Various embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments, but includes various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments of the invention. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for similar components.
In this document, the expressions "have," "may," "include," or "include" may be used to denote the presence of a feature (eg, a numerical value, a function, Quot ;, and does not exclude the presence of additional features.
In this document, the expressions "A or B," "at least one of A and / or B," or "one or more of A and / or B," etc. may include all possible combinations of the listed items . For example, "A or B," "at least one of A and B," or "at least one of A or B" includes (1) at least one A, (2) Or (3) at least one A and at least one B all together.
Expressions such as " first, "second," first, "or" second, " as used in various embodiments, Not limited. The representations may be used to distinguish one component from another. For example, the first user equipment and the second user equipment may represent different user equipment, regardless of order or importance. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named as the first component.
(Or functionally or communicatively) coupled with / to "another component (eg, a second component), or a component (eg, a second component) Quot; connected to ", it is to be understood that any such element may be directly connected to the other element or may be connected through another element (e.g., a third element). On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component (e.g., a first component) is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component (e.g., a second component) It can be understood that there is no other component (e.g., a third component) between other components.
As used herein, the phrase " configured to " (or set) to be "adapted to, " To be designed to, "" adapted to, "" made to, "or" capable of ". The term " configured (or set) to "may not necessarily mean " specifically designed to" Instead, in some situations, the expression "configured to" may mean that the device can "do " with other devices or components. For example, a processor configured (or configured) to perform the phrases "A, B, and C" may be a processor dedicated to performing the operation (e.g., an embedded processor), or one or more software programs To a generic-purpose processor (e.g., a CPU or an application processor) that can perform the corresponding operations.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the other embodiments. The singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. All terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Commonly used predefined terms may be interpreted to have the same or similar meaning as the contextual meanings of the related art and are not to be construed as ideal or overly formal in meaning unless expressly defined in this document . In some cases, the terms defined in this document can not be construed to exclude embodiments of the present invention.
An electronic device in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention can be used in various applications such as, for example, a smartphone, a tablet personal computer, a mobile phone, a videophone, an e-book reader reader, a desktop PC, a laptop PC, a netbook computer, a workstation, a server, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP) Medical devices, cameras or wearable devices such as smart glasses, head-mounted-devices (HMD), electronic apparel, electronic bracelets, electronic necklaces, electronic apps, A tattoo, a smart mirror, or a smart watch).
In some embodiments, the electronic device may be a smart home appliance. Smart home appliances include, for example, televisions, DVD players, audio, refrigerators, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, ovens, microwave ovens, washing machines, air cleaners, set-top boxes, home automation control panel, security control panel, TV box (eg Samsung HomeSync ™, Apple TV ™ or Google TV ™), game consoles (eg Xbox ™, PlayStation ™) A camcorder, or an electronic photo frame.
In an alternative embodiment, the electronic device may be any of a variety of medical devices (e.g., various portable medical measurement devices such as a blood glucose meter, a heart rate meter, a blood pressure meter, or a body temperature meter), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) A global positioning system receiver, an event data recorder (EDR), a flight data recorder (FDR), an automotive infotainment device, a navigation system, a navigation system, Electronic devices (eg marine navigation devices, gyro compass, etc.), avionics, security devices, head units for vehicles, industrial or home robots, ATMs (automatic teller's machines) point of sale or internet of things such as light bulbs, various sensors, electric or gas meters, sprinkler devices, fire alarms, thermostats, street lights, toasters, A water tank, a heater, a boiler, and the like).
According to some embodiments, the electronic device is a piece of furniture or a part of a building / structure, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, Water, electricity, gas, or radio wave measuring instruments, etc.). In various embodiments, the electronic device may be a combination of one or more of the various devices described above. An electronic device according to some embodiments may be a flexible electronic device. In addition, the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-described devices, and may include a new electronic device according to technological advancement.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An electronic apparatus according to various embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this document, the term user may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device using an electronic device (e.g., an artificial intelligence electronic device).
1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a provisioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
1, a provisioning system according to one embodiment includes a first electronic device 100, a second electronic device 200, a network 162, a provisioning server 300, and an activation information medium 101 . Alternatively, the provisioning system may further include a carrier server 400.
The provider server 400 may support the communication service of the first electronic device 100 or the second electronic device 200. [ For example, the provider server 400 may support the mobile communication service of the first electronic device 100 or the second electronic device 200 that has registered the eSIM profile based on at least one mobile communication base station. An eSIM profile can contain information that is downloaded to eSIM as Over the Air (OTA) at the time of provisioning. In this regard, the provider server 400 may provide at least one activation information medium 101 (e.g., Activation Voucher) related to the provisioning server 300 to the user.
The activation information medium 101 may include information that enables the first electronic device 100 to perform provisioning. For example, the activation information medium 101 may include address information of the provisioning server 300, provider server related information, and the like. The activation information medium 101 may be provided as at least one information delivery medium, for example, a text form, a Bar code form, a QR code form, and a tag (e.g., NFC tag) form. Alternatively, the activation information may be provided in the form of a data packet that may be transmitted via local area communication (e.g., BT, WIFI). The activation information medium 101 may be provided or sold in association with the first electronic device 100. The provider server 400 may receive the activation information generated by the provisioning server 300 by registering the profile in the provisioning server 300 in order to generate the activation information. The received activation information may be written to at least one information delivery medium described above and the written activation information medium 101 may be provided or sold to a user operating the first electronic device 100. [ According to various embodiments, the activation information may be provided in an image or the like and stored in the first electronic device 100.
The provisioning server 300 may generate activation information at the request of the provider server 400 and provide the generated activation information to the provider server 400. [ For example, the provisioning server 300 may receive profile information from the provider server 400. [ The provisioning server 300 may generate activation information related to the profile and transmit the activation information to the provider server 400. According to various embodiments, the provisioning server 300 may form a communication channel with at least one electronic device (e.g., the first electronic device 100 or the second electronic device 200) based on the activation information . Provisioning server 300 establishes a communication channel with an electronic device (e. G., First electronic device 100) that requires the installation of an eSIM profile (e. G., Based on the communication channel relay role of second electronic device 200) To form a communication channel with the eSIM of the device 100). Provisioning server 300 may establish an eSIM profile in the eSIM of first electronic device 100, in accordance with established procedures. The provisioning server 300 may include all servers that communicate when performing provisioning and remote management on the server. For example, the provisioning server 300 may include SM-SR, SM-DP, SM-DP +, SM-DS, and MNO servers defined in the GSMA eSIM remote provisioning standard specification.
The network 162 may form a communication channel between the second electronic device 200 and the provisioning server 300. In addition, the network 162 may form a communication channel between the provisioning server 300 and the provider server 400. The network 162 may also form a communication channel between the electronic device (e. G., The second electronic device 200 or the first electronic device 100) with the eSIM profile installed thereon and the carrier server 400. In this regard, the network 162 may include a network element that supports mobile communication channel formation, a network element that supports the formation of an Internet communication channel between servers, and the like.
The second electronic device 200 may, for example, form a communication channel with the first electronic device 100. In addition, the second electronic device 200 may form a communication channel with the provider server 400 or the provisioning server 300 via the network 162. In connection with the provisioning server 300 connection, the second electronic device 200 may obtain activation information. The activation information may be, for example, written to the activation information medium 101 and bundled with the first electronic device 100 or provided through the display of the first electronic device 100 or provided in a separate and independent form . According to one embodiment, the second electronic device 200 may receive information corresponding to the activation information through an input based user input. Alternatively, the second electronic device 200 may perform a tag scan and collect activation information stored in the tag. Alternatively, the second electronic device 200 may obtain activation information from the activation information medium 101 generated by a barcode or QR code using an image sensor (e.g., a camera). The second electronic device 200 can access the provisioning server 300 using the address information or the like written in the obtained activation information. The second electronic device 200 may support secure channel formation between the first electronic device 100 forming the communication channel (e.g., a short distance communication channel) and the provisioning server 300. In this operation, the second electronic device 200 can relay data transmission / reception through the corresponding secure channel while supporting transparency of the secure channel. The second electronic device 200 may include a manager module capable of performing functional control of the first electronic device 100 in connection with the installation of the eSIM profile of the first electronic device 100. The manager module may be provided in software form, or may be provided in at least one hardware form. The second electronic device 200 outputs at least one UI associated with the eSIM profile installation of the first electronic device 100 where the eSIM profile is not installed or the first electronic device 100 where the new eSIM profile installation is requested . The second electronic device 200 can support a simpler and easier eSIM profile installation of the first electronic device 100 based on the UI described above.
The first electronic device 100 may include an eSIM, for example, and may install an eSIM profile based on an operating system included in the eSIM. In this operation, if the first electronic device 100 does not have an eSIM profile, it can not directly connect to the provisioning server 300 and form a secure communication channel with the provisioning server 300 via the second electronic device 200 can do. The first electronic device 100 may include a wearable device, a machine to machine (M2M) device, an Internet of Things (IoT) device, and the like. The first electronic device 100 may install at least one eSIM profile. The first electronic device 100 may register the installed eSIM profile in the provider server 400 to receive the mobile communication service. In the course of performing the above-described operations, the first electronic device 100 may output a designated user interface (UI) that can obtain activation information from a specified information delivery medium (e.g., text or code form). Alternatively, the first electronic device 100 may determine whether an eSIM profile is available, either in the process of establishing a communication channel with the second electronic device 200 or under the control of the second electronic device 200 during the setup process, And, in response, proceed with the installation of the eSIM profile. The first electronic device 100 can easily support functions of installing, deleting, changing, etc. the eSIM profile based on the UI described above.
2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 2, a first electronic device 100 according to one embodiment includes a first bus 110, a first processor 120, an eSIM 130, a first input / output module 150, a first display 160, and a first communication interface 170. Alternatively, the first electronic device 100 may include a memory for storing data relating to device operation. According to various embodiments, the memory of the first electronic device 100 may store activation information. The eSIM 130 is a type of secure storage area in which a profile can be installed. The eSIM 130 is an eUICC, an embedded Secure Element (eSE), a Trustzone And the like. The secure storage area may be a security area that is at least partially in hardware or software form and satisfies a predetermined security level.
The first bus 110 may include at least one component (e.g., a first processor 120, an eSIM 130, a first input / output module 150) associated with the functional operation of the first electronic device 100, , The first display 160, the first communication interface 170). The first bus 110 may process signaling according to a secure channel, as needed during signal propagation.
The first processor 120 may perform the transmission of data or the processing of signals associated with the functional operation of the first electronic device 100. According to one embodiment, the first processor 120 forms a communication channel with the second electronic device 200 in response to a scanning operation of the second electronic device 200, or a communication channel (e.g., (E. G., A short distance communication module). ≪ / RTI > In this regard, the first electronic device 100 may include at least one short range communication module (e.g., BT, WIFI Direct, WIFI, etc.). The first processor 120 may perform a setup process corresponding to the control of the second electronic device 200 forming the communication channel or in response to the set scheduling information. According to one embodiment, the setup process can be performed automatically when the first power is supplied after purchasing the first electronic device 100, or when the first power is supplied after the first electronic device 100 is reset. Alternatively, the setup process may perform the setup process in response to the request of the second electronic device 200. The first electronic device 100 may communicate with the eSIM 130 to obtain information about the operational eSIM profile and provide it to the second electronic device 200 while performing the setup process. (eSIM profile uninstalled state) and eSIM 130 information (eSIM identification information, for example) when the eSIM 130 has no separate eSIM profile, 200). The first processor 120 may receive activation information from the second electronic device 200. [ The first processor 120 may request an eSIM profile from the provisioning server 300 based on the received activation information and eSIM 130 related information. The eSIM profile may be received based on the secure channel, with the eSIM 130 forming a secure channel with the provisioning server 300. The first processor 120 may include at least one of an application processor (AP) or a communication processor (CP). The first processor 120 may form a network channel with the data channel and the second processor of the second electronic device 200. At least one of the data channel and the network channel may include a secure channel. In this environment, the AP of the first processor 120 forms a secure channel (e.g., a data channel and a network channel) with a processor (e.g., AP) of the second electronic device 200, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > a < / RTI > provisioning server. The AP of the first processor 120 may communicate internally with the eSIM 130 via the CP or the eSIM 130 may communicate without passing the CP. According to various embodiments, if at least one available eSIM profile is stored in the eSIM 130, the first processor 120 may perform the data processing required to perform the mobile communication service based on the eSIM profile stored in the eSIM 130 .
According to various embodiments, the first processor 120 may include a provisioning manager (e.g., processor) associated with provisioning. The provisioning manager may extract information related to the provisioning server 300 (e.g., a device connected to a network capable of providing profiles, such as server identification (SID), server address information) in the activation information. The provisioning manager forms a communication channel with the second electronic device 200 based on a short range communication module (e.g., including at least one of a Wi-Fi communication module, a Bluetooth communication module, or a wired communication module), and the eSIM 130 and the provisioning server Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 300 < / RTI > The network connection may be an IP network connected based on a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth communication module. The provisioning manager may request the provisioning server 300 to form a secure communication channel (e.g., an OTA session). Once a secure communication channel is established, the provisioning manager may support to receive and install the profile through a communication channel (e.g., an OTA session) established between the eSIM 130 and the server device. For example, the provisioning server 300 may collect a profile (e.g., a profile provided by the provider server 400) that matches the first electronic device 100 in response to a request from the first electronic device 100, A profile can be provided to the corresponding eSIM 130.
The eSIM 130 may include a storage space in which at least one eSIM profile may be stored. In addition, eSIM 130 may include an operating system that supports storage and management of eSIM profiles. The eSIM 130 forms a secure channel with the control of the first processor 120 or the first processor 120 in cooperation with the second electronic device 200 and performs information processing required for provisioning based on the formed secure channel can do. For example, the eSIM 130 may form a communication channel with the provisioning server 300 based on activation information obtained from the second electronic device 200. In this operation, the eSIM 130 forms a secure communication channel with the processor of the second electronic device 200 via the first processor 120 and communicates with the provisioning server 300 via the second electronic device 200 Channel can be formed. The eSIM 130 provides provisioning related information and eSIM identification information extracted from the activation information to the provisioning server 300, and can receive the eSIM profile from the provisioning server 300 and install the eSIM profile.
The first input / output module 150 may include at least one device capable of receiving and processing user input of the first electronic device 100. For example, the first input / output module 150 may include a physical button, a virtual button, a touch pad, a crown button (e.g., a crown button of a smartwatch), a bezel button (e.g. Alternatively, the first input / output module 150 may include a voice recognition function capable of recognizing voice input. According to various embodiments, the first input / output module 150 may include an audio device. The audio device may output audio information or collect user voice or the like while the first electronic device 100 is operating. According to one embodiment, the first input / output module 150 includes a user input for indicating a user input, reset or setup related to forming a communication channel with the second electronic device 200, at least one eSIM profile stored in the eSIM 130 Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > activation / deactivation, < / RTI > The received user input may be communicated to the first processor 120.
The first display 160 may output at least one screen interface (or user interface) associated with the operation of the first electronic device 100. According to one embodiment, the first display 160 may include a screen interface associated with the setup operation, a screen interface associated with the reset operation, a screen interface associated with receiving the activation information, a screen interface associated with the acquisition of the eSIM profile, A screen interface related to communication service operation, and a screen interface related to activation, deactivation or deletion of the eSIM profile stored in the eSIM 130. [ According to various embodiments, the first display 160 may include a touch function and may be operated as an input device.
The first communication interface 170 may include at least one short range communication module capable of forming a communication channel with the second electronic device 200. In this operation, the first communication interface 170 may form a secure communication channel. The first communication interface 170 may include a mobile communication module capable of accessing the provider server 400 based on the eSIM profile. The first communication interface 170 described above may receive the activation information from the second electronic device 200 and forward it to the first processor 120. The first communication interface 170 includes at least some activation information and eSIM identification information (e.g., EID (eUICC ID) or ICCID (integrated circuit card identifier), IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) and an SRID (Subscriber Manager Data Preparation (SM) SR) ID), and can receive the eSIM profile from the provisioning server 300 and transmit the eSIM profile to the eSIM 130.
3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first processor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 3, the first processor 120 may include a local profile assistant (LPA). The local profile assistant may include a local heir management module 121, a remote heir management module 123, and a UI processing module 125.
The local shim management module 121 can manage an eSIM profile by itself, and the local shim management module 121 can manage the eSIM profile in response to a user input. ), Disable (Disable), and delete (Delete).
The remote management module 123 (RMF (Remote Management Function)) can be operated in an operation of remotely performing management in the provisioning server 300. The remote shim management module 123 may process download (download) of the eSIM profile and activation, deactivation, or deletion of the eSIM profile according to the remote operation.
The UI processing module 125 (UIF (User Interface Function)) can process the output control of the user interface output through the first display 160. For example, the UI processing module 125 may control the output of the user interface with respect to reception of activation information, reception and installation of an eSIM profile, eSIM profile operation, and the like. In addition, the UI processing module 125 may control the output of the user interface with respect to activation, deactivation, deletion, etc. of the eSIM profile.
According to various embodiments described above, an electronic device (e.g., a first electronic device) according to one embodiment includes a memory (or eSIM) that stores data related to eSIM profile operation, a processor (e.g., (E. G., A first display or a second display of an electrically connected second electronic device) associated with the at least one eSIM profile stored in the eSIM when the eSIM related user input is received, Display), and upon receiving a user input associated with the eSIM profile selection, may be configured to change the state of the eSIM profile corresponding to a user input associated with the selection.
According to various embodiments, the processor may be configured to output a menu item associated with deactivation or deletion if the selected eSIM profile is active.
According to various embodiments, the processor may be configured to output a menu item associated with activation or deletion if the selected eSIM profile is inactive.
According to various embodiments, the processor is configured to perform a reboot of the electronic device when the state of the eSIM profile is changed from the inactive state to the active state or from the active state to the inactive state, and to change the state of the selected eSIM profile in the rebooting process Can be set.
According to various embodiments, the processor may be configured to delete a corresponding eSIM profile when it is requested to delete the selected eSIM profile, and to output the guide information related to the eSIM profile installation to the display if the eSIM profile is not stored in the memory .
According to various embodiments described above, an electronic device (e.g., a first electronic device) according to one embodiment includes an eSIM in which an eSIM profile is stored, a processor (e.g., a first processor) in electrical communication with the eSIM, Wherein the processor is configured to send eSIM verification information associated with the eSIM to the external electronic device in response to an external electronic device request (e.g., a second electronic device) and to provide an eSIM profile associated with mobile communication service operations from the external electronic device And may receive the activation information including the provisioning server related information and provide the activation information to the eSIM.
According to various embodiments, the eSIM may form a secure communication channel with the provisioning server that provides the eSIM profile via the first processor, the external electronic device.
4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 4, a second electronic device 200 according to one embodiment includes a second bus 210, a second processor 220, a memory 230, a second input / output module 250, 260, a second communication interface 270, and a camera 280. This second electronic device 200 may establish a secure communication channel with the first electronic device 100 on which the eSIM 130 is installed and may communicate with the provisioning server 300 via the network 162.
The second bus 210 is coupled to the components of the second electronic device 200 such as a second processor 220, a memory 230, a second input / output module 250, a second display 260, 2 communication interface 270 and the camera 280). For example, the second bus 210 may communicate the activation information collected by the camera 280 to the second communication interface 270 in response to the second processor 220 control. At least some of the resources of the second bus 210 may be used to establish a secure communication channel between the eSIM 130 of the first electronic device 100 and the provisioning server 300.
The second processor 220 may include one or more of a central processing unit (CPU), an application processor (AP), or a communication processor (CP) The second processor 220 may perform operations or data processing related to, for example, control and / or communication of at least one other component of the second electronic device 200. According to one embodiment , The second processor 220 may establish a local communication channel with the first electronic device 100 in response to a setting or user input. The second processor 220 may provide a designated user interface (For example, activation information acquisition based on image recognition) or operation of the second input / output module 250 (for example, activation information input through a physical button) or a second function of the touch function The activation information obtained in correspondence with at least one of the operation 260 (for example, activation information input via the virtual button) or the operation of the second communication interface 270 (for example, activation of data packet based activation information) 2 communication interface 270. The second processor 220 is coupled to the first processor 120 of the first electronic device 100 and to the first processor 120 via a data channel and a network channel The second processor 220 forms a secure communication channel and supports data transmission between the eSIM 130 and the provisioning server 300 based on the secure communication channel. The relay station 300 can perform the relaying without tunneling or checking of the data.
The second processor 220 forms a communication channel (e.g., a short-range communication channel) with the first electronic device 100 and may support the setup of the first electronic device 100 according to user input or settings. The second processor 220 may obtain the eSIM 130 information of the first electronic device 100 in a setup operation. The second processor 220 can check the obtained eSIM 130 information to check whether an available eSIM profile exists and control the user interface output requesting the eSIM profile installation if the eSIM profile does not exist. The second processor 220 may output a user interface that guides the installation of the eSIM profile (e.g., guide information related to acquisition of activation information), according to user input or settings. When the activation information is obtained, the second processor 220 may transmit the activation information to the first electronic device 100 and then support the above-described secure communication channel formation. The second processor 220 may include a device manager (e.g., software or hardware processor) in conjunction with the first electronic device 100 operational control described above. The device manager can handle setup assistance for the first electronic device 100, eSIM profile verification, eSIM profile installation support, and the like. According to one embodiment, the second processor 220 (e.g., the device manager) identifies the type of activation information acquisition method specified with respect to the first electronic device 100, (E.g., a camera, an NFC communication module, a short range communication interface, a display of a touch function) or a designated software module (e.g., an image recognition software module associated with code or character recognition, Keypad related software module).
The memory 230 may include volatile and / or non-volatile memory. The memory 230 may store instructions or data related to at least one other component of the second electronic device 200, for example. According to one embodiment, the memory 230 may store software and / or programs 240. The program 240 may include a kernel 241, a middleware 242, an application programming interface (API) 243, and / or an application program (or "application" . ≪ / RTI > At least a portion of the kernel 241, middleware 242, or API 243 may be referred to as an Operating System (OS).
The kernel 241 may include system resources used to execute an operation or function implemented in other programs (e.g., middleware 242, API 243, or application program 244) (E.g., a second bus 210, a second processor 220, or a memory 230). The kernel 241 also includes an interface that can control or manage system resources by accessing individual components of the second electronic device 200 in the middleware 242, API 243, or application program 244 .
The middleware 242 may perform an intermediary role such that the API 243 or the application program 244 communicates with the kernel 241 to exchange data.
Middleware 242 may also process one or more task requests received from application program 244 in priority order. For example, middleware 242 may communicate with system resources (e.g., second bus 210, second processor 220, or memory 230) of second electronic device 200 to at least one of application programs 244, Etc.) can be given priority. For example, the middleware 242 may perform the scheduling or load balancing of the one or more task requests by processing the one or more task requests according to the priority assigned to the at least one task.
The API 243 is an interface for the application 244 to control the functions provided by the kernel 241 or the middleware 242, for example, Control or the like, for example, instructions.
The second input / output module 250 may serve as an interface by which commands or data input from, for example, a user or other external device can be communicated to the other component (s) of the second electronic device 200 . The second input / output module 250 may also output commands or data received from the other component (s) of the second electronic device 200 to a user or other external device.
The second display 260 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light-emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) display, or an electronic paper display. Second display 260 may display various content (e.g., text, images, video, icons, symbols, etc.) to the user, for example. The second display 260 may include a touch screen and may receive touch, gesture, proximity, or hovering input using, for example, an electronic pen or a portion of the user's body. According to one embodiment, the second display 260 includes a user interface associated with the setup operation of the first electronic device 100, a user interface associated with whether the first electronic device 100 has an eSIM profile installed, And at least one of the user interfaces.
The second communication interface 270 may, for example, establish communication between the second electronic device 200 and an external electronic device (e.g., the first electronic device 100). For example, the second communication interface 270 may be connected to the network 162 via wireless or wired communication to communicate with an external device (e.g., the provisioning server 300 or the carrier server 400).
Wireless communication is, for example, a cellular communication protocol such as Long-Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA) Telecommunications System), WiBro (Wireless Broadband), or Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). Or the second communication interface 270 may include a short range communication module (e.g., a BT, WIFI communication hardware interface) capable of communicating with the first electronic device 100. The second communication interface 270 according to various embodiments may include at least one communication module capable of performing Near Field Communication (NFC), magnetic stripe transmission (MST), and scanner communication. The second communication interface 270 can acquire the activation information by communicating with the activation information medium 101 in which activation information is written, for example, to enable at least one of communication, scanning, or tagging. The acquired activation information may be transmitted to the first electronic device 100, in response to control of the second processor 220. [ According to various embodiments, the second communication interface 270 may receive data packets corresponding to the activation information from other electronic devices via short-range communication. The second communication interface 270 may forward the data packet to the first electronic device 100 in response to control of the second processor 220 upon receipt of a data packet corresponding to the activation information.
The camera 280 is activated in response to a user input or setting, and can acquire an image corresponding to the subject. The acquired image may be communicated to the second processor 220. The second processor 220 may perform the acquired image processing. According to one embodiment, the camera 280 may be automatically activated in response to control of the second processor 220 if no eSIM profile is available for the first electronic device 100. The camera 280 may be automatically deactivated in response to control of the second processor 220 when the activation information is obtained. In connection with the operation of the camera 280, the second processor 220 determines whether the image obtained through the camera 280 includes the designated information, and when the information includes the specified information, extracts the activation information from the information To the first electronic device (100). When the second processor 220 does not include the information specified in the acquired image, the second processor 220 displays a specified error message (for example, guide information for guiding a wrong image acquisition or guide information for failing to acquire activation information) (260).
5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second processor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5, the second processor 220 may include a setup support module 221, a core activation support module 223, and a core activation information processing module 225.
The setup support module 221 may form a local communication channel with the first electronic device 100 in response to a user input or in response to a first electronic device 100 request. The setup support module 221 may communicate with the first electronic device 100 based on the short-range communication channel to determine whether the first electronic device 100 is set up. The setup support module 221 may support the setup of the first electronic device 100 if the setup is not completed. The setup support module 221 may support the setup of the first electronic device 100 and obtain the eSIM 130 confirmation information. The eSIM confirmation information may include, for example, identification information of the eSIM 130, eSIM 130 presence / absence information, and the like. The setup support module 221 may forward the eSIM profile to the deep activation information processing module 225 if the eSIM profile does not exist. If an eSIM profile is present, it may support the completion of the setup process processing of the first electronic device 100.
The shim activation support module 223 may process an eSIM profile download or the like of the first electronic device 100 forming a communication channel corresponding to a user input. For example, the shim activation support module 223 provides a menu related to the installation of the eSIM profile of the first electronic device 100, and when a user input occurs, the shim activation information processing module 225 performs processing related to acquisition of activation information Can be requested. The shim activation support module 223 may form a communication channel with a designated server (e.g., the provisioning server 300) in connection with the installation of the eSIM profile of the first electronic device 100. [ In this operation, the core activation support module 223 acquires the server address (for example, the address information of the provisioning server 300) to be accessed from the core activation information collected by the core activation information processing module 225, Connection to the server can be performed. Alternatively, the shim activation support module 223 may obtain the server address from the first electronic device 100, and may connect to the provisioning server 300 based on the server address. The shim activation support module 223 supports tunneling between the provisioning server 300 and the eSIM 130, and can support installation of an eSIM profile based on a secure communication channel based on the tunneling.
In accordance with various embodiments, the shim activation support module 223 may activate, deactivate, or otherwise change the eSIM profile in operation on the first electronic device 100 based on the communication channel established with the first electronic device 100 , ESIM profile deletion, and so on. In this regard, the shim activation support module 223 may support output of the user interface with respect to deletion, replacement, activation and deactivation of the eSIM profile of the first electronic device. The shim activation support module 223 may communicate to the first electronic device 100 a command requesting at least one of deletion, replacement, activation, and deactivation of a specified eSIM profile in response to a corresponding user input, have. The shim activation support module 223 may receive a response corresponding to the eSIM profile related processing of the first electronic device 100 and output a corresponding user interface.
The sharable activation information processing module 225 may receive the activation information acquisition request from the setup support module 221 or the shar activation support module 223. The deep activation information processing module 225 can process the activation information acquisition corresponding to the designated setting. For example, upon receiving the activation information acquisition request, the shar activation information processing module 225 can automatically activate the camera 280 and output guidance information related to activation acquisition. The deep activation information processing module 225 may analyze the acquired image to verify that the specified information (e.g., bar code, QR code, designated text, etc.) is included. The shim activation information processing module 225 may send the activation information to the first electronic device 100 when designated information (e.g., activation information) is collected. In this regard, the deep activation information processing module 225 may include at least one hardware processing module or software processing module associated with image processing (or image recognition). For example, the card activation information processing module 225 may include a character recognition module related to character recognition, a bar code, or a code recognition module related to QR code recognition.
According to various embodiments, the SIM activation information processing module 225 may perform peripheral scans for obtaining activation information, activate the NFC module, output broadcast data for activation information acquisition, A message requesting transmission of activation information to the electronic device can be automatically transmitted. In this operation, the deep activation information processing module 225 outputs a user interface for selecting the type of the activation information medium 101, and when the activation information medium 101 is selected, the acquisition mode related to the information medium is automatically . ≪ / RTI > For example, the deep activation information processing module 225 may automatically activate the camera 280 when the activation information medium 101 is selected as text or code information. Alternatively, the deep activation information processing module 225 may automatically activate the NFC module when the activation information medium 101 is selected as a tag. The shim activation information processing module 225 may output guidance information (e.g., text or image) related to the activation information acquisition method to the second display 260 when the medium is selected.
As described above, in the provisioning system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first electronic device 100 includes the first local profile assistant described above, and the second electronic device 200 includes the second local profile assistant : Local shim management module, remote shim management module, UI processing module). If the first electronic device 100 is a SmartWatch, the second local profile assistant may be a SmartWatch manager (e.g., a gear manager) and the first local profile assistant may be a processor of the first electronic device 100 For example, AP or CP. The first local profile assistant establishes a secure communication channel with the provisioning server (eg, SM-DP +) and downloads, activates, deactivates, and deletes the eSIM profile via a transparent bearer (eg Bluetooth) eSIM command transfer can be performed.
According to various embodiments described above, an electronic device (e.g., a second electronic device 200) according to one embodiment includes a memory (not shown) that stores guide information related to the operation of an external electronic device (E. G., A memory 130, a processor electrically coupled to the memory, such as the second processor 220, wherein the processor is in communication connection with an external electronic device, identifier module of the mobile communication service, acquiring activation information corresponding to an eSIM profile related to use of the mobile communication service of the external electronic device, and when the activation information is acquired, transmitting the activation information to the external electronic device , Display the guide information related to the activation information acquisition method on the display (e.g., the second display 260) in connection with preparation of the activation information acquisition Settings can be.
According to various embodiments, the electronic device further includes an image sensor associated with image acquisition, and the processor can be configured to display the subject-related information to be acquired via the image sensor.
According to various embodiments, the processor is further configured to: determine whether the image acquired through the image sensor is a specified information type; and if the acquired image is a specified information type, Lt; / RTI >
According to various embodiments, the processor may be configured to output a specified error message if the obtained image is not of the specified information type.
According to various embodiments, the processor is configured to identify a type of activation information acquisition method designated in connection with the external electronic device and activate at least one designated hardware module or a designated software module in response to the type of activation information acquisition method Can be set.
According to various embodiments, the processor may be configured to activate a hardware module associated with tag information acquisition and to perform a tag scan in connection with the preparation for obtaining activation information.
According to various embodiments, the processor may be configured to output a virtual key button to support user input corresponding to the activation information, in connection with the preparation for obtaining the activation information.
According to various embodiments, the processor may be configured to activate the camera and perform code information analysis of the image acquired via the camera, in connection with the preparation for obtaining the activation information.
According to various embodiments, the processor may be configured to activate the camera and perform character recognition of the image acquired through the camera, in connection with the preparation for obtaining the activation information.
According to various embodiments, the processor may be configured to activate a designated short-range communication module and to search for a peripheral device to provide activation information based on the short-range communication module, in connection with the preparation for obtaining the activation information.
6 is a diagram illustrating a method of operating a first electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 6, in a first electronic device operating method of the present invention, at operation 601, a first processor (e.g., local heir management module 121) may determine if an eSIM profile exists. For example, the first processor 120 may be configured to turn on the power supply in a turn-off state, to establish a communication channel with the second electronic device 200, to perform the initial setup, eSIM 130 may communicate to verify that an eSIM profile exists.
If an eSIM profile is present, then at operation 603, the first processor 120 may support the corresponding eSIM profile based communication function. Here, if the available eSIM profile is deactivated, the first processor 120 may output a pop-up window or message asking whether to activate the eSIM profile. When an input event related to an activation request occurs, the first processor 120 may request eSIM profile activation from the eSIM 130 and process the designated communication function based on the activated eSIM profile. Or the first processor 120 may perform a function corresponding to the specified scheduling information or user input. For example, the first processor 120 may process data transmission / reception related to the mobile communication service based on the carrier server 400. [
If the eSIM profile is not present, the first processor 120 (e.g., the local heir management module 121) may verify at operation 605 whether to perform provisioning. In this operation, the first processor 120 (e.g., the UI processing module 125) may output a pop-up window or message related to confirmation of the provisioning progress. When an input event related to unprovisioning occurs, the first processor 120 (e.g., local coordinator module 121) may skip the provisioning operation. According to various embodiments, the first processor 120 may send a request to the second electronic device 200 to confirm user input related to whether to perform provisioning. The second electronic device 200 may output the user interface associated with the eSIM profile installation to the second display 260 if an eSIM profile available for the eSIM 130 is not present.
In operation 607, the first processor 120 (e.g., local coordinator module 121) may acquire the activation information and perform the obtained activation information based provisioning request have. For example, the first processor 120 (e.g., the local heir management module 121) may request acquisition of activation information from a second electronic device 200 forming a communication channel (e.g., a local communication channel). Upon receiving the activation information and the provisioning execution request from the second electronic device 200, the received activation information can be transmitted to the eSIM 130. [ The first processor 120 may transmit the obtained activation information and eSIM related information to the second electronic device 200. [ In this operation, the first processor 120 can output various guide information related to acquisition of activation information. For example, the first processor 120 may obtain activation information by user input.
In operation 609, the first processor (e.g., local heir management module 121) may process secure channel formation and eSIM profile acquisition and operation. For example, the first processor 120 may support the establishment of a secure communication channel between the eSIM 130 and the provisioning server 300. The eSIM 130 can receive and install the eSIM profile provided by the provisioning server 300 through the secure communication channel.
7 is a diagram illustrating a first electronic device operation method related to eSIM management according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 701, with respect to a first electronic device operating method associated with eSIM management, a first processor (e.g., local heir management module 121) may determine if an event related to the eSIM management function is occurring have. In this regard, the first processor (e.g., UI processing module 125) may output a menu or icon associated with the eSIM management function. When the corresponding menu or icon is selected, the first processor (e.g., local heir management module 121) may determine that an event related to the eSIM management function has occurred.
If the generated event is not related to the eSIM management function, the first processor (e.g., local heir management module 121) at operation 703 may process the function execution corresponding to the type and event characteristics of the generated event. For example, the first processor 120 may perform data processing related to the mobile communication service based on the active eSIM profile.
When an event related to the eSIM management function occurs, at operation 705, the first processor 120 (e.g., the UI processing module 125) may provide an eSIM list. For example, the first processor 120 may output at least one eSIM profile list stored in the eSIM 130. At this time, the first processor 120 can distinguish the currently active eSIM profile item, the currently inactive eSIM profile item, and the like.
At operation 707, the first processor 120 (e.g., the local heir management module 121) may verify that the designated user input is received. If the designated user input is not received, the following operation 709 can be skipped. If a designated user input is received, at operation 709, the first processor 120 (e. G., The local heir management module 121) may perform processing such as activating, deactivating, deleting eSIM according to user input.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a portion of a signal flow of a provisioning system in connection with provisioning operation in a setup process of a first electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8, when the second processor 220 (e.g., the setup support module 221) of the second electronic device 200 forms a communication channel with the first electronic device 100, the first electronic device < RTI ID = 100). ≪ / RTI > If the user input or designated scheduling information associated with the setup request is received, as in operation 801, the second processor 220 (e.g., the setup support module 221) Can be formed. The secure channel may include, for example, a short-range communication channel. Once the secure channel is established, the first electronic device 100 may perform the setup operation in response to the control of the second processor 220 or in response to the designated scheduling.
At operation 805, while performing the setup operation of the first electronic device 100, the second processor 220 (e.g., the setup support module 221) may request eSIM verification information from the first processor 120. Upon receipt of the eSIM confirmation information from the second processor 220, at operation 807, the first processor 120 may forward the eSIM confirmation information request to the eSIM 130. [ The operating system of the eSIM 130 may communicate the eSIM confirmation information corresponding to the received eSIM confirmation information request to the first processor 120. At operation 811, the first processor 120 may communicate the eSIM confirmation information to the second processor 220. [ The eSIM confirmation information may include identification information of the eSIM and information indicating whether an eSIM profile usable in the eSIM exists.
At operation 813, the second processor 220 may change the setup flow if there is no eSIM profile. Alternatively, the second processor 220 may change the setup flow if the unregistered eSIM profile or the disabled eSIM profile is in the eSIM 130. [ For example, the second processor 220 may output a user interface that guides acquisition of activation information associated with acquiring an eSIM profile.
At operation 815, the second processor 220 may receive the activation information. For example, the second processor 220 may receive activation information based on the camera 280 based on code recognition, NFC tagging, user input, local communication, and the like. At operation 817, the second processor 220 may request the first processor 120 to start provisioning. At operation 819, the first processor 120 may forward the provisioning start request to the eSIM 130. [ In this operation, the second processor 220 may transmit the acquired activation information to the eSIM 130 via the first processor 120. [ In operation 821, the eSIM 130 forms a secure communication channel with the first processor 120, the second processor 220, and the provisioning server 300, and can receive and install the eSIM profile.
9 is a diagram illustrating a portion of a signal flow of a provisioning system in connection with post provisioning operations of a first electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The post provisioning operation may include, for example, after the setup operation of the first electronic device, an operation in which provisioning is requested according to user input or according to the scheduled information.
9, at operation 901, the second processor 220 (e.g., the shim activation support module 223) of the second electronic device 200 may receive a post provisioning request. For example, (E. G., Establishing a communication channel with the first electronic device 100 that does not support the mobile communication service because the eSIM profile is not installed, eSIM profile installation of the first electronic device 100) in response to the post provisioning request The second processor 220 may send a user interface capable of generating user input related to the post provisioning request of the first electronic device 100 to the second display 220. In this regard, The user may select the first electronic device 100 to request provisioning of at least one of the first electronic devices searched by the second processor 220. For example, In this operation, the second processor 220 can perform the functions of the selected first electronic device 100, such as downloading the eSIM profile, deleting the eSIM profile, deactivating the eSIM profile, activating the eSIM profile, etc. Or if the first electronic device 100 does not have an available eSIM profile, then the second processor 220 may provide a list of available items such as eSIM profile download item < RTI ID = 0.0 > The second processor 220 may provide a list including items such as download, delete, activate, deactivate, etc. If the first electronic device 100 has an available eSIM profile,
If a provisioning request (e.g., user input) related to the installation of an eSIM profile is received, then at operation 903, the second processor 220 may forward the secure channel based eSIM verification information request to the first processor 120. At operation 905, the first processor 120 may forward the eSIM verification information request to the eSIM 130 and, at operation 907, receive the corresponding eSIM verification information from the eSIM. At operation 909, the first processor 120 communicates the eSIM confirmation information to the second processor 220, and at operation 911, the second processor 220 may output the eSIM confirmation information check and associated UI. For example, the second processor 220 can check if there is an available eSIM profile, and if not, output the user interface associated with obtaining activation information. At operation 913, the second processor 220 may receive the designated activation information. For example, the second processor 220 may receive activation information based on code recognition or image recognition of the camera 280, or receive activation information through user input or the like. At operation 915, the second processor 220 may request the start of provisioning while conveying the obtained activation information to the first processor 120. [ The subsequent operations may be performed in the same manner as the operations 819 and 821 in Fig.
10 is a diagram illustrating a signal flow associated with eSIM management of a first electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
10, at operation 1001, the first processor 120 (e.g., the local heir management module 121) may receive a request related to at least one of activation, deactivation, and deletion requests associated with the eSIM profile. In this regard, the first processor 120 (e.g., the UI processing module 125) may output a menu or at least one icon from which an eSIM profile can be selected for activation, deactivation, deletion, and the like. Alternatively, the first processor 120 may activate a voice recognition function capable of processing voice commands such as activation, deactivation, deletion, etc. of eSIM profiles.
In operation 1003, the first processor 120 may forward a processing request to the eSIM 130 corresponding to an event occurrence corresponding to at least one of activation, deactivation, and deletion requests. At operation 1005, the eSIM 130 may perform processing corresponding to the processing request. For example, the eSIM 130 may activate the specified eSIM profile in response to the activation request, or deactivate the specified eSIM profile in response to the deactivation request. Alternatively, the eSIM 130 may delete the corresponding eSIM profile in response to the eSIM profile deletion request. According to various embodiments, eSIM 130 may support toggle mode selection with respect to activation or deactivation of a plurality of eSIM profiles. For example, the eSIM 130 may process the activation of one of the two eSIM profiles so that the other is deactivated. According to various embodiments, eSIM 130 may process the remaining two eSIM profiles to be deactivated if activation is selected for any of the three eSIM profiles.
At operation 1007, the eSIM 130 may communicate a processing response corresponding to the processing execution to the first processor 120. In operation 1009, the first processor 120 may output the user interface corresponding to the received processing response to the first display 160. [ According to various embodiments, the first processor 120 may output audio information, vibration, etc. corresponding to the processing response.
11 is a diagram illustrating a method of operating a second electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 11, in operation 1101, the second processor 220 determines whether the first electronic device 100 is in the connection state or can connect to the first electronic device 100 in response to a user input State. If the first electronic device 100 is in an unconnected or unreachable state, then at operation 1103, the second processor 220 may perform a function corresponding to the specified scheduling information or a function corresponding to the user input.
If the first electronic device 100 is in a connected state, at operation 1105, the second processor (e.g., the setup support module 221) may verify that a setup or post provisioning request is received. If there is no setup or post provisioning request received, the second processor 220 may branch to operation 1103 and perform the functional processing according to the user input.
If user input or scheduling information associated with a setup or post provisioning request arrives, then at operation 1107, the second processor 220 (e.g., the shim activation support module 223) may perform eSIM verification information collection and inspection. In this regard, the second processor 220 may request and receive the eSIM verification information from the first processor 120 of the first electronic device 100. The eSIM confirmation information may include information indicating whether the eSIM of the first electronic device 100 exists, identification information of the eSIM, existence of an eSIM profile usable in the eSIM, and the like.
If an available eSIM profile does not exist, then at operation 1109, the second processor 220 (e.g., the deep activation information processing module 225) may output a provisioning related UI. For example, the second processor 220 may output a camera 280 operational guide related to acquisition of activation information. Alternatively, the second processor 220 may output a guide that induces user input related to obtaining activation information. Alternatively, the second processor 220 may output an NFC tagging guide related to acquisition of activation information.
In operation 1111, the second processor 220 (e.g., the deep activation information processing module 225) may verify that the specified activation information is obtained. If the specified activation information is not obtained, the second processor 220 may skip the operation 1113 below. If the designated activation information is obtained, then at operation 1113, the second processor 220 (e.g., the shim activation information processing module 225 and the shim activation support module 223) may support performing eSIM related information collection and provisioning . For example, the second processor 220 may access the provisioning server 300 based on the address information included in the activation information, and may support the eSIM 130 to form a secure communication channel with the provisioning server 300. While acquiring the eSIM profile over the secure communication channel to the eSIM 130, the second processor 220 may process the specified data transfer. In operation 1107, if there is an eSIM profile registered or available in eSIM 130, the following operations may be omitted, or a function request based on user input may be made (e.g., an eSIM profile stored in eSIM 130 is deactivated , Activation, deletion, etc.) to the first electronic device 100.
According to various embodiments described above, an embedded sim operation support method according to an embodiment includes an operation in which an electronic device (e.g., a second electronic device) forms a communication channel with an external electronic device (e.g., a first electronic device) Preparing activation information corresponding to an eSIM profile related to use of the mobile communication service of the external electronic device based on eSIM status confirmation of the external electronic device; And the preparing operation may include outputting to the display the guide information related to the activation information acquisition method.
According to various embodiments, the preparing operation may include an operation of activating a camera, and an operation of displaying and outputting object related information to be acquired through the camera.
According to various embodiments, the method further comprises: verifying that the image obtained through the camera is a specified information type; if the acquired image is of a specified information type, sending the obtained image as the activation information to the external electronic device And the like.
According to various embodiments, the method may further include outputting a specified error message if the obtained image is not of the specified information type.
According to various embodiments, the preparing operation includes an operation of confirming the type of the activation information acquiring method, an operation of activating at least one specified hardware module or a designated software module corresponding to the type of the activation information acquiring method .
According to various embodiments, the preparing operation may include an act of activating a hardware module in connection with tag information acquisition, an operation of performing a tag scan.
According to various embodiments, the preparing operation may include outputting a virtual key button associated with a user input corresponding to the activation information.
According to various embodiments, the preparing operation may include an act of activating the camera, an operation of performing code information analysis of the image obtained through the camera.
According to various embodiments, the preparing operation may include an act of activating a camera, an operation of performing character recognition of an image acquired through the camera.
According to various embodiments, the preparing operation may include activating a designated short-range communication module, and searching for a peripheral device to provide activation information based on the short-range communication module.
12A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen interface of a second electronic device related to provisioning according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 12A, the second display 260 of the second electronic device 200 may output a screen interface related to the eSIM profile installation, as in the 1201 screen. In this regard, the second electronic device 200 may include an eSIM profile associated with the mobile communication service operation in the eSIM 130 of the first electronic device 100 in the course of supporting the setup operation of the first electronic device 100 You can check if it is saved. Upon receiving information about the absence of an eSIM profile from the first electronic device 100, the second electronic device 200 may output a screen interface as shown. The illustrated screen interfaces 1201, 1203, 1205 and 1207 may be stored in the memory 230 of the second electronic device 200 and output to the second display 260 under the control of the second processor 220. The 1201 screen may include information to guide the eSIM profile operation of the first electronic device 100 (e.g., SmartWatch or Galaxy Gear). The 1201 screen may include a skip virtual button 1211 and a progress virtual button 1212 displayed in a certain area in association with the progress or skip of the eSIM profile installation function.
When the progress virtual button 1212 is selected, the second display 260 can output a guide screen related to acquisition of activation information as in the 1203 screen. The second electronic device 200 may output a guide screen corresponding to the setting for acquiring the activation information based on the camera, as in the 1203 screen. The camera-based activation information acquisition setting can be provided by default. Alternatively, the second electronic device 200 may output the list related to the activation information acquisition method to the second display 260, and output the guide screen related to the method corresponding to the user selection. The list may include, for example, items such as camera based activation information acquisition, user input based activation information acquisition, tagging based activation information acquisition, and local communication based activation information acquisition.
According to various embodiments, an activation information acquisition method is set in the first electronic device 100, and in the process of forming a communication channel (e.g., a local communication channel) with the second electronic device 200, 2 < / RTI > The second electronic device 200 may activate a hardware module or a software module corresponding to the activation information acquisition method guided by the first electronic device 100 when the progress virtual button 1212 is selected. For example, if the second electronic device 200 receives a message indicating the user input based activation information acquisition method from the first electronic device 100, the second electronic device 200 displays a virtual key button (or a virtual keypad Can be output to the second display 260. Alternatively, when the second electronic device 200 receives a message indicating the tagging-based activation information acquisition method from the first electronic device 100, the second electronic device 200 may display the guide screen image 2 in place of the camera operation guide screen in the 1203 screen, Output to the display 260, and activate the NFC module. Alternatively, if the second electronic device 200 receives a message indicating the method of acquiring the local area communication based activation information from the first electronic device 100, the second electronic device 200 performs a local communication channel instead of the camera operation guide screen on the screen 1203, To the second display 260. In this case,
The 1203 screen may include, for example, a guide for guiding a QR code photographing. And the area disposed at the center may be the area where the preview information is output from the actual activation information medium 101. [ When the user operates the camera of the second electronic device 200 to acquire a QR code (e.g., activation information medium 101) corresponding to the size, the second electronic device 200 transmits the 1205 screen to the second display (260). If the cancel virtual button 1230 disposed on the screen 1203 is selected, the second electronic device 200 stops outputting the camera guide screen, returns to the previous screen (e.g., 1201 screen), or terminates the eSIM profile installation function can do.
The second electronic device 200 may output 1205 screen to confirm whether the provisioning of the first electronic device 100 is to be performed based on the activation information when the activation information is acquired. If the activation virtual button 1250 associated with the provisioning progress request is selected, the second electronic device 200 may send the activation information to the first electronic device 100. [ The second electronic device 200 forms a communication channel with the provisioning server 300 based on the address information written in the activation information and the security between the eSIM 130 of the first electronic device 100 and the provisioning server 300 And can support communication channel formation. If the eSIM 130 successfully receives and installs the eSMI profile from the provisioning server 300, the eSIM 130 may transmit the corresponding information to the second electronic device 200. If unsuccessful, the eSIM 130 or the first processor 120 may send error information to the second electronic device 200 in connection with the failure to install the eSIM profile.
If the eSIM profile is normally installed in the eSIM 130 of the first electronic device 100 and the second electronic device 200 receives the corresponding response signal, the second display 260, as in 1207 screen, It may output the designated information corresponding to the eSIM profile activation status of the first electronic device 100. [ For example, guidance information related to eSIM profile activation or the like may be output to the information area 1270 related to the first electronic device 100 among the 1207 screens.
According to various embodiments, the second electronic device 200 may display and output subject-related information to be acquired through an image sensor (or camera), and may confirm whether the image obtained through the camera is a designated information type. In this operation, the second electronic device 200 transmits the obtained image to the external electronic device as the activation information if the acquired image is of the specified information type, and if the acquired image is not the designated information type , The specified error message can be output. The error message may include a message for notifying that the active information is not included in the designated information, or a message for notifying the activation information acquisition failure.
12B is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen interface of a first electronic device related to provisioning according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 12B, the first electronic device 100 may establish a communication channel with the second electronic device 200, and may perform a setup operation in response to support of the second electronic device 200. In this operation, if there is no available eSIM profile, a secure communication channel is established with the second electronic device 200 and the provisioning server 300 based on the activation information acquired by the second electronic device 200, Profile can be received. eSIM profile When a new electronic device 100 is newly received, the first electronic device 100 may output the screen as shown through the first display 160. For example, the first display 160 may output guidance information to the first area 1221 to guide that a new eSIM profile is installed. Also, the first display 160 may output an activation button 1225 and a deactivation button 1223, which enable the user to select whether the newly installed eSIM profile is to be operated or disabled. When the enable button 1225 is selected, the first processor 120 of the first electronic device 100 can make a connection to the provider server 400 based on the eSIM profile stored in the eSIM 130. In this operation, the first electronic device 100 may provide eSIM 130-related information and eSIM profile-related information to the provider server 400 and perform registration related to use of the mobile communication service. When the deactivation button 1223 is selected, the first electronic device 100 may request the eSIM 130 to process the stored eSIM profile into the inactive state.
13A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen interface of a first electronic device related to post provisioning according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 13A, the first electronic device 100 may output a menu screen to the first display 160, such as in the 1301 screen, corresponding to a user input or in response to designated scheduling information. The menu screen may include various items such as music playback, airplane mode, sound control, and screen brightness control. According to one embodiment, the menu screen may include an eSIM item 1310 associated with eSIM operation.
If the eSIM item 1310 is selected, the first display 160 may output guidance information 1320 to guide the user to perform an eSIM profile activation as in the 1303 screen. The guidance information 1320 may include, for example, information to guide that it is performed based on the device manager of the second electronic device 200. [ On the screen 1303, when the progress virtual button 1322 associated with the activation of the eSIM profile is selected, the first electronic device 100 may forward the request to the second electronic device 200 in connection with the activation of the eSIM profile. If the cancel button 1321 associated with canceling the eSIM profile activation is selected, the first electronic device 100 may terminate the procedure associated with installing the eSIM profile.
13B is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen interface of a second electronic device related to post provisioning according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 13B, when the second electronic device 200 receives a progress request related to activating the eSIM profile from the first electronic device 100, the second electronic device 200 guides the activation information confirmation or acquisition with respect to the eSIM profile operation as shown The guide information can be outputted. Alternatively, the second electronic device 200 may provide a menu associated with activation of the eSIM profile of the first electronic device 100, and upon selection of the corresponding menu, display the guide information screen as shown. According to various embodiments, as described in FIG. 12A, the second display 260 may output various guide screens related to acquisition of activation information.
14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen interface of a first electronic device related to activation of an eSIM profile according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 14, the first electronic device 100 may output electronic device-related information to the first display 160 in response to a selection of the electronic device information confirmation or the eSIM setting menu. For example, the first display 160 may include a phone number (e.g., Mobile number) of the second electronic device, eSIM related information 1410 (e.g., Gear eSIM), a phone number of the first electronic device 100 phone number.), IMEI, IMESV, ICCID, EID, and the like. The first display 160 may display information about the first electronic device 100 that is not currently displayed in response to a user input (e.g., a scroll input).
If the eSIM related information 1410 is selected, the first display 160 may output at least one eSIM profiles 1431 and 1432 stored in the eSIM 130 as in the 1403 screen. Here, the first display 160 may display the current state (e.g., enable or disable) of each eSIM profiles 1431, 1432.
If the first eSIM profile 1431 (profile with disable status) of the eSIM profiles 1431 and 1432 is selected, menu items 1451 associated with activation or deletion of the first eSIM profile 1431 , 1452 can be output. If the activation item 1451 associated with activating the first eSIM profile 1431 is selected, the first display 160 may output the guide information associated with activation of the first eSIM profile 1431, such as in the 1407 screen. According to one embodiment, the first electronic device 100 may activate the selected first eSIM profile 1431 and deactivate another eSIM profile (e.g., the second eSIM profile 1432). When activation of a new first eSIM profile 1431 is requested, the first electronic device 100 may perform a reboot.
When an event occurs that selects the second eSIM profile 1432 (profile in the enable state) on the 1403 screen, the first display 160 displays menu items 1491 and 1492 related to deactivation and deletion, as in the 1409 screen, Can be output. If the deactivation item 1491 associated with deactivation of the second eSIM profile 1432 is selected, the first display 160 may output the guide information related to deactivation of the second eSIM profile 1432 as in the 1411 screen. The first electronic device 100 may perform a reboot in response to the second eSIM profile 1432 deactivation request. The first electronic device 100 may output items of the menu item differently depending on the current state of the selected eSIM profile. For example, the first electronic device 100 may output a deactivated item when the eSIM profile item is selected when the selected eSIM profile is currently active. Alternatively, the first electronic device 100 may output the active item when selecting the eSIM profile item, if the selected eSIM profile is currently inactive.
15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen interface of a first electronic device related to eSIM profile deletion according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 15, in response to a menu selection such as electronic device information confirmation or eSIM setting, the first electronic device 100 outputs a 1501 screen including at least one eSIM profile item to the first display 160 . When a plurality of eSIM profiles are included in the eSIM 130, the first display 160 on the 1501 screen may output a list including a plurality of eSIM profile items. The first display 160 may output information about the current state of the eSIM profile item 1510 stored in the eSIM 130 (e.g., an enable state).
When the displayed eSIM profile item 1510 is selected on the 1501 screen, the first display 160 may output menu items 1531 and 1532 related to the eSIM profile item 1510, as in the 1503 screen. The menu items 1531 and 1532 may include, for example, a deactivate item 1531 that may request deactivation of an eSIM profile item 1510, a deletion item 1532 that may request deletion of an eSIM profile item 1510 . When the delete item 1532 is selected, the first display 160 may output guidance information related to deletion of the eSIM profile item 1510 as in the 1505 screen. For example, the first display 160 may output information informing that the mobile communication network can not be used in response to the deletion of the eSIM profile item 1510. [ The first display 160 may output a progress virtual button 1552 and a cancel virtual button 1553 associated with progress (e.g., deletion of the selected eSIM profile item 1510) with the guidance information output.
If the progress virtual button 1552 is selected, the first electronic device 100 may delete the eSIM profile item 1510. [ As the eSIM profile item 1510 is deleted, the first display 160 may output guide information for guiding an eSIM profile installation request as in the 1507 screen. the first display 160 may output guidance information related to the operation of the second electronic device 200 when user input (e.g., selection of the install request button 1570) in response to the eSIM profile installation request occurs. In connection with this operation, the first electronic device 100 confirms that a communication channel is established with the second electronic device 200 in connection with the installation of the eSIM profile, and if a communication channel is established, 200) to output guide information (e. G., FIG. 12A or FIG. 13B, etc.) relating to the installation of the eSIM profile of the first electronic device 100. FIG. The second electronic device 200 may output the guide information related to the eSIM profile installation to the second display 260 in response to the request of the first electronic device 100. [
16 shows a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
16, the electronic device 1601 may include all or a portion of the electronic devices 100, 200 shown, for example, in FIG. 2 or FIG. Electronic device 1601 includes one or more processors (e.g., APs) 1610, a communication module 1620, a subscriber identification module 1624, a memory 1630, a sensor module 1640, an input device 1650, a display 1660, an interface 1670, an audio module 1680, a camera module 1691, a power management module 1695, a battery 1696, an indicator 1697, and a motor 1698.
The processor 1610 may, for example, control an operating system or application programs to control a number of hardware or software components coupled to the processor 1610, and may perform various data processing and operations. The processor 1610 may be implemented with, for example, a system on chip (SoC). According to one embodiment, the processor 1610 may further include a graphics processing unit (GPU) and / or an image signal processor. Processor 1610 may include at least some of the components shown in FIG. 16 (e.g., cellular module 1621). Processor 1610 may load or process instructions or data received from at least one of the other components (e.g., non-volatile memory) into volatile memory and store the various data in non-volatile memory have.
The communication module 1620 may have the same or similar configuration as the communication interfaces 170 and 270 of FIG. 2 or FIG. The communication module 1620 may include a cellular module 1621, a Wi-Fi module 1622, a Bluetooth module 1623, a GNSS module 1624 (e.g., a GPS module, a Glonass module, a Beidou module, Module), an NFC module 1625, an MST module 1626, and a radio frequency (RF) module 1627.
The cellular module 1621 may provide voice, video, text, or Internet services, for example, over a communication network. According to one embodiment, cellular module 1621 may utilize a subscriber identity module (e.g., a SIM card) 1629 to perform the identification and authentication of electronic device 1601 within the communication network. According to one embodiment, the cellular module 1621 may perform at least some of the functions that the processor 1610 may provide. According to one embodiment, the cellular module 1621 may include a communications processor (CP).
Each of the Wi-Fi module 1622, the Bluetooth module 1623, the GNSS module 1624, the NFC module 1625, and the MST module 1626 may be configured to process, for example, Lt; / RTI > processor. According to some embodiments, at least some of the cellular module 1621, the Wi-Fi module 1622, the Bluetooth module 1623, the GNSS module 1624, the NFC module 1625, the MST module 1626 Or more) may be included in one IC (integrated chip) or IC package.
The RF module 1627 can transmit and receive a communication signal (e.g., an RF signal), for example. The RF module 1627 may include, for example, a transceiver, a power amplifier module (PAM), a frequency filter, a low noise amplifier (LNA), or an antenna. According to another embodiment, at least one of the cellular module 1621, the Wi-Fi module 1622, the Bluetooth module 1623, the GNSS module 1624, the NFC module 1625, and the MST module 1626 is a separate RF The module can send and receive RF signals.
The subscriber identity module 1629 may include, for example, a card containing a subscriber identity module and / or an embedded SIM and may include unique identification information (e.g., an integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID) Subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)).
Memory 1630 (e.g., memory 230) may include, for example, internal memory 1632 or external memory 1634. [ The internal memory 1632 may be a volatile memory such as a dynamic RAM (DRAM), a static RAM (SRAM), or a synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM), a non-volatile memory Such as one time programmable ROM (OTPROM), programmable ROM (PROM), erasable and programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable and programmable ROM (EEPROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, (NAND flash) or NOR flash), a hard drive, or a solid state drive (SSD).
The external memory 1634 may be a flash drive, for example, a compact flash (CF), a secure digital (SD), a micro-SD, a mini-SD, an extreme digital (xD), a multi- A memory stick, and the like. The external memory 1634 may be functionally and / or physically connected to the electronic device 1601 via various interfaces.
The security module 1636 is a module that includes a storage space with a relatively higher security level than the memory 1630, and may be a circuit that ensures secure data storage and a protected execution environment. The security module 1636 may be implemented as a separate circuit and may include a separate processor. The security module 1636 may include an embedded secure element (eSE), for example, in a removable smart chip, a secure digital (SD) card, or embedded within the fixed chip of the electronic device 1601 . In addition, the security module 1636 may be operated with an operating system other than the operating system (OS) of the electronic device 1601. For example, the security module 1636 may operate based on a Java card open platform (JCOP) operating system.
The sensor module 1640 may, for example, measure a physical quantity or sense the operating state of the electronic device 1601 and convert the measured or sensed information into an electrical signal. The sensor module 1640 includes a gesture sensor 1640A, a gyro sensor 1640B, an air pressure sensor 1640C, a magnetic sensor 1640D, an acceleration sensor 1640E, a grip sensor 1640F, At least one of a color sensor 1640G, a color sensor 1640H (e.g., an RGB sensor), a biological sensor 1640I, an ON / humidity sensor 1640J, an illuminance sensor 1640K, or an UV (ultra violet) sensor 1640M can do. Additionally or alternatively, the sensor module 1640 may be, for example, an E-nose sensor, an EMG (electromyography) sensor, an EEG (electroencephalogram) sensor, an ECG Sensors and / or fingerprint sensors. The sensor module 1640 may further include a control circuit for controlling at least one or more sensors included therein. In some embodiments, the electronic device 1601 further includes a processor configured to control the sensor module 1640, either as part of the processor 1610 or separately, so that while the processor 1610 is in a sleep state, The sensor module 1640 can be controlled.
The input device 1650 may include, for example, a touch panel 1652, a (digital) pen sensor 1654, a key 1656, or an ultrasonic input device 1658). As the touch panel 1652, for example, at least one of an electrostatic type, a pressure sensitive type, an infrared type, and an ultrasonic type can be used. Further, the touch panel 1652 may further include a control circuit. The touch panel 1652 may further include a tactile layer to provide a tactile response to the user.
(Digital) pen sensor 1654 may be part of, for example, a touch panel or may include a separate sheet of identification. Key 1656 may include, for example, a physical button, an optical key, or a keypad. The ultrasonic input device 1658 can sense the ultrasonic wave generated from the input tool through the microphone (e.g., the microphone 1688) and confirm the data corresponding to the ultrasonic wave detected.
Display 1660 (e.g., displays 160 and 260) may include panel 1662, hologram device 1664, or projector 1666. Panel 1662 may include the same or similar configuration as displays 160 and 260 of FIG. 2 or FIG. The panel 1662 can be implemented, for example, flexible, transparent, or wearable. The panel 1662 may be composed of one module with the touch panel 1652. [ The hologram device 1664 can display a stereoscopic image in the air using the interference of light. The projector 1666 can display an image by projecting light onto a screen. The screen may, for example, be located inside or outside the electronic device 1601. According to one embodiment, the display 1660 may further comprise control circuitry for controlling the panel 1662, the hologram device 1664, or the projector 1666.
The interface 1670 may include, for example, an HDMI 1672, a USB 1674, an optical interface 1676, or a D-sub (D-subminiature) 1678. The interface 1670 may, for example, be included in the communication interface shown in Fig. 2 or Fig. Additionally or alternatively, interface 1670 may include, for example, a mobile high-definition link (MHL) interface, an SD card / MMC interface, or an infrared data association (IrDA) interface.
Audio module 1680 can, for example, bidirectionally convert sound and electrical signals. At least some of the components of the audio module 1680 may be included, for example, in the input / output module 150, 250 shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. The audio module 1680 may process sound information input or output through, for example, a speaker 1682, a receiver 1684, an earphone 1686, or a microphone 1688, or the like.
The camera module 1691 is a device capable of capturing, for example, a still image and a moving image. According to one embodiment, the camera module 1691 includes at least one image sensor (e.g., a front sensor or a rear sensor) , Or a flash (e.g., LED or xenon lamp).
The power management module 1695 can manage the power of the electronic device 1601, for example. According to one embodiment, the power management module 1695 may include a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), a charger integrated circuit, or a battery or fuel gauge. The PMIC may have a wired and / or wireless charging scheme. The wireless charging scheme may include, for example, a magnetic resonance scheme, a magnetic induction scheme, or an electromagnetic wave scheme, and may further include an additional circuit for wireless charging, for example, a coil loop, a resonant circuit, have. The battery gauge can measure, for example, the remaining amount of the battery 1696, the voltage during charging, the current, or the temperature. The battery 1696 may include, for example, a rechargeable battery and / or a solar battery.
Indicator 1697 may indicate a particular state of electronic device 1601 or a portion thereof (e.g., processor 1610), such as a boot state, a message state, or a state of charge. The motor 1698 can convert an electrical signal to mechanical vibration and can generate vibration, haptic effects, and the like. Although not shown, the electronic device 1601 may include a processing unit (e.g., a GPU) for mobile TV support. The processing device for mobile TV support can process media data conforming to standards such as DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting), DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting), or MediaFLOTM.
Each of the components described in this document may be composed of one or more components, and the name of the component may be changed according to the type of the electronic device. In various embodiments, the electronic device may comprise at least one of the components described herein, some components may be omitted, or may further include additional other components. In addition, some of the components of the electronic device according to various embodiments may be combined into one entity, so that the functions of the components before being combined can be performed in the same manner.
17 shows a block diagram of a program module according to various embodiments.
According to one embodiment, a program module 1710 (e.g., program 240) may be stored on an operating system (OS) and / or operating system that controls resources associated with an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 100, 200) (E. G., Application programs 244). ≪ / RTI > The operating system may be, for example, android, iOS, windows, symbian, tizen, or bada.
The program module 1710 may include a kernel 1720, a middleware 1730, an API 1760, and / or an application 1770. At least a portion of the program module 1710 may be preloaded on an electronic device or downloaded from an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 200, server, etc.).
The kernel 1720 (e.g., the kernel 241) may include, for example, a system resource manager 1721 or a device driver 1723. The system resource manager 1721 can perform control, allocation, or recovery of system resources. According to one embodiment, the system resource manager 1721 may include a process management unit, a memory management unit, or a file system management unit. The device driver 1723 may include, for example, a display driver, a camera driver, a Bluetooth driver, a shared memory driver, a USB driver, a keypad driver, a Wi-Fi driver, an audio driver, or an inter- .
The middleware 1730 may provide various functions commonly required by the application 1770 or may be provided by the API 1760 in various ways to enable the application 1770 to efficiently use limited system resources within the electronic device. Functions may be provided to the application 1770. According to one embodiment, middleware 1730 (e.g., middleware 242) includes a runtime library 1735, an application manager 1741, a window manager 1742, a multimedia manager A resource manager 1744, a power manager 1745, a database manager 1746, a package manager 1747, a connectivity manager 1743, A notification manager 1749, a location manager 1750, a graphic manager 1751, a security manager 1752, or a payment manager 1754 ). ≪ / RTI >
The runtime library 1735 may include, for example, a library module used by the compiler to add new functionality via a programming language while the application 1770 is running. The runtime library 1735 may perform input / output management, memory management, or functions for arithmetic functions.
The application manager 1741 can manage the life cycle of at least one of the applications 1770, for example. The window manager 1742 can manage the GUI resources used on the screen. The multimedia manager 1743 can recognize a format required for reproducing various media files and can encode or decode a media file using a codec suitable for the format. The resource manager 1744 can manage resources such as source code, memory or storage space of at least one of the applications 1770.
The power manager 1745 operates in conjunction with, for example, a basic input / output system (BIOS) or the like to manage a battery or a power source and provide power information and the like necessary for operation of the electronic device. The database manager 1746 may create, retrieve, or modify the database to be used in at least one of the applications 1770. The package manager 1747 can manage installation or update of an application distributed in the form of a package file.
Connection manager 1748 may manage wireless connections, such as, for example, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The notification manager 1749 may display or notify events such as arrival messages, appointments, proximity notifications, etc. in a way that is not disturbed to the user. The location manager 1750 can manage the location information of the electronic device. The graphic manager 1751 may manage the graphical effect to be provided to the user or a user interface associated therewith. The security manager 1752 can provide all security functions necessary for system security or user authentication. According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 100, 200) includes a telephone function, middleware 1730 may include a telephony manager for managing the voice or video call capability of the electronic device .
Middleware 1730 may include a middleware module that forms a combination of various functions of the above-described components. The middleware 1730 may provide a module specialized for each type of operating system in order to provide differentiated functions. Middleware 1730 may also dynamically delete some existing components or add new ones.
API 1760 (e.g., API 243) may be provided in a different configuration, for example, as a set of API programming functions, depending on the operating system. For example, for Android or iOS, you can provide one API set per platform, and for tizen, you can provide more than two API sets per platform.
An application 1770 (e.g., an application program 244) may include, for example, a home 1771, a dialer 1772, an SMS / MMS 1773, an instant message 1774, a browser 1775, A camera 1776, an alarm 1777, a contact 1778, a voice dial 1779, an email 1780, a calendar 1781, a media player 1782, an album 1783 or a clock 1784, or one or more applications capable of performing functions such as health care (e.g., measuring exercise or blood glucose), or providing environmental information (e.g., providing atmospheric pressure, humidity, or temperature information, etc.).
According to one embodiment, the application 1770 includes an application that supports the exchange of information between an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 100, 200) and an external electronic device (hereinafter referred to as an "information exchange application" The information exchange application may include, for example, a notification relay application for delivering specific information to an external electronic device, or a device management application for managing an external electronic device. have.
For example, the notification delivery application may include the ability to forward notification information generated by other applications of the electronic device (e.g. SMS / MMS application, email application, healthcare application, or environmental information application) to an external electronic device . Further, the notification delivery application can receive notification information from, for example, an external electronic device and provide it to the user.
The device management application may be configured to perform at least one of the functions of the external electronic device communicating with the electronic device (e.g., turn-on / turn-off of the external electronic device itself (or some component) (E.g., install, delete, or update) services provided by an external electronic device or external electronic device (e.g., call service or message service).
According to one embodiment, the application 1770 may include an application (e.g., a healthcare application of a mobile medical device) designated according to the attributes of the electronic device (e.g., electronic device 100, 200). According to one embodiment, the application 1770 may include an application received from an external electronic device. According to one embodiment, the application 1770 may include a preloaded application or a third party application downloadable from the server. The name of the components of the program module 1710 according to the illustrated embodiment may vary depending on the type of the operating system.
According to various embodiments, at least some of the program modules 1710 may be implemented in software, firmware, hardware, or a combination of at least two of them. At least some of the program modules 1710 may be implemented (e.g., executed) by, for example, a processor (e.g., processor 1610). At least some of the program modules 1710 may include, for example, modules, programs, routines, sets of instructions or processes, etc., to perform one or more functions.
As used in this document, the term "module" may refer to a unit comprising, for example, one or a combination of two or more of hardware, software or firmware. A "module" may be interchangeably used with terms such as, for example, unit, logic, logical block, component, or circuit. A "module" may be a minimum unit or a portion of an integrally constructed component. A "module" may be a minimum unit or a portion thereof that performs one or more functions. "Modules" may be implemented either mechanically or electronically. For example, a "module" may be an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) or programmable-logic devices And may include at least one.
At least a portion of a device (e.g., modules or functions thereof) or a method (e.g., operations) according to various embodiments may include, for example, computer-readable storage media in the form of program modules, As shown in FIG. When the instruction is executed by a processor (e.g., processor 120, 200), the one or more processors may perform a function corresponding to the instruction. The computer-readable storage medium may be, for example, a memory 230.
The computer-readable recording medium may be a hard disk, a floppy disk, a magnetic media such as a magnetic tape, an optical media such as a CD-ROM, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) May include magneto-optical media (e.g., a floppy disk), a hardware device (e.g., ROM, RAM, or flash memory, etc.) Etc. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the various embodiments. And vice versa.
A storage medium according to an embodiment includes a memory for storing at least one instruction and a processor for executing the instruction stored in the memory, wherein the instruction executed by the processor is a network type or a use frequency band When the size of the transmission power of the selected antenna used for data transmission among the antennas is equal to or less than a designated size, signal transmission is performed based on the selected antenna, And selecting an antenna for signal transmission among the plurality of antennas when the size is greater than or equal to the predetermined size.
Modules or program modules according to various embodiments may include at least one or more of the elements described above, some of which may be omitted, or may further include additional other elements. Operations performed by modules, program modules, or other components in accordance with various embodiments may be performed in a sequential, parallel, iterative, or heuristic manner. Also, some operations may be performed in a different order, omitted, or other operations may be added.
And the embodiments disclosed in this document are provided for the explanation and understanding of the disclosed technical contents, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the scope of this document should be interpreted to include all modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention or various other embodiments.
