Wearable device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for executing function of electronic device

Abstract

This finger-worn electronic device may comprise: an acceleration sensor; a communication circuit; a memory storing instructions; and at least one processor including processing circuitry. The instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, may cause the finger-worn electronic device to: detect that the finger-worn electronic device is worn; determine, on the basis of the acceleration sensor, whether a wearing direction of the finger-worn electronic device is a first wearing direction or a second wearing direction; according to a determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction, transmit, to an electronic device connected to the finger-worn electronic device, a message for executing a first function in the electronic device; and according to a determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction, transmit, to the electronic device, a message for executing a second function, which is different from the first function, in the electronic device.

Description

Wearable device, method, and non-transient computer-readable storage medium for performing the functions of an electronic device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wearable device, a method, and a non-transient computer-readable storage medium for performing the functions of an electronic device.

[0002] A wearable device can be used while worn on a part of a user's body. A wearable device can be provided as a product in various forms. A wearable device may include a ring-shaped device for being worn on a part of a user's body.

[0003] 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.

[0004] A finger-wearing electronic device is provided. The finger-wearing electronic device may include an accelerometer. The finger-wearing electronic device may include a communication circuit. The finger-wearing electronic device may include a memory comprising one or more storage media for storing instructions. The finger-wearing electronic device may include at least one processor comprising a processing circuitry. The instructions may cause the finger-wearing electronic device to detect that the finger-wearing electronic device is worn by a user when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor. The instructions may cause the finger-wearing electronic device to determine whether the wearing direction of the finger-wearing electronic device is a first wearing direction or a second wearing direction based on the accelerometer when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor. When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, they may cause the finger-wearing electronic device to transmit a message to the electronic device connected to the finger-wearing electronic device via the communication circuit for executing a first function according to the determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction. When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, they may cause the finger-wearing electronic device to transmit a message to the electronic device via the communication circuit for executing a second function different from the first function in the electronic device according to the determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction.

[0005] A method is provided. The method may be performed in a finger-wearing electronic device having an accelerometer and a communication circuit. The method may include an operation of detecting that the finger-wearing electronic device is worn by a user. The method may include an operation of determining, based on the accelerometer, whether the wearing direction of the finger-wearing electronic device is a first wearing direction or a second wearing direction. The method may include an operation of transmitting a message to an electronic device connected to the finger-wearing electronic device via the communication circuit, for executing a first function in the electronic device connected to the finger-wearing electronic device, in accordance with the determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction. The method may include an operation of transmitting a message to an electronic device via the communication circuit for executing a second function different from the first function in the electronic device, in accordance with the determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction.

[0006] A non-transient computer-readable storage medium is provided. The non-transient computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearing electronic device to detect that the finger-wearing electronic device is worn by a user when executed by the finger-wearing electronic device having an accelerometer and a communication circuit. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearing electronic device to determine, based on the accelerometer, whether the wearing direction of the finger-wearing electronic device is a first wearing direction or a second wearing direction when executed by the finger-wearing electronic device. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearing electronic device to transmit a message to the electronic device via the communication circuit to execute a first function in an electronic device connected to the finger-wearing electronic device, based on the determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction when executed by the finger-wearing electronic device. The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearing electronic device to transmit, through the communication circuit, a message to the electronic device for executing a second function different from the first function, depending on the determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction when executed by the finger-wearing electronic device.

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

[0008] FIG. 2a illustrates an exemplary wearable device.

[0009] FIG. 2b is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary wearable device.

[0010] FIG. 2c illustrates a simplified block diagram of an exemplary wearable device.

[0011] Figure 3 illustrates an example of the wearing direction of a wearable device.

[0012] FIG. 4 illustrates examples of operations of a wearable device for executing specific functions on an electronic device according to the wearing direction of the wearable device.

[0013] FIGS. 5A, FIGS. 5B, and FIGS. 5C illustrate examples of electronic devices that perform functions according to the wearing direction of a wearable device.

[0014] FIG. 6 illustrates examples of operations of a wearable device according to a change in the wearing direction of the wearable device.

[0015] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a wearable device that outputs feedback according to the wearing direction of the wearable device.

[0016] FIG. 8 illustrates examples of operations of a wearable device for determining the wearing direction of the wearable device based on a second sensor module.

[0017] FIG. 9 illustrates examples of operations of a wearable device for determining the wearing direction of the wearable device based on effective acceleration data.

[0018] Throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals will be understood to refer to the same parts, components, and structures.

[0019] The terms used in this disclosure are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. A singular expression may include a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art described in this disclosure. Terms used in this disclosure that are defined in a general dictionary may be interpreted as having the same or similar meaning as they have in the context of the relevant technology, and are not to be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this disclosure. In some cases, even terms defined in this disclosure are not to be interpreted to exclude the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0020] In the various embodiments of the present disclosure described below, a hardware-based approach is described as an example. However, since the various embodiments of the present disclosure include techniques using both hardware and software, the various embodiments of the present disclosure do not exclude a software-based approach.

[0021] Terms used in the following description to refer to data (e.g., sensor data, acceleration data, effective acceleration data, user account information), terms referring to values ​​(e.g., data value, value of data), terms for operation states (e.g., operation, process), terms referring to objects (e.g., visual object, external object, icon, symbol), terms referring to network entities, terms referring to device components, etc., are examples provided for the convenience of explanation. Accordingly, the present disclosure is not limited to the terms described below, and other terms having equivalent technical meanings may be used. Furthermore, terms such as '...part', '...device', '...object', '...body', etc. used below may refer to at least one shape structure or a unit that processes a function.

[0022] Additionally, in this disclosure, expressions of "greater than" or "less than" may be used to determine whether a specific condition is satisfied or fulfilled; however, this is merely for the purpose of expressing an example and does not exclude descriptions of "greater than" or "less than." Conditions described as "greater than" may be replaced with "greater than," conditions described as "less than" may be replaced with "less than," and conditions described as "greater than and less than" may be replaced with "greater than and less than." Furthermore, "A" to "B" below refer to at least one of elements from A (including A) to B (including B). Below, "C" and / or "D" refers to including at least one of "C" or "D," i.e., {"C", "D", "C" and "D"}.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0024] 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)).

[0025] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., 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., sensor module (176) or 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., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or 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 lower 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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, software (e.g., program (140)) and input or output data for related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0028] 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).

[0029] 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).

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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).

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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).

[0036] The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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).

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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).

[0041] 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) can 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.

[0042] 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 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).

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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 another 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.

[0046] FIG. 2a illustrates an exemplary wearable device. The wearable device (200) of FIG. 2a may include at least a part of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or correspond to at least a part of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. As an example, but not limited to, the wearable device (200) may be an example of the electronic device (102) or electronic device (104) of FIG. 1 in that it provides data (e.g., sensor data) to an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101)) connected to the wearable device (200).

[0047] Referring to FIG. 2a, the wearable device (200) may include a housing (210).

[0048] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may be worn by a user. The user may refer to a person wearing the wearable device (200). The wearable device (200) may be worn on a part of the user's body (21). For example, the wearable device (200) may be worn on a part of the user's body (21). For example, the wearable device (200) may be fastened to a part of the user's body (21). For example, the wearable device (200) may be detachable from a part of the user's body (21).

[0049] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may come into contact with the user's body part (21) by being worn by the user. For example, the wearable device (200) may be configured to obtain information related to the user through the user's body part (21) by being worn by the user. For example, the wearable device (200) may provide information indicating the user's condition to the user based on obtaining information related to the user. For example, the wearable device (200) may provide information indicating the user's condition to the user by being configured to display information indicating the user's condition through a display module (not shown) of the wearable device (200) and / or an electronic device connected to the wearable device (200) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1).

[0050] According to one embodiment, the user's body part (21) on which the wearable device (200) is worn may include at least a portion of the user's finger. For example, the wearable device (200) may be referred to as a finger-wearing electronic device in that it is worn on at least a portion of the user's finger. For example, the housing (210) of the wearable device (200) may have a ring shape so that the wearable device (200) is worn on the user's finger, but is not limited thereto. The wearable device (200) may have a shape corresponding to the body part (21) so that it is worn on the user's body part (21).

[0051] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a first surface (210a) facing the user's body part (21) while the wearable device (200) is worn on the user's body part (21), and a second surface (210b) opposite to the first surface (210a). Additionally, the housing (210) may include a third surface (e.g., the third surface (310) in FIG. 3) and a fourth surface (e.g., the fourth surface (320) in FIG. 3) which are sides between the first surface (210a) and the second surface (210b). One of the third surface and the fourth surface may face a part of the user's body (e.g., the part of the body (20) in FIG. 3, the user's hand) while the wearable device (200) is worn on the user's body part (21). For example, if the third surface is facing a part of the user's body (e.g., the user's hand), the fourth surface may be facing the end of the user's body part (21). The third surface (e.g., the third surface (310) of FIG. 3) and the fourth surface (e.g., the fourth surface (320) of FIG. 3) will be illustrated and described in FIG. 3.

[0052] The body part (21) may be one of the user's fingers. For example, the first surface (210a) may at least partially come into contact with the user's body part (21) when the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. For example, the first surface (210a) may surround the user's body part (21) on which the wearable device (200) is worn. For example, the first surface (210a) may cover the user's body part (21) on which the wearable device (200) is worn. For example, the first surface (210a) may be configured to secure the wearable device (200) to the body part (21) by pressurizing the user's body part (21) when the wearable device (200) is worn by the user.

[0053] The second surface (210b) can form the exterior of the wearable device (200) together with the first surface (210a). For example, the second surface (210b) can form a ring-shaped housing (210) together with the first surface (210a). For example, the second surface (210b) may be a surface spaced apart from the user's body part (21) when the wearable device (200) is worn on the user's body part (21). For example, while the wearable device (200) is worn on the user's body part (21), the first surface (210a) may be the surface closest to the user's body part (21). The second surface (210b), opposite to the first surface (210a), may be the surface furthest from the body part (21). For example, the first surface (210a) may be referred to as the inner circumference surface of the housing (210). The second surface (210b), opposite to the first surface (210a), may be referred to as the outer circumference surface of the housing (210).

[0054] Although it has been described that the wearable device (200) is worn on a part of the user's body (21), it is not limited thereto. It should be noted that the part of the body (21) does not limit the part of the user's body on which the wearable device (200) is worn, nor does it limit the positional relationship between the part of the body and the wearable device (200).

[0055] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a first frame (211) defining a first surface (210a) and a second frame (212) defining a second surface (210b) and coupled to the first frame (211). For example, the first frame (211) may be a portion of the housing (210) that includes the first surface (210a). For example, the first frame (211) may come into contact with a part of the user's body (21) when the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. For example, the first surface (210a) may form at least a portion of the exterior of the first frame (211). The second surface (210b), opposite to the first surface (210a), may form at least a portion of the exterior of the second frame (212). For example, the first frame (211) may be referred to as the inner wall of the housing (210) in that it comes into contact with the user's body part (21) while the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. The first surface (210a) of the first frame (211) may be referred to as the inner surface of the housing (210) in that it at least partially surrounds the user's body part (21) on which the wearable device (200) is worn. For example, the second frame (212) may be referred to as the outer wall of the housing (210) in that it is coupled to the first frame (211) to surround the first frame (211). The second surface (210b) of the second frame (212) may be referred to as the outer surface of the housing (210) in that it is a periphery that does not come into contact with the body part (21) on which the wearable device (200) is worn while the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. For example, when referring together with FIG. 2b, the first frame (211) may provide a medium for the path of light emitted from the light-emitting part (251).The first frame (211) may include at least one of silicon, epoxy, and acrylic, but is not limited thereto.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the second frame (212) may surround the first frame (211). For example, the second frame (212) may support the first frame (211). For example, the second frame (212) may form the exterior of the housing (210) together with the first frame (211). For example, the second frame (212) may be a part of the housing (210) that includes a second surface (210b) opposite to the first surface (210a). The second frame (212) may include at least one of metal and titanium, but is not limited thereto. The housing (210) of the wearable device (200) may provide a variety of user experiences to the user by including the first frame (211) and the second frame (212) which include different materials.

[0057] FIG. 2b is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary wearable device. The wearable device (200) of FIG. 2b may include at least a part of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or correspond to at least a part of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0058] Referring to FIG. 2b, the wearable device (200) may include components within a housing (210) to perform the functions of the wearable device (200). For example, the wearable device (200) may include a processor (201), a communication module (202), a memory (203), an antenna module (204), a power management module (205), a first sensor module (250), a second sensor module (270), and / or a third sensor module (280).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a battery (230) for charging the wearable device (200), and a printed circuit board (240) (PCB) within a housing (210) connected to the battery (230). For example, a processor (201), a communication module (202), a memory (203), a power management module (205), a first sensor module (250), a second sensor module (270), and / or a third sensor module (280) may be mounted on the printed circuit board (240). The power management module (205) may be configured to manage power supplied to the wearable device (200). For example, the power management module (205) may be implemented as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC). For example, the battery (230) may include a charging interface (235) that is connected to a printed circuit board (240) and configured to receive power from an external power source for charging the battery (230). The battery (230) may be charged through the power supplied via the charging interface (235). By being connected to the printed circuit board (240), the battery (230) may supply power to at least some of the components on the printed circuit board (240).

[0060] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (240) may include at least one of a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) and a rigid flexible printed circuit board (RFPCB) depending on the material, but is not limited thereto.

[0061] A processor (201) may be configured to control at least some of the components within a wearable device (200). The processor (201) (e.g., an application processor (AP)) may include a hardware component (e.g., a processing circuit) for processing data based on one or more instructions. The hardware component for processing data may include, for example, an arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), a floating point unit (FPU), or a field programmable gate array (FPGA). As an example, the hardware component for processing data may include a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), a microcontroller (MCU), and / or a neural processing unit (NPU). There may be one or more processors (201). For example, the processor (201) may have the structure of a multi-core processor, such as a dual core, a quad core, or a hexa core. For example, the term "processor" as used herein, including in the claims, may include various processing circuits comprising at least one processor, and one or more of said at least one processor may be configured to perform the various functions described below in a distributed manner, individually and / or collectively.As used below, where “processor,” “at least one processor,” and “one or more processors” are described as being configured to perform various functions, these terms are not limited to situations where one processor performs some of the cited functions and other processor(s) perform other parts of the cited functions, and also situations where one processor can perform all of the cited functions. Additionally, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors that perform the enumerated / disclosed various functions in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform the various functions. The processor (201) of FIG. 2b may be substantially the same as the processor (120) of FIG. 1.

[0062] A communication module (202) can connect an electronic device (101) and a wearable device (200). Through the communication module (202), the processor (201) can control at least some of the components within the wearable device (200) or cause an event for the execution of a function of the electronic device (101) based on user input entered into the electronic device (101). For example, the processor (201) of the wearable device (200) can be configured to execute an application on the electronic device (101) through the communication module (202) and the processor within the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the communication module (202) may include a communication circuit for connecting the wearable device (200) to the electronic device (101) via near field communication. For example, the communication module (202) may connect the wearable device (200) and the electronic device (101) based on the electronic device (101) being within a specified distance range from the wearable device (200). However, it is not limited thereto. The communication module (202) may establish a wireless communication network for communication with the electronic device (101) via WiFi, NFC, Zigbee, Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), or a combination thereof. The communication module (202) can transmit user input to the wearable device (200) to the electronic device (101) or receive user input to the electronic device (101) from the electronic device (101) through a short-range wireless communication network between the wearable device (200) and the electronic device (101).

[0064] Memory (203) may include a hardware component for storing data and / or instructions that are input to and / or output from the processor (201). Memory (203) may include one or more storage media. Memory (203) may include volatile memory, such as random-access memory (RAM), and / or non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM). Volatile memory may include at least one of, for example, dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), cache RAM, or pseudo SRAM (PSRAM). Non-volatile memory may include at least one of, for example, programmable ROM (PROM), erasable PROM (EPROM), electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, compact disk, or embedded multimedia card (EMMC). The specific details regarding the memory (203) in Fig. 2b can be substantially applied in the same way as the details regarding the memory (130) in Fig. 1.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a first sensor module (250) configured to detect biometric information about a user, comprising a light-emitting part (251) facing a first surface (210a) of the housing (210) and a light-receiving part (252) spaced apart from the light-emitting part (251). According to one embodiment, the processor (201) may be configured to emit light using the light-emitting part (251) of the first sensor module (250). For example, the light-emitting part (251) may include a plurality of light-emitting parts (251a, 251b, 251c). Each of the plurality of light-emitting parts (251a, 251b, 251c) may face the first surface (210a) of the housing (210) so as to emit light toward the body part (21) of the user wearing the wearable device (200). The processor (201) may be configured to obtain information related to the external environment through at least a portion of light received by the light receiving unit (252) after being emitted from the light emitting unit (251) by using the light receiving unit (252) of the first sensor module (250). For example, the light receiving unit (252) may include a plurality of light receiving units (252a, 252b, 252c). Each of the plurality of light receiving units (252a, 252b, 252c) may face the first surface (210a) of the housing (210) to receive at least a portion of light emitted from the light emitting unit (251) and reflected by the body part (21) of a user wearing the wearable device (200). The light receiving unit (252) may be configured to receive a portion of the light through the space and / or medium between the first surface (210a) and the second surface (210b) of the housing (210).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the first sensor module (250) may be placed in the internal space of the housing (210) between the first surface (210a) and the second surface (210b). For example, the first sensor module (250) may be placed on a component (e.g., a printed circuit board (240)) of the wearable device (200) between the first surface (210a) and the second surface (210b). The first sensor module (250) may be electrically connected to the component. For example, the first sensor module (250) may be configured to sense the state of a user by using a part of the user's body (21) worn on the wearable device (200). The wearable device (200) may be configured to provide information related to the state to the user through the sensed state of the user. For example, the first sensor module (250) may include at least one of an optical sensor or a heart rate measurement (HRM) sensor using photoplethysmography (PPG), but is not limited thereto. The light-emitting part (251) may be referred to as a light-emitting diode (LED), and the light-receiving part (252) may be referred to as a photo diode, but is not limited thereto.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a second sensor module (270). For example, the second sensor module (270) may be placed in the internal space of the housing (210) between the first surface (210a) and the second surface (210b). For example, the second sensor module (270) may be mounted (or placed) on a printed circuit board (240). The second sensor module (270) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (240). The second sensor module (270) may be configured to detect the movement of the wearable device (200) (or the movement of the body part (21) of the user wearing the wearable device (200)).

[0068] According to one embodiment, the second sensor module (270) may include an inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor. The second sensor module (270) may include an accelerometer, a geomagnetic sensor, and / or a gyroscope. The accelerometer, the geomagnetic sensor, and / or gyroscope may be included within the wearable device (200) to measure the physical movement of the wearable device (200). The wearable device (200) may include the second sensor module (270) to detect the posture of the wearable device (200) and / or the posture of the body part (21) of the user wearing the wearable device (200). An acceleration sensor can output sensor data indicating the direction of acceleration (e.g., gravitational acceleration) applied to the wearable device (200) and / or the magnitude of acceleration applied to the wearable device (200) using a plurality of designated axes (e.g., x-axis, y-axis, z-axis) perpendicular to each other. A gyroscope sensor may be included within the wearable device (200) to measure the rotation of the wearable device (200). For example, the gyroscope sensor can output sensor data indicating a parameter (e.g., angular velocity) representing the rotation of the wearable device (200) based on the axes. The gyroscope sensor can measure the angular velocity of each of the designated three-dimensional axes (e.g., x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis). According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) can identify the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) for executing a specific function of the electronic device (101) connected to the wearable device (200) based on the second sensor module (270). The geomagnetic sensor can output sensor data indicating the direction of the magnetic field applied to the wearable device (200) (e.g., the direction of the N pole) using two-dimensional or three-dimensional axes. For example, the geomagnetic sensor can be used to identify the direction of gravity applied to the wearable device (200).

[0069] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a third sensor module (280). For example, the third sensor module (280) may be placed in the internal space of the housing (210) between the first surface (210a) and the second surface (210b). For example, the third sensor module (280) may be mounted (or placed) on a printed circuit board (240). The third sensor module (280) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (240). The third sensor module (280) may be used to detect user contact with the wearable device (200). The third sensor module (280) may be referred to as a touch sensor. For example, the third sensor module (280) may include, but is not limited to, a resistive touch screen touch sensor, a capacitive touch sensor touch sensor, a surface acoustic wave touch screen sensor, an infrared touch screen sensor, or a combination thereof to detect contact with at least some of the parts of the user's body (e.g., body part (21)). For example, the third sensor module (280) may be configured to detect that at least some of the parts of the user's body are in contact with the wearable device (200) by detecting a change in capacitance and / or resistance through electrodes. As an example, but not limited to, the third sensor module (280) may be used together with the first sensor module (250) to detect that the wearable device (200) is being worn by the user.

[0070] According to one embodiment, a wearable device (200) can be worn on a part of a user's body (21) to provide a variety of user experiences to the user. The wearable device (200) can be configured to enhance the user's wearing comfort and provide information related to the user to the user by including a housing (210) that includes a first surface (210a) configured to face the part of a user's body (21).

[0071] Although not illustrated, the wearable device (200) may include various additional components in addition to the illustrated components. The components included in the wearable device (200) are not limited to the configurations described above. For example, the wearable device (200) may include various sensors including a temperature sensor, a biosensor, a fingerprint sensor, a proximity sensor, a motion sensor, and / or a force sensor. As an example that is not limited, the wearable device (200) may include a display. For example, the display may be placed on the outer surface of the housing (210).

[0072] In the present disclosure, a technology may be described in which a wearable device (200) performs various functions of an electronic device (101) connected to the wearable device (200) according to the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) in order to provide various user experiences to the user. In the present disclosure, the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) will be described and illustrated in FIG. 3. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable device (200) (e.g., processor (201)) may identify or detect the wearable device (200) worn on a body part (21) using a first sensor module (250) and / or a third sensor module (280). The wearable device (200) may operate a second sensor module (270) based on identifying the wearable device (200) worn on the body part (21). The wearable device (200) can determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) based on the second sensor module (270). This operation will be described and illustrated in FIG. 4. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable device (200) can provide various feedback (e.g., haptic feedback, visual feedback) to the user depending on the wearing direction of the wearable device (200). Components (or hardware components) for providing this method are described and illustrated with reference to FIG. 2c.

[0073] FIG. 2c illustrates a simplified block diagram of an exemplary wearable device. The wearable device (200) of FIG. 2c may include at least a part of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or correspond to at least a part of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. The wearable device (200) of FIG. 2c may be identical to or correspond to the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b. The components illustrated in FIG. 2c may be contained within a housing (e.g., housing (210)) of the wearable device (200). The housing (210) of the wearable device (200) may enclose the components illustrated in FIG. 2c.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 2c, the wearable device (200) may include a processor (201), a communication module (202), a memory (203), a first sensor module (250), a second sensor module (270), a third sensor module (280), a display (291), a haptic actuator (292), and / or a light-emitting element (293). For example, the processor (201), the communication module (202), the memory (203), the first sensor module (250), the second sensor module (270), the third sensor module (280), the display (291), the haptic actuator (292), and / or the light-emitting element (293) may be electrically and / or operably coupled with each other by a communication bus. Although the components illustrated in FIG. 2c are illustrated based on different blocks, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, some of the components shown in FIG. 2c (e.g., at least some of the processor (201), communication module (202), and memory (203)) may be included in a single integrated circuit such as a system on chip (SoC) or a system in package (SIP). The type and / or number of hardware components included in the wearable device (200) are not limited to those shown in FIG. 2c. The modules of the wearable device (200) are not limited to the embodiments, and at least one module may be integrated or additional modules may be included to perform operations, and at least one module may be implemented in hardware or software. To reduce repetition of description, descriptions of the components in FIG. 2c that overlap with FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b may be omitted.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a display (291). The display (291) may include a hardware component of the wearable device (200) used to display a screen. For example, the display (291) may include light-emitting elements and circuits (e.g., transistors) that control the light-emitting elements to emit light. For example, each of the light-emitting elements may include an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) or a micro LED. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the display (291) may include a liquid crystal display (LCD). For example, the display (291) may be placed on an outer surface (e.g., a second surface (210b)) of a housing (e.g., a housing (210)) of the wearable device (200).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a haptic actuator (292). The haptic actuator (292) may include a hardware component for generating vibration. The haptic actuator (292) may include an eccentric rotating mass (ERM) and / or a linear resonant actuator (LRA). According to one embodiment, the haptic actuator (292) including the ERM may generate vibration by repeatedly moving based on a plurality of axes in a coordinate space (e.g., at least two axes among the x-axis, y-axis, or z-axis). According to one embodiment, the haptic actuator (292) including the LRA may generate vibration by repeatedly moving based on a single axis in a coordinate space. While the haptic actuator (292) vibrates the housing (e.g., housing (210)) of the wearable device (200), the vibration of the housing (210) can generate a sound (e.g., friction sound) based on friction between the housing (210) and an external object. While the haptic actuator (292) vibrates the housing (210) of the wearable device (200), a user in contact with the housing (210) can perceive haptic feedback of the wearable device (200) based on the vibration of the housing (210).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a light-emitting element (293). The light-emitting element (293) may include a hardware component for emitting light. For example, the light-emitting element (293) may be controlled to emit light by a processor (201). The light-emitting element (293) may emit light of various colors. For example, the light-emitting element (293) may emit blue light, green light, and / or red light. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the light-emitting element (293) may include a light-emitting diode (LED). For example, the light-emitting element (293) may be placed on an outer surface (e.g., a second surface (210b)) of the housing (210) of the wearable device (200).

[0078] FIG. 3 illustrates an example of the wearing direction of a wearable device. The wearable device (200) may include a housing (e.g., housing (210)). The housing (210) of the wearable device (200) may include a third surface (310) which is a side between a first surface (e.g., first surface (210a)) and a second surface (e.g., second surface (210b)), and a fourth surface (320) which is opposite to the third surface (310). For example, the appearance of the third surface (310) and the appearance of the fourth surface (320) may be substantially the same.

[0079] In FIG. 3, since the appearance of the third side (310) and the appearance of the fourth side (320) may be substantially the same, for convenience of explanation, one of the two sides between the first side (210a) of the housing (210) and the second side (210b) of the housing (210) is shown as the third side (310), and the other side is shown as the fourth side (320). However, the wearable device (200) is not limited thereto.

[0080] Referring to FIG. 3, the wearable device (200) may be worn on a part of a user's body (e.g., body part (21), finger). The wearing direction of the wearable device (200) may be a first wearing direction (301) or a second wearing direction (302). The first wearing direction (301) may be described as a wearing state in which the third side (310) of the wearable device (200) worn on the body part (21) faces the end of the body part (21) and the fourth side (320) of the wearable device (200) worn on the body part (21) faces a part of the user's body (20) (e.g., user's hand, user's palm). For example, the body part (21) may be one of the user's fingers. For example, in the first wearing direction (301), the third surface (310) may face the fingernail (or fingertip) of the finger on which the wearable device (200) is worn. The second wearing direction (302) may be described as a wearing state in which the third surface (310) of the wearable device (200) worn on the body part (21) faces the part of the user's body (20) (e.g., the user's hand) and the fourth surface (320) of the wearable device (200) worn on the body part (21) faces the end of the body part (21). For example, in the second wearing direction (302), the fourth surface (320) may face the fingernail (or fingertip) of the finger on which the wearable device (200) is worn.

[0081] In the present disclosure, the wearing direction (e.g., first wearing direction (301), second wearing direction (302)) may be determined by the direction in which the third surface (310) of the wearable device (200) worn on the body part (21) faces and / or the direction in which the fourth surface (320) of the wearable device (200) worn on the body part (21) faces. It should be noted that in the present disclosure, the wearing direction does not change even if the wearable device (200) worn on the body part (21) rotates around the body part (21). For example, if the wearable device (200) is worn on a finger in the first wearing direction (301), the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) may remain the first wearing direction (301) even if the wearable device (200) rotates around the finger. The wearing direction may be referred to as the insertion direction in terms of the direction in which the outer surface (e.g., third surface (310), fourth surface (320)) of the housing worn on the body part (21) faces.

[0082] According to one embodiment, whether the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is a first wearing direction (301) or a second wearing direction (302) can be determined using a second sensor module (e.g., a second sensor module (270)). For example, the wearable device (200) can determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) based on an accelerometer and / or gyroscope of the second sensor module (270). For example, the wearable device (200) can obtain acceleration data obtained through the accelerometer. The wearable device (200) can obtain effective acceleration data by performing processing on the acceleration data. The wearable device (200) can determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) according to the value of the effective acceleration data. As an example, but not limited to, the wearable device (200) may use a second sensor module (270) to obtain data indicating the orientation of the wearable device (200) while the wearable device (200) is worn on a part of the user's body (21). The wearable device (200) may use the data to determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200). Determining the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) using the second sensor module (270) will be described and illustrated with reference to FIG. 8 and / or FIG. 9.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) can determine whether the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is a first wearing direction (301) or a second wearing direction (302) by using a first sensor module (e.g., a first sensor module (250)). For example, the first sensor module (250) may include a plurality of light-emitting parts (e.g., a plurality of light-emitting parts (251a, 251b, 251c)) and a plurality of light-receiving parts (e.g., a plurality of light-receiving parts (252a, 251b, 252c)). The number of the plurality of light-emitting parts (251a, 251b, 251c) may be an odd number (e.g., 3). The number of the plurality of light-receiving parts (252a, 252b, 252c) may be an odd number (e.g., 3). A plurality of light receiving units (252a, 252b, 252c) may each be used to receive at least a portion of light emitted from a light emitting unit (251) and reflected by a body part (21) of a user wearing the wearable device (200). The wearable device (200) may determine or identify whether the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is a first wearing direction (301) or a second wearing direction (302) based on at least a portion of the light reflected by the body part (21).

[0084] As an example, but not limited to, the wearable device (200) may include a fingerprint sensor (not shown). For example, the fingerprint sensor may be placed on a first surface (210a) of the housing (210). The wearable device (200) may determine or identify whether the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is a first wearing direction (301) or a second wearing direction (302) by using the form of an image file of a fingerprint obtained through the fingerprint sensor.

[0085] FIG. 4 illustrates examples of operations of a wearable device for performing specific functions on an electronic device according to the wearing direction of the wearable device. The wearable device of FIG. 4 may include the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2a through 2c. In the present disclosure, the wearable device (200) may be referred to as a finger-wearing electronic device in that it is worn on at least a portion of a user's finger. However, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. The wearable device (200) may be an example of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0086] Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 401, a wearable device (200) (e.g., processor (201)) can detect or identify that the wearable device (200) is worn by a user. For example, the wearable device (200) can detect or identify that the wearable device (200) is worn by a user by using a first sensor module (e.g., first sensor module (250)) and / or a third sensor module (e.g., third sensor module (280)).

[0087] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) connected to a wearable device (200) may display a user interface for selecting or determining a body part (e.g., body part (21)) on which the wearable device (200) is worn, through the display of the electronic device (101) when it detects that the wearable device (200) is being worn.

[0088] In operation 403, the wearable device (200) (e.g., processor (201)) can determine whether the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is a first wearing direction (e.g., first wearing direction (301)) or a second wearing direction (e.g., second wearing direction (302)) based on a second sensor module (e.g., second sensor module (270)). For example, the wearable device (200) can determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) based on an accelerometer sensor within the second sensor module (270). For example, the wearable device (200) can determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) based on acceleration data obtained through the accelerometer sensor.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may obtain effective acceleration data based on removing the gravitational acceleration component and the acceleration component parallel to a third plane (e.g., third plane (310)) and / or a fourth plane (e.g., fourth plane (320)) from the acceleration sensor data. The wearable device (200) may determine whether the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is a first wearing direction (301) or a second wearing direction (302) based on the value of the effective acceleration data. The wearing direction of the wearable device (200) based on the acceleration data will be described and illustrated with reference to FIG. 8 and / or FIG. 9.

[0090] As an example, but not limited to, the wearable device (200) may determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) based on a gyroscope sensor in the second sensor module (270). As another example, the wearable device (200) may determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) based on a gyroscope sensor and / or an accelerometer sensor in the second sensor module (270).

[0091] In operation 405, the wearable device (200) (e.g., processor (201)) may transmit a message to the electronic device (101) via a communication circuit (e.g., communication module (202)) to execute a first function on the electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) connected to the wearable device (200), based on the determination that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is the first wearing direction (301). The wearable device (200) may establish a wireless communication connection with the electronic device (101). For example, the wearable device (200) and the electronic device (101) may establish a wireless communication connection using BLE and / or Bluetooth communication protocols. A communication link may be established between the wearable device (200) and the electronic device (101).

[0092] According to one embodiment, executing the first function on the electronic device (101) may include logging into the electronic device (101) using a first user account, changing the security level of the electronic device (101) to a first level, and / or changing the mode of the electronic device (101) to a daily mode. However, it is not limited thereto. The first function will be described and illustrated with reference to FIG. 5a, FIG. 5b, and / or FIG. 5c.

[0093] As a non-limiting example, the wearable device (200) may transmit a first data value to the electronic device (101) via a communication circuit (e.g., a communication module (202)) in accordance with the determination that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is the first wearing direction (301). The first data value may indicate that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is the first wearing direction (301). The first data value may be used as a setting value for the environment settings of the electronic device (101). By using the first data value in various services (e.g., web services, applications, software settings) in the electronic device (101), various user experiences may be provided to the user.

[0094] In operation 407, the wearable device (200) (e.g., processor (201)) may transmit a message to the electronic device (101) via a communication circuit (e.g., communication module (202)) to execute a second function different from the first function in the electronic device (101) connected to the wearable device (200), depending on the determination that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is the second wearing direction (302). The wearable device (200) may establish a wireless communication connection with the electronic device (101). For example, the wearable device (200) and the electronic device (101) may establish a wireless communication connection using BLE and / or Bluetooth communication protocols. A communication link may be established between the wearable device (200) and the electronic device (101).

[0095] According to one embodiment, executing the second function in the electronic device (101) may include logging into the electronic device (101) using a second user account, changing the security level of the electronic device (101) to a second level, and / or changing the mode of the electronic device (101) to an exercise mode. For example, the second user account may be different from the first user account. For example, the security level of the second level may be higher than the security level of the first level, but is not limited thereto. The second function will be described and illustrated with reference to FIG. 5a, FIG. 5b, and / or FIG. 5c.

[0096] As a non-limiting example, the wearable device (200) may transmit a second data value to the electronic device (101) via a communication circuit (e.g., communication module (202)) in accordance with the determination that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is the second wearing direction (302). The second data value may indicate that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is the second wearing direction (302). The second data value may be distinguished from the first data value. The second data value may be used as a setting value for the environment settings of the electronic device (101) in the electronic device (101). By using the second data value in various services (e.g., web services, applications, software settings) in the electronic device (101), various user experiences may be provided to the user.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) can cause the execution of a function (e.g., a first function, a second function) in the electronic device (101) according to the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) (e.g., a first wearing direction (301), a second wearing direction (302)). The wearable device (200) can control the execution of the function of the electronic device (101) by changing the wearing direction of the wearable device (200). The usability of the wearable device (200) can be enhanced. The wearable device (200) can provide an enhanced user experience to the user.

[0098] FIGS. 5A, FIGS. 5B, and FIGS. 5C illustrate examples of electronic devices that perform functions according to the wearing direction of a wearable device. The wearable device (200) may be worn by a user. For example, the wearable device (200) may be worn or fastened to a part of the user's body (21). The wearable device (200) may determine whether the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is a first wearing direction (301) or a second wearing direction (302). For example, the wearable device (200) may transmit a message to the electronic device (101) via a communication circuit (e.g., a communication module (202)) to perform a first function on the electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (101)) connected to the wearable device (200) according to the determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction (301). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a visual object (e.g., a pop-up window, a notification) that guides the execution of the first function in response to receiving a message to execute the first function in the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may execute the first function after a specified time has elapsed following the display of the visual object. For example, the electronic device (101) may execute the first function based on user input regarding the visual object. As an example, but not limited to, the electronic device (101) may provide first auditory feedback and / or first haptic feedback while displaying the visual object that guides the execution of the first function.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may transmit a message to the electronic device (101) via a communication circuit (e.g., communication module (202)) to execute a second function on the electronic device (101) connected to the wearable device (200) in accordance with the determination that the wearing direction is a second wearing direction (302). The second function may be different from the first function. The second function may be distinguished from the first function. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a visual object (e.g., pop-up window, notification) that guides the execution of the second function in response to receiving a message to execute the second function on the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may execute the second function after a specified time has elapsed following the display of the visual object. For example, the electronic device (101) may execute the second function in accordance with user input regarding the visual object. As an example, but not limited to, the electronic device (101) may provide second auditory feedback and / or second haptic feedback while displaying a visual object that guides the execution of the second function. For example, the second auditory feedback and the first auditory feedback may be distinguished. For example, the second haptic feedback and the first haptic feedback may be distinguished.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 5a, according to one embodiment, the first function may include changing the network settings of the electronic device (101) to a setting associated with the first SIM (subscriber identification module). The wearable device (200) may transmit a message to the electronic device (101) via a communication circuit (e.g., communication module (202)) to change the network settings of the electronic device (101) to a setting associated with the first SIM, depending on the determination that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is the first wearing direction (301). For example, the first SIM may be determined by the user. For example, the electronic device (101) may change the network settings to a setting associated with the first SIM in response to receiving a message to change the network settings of the electronic device (101) to a setting associated with the first SIM in state (501). For example, changing the network settings of the electronic device (101) to settings related to the first SIM may include changing the IMSI (international mobile subscriber identity) used to authenticate the electronic device (101) to the network of the mobile carrier to the first IMSI, changing the frequency band used by the electronic device (101) to the first frequency band, changing the phone number used by the electronic device (101) to the first phone number, and / or changing the mobile carrier identification number of the telecommunications carrier providing communication services to the electronic device (101) to the first identification number. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in response to receiving a message to change the network settings of the electronic device (101) to settings related to the first SIM in a state (501), display a visual object (511) through a display indicating that settings related to the first SIM are being provided. For example, the visual object (511) may be displayed on a status bar.As an example, but not limited to, the visual object (511) may include an icon, text, an image, a figure, an animation, and / or a symbol. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the visual object (513) through a display while in a call waiting state while providing settings related to the first SIM. The visual object (513) may indicate that settings related to the first SIM are being provided.

[0101] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the network settings to the settings associated with the first SIM without displaying a separate notification message (e.g., popup, visual object) in response to receiving a message to change the network settings of the electronic device (101) to the settings associated with the first SIM.

[0102] As a non-limiting example, if the electronic device (101) receives a message to change the network settings of the electronic device (101) to the settings associated with the first SIM while performing a call, after the call ends, the network settings may be changed to the settings associated with the first SIM.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the second function may include changing the network settings of the electronic device (101) to settings associated with the second SIM. The first SIM and the second SIM may be different. The wearable device (200) may transmit a message to the electronic device (101) via a communication circuit (e.g., communication module (202)) to change the network settings of the electronic device (101) to settings associated with the second SIM, in accordance with the determination that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is the second wearing direction (302). For example, the second SIM may be determined by the user. For example, the electronic device (101) may change the network settings to settings associated with the second SIM in response to receiving a message to change the network settings of the electronic device (101) to settings associated with the second SIM in state (502). For example, changing the network settings of the electronic device (101) to settings related to the second SIM may include changing the IMSI used to authenticate the electronic device (101) to the second IMSI, changing the frequency band used by the electronic device (101) to the second frequency band, changing the phone number used by the electronic device (101) to the second phone number, and / or changing the mobile carrier identification number of the telecommunications carrier providing communication services to the electronic device (101) to the second identification number. For example, the first IMSI and the second IMSI may be different. For example, the first frequency band and the second frequency band may be different. For example, the first phone number and the second phone number may be different. For example, the first identification number and the second identification number may be different. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a visual object (521) through a display indicating that a setting related to the second SIM is being provided, based on receiving a message to change the network setting of the electronic device (101) to a setting related to the second SIM in a state (502). For example, the visual object (521) may be displayed on a status bar. The visual object (521) may be different from the visual object (511). The visual object (521) may include an icon, text, an image, a figure, an animation, and / or a symbol. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a visual object (523) through a display while in a call waiting state while providing a setting related to the second SIM. The visual object (523) may indicate that a setting related to the second SIM is being provided.

[0105] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the network settings to the settings associated with the second SIM without displaying a separate notification message (e.g., pop-up, visual object) in response to receiving a message to change the network settings of the electronic device (101) to the settings associated with the second SIM. In an example, not limited to, if the electronic device (101) receives a message to change the network settings of the electronic device (101) to the settings associated with the second SIM while performing a call, the network settings may be changed to the settings associated with the second SIM after the call ends.

[0106] Referring to FIG. 5b, according to one embodiment, the first function may include logging in using a first user account. The wearable device (200) may transmit a message to the electronic device (101) via a communication circuit (e.g., communication module (202)) for logging in to the electronic device (101) using the first user account, depending on the determination that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is the first wearing direction (301). For example, the electronic device (101) may, in state (503), log in to a designated function using the first user account in response to receiving a message for logging in to the electronic device (101) using the first user account. For example, first user account information (e.g., including the ID and password of the first user account) and second user account information (e.g., including the ID and password of the second user account) may be stored in a secure storage (e.g., memory (203)) within the electronic device (101). For example, the first user account information and the second user account information may be in an encrypted state. For example, the electronic device (101) may use the first user account information among the first user account information and the second user account information in response to receiving a message to log in to the electronic device (101) using the first user account. The electronic device (101) may log in to a function designated as the first user account using the first user account information. For example, the designated function may include a web browser, a remote management function of the electronic device (101), a streaming service, and / or an application.

[0107] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a visual object (531) representing the first user account through a display in response to logging into a function (e.g., a web browser) designated as the first user account. Examples, but not limited to, the visual object (531) may include an icon, text, an image, a figure, an animation, and / or a symbol.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the second function may include logging in using a second user account. The second user account may be different from the first user account. The wearable device (200) may transmit a message to the electronic device (101) via a communication circuit (e.g., communication module (202)) for logging in to the electronic device (101) using the second user account, depending on the determination that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is the second wearing direction (302). For example, the electronic device (101) may, in state (504), log in to a designated function using the second user account in response to receiving a message for logging in to the electronic device (101) using the second user account. For example, first user account information (e.g., including the ID and password of the first user account) and second user account information (e.g., including the ID and password of the second user account) may be stored in a secure storage (e.g., memory (203)) within the electronic device (101). For example, the first user account information and the second user account information may be in an encrypted state. For example, the electronic device (101) may use the second user account information among the first user account information and the second user account information in response to receiving a message to log in to the electronic device (101) using the second user account. The electronic device (101) may log in to a function designated as the second user account using the second user account information. For example, the designated function may include a web browser, a remote management function of the electronic device (101), a streaming service, and / or an application.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a visual object (541) representing the second user account through a display in response to logging into a function (e.g., a web browser) designated as the second user account. The visual object (541) and the visual object (531) may be distinguished. As an example, but not limited to, the visual object (541) may include an icon, text, an image, a figure, an animation, and / or a symbol.

[0110] Referring to FIG. 5c, according to one embodiment, the first function may include changing the security level of the electronic device (101) to a first level. The wearable device (200) may transmit a message to the electronic device (101) via a communication circuit (e.g., communication module (202)) to change the security level of the electronic device (101) to a first level, depending on the determination that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is the first wearing direction (301). For example, the electronic device (101) may provide a normal mode in response to receiving a message to change the security level of the electronic device (101) to a first level in state (505). For example, the normal mode may be described as a basic operating mode in which functions such as software applications installed by the user, configuration changes, and / or network connections are enabled without restriction. For example, in the normal mode, the execution of applications installed by the user may not be restricted. For example, in normal mode, preferences changed by the user (e.g., theme, wallpaper) can be enabled.

[0111] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a visual object (551) representing the normal mode through a display in response to providing a normal mode. For example, the visual object (551) may be displayed for a specified period of time. In FIG. 5a, the visual object (551) is shown to include text and be displayed in the central area of ​​the display, but this is merely exemplary. For example, the visual object (551) may include an icon, text, an image, a figure, an animation, and / or a symbol. For example, the visual object (551) may be displayed in a peripheral area (or edge) that is distinct from the central area of ​​the display.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the second function may include changing the security level of the electronic device (101) to a second level. The second level may be higher than the first level. For example, the higher the security level of the electronic device (101), the higher the level of data protection by the electronic device (101). For example, the higher the security level of the electronic device (101), the more authentication steps of the electronic device (101) may be, or the higher the encryption level of the electronic device (101). The wearable device (200) may transmit a message to the electronic device (101) via a communication circuit (e.g., a communication module (202)) to change the security level of the electronic device (101) to a second level, depending on the determination that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is a second wearing direction (302). For example, the electronic device (101) may provide a security mode in response to receiving a message to change the security level of the electronic device (101) to a second level in state (506). For example, the security mode may be described as a special operating mode in which, for the security of the electronic device (101), some functions such as software applications installed by the user, configuration changes, and / or network connections are restricted. For example, the electronic device (101) may provide a safe environment for diagnosing and recovering from problems (or errors) through the security mode. For example, in the security mode, the execution of at least some of the applications installed by the user may be restricted. For example, in the security mode, at least some of the configurations changed by the user (e.g., themes, wallpapers) may be disabled.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a visual object (561) indicating the security mode through a display in response to providing a security mode. For example, the visual object (561) may be displayed for a specified period of time. In FIG. 5a, the visual object (561) is shown to include text and be displayed in the central area of ​​the display, but this is merely exemplary. For example, the visual object (561) may include an icon, text, an image, a figure, an animation, and / or a symbol. For example, the visual object (561) may be displayed in a peripheral area (or edge) that is distinct from the central area of ​​the display.

[0114] The first and second functions illustrated in FIG. 5a, FIG. 5b, and / or FIG. 5c are merely exemplary and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not now limited. For example, the first function may include executing a first application. For example, the second function may include executing a second application different from the first application.

[0115] FIG. 6 illustrates examples of operations of a wearable device according to a change in the wearing direction of the wearable device.

[0116] Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 601, a wearable device (200) (e.g., processor (201)) may determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) as a first wearing direction (e.g., first wearing direction (301)). For example, the wearable device (200) may determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) as the first wearing direction (301) based on a second sensor module (e.g., second sensor module (270)). For example, a method by which the wearable device (200) determines the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) as the first wearing direction (301) based on the second sensor module (270) will be described and illustrated with reference to FIG. 8 and / or FIG. 9. Operation 601 of FIG. 6 may be related to operation 403 and / or operation 405 of FIG. 4.

[0117] In operation 603, the wearable device (200) (e.g., processor (201)) may transmit a message to the electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) via a communication circuit (e.g., communication module (202)) to execute a second function in the electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) upon a determination that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) has changed from a first wearing direction (301) to a second wearing direction (e.g., second wearing direction (302)). For example, a user of the wearable device (200) may remove the wearable device (200) worn in the first wearing direction (301) from a part of the user's body (e.g., body part (21)). For example, removing the wearable device (200) may include taking off the wearable device (200) and / or removing the wearable device (200) from the part of the user's body. For example, a user of the wearable device (200) may wear the removed wearable device (200) on a part of the user's body (e.g., body part (210)) in a second wearing direction (302). The wearable device (200) may identify or determine that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) changes from the first wearing direction (301) to the second wearing direction (302) based on the second sensor module (270). For example, the wearable device (200) may identify or determine that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) changes from the first wearing direction (301) to the second wearing direction (302) based on the accelerometer. A method for determining that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) changes from a first wearing direction (301) to a second wearing direction (302) based on an acceleration sensor of the wearable device (200) will be described and illustrated with reference to FIG. 8 and / or FIG. 9.

[0118] According to one embodiment, a wearable device (200) may be wirelessly connected to an electronic device (101). For example, the wearable device (200) may establish a wireless communication connection with the electronic device (101). For example, the wearable device (200) and the electronic device (101) may establish a wireless communication connection using BLE and / or Bluetooth communication protocols.

[0119] In operation 605, the wearable device (200) (e.g., processor (201)) may transmit a message to the electronic device (101) via a communication circuit (e.g., communication module (202)) to terminate the second function in the electronic device (101) based on detecting that the wearable device (200) has been removed from the user. For example, the wearable device (200) may detect or identify that the wearable device (200) has been removed from the user by using a first sensor module (e.g., first sensor module (250)) and / or a third sensor module (e.g., third sensor module (280)).

[0120] In a non-limiting example, the wearable device (200) may not send a message to the electronic device (101) to terminate the second function based on detecting that the wearable device (200) is removed from the user. For example, the electronic device (101) may continue to execute the second function even if the wearable device (200) is removed from the user.

[0121] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a wearable device that outputs feedback according to the wearing direction of the wearable device. The wearable device (200) may include a display (291), a haptic actuator (e.g., a haptic actuator (292)), and / or a light-emitting element (293). The display (291), the haptic actuator (292), and / or the light-emitting element (293) may be placed on a second surface (e.g., a second surface (210b)) of a housing (e.g., a housing (210)). The display (291), the haptic actuator (292), and / or the light-emitting element (293) may be used to provide feedback to a user according to the wearing direction of the wearable device. For example, outputting feedback may include displaying a screen through a display (291), emitting light through a light-emitting element (293), and / or outputting haptic feedback (or vibration) through a haptic actuator (292).

[0122] Referring to FIG. 7, the wearable device (200) can output feedback in a first manner (701) according to the determination that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is a first wearing direction (301). For example, the wearable device (200) can display a first screen through a display (291). For example, the first screen may include a first visual object. For example, the wearable device (200) can output haptic feedback (or vibration) of a first intensity and / or haptic feedback (or vibration) of a first vibration pattern through a haptic actuator (292). For example, the wearable device (200) can emit light of a first color, light of a first brightness, and / or light of a first flashing pattern through a light-emitting element (293).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may output feedback in a second method (702) based on the determination that the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is a second wearing direction (302). The second method (702) and the first method (701) may be different. For example, the wearable device (200) may display a second screen different from the first screen through a display (291). For example, the first screen may include a second visual object different from the first visual object. For example, the wearable device (200) may output haptic feedback (or vibration) of a second intensity different from the first intensity and / or haptic feedback (or vibration) of a second vibration pattern different from the first vibration pattern through a haptic actuator (292). For example, the wearable device (200) can emit light of a second color different from the first color, light of a second brightness different from the first brightness, and / or light of a second blinking pattern different from the first blinking pattern through a light-emitting element (293).

[0124] FIG. 8 illustrates examples of operations of a wearable device for determining the wearing direction of the wearable device based on a second sensor module. The operations of FIG. 8 may be related to operations 403 of FIG. 4.

[0125] Referring to FIG. 8, in operation 801, a wearable device (200) (e.g., processor (201)) can acquire acceleration data using a second sensor module (e.g., second sensor module (270)). For example, the wearable device (200) can use an acceleration sensor within the second sensor module (270). The acceleration data can represent the direction of acceleration applied to the wearable device (200) and / or the magnitude of acceleration applied to the wearable device (200) using a plurality of mutually perpendicular designated axes. For example, the wearable device (200) may be worn on a part of a user's body (e.g., body part (21), finger). For example, the acceleration data can represent the movement of the wearable device (200) worn on the part of a user's body (21). For example, acceleration data may indicate the direction of acceleration applied to the wearable device (200) and / or the magnitude of acceleration applied to the wearable device (200) while the user's finger is bent and extended.

[0126] In operation 803, the wearable device (200) (e.g., processor (201)) can obtain effective acceleration data based on removing the gravitational acceleration component and the horizontal acceleration component due to the movement of the user wearing the wearable device from the acceleration data.

[0127] For example, to remove the gravitational acceleration component and the horizontal acceleration component due to the movement of a user wearing a wearable device from acceleration data, vector operation methods and / or rotation transformation methods may be used.

[0128] For example, the effective acceleration data may include an acceleration component parallel to the plane facing the user's hand (e.g., part of the body (20)) when the wearable device (200) is worn by the user, and an acceleration component perpendicular to the plane facing the user's hand (e.g., part of the body (20)) when the wearable device (200) is worn by the user. For example, the effective acceleration data may include an acceleration component parallel to the third plane (310) (or the fourth plane (320)) and an acceleration component perpendicular to the third plane (310) (or the fourth plane (320)). For example, the effective acceleration data may include the direction of the acceleration component using an axis penetrating the center of the ring-shaped housing (e.g., housing (210)) and / or the magnitude of the acceleration component using an axis penetrating the center of the ring-shaped housing (e.g., housing (210)).

[0129] In operation 805, the wearable device (200) (e.g., processor (201)) can determine whether the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is a first wearing direction (e.g., first wearing direction (301)) or a second wearing direction (e.g., second wearing direction (302)) using effective acceleration data. For example, the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) can be determined according to the value of the effective acceleration data. For example, the wearable device (200) can determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) as the first wearing direction (301) if the value of the effective acceleration data falls within a first range. For example, the first range may be '0' or greater. For example, the wearable device (200) may determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) as the second wearing direction (302) when the value of the effective acceleration data falls within a second range different from the first range. For example, the second range may be less than '0'. Determining the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) using the effective acceleration data is further explained and illustrated with reference to FIG. 9.

[0130] FIG. 9 illustrates examples of operations of a wearable device for determining the wearing direction of the wearable device based on effective acceleration data.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 9, the wearable device (200) can acquire acceleration data using a second sensor module (e.g., the second sensor module (270)). The acceleration data may include a horizontal acceleration component, a gravitational acceleration component, and / or an acceleration component based on the movement of a body part (e.g., body part (21), finger) on which the wearable device (200) is worn. The wearable device (200) can remove (or filter) the horizontal acceleration component and the gravitational acceleration component from the acceleration data. The horizontal acceleration component may be referred to as acceleration measured based on the movement (or motion) of a user wearing the wearable device (200). The wearable device (200) can acquire effective acceleration data based on removing the horizontal acceleration and gravitational acceleration components from the acceleration data. For example, the effective acceleration data may include acceleration components corresponding to the movement of the body part (21) on which the wearable device (200) is worn. For example, a vector operation method and / or a rotation transformation method may be used to obtain the effective acceleration data. The wearable device (200) may determine whether the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) is a first wearing direction (e.g., first wearing direction (301)) or a second wearing direction (e.g., second wearing direction (302)) based on the value of the effective acceleration data.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the effective acceleration data may include an acceleration component along the axis (910) and / or an acceleration component along the plane (920). The wearable device (200) may decompose the effective acceleration data into an acceleration component along the axis (910) and / or an acceleration component along the plane (920). For example, the plane (920) may be parallel to a third plane (e.g., a third plane (310)) and / or a fourth plane (e.g., a fourth plane (320)) of the wearable device (200). For example, the direction in which the plane (920) faces may be related to the orientation (or tilted angle) of the wearable device (200). For example, since the gravitational acceleration component has a constant direction (e.g., towards the center of the Earth, towards the ground) and / or a constant magnitude (e.g., about 9.8 m / s²), the wearable device (200) can identify the orientation (or tilted angle) of the wearable device (200) based on the direction of the gravitational acceleration component. For example, the wearable device (200) can identify the plane (920) (or the direction in which the plane (920) is facing) using the direction of the gravitational acceleration component obtained using an acceleration sensor. For example, the axis (910) and the plane (920) may be perpendicular. For example, the axis (910) may be parallel to the direction in which the body part (21) (e.g., a finger) on which the wearable device (200) is worn is facing. As another example, to identify the surface (920), acceleration vectors according to a plurality of designated axes (e.g., a direction parallel to the surface (920), a direction perpendicular to the surface (920)) obtained through an acceleration sensor may be used. For example, a formula for a planar vector representing the surface (920) may be calculated using the values ​​of each of the acceleration vectors. As an example that is not limited, the wearable device (200) may identify the direction of the gravitational acceleration component using a geomagnetic sensor in the second sensor module (270).For example, the wearable device (200) can identify the surface (920) (or the direction in which the surface (920) is facing) using the direction of the gravitational acceleration component obtained using a geomagnetic sensor.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the first movement path (930) may correspond to the movement of the wearable device (200) according to the movement of the body part (21) (e.g., the movement of the finger being bent and straightened) while the wearable device (200) is worn on the user's body part (21) (e.g., finger) in the first wearing direction (301). For example, the first movement path (930) may be related to an acceleration component acting on the wearable device (200) while the wearable device (200) is worn on the user's body part (21) (e.g., finger) in the first wearing direction (301). For example, the first movement path (930) may be related to the value of effective acceleration data obtained from the wearable device (200) while the wearable device (200) is worn on the user's body part (21) (e.g., finger) in the first wearing direction (301).

[0134] According to one embodiment, the second movement path (940) may correspond to the movement of the wearable device (200) according to the movement of the body part (21) (e.g., the movement of the finger being bent and straightened) while the wearable device (200) is worn on the user's body part (21) (e.g., finger) in the second wearing direction (302). For example, the second movement path (940) may be related to an acceleration component acting on the wearable device (200) while the wearable device (200) is worn on the user's body part (21) (e.g., finger) in the second wearing direction (302). For example, the second movement path (940) may be related to the value of effective acceleration data obtained from the wearable device (200) while the wearable device (200) is worn on the user's body part (21) (e.g., finger) in the second wearing direction (302).

[0135] According to one embodiment, while the wearable device (200) is worn in a first wearing direction (301) and moves along a first movement path (930), the value of the acceleration component along the axis (910) among the effective acceleration data may be greater than '0'. For example, while the wearable device (200) is worn in a second wearing direction (302) and moves along a second movement path (940), the value of the acceleration component along the axis (910) among the effective acceleration data may be less than '0'. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) can determine whether the wearing direction is a first wearing direction (301) or a second wearing direction (302) based on the value of the effective acceleration data. The wearable device (200) can determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) as the first wearing direction (301) based on the determination that the value of the effective acceleration data obtained through the second sensor module (270) corresponds to the first movement path (930). The wearable device (200) can determine the wearing direction of the wearable device (200) as the second wearing direction (302) based on the determination that the value of the effective acceleration data obtained through the second sensor module (270) corresponds to the second movement path (940).

[0137] In an embodiment according to the present disclosure, a wearable device (e.g., a wearable device (200)) can provide a variety of user experiences to a user by executing various functions of an electronic device (101) connected to the wearable device (200) according to the wearing direction of the wearable device (200). Additionally, the usability of the wearable device (200) can be enhanced by controlling the execution of functions of the electronic device (101) connected to the wearable device (200). The wearable device (200) can provide an enhanced user experience to a user.

[0138] 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.

[0139] 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 belongs.

[0140] As described above, the finger-wearing electronic device may include an accelerometer. The finger-wearing electronic device may include a communication circuit. The finger-wearing electronic device may include a memory that stores instructions and includes one or more storage media. The finger-wearing electronic device may include at least one processor that includes processing circuitry. The instructions may cause the finger-wearing electronic device to detect that the finger-wearing electronic device is worn by a user when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor. The instructions may cause the finger-wearing electronic device to determine whether the wearing direction of the finger-wearing electronic device is a first wearing direction or a second wearing direction based on the accelerometer when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor. When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, they may cause the finger-wearing electronic device to transmit a message to the electronic device connected to the finger-wearing electronic device via the communication circuit for executing a first function according to the determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction. When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, they may cause the finger-wearing electronic device to transmit a message to the electronic device via the communication circuit for executing a second function different from the first function in the electronic device according to the determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction.

[0141] According to one embodiment, the finger-wearing electronic device may include a housing that encloses the accelerometer, the communication circuit, the memory, and the at least one processor, and includes a first surface facing the user's hand and a second surface opposite to the first surface when worn by the user. The housing may have a ring shape by surrounding a portion of the user's finger on the side between the first surface and the second surface.

[0142] According to one embodiment, whether the wearing direction is the first wearing direction or the second wearing direction can be determined based on the value of effective acceleration data obtained through the acceleration sensor, which includes an acceleration component parallel to the first plane and an acceleration component perpendicular to the first plane.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the first function may include logging in using a first user account. The second function may include logging in using a second user account different from the first user account.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the first function may include changing the security level of the electronic device to a first level. The second function may include changing the security level of the electronic device to a second level higher than the first level.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the first function may include changing the network settings of the electronic device to settings associated with a first SIM (subscriber identification module). The second function may include changing the network settings to settings associated with a second SIM different from the first SIM.

[0146] According to one embodiment, the first function may include executing a first application. The second function may include executing a second application different from the first application.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the finger-wearable electronic device may include a haptic actuator. The instructions may cause the finger-wearable electronic device to output haptic feedback in a first manner through the haptic actuator, depending on the determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor. The instructions may cause the finger-wearable electronic device to output haptic feedback in a second manner through the haptic actuator, depending on the determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, wherein at least one of the vibration intensity or vibration pattern is different from the first manner.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the finger-wearing electronic device may include a light-emitting element. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the finger-wearing electronic device may cause light to be emitted in a first manner through the light-emitting element, depending on the determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the finger-wearing electronic device may cause light to be emitted in a second manner through the light-emitting element, depending on the determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction, where at least one of the flashing pattern or color is different from the first manner.

[0149] According to one embodiment, the finger-wearing electronic device may include a display. The instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, may cause the finger-wearing electronic device to display a first screen through the display in accordance with a determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction. The instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, may cause the finger-wearing electronic device to display a second screen different from the first screen through the display in accordance with a determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction.

[0150] A method performed in a finger-wearable electronic device having an acceleration sensor and a communication circuit as described above may include an operation of detecting that the finger-wearable electronic device is worn by a user. The method may include an operation of determining, based on the acceleration sensor, whether the wearing direction of the finger-wearable electronic device is a first wearing direction or a second wearing direction. The method may include an operation of transmitting a message to an electronic device connected to the finger-wearable electronic device via the communication circuit, for executing a first function in the electronic device, based on the determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction. The method may include an operation of transmitting a message to an electronic device via the communication circuit for executing a second function different from the first function in the electronic device, based on the determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction.

[0151] According to one embodiment, the finger-wearing electronic device may include a housing that encloses the accelerometer and the communication circuit, and includes a first surface facing the user's hand and a second surface opposite to the first surface when worn by the user. The housing may have a ring shape by surrounding a portion of the user's finger on the side between the first surface and the second surface.

[0152] According to one embodiment, whether the wearing direction is the first wearing direction or the second wearing direction can be determined based on the value of effective acceleration data obtained through the acceleration sensor, which includes an acceleration component parallel to the first plane and an acceleration component perpendicular to the first plane.

[0153] According to one embodiment, the first function may include logging in using a first user account. The second function may include logging in using a second user account different from the first user account.

[0154] According to one embodiment, the first function may include changing the security level of the electronic device to a first level. The second function may include changing the security level of the electronic device to a second level higher than the first level.

[0155] According to one embodiment, the first function may include changing the network settings of the electronic device to settings associated with a first SIM (subscriber identification module). The second function may include changing the network settings to settings associated with a second SIM different from the first SIM.

[0156] According to one embodiment, the first function may include executing a first application. The second function may include executing a second application different from the first application.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the finger-wearing electronic device may include a haptic actuator. The method may include an operation of outputting haptic feedback in a first manner through the haptic actuator, depending on a determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction. The method may include an operation of outputting haptic feedback in a second manner through the haptic actuator, depending on a determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction, wherein at least one of the vibration intensity or vibration pattern is different from the first manner.

[0158] According to one embodiment, the finger-wearing electronic device may include a light-emitting element. The method may include an operation of emitting light in a first manner through the light-emitting element, depending on a determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction. The method may include an operation of emitting light in a second manner through the light-emitting element, depending on a determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction, wherein at least one of a flashing pattern or color is different from the first manner.

[0159] According to one embodiment, the finger-wearing electronic device may include a display. The method may include an operation of displaying a first screen through the display based on a determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction. The method may include an operation of displaying a second screen different from the first screen through the display based on a determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction.

[0160] In a computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs as described above, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearing electronic device to detect that the finger-wearing electronic device is worn by a user when executed by the finger-wearing electronic device having an accelerometer and a communication circuit. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearing electronic device to determine, based on the accelerometer, whether the wearing direction of the finger-wearing electronic device is a first wearing direction or a second wearing direction when executed by the finger-wearing electronic device. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearing electronic device to transmit a message to the electronic device via the communication circuit to execute a first function in an electronic device connected to the finger-wearing electronic device, in accordance with the determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction when executed by the finger-wearing electronic device. The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearing electronic device to transmit, through the communication circuit, a message to the electronic device for executing a second function different from the first function, depending on the determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction when executed by the finger-wearing electronic device.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the finger-wearing electronic device may include a housing that encloses the accelerometer and the communication circuit, and includes a first surface facing the user's hand and a second surface opposite to the first surface when worn by the user. The housing may have a ring shape by surrounding a portion of the user's finger on the side between the first surface and the second surface.

[0162] According to one embodiment, whether the wearing direction is the first wearing direction or the second wearing direction can be determined based on the value of effective acceleration data obtained through the acceleration sensor, which includes an acceleration component parallel to the first plane and an acceleration component perpendicular to the first plane.

[0163] According to one embodiment, the first function may include logging in using a first user account. The second function may include logging in using a second user account different from the first user account.

[0164] According to one embodiment, the first function may include changing the security level of the electronic device to a first level. The second function may include changing the security level of the electronic device to a second level higher than the first level.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the first function may include changing the network settings of the electronic device to settings associated with a first SIM (subscriber identification module). The second function may include changing the network settings to settings associated with a second SIM different from the first SIM.

[0166] According to one embodiment, the first function may include executing a first application. The second function may include executing a second application different from the first application.

[0167] According to one embodiment, the finger-wearable electronic device may include a haptic actuator. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearable electronic device to output haptic feedback in a first manner through the haptic actuator, depending on the determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction when executed by the finger-wearable electronic device. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearable electronic device to output haptic feedback in a second manner through the haptic actuator, depending on the determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction when executed by the finger-wearable electronic device, wherein at least one of the vibration intensity or vibration pattern is different from the first manner.

[0168] According to one embodiment, the finger-wearing electronic device may include a light-emitting element. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearing electronic device to emit light in a first manner through the light-emitting element, depending on the determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction when executed by the finger-wearing electronic device. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearing electronic device to emit light in a second manner through the light-emitting element, depending on the determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction when executed by the finger-wearing electronic device, wherein at least one of the flashing pattern or color is different from the first manner.

[0169] According to one embodiment, the finger-wearing electronic device may include a display. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearing electronic device to display a first screen through the display, depending on a determination that the wearing direction is the first wearing direction when executed by the finger-wearing electronic device. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the finger-wearing electronic device to display a second screen different from the first screen through the display, depending on a determination that the wearing direction is the second wearing direction when executed by the finger-wearing electronic device.

[0170] The electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, electronic devices, or consumer electronics. The electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the devices described above.

[0171] 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" may each 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 said components from other said components and do not limit said 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.

[0172] 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. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0173] 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) of FIG. 1). 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.

[0174] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided as 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 distributed online (e.g., download or upload) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) 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.

[0175] 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 finger-wearing electronic device, Accelerometer; Communication circuit; Memory comprising one or more storage media for storing instructions; and It includes at least one processor comprising a processing circuit, and When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the finger-wearing electronic device: Detects that the above finger-worn electronic device is worn by a user, and Based on the above acceleration sensor, it is determined whether the wearing direction of the finger-wearing electronic device is a first wearing direction or a second wearing direction, and Based on the determination that the above wearing direction is the first wearing direction, a message for executing a first function on an electronic device connected to the finger-wearing electronic device is transmitted to the electronic device through the communication circuit, and Causing the electronic device to transmit, through the communication circuit, a message for executing a second function different from the first function in the electronic device, according to the determination that the above wearing direction is the above second wearing direction. Finger-worn electronic device.

2. In Claim 1, The apparatus further comprises a housing that encloses the acceleration sensor, the communication circuit, the memory, and the at least one processor, and includes a first surface facing the user's hand when worn by the user and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The above housing has a ring shape by surrounding a part of the user's finger on the side between the first surface and the second surface. Finger-worn electronic device.

3. In Claim 2, Whether the above wearing direction is the first wearing direction or the second wearing direction is determined according to the value of effective acceleration data obtained through the acceleration sensor, which includes an acceleration component parallel to the first plane and an acceleration component perpendicular to the first plane. Finger-worn electronic device.

4. In Claim 1, The above first function includes logging in using a first user account, and The second function above includes logging in using a second user account different from the first user account, Finger-worn electronic device.

5. In Claim 1, The first function above includes changing the security level of the electronic device to a first level, and The second function above includes changing the security level of the electronic device to a second level higher than the first level. Finger-worn electronic device.

6. In Claim 1, The first function above includes changing the network settings of the electronic device to settings associated with the first SIM (subscriber identification module), and The second function above includes changing the network settings to settings associated with a second SIM different from the first SIM, Finger-worn electronic device.

7. In Claim 1, The above first function includes executing a first application, and The second function above includes executing a second application different from the first application, Finger-worn electronic device.

8. In Claim 1, It further includes haptic actuators, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the finger-wearing electronic device: Based on the determination that the above wearing direction is the first wearing direction, haptic feedback is output in a first manner through the haptic actuator, and In accordance with the determination that the above wearing direction is the above second wearing direction, causing haptic feedback to be output through the haptic actuator in a second method in which at least one of the vibration intensity or vibration pattern is different from the first method, Finger-worn electronic device.

9. In Claim 1, It further includes a light-emitting element, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the finger-wearing electronic device: According to the determination that the above wearing direction is the above first wearing direction, light is emitted in a first manner through the light-emitting element, and According to the determination that the above wearing direction is the above second wearing direction, causing light to be emitted through the light-emitting element in a second manner in which at least one of the flashing pattern or color is different from the first manner, Finger-worn electronic device.

10. In Claim 1, Includes more displays, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the finger-wearing electronic device: Based on the determination that the above wearing direction is the above first wearing direction, a first screen is displayed through the display, and Causing to display a second screen different from the first screen through the display, based on the determination that the above wearing direction is the above second wearing direction, Finger-worn electronic device.

11. A method performed in a finger-wearable electronic device having an accelerometer and a communication circuit, The operation of detecting that the above finger-worn electronic device is worn by a user, and An operation to determine whether the wearing direction of the finger-wearing electronic device is a first wearing direction or a second wearing direction based on the above acceleration sensor, and The operation of transmitting a message to the electronic device via the communication circuit to execute a first function in an electronic device connected to the finger-wearing electronic device, in accordance with the determination that the above wearing direction is the above first wearing direction, and The method includes the operation of transmitting a message to the electronic device via the communication circuit to execute a second function different from the first function in the electronic device, based on the determination that the above wearing direction is the above second wearing direction. method.

12. In Claim 11, The finger-wearable electronic device further comprises a housing that encloses the accelerometer and the communication circuit, and includes a first surface facing the user's hand and a second surface opposite to the first surface when worn by the user, and The above housing has a ring shape by surrounding a part of the user's finger on the side between the first surface and the second surface. method.

13. In Claim 12, Whether the above wearing direction is the first wearing direction or the second wearing direction is determined according to the value of effective acceleration data obtained through the acceleration sensor, which includes an acceleration component parallel to the first plane and an acceleration component perpendicular to the first plane. method.

14. In Claim 11, The above first function includes logging in using a first user account, and The second function above includes logging in using a second user account different from the first user account, method.

15. In a non-transient computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs, When the above one or more programs are executed by a finger-wearing electronic device having an accelerometer and a communication circuit, Detects that the above finger-worn electronic device is worn by a user, and Based on the above acceleration sensor, it is determined whether the wearing direction of the finger-wearing electronic device is a first wearing direction or a second wearing direction, and Based on the determination that the above wearing direction is the first wearing direction, a message for executing a first function on an electronic device connected to the finger-wearing electronic device is transmitted to the electronic device through the communication circuit, and In accordance with the determination that the above wearing direction is the above second wearing direction, a message for executing a second function different from the first function in the electronic device is transmitted to the electronic device through the communication circuit. Instructions that cause the above finger-wearable electronic device, Non-transient computer-readable storage media.

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