Method for setting worn location of wearable device, wearable device, and electronic device

Abstract

Instructions stored in a memory (130) according to various embodiments of the present invention, when executed by a processor (120), can cause an electronic device (101) to: receive a user input via an input module (150); display first wearing setting information, regarding a hand or finger on which a first wearable device (200) is worn, on a display (190) on the basis of the user input; store the first wearing setting information in the memory; sense whether the first wearable device is mounted on the mounting base; and transmit the first wearing setting information stored in the memory to the first wearable device when it is sensed that the first wearable device is mounted on the mounting base. Various other embodiments are also possible.

Description

Method for setting the wearing position of a wearable device, wearable device and electronic device

[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a method for setting the wearing position of a wearable device, a wearable device, and an electronic device.

[0002] With the development of digital technology, various types of electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals, PDAs (personal digital assistants), electronic notebooks, smartphones, tablet PCs (personal computers), or wearable devices are widely used. To support and enhance the functionality of these electronic devices, the hardware and / or software parts of the devices are continuously being improved.

[0003] For example, an electronic device can output or exchange information (or content) by connecting to a laptop or wearable device (e.g., watch, earphone, AR glasses, ring) using short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct. For example, the electronic device can provide health information based on the user's biometric information (e.g., heart rate, steps, calories) obtained from a wearable device such as a watch. Alternatively, the electronic device can provide content related to virtual reality or augmented reality through a wearable device such as AR glasses. For example, considering user convenience, the electronic device can provide various functions by connecting to multiple wearable devices.

[0004] The electronic device can be paired (e.g., connected) with a ring-type wearable device and provide functions based on the hand gestures of the user wearing the wearable device. As technology advances, the electronic device may also provide different functions depending on the gestures of each finger. Conventionally, wearable devices of the same type (e.g., watch, ring) are not connected simultaneously, so only one ring-type wearable device can be connected and used. Furthermore, there is no function to set the wearing position for each finger wearing the ring, and the gesture function utilizing a single ring can only provide simple functions, such as dismissing an alarm by touching the finger wearing the ring and the thumb twice while wearing the ring, or taking photos or videos while a camera application is running.

[0005] In one embodiment, a method and apparatus may be disclosed in which a user can set the hand and finger to wear the ring through an input unit included in a cradle (e.g., electronic device, case) that stores and charges a ring, which is a wearable device, and the set wearing setting information is stored in memory, and when the ring is detected to be placed in the cradle, the wearing setting information is transmitted to the ring, and when the ring is paired with an external device (e.g., smartphone), the wearing setting information stored in the ring is transmitted to the external device.

[0006] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a mounting part (147) for mounting a first wearable device (200), an input module (150), a display (190), a memory (130) for storing instructions, and a processor (120). When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device receives user input through the input module, displays first wearing setting information for a hand or finger wearing the first wearable device based on the user input on the display, stores the first wearing setting information in the memory, detects whether the first wearable device is mounted on the mounting part, and when mounting of the first wearable device on the mounting part is detected, transmits the first wearing setting information stored in the memory to the first wearable device.

[0007] A system capable of combining a plurality of electronic devices according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first electronic device comprising a first device connection portion that stores first wearing setting information for a hand and finger wearing a first wearable device and first pairing information of the first wearable device in a first memory, and a second electronic device coupled to the first electronic device through the first device connection portion, which stores second wearing setting information for a hand and finger wearing a second wearable device and second pairing information of the second wearable device in a second memory, and a second device connection portion, wherein the first electronic device and the second electronic device may share at least one of the first wearing setting information, the first pairing information, the second wearing setting information and / or the second pairing information.

[0008] A method of operation of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include receiving user input for setting a hand or finger to be worn by a first wearable device (200), displaying first wearing setting information for the hand or finger to be worn by the first wearable device on a display of the electronic device based on the user input, storing the first wearing setting information in a memory of the electronic device, detecting whether the first wearable device is mounted on a mounting part of the electronic device, and, when the first wearable device is mounted, transmitting the first wearing setting information stored in the memory to the first wearable device.

[0009] According to one embodiment, a user can directly set the hand and finger on which the wearable device is worn through an input included in a cradle (e.g., electronic device, case) that stores and charges a ring, which is a wearable device. This reduces errors in setting the wearing position of the wearable device.

[0010] According to one embodiment, wearing setting information of a wearable device is stored in an electronic device, and when it is detected that the wearable device is mounted on the electronic device, the wearing setting information is transmitted to the wearable device, so that when the wearable device is paired with an external device (e.g., a smartphone), the wearing setting information stored in the wearable device can be transmitted to the external device.

[0011] According to one embodiment, when a second electronic device (e.g., another cradle) is connected to a first electronic device, second wearing and pairing information of the second wearable device stored in the second electronic device can be transmitted to the first electronic device.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the first wearing and pairing information of the first electronic device and the second wearing and pairing information of the second electronic device can be transmitted to an external device through the first wearable device. For example, when a user wears a plurality of rings on their fingers, by transmitting the plurality of wearing and pairing information stored in the first electronic device to an external device, the time required to set the wearing position of the plurality of rings or to pair the plurality of rings with the external device can be shortened.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the size of the mounting portion that is mounted on the cradle is set according to the size of the ring (e.g., circumference), and by combining mounting portions of different sizes in a stacked structure on the cradle, multiple rings can be conveniently stored.

[0014] According to one embodiment, by designing the wireless charging coil position of the ring and the coil position mounted in the cradle to correspond to the size of the ring, multiple rings can be conveniently charged through a single cradle.

[0015] In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0016] FIGS. 1a and FIGS. 1b are block diagrams of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIGS. 2a and 2b are block diagrams of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an example of wearing a wearable device according to one embodiment on a user's finger.

[0019] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the operational relationship between an electronic device, a wearable device, and an external device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating an example of an electronic device for storing a plurality of wearable devices according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of transmitting a plurality of ring pairing information from an electronic device to a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a user wears a plurality of wearable devices according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of pairing a plurality of wearable devices to an external device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating an example of attaching a mounting member to an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a plurality of wearable devices according to one embodiment are paired with an external device.

[0027] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a plurality of wearable devices exchange signals when paired with an external device according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating a user interface related to a plurality of wearable devices in an external device according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating a user interface related to wearing and not wearing a plurality of wearable devices in an external device according to one embodiment.

[0030] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily practice them. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0031] FIGS. 1a and FIGS. 1b are block diagrams of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0032] Referring to FIG. 1a, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include at least one of a battery (110), a processor (120), a memory (130), a first coil (140), a wireless charging circuit (145), an input module (150), a charging on / off switch (160), a charging circuit (165), a device connection part (170), a power interface (180), and a display (190). In the electronic device (101), at least one of the above components (e.g., the display (190)) may be omitted, or one or more other components (e.g., a detection module) may be added. Such electronic device (101) may be a cradle or case that stores a wearable device (e.g., a ring), supplies power to the wearable device, and exchanges information with the wearable device. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may include a storage space for storing the wearable device.

[0033] The processor (120) can execute software (e.g., programs, instructions) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) 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 instructions or data received from other components in memory (130), process the instructions or data stored in memory (130), and store result data in memory (130). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be a central processing unit, an application processor, or a microcontroller unit (MCU).

[0034] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120)) of the electronic device (101). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software and related instructions.

[0035] The battery (110) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (110) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0036] The first coil (140) (e.g., NFC (near field communication) coil) can be formed spirally on the FPCB. The first coil (140) can supply power to a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b).

[0037] The wireless charging circuit (145) can exchange information necessary for wireless power transmission with the wearable device (200) via in-band communication according to WPC standards. For example, in-band communication may be a method of exchanging data between the electronic device (101) and the wearable device (200) through frequency or amplitude modulation of a wireless power transmission signal in the context of wireless power transmission between the first coil (140) of the electronic device (101) and the second coil (e.g., the second coil (241) of FIG. 2a). According to various embodiments, communication between the electronic device (101) and the wearable device (200) may also utilize out-band communication. For example, out-band communication is different from wireless power signals and may be short-range communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or WiFi.

[0038] The input module (150) may receive commands or data to be used for a component (e.g., processor (120)) of the electronic device (101) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., user). The input module (150) may include, for example, a key (e.g., button) or a keypad. The input module (150) may include a first button for setting the hand worn by the wearable device (200) and a second button for setting the finger worn by the wearable device (200). According to one embodiment, the input module (150) may further include a third button for setting the finger joint worn by the wearable device (200).

[0039] The display (190) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (101). The display (190) may include a control circuit for controlling the display. According to one embodiment, the display (190) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch.

[0040] The charging on / off switch (160) may indicate (set) whether to charge the battery (110) with power supplied from an external source. For example, if the charging on / off switch (160) is on, power supplied from an external source may charge the battery (110). If the charging on / off switch (160) is off, power supplied from an external source may not charge the battery (110) but may be transferred to another electronic device (e.g., a second electronic device, a second cradle) through the device connection part (170).

[0041] The charging circuit (165) may be a power management module that manages power supplied to the electronic device (101). The charging circuit (165) may include a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0042] The device connection part (170) may include a connector that allows the electronic device (101) (e.g., a first electronic device) to be physically connected to a second electronic device. The device connection part (170) may include an interface that supports one or more designated protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be directly connected to the second electronic device. Additionally, the device connection part (170) may serve as a channel for receiving power from the second electronic device or supplying power to the second electronic device. The device connection part (170) may exchange information (or signals) with the second electronic device. According to one embodiment, the device connection part (170) may be composed of a first part connected to the second electronic device and a second part connected to a third electronic device.

[0043] The power interface (180) may be a connector (e.g., USB (universal serial bus) C type) or interface connected to an external charger. Power supplied from the external charger connected to the power interface (180) may be charged to the battery (110) under the control of the processor (120). Alternatively, power supplied from the external charger connected to the power interface (180) may be transferred to the second electronic device through the device connection part (170) under the control of the processor (120).

[0044] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., memory (130)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an 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.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 1b, the processor (120) receives user input through the input module (150) and can display wearing setting information for the hand or finger of the wearable device (200) on the display (190) based on the user input. For example, the processor (120) can receive the hand of the wearable device (200) through the first button (150-1) and display information about the set hand of the wearable device (e.g., left hand, right hand) on the display (190). Whenever the first button (150-1) is selected, information about the left hand or right hand (e.g., text, image) can be displayed alternately. The processor (120) can receive the finger of the wearable device (200) through the second button (150-2) and display information about the set finger of the wearable device (e.g., first finger, second finger, third finger, etc.) on the display (190). Whenever the second button (150-2) is selected, information (e.g., text, image) about the first finger, second finger, third finger, fourth finger, and fifth finger may be displayed sequentially. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a third button (not shown) for setting the finger joint to be worn by the wearable device (200).

[0046] Information regarding the hand and finger set above may be stored in memory (130) as wear setting information. The processor (120) determines whether previous wear setting information is stored in memory (130), and if previous wear information is stored in memory (130), it may update the information stored in memory (130) with the set wear setting information. If previous wear information is not stored in memory (130), the processor (120) may store the set wear setting information in memory (130).

[0047] The processor (120) can detect whether the wearable device (200) is mounted (or stored) in the mounting portion (147) (e.g., storage space, storage portion). The processor (120) can determine that the wearable device (200) is mounted in the mounting portion (147) if the second coil (241) corresponds to the first coil (140). The first coil (140) may be formed in the mounting portion (147). Alternatively, the electronic device (101) may include at least one sensor that detects whether the wearable device (200) is located in the mounting portion (147). For example, the sensor may be a circuit that periodically generates a "ping" signal to contact portions (e.g., interfaces) that are in contact (or connected) to the wearable device (200).

[0048] When the processor (120) detects that the wearable device (200) is mounted on the mounting portion (147), it can transmit the wear setting information stored in the memory (130) to the wearable device (200). The wearable device (200) can store the wear setting information and then transmit the wear setting information to the external device when it is connected (e.g., paired) with an external device (e.g., a smartphone). This reduces errors that may occur when setting the wearing position of the wearable device (200) on the external device. When the processor (120) detects that the wearable device (200) is mounted on the mounting portion (147), it can supply power to the wearable device (200). While the wearable device (200) is charging, the processor (120) can indicate the charging status through a display (190) (e.g., an LED).

[0049] The processor (120) can detect that the second electronic device is connected to the device connection part (170). When the processor (120) detects that the second electronic device is connected to the device connection part (170), it can transmit the wear and pairing information stored in the memory (130) to the second electronic device through the device connection part (170). The wear and pairing information may include wear setting information of the wearable device (200) and pairing information for the wearable device (200) to wirelessly connect with an external device. Additionally, when the processor (120) detects that the second electronic device is connected to the device connection part (170), it can receive the second wear and pairing information of the wearable device (e.g., the second wearable device) mounted on the second electronic device through the device connection part (170). The second wearing and pairing information may include second wearing setting information indicating the hand and finger of the second wearable device, and second pairing information for the second wearable device to wirelessly connect with the external device. The processor (120) may store the received second wearing and pairing information in a memory (130).

[0050] When the processor (120) detects that the wearable device (200) is mounted on the mounting portion (147), it can transmit second wearing and pairing information stored in the memory (130) to the wearable device (200). The second wearing and pairing information can be transmitted to the external device through the wearable device (200). For example, as the second wearing and pairing information is transmitted to the external device by the wearable device (200), it can be used to pair the external device and the second wearable device with each other without the intervention of the second wearable device.

[0051] When external charging is detected, the processor (120) can identify the remaining capacity of the battery (110). The remaining capacity of the battery (110) may refer to the capacity available for use without separate charging. If the identified remaining capacity is below a specified threshold, the processor (120) can charge the battery (110) with power obtained from the external charging. Assuming the total capacity of the battery (110) is '100', the specified threshold may be 50 or 60. If the identified remaining capacity is below the specified threshold, the processor (120) can prioritize charging the battery (110). If the identified remaining capacity exceeds the specified threshold, the processor (120) can transfer the power obtained from the external charging to the second electronic device. For example, if the identified remaining capacity exceeds a specified threshold, the processor (120) may not charge the battery (110) with power obtained from the external charge, but instead transfer it to the second electronic device to charge the battery of the second electronic device.

[0052] FIGS. 2a and 2b are block diagrams of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0053] Referring to FIG. 2a, a wearable device (or wearable electronic device) (200) according to one embodiment may include at least one of a processor (210), memory (220), a communication module (or communication circuit) (230), a sensor module (250), a second coil (241), a wireless charging circuit (243), and a battery (240). In the wearable device (200), at least one of the above components (e.g., the communication module (230)) may be omitted, or one or more other components (e.g., a display) may be added. Such wearable device (200) may be wearable by a user and may be a ring-type wearable device. The wearable device (200) may be mounted (or housed) in an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b).

[0054] The processor (210) can execute software (e.g., programs, instructions) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the wearable device (200) connected to the processor (210) and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (210) can store commands or data received from other components in memory (220), process the commands or data stored in memory (220), and store result data in memory (220). According to one embodiment, the processor (210) may be a central processing unit, an application processor, or a microcontroller unit (MCU).

[0055] The processor (210) can receive wearing setting information from the electronic device (101) when the wearable device (200) is mounted (or stored, kept) on the mounting portion (e.g., the mounting portion (147) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b) of the electronic device (101). The wearing setting information may include information about the hand and finger on which the wearable device (200) is worn. While the wearable device (200) is mounted on the mounting portion (147) of the electronic device (101), the processor (210) can charge the battery (240) by receiving power from the electronic device (101) using the second coil (241) and the wireless charging circuit (243).

[0056] According to one embodiment, the processor (210) may receive other wear and pairing information (e.g., second wear and pairing information, third wear and pairing information) related to other wearable devices (e.g., second wearable device, third wearable device) from the electronic device (101). The second wear and pairing information may include second wear setting information and second pairing information (e.g., a Bluetooth (BT) address) for the second wearable device.

[0057] The processor (210) can establish a communication connection (e.g., pairing) with an external device (e.g., smartphone) using pairing information (e.g., BT address, MAC address) stored in memory (220). When the processor (210) is paired with the external device, it can transmit the wearing setting information to the external device. Additionally, if the second wearing and pairing information is stored in memory (220), the processor (120) can transmit the second wearing and pairing information to the external device. Thus, as the wearable device (200) transmits the second wearing and pairing information to the external device, the external device and the second wearable device can be paired without the intervention of the second wearable device. Furthermore, information regarding the hand and fingers wearing the second wearable device can be registered to the external device without the intervention of the second wearable device.

[0058] The memory (220) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (210)) of the wearable device (200). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software and related commands.

[0059] The communication module (230) may include various hardware and / or software configurations to support wireless communication with the electronic device (101) or an external device (e.g., a smartphone). The wearable device (200) may transmit and receive various data or control commands to and from the electronic device (101) via wired or wireless means through the communication module (230). In one embodiment, the communication module (230) may support near-field wireless communication. For example, near-field wireless communication includes, but is not limited to, at least one of Bluetooth, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), ZigBee, ANT+, Wi-Fi, Cellular (LTE, 5G, 6G, NB-IoT), NFC (near field communication), RFID (radio frequency identification), UWB (ultra-wide band), GNSS (global navigation satellite system), and / or MST (magnetic secure transmission). According to one embodiment, the communication module (230) may be implemented in a form integrated with the processor (210).

[0060] The battery (240) can supply power to at least one component of the wearable device (200). According to one embodiment, the battery (240) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0061] The second coil (241) (e.g., NFC coil) can be formed spirally on the FPCB. The second coil (241) can obtain power from the electronic device (101).

[0062] The wireless charging circuit (243) can exchange information necessary for wireless power transmission with the electronic device (101) via in-band communication according to WPC standards. For example, in-band communication may be a method of exchanging data between the electronic device (101) and the wearable device (200) through frequency or amplitude modulation of a wireless power transmission signal in a wireless power transmission situation between the first coil (140) of the electronic device (101) and the second coil (e.g., the second coil (241) of FIG. 2a). According to various embodiments, communication between the electronic device (101) and the wearable device (200) may use out-band communication. For example, out-band communication is different from wireless power signals and may be short-range communication such as NFC, Bluetooth, or WiFi.

[0063] The sensor module (250) can detect the operating state of the wearable device (200) (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. For example, the sensor module (250) may be a biometric sensor, a touch sensor, an inertial sensor, or a temperature sensor. The sensing data measured by the sensor module (250) may be transmitted to an external device through the communication module (230).

[0064] Referring to FIG. 2b, the wearable device (200) may include an annular first housing (201) (e.g., outer ring housing, first ring housing, or first housing portion) and an annular second housing (205) (e.g., inner ring housing, second ring housing, or second housing portion) coupled to the first housing (201) and including an opening (203). The opening (203) may be formed to a size into which a user's finger can be inserted. For example, the first housing (201) may be formed of a material that withstands external impact or scratches, such as a metal material, ceramic, or stainless steel. The first housing (201) may also undergo a separate fixing or coating process for color implementation. For example, the second housing (205) may be formed of the same material as the first housing (201), or may be formed of a material such as a molding material for sensing, plastic, or glass. The second housing (205) may have a metallic material formed in at least a portion for biometric measurement.

[0065] A wearable device (200) according to one embodiment may include a processor (210), memory (220), antenna (225), communication module (230), battery (240), charging interface (245), at least one biometric sensor (250), touch sensor (260), inertial sensor (270), temperature sensor (280) and / or PMIC (290) disposed in the space between a first housing (201) and a second housing (205). Some components may be disposed on a substrate (295) (e.g., FPCB, flexible printed circuit board) having flexibility to correspond to the curvature of the wearable device (200).

[0066] The antenna (225) may be connected to the communication module (230) via the substrate (295). The wearable device (200) may transmit or receive communication signals / data to or from the outside via the antenna (225). The antenna (225) may include a single or multiple antennas. In some embodiments, a part of the first housing (201) (e.g., a metal member) may be designed to be used as the antenna (225).

[0067] The battery (240) may be formed in a curved shape to have a curvature corresponding to the curvature of the space between the first housing (201) and the second housing (205). For example, the battery (240) may consist of multiple battery packs arranged separately. The battery (240) may be connected to a charging interface (245).

[0068] The charging interface (245) can be electrically connected to a PMIC (290) placed on the substrate (295) via the substrate (295). For example, the charging interface (245) can support wired charging (terminal) or wireless charging (WPC, NFC) methods for charging.

[0069] The biometric sensor (250) can acquire various biometric information of a user using an optical signal. The biometric sensor (250) may be a photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensor or an optical sensor capable of acquiring various biometric information such as heart rate and blood circulation by measuring a plethysmogram according to the optical signal. The biometric sensor (250) can acquire biometric information such as heart rate (HR), blood pressure, saturation of percutaneous oxygen (SpO2), galvanic skin response (GSR), electrocardiography (ECG), blood flow velocity, and / or bioelectrical impedance, but is not limited thereto.

[0070] A biometric recognition sensor (250) according to one embodiment may include a sensor controller (250a), a plurality of emitters (250b) that output a light signal, and a plurality of receivers (250c) that receive a light signal. The emitters (250b) may include a light-emitting element that emits various wavelengths or colors (e.g., green, red) to measure a biometric signal. For example, the emitters (250b) may be formed as at least one of a light-emitting diode (LED), a semiconductor laser (LD), an infrared (IR) diode, and a VCSEL. For example, the receivers (250c) may be formed as a photodiode (PD) or a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) camera. The receivers (250c) may convert the received light signal through an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and store it in a processor (210) or memory (220). The sensor controller (250a) can control the light-emitting part (250b) and the light-receiving part (250c).

[0071] A touch sensor (260) according to one embodiment can detect a touch signal from a user touching the wearable device (200). The touch sensor (260) may be formed in at least one of, for example, pressure, capacitive, optical, or ultrasonic methods. According to one embodiment, the touch sensor (260) may be omitted.

[0072] An inertial sensor (270) according to one embodiment can acquire movement information of a wearable device (200). For example, the inertial sensor (270) can detect motion, gesture, impact, posture and / or activity (e.g., sedentary, moving, sports). For example, the inertial sensor (270) may be formed as a 3-axis accelerometer, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed as a 6-axis sensor including an accelerometer and a gyroscope.

[0073] A temperature sensor (280) according to one embodiment can measure the body temperature of a user or the temperature of a component (e.g., electronic component) included in the wearable device (200). The temperature sensor (280) may be formed in a contact or non-contact manner and may vary depending on the design. For example, the wearable device (200) may use the temperature information recorded through the temperature sensor (280) to record in memory (220) or, under processor control, to measure the user's body temperature, estimate skin temperature, or estimate situational awareness.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the PMIC (290) can manage power delivered from the battery (240) to each component of the wearable device (200).

[0075] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an example of wearing a wearable device according to one embodiment on a user's finger.

[0076] Referring to FIG. 3, a wearable device according to one embodiment (e.g., the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b) is a ring-type wearable device and can be worn on one of the fingers of a user (301). The first reference numeral (310) indicates that the user (301) can wear the wearable device (200). The second reference numeral (330) indicates the state in which the wearable device (200) is worn on the second finger of the user (301). When the wearable device (200) is worn on the finger of the user (301), the wearable device (200) can transmit sensing data measured by a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module (250) of FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b) to an external device (e.g., a smartphone). The above external device can provide a function based on the user's (301) gesture (e.g., hand gesture, finger gesture) based on the sensing data.

[0077] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a mounting part (147) for mounting a first wearable device (200), an input module (150), a display (190), a memory (130) for storing instructions, and a processor (120). When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device receives user input through the input module, displays first wearing setting information for a hand or finger wearing the first wearable device based on the user input on the display, stores the first wearing setting information in the memory, detects whether the first wearable device is mounted on the mounting part, and when mounting of the first wearable device on the mounting part is detected, transmits the first wearing setting information stored in the memory to the first wearable device.

[0078] The electronic device further includes a device connection unit (170) that exchanges power and information with a second electronic device, and the instructions, when executed by the processor, detect that the electronic device is connected to the second electronic device in the device connection unit and transmit wear and pairing information stored in the memory to the second electronic device, and the wear and pairing information may include the first wear setting information and the first pairing information for the first wearable device to communicate with an external device.

[0079] When the above instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device receives second wearing and pairing information of a second wearable device stored in the second electronic device from the second electronic device, and stores the received second wearing and pairing information in the memory, and the second wearing and pairing information may include second wearing setting information indicating the hand and finger of the second wearable device and second pairing information for the second wearable device to communicate with the external device.

[0080] When the above instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device transmits second wearing and pairing information stored in the memory to the first wearable device when the mounting of the first wearable device is detected on the mounting portion, and the second wearing and pairing information may be transmitted to the external device through the first wearable device.

[0081] The second wearing and pairing information may be used to pair the external device and the second wearable device with each other without the intervention of the second wearable device, as it is transmitted to the external device by the first wearable device.

[0082] The electronic device further includes a battery (110), and the instructions, when executed by the processor, can cause the electronic device to identify the remaining capacity of the battery when external charging is detected, charge the battery with power obtained from the external charging when the remaining capacity is below a specified threshold, and transfer the power obtained from the external charging to the second electronic device when the remaining capacity exceeds the specified threshold.

[0083] The electronic device further includes a charging interface that supplies power to the first wearable device and an information interface that exchanges information with the first wearable device, and the instructions, when executed by the processor, can cause the electronic device to supply power to the first wearable device through the charging interface and transmit wearing setting information stored in the memory to the first wearable device through the information interface when the mounting of the first wearable device is detected on the mounting portion.

[0084] When the above instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may receive the wear setting information stored in the first wearable device through the information interface and store the received wear setting information in the memory when the wear setting information stored in the first wearable device is changed.

[0085] A system capable of combining a plurality of electronic devices according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first electronic device comprising a first device connection portion that stores first wearing setting information for a hand and finger wearing a first wearable device and first pairing information of the first wearable device in a first memory, and a second electronic device coupled to the first electronic device through the first device connection portion, which stores second wearing setting information for a hand and finger wearing a second wearable device and second pairing information of the second wearable device in a second memory, and a second device connection portion, wherein the first electronic device and the second electronic device may share at least one of the first wearing setting information, the first pairing information, the second wearing setting information and / or the second pairing information.

[0086] The first electronic device may transmit at least one of the first wear setting information, the first pairing information, the second wear setting information and / or the second pairing information to the first wearable device when the wearing of the first wearable device is detected.

[0087] At least one of the first wear setting information, the first pairing information, the second wear setting information and / or the second pairing information may be transmitted to the external device when the first wearable device is paired with the external device.

[0088] As the second wear setting information and / or the second pairing information is transmitted to the external device through the first wearable device, the second wearable device and the external device may be paired without the intervention of the second wearable device.

[0089] FIG. 4 is a flowchart (400) illustrating the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0090] Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 401, a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b) of an electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b) can receive user input. The processor (120) can receive (or acquire) said user input through an input module (e.g., input module (150) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b). The input module (150) may include a first button for setting the hand of the wearable device (200) (e.g., and the first button (150-1) of FIG. 1b) and a second button for setting the finger of the wearable device (200) (e.g., and the second button (150-2) of FIG. 1b). The above user input may be for setting the hand wearing the wearable device (200) or for setting the finger wearing the wearable device (200). Alternatively, the above user input may be for setting the finger joint wearing the wearable device (200).

[0091] According to one embodiment, the user input may be received regardless of whether the wearable device (200) is mounted on a mounting part (e.g., the mounting part (147) of FIG. 1b). Alternatively, the user input may be received while the wearable device (200) is mounted on the mounting part (147).

[0092] In operation 403, the processor (120) may display hand or finger information according to the user input. When the first button is selected, the processor (120) may display information related to the left hand or right hand (e.g., text, image) on the display (e.g., display (190) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b). Whenever the first button is selected, information regarding the left hand or right hand may be displayed alternately. The processor (120) may receive the wearing finger of the wearable device (200) through the second button and display information regarding the set wearing finger (e.g., first finger, second finger, third finger, etc.) on the display (190).

[0093] In operation 405, the processor (120) may store wear setting information. The wear setting information may represent the hand and finger being worn. The processor (120) may store the wear setting information set according to operation 403 in memory (130). For example, the set wear setting information may be the one initially set (e.g., initially) in the electronic device (101).

[0094] In operation 407, the processor (120) can detect ring mounting. The ring may refer to a wearable device (200). When ring mounting is detected, the processor (120) can perform operation 409. The processor (120) can determine that the wearable device (200) is mounted on a mounting portion (e.g., a mounting portion (147) in FIG. 1b) if the second coil (e.g., the first coil (140) in FIG. 1a) corresponds to the first coil (e.g., the first coil (140) in FIG. 1a). Although the drawings show ring mounting detection being performed after operation 403, it may be performed before operation 401, after operation 401, or before operation 403. The drawings are for the purpose of aiding understanding of the invention and do not limit the invention.

[0095] In operation 409, the processor (120) can transmit wear setting information to a ring (e.g., wearable device (200)). The wear setting information may be stored in memory (130). The processor (120) can transmit the wear setting information to the wearable device (200) via a protocol for wireless charging. When the processor (120) detects that the wearable device (200) is mounted on the mounting portion (147), it can supply power (e.g., wireless charging) to the wearable device (200). The wearable device (200) can store the wear setting information in its own memory (e.g., memory (220) of FIG. 2a). The wearable device (200) can store the wear setting information and then transmit the wear setting information to the external device when it is connected (e.g., paired) with an external device (e.g., a smartphone).

[0096] According to one embodiment, when the processor (120) receives a setting of the wearing hand or finger of the wearable device (200), it can identify whether there is previously stored wearing setting information in memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1a). If previous information (e.g., previous wearing setting information) exists in memory (130), the processor (120) can update the wearing setting information (e.g., new wearing setting information). For example, the processor (120) can delete the wearing setting information stored in memory (130) and instead store the wearing setting information set according to operation 403. If no previous information exists in memory (130), the processor (120) can store the wearing setting information.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may transmit the wearing and pairing information to the wearable device (200) when the wearing and pairing information of another wearable device (e.g., a second wearable device) is stored in the memory (130). The wearing and pairing information may include second wearing setting information indicating the hand and finger of the second wearable device, and second pairing information for the second wearable device to wirelessly connect with the external device. The wearing and pairing information may be transmitted to the external device through the wearable device (200). For example, as the wearing and pairing information is transmitted to the external device by the wearable device (200), the external device and the second wearable device may be used to pair with each other without the intervention of the second wearable device.

[0098] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the operational relationship between an electronic device, a wearable device, and an external device according to one embodiment.

[0099] Referring to FIG. 5, an electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b) may mount (or store, mount, or store) a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b) on a mounting portion (e.g., the mounting portion (147) of FIG. 1b). The electronic device (101) and the wearable device (200) may be included in a single package (500). When the wearable device (200) is separated from the electronic device (101), it may be worn on the finger of a user (e.g., the user (301) of FIG. 3). The wearable device (200) may be paired with an external device (550) (e.g., a smartphone) for use.

[0100] In operation 501, the electronic device (101) can set the hand and finger to be worn. The electronic device (101) can receive a setting from the user for the hand or finger to be worn on the wearable device (200) through an input module (e.g., the input module (150) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b). The input module (150) may include a first button for setting the hand to be worn on the wearable device (200) (e.g., the first button (150-1) of FIG. 1b) and a second button for setting the finger to be worn on the wearable device (200) (e.g., the second button (150-2) of FIG. 1b). Whenever the first button is selected, the electronic device (101) may alternately display information about the left hand or the right hand on a display (e.g., the display (190) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b). The electronic device (101) can sequentially display the wearing fingers, for example, the first finger, second finger, third finger, fourth finger, and fifth finger on the display (190) whenever the second button is selected.

[0101] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be set to a hand or finger to wear the wearable device (200) regardless of whether the wearable device (200) is mounted on the mounting portion (147). Alternatively, the electronic device (101) may be set to a hand or finger to wear the wearable device (200) while the wearable device (200) is mounted on the mounting portion (147).

[0102] In operation 503, the electronic device (101) may store wear setting information. The wear setting information may indicate the hand and finger on which the wearable device (200) will be worn. Additionally, the wear setting information may indicate the joint of the finger on which the wearable device (200) will be worn. The electronic device (101) may store the wear setting information in memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1a).

[0103] In operation 505, the electronic device (101) can transmit wear setting information to the wearable device (200). The electronic device (101) can identify whether the wearable device (200) is mounted on the mounting portion (147). If the wearable device (200) is mounted on the mounting portion (147), the electronic device (101) can transmit the wear setting information to the wearable device (200). The processor (120) can transmit the wear setting information to the wearable device (200) via a protocol for wireless charging.

[0104] In operation 506, the electronic device (101) may transmit the wear setting information to an external device (550). If the electronic device (101) includes a communication module, the electronic device (101) may transmit the wear setting information directly to the external device (550) without going through the wearable device (200). In one embodiment, if the external device (550) is connected to a device connection part (e.g., the device connection part (170) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b) included in the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) may transmit the wear setting information directly to the external device (550). However, if the electronic device (101) does not include a communication module, operation 506 may be omitted.

[0105] In operation 507, the wearable device (200) can store the wear setting information. The wearable device (200) receives the wear setting information from the electronic device (101) and can store the received wear setting information in a memory (e.g., the memory (220) of FIG. 2a).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may further receive other wear and pairing information (e.g., second wear and pairing information, third wear and pairing information) related to other wearable devices (e.g., second wearable device, third wearable device) from the electronic device (101). The second wear and pairing information may include second wear setting information and second pairing information (e.g., BT address) for the second wearable device. The wearable device (200) may store the second wear and pairing information in a memory (220).

[0107] In operation 509, the wearable device (200) can be paired with an external device (550). The wearable device (200) may attempt to establish a communication connection with the external device (550) when the cover included in the electronic device (101) is opened or when it is separated from the electronic device (101). The wearable device (200) may attempt to establish a communication connection with the external device (550) based on pairing information (e.g., MAC address, BT address) stored in the memory (220). The wearable device (200) may establish a communication connection (e.g., form a communication link) with the external device (550) via short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth, low-power Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Ultra Wide Band (UWB). Since the method of pairing between devices corresponds to the prior art, a detailed description may be omitted.

[0108] In operation 511, the wearable device (200) can transmit wear setting information to an external device (550). The wear setting information may be obtained from an electronic device (101) and stored in the memory (220) of the wearable device (200). The wear setting information may represent the hand and finger of the wearable device (200). According to one embodiment, the wear setting information stored in the wearable device (200) may be changed by the external device (550). A user may change the wear setting information of the wearable device (200) from the external device (550). When the wear setting information is changed through the external device (550), the wearable device (200) receives and stores the wear setting information from the external device (550), and then, when connected to the electronic device (101), transmits the wear setting information to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can receive wear setting information stored in the wearable device (200) and store (e.g., update) it in memory (130).

[0109] According to one embodiment, if the wearable device (200) has additional wearing and pairing information (e.g., second wearing and pairing information, third wearing and pairing information) related to other wearable devices (e.g., second wearable device, third wearable device) stored in the memory (220), the wearable device (200) can transmit the second wearing and pairing information to an external device (550). As the wearable device (200) transmits the second wearing and pairing information to the external device (550), the external device (550) and the second wearable device can be paired without the intervention of the second wearable device. Additionally, information about the hand and fingers wearing the second wearable device can be registered to the external device (550) without the intervention of the second wearable device.

[0110] In operation 513, the external device (550) can store the wear setting information. When the external device (550) completes pairing with the wearable device (200), it receives the wear setting information from the wearable device (200) and can store the received wear setting information in memory.

[0111] In operation 515, the wearable device (200) can transmit sensing data to an external device (550). The sensing data may be a sensing value measured by a sensor module of the wearable device (200) (e.g., the sensor module (250) of FIG. 2a). The sensor module (250) may detect the operating state of the wearable device (200) (e.g., power or temperature) or an external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. For example, the sensor module (250) may be a biometric sensor, a touch sensor, an inertial sensor, or a temperature sensor. The wearable device (200) may transmit the sensing data to the external device (550) periodically or optionally.

[0112] In operation 517, the external device (550) can perform functions corresponding to finger gestures. For example, the external device (550) can identify finger gestures based on the sensing data and provide functions corresponding to the identified finger gestures. The external device (550) can control a game according to the finger gesture, control functions of augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR), recognize sign language and convert it into text or input it as text, use voice AI (artificial intelligence) linkage functions (e.g., generating sounds mapped to hand movements), play musical instruments, and be utilized as various input devices. For example, when operating as a function for practicing playing musical instruments such as a piano or violin, if a piano key or a string instrument string needs to be pressed, information (e.g., LED, vibration, skin stimulation) can be provided to the wearable device (200) worn on the corresponding finger. The external device (550) can provide a function that responds to finger gestures by repeatedly performing motions 515 and 517 with the wearable device (200).

[0113] In operation 519, the wearable device (200) can detect when it is not worn. When the user removes the wearable device (200) from their finger, the sensor module (250) of the wearable device (200) can detect this.

[0114] In operation 521, the electronic device (101) can detect the attachment (or mounting) of the wearable device (200). The user can remove the wearable device (200) from their finger and mount it on the mounting portion (147) of the electronic device (101).

[0115] In operation 523, the electronic device (101) can charge the wearable device (200). When the wearable device (200) is mounted (or stored, kept) on the mounting portion (147), the electronic device (101) can supply power (e.g., wireless charging) to the wearable device (200).

[0116] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating an example of an electronic device for storing a plurality of wearable devices according to one embodiment.

[0117] Referring to FIG. 6, the first example (610) may represent an example in which multiple electronic devices are combined. For example, the first example (610) includes a first electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b) comprising a first mounting portion (611) (e.g., the mounting portion (147) of FIG. 1b), a second electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b) comprising a second mounting portion (612) (e.g., the mounting portion (147) of FIG. 1b), a third electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b) comprising a third mounting portion (613) (e.g., the mounting portion (147) of FIG. 1b), a fourth electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b) comprising a fourth mounting portion (614) (e.g., the mounting portion (147) of FIG. 1b), and a fifth mounting portion (615) (e.g., FIG. 1b A fifth electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b) including a mounting portion (147)) may be shown combined with each other.

[0118] For example, in the first example (610), each electronic device (e.g., the first electronic device to the fifth electronic device) may be identical to the electronic device illustrated in FIG. 1b. Accordingly, a first wearable device may be mounted on the first mounting portion (611), a second wearable device may be mounted on the second mounting portion (612), a third wearable device may be mounted on the third mounting portion (613), a fourth wearable device may be mounted on the fourth mounting portion (614), and a fifth wearable device may be mounted on the fifth mounting portion (615). A user may combine multiple electronic devices into a single electronic device. The user may set the hand and finger to wear the first wearable device through an input module included in the first electronic device (e.g., the first button (150-1), the second button (150-2) in FIG. 1b). Additionally, the user can set the hand and finger wearing the second wearable device through an input module included in the second electronic device. The user can set the hand and finger wearing the third wearable device through an input module included in the third electronic device. Each display included in the first to fifth electronic devices can operate as a single display (620). Additionally, referring to the first example (610), the fifth electronic device may include a device connection part (625) for connection with the sixth electronic device.

[0119] According to one embodiment, fingers can be automatically set according to the order in which they are connected to the first electronic device. For example, the first wearable device of the first electronic device may be set as the first finger (e.g., thumb), the second wearable device of the second electronic device connected to the first electronic device may be set as the second finger (e.g., index finger), and the third wearable device of the third electronic device connected to the second electronic device may be set as the third finger (e.g., middle finger).

[0120] The second example (630) may include a plurality of mounting parts and a plurality of input modules in a single electronic device. The electronic device of the second example (630) may include a display (635), a first finger setting button (640) for setting the finger of a first wearable device mounted on a first mounting part (645), a second finger setting button (650) for setting the finger of a second wearable device mounted on a second mounting part (655), a third finger setting button (660) for setting the finger of a third wearable device mounted on a third mounting part (665), a fourth finger setting button (670) for setting the finger of a fourth wearable device mounted on a fourth mounting part (675), a fifth finger setting button (680) for setting the finger of a fifth wearable device mounted on a fifth mounting part (685), and a wearing hand setting button (690). The wearing hand setting button (690) can set the hand to wear the first to fifth wearable devices.

[0121] FIG. 7 is a flowchart (700) illustrating a method of transmitting a plurality of ring pairing information from an electronic device to a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0122] Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 701, a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1a) of an electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b) may detect a second electronic device connection. For distinction from the second electronic device, the electronic device (101) will be described below as the first electronic device (101). The invention is not limited by this description. The first electronic device (101) may further include a device connection part (e.g., device connection part (170) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b). The device connection part (170) may include a connector that allows the first electronic device (101) to be physically connected to the second electronic device. The device connection part (170) may include an interface that supports one or more designated protocols that can be used for the first electronic device (101) to be directly connected to the second electronic device. The processor (120) can detect (or detect) whether the second electronic device is connected to the device connection part (170).

[0123] A wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b) may be mounted on the first electronic device (101). To distinguish it from the second wearable device, the wearable device (200) will be described as the first wearable device (200) below. The present invention is not limited by this description. Information regarding the hand and finger to wear the first wearable device (200) may be stored in the memory (130) of the first electronic device (101) as first wearing setting information. Additionally, first pairing information for the first wearable device (200) to communicate with an external device (e.g., the external device (550) of FIG. 5a) (e.g., a smartphone) may be stored in the memory (130) of the first electronic device (101).

[0124] In operation 703, the processor (120) can determine whether the first wear and pairing information has been updated. The first wear and pairing information may include the first wear setting information and the first pairing information stored in the memory (130) of the first electronic device (101). The first pairing information may not be subject to change (or update) as a BT address or MAC address. However, the first wear setting information may be changed by the user. The processor (120) may perform operation 705 if the first wear and pairing information has been updated, and perform operation 707 if the first wear and pairing information has not been updated.

[0125] When the first wear and pairing information is updated, in operation 705, the processor (120) can transmit the first wear and pairing information to the second electronic device. When the first wear setting information is changed, the processor (120) can share the changed information with the second electronic device. The processor (120) can transmit the first wear and pairing information to the second electronic device through the device connection part (170).

[0126] If the first wearing and pairing information is not updated, in operation 707, the processor (120) may receive second wearing and pairing information from the second electronic device. The second electronic device may be equipped with a second wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b). Information regarding the hand and finger to wear the second wearable device may be stored in the memory of the second electronic device as second wearing setting information. Additionally, second pairing information for the second wearable device to communicate with an external device (550) may be stored in the memory of the second electronic device. The second wearing and pairing information may include the second wearing setting information and the second pairing information.

[0127] In operation 709, the processor (120) can store second wear and pairing information. The processor (120) can store the second wear and pairing information in the memory (130) of the electronic device (101).

[0128] In operation 711, the processor (120) can detect (or detect, identify) the mounting of the first wearable device (200). The processor (120) can detect whether the first wearable device (200) is mounted (or mounted, stored) on a mounting portion (e.g., the mounting portion (147) of FIG. 1b).

[0129] In operation 713, when the processor (120) detects that the first wearable device (200) is mounted, it may transmit the second wear and pairing information to the first wearable device (200). If the first wear setting information is stored in the first wearable device (200), the processor (120) may transmit only the second wear and pairing information to the first wearable device (200). If the first wear setting information is not stored in the first wearable device (200) or if the first wear setting information is updated, the processor (120) may transmit the first wear setting information to the first wearable device (200).

[0130] According to one embodiment, the processor (210) can charge the battery of the first electronic device (101) (e.g., the battery (240) of FIG. 1a) (e.g., the first battery) by receiving power from the first electronic device (101) using the second coil (241) and the wireless charging circuit (243) while the first wearable device (200) is mounted on the mounting portion (147) of the first electronic device (101).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can identify the remaining capacity of the battery (110) when external charging is detected. The remaining capacity of the battery (110) may refer to the capacity available for use without separate charging. If the identified remaining capacity is less than or equal to a specified threshold (e.g., 40, 50), the processor (120) can charge the battery (110) with power obtained from the external charging. If the identified remaining capacity is less than or equal to the specified threshold, the processor (120) can prioritize charging the battery (110). If the identified remaining capacity exceeds the specified threshold, the processor (120) can transfer the power obtained from the external charging to the second electronic device. For example, if the identified remaining capacity exceeds a specified threshold, the processor (120) may not charge the battery (110) with power obtained from the external charge, but instead transfer it to the second electronic device to charge the battery of the second electronic device (e.g., the second battery).

[0132] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a user wears a plurality of wearable devices according to one embodiment.

[0133] Referring to FIG. 8, the first wearing example (810) illustrates an example of wearing a wearable device on each finger (e.g., the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b). For convenience of explanation, the wearable device (200) will be described as a "ring" below. Referring to the first wearing example (810), the user may wear a first ring on the fifth finger (801), a second ring on the fourth finger (802), a third ring on the third finger (803), a fourth ring on the second finger (804), and a fifth ring on the first finger (805). The user may wear one ring on each finger as in the first wearing example (810). The circular size of the first ring may be smaller than the circular size of the second to fifth rings. The user may be able to wear rings on each finger according to the size of the rings.

[0134] The second wearing example (830) illustrates an example of wearing two rings on one finger. Referring to the second wearing example (830), the user may wear two rings on the third finger and the second finger, and one ring on the first finger. The third wearing example (850) illustrates an example of wearing three rings on one finger and two rings on the other finger. Referring to the third wearing example (850), the user may wear three rings on the second finger and two rings on the first finger. The user may wear one or more rings on the fingers according to the size of the rings.

[0135] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of pairing a plurality of wearable devices to an external device according to one embodiment.

[0136] Referring to FIG. 9, an external device according to one embodiment (e.g., the external device (550) of FIG. 5) can be paired with a plurality of wearable devices (e.g., the wearable devices (200) of FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b). In the following description, the wearable device (200) is referred to as a "ring," but the present invention is not limited by this description. The first ring (200), the second ring (910), the third ring (920), the fourth ring (930), and the fifth ring (940) can share their wearing and pairing information with other rings. The wearing and pairing information may include information on the hand and finger that are worn on the ring (e.g., wearing setting information) and pairing information necessary for the ring to establish a communication connection with the external device (550).

[0137] For example, the first wearing and pairing information of the first ring (200) can be transmitted to the second ring (910) through the fifth ring (940) and shared with the second ring (910) through the fifth ring (940). The second wearing and pairing information of the second ring (910) can be transmitted to the first ring (200) and the third ring (920) through the fifth ring (940) and shared with the first ring (200) and the third ring (920) through the fifth ring (940). The third wearing and pairing information of the third ring (920) can be transmitted to the first ring (200), the second ring (910), the fourth ring (930), and the fifth ring (940) and shared with the first ring (200), the second ring (910), the fourth ring (930), and the fifth ring (940). The fourth wearing and pairing information of the fourth ring (930) can be transmitted to the first ring (200) to the third ring (920) and the fifth ring (940) and shared with the first ring (200) to the third ring (920) and the fifth ring (940). The fifth wearing and pairing information of the fifth ring (940) can be transmitted to the first ring (200) to the fourth ring (930) and shared with the first ring (200) to the fourth ring (930).

[0138] When any one of the first ring (200) to the fifth ring (940) is paired with an external device (550), the ring paired with the external device (550) can transmit the first wear and pairing information to the fifth wear and pairing information to the external device (550). For example, among the first ring (200) to the fifth ring (940), the second ring (910) can be paired with the external device (550) first (Ring #1). The second ring (910) can transmit not only its own second wear and pairing information but also the first wear and pairing information, the third wear and pairing information to the fifth wear and pairing information to the external device (550). Accordingly, after the external device (550) is paired with the second ring (910), it can sequentially pair (e.g., complete connection) with the first ring (200), the third ring (920), the fourth ring (930), and the fifth ring (940) based on the first wearing and pairing information, the third wearing and pairing information, and the fifth wearing and pairing information.

[0139] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating an example of attaching a mounting member to an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0140] Referring to FIG. 10, the first fastening structure (1000) represents an example in which a first mounting member (1001) is coupled to a fastening structure (1003) in an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b) according to one embodiment. The second fastening structure (1050) represents an example in which a plurality of mounting members are coupled to the electronic device (101) in a stacked form. Referring to the second fastening structure (1050), the second mounting member (1051), the third mounting member (1053), and the fourth mounting member (1055) may be sequentially coupled to the electronic device (101) through a lower coupling structure and an upper coupling structure. The circular size of the second mounting member (1051) may be larger than that of the third mounting member (1053), and the circular size of the second mounting member (1051) may be larger than that of the fourth mounting member (1055). Accordingly, a single electronic device (101) can be used by mounting rings of different sizes on each mounting part. A coil for wireless charging is formed on the mounting part, so that when each ring is mounted on a mounting part of a different size, wireless charging can be provided through the coil to the ring.

[0141] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a plurality of wearable devices according to one embodiment are paired with an external device.

[0142] Referring to FIG. 11, an external device (550) according to one embodiment can be paired with a plurality of wearable devices (①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤). The plurality of wearable devices (①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤) belong to a group (Group #1), and each wearable device (any one of ①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤) belonging to the group can share its wearing and pairing information with other wearable devices belonging to the group. For example, the external device (550) can be paired with a first wearable device (①) (e.g., the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b). The external device (550) can receive group connection information from the first wearable device (①). The connection information within the group may include at least one of the first wearing and pairing information of the first wearable device (①), the second wearing and pairing information of the second wearable device (②), the third wearing and pairing information of the third wearable device (③), the fourth wearing and pairing information of the fourth wearable device (④), and the fifth wearing and pairing information of the fifth wearable device (⑤). The external device (550) can sequentially pair with a plurality of wearable devices (①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤) based on the connection information within the group.

[0143] According to one embodiment, any one of a plurality of wearable devices (①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤) is set as a representative wearable device, and connection information within the group can be stored in the representative wearable device.

[0144] According to one embodiment, through the exchange of information between multiple electronic devices, multiple wearable devices are organized into a group, and even if only at least one wearable device in the group is connected to an external device (550), the external device (550) is automatically connected sequentially to the remaining wearable devices in the group, thereby allowing the wearable devices to be managed by group.

[0145] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a plurality of wearable devices exchange signals when paired with an external device according to one embodiment.

[0146] Referring to FIG. 12, as in the connection example (1200), an external device according to one embodiment (e.g., the external device (550) of FIG. 5) can be paired with a plurality of wearable devices (①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤) in a first group (1201) (e.g., left hand) and a plurality of wearable devices (⑥, ⑦, ⑧, ⑨, ⑩) in a second group (1205) (e.g., right hand). The user may wear one wearable device on every finger of the left hand, and two wearable devices (e.g., ⑥, ⑦) on the thumb and three wearable devices (e.g., ⑧, ⑨, ⑩) on the index finger of the right hand. When the external device (550) is paired with a plurality of wearable devices in a plurality of groups, it can communicate sequentially (e.g., time-division communication) by dividing the time for each group.

[0147] Referring to the communication example (1250), the external device (550) can first communicate (e.g., exchange / transmit / receive signals) with the first wearable device (①) in the first group (1201), then communicate with the second wearable device (②), then communicate with the third wearable device (③), then communicate with the fourth wearable device (④), and then communicate with the fifth wearable device (⑤). Once communication with all wearable devices in the first group (1201) is completed, the external device (550) can communicate with the sixth wearable device (⑥) in the second group (1205), and then communicate with the seventh wearable device (⑦). When the external device (550) has finished communicating with the 10th wearable device (⑩) in the 2nd group (1205), it can communicate again with the 1st wearable device (①) in the 1st group (1201).

[0148] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating a user interface related to a plurality of wearable devices in an external device according to one embodiment.

[0149] Referring to FIG. 13, the user interface (1300) may be displayed on the display of an external device (e.g., the external device (550) of FIG. 5) according to one embodiment. The user interface (1300) may include at least one of a first wearing state (1301) in which a plurality of wearable devices (e.g., the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b) are worn by a group, a second wearing state (1303) utilizing finger images by group, a remaining battery level (1310) of the wearable device, and biometric information (1320) measured by the wearable devices. The first wearing state (1301) may display the colors of the plurality of wearable devices differently by group. The second wearing state (1303) may display the wearing position of a finger corresponding to each wearable device. The user may change the wearing position of the finger in the second wearing state (1303).

[0150] The user can change the wearing position of the wearable device (e.g., hand or finger) through an external device (550). If the wearing position of the wearable device is changed through the user interface (1300), the external device (550) can transmit wearing setting information to the changed wearable device. When the wearable device that has received wearing setting information from the external device (550) is mounted on an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b), it can transmit the changed wearing setting information to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can receive the changed wearing setting information from the wearable device and store (e.g., update) it in memory.

[0151] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating a user interface related to wearing and not wearing a plurality of wearable devices in an external device according to one embodiment.

[0152] Referring to FIG. 14, an external device according to one embodiment (e.g., the external device (550) of FIG. 5) may display a first user interface (1410) on a display. The first user interface (1410) may indicate a state in which a plurality of wearable devices (e.g., the wearable device (200) of FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b) are worn. The first user interface (1410) may include a first wearing state (1401) in which a plurality of wearable devices are worn by group, and a second wearing state (1403) utilizing finger images by group. In the first user interface (1410), by displaying different colors for each wearable device, the user can intuitively identify which wearable device is worn on which finger.

[0153] The second user interface (1430) may indicate a state in which multiple wearable devices are not worn. Compared to the first user interface (1410), it can be seen that the colors of the wearable devices are displayed differently in the third wearing state (1405) and the fourth wearing state (1407) of the second user interface (1430). When the external device (550) detects that a wearable device is not worn, it displays each wearable device in a designated color (e.g., gray), thereby allowing the user to intuitively identify whether the wearable device is worn or not.

[0154] According to one embodiment, the form of the electronic device for mounting the wearable device can be configured in various ways. For example, if the electronic device is configured in the form of a glove, the finger position can be automatically set when the user wears the wearable device according to the wearable device mounted on each finger of the glove.

[0155] A method of operation of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include receiving user input for setting a hand or finger to be worn by a first wearable device (200), displaying first wearing setting information for the hand or finger to be worn by the first wearable device on a display of the electronic device based on the user input, storing the first wearing setting information in a memory of the electronic device, detecting whether the first wearable device is mounted on a mounting part of the electronic device, and, when the first wearable device is mounted, transmitting the first wearing setting information stored in the memory to the first wearable device.

[0156] The above method further includes the operation of detecting that a second electronic device is connected to a device connection portion of the electronic device, and the operation of transmitting wear and pairing information stored in the memory to the second electronic device, wherein the wear and pairing information may include the first wear setting information and the first pairing information for the first wearable device to communicate with an external device.

[0157] The above method further includes the operation of receiving second wearing and pairing information of a second wearable device stored in the second electronic device from the second electronic device, and the operation of storing the received second wearing and pairing information in the memory, wherein the second wearing and pairing information may include second wearing setting information indicating the hand and finger of the second wearable device, and second pairing information for the second wearable device to communicate with the external device.

[0158] The above method further includes the operation of transmitting second wearing and pairing information stored in the memory to the first wearable device when the mounting of the first wearable device is detected on the mounting portion, and the second wearing and pairing information may be transmitted to the external device through the first wearable device.

[0159] The second wearing and pairing information may be used to pair the external device and the second wearable device with each other without the intervention of the second wearable device, as it is transmitted to the external device by the first wearable device.

[0160] The above method may further include, when external charging is detected, identifying the remaining capacity of a battery included in the electronic device; when the remaining capacity is below a specified threshold, charging the battery with power obtained from the external charging; and when the remaining capacity exceeds a specified threshold, transferring the power obtained from the external charging to the second electronic device.

[0161] The above method may further include, when mounting of the first wearable device on the mounting portion is detected, an operation of supplying power to the first wearable device through the charging interface of the electronic device, and an operation of transmitting wearing setting information stored in the memory to the first wearable device through the information interface of the electronic device.

[0162] The above method may further include, when the wearing setting information stored in the first wearable device is changed, the operation of receiving the wearing setting information stored in the first wearable device through the information interface, and the operation of storing the received wearing setting information in the memory.

[0163] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" may each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) 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., by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0164] The term “module” as used in the various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0165] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided by being included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or 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.

[0166] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0167] The various embodiments of the invention disclosed in this specification and drawings are provided merely as specific examples to facilitate the explanation of the technical content of the invention and to aid in understanding the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be interpreted to include all modifications or variations derived based on the technical concept of the invention, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), A mounting part (147) for mounting the first wearable device (200); Input module (150); Display (190); Memory (130) for storing instructions; and The electronic device includes a processor (120), and when the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device Receive user input through the above input module, and Based on the above user input, first wearing setting information for the wearing hand or wearing finger of the first wearable device is displayed on the display, and The above first wearing setting information is stored in the memory, and Detecting whether the first wearable device is mounted on the mounting portion, An electronic device that transmits first wearing setting information stored in the memory to the first wearable device when mounting of the first wearable device on the mounting portion is detected.

2. In Paragraph 1, It further includes a device connection part (170) that exchanges power and information with a second electronic device, and When the above instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device, Detecting that the second electronic device is connected to the device connection part above, Transmitting the wear and pairing information stored in the memory to the second electronic device, An electronic device wherein the above-mentioned wearing and pairing information includes the first wearing setting information and the first pairing information for the first wearable device to communicate with an external device.

3. In paragraph 2, when the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device, Receive second wearing and pairing information of a second wearable device stored in the second electronic device from the second electronic device, and The received second wearing and pairing information is stored in the memory, and An electronic device wherein the second wearing and pairing information comprises second wearing setting information indicating a hand and finger wearing the second wearable device, and second pairing information for the second wearable device to establish a communication connection with the external device.

4. In paragraph 3, when the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device, When the mounting of the first wearable device is detected on the mounting portion, the second wearing and pairing information stored in the memory is transmitted to the first wearable device, and The electronic device wherein the second wearing and pairing information is transmitted to the external device through the first wearable device.

5. In Paragraph 4, An electronic device in which the second wearing and pairing information is transmitted to the external device by the first wearable device, and is used for the external device and the second wearable device to pair with each other without the intervention of the second wearable device.

6. In Paragraph 2, It further includes a battery (110), When the above instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device, When external charging is detected, identify the remaining capacity of the battery, and When the above remaining capacity is below a specified threshold, the battery is charged with power obtained from the above external charge, and An electronic device that transfers power obtained from the external charge to the second electronic device when the above remaining capacity exceeds a specified threshold.

7. In Paragraph 1, A charging interface that supplies power to the first wearable device; and It further includes an information interface that exchanges information with the first wearable device, and When the above instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device, When the mounting of the first wearable device on the mounting portion is detected, power is supplied to the first wearable device through the charging interface, and An electronic device that transmits wear setting information stored in the memory to the first wearable device through the information interface.

8. In paragraph 7, when the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device, When the wearing setting information stored in the first wearable device is changed, the wearing setting information stored in the first wearable device is received through the information interface, and An electronic device that stores the received wear setting information in the memory.

9. In a system in which multiple electronic devices can be combined, A first electronic device comprising a first device connection portion, which stores first wearing setting information for a wearing hand and a wearing finger of a first wearable device and first pairing information of the first wearable device in a first memory; A second electronic device comprising a second device connecting portion, which is coupled to the first electronic device through the first device connecting portion, stores second wearing setting information for the wearing hand and wearing finger of the second wearable device and second pairing information of the second wearable device in a second memory, and includes a second electronic device including a second device connecting portion. A system in which the first electronic device and the second electronic device share at least one of the first wear setting information, the first pairing information, the second wear setting information and / or the second pairing information.

10. In paragraph 9, the first electronic device is, A system for transmitting at least one of the first wearable device, the first pairing information, the second wearable device, and / or the second pairing information to the first wearable device when the attachment of the first wearable device is detected.

11. In Paragraph 9, A system in which at least one of the first wear setting information, the first pairing information, the second wear setting information and / or the second pairing information is transmitted to the external device when the first wearable device is paired with the external device.

12. In Paragraph 11, A system in which the second wearable device and the external device are paired without the intervention of the second wearable device as the second wearable setting information and / or the second pairing information are transmitted to the external device through the first wearable device.

13. In the method of operating the electronic device (101), An action of receiving user input to set the hand or finger wearing the first wearable device (200); An operation of displaying first wearing setting information for the wearing hand or wearing finger of the first wearable device on the display of the electronic device based on the above user input; The operation of storing the first wearing setting information in the memory of the electronic device; An operation of detecting whether the first wearable device is mounted on the mounting portion of the electronic device; and A method comprising the operation of transmitting the first wearing setting information stored in the memory to the first wearable device when the first wearable device is mounted.

14. In Paragraph 13, An operation to detect that a second electronic device is connected to the device connection portion of the above electronic device; and It further includes the operation of transmitting wearing and pairing information stored in the memory to the second electronic device, A method wherein the above-described wearing and pairing information includes the first wearing setting information and the first pairing information for the first wearable device to communicate with an external device.

15. In Paragraph 14, The operation of receiving second wearing and pairing information of a second wearable device stored in the second electronic device from the second electronic device; and The operation of storing the received second wearing and pairing information in the memory is further included. A method wherein the second wearing and pairing information comprises second wearing setting information indicating the wearing hand and wearing finger of the second wearable device, and second pairing information for the second wearable device to establish a communication connection with the external device.

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