Electronic device and control method thereof

Abstract

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device comprises: at least one filter; a communication interface for performing communication with at least one external device; a memory including one or more storage media for storing instructions; and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the at least one filter, the communication interface, and the memory. The instructions cause, when executed individually or collectively by the one or more processors, the electronic device to, when location information of a user is obtained from at least one external device through the communication interface, adjust a time for performing a filter regeneration function on the basis of the location information of the user, wherein the time for performing the filter regeneration function includes a first time during which the at least one filter is irradiated with light and a second time which is subsequent to the first time and during which the at least one filter is not irradiated with light.

Description

Electronic device and method of controlling the same

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device performing a filter regeneration function and a method for controlling the same.

[0002] Thanks to advancements in electronic technology, various types of electronic devices are now used in our daily lives. Among these devices are those that perform filter regeneration functions.

[0003] For example, there may be an air purifier that performs a filter regeneration function based on the usage history of the electronic device.

[0004] Filter regeneration function may refer to the function of improving the performance of a filter by irradiating light on the filter.

[0005] The above information is provided only as background information to aid in understanding the present invention, and no judgment or assertion is made as to whether it is applicable as prior art to the present invention.

[0006] Aspects of the present disclosure are intended to provide at least the advantages described below. Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention provides an electronic device that performs a filter regeneration function and a method of controlling the same.

[0007] Additional aspects will be set forth in some of the description that follows, will become apparent from the description, or may be learned by actually practicing embodiments of the invention.

[0008] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes at least one filter, a communication interface for performing communication with at least one external device, a memory including one or more storage media for storing instructions, and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the at least one filter, the communication interface, and the memory. At least one of the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to adjust a time for performing a filter regeneration function based on the user's location information when the user's location information is received from the at least one external device through the communication interface, and the time for performing the filter regeneration function includes a first time for irradiating light to the filter and a second time for not irradiating light to the filter after the first time.

[0009] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of controlling an electronic device that performs a filter regeneration function is provided. The control method includes the steps of receiving location information of a user from at least one external device and adjusting a time for performing the filter regeneration function based on the location information of the user, wherein the time for performing the filter regeneration function includes a first time for irradiating light on the filter and a second time for not irradiating light on the filter after the first time. In addition, one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media are provided that store one or more programs including computer-executable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, cause the electronic device to perform an operation. The operation includes the steps of receiving location information of a user from at least one external device and adjusting a time for performing the filter regeneration function based on the location information of the user, wherein the time for performing the filter regeneration function includes a first time for irradiating light on the filter and a second time for not irradiating light on the filter after the first time.

[0010] Other aspects, advantages and key features of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art through the detailed description of various embodiments below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0011] Other aspects, features and advantages of the specific embodiments of the present invention described above and below will become more apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining the operation of an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining the operation of an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a detailed block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing an example of a screen displayed by an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing an example of a screen displayed by an external device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing an example of a screen displayed by an external device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an example of a screen displayed by an external device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an operation of an electronic device transmitting and receiving data with at least one external device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method by which an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure performs an operation.

[0022] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method by which an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure performs an operation.

[0023] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a method by which an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure performs an operation.

[0024] Identical components are given the same reference numerals throughout the drawings.

[0025] Various embodiments of the present disclosure, described below in detail with reference to the drawings, are provided to provide a more complete understanding of the present disclosure, which is defined by the claims and their equivalents. While various specific details are included to aid in understanding the various embodiments of the present disclosure, these are merely exemplary. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications are possible in the various embodiments described herein. Furthermore, for the sake of clarity and conciseness, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted.

[0026] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their dictionary meanings, but rather have been used with the meanings defined by the inventors to facilitate a clear and consistent understanding of the disclosure. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the various embodiments described below are merely illustrative examples intended to facilitate understanding of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0027] The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" should be understood to include plural objects unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. For example, the expression "a component surface" should be interpreted to include one or more of those surfaces.

[0028] The terms used in the various embodiments of this disclosure are based on the functions described herein and are generally and widely used terms, as much as possible. However, these terms may vary depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Furthermore, in certain cases, terms may be arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the description of the relevant disclosure. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the terms and the overall content of the disclosure, rather than simply their names.

[0029] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments.

[0030] In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0031] The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0032] In this disclosure, 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" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof.

[0033] Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another and do not qualify the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order).

[0034] When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being “coupled” or “connected” to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively,” it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0035] Terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the present disclosure, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0036] When a component is said to be “connected,” “coupled,” “supported,” or “in contact with” another component, this includes not only cases where the components are directly connected, coupled, supported, or in contact, but also cases where the components are indirectly connected, coupled, supported, or in contact through a third component.

[0037] When we say that a component is "on" another component, this includes not only cases where the component is in contact with the other component, but also cases where there is another component between the two components.

[0038] The term "and / or" includes any combination of a plurality of related described elements or any one of a plurality of related described elements.

[0039] In the present disclosure, a "module" or "part" performs at least one function or operation and may be implemented in hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software. Furthermore, multiple "modules" or multiple "parts" may be integrated into at least one module and implemented as at least one processor, excluding any "modules" or "parts" that need to be implemented as specific hardware.

[0040] Meanwhile, the various elements and areas in the drawings are schematically drawn. Therefore, the technical concepts of the present disclosure are not limited by the relative sizes or spacings drawn in the attached drawings.

[0041] In this disclosure, the term user may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device using an electronic device (e.g., an artificial intelligence electronic device).

[0042] An embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings below.

[0043] It is self-evident that the blocks and combinations of flowcharts in each flowchart can be executed by one or more computer programs containing computer executable instructions. The one or more computer programs may be stored entirely in a single memory device, or may be divided and stored in multiple different memory devices.

[0044] Any function or operation described herein may be processed by a single processor or a combination of multiple processors. The single processor or the combination of multiple processors may include circuits that perform calculations, such as an application processor (AP, e.g., a central processing unit (CPU)), a communication processor (CP, e.g., a modem), a graphics processor (GPU), a neural network processor (NPU, e.g., an artificial intelligence (AI) chip), a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) chip, a Bluetooth chip, a global positioning system (GPS) chip, a near field communication (NFC) chip, a connectivity chip, a sensor controller, a touch controller, a fingerprint sensor controller, a display driver integrated circuit (IC), an audio codec (CODEC) chip, a universal serial bus (USB) controller, a camera controller, an image processing IC, a microprocessor unit (MPU), a system on a chip (SoC), an integrated circuit (IC), and the like.

[0045] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining the operation of an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] According to FIG. 1, an electronic device (100) may include a communication module capable of communicating with another electronic device, a user terminal device (200), or a server (300), a user interface for receiving user input or outputting information to a user, at least one processor for controlling the operation of the electronic device (100), and at least one memory in which a program for controlling the operation of the electronic device (100) is stored.

[0047] The electronic device (100) may be at least one of various types of home appliances. For example, the electronic device (100) may include, but is not limited to, at least one of an air purifier (100-1), a washing machine (100-2), an air conditioner (100-3), and a refrigerator (100-4) as illustrated, and may include, for example, various types of home appliances not illustrated in the drawing, such as a cleaning robot or a dehumidifier. In addition, the aforementioned home appliances are merely examples, and in addition to the aforementioned home appliances, a device that is connected to another electronic device, a user terminal device (200), or a server (300) and can perform the operations described below may be included in the electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0048] The server (300) may include a communication module capable of communicating with another server, an electronic device (100), or a user terminal device (200), at least one processor capable of processing data received from another server, an electronic device (100), or a user terminal device (200), and at least one memory capable of storing a program for processing data or processed data. The server (300) may be implemented as various computing devices such as a workstation, a cloud, a data drive, or a data station. The server (300) may be implemented as one or more servers that are physically or logically separated based on function, detailed configuration of function, or data, and may transmit and receive data through communication between each server and process the transmitted and received data.

[0049] The server (300) can perform functions such as managing user accounts, registering electronic devices (100) by linking them to user accounts, and managing or controlling registered electronic devices (100). For example, a user can access the server (300) through a user terminal device (200) and create a user account. The user account can be identified by an ID and password set by the user. The server (300) can register the electronic device (100) to the user account according to a set procedure. For example, the server (300) can link identification information (e.g., serial number or MAC address) of the electronic device (100) to the user account, thereby registering, managing, and controlling the electronic device (100). The user terminal device (200) may include a communication module capable of communicating with an electronic device (100) or a server (300), a user interface for receiving user input or outputting information to a user, at least one processor for controlling the operation of the user terminal device (200), and at least one memory storing a program for controlling the operation of the user terminal device (200).

[0050] The user terminal device (200) may be carried by the user or placed in the user's home or office, etc. The user terminal device (200) may include, but is not limited to, a personal computer, a terminal, a portable telephone, a smart phone, a handheld device, a wearable device, etc.

[0051] A program for controlling the electronic device (100), i.e., an application, may be stored in the memory of the user terminal device (200). The application may be sold installed in the user terminal device (200) or downloaded and installed from an external server.

[0052] A user can access a server (300) by executing an application installed on a user terminal device (200), create a user account, and register the user terminal device (200) by performing communication with the server (300) based on the logged-in user account.

[0053] For example, when the electronic device (100) is operated so that the electronic device (100) can be connected to the server (300) according to the procedure guided by the application installed on the user terminal device (200), the electronic device (100) can be registered in the user account by registering identification information (e.g., serial number or MAC address) of the electronic device (100) in the corresponding user account on the server (300).

[0054] A user can control an electronic device (100) using an application installed on a user terminal device (200). For example, when a user logs into a user account using an application installed on the user terminal device (200), an electronic device (100) registered to the user account appears, and when a control command for the electronic device (100) is input, the control command can be transmitted to the electronic device (100) via the server (300).

[0055] A network can include both wired and wireless networks. Wired networks include cable networks or telephone networks, while wireless networks can include any network that transmits and receives signals via radio waves. Wired and wireless networks can be interconnected.

[0056] A network may include a wide area network (WAN) such as the Internet, a local area network (LAN) formed around an access point (AP), and a short-range wireless network that does not use an access point (AP). Short-range wireless networks may include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15.1), Zigbee (IEEE 802.15.4), Wi-Fi Direct, Near Field Communication (NFC), Z-Wave, etc.

[0057] An access point (AP) can connect an electronic device (100) or a user terminal device (200) to a wide area network (WAN) to which a server (300) is connected. The electronic device (100) or a user terminal device (200) can be connected to the server (300) via the wide area network (WAN).

[0058] The access point (AP) can communicate with an electronic device (100) or a user terminal device (200) using wireless communication such as Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11), Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15.1), or Zigbee (IEEE 802.15.4), and can connect to a wide area network (WAN) using wired communication, but is not limited thereto.

[0059] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (100) may be directly connected to a user terminal device (200) or a server (300) without going through an access point (AP).

[0060] The electronic device (100) can be connected to a user terminal device (200) or a server (300) via a long-distance wireless network or a short-distance wireless network.

[0061] For example, the electronic device (100) may be connected to a user terminal device (200) via a short-range wireless network (e.g., Wi-Fi Direct).

[0062] As another example, the electronic device (100) may be connected to a user terminal device (200) or a server (300) through a wide area network (WAN) using a long-distance wireless network (e.g., a cellular communication module).

[0063] As another example, the electronic device (100) may connect to a wide area network (WAN) using wired communication and be connected to a user terminal device (200) or a server (300) through the wide area network (WAN).

[0064] If the electronic device (100) can access a wide area network (WAN) using wired communication, it may also function as an access relay. Accordingly, the electronic device (100) can connect other electronic devices to the wide area network (WAN) to which the server (300) is connected. Furthermore, other electronic devices can connect the electronic device (100) to the wide area network (WAN) to which the server (300) is connected.

[0065] The electronic device (100) can transmit information about its operation or status to another electronic device, a user terminal device (200), or a server (300) via a network. For example, the electronic device (100) can transmit information about its operation or status to another home appliance, a user terminal device (200), or the server (300) when a request is received from the server (300), when a specific event occurs in the electronic device (100), or periodically or in real time. When the server (300) receives information about its operation or status from the electronic device (100), it can update the information about the operation or status of the electronic device (100) that has been stored therein, and transmit the updated information about the operation and status of the electronic device (100) to the user terminal device (200) via a network. Here, updating information can include various operations that change existing information, such as an operation of adding new information to existing information, an operation of replacing existing information with new information, etc.

[0066] The electronic device (100) can obtain various information from other electronic devices, user terminal devices (200), or servers (300), and provide the obtained information to the user. For example, the electronic device (100) can obtain information related to the functions of the electronic device (100) (e.g., air purification methods, filter regeneration methods, etc.) and various environmental information (e.g., temperature, humidity, etc.) from the server (300), and output the obtained information through a user interface.

[0067] The electronic device (100) can operate according to a control command received from another electronic device, a user terminal device (200), or a server (300). For example, if the electronic device (100) has obtained prior approval from the user to operate according to a control command from the server (300) even without user input, the electronic device (100) can operate according to a control command received from the server (300). Here, the control command received from the server (300) may include, but is not limited to, a control command input by the user through the user terminal device (200) or a control command based on preset conditions.

[0068] The user terminal device (200) can transmit information about the user to the electronic device (100) or the server (300) via the communication module. For example, the user terminal device (200) can transmit information about the user's location, the user's health status, the user's preferences, the user's schedule, etc. to the server (300). The user terminal device (200) can transmit information about the user to the server (300) with the user's prior consent.

[0069] The electronic device (100), user terminal device (200), or server (300) may determine a control command using technology such as artificial intelligence. For example, the server (300) may receive information regarding the operation or status of the electronic device (100) or information regarding the user of the user terminal device (200), process the information using technology such as artificial intelligence, and transmit the processing result or control command to the electronic device (100) or user terminal device (200) based on the processing result.

[0070] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining the operation of an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0071] According to FIG. 2, when location information of a user (9) is received from at least one external device, an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may perform a filter regeneration function based on the location information of the user (9) and adjust the time for performing the filter regeneration function. For example, the electronic device (100) may perform a filter regeneration function by receiving location information of the user (9) from a user terminal device (200).

[0072] The electronic device (100) may display “Filter regeneration is in operation” (21) while performing a filter regeneration function when the distance (d1) between the user (9) and the electronic device (100) exceeds a preset distance (dx).

[0073] Here, the preset distance (dx) may be a preset distance in the electronic device (100), or may be a distance directly set by the user (9) through the user terminal device (200). This is described in detail in FIG. 7.

[0074] The distance (d1) between the user (9) and the electronic device (100) may be information calculated based on the location information of the user terminal device (200).

[0075] Here, the "filter regeneration function" may include a function to restore the filter's performance by irradiating the filter with UV (ultraviolet) light. However, this is not limited to this, and the light used for filter regeneration may include light of various wavelengths, such as infrared.

[0076] Here, the “time for performing the filter regeneration function” may include a first time for irradiating light on the filter and a second time for not irradiating light on the filter after the first time.

[0077] For example, when filter regeneration starts, the filter can be irradiated with UV light for a preset period of time and then the UV function can be turned off to adsorb air particles generated during the UV irradiation process. In other words, the first period of time may refer to the time when the UV function is turned on, and the second period of time may refer to the time when the UV function is turned off after the first period of time has elapsed. In this case, the fan may be turned off during the entire time when the filter regeneration function is performed.

[0078] Here, the second period is the time for adsorption of air particles generated during the UV irradiation process, and may be referred to by various terms such as stabilization period or adsorption period. During the second period, air particles may be adsorbed on the catalyst filter to prevent them from diffusing into the air.

[0079] Here, "filter performance" may refer to particle removal efficiency. For example, as the filter is used for a long time, dust, foreign substances, etc. may accumulate inside the filter, which may result in a decrease in particle removal efficiency or pressure generated when passing through the filter. According to the present disclosure, the electronic device (100) can improve filter performance, such as removal efficiency and pressure drop, through a filter regeneration function.

[0080] Meanwhile, the electronic device (100) may perform a filter regeneration function if conditions set for at least one external device are satisfied. For example, the filter regeneration function may be activated through the user terminal device (200), and the filter regeneration function may be performed if the time set for the do-not-disturb mode is not met, and the preset distance and filter usage time conditions are satisfied.

[0081] Here, the "conditions set for at least one external device" may include a first mode that activates the filter regeneration function, a second mode that deactivates the filter regeneration function for a preset period of time, conditions regarding the distance between the electronic device and the user, and the usage time of the filter. This is described in detail in FIG. 8.

[0082] In FIG. 2, the electronic device (100) is illustrated in the form of an air purifier, but is not limited thereto, and the electronic device (100) may be implemented as various types of electronic devices such as a washing machine, a dehumidifier, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, an air conditioner, etc.

[0083] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0084] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (100) includes at least one filter (110), a communication interface (120), a memory (130), and one or more processors (140).

[0085] According to an embodiment, at least one filter may be used to remove foreign substances such as dust during the operation of the electronic device (100). For example, if the electronic device (100) is an air purifier, the air purifier may operate a fan (i.e., a blower fan) to circulate air and remove dust and the like in the air through a filter located on the air passage.

[0086] For example, an air purifier can drive a fan to suck in air through an intake port, remove dust and other contaminants contained in the sucked air using a filter, and discharge the purified air through an outlet.

[0087] In this case, the filter may include a pre-filter and a dust collection filter. Accordingly, dust is removed from air passing through the filter, and the purified air can be discharged through the exhaust port. Furthermore, the filter may further include a deodorizing filter. In this case, the deodorizing filter is positioned between the pre-filter and the dust collection filter and can remove odor particles contained in the air (e.g., harmful gases such as formaldehyde, ammonia, and acetic acid).

[0088] The fan creates a flow of air so that air can be sucked in through the intake port formed in the body of the air purifier.

[0089] To this end, the air purifier may include a motor for driving a fan. The fan may rotate by receiving rotational power from the motor, and when the fan rotates, air flow may be generated.

[0090] In this way, the fan can draw air into the air purifier and exhaust the drawn air to the outside.

[0091] According to an embodiment, the communication interface (120) may include a wired or wireless input / output interface (or input / output terminal) according to various standards. For example, the communication interface (120) may include various interfaces such as a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL), a Universal Serial Bus (USB), a Display Port (DP), a Thunderbolt, a Video Graphics Array (VGA) port, an RGB port, a D-subminiature (D-SUB), a Digital Visual Interface (DVI), an AP-based Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN network), Bluetooth, Zigbee, a wired / wireless Local Area Network (LAN), a Wide Area Network (WAN), Ethernet, IEEE 1394, an Audio Engineering Society / European Broadcasting Union (AES / EBU), an optical, a coaxial, etc.

[0092] The communication interface (120) can communicate with an external server or external electronic device. In particular, the communication interface (120) can receive information about the user from the server or user terminal device. The operation of communicating with an external device is described in detail in FIG. 9.

[0093] Information about the user here may include information about the user's location, the return time it takes the user to reach the space where the electronic device is located, and information about the user's patterns.

[0094] According to an embodiment, the memory (130) may store data required for various embodiments of the present disclosure. Depending on the purpose of data storage, the memory (130) may be implemented as a memory embedded in the electronic device (100) or may be implemented as a memory detachable from the electronic device (100).

[0095] For example, data for driving an electronic device (100) may be stored in a memory embedded in the electronic device (100), and data for an extended function of the electronic device (100) may be stored in a memory that can be attached or detached to the electronic device (100).

[0096] In the case of memory embedded in an electronic device (100), it may be implemented in the form of volatile memory (e.g., dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), or synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM)), non-volatile memory (e.g., one time programmable ROM (OTPROM), programmable ROM (PROM), erasable and programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable and programmable ROM (EEPROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, flash memory (e.g., NAND flash or NOR flash), hard drive, or solid state drive (SSD)).

[0097] In the case of a memory that can be attached or detached to an electronic device (100), it can be implemented in the form of a memory card (e.g., CF (compact flash), SD (secure digital), Micro-SD (micro secure digital), Mini-SD (mini secure digital), xD (extreme digital), MMC (multi-media card), etc.), an external memory that can be connected to a USB port (e.g., USB memory), etc.

[0098] The memory (130) may include various instructions necessary for the operation of the processor (140). Here, the instructions may include an instruction for adjusting the time for performing a filter regeneration function based on the user's location information, an instruction for performing a filter regeneration function, an instruction for providing notification information for the filter regeneration function, etc.

[0099] The memory (130) can store information about the user. Here, the information about the user can include information about the user's location, the return time it takes for the user to reach the space where the electronic device is located, user pattern information, etc.

[0100] Additionally, the memory (130) can store a learning model that analyzes user pattern information. For example, the electronic device (100) according to the present disclosure can analyze the user's pattern by inputting information about the user into the learning model. The electronic device (100) can adjust the time for performing the filter regeneration function based on the analyzed user pattern information.

[0101] Additionally, the memory (130) can store conditions set for at least one external device. The conditions set for at least one external device can include a first mode for activating the filter regeneration function, a second mode for deactivating the filter regeneration function for a preset period of time, the distance between the electronic device and the user, and the usage time of the filter.

[0102] According to an embodiment, one or more processors (140) control the overall operation of the electronic device (100). Specifically, one or more processors (140) may be connected to each component of the electronic device (100) to control the overall operation of the electronic device (100).

[0103] According to an embodiment, one or more processors (140) may control a user terminal device (200) and a server (300).

[0104] One or more processors (140) may perform operations of the electronic device (100) according to various embodiments by executing at least one instruction stored in memory.

[0105] For example, when the processor (140) receives the user's location information from at least one external device through the communication interface (120), the processor (140) can adjust the time for performing the filter regeneration function based on the user's location information.

[0106] Additionally, the processor (140) may adjust the time for performing the filter regeneration function based on the return time when the return time taken by the user to reach the space where the electronic device (100) is located is received from at least one external device through the communication interface (120).

[0107] Here, the time for performing the filter regeneration function may include a first time for irradiating light on the filter and a second time for not irradiating light on the filter after the first time.

[0108] Here, the return time taken by the user to reach the space where the electronic device is located may mean a time calculated by at least one external device, such as a server, based on the user's location information.

[0109] The processor (140) may receive a return time from at least one external device through the communication interface (120) that takes a user to reach a space where the electronic device (100) is located, and if the return time is determined to be less than a time for performing a filter regeneration function including a first time and a second time, the processor (140) may reduce the first time.

[0110] For example, if the user's return time is calculated to be 15 minutes based on the user's location information, the processor (140) can adsorb dust, etc. without irradiating the filter with UV for 5 minutes after irradiating the filter with UV for 10 minutes.

[0111] At this time, the maximum times for the first and second hours can be preset and limited.

[0112] When the processor (140) receives user pattern information from at least one external device through the communication interface (120), it can adjust the time for performing the filter regeneration function based on the user pattern information.

[0113] For example, if the user's pattern information is received such that when the user visits a specific location (e.g., an academy), the user returns to the space where the electronic device is located (e.g., home) after about an hour, the time for performing the filter regeneration function can be extended by additionally considering the user pattern information as well as the user's location information.

[0114] Here, user pattern information may be acquired based on at least one of the user's out-of-home time, filter usage time, and filter playback time input by the user. For example, user pattern information may include at least one of the user's out-of-home time, filter usage time, filter playback time input by the user, and locations visited periodically.

[0115] The processor (140) may store a learning model that analyzes user pattern information in the memory (130) and may analyze the user pattern information using the learning model. The processor (140) may adjust the time for performing the filter regeneration function based on the analyzed user pattern information.

[0116] That is, the processor (140) can receive user pattern information from at least one external device through the communication interface (120). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the processor (140) can directly analyze user pattern information.

[0117] For example, the processor (140) may acquire user pattern information by using a learning model trained to analyze user pattern information. The processor (140) may also acquire user pattern information by using the learning model even if it does not receive user pattern information from at least one external device.

[0118] Here, the learning model may be a model stored in the memory (140), but is not necessarily limited thereto, and may correspond to a model stored in at least one external device (an external device that acquires user pattern information) or other devices.

[0119] Meanwhile, the processor (140) can obtain not only user pattern information but also some source information. For example, the source information may correspond to information about the user's outing time, filter usage time, filter playback time input by the user, and places visited periodically.

[0120] For example, the processor (140) may receive information about the time and place of going out from an external device via the communication interface (120). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the processor (140) may also obtain information about the time and place of going out from a user using a learning model. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0121] That is, even without receiving information from at least one external device, the operation of the present disclosure can be performed in an on-device form using information and a learning model stored in the memory (130).

[0122] Meanwhile, the processor (140) may also adjust the timing of performing the filter regeneration function using both information received from an external device and a learning model. For example, the learning model may correspond to a neural network model learned based on user history information.

[0123] According to one embodiment, the processor (140) may obtain an outing time corresponding to the user's location information based on the received user's location information through a neural network model. Here, the neural network model may correspond to a neural network model learned based on the aforementioned history information.

[0124] For example, a neural network model may be trained to predict a user's outing time based on historical information, including the user's previous locations and time records corresponding to those locations. For example, the historical information may include the user's previous locations and time records corresponding to those locations.

[0125] Here, the previous location may correspond to a location previously visited by the user. For example, location information may be recorded in the form of two-dimensional coordinates, but this is not limited thereto.

[0126] The time record corresponding to the previous location may include the time (point in time) recorded when the user visited the previous location. For example, the time record may be acquired by an external device (such as a user terminal device carried by the user), and the electronic device (100) may receive information about this time record from the external device. The time record may include the time recorded when the user arrived at the space where the electronic device (100) is located after visiting the previous location. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0127] A neural network model can be trained to predict the time spent away from a specific location (previous location) using this historical information as learning data. Here, the time spent away from a specific location can refer to the time it takes for a user to depart from a location (e.g., the user's home) where the electronic device (100) is located, arrive at a specific location, and then return to the location where the electronic device (100) is located.

[0128] However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the time spent away may mean the time between the time the user arrives at a specific location and the time the user leaves the specific location and arrives at the space where the electronic device (100) is located.

[0129] The processor (140) can analyze user pattern information using this neural network model.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the processor (140) may input the user's location information received into the neural network model to obtain an out-of-home time corresponding to the location information. Here, the out-of-home time corresponding to the location information may refer to the time predicted to take from the user's arrival at the location until the user arrives at the space where the electronic device (100) is located.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the processor (140) can obtain user pattern information including the (predicted) out-of-home time. In addition, the processor (140) can adjust the time at which the inter-filter regeneration function is performed based on the user's location information and out-of-home time.

[0132] However, this is merely an example, and the processor (140) may adjust the timing of performing the inter-filter regeneration function based on location information and the user's away time without acquiring user pattern information. For example, the processor (140) may adjust the timing of performing the inter-filter regeneration function based on the user's away time and location information acquired through a neural network model.

[0133] For example, when a user visits a specific location (e.g., an academy), the processor (140) can receive location information about the specific location. The processor (140) can input the received location information into a neural network model to obtain an outing time of 1 hour. The processor (140) can obtain pattern information indicating that the time it takes for the user to arrive from the academy, which is the current location, to the space where the electronic device (100) is located is 1 hour.

[0134] In this way, the processor (140) can extend the time for performing the filter regeneration function by using a neural network model to obtain (analyze) user pattern information as well as user location information.

[0135] Here, the learning model may include a pre-trained artificial intelligence model to analyze user pattern information.

[0136] Specifically, the artificial intelligence model can be implemented as a CNN (Convolutional Neural Network), LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory), DNN (Deep Neural Network), RNN (Recurrent Neural Network), RBM (Restricted Boltzmann Machine), DBN (Deep Belief Network), BRDNN (Bidirectional Recurrent Deep Neural Network), etc., but is not limited to these examples. These learning models can learn using various data such as data provided by the server and data provided by the APP server, and can also learn in various ways such as on-device learning, artificial intelligence learning, and user-specified learning.

[0137] Various learning models, databases (DB), etc. may be stored in the memory (130) of the electronic device (100) or may be stored in an external device such as a server.

[0138] According to an embodiment, one or more processors (140) may be implemented as a digital signal processor (DSP), a microprocessor, or a timing controller (TCON) that processes a digital signal. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may include one or more of a central processing unit (CPU), a micro controller unit (MCU), a micro processing unit (MPU), a controller, an application processor (AP), a communication processor (CP), an ARM processor, or an artificial intelligence (AI) processor, or may be defined by the relevant terms. In addition, one or more processors (140) may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC) having a built-in processing algorithm, a large scale integration (LSI), or may be implemented in the form of a field programmable gate array (FPGA). One or more processors (140) may perform various functions by executing computer executable instructions stored in a memory.

[0139] One or more processors (140) may include one or more of a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), an Accelerated Processing Unit (APU), a Many Integrated Core (MIC), a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), a Neural Processing Unit (NPU), a hardware accelerator, or a machine learning accelerator.

[0140] One or more processors (140) may control one or any combination of other components of the electronic device and perform operations related to communication or data processing. One or more processors (140) may execute one or more programs or instructions stored in memory. For example, one or more processors (140) may perform a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure by executing one or more instructions stored in memory.

[0141] When a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes multiple operations, the multiple operations may be performed by one processor or by multiple processors.

[0142] For example, when the first operation, the second operation, and the third operation are performed by the method according to the embodiment, the first operation, the second operation, and the third operation may all be performed by the first processor, or the first operation and the second operation may be performed by the first processor (e.g., a general-purpose processor) and the third operation may be performed by the second processor (e.g., an artificial intelligence-only processor).

[0143] One or more processors (140) may be implemented as a single core processor including one core, or may be implemented as one or more multicore processors including multiple cores (e.g., homogeneous multicores or heterogeneous multicores).

[0144] When one or more processors (140) are implemented as a multi-core processor, each of the plurality of cores included in the multi-core processor may include internal processor memory such as cache memory and on-chip memory, and a common cache shared by the plurality of cores may be included in the multi-core processor.

[0145] Each of the plurality of cores (or some of the plurality of cores) included in the multi-core processor may independently read and execute a program instruction for implementing a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, or all (or some) of the plurality of cores may be linked to read and execute a program instruction for implementing a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0146] FIG. 4 is a detailed block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0147] Referring to FIG. 4, an electronic device (100) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one filter (110), a communication interface (120), a memory (130), one or more processors (140), an output interface (150), and an input interface (160). Parts that overlap with the above description are omitted or abbreviated.

[0148] The output interface (150) can provide various feedback or device notification information to the user. In particular, the output interface (150) may be equipped with a speaker (151), a display (152), etc., but this is only one embodiment, and may further include other output devices (e.g., a haptic providing device, etc.).

[0149] The processor (140) can generate and provide notification information about the filter regeneration function to the user through the output interface (150).

[0150] For example, the processor (140) may generate device notification information including at least one of information notifying the performance of a filter regeneration function and information regarding the performance time of the filter regeneration function, and may provide the generated notification information to the user through an output interface (150) such as a speaker (151) or a display (152).

[0151] Additionally, the electronic device (100) can provide notification information regarding the filter regeneration function through the output interface (150) when the filter usage time reaches a preset time. For example, the output interface (150) can display the notification information.

[0152] At this time, the speaker (151) is provided in at least one of the upper region, lower region, and side region of the electronic device (100) to provide various auditory feedback or notification information through audio.

[0153] The display (152) may be located in at least one of the upper, lower, and side areas of the electronic device (100) to provide various visual feedback or notification information to the user. The display (152) may be implemented as a single display, or, of course, may be implemented as multiple displays depending on the embodiment.

[0154] The input interface (160) can receive various feedback from the user. For example, when the third mode is set and user input is received through the input interface, the electronic device (100) can perform an action corresponding to the user input after completing the operation for the filter regeneration function.

[0155] Here, the third mode may mean a mode in which, when a user input for controlling the operation of the electronic device (100) is received while performing the filter regeneration function, the operation for the filter regeneration function is performed with priority.

[0156] For example, a third mode may correspond to a mode in which the operation of the filter regeneration function has a higher priority than the operation of the electronic device in response to user input.

[0157] For example, when set to the third mode, if the electronic device (100) receives a command for an operation to perform air purification while performing a filter regeneration function, it can perform the operation of air purification after completing the filter regeneration.

[0158] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing an example of a screen displayed by an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0159] Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (100) can display notification information about the filter regeneration function when the usage time of the filter reaches a preset time.

[0160] For example, if the filter usage time is set to 2 months, when the filter usage time has passed 2 months, the electronic device (100) can display (152) a message such as "Please manage the filter. After cleaning the filter, press the button for 3 seconds" (152-1). At this time, the filter regeneration function can also be performed by pressing the button (152-2).

[0161] However, it is not limited thereto, and the electronic device (100) may perform a filter regeneration function while automatically providing a notification for filter regeneration without manual input from the user when the filter usage time has passed two months.

[0162] The electronic device (100) may reset the filter usage time when the filter regeneration function is performed. For example, the electronic device (100) may recalculate the filter usage time from the time when filter regeneration is completed.

[0163] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing an example of a screen displayed by an external device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0164] Referring to FIG. 6, the user terminal device (200) can display information notifying filter regeneration when the electronic device (100) performs a filter regeneration function on its own based on the user's location information.

[0165] For example, when the user terminal device (200) performs a filter regeneration function as an electronic device (100), the user terminal device (200) can provide information such as "Filter regeneration notification, filter regeneration will be performed when the set time has arrived" (211) to the user through an application that manages various electronic devices of the user.

[0166] According to this embodiment, when a user goes out and the electronic device (100) automatically performs a filter regeneration function, information about the operating status of the electronic device (100) can be obtained through the user terminal device (200) even if the user is far away from the electronic device (100).

[0167] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing an example of a screen displayed by an external device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0168] Referring to FIG. 7, a user can set a distance condition for the electronic device (100) to perform a filter regeneration function through a user terminal device (200). For example, the user can set a radius of 250 m (213-1) from the space (212-1) where the electronic device (100) is located as a distance condition for performing the filter regeneration function and save it (213-2).

[0169] In this case, if the user is identified as having moved out of the set distance (212-2), the electronic device (100) can perform a filter regeneration function by additionally considering other conditions such as filter usage time conditions.

[0170] However, it is not limited thereto, and even if the user does not set the distance conditions for performing the filter regeneration function through the user terminal device (200), they may be preset and stored in the electronic device (100) or server (300).

[0171] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an example of a screen displayed by an external device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0172] Referring to FIG. 8, a user can set conditions for performing a filter regeneration function of an electronic device (100) through a user terminal device (200).

[0173] For example, if a user moves out of a preset radius range from the electronic device (100), the user can activate an “away filter regeneration” function (213) through the user terminal device (200) so that the electronic device (100) performs a filter regeneration function on its own without user intervention.

[0174] Additionally, the user can set a do-not-disturb mode (214) to not perform the filter playback function for a preset period of time via the user terminal device (200).

[0175] Additionally, the user may set the “filter playback priority operation” mode (215) to activate the filter playback priority operation via the user terminal device (200).

[0176] The electronic device (100) may perform the filter regeneration function in a first mode that activates the filter regeneration function, in a second mode that deactivates the filter regeneration function for a preset period of time, and when conditions regarding the distance between the electronic device and the user and the usage time of the filter are satisfied.

[0177] However, it is not limited to the conditions listed and may include various other conditions or may include only some of the conditions listed.

[0178] FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an operation of an electronic device transmitting and receiving data with at least one external device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0179] According to FIG. 9, the electronic device (100) can receive information about the user (9), such as user location information and user return time, from the user terminal device (200) or the server (300). In addition, the electronic device (100) can also receive information about conditions for performing the filter regeneration function of the electronic device (100) described in FIG. 8 on the user terminal device (200).

[0180] Here, the user return time may mean data calculated by the server (300) based on user location information.

[0181] In this case, if the conditions for performing the filter regeneration function of the electronic device (100) are satisfied, the filter regeneration function can be performed without intervention of the user (9). However, in cases where some physical actions, such as pressing a physical button, are required, intervention of the user (9) may be required.

[0182] In addition, a command for controlling the operation of the electronic device (100) may be transmitted and received by manipulating the user terminal device (200). For example, when an operation for performing a filter regeneration function is performed on the user terminal device (200), the electronic device (100) may receive a command for performing the filter regeneration function and perform the filter regeneration function.

[0183] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method by which an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure performs an operation.

[0184] According to FIG. 10, the electronic device (100) may perform a filter regeneration operation when all conditions set for at least one external device are met, and may not perform the filter regeneration operation when even one of the conditions set for at least one external device is not met.

[0185] For example, the electronic device (100) can identify whether the away filter regeneration function is activated (S1010), and if the away filter regeneration function is activated, can identify whether it is a do-not-disturb time (S1020). If it is not a do-not-disturb time, the electronic device (100) can identify whether the user has left a preset radius range from the electronic device (S1030), and if the user has left the radius range, can identify whether the preset filter usage time has been reached (S1040).

[0186] If the preset filter usage time has been reached, the electronic device (100) can perform a filter regeneration operation (S1050).

[0187] However, the conditions set for at least one external device are not limited to the conditions listed and may include various conditions or only some of the conditions listed.

[0188] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method by which an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure performs an operation.

[0189] According to FIG. 11, the electronic device (100) can receive user location information from at least one external device (S1110). In this case, the user location information may refer to data based on GPS information.

[0190] The electronic device (100) can adjust the time for performing the filter regeneration function based on the user's location information (S1120). At this time, the time for performing the filter regeneration function may include a first time period during which light is irradiated onto the filter and a second time period after the first time period during which light is not irradiated onto the filter.

[0191] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a method by which an electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure performs an operation.

[0192] According to FIG. 12, the electronic device (100) can receive, from at least one external device, the return time it takes for the user to reach the space where the electronic device is located (S1210). Here, the user's return time may refer to a time calculated by the server based on at least one of the user's location information or the user's pattern information.

[0193] The electronic device (100) can adjust the time for performing the filter regeneration function based on the user's return time (S1220). For example, if the return time increases from 10 minutes to 15 minutes when additional user pattern information is taken into account, the first and second times for performing the filter regeneration function may also increase.

[0194] The method of adjusting the time for performing the filter regeneration function described in FIGS. 11 and 12 can be performed by devices having various configurations such as the above-described FIGS. 3 and 4, but is not necessarily limited thereto, and can also be performed by devices having various configurations.

[0195] The various embodiments described above may be implemented as a single embodiment, or at least one of the embodiments may be combined in whole or in part to be implemented together in one device.

[0196] According to the various embodiments described above, filters on an electronic device can be managed by performing a filter regeneration function based on the user's location information without direct user intervention. For example, filter performance can be improved to ensure permanent use of the electronic device's filter. Ultimately, this can enhance the user experience.

[0197] Various embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented as software stored in a recording medium that can be installed or connected to a smartphone, a user terminal device, or other various electronic devices (e.g., a computer).

[0198] Specifically, a non-transitory readable recording medium may be provided having software stored thereon for sequentially performing the steps of receiving user location information from at least one external device and adjusting a time for performing a filter regeneration function based on the user location information.

[0199] A device equipped with such a non-transitory readable medium can perform various operations, such as tag identification, confirmation of importance for each of multiple frames, and creation of an edited video, corresponding to the user actions described in the various embodiments described above.

[0200] In the context of non-transitory readable storage media, 'non-transitory' means that the storage medium does not contain signals and is tangible, but does not distinguish between whether data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0201] Alternatively, a program for performing the method according to the various embodiments described above may be distributed online through an application store. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated on a storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0202] Each component (e.g., a module or a program) according to various embodiments may be composed of a single or multiple entities, and some of the aforementioned sub-components may be omitted, or other sub-components may be further included in various embodiments. Alternatively or additionally, some components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single entity, which may perform the same or similar functions as the respective components prior to integration.

[0203] According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively or heuristically, or at least some operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or other operations may be added.

[0204] It is self-evident that various embodiments of the present disclosure according to the description of the claims and specification can be realized in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0205] The software may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more computer programs (software modules), and the one or more computer programs include computer-executable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of an electronic device, cause the electronic device to perform the method of the present disclosure.

[0206] The software may be stored in a volatile or non-volatile storage form, for example, in the form of a storage device such as a memory (ROM), whether erasable or rewritable, or in the form of a memory such as a random access memory (RAM), a memory chip, device or integrated circuit (IC), or in the form of an optically or magnetically readable medium such as a compact disc (CD), a digital video disc (DVD), a magnetic disk, a magnetic tape or the like. It will be appreciated that each of the storage devices and the storage medium may be an embodiment of a non-transitory machine-readable storage means suitable for storing one or more computer programs that, when executed, include instructions that cause various embodiments of the present disclosure to be implemented. Accordingly, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a program comprising code for implementing an apparatus or method as recited in any one of the claims of the present specification, and a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium storing the program.

[0207] While the present disclosure has been described and illustrated with reference to various embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, At least one filter; A communication interface for communicating with at least one external device; A memory including one or more storage media for storing instructions; and comprising at least one processor communicatively coupled to the at least one filter, the communication interface and the memory; At least one of the above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to: When the user's location information is obtained through the communication interface from at least one external device, the time for performing the filter regeneration function is adjusted based on the user's location information, The time to perform the above filter regeneration function is An electronic device comprising a first time period during which light is irradiated to the filter and a second time period after the first time period during which light is not irradiated to the filter.

2. In paragraph 1, The at least one instruction, when individually or collectively executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to: An electronic device, wherein when the return time taken by the user to reach the space where the electronic device is located is obtained through the communication interface from the at least one external device, the time for performing the filter regeneration function is adjusted based on the return time.

3. In paragraph 1, The at least one instruction, when individually or collectively executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to: An electronic device, wherein the return time taken by the user to reach the space where the electronic device is located is obtained through the communication interface from the at least one external device, and the return time is determined to be less than the time for performing the filter regeneration function including the first time and the second time, thereby reducing the first time.

4. In paragraph 1, The at least one instruction, when individually or collectively executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to: When user pattern information is received from at least one external device through the communication interface, the time for performing the filter regeneration function is adjusted based on the user pattern information, The above user pattern information is, An electronic device obtained based on at least one of the user's outing time, filter usage time, and filter playback time input by the user.

5. In paragraph 1, The at least one instruction, when individually or collectively executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to: Through a neural network model, based on the user's location information obtained above, the outing time corresponding to the user's location information is obtained, Adjust the time for performing the above-mentioned filter regeneration function based on the above-mentioned user's location information and the above-mentioned outing time, The above neural network model is, An electronic device, wherein the model is trained to predict an outing time corresponding to the user's location based on history information including the user's previous location and a time record corresponding to the previous location.

6. In paragraph 1, The at least one instruction, when individually or collectively executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to: If the conditions set for at least one external device are satisfied, the filter regeneration function is performed, The conditions set for at least one external device are: An electronic device comprising a first mode for activating the filter regeneration function, a second mode for deactivating the filter regeneration function for a preset period of time, a distance between the electronic device and the user, and a usage time of the at least one filter.

7. In paragraph 1, input interface; further comprising; The at least one instruction, when individually or collectively executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to: When the third mode is set and user input is received through the input interface, an action corresponding to the user input is performed after completing the operation for the filter regeneration function. The third mode is, An electronic device in which the operation for the filter regeneration function has a higher priority than the operation of the electronic device corresponding to the user input.

8. In paragraph 1, further including an output interface; The at least one instruction, when individually or collectively executed by the one or more processors, causes the electronic device to: An electronic device that controls the output interface to provide notification information about the filter regeneration function when the usage time of at least one filter reaches a preset time.

9. In paragraph 1, The above filter playback function is, An electronic device comprising a function of restoring the performance of at least one filter by irradiating UV to said at least one filter.

10. A method for controlling an electronic device that performs a filter regeneration function, A step of obtaining user location information from at least one external device; and A step of adjusting the time for performing the filter regeneration function based on the location information of the user; The time to perform the above filter regeneration function is A control method comprising a first time period during which light is irradiated to at least one filter and a second time period after the first time period during which light is not irradiated to the at least one filter.

11. In paragraph 10, A step of obtaining a return time taken by the user to reach the space where the electronic device is located from at least one external device; and A control method further comprising: a step of adjusting a time for performing the filter regeneration function based on the return time; 12. In paragraph 10, The step of adjusting the time for performing the above filter regeneration function is: A control method comprising: a step of reducing the first time if the return time is less than a time for performing the filter regeneration function including the first time and the second time.

13. In paragraph 10, further comprising a step of adjusting the time for performing the filter regeneration function based on user pattern information; The above user pattern information is, A control method obtained based on at least one of the user's outing time, filter usage time, and filter playback time input by the user.

14. In paragraph 10, The step of adjusting the time for performing the above filter regeneration function is: A step of obtaining an outing time corresponding to the user's location information based on the user's location information obtained through a neural network model; and A step of adjusting the time for performing the filter playback based on the user's location information and the outing time; The above neural network model is, A control method, wherein the model is trained to predict the outing time corresponding to the user's location based on history information including the user's previous location and the time record corresponding to the previous location.

15. One or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media storing one or more programs comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of an electronic device, cause the electronic device to perform an operation, The above action is, A step of obtaining user location information from at least one external device; and a step of adjusting a time for performing a filter regeneration function based on the user location information; The time to perform the above filter regeneration function is A non-transitory readable recording medium comprising a first time period during which light is irradiated to at least one filter and a second time period after the first time period during which light is not irradiated to the at least one filter.

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