Wearable device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for identifying external electronic devices by using single wired interface

Abstract

This wearable device may comprise: a memory for storing instructions; a wired interface; and at least one processor. The instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, may instruct the wearable device to: receive a power signal from a battery through a second pin of the wired interface on the basis of identifying a first connection between the wired interface and the battery using a first pin of the wired interface; and communicate with an external electronic device using a third pin of the wired interface on the basis of further identifying a second connection between the wired interface and the external electronic device using the first pin while the wearable device is operated by the power signal received through the second pin.

Description

Wearable device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for identifying external electronic devices using a single wired interface

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wearable device, a method, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for identifying external electronic devices using a single wired interface.

[0002] A wearable device may include a wired interface. The wearable device may communicate with an external electronic device via the wired interface. For example, the wearable device may receive signals from the external electronic device via the wired interface. For example, the wearable device may receive a power signal for operation from an external electronic device for power supply. For example, the wearable device may transmit or receive data or signals to or from an external electronic device via the communication interface.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure.

[0004] No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art to the present disclosure.

[0005] A wearable device is described. The wearable device may include a memory storing instructions and including one or more storage media. The wearable device may include a wired interface. The wearable device may include at least one processor including a processing circuit. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to receive a power signal from a battery via a second pin of the wired interface based on identifying a first connection between the wired interface and a battery using a first pin of the wired interface. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to communicate with an external electronic device using a third pin of the wired interface based on further identifying a second connection between the wired interface and an external electronic device using the first pin while the wearable device is operated by the power signal received via the second pin.

[0006] A method is provided. The method can be executed in a wearable device having a wired interface. The method can include receiving a power signal from a battery via a second pin of the wired interface based on identifying a first connection between the wired interface and a battery using a first pin of the wired interface. The method can include communicating with an external electronic device using a third pin of the wired interface based on further identifying a second connection between the wired interface and an external electronic device using the first pin while the wearable device is operated by the power signal received via the second pin.

[0007] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a wearable device having a wired interface, cause the wearable device to receive a power signal from a battery via a second pin of the wired interface based on identifying a first connection between the wired interface and a battery using a first pin of the wired interface. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to communicate with an external electronic device using a third pin of the wired interface based on further identifying a second connection between the wired interface and an external electronic device using the first pin while the wearable device is operated by the power signal received via the second pin.

[0008] A cable is described. The cable may include a first connector. The cable may include a switch circuit connected to a first pin of the first connector. The cable may include a second connector including a third pin electrically connected to a second pin of the first connector and a fourth pin connected to the switch circuit. The cable may include a third connector. The switch circuit may establish a first electrical connection between the first pin of the first connector and the fourth pin of the second connector upon receiving a first power signal through the third pin of the second connector. The switch circuit may be configured to unlink the first electrical connection between the first pin of the first connector and the fourth pin of the second connector based on receiving a second power signal through a fifth pin of the third connector when the power signal is transmitted from the third pin of the second connector to the second pin of the first connector. The switch circuit may be configured to establish a second electrical connection between the first pin of the first connector and one or more sixth pins of the third connector based on receiving a second power signal through the fifth pin of the third connector when the power signal is transmitted from the third pin of the second connector to the second pin of the first connector.

[0009] Figure 1 illustrates an example of an environment including a wearable device.

[0010] Figure 2 is a simplified block diagram of an exemplary wearable device.

[0011] Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a wearable device communicating with an external electronic device.

[0012] FIG. 4 illustrates a portion of a connector used in an exemplary wearable device.

[0013] Figure 5 is a block diagram illustrating the pins of the connector of an exemplary cable.

[0014] Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary operation of a cable transmitting a signal to a first connector.

[0015] Figure 7 is a block diagram for explaining a switch circuit when the second connector and the third connector are of the first type.

[0016] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary operation of a wearable device that identifies an external electronic device using a first pin of a wired interface.

[0017] Figure 9 is a block diagram for explaining a switch circuit when the second connector and the third connector are of the second type.

[0018] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0019] Figure 11a shows an example of a perspective view of a wearable device.

[0020] FIG. 11b illustrates an example of one or more hardware devices arranged within a wearable device.

[0021] Figures 12a and 12b show an example of the appearance of a wearable device.

[0022] Figure 13 shows an example of a block diagram of a wearable device.

[0023] Fig. 14 shows an example of a block diagram of an electronic device for displaying an image in a virtual space.

[0024] Figure 1 illustrates an example of an environment including a wearable device.

[0025] Referring to FIG. 1, a wearable device (100) may be used to communicate with an external electronic device (110). For example, the wearable device (100) may be connected to a battery (120) to receive power. For example, an environment (150) may include a wearable device (100), an external electronic device (110), and a battery (120).

[0026] For example, the external electronic device (110) may be described as an electronic device capable of wired communication with the wearable device (100). For example, the external electronic device (110) may include a personal computer (PC) such as a laptop. For example, the external electronic device (110) may include a desktop computer. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the external electronic device (110) may include a tablet PC. For example, the external electronic device (110) may include a smartphone. For example, the external electronic device (110) may include a smart watch. For example, the external electronic device (110) may include a smart ring.

[0027] For example, the battery (120) may be described as a device for supplying power to the wearable device (100). For example, the battery (120) may include an auxiliary battery. For example, the wearable device (100) may operate using a power signal received from the battery (120). For example, the wearable device (100) may operate while connected to the battery (120) via a wired interface.

[0028] The wearable device (100) may include a wired interface for performing communication. For example, the wearable device (100) may include a wired interface (102), a wired interface (104), and a wired interface (106). For example, the wired interface may include a connector. For example, the wired interface may include a conductive pad. For example, the wired interface may include a receptacle. For example, the wired interface may include a port. For example, the specification of the wired interface (102) may be different from each of the wired interfaces (104) and / or the wired interface (106). For example, the specification may include a universal serial bus (USB) type A interface. For example, the specification may include a USB type C interface. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0029] The wearable device (100) may include a head-mounted electronic device. For example, since the wearable device (100) is worn by a user, reducing the weight of the wearable device (100) may be an important issue. For example, the wearable device (100) may reduce the weight of the wearable device (100) by reducing the number of wired interfaces. For example, the wearable device (100) may reduce the number of wired interfaces by integrating wired interfaces (e.g., wired interface (102), wired interface (104), and wired interface (106)). For example, the wearable device (100) may reduce the number of wired interfaces by replacing wired interfaces (e.g., wired interface (102), wired interface (104), and wired interface (106)). For example, the wearable device (100) may be required to have a single (or integrated) wired interface capable of connecting to each of a plurality of external electronic devices. For example, the single wired interface may be connected to each of the plurality of external electronic devices. For example, a cable including a connector connected to the single wired interface may include a Y-shape.

[0030] The wearable device (100) can reduce the number of wired interfaces by integrating the wired interface (102) and the wired interface (104). For example, the wearable device (100) can connect to a plurality of external electronic devices (e.g., the external electronic device (110) and the battery (120)) using the integrated wired interface (e.g., the wired interface (205) of FIG. 2). For example, the wearable device (100) may be required to repeatedly use the pins of the wired interface to connect to each of the plurality of external electronic devices through the integrated wired interface (e.g., the wired interface (205) of FIG. 2). For example, the wearable device (100) can transmit or receive a signal to the external electronic device (110) using the pins of the wired interface. For example, the wearable device (100) can transmit or receive a signal to the battery (120) using the pins of the wired interface. For example, the wearable device (100) can sequentially communicate with the external electronic device (110) and the battery (120) using the pins. For example, the wearable device (100) can communicate with the external electronic device (110) and the battery (120) using the first pin and the second pin of a wired interface (e.g., the wired interface (205) of FIG. 2). For example, the wearable device (100) can receive data from the external electronic device (110) using the first pin while receiving a power signal from the battery (120) using the second pin. For example, the wearable device (100) can receive a first signal transmitted from the external electronic device (110) and a second signal transmitted from the battery (120) using a single pin of the wired interface. For example, the wearable device (100) can control the timing at which the first signal is received in order to receive the first signal and the second signal through the single pin.For example, the wearable device (100) can control the timing at which the second signal is received.

[0031] For example, the wearable device (100) may include hardware components used to perform or execute the above operations. The hardware components are described and exemplified with reference to FIG. 2.

[0032] Figure 2 is a simplified block diagram of an exemplary wearable device.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 2, a wearable device (100) (e.g., electronic device (1001) of FIG. 10) may include at least one processor (207) (e.g., processor (1020) of FIG. 10), memory (206) (e.g., memory (1030) of FIG. 10), display (208) (e.g., display module (1060) of FIG. 10), and wired interface (205) (e.g., communication module (1090) of FIG. 10).

[0034] At least one processor (207) may include a hardware component for processing data using instructions stored in the memory (206). The hardware component for processing data may include a central processing unit (CPU) (e.g., including processing circuitry). The hardware component for processing data may include a graphic processing unit (GPU) (e.g., including processing circuitry). The hardware component for processing data may include a display processing unit (DPU) (e.g., including processing circuitry). The hardware component for processing data may include a neural processing unit (NPU) (e.g., including processing circuitry).

[0035] At least one processor (207) may include one or more cores. For example, at least one processor (207) may have a multi-core processor structure such as a dual core, a quad core, or a hexa core.

[0036] The memory (206) may include hardware components for storing data and / or instructions input to and / or output from at least one processor (207). The memory (206) may include, for example, volatile memory such as random-access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory such as read-only memory (ROM). The volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), cache RAM, and pseudo SRAM (PSRAM). The non-volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of programmable ROM (PROM), erasable PROM (EPROM), electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, compact disc, and embedded multimedia card (EMMC).

[0037] The display (208) can output visualized information. For example, the display (208) can output visualized information to the user under the control of at least one processor (207). The display (208) may include hardware components of the wearable device (100) used to display a screen. For example, the display (208) may include light-emitting elements and circuits (e.g., transistors) that control the light-emitting elements to emit light. For example, each of the light-emitting elements may include an organic light emitting diode (OLED) or a micro LED. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the display (208) may include a liquid crystal display (LCD).

[0038] The wired interface (205) may be used for wired communication. For example, the wired interface (205) may include conductive pins. For example, the wired interface (205) may include conductive pads. For example, the wired interface (205) may be used for wired communication via a cable (e.g., cable (500) of FIG. 5) connected to the wired interface (205). For example, the wired interface (205) may be used to transmit or receive data, information, and / or signals.

[0039] At least one processor (207) can identify a first connection between the wired interface (205) and the battery (120) using a first pin of the wired interface (205) (e.g., the first pin (431) of FIG. 4). For example, the at least one processor (207) can receive a power signal from the battery (120) via a second pin of the wired interface (205) (e.g., the second pin (433) of FIG. 4). For example, the wearable device (100) can be operated by the power signal received via the second pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the at least one processor (207) can further identify a second connection between the wired interface (205) and the external electronic device (110) using the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, at least one processor (207) may communicate with an external electronic device (110) using a third pin (e.g., a fourth pin (437-1) or a fourth pin (437-2) of FIG. 4) of the wired interface (205). For example, the wired interface (205) may be used to communicate with the battery (120) and the external electronic device (110). For example, the memory (206) may be used to store data to be transmitted to the external electronic device (110). For example, the memory (206) may be used to store data received from the external electronic device (110). For example, the at least one processor (207) may identify whether the battery (120) connected to the wired interface (205) is an authenticated battery. For example, at least one processor (207) may display text recommending connecting an authorized battery through a display based on a determination that the battery (120) is not an authorized battery. For example, the display (208) may be used to display text based on a determination that the battery is not an authorized battery.

[0040] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a wearable device communicating with an external electronic device. This method may be executed by the wearable device (100) illustrated in FIG. 2 or by at least one processor (207) of the wearable device (100).

[0041] Referring to FIG. 3, in operation 310, the wearable device (100) may receive a power signal from the battery (120) through the second pin of the wired interface (205) based on identifying a first connection between the wired interface (205) and the battery (120) using the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the first pin of the wired interface (205) may be referred to as an identification pin. For example, the wearable device (100) may identify a first connection between the wired interface (205) and the battery (120) using the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) may identify that the wired interface (205) and the battery (120) are connected based on receiving a signal through the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the resistance of an external electronic device connected to the wired interface (205) using a signal received through the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can determine that the external electronic device connected to the wired interface (205) is the battery (120) based on the resistance of the external electronic device connected to the wired interface (205) being the first resistor. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the first connection between the wired interface (205) and the battery (120) based on detecting the first resistor included in the battery (120) using the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the first connection can be described as a connection between the wearable device (100) and the battery (120) connected to a cable (e.g., cable (500) of FIG. 5). For example, the wearable device (100) may determine that the external electronic device connected to the wired interface (205) is the external electronic device (110) based on the resistance of the external electronic device connected to the wired interface (205) being the second resistance.For example, the wearable device (100) can further identify a second connection between the wired interface (205) and the external electronic device (110) based on detecting a second resistor included in the external electronic device (110) using the first pin of the wired interface (205).

[0042] In operation 320, the wearable device (100) may communicate with the external electronic device (110) using the third pin of the wired interface (205) based on further identifying a second connection between the wired interface (205) and the external electronic device (110) using the first pin of the wired interface (205) while the wearable device (100) is operated by a power signal received via the second pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) may be operated by a power signal received via the second pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the second pin of the wired interface (205) may be referred to as a power pin. For example, the third pin of the wired interface (205) may be referred to as a communication pin. For example, the wearable device (100) can further identify a second connection between the wired interface (205) and the external electronic device (110) by using the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can be connected to the external electronic device (110) while being connected to the battery (120) via the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can be simultaneously connected to the battery (120) and the external electronic device (110) via the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can determine whether the external electronic device connected to the wired interface (205) is the external electronic device (110) based on an electrical signal received via the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can receive an electrical signal representing an identifier of an external electronic device (110) through the first pin of the wired interface (205).For example, the wearable device (100) can further identify a second connection between the wired interface (205) and the external electronic device (110) based on receiving an electrical signal representing an identifier of the external electronic device (110) through the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can further identify the second connection by performing CC (configuration channel) communication with the external electronic device (110). For example, the wearable device (100) can receive an electrical signal representing an identifier of the external electronic device (110) by performing CC communication. For example, the wearable device (100) can receive an electrical signal representing an identifier from the external electronic device (110) through the wired interface (205) based on performing CC communication. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the resistance of the external electronic device connected to the wired interface (205) using an electrical signal received through the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can determine the external electronic device connected to the wired interface (205) as the battery (120) based on the resistance being the first resistance. For example, the wearable device (100) can determine the external electronic device connected to the wired interface (205) as the external electronic device (110) based on the resistance being the second resistance. For example, the wearable device (100) can further identify the second connection between the wired interface (205) and the external electronic device (110) based on detecting the second resistance included in the external electronic device (110) using the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the second connection may include a state in which the wearable device (100) is connected to an external electronic device (110) via a wired interface (205).For example, the wearable device (100) can further identify a second connection between the wired interface (205) and the external electronic device (110) based on detecting a second resistance included in the external electronic device (110) using the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can receive an electrical signal through the first pin of the wired interface (205) based on the external electronic device (110) being connected while the battery (120) is connected through the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can identify a change in resistance using the received electrical signal. For example, the wearable device (100) can further identify that the external electronic device (110) is connected through the wired interface (205) based on the resistance identified using the electrical signal changing from the first resistance to the second resistance. For example, the wearable device (100) may communicate with the external electronic device (110) using the third pin of the wired interface (205) based on further identifying a second connection between the wired interface (205) and the external electronic device (110). For example, the third pin of the wired interface (205) may be used to communicate with the external electronic device (110). For example, the third pin of the wired interface (205) may be used to transmit or receive data.

[0043] The wearable device (100) can be simultaneously wired to an external electronic device (110) and a battery (120) via a wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) includes a plurality of connectors, and can be simultaneously connected to the external electronic device (110) and the battery (120) based on a Y-shaped cable being connected to the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can connect some of the conductive pins of the wired interface (205) to the external electronic device (110), and connect the remaining pins of the wired interface (205), which are different from the above-mentioned part, to the battery (120). For example, the conductive pins are described and exemplified in more detail with reference to FIG. 4.

[0044] FIG. 4 illustrates a portion of a connector used in an exemplary wearable device.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 4, state (410) may be described as an exemplary state of an integrated connector. For example, connector (402) may correspond to a wired interface (102). For example, connector (404) may correspond to a wired interface (104). For example, connector (415) may be described as a connector that integrates connector (402) and connector (404). For example, connector (402) and connector (404) may include a plurality of conductive pins. For example, the conductive pins of connector (402) may include VBUS, ID, and GND. For example, connector (402) may be a connector for connecting an electronic device (e.g., wearable device (100) and electronic device (1001) of FIG. 10) and a battery (120). For example, the connector (402) may be used to connect the electronic device and the battery (120). For example, the conductive pins of the connector (404) may include VBUS, GND, CC1, CC2, D+, and D-. For example, the connector (404) may be a connector for connecting the electronic device and an external electronic device (110). For example, the connector (404) may be used to connect an external electronic device (110) that can communicate with the electronic device. For example, the conductive pins of the connector (415) may include VBUS, ID, GND, VBUS, GND, CC1, CC2, D+, and D-. For example, each of the conductive pins of the connector (415) may be a pogo pin. For example, the connector (415) may be referred to as a first connector (e.g., the first connector (540) of FIG. 5).

[0046] State (420) can be described as a state in which the conductive pins of the connector (415) are integrated, shared, or replaced. For example, the connector (425) can include a plurality of conductive pins. For example, the conductive pins of the connector (425) can include VBUS, GND, ID, D+, and D-. For example, the first pin (431) can be ID. For example, the second pin (433) can be VBUS. For example, the third pin (435) can be GND. For example, the fourth pin (437-1) can be D+. For example, the fourth pin (437-2) can be D-. The names of the above-described pins can correspond to names included in a specification related to a USB Type A interface, but are not limited thereto. For example, the names of the above-described pins can correspond to names included in a specification related to a USB Type C interface.

[0047] For example, the wired interface (205) may be configured to be connected to a Y-shaped cable (500) for establishing a wired connection between the battery (120), the external electronic device (110), and the wearable device (100). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the wired interface (205) may be configured to be connected to a cable (500) for establishing a wired connection between the battery (120) and the wearable device (100). For example, the wired interface (205) may be configured to be connected to a cable (500) for establishing a wired connection between the external electronic device (110) and the wearable device (100).

[0048] For example, conductive pins can be used to receive electrical signals. For example, a connector (425) of a cable (e.g., cable (500) of FIG. 5) can exchange information using CC (configuration channel) pins. For example, a connector (425) of a cable (e.g., cable (500) of FIG. 5) can transmit or receive a power signal using a VBUS pin. For example, a cable (e.g., cable (500) of FIG. 5) can transmit or receive data using a D+ pin and a D- pin. The transmission or reception of the cable is described and illustrated in more detail with reference to FIG. 5.

[0049] Figure 5 is a block diagram illustrating the pins of the connector of an exemplary cable.

[0050] Referring to FIG. 5, a cable (500) connectable to a wired interface (205) of a wearable device (100) may be described. For example, the cable (500) may include a first connector (540), a switch circuit (550), a second connector (560), and a third connector (570). For example, the first connector (540) may be referred to as a connector (425). For example, the first connector (540) may be connected to the wired interface (205). For example, the first connector (540) may include a plurality of conductive pins corresponding to each of a plurality of conductive pins of the wired interface (205). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first connector (540) may include a plurality of conductive pins corresponding to each of a plurality of conductive pads of the wired interface (205). For example, the first connector (540) may include a first pin (431), a second pin (433), a third pin (435), a fourth pin (437-1), and a fourth pin (437-2). For example, the cable (500) may include a first connector (540) connectable to a wired interface (205), a second connector (560) connectable to a battery (120), a third connector (570) connectable to an external electronic device (110), and a switch circuit (550) that may change the state of an electrical connection depending on the connection between the third connector (570) and the external electronic device (110) while the second connector (560) is connected to the battery (120).For example, the cable (500) may be configured to include a first connector (540) connectable to a wired interface (205), a second connector (560) connectable to a battery (120), a third connector (570) connectable to an external electronic device (110), and a switch circuit (550) capable of supporting data communication between the external electronic device (110) connected to the third connector (570) and the wearable device (100) connected to the first connector (540) while maintaining a first connection between the wearable device (100) connected to the first connector (540) and the battery (120) connected to the second connector (560). For example, the first connection may be referred to as a power connection.

[0051] The second connector (560) and the third connector (570) may each include a plurality of conductive pins. For example, the second connector (560) and the third connector (570) may include the same component. For example, each of the conductive pins of the second connector (560) may correspond to each of the conductive pins of the third connector (570). For example, the conductive pins of the second connector (560) may be identical to the conductive pins of the third connector (570).

[0052] The second connector (560) and the third connector (570) may each be connected to an external electronic device. For example, the second connector (560) may be connected to a battery (120). For example, the third connector (570) may be connected to an external electronic device (110). For example, the external electronic device (110) may include an electronic device capable of wired communication, such as a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a smartphone, and a tablet PC.

[0053] The second connector (560) may include a fifth pin (505), a sixth pin (506), and a seventh pin (507), but is not limited thereto. For example, although FIG. 5 illustrates a second connector (560) including a fifth pin (505), a sixth pin (506), and a seventh pin (507), the second connector (560) may further include pins different from the fifth pin (505), the sixth pin (506), and the seventh pin (507).

[0054] The third connector (570) may include an eighth pin (508), one or more ninth pins (509), a tenth pin (510), an eleventh pin (511-1), and an eleventh pin (511-2), but is not limited thereto. For example, although FIG. 5 illustrates a third connector (570) including an eighth pin (508), one or more ninth pins (509), a tenth pin (510), an eleventh pin (511-1), and an eleventh pin (511-2), the third connector (570) may further include pins different from the eighth pin (508), one or more ninth pins (509), the tenth pin (510), the eleventh pin (511-1), and the eleventh pin (511-2).

[0055] The switch circuit (550) may be used to establish an electrical connection between the battery (120) connected to the second connector (560) and the external electronic device (110) connected to the third connector (570). For example, the second pin (433) of the first connector (540) may be connected to the sixth pin (506) of the second connector (560). For example, the battery (120) may transmit a first power signal to the wearable device (100) connected to the first connector (540) via the sixth pin (506). For example, the wearable device (100) may receive the first power signal from the battery (120) via the second pin (433) of the first connector (540) connected to the wired interface (205). For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to establish a first electrical connection between the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) and the fifth pin (505) of the second connector (560) when receiving a first power signal through the sixth pin (506) of the second connector (560). For example, the wearable device (100) may receive a first electrical signal through the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) of a cable (500) connected through the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) may identify that it is connected to the battery (120) based on receiving the first electrical signal through the wired interface (205).

[0056] For example, the third pin (435) of the first connector (540) can be used for grounding. For example, the third pin (435) of the first connector (540) can be connected to the seventh pin (507) of the second connector (560) for grounding. For example, the third pin (435) of the first connector (540) can be connected to the ground of the wired interface (205) of the wearable device (100). For example, the third pin (435) of the first connector (540) can be configured to be connected to a ground node of the wearable device (100) connected to the first connector (540). For example, while the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) establishes a first electrical connection with the fifth pin (505) of the second connector (560), the battery (120) connected to the second connector (560) may be grounded to the ground of the wearable device (100). For example, the wired interface (205) may include a fourth pin of the wired interface (205) connected to the ground of the wearable device (100). For example, the fourth pin of the wired interface (205) may be referred to as a ground pin. For example, the fourth pin of the wired interface (205) may be connected to the ground of the wearable device (100). For example, the fourth pin of the wired interface (205) may correspond to the third pin (435) of the first connector (540). For example, the fourth pin of the wired interface (205) may be electrically connected to the third pin (435) of the first connector (540). For example, the fourth pin of the wired interface (205) may be electrically connected to the battery (120) when the wearable device (100) identifies the first connection using the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the fourth pin of the wired interface (205) may be electrically connected to the seventh pin (507) of the second connector (560) connected to the battery (120) when the wearable device (100) identifies the first connection using the first pin of the wired interface (205).For example, the fourth pin of the wired interface (205) may be electrically connected to the external electronic device (110) when the wearable device (100) further identifies the second connection using the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the fourth pin of the wired interface (205) may be electrically connected to the eighth pin (508) of the third connector (570) connected to the external electronic device (110) when the wearable device (100) further identifies the second connection using the first pin of the wired interface (205).

[0057] For example, while establishing a second electrical connection between the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) and one or more ninth pins (509) of the third connector (570), the third pin (435) of the first connector (540) may be electrically connected to the eighth pin (508) of the third connector (570). For example, while establishing a second electrical connection between the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) and one or more ninth pins (509) of the third connector (570), the external electronic device (110) connected to the third connector (570) may be grounded to the ground of the wearable device (100). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, while the wearable device (100) is connected to the first connector (540), based on the battery (120) being connected to the second connector (560), the battery (120) may be grounded to the ground of the wearable device (100). For example, while the wearable device (100) is connected to the first connector (540), based on the external electronic device (110) being connected to the third connector (570), the external electronic device (110) may be grounded to the ground of the wearable device (100).

[0058] The switch circuit (550) may be configured to receive a second power signal via the tenth pin (510) of the third connector (570) when the first power signal is transmitted from the sixth pin (506) of the second connector (560) to the second pin (433) of the first connector (540). For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to transmit the first power signal from the sixth pin (506) of the second connector (560) to the second pin (433) of the first connector (540). For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured such that when the first power signal is transmitted from the sixth pin (506) of the second connector (560) to the second pin (433) of the first connector (540), the first power signal is received from the tenth pin (510) of the third connector (570) to the second overvoltage protection unit (e.g., the second overvoltage protection unit (720) of FIG. 7) of the switch circuit (550). The switch circuit (550) may be configured to release the first electrical connection between the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) and the fifth pin (505) of the second connector (560) based on receiving the second power signal. For example, the switch circuit (550) may establish a second electrical connection between the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) and one or more ninth pins (509) of the third connector (570) based on receiving the second power signal. For example, the switch circuit (550) may establish the second electrical connection after releasing the first electrical connection. For example, the wearable device (100) may receive the second electrical signal through the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) of the cable (500) connected through the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) may identify that it is connected to the external electronic device (110) based on receiving the second electrical signal through the wired interface (205).

[0059] The operation for establishing or releasing the electrical connection of the above switch circuit (550) is described and illustrated in more detail with reference to FIG. 6.

[0060] Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary operation of a cable transmitting a signal to a first connector.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 610, the cable (500) may be configured to receive a first electrical signal from the battery (120) via the fifth pin (505) of the second connector (560). For example, the cable (500) may be connected to the wearable device (100) using the first connector (540) and may be connected to the battery (120) using the second connector (560). For example, the cable (500) may be configured to receive a first electrical signal from the battery (120) when connected to the battery (120) via the second connector (560). For example, the cable (500) may be configured to receive a first power signal via the sixth pin (506) of the second connector (560) when connected to the battery (120) via the second connector (560). For example, the first power signal may be transmitted to a first overvoltage protection unit (e.g., the first overvoltage protection unit (710) of FIG. 7) in the switch circuit (550).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to electrically connect (e.g., a first electrical connection) the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) to the fifth pin (505) of the second connector (560) such that a first electrical signal is transmitted from the fifth pin (505) of the second connector (560) to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540). For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to electrically connect the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) to the fifth pin (505) of the second connector (560) such that a first electrical signal is transmitted from the fifth pin (505) of the second connector (560) to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) prior to receiving a second power signal from the external electronic device (110) via the tenth pin (510) of the third connector (570). For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to establish a second electrical connection, based on receiving the second power signal, such that a second electrical signal is transmitted from one or more of the ninth pins (509) of the third connector (570) to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540). For example, the first electrical signal may be referenced as authentication information. For example, the second electrical signal may be referenced as another authentication information.

[0063] In operation 620, the cable (500) may be configured to deactivate a second overvoltage protection unit (e.g., the second overvoltage protection unit (720) of FIG. 7) based on receiving the first power signal. For example, the cable (500) may be configured to deactivate the second overvoltage protection unit, thereby preventing the cable (500) from receiving another power signal from another battery connected via the third connector (570). For example, the cable (500) may be configured to transmit a signal from the first overvoltage protection unit to the second overvoltage protection unit, based on receiving the first power signal, that causes the second overvoltage protection unit to be deactivated.

[0064] In operation 630, the cable (500) may be configured to transmit a first electrical signal received from the battery (120) to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540). For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to transmit a first electrical signal representing a first resistance from the fifth pin (505) of the second connector (560) to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) while the first electrical connection is established. For example, the first electrical signal may be used to identify the resistance. For example, the wearable device (100) may receive the first electrical signal through the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) connected to the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) may identify the type of source of the first electrical signal based on receiving the first electrical signal. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the type of the external electronic device connected via the wired interface (205) based on receiving the first electrical signal. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify whether the external electronic device connected via the wired interface (205) is a battery (120) based on receiving the first electrical signal. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify whether the external electronic device connected via the wired interface (205) is an external electronic device (110) based on receiving the first electrical signal.

[0065] In operation 640, the cable (500) may be configured to receive a second electrical signal from the external electronic device (110) via the third connector (570). For example, the cable (500) may be configured to receive the second electrical signal from the external electronic device (110) via the eleventh pin (511-1) and the eleventh pin (511-2) of the third connector (570). For example, the cable (500) may be configured to receive the second electrical signal from the external electronic device (110) when the external electronic device (110) is connected to the third connector (570). For example, the cable (500) may be configured to receive the second electrical signal via the eleventh pin (511-1) and / or the eleventh pin (511-2) of the third connector (570) when the external electronic device (110) is connected to the third connector (570). For example, the second electrical signal may include an electrical signal representing a high level of voltage.

[0066] In operation 650, the cable (500) may be configured to transmit the received second electrical signal to the wearable device (100) via the fourth pin (437-1) and the fourth pin (437-2) of the first connector (540). For example, the cable (500) may be configured to transmit the second electrical signal to the fourth pin (437-1) and the fourth pin (437-2) of the first connector (540). For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to transmit a second electrical signal indicating a change in the connection state of the cable (500) to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) when the first electrical connection is released and the second electrical connection is established. For example, the wearable device (100) may receive the second electrical signal from the cable (500) via the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can receive the second electrical signal through the first connector (540) of the cable (500) connected through the wired interface (205). For example, the second electrical signal can include an electrical signal indicating a high level of voltage. For example, the fourth pin (437-1) and the fourth pin (437-2) of the first connector (540) can correspond to the fourth pins of the wired interface (205), respectively. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify that the connection status of the cable (500) has changed based on receiving the second electrical signal.

[0067] At operation 660, the cable (500) may be configured to release a first electrical connection and establish a second electrical connection. For example, the cable (500) may establish a first electrical connection within the switch circuit (550) based on the battery (120) being connected to the second connector (560). For example, the cable (500) may be configured to release the first electrical connection within the switch circuit (550) and establish a second electrical connection based on the external electronic device (110) being connected to the third connector (570) while the battery (120) is connected to the second connector (560). For example, the cable (500) may be configured to receive a second power signal from the external electronic device (110) via the tenth pin (510) of the third connector (570) when the external electronic device (110) is connected to the third connector (570). For example, the cable (500) may be configured to release the first electrical connection based on receiving the second power signal. For example, the cable (500) may be configured to release the first electrical connection and then establish the second electrical connection based on receiving the second power signal.

[0068] In operation 670, the cable (500) may be configured to receive a third electrical signal from an external electronic device (110) via one or more of the ninth pins (509) of the third connector (570). For example, the cable (500) may be configured to receive the third electrical signal while the second electrical connection is established.

[0069] In operation 680, the cable (500) may be configured to transmit the third electrical signal to the wearable device (100) via the first pin (431) of the first connector (540). For example, the cable (500) may be configured to transmit the third electrical signal to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540). For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to transmit a third electrical signal representing a second resistance from one or more of the ninth pins (509) of the third connector (570) to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) while the second electrical connection is established after the transmission of the second electrical signal is completed. For example, the wearable device (100) may receive the third electrical signal via the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can receive the third electrical signal from the first connector (540) connected to the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can receive the third electrical signal from the cable (500) through the first pin of the wired interface (205) corresponding to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540). For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the type of the external electronic device connected to the wired interface (205) based on receiving the third electrical signal. For example, the third electrical signal can represent a resistance included in the external electronic device (110). For example, the wearable device (100) can identify that the external electronic device connected through the wired interface (205) is an external electronic device (110) capable of wired communication based on receiving the third electrical signal.

[0070] The switch circuit (550) may be configured to establish or release an electrical connection based on the connection of the battery (120) to the second connector (560). For example, the operation of the switch circuit (550) may be determined based on the type of interface of the second connector (560) and the third connector (570) (e.g., a USB A-type interface and a USB C-type interface). Among the operations of the switch circuit (550), the operation for the USB A-type interface is described and illustrated in more detail with reference to FIG. 7.

[0071] Figure 7 is a block diagram for explaining a switch circuit when the second connector and the third connector are of the first type.

[0072] Referring to FIG. 7, the switch circuit (550) of the cable (500) may be configured to establish or release an electrical connection. For example, the second connector (560) and the third connector (570) may be a first type interface. For example, the first type interface may include a USB A type interface. For example, the second connector (560) and the third connector (570) may be configured as the same interface.

[0073] The switch circuit (550) may include a first overvoltage protection unit (710), a second overvoltage protection unit (720), a first circuit (730), and a second circuit (740).

[0074] The first overvoltage protection unit (710) can receive a power signal from an external electronic device connected to the second connector (560). For example, the battery (120) connected to the second connector (560) can transmit a first power signal to the first overvoltage protection unit (710). For example, the first power signal can be transmitted from the sixth pin (506) of the second connector (560) to the first overvoltage protection unit (710). The first overvoltage protection unit (710) can include an enable pin and a detect pin. For example, the first overvoltage protection unit (710) can transmit a deactivation signal to the second overvoltage protection unit (720) through the enable pin based on receiving the first power signal. For example, the first overvoltage protection unit (710) may transmit a deactivation signal to the second overvoltage protection unit (720) to cause the second overvoltage protection unit (720) to be deactivated based on receiving the first power signal.

[0075] For example, the second overvoltage protection unit (720) may include an enable pin of the second overvoltage protection unit (720) and a detect pin of the second overvoltage protection unit (720). For example, the second overvoltage protection unit (720) may receive the deactivation signal through the detect pin of the second overvoltage protection unit (720). For example, the second overvoltage protection unit (720) may be configured to switch the state of the second overvoltage protection unit (720) from an enabled state to a disabled state based on receiving the deactivation signal. For example, when a battery (120) is connected to the first overvoltage protection unit (710), the second overvoltage protection unit (720) may be maintained in an inactive state. For example, when a battery (120) is connected to the second overvoltage protection unit (720), the first overvoltage protection unit (710) may be maintained in an inactive state.

[0076] For example, although FIG. 7 illustrates a state in which a battery (120) is connected to a second connector (560), the battery (120) may be connected to a third connector (570). For example, the second overvoltage protection unit (720) may transmit the deactivation signal to the first overvoltage protection unit (710) based on receiving the first power signal from the battery (120) connected through the third connector (570). For example, the first overvoltage protection unit (710) may receive the deactivation signal through a detect pin. For example, the first overvoltage protection unit (710) may change the state of the first overvoltage protection unit (710) from an active state to an inactive state based on receiving the deactivation signal.

[0077] The switch circuit (550) may be configured to establish or release an electrical connection depending on the connection status of the second connector (560) and the third connector (570). For example, the connection status of the first circuit (730) of the switch circuit (550) may differ depending on the connection status of the second connector (560) and the third connector (570). For example, the first circuit (730) may receive a first electrical signal from the battery (120) through the fifth pin (505) of the first connector (540). For example, the first circuit (730) may establish a first electrical connection based on receiving the first electrical signal. For example, the first circuit (730) may transmit the first electrical signal to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) based on establishing the first electrical connection. The first circuit (730) may receive a second electrical signal from the external electronic device (110) via the second connector (560) while establishing the first electrical connection. For example, the first circuit (730) may receive a second electrical signal from the external electronic device (110) via one or more ninth pins (509) of the second connector (560) while establishing the first electrical connection. For example, the first circuit (730) may release the first electrical connection and establish a second electrical connection based on receiving the second electrical signal while establishing the first electrical connection. For example, the first circuit (730) may transmit the second electrical signal to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) based on establishing the second electrical connection.

[0078] VBUS1 detectVBUS2 detectVBUS1 voltageVBUS2 voltageIdentified resistorOnly battery connected to connector 2.Battery connected to connector 2.HLHL1st resistorExternal electronic device connected to connector 3.HH2nd resistor

[0079] Referring to Table 1, the level of voltage detected while the battery (120) is connected to the second connector (560) can be described. For example, when the battery (120) is connected to the second connector (560), the first overvoltage protection unit (710) (e.g., VBUS1 detect in Table 1) can detect a high level of voltage. For example, when the battery (120) is connected to the second connector (560), the second overvoltage protection unit (720) (e.g., VBUS2 detect in Table 1) can detect a low level of voltage because the first overvoltage protection unit (710) causes the second overvoltage protection unit (720) to be inactive. For example, when the battery (120) is connected to the second connector (560), the fifth pin (505) of the second connector (560) can transmit a signal indicating a high level of voltage. For example, when a battery (120) is connected to the second connector (560) and an external electronic device (110) is connected to the third connector (570), one or more of the ninth pins (509) of the third connector (570) can transmit a signal indicating a high level of voltage. For example, the first circuit (730) can transmit a signal indicating a first resistance to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) based on receiving a signal indicating a high level of voltage from the fifth pin (505). For example, the first circuit (730) can transmit a signal indicating a second resistance to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) based on receiving a signal indicating a high level of voltage from one or more of the ninth pins (509) while the battery (120) is connected to the second connector (560).

[0080] The second circuit (740) may be described as a circuit for performing communication. For example, the second circuit (740) may be electrically connected to the 12th pin (712-1) and the 12th pin (712-2) of the second connector (560). For example, the second circuit (740) may be electrically connected to the 11th pin (511-1) and the 11th pin (511-2) of the third connector (570). For example, the 12th pin (712-1), the 12th pin (712-2), the 11th pin (511-1), and the 11th pin (511-2) may be available for transmitting or receiving data, information, and / or signals. For example, the 12th pin (712-1) and the 12th pin (712-2) of the second connector (560) may not be used when the battery (120) is connected to the second connector (560). For example, the 11th pin (511-1) and the 11th pin (511-2) of the third connector (570) may not be used when the battery (120) is connected to the third connector (570).

[0081] The switch circuit (550) may be configured to transmit an electrical signal to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540). For example, the wearable device (100) may determine the type of an external electronic device connected via the wired interface (205) by receiving the electrical signal. For example, the operation of the wearable device (100) determining the type of the external electronic device is described and illustrated in more detail with reference to FIG. 8.

[0082] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary operation of a wearable device for identifying an external electronic device using the first pin of a wired interface. This method may be executed by the wearable device (100) illustrated in FIG. 2 or by at least one processor (207) of the wearable device (100).

[0083] Referring to FIG. 8, in operation 810, the wearable device (100) may be connected to the battery (120) via the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) may receive a first power signal from the battery (120) via the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) may receive the first power signal via the second pin (433) of the first connector (540) connected via the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) may use the received first power signal as power for operating the wearable device (100). For example, the wearable device (100) may use the first power signal to switch the state of the wearable device (100) from a power-off state to a power-on state.

[0084] When the wearable device (100) is connected to the battery (120) through the wired interface (205), it can receive a first electrical signal from a cable (500) connected through the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can receive the first electrical signal through the first pin (431) of the first connector (540) connected through the wired interface (205).

[0085] In operation 820, the wearable device (100) can identify the resistance indicated by the first electrical signal using the received first electrical signal. For example, the wearable device (100) can execute operation 830 under the condition that the resistance indicated by the first electrical signal is the first resistance, and can execute operation 840 under the condition that the resistance indicated by the first electrical signal is not the first resistance. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the resistance value indicated by the first electrical signal.

[0086] In operation 830, the wearable device (100) may operate in a first mode based on the resistance indicated by the first electrical signal being the first resistance. The first mode may be described as a mode in which the functions of the wearable device (100) are executed without limitation based on a user's input. For example, the first mode may be referred to as a normal mode. For example, while the wearable device (100) is in the first mode, it may communicate with an external electronic device (110) via a wired interface (205). For example, the first mode may include a mode for performing communication via the wired interface (205).

[0087] In operation 840, the wearable device (100) may operate in a second mode based on whether the resistance indicated by the first electrical signal is not the first resistance. For example, the second mode may be described as a mode in which at least one function of the wearable device (100) is not executed based on a user input. For example, the second mode may be referred to as an unauthorized mode or an abnormal mode.

[0088] For example, the wearable device (100) can use the first electrical signal to identify whether the battery (120) is an authenticated battery. For example, based on identifying the first connection, the wearable device (100) can receive authentication information indicating whether the battery (120) is an authenticated battery from the battery (120) through the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can use the authentication information to identify whether the battery (120) connected through the wired interface (205) is an authenticated battery. For example, if the battery (120) is not an authenticated battery, the first electrical signal may not indicate the first resistance. For example, if the battery (120) is an authenticated battery, the first electrical signal may indicate the first resistance. For example, the wearable device (100) may, based on a determination that the battery (120) is not authenticated using the authentication information, refrain from executing at least one function while the wearable device (100) is powered by a power signal. For example, the wearable device (100) may, based on a determination that the battery (120) is not an authenticated battery using the authentication information, refrain from executing, bypass, or block the execution of at least one function while the wearable device (100) is powered by a power signal. For example, the wearable device (100) may, based on a determination that the battery (120) is not authenticated using the authentication information, refrain from executing, bypass, or block the booting of the wearable device (100). For example, the booting may be described as making the wearable device (100) available to a user. For example, the use of batteries different from the certified batteries is not recommended as they may negatively affect the operation of the wearable device (100).

[0089] For example, the wearable device (100) may include a display (208). For example, the wearable device (100) may, based on a determination that the battery (120) is not authenticated, display a notification (e.g., text, audio signal, light) through the display (208) recommending the use of an authenticated battery using the authentication information. For example, the wearable device (100) may, based on a determination that the battery (120) is not authenticated, display text recommending the use of an authenticated battery using the authentication information. For example, the wearable device (100) may, based on a determination that the battery (120) is not authenticated, display text for the use of an authenticated battery using the authentication information. For example, the wearable device (100) may display text recommending connecting an authenticated battery through the display (208) based on a determination that the battery (120) connected through the wired interface (205) is an unauthenticated battery. For example, the wearable device (100) may include a speaker (not shown). For example, the wearable device (100) may include a light emitting diode (LED). For example, the wearable device (100) may output an audio signal recommending connecting an authenticated battery through the speaker based on a determination that the battery (120) connected through the wired interface (205) is an unauthenticated battery. For example, the wearable device (100) may emit light recommending connecting an authenticated battery through the LED based on a determination that the battery (120) connected through the wired interface (205) is an unauthenticated battery.

[0090] In operation 850, the wearable device (100) may receive a third electrical signal representing a second resistance from a cable (500) through the wired interface (205) while receiving the first power signal through the wired interface (205).

[0091] According to one embodiment, while the wearable device (100) receives the first power signal through the wired interface (205), the wearable device (100) may receive a second electrical signal indicating that an external electronic device (110) is connected to the cable (500) through the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) may receive the second electrical signal through the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the first pin of the wired interface (205) may be in contact with the first pin of the first connector (540). For example, after the wearable device (100) completes receiving the second electrical signal, the wearable device (100) may receive a third electrical signal indicating a second resistance through the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) may receive the third electrical signal through the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) can use the third electrical signal to identify the resistance indicated by the third electrical signal. For example, the wearable device (100) can use the third electrical signal to determine whether the resistance indicated by the third electrical signal is the second resistance. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify that an external electronic device (110) is connected to a cable (500) connected via a wired interface (205) based on the determination that the resistance indicated by the third electrical signal is the second resistance.

[0092] In operation 860, the wearable device (100) may communicate with the external electronic device (110) based on receiving a third electrical signal representing the second resistance. For example, the wearable device (100) may communicate with the external electronic device (110) via a wire based on receiving the third electrical signal representing the second resistance. For example, the wearable device (100) may transmit or receive data, information, and / or signals to or from the external electronic device (110) via the wired interface (205) based on receiving the third electrical signal. For example, the transmitting and receiving may utilize the fourth pin (437-1) and the fourth pin (437-2) of the first connector (540) of the cable (500). For example, the above transmission and reception may utilize the fourth pins of the wired interface (205) corresponding to the fourth pin (437-1) and the fourth pin (437-2), respectively.

[0093] The cable (500) may include a second connector (560) and a third connector (570) configured with a second type of interface different from the first type. For example, the second type of interface may include a USB C type interface. For example, the operation of the switch circuit (550) for the second type of interface is described and illustrated in more detail with reference to FIG. 9.

[0094] Figure 9 is a block diagram for explaining a switch circuit when the second connector and the third connector are of the second type.

[0095] Referring to FIG. 9, the cable (500) may include a first connector (540), a second connector (560), a third connector (570), and a switch circuit (550). For example, the first connector (540) may be connected to a wired interface (205) of a wearable device (100). For example, the second connector (560) may include the same components as the third connector (570). For example, the second connector (560) may be configured with the same interface as the third connector (570). For example, the second connector (560) and the third connector (570) may include connectors of a USB C type interface.

[0096] For example, the second connector (560) may include a sixth pin (506), a fifth pin (505-1), a fifth pin (505-2), a twelfth pin (712-1), and a twelfth pin (712-2). For example, the third connector (570) may include a tenth pin (510), an eleventh pin (511-1), an eleventh pin (511-2), a ninth pin (509-1), and a ninth pin (509-2). Referring to FIG. 9, pins included in the second connector (560) and the third connector (570) are illustrated, but are not limited thereto.

[0097] For example, each of the first pin (431), the second pin (433), the fourth pin (437-1), and the fourth pin (437-2) of the first connector (540) may be connected to a switch circuit (550). For example, the switch circuit (550) may transmit a signal, data, and / or information to at least one of the first pin (431), the second pin (433), the fourth pin (437-1), and the fourth pin (437-2). For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to receive a signal, data, and / or information from at least one of the first pin (431), the second pin (433), the fourth pin (437-1), and the fourth pin (437-2).

[0098] The switch circuit (550) may be configured to transmit an electrical signal to the first pin (431). The electrical signal may be used to identify a resistance. For example, the electrical signal may be used to identify a type of external electronic device connected to the cable (500) by identifying the resistance. The switch circuit (550) may be configured to receive an electrical signal from the fifth pin (505-1) and / or the fifth pin (505-2). The switch circuit (550) may be configured to receive an electrical signal from the ninth pin (509-1) and / or the ninth pin (509-2). For example, the ninth pin (509-1) may be referred to as a CC1 pin. For example, the ninth pin (509-2) may be referred to as a CC2 pin. For example, the ninth pin (509-1) and the ninth pin (509-2) may be used to perform configuration channel (CC) communication. For example, the cable (500) may be configured to receive an electrical signal representing an identifier from the external electronic device (110) through the third connector (570) by performing CC communication. For example, the cable (500) may be configured to receive an electrical signal representing an identifier from the ninth pin (509-1) and / or the ninth pin (509-2) of the third connector (570) based on performing CC communication. For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to establish a second electrical connection based on transmitting an identification signal received from one or more of the ninth pins (509) of the third connector (570) to the first pin (431) of the first connector (540). For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to receive the identification signal from one or more of the ninth pins (509) of the third connector (570) by performing CC communication. For example, the identification signal may include a signal for identifying the type of external electronic device connected to the third connector (570).For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to identify that the external electronic device connected to the third connector (570) is an external electronic device (110) capable of wired communication by receiving the identification signal.

[0099] For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to receive an electrical signal using the third circuit (930). For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to process an electrical signal received via the fifth pin (505-1), the fifth pin (505-2), the ninth pin (509-1), and / or the ninth pin (509-2) using the third circuit (930). For example, the third circuit (930) may establish an electrical connection based on an electrical signal received via the fifth pin (505-1), the fifth pin (505-2), the ninth pin (509-1), and / or the ninth pin (509-2). For example, the third circuit (930) may perform or process instructions based on electrical signals received through the fifth pin (505-1), the fifth pin (505-2), the ninth pin (509-1), and / or the ninth pin (509-2). For example, the third circuit (930) of the switch circuit (550) may be configured to transmit an electrical signal to the first pin (431) based on electrical signals received through the fifth pin (505-1), the fifth pin (505-2), the ninth pin (509-1), and / or the ninth pin (509-2). For example, the wearable device (100) may receive an electrical signal representing an identifier of the external electronic device (110) through the first pin of the wired interface (205). For example, the wearable device (100) may further identify a second connection between the wired interface (205) and the external electronic device (110) based on receiving an electrical signal representing an identifier of the external electronic device (110) via the first pin of the wired interface (205).

[0100] The switch circuit (550) may be configured to transmit a power signal to the second pin (433). For example, the power signal may be used to operate the wearable device (100). The switch circuit (550) may be configured to receive a power signal from the sixth pin (506) or the tenth pin (510). The switch circuit (550) may be configured to transmit the power signal received from the sixth pin (506) or the power signal received from the tenth pin (510) to the second pin (433).

[0101] The switch circuit (550) may be configured to transmit data to at least one of the fourth pin (437-1) and the fourth pin (437-2). For example, the fourth pin (437-1) and the fourth pin (437-2) may be used to perform wired communication. For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to receive data, signals, and / or information from the twelfth pin (712-1), the twelfth pin (712-2), the eleventh pin (511-1), and / or the eleventh pin (511-2). For example, the second circuit (740) of the switch circuit (550) may be configured to receive data, signals, and / or information from the twelfth pin (712-1), the twelfth pin (712-2), the eleventh pin (511-1), and / or the eleventh pin (511-2). For example, the second circuit (740) can transmit data (or signal, information) received from the 12th pin (712-1), the 12th pin (712-2), the 11th pin (511-1), and / or the 11th pin (511-2) to the third circuit (930). For example, the switch circuit (550) can be configured to transmit data received from the 12th pin (712-1), the 12th pin (712-2), the 11th pin (511-1), and / or the 11th pin (511-2) to the 4th pin (437-1) and / or the 4th pin (437-2). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the switch circuit (550) may be configured to transmit data received from the fourth pin (437-1) and / or the fourth pin (437-2) to the twelfth pin (712-1), the twelfth pin (712-2), the eleventh pin (511-1), and / or the eleventh pin (511-2).

[0102] For example, the third circuit (930) can receive a first electrical signal from the fifth pin (505-1) and / or the fifth pin (505-2). For example, the third circuit (930) can receive a second electrical signal from the ninth pin (509-1) and / or the ninth pin (509-2). For example, the third circuit (930) can process the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal. For example, the third circuit (930) of the switch circuit (550) can be configured to receive or transmit signals, data, and / or information to and from an external electronic device connected to the second connector (560) based on the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal. For example, the third circuit (930) of the switch circuit (550) may be configured to receive or transmit signals, data, and / or information to and from an external electronic device connected to the third connector (570) based on the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal. For example, the third circuit (930) may identify whether it can communicate with an external electronic device connected to the second connector (560) based on identifying the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal. For example, the third circuit (930) may identify whether it can communicate with an external electronic device connected to the third connector (570) based on identifying the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal. For example, the third circuit (930) may execute instructions that cause it to communicate with an external electronic device connected to the second connector (560) based on receiving the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal. For example, the third circuit (930) may execute instructions that cause communication with an external electronic device connected to the third connector (570) based on receiving the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal.For example, the third circuit (930) may execute instructions that cause it to receive a power signal from the battery (120) based on receiving a first electrical signal corresponding to a resistance representing the battery (120). For example, the third circuit (930) may execute instructions that cause it to communicate with the external electronic device (110) based on receiving a second electrical signal for a resistance representing the external electronic device (110) while the battery (120) is connected to the second connector (560).

[0103] The first overvoltage protection unit (710) can receive a first power signal from the sixth pin (506) of the second connector (560). For example, the second connector (560) can be connected to the battery (120). For example, the first overvoltage protection unit (710) can transmit a signal to the second overvoltage protection unit (720) that causes the second overvoltage protection unit (720) to switch to an inactive state based on receiving the first power signal. For example, the cable (500) can be configured to switch the first overvoltage protection unit (710) or the second overvoltage protection unit (720) to an inactive state based on receiving the power signal from the battery (120). For example, the third circuit (930) can switch the first overvoltage protection unit (710) or the second overvoltage protection unit (720) to an inactive state. For example, the third circuit (930) can execute instructions to disable the first overvoltage protection unit (710) or the second overvoltage protection unit (720).

[0104] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0105] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an electronic device (1001) within a network environment (1000) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 10, in the network environment (1000), the electronic device (1001) may communicate with the electronic device (1002) via a first network (1098) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (1004) or the server (1008) via a second network (1099) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1001) may communicate with the electronic device (1004) via the server (1008). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1001) may include a processor (1020), a memory (1030), an input module (1050), an audio output module (1055), a display module (1060), an audio module (1070), a sensor module (1076), an interface (1077), a connection terminal (1078), a haptic module (1079), a camera module (1080), a power management module (1088), a battery (1089), a communication module (1090), a subscriber identification module (1096), or an antenna module (1097). In some embodiments, the electronic device (1001) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (1078)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (1076), camera module (1080), or antenna module (1097)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (1060)).

[0106] The processor (1020) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (1040)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (1001) connected to the processor (1020) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (1020) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (1076) or a communication module (1090)) in a volatile memory (1032), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (1032), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (1034). According to one embodiment, the processor (1020) may include a main processor (1021) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (1023) (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 (1021). For example, when the electronic device (1001) includes the main processor (1021) and the auxiliary processor (1023), the auxiliary processor (1023) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (1021) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (1023) may be implemented separately from the main processor (1021) or as a part thereof.

[0107] The auxiliary processor (1023) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., the display module (1060), the sensor module (1076), or the communication module (1090)) of the electronic device (1001), for example, on behalf of the main processor (1021) while the main processor (1021) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (1021) while the main processor (1021) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1023) (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 (1080) or a communication module (1090)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1023) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (1001) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (1008)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0108] The memory (1030) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (1020) or the sensor module (1076)) of the electronic device (1001). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (1040)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (1030) can include volatile memory (1032) or non-volatile memory (1034).

[0109] The program (1040) may be stored as software in memory (1030) and may include, for example, an operating system (1042), middleware (1044), or an application (1046).

[0110] The input module (1050) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (1001) (e.g., a processor (1020)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1001). The input module (1050) 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).

[0111] The audio output module (1055) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (1001). The audio output module (1055) 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.

[0112] The display module (1060) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1001). The display module (1060) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (1060) 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.

[0113] The audio module (1070) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (1070) can acquire sound through the input module (1050), output sound through the sound output module (1055), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1002)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (1001).

[0114] The sensor module (1076) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (1001) 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 (1076) 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.

[0115] The interface (1077) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (1001) to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1002)). In one embodiment, the interface (1077) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0116] The connection terminal (1078) may include a connector through which the electronic device (1001) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1002)). In one embodiment, the connection terminal (1078) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0117] The haptic module (1079) 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. In one embodiment, the haptic module (1079) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0118] The camera module (1080) can capture still images and videos. In one embodiment, the camera module (1080) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0119] The power management module (1088) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (1001). According to one embodiment, the power management module (1088) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0120] A battery (1089) may power at least one component of the electronic device (1001). In one embodiment, the battery (1089) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0121] The communication module (1090) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (1001) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1002), electronic device (1004), or server (1008)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (1090) may operate independently from the processor (1020) (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 (1090) may include a wireless communication module (1092) (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 (1094) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (1004) via a first network (1098) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (1099) (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 (1092) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (1001) within a communication network such as the first network (1098) or the second network (1099) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (1096).

[0122] The wireless communication module (1092) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimizing terminal power and connecting multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (1092) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (1092) may 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 (1092) may support various requirements specified in the electronic device (1001), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1004)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (1099)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1092) 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.

[0123] The antenna module (1097) 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 (1097) 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 (1097) 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 (1098) or the second network (1099), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (1090). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (1090) 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 (1097).

[0124] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (1097) 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.

[0125] 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)).

[0126] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (1001) and an external electronic device (1004) via a server (1008) connected to a second network (1099). Each of the external electronic devices (1002 or 1004) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (1001). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (1001) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (1002, 1004, or 1008). For example, when the electronic device (1001) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (1001) 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 (1001). The electronic device (1001) 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 (1001) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (1004) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (1008) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (1004) or server (1008) may be included within the second network (1099). The electronic device (1001) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0127] FIG. 11A illustrates an example of a perspective view of a wearable device. FIG. 11B illustrates an example of one or more hardware components arranged within the wearable device. According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may have a form of glasses that can be worn on a body part (e.g., head) of a user. The wearable device (1001) of FIGS. 11A and 11B may be an example of the wearable device (100) of FIG. 1 or the electronic device (1001) of FIG. 10. The wearable device (100) may include a head-mounted display (HMD). For example, the housing of the wearable device (100) may include a flexible material, such as rubber and / or silicone, that is configured to fit closely to a portion of the user's head (e.g., a portion of the face surrounding both eyes). For example, the housing of the wearable device (100) may include one or more straps capable of being twined around the user's head, and / or one or more temples attachable to the ears of the head.

[0128] Referring to FIG. 11A, according to one embodiment, a wearable device (100) may include at least one display (1150) and a frame (1100) supporting at least one display (1150).

[0129] According to one embodiment, a wearable device (100) may be worn on a part of a user's body. The wearable device (100) may provide augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), or mixed reality (MR) that combines augmented reality and virtual reality to a user wearing the wearable device (100). For example, the wearable device (100) may display a virtual reality image provided from at least one optical device (1182, 1184) of FIG. 11B on at least one display (1150) in response to a user's designated gesture acquired through the motion recognition cameras (1160-2, 1160-3) of FIG. 11B.

[0130] According to one embodiment, at least one display (1150) may provide visual information to a user. For example, at least one display (1150) may include a transparent or translucent lens. At least one display (1150) may include a first display (1150-1) and / or a second display (1150-2) spaced apart from the first display (1150-1). For example, the first display (1150-1) and the second display (1150-2) may be positioned at positions corresponding to the user's left and right eyes, respectively.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 11B, at least one display (1150) can provide the user with visual information transmitted from external light and other visual information distinct from the visual information through a lens included in the at least one display (1150). The lens can be formed based on at least one of a Fresnel lens, a pancake lens, or a multi-channel lens. For example, the at least one display (1150) can include a first surface (1131) and a second surface (1132) opposite to the first surface (1131). A display area can be formed on the second surface (1132) of the at least one display (1150). When the user wears the wearable device (100), external light can be transmitted to the user by being incident on the first surface (1131) and transmitted through the second surface (1132). As another example, at least one display (1150) can display an augmented reality image combined with a virtual reality image provided from at least one optical device (1182, 1184) on a real screen transmitted through external light, in a display area formed on the second surface (1132).

[0132] In one embodiment, at least one display (1150) may include at least one waveguide (1133, 1134) that diffracts light emitted from at least one optical device (1182, 1184) and transmits the diffracted light to a user. The at least one waveguide (1133, 1134) may be formed based on at least one of glass, plastic, or polymer. A nano-pattern may be formed on at least a portion of the exterior or interior of the at least one waveguide (1133, 1134). The nano-pattern may be formed based on a grating structure having a polygonal and / or curved shape. Light incident on one end of the at least one waveguide (1133, 1134) may be propagated to the other end of the at least one waveguide (1133, 1134) by the nano-pattern. At least one waveguide (1133, 1134) may include at least one diffractive element (e.g., a diffractive optical element (DOE), a holographic optical element (HOE)), or a reflective element (e.g., a reflective mirror). For example, at least one waveguide (1133, 1134) may be arranged within the wearable device (100) to guide a screen displayed by at least one display (1150) to the user's eyes. For example, the screen may be transmitted to the user's eyes based on total internal reflection (TIR) ​​occurring within the at least one waveguide (1133, 1134).

[0133] The wearable device (100) can analyze an object included in a real image collected through a shooting camera (1160-4), combine a virtual object corresponding to an object to be provided with augmented reality among the analyzed objects, and display the virtual object on at least one display (1150). The virtual object can include at least one of text and an image regarding various information related to the object included in the real image. The wearable device (100) can analyze the object based on a multi-camera such as a stereo camera. For the object analysis, the wearable device (100) can perform spatial recognition (e.g., simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)) using a multi-camera and / or time-of-flight (ToF). A user wearing the wearable device (100) can view an image displayed on at least one display (1150).

[0134] According to one embodiment, the frame (1100) may be formed as a physical structure that allows the wearable device (100) to be worn on the user's body. According to one embodiment, the frame (1100) may be configured so that, when the user wears the wearable device (100), the first display (1150-1) and the second display (1150-2) can be positioned corresponding to the user's left and right eyes. The frame (1100) may support at least one display (1150). For example, the frame (1100) may support the first display (1150-1) and the second display (1150-2) to be positioned corresponding to the user's left and right eyes.

[0135] Referring to FIG. 11A, the frame (1100) may include a region (1120) that at least partially contacts a portion of the user's body when the user wears the wearable device (100). For example, the region (1120) of the frame (1100) that contacts a portion of the user's body may include a region that contacts a portion of the user's nose, a portion of the user's ear, and a portion of the side of the user's face that the wearable device (100) makes contact with. According to one embodiment, the frame (1100) may include a nose pad (1110) that contacts a portion of the user's body. When the wearable device (100) is worn by the user, the nose pad (1110) may contact a portion of the user's nose. The frame (1100) may include a first temple (1104) and a second temple (1105) that contact another part of the user's body that is distinct from the part of the user's body.

[0136] For example, the frame (1100) may include a first rim (1101) that surrounds at least a portion of the first display (1150-1), a second rim (1102) that surrounds at least a portion of the second display (1150-2), a bridge (1103) that is disposed between the first rim (1101) and the second rim (1102), a first pad (1111) that is disposed along a portion of the edge of the first rim (1101) from one end of the bridge (1103), a second pad (1112) that is disposed along a portion of the edge of the second rim (1102) from the other end of the bridge (1103), a first temple (1104) that extends from the first rim (1101) and is fixed to a portion of the wearer's ear, and a second temple (1105) that extends from the second rim (1102) and is fixed to a portion of the ear opposite the ear. There are. The first pad (1111) and the second pad (1112) can be in contact with a part of the user's nose, and the first temple (1104) and the second temple (1105) can be in contact with a part of the user's face and a part of the user's ear. The temples (1104, 1105) can be rotatably connected to the rim through the hinge units (1106, 1107) of FIG. 11B. The first temple (1104) can be rotatably connected to the first rim (1101) through the first hinge unit (1106) disposed between the first rim (1101) and the first temple (1104). The second temple (1105) may be rotatably connected to the second rim (1102) via a second hinge unit (1107) disposed between the second rim (1102) and the second temple (1105). In one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may use a touch sensor, a grip sensor, and / or a proximity sensor formed on at least a portion of a surface of the frame (1100) to identify an external object (e.g., a user's fingertip) touching the frame (1100) and / or a gesture performed by the external object.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may include hardwares that perform various functions (e.g., hardwares to be described later based on the block diagram of FIG. 2). For example, the hardwares may include a battery module (1170), an antenna module (1175), at least one optical device (1182, 1184), speakers (e.g., speakers 1155-1, 1155-2), a microphone (e.g., microphones 1165-1, 1165-2, 1165-3), a light-emitting module (not shown), and / or a printed circuit board (PCB) (1190) (e.g., a printed circuit board). The various hardwares may be arranged within the frame (1100).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the microphones (e.g., microphones 1165-1, 1165-2, 1165-3) of the wearable device (100) may be disposed on at least a portion of the frame (1100) to acquire sound signals. A first microphone (1165-1) disposed on the bridge (1103), a second microphone (1165-2) disposed on the second rim (1102), and a third microphone (1165-3) disposed on the first rim (1101) are illustrated in FIG. 11B , but the number and arrangement of the microphones are not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 11B . When the number of microphones included in the wearable device (100) is two or more, the wearable device (100) may identify the direction of the sound signal by using a plurality of microphones disposed on different portions of the frame (1100).

[0139] According to one embodiment, at least one optical device (1182, 1184) may project a virtual object onto at least one display (1150) to provide various image information to a user. For example, at least one optical device (1182, 1184) may be a projector. At least one optical device (1182, 1184) may be disposed adjacent to at least one display (1150) or may be included within at least one display (1150) as a part of at least one display (1150). According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may include a first optical device (1182) corresponding to a first display (1150-1) and a second optical device (1184) corresponding to a second display (1150-2). For example, at least one optical device (1182, 1184) may include a first optical device (1182) disposed at an edge of a first display (1150-1) and a second optical device (1184) disposed at an edge of a second display (1150-2). The first optical device (1182) may transmit light to a first waveguide (1133) disposed on the first display (1150-1), and the second optical device (1184) may transmit light to a second waveguide (1134) disposed on the second display (1150-2).

[0140] In one embodiment, the camera (1160) may include a recording camera (1160-4), an eye tracking camera (ET CAM) (1160-1), and / or a motion recognition camera (1160-2, 1160-3). The recording camera (1160-4), the eye tracking camera (1160-1), and the motion recognition cameras (1160-2, 1160-3) may be positioned at different locations on the frame (1100) and may perform different functions. The eye tracking camera (1160-1) may output data indicating the position or gaze of the eyes of a user wearing the wearable device (100). For example, the wearable device (100) may detect the gaze from an image including the user's pupils obtained through the eye tracking camera (1160-1). The wearable device (100) can identify an object (e.g., a real object and / or a virtual object) focused on by the user using the user's gaze acquired through the gaze tracking camera (1160-1). The wearable device (100) that has identified the focused object can execute a function (e.g., gaze interaction) for interaction between the user and the focused object. The wearable device (100) can express a part corresponding to the eye of an avatar representing the user in a virtual space using the user's gaze acquired through the gaze tracking camera (1160-1). The wearable device (100) can render an image (or screen) displayed on at least one display (1150) based on the position of the user's eyes. For example, the visual quality of a first area related to the gaze within the image and the visual quality (e.g., resolution, brightness, saturation, grayscale, PPI (pixels per inch)) of a second area distinguished from the first area may be different from each other. In this disclosure, the term “resolution” is used to refer to the density of pixels of an image and / or display (1150).The density and / or resolution of pixels can be measured or parameterized based on units of PPI and / or dpi (dots per inch). The wearable device (100) can obtain an image having a visual quality of a first area matching the user's gaze and a visual quality of a second area using foveated rendering. For example, if the wearable device (100) supports an iris recognition function, user authentication can be performed based on iris information obtained using a gaze tracking camera (1160-1). Although an example in which the gaze tracking camera (1160-1) is positioned toward the user's right eye is illustrated in FIG. 11B, the embodiment is not limited thereto, and the gaze tracking camera (1160-1) can be positioned solely toward the user's left eye, or toward both eyes.

[0141] In one embodiment, the capturing camera (1160-4) can capture an actual image or background to be aligned with a virtual image to implement augmented reality or mixed reality content. The capturing camera (1160-4) can be used to obtain a high-resolution image based on HR (high resolution) or PV (photo video). The capturing camera (1160-4) can capture an image of a specific object existing at a location viewed by the user and provide the image to at least one display (1150). The at least one display (1150) can display a single image in which information about an actual image or background including an image of the specific object obtained using the capturing camera (1160-4) and a virtual image provided through at least one optical device (1182, 1184) are superimposed. The wearable device (100) can compensate for depth information (e.g., the distance between the wearable device (100) and an external object acquired through a depth sensor) using an image acquired through the capturing camera (1160-4). The wearable device (100) can perform object recognition using an image acquired using the capturing camera (1160-4). The wearable device (100) can perform a function of focusing on an object (or subject) in an image (e.g., auto focus (AF)) and / or an optical image stabilization (OIS) function (e.g., anti-shake function) using the capturing camera (1160-4). The wearable device (100) can perform a pass-through function to display an image acquired through the capturing camera (1160-4) by overlapping at least a portion of a screen representing a virtual space on at least one display (1150) while displaying the screen. In one embodiment, the shooting camera (1160-4) may be positioned on a bridge (1103) positioned between the first rim (1101) and the second rim (1102).

[0142] The gaze tracking camera (1160-1) can implement more realistic augmented reality by tracking the gaze of a user wearing the wearable device (100) and matching the user's gaze with visual information provided to at least one display (1150). For example, when the wearable device (100) looks straight ahead, the wearable device (100) can naturally display environmental information related to the user's front at a location where the user is located on at least one display (1150). The gaze tracking camera (1160-1) can be configured to capture an image of the user's pupil to determine the user's gaze. For example, the gaze tracking camera (1160-1) can receive gaze detection light reflected from the user's pupil and track the user's gaze based on the position and movement of the received gaze detection light. In one embodiment, the gaze tracking camera (1160-1) can be positioned at positions corresponding to the user's left and right eyes. For example, the gaze tracking camera (1160-1) may be positioned within the first rim (1101) and / or the second rim (1102) to face the direction in which the user wearing the wearable device (100) is positioned.

[0143] The gesture recognition camera (1160-2, 1160-3) can recognize the movement of the user's entire body, such as the user's torso, hand, or face, or a part of the body, and thereby provide a specific event on a screen provided on at least one display (1150). The gesture recognition camera (1160-2, 1160-3) can recognize the user's gesture (gesture recognition), obtain a signal corresponding to the gesture, and provide a display corresponding to the signal on at least one display (1150). The processor can identify the signal corresponding to the gesture, and perform a designated function based on the identification. The gesture recognition camera (1160-2, 1160-3) can be used to perform a spatial recognition function using SLAM and / or a depth map for 6 degrees of freedom pose (6 dof pose). The processor may perform gesture recognition and / or object tracking functions using the motion recognition cameras (1160-2, 1160-3). In one embodiment, the motion recognition cameras (1160-2, 1160-3) may be positioned on the first rim (1101) and / or the second rim (1102).

[0144] The camera (1160) included in the wearable device (100) is not limited to the above-described gaze tracking camera (1160-1) and motion recognition cameras (1160-2, 1160-3). For example, the wearable device (100) can identify an external object included in the user's field of view (FoV) using a camera positioned toward the FoV. The wearable device (100) identifying an external object can be performed based on a sensor for identifying the distance between the wearable device (100) and the external object, such as a depth sensor and / or a time of flight (ToF) sensor. The camera (1160) positioned toward the FoV can support an autofocus (AF) function and / or an optical image stabilization (OIS) function. For example, the wearable device (100) may include a camera (1160) (e.g., a face tracking (FT) camera) positioned toward the face to obtain an image including the face of a user wearing the wearable device (100).

[0145] Although not shown, in one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a light source (e.g., an LED) that emits light toward a subject (e.g., a user's eyes, face, and / or an external object within the FoV) being photographed using the camera (1160). The light source may include an LED having an infrared wavelength. The light source may be disposed on at least one of the frame (1100) and the hinge units (1106, 1107).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the battery module (1170) may supply power to electronic components of the wearable device (100). In one embodiment, the battery module (1170) may be disposed within the first temple (1104) and / or the second temple (1105). For example, the battery module (1170) may be a plurality of battery modules (1170). The plurality of battery modules (1170) may be disposed within each of the first temple (1104) and the second temple (1105). In one embodiment, the battery module (1170) may be disposed at an end of the first temple (1104) and / or the second temple (1105).

[0147] The antenna module (1175) can transmit signals or power to the outside of the wearable device (100), or receive signals or power from the outside. In one embodiment, the antenna module (1175) can be positioned within the first temple (1104) and / or the second temple (1105). For example, the antenna module (1175) can be positioned close to one surface of the first temple (1104) and / or the second temple (1105).

[0148] The speaker can output an acoustic signal to the outside of the wearable device (100). The acoustic output module may be referred to as a speaker. In one embodiment, the speaker may be positioned within the first temple (1104) and / or the second temple (1105) so as to be positioned adjacent to the ear of a user wearing the wearable device (100). For example, the speaker may include a second speaker (1155-2) positioned within the first temple (1104) and thus positioned adjacent to the user's left ear, and a first speaker (1155-1) positioned within the second temple (1105) and thus positioned adjacent to the user's right ear.

[0149] The light-emitting module (not shown) may include at least one light-emitting element. The light-emitting module may emit light of a color corresponding to a specific state or emit light with an action corresponding to a specific state in order to visually provide information regarding a specific state of the wearable device (100) to the user. For example, when the wearable device (100) requires charging, it may emit red light at a regular cycle. In one embodiment, the light-emitting module may be disposed on the first rim (1101) and / or the second rim (1102).

[0150] Referring to FIG. 11B, according to one embodiment, a wearable device (100) may include a printed circuit board (PCB) (1190). The PCB (1190) may be included in at least one of the first temple (1104) or the second temple (1105). The PCB (1190) may include an interposer disposed between at least two sub-PCBs. One or more hardwares included in the wearable device (100) (e.g., hardwares illustrated by different blocks in FIG. 2) may be disposed on the PCB (1190). The wearable device (100) may include a flexible PCB (FPCB) for interconnecting the hardwares.

[0151] According to one embodiment, a wearable device (100) may include at least one of a gyro sensor, a gravity sensor, and / or an acceleration sensor for detecting a posture of the wearable device (100) and / or a posture of a body part (e.g., a head) of a user wearing the wearable device (100). Each of the gravity sensor and the acceleration sensor may measure gravitational acceleration and / or acceleration based on mutually perpendicular designated three-dimensional axes (e.g., an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis). The gyro sensor may measure an angular velocity of each of the designated three-dimensional axes (e.g., an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis). At least one of the gravity sensor, the acceleration sensor, and the gyro sensor may be referred to as an inertial measurement unit (IMU). According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may identify a user's motion and / or gesture performed to execute or terminate a specific function of the wearable device (100) based on the IMU.

[0152] FIGS. 12A and 12B illustrate an example of an exterior appearance of a wearable device (e.g., wearable device (100)). The wearable device (1001) of FIGS. 12A and 12B may be an example of the electronic device (1001) of FIG. 10. According to one embodiment, an example of an exterior appearance of a first side (1210) of a housing of the wearable device (100) may be illustrated in FIG. 12A, and an example of an exterior appearance of a second side (1220) opposite to the first side (1210) may be illustrated in FIG. 12B.

[0153] Referring to FIG. 12A, according to one embodiment, a first surface (1210) of a wearable device (100) may have a form attachable to a body part of a user (e.g., the face of the user). Although not shown, the wearable device (100) may further include a strap for fixing to a body part of a user, and / or one or more temples (e.g., the first temple (1104) and / or the second temple (1105) of FIGS. 11A and 11B). A first display (1150-1) for outputting an image to a left eye among the user's two eyes, and a second display (1150-2) for outputting an image to a right eye among the two eyes, may be disposed on the first surface (1210). The wearable device (100) may be formed on the first surface (1210) and may further include a rubber or silicone packing to prevent interference from light (e.g., ambient light) different from the light emitted from the first display (1150-1) and the second display (1150-2).

[0154] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may include cameras (1160-1) for photographing and / or tracking both eyes of the user adjacent to each of the first display (1150-1) and the second display (1150-2). The cameras (1160-1) may be referred to as the gaze tracking camera (1160-1) of FIG. 11B. According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may include cameras (1160-5, 1160-6) for photographing and / or recognizing the face of the user. The cameras (1160-5, 1160-6) may be referred to as FT cameras. The wearable device (100) may control an avatar representing the user in a virtual space based on the motion of the user's face identified using the cameras (1160-5, 1160-6). For example, the wearable device (100) may change the texture and / or shape of a portion of an avatar (e.g., a portion of an avatar expressing a human face) using information obtained by cameras (1160-5, 1160-6) (e.g., FT cameras) and representing a facial expression of a user wearing the wearable device (100).

[0155] Referring to FIG. 12B, a camera (e.g., cameras (1160-7, 1160-8, 1160-9, 1160-10, 1160-11, 1160-12)) and / or a sensor (e.g., a depth sensor (1230)) for obtaining information related to the external environment of the wearable device (100) may be disposed on a second surface (1220) opposite to the first surface (1210) of FIG. 12A. For example, the cameras (1160-7, 1160-8, 1160-9, 1160-10) may be disposed on the second surface (1220) to recognize external objects. Cameras (1160-7, 1160-8, 1160-9, 1160-10) may be referenced to the motion recognition cameras (1160-2, 1160-3) of FIG. 11b.

[0156] For example, using cameras (1160-11, 1160-12), the wearable device (100) can obtain images and / or videos to be transmitted to each of the user's eyes. The camera (1160-11) can be placed on the second face (1220) of the wearable device (100) to obtain an image to be displayed through the second display (1150-2) corresponding to the right eye among the two eyes. The camera (1160-12) can be placed on the second face (1220) of the wearable device (100) to obtain an image to be displayed through the first display (1150-1) corresponding to the left eye among the two eyes. The cameras (1160-11, 1160-12) can be referred to as the shooting camera (1160-4) of FIG. 11B.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may include a depth sensor (1230) disposed on the second face (1220) to identify a distance between the wearable device (100) and an external object. Using the depth sensor (1230), the wearable device (100) may obtain spatial information (e.g., a depth map) for at least a portion of the FoV of a user wearing the wearable device (100). Although not illustrated, a microphone may be disposed on the second face (1220) of the wearable device (100) to obtain a sound output from an external object. The number of microphones may be one or more depending on the embodiment.

[0158] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 13, the hardware or software configuration of the wearable device (100) is described.

[0159] Fig. 13 illustrates an example of a block diagram of a wearable device (e.g., a wearable device (100)). The wearable device (100) of Fig. 13 may be an example of the electronic device (1001) of Fig. 10 or the wearable device (100) of Figs. 11A to 12B.

[0160] Referring to FIG. 13, a wearable device (100) according to one embodiment may include a processor (1310), a memory (1315), a display (1150) (e.g., the first display (1150-1) and / or the second display (1150-2) of FIGS. 11A, 11B, 12A, and 12B), and / or a sensor (1320). The processor (1310), the memory (1315), the display (1150), and / or the sensor (1320) may be electrically and / or operatively connected to each other by electronic components such as a communication bus (1302). In the present disclosure, the operative connection of the electronic components may include a direct connection established between the electronic components and / or an indirect connection established between the electronic components such that a first electronic component among the electronic components is controlled by a second electronic component among the electronic components. The type and / or number of electronic components included in the wearable device (100) is not limited to those illustrated in FIG. 13. For example, the wearable device (100) may include only some of the electronic components illustrated in FIG. 13.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the processor (1310) of the wearable device (100) may include a circuit (e.g., a processing circuit) for processing data based on one or more instructions. The circuit for processing data may include, for example, an arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a central processing unit (CPU), and / or an application processor (AP). According to one embodiment, the structure of the processor (1310) is not limited to one embodiment of the present disclosure, and at least one circuit may be formed as a separate processor that is physically separated from the processor. In one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may include one or more processors. The processor (1310) may have a multi-core processor structure, such as a dual core, a quad core, a hexa core, and / or an octa core. The multi-core processor architecture of the processor (1310) may include a architecture based on multiple core circuits (e.g., a big-little architecture) that are distinguished by power consumption, clock frequency, and / or computational amount per unit time. In one embodiment including the processor (1310) having a multi-core processor architecture, the operations and / or functions of the present disclosure may be individually or collectively performed by one or more cores included in the processor (1310).

[0162] According to one embodiment, the memory (1315) of the wearable device (100) may include electronic components for storing data and / or instructions input to and / or output from the processor (1310). The memory (1315) may include, for example, volatile memory such as random-access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory such as read-only memory (ROM). The volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), cache RAM, and pseudo SRAM (PSRAM). The non-volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of programmable ROM (PROM), erasable PROM (EPROM), electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, compact disc, and embedded multi media card (eMMC). In one embodiment, memory (1315) may be referred to as storage.

[0163] In one embodiment, a display (1150) of a wearable device (100) can output visualized information to a user of the wearable device (100). The display (1150), which is arranged in front of the eyes of a user wearing the wearable device (100), can be arranged on at least a portion of a housing of the wearable device (100) (e.g., the first display (1150-1) and / or the second display (1150-2) of FIGS. 11A, 11B, 12A, and 12B). For example, the display (1150) can be controlled by a processor (1310) including circuits such as a CPU, a GPU (graphics processing unit), and / or a DPU (display processing unit), to output visualized information to the user. The display (1150) can include a flexible display, a flat panel display (FPD), and / or electronic paper. The display (1150) may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display panel (PDP), and / or one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs may include organic LEDs (OLEDs). The embodiment is not limited thereto, and for example, if the wearable device (100) includes a lens for transmitting external light (or ambient light), the display (1150) may include a projector (or projection assembly) for projecting light onto the lens. In one embodiment, the display (1150) may be referred to as a display panel and / or a display module. The pixels included in the display (1150) may be arranged to face one of the user's eyes when the wearable device (100) is worn by the user.For example, the display (1150) may include display areas (or active areas) corresponding to each of the user's two eyes.

[0164] In one embodiment, the sensor (1320) of the wearable device (100) may generate electrical information that may be processed by the processor (1310) and / or the memory (1315) from non-electronic information related to the wearable device (100). For example, the sensor (1320) may include a global positioning system (GPS) sensor for detecting the geographic location of the wearable device (100). In addition to the GPS method, the sensor (1320) may generate information indicating the geographic location of the wearable device (100) based on a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) such as, for example, Galileo or Beidou (compass). The above information may be stored in memory (1315), processed by processor (1310), and / or transmitted to another electronic device distinct from the wearable device (100) via communication circuitry.

[0165] According to one embodiment, one or more instructions (or commands) representing data to be processed, calculations to be performed, and / or operations to be performed by the processor (1310) of the wearable device (100) may be stored in the memory (1315) of the wearable device (100). A set of one or more instructions may be referred to as a program, firmware, an operating system, a process, a routine, a sub-routine, and / or a software application (hereinafter, “application”). For example, the wearable device (100) and / or the processor (1310) may perform at least one of the operations of FIGS. 3, 6, and 8 when a set of a plurality of instructions distributed in the form of an operating system, firmware, a driver, a program, and / or a software application is executed. Hereinafter, the fact that a software application is installed in a wearable device (100) may mean that one or more instructions provided in the form of a software application (or package) are stored in a memory (1315), and that the one or more applications are stored in a format executable by the processor (1310) (e.g., a file having an extension specified by the operating system of the wearable device (100)). As an example, the application may include a program and / or a library related to a service provided to a user.

[0166] Referring to FIG. 13, programs installed in the wearable device (100) may be included in any one of different layers, including an application layer (1340), a framework layer (1350), and / or a hardware abstraction layer (HAL) (1380), based on the target. For example, programs (e.g., modules or drivers) designed to target the hardware (e.g., display (1150), and / or sensor (1320)) of the wearable device (100) may be included in the hardware abstraction layer (1380) (e.g., android system HAL, and / or XR HAL). The framework layer (1350) may be referred to as an XR framework layer in the sense that it includes one or more programs for providing an XR (extended reality) service. For example, the layers illustrated in FIG. 13 may be logically (or for convenience of explanation) separated, and may not mean that the address space of the memory (1315) is separated by the layers.

[0167] For example, within the framework layer (1350), programs designed to target at least one of the hardware abstraction layer (1380) and / or the application layer (1340) (e.g., a position tracker (1371), a spatial recognizer (1372), a gesture tracker (1373), an eye-gaze tracker (1374), a face tracker (1375), and / or a renderer (1390)) may be included. The programs included in the framework layer (1350) may provide an application programming interface (API) that is executable (or callable) based on other programs.

[0168] For example, a program designed to target users of a wearable device (100) may be included within the application layer (1340). As an example of programs included in the application layer (1340), an extended reality (XR) system user interface (UI) (1341) and / or an XR application (1342) are exemplified, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, programs (e.g., software applications) included in the application layer (1340) may call an API to cause execution of functions supported by programs included in the framework layer (1350).

[0169] For example, the wearable device (100) may display one or more visual objects on the display (1150) for performing interaction with the user based on the execution of the XR system UI (1341). A visual object may refer to an object that can be placed within a screen for transmitting and / or interacting with information, such as text, an image, an icon, a video, a button, a checkbox, a radio button, a text box, a slider, and / or a table. A visual object may be referred to as a visual guide, a virtual object, a visual element, a UI element, a view object, and / or a view element. The wearable device (100) may provide the user with functions available within a virtual space based on the execution of the XR system UI (1341).

[0170] Referring to FIG. 13, a lightweight renderer (1343) and / or an XR plug-in (1344) are illustrated to be included within the XR system UI (1341), but are not limited thereto. For example, based on the XR system UI (1341), the processor (1310) may execute a lightweight renderer (1343) and / or an XR plug-in (1344) within the framework layer (1350).

[0171] For example, the wearable device (100) may acquire resources (e.g., APIs, system processes, and / or libraries) used to define, create, and / or execute a rendering pipeline that allows partial changes based on the execution of a lightweight renderer (1343). The lightweight renderer (1343) may be referred to as a lightweight render pipeline in terms of defining a rendering pipeline that allows partial changes. The lightweight renderer (1343) may include a renderer built prior to the execution of a software application (e.g., a prebuilt renderer). For example, the wearable device (100) may acquire resources (e.g., APIs, system processes, and / or libraries) used to define, create, and / or execute an entire rendering pipeline based on the execution of an XR plug-in (1344). The XR plugin (1344) can be referred to as an open XR native client from the perspective of defining (or configuring) the entire rendering pipeline.

[0172] For example, the wearable device (100) may display a screen representing at least a portion of a virtual space on the display (1150) based on the execution of the XR application (1342). The XR plug-in (1344-1) included in the XR application (1342) may include instructions that support functions similar to those of the XR plug-in (1344) of the XR system UI (1341). Descriptions of the XR plug-in (1344-1) that overlap with those of the XR plug-in (1344) may be omitted. The wearable device (100) may cause the execution of the virtual space manager (1351) based on the execution of the XR application (1342).

[0173] For example, the wearable device (100) may display an image on the display (1150) in a virtual space based on the execution of the application (1345). The application (1345) may be configured to output image information for displaying a two-dimensional image. The wearable device (100) may cause the execution of the virtual space manager (1351) based on the execution of the application (1345). The wearable device (100) may generate dual image information to display the two-dimensional image in a three-dimensional virtual space based on the execution of the application (1345). Here, the dual image information may include first image information for the left eye and second image information for the right eye in consideration of binocular disparity. In order to display the two-dimensional image in the three-dimensional virtual space, the wearable device (100) may generate the dual image information based on the image information for displaying the two-dimensional image.

[0174] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may provide a virtual space service based on the execution of the virtual space manager (1351). For example, the virtual space manager (1351) may include a platform for supporting the virtual space service. Based on the execution of the virtual space manager (1351), the wearable device (100) may identify a virtual space formed based on the user's location indicated by data acquired through the sensor (1330), and may display at least a portion of the virtual space on the display (1150). The virtual space manager (1351) may be referred to as a composition presentation manager (CPM).

[0175] For example, the virtual space manager (1351) may include a runtime service (1352). As an example, the runtime service (1352) may be referred to as an OpenXR runtime module (or an OpenXR runtime program). The wearable device (100) may execute at least one of a user's pose prediction function, a frame timing function, and / or a spatial input function based on the execution of the runtime service (1352). As an example, the wearable device (100) may perform rendering for a virtual space service to the user based on the execution of the runtime service (1352). For example, a function related to a virtual space, executable by the application layer (1340), may be supported based on the execution of the runtime service (1352).

[0176] For example, the virtual space manager (1351) may include a pass-through manager (1353). Based on the execution of the pass-through manager (1353), the wearable device (100) may display an image and / or video representing an actual space acquired through an external camera on at least a portion of the screen while displaying a screen representing a virtual space on the display (1150).

[0177] For example, the virtual space manager (1351) may include an input manager (1354). The wearable device (100) may identify data (e.g., sensor data) acquired by executing one or more programs included in the recognition service layer (1370) based on the execution of the input manager (1354). The wearable device (100) may use the acquired data to identify user input related to the wearable device (100). The user input may be related to a motion (e.g., a hand gesture), gaze, and / or speech of the user identified by a sensor (1320) (e.g., an image sensor (1330) such as an external camera). The user input may be identified based on an external electronic device connected (or paired) via a communication circuit.

[0178] For example, the perception abstract layer (1360) can be used for data exchange between the virtual space manager (1351) and the perception service layer (1370). From the perspective of being used for data exchange between the virtual space manager (1351) and the perception service layer (1370), the perception abstract layer (1360) can be referred to as an interface. For example, the perception abstract layer (1360) can be referenced as OpenPX. The perception abstract layer (1360) can be used for a perception client and a perception service.

[0179] According to one embodiment, the recognition service layer (1370) may include one or more programs for processing data acquired from the sensor (1320). The one or more programs may include at least one of a position tracker (1371), a space recognizer (1372), a gesture tracker (1373), an eye tracker (1374), a face tracker (1375), and / or a renderer (1390). The type and / or number of the one or more programs included in the recognition service layer (1370) are not limited to those illustrated in FIG. 13.

[0180] For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the pose of the wearable device (100) using the sensor (1330) based on the execution of the position tracker (1371). The wearable device (100) can identify the 6 degrees of freedom pose (6 dof pose) of the wearable device (100) using data acquired using an external camera (e.g., an image sensor (1321)) and / or an IMU (e.g., a motion sensor (1322) including a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, and / or a geomagnetic sensor) based on the execution of the position tracker (1371). The position tracker (1371) may be referred to as a head tracking (HeT) module (or head tracker, head tracking program).

[0181] For example, the wearable device (100) may obtain information for providing a three-dimensional virtual space corresponding to the surrounding environment (e.g., external space) of the wearable device (100) (or the user of the wearable device (100)) based on the execution of the space recognizer (1372). The wearable device (100) may reproduce the surrounding environment of the wearable device (100) in three dimensions using data obtained using an external camera (e.g., an image sensor (1321)) based on the execution of the space recognizer (1372). The wearable device (100) may identify at least one of a plane, a slope, and stairs based on the surrounding environment of the wearable device (100) reproduced in three dimensions based on the execution of the space recognizer (1372). The space recognizer (1372) may be referred to as a scene understanding (SU) module (or a scene recognition program).

[0182] For example, the wearable device (100) may identify (or recognize) a pose and / or gesture of a hand of a user of the wearable device (100) based on the execution of the gesture tracker (1373). As an example, the wearable device (100) may identify a pose and / or gesture of a hand of a user using data acquired from an external camera (e.g., an image sensor (1321)) based on the execution of the gesture tracker (1373). As an example, the wearable device (100) may identify a pose and / or gesture of a hand of a user based on data (or images) acquired using an external camera based on the execution of the gesture tracker (1373). The gesture tracker (1373) may be referred to as a hand tracking (HaT) module (or hand tracking program) and / or a gesture tracking module.

[0183] For example, the wearable device (100) may identify (or track) eye movements of a user of the wearable device (100) based on the execution of the gaze tracker (1374). As an example, the wearable device (100) may identify eye movements of the user using data acquired from a gaze tracking camera (e.g., an image sensor (1321)) based on the execution of the gaze tracker (1374). The gaze tracker (1374) may be referred to as an eye tracking (ET) module (or eye tracking program) and / or a gaze tracking module.

[0184] For example, the recognition service layer (1370) of the wearable device (100) may further include a face tracker (1375) for tracking the user's face. For example, the wearable device (100) may identify (or track) the movement of the user's face and / or the user's expression based on the execution of the face tracker (1375). The wearable device (100) may estimate the user's expression based on the movement of the user's face based on the execution of the face tracker (1375). As an example, the wearable device (100) may identify the movement of the user's face and / or the user's expression based on data (e.g., images and / or videos) acquired using a FT camera (e.g., a camera directed at at least a portion of the user's face) based on the execution of the face tracker (1375). The face tracker (1375) may be referred to as a face tracking (FT) (or face tracking program), and / or a face tracking module.

[0185] Referring to FIG. 13, the renderer (1390) may include instructions for rendering images in a three-dimensional virtual space. The processor (1310) executing the renderer (1390) may obtain at least one image to be at least partially displayed in the display area of ​​the display (1150) in a software application. For example, the processor (1310) executing the renderer (1390) may determine the location of the area in which an application (e.g., XR application (1342), application (1345)) is to be rendered. The processor (1310) executing the renderer (1390) may generate an image of the application to be displayed on the display (1150). The renderer (1390) may synthesize images to generate a composite image to be displayed on the display (1150).

[0186] For example, the processor (1310) executing the renderer (1390) can divide the display area of ​​the display (1150) into a foveated portion (or may be referred to as the foveated area) and a peripheral portion (or may be referred to as the residual area) using the gaze position calculated using the position tracker (1371) and / or the gaze tracker (1374). For example, the processor (1310) detecting the coordinate values ​​of the gaze position can determine the portion of the display area including the coordinate values ​​as the foveated area. The DPU executing the renderer (1390) can obtain at least one image corresponding to each of the foveated area and the residual area, and having a size smaller than the size of the entire display area of ​​the display (1150) or a resolution smaller than the resolution of the display area.

[0187] The processor (1310) executing the renderer (1390) may obtain or generate a composite image to be displayed on the display (1150) by synthesizing an image corresponding to the foveated area and an image corresponding to the peripheral area. For example, the processor (1310) may perform upscaling to enlarge the image corresponding to the peripheral area to the size of the entire display area of ​​the display (1150). On the enlarged image, the processor (1310) may combine the image corresponding to the foveated area to generate a composite image to be displayed on the display (1150). Along the boundary line of the image corresponding to the foveated area, the processor (1310) may apply a visual effect, such as blur, to blend the enlarged image and the image corresponding to the foveated area.

[0188] FIG. 14 illustrates an example of a block diagram of an electronic device for displaying an image in a virtual space (e.g., the electronic device (1001) of FIG. 10, the wearable device (100) of FIGS. 1 and 2). In FIG. 14, an example of executing multiple programs / instructions for displaying an image in a virtual space is described. The multiple programs / instructions may all be executed in one processor (e.g., an AP) or may be executed by multiple processors (e.g., an AP, a GPU (graphics processing unit), an NPU (neural processing unit)). The meaning of being executable by the multiple processors means that some programs / instructions may be executed by a first processor and other some programs / instructions may be executed by a second processor different from the first processor.

[0189] Referring to FIG. 14, the electronic device (1001) may execute a virtual space manager (1450) (e.g., the virtual space manager (1351) of FIG. 13, CPM) to render an image in a virtual space. For the virtual space manager (1450), at least some of the descriptions of the virtual space manager (1351) of FIG. 13 may be referenced. The virtual space manager (1450) may include a platform for supporting a virtual space service. The virtual space manager (1450) may include a runtime service (1451) (e.g., OpenXR Runtime), a panel renderer (1452) (e.g., 2D Panel Render), and an XR compositor (1453). The electronic device (1001) may execute at least one of a user's pose prediction function, a frame timing function, and / or a spatial input function based on the execution of the runtime service (1451). For the runtime service (1451), at least some of the descriptions of the runtime service (1352) of FIG. 13 may be referred to. The electronic device (1001) may display at least one image (video) on a panel (e.g., a 2D panel) to implement a virtual space through the display based on the execution of the panel rendering (1452). For example, the electronic device (1001) may display a rendering image corresponding to RGB information (1466) for the panel from the spatialization manager (1440) described below through the display (e.g., the display (1150)). The electronic device (1001) may synthesize an image of an actual area captured by a camera in the virtual space (hereinafter, a pass-through image) with a virtual area image based on the execution of the XR compositor (1453). For example, the electronic device (1001) can generate a composite image by merging the pass-through image and the virtual area image based on the execution of the XR synthesis unit (1453).The electronic device (1001) may transmit the generated composite image to a display buffer so that the composite image is displayed. The electronic device (1001) may identify a virtual space through a virtual space manager (1450) and display at least a portion of the virtual space on the display (1150). The virtual space manager (1450) may be referred to as a CPM. The electronic device (1001) may execute the virtual space manager (1450) to render an image corresponding to at least a portion of the virtual space.

[0190] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1001) may execute a spatialization manager (1440). The spatialization manager (1440) may perform processes for displaying an image in a three-dimensional virtual space. The electronic device (1001) may perform preprocessing based on the execution of the spatialization manager (1440) so that the image can be rendered in a three-dimensional virtual space through the virtual space manager (1450). For example, the electronic device (1001) may perform at least some of the functions of the renderer (1390) of FIG. 13 based on the execution of the spatialization manager (1440). The electronic device (1001) may process image information provided by an application (e.g., an XR application (1410), an application (1420) that provides a general 2D screen other than XR, and an application that provides a system UI (1430)) based on the execution of the spatialization manager (1440). A spatialization manager (1440) (e.g., Space Flinger) may include a system scene manager (1441) (e.g., System scene), an input manager (1442) (e.g., Input Routing), and a lightweight rendering engine (1443) (e.g., Impress Engine). The system scene manager (1441) may be executed to display a system UI (1430). System UI-related information (1464) may be transmitted to the system scene manager (1441) from a program (e.g., API) that provides the system UI (1430). The system UI-related information (1464) may be obtained through a spatializer API and / or a same-process private API. The spatialization manager (1440) may determine the layout (e.g., location, display order) of the screen of the system UI (1430) in a three-dimensional space through pre-allocated resources.The system screen manager (1441) may transmit image information (1467) for rendering the screen of the system UI (1430) to the virtual space manager (1450) according to the layout. The input manager (1442) may be configured to process user input (e.g., user input on a system screen or an app screen). The input manager (1442) may map user input recognized by the sensor (1320) of the electronic device (1001) to at least one of one or more software applications mapped to a virtual space by the spatialization manager (1440) (e.g., an XR application (1410), an application providing a general 2D screen other than XR (1420), an application providing a system UI (1430)). For example, the mapping of the user input may include an operation of executing instructions (e.g., a subroutine and / or an event handler) of a software application for processing the user input. The lightweight rendering engine (1443) may be a renderer for generating images (e.g., a lightweight renderer (1343)). For example, the lightweight rendering engine (1443) may be used to display a system UI (1430).

[0191] In one embodiment, the spatialization manager (1440) may include a lightweight rendering engine (1443) for rendering the system UI. In one embodiment, if the lightweight rendering engine (1443) does not have sufficient resources to render an avatar used in the HMD, at least one external rendering engine may be used. In this case, to resolve compatibility issues with external rendering (e.g., a 3rd party engine), an external rendering engine support module may be added within the spatialization manager (1440).

[0192] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can execute an application. For example, in response to the execution of an XR application (1410) (e.g., an XR application (1342), a 3D game, an XR map, or other immersive application), the electronic device can execute a virtual space manager (1450). The electronic device (1001) can provide dual image information (1461) provided from the XR application (1410) to the virtual space manager (1450). In order to display an image in a three-dimensional space, the dual image information (1461) can include two pieces of image information that take binocular parallax into account. For example, the dual image information (1461) can include first image information for the user's left eye and second image information for the user's right eye for rendering in a three-dimensional virtual space. Hereinafter, in the present disclosure, the term dual image information is used to refer to image information for displaying images for both eyes in a three-dimensional space. In addition to dual image information, the above dual image information may also include binocular image information, dual image data, dual images, binocular image data, stereoscopic image information, 3D image information, spatial image information, spatial image data, 11D-3D conversion data, dimensional conversion image data, binocular parallax image data, and / or equivalent technical terms. The electronic device (1001) may generate a composite image by merging image layers through a virtual space manager (1450). The electronic device (1001) may transmit the generated composite image to a display buffer. The composite image may be displayed on the display (1150) of the electronic device (1001).

[0193] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can execute at least one of an XR application (1410) and other applications (1420) (e.g., a first application (1420-1), a second application (1420-2), ..., an Nth application (1420-N)). According to one embodiment, the application (1420) can be configured to output image information for displaying a two-dimensional (2D) image (e.g., a window and / or an activity). In other words, the application (1420) can provide a 2D image. For example, the application (1420) can be a video application, a schedule application, or an Internet browser application. If, in response to the execution of the application (1420), the image information (1462) provided from the application (1420) is provided to the virtual space manager (1450), the image information (1462) only has x-coordinates and y-coordinates within a two-dimensional plane, so it may be difficult to consider the chronological relationship (i.e., the distance from the user) between other applications centered on the user. The electronic device (1001) may execute the spatialization manager (1440) to provide dual image information to the virtual space manager (1450) even when displaying the application (1420) that provides a general 2D screen. For example, based on the execution of the spatialization manager (1440), the electronic device (1001) may receive application-related information (1463) from the first application (1420-1). For example, application-related information (1463) may include image information representing a two-dimensional image of the first application (1420-1) (e.g., information including RGB for each pixel) and / or content information in the first application (1420-1) (e.g., characteristics of content executed in the first application, type of content). The application-related information (1463) may be obtained through a spatializer API.Based on the execution of the spatialization manager (1440), the electronic device (1001) can identify information (hereinafter, “location information”) about the location of the area to be rendered and the size of the area to be rendered by the first application (1420-1). Based on the execution of the spatialization manager (1440), the electronic device (1001) can generate dual image information (1465, e.g., RGBx2) that takes into account the user’s binocular disparity through the image information and the location information. Based on the execution of the spatialization manager (1440), the electronic device (1001) can provide the dual image information (1465) to the virtual space manager (1450). By converting a simple two-dimensional image into the dual image information (1465), a problem that occurs when the image information (1462) is directly transmitted to the virtual space manager (1450) can be resolved. Additionally, since at least some of the functions for displaying images in a virtual space are performed by the spatialization manager (1440) instead of the virtual space manager (1450), the burden on the virtual space manager (1450) can be reduced.

[0194] The technical problems to be achieved in the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present disclosure pertains.

[0195] A wearable device (e.g., wearable device (100)) as described above may include a memory (e.g., memory (206)) that stores instructions. The wearable device may include a wired interface (e.g., wired interface (205)). The wearable device may include at least one processor (e.g., at least one processor (207)). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to receive a power signal from the battery (e.g., battery (120)) via a second pin of the wired interface based on identifying a first connection between the wired interface and the battery using a first pin of the wired interface. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to communicate with an external electronic device, using a third pin of the wired interface, based on further identifying a second connection between the wired interface and an external electronic device (e.g., external electronic device (110)), using the first pin, while the wearable device is operated by the power signal received via the second pin.

[0196] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to identify the first connection between the wired interface and the battery based on detecting a first resistor included in the battery using the first pin. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to further identify the second connection between the wired interface and the external electronic device based on detecting a second resistor included in the external electronic device using the first pin.

[0197] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to identify the second connection between the wired interface and the external electronic device based on receiving an electrical signal representing an identifier of the external electronic device via the first pin.

[0198] According to one embodiment, the wired interface may be configured to be connected to a Y-shaped cable (e.g., cable (500)) for establishing a wired connection between the battery, the external electronic device, and the wearable device.

[0199] According to one embodiment, the cable may be configured to include a first connector connectable to the wired interface (e.g., a first connector (540)), a second connector connectable to the battery (e.g., a second connector (560)), a third connector connectable to the external electronic device (e.g., a third connector (570)), and a switch circuit (e.g., a switch circuit (550)) capable of supporting data communication between the external electronic device connected to the third connector and the wearable device connected to the first connector while maintaining the first connection between the wearable device (e.g., a wearable device (100)) connected to the first connector and the battery connected to the second connector.

[0200] According to one embodiment, the wired interface may further include a third pin, which is a ground node of the wearable device.

[0201] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to receive, from the battery via the first pin of the wired interface, authentication information indicating whether the battery is a certified battery based on identifying the first connection. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to refrain from booting the wearable device based on a determination that the battery is not certified using the authentication information.

[0202] In one embodiment, the wearable device may further include a display. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to display, through the display, a text indicating use of the authenticated battery based on a determination that the battery is not authenticated using the authentication information.

[0203] A method performed by a wearable device (e.g., wearable device (100)) having a wired interface (e.g., wired interface (205)), as described above, may include an operation of receiving a power signal from a battery (e.g., battery (120)) via a second pin of the wired interface based on identifying a first connection between the wired interface and a battery using a first pin of the wired interface. The method may include an operation of communicating with an external electronic device using a third pin of the wired interface based on further identifying a second connection between the wired interface and the external electronic device using the first pin while the wearable device is operated by the power signal received via the second pin.

[0204] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of identifying the first connection between the wired interface and the battery based on detecting a first resistor included in the battery using the first pin. The method may further include an operation of identifying the second connection between the wired interface and the external electronic device based on detecting a second resistor included in the external electronic device using the first pin.

[0205] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of identifying the second connection between the wired interface and the external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device (110)) based on receiving an electrical signal representing an identifier of the external electronic device through the first pin.

[0206] According to one embodiment, the wired interface may be configured to be connected to a Y-shaped cable (e.g., cable (500)) for establishing a wired connection between the battery, the external electronic device, and the wearable device.

[0207] According to one embodiment, the cable may be configured to include a first connector connectable to the wired interface (e.g., first connector (540)), a second connector connectable to the battery (e.g., second connector (560)), a third connector connectable to the external electronic device (e.g., third connector (570)), and a switch circuit capable of supporting data communication between the external electronic device connected to the third connector and the wearable device connected to the first connector while maintaining the first connection between the wearable device connected to the first connector and the battery connected to the second connector.

[0208] According to one embodiment, the wired interface may further include a third pin, which is a ground node of the wearable device.

[0209] In one embodiment, the method may include receiving authentication information from the battery via the first pin of the wired interface, based on identifying the first connection, indicating whether the battery is a certified battery. The method may include refraining from booting the wearable device based on a determination that the battery is not certified using the authentication information.

[0210] In one embodiment, the wearable device may further include a display. The method may include an operation of displaying, through the display, a text indicating use of the authenticated battery based on a determination that the battery is not authenticated using the authentication information.

[0211] In a computer-readable storage medium having one or more programs stored thereon, as described above, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a wearable device (e.g., wearable device (100)) having a wired interface (e.g., wired interface (205)), cause the wearable device to receive a power signal from a battery (e.g., battery (120)) via a second pin of the wired interface based on identifying a first connection between the wired interface and a battery (e.g., battery (120)) using a first pin of the wired interface. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to communicate with an external electronic device using a third pin of the wired interface based on further identifying a second connection between the wired interface and an external electronic device using the first pin while the wearable device is operated by the power signal received via the second pin.

[0212] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to identify the first connection between the wired interface and the battery based on detecting a first resistor included in the battery using the first pin. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to further identify the second connection between the wired interface and the external electronic device based on detecting a second resistor included in the external electronic device using the first pin.

[0213] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to identify the second connection between the wired interface and the external electronic device based on receiving an electrical signal representing an identifier of the external electronic device through the first pin.

[0214] According to one embodiment, the wired interface may be configured to be connected to a Y-shaped cable (e.g., cable (500)) for establishing a wired connection between the battery, the external electronic device, and the wearable device.

[0215] According to one embodiment, the cable may be configured to include a first connector connectable to the wired interface (e.g., first connector (540)), a second connector connectable to the battery (e.g., second connector (560)), a third connector connectable to the external electronic device (e.g., third connector (570)), and a switch circuit capable of supporting data communication between the external electronic device connected to the third connector and the wearable device connected to the first connector while maintaining the first connection between the wearable device connected to the first connector and the battery connected to the second connector.

[0216] According to one embodiment, the wired interface may further include a third pin, which is a ground node of the wearable device.

[0217] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to receive authentication information from the battery via the first pin of the wired interface, wherein the authentication information indicates whether the battery is a certified battery based on identifying the first connection. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to refrain from booting the wearable device based on a determination that the battery is not certified using the authentication information.

[0218] In one embodiment, the wearable device may further include a display. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to display, through the display, a text indicating that the battery is not authenticated, based on identifying the input, using the authentication information, and determining that the battery is not authenticated.

[0219] The cable as described above (e.g., cable (500)) may include a first connector (e.g., first connector (540)). The wearable device may include a switch circuit (e.g., switch circuit (550)) connected to a first pin (e.g., first pin (431)) of the first connector. The wearable device may include a second connector (e.g., second connector (560)) including a third pin (e.g., sixth pin (506)) electrically connected to a second pin (e.g., second pin (433)) of the first connector, and a fourth pin (e.g., fifth pin (505)) connected to the switch circuit. The wearable device may include a third connector (e.g., third connector (570)). The switch circuit may be configured to establish a first electrical connection between the first pin of the first connector and the fourth pin of the second connector when receiving a first power signal through the third pin of the second connector. The switch circuit may be configured to unlink the first electrical connection between the first pin of the first connector and the fourth pin of the second connector based on receiving a second power signal through the fifth pin (e.g., the tenth pin (510)) of the third connector when the first power signal is transmitted from the third pin of the second connector to the second pin of the first connector. The switch circuit may be configured to establish a second electrical connection between the first pin of the first connector and one or more sixth pins (e.g., one or more ninth pins (509)) of the third connector based on receiving a second power signal through the fifth pin of the third connector when the first power signal is transmitted from the third pin of the second connector to the second pin of the first connector.

[0220] In one embodiment, the switch circuit may be configured to electrically connect a first pin of the first connector to a fourth pin of the second connector such that a first electrical signal is transmitted from the fourth pin to the first pin prior to receiving the second power signal through the fifth pin. The switch circuit may be configured to establish a second electrical connection such that a second electrical signal is transmitted from the one or more sixth pins to the first pin based on receiving the second power signal.

[0221] In one embodiment, the switch circuit may be configured to establish the second electrical connection based on transmitting an identification signal received from the one or more sixth pins of the third connector to the first pin of the first connector.

[0222] In one embodiment, the first connector may further include a seventh pin (e.g., a third pin (435)) electrically connected to an eighth pin (e.g., a seventh pin (507)) of the second connector. The third connector may further include a ninth pin (e.g., an eighth pin (508)) electrically connected to the seventh pin of the first connector. The sixth pin may be configured to be connected to a ground node of a wearable device connected to the first connector.

[0223] According to one embodiment, the first connector may further include one or more seventh pins (e.g., the fourth pin (437-1) and the fourth pin (437-2)) electrically connected to one or more eighth pins (e.g., the eleventh pin (511-1) and the eleventh pin (511-2)) of the third connector, each of which is available for performing communication between a wearable device connected to the first connector and an external electronic device connected to the third connector.

[0224] According to one embodiment, each of the first pin of the first connector and the second pin of the first connector may be a pogo pin.

[0225] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains.

[0226] The devices described above may be implemented as hardware components, software components, and / or a combination of hardware components and software components. For example, the devices and components described in the embodiments may be implemented using one or more general-purpose computers or special-purpose computers, such as a processor, a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a programmable logic unit (PLU), a microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing instructions and responding to them. The processing device may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications running on the operating system. The processing device may also access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to the execution of the software. For ease of understanding, the processing device is sometimes described as being used alone; however, one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the processing device may include multiple processing elements and / or multiple types of processing elements. For example, a processing unit may include multiple processors, or a processor and a controller. Other processing configurations, such as parallel processors, are also possible.

[0227] Software may include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of these, which may configure a processing device to perform a desired operation or may independently or collectively command the processing device. The software and / or data may be embodied in any type of machine, component, physical device, computer storage medium, or device for interpretation by the processing device or for providing instructions or data to the processing device. The software may also be distributed over networked computer systems and stored or executed in a distributed manner. The software and data may be stored on one or more computer-readable recording media.

[0228] The method according to the embodiment may be implemented in the form of program commands that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. In this case, the medium may be one that continuously stores a computer-executable program or one that temporarily stores it for execution or download. In addition, the medium may be various recording or storage means in the form of a single or multiple hardware combinations, and is not limited to a medium directly connected to a computer system, but may also be distributed over a network. Examples of the medium may include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, and those configured to store program commands, including ROM, RAM, and flash memory. In addition, examples of other media may include recording or storage media managed by app stores that distribute applications, sites that supply or distribute various software, servers, etc.

[0229] Although the embodiments described above have been described by way of limited examples and drawings, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made based on the above teachings. For example, appropriate results can still be achieved even if the described techniques are performed in a different order than described, and / or components of the described systems, structures, devices, circuits, etc. are combined or combined in a different manner than described, or are replaced or substituted with other components or equivalents.

[0230] Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims are also within the scope of the claims described below. According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a commodity between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0231] 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.

Claims

1. In wearable devices, A memory comprising one or more storage media and storing instructions; wired interface; and At least one processor comprising processing circuitry, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Based on identifying a first connection between the wired interface and the battery using the first pin of the wired interface, receiving a power signal from the battery via the second pin of the wired interface; and While the wearable device is operated by the power signal received through the second pin, based on further identifying a second connection between the wired interface and the external electronic device using the first pin, the wearable device communicates with the external electronic device using the third pin of the wired interface. causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices.

2. In claim 1, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Identifying the first connection between the wired interface and the battery based on detecting the first resistor included in the battery using the first pin, and Further identifying the second connection between the wired interface and the external electronic device based on detecting a second resistor included in the external electronic device using the first pin; causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices.

3. In claim 2, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, To identify the second connection between the wired interface and the external electronic device based on receiving an electrical signal representing an identifier of the external electronic device through the first pin; causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices.

4. In claim 1, the wired interface, configured to be connected to a Y-shaped cable for establishing a wired connection between the battery, the external electronic device, and the wearable device; Wearable devices.

5. In claim 4, the cable is, A first connector connectable to the wired interface, a second connector connectable to the battery, a third connector connectable to the external electronic device, and a switch circuit capable of supporting data communication between the external electronic device connected to the third connector and the wearable device connected to the first connector while maintaining the first connection between the wearable device connected to the first connector and the battery connected to the second connector. Wearable devices.

6. In claim 1, the wired interface, Further including a third pin, which is a ground node of the wearable device; Wearable devices.

7. In Claim 1, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Based on identifying the first connection, receiving authentication information indicating whether the battery is a certified battery from the battery through the first pin of the wired interface, and Refrain from booting the wearable device based on a determination that the battery is not authenticated using the above authentication information. causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices.

8. In claim 7, the wearable device, Includes more displays, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Using the above authentication information, based on a determination that the battery is not authenticated, display a text for using the authenticated battery through the display. causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices.

9. In cables, 1st connector; A switch circuit connected to the first pin of the first connector; A second connector comprising a third pin electrically connected to the second pin of the first connector, and a fourth pin connected to the switch circuit; and Includes a third connector, The above switch circuit, When a first power signal is received through the third pin of the second connector, a first electrical connection is established between the first pin of the first connector and the fourth pin of the second connector; When the first power signal is transmitted from the third pin of the second connector to the second pin of the first connector, based on receiving the second power signal through the fifth pin of the third connector: Unlinking the first electrical connection between the first pin of the first connector and the fourth pin of the second connector; and Configured to establish a second electrical connection between the first pin of the first connector and one or more sixth pins of the third connector. cable.

10. In claim 9, the switch circuit is, Before receiving the second power signal through the fifth pin, electrically connecting the first pin of the first connector to the fourth pin of the second connector so that a first electrical signal is transmitted from the fourth pin to the first pin, and Based on receiving the second power signal, a second electrical signal is configured to establish the second electrical connection through which the second electrical signal is transmitted from the one or more sixth pins to the first pin. cable.

11. In claim 9, the switch circuit is, configured to establish the second electrical connection based on transmitting an identification signal received from the one or more sixth pins of the third connector to the first pin of the first connector; cable.

12. In claim 9, the first connector, Further comprising a seventh pin electrically connected to the eighth pin of the second connector; The third connector above, further comprising a ninth pin electrically connected to the seventh pin of the first connector, and The above 6th pin is, configured to be connected to a ground node of a wearable device connected to the first connector, cable.

13. In claim 9, the first connector, Further comprising one or more seventh pins (437-1, 437-2) electrically connected to one or more eighth pins (511-1, 511-2) of the third connector, which are available for performing communication between a wearable device connected to the first connector and an external electronic device connected to the third connector. cable.

14. In claim 9, each of the first pin of the first connector and the second pin of the first connector, Pogo pin, cable.

15. A method for executing within a wearable device including a wired interface, Based on identifying a first connection between the wired interface and the battery using the first pin of the wired interface, an operation of receiving a power signal from the battery through the second pin of the wired interface; and An operation of communicating with the external electronic device using a third pin of the wired interface based on further identifying a second connection between the wired interface and the external electronic device using the first pin while the wearable device is operated by the power signal received through the second pin, method.

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