Wearable electronic device and power control method of external power supply device using same

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device may comprise: a housing; a first temple and a second temple connected to both side surfaces of the housing; a connector disposed on the first temple; a first microphone disposed adjacent to the connector in the first temple; a second microphone disposed in the second temple; a memory disposed inside the housing and for storing instructions; and a processor disposed inside the housing. According to an embodiment, the instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to identify whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude is detected in a specific frequency band through the second microphone when noise exceeding the specified magnitude is detected in the specific frequency band through the first microphone. According to an embodiment, the instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to perform a first execution policy to reduce output power of an external power supply device connected through the connector when it is identified that noise exceeding the specified magnitude is not detected in the specific frequency band through the second microphone. In addition to various embodiments disclosed in the present document, various other embodiments may be possible.

Description

Wearable electronic device and power control method for an external power supply device using the same

[0001] The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a wearable electronic device and a power control method for an external power supply device using the same.

[0002] With the development of digital technology, electronic devices are being provided in various forms, such as smartphones, tablet PCs, or PDAs. Recently, electronic devices are also being developed into various wearable electronic devices that can be worn by users to enhance portability and user accessibility. These wearable electronic devices are evolving into various forms, such as augmented reality (AR) glasses in the form of eyeglasses or head-mounted displays (HMDs). For example, to implement augmented reality, wearable electronic devices can display images on the glasses (e.g., lenses) of the wearable electronic device. Images can be displayed on the glasses by projecting light onto the glasses of the wearable electronic device.

[0003] Meanwhile, the wearable electronic device may include a temple comprising a plurality of components. The temple of the wearable electronic device may include a connector. For example, an external power supply may be connected to the connector of the wearable electronic device via a cable, and a plurality of components included in the wearable electronic device may be driven using power received from the external power supply.

[0004] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0005] In one embodiment, the connection structure between housings constituting the temple of a wearable electronic device may become separated from each other due to external impact or frequent use of the wearable electronic device. Accordingly, the contact resistance between the housings constituting the temple may increase, and if the contact resistance increases, not only noise but also heat generation may occur in the wearable electronic device.

[0006] A wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first temple connected to both sides of a housing, a second temple, a first microphone disposed in close proximity to a connector disposed on the first temple, and a second microphone disposed within the second temple. The wearable electronic device may perform an execution policy to reduce the output power of an external power device connected through a connector based on whether noise above a certain frequency is detected through the first microphone and the second microphone.

[0007] The technical problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0008] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing, a first temple and a second temple connected to both sides of the housing, a connector disposed on the first temple, a first microphone disposed in the first temple in proximity to the connector, a second microphone disposed on the second temple, a memory disposed inside the housing and storing instructions, and a processor disposed inside the housing. According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed individually or collectively by the processor, the wearable electronic device may check whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the second microphone when noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone. According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed individually or collectively by the processor, the wearable electronic device may perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power device connected through the connector when it is confirmed that noise exceeding the specified size in the specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone.

[0009] A power control method for an external power supply of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation of checking whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through a second microphone of the wearable electronic device when noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through a first microphone of the wearable electronic device. A power control method for an external power supply of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may include an operation of performing a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply connected through a connector of the wearable electronic device when it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified magnitude in the specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a non-transient computer-readable storage medium (or computer program product) storing one or more programs may be described. One or more programs according to one embodiment may include a command to check whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through a second microphone of the wearable electronic device when executed by a processor of the wearable electronic device, if noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through a first microphone of the wearable electronic device. One or more programs according to one embodiment may include a command to perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply connected through a connector of the wearable electronic device when it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified magnitude in the specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone when executed by a processor of the wearable electronic device.

[0011] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can prevent noise and / or heat generation caused by housings constituting the temples being spaced apart from each other by performing an execution policy to reduce the output power of an external electronic device.

[0012] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0013] In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a wearable electronic device and an external power supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a portion of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a wearable electronic device and an external power supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the power of an external power supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining noise occurring in a specific frequency band according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating noise in a specific frequency band detected through a first microphone and a second microphone according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the power of an external power supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the power of an external power supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the power of an external power supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the power of an external power supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily practice them. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).

[0028] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., a program (140)), and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.

[0029] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., display module (160), sensor module (176), or communication module (190)) on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (180) or communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may 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 may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be 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 the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0030] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (140)) and related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0031] The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0032] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., user). The input module (150) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0033] The sound output module (155) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module (155) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0034] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0035] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150) or output sound through the sound output module (155) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (101).

[0036] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0037] The interface (177) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0038] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0039] The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that can be perceived by the user through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0040] The camera module (180) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0041] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0042] The battery (189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0043] The communication module (190) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (104) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., 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 may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0044] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or network system (e.g., second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) may support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for URLLC realization.

[0045] An antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as a first network (198) or a second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).

[0046] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0047] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0048] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) through a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102, or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, if the electronic device (101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0049] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a wearable electronic device (101) and an external power supply device (270) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Referring to FIG. 2, the wearable electronic device (101) may include at least one of the plurality of components of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or one or more other components.

[0051] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may include a housing (201) and / or a display (210). In one embodiment, the housing (201) may form at least a portion of the exterior of the wearable electronic device (101). Components such as the display (210) may be placed in the housing (201) or supported by the housing (201). The housing (201) may include a non-metallic material and / or a metallic material.

[0052] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may include an elastic member (or face contact portion) (205) disposed in a housing (201). The elastic member (205) may have a structure corresponding to the curvature of the user's face. When the wearable electronic device (101) is worn, the elastic member (205) may be in close contact with the user's face. When the wearable electronic device (101) is worn, the elastic member (205) may reduce or prevent the inflow of external light, thereby improving the clarity and / or immersion of the image displayed through the display (210).

[0053] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may include a first temple (215) and a second temple (217). In one embodiment, the first temple (215) may include a first printed circuit board and / or a first acoustic output module (e.g., a first microphone (255)) (e.g., the acoustic output module (155) of FIG. 1). The second temple (217) may include a second printed circuit board and / or a second acoustic output module (e.g., a second microphone (250)) (e.g., the acoustic output module (155) of FIG. 1).

[0054] In one embodiment, various electronic components (e.g., at least some of the components included in the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1), such as the processor (120), memory (130), interface (177), and / or wireless communication module (192) disclosed in FIG. 1, may be disposed on the first printed circuit board and / or the second printed circuit board. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. The first printed circuit board and / or the second printed circuit board may include, for example, a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-flexible PCB (RFPCB). In some embodiments, the first printed circuit board and / or the second printed circuit board may include a main PCB, a secondary PCB disposed partially overlapping with the main PCB, and / or an interposer substrate between the main PCB and the secondary PCB. The first printed circuit board and / or the second printed circuit board may be electrically connected to other components (e.g., at least one camera, a plurality of microphones (240, 245, 250, 255), and / or a display (210)) using an electrical path such as an FPCB and / or cable.

[0055] In one embodiment, the first temple (215) and the second temple (217) may be connected to the housing (201) of the wearable electronic device (101).

[0056] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may include a rear band (207) that contacts the back of the user's head. The rear band (207) may be connected to a first temple (215) and a second temple (217). The user may wear the wearable electronic device (200) by adjusting the length of the rear band (207).

[0057] In one embodiment, a connector (not shown) may be disposed on the first temple (215). An external power supply (270) may be connected to the connector of the wearable electronic device (101) via a cable (280).

[0058] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may include a first microphone (255) positioned in close proximity to a connector within a first temple (215). The wearable electronic device (101) may include a second microphone (250) positioned within a second temple (217). Not limited thereto, the wearable electronic device (101) may further include a third microphone (240) and a fourth microphone (245) positioned in the lower part of the internal space of the housing (201).

[0059] In one embodiment, the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250) may be positioned to face each other. For example, when a user wears the wearable electronic device (101) on their head, the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250) may be positioned to face each other with the head in between.

[0060] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (101) may include at least one camera (e.g., camera module (180) of FIG. 1) (not shown). The at least one camera may include a first camera used for motion recognition, gesture recognition, and / or spatial recognition. When performing motion recognition, gesture recognition, and / or spatial recognition, the first camera may support 3-degree-of-freedom (DoF) tracking, 6-DoF tracking, or 9-DoF in conjunction with at least one sensor. Motion recognition may include head tracking. Motion recognition may include hand detection and hand tracking. Gesture recognition may mean identifying the movement of a body part, such as a head or hand, and recognizing it as a command when it satisfies a predetermined criterion. Spatial recognition may mean recognizing spatial relations between objects (or subjects) around the wearable electronic device (101). Spatial recognition may include, for example, simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) through depth (or distance) capture. The first camera may include a global shutter (GS) camera, but is not limited thereto.

[0061] In one embodiment, at least one camera may include a second camera (e.g., a camera for face recognition) used for face tracking (e.g., facial tracking). Face tracking may include the function of detecting and tracking one or more features of a face from an image (or image data) or video (or video data) acquired through the second camera. The wearable electronic device (101) may acquire an image or video of a user's face through the second camera and identify movements of at least a portion of the face through the acquired image or video. Face tracking may include, for example, eye tracking, eye closure recognition, face eyebrow recognition tracking, and / or iris recognition. However, it is not limited thereto. The wearable electronic device (101) may be implemented to provide recognition of the user's facial expressions and / or the user's emotions through face tracking.

[0062] In one embodiment, at least one camera may include a third camera used to measure the distance and / or position of a subject. The third camera may include a depth camera. In one embodiment, the depth camera may include a time of flight (TOF) sensor, but is not limited thereto. The TOF sensor may include a light-emitting part and a light-receiving part. The distance and / or position of a subject may be determined by measuring the time it takes for light (e.g., near-infrared, ultrasound, or laser) output from the light-emitting part to be reflected from the subject and return to the receiving part.

[0063] In one embodiment, at least one camera may include a fourth camera (e.g., a camera for capturing images) used to acquire a high-resolution image or video of a subject. The fourth camera may include, for example, an RGB (red, green, blue) camera. The camera for capturing images may include auto focus (AF) and / or optical image stabilization (OIS). The camera for capturing images may include a GS camera or a rolling shutter (RS) camera.

[0064] In one embodiment, a camera may be formed (or provided) that integrates at least some of the first camera, the second camera, the third camera, and the fourth camera, or supports at least some of the functions of the first camera, the functions of the second camera, the functions of the third camera, and the functions of the fourth camera.

[0065] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may be configured to provide augmented reality (AR) while being worn. Augmented reality may be defined or interpreted as a blending of digital objects and the physical world. Augmented reality may be defined or interpreted as adding visual information to what the user actually sees, or adding visual information together with what the user sees. Augmented reality may provide various image information by overlaying virtual images onto real spaces or objects. In augmented reality, virtual images are displayed through a display (210), and the virtual images may be superimposed on the foreground (e.g., real images) in front of the user.

[0066] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may be configured to provide virtual reality (VR) while being worn. Virtual reality can make one feel and react to a specific environment or situation as if interacting with a real situation or person.

[0067] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may be configured to provide mixed reality (MR, mixed reality) (or hybrid reality) while being worn.

[0068] In one embodiment, augmented reality, virtual reality, or mixed reality may be provided in a wearing state of a wearable electronic device (101), and the wearing state may be detected through at least one sensor module (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 1).

[0069] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may provide augmented reality, virtual reality, or mixed reality by utilizing at least some of visual information through a display (210), auditory information through an acoustic output module (e.g., acoustic output module (155) of FIG. 1), or other forms of information (e.g., tactile information or olfactory information) through other components.

[0070] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) can provide augmented reality, virtual reality, or mixed reality by using at least some of the data obtained through an input module (e.g., input module (150) of FIG. 1), a sensor module (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 1), and / or a camera module (e.g., camera module (180)).

[0071] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) can provide augmented reality, virtual reality, or mixed reality by using at least some of the data obtained through a communication module (e.g., communication module (190)).

[0072] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) can provide augmented reality, virtual reality, or mixed reality by utilizing at least some of the user's head movements detected through a sensor module (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 1) while being worn.

[0073] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) can acquire at least one biometric information through a sensor module (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 1) while being worn. The biometric information may include, for example, at least one of gaze information, iris information, pulse information, or blood pressure information. However, it is not limited thereto. The wearable electronic device (101) can provide augmented reality, virtual reality, or mixed reality by utilizing at least a portion of the at least one biometric information acquired through the sensor module.

[0074] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may provide face tracking. Face tracking may include the function of detecting and tracking one or more features of a face from an image (or image data) or video (or video data) acquired through a camera. The wearable electronic device (101) may acquire an image or video of a user's face through a camera and identify movements of at least a part of the face through the acquired image or video. The wearable electronic device (101) may provide augmented reality, virtual reality, or mixed reality by utilizing at least a part of the facial movements.

[0075] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) acquires image data (or image) of the user's pupil through a camera during eye tracking, and can identify the movement of the pupil (e.g., gaze direction) through the acquired image data. The wearable electronic device (101) can provide augmented reality, virtual reality, or mixed reality by utilizing at least some of the movement of the pupil.

[0076] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) can acquire image data (or image) of the user's iris through a camera when recognizing the iris, and store the user's iris information in a memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1) based on the acquired image data.

[0077] The form of the wearable electronic device (101) according to various embodiments is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 2 and may be implemented in other forms such as glasses or a helmet.

[0078] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a portion of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (220).

[0079] Referring to FIG. 3, a wearable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the wearable electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) may include a first temple (e.g., the first temple (215) of FIG. 2) and a second temple (e.g., the second temple (217) of FIG. 2). In one embodiment, the first temple (215) and the second temple (217) may be connected to both sides of the housing (201) of the wearable electronic device (101).

[0080] In one embodiment, a connector (not shown) may be disposed on the first temple (215).

[0081] FIG. 3 according to one embodiment is a drawing illustrating the connection state (310) between the first housing (215a) of the first temple (215) and the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215). An external power supply (e.g., the external power supply (270) of FIG. 2) may be connected to the connector of the first temple (215) via a cable (280).

[0082] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may include a first microphone (255) positioned in close proximity to a connector within a first temple (215). Not limited thereto, the wearable electronic device (101) may further include a second microphone (250) positioned within a second temple (217), and a third microphone (240) and a fourth microphone (245) positioned at the bottom within the internal space of the housing (201).

[0083] In one embodiment, when the connection (or connection) between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) is in a normal state, noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band may not be detected through the first microphone (255) positioned close to the connector within the first temple (215) and the second microphone (250) positioned within the second temple (217).

[0084] In one embodiment, the connection (or connection) between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) may become abnormal due to an external shock or frequent use of the wearable electronic device (101). For example, the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) may become separated from each other. As another example, if foreign matter is attached to the second housing (215b) (e.g., the connector part of the second housing (215b) to which the cable (280) is connected) or the cable (280) (e.g., the pin part of the cable (280) connected to the connector of the second housing (215b)), a state in which foreign matter is attached and / or jammed between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) may occur. Accordingly, the connection (or fastening) between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) may be abnormal due to foreign matter in the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215). In this case, noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band may be detected through the first microphone (255) placed close to the connector within the first temple (215), whereas noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band may not be detected through the second microphone (250) placed within the second temple (217) (or the third microphone (240) of FIG. 2) placed at the bottom in the internal space of the housing (201), or the fourth microphone (e.g., the fourth microphone (245) of FIG. 2)).

[0085] In one embodiment, as the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) of the wearable electronic device (101) become separated from each other, or as foreign matter is attached (or occurs) between the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) and the cable (280), the resistance (e.g., contact resistance) between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) may increase. As the resistance between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) increases, not only is noise exceeding a specified magnitude generated in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz), but heat generation of the wearable electronic device (101) may also occur. Users may perceive noise exceeding a specified magnitude in frequency bands exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz).

[0086] In one embodiment, as the resistance between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) increases, the output power of the external power supply (270) may exceed a specified power. A processor (e.g., the processor (440) of FIG. 4) may control the output power of the external power supply (270) to become a specified power by performing a first execution policy and / or a second execution policy to lower the output power of the external power supply (270). When the output power of the external power supply (270) is lowered, noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz) may not be detected through the first microphone (255).

[0087] In one embodiment, despite performing the first execution policy and / or the second execution policy, if noise exceeding a specified magnitude is still detected in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz) through the first microphone (255), the processor (440) may output a notification related to a connector abnormality so that the user can intuitively identify the error (or error) that occurred in the connector.

[0088] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a wearable electronic device (101) and an external power supply device (270) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 4, a wearable electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, wearable electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) may include a communication circuit (405) (e.g., communication module (190) of FIG. 1), a memory (410) (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1), a display (415) (e.g., display module (160) of FIG. 1), an audio circuit (430) (e.g., audio module (170) of FIG. 1), and / or a processor (440) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1).

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication circuit (405) (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1) can control a communication connection between a wearable electronic device (101) and an external power supply (e.g., the external power supply (270) of FIG. 2) under the control of a processor (440).

[0091] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a memory (410) (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1) performs the function of storing a program (e.g., program (140) of FIG. 1) for processing and controlling a processor (440) of a wearable electronic device (101), an operating system (OS) (e.g., operating system (142) of FIG. 1), various applications, and / or input / output data, and can store a program that controls the overall operation of the wearable electronic device (101). The memory (410) can store various configuration information required for processing functions related to various embodiments of the present disclosure in the wearable electronic device (101). The memory (410) can store executable instructions. For example, the memory (410) can store instructions that cause the wearable electronic device (101) to perform operations when executed by the processor (440). For example, instructions may be stored on a computer-readable recording medium. The recording medium may be tangible and non-transitory. The memory (410) and / or the recording medium may store one or more programs containing instructions.

[0092] In one embodiment, the memory (410) can store instructions for executing a first execution policy and / or a second execution policy by checking whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250) (and / or the third microphone (e.g., the third microphone (240) in FIG. 2), and the fourth microphone (e.g., the fourth microphone (245) in FIG. 2)). For example, the memory (410) can store instructions for executing a first execution policy and / or a second execution policy by checking whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected at specified intervals through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250) (and / or the third microphone (240), and the fourth microphone (245)). The memory (410) can store instructions for outputting a notification related to a connector malfunction when, after performing the first execution policy and / or the second execution policy, it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is still detected through the first microphone (255) and that noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (250) (and / or the third microphone (240), the fourth microphone (245)).

[0093] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a display (415) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1) can view a foreground (e.g., a real image) of an external object (e.g., a subject) under the control of a processor (440). A wearable electronic device (101) can implement augmented reality by displaying a virtual image superimposed on the foreground (e.g., a real image) of an external object.

[0094] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an audio circuit (430) (e.g., the audio module (170) of FIG. 1) may include a microphone (431) and a speaker (433).

[0095] In one embodiment, the microphone (431) may include a first microphone (e.g., the first microphone (255) of FIG. 2), a second microphone (e.g., the second microphone (250) of FIG. 2), a third microphone (e.g., the third microphone (240) of FIG. 2), and a fourth microphone (e.g., the fourth microphone (245) of FIG. 2). The first microphone (255) may be placed in close proximity to the connector within the first temple (e.g., the first temple (215) of FIG. 2) of the wearable electronic device (101). The second microphone (250) may be placed within the second temple (e.g., the second temple (217) of FIG. 2) of the wearable electronic device (101). The third microphone (240) and the fourth microphone (245) may be placed in the lower part of the internal space of the housing (201) of the wearable electronic device (101).

[0096] In one embodiment, when a user wears the wearable electronic device (101) on their head, the connection portion between the first housing (e.g., the first housing (215a) of FIG. 3) and the second housing (e.g., the second housing (215b) of FIG. 3) that constitutes the first temple (215) of the wearable electronic device (101) to which an external power device (270) is connected, the connector, the first microphone (255), the connection portion between the first housing (not shown) and the second housing (not shown) that constitutes the second temple (217), and the second microphone (250) may be positioned around the user's ears. In one embodiment, the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250) positioned around the user's ears may be used to detect noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band. For example, if an abnormality occurs in the connection between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) of the wearable electronic device (101), for example, if a gap occurs between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) of the wearable electronic device (101) (or if foreign matter occurs (or attaches) between the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) and the cable (280), noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band may be detected through the first microphone (255).

[0097] In one embodiment, the speaker (433) can output an audio signal.

[0098] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (440) may include, for example, a microcontroller unit (MCU) and may control a plurality of hardware components connected to the processor (440) by running an operating system (OS) or an embedded software program. The processor (440) may control a plurality of hardware components according to, for example, instructions stored in memory (410) (e.g., program (140) of FIG. 1).

[0099] In one embodiment, the processor (440) can determine whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the second microphone (250) when noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255). This is not limited to this, and the processor (440) may also determine whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through at least one of the third microphone (240) or the fourth microphone (245).

[0100] In one embodiment, the processor (440) may perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (270) connected through a connector if noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (250). For example, if the processor (440) does not detect noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band through the second microphone (250), it may determine that the output power of the external power supply (270) connected through the connector exceeds a specified power and perform a first execution policy to make the output power equal to the specified power.

[0101] In one embodiment, if it is confirmed through the second microphone (250) that noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is not detected, the processor (440) may further check whether the difference between the power value output from the external power supply (270) and the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) exceeds a specified value. If the difference between the power value output from the external power supply (270) and the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) exceeds a specified value, the processor (440) may perform a first execution policy.

[0102] In one embodiment, if it is confirmed through the second microphone (250) that noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is not detected, the processor (440) may further check whether the RPM (rounds per minute) of the fan of the wearable electronic device (101) exceeds the specified RPM. If the RPM of the fan exceeds the specified RPM, the processor (440) may perform the first execution policy.

[0103] In one embodiment, the first execution policy may include a policy to lower the maximum clock of at least one of the CPU (e.g., main processor (121) of FIG. 1) or GPU (e.g., auxiliary processor (123) of FIG. 1) of the wearable electronic device (101). The first execution policy may include a policy to lower at least one of the brightness or refresh rate of the display (e.g., display (415) of FIG. 4) of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., a policy to lower sequentially (e.g., a policy to lower the brightness or refresh rate from 90% to 80%, a policy to lower the brightness or refresh rate from 80% to 70%). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0104] In one embodiment, after performing a first execution policy, the processor (440) can check whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250). If it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) and that noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (250), the processor (440) can perform a second execution policy.

[0105] In one embodiment, the second execution policy may include a policy of lowering the output level of an audio signal output through a speaker of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., speaker (433) of FIG. 4) below a specified level. The second execution policy may include a policy of reducing the power of a wireless communication circuit of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., wireless communication circuit (405) of FIG. 4). The second execution policy may include a policy of changing the channel of the wireless communication circuit (405) of the wearable electronic device (101). The second execution policy may include a policy of making the current consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) less than or equal to a specified current (e.g., increasing the output power of an external power supply (270) (e.g., increasing from 15V to 16V) so that the current consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) becomes less than or equal to a specified current). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0106] In one embodiment, after performing the second execution policy, the processor (440) can check whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250). If it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) and that noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (250), the processor (440) can output a notification related to a connector malfunction.

[0107] In one embodiment, the external power supply unit (270) may include a communication circuit (460) (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1), a memory (470) (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), a power management module (475) (e.g., the power management module (188) of FIG. 1), and / or a processor (480) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1).

[0108] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication circuit (460) (e.g., a communication module (190) of FIG. 1) can control a communication connection with a wearable electronic device (101) under the control of a processor (480).

[0109] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a memory (470) (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1) performs the function of storing a program (e.g., program (140) of FIG. 1) for processing and controlling the processor (480) of the external power supply (270), an operating system (OS) (e.g., operating system (142) of FIG. 1), various applications, and / or input / output data, and can store a program that controls the overall operation of the external power supply (270). The memory (470) can store various configuration information required for processing functions related to various embodiments of the present disclosure in the external power supply (270). The memory (470) can store executable instructions. For example, the memory (470) can store instructions that cause the external power supply (270) to perform operations when executed by the processor (480).

[0110] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when a power management module (475) (e.g., the power management module (188) of FIG. 1) transmits power to a wearable electronic device (101), it may also transmit information including a power value transmitted to the wearable electronic device (101).

[0111] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (480) may include, for example, a microcontroller unit (MCU) and may control a plurality of hardware components connected to the processor (480) by running an operating system (OS) or an embedded software program. The processor (480) may control a plurality of hardware components according to, for example, instructions stored in memory (470) (e.g., program (140) of FIG. 1).

[0112] In one embodiment, the processor (480) can transmit a specified power required to operate the wearable electronic device (101). The processor (480) can transmit information including a power value to the wearable electronic device (101).

[0113] A wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing (201), a first temple (215) and a second temple (217) connected to both sides of the housing (201), a connector disposed on the first temple (215), a first microphone (255) disposed in the first temple (215) in proximity to the connector, a second microphone (250) disposed in the second temple (217), a memory (410) disposed inside the housing (201) and storing instructions; and a processor (440) disposed inside the housing (201). Instructions according to one embodiment, when executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to check whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the second microphone (250) when noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255). Instructions according to one embodiment, when executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power device (270) connected through a connector when it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (250).

[0114] In one embodiment, when a user wears a wearable electronic device (101) on their head, a connection portion between a first housing (215a) of a first temple (215) of the wearable electronic device (101) and a second housing (215b) of the first temple (215), a connector, a first microphone (255), a connection portion between a first housing of a second temple (217) and a second housing of the second temple (217), and a second microphone (250) may be placed around the user's ear.

[0115] Instructions according to one embodiment, when executed individually or collectively by a processor (440), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of the external power device (270) connected through the connector when the first housing (215a) of the first temple (215) and the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) are separated from each other, or when resistance increases between the first housing (215a) of the first temple (215) and the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) connected through the connector due to foreign matter present between the second housing of the first temple (215) and the cable of the external power device (270) connected through the connector.

[0116] Instructions according to one embodiment, when executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to check whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250) after performing a first execution policy. Instructions according to one embodiment, when executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to perform a second execution policy if it is confirmed that noise in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) and that noise in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (250).

[0117] Instructions according to one embodiment, when executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to receive a power value output from the external power device (270) from the external power device (270). Instructions according to one embodiment, when executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to compare the received power value output from the external power device (270) with the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101). Instructions according to one embodiment, when executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to perform a first execution policy if the difference between the power value output from the external power device (270) and the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) exceeds a specified value.

[0118] A wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a fan for discharging heat generated in the wearable electronic device (101). Instructions according to one embodiment may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to check the RPM (rounds per minute) of the fan when executed individually or collectively by the processor (440). Instructions according to one embodiment may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to perform a first execution policy when the checked RPM of the fan exceeds a specified RPM relative to the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) when executed individually or collectively by the processor (440).

[0119] Instructions according to one embodiment, when executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to check whether noise is detected in a specific frequency band through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250) after performing a second execution policy. Instructions according to one embodiment, when executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to output a notification related to a connector malfunction if it is confirmed that noise is detected in a specific frequency band through the first microphone and no noise is detected in a specific frequency band through the second microphone.

[0120] In one embodiment, the first execution policy may include at least one of a policy to lower the maximum clock of at least one of the CPU or GPU of the wearable electronic device (101) or a policy to lower at least one of the brightness or refresh rate of the display (415) of the wearable electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the second execution policy may include at least one of a policy to lower the output level of an audio signal output through the speaker (433) of the wearable electronic device (101) below a specified level, a policy to reduce the power of the wireless communication circuit (405) of the wearable electronic device (101), a policy to change the channel of the wireless communication circuit (405), or a policy to ensure that the current consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) becomes less than or equal to a specified current.

[0121] A wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a third microphone (240) and a fourth microphone (245) disposed in the internal space of a housing (201). Instructions according to one embodiment, when executed individually or collectively by a processor (440), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to check whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through at least one of the third microphone (240) and the fourth microphone (245), when noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255). Instructions according to one embodiment, when executed individually or collectively by a processor (440), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power device (270) connected through a connector when it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is not detected through at least one of the second microphone (250), the third microphone (240), or the fourth microphone (245).

[0122] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the power of an external power supply device (270) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0123] In the following embodiments, each operation of FIG. 5 may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation of FIG. 5 may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the 505 operation and 510 operation of FIG. 5 can be understood as being performed in a processor (e.g., processor (440) of FIG. 4) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, wearable electronic device (101) of FIG. 2).

[0125] Referring to FIG. 5, the processor (440) can determine, in operation 505, whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (e.g., the first microphone (255) of FIG. 2) and whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through the second microphone (e.g., the second microphone (250) of FIG. 2). For example, the processor (440) can determine whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected at a specified interval through the first microphone (e.g., the first microphone (255) of FIG. 2) and whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected at a specified interval through the second microphone (e.g., the second microphone (250) of FIG. 2).

[0126] In one embodiment, the first microphone (255) may be positioned in close proximity to the connector within the first temple (e.g., the first temple (215) of FIG. 2) of the wearable electronic device (101). The second microphone (250) may be positioned within the second temple (217) of the wearable electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250) may be positioned to face each other. For example, when a user wears the wearable electronic device (101) on their head, the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250) may be positioned to face each other with the head in between.

[0127] In one embodiment, when the processor (440) detects noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz) through the first microphone (255) (e.g., noise detected at specified intervals), the operation of checking whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz) is also detected through the second microphone (250) (e.g., noise detected at specified intervals) may be an operation of checking whether the detected noise is noise of an audible frequency.

[0128] In one embodiment, the processor (440) may perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply connected through a connector (e.g., external power supply (270) of FIG. 2) if, in operation 510, noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (250) (e.g., noise is not detected at a specified interval).

[0129] In one embodiment, if noise exceeding a specified magnitude is detected (e.g., noise is detected at specified intervals) in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz) through the first microphone (255), and noise exceeding a specified magnitude is not detected (e.g., noise is not detected at specified intervals) in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz) through the second microphone (250), the processor (440) may determine that noise of an audible frequency has occurred. For example, an external power supply (270) may be connected to a connector of the wearable electronic device (101) via a cable (e.g., cable (280) of FIG. 2). The connection portion between the first housing (e.g., the first housing (215a) of FIG. 3) and the second housing (e.g., the second housing (215b) of FIG. 3) constituting the first temple (215) of the wearable electronic device (101) to which the external power device (270) is connected, the connector, the first microphone (255), the connection portion between the first housing (not shown) and the second housing (not shown) of the second temple (217), and the second microphone (250) may be positioned around the ears when the user wears the wearable electronic device (101) on their head. In one embodiment, as the cable of the external power supply (270) is attached (or connected) to or detached from the connector of the wearable electronic device (101), an abnormality may occur in the connection between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) of the wearable electronic device (101), for example, a separation may occur between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) of the wearable electronic device (101).In another example, if foreign matter is attached to the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) (e.g., the connector portion of the second housing (215b) to which the cable (280) is connected) or the cable (280) (e.g., the pin portion of the cable (280) connected to the connector of the second housing (215b)), a condition may occur in which foreign matter is attached and / or jammed between the second housing (215b) and the cable (280). Accordingly, an abnormality may occur in the connection between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) of the wearable electronic device (101). In this case, the resistance (e.g., contact resistance) between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) may increase. As the resistance between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) increases, noise exceeding a specified magnitude may occur in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz), which can be detected through a first microphone (255) placed close to the connector. In this case, as the connection portion between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) of the wearable electronic device (101) is positioned around the user's ear, the user may perceive noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz).

[0130] In one embodiment, if noise exceeding a specified magnitude is detected in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz) through a first microphone (255) positioned close to a connector to which an external power device (270) is connected, but noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz) is not detected through a second microphone (250), the processor (440) can determine that the output power of the external power device (270) exceeds a specified power as the resistance (e.g., contact resistance) between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) increases due to separation between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) or the occurrence (or attachment) of foreign matter between the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) and the cable (280). The processor (440) can perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of the external power supply (270) (e.g., so that the output of the external electronic device (270) becomes a specified power) in order to eliminate noise occurring in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz).

[0131] In one embodiment, the first execution policy may include a policy to lower the maximum clock of at least one of the CPU (e.g., main processor (121) of FIG. 1) or GPU (e.g., auxiliary processor (123) of FIG. 1) of the wearable electronic device (101). The first execution policy may include a policy to lower at least one of the brightness or refresh rate of the display (e.g., display (415) of FIG. 4) of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., a policy to lower sequentially (e.g., a policy to lower the brightness or refresh rate from 90% to 80%, a policy to lower the brightness or refresh rate from 80% to 70%). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0132] In FIG. 5 according to various embodiments, it is described that when noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255), it is checked whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through the second microphone (250), but this is not limited thereto. For example, when noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) (e.g., noise detected at a specified interval), the processor (440) may also check whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected (e.g., noise detected at a specified interval) through at least one of the third microphone (240) or the fourth microphone (245). In another example, the processor (440) may check whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected (e.g., noise detected at a specified interval) through at least one of the second microphone (250), the third microphone (240), or the fourth microphone (245).

[0133] FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining noise occurring in a specific frequency band according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0134] Referring to FIG. 6, the x-axis represents frequency (610), and the y-axis may represent noise (620) detected through a microphone of a wearable electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, wearable electronic device (101) of FIG. 2).

[0135] In one embodiment, a graph <630> This indicates a state in which, as no separation occurs between the housings constituting the temple (e.g., the first temple (215) in FIG. 2) of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) in FIG. 3) (or the occurrence (or attachment) of foreign matter) between the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) and the cable (e.g., the cable (280) in FIG. 2), noise exceeding a specified magnitude (e.g., noise of audible frequency) does not occur at a specific frequency, e.g., a frequency band exceeding about 5 kHz. Graph <640> This indicates a state in which noise exceeding a specified magnitude (e.g., noise of an audible frequency) occurs at a specific frequency, e.g., in a frequency band exceeding about 5 kHz, as a gap (or foreign matter between the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) and the cable (280)) occurs between the housings constituting the temple of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215)).

[0136] In one embodiment, a graph <640> As such, if noise exceeding a specified magnitude (e.g., noise of an audible frequency) at a specific frequency, e.g., a frequency band exceeding about 5 kHz, is detected through a first microphone (e.g., the first microphone (255) in FIG. 2) and not detected through a second microphone (e.g., the second microphone (250) in FIG. 2) (and / or a third microphone (e.g., the third microphone (240) in FIG. 2)) and a fourth microphone (e.g., the fourth microphone (245) in FIG. 2), the processor of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (440) in FIG. 4)) may perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (e.g., the external power supply (270) in FIG. 2) connected through a connector in order to eliminate noise occurring at a specific frequency, e.g., a frequency band exceeding about 5 kHz. For example, the first execution policy may include a policy to lower the maximum clock of at least one of the CPU (e.g., main processor (121) of FIG. 1) or GPU (e.g., auxiliary processor (123) of FIG. 1) of the wearable electronic device (101), or a policy to lower at least one of the brightness or refresh rate of the display (e.g., display (415) of FIG. 4) of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., a policy to lower the brightness or refresh rate from 90% to 80%, a policy to lower the brightness or refresh rate from 80% to 70%).

[0137] FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining noise in a specific frequency band detected through a first microphone (255) and a second microphone (250) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0138] Referring to FIG. 7, the x-axis represents frequency (710), and the y-axis may represent noise (720) detected through a microphone of a wearable electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, wearable electronic device (101) of FIG. 2).

[0139] In one embodiment, in one embodiment, a graph <730> This represents noise detected through a second microphone (e.g., the second microphone (250) of FIG. 2) (and / or a third microphone (e.g., the third microphone (240) of FIG. 2), a fourth microphone (e.g., the fourth microphone (245) of FIG. 2)) of a wearable electronic device (101). Graph <740> This represents noise detected through a first microphone (e.g., the first microphone (255) in FIG. 2) in a state where there is a gap between the housings (e.g., the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) in FIG. 3) constituting the temple (e.g., the first temple (215) in FIG. 2) of the wearable electronic device (101) (or foreign matter is generated (or attached) between the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) and the cable (e.g., the cable (280) in FIG. 2).

[0140] In one embodiment, the processor of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (440) of FIG. 4) is a graph <740> As such, noise exceeding a specified magnitude (e.g., noise of audible frequency) can be detected through the first microphone (255) at a specific frequency, for example, a frequency band exceeding about 5 kHz.

[0141] In one embodiment, the processor (440) is a graph <730> As such, the second microphone (250) (and / or the third microphone (240), the fourth microphone (245)) may not detect noise exceeding a specified magnitude (e.g., noise of audible frequency) in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency, e.g., about 5 kHz.

[0142] In one embodiment, if noise exceeding a specified magnitude (e.g., noise of audible frequency) is detected through the first microphone (255) at a specific frequency, e.g., a frequency band exceeding about 5 kHz, and noise exceeding a specified magnitude (e.g., noise of audible frequency) is not detected through the second microphone (250) (and / or the third microphone (240), the fourth microphone (245)) at a specific frequency, e.g., a frequency band exceeding about 5 kHz, the processor (440) can determine that a gap (or foreign matter) has occurred between the housings constituting the temple (e.g., the first temple (215)) of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215)) (or between the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) and the cable (280). In this case, the processor (440) may perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply connected through a connector (e.g., external power supply (270) of FIG. 2) in order to eliminate noise occurring at a specific frequency, for example, a frequency band exceeding about 5 kHz.

[0143] In one embodiment, although not illustrated, if noise exceeding a specified magnitude (e.g., noise of audible frequency) is detected through the first microphone (255) at a specific frequency, e.g., a frequency band exceeding about 5 kHz, and noise exceeding a specified magnitude (e.g., noise of audible frequency) is detected through the second microphone (250) (and / or the third microphone (240), the fourth microphone (245)) at a specific frequency, e.g., a frequency band exceeding about 5 kHz, the processor (440) detects a gap between the housings constituting the temple (e.g., the first temple (215)) of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215)) (or foreign matter between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215), or the second of the first temple (215). It can be determined that no foreign matter occurs between the housing (215b) and the cable (280). When it is determined that no separation (or foreign matter between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b)) between the housings constituting the temple (e.g., the first temple (215)) of the wearable electronic device (101) (or foreign matter between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215), or foreign matter between the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) and the cable (280)) occurs, the processor (440) can repeat the operation (e.g., at specified time intervals) to check whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude (e.g., noise of audible frequency) is detected at a specific frequency, e.g., a frequency band exceeding about 5 kHz, through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250) (and / or the third microphone (240), or the fourth microphone (245)).

[0144] As seen in FIGS. 5 to 7 according to various embodiments, when a user wears the wearable electronic device (101) on their head, it can be determined whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude (e.g., noise of an audible frequency) is detected in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz) through a first microphone (255) and a second microphone (250) (and / or a third microphone (240), or a fourth microphone (245)) placed around the user's ears. For example, if noise exceeding a specified size is detected in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz) through the first microphone (255), and noise exceeding a specified size is not detected in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz) through the second microphone (250) (and / or the third microphone (240), or the fourth microphone (245)), the processor (440) can perform a first execution policy to prevent noise and / or heat generation in the wearable electronic device (101).

[0145] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the power of an external power supply device (270) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0146] In the following embodiments, each operation of FIG. 8 may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation of FIG. 8 may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the 805 operation and 810 operation of FIG. 8 may be understood to be performed in a processor (e.g., processor (440) of FIG. 4) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, wearable electronic device (101) of FIG. 2).

[0148] FIG. 8 according to various embodiments may be an additional operation of FIG. 5 described above.

[0149] Referring to FIG. 8, the processor (440) can, in operation 805, after performing a first execution policy, check whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected (e.g., noise detected at specified intervals) through a first microphone (e.g., the first microphone (255) of FIG. 2) and a second microphone (e.g., the second microphone (250) of FIG. 2).

[0150] In one embodiment, the first microphone (255) may be positioned in close proximity to the connector within the first temple (e.g., the first temple (215) of FIG. 2) of the wearable electronic device (101). The second microphone (250) may be positioned within the second temple (217) of the wearable electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250) may be positioned facing each other while spaced apart.

[0151] In one embodiment, the processor (440) may perform a second execution policy when, in an 810 operation, noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) (e.g., noise is detected at a specified interval) and it is confirmed through the second microphone (250) that noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is not detected (e.g., noise is not detected at a specified interval).

[0152] For example, even though the first execution policy is performed, if noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is still detected through the first microphone (255) (e.g., noise detected at a specified interval) and it is confirmed through the second microphone (250) that noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is not detected (e.g., noise not detected at a specified interval), the processor (440) may perform a second execution policy to remove noise occurring in a frequency band exceeding a specific frequency (e.g., about 5 kHz).

[0153] In one embodiment, the second execution policy may include a policy of lowering the output level of an audio signal output through a speaker of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., speaker (433) of FIG. 4) below a specified level. The second execution policy may include a policy of reducing the power of a wireless communication circuit of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., wireless communication circuit (405) of FIG. 4). The second execution policy may include a policy of changing the channel of the wireless communication circuit (405) of the wearable electronic device (101). The second execution policy may include a policy of making the current consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) less than or equal to a specified current (e.g., increasing the output power of an external power supply (270) (e.g., increasing from 15V to 16V) so that the current consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) becomes less than or equal to a specified current). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0154] In FIG. 8 according to various embodiments, it is described that after performing the first execution policy, noise exceeding a specified size is detected through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250), but this is not limited thereto. For example, after performing the first execution policy, the processor (440) may check whether noise exceeding a specified size is detected (e.g., noise is detected at a specified interval) through at least one of the first microphone (255), the second microphone (250), the third microphone (240), or the fourth microphone (245). In this case, even though the first execution policy is performed, if noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is still detected through the first microphone (255) (e.g., noise detected at a specified interval) and it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is not detected through at least one of the second microphone (250), the third microphone (240), or the fourth microphone (245) (e.g., noise not detected at a specified interval), the processor (440) may perform the second execution policy.

[0155] As seen in FIG. 8 according to various embodiments, even though the first execution policy is performed, if noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is still detected through the first microphone (255) (e.g., noise is detected at a specified interval) and noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (250) (e.g., noise is not detected at a specified interval), the processor (440) can perform a second execution policy that restricts the function of the wearable electronic device (101) more than the first execution policy, thereby preventing noise and / or heat generation in the wearable electronic device (101).

[0156] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the power of an external power supply device (270) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0157] In the following embodiments, each operation of FIG. 9 may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation of FIG. 9 may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0158] According to one embodiment, the 905 operation and 910 operation of FIG. 9 can be understood as being performed in a processor (e.g., processor (440) of FIG. 4) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, wearable electronic device (101) of FIG. 2).

[0159] FIG. 9 according to various embodiments may be an additional operation of FIG. 8 described above.

[0160] Referring to FIG. 9, the processor (440) can, in operation 905, after performing a second execution policy, check whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected (e.g., noise detected at a specified interval) through the first microphone (e.g., the first microphone (255) of FIG. 2) and the second microphone (e.g., the second microphone (250) of FIG. 2).

[0161] In one embodiment, the first microphone (255) may be positioned in close proximity to the connector within the first temple (e.g., the first temple (215) of FIG. 2) of the wearable electronic device (101). The second microphone (250) may be positioned within the second temple (217) of the wearable electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250) may be positioned to face each other while spaced apart when viewed from above the wearable electronic device (101).

[0162] In one embodiment, the processor (440) may output a notification related to a connector malfunction when, in operation 910, noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) (e.g., noise detected at a specified interval) and it is confirmed through the second microphone (250) that noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is not detected (e.g., noise not detected at a specified interval). For example, the notification related to the connector malfunction may include a notification related to a connection malfunction between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the temple (e.g., the first temple (215) of FIG. 2). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0163] In one embodiment, the processor (440) can output a notification related to a connector malfunction through a speaker (e.g., speaker (433) of FIG. 4), a light-emitting element (e.g., LED), and / or a haptic module (e.g., haptic module (179) of FIG. 1) included in the wearable electronic device (101).

[0164] In FIG. 9 according to various embodiments, it is described that after performing the second execution policy, noise exceeding a specified size is detected through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250), but this is not limited thereto. For example, after performing the second execution policy, the processor (440) may check whether noise exceeding a specified size is detected (e.g., noise is detected at a specified interval) through at least one of the first microphone (255), the second microphone (250), the third microphone (240), or the fourth microphone (245). In this case, even though the second execution policy is performed, if noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is still detected through the first microphone (255) (e.g., noise detected at a specified interval) and it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is not detected through at least one of the second microphone (250), the third microphone (240), or the fourth microphone (245) (e.g., noise not detected at a specified interval), the processor (440) may output a notification related to a connector abnormality.

[0165] In one embodiment, even though the first execution policy and the second execution policy are executed, if it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is still detected through the first microphone (255) and noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (250), the processor (440) can output a notification related to a connector abnormality so that the user can intuitively check the error (or error) that occurred in the connector.

[0166] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the power of an external power supply device (270) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0167] In the following embodiments, each operation of FIG. 10 may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation of FIG. 10 may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0168] According to one embodiment, operations 1005 to 1015 of FIG. 10 can be understood as being performed in a processor (e.g., processor (440) of FIG. 4) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, wearable electronic device (101) of FIG. 2).

[0169] According to various embodiments, FIG. 10 may be an additional operation that can be performed when it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (e.g., the second microphone (250) of FIG. 2) of the operation 510 of FIG. 5 described above.

[0170] Referring to FIG. 10, the processor (440) can receive a power value output from an external power supply (e.g., the external power supply (270) of FIG. 2) in operation 1005. For example, the processor (440) can receive a power value supplied by the external power supply (270) to the wearable electronic device (101) from the power management module of the external power supply (270) (e.g., the power management module (475) of FIG. 4).

[0171] In one embodiment, the processor (440) can compare the power value output from the received external power supply (270) and the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) in operation 1010. In one embodiment, the processor (440) can detect the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) through a current detection circuit (not shown).

[0172] In one embodiment, the processor (440) may perform a first execution policy when, in operation 1015, the difference between the power value output from the external power supply (270) and the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) exceeds a specified value (e.g., about 2 to 3 W).

[0173] In one embodiment, as the resistance (e.g., contact resistance) between the housings constituting the temple increases due to separation between the first housing (215a) and the second housing (215b) constituting the first temple (215) (or the occurrence (or attachment) of foreign matter) between the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) and the cable (e.g., the cable (280) of FIG. 2), a power value that is lost may occur in the cable (280) connecting the connector of the wearable electronic device (101) and the external power device (270). The external power device (270) may transmit a third power value to the wearable electronic device (101), which includes a first power value which is an output power value and a second power value which is a lost power value. The wearable electronic device (101) checks the power consumed within the wearable electronic device (101), and if the difference between the consumed power and the third power transmitted by the external power supply (270) exceeds a specified value, it can be determined that the output power of the external power supply (270) exceeds the specified power. If the processor (440) determines that the output power of the external power supply (270) exceeds the specified power, it can lower the output power of the external power supply (270) by performing a first execution policy. (e.g., it can make the output power of the external power supply (270) become the specified power.)

[0174] In one embodiment, when noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (e.g., the first microphone (255) of FIG. 2) and noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (250), the processor (440) can more accurately determine that the difference between the power value output from the external power device (270) and the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) exceeds a specified value by further confirming that the output power of the external power device (270) connected through the connector exceeds the specified power.

[0175] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling the power of an external power supply device (270) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0176] In the following embodiments, each operation of FIG. 11 may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation of FIG. 11 may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0177] According to one embodiment, the 1105 operation and 1110 operation of FIG. 11 can be understood as being performed in a processor (e.g., processor (440) of FIG. 4) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, wearable electronic device (101) of FIG. 2).

[0178] According to various embodiments, FIG. 11 may be an additional operation that can be performed when it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (e.g., the second microphone (250) of FIG. 2) of the operation 510 of FIG. 5 described above. This is not limited thereto, but FIG. 11 according to various embodiments may be an additional operation that can be performed when the difference between the power value output from the external power supply (e.g., the external power supply (270) of FIG. 2) of the operation 1015 of FIG. 10 described above and the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) exceeds a specified value.

[0179] Referring to FIG. 11, the processor (440) can check the RPM (rounds per minute) of the fan of the wearable electronic device (101) in operation 1105. For example, the fan can expel heat generated from the wearable electronic device (101) to the outside.

[0180] In one embodiment, the processor (440) may perform a first execution policy in operation 1110 if the identified fan RPM exceeds a specified RPM relative to the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) (or the fan RPM corresponding to the power value consumed). For example, operation 1110 may be an operation to check whether the identified fan RPM (e.g., about 6500 RPM) relative to the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., about 20 W) (or the fan RPM corresponding to the power value consumed (e.g., about 6000 RPM)) has increased by a specified RPM (e.g., about 500 RPM). In one embodiment, the processor (440) can perform a first execution policy if it is determined that the RPM of the identified fan has increased by a specified RPM, e.g., about 500 RPM, relative to the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., about 20 W) (or the RPM of the fan corresponding to the power value consumed (e.g., about 6000 RPM)).

[0181] In one embodiment, when the RPM of the fan exceeds a specified RPM relative to the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) (or the RPM of the fan corresponding to the power value consumed), a first execution policy is performed so that the heat generated by the wearable electronic device (101) is reduced, thereby making the RPM of the fan less than or equal to the specified RPM.

[0182] In one embodiment, when noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (e.g., the first microphone (255) of FIG. 2) and noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (250), the processor (440) can more accurately determine that the output power of an external power supply (270) connected through a connector exceeds a specified power by further confirming that the RPM of the fan of the wearable electronic device (101) exceeds a specified RPM relative to the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) (or the RPM of the fan corresponding to the power value consumed).

[0183] A method for controlling the power of an external power supply (270) of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation of checking whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through a second microphone (250) of the wearable electronic device (101) when noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through a first microphone (255) of the wearable electronic device (101). A method for controlling the power of an external power supply (270) of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include an operation of performing a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (270) connected through a connector of the wearable electronic device (101) when it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (250).

[0184] In one embodiment, when a user wears the wearable electronic device (101) on their head, the connection portion between the first housing (215a) of the first temple (215) of the wearable electronic device (101) and the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215), the connector, the first microphone (255), the connection portion between the first housing of the second temple (217) and the second housing of the second temple (217), and the second microphone (250) may be placed around the user's ear.

[0185] In one embodiment, the operation of performing a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power device (270) may include the operation of performing the first execution policy to lower the output power of the external power device (270) when the first housing (215a) of the first temple (215) of the wearable electronic device (101) and the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) are separated from each other, or when the resistance between the first housing (215a) of the first temple (215b) and the cable of the external power device (270) connected through a connector increases due to foreign matter present between the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) and the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215).

[0186] A method for controlling the power of an external power supply unit (270) of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include, after performing a first execution policy, checking whether noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through a first microphone (255) and a second microphone (250). A method for controlling the power of an external power supply unit (270) of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include, if it is confirmed that noise in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) and that noise in a specific frequency band is not detected through the second microphone (250), a method for performing a second execution policy.

[0187] In one embodiment, the operation of performing a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (270) may include receiving a power value output from the external power supply (270) from the external power supply (270). In one embodiment, the operation of performing a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (270) may include comparing the received power value output from the external power supply (270) with the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the operation of performing a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (270) may include performing a first execution policy when the difference between the power value output from the external power supply (270) and the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) exceeds a specified value.

[0188] In one embodiment, the operation of performing a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (270) may include checking the RPM (rounds per minute) of the fan of the wearable electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the operation of performing a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (270) may include the operation of performing a first execution policy when the checked RPM of the fan exceeds a specified RPM relative to the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101).

[0189] A method for controlling the power of an external power supply (270) of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include an operation of checking whether noise is detected in a specific frequency band through a first microphone (255) and a second microphone (250) after performing a second execution policy. A method for controlling the power of an external power supply (270) of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include an operation of outputting a notification related to a connector abnormality when it is confirmed that noise is detected in a specific frequency band through the first microphone (255) and that noise is not detected in a specific frequency band through the second microphone (250).

[0190] In one embodiment, the first execution policy may include at least one of a policy to lower the maximum clock of at least one of the CPU or GPU of the wearable electronic device (101) or a policy to lower at least one of the brightness or refresh rate of the display (415) of the wearable electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the second execution policy may include at least one of a policy to lower the output level of an audio signal output through the speaker (433) of the wearable electronic device (101) below a specified level, a policy to reduce the power of the wireless communication circuit (405) of the wearable electronic device (101), a policy to change the channel of the wireless communication circuit (405), or a policy to ensure that the current consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) becomes less than or equal to a specified current.

[0191] A method for controlling the power of an external power supply unit (270) of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include an operation of checking whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through at least one of a third microphone (240) or a fourth microphone (245) when noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through a first microphone (255). An operation of performing a first execution policy according to one embodiment may include an operation of performing a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply unit (270) connected through a connector when it is confirmed that noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is not detected through at least one of a second microphone (250), a third microphone (240), or a fourth microphone (245).

[0192] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that cause the processor (440) to perform operations when executed by the processor (440) of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may enable the execution of an operation to check whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through the second microphone (250) of the wearable electronic device (101) when noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) of the wearable electronic device (101). A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that cause the processor (440) to perform operations when executed by the processor (440) of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may execute an operation to perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (270) connected through the connector of the wearable electronic device (101) when it is confirmed through the second microphone (250) that noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is not detected.

[0193] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that cause the processor (440) to perform operations when executed by the processor (440) of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may, after performing a first execution policy, perform an operation to check whether noise exceeding a specified size in a specific frequency band is detected through a first microphone (255) and a second microphone (250). A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that cause the processor (440) to perform operations when executed by the processor (440) of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may enable the execution of an operation to perform a second execution policy when noise is detected in a specific frequency band through a first microphone (255) and it is confirmed that noise is not detected in a specific frequency band through a second microphone (250).

[0194] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that cause the processor (440) to perform operations when executed by the processor (440) of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may, after performing a second execution policy, perform an operation to check whether noise is detected in a specific frequency band through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250). A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that cause the processor (440) to perform operations when executed by the processor (440) of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may be configured to perform an operation of outputting a notification related to a connector malfunction when it is confirmed that noise is detected in a specific frequency band through the first microphone (255) and that noise is not detected in a specific frequency band through the second microphone (250).

[0195] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above.

[0196] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C” each may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first,” “second,” or “first” or “second” may be used simply to distinguish a component from another corresponding component and do not limit the components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationly,” it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0197] The term “module” as used in the various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. According to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0198] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (140)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (136) or external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (101)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0199] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided by being included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM It can be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0200] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components 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 a wearable electronic device (101), Housing (201); A first temple (215) and a second temple (217) connected to both sides of the housing (201); A connector disposed on the first temple (215) above; A first microphone (255) positioned in close proximity to the connector within the first temple (215); A second microphone (250) placed within the second temple (217) above; A memory (410) disposed inside the above housing (201) and storing instructions; and It includes a processor (440) disposed inside the above housing (201), and When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), the wearable electronic device (101), When noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255), checking whether noise exceeding the specified magnitude in the specific frequency band is detected through the second microphone (250), and A wearable electronic device that performs a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (270) connected through the connector when it is confirmed through the second microphone (250) that noise exceeding the specified magnitude in the specific frequency band is not detected.

2. In Paragraph 1, When a user wears the wearable electronic device (101) on their head, the connection portion between the first housing (215a) of the first temple (215) and the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215), the connector, the first microphone (255), the connection portion between the first housing of the second temple (217) and the second housing of the second temple (217), and the second microphone (250) are positioned around the user's ear, and When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), the wearable electronic device (101), A wearable electronic device that performs the first execution policy to lower the output power of the external power device (270) connected through the connector when the first housing (215a) of the first temple (215) and the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) are separated from each other, or when resistance increases between the first housing (215a) of the first temple (215) and the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) due to foreign matter present between the second housing of the first temple (215) and the cable of the external power device (270) connected through the connector.

3. In Paragraph 1 or 2, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), the wearable electronic device (101), After performing the first execution policy, check whether noise exceeding the specified magnitude is detected in the specific frequency band through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250), and A wearable electronic device that performs a second execution policy when noise is detected in the specific frequency band through the first microphone (255) and it is confirmed that no noise is detected in the specific frequency band through the second microphone (250).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), the wearable electronic device (101), The power value output from the external power supply (270) is received from the external power supply (270), and Compare the power value output from the received external power device (270) with the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101), and A wearable electronic device that performs the first execution policy when the difference between the power value output from the external power supply (270) and the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) exceeds a specified value.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The device further includes a fan for discharging heat generated in the wearable electronic device (101), and When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), the wearable electronic device (101), Check the RPM (rounds per minute) of the above fan, and A wearable electronic device that performs the first execution policy when the RPM of the fan identified above exceeds the specified RPM relative to the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101).

6. In any one of paragraphs 3 through 5, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), the wearable electronic device (101), After performing the second execution policy, check whether noise is detected in the specific frequency band through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250), and A wearable electronic device that outputs a notification related to an abnormality of the connector when noise is detected in the specific frequency band through the first microphone (255) and it is confirmed that no noise is detected in the specific frequency band through the second microphone (250).

7. In any one of paragraphs 3 through 6, The first execution policy includes at least one of a policy to lower the maximum clock of at least one of the CPU or GPU of the wearable electronic device (101) or a policy to lower the brightness or refresh rate of at least one of the display (415) of the wearable electronic device (101), and The above second execution policy comprises at least one of the following: a policy to lower the output level of an audio signal output through a speaker (433) of the wearable electronic device (101) below a specified level; a policy to reduce the power of a wireless communication circuit (405) of the wearable electronic device (101); a policy to change the channel of the wireless communication circuit (405); or a policy to ensure that the current consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) is less than or equal to a specified current.

8. In Paragraph 1, It further includes a third microphone (240) and a fourth microphone (245) disposed in the internal space of the housing (201), and When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the processor (440), the wearable electronic device (101), If noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255), checking whether noise exceeding the specified magnitude in the specific frequency band is detected through at least one of the third microphone (240) or the fourth microphone (245), and A wearable electronic device that performs a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (270) connected through the connector when it is confirmed that noise exceeding the specified size in the specific frequency band is not detected through at least one of the second microphone (250), the third microphone (240), or the fourth microphone (245).

9. A method for controlling the power of an external power supply unit (270) of a wearable electronic device (101), When noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) of the wearable electronic device (101), an operation to check whether noise exceeding the specified magnitude in the specific frequency band is detected through the second microphone (250) of the wearable electronic device (101); and A method comprising an operation to perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (270) connected through a connector of the wearable electronic device (101) when it is confirmed through the second microphone (250) that noise exceeding the specified magnitude in the specific frequency band is not detected.

10. In Paragraph 9, The above-mentioned wearable electronic device (101) is, Housing (201); and It includes a first temple (215) and a second temple (217) connected to both sides of the housing (201), and When a user wears the wearable electronic device (101) on their head, the connection portion between the first housing (215a) of the first temple (215) and the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215), the connector, the first microphone (255), the connection portion between the first housing of the second temple (217) and the second housing of the second temple (217), and the second microphone (250) are positioned around the user's ear, and The operation of performing a first execution policy to lower the output power of the above external power supply (270) is, A method comprising an operation to perform the first execution policy to lower the output power of the external power device (270) when the first housing (215a) of the first temple (215) and the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) are separated from each other, or when resistance increases between the first housing (215a) of the first temple (215) and the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) connected through the connector due to foreign matter present between the second housing (215b) of the first temple (215) and the cable of the external power device (270).

11. In Paragraph 9 or 10, After performing the first execution policy, an operation to check whether noise exceeding the specified magnitude is detected in the specific frequency band through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250); If noise is detected in the specific frequency band through the first microphone (255) and it is confirmed that noise is not detected in the specific frequency band through the second microphone (250), an operation to perform a second execution policy; After performing the second execution policy, an operation to check whether noise is detected in the specific frequency band through the first microphone (255) and the second microphone (250); and A method further comprising the operation of outputting a notification related to an abnormality of the connector when it is confirmed that noise is detected in the specific frequency band through the first microphone (255) and that noise is not detected in the specific frequency band through the second microphone (250).

12. In any one of paragraphs 9 through 11, The operation of performing a first execution policy to lower the output power of the above external power supply (270) is, The operation of receiving a power value output from the external power supply (270) from the external power supply (270); An operation of comparing the power value output from the received external power device (270) with the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101); and A method including an operation to perform the first execution policy when the difference between the power value output from the external power supply (270) and the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101) exceeds a specified value.

13. In any one of Paragraphs 9 through 12, The operation of performing a first execution policy to lower the output power of the above external power supply (270) is, An operation to check the RPM (rounds per minute) of the fan of the above-mentioned wearable electronic device (101); and A method including an action to perform the first execution policy when the RPM of the confirmed fan exceeds a specified RPM relative to the power value consumed by the wearable electronic device (101).

14. In Paragraph 9, When noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255), the method further includes an operation to check whether noise exceeding the specified magnitude in the specific frequency band is detected through at least one of the third microphone (240) or the fourth microphone (245). The action of performing the above-mentioned first execution policy is, A method comprising an action to perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (270) connected through the connector when it is confirmed that no noise exceeding the specified magnitude in the specific frequency band is detected through at least one of the second microphone (250), the third microphone (240), or the fourth microphone (245).

15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that cause the processor (440) to perform operations when executed by the processor (440) of a wearable electronic device (101), When noise exceeding a specified magnitude in a specific frequency band is detected through the first microphone (255) of the wearable electronic device (101), an operation to check whether noise exceeding the specified magnitude in the specific frequency band is detected through the second microphone (250) of the wearable electronic device (101); and A computer-readable recording medium that executes an operation to perform a first execution policy to lower the output power of an external power supply (270) connected through a connector of the wearable electronic device (101) when it is confirmed through the second microphone (250) that noise exceeding the specified size in the specific frequency band is not detected.

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