a registration request for the external electronic device (280) from the external electronic device (280).

[0072] In operation 404, the server (290) may add the external electronic device (280) to the list information based on the external electronic device (280) being registered to the user's account. The server (290) may change the version value of the list information from the first version value to the second version value. Since the external electronic device (280) is registered to the account, the list information having the second version value may include the external electronic device (280). However, the list information having the first version value may not include the external electronic device (280).

[0073] In operation 405, the server (290) may transmit list information having a second version value to the external electronic device (280) based on registering the external electronic device (280) to the account. The external electronic device (280) may receive the list information having the second version value from the server (290). The external electronic device (280) may store the list information having the second version value in the memory of the external electronic device (280).

[0074] In operation 406, the server (290) may transmit information indicating that the version value of the list information has been changed to a second version value to the electronic device (200) based on the list information being changed (or updated). For example, the server (290) may transmit information indicating that the version value of the list information has been changed to a second version value to the electronic device (200) via a push message (or a push notification). The electronic device (200) may receive information indicating that the version value of the list information has been changed to a second version value from the server (290) via a push message (or a push notification).

[0075] The server (290) may request the electronic device (200) to synchronize the list information via a push message (or push notification). The electronic device (200) may identify that the list information has been changed (or updated) via the push message (or push notification).

[0076] In operation 407, the electronic device (200) may request list information from the server (290) based on information indicating that the version value for the list information has been changed to a second version value. For example, the electronic device (200) may request list information having a second version value, which is the latest version of the list information, from the server (290).

[0077] In operation 408, the server (290) may transmit list information having a second version value based on a list information request received from the electronic device (200). The electronic device (200) may receive the list information having the second version value from the server (290) and change (or update) the list information stored in the memory (230). For example, the electronic device (200) may receive the list information having the second version value and store it in the memory (230). For example, the list information having the second version value may include list information to which information of an external electronic device (280) is added.

[0078] In operation 409, the electronic device (200) may receive list information having a second version value from the server (290), and then receive a connection request message from an external electronic device (280). The external electronic device (280) may transmit (or broadcast) the connection request message at a specified time interval (or specified cycle) using a BLE packet. For example, the external electronic device (280) may advertise the connection request message.

[0079] For example, the connection request message may include information about an account of the external electronic device (280) and identification information about the external electronic device (280). For example, the connection request message may include a first field including information about the account and a second field including identification information about the external electronic device (280).

[0080] In operation 410, the electronic device (200) can identify an account of an external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) can identify that the account of the external electronic device (280) corresponds to the account of the electronic device (200). The electronic device (200) can identify that the external electronic device (280) is a device of a user of the electronic device (200). The electronic device (200) can identify a first field of a connection request message and determine whether to check information about a second field received after the first field. Based on the first field, the electronic device (200) can identify that the account of the external electronic device (280) corresponds to the account of the electronic device (200). If the account of the external electronic device (280) corresponds to the account of the electronic device (200), the electronic device (200) can perform operation 411. For example, the electronic device (200) may identify the list information included in the payload based on identifying that the account of the external electronic device (280) corresponds to the account of the electronic device (200). If the account of the external electronic device (280) does not correspond to the account of the electronic device (200), the electronic device (200) may not perform operation 411. If the account of the external electronic device (280) does not correspond to the account of the electronic device (200), the electronic device (200) may bypass operation 411.

[0081] In operation 411, the electronic device (200) can identify that an external electronic device (280) is registered to the account based on the list information. The electronic device (200) can identify that the external electronic device (280) is included in the list information having the second version value. The electronic device (200) can identify that the external electronic device (280) is registered to the account.

[0082] In operation 412, the electronic device (200) may establish a connection with an external electronic device (280) to perform an account-related service. For example, the electronic device (200) may perform an account-related service based on the connection. Specific examples of account-related services will be described later in FIGS. 8 to 10 . The connection for performing an account-related service may be referred to as a multi-device connection.

[0083] Referring to operations 401 to 412, the server (290) may transmit information indicating that the list information has changed to the electronic device (200). Based on the information, the electronic device (200) may identify that the list information has changed. The electronic device (200) may request the server (290) for the latest version of the list information (e.g., list information having a second version value) and receive the latest version of the list information. The electronic device (200) may store the latest version of the list information and, based on the latest version of the list information, establish a connection with an external electronic device (280).

[0084] Figure 5 illustrates an example of the operations of an electronic device, a server, and an external electronic device, according to one embodiment. In the following embodiments, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0085] Referring to FIG. 5, in operation 501, the electronic device (200) (or the processor (210) of the electronic device (200)) may request list information from the server (290). Operation 501 may correspond to operation 401 of FIG. 4.

[0086] In operation 502, the server (290) may transmit list information having a first version value to the electronic device (200). Operation 502 may correspond to operation 402 of FIG. 4.

[0087] In operation 503, the external electronic device (280) may request the server (290) to register the external electronic device (280) with an account. Operation 503 may correspond to operation 403 of FIG. 4.

[0088] In operation 504, the server (290) may add the external electronic device (280) to the list information based on registering the external electronic device (280) to the user's account. Operation 504 may correspond to operation 4040 of FIG. 4.

[0089] In operation 505, the server (290) may transmit list information having a second version value to the external electronic device (280) based on registering the external electronic device (280) to the account. Operation 505 may correspond to operation 405 of FIG. 4.

[0090] In operation 506, the server (290) may transmit information indicating that the version value of the list information has been changed to a second version value to the electronic device (200) based on the list information being changed (or updated). For example, the server (290) may transmit information indicating that the version value of the list information has been changed to a second version value to the electronic device (200) via a push message (or a push notification).

[0091] For example, the electronic device (200) may not receive information indicating that the version value for the list information has changed to a second version value. For example, the information indicating that the version value for the list information has changed to a second version value may be transmitted via a push message. If the push message is delayed or lost, the electronic device (200) may not receive information indicating that the version value for the list information has changed to a second version value. For example, the push message may be delayed or lost depending on the state of the electronic device (200). If the electronic device (200) does not receive information indicating that the version value for the list information has changed to a second version value, it may not be able to store the latest version of the list information. Therefore, the electronic device (200) may not be able to store the list information having the second version value that includes the external electronic device (280).

[0092] In operation 507, the electronic device (200) may receive a connection request message from an external electronic device (280). For example, operation 507 may correspond to operation 409 of FIG. 4.

[0093] In operation 508, the electronic device (200) can identify an account of the external electronic device (280) based on the connection request message. The electronic device (200) can identify that the account of the external electronic device (280) corresponds to the account of the electronic device (200). The electronic device (200) can identify that the external electronic device (280) is a device of the user of the electronic device (200). The electronic device (200) can identify a first field of the connection request message and determine whether to check information for a second field received after the first field. Based on the first field, the electronic device (200) can identify that the account of the external electronic device (280) corresponds to the account of the electronic device (200).

[0094] In operation 509, the electronic device (200) can identify that the external electronic device (280) is not registered to the account based on the list information. Since the electronic device (200) stores list information having a first version value that does not include the external electronic device (280) in the memory (230), it can identify that the external electronic device (280) is not registered to the account. Accordingly, the electronic device (200) can identify the external electronic device (280) as a device that is not registered to the user's account.

[0095] In operation 510, the electronic device (200) may not establish a connection with the external electronic device (280) to perform a service related to the account. The connection with the external electronic device (280) to perform a service related to the account may not be established. The electronic device (200) may not establish a connection with the external electronic device (280) to perform a service related to the account based on identifying that the external electronic device (280) is not a device registered to the account.

[0096] Referring to operations 501 to 510, the electronic device (200) may not receive information indicating that the version value of the list information has been changed to the second version value. The electronic device (200) may not receive list information having the second version value, which is the latest version of the list information. Accordingly, the electronic device (200) may maintain the first version value stored in the memory (230) without changing the list information. Even though the external electronic device (280) is included in the list information having the second version value, the electronic device (200) may identify the external electronic device (280) as an unregistered device to the account.

[0097] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (200) may transmit a push message including information indicating that the list information has changed at a specified time interval (or a specified cycle) because the server (290) may experience delay and / or loss of a push message including information indicating that the list information has changed. According to an embodiment, the electronic device (200) may request the server (290) for list information at a specified time interval (or a specified cycle) because the electronic device (200) may experience delay and / or loss of a push message including information indicating that the list information has changed. In this case, a lot of network costs may be incurred in unnecessary situations, and charges and power consumption may be incurred due to the operation of the server (290) and the network usage of the electronic device (200). In addition, even if a push message is periodically transmitted or the electronic device (200) periodically requests list information from the server (290), the electronic device (200) cannot always store the latest version of list information, and thus, according to operations 501 to 510, a connection with an external electronic device (280) may not be established.

[0098] If the electronic device (200) does not receive information indicating that the list information has changed, the operation of the electronic device (200) to establish a connection to perform a service related to the account with an external electronic device (280) will be described later in FIG. 6.

[0099] Figure 6 illustrates an example of the operations of an electronic device, a server, and an external electronic device, according to one embodiment. In the following embodiments, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 6, in operations 600-1, 600-2, and 600-3, the electronic device (200) may store list information having a first version value in the memory of the electronic device (200). The external electronic device (280) may store list information having a second version value in the memory of the external electronic device (280). The server (290) may store list information having a third version value in the memory of the server (290). The first version value may be smaller than the second version value and the third version value. The third version value may be greater than or equal to the second version value.

[0101] For example, the server (290) may have list information having a third version value, which is the most recent version of list information. The electronic device (200) may have list information having a first version value, which is not the latest version of list information. The first version of list information may not include an external electronic device (280). The second version of list information and the third version of list information may include an external electronic device (280).

[0102] In operation 601, the electronic device (200) may receive a connection request message from an external electronic device (280). For example, the connection request message may include information about an account of the external electronic device (280) and identification information of the external electronic device (280). Operation 601 may correspond to operation 409 of FIG. 4 or operation 507 of FIG. 5.

[0103] In operation 602, the electronic device (200) may identify an account of the external electronic device (280) based on the connection request message. The electronic device (200) may identify that the account of the external electronic device (280) corresponds to the account of the electronic device (200). Operation 602 may correspond to operation 410 of FIG. 4 or operation 508 of FIG. 5.

[0104] In operation 603, the electronic device (200) may identify that the external electronic device (280) is not registered to the account based on the list information having the first version. Operation 603 may correspond to operation 509 of FIG. 5.

[0105] In operation 604, the electronic device (200) may establish a first connection to exchange information about a version value with an external electronic device (280). For example, the first connection may be a connection in which no security procedures are performed. The first connection may be a connection for exchanging information about a version value. For example, the first connection may be established via device-to-device (D2D) communication. For example, the first connection may be a sub-connection of a second connection for performing an account-related service. The electronic device (200) may change the first connection to the second connection based on identifying that the external electronic device (280) is registered to the account while the first connection is established.

[0106] Depending on the embodiment, the radio access technology (RAT) for the first connection may be different from the RAT for the connection request message. For example, the connection request message may be transmitted based on BLE (or Bluetooth). The first connection may also be established based on a RAT distinct from BLE (e.g., wireless LAN or ultra-wide band (UWB) communication).

[0107] In operation 605, the electronic device (200) may request a version value for list information via the first connection. The electronic device (200) may request a version value for list information stored in the memory of the external electronic device (280) via the first connection.

[0108] In operation 606, the external electronic device (280) can transmit information indicating a second version value to the electronic device (200). The electronic device (200) can receive information indicating the second version value from the external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) can identify that the version value of the list information stored in the memory of the external electronic device (280) is the second version value.

[0109] In operation 607, the electronic device (200) can identify that the second version value is greater than the first version value. For example, the electronic device (200) can identify that the list information stored in the memory of the external electronic device (280) is a newer version than the list information stored in the memory (230) of the electronic device (200).

[0110] In operation 608, the electronic device (200) may request list information from the server (290). For example, the electronic device (200) may request list information from the server (290) based on identifying that the second version value is more recent than the first version value (e.g., the second version value is greater than the first version value). The electronic device (200) may request the latest version of list information from the server (290). Operation 608 may correspond to operation 401 of FIG. 4 or operation 501 of FIG. 5.

[0111] In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may not request the server (290) for list information based on identifying that the second version value is not more recent than the first version value. The electronic device (200) may bypass requesting the server (290) for list information based on identifying that the second version value is not more recent than the first version value. For example, the electronic device (200) may identify that the second version value is not more recent than the first version value based on identifying that the second version value is less than or equal to the first version value.

[0112] In operation 609, the server (290) may transmit list information having a third version value, which is the latest version of list information, to the electronic device (200). The electronic device (200) may receive list information having a third version value from the server. The third version value may be a newer version value than the second version value. For example, the third version value may be greater than or equal to the second version value. The electronic device (200) may change the list information having the first version value stored in the memory (230) to list information having the third version value. For example, the electronic device (200) may update the list information stored in the memory (230). The electronic device (200) may store the list information having the third version value in the memory (230).

[0113] In operation 610, the electronic device (200) can identify that the external electronic device (280) is registered to the account based on the list information having the third version. The electronic device (200) can identify that the external electronic device (280) is included in the list information having the third version value. For example, the electronic device (200) can identify that the external electronic device (280) is registered to the account by performing the operation according to operation 603 again.

[0114] In operation 611, the electronic device (200) may establish a second connection with an external electronic device (280) to perform an account-related service. The electronic device (200) may establish a second connection with the external electronic device (280) to perform an account-related service based on identifying that the account of the external electronic device (280) corresponds to the account of the electronic device (200) and that the external electronic device (280) is registered to the account. For example, operation 611 may correspond to operation 412 of FIG. 4 .

[0115] Referring to operations 601 to 611, the electronic device (200) can identify that the external electronic device (280) is not registered to the account even though the account of the external electronic device (280) is different from the account of the electronic device (200). The electronic device (200) can request the version value of the list information from the external electronic device (280) through the first connection to check (or identify) whether the version of the list information stored in the memory (230) is lower than the version value of the list information stored in the external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) can request the list information from the server (290) based on identifying that the version value received from the external electronic device (280) is higher than the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) of the electronic device (200). The electronic device (200) can receive the latest version of the list information from the server (290). The electronic device (200) can establish a second connection to perform a service related to an account with an external electronic device (280) using the latest version of list information.

[0116] According to the above-described embodiment, the second connection can be established through direct communication (e.g., one-to-one communication) between the electronic device (200) and the external electronic device (280). The list information can be accumulated each time a device is registered to an account. Accordingly, if the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) is greater than or equal to the version value of the list information stored in the memory of the external electronic device (280), the external electronic device (280) can be included in the list information stored in the memory (230) of the electronic device (200).

[0117] In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the electronic device (200) performs an operation of comparing the sizes of version values ​​of list information, but this is for convenience of explanation and is not limited thereto. The electronic device (200) can identify whether the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) is a more recent version value than the received version value by comparing the received version value with the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230).

[0118] For example, if the version value of the list information is set to a smaller value as the version becomes newer, the electronic device (200) may identify that the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) is a newer version of the list information than the received version value based on identifying that the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) is smaller than the received version value.

[0119] For example, when the version value of the list information is set in the form of a character, the electronic device (200) may identify whether the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) is a newer version value than the received version value, according to the setting rule for the version value of the list information.

[0120] According to the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the electronic device (200) requests the server (290) for the latest version of list information when the version value received from the external electronic device (280) is higher than the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) of the electronic device (200), but is not limited thereto. According to the embodiment, the electronic device (200) may request the external electronic device (280) for the list information stored in the external electronic device (280) and receive list information having a second version value from the external electronic device (280).

[0121] According to the above-described embodiment, even if a push message including information indicating that the version value of the list information has changed, such as in operation 506 of FIG. 5, is delayed or lost, the electronic device (200) may request the version value of the list information from the external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) may determine whether to request the list information from the server (290) based on the version value of the list information received from the external electronic device (280). Accordingly, unnecessary network calls may not be made in the electronic device (200).

[0122] Figure 7 illustrates an example of the operations of an electronic device, a server, and an external electronic device, according to one embodiment. In the following embodiments, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0123] Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 701, the electronic device (200) may receive information from the server (290) indicating that the version value for the list information has been changed to a third version value. For example, the information indicating that the version value for the list information has been changed to a third version value may be transmitted via a push message. The information indicating that the version value for the list information has been changed to a third version value may be included in the push message.

[0124] In operation 702, the electronic device (200) can identify whether the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) is smaller than a third version value. The electronic device (200) can identify whether the third version value is a newer version than the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) of the electronic device (200). For example, the electronic device (200) can identify whether the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) is smaller than the third version value to identify whether the list information stored in the memory (230) is a newer version.

[0125] In operation 703, if the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) is less than the third version value, the electronic device (200) may request the list information from the server (290). Based on identifying that the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) is less than the third version value, the electronic device (200) may request the list information from the server (290).

[0126] In operation 704, the electronic device (200) may receive list information having a third version value from the server (290).

[0127] In operation 705, if the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) corresponds to the third version value, the electronic device (200) may bypass requesting the list information from the server (290). Based on the fact that the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) corresponds to the third version value, the electronic device (200) may identify that the list information stored in the memory (230) is the latest version of the list information. The electronic device (200) may not request the list information from the server (290).

[0128] Referring to operations 701 to 705, even after the electronic device (200) obtains list information having a third version value according to operations 601 to 609 of FIG. 6, it may receive information indicating that the version value of the list information has been changed to the third version value. The information indicating that the version value of the list information has been changed to the third version value may be received after the electronic device (200) obtains the list information having the third version value due to a delay in the push message. The electronic device (200) may identify whether the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) is smaller than the third version value by performing operation 702. The electronic device (200) may identify that the version value of the list information stored in the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) corresponds to the third version value. The electronic device (200) may bypass requesting the server (290) for the list information. Accordingly, the electronic device (200) can prevent unnecessary network calls when a push message is received with a delay.

[0129] FIG. 8 illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device and an external electronic device for performing an account-related service according to one embodiment.

[0130] Referring to FIG. 8, an electronic device (200) can establish a connection with an external electronic device (280) to perform account-related services according to FIGS. 4 to 7. The electronic device (200) and the external electronic device (280) can perform account-related services based on the connection. For example, the connection can be established based on Bluetooth. For example, the electronic device (200) and the external electronic device (280) can be registered (or logged in) with the same account. The "continue using apps on other devices" function can be activated in the electronic device (200) and the external electronic device (280).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may display a user interface (801) via the display (240). For example, the user interface (801) may be associated with an application for performing text-related tasks.

[0132] For example, the user interface (801) may include an interface (802) for character input. The electronic device (200) may receive (or identify) an input for copying at least one text block (803) while the user interface (801) is displayed. In response to the input for copying at least one text block (803), the electronic device (200) may obtain information about the at least one text block (803). The electronic device (200) may display a visual object (804) overlapping the user interface (801) to indicate that the copied at least one text block (803) can be pasted on another device (e.g., an external electronic device (280)). The electronic device (200) may transmit information about the at least one text block (803) to the external electronic device (280).

[0133] For example, the external electronic device (280) may receive information about at least one text block (803) from the electronic device (200). The external electronic device (280) may display a visual object (813) to indicate that at least one text block (803) has been copied, overlapping the user interface (811) for text input. For example, the user interface (811) may include an interface (812) for character input. The interface (812) may include an object (814) for pasting text copied from the electronic device (200). The external electronic device (280) may display at least one text block (803) on the user interface (811) based on an input to the object (814). The external electronic device (280) can display at least one text block (803) on the user interface (811) by performing a paste operation on at least one text block (803) based on an input to the object (814).

[0134] According to one embodiment, if a connection for performing a service related to an account is not established, even if an input for copying at least one text block (803) is received from the electronic device (200), a visual object (813) may not be displayed on the external electronic device (280) for a specified time period (e.g., 10 seconds). The electronic device (200) may establish a connection for performing a service related to an account with the external electronic device (280) based on operations 601 to 611 of FIG. 6. After the connection is established, the electronic device (200) may perform the above-described operations.

[0135] For example, the electronic device (200) may establish a connection to perform an account-related service with an external electronic device (280). For example, while storing list information having a first version value, the electronic device (200) may receive a connection request message from the external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) may identify that the list information having the first version value does not include the external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) may establish a first connection to transmit and receive information about the version value with the external electronic device (280). Based on the first connection, the electronic device (200) may receive information indicating a second version value from the external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) may identify that the second version value is a newer version value than the first version value. The electronic device (200) may request list information from the server (290) and receive list information having a third version value. The list information having the third version value may include an external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) may establish a second connection to perform an account-related service with the external electronic device (280) based on the list information having the third version value. Based on the second connection, the electronic device (200) may perform the aforementioned service (e.g., the function of "continue using apps on other devices").

[0136] FIG. 9 illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device and an external electronic device for performing an account-related service according to one embodiment.

[0137] Referring to FIG. 9, an electronic device (200) can establish a connection with an external electronic device (280) to perform account-related services according to FIGS. 4 to 7. The electronic device (200) and the external electronic device (280) can perform account-related services based on the connection. For example, the connection can be established based on Bluetooth. For example, the electronic device (200) and the external electronic device (280) can be registered (or logged in) with the same account. The "continue using apps on other devices" function can be activated in the electronic device (200) and the external electronic device (280).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may display a user interface (901) via the display (240). For example, the user interface (901) may be associated with an application for performing text-related tasks. For example, the user interface (901) may include an interface (902) for character input.

[0139] For example, the electronic device (200) can receive an input for at least one text block (903) through the interface (902). The electronic device (200) can obtain information about the at least one text block (903). The electronic device (200) can transmit the information about the at least one text block (903) to an external electronic device (280). The external electronic device (280) can receive the information about the at least one text block (903) and display the at least one text block (903) within a user interface (911) displayed on the external electronic device (280).

[0140] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (200) may display at least one text block (903) within the user interface (901) based on an input for at least one text block (903) through the interface (902). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The at least one text block (903) may be displayed only on the user interface (911) displayed on the external electronic device (280), and may not be displayed on the user interface (901) displayed on the electronic device (200).

[0141] According to one embodiment, if a connection for performing a service related to an account is not established, even if an input for at least one text block (903) is received in the electronic device (200), at least one text block (903) may not be displayed in the external electronic device (280) for a specified time period (e.g., 10 seconds). The electronic device (200) may establish a connection for performing a service related to an account with the external electronic device (280) based on operations 601 to 611 of FIG. 6. After the connection is established, the electronic device (200) may perform the above-described operations.

[0142] For example, the electronic device (200) may establish a connection to perform an account-related service with an external electronic device (280). For example, while storing list information having a first version value, the electronic device (200) may receive a connection request message from the external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) may identify that the list information having the first version value does not include the external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) may establish a first connection to transmit and receive information about the version value with the external electronic device (280). Based on the first connection, the electronic device (200) may receive information indicating a second version value from the external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) may identify that the second version value is a newer version value than the first version value. The electronic device (200) may request list information from the server (290) and receive list information having a third version value. The list information having the third version value may include an external electronic device (280). The electronic device (200) may establish a second connection to perform an account-related service with the external electronic device (280) based on the list information having the third version value. Based on the second connection, the electronic device (200) may perform the aforementioned service (e.g., the function of "continue using apps on other devices").

[0143] FIG. 10 illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device and an external electronic device for performing an account-related service according to one embodiment.

[0144] Referring to FIG. 10, the electronic device (200) can establish a connection with an external electronic device (1010) and an external electronic device (1020) to perform an account-related service according to FIGS. 4 to 7. The electronic device (200), the external electronic device (1010), and the external electronic device (1020) can perform an account-related service based on the connection. For example, the connection can be established based on Bluetooth. For example, the electronic device (200), the external electronic device (1010), and the external electronic device (1020) can be registered (or logged in) with the same account.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (1010) can output audio through the external electronic device (1020) based on the connection between the external electronic device (1010) and the external electronic device (1020). The external electronic device (1010) can transmit an audio signal to the external electronic device (1020) through the connection between the external electronic device (1010) and the external electronic device (1020). The external electronic device (1020) can output audio based on the received audio signal.

[0146] While the external electronic device (1010) outputs audio through the external electronic device (1020), the electronic device (200) can identify the occurrence of an event (e.g., a call reception event) through a designated application (e.g., a phone application). Based on the occurrence of the event, the connection between the external electronic device (1010) and the external electronic device (1020) can be released. Based on the occurrence of the event, a connection between the electronic device (200) and the external electronic device (1020) can be established. The electronic device (200) can output audio according to the designated application (e.g., a phone application) through the external electronic device (1020) through the connection between the electronic device (200) and the external electronic device (1020).

[0147] According to one embodiment, if a connection for performing an account-related service is not established, the function illustrated in FIG. 10 may not be performed. The electronic device (200) may establish a connection for performing an account-related service with an external electronic device (1010) based on operations 601 to 611 of FIG. 6. After the connection is established, the electronic device (200) may perform the operations described above.

[0148] For example, the electronic device (200) may establish a connection to perform an account-related service with an external electronic device (1010). For example, while storing list information having a first version value, the electronic device (200) may receive a connection request message from the external electronic device (1010). The electronic device (200) may identify that the list information having the first version value does not include the external electronic device (1010). The electronic device (200) may establish a first connection to transmit and receive information about the version value with the external electronic device (1010). Based on the first connection, the electronic device (200) may receive information indicating a second version value from the external electronic device (1010). The electronic device (200) may identify that the second version value is a newer version value than the first version value. The electronic device (200) may request list information from the server (290) and receive list information having a third version value. The list information having the third version value may include an external electronic device (1010). The electronic device (200) may establish a second connection to perform a service related to an account with the external electronic device (1010) based on the list information having the third version value. The electronic device (200) may perform the above-described service based on the second connection. For example, the electronic device (200) may request the external electronic device (1010) to release the connection between the external electronic device (1010) and the external electronic device (1020). The electronic device (200) may output audio according to a specified application (e.g., a phone application) through the external electronic device (1020) through the connection between the electronic device (200) and the external electronic device (1020).

[0149] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a communication circuit, a memory including instructions and one or more storage media, and at least one processor including a processing circuit. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to receive, from a server, list information having a first version value, indicating at least one device registered to an account for the electronic device, the list information having a first version value, the list information indicating at least one device registered to an account for the electronic device, receive a connection request message from an external electronic device, identify, based on the list information having the first version value, that the external electronic device is not registered to the account, and receive, from the external electronic device, information indicating that the version value for the list information stored in the external electronic device is a second version value based on a request for a version value for the list information, request the list information from the server if the second version value is greater than the first version value, receive, from the server, the list information having a third version value, and provide, based on the list information having the third version value, a service for the external electronic device and the account.

[0150] For example, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to bypass requesting the list information from the server based on the second version value being less than or equal to the first version value.

[0151] For example, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to change the version value of the list information stored in the memory from the first version value to the third version value.

[0152] For example, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to bypass requesting the list information from the server based on receiving a message from the server indicating a version value for the list information after the list information having the third version value is stored in the memory.

[0153] For example, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify that the external electronic device has been registered to the account based on the list information having the third version value.

[0154] For example, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify, based on the connection request message, an account of the external electronic device that corresponds to the account for the electronic device.

[0155] For example, the third version value may be greater than or equal to the second version value.

[0156] For example, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to establish a connection with another external electronic device that is connected to the external electronic device based on the occurrence of an event related to a specified application. The connection between the external electronic device and the other external electronic device may be released based on the establishment of the connection between the electronic device and the other external electronic device.

[0157] For example, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device, in response to an input for copying at least one text block, to obtain information about the at least one text block and to transmit the information about the at least one text block to the external electronic device.

[0158] For example, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to establish a first connection to receive a version value for the list information from the external electronic device based on the connection request message, and to establish a second connection to provide the service to the external electronic device and the account based on the list information having the third version value.

[0159] According to one embodiment, a method performed by an electronic device may include receiving, from a server, list information having a first version value, indicating at least one device registered to an account regarding the electronic device, receiving a connection request message from an external electronic device, identifying that the external electronic device is not registered to the account based on the list information having the first version value, receiving, from the external electronic device, information indicating that a version value for the list information stored in the external electronic device is a second version value based on requesting a version value for the list information, requesting the server for the list information if the second version value is greater than the first version value, receiving, from the server, the list information having a third version value, and providing a service regarding the external electronic device and the account based on the list information having the third version value.

[0160] For example, the method may include an action of bypassing requesting the list information from the server based on the second version value being less than or equal to the first version value.

[0161] For example, the method may include an operation of changing a version value for the list information stored in the memory of the electronic device from the first version value to the third version value.

[0162] For example, the method may include an operation of bypassing requesting the server for the list information based on receiving a message from the server indicating a version value for the list information after the list information having the third version value is stored in the memory.

[0163] For example, the method may include an action of identifying that the external electronic device has been registered to the account based on the list information having the third version value.

[0164] For example, the method may include an action of identifying, based on the connection request message, that an account of the external electronic device corresponds to the account for the electronic device.

[0165] For example, the third version value may be greater than or equal to the second version value.

[0166] For example, the method may include, in response to an input for copying at least one text block, obtaining information about the at least one text block, and transmitting the information about the at least one text block to the external electronic device.

[0167] For example, the method may include an operation of establishing a first connection for receiving a version value for the list information from the external electronic device based on the connection request message, and an operation of establishing a second connection for providing the service related to the external electronic device and the account based on the list information having the third version value.

[0168] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by at least one processor of an electronic device including a communication circuit, cause the electronic device to receive, from a server, list information having a first version value, indicating at least one device registered to an account for the electronic device, the list information having a first version value, the list information having a first version value indicating at least one device registered to an account for the electronic device, receive a connection request message from an external electronic device, identify that the external electronic device is not registered to the account based on the list information having the first version value, and receive, from the external electronic device, information indicating that the version value for the list information stored in the external electronic device is a second version value based on a request for a version value for the list information, request the server for the list information if the second version value is greater than the first version value, receive, from the server, the list information having a third version value, and provide a service related to the external electronic device and an account based on the list information having the third version value.

[0169] According to the above-described embodiments, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200)) can identify whether list information representing at least one device registered to an account is the latest version of list information based on a version value of list information received from an external electronic device. If the list information stored in the electronic device is not the latest version of list information, the electronic device can request list information from a server. The electronic device can establish a connection to perform a service related to the external electronic device and the account using the list information received from the server. According to the above-described embodiments, the recognition rate of at least one device registered to the account in the electronic device can be increased.

[0170] 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.

[0171] 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 component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0172] In one embodiment of this document, the term "module" used 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).

[0173] One 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)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0174] 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 as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0175] 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 arranged 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 electronic devices, communication circuit; A memory including instructions and one or more storage media; and At least one processor comprising a processing circuit, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Receive from the server a list of information having a first version value, wherein the list information indicates at least one device registered to an account for the electronic device; Receive a connection request message from an external electronic device, Based on the list information having the first version value, identifying that the external electronic device is not registered to the account, Based on requesting a version value for the above list information, information indicating that the version value for the above list information stored in the external electronic device is a second version value is received from the external electronic device, If the second version value is greater than the first version value, request the list information from the server, Receive the above list information having the third version value from the server, Causing the electronic device to provide a service related to the external electronic device and the account based on the list information having the third version value. Electronic devices.

2. In the first paragraph, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Causing the electronic device to bypass requesting the list information to the server based on the second version value being less than or equal to the first version value; Electronic devices.

3. In the first paragraph, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Causing the electronic device to change the version value for the list information stored in the memory from the first version value to the third version value; Electronic devices.

4. In the third paragraph, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Causing the electronic device to bypass requesting the server for the list information based on receiving a message indicating a version value for the list information from the server after the list information having the third version value is stored in the memory. Electronic devices.

5. In the first paragraph, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Causing the electronic device to identify that the external electronic device has been registered to the account based on the list information having the third version value; Electronic devices.

6. In the first paragraph, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Causing the electronic device to identify, based on the connection request message, that an account of the external electronic device corresponds to the account of the electronic device; Electronic devices.

7. In the first paragraph, the third version value is, Greater than or equal to the above second version value, Electronic devices.

8. In the first paragraph, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Causing said electronic device to establish a connection with another external electronic device that is connected to said external electronic device based on the occurrence of an event related to a specified application; The connection between the external electronic device and the other external electronic device is released based on the establishment of the connection between the electronic device and the other external electronic device. Electronic devices.

9. In the first paragraph, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, In response to an input to copy at least one block of text, obtaining information about said at least one block of text; Causing the electronic device to transmit the information about the at least one text block to the external electronic device; Electronic devices.

10. In the first paragraph, when the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Based on the connection request message, a first connection is established to receive a version value for the list information from the external electronic device, Causing the electronic device to establish a second connection to provide the service regarding the external electronic device and the account based on the list information having the third version value. Electronic devices.

11. In a method performed by an electronic device, An operation of receiving from a server a list of information having a first version value, the list information indicating at least one device registered to an account relating to the electronic device; An act of receiving a connection request message from an external electronic device; An action of identifying that the external electronic device is not registered to the account based on the list information having the first version value; An operation of receiving, from the external electronic device, information indicating that the version value for the list information stored in the external electronic device is a second version value, based on requesting a version value for the list information; An action of requesting the list information from the server when the second version value is greater than the first version value; An operation of receiving the list information having a third version value from the server; and An operation including providing a service related to the external electronic device and the account based on the list information having the third version value. method.

12. In the 11th paragraph, the method, An operation for bypassing requesting the list information to the server based on the second version value being less than or equal to the first version value, method.

13. In the 11th paragraph, the method, An operation of changing the version value of the list information stored in the memory of the electronic device from the first version value to the third version value, method.

14. In the 13th paragraph, the method, An operation for bypassing requesting the list information to the server based on receiving a message indicating a version value for the list information from the server after the list information having the third version value is stored in the memory, method.

15. In a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs, when executed by at least one processor of an electronic device including a communication circuit, Receive from the server a list of information having a first version value, wherein the list information indicates at least one device registered to an account for the electronic device; Receive a connection request message from an external electronic device, Based on the list information having the first version value, identifying that the external electronic device is not registered to the account, Based on requesting a version value for the above list information, information indicating that the version value for the above list information stored in the external electronic device is a second version value is received from the external electronic device, If the second version value is greater than the first version value, request the list information from the server, Receive the above list information having the third version value from the server, Including instructions for causing the electronic device to provide a service related to the external electronic device and the account based on the list information having the third version value. Non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

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