Electronic device for supporting non-terrestrial network communication, and operation method thereof

Abstract

In an electronic device and an operation method of the electronic device according to an embodiment, the electronic device may be caused to: identify that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to a first SIM (111) is impossible, and connection to a first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible; identify that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to a second SIM (112) different from the first SIM (111) is impossible, and connection to a second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible; identify a request for an emergency call in a state where connection to the first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible and connection to the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible; identify whether camp-on to a cell of a third terrestrial network different from the first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) and the second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible, wherein the cell of the third terrestrial network does not allow a general call based on information stored in the first SIM (111) and information stored in the second SIM (112), but allows the emergency call to be performed; and on the basis of the identification that camp-on to the cell of the third terrestrial network different from the first terrestrial network and the second terrestrial network is possible, perform camp-on to the cell of the third terrestrial network and perform an emergency call based on the cell of the third terrestrial network.

Description

Electronic device supporting non-terrestrial network communication and method of operation thereof

[0001] One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an electronic device that supports non-terrestrial network communication and a method of operating the same.

[0002] Recently, electronic devices supporting non-terrestrial network communication (e.g., satellite communication) are being actively introduced. As an example, electronic devices can communicate with a satellite of an existing satellite communication provider by utilizing that provider's frequencies and communication methods. As another example, electronic devices can communicate with a satellite using cellular frequencies based on the LTE (long-term evolution) standard (or 5G standard). As yet another example, electronic devices can communicate with a satellite based on the 5G NTN (non-terrestrial networks) standard.

[0003] For example, if an electronic device communicates with a non-terrestrial network based on LTE standards, some of the frequencies defined in LTE standards may be allocated to non-terrestrial communication. The electronic device may perform satellite communication using the protocol stack used in terrestrial communication, and an additional protocol stack for non-terrestrial communication may not be required. The electronic device may perform communication without distinguishing between non-terrestrial and terrestrial communication. For example, the electronic device may perform operations to perform a cell scan, camp on to a cell satisfying cell selection criteria, and access a network (e.g., may include camp on, random access (RA) procedures, connection establishment procedures, and / or attach (or registration)). The electronic device may perform operations to camp on to a cell satisfying cell selection criteria and access a network without distinguishing between non-terrestrial and terrestrial communication. Accordingly, the electronic device can prepare to perform non-terrestrial communication in substantially the same manner as terrestrial communication.

[0004] In a wireless communication system, electronic devices (e.g., user equipment; UE) can connect to a wireless communication network to use voice or data communication services at a designated location or while on the move. An appropriate authentication process may be required to provide communication services to electronic devices. For instance, a universal integrated circuit card (UICC) may be inserted into an electronic device, and authentication between the electronic device and the server of a mobile network operator (MNO) may be performed through a universal subscriber identity module (USIM) installed inside the UICC. The UICC may be referred to as a SIM (subscriber identity module) card in the case of the global system for mobile communications (GSM) method, and a USIM (universal subscriber identity module) card in the case of WCDMA (wideband code division multiple access), LTE (long term evolution), or NR (new radio) methods.

[0005] When a user of an electronic device subscribes to a wireless communication service provided by a telecommunications carrier, the carrier provides the user with a UICC (e.g., a SIM card or USIM card), and the user can insert the provided UICC into their electronic device. Once the UICC is inserted into the electronic device, the USIM application installed within the UICC is executed. Using the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) value and the cryptographic key value for authentication stored within the UICC, an appropriate authentication process can be performed with the carrier's server, where the same values ​​are stored. After the appropriate authentication process is completed, the wireless communication service can be utilized.

[0006] An electronic device may support two or more SIMs; if it supports two SIMs, it may be designated as a dual SIM electronic device, and if it supports multiple SIMs, it may be designated as a multi SIM electronic device. A dual SIM or multi SIM electronic device may support multiple SIMs, and each SIM may be associated with a different subscription or subscription. Signals associated with each of the multiple SIMs, or signals corresponding to each of the multiple SIMs, may be transmitted to or received from a network by the electronic device. A mode in which signals associated with each of the multiple SIMs cannot substantially be transmitted or received simultaneously may be designated as DSDS (dual SIM dual standby) mode. In DSDS mode, while a signal based on one SIM is being transmitted or received, a signal based on another SIM cannot be transmitted or received, and accordingly, the other SIM may be set to standby mode. A mode in which signals associated with each of the multiple SIMs can substantially be transmitted or received simultaneously may be designated as DSDA (dual SIM dual active) mode. In DSDA mode, while a signal based on one SIM is being transmitted or received, a signal based on another SIM may be transmitted or received, and both SIMs may be activated at least partially simultaneously.

[0007] 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.

[0008] The electronic device may include at least one processor and a memory for storing instructions.

[0009] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to confirm that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to a first SIM functionally connected to the at least one processor is impossible, and connection to a first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM is possible.

[0010] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to confirm that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to a second SIM different from the first SIM functionally connected to the at least one processor is impossible, and connection to a second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM is possible.

[0011] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to confirm a request for an emergency call while in a state where a connection to the first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM is possible and a connection to the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM is possible.

[0012] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to determine whether camp-on to a cell of a third terrestrial network different from the first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM and the second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM is possible based on the confirmation of the request for the emergency call.

[0013] Here, the cell of the third terrestrial network does not allow general calls based on information stored in the first SIM and information stored in the second SIM, but may allow the performance of emergency calls.

[0014] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to camp on to the cell of the third terrestrial network and perform the emergency call based on the cell of the third terrestrial network, based on the confirmation that camp-on to the cell of the third terrestrial network, which is different from the first terrestrial network and the second terrestrial network, is possible.

[0015] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to select either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network based on the finding that camp-on to a cell of the third ground network, which is different from the first ground network and the second ground network, is impossible, and to perform the emergency call based on the selected non-ground network.

[0016] The method of operating an electronic device may include an operation of confirming that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to a first SIM functionally connected to at least one processor of the electronic device is impossible, and connection to a first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM is possible.

[0017] The method of operation of the electronic device may include an operation of confirming that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to a second SIM different from the first SIM functionally connected to the at least one processor is impossible, and connection to a second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM is possible.

[0018] The method of operation of the electronic device may include an operation of confirming a request for an emergency call while in a state where a connection to the first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM is possible and a connection to the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM is possible.

[0019] The method of operation of the electronic device described above may include, based on the confirmation of the request for the emergency call, checking whether camp-on to a cell of a third terrestrial network different from the first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM and the second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM is possible, wherein the cell of the third terrestrial network does not allow general calls based on information stored in the first SIM and information stored in the second SIM, but allows the performance of the emergency call.

[0020] The method of operation of the electronic device may include the operation of performing the emergency call based on the cell of the third ground network by camping on the cell of the third ground network, based on the confirmation that camping on to the cell of the third ground network, which is different from the first ground network and the second ground network, or selecting either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network, based on the confirmation that camping on to the cell of the third ground network, which is different from the first ground network and the second ground network, is impossible, and performing the emergency call based on the selected non-ground network.

[0021] A storage medium for storing computer-executable instructions may be provided.

[0022] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor of an electronic device, the electronic device may be caused to confirm that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to a first SIM functionally connected to the at least one processor is impossible, and connection to a first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM is possible.

[0023] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to confirm that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to a second SIM different from the first SIM functionally connected to the at least one processor is impossible, and connection to a second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM is possible.

[0024] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to confirm a request for an emergency call while in a state where a connection to the first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM is possible and a connection to the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM is possible.

[0025] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to determine whether camp-on to a cell of a third terrestrial network different from the first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM and the second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM is possible based on the confirmation of the request for the emergency call.

[0026] Here, the cell of the third terrestrial network does not allow general calls based on information stored in the first SIM and information stored in the second SIM, but may allow the performance of emergency calls.

[0027] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to camp on to the cell of the third terrestrial network and perform the emergency call based on the cell of the third terrestrial network, based on the confirmation that camp-on to the cell of the third terrestrial network, which is different from the first terrestrial network and the second terrestrial network, is possible.

[0028] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to select either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network based on the finding that camp-on to a cell of the third ground network, which is different from the first ground network and the second ground network, is impossible, and to perform the emergency call based on the selected non-ground network.

[0029] The electronic device may include at least one processor and a memory for storing instructions.

[0030] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to confirm a request for a phone call while the first SIM and the second SIM are connected to the at least one processor.

[0031] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may cause, based on the confirmation of the request, to confirm a first connectivity possibility to a terrestrial network corresponding to each of the first SIM and the second SIM, a second connectivity possibility to a non-terrestrial network corresponding to each of the first SIM and the second SIM, and a third connectivity possibility to another terrestrial network different from the terrestrial network corresponding to each of the first SIM and the second SIM.

[0032] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to identify the type of the telephone.

[0033] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to select either the first SIM or the second SIM based on the first connectivity, the second connectivity and the third connectivity and the type of the telephone.

[0034] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may cause the emergency call to be performed based on the selected SIM.

[0035] The method of operation of the electronic device may include an operation of confirming a request for a phone call while the first SIM and the second SIM are connected to the at least one processor.

[0036] The method of operation of the electronic device may include, based on the confirmation of the request, confirming a first connectivity possibility to a terrestrial network corresponding to each of the first SIM and the second SIM, a second connectivity possibility to a non-terrestrial network corresponding to each of the first SIM and the second SIM, and a third connectivity possibility to another terrestrial network different from the terrestrial network corresponding to each of the first SIM and the second SIM.

[0037] The method of operation of the above electronic device may include an operation to check the type of the telephone.

[0038] The method of operation of the electronic device may include an operation of selecting either the first SIM or the second SIM based on the first connectivity possibility, the second connectivity possibility, the third connectivity possibility, and the type of the telephone.

[0039] The method of operation of the above electronic device may include the operation of performing the emergency call based on the selected SIM.

[0040] In a storage medium for storing computer-executable instructions, the instructions, when executed individually or collectively by at least one processor of an electronic device, may cause the electronic device to confirm a request for a phone call while a first SIM and a second SIM are connected to the at least one processor.

[0041] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may cause, based on the confirmation of the request, to confirm a first connectivity possibility to a terrestrial network corresponding to each of the first SIM and the second SIM, a second connectivity possibility to a non-terrestrial network corresponding to each of the first SIM and the second SIM, and a third connectivity possibility to another terrestrial network different from the terrestrial network corresponding to each of the first SIM and the second SIM.

[0042] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to identify the type of the telephone.

[0043] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to select either the first SIM or the second SIM based on the first connectivity, the second connectivity and the third connectivity and the type of the telephone.

[0044] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may cause the emergency call to be performed based on the selected SIM.

[0045] FIG. 1a is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0046] FIG. 1b is a diagram showing a network environment including an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0047] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device and a remote communication network environment according to one embodiment.

[0048] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the connection of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0049] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a non-ground network system according to one embodiment.

[0050] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a method of operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0051] Figure 6a is a diagram illustrating the cells of a non-ground network and a ground network.

[0052] Figure 6b is a diagram illustrating a cell of a non-ground network.

[0053] FIG. 6c is a drawing for illustrating a screen provided by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0054] FIG. 7a is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0055] FIG. 7b is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0056] FIG. 8a is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0057] FIG. 8b is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0058] FIG. 9a is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0059] FIG. 9b is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0060] FIG. 10a is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0061] FIG. 10b is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0062] FIG. 11a is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0063] FIG. 11b is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0064] FIG. 11c is a drawing for explaining a screen provided by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0065] FIG. 1a is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1a, in the network environment (100), the 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 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)).

[0066] 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)), for example, 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.

[0067] 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 is performed, 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.

[0068] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (140)) and related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0069] 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).

[0070] 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).

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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).

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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).

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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.

[0079] The power management module (188) can manage the 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).

[0080] 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.

[0081] 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).

[0082] 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 realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, 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 realizing URLLC.

[0083] 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).

[0084] According to one embodiment, 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.

[0085] 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.

[0086] 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 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 a 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.

[0087] FIG. 1b is a drawing showing a network environment (100) including an electronic device according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1b, a network according to one embodiment of the present invention (e.g., the second network (199) of FIG. 1a) may include an electronic device (101), a first communication network (111a), or a second communication network (112a).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may operate in a dual SIM dual standby (DSDS) mode or a dual SIM dual active (DSDA) mode that supports two SIMs in one device. The DSDA mode may be referred to, for example, as a DSDA capability, and the DSDS mode may be referred to, for example, as a DSDS capability. For example, the electronic device (101) may be implemented to include two SIMs, a first SIM (111) and a second SIM (112), or may include slots (which may be referred to as SIM slots) capable of connecting two SIMs. A SIM may be inserted into the slots of the electronic device (101). For example, the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112) may be removable SIMs (rSIM) (e.g., SIM cards). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a first slot (not shown) and a second slot (not shown), which are first structures, to accommodate a first SIM (111) and a second SIM (112), respectively. In this case, those skilled in the art will understand that the meaning of the electronic device (101) including the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112) may mean that the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112) are mounted in the electronic device (101), and may not necessarily mean that the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112) are included in the electronic device (101). As another example, at least one of the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112) may include an embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM). The eSIM may be named eUICC.For example, the connection and / or activation of dual SIMs in the present disclosure may mean that two rSIMs (or pSIMs) are connected to the electronic device (101), or that one rSIM is connected to the electronic device (101) and one profile in the eSIM is activated, or that two profiles in the eSIM are activated, and there are no limitations on the method of implementation.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the first SIM (111) is a SIM subscribed to a telecommunications operator of the first communication network (111a), and the electronic device (101) can receive wireless communication services by connecting to the first communication network (111a) using the first SIM (111). The second SIM (112) is a SIM subscribed to a telecommunications operator of the second communication network (112a), and the electronic device (101) can receive wireless communication services by connecting to the second communication network (112a) using the second SIM (112). As another example, although not illustrated, the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112) may be SIMs subscribed to a telecommunications operator of the same communication network. For example, the operators of the first communication network and the second communication network may be the same. For example, the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112) may each be SIMs corresponding to different subscriber information subscribed to the same telecommunications operator.

[0090] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device and a remote communication network environment according to one embodiment.

[0091] The electronic device (101) can transmit and / or receive data through a terrestrial network and / or a non-terrestrial network. The electronic device (101) may be identical to the configuration of the electronic device (101) shown in FIG. 1a or may include the configuration of the electronic device (101) shown in FIG. 1a.

[0092] A terrestrial network may refer to a network capable of providing data communication through a terrestrial wireless communication device (210). For example, the terrestrial wireless communication device (210) may include a base station located on the ground (e.g., fixed on the ground). The terrestrial wireless communication device (210) may support at least one of the various communication methods supported by the electronic device (101). For example, the terrestrial wireless communication device (210) may include an eNodeB (e.g., an LTE-series base station) or a gNodeB (e.g., a 5G (or NR)-series base station), but there is no limitation on the type.

[0093] A non-ground network may refer to a network capable of providing data communication through at least one non-ground wireless communication device (220). For example, the non-ground wireless communication device (220) may include at least one of various communication devices, such as a base station or a repeater, that are not located on the ground. For example, the non-ground wireless communication device (220) may include a satellite and / or an unmanned aerial vehicle, but there is no limitation on the type thereof. For example, the satellite may include a low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite, a medium-earth orbit (MEO) satellite, a geostationary earth orbit (GEO) satellite, and / or a high elliptical orbit (HEO) satellite. For example, the satellite may include a mobile satellite and / or a geostationary satellite.

[0094] The non-terrestrial wireless communication device (220) may support at least one of various wireless communication methods. For example, the non-terrestrial wireless communication device (220) may support NR NTN (non-terrestrial network) defined by 3GPP (3rd generation partnership project). Alternatively, the non-terrestrial wireless communication device (220) may support at least one of various communication methods based on communication standards such as LTE, GSM (global system for mobile communications), or CDMA (code-division multiple access), but there is no limitation on the type.

[0095] The terrestrial network and the non-terrestrial network may be independent networks. Alternatively, the terrestrial network and the non-terrestrial network may be included in at least one related network (e.g., a network provided by the same operator).

[0096] The electronic device (101) can perform wireless communication through a non-terrestrial network when communication with the terrestrial network is impossible or not smooth. Alternatively, the electronic device (101) may perform wireless communication through a non-terrestrial network regardless of the communication status with the terrestrial network depending on the case.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a display module (160) (e.g., a display), a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a communication circuit), and / or an antenna module (197). For example, the processor (120) may be operatively, functionally, and / or electrically connected to the display module (160), the wireless communication module (192), and / or the antenna module (197).

[0098] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of an electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing instructions (e.g., a program (140) of FIG. 1a) that are at least temporarily stored in memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1a), and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can control overall operations related to terrestrial network communication and / or non-terrestrial network communication. For example, the processor (120) may include a communication processor related to terrestrial network communication and / or non-terrestrial network communication (e.g., an auxiliary processor (123) of FIG. 1a).

[0099] The display module (160) can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device (101) (e.g., user).

[0100] According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may display a user interface (UI) that displays information related to a terrestrial network and / or a non-terrestrial network. For example, the UI that displays information related to a terrestrial network and / or a non-terrestrial network may include at least one of the UIs that displays information related to the type of network (e.g., cellular communication (3G, 4G, or 5G), short-range communication (e.g., BT, or WIFI), or satellite communication), the type of network service provider (e.g., satellite communication service provider (e.g., Iridium), emergency service provider (ESP)), the strength of the network signal (e.g., signal strength bars, RSSI, or RSRP), the orientation of a communication device (satellite) included in the network (e.g., orientation, elevation angle, azimuth angle), presence information, and / or the network communication status (e.g., idle, transmit, or receive).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the display module (160) can display a UI representing a service related to a terrestrial network and / or a non-terrestrial network.

[0102] According to one embodiment, a service related to a terrestrial network and / or a non-terrestrial network may include, for example, at least one of an emergency message transmission service, a messaging service, a voice call, a video call, a data communication service, a location-related service and / or an indicator-related service.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the emergency message transmission service may include, but is not limited to, at least one of an SOS service status information provision service (e.g., an indication of SOS service availability), a government office information provision service, an emergency contact information provision service, a commercial phrase provision service that minimizes user text input, or a survey-based service for quickly conveying emergency situations (e.g., a service providing options for accident type, injury site, or medical information (e.g., age, gender, disease information, or medication information)).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the messaging service may include at least one of an SMS (small message service), an MMS (multimedia messaging service), or an RCS (rich communication suite) message, but is not limited thereto.

[0105] According to one embodiment, the data communication service may include a service through various applications (e.g., a web browser) that provide data communication.

[0106] According to one embodiment, the location-related service may include at least one of longitude / latitude coordinates, location-related map information of a non-ground communication device (220), navigation, or street view, but is not limited thereto.

[0107] According to one embodiment, UI examples are not limited to the examples mentioned and may be provided through other output devices (e.g., the acoustic output module (155) of FIG. 1a).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) may support various types of wireless communication bands supported by the electronic device (101). For example, the wireless communication bands supported by the electronic device (101) may include short-range wireless communication bands (e.g., BT, or WiFi), terrestrial network (e.g., cellular network) communication bands and / or non-terrestrial network bands, but are not limited thereto.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may support a frequency band associated with non-terrestrial wireless communication (e.g., n255, or n256). The electronic device (101) may perform non-terrestrial wireless communication using a frequency band associated with non-terrestrial wireless communication, but is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may perform non-terrestrial wireless communication using at least a portion of a frequency band associated with terrestrial wireless communication.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to an external source (e.g., an external electronic device) or receive it from an external source.

[0111] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) can wirelessly communicate with a non-terrestrial network using at least one of a plurality of antennas included in an antenna module (197). The at least one antenna supporting non-terrestrial wireless communication may include a dedicated antenna and / or a combined antenna. The dedicated antenna may include an antenna supporting a non-terrestrial network. The combined antenna may include an antenna supporting both a different type of network and a non-terrestrial network. For example, the electronic device (101) can communicate with at least one satellite (e.g., a GNSS satellite, or a satellite for emergency message services) using at least one non-terrestrial dedicated antenna. For example, the combined antenna may include an antenna supporting a short-range communication network (e.g., a Bluetooth network, a WiFi network) and / or a terrestrial network (e.g., an LTE (long term evolution) network). The electronic device (101) can support a non-terrestrial network using a plurality of antennas among the antennas supporting a terrestrial network.

[0112] Hereinafter, a satellite is primarily referred to as a non-terrestrial wireless communication device (220) in the present disclosure, and even if the satellite is referred to as providing wireless communication using a specific RAT (radio access technology) (e.g., LTE) or a specific function (e.g., a base station), this is merely an example and the type is not limited.

[0113] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the connection of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be located within the coverage (315) of a ground wireless communication device (210) (hereinafter referred to as ground wireless communication coverage (315)) and / or the coverage (325) of a non-ground wireless communication device (220) (hereinafter referred to as non-ground wireless communication coverage (325). The non-ground wireless communication coverage (325) may be relatively larger than the ground wireless communication coverage (315) (e.g., 50 times larger). For example, the non-ground wireless communication coverage (325) may cover an area that the coverage (315) of the ground wireless communication device (210) does not cover, and accordingly, the electronic device (101) may perform communication even in an area where ground wireless communication is not supported.

[0115] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) may perform a cell scan within a terrestrial wireless communication coverage (315) and / or a non-terrestrial wireless communication coverage (325). As a result of performing the cell scan, the electronic device (101) may identify cells provided by a terrestrial wireless communication device (210) and / or cells provided by a non-terrestrial wireless communication device (220). If there are cells satisfying cell selection conditions, the electronic device (101) may perform at least some of the operations for connecting to a network (e.g., a non-terrestrial network and / or a terrestrial network). Here, the connection to the network may include, for example, at least some of the preceding operations for registering to the network (e.g., camp-on, or connection procedures (e.g., random access (RA) procedures)) and / or the operations for registering to the network (e.g., attach, or registration), but is not limited thereto. The electronic device (101) may perform at least some of the disconnection operations when disconnection from the network is required (e.g., moving to another network). The disconnection operation from the network may include at least some of detaching from the network, disconnecting, and / or declaring a radio link failure (RLF), but is not limited to the listed operations.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can perform at least some of the operations of cell scanning, disconnecting from a network, and / or connecting to a network depending on movement (330, 335).

[0117] According to one embodiment, if an electronic device (101) is located within a ground communication coverage (315) that is included in a non-ground wireless communication coverage (325), or is located in a boundary area of ​​the ground communication coverage (315), the electronic device (101) can perform access to a ground network and / or a non-ground network based on a policy of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a priority policy).

[0118] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a non-ground network system (400) according to one embodiment.

[0119] Referring to FIG. 4, the non-terrestrial network system (400) may include a non-terrestrial wireless communication device (220), a radio unit (415), a packet core (430) and / or a PDN (440).

[0120] According to one embodiment, the non-ground network system (400) may be implemented, for example, in a regenerative manner. When implemented in a regenerative manner, at least one non-ground wireless communication device (220) may include a base station (e.g., eNode B). The non-ground network system (400) may be implemented, for example, in a bent-pipe manner. The bent-pipe manner may include a passive relay method that performs frequency conversion and power amplification on a received signal. When the non-ground network system (400) is implemented in a bent-pipe manner, at least one non-ground wireless communication device (220) may include a repeater that converts (e.g., amplifies) and transmits the signal. The implementation method of the non-ground network system (400) and the role of the non-ground wireless communication device (220) described in FIG. 4 are merely examples and are not limited thereto.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the non-terrestrial wireless communication device (220) may include at least one satellite. The non-terrestrial wireless communication device (220) may communicate with, for example, the electronic device (101) using a terrestrial network (e.g., cellular network) band and / or a non-terrestrial network band. The terrestrial network band may be, for example, an operating band supported by LTE (long term evolution) and / or NR (new radio), but is not limited. The non-terrestrial network band may include bands defined by 3GPP (e.g., n255 and / or n256 bands), but is not limited.

[0122] According to one embodiment, at least one radio unit (415) can receive a signal from a non-terrestrial wireless communication device (220) and transmit it to a packet core (430). The radio unit (415) and the non-terrestrial wireless communication device (220) can communicate, for example, using a non-terrestrial network band. The non-terrestrial network band may be different from the terrestrial network band, but may be set to be the same in some cases.

[0123] According to one embodiment, at least one packet core (430) can transmit and receive data associated with an electronic device (101) using a radio unit (415). Accordingly, the packet core (430) can process data associated with the electronic device (101) and transmit it to a packet data network (PDN) (440) (e.g., the internet). The packet core (415) may include, for example, at least some of an evolved packet core (EPC) and / or a 5G core (5GC), but is not limited thereto. The packet core (430) may include a packet core associated with a non-terrestrial wireless communication device (220) operator and / or a packet core associated with a mobile network operator (MNO). The packet core (430) may additionally be connected to a public switched telephone network (PSTN) (not shown) to transmit and receive data associated with the electronic device (101).

[0124] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining a method of operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 will be explained with reference to FIG. 6a and FIG. 6b. FIG. 6a is a drawing for explaining a non-ground network cell and a ground network cell. FIG. 6b is a drawing for explaining a non-ground network cell.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can confirm that, in operation 501, it is impossible to connect to a first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111), and possible to connect to a first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111). For example, referring to FIG. 6a, a first coverage (611) may be provided by a first non-terrestrial network cell (601). The first non-terrestrial network cell (601) may be provided, for example, by a PLMN (public land mobile network) (or operator) corresponding to the first SIM (111). The electronic device (101) may be located within the first coverage (611) of the first non-terrestrial network cell (601), as in FIG. 6a. The electronic device (101) can confirm that the strength of a signal (e.g., reference signal received power and / or reference signal received quality) from a cell (601) of the first non-terrestrial network (e.g., may be a reference signal and / or a synchronization signal, but is not limited thereto) (e.g., RSRP (reference signals received power) and / or RSRQ (reference signal received quality), but is not limited thereto) satisfies cell selection criteria. The electronic device (101) can confirm that information associated with the cell (601) of the first non-terrestrial network (e.g., information associated with a PLMN, but is not limited thereto) corresponds to the first SIM (111), and thus that a connection to the first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible, but is not limited thereto. In operation 503, the electronic device (101) can confirm that it is impossible to connect to the second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112), and possible to connect to the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112).For example, referring to FIG. 6a, a second coverage (612) may be provided by a second non-terrestrial network cell (602). The second non-terrestrial network cell (602) may be provided, for example, by a PLMN (or operator) corresponding to the second SIM (112). An electronic device (101) may be located within the second coverage (612) of the second non-terrestrial network cell (602), as in FIG. 6a. The electronic device (101) may confirm, for example, that the signal strength from the second non-terrestrial network cell (602) satisfies the cell selection condition. The electronic device (101) can confirm that information associated with the second non-terrestrial network cell (602) corresponds to the second SIM (112), and thus can confirm that a connection to the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible, but there are no limitations. For example, based on the first SIM (111), the first non-terrestrial network cell (601) may be a suitable cell, and based on the second SIM (112), the second non-terrestrial network cell (602) may be a suitable cell. Meanwhile, the terrestrial network cell (603) of FIG. 6a may be supported by a PLMN (or operator) different from the PLMN (or operator) of the first SIM (111) and the PLMN (or operator) of the second SIM (112).

[0126] The electronic device (101) can confirm a request for an emergency call in operation 505. For example, the electronic device (101) can confirm the selection of an object (or icon or affordance) for an emergency call as a request for an emergency call. For example, the electronic device (101) can confirm the satisfaction of a condition specified for an automatic emergency call (e.g., a condition for an emergency situation based on biosignal analysis results) as a request for an emergency call, and there are no limitations thereon.

[0127] The electronic device (101) can determine, in operation 507, whether camp-on to a cell (603) of a third terrestrial network different from the first terrestrial network and the second terrestrial network is possible. For example, the cell (603) of the terrestrial network in FIG. 6a may be supported by a PLMN (or operator) different from the PLMN (or operator) of the first SIM (111) and the PLMN (or operator) of the second SIM (112). A third coverage (613) may be provided by the cell (603) of the third terrestrial network. The electronic device (101) may be located within the third coverage (613) of the cell (603) of the third terrestrial network, as in FIG. 6a. The electronic device (101) may determine, for example, that the signal strength from the cell (603) of the third terrestrial network satisfies the cell selection condition. However, the electronic device (101) can verify that the information associated with the cell (603) of the third terrestrial network does not correspond to the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112). Based on the first SIM (111) or the second SIM (112), the cell (603) of the third terrestrial network may be an acceptable cell. 3GPP (3 rdBased on the generation partnership project, the electronic device (101) can camp on to an acceptable cell. While the electronic device (101) is camped on to the acceptable cell, it cannot perform general services (e.g., data communication and / or general phone calls), but it may be allowed to perform emergency services (e.g., emergency calls and / or emergency messages), which may be expressed as allowing the performance of limited services. Meanwhile, terrestrial network communication may be superior to non-terrestrial network communication in terms of power consumption, data rate, network availability, continuity, and / or stability. Accordingly, it may be preferable to perform an emergency call through a third terrestrial network cell (603), which is an acceptable cell, rather than through a first non-terrestrial network cell (601) based on a first SIM (111) or a second non-terrestrial network cell (602) based on a second SIM (112). Accordingly, if camp-on to a cell (603) of a third ground network different from the first ground network and the second ground network is possible (operation 507-e.g.), the electronic device (101) can camp on to the cell (603) of the third ground network in operation 509 and make an emergency call based on the cell (603) of the third ground network.

[0128] Meanwhile, the electronic device (101) may fail to search for a ground network cell while located within coverages (611, 612) by non-ground network cells (601, 602). For example, as in FIG. 6b, there may not be any ground network cells in the area where the electronic device (101) is located, or as in FIG. 6a, the searched ground network cell may be barred. If camp-on to a cell (603) of a third ground network different from the first ground network and the second ground network is not possible (operation 507—No), the electronic device (101) may, in operation 511, select either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network to make an emergency call based on the selected non-ground network.

[0129] For example, the electronic device (101) may select either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network based on the result of comparing the first score corresponding to the first non-ground network and the second score corresponding to the second non-ground network.

[0130] In one example, the first score and the second score may be determined based on user preference for the first SIM (111) and user preference for the second SIM (112). User preference may be determined, for example, by user settings, user usage history, and / or default data SIM (DDS) settings, but there are no limitations. A relatively high score may be assigned to a SIM set by the user, or to a SIM with high user usage and / or frequency, or to a SIM that has been used recently, or to a SIM that has been used recently, but there are no limitations. The score may be expressed in the form of values ​​representing three or more degrees, or may be expressed in the form of a flag such as 0 / 1, for example, and there are no limitations on the criteria for distinguishing 0 / 1.

[0131] In one example, the first score and the second score can be determined by the signal strength from the first non-ground network cell (601) and the signal strength from the second non-ground network cell (602). In one example, the first score and the second score can be determined by the signal strength from the first non-ground network cell (601) and the signal strength from the second non-ground network cell (602). A relatively higher score may be determined as the signal strength increases, but there is no limitation. The score may be expressed in the form of values ​​representing three or more degrees, or may be expressed in the form of a flag such as 0 / 1, for example, and there is no limitation on the criteria for distinguishing 0 / 1.

[0132] In one example, the first score and the second score may be determined based on a quality-related indicator of the first non-terrestrial network (e.g., data rate, but without limitation) and a quality-related indicator of the second non-terrestrial network. For example, a relatively higher score may be assigned as the quality-related indicator is better (e.g., higher data rate), but without limitation. The score may be expressed in the form of values ​​representing three or more degrees, or in the form of a flag such as 0 / 1, for example, and there are no limitations on the criteria for distinguishing 0 / 1. 0 / 1 may be assigned depending on whether the minimum required data rate is satisfied, but this is exemplary.

[0133] In one example, the first score and the second score may be determined based on the estimated duration of the first non-ground network and the second non-ground network. For example, the estimated duration of the cells (601, 602) may be determined based on satellite orbit-related information (e.g., schedule information and / or statistical information, but without limitation) or based on information contained in the system information block (SIB), (e.g., t-Service information element), but without limitation. A relatively higher score may be assigned as the estimated duration is relatively longer, but without limitation. The score may be expressed in the form of values ​​representing three or more degrees, or may be expressed in the form of a flag such as 0 / 1, for example, and there is no limitation on the criteria for distinguishing 0 / 1.

[0134] In one example, the first score and the second score may be set based on the satellite types of the first non-ground network and the second non-ground network (e.g., GEO (geostationary earth orbit), LEO (low earth orbit), MEO (medium earth orbit). A relatively high score may be assigned to GEO, but this is exemplary, and conversely, a relatively high score may be assigned to LEO, and there are no restrictions on the method of assignment. The score may be expressed in the form of values ​​representing three or more degrees, or in the form of a flag such as 0 / 1, for example, and there are no restrictions on the criteria for distinguishing 0 / 1.

[0135] For example, the electronic device (101) may select a non-ground network (or SIM) corresponding to a higher score based on a score verified based on any one of the parameters described above. Alternatively, the electronic device (101) may select a non-ground network (or SIM) corresponding to a higher score based on a score verified based on two or more of the parameters described above. For example, the sum of scores according to each of the multiple parameters or the weighted sum of scores may be used, but this is exemplary and there is no limitation on the method of verifying the final score using multiple parameters. For example, Equation 1 is an example of the final score.

[0136]

[0137] V1 may be a value corresponding to user preference. V2 may be a value corresponding to signal strength. V3 may be a value corresponding to quality-related indicators. V4 may be a value corresponding to service duration. V5 may be a value corresponding to satellite type. W1, W2, W3, W4, and W5 may each be a weight corresponding to V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5, respectively, and there are no restrictions on the weights, and they may be negative. Alternatively, the final score may be expressed as in Equation 2, Equation 3, Equation 4, and Equation 5, and there are no restrictions on the method of expression, and the characters in Equation 2 to 5 may be the same as those described in Equation 1.

[0138]

[0139]

[0140]

[0141]

[0142] The electronic device (101) can select a SIM (or non-terrestrial network) based on a score based on, for example, any one of mathematical formulas 1 to 5. For example, the electronic device (101) can check each of the scores for each of the SIMs (111, 112) and select the SIM corresponding to the maximum value among them, which can be expressed by mathematical formula 6.

[0143]

[0144] In mathematical formula 6, i may be a factor for identifying each of the multiple SIMs (111, 112), and in the case of dual SIM, i may be 1 and 2. is can be a score. arg max is It can be a function that returns the maximum i, but there is no limit.

[0145] Meanwhile, the mathematical formulas described above are exemplary, and SIM selection may be performed according to rules (or algorithms) such as those in Table 1.

[0146] if SIM1, SIM2 = (GEO, GEO)if RSRP 1 > RSRP 2SIM selected = SIM1elseSIM selected = SIM2endelse if SIM1, SIM2 = (GEO, LEO)SIM selected = SIM1else if SIM1, SIM2 = (LEO, GEO)SIM selected = SIM2else if SIM1, SIM2 = (LEO, LEO)if service duration 1 > service duration 2SIM selected = SIM1elseSIM selected = SIM2endend

[0147] In one example, as shown in Table 1, the electronic device (101) may select a non-ground network corresponding to the GEO satellite type when both the GEO satellite type and the LEO satellite type exist. The GEO may have relatively good connection continuity, but there are no limitations. If the satellite types of both non-ground networks are GEO, the electronic device (101) may select the non-ground network with better signal strength (RSRP in the example of Table 1). If the satellite types of both non-ground networks are LEO, the electronic device (101) may select the non-ground network with a longer expected duration (service duration in the example of Table 1). Meanwhile, the rule (or algorithm) of Table 1 may be expressed as in Equation 7.

[0148]

[0149] Here is a bias added to V2, There is no limit to the value that makes the result of the product greater than 1. W4 is a weight as described above and has no limit if the result of the product is less than 1 (no limit), and W4 may be a normalize term. V2 may be a value corresponding to the signal strength described above, V4 may be a value corresponding to the expected duration, and V2 may be a value corresponding to the satellite type.

[0150] In one example, when (V2, V4, V5) of the first SIM (111) = (-120, 86400, 1) and (V2, V4, V5) of the second SIM (112) = (-130, 86400, 1), with W4 = 1 / 86400 and bias = 140, the first score corresponding to the first SIM (111) may be 20 and the second score corresponding to the second SIM (112) may be 10, and the first SIM (111) having the higher score may be selected based on the comparison. In one example, when (V2, V4, V5) of the first SIM (111) = (-108, 120, 0) and (V2, V4, V5) of the second SIM (112) = (-100, 40, 0), with W4 = 1 / 86400 and bias = 140, the first score corresponding to the first SIM (111) is 120 / 86400 and the second score corresponding to the second SIM (112) is 40 / 86400, and the first SIM (111) having the higher score can be selected based on the comparison. In one example, when (V2, V4, V5) of the first SIM (111) = (-120, 86400, 1) and (V2, V4, V5) of the second SIM (112) = (-100, 40, 0), with W4 = 1 / 86400 and bias = 140, the first score corresponding to the first SIM (111) may be 20 and the second score corresponding to the second SIM (112) may be 40 / 86400, and the first SIM (111) having the higher score may be selected based on the comparison.

[0151] In one example, the electronic device (101) may select a SIM (or non-terrestrial network) based on the inference result of an artificial intelligence model. For example, the artificial intelligence model may be trained to output a score based on a measured input vector (e.g., (V1, V2, V3, V4, V5), but without limitation). Those skilled in the art will understand that the input vector may be a vector composed of measurements corresponding to any point in time, but without limitation, and may be expressed as a vector based on time-series data.

[0152] FIG. 6c is a drawing for illustrating a screen provided by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0153] As shown in FIG. 6c, the electronic device (101) may provide a screen (650) for mode setting on a display module (160). The screen (650) may include an object (651) that causes automatic selection and an object (652) that causes manual selection. When the object (651) is selected, the electronic device (101) may perform SIM selection based on a selection method as described with reference to FIG. 5, for example, when selecting one of the two SIMs (111, 112), but is not limited to. When the object (652) is selected, the electronic device (101) may select one of the two SIMs (111, 112) based on manual input by the user.

[0154] FIG. 7a is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0155] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can confirm in operation 701 that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is impossible, and connection to a voice-supported first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible. Depending on the operator, the non-terrestrial network service may support voice services (e.g., telephone services) or may support only text services. In the example of FIG. 7a, it is assumed that the first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) supports voice services. In operation 703, the electronic device (101) can confirm that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is impossible, and connection to a voice-supported second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible. In the example of FIG. 7a, it is assumed that the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) supports voice services. The electronic device (101) can confirm a request for an emergency call in 705 operation.

[0156] As described with reference to FIG. 5, the electronic device (101) can determine, in operation 707, whether camp-on to a cell of a third ground network (e.g., cell (603) of FIG. 6a) that is different from the first ground network and the second ground network is possible. If it is determined that camp-on to a cell of the third ground network (e.g., cell (603) of FIG. 6a) is possible (operation 707—yes), the electronic device (101) can, in operation 709, camp on to the cell of the third ground network and perform an emergency call based on the cell of the third ground network. If camp-on to a cell of the third ground network (e.g., cell (603) of FIG. 6a) is not possible (707 operation—No), the electronic device (101) can, in 711 operation, select either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network to make an emergency call based on the selected non-ground network.

[0157] FIG. 7b is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0158] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can confirm in operation 721 that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is impossible, and connection to a voice-supported first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible. In the example of FIG. 7b, it is assumed that the first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) supports voice services. The electronic device (101) can confirm in operation 723 that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is impossible, and connection to a voice-unsupported second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible. In the example of FIG. 7b, it is assumed that the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) does not support voice services. The electronic device (101) can confirm a request for an emergency call in operation 725.

[0159] As described with reference to FIG. 5, the electronic device (101) can determine, in operation 727, whether camp-on to a cell of a third ground network (e.g., cell (603) in FIG. 6a) that is different from the first ground network and the second ground network is possible. If it is determined that camp-on to a cell of the third ground network (e.g., cell (603) in FIG. 6a) is possible (operation 727—yes), the electronic device (101) can, in operation 729, camp on to the cell of the third ground network and make an emergency call based on the cell of the third ground network. If camp-on to a cell of the third ground network (e.g., cell (603) in FIG. 6a) is not possible (operation 707—no), the electronic device (101) can, in operation 731, make an emergency call based on the first non-ground network. In the example of FIG. 7b, since the second non-terrestrial network does not support voice services, the electronic device (101) can make an emergency call based on the first non-terrestrial network that supports voice services.

[0160] FIG. 8a is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can confirm in operation 801 that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is impossible, and connection to a voice-supported first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible. In the example of FIG. 8a, it is assumed that the first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) supports voice services. The electronic device (101) can confirm in operation 803 that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is impossible, and connection to a voice-supported second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible. In the example of FIG. 8a, it is assumed that the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) supports voice services. The electronic device (101) can confirm a request for a general telephone in operation 805. In contrast, emergency calls cannot be performed by general calls through limited services. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) does not need to camp on to a cell (603) of a third terrestrial network as in FIG. 5. The electronic device (101) can perform general calls based on the selected non-terrestrial network by selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network in operation 807. The electronic device (101) can perform SIM selection based on the selection method described with reference to FIG. 5, but is not limited thereto.

[0162] FIG. 8b is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0163] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can confirm in operation 821 that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is impossible, and connection to a voice-supported first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible. In the example of FIG. 8b, it is assumed that the first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) supports voice services. The electronic device (101) can confirm in operation 823 that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is impossible, and connection to a voice-unsupported second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible. In the example of FIG. 8b, it is assumed that the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) does not support voice services. The electronic device (101) can confirm a request for a general telephone in operation 825. In contrast, emergency calls cannot be made by limited services. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) does not need to camp on to a cell (603) of a third terrestrial network as in FIG. 5. The electronic device (101) can make general calls based on a first non-terrestrial network that supports voice services, rather than a second non-terrestrial network that does not support voice services, in operation 827.

[0164] FIG. 9a is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can confirm in operation 901 that a connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to a first SIM (111) is possible. In operation 903, the electronic device (101) can confirm that a connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to a second SIM (112) is not possible, and a connection to a second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible. In the example of FIG. 9a, the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) may or may not support voice services. In operation 905, the electronic device (101) can confirm a request for a general telephone. In operation 907, the electronic device (101) can perform a general telephone based on the first terrestrial network. As described above, terrestrial network communication may be better than non-terrestrial network communication in terms of power consumption, data rate, network availability, continuity, and / or stability, and accordingly, the electronic device (101) can perform general telephone calls based on the first terrestrial network.

[0166] FIG. 9b is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0167] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can confirm in the 911 operation that a connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible. In the 913 operation, the electronic device (101) can confirm that a connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is not possible, and a connection to a second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible. In the example of FIG. 9b, the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) may or may not support voice services. In the 915 operation, the electronic device (101) can confirm a request for an emergency call. In the 917 operation, the electronic device (101) can perform an emergency call based on the first terrestrial network. As described above, terrestrial network communication may be better than non-terrestrial network communication in terms of power consumption, data rate, network availability, continuity, and / or stability, and accordingly, the electronic device (101) can make emergency calls based on the first terrestrial network.

[0168] FIG. 10a is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0169] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can confirm, in operation 1001, that it is camped on to a cell of a third terrestrial network (e.g., cell (603) of FIG. 6a) which is an acceptable cell that does not correspond to the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112). In operation 1003, the electronic device (101) can confirm that it is impossible to connect to a second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112), and that it is possible to connect to a second non-terrestrial network that supports voice corresponding to the second SIM (112). For example, the electronic device (101) can confirm that it is impossible to connect to a non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111). In the example of FIG. 10a, it is assumed that the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) supports voice services. The electronic device (101) can confirm a request for an emergency call in operation 1005. As described above, the electronic device (101) cannot perform general services but can perform emergency services based on a cell of the third terrestrial network that is an acceptable cell. The electronic device (101) can perform an emergency call based on the third terrestrial network in operation 1007. As described above, terrestrial network communication may be better than non-terrestrial network communication in terms of power consumption, data rate, network availability, continuity, and / or stability, and accordingly, the electronic device (101) can perform an emergency call based on the third terrestrial network.

[0170] FIG. 10b is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0171] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can confirm, in operation 1011, that it is camped on to a cell of a third terrestrial network (e.g., cell (603) of FIG. 6a) which is an acceptable cell that does not correspond to the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112). In operation 1013, the electronic device (101) can confirm that it is impossible to connect to a second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112), and that it is possible to connect to a second non-terrestrial network that supports voice corresponding to the second SIM (112). For example, the electronic device (101) can confirm that it is impossible to connect to a non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111). In the example of FIG. 10b, it is assumed that the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) supports voice services. The electronic device (101) can confirm a request for a general telephone in operation 1015. As described above, the electronic device (101) cannot perform general services based on a cell of the third terrestrial network that is an acceptable cell. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can perform a general telephone based on the second non-terrestrial network in operation 1017.

[0172] FIG. 11a is a drawing for explaining the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0173] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can confirm, in operation 1101, that it is camped on to a cell of a third terrestrial network (e.g., cell (603) of FIG. 6a) which is an acceptable cell that does not correspond to the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112). In operation 1103, the electronic device (101) can confirm that it is impossible to connect to a second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112), and that it is possible to connect to a second non-terrestrial network that does not support voice corresponding to the second SIM (112). For example, the electronic device (101) can confirm that it is impossible to connect to a non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111). In the example of FIG. 11a, it is assumed that the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) does not support voice services. The electronic device (101) can confirm a request for an emergency call in operation 1105. As described above, the electronic device (101) cannot perform general services but can perform emergency services based on a cell of the third terrestrial network that is an acceptable cell. The electronic device (101) can perform an emergency call based on the third terrestrial network in operation 1107. As described above, terrestrial network communication may be better than non-terrestrial network communication in terms of power consumption, data rate, network availability, continuity, and / or stability, and accordingly, the electronic device (101) can perform an emergency call based on the third terrestrial network.

[0174] FIG. 11b is a drawing for explaining a method of operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment. The embodiment of FIG. 11b will be explained with reference to FIG. 11c. FIG. 11c is a drawing for explaining a screen provided by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0175] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can confirm, in operation 1111, that it is camped on to a cell of a third terrestrial network (e.g., cell (603) of FIG. 6a) which is an acceptable cell that does not correspond to the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112). In operation 1113, the electronic device (101) can confirm that it is impossible to connect to a second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112), and that it is possible to connect to a second non-terrestrial network that does not support voice corresponding to the second SIM (112). For example, the electronic device (101) can confirm that it is impossible to connect to a non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111). In the example of FIG. 11b, it is assumed that the second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) does not support voice services. The electronic device (101) can confirm a request for a general telephone in operation 1115. As described above, the electronic device (101) cannot perform general services based on a cell of the third terrestrial network that is an acceptable cell. In addition, the second non-terrestrial network may not support voice services. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can indicate that a general telephone is unavailable in operation 1117. For example, the electronic device (101) can provide a notification (1141) indicating that a general telephone is unavailable through a display module (160) as in FIG. 11c, but is not limited to this.

[0176] The electronic device (101) may include at least one processor (120) and a memory (130) for storing instructions.

[0177] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to confirm that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to a first SIM (111) functionally connected to the at least one processor (120) is impossible, and connection to a first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible.

[0178] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to confirm that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to a second SIM (112) that is different from the first SIM (111) functionally connected to the at least one processor (120) is impossible, and connection to a second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible.

[0179] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to confirm a request for an emergency call while being able to connect to the first non-ground network corresponding to the first SIM (111) and to the second non-ground network corresponding to the second SIM (112).

[0180] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to determine whether camp-on to a cell of a third terrestrial network different from the first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) and the second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible based on the confirmation of the request for the emergency call.

[0181] Here, the cell of the third terrestrial network does not allow general calls based on information stored in the first SIM (111) and information stored in the second SIM (112), but allows the performance of emergency calls.

[0182] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to camp on to the cell of the third ground network and perform the emergency call based on the cell of the third ground network, based on the confirmation that camp-on to the cell of the third ground network, which is different from the first ground network and the second ground network, is possible.

[0183] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to select either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network based on the finding that camp-on to the cell of the third ground network, which is different from the first ground network and the second ground network, is impossible, and to make the emergency call based on the selected non-ground network.

[0184] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to select the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network, based on the fact that the first non-ground network supports voice services and the second non-ground network does not support voice services.

[0185] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to select either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network, based on the fact that the first non-ground network and the second non-ground network support voice services, based on parameters associated with the first non-ground network and parameters associated with the second non-ground network.

[0186] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to identify the satellite type of the first non-ground network as a parameter associated with the first non-ground network as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network based on the first non-ground network and the parameter associated with the second non-ground network, based on the fact that the first non-ground network and the second non-ground network support voice services.

[0187] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to identify the satellite type of the second non-ground network as a parameter associated with the second non-ground network as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network based on the first non-ground network and the parameter associated with the second non-ground network, based on the fact that the first non-ground network and the second non-ground network support voice services.

[0188] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to select a non-ground network corresponding to a specified type among the satellite type of the first non-ground network and the satellite type of the second non-ground network as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network based on parameters associated with the first non-ground network and parameters associated with the second non-ground network, based on the fact that the first non-ground network and the second non-ground network support voice services.

[0189] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to identify a reception strength corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the first non-terrestrial network and a reception strength corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network supporting voice services, as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network.

[0190] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to select either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on the result of comparing the reception strength corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network and the reception strength corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network, as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services.

[0191] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to identify the value of a quality-related indicator corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the first non-terrestrial network and the value of a quality-related indicator corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network supporting voice services, as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network.

[0192] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to select either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on the result of comparing a quality-related indicator corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network and a quality-related indicator corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network, as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on whether the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services.

[0193] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to check whether the condition of the value of a quality-related indicator corresponding to the first non-ground network is satisfied as a parameter associated with the first non-ground network and whether the condition of the value of a quality-related indicator corresponding to the second non-ground network is satisfied as a parameter associated with the second non-ground network, based on the first non-ground network and the second non-ground network supporting voice services, as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network.

[0194] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to select a non-terrestrial network corresponding to a quality-related indicator that satisfies the condition among the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network, as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services.

[0195] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to identify a service duration corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the first non-terrestrial network and a service duration corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network supporting voice services, as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network.

[0196] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to select the non-terrestrial network corresponding to the longer service duration between the service duration corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network and the service duration corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services.

[0197] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to identify information associated with the use of the first SIM (111) as a parameter associated with the first SIM (112) and identify information associated with the use of the second SIM (112) as a parameter associated with the second SIM (112) as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services.

[0198] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to select either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on information related to the use of the first SIM (111) and information related to the use of the second SIM (112) as at least part of an operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services.

[0199] The method of operation of the electronic device (101) may include an operation of confirming that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to a first SIM (111) functionally connected to at least one processor (120) of the electronic device (101) is impossible, and connection to a first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible.

[0200] The method of operation of the electronic device (101) may include an operation of confirming that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to a second SIM (112) different from the first SIM (111) functionally connected to the at least one processor (120) is impossible, and connection to a second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible.

[0201] The operation method of the electronic device (101) may include an operation to confirm a request for an emergency call while in a state where a connection to the first non-ground network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible and a connection to the second non-ground network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible.

[0202] The method of operation of the electronic device (101) may include, based on the confirmation of the request for the emergency call, checking whether camp-on to a cell of a third terrestrial network different from the first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) and the second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible, wherein the cell of the third terrestrial network does not allow general calls based on information stored in the first SIM (111) and information stored in the second SIM (112), but allows the performance of the emergency call.

[0203] The method of operation of the electronic device (101) may include the operation of performing the emergency call based on the cell of the third ground network by camping on the cell of the third ground network, based on the confirmation that camping on to the cell of the third ground network, which is different from the first ground network and the second ground network, or selecting either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network, based on the confirmation that camping on to the cell of the third ground network, which is different from the first ground network and the second ground network, is impossible, and performing the emergency call based on the selected non-ground network.

[0204] Based on the confirmation that camp-on to a cell of the third terrestrial network, which is different from the first terrestrial network and the second terrestrial network, is impossible, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network may include the operation of selecting the first non-terrestrial network based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network supports voice services and the second non-terrestrial network does not support voice services.

[0205] Based on the confirmation that it is impossible to camp on the cell of the third terrestrial network which is different from the first terrestrial network and the second terrestrial network, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network may include the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services.

[0206] Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network may include the operation of verifying the satellite type of the first non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the first non-terrestrial network.

[0207] Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network may include the operation of verifying the satellite type of the second non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the second non-terrestrial network.

[0208] Based on the fact that the first non-ground network and the second non-ground network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network based on parameters associated with the first non-ground network and parameters associated with the second non-ground network may include the operation of selecting a non-ground network corresponding to a designated type among the satellite type of the first non-ground network and the satellite type of the second non-ground network.

[0209] Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network may include the operation of confirming a reception strength corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the first non-terrestrial network, and confirming a reception strength corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the second non-terrestrial network.

[0210] Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network may include the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on the result of comparing the reception strength corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network and the reception strength corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network.

[0211] Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network may include verifying the value of a quality-related indicator corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the first non-terrestrial network, and verifying the value of a quality-related indicator corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the second non-terrestrial network.

[0212] Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network may include the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on the result of comparing quality-related indicators corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network and quality-related indicators corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network.

[0213] Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network may include checking whether the condition of the value of a quality-related indicator corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network is satisfied as a parameter associated with the first non-terrestrial network, and checking whether the condition of the value of a quality-related indicator corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network is satisfied as a parameter associated with the second non-terrestrial network.

[0214] Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network may include the operation of selecting a non-terrestrial network corresponding to a quality-related indicator that satisfies the condition among quality-related indicators corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network and quality-related indicators corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network.

[0215] Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network may include verifying a service duration corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the first non-terrestrial network, and verifying a service duration corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the second non-terrestrial network.

[0216] Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network may include the operation of selecting the non-terrestrial network corresponding to the longer service duration between the service duration corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network and the service duration corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network.

[0217] Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network may include verifying information associated with the use of the first SIM (111) as parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and verifying information associated with the use of the second SIM (112) as parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network.

[0218] Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network may include the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on information associated with the use of the first SIM (111) and information associated with the use of the second SIM (112).

[0219] A storage medium for storing computer-executable instructions may be provided.

[0220] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120) of the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) may cause the electronic device (101) to confirm that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to a first SIM (111) functionally connected to the at least one processor (120) is impossible, and connection to a first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible.

[0221] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to confirm that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to a second SIM (112) that is different from the first SIM (111) functionally connected to the at least one processor (120) is impossible, and connection to a second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible.

[0222] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to confirm a request for an emergency call while being able to connect to the first non-ground network corresponding to the first SIM (111) and to the second non-ground network corresponding to the second SIM (112).

[0223] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to determine whether camp-on to a cell of a third terrestrial network different from the first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) and the second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible based on the confirmation of the request for the emergency call.

[0224] Here, the cell of the third terrestrial network does not allow general calls based on information stored in the first SIM (111) and information stored in the second SIM (112), but allows the performance of emergency calls.

[0225] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to camp on to the cell of the third ground network and perform the emergency call based on the cell of the third ground network, based on the confirmation that camp-on to the cell of the third ground network, which is different from the first ground network and the second ground network, is possible.

[0226] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to select either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network based on the finding that camp-on to the cell of the third ground network, which is different from the first ground network and the second ground network, is impossible, and to make the emergency call based on the selected non-ground network.

[0227] The electronic device (101) may include at least one processor (120) and a memory (130) for storing instructions.

[0228] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to confirm a request for a phone call while the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112) are connected to the at least one processor (120).

[0229] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may cause, based on the confirmation of the request, to confirm a first connectivity possibility to a ground network corresponding to each of the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112), a second connectivity possibility to a non-ground network corresponding to each of the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112), and a third connectivity possibility to a different ground network different from the ground network corresponding to each of the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112).

[0230] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), they may cause the electronic device (101) to identify the type of the telephone.

[0231] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to select either the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112) based on the first connectivity, the second connectivity, and the third connectivity and the type of the telephone.

[0232] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may cause the emergency call to be performed based on the selected SIM.

[0233] The method of operation of the electronic device (101) may include the operation of confirming a request for a phone call while the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112) are connected to the at least one processor (120).

[0234] The method of operation of the electronic device (101) may include, based on the confirmation of the request, confirming a first connection possibility to a ground network corresponding to each of the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112), a second connection possibility to a non-ground network corresponding to each of the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112), and a third connection possibility to a different ground network different from the ground network corresponding to each of the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112).

[0235] The method of operation of the above electronic device (101) may include an operation to check the type of the telephone.

[0236] The method of operation of the electronic device (101) may include an operation of selecting either the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112) based on the first connectivity possibility, the second connectivity possibility and the third connectivity possibility and the type of the telephone.

[0237] The method of operation of the electronic device (101) may include the operation of performing the emergency call based on the selected SIM.

[0238] In a storage medium for storing computer-executable instructions, the instructions, when executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120) of an electronic device (101), may cause the electronic device (101) to confirm a request for a phone call while a first SIM (111) and a second SIM (112) are connected to the at least one processor (120).

[0239] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may cause, based on the confirmation of the request, to confirm a first connectivity possibility to a ground network corresponding to each of the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112), a second connectivity possibility to a non-ground network corresponding to each of the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112), and a third connectivity possibility to a different ground network different from the ground network corresponding to each of the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112).

[0240] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), they may cause the electronic device (101) to identify the type of the telephone.

[0241] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to select either the first SIM (111) and the second SIM (112) based on the first connectivity, the second connectivity, and the third connectivity and the type of the telephone.

[0242] When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may cause the emergency call to be performed based on the selected SIM.

[0243] The electronic device according to the embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above.

[0244] The embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" each may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish 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.

[0245] The term “module” as used in the 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).

[0246] One embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (140)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (136) or external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (101)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0247] According to one embodiment, the method according to the embodiments disclosed herein may be provided by being included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or 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.

[0248] According to one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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 components of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding components among the multiple components prior to integration. According to one embodiment, 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 an electronic device (101), At least one processor (120); and The electronic device (101) includes a memory (130) for storing instructions, wherein the instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120): It is confirmed that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to a first SIM (111) functionally connected to at least one processor (120) is impossible, and connection to a first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible, and It is confirmed that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to a second SIM (112) different from the first SIM (111) functionally connected to the at least one processor (120) is impossible, and connection to a second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible, and In a state where connection to the first non-ground network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible and connection to the second non-ground network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible, a request for an emergency call is confirmed, and Based on the confirmation of the above request for the above emergency call: Check whether camp-on to a cell of a third terrestrial network different from the first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) and the second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible, wherein the cell of the third terrestrial network does not allow general telephone calls based on information stored in the first SIM (111) and information stored in the second SIM (112), but allows the performance of emergency calls, Based on the confirmation that camp-on to a cell of the third terrestrial network, which is different from the first terrestrial network and the second terrestrial network, is possible, camp-on to a cell of the third terrestrial network and perform the emergency call based on the cell of the third terrestrial network, An electronic device (101) that causes an emergency call based on the selected non-ground network to be made by selecting either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network, based on the finding that it is impossible to camp on the cell of the third non-ground network which is different from the first non-ground network and the second non-ground network.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to select either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network as at least part of an operation of selecting, based on the finding that camp-on to a cell of the third ground network different from the first ground network and the second ground network is impossible. An electronic device (101) that causes the first non-terrestrial network to be selected based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network supports voice services and the second non-terrestrial network does not support voice services.

3. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 2, The above instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to select either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network based on the finding that camp-on to a cell of the third ground network, which is different from the first ground network and the second ground network, is impossible, at least as part of an operation to select either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network. An electronic device (101) that causes one of the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network to be selected based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network to be selected, at least as part of an operation, based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services: Identify the satellite type of the first non-ground network as a parameter associated with the first non-ground network, and Identify the satellite type of the second non-ground network as a parameter associated with the second non-ground network, and An electronic device (101) that causes a non-ground network corresponding to a designated type among the satellite type of the first non-ground network and the satellite type of the second non-ground network.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network to be selected, at least as part of an operation, based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services: A reception strength corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network is identified as a parameter associated with the first non-terrestrial network, and a reception strength corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network is identified as a parameter associated with the second non-terrestrial network, An electronic device (101) that causes one of the first non-ground network and the second non-ground network to be selected based on the result of comparing the reception strength corresponding to the first non-ground network and the reception strength corresponding to the second non-ground network.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 5, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network to be selected, at least as part of an operation, based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services: The value of a quality-related indicator corresponding to the first non-ground network is identified as a parameter associated with the first non-ground network, and the value of a quality-related indicator corresponding to the second non-ground network is identified as a parameter associated with the second non-ground network, An electronic device (101) that causes one of the first non-ground network and the second non-ground network to be selected based on the result of comparing the quality-related indicator corresponding to the first non-ground network and the quality-related indicator corresponding to the second non-ground network.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 6, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network to be selected, at least as part of an operation, based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services: Checking whether the condition of the value of a quality-related indicator corresponding to the first non-ground network is satisfied as a parameter associated with the first non-ground network, and checking whether the condition of the value of a quality-related indicator corresponding to the second non-ground network is satisfied as a parameter associated with the second non-ground network, An electronic device (101) that causes the selection of a non-ground network corresponding to a quality-related indicator satisfying the condition among the quality-related indicators corresponding to the first non-ground network and the quality-related indicators corresponding to the second non-ground network.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 7, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network to be selected, at least as part of an operation, based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services: A service duration corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network is identified as a parameter associated with the first non-terrestrial network, and a service duration corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network is identified as a parameter associated with the second non-terrestrial network, An electronic device (101) that causes to select a non-ground network corresponding to the longer service duration between the service duration corresponding to the first non-ground network and the service duration corresponding to the second non-ground network.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 8, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network to be selected, at least as part of an operation, based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services: Information related to the use of the first SIM (111) is identified as a parameter associated with the first non-terrestrial network, and information related to the use of the second SIM (112) is identified as a parameter associated with the second non-terrestrial network, An electronic device (101) that causes one of the first non-ground network and the second non-ground network to be selected based on information associated with the use of the first SIM (111) and information associated with the use of the second SIM (112).

10. In a method of operating an electronic device (101), An operation to confirm that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to a first SIM (111) functionally connected to at least one processor (120) of the electronic device (101) is impossible, and connection to a first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible; An operation to confirm that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to a second SIM (112) different from the first SIM (111) functionally connected to the at least one processor (120) is impossible, and connection to a second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible; An operation to confirm a request for an emergency call while in a state where connection to the first non-ground network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible and connection to the second non-ground network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible; Based on the confirmation of the above request for the above emergency call: Checking whether camp-on to a cell of a third terrestrial network different from the first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) and the second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible, wherein the cell of the third terrestrial network does not allow general telephone calls based on information stored in the first SIM (111) and information stored in the second SIM (112), but allows the performance of emergency calls; and Based on the confirmation that camp-on to a cell of the third terrestrial network, which is different from the first terrestrial network and the second terrestrial network, is possible, camp-on to a cell of the third terrestrial network to perform the emergency call based on the cell of the third terrestrial network; or based on the confirmation that camp-on to a cell of the third terrestrial network, which is different from the first terrestrial network and the second terrestrial network, is impossible, select either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network to perform the emergency call based on the selected non-terrestrial network. A method of operation of an electronic device (101) including 11. In Paragraph 10, Based on the confirmation that camp-on to a cell of the third ground network, which is different from the first ground network and the second ground network, is impossible, the operation of selecting either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network is, An operation of selecting the first non-terrestrial network based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network supports voice services and the second non-terrestrial network does not support voice services. A method of operation of an electronic device (101) including 12. In any one of paragraphs 10 to 11, Based on the confirmation that camp-on to a cell of the third ground network, which is different from the first ground network and the second ground network, is impossible, the operation of selecting either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network is, An operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network, based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services. A method of operation of an electronic device (101) including 13. In any one of paragraphs 10 through 12, Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network is: An operation to identify the satellite type of the first non-ground network as a parameter associated with the first non-ground network; An operation to identify the satellite type of the second non-ground network as a parameter associated with the second non-ground network; and Operation of selecting a non-ground network corresponding to a designated type among the satellite type of the first non-ground network and the satellite type of the second non-ground network. A method of operation of an electronic device (101) including 14. In any one of paragraphs 10 through 13, Based on the fact that the first non-terrestrial network and the second non-terrestrial network support voice services, the operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on parameters associated with the first non-terrestrial network and parameters associated with the second non-terrestrial network is: An operation of identifying a reception strength corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the first non-terrestrial network, and identifying a reception strength corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network as a parameter associated with the second non-terrestrial network; and An operation of selecting either the first non-terrestrial network or the second non-terrestrial network based on the result of comparing the reception strength corresponding to the first non-terrestrial network and the reception strength corresponding to the second non-terrestrial network. A method of operation of an electronic device (101) including 15. In a storage medium for storing computer-executable instructions, where said instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120) of an electronic device (101), said electronic device (101) causes: It is confirmed that connection to a first terrestrial network corresponding to a first SIM (111) functionally connected to at least one processor (120) is impossible, and connection to a first non-terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible, and It is confirmed that connection to a second terrestrial network corresponding to a second SIM (112) different from the first SIM (111) functionally connected to the at least one processor (120) is impossible, and connection to a second non-terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible, and In a state where connection to the first non-ground network corresponding to the first SIM (111) is possible and connection to the second non-ground network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible, a request for an emergency call is confirmed, and Based on the confirmation of the above request for the above emergency call: Check whether camp-on to a cell of a third terrestrial network different from the first terrestrial network corresponding to the first SIM (111) and the second terrestrial network corresponding to the second SIM (112) is possible, wherein the cell of the third terrestrial network does not allow general telephone calls based on information stored in the first SIM (111) and information stored in the second SIM (112), but allows the performance of emergency calls, Based on the confirmation that camp-on to a cell of the third terrestrial network, which is different from the first terrestrial network and the second terrestrial network, is possible, camp-on to a cell of the third terrestrial network and perform the emergency call based on the cell of the third terrestrial network, A storage medium that causes to perform the emergency call based on the selected non-ground network by selecting either the first non-ground network or the second non-ground network, based on the finding that it is impossible to camp on the cell of the third non-ground network which is different from the first non-ground network and the second non-ground network.

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