Electronic device for determining target device for collecting target sensor data, and operating method thereof

Abstract

An electronic device for determining a target device for collecting target sensor data, and an operating method thereof are disclosed. The electronic device comprises: a memory storing instructions; and at least one processor for executing the instructions, wherein, when the at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions can instruct the electronic device to: select target sensor data from among a plurality of pieces of sensor data collected by the electronic device; determine whether there are two or more devices that collect the target sensor data from among the electronic device and at least one external electronic device communicating with the electronic device; if there are two or more devices, determine, on the basis of information about the two or more devices, a target device that is to collect the target sensor data from among the two or more devices; and control the two or more devices so that the target device collects the target sensor data.

Description

Electronic device for determining a target device for collecting target sensor data and method of operating the same

[0001] An electronic device for determining a target device for collecting target sensor data and a method of operating the same are disclosed.

[0002] Electronic devices can include various sensors. Sensors can be devices that detect physical, chemical, or biological signals and convert them into electrical signals for measurement or transmission to a control system. Electronic devices can utilize various types of sensors to enhance user experience and provide various functions. For example, electronic devices can provide functions that monitor a user's health using sensor data acquired from various sensors.

[0003] With the recent proliferation of wearable electronic devices, users can wear or carry more than one electronic device. For example, a user may wear a smartwatch, a smart ring, and carry a smartphone. These electronic devices may include overlapping sensors. For example, a smartwatch and a smartphone may include a pedometer. In other words, sensor data with the same meaning can be acquired from sensors included in different electronic devices.

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

[0005] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a memory that stores instructions. The electronic device may include at least one processor that executes the instructions. When the at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device to select target sensor data from among a plurality of sensor data collected by the electronic device. When the at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device to determine whether there are two or more devices collecting the target sensor data among the electronic device and at least one external electronic device communicating with the electronic device. When the at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device to determine, if there are two or more devices, a target device from among the two or more devices to collect the target sensor data based on information about the two or more devices. When the at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device to control the two or more devices so that the target device collects the target sensor data.

[0006] According to one embodiment, an external electronic device may include a memory that stores commands. The external electronic device may include at least one processor that executes the commands. When the at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes the commands, the commands may cause the external electronic device to transmit at least one of battery information of the external electronic device, information about a plurality of sensors included in the external electronic device, and user usage information about the external electronic device to an electronic device communicating with the external electronic device. When the at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes the commands, the commands may cause the external electronic device to obtain a control command for at least one of the plurality of sensors from the electronic device in response to transmission of at least one of the battery information, the accuracy information, and the information about the plurality of sensors. When the at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes the commands, the commands may cause the external electronic device to obtain sensor data corresponding to at least one of the plurality of sensors using at least one of the plurality of sensors based on the control command.

[0007] According to one embodiment, an operating method of an electronic device may include an operation of selecting target sensor data from among a plurality of sensor data collected by the electronic device. The operating method may include an operation of determining whether there are two or more devices collecting the target sensor data among the electronic device and at least one external electronic device communicating with the electronic device. If there are two or more devices, the operating method may include an operation of determining a target device from among the two or more devices to collect the target sensor data based on information about the two or more devices. The operating method may include an operation of controlling the two or more devices so that the target device collects the target sensor data.

[0008] According to one embodiment, a method for operating an external electronic device may include transmitting, to an electronic device communicating with the external electronic device, at least one of battery information of the external electronic device, information about a plurality of sensors included in the external electronic device, and user usage information about the external electronic device. The method may include obtaining, in response to the transmission of at least one of the battery information, information about the plurality of sensors, and usage information, a control command for at least one of the plurality of sensors from the electronic device. The instructions may include causing the external electronic device to obtain sensor data corresponding to at least one of the plurality of sensors using at least one of the plurality of sensors based on the control command.

[0009] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium may store one or more programs including commands. The commands, when executed by at least one processor, may cause an electronic device to include an operation of selecting target sensor data from among a plurality of sensor data collected by the electronic device. The commands, when executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to determine whether there are two or more devices collecting the target sensor data among the electronic device and at least one external electronic device communicating with the electronic device. The commands, when executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to determine, if there are two or more devices, a target device from among the two or more devices to collect the target sensor data based on information about the two or more devices. The commands, when executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to control the two or more devices so that the target device collects the target sensor data.

[0010] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium may store one or more programs including commands. The commands, when executed by at least one processor, may cause an external electronic device to transmit, to an electronic device communicating with the external electronic device, at least one of battery information of the external electronic device, information about a plurality of sensors included in the external electronic device, and user usage information about the external electronic device. The commands, when executed by at least one processor, may cause the external electronic device to obtain a control command for at least one of the plurality of sensors from the electronic device in response to transmission of at least one of the battery information, information about the plurality of sensors, and usage information. The commands, when executed by at least one processor, may cause the external electronic device to obtain sensor data corresponding to at least one of the plurality of sensors using at least one of the plurality of sensors based on the control command.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a drawing schematically illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a target device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a user interface displaying acquired sensor data according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a scenario according to battery reduction of a target device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a scenario according to a communication status of a target device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an operating method of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In the description with reference to the attached drawings, identical components are assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the drawing numbers, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0022] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134).

[0023] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be implemented as a circuit (e.g., a processing circuit) such as a system on chip (SoC) or an integrated circuit (IC). The processor (120) may include one or more processors. For example, the processor (120) may include a combination of one or more processors such as a CPU, a GPU, an MPU, an AP, and a CP.

[0024] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0025] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where 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 a plurality of 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.

[0026] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (120) or the sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. According to one embodiment, the memory (130) can include one or more memories. The instructions stored in the memory (130) can be stored in one memory. The instructions stored in the memory (130) can be divided and stored in multiple memories. The memory (130) can include a volatile memory (132) or a nonvolatile memory (134).

[0027] 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).

[0028] 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).

[0029] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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).

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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).

[0035] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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).

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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).

[0040] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0041] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197). According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0042] 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)).

[0043] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0044] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0045] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0046] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0047] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0049] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0050] FIG. 2 is a drawing schematically illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] Referring to FIG. 2, an electronic device (200) (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) and a first external electronic device (210) (e.g., electronic devices (102, 104) of FIG. 1) and a second external electronic device (220) (e.g., electronic devices (102, 104) of FIG. 1) that communicate with the electronic device (200) are illustrated. The electronic device (200) may communicate with two or more external electronic devices. However, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed in the present disclosure that the electronic device (200) communicates with the first external electronic device (210) and the second external electronic device (220).

[0052] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can control a first external electronic device (210) and a second external electronic device (220). The electronic device (200) can be a device that establishes a communication connection with the external electronic devices (210, 220) and controls the external electronic devices (210, 220). For example, the electronic device (200) can be a smart phone, and the first external electronic device (210) and the second external electronic device (220) can be wearable devices.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can communicate with the first external electronic device (210) and the second external electronic device (220) via a communication module (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can communicate with the first external electronic device (210) and the second external electronic device (220) via a short-range wireless communication network (e.g., the first network (198) of FIG. 1) and / or a long-range wireless communication network (e.g., the second network (199) of FIG. 1).

[0054] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200), the first external electronic device (210), and the second external electronic device (220) may include a plurality of sensors (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1). For example, the electronic device (200), the first external electronic device (210), and the second external electronic device (220) may include at least one of sensors such as a heart rate sensor, a blood oxygen saturation sensor, an electrocardiography sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor, a pedometer, a temperature sensor, an accelerometer, a barometer, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, and a light sensor. In the present disclosure, for convenience of explanation, it will be assumed that the electronic device (200) includes sensors A and B, the first external electronic device (210) includes sensors A, B, and C, and the second external electronic device (220) includes sensors A, B, C, and D.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200), the first external electronic device (210), and the second external electronic device (220) may include sensors that overlap with other devices. In other words, sensor A may be included in the electronic device (200), the first external electronic device (210), and the second external electronic device (220), and thus may overlap. Sensor B may be included in the electronic device (200), the first external electronic device (210), and the second external electronic device (220), and thus may overlap. Sensor C may be included in the first external electronic device (210) and the second external electronic device (220), and thus may overlap.

[0056] In other words, when the electronic device (200), the first external electronic device (210), and the second external electronic device (220) are all operating, sensor data corresponding to sensor A, sensor B, and sensor C may be collected in duplicate.

[0057] According to one embodiment, the performance of sensors that collect the same type of sensor data included in each device may differ. For example, the performance of sensors that collect the same type of sensor data included in each device may differ depending on various reasons, such as the location where the sensors are placed within the device and the size of the space where the sensors are placed. For example, the performance of sensors A and sensor B may differ in the electronic device (200), the first external electronic device (210), and the second external electronic device (220). For example, the performance of sensor C may differ in the first external electronic device (210) and the second external electronic device (220).

[0058] Ultimately, there may be differences between the same type of sensor data collected in duplicate. For example, if sensor A is a pedometer, the number of steps collected from the electronic device (200), the first external electronic device (210), and the second external electronic device (220) may differ.

[0059] If there are discrepancies between the same type of sensor data collected from each device, this can lead to user confusion and distrust. Furthermore, if there are discrepancies between the same type of sensor data collected from each device, the electronic device (200) that provides services to users using the sensor data may not be able to provide consistent services. Furthermore, redundant collection of the same type of sensor data from each device can result in unnecessary battery drain.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may perform optimization to prevent duplicate collection of the same type of sensor data from the first external electronic device (210), the electronic device (200), and the second external electronic device (220). The electronic device (200) may, through optimization, cause only one of the sensors that collect the same type of sensor data included in the first external electronic device (210), the electronic device (200), and the second external electronic device (220) to operate. For example, the electronic device (200) may, through optimization, cause sensor B of the first external electronic device (210), sensor A of the electronic device (200), and sensors C and D of the second external electronic device (220) to operate.

[0061] The electronic device (200) can prevent unnecessary duplicate collection of sensor data by allowing only one of the sensors collecting the same type of sensor data to operate. By allowing only one of the sensors collecting the same type of sensor data to operate, user confusion and distrust can be prevented. By allowing only one of the sensors collecting the same type of sensor data to operate, the electronic device (200) can provide consistent services. By allowing only one of the sensors collecting the same type of sensor data to operate, unnecessary battery consumption can be prevented.

[0062] Below, we will explain how the electronic device (200) performs optimization.

[0063] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0064] The operations described below 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. Furthermore, some operations may be omitted according to some embodiments. Operations (310) to (340) may be performed by at least one component (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2). For example, instructions stored in a memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1) by at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively executed, and the instructions may cause the electronic device to perform operations (310) to (340) below.

[0065] In operation (310), the electronic device can determine whether there are two or more devices collecting target sensor data.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may select any one of sensor data acquired from the electronic device and at least one external electronic device communicating with the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1, the first external electronic device (210) of FIG. 2, and the second external electronic device (220) of FIG. 2). The selected sensor data may be target sensor data. The electronic device may determine whether the target sensor data is collected from two or more of the electronic device and the at least one external electronic device.

[0067] According to one embodiment, an electronic device can identify sensor data collected from two or more devices, including the electronic device and at least one external electronic device. The electronic device can select any one of the identified sensor data. Any one of the selected sensor data may be target sensor data.

[0068] In operation (310), if there are two or more devices collecting target sensor data, the electronic device can perform operation (320).

[0069] In operation (310), if there are not two or more devices collecting target sensor data, operation (310) can be performed again. According to one embodiment, if there are not two or more devices collecting target sensor data, the electronic device can periodically monitor whether there are two or more devices collecting target sensor data. According to one embodiment, if there are not two or more devices collecting target sensor data, the electronic device can change the target sensor data to other sensor data. The electronic device can perform operation (310) by changing the target sensor data to other sensor data. For example, if there are not two or more devices collecting heart rate, the electronic device can change the target sensor data to an electrocardiogram sensor and perform operation (310).

[0070] In operation (320), the electronic device may determine a target device from which to collect target sensor data based on information about two or more devices.

[0071] The two or more devices may be devices that include sensors that collect target sensor data.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the information regarding two or more devices may include at least one of battery information of each of the two or more devices, accuracy information of a sensor collecting target sensor data included in each of the two or more devices, and user usage pattern information for each of the two or more devices. However, this is merely an example and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0073] In one embodiment, the battery information may include information about the battery status of each of two or more devices. For example, the battery information may include at least one of the remaining battery capacity, voltage, and expected discharge time.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the accuracy information of a sensor may include information related to the performance of a sensor that collects target sensor data included in each of two or more devices. For example, the accuracy information may include at least one of the sensor's accuracy, precision, resolution, response time, linearity, bias, drift, and sensitivity.

[0075] In one embodiment, the accuracy information of a sensor may be changed. For example, a software update to the sensor may change the sensor's software even if the sensor's hardware is not changed.

[0076] In one embodiment, usage pattern information may be acquired based on usage information obtained from each of two or more devices. The usage information may include the user's usage history for each of the two or more devices. Usage pattern information will be described later in FIG. 4.

[0077] A method for determining a target device from which to collect target sensor data based on information about two or more devices will be described later in FIG. 4.

[0078] In operation (330), the electronic device can control two or more devices to cause the target device to collect target sensor data.

[0079] In one embodiment, the electronic device can control the collection of target sensor data for the remaining devices, excluding the target device, among two or more devices. The remaining devices, excluding the target device, can deactivate the sensors that collect target sensor data. In other words, target sensor data can be collected only from the target device.

[0080] In operation (340), the electronic device can determine whether there is sensor data being received from two or more devices.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may terminate optimization if there is no sensor data being received from more than one device.

[0082] According to one embodiment, when there is sensor data being received from two or more devices, the electronic device can determine one of the sensor data being received from the two or more devices as target sensor data. The method for determining the target sensor data is described above in operation (310), so the description is omitted. The electronic device can perform operation (320) on the determined target sensor data.

[0083] Below, we will explain how to determine the target device.

[0084] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a target device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0085] The operations described below 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. Furthermore, some operations may be omitted according to some embodiments. Operations (410) to (450) may be performed by at least one component (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2). For example, instructions stored in a memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1) may be individually and / or collectively executed by at least one processor, and the instructions may cause the electronic device to perform operations (410) to (450) below.

[0086] In operation (410), the electronic device can determine whether two or more devices satisfy a condition.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine a weight for each piece of information included in the information about two or more devices based on whether the two or more devices satisfy a condition. The determination of the weight will be described later in operations (420) to (440). The electronic device can determine a priority for two or more devices based on each piece of information included in the information and the weight for each piece of information.

[0088] In one embodiment, to collect consistent target sensor data, the electronic device may determine whether a condition based on battery information included in information about two or more devices is satisfied. In other words, the condition may be based on battery information included in information about two or more devices. However, this is merely an example and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the battery information may include at least one of the remaining capacity, voltage, and expected discharge time of the battery. The condition may include whether at least one of the remaining capacity, voltage, and expected discharge time of the battery included in the battery information exceeds a threshold. For example, the electronic device may determine that the condition is satisfied if the remaining capacity of two or more devices exceeds the threshold. For example, the electronic device may determine that the condition is satisfied if the voltage of two or more devices exceeds the threshold. For example, the electronic device may determine that the condition is satisfied if the expected discharge time of two or more devices exceeds the threshold.

[0090] In one embodiment, if two or more devices satisfy the condition, the electronic device may perform operation (420). If two or more devices do not satisfy the condition, the electronic device may perform operation (430).

[0091] In operation (420), the electronic device may determine a weight for accuracy information to be higher than a weight for battery information.

[0092] If two or more devices satisfy the condition based on battery information in operation (410), this may indicate that both devices have sufficient power stored to collect target sensor data. Accordingly, the electronic device may place greater weight on information other than battery information.

[0093] In one embodiment, the electronic device may weight accuracy information more heavily than battery information. In other words, if two or more devices each have sufficient battery power, the probability of a device shutting down due to low battery is considered low, and thus the electronic device may weight accuracy information more heavily.

[0094] In operation (430), the electronic device may determine a weight for battery information to be higher than a weight for accuracy information.

[0095] In operation (410), if two or more devices do not meet the conditions based on battery information, this may indicate that at least one of the two or more devices does not have sufficient power storage to collect target sensor data. Accordingly, the electronic device may assign greater weight to battery information to ensure uninterrupted collection of target sensor data.

[0096] In one embodiment, the electronic device may weight battery information more heavily than accuracy information. In other words, if at least one of the two or more devices does not have sufficient power reserves to collect target sensor data, the electronic device may weight battery information more heavily.

[0097] In operation (440), the electronic device can calibrate weights for accuracy information and usage pattern information.

[0098] According to one embodiment, an electronic device can calibrate accuracy information and usage pattern information based on usage pattern information. The usage pattern information may be determined based on a pre-trained artificial intelligence model. The usage pattern information may be information about a user's habits and behaviors predicted by analyzing the user's usage of the electronic device and at least one external electronic device communicating with the electronic device.

[0099] In one embodiment, the AI ​​model may be pre-trained based on a data set. In other words, the AI ​​model may be pre-trained this time, with weight adjustments based on the operation (440).

[0100] According to one embodiment, a data set used to train an artificial intelligence model may include usage information obtained from an electronic device and an external electronic device communicating with the electronic device (e.g., the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 and the first external electronic device 210 of FIG. 2 and the second external electronic device 220 of FIG. 2). The usage information may include usage history and contextual information corresponding to the usage history. The contextual information may include information related to the context at which the device was used. In other words, the contextual information may include information related to the context at which the device was used, such as device status information and sensor data being acquired by the device at the time the device was used. For example, the usage information may include activation of an exercise mode for the first external electronic device (e.g., the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 and the first external electronic device 210 of FIG. 2) and contextual information (e.g., GPS data, heart rate, number of steps, etc.) corresponding to the exercise mode activation. For example, the usage information may include charging start upon connection of a charging terminal to an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and electronic device (200) of FIG. 2) and contextual information corresponding to the start of charging (e.g., battery information at the start of charging, charging start time, power supply device, etc.).

[0101] In one embodiment, an AI model may be pre-trained to output usage pattern information based on the aforementioned data set. The electronic device may utilize the pre-trained AI model to determine a target device.

[0102] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may input usage information contained in information about two or more devices into an AI model. The AI ​​model may output usage pattern information in response to the input of usage information. Based on the output usage pattern information, the electronic device may adjust the weights for the battery information and accuracy information determined in accuracy operation (420) or operation (430).

[0103] In one embodiment, if the weight for accuracy information is determined to be higher than the weight for battery information, but the battery of a device is predicted to deplete rapidly based on usage pattern information, the electronic device may adjust the weights so that the weight for battery information is determined to be higher. For example, in operation (410), if two or more devices satisfy the condition and the weight for accuracy is determined to be higher than the weight for battery, but the weight for battery information is predicted to deplete rapidly based on usage pattern information by the user executing a program with a high load on one of the two or more devices, the weights may be adjusted so that the weight for battery information is determined to be higher.

[0104] In one embodiment, if the weight for battery information is determined to be higher than the weight for accuracy information, but a device with a low battery is predicted to be charged soon based on usage pattern information, the electronic device may adjust the weight so that the weight for accuracy information is determined to be higher. For example, if in operation (410) two or more devices do not satisfy the condition and the weight for battery information is determined to be higher than the weight for accuracy information, but a user is predicted to be charging a device with a low battery soon based on usage pattern information, the electronic device may adjust the weight so that the weight for accuracy information is determined to be higher.

[0105] In operation (450), the electronic device can determine a target device among two or more devices.

[0106] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine a target device based on accuracy information and battery information and weights for each. The electronic device may determine the target device based on at least one of a predetermined mathematical formula, algorithm, and computer program for determining priorities including accuracy information and battery information and weights for each.

[0107] According to one embodiment, an electronic device can perform scoring on two or more devices based on accuracy information, battery information, and weights for each. The electronic device can prioritize the devices based on their highest scores. The electronic device can determine the device with the highest score as the target device.

[0108] Below, we will describe a user interface that displays target sensor data collected from a target device.

[0109] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a user interface displaying acquired sensor data according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0110] Referring to FIG. 5, an electronic device (500) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2) is illustrated. The electronic device (500) can provide target sensor data acquired from a target device through a user interface.

[0111] In one embodiment, the user interface may display sensor data and the device that collected the sensor data together. For example, referring to FIG. 5 , the electronic device (500) may display heart rate and the device that collected the heart rate (e.g., a smart ring). For example, referring to FIG. 5 , the electronic device may display step count and the device that collected the step count (e.g., a smartphone). For example, referring to FIG. 5 , the electronic device may display blood pressure and the device that collected the blood pressure (e.g., a smart watch).

[0112] In other words, when heart rate is determined as the target sensor data, a smart ring among the electronic device (500) and at least one external electronic device (e.g., the electronic devices (102, 104) of FIG. 1, the first external electronic device (210) of FIG. 2, and the second external electronic device (220) of FIG. 2) may be determined as the target device. In other words, when the number of steps is determined as the target sensor data, a smart phone among the electronic device (500) and at least one external electronic device may be determined as the target device. In other words, when blood pressure is determined as the target sensor data, a smart watch among the electronic device (500) and at least one external electronic device may be determined as the target device.

[0113] In one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may receive a change command from a user via an interface to change the target device for collecting target sensor data. For example, the electronic device (500) may receive a change command from a user via the interface to change the target device for collecting heart rate from a smart ring to a smart watch. The change command may be included in the usage information. The usage information including the change command may be used to train an artificial intelligence model used to determine the target device.

[0114] Below, an electronic device (500) that adaptively changes a target device according to the battery status of the target device will be described.

[0115] FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a scenario according to battery reduction of a target device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0116] Referring to FIG. 6, an electronic device (600) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2, and the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5) is illustrated. The electronic device (600) can adaptively change a target device that collects target sensor data. In FIG. 6, it is assumed that the target device that collects target sensor data (i.e., heart rate) is determined to be a smart ring according to the method described above with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (600) can adaptively change the target device that collects target sensor data based on the battery status of the target device. The electronic device (600) can adaptively change the target device among two or more devices that include a sensor that collects target sensor data. The battery status may include at least one of the remaining capacity, voltage, and expected discharge time of the battery. For example, if the battery status of a smart ring that was collecting heart rate decreases below a threshold value, the electronic device (600) can change the target device that collects heart rate from a smart ring to a smart watch.

[0118] In one embodiment, the changed target device may be a device with a higher priority than the previous target device. The priority may be determined in the method of FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0119] According to one embodiment, when the target device is changed, the electronic device (600) may display a notification indicating the reason for the change and the fact that the target device has been changed. When the target device is changed, the electronic device (600) may display a notification indicating the reason for the change and the fact that the target device has been changed through a pop-up window. For example, the electronic device (600) may display a pop-up window stating, "The available battery life of the smart ring is less than 2 hours, so the measurement device has been changed to a smart watch for continuous heart rate measurement."

[0120] In one embodiment, the electronic device (600) may display buttons for obtaining a control command from the user along with a notification indicating that the target device has been changed. For example, the electronic device (600) may obtain a control command from the user through a button indicating "Cancel Device Change." If the control command is obtained from the user through the button indicating "Cancel Device Change," the electronic device (600) may cancel the device change. In other words, the target device remains a smart ring, and the smart ring may continue to collect heart rate. For example, the electronic device (600) may obtain a control command from the user through a button indicating "Confirm." If the control command is obtained from the user through the button indicating "Confirm," the electronic device (600) may perform the device change. In other words, the target device may be changed to a smart watch, and the smart watch may begin collecting heart rate.

[0121] In one embodiment, after the target device is changed, the battery status of the previous target device may be sufficiently charged to collect target sensor data. Since the previous target device was determined to be the device with the highest priority through the methods of FIGS. 2 to 4, the target device may need to be changed again. If the battery status of the previous target device is sufficiently charged to collect target sensor data after the target device is changed, the electronic device (600) may control the previous target device to collect target sensor data again. For example, if the battery of the smart ring is sufficiently charged to collect heart rate, the electronic device (600) may control the smart ring and the smart watch to allow the smart ring to collect heart rate again.

[0122] In one embodiment, if the target device has been changed and the battery status of the previous target device is sufficiently charged to collect target sensor data, the electronic device (600) may provide a notification that the battery status of the previous target device is sufficient to collect target sensor data and that target sensor data is to be collected through the previous target device. The electronic device may provide the notification through a pop-up window.

[0123] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (600) may provide buttons for obtaining a control command from a user along with a notification. The electronic device (600) may provide a button indicating "Change Settings Device" and a button indicating "OK" along with the notification. For example, if the electronic device (600) obtains a control command from a user through a button indicating "Change Settings Device," the electronic device (600) may cancel the device change. According to one embodiment, if the electronic device (600) obtains a control command from a user through a button indicating "Change Settings Device," the electronic device (600) may provide a list for determining a target device. The list may display two or more devices capable of collecting target sensor data. The electronic device (600) may obtain a user command through the list and control a target device corresponding to the user command to collect target sensor data. For example, the electronic device (600) may obtain a control command from a user through a button indicating "OK." Upon receiving a control command from the user via a button indicating "Confirmation," the electronic device (600) can perform a device change. In other words, the target device can be changed to a smart ring, and the smart ring can begin collecting heart rate.

[0124] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (600) changes the target device, it can transmit the measurement cycle information of the previous target device to the changed target device. The measurement cycle information can include the collection cycle of target sensor data of the previous target device. The changed target device that receives the measurement cycle can collect target sensor data at the same measurement cycle as the previous target device. For example, if the previous target device collected target sensor data 60 times per second, the changed target device can also collect target sensor data 60 times per second. Through this, consistency in target sensor data collection can be maintained even if the target device is changed.

[0125] Below, an electronic device (600) that adaptively changes a target device according to the communication status of the target device will be described.

[0126] FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a scenario according to a communication status of a target device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0127] Referring to FIG. 7, an electronic device (700) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2, the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5, and the electronic device (600) of FIG. 6) is illustrated. The electronic device (700) can adaptively change a target device that collects target sensor data. In FIG. 6, it is assumed that the target device that collects target sensor data (i.e., heart rate) is determined to be a smart ring according to the method described above with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (700) can adaptively change the target device that collects target sensor data based on the communication status of the target device. When the communication status with the target device deteriorates, the electronic device (700) can adaptively change the target device among two or more devices that include a sensor that collects target sensor data. The communication status may include various communication qualities such as communication strength, signal-to-noise ratio, delay time, communication speed, and communication stability between the electronic device (700) and the target device. For example, when the communication strength with a smart ring that collects heart rate decreases below a threshold value, the electronic device (700) can change the target device that collects heart rate from a smart ring to a smart watch. For example, when the delay time of the smart ring that collects heart rate exceeds a threshold value, the electronic device (700) can change the target device that collects heart rate from a smart ring to a smart watch.

[0129] In one embodiment, the changed target device may be a device with a higher priority than the previous target device. The priority may be determined in the method of FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0130] According to one embodiment, when the target device is changed, the electronic device (700) may display a notification indicating the reason for the change and the fact that the target device has been changed. When the target device is changed, the electronic device (700) may display a notification indicating the reason for the change and the fact that the target device has been changed through a pop-up window. For example, if the user goes out without wearing the smart ring, the electronic device (700) may display a pop-up window stating, "The connection with the smart ring has been lost. The continuous heart rate measurement device has been changed to a smart watch."

[0131] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (700) may display buttons for obtaining a control command from the user along with a notification indicating that the target device has been changed. For example, the electronic device (700) may obtain a control command from the user through a button indicating "Cancel Device Change." If the control command is obtained from the user through the button indicating "Cancel Device Change," the electronic device (700) may cancel the device change. In other words, the target device remains a smart ring, and the smart ring may continue to collect heart rate. For example, the electronic device (700) may obtain a control command from the user through a button indicating "Confirm." If the control command is obtained from the user through the button indicating "Confirm," the electronic device (700) may perform the device change. In other words, the target device may be changed to a smart watch, and the smart watch may begin collecting heart rate.

[0132] In one embodiment, after the target device is changed, the communication status with the previous target device may be restored. Since the previous target device was determined to be the device with the highest priority through the methods of FIGS. 2 to 4 , the target device may need to be changed again. If the communication status of the previous target device is restored after the target device is changed, the electronic device (700) may control the previous target device to collect target sensor data again. For example, if a user goes out without the smart ring and then returns wearing the smart ring, the electronic device (700) may control the smart ring and smart watch to allow the smart ring to collect heart rate again.

[0133] In one embodiment, when a target device is changed and the connection with the previous target device is restored, the electronic device (700) may provide a notification that the communication with the previous target device has been restored and that target sensor data is being collected through the previous target device. The electronic device may provide the notification through a pop-up window.

[0134] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (700) may provide buttons for obtaining a control command from a user along with a notification. The electronic device (700) may provide a button indicating "Change Settings Device" and a button indicating "OK" along with the notification. For example, if the electronic device (700) obtains a control command from a user through a button indicating "Change Settings Device," the electronic device (600) may cancel the device change. According to one embodiment, if the electronic device (700) obtains a control command from a user through a button indicating "Change Settings Device," the electronic device (700) may provide a list for determining a target device. The list may display two or more devices capable of collecting target sensor data. The electronic device (700) may obtain a user command through the list and control a target device corresponding to the user command to collect target sensor data. For example, the electronic device (700) may obtain a control command from a user through a button indicating "OK." Upon receiving a control command from the user via a button indicating "Confirmation," the electronic device (700) can perform a device change. In other words, the target device can be changed to a smart ring, and the smart ring can begin collecting heart rate.

[0135] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (700) can adaptively change a target device that collects target sensor data based on the measurement sensitivity of the target device for target sensor data. The electronic device (700) can adaptively change a target device among two or more devices including a sensor that collects target sensor data when the measurement sensitivity of the target device decreases. The measurement sensitivity of the target device can decrease depending on various factors (e.g., humidity, poor contact, temperature, etc.). Since the method of changing the target device based on a communication status can be applied in the same way due to the decrease in measurement sensitivity, a description thereof will be omitted.

[0136] Hereinafter, the operation of an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1 and the first external electronic device (210) of FIG. 2 and the second external electronic device (220) of FIG. 2) will be described.

[0137] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0138] The operations described below 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. Furthermore, some operations may be omitted according to some embodiments. Operations (810) to (840) may be performed by at least one component (e.g., a processor) of an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 , the first external electronic device 210 of FIG. 2 , and the second external electronic device 220 of FIG. 2 ). For example, instructions stored in a memory by at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively executed, and the instructions may cause the external electronic device to perform operations (810) to (830) below.

[0139] In operation (810), the external electronic device may transmit at least one of battery information of the external electronic device, information about a plurality of sensors included in the external electronic device, and user usage information about the external electronic device to an electronic device communicating with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2, the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5, the electronic device (600) of FIG. 6, and the electronic device (700) of FIG. 7).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the battery information may include at least one of the remaining capacity, voltage, and expected discharge time of the battery.

[0141] According to one embodiment, information about the plurality of sensors may include the types of the plurality of sensors included in the external electronic device and accuracy information about the plurality of sensors. Accuracy information will be omitted as described above in FIG. 3.

[0142] According to one embodiment, the user's usage information for the external electronic device will be omitted from the description described above in FIG. 4.

[0143] In operation (820), the external electronic device may obtain a control command for at least one of the plurality of sensors from the electronic device in response to transmission of at least one of battery information, information about the plurality of sensors, and usage information.

[0144] In one embodiment, the control command may include a command to activate at least one of the plurality of sensors and deactivate the remaining sensors.

[0145] In one embodiment, at least one of the plurality of sensors may correspond to target sensor data determined by the electronic device to be collected by an external electronic device. For example, if the electronic device determines that the external electronic device is to collect heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature, at least one of the plurality of sensors may include sensors that collect heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature, respectively.

[0146] In operation (830), the external electronic device can obtain sensor data corresponding to at least one of the plurality of sensors by using at least one of the plurality of sensors based on a control command.

[0147] In one embodiment, the external electronic device can transmit the acquired sensor data to the electronic device.

[0148] Below we will explain how the electronic device operates.

[0149] FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an operating method of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0150] The operations described below 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. Furthermore, some operations may be omitted according to some embodiments. Operations (910) to (940) may be performed by at least one component (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2, the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5, the electronic device (600) of FIG. 6, and the electronic device (700) of FIG. 7). For example, instructions stored in a memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1) by at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively executed, and the instructions may cause the electronic device to perform operations (910) to (940) below.

[0151] In operation (910), the electronic device can select target sensor data from among a plurality of sensor data collected by the electronic device.

[0152] According to one embodiment, the plurality of sensor data collected by the electronic device may include sensor data collected from the electronic device and at least one external electronic device communicating with the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1, the first external electronic device (210) of FIG. 2, and the second external electronic device (220) of FIG. 2).

[0153] In operation (920), the electronic device can determine whether there are two or more devices collecting target sensor data among the electronic device and at least one external electronic device communicating with the electronic device.

[0154] In operation (930), if there are two or more devices, the electronic device can determine a target device from which to collect target sensor data among the two or more devices based on information about the two or more devices.

[0155] In operation (940), the electronic device can control two or more devices to cause the target device to collect target sensor data.

[0156] Since the matters described above through FIGS. 1 to 8 are applied to each operation illustrated in FIG. 9, a more detailed description is omitted.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the information may include at least one of battery information of each of the two or more devices, accuracy information of a sensor that collects target sensor data included in each of the two or more devices, and user usage pattern information for each of the two or more devices.

[0158] In one embodiment, when at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device to determine weights for each of the battery information and the accuracy information. When at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device to determine priorities for two or more devices based on the weighted battery information and the accuracy information. When at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes instructions, the device with the highest priority among the two or more devices may be determined as the target device.

[0159] According to one embodiment, when at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device to determine a higher weight for accuracy information or battery information based on whether two or more devices satisfy a condition based on battery information.

[0160] In one embodiment, the condition may include whether at least one of the remaining capacity, voltage, and expected discharge time of the battery based on battery information exceeds a threshold.

[0161] According to one embodiment, when at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device to determine a weight for accuracy information to be higher than a weight for battery if two or more devices satisfy a condition.

[0162] According to one embodiment, when at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device to determine a weight for battery information to be higher than a weight for accuracy information if at least one of the two or more devices does not satisfy a condition.

[0163] According to one embodiment, when at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device to adjust weights for each of the battery information and the accuracy information based on the usage pattern information.

[0164] According to one embodiment, when at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device to adaptively determine a target device among the two or more devices based on at least one of a battery state and a communication state of the device determined to be the target device among the two or more devices.

[0165] According to one embodiment, when at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device to, when a target device is changed, display a notification indicating why the target device has changed and that the target device has changed.

[0166] According to one embodiment, an external electronic device may include a memory that stores instructions. The external electronic device may include at least one processor that executes the instructions. When the at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions may cause the external electronic device to transmit at least one of battery information of the external electronic device, information about a plurality of sensors included in the external electronic device, and user usage information about the external electronic device to an electronic device communicating with the external electronic device. When the at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions may cause the external electronic device to obtain a control command for at least one of the plurality of sensors from the electronic device in response to the transmission of at least one of the battery information, information about the plurality of sensors, and usage information. When the at least one processor individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions may cause the external electronic device to obtain sensor data corresponding to at least one of the plurality of sensors using at least one of the plurality of sensors based on the control command.

[0167] According to one embodiment, an operating method of an electronic device may include an operation of selecting target sensor data from among a plurality of sensor data collected by the electronic device. The operating method of the electronic device may include an operation of determining whether there are two or more devices collecting target sensor data among the electronic device and at least one external electronic device communicating with the electronic device. If there are two or more devices, the operating method of the electronic device may include an operation of determining a target device from among the two or more devices to collect target sensor data based on information about the two or more devices. The operating method of the electronic device may include an operation of controlling the two or more devices so that the target device collects the target sensor data.

[0168] According to one embodiment, the information may include at least one of battery information of each of the two or more devices, accuracy information of a sensor that collects target sensor data included in each of the two or more devices, and user usage pattern information for each of the two or more devices.

[0169] In one embodiment, the operation of determining a target device may include determining weights for each of battery information and accuracy information. The operation of determining a target device may include determining a priority for two or more devices based on the weighted battery information and accuracy information. The operation of determining a target device may include determining the device with the highest priority among the two or more devices as the target device.

[0170] According to one embodiment, the operation of determining the weight may determine a higher weight for accuracy information or battery information based on whether two or more devices satisfy a condition based on battery information.

[0171] In one embodiment, the condition may include whether at least one of the remaining capacity, voltage, and expected discharge time of the battery based on battery information exceeds a threshold.

[0172] According to one embodiment, the operation of determining the weight may determine the weight for battery information to be higher than the weight for accuracy information if at least one of the two or more devices does not satisfy the condition.

[0173] According to one embodiment, the operation of determining the weight may determine the weight for battery information to be higher than the weight for accuracy information if at least one of the two or more devices does not satisfy the condition.

[0174] According to one embodiment, the operation of determining the weights may further include an operation of correcting the weights for each of the battery information and the accuracy information based on the usage pattern information.

[0175] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium can store one or more programs including instructions for performing any of the operations described above.

[0176] The embodiments of the present invention disclosed in this specification and drawings are merely specific examples presented to easily explain the technical contents according to the embodiments of the present invention and to help understand the embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the various embodiments of the present invention should be interpreted as including all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical ideas of the various embodiments of the present invention in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. In electronic devices (101; 200; 500; 600; 700), Memory (130) for storing commands; and At least one processor (120) executing the above instructions Including, When the at least one processor (120) individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions cause the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700) to: Selecting target sensor data from among a plurality of sensor data collected by the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700), determining whether there are two or more devices collecting the target sensor data among the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700) and at least one external electronic device (102; 104; 210; 220) communicating with the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700), and if there are two or more devices, determining a target device that will collect the target sensor data from among the two or more devices based on information about the two or more devices, and controlling the two or more devices so that the target device collects the target sensor data. Electronic devices (101; 200; 500; 600; 700).

2. In paragraph 1, The above information is, At least one of battery information of each of the two or more devices, accuracy information of a sensor that collects the target sensor data included in each of the two or more devices, and user usage pattern information for each of the two or more devices. Electronic devices (101; 200; 500; 600; 700).

3. In either of paragraphs 1 and 2, When the at least one processor (120) individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions cause the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700) to: Determine a weight for each of the battery information and the accuracy information, and determine a priority for the two or more devices based on the battery information and the accuracy information to which the weight is reflected, and determine the device with the highest priority among the two or more devices as the target device. Electronic devices (101; 200; 500; 600; 700).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, When the at least one processor (120) individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions cause the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700) to: Based on the above battery information, a weight is determined to be higher for the accuracy information or the battery information depending on whether the two or more devices satisfy the condition. Electronic devices (101; 200; 500; 600; 700).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above conditions are, Including whether at least one of the remaining capacity, voltage, and expected discharge time of the battery based on the above battery information exceeds a threshold value; Electronic devices (101; 200; 500; 600; 700).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, When the at least one processor (120) individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions cause the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700) to: If the two or more devices satisfy the above condition, the weight for the accuracy information is determined to be higher than the weight for the battery. Electronic devices (101; 200; 500; 600; 700).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, When the at least one processor (120) individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions cause the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700) to: If at least one of the two or more devices does not satisfy the condition, the weight for the battery information is determined to be higher than the weight for the accuracy information. Electronic devices (101; 200; 500; 600; 700).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, When the at least one processor (120) individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions cause the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700) to: Correcting the weights for each of the battery information and the accuracy information based on the above usage pattern information. Electronic devices (101; 200; 500; 600; 700).

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, When the at least one processor (120) individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions cause the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700) to: Adaptively determining the target device among the two or more devices based on at least one of a battery status and a communication status of the device determined as the target device among the two or more devices. Electronic devices (101; 200; 500; 600; 700).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, When the at least one processor (120) individually and / or collectively executes the instructions, the instructions cause the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700) to: When the target device is changed, a notification is displayed indicating the reason why the target device has changed and that the target device has changed. Electronic devices (101; 200; 500; 600; 700).

11. In the operating method of an electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700), An operation of selecting target sensor data from among a plurality of sensor data collected by the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700); An operation of determining whether there are two or more devices collecting the target sensor data among the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700) and at least one external electronic device (102; 104; 210; 220) communicating with the electronic device (101; 200; 500; 600; 700); When there are two or more devices, an operation of determining a target device from among the two or more devices to collect the target sensor data based on information about the two or more devices; and An operation of controlling two or more devices so that the target device collects the target sensor data. including, How it works.

12. In paragraph 11, The above information is, At least one of battery information of each of the two or more devices, accuracy information of a sensor that collects the target sensor data included in each of the two or more devices, and user usage pattern information for each of the two or more devices. How it works.

13. In any one of paragraphs 11 and 12, The operation of determining the above target device is: An operation of determining a weight for each of the above battery information and the above accuracy information; An operation of determining a priority for the two or more devices based on the battery information and the accuracy information to which the weights are reflected; and An action to determine the device with the highest priority among the two or more devices as the target device. including, How it works.

14. In any one of paragraphs 11 to 13, The operation of determining the above weight is: Based on the above battery information, a weight is determined to be higher for the accuracy information or the battery information depending on whether the two or more devices satisfy the condition. How it works.

15. In any one of paragraphs 11 to 14, The above conditions are, Including whether at least one of the remaining capacity, voltage, and expected discharge time of the battery based on the above battery information exceeds a threshold value; How it works.

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