KR20200092481A - Electronic device performing an operation associated with a function of external electronic device mounted on the electronic device and method for operating thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic device and a method for performing an operation associated with a function of a mounted external electronic device, which can provide a user with various functions. According to various embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device comprises at least one housing, a driving unit, a plurality of sensors, a mounting detection module, at least one communication circuit, and a processor. According to various embodiments of the present invention, the processor can operate to detect mounting of an external electronic device, identify a function of the external electronic device in response to the detection of the mounting of the external electronic device, check information on a relative position between the external electronic device and the electronic device, acquire information on a space associated with function execution of the external electronic device based on the information on the relative position and the identified function of the external electronic device, and adjust at least one of the position or posture of the electronic device based on the acquired information of the space. Various embodiments of the present invention are possible.

Description

ELECTRONIC DEVICE PERFORMING AN OPERATION ASSOCIATED WITH A FUNCTION OF EXTERNAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE MOUNTED ON THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THEREOF}

Various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure relate to an electronic device performing an operation related to a function of an attached external electronic device and a method of operating the same.

An electronic device (for example, a robot) can provide various services to a user. User robots include stationary robots that do not have mobility and mobile robots that provide services in various spaces through mobility. Specifically, the mobile robot can provide various services while moving based on the map of the space in which it is located.

In recent years, with the development of digital technology, research and development are being conducted for industrial and daily robots (or robot devices), and recently, users' interest in everyday robots is increasing. Trend. A robot may mean a mechanical artifact having a visual appearance capable of performing mechanical movements and actions. For example, a robot may mean a device that has the ability to work on its own. Recently, intelligent robots that recognize and control their own behavior after recognizing the surrounding environment are emerging. The intelligent robot can provide various services to users through active execution according to the environment.

In the case of a robot with a specific function, there may be structural and spatial limitations in performing a specific function due to the nature of the form factor, and various functions cannot be provided to the user because new functions that are not built in cannot be performed. Can.

In the case of a robot with a specific function, a user may need to set a suitable location for performing a specific function.

In the case of robots that are interlocked with external electronic devices, it may be necessary to mount them only in a predetermined manner at predetermined positions of the robot in order to perform specific functions of the external electronic devices.

When a robot interlocked with various external electronic devices determines an appropriate location for performing a function of the external electronic device, characteristics of various external electronic devices may not be sufficiently considered.

An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure includes at least one housing, a driving unit that moves the electronic device, and drives each of the at least one housing, a plurality of sensors, and a mounting detection module that detects mounting of an external electronic device , At least one communication circuit and the driver, a plurality of sensors, a mounting detection module, and a processor operatively connected to the at least one communication circuit. According to various embodiments, the processor detects the mounting of the external electronic device, identifies the function of the external electronic device in response to detecting the mounting of the external electronic device, and the external electronic device and the electronic device Checking information on the relative position between, based on the identified function of the external electronic device and information on the relative position, obtains information on a space related to the function execution of the external electronic device, and the obtained space It may be operated to adjust at least one of the position or posture of the electronic device based on the information of.

An operation method of an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure may include an operation of sensing the mounting of an external electronic device, and an operation of identifying the function of the external electronic device in response to detecting the mounting of the external electronic device , Checking information on the relative position between the external electronic device and the electronic device, based on the function of the identified external electronic device and information on the relative position, through the plurality of sensors of the external electronic device It may include an operation of acquiring information on a space related to function execution and an operation of adjusting at least one of the position or posture of the electronic device based on the acquired information on the space.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can overcome various structural and spatial limitations because various external electronic devices can be mounted at various locations of the electronic device, and can be interlocked with various external electronic devices to be mounted. Depending on the characteristics of the user can provide a variety of functions.

The electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may sense and locate a space to locate and analyze information to determine and move a suitable position to perform a function of the external electronic device.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may mount various types of external electronic devices at various positions of the electronic device.

The electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may determine and move a suitable position to perform a function of the external electronic device in consideration of characteristics of the mounted external electronic device.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device and an external electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3 is a block diagram of an electronic device and an external electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
4 and 5 are diagrams schematically illustrating structures of electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
6 is an operation flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7 is an operation flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8A and 8B are operation flowcharts illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
9 is an operation flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
10 is an exemplary view illustrating an example in which an external electronic device is mounted on an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
11A and 11B are exemplary views for explaining an example in which an external electronic device is mounted on an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure and an operation of the electronic device accordingly.
12 is an exemplary diagram for explaining an example in which an external electronic device is mounted on an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure and an operation of the electronic device accordingly.
13A and 13B are exemplary views illustrating a method for an electronic device to obtain information about space according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
14A and 14B are exemplary views illustrating an example in which an electronic device detects and operates a user according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
15 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an example in which an electronic device detects and operates a user according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through the first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network), or the second network 199. It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a remote wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input device 150, an audio output device 155, a display device 160, an action module 163, an audio module ( 170), sensor module 176, interface 177, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 Or, it may include an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (for example, the display device 160 or the camera module 180) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented in one integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented while embedded in the display device 160 (eg, a display).

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 may receive instructions or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190) in the volatile memory 132. Loaded into, process instructions or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store result data in non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and an auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor) that can be operated independently or together. , Sensor hub processor, or communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the coprocessor 123 may be set to use less power than the main processor 121, or to be specialized for a specified function. The coprocessor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as a part thereof.

The coprocessor 123 may replace, for example, the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 may be active (eg, execute an application) ) With the main processor 121 while in the state, at least one component of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It can control at least some of the functions or states associated with. According to one embodiment, the coprocessor 123 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of other functionally relevant components (eg, camera module 180 or communication module 190). have.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176). The data may include, for example, software (eg, the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a nonvolatile memory 134.

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

The input device 150 may receive commands or data to be used for components (eg, the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101. The input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, or digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The audio output device 155 may output an audio signal to the outside of the electronic device 101. The audio output device 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and the receiver can be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from, or as part of, the speaker.

The display device 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to an embodiment, the display device 160 may include a touch circuitry configured to sense a touch, or a sensor circuit (eg, a pressure sensor) configured to measure the strength of the force generated by the touch. have.

The action module 163 may perform expression expression change, posture expression, or driving. According to one embodiment, the action module 163 may include a moving part, a facial expression motor, or a posture expression motor. The facial expression motor may visually provide the state of the electronic device 101 through, for example, the display device 160. The moving unit can be used, for example, to mechanically change the movement of the electronic device 101 and other components. The moving part may be, for example, a form capable of rotating up/down, left/right, or clockwise/counterclockwise around at least one axis. The moving part may be implemented by, for example, a combination of a wheel and a driving motor (eg, wheel type wheel, sphere type wheel, continuous track or propeller), or by independently controlling It might be. The posture expressing motor may include, for example, a 3-axis motor or a 2-axis motor. The three-axis motor may be, for example, a motor that performs three-axis rotation in a pitch direction, a roll direction, and a yaw direction. The posture expressing motor may be used to express a posture by controlling, for example, a head, a trunk, an arm, or a leg, respectively, according to the shape of the electronic device. The posture expressing motor may, for example, be in a form that can move up/down, left/right, or clockwise/counterclockwise around at least one axis.

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input device 150, or an external electronic device (eg, directly or wirelessly connected to the sound output device 155 or the electronic device 101) Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, speakers or headphones).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biological sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used for the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface. The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 may convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that the user can perceive through tactile or motor sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 may capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include a 2D camera 182 or an infrared-based depth camera 184. The camera module 180 may include a lens assembly, a flash, an image sensor, an image stabilizer, a memory (eg, a buffer memory), or an image signal processor. The lens assembly may collect light emitted from a subject, which is an object of image capture. The lens assembly can include one or more lenses. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include a plurality of lens assemblies. In this case, the camera module 180 may be, for example, a dual camera, a 360 degree camera, a spherical camera, a 2D camera 182, or an infrared-based depth camera 184. Multiple lens assemblies have the same lens properties (e.g. field of view, focal length, autofocus, f number, or optical zoom), or at least one lens assembly is at least one different from other lens lens assemblies It can have lens properties. The lens assembly can include, for example, a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens.

The image sensor may acquire an image corresponding to the subject by converting light transmitted from the subject through the lens assembly into an electrical signal. According to one embodiment, the image sensor is, for example, an RGB sensor, a black and white (BW) sensor, an IR sensor, or an image sensor selected from among image sensors having different properties, such as a UV sensor, having the same properties It may include a plurality of image sensors, or a plurality of image sensors having different properties. Each image sensor included in the image sensor may be implemented as, for example, a charged coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.

The image stabilizer is included in the lens assembly in response to the movement of the camera module 180 or the electronic device 101 including the same, at least partially to compensate for the negative effect caused by the movement (eg, image shaking) on the captured image. At least one lens or image sensor can be moved or controlled in a specific direction (for example, adjusting read-out timing). According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer may be implemented as, for example, an optical image stabilizer, and uses a gyro sensor (not shown) or an acceleration sensor (not shown) disposed inside or outside the camera module 180. The motion can be detected.

The memory may temporarily store at least a part of the image acquired through the image sensor for the next image processing operation. For example, when the image acquisition according to the shutter is delayed, or when a plurality of images are acquired at high speed, the acquired original image (eg, a high resolution image) is stored in the memory, and a corresponding copy image (eg : Low resolution image) may be previewed through the display device 160. Thereafter, when a specified condition is satisfied (eg, a user input or a system command), at least a part of the original image stored in the memory may be obtained and processed by, for example, an image signal processor. According to an embodiment, the memory may be configured as at least a part of the memory or a separate memory operated independently of the memory.

The image signal processor processes images (eg, depth map), three-dimensional modeling, panorama generation, feature extraction, image synthesis, or image compensation for images acquired through image sensors or images stored in memory (eg Noise reduction, resolution adjustment, brightness adjustment, blurring, sharpening, or softening may be performed.

Additionally or alternatively, the image signal processor may perform control (eg, exposure time control, or lead-out timing control, etc.) of at least one of the components included in the camera module 180 (eg, an image sensor). have. The image processed by the image signal processor is stored in memory again for further processing, or external components of the camera module 180 (eg, memory 130, display 160, electronic device 102, electronic device ( 104), or server 108). According to an embodiment, the image signal processor may be configured as at least a part of the processor 120 or a separate processor that operates independently of the processor 120. When configured as a separate processor, images processed by the image signal processor may be displayed by the processor 120 as it is or after additional image processing through the display device 160.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include two or more camera modules 180 each having different attributes or functions. In this case, for example, the at least one camera module 180 may be a wide-angle camera, and the at least one other camera module may be a telephoto camera.

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 388 may be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

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

The communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishing and performing communication through the established communication channel. The communication module 190 operates independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors supporting direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg : Local area network (LAN) communication module, or power line communication module. The corresponding communication module among these communication modules includes a first network 198 (for example, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (for example, a cellular network, the Internet, or It can communicate with external electronic devices through a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network, such as a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (eg, a single chip), or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses a subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be verified and authenticated.

The antenna module 197 may transmit a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device) or receive it from the outside. According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include a single antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator made of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network 198 or the second network 199, is transmitted from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. Can be selected. The signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, RFIC) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

At least some of the components are connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (for example, a bus, a general purpose input and output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and a signal ( Ex: command or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic devices 102 and 104 may be the same or a different type of device from the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some of the operations performed on the electronic device 101 may be performed on one or more external devices of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 instead executes the function or service itself. In addition or in addition, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a portion of the function or the service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and deliver the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result, as it is or additionally, and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology This can be used.

2 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device and an external electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may operate in conjunction with the external electronic device 300. For example, the external electronic device 300 may be mounted at various locations of the electronic device 200, and a communication connection with the external electronic device 300 may be established through wireless communication.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 200 may detect the mounting of the external electronic device 300 and may attempt to establish a communication connection with the external electronic device 300. The electronic device 200 may identify, for example, the mounted external electronic device 300. For example, the electronic device 200 may identify a function that the external electronic device 300 can perform. The electronic device 200 may check information on a relative position with the external electronic device 300. The electronic device 200 may acquire information about the space by sensing the surrounding space. The electronic device 200 may obtain information about a space, for example, in consideration of information on functions and relative positions of the external electronic device 300. The electronic device 200 may analyze information about the acquired space to determine whether to execute the function of the external electronic device 300. According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may change the position or adjust the posture of the electronic device 200 based on the acquired space information.

The electronic device 200 according to various embodiments may be implemented as autonomous robots or remotely controlled (teleoperated) robots.

The external electronic device 300 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be mounted at various positions of the electronic device 200. The external electronic device 300 may transmit, for example, information for communication connection with the electronic device 200. The external electronic device 300 may execute a function under the control of the electronic device 200 when it is in communication communication with the electronic device 200. The external electronic device 300 according to various embodiments may be implemented in various forms (for example, a hat form, a bag form, a belt form), and may be mounted at various positions of the electronic device 200 according to the implemented form. .

3 is a block diagram of an electronic device and an external electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) includes a processor 210 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), at least one communication Circuit 220 (eg, communication module 190 of FIG. 1), sensor circuit 230 (sensor module 176 of FIG. 1), memory 240 (eg, memory 130 of FIG. 1), driver 250 (eg, the action module 163 of FIG. 1) or the mounting detection module 260. Even if some of the components illustrated in FIG. 3 are omitted or replaced, there will be no difficulty in implementing various embodiments disclosed in this document.

Although the configuration of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments is schematically illustrated in FIG. 3, the electronic device 200 may include some or all of the components of the electronic device 200 shown in FIG. 1. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 of the electronic device 200, at least one communication circuit 220, a sensor circuit 230, a memory 240, a driver 250, and a mounting detection module 260 All or some of the operations may include operations related to related components in FIG. 1.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 is a configuration capable of performing operation or data processing related to control and/or communication of each component of the electronic device 200, and the processor 210 and 120 of FIG. 1 It may include at least some of the configuration and / or function. The processor 210 may be electrically connected to components of the electronic device 200, for example. The processor 210, for example, loads instructions or data received from other components of the electronic device 200 into the memory 240, processes instructions or data stored in the memory 240, Result data can be saved.

According to various embodiments, the at least one communication circuit 220 may establish a communication channel with the external electronic device 300 and transmit and receive various data with the external electronic device 300. According to various embodiments, the communication circuit 220 may be configured to be connected to a cellular network (eg, 3G, LTE, 5G, Wibro or Wimax) including the cellular communication module 320. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the communication circuit 220 transmits and receives data to and from an external electronic device using short-range communication (eg, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), UWB, NFC), including a short-range communication module. However, it is not limited thereto. According to various embodiments, the communication circuit 220 may include a contactless communication module for contactless communication. The contactless communication may include at least one contactless proximity communication technology, for example, near field communication (NFC) communication, radio frequency identification (RFID) communication, or magnetic secure transmission (MST) communication.

According to various embodiments, the sensor circuit 230 may sense a space around the electronic device 200. The sensor circuit 230 may include, for example, a nearness sensor, a 3D depth sensor, a gesture sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, and an infrared (infra-red) to sense the space around the electronic device 200. , IR) sensor, ultrasonic sensor, microphone (for example, array microphone (array microphone)), spectral (spectrometric) sensor, light detection and ranging (RIDAR), camera sensor and radio-frequency (radio-frequency) sensor at least It can contain one.

The nearness sensor may be a proximity sensor and/or an illuminance sensor. The 3D depth sensor may be a depth camera. The camera sensor may include at least one of a dual camera, a 360 degree camera, a spherical camera, a 2D camera, an RGB camera, a vision camera, or an infrared-based depth camera.

According to various embodiments, the sensing value obtained through the sensor circuit 230 is provided to the processor 210, and the processor 210 uses, for example, an object (eg, a user) using the sensing value of the sensor. You can check the location and distance from the object. The processor 210 may detect a user's gesture using, for example, the sensor circuit 230.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 200 may image-process an image acquired through a camera sensor to measure a distance to a wall surface, a ceiling surface, a floor surface, or an object included in the image.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 200 generates a sound signal through a speaker, detects a sound signal reflected from the space through a microphone, calculates a sound signal transmission time, and the wall surface of the electronic device 200 and the space , You can measure the distance to the ceiling, floor or object.

According to various embodiments, the mounting detection module 260 may include a hall sensor or a hall effect sensor to detect whether the external electronic device 300 is mounted and a mounting position. have. The hall effect sensor, for example, can determine the strength and stimulation of the mounted magnet. When the specific external electronic device 300 is mounted on the electronic device 200, the magnet strength and stimulus of the specific external electronic device 300 are sensed through a hall effect sensor, and the mounted external device is based on the detected information. The type (or function) of the electronic device 300 and the mounting location may be determined. Whether the external electronic device 300 is mounted or not, the type of the external electronic device 300 is attached to the electronic device 200 by using a method of distinguishing the external electronic device 300 by including magnets having different magnetic poles or intensities. Can be identified. The distinguishing method may include, for example, a first external electronic device having an N pole and a magnet having a strength of 4000 gauss, a second external electronic device having an N pole and a magnet having a strength of 5000 gauss, The third external electronic device is an S-pole and may include a method of classifying external electronic devices by including a magnet having a strength of 4500 gauss. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 determines a location where a signal change (eg, a magnetic field) applied by the sensor module 330 of the external electronic device 300 is sensed through a hall effect sensor to detect an external electronic device ( It is possible to determine the mounting position and direction of 300). According to various embodiments, the magnet included in the external electronic device 300 may be, for example, a coded magnet or a programmable magnet. The corded magnet has, for example, a magnetic structure in which a plurality of magnetic polarities are arranged to have a specific pattern (for example, S pole-S pole-N pole-N pole-S pole-N pole-S pole-N pole). Can mean According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the coded magnet may include identification information (eg, manufacturer number, serial number) and function information (eg, projection function, speaker) of the external electronic device 300 through a specific pattern in which a plurality of magnetic polarities are arranged. Function, information about the air cleaning function). The coded magnet according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be manufactured by differently setting the number of magnetic polarities arranged according to information to be provided and patterns in which a plurality of magnetic polarities are arranged. The electronic device 200 confirms a specific pattern of the magnetic polarity of the corded magnet included in the external electronic device 300 through the hall sensor of the mounting detection module 260 to identify and function identification information of the external electronic device 300 You can check the information about.

The memory 240 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 200. The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 of FIG. 1) and commands related thereto. The memory 240 may include volatile memory or nonvolatile memory. The memory 240 according to various embodiments may store a module (eg, process, function) performing a function according to various embodiments, and the module stored in the memory 240 may be executed by the processor 210 have. The memory 240 may store information regarding characteristics of the external electronic device 300, for example.

The memory 240 according to various embodiments may store a map of the surrounding space in which the electronic device 200 is located.

The driving unit 250 according to various embodiments may include a moving unit that controls movement of the electronic device 200 and a posture control motor that drives each of the at least one housing. The moving unit may include, for example, a driving motor and a wheel that controls movement of the electronic device 200. The moving unit may be disposed in the housing of the electronic device 200 to move the housing. The posture control motor may include, for example, at least one motor (eg, a 3-axis motor) for expressing the posture of the electronic device 200. The posture control motor may be connected to an axial joint of the electronic device 200 to control movement of the axial joint of the electronic device 200. The posture control motor may, for example, express various postures according to the shape of the electronic device. For example, when the electronic device 200 is divided into a head part and a body part, the posture control motor may control the posture by moving the axial joints of the head part and the body part using at least one motor.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a display (eg, a touch panel), a speaker, and a microphone. The display may be, for example, a configuration capable of displaying visual information, or a touch panel capable of receiving a user's touch input. The speaker, for example, may output various audio sounds based on the control of the processor 210. The microphone may receive, for example, sound transmitted around the electronic device 200. For example, the processor 210 may receive a voice generated by a user's speech through a microphone. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may include an acoustic sound recognition (ASR) module and a natural language unit/dialog management (NLU/DM) module. The ASR module can convert voice data received from the outside into text data. The ASR module may receive, for example, a user voice query generated by user speech and convert the received voice command into text data. The ASR module can transmit the converted text data to the NLU/DM module. The NLU/DM module can process natural language processing and conversation based on the converted text data. The NLU/DM module can extract keywords included in text data. The NLU/DM module can grasp the meaning of keywords extracted from text data and determine a user's intention by using linguistic features (eg, grammatical elements) including morphemes and phrases included in text data. The NLU/DM module may check a user's intention determined through a natural language processing operation and an operation suitable for the user's intention, and information on parameters required to execute an operation corresponding to the user's intention. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may analyze a voice command spoken by the user and perform an operation corresponding to the user's intention.

The external electronic device 300 according to various embodiments may include a control circuit 310, a communication module 320, a sensor module 330, an output device 340, and a power supply unit 350. Even if some of the components of the external electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 3 are omitted or replaced, there will be no difficulty in implementing various embodiments disclosed in this document.

The control circuit 310 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be configured to perform calculation or data processing related to control and/or communication of each component of the external electronic device 300. The control circuit 310 may be electrically connected to components of the external electronic device 300, for example.

The communication module 320 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a designated communication module 320 for supporting wireless communication with the electronic device 200. According to various embodiments, the communication module 320 may establish a wireless communication channel between the external electronic device 300 and the electronic device 200 and perform wireless communication through the established communication channel. For example, the external electronic device 300 may transmit information about media access control address (MAC address) information and identification information of the external electronic device 300 to the electronic device 200 through the communication module 320. The electronic device 200 may establish a communication connection with the external electronic device 300 based on the received information. According to various embodiments, the communication module 320 may communicate with at least one communication circuit 220 of the electronic device 200 to receive information (eg, a control command) related to the control of the external electronic device 300. .

The sensor module 330 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a module generating a signal for detecting a mounting position of the external electronic device 300 in the electronic device 200. For example, the sensor module 330 may include an object (eg, magnet, rubber magnet) having a magnetic force acting on an electric current. According to various embodiments, the sensor module 330 may function as a mounting member. For example, when the sensor module 330 is implemented with a magnet, the magnet may be attached to a mounting member (eg, iron) provided in the housing of the electronic device 200 to be fixedly mounted. According to various embodiments, the magnet may be a coded magnet or a programmable magnet. The corded magnet can be, for example, a magnet including a specific pattern. The mounting detection module 260 of the electronic device 200 may identify a specific pattern of the coded magnet to identify the function of the external electronic device. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the coded magnet may include identification information (eg, manufacturer number, serial number) and function information (eg, projection function, speaker) of the external electronic device 300 through a specific pattern in which a plurality of magnetic polarities are arranged. Function, information about the air cleaning function). The coded magnet according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be manufactured differently in the number of magnetic polarities and patterns in which a plurality of magnetic polarities are arranged according to information to be provided.

The sensor module 330 according to various embodiments may include an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor. The external electronic device 300 may transmit, for example, a value sensed through the sensor module 330 to the communication connected electronic device 200.

The output device 340 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a projector (for example, a beam projector), a speaker, an air purifier, a light emitting device (for example, an LED), or a display device. The projector may be, for example, a device that projects an image using light.

The power supply unit 350 according to various embodiments may supply power required to operate each component of the external electronic device 300.

The electronic device 200 according to various embodiments includes at least one housing, a driving unit 250 for moving the electronic device 200 and driving each of the at least one housing, and a sensor circuit 230 including a plurality of sensors , Mounting detection module 260 for sensing the mounting of an external electronic device, at least one communication circuit 220 and the driving unit 250, the sensor circuit 230, the mounting detection module 260 and the at least one It may include a processor 210 that is electrically connected to the communication circuit 220.

The processor 210 of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments may detect the mounting of the external electronic device 300. The processor 210 may detect the mounting of the external electronic device 300 through, for example, the mounting detection module 260. For example, the mounting detection module 260 detects a magnetic field formed by the sensor module 330 of the external electronic device 300 through a hall effect sensor, and whether the external electronic device 300 is mounted (mounted or detached) ) Can be detected.

The processor 210 according to various embodiments may establish a communication connection with the external electronic device 300 through at least one communication circuit 220. For example, the processor 210 may pair with the external electronic device 300 using a short-range wireless communication method.

The processor 210 according to various embodiments may identify the type of the external electronic device 300. The type of the external electronic device 300 may be classified according to functions included in the external electronic device 300, for example, a projector (eg, beam projector), speaker, display (eg, tablet PC), light emitting device (Eg LED) or air purifier. The processor 210 according to various embodiments may determine a function and a mounting position of the external electronic device 300 mounted through the mounting sensing module 260. The mounting position of the external electronic device 300 may mean, for example, a relative position between the external electronic device 300 and the electronic device 200. For example, the processor 210 may detect a magnetic pole, intensity, and magnetic field change position of the magnet included in the external electronic device 300 through the hall effect sensor. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may sense a pattern of a magnet included in the external electronic device 300 through, for example, a hall effect sensor. The processor 210 may determine, for example, the type of the external electronic device 300 and the installed relative position based on the sensed information. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 receives, and receives, sensing information of the identification information, the acceleration sensor, and the gyro sensor from the external electronic device 300 through, for example, at least one communication circuit 220. By analyzing the identification information and the sensing value, the type, mounting position, and mounting direction of the external electronic device 300 may be determined.

The processor 210 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure relates to a space in which the electronic device 200 is located through a sensor circuit 230 including a plurality of sensors based on a function of the external electronic device 300 and a mounted relative position. Information can be obtained. For example, when the external electronic device 300 includes a projector function, the processor 210 scans the space in which the electronic device 200 is located through the sensor circuit 230 to obtain information about the space can do. In this case, the processor 210 may build a 3D map of space by sensing the structure of the space and the structure of the object located in the space. For example, edge information of a wall surface, a ceiling surface, or a floor surface of a space and information about an edge of an object may be obtained. For example, when the external electronic device 300 includes a speaker function, the processor 210 detects noise around the electronic device 200 through the sensor circuit 230 to determine the intensity, or whether a howling phenomenon occurs. Can judge. In order to determine whether or not a howling phenomenon occurs in a space in which the electronic device 200 is located, for example, the processor 210 generates an audio sound through a speaker and checks whether a howling phenomenon occurs by the generated audio sound. I can judge. The processor 210 may determine whether a howling phenomenon occurs, for example, based on the size of the space in which the electronic device 200 is located.

For example, when the external electronic device 300 includes an air purifier function, the processor 210 measures air quality in a space where the electronic device 200 is located through a sensor circuit 230 including a plurality of sensors. Can.

For example, when the external electronic device 300 includes a light emitting device, the processor 210 may measure the illuminance of a space in which the electronic device 200 is located through a sensor circuit 230 including a plurality of sensors. have.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 is a space in which the space in which the electronic device 200 is currently located executes a function that can be performed by the external electronic device 300 based on the characteristics of the external electronic device 300. The space in which the electronic device 200 is located may be scanned through the sensor circuit 230 to obtain information about the space for determining cognition.

The processor 210 according to various embodiments may determine whether to execute the function of the external electronic device 300 by analyzing information on the acquired space. The processor 210, for example, analyzes information on the space obtained based on the characteristics of the external electronic device 300, so that the space where the electronic device 200 is currently located is performed by the external electronic device 300 It is possible to determine whether it is a suitable space to execute a function. For example, when the external electronic device 300 includes a projector function, the processor 210 may determine whether there is an edge-free area of the wall, ceiling, or floor included in the space. The processor 210 may determine, for example, to execute the projector function of the external electronic device 300 when an area without edge information exists. The processor 210 may select the area as an area for projecting an image, for example. The processor 210 may transmit, for example, a control command to the external electronic device 300 to project an image on a selected area.

For example, when the external electronic device 300 includes a speaker function, the processor 210 may have a sensed noise intensity equal to or greater than a preset reference intensity, or a space in which the electronic device 200 is located may have a howling phenomenon. If it is determined that the space is available, it may be determined that the function of the external electronic device 300 is not executed. The processor 210, for example, when the detected noise intensity is less than a preset reference intensity, and determines that the space in which the electronic device 200 is located is a space in which no howling occurs, the external electronic device 300 You can decide to run the speaker function.

When it is determined that the processor 210 executes a function of the external electronic device 300, the processor 210 according to various embodiments sends a control command for the external electronic device 300 to execute a function to the external electronic device 300. Can transmit.

According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may sense a structure of a space in which the electronic device 200 is located and a position and shape of an object disposed in the space, through a sensor circuit 230 including a plurality of sensors, A map of the space can be generated based on the sensed structure of the space and the position and shape of the placed object. The processor 210 may store, for example, a map of the generated space in the memory 240. The processor 210 may move the electronic device within the space, for example, based on the map of the space.

According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may recognize the relative or absolute position of the electronic device 200 through the sensor circuit 230 (eg, an ultrasonic sensor, a vision camera, and a lidar). The relative location may mean, for example, a location on the map of the space stored in the memory 240. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may recognize a relative or absolute position of the electronic device 200 in space using a global positioning system (GPS) or light imaging detection and ranging (LIDAR). . For example, the processor 210 may move the electronic device 200 in an arbitrary space and perform simultaneous location estimation and mapping using SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) technology.

The processor 210 according to various embodiments may move the electronic device 200 using the driving unit 250 when it is determined that the electronic device 200 needs to be moved. The processor 210 may move the electronic device 200 based on, for example, a map of the space that is being stored.

The control circuit 310 of the external electronic device 300 according to various embodiments, when receiving a control command for executing a function from the electronic device 200, outputs the output device 340 based on the received control command. Can be controlled.

4 and 5 are views schematically showing the structure of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

4 is a view illustrating a shape when the electronic device 400 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) is viewed from the side according to various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure. to be. Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device 400 according to various embodiments may be implemented as a robot divided into a head 410, a body 420, and a moving part 430. According to various embodiments, each of the head portion 410 and the body portion 420 may include axial joints 411 and 421, and a posture control motor connected to the axial joints 411 and 421 (eg, FIG. 1) The action module 163 and the driving unit 250 of FIG. 3 may be moved. The head 410 of the electronic device 400 is, for example, a three-axis motor 412 is connected to the shaft joint 411 of the head 410, the pitch direction, the roll direction and Three-axis rotation in the yaw direction is possible. The body portion 420 of the electronic device 400 is, for example, a two-axis motor 422 is connected to the axial joint 421 of the body portion 420 to perform two-axis rotation in the roll direction and the yaw direction. have. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 400 uses the motors 412 and 422 connected to the axial joints 411 and 421 of the head 410 and the body 420 to rotate motion or Tilt motion may be possible. The electronic device 400 may independently control each of the head 410 and the body 420, for example.

The head 410 according to various embodiments may have a sphere shape, a square shape, an ellipse shape, or a rhombus shape, but is not limited thereto. The front surface of the head portion 410 may include a display 414 mounted through the first housing or at least one camera 415 (eg, the sensor circuit 230 of FIG. 3 ). The head 410 may be implemented to include, for example, mounting members (eg, magnets, rubber magnets, iron) for magnetic mounting of the external electronic device 300 on at least a portion of the first housing. The head 410 may include, for example, at least one sensor (not shown) that detects the mounting of the external electronic device 300 near the housing (eg, the mounting sensing module 260 of FIG. 3 ). have. The head 410 may include, for example, a sensor circuit 413 including a plurality of sensors for acquiring information about the surrounding space. The head 410 may include, for example, at least one communication circuit (not shown) for communicating with an external electronic device. The head 410 may include, for example, at least one touch panel 416 capable of receiving user input.

The body portion 420 according to various embodiments may have a shape of a human body, but is not limited thereto. The body portion 420 may be implemented to include a magnetic member (eg, magnet, rubber magnet, iron) for magnetic mounting of the external electronic device 300 on at least a portion of the second housing. The body 420 may include, for example, at least one sensor (eg, a mounting detection module (not shown) 260 of FIG. 3) that detects mounting of the external electronic device 300 near the housing. have. The body portion 420 may include, for example, a sensor circuit 423 for acquiring information about the surrounding space. The body 420 may include, for example, at least one communication circuit (not shown) for communicating with the external electronic device 300.

The moving unit 430 according to various embodiments (eg, the action module 163 of FIG. 1 and the driving unit 250 of FIG. 3) may include a driving motor and a wheel that controls movement of the electronic device 400. . The moving unit 430 may be disposed in the housing of the electronic device 400 to move the housing under the control of the processor 210.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 400 may include a speaker (not shown) or a microphone (not shown). When a speaker or a microphone is installed inside the housing, a hole is formed in a portion of the housing corresponding to the speaker and the microphone, so that it is possible to easily introduce micro-sound and output sound from the speaker. The microphone according to various embodiments may detect a sound signal around the electronic device 400. The processor may, for example, analyze the sound signal input through the microphone to determine the noise intensity around the electronic device 400, and a space in which the electronic device 400 is located may have a howling phenomenon. You can judge whether it is a space that can be used.

5 is a schematic diagram of a structure of an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device 500 according to various embodiments (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) may have a sphere shape. The electronic device 500 may include, for example, a spherical first device 510 and a ring-shaped (or ring-shaped) second device 520. For example, the spherical first device 510 may cause a rolling motion to move the position of the electronic device 500. According to various embodiments, the second device 520 is disposed on the surface of the first device 510 and is movable on the first device 510 under the control of the electronic device 500.

According to various embodiments, the first device 510 may include, for example, a driver 530. The driving unit 530 may include, for example, a driving motor and a wheel that controls movement of the electronic device 500. The driving unit 530 may be disposed in, for example, a housing of the first device 510 to move the housing under the control of the processor. The first device 510 may be rotated by, for example, the driving unit 530. According to various embodiments, the first device 510 may be moved using a center of gravity movement. The center of gravity movement may refer to an operation of moving the center of gravity of the first device 510 in order to produce the necessary movement in the first device 510. For example, when it is assumed that the first device 510 is in an equilibrium state, when the driving unit 530 disposed in the housing of the first device 510 moves along the housing of the first device 510, the first device ( The mass distribution of 510) moves, and the first device 510 can perform a rolling motion in search of a new equilibrium position.

According to various embodiments, the first device 510 may receive a signal from the second device 520 through wireless communication or transmit a signal to the second device 520. For example, the first device 510 may communicate with the second device 520 through a short-range communication method such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or infrared data association (IrDA). According to various embodiments, the first device 510 or the second device 520 may wirelessly communicate with an external control device.

According to various embodiments, it may be implemented to include a mounting member (eg, magnet, rubber magnet, iron) for magnetic mounting of the external electronic device 300 on at least a portion of the housing of the second device 520.

According to various embodiments, the second device 520 may include, for example, a sensor circuit 521 including a plurality of sensors (eg, the sensor circuit 230 of FIG. 3 ). The electronic device 500 may acquire information about the surrounding space, for example, through the sensor circuit 521. The sensor circuit 521 is, for example, a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor, a three-dimensional depth sensor, a gesture sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an infrared (infra) to sense the space around the electronic device 500 -red, IR) sensors, ultrasonic sensors, microphones (e.g. array microphones), spectrometric sensors, light detection and ranging (RIDAR), camera sensors and radio-frequency sensors It may include at least one of.

According to various embodiments, the second device 520 includes, for example, at least one communication circuit (not shown) for communicating with the external electronic device 300 (eg, the communication circuit 220 of FIG. 3) can do.

The second device 520 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a mounting detection module (not shown) (eg, the mounting sensing module 260 of FIG. 3) for detecting whether an external sperm device is mounted and a mounting position. . The mounting detection module may include, for example, a hall sensor or a hall effect sensor.

According to various embodiments, the external electronic device 300 implemented in various forms may be mounted at various positions of the second device 520 of the electronic device 500. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the external electronic device 300 is mounted in one region of the second device 520, the electronic device 500 is mounted or not mounted through the mounting detection module. It can sense, and establish a communication connection with the external electronic device 300 through the communication circuit.

4 and 5 are diagrams illustrating an example of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments, and the electronic device 200 is not limited to the shapes shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in addition to the shapes disclosed in FIGS. 4 and 5 It may be implemented in various shapes that can perform the operation of the processor 210. For example, the electronic device 200 may be implemented as a human-shaped robot (eg, a humanoid robot).

6 is an operation flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 6, the processor 210 of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments may detect mounting of the external electronic device 300 in operation 601. The processor 210 may determine whether the external electronic device 300 is mounted on the housing of the electronic device 200 through, for example, the mounting detection module 260. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may include a processor ( 210 is an external electronic device based on a signal change (eg, magnetic field) applied by the sensor module 330 of the external electronic device 300 through the mounting detection module 260 (eg, a hall sensor or a hall effect sensor) The sensor module 330 of the external electronic device 300 may include, for example, an object (eg, a magnet) having magnetism, which is a property of acting on an electric current. The sensor module 330 of the external electronic device 300 may serve as a mounting member, for example, when the sensor module 330 of the external electronic device 300 is implemented with a magnet. , Attached to a mounting member (for example, iron) provided at a position where the external electronic device 300 can be mounted in the housing of the electronic device 200 using a magnet, and fixedly mounted.

In operation 603, the processor 210 may identify a function of the external electronic device 300, for example. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may identify the type of the external electronic device 300 by checking the strength and stimulation of the magnet included in the external electronic device 300 through the mounting detection module 260. The type of the external electronic device 300 (eg, a projector, a speaker device, an air purifier, and a light emitting device) may be classified according to functions that the external electronic device 300 can perform, for example. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may identify the type of the external electronic device 300 by checking the pattern of the magnet included in the external electronic device 300 through the mounting detection module 260.

In operation 605, the processor 210 may check, for example, relative location information with the mounted external electronic device 300. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 checks the strength and stimulus of the magnet included in the external electronic device 300 through the mounting detection module 260, and is mounted outside based on the determined strength and stimulus of the magnet Information about a relative position between the electronic device 300 and the electronic device 200 may be confirmed.

For example, the processor 210 may measure the polarity and intensity of the magnet included in the external electronic device 300 through the Hall effect sensor, and check the pattern of the magnet. The processor 210 may check information on the function of the external electronic device 300 and the installed relative position based on the measured polarity and strength of the magnet, for example. The processor 210 may check, for example, a pattern of a magnet included in the external electronic device 300 through a hall effect sensor, and may identify a function of the external electronic device based on the identified pattern. Each of the external electronic devices 300 may include magnets having different patterns, polarities, and intensities, and the electronic device 200 classifies the types of the external electronic devices 300 by matching the polarities and intensities of the magnets in the memory. May be stored. For example, the processor 210 may determine the polarity and intensity of the magnet included in the external electronic device 300 through the hall effect sensor to determine the type of the external electronic device 300, and the external electronic device 300 ), it is possible to determine a mounting position and direction of the external electronic device 300 by confirming a position at which a signal change (eg, a magnetic field) applied by the magnet is sensed.

According to various embodiments, the identification information and the sensing value may be received from the external electronic device 300, and the received sensing value may be analyzed to determine the type, mounting position, and mounting direction of the external electronic device 300. For example, when the sensor module 330 of the external electronic device 300 includes an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor, the external electronic device 300 senses the identification information through the communication module and the acceleration sensor and the gyro sensor. The sensing value may be transmitted to the electronic device 200. The processor 210 may determine the type of the external electronic device 300 through, for example, the received identification information, and analyze the received sensing value to determine the location and direction in which the external electronic device 300 is mounted. I can judge.

In operation 607, the processor 210 may obtain information about the space based on the determined function and relative location information of the external electronic device 300. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may acquire information about a space in which the electronic device 200 is located using a sensor circuit 230 including a plurality of sensors. The processor 210 may obtain information about a space required according to the function of the external electronic device 300. For example, when the type of the external electronic device 300 is an external electronic device 300 including a projector function, in order to find an area for executing the projector function, the processor 210 may include a sensor circuit 230 ( Example: The structure of a space and the structure of an object (eg, furniture) located in the space can be sensed through a vision camera and a 3D depth sensor. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may measure the amount of light entering the space through the sensor circuit 230 (eg, an illuminance sensor). According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may obtain information for determining the material of regions included in the space through the sensor circuit 230 (eg, a spectroscopic sensor).

In operation 609, the processor 210 may adjust the position or posture of the electronic device 200 based on the acquired space information. The processor 210 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure determines whether a space in which the current electronic device 200 is located is a suitable location for executing the function of the external electronic device 300 based on information on the acquired space, or the current electronic device 200. ) May determine whether the posture is suitable for performing the functions of the external electronic device 300. The processor 210 may adjust the posture of the electronic device 200 using the driving unit 250 when it is determined that the posture is inappropriate for performing the function of the external electronic device 300, for example. The processor 210 may adjust the position of the electronic device 200 using the driving unit 250 when it is determined that it is an inappropriate position to perform the function of the external electronic device 300, for example.

For example, when the type of the external electronic device 300 is an external electronic device 300 including a projector function, the processor 210 may provide information about space edge information, pattern information, measured light amount, or material of the surface. The projector function may be performed based on at least one of the above. The processor according to various embodiments, for example, by analyzing information about the obtained space. Edge information and pattern information of a wall surface, a ceiling surface, or a floor surface of a space may be detected. The processor 210 may determine, for example, an area having the least detected edge information and pattern information as an area to project an image. The processor 210 according to various embodiments may determine, as an area to project an image, an area having the smallest value of the light quantity, for example, based on information on the measured light quantity. The processor 210 according to various embodiments may determine an area to project an image, for example, based on a material of an area included in a space. For example, the processor 210 may determine an area having the largest surface reflection coefficient as an area to project an image. The processor 210 may adjust the posture or position of the electronic device 200 using the driving unit 250 to project an image on the determined area.

7 is an operation flowchart illustrating an operation method of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Descriptions overlapping with the contents disclosed in FIG. 6 will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 7, the processor 210 of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments may detect the mounting of the external electronic device 300 in operation 701.

In operation 703, the processor 210 may establish a communication connection with the external electronic device 300 mounted through, for example, at least one communication circuit 220. The processor 210 according to various embodiments may, for example, receive information (eg, MAC address information, external electronic device 300 identification information) of the external electronic device 300 through contactless communication (eg, NFC communication). The received and received information may be used to establish a communication connection with the external electronic device 300 through short-range wireless communication (eg, WiFi direct, Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy (BLE)). For example, the external electronic device 300 may store information by inputting information (eg, a unique identifier or ID of the external electronic device 300) about the external electronic device 300 to the NFC tag, and the processor 210 Information stored in the NFC tag of the external electronic device 300 may be read through at least one communication circuit 220.

In operation 705, the processor 210 may identify, for example, a function of the mounted external electronic device 300. The processor 210 may identify the function of the external electronic device, for example, through the mounting detection module 260.

In operation 707, the processor 210 may check relative location information with the external electronic device 300. The processor 210 may check, for example, the strength and stimulus of the magnet included in the external electronic device 300 through the mounting detection module 260, and the external electrons mounted based on the checked strength and stimulation of the magnet Information about a relative position between the device 300 and the electronic device 200 may be confirmed.

In operation 709, the processor 210 may receive a user input for executing a function of the external electronic device 300. The user's input may include, for example, a touch input, a gesture input, or a voice command spoken by the user. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may receive a user's touch input through a touch panel, receive a user's motion input through a camera, and receive a voice command spoken by the user through a microphone. Can.

In operation 711, the processor 210 may obtain information about the space based on the determined function of the external electronic device 300 and the relative position with the electronic device 200.

In operation 713, the processor 210 may analyze information about the acquired space. The processor 210 may analyze information about space, for example, in consideration of the functions of the external electronic device 300.

In operation 715, the processor 210 may determine whether to execute the function of the external electronic device 300 based on the analysis result. The processor 210 may determine, for example, whether the current space in which the electronic device 200 is located is a space suitable for performing the function of the external electronic device 300 according to the type of the external electronic device 300. A criterion for determining whether the space is suitable for executing the function of the external electronic device 300 may be stored in a memory based on the function of the external electronic device 300.

For example, assuming a case in which the external electronic device 300 includes a projector function, the processor 210 may be configured, for example, through the sensor circuit 230 including a plurality of sensors. By scanning the located space, it is possible to determine whether edge information is not detected or an area having many patterns exists in the space. As a result of the determination, when an area in which edge or pattern information is not detected exists, it may be determined as an area suitable for executing the projector function of the external electronic device 300.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when there are a plurality of areas in which edge information is not detected, the processor 210 may select an area as an area for executing the projector function of the external electronic device 300. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may select an area having the smallest value of the calculated light quantity by calculating the light quantity of each of the plurality of areas through at least one sensor circuit 230. For example, the processor 210 may measure the amount of light in each of the plurality of areas using an illuminance sensor, and select an area in which the measured amount of light is the minimum as an area for executing the projector function of the external electronic device 300. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may select an area by determining whether the value of the detected light amount is less than a preset reference value.

According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may determine the material of each of the plurality of regions through the sensor circuit 230 and select one of the plurality of regions based on the determined result. For example, the processor 210 may determine the material of the region using a spectroscopic sensor. The processor 210 may determine the material of the region by quantitative/qualifying analysis of the spectrum of the reflected scattered light obtained by irradiating light to the region through a spectroscopic sensor, for example. The processor 210 may select, for example, an area made of a material having a high surface reflection coefficient as an area executing a projector function of the external electronic device 300.

When the processor 210 determines that the current location of the electronic device 200 is a space suitable for executing the function of the external electronic device 300 (715-YES) and determines that the function of the external electronic device 300 is executed. In operation 717, the control command for executing the function of the external electronic device 300 may be transmitted to the external electronic device 300 through at least one communication circuit 220. The external electronic device 300 may control the output device 340 to execute a function of the output device, for example, based on the received control command. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 may periodically acquire information about a space through a plurality of sensors while the function of the external electronic device is being executed, and the space suitable for executing the function of the external electronic device by analyzing the acquired information You can judge whether it is.

For example, when the type of the external electronic device 300 is an external electronic device 300 including a projector function, the processor 210 may measure the edge information of the space, pattern information, the amount of light measured in the area included in the space, or Based on at least one of the information on the surface material, an area to project an image may be determined, and a control command to project an image on the determined area may be transmitted to the external electronic device 300.

The processor 210 determines that the current location of the electronic device 200 is not suitable for executing the function of the external electronic device 300 (715-NO) and does not execute the function of the external electronic device 300. If it is determined that it is determined, by branching to operation 719, the electronic device 200 may be moved to a location different from the current location through the driver 250. If the electronic device 200 moves to another location, branching to operation 711, the processor 210 obtains information about the space again based on the function of the external electronic device 300 and the relative position with the electronic device 200. can do. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 may acquire and analyze information about a space while moving a location until it is determined that the space is suitable for executing the function of the external electronic device 300.

8A and 8B are operation flowcharts illustrating an operation method of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

8A and 8B are operation flowcharts illustrating an operation method of the electronic device 200 when the external electronic device 300 includes a projector function. Contents overlapping with those described in FIGS. 6 and 7 are omitted.

In operation 801, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may detect the mounting of the external electronic device 300 including the projector function.

In operation 803, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may establish a communication connection with the external electronic device 300.

In operation 805, the processor 210 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may identify the function of the external electronic device 300.

In operation 806, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may check relative location information between the external electronic device 300 and the electronic device 200.

In operation 807, the processor 210 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may receive a user input for executing a projector function of the external electronic device 300.

In operation 809, the processor 210 according to various embodiments, in response to receiving a user input for executing a projector function, a space in which the electronic device 200 is located based on the projector function and mounted relative position information Information about can be obtained. The processor 210 according to various embodiments may detect edge information or pattern information of a space by scanning a space through a sensor circuit 230 including a plurality of sensors, and measure the amount of light in areas included in the space It is possible to obtain information about the material of the regions included in the space.

In operation 811, the processor 210 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may analyze information on the obtained space.

In operation 813, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may determine whether the space is suitable for executing the projector function of the external electronic device 300 based on the analyzed result. A criterion for determining whether the space is suitable for executing the function of the external electronic device 300 may be stored in the memory 240 based on the function of the external electronic device 300. For example, the processor 210 may determine whether the space where the current electronic device is located is a space suitable for executing a projector function, based on the edge information of the space, the pattern information, the value of the measured light amount, or the material of the surface. Can. For example, when there is a relatively large amount of detected edge information, a relatively large value of the measured light amount, or a surface area consisting of a material having a relatively low surface reflection coefficient compared to a preset reference, the processor may be configured to operate the projector. It can be judged as an unsuitable space to execute the function.

The processor 210 determines that the current location of the electronic device 200 is not suitable for executing the projector function of the external electronic device 300 (815-NO) and executes the projector function of the external electronic device 300 If it is determined not, the operation 815 branches to move the electronic device to another location. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 may acquire and analyze information about a space while moving a location until it is determined that the space is suitable for executing the function of the external electronic device 300.

The processor 210 determines that the current location of the electronic device 200 is a space suitable for executing the projector function of the external electronic device 300 (815-YES) and executes the projector function of the external electronic device 300. If it is determined, it may branch to operation 817 of FIG. 8B.

In operation 817, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may select an area of the space for projecting an image based on the acquired space information. The processor 210 may select a region, for example, based on at least one of edge information obtained by scanning a space, pattern information, a value of a measured light amount, and information on a material of a surface. For example, the processor 210 scans a space through the at least one sensor circuit 230, and among the regions in which edge information is not detected, the region where the measured light quantity has the smallest value or the surface reflection coefficient is the largest. Can be selected as an area to project an image.

In operation 819, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may transmit a control command to project an image on a selected area through the at least one communication circuit 220 to the external electronic device 300. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when it is determined that the position of the electronic device 200 needs to be moved in order to project an image on a selected area, the processor 210 controls the driving unit 250 to control the electronic device ( 200). For example, the processor 210 may control the driving unit 250 to move the electronic device 200 to a position that allows the external electronic device 300 to project an image vertically on a selected area.

The external electronic device 300 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may operate based on the received control command. For example, the external electronic device 300 may project an image on a selected area. The projected image may be an image stored by the external electronic device 300 or may be an image received with a control command from the electronic device 200.

In operation 821, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may acquire and analyze information about an image projected through a sensor circuit 230 including a plurality of sensors. Information about the projected image may include, for example, the size of the projected image through at least one sensor (for example, a vision camera), whether the projected image is aligned (whether skewed), or the focal length or projection of the projected image. It may include the resolution of the image.

In operation 823, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may analyze information about the projected image to determine whether adjustment of the projected image is necessary. For example, the processor 210 may determine whether the angle at which the image is projected or the size or ratio of the projected image matches the intended.

As a result of analyzing the information on the projected image, when it is determined that adjustment of the projected image is necessary (823-YES), branching to operation 825, the processor 210 controls the driver 250 to control the electronic device 200 ) May be changed or the driving unit 250 may be controlled to move the electronic device 200. For example, when analyzing the projected image and determining that the image is projected in a crooked state (for example, a state inclined with respect to a horizontal line), the processor 210 may perform electronically through the posture control motor of the driving unit 250. By changing the posture of the device 200, the image may be adjusted to be output straight (eg, aligned with a horizontal line). For example, when it is determined that the image projected in one area is out of focus, the processor 210 controls the driving unit 250 to control the distance between the electronic device 200 and the area where the image is being projected and the projector. The electronic device 200 may be moved to a position where the focal length is matched. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may change the posture or move the position, then branch back to operation 821 to project the image again and analyze the information on the projected image again to determine whether further adjustment is necessary.

As a result of analyzing the information on the projected image, when it is determined that adjustment of the projected image is not necessary (823-NO), branching to operation 709, the processor 210 controls a command to continuously project the image. Can be transmitted to the external electronic device 300.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 may periodically acquire information about a space through a plurality of sensors while the function of the external electronic device 300 is being executed, and analyze the acquired information to analyze the external electronic device 300. It is possible to determine whether the space is suitable for executing a function.

9 is an operation flowchart illustrating an operation method of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of the electronic device 200 when the external electronic device 300 includes a speaker function. Details overlapping with those described in FIGS. 6 and 7 are omitted.

In operation 901, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may detect the mounting of the external electronic device 300 including a speaker function.

In operation 903, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may establish a communication connection with the external electronic device 300 mounted through, for example, at least one communication circuit 220.

In operation 905, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may identify, for example, a function of the mounted external electronic device 300. The processor 210 may identify a function by identifying the type of the external electronic device 300 through, for example, the mounting detection module 260.

In operation 907, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may receive a user input for executing a function of the external electronic device 300. The user's input may include, for example, a touch input, a motion input, or a voice command spoken by the user. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may receive a user's touch input through a touch panel, and may receive a voice command spoken by the user through a microphone.

In operation 909, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may obtain information about the space based on the determined speaker function of the external electronic device 300 and the installed relative position. For example, the processor 210 may detect a noise in a space in which the electronic device 200 is located through a microphone and calculate the detected noise level. For example, the processor 210 may check whether a howling phenomenon occurs. For example, the processor 210 may generate an audio sound through a speaker, and check whether a howling phenomenon is generated by the generated audio sound. The processor 210 may check whether a howling phenomenon occurs based on the size of the space in which the electronic device 200 is located, for example.

In operation 911, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may analyze information about the obtained space.

In operation 913, the processor 210 according to various embodiments may determine whether the current space in which the electronic device 200 is located is a space suitable for executing the speaker function of the external electronic device 300 based on the analyzed result. have. For example, when the calculated noise level is less than a preset value, the processor 210 may determine that the current space is a suitable space for executing the speaker function. For example, when determining whether a howling phenomenon has occurred, the processor 210 may determine that the current space is an appropriate space for performing a speaker function when determining that the current space is a space where no howling occurs.

The processor 210 determines that the current location of the electronic device 200 is an unsuitable space for executing the speaker function of the external electronic device 300 (913-NO) and executes the speaker function of the external electronic device 300 If it is determined that it is not, it branches to operation 915, and the electronic device 200 may be moved to a different location from the current location through the driver 250. If the electronic device 200 moves to another location, branching to operation 909, the processor 210 may obtain information about the space again based on the characteristics of the external electronic device 300. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may acquire and analyze information about the space while moving the location until it is determined that the space is suitable for executing the speaker function of the external electronic device 300.

The processor 210 determines that the current location of the electronic device 200 is a space suitable for executing the speaker function of the external electronic device 300 (913-YES) to execute the speaker function of the external electronic device 300 If it is determined, branching to operation 917 may determine whether the currently set speaker output intensity is appropriate. Whether the set speaker output intensity is appropriate may be determined based on, for example, the size of a space in which the electronic device 200 is located or whether a howling phenomenon occurs. For example, when it is determined that the set speaker output volume is small compared to the size of the space in which the electronic device 200 is located, the processor 210 may determine that the speaker output volume should be increased. For example, if it is determined that the space in which the electronic device 200 is located is a space where a howling phenomenon may occur, the processor 210 may determine that the speaker output volume should be lowered.

If it is determined that the set speaker output intensity is not appropriate as a result (917-NO), branching to operation 919, the processor 210 may transmit a control command to adjust the speaker output intensity. Thereafter, the processor 210 branches to operation 921 and transmits a control command for executing a speaker function to the external electronic device 300 through at least one communication circuit 220.

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the set speaker output intensity is appropriate (917-YES), the control instruction for executing the speaker function is diverted to operation 921 to be transmitted to the external electronic device 300 through at least one communication circuit 220. have.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 may periodically acquire information about a space through a plurality of sensors while the function of the external electronic device 300 is being executed, and analyze the acquired information to analyze the external electronic device 300. It is possible to determine whether the space is suitable for executing a function.

10 is an exemplary view illustrating an example in which an external electronic device is mounted on an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 10, according to various embodiments, the external electronic device 300 that may be mounted on the electronic device 200 may be implemented in various forms. The external electronic device 300 may be implemented in the form of, for example, a hat 1010, a cross bag 1020, a belt 1030, or a backpack 1040, but disclosed in FIG. It is not limited to form.

According to various embodiments, the sensor module 330 of the external electronic device 300 may serve as a mounting member so that the external electronic device 300 is mounted and coupled with the electronic device 200 in any form. Can. For example, when the sensor module 330 is implemented with a magnet, the magnet may be attached to a mounting member (eg, iron) provided in the housing of the electronic device 200 to be fixedly mounted.

11A and 11B are exemplary views for explaining an example in which an external electronic device is mounted on an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure and an operation of the electronic device accordingly.

11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating an example in which the external electronic device 300 is implemented in the form of a hat 1010 and mounted on the electronic device 200.

Referring to FIG. 11A, an external electronic device 300 according to various embodiments may be mounted on the head of the electronic device 200. When the external electronic device 300 is aligned to the horizontal axis 1105 and mounted on the electronic device 200 as disclosed in FIG. 11A, the head axis 1101 and the torso vertically penetrating through the center of the head of the electronic device 200 The trunk axis 1103 penetrating the center of the portion vertically may be in a state perpendicular to the horizontal axis 1105.

11B is a diagram illustrating a case in which the external electronic device 300 in the form of a hat is mounted in an inclined state with the horizontal axis 1105. When the external electronic device 300 includes a projector function, when the horizontal axis 1106 and the horizontal axis 1105 in the width direction of the external electronic device 300 are inclined by an angle θ , the external electronic device 300 is projected by the external electronic device 300. The image may also be projected on the horizontal axis 1105 with an angle θ inclined. The processor 210 may analyze information about the projected image to determine whether the projected image is aligned (tilt).

The processor 210 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, for example, determines that the projected image is projected in an inclined state, moves the housing of the head of the electronic device 200 through the driving unit 250 to move the electronic device 200 ) Posture can be controlled.

Referring to the right drawing of FIG. 11B, the processor 210 controls the motor connected to the axial joint of the head (eg, the axial joint 411 of FIG. 4A) (eg, the 3-axis motor 413 of FIG. 4A) to control the head It can be controlled to incline only wealth. For example, by controlling the motor connected to the shaft joint of the head, the posture can be controlled to incline the head shaft 1101 by an angle θ in a state perpendicular to the horizontal line. In this case, the horizontal axis 1106 of the external electronic device 300 coincides with the horizontal axis 1105, so that an image projected from the external electronic device 300 can also be adjusted to be aligned with the horizontal axis 1105.

12 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an example in which an external electronic device is mounted on an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure and an operation of the electronic device according to the external electronic device.

12 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the external electronic device 300 is implemented in the form of a cross bag and mounted on the electronic device 200.

Referring to the left drawing of FIG. 12, the external electronic device 300 in the form of a cross bag 1020 is mounted in an inclined state with a vertical axis 1207 (a vertical axis with the horizontal axis 1205). . When the external electronic device 300 includes a projector function, when the vertical axis 1206 and the vertical axis 1207 in the longitudinal direction of the external electronic device 300 are inclined by an angle θ , the external electronic device 300 is projected by the external electronic device 300. The image may also be projected in a state inclined by an angle θ on the vertical axis 1207. The processor may determine whether the projected image is aligned (tilt) by analyzing information about the projected image.

The processor 210 according to various embodiments may control the posture of the electronic device 200 by moving the housing of the torso through the driving unit 250, for example, when determining that the projected image is projected in an inclined state. have.

Referring to the right drawing of FIG. 12, the processor 210 controls a motor (eg, the motor 422 of FIG. 4A) connected to an axial joint of the body (eg, the axial joint 421 of FIG. 4A ), and only the trunk It can be controlled to tilt. For example, by controlling a motor connected to the axial joint of the torso, the posture can be controlled to incline the torso axis by an angle θ from the vertical axis 1207. In this case, the vertical axis 1206 of the external electronic device 300 coincides with the vertical axis 1207 (vertical to the horizontal axis 1205), so that the image projected from the external electronic device 300 is also adjusted to be aligned with the vertical axis 1207. Can.

13A and 13B are exemplary views illustrating a method for an electronic device to obtain information about space according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

13A, according to various embodiments, the processor 210 may receive information about a space in which the electronic device 200 is located through a sensor circuit (eg, a vision camera, a depth camera) 230 including a plurality of sensors. It can be acquired and analyzed. The processor 210 may scan a space through the sensor circuit 230, for example, and sense a structure of the space and the structure of an object located in the space to construct a 3D map of space.

According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may detect edges of objects and backgrounds by image processing raw images obtained through the sensor circuit 230. For example, the processor 210 may detect an edge using a gradient map estimation method. 13A is a diagram illustrating a state in which an edge of a space in which the electronic device 200 is located is detected. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may determine an area 1301 where an edge is not detected.

13B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the processor 210 processes and reconstructs a raw image acquired through the sensor circuit 230. According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may select an area 1301 in which an edge is not detected as an area to project an image through the projector. The processor 210 may transmit a control command to project an image on the area to the external electronic device 300 through at least one communication circuit 220.

14A and 14B are exemplary views illustrating an example in which an electronic device detects and operates a user according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The processor 210 according to various embodiments may detect a user through a sensor circuit 230 including a plurality of sensors. For example, the processor 210 may detect the number of users and the user's gaze direction.

The processor 210 according to various embodiments may calculate a user's field of view (FOV) based on the sensed user's gaze direction. The processor may calculate the viewing angle of each user, for example, based on the number of detected users and the user's gaze direction.

The processor 210 according to various embodiments may select an area to project an image based on the calculated viewing angle of the user, and set a size of the image to be projected. The processor 210 may transmit information, for example, a control command to set the size of the image to be irradiated to the external electronic device.

14A, an example in which the number of users 1411 detected by at least one sensor circuit by the processor 210 according to various embodiments is 1 is illustrated. The processor 210 may select, for example, an area to project an image by sensing the direction of the user's gaze. The processor 210 may calculate, for example, a user's viewing angle based on the detected gaze direction of one user. The processor 210 may set the size of the image to be projected, for example, based on the calculated viewing angle of the user. The processor 210 may transmit, for example, a control command to project an image at a set size to an external electronic device. The external electronic device 300 may project the image 1421 at a size set in the selected area based on the received control command, for example.

Referring to FIG. 14B, the processor 210 according to various embodiments of the present invention is a diagram illustrating an example in which the number of users 1413 detected through the sensor circuit 230 is four. The processor 210 may calculate, for example, a viewing angle of each of the four users based on the sensed gaze direction of each of the four users. The processor 210 may set, for example, the size of an image to be projected in consideration of the viewing angle of each of the four users. The processor 210 may transmit, for example, a control command to project an image at a set size to the external electronic device 300. The external electronic device 300 may project the image 1423 in a size set in the selected area. For example, the processor 210 may control to output the size of an image to be projected as the number of detected users increases. When the number of detected users is 4 (see FIG. 14B), the size of the projected image may be larger than when the number of users is 1 (see FIG. 14A).

15 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an example in which an electronic device detects and operates a user according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may not find a space or area suitable for performing the function of the external electronic device 300, and the space or area determined by the electronic device 200 may be a space or area desired by the user And may be different. For example, when the external electronic device 300 includes a projector function, the electronic device 200 may not find an area suitable for projecting an image. For example, when the electronic device 200 cannot find an area suitable for projecting an image, a notification (eg, sound notification) may be provided to the user.

According to various embodiments, an area determined by the electronic device 200 to project an image by analyzing information about a space may be different from an area desired by a user. The user can directly set an area to project an image, for example.

According to various embodiments, the processor 210 may determine an area to project an image based on a user's gesture.

The processor 210 according to various embodiments may detect the gesture of the user 1510 through the sensor circuit 230 including a plurality of sensors. The processor 210 according to various embodiments may track a part (eg, fingertip) 1511 of the user through the sensor circuit 230.

The processor 210 according to various embodiments may track the movement of a part of the user 1511 and select an area 1520 to be drawn as a result of tracking the motion of the part of the user as an area to project an image Can.

The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be various types of devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, an industrial or household robot, or a home appliance device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

It should be understood that various embodiments of the document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiment. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "A Each of the phrases such as "at least one of,, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” can be used to simply distinguish a component from other components, and to separate components from other aspects (eg, importance or Order). Any (eg, first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the term “functionally” or “communically” When mentioned, it means that any of the above components can be connected directly to the other component (eg, by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

As used herein, the term "module" may include units implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as, for example, logic, logic blocks, components, or circuits. The module may be an integrally configured component or a minimum unit of the component or a part thereof performing one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including them. For example, a processor (eg, processor 120) of a device (eg, electronic device 101) may call and execute at least one of one or more commands stored from a storage medium. This enables the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here,'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device, and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic waves), and this term is used when data is stored semi-permanently. It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, a method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as being included in a computer program product. Computer program products can be traded between sellers and buyers as products. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play ^StoreTM ) or two user devices ( For example, it can be distributed directly (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) between smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be stored at least temporarily on a storage medium readable by a device such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server, or may be temporarily generated.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components the same or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted Or, one or more other actions can be added.

Claims (20)

In the electronic device,
At least one housing;
A driving unit that moves the electronic device and drives each of the at least one housing;
A plurality of sensors;
A mounting detection module that detects mounting of an external electronic device;
At least one communication circuit; And
And a processor operatively connected to the driver, a plurality of sensors, a mounting detection module, and at least one communication circuit,
The processor,
Detect the mounting of external electronic devices,
Identify a function of the external electronic device in response to detecting the mounting of the external electronic device,
Confirm information about a relative position between the external electronic device and the electronic device,
Based on the information on the function and the relative position of the identified external electronic device, information on a space related to the function execution of the external electronic device is acquired,
And operate to adjust at least one of the position or posture of the electronic device based on the acquired space information. According to claim 1,
The processor,
When the position of the electronic device is adjusted, the electronic device operates to acquire information of a space related to the function execution of the external electronic device again at the adjusted position. According to claim 1,
The processor,
Check the strength and polarity of the magnet included in the external electronic device through the mounting detection module,
An electronic device that identifies a function of the external electronic device based on the checked strength and polarity of the magnet, and identifies information on a relative position between the external electronic device and the electronic device. According to claim 1,
The processor,
In response to receiving a user input for executing a function of the external electronic device, an electronic device that acquires information on a space related to the function execution of the external electronic device. According to claim 1,
The processor,
An electronic device that periodically acquires information about a space through the plurality of sensors even during the execution of the function of the external electronic device. According to claim 1,
When the external electronic device includes a beam projector function, a region of the space is selected,
And transmitting information of an image to be projected to the selected one area and a control command to project the image to the one area to the external electronic device. The method of claim 6,
The processor,
Acquire information about the projected image through the plurality of sensors,
Analyze the information on the acquired image to determine whether adjustment of the projected image is necessary,
If it is necessary to adjust the determination result, the electronic device is operated to adjust at least one of the position or posture of the electronic device. The method of claim 6,
The processor,
In order to select a region of the space, the electronic device detects an edge of the space and selects one of regions that do not include the detected edge. The method of claim 8,
The processor,
An electronic device that selects an area having the smallest value of the calculated light quantity by calculating the light quantity of each of the areas not including the detected edge through the plurality of sensors. The method of claim 8,
The processor,
The electronic device determines the material of each of the regions not including the detected edge through the plurality of sensors and selects one of the regions based on the determined result. The method of claim 6,
The processor,
The number of users located in the space and the viewing direction of each user are sensed through the plurality of sensors,
Determine the viewing angle of each user based on the detected number of users and the viewing direction of each user,
The electronic device determines the size of the image to be projected based on each determined viewing angle of the user. According to claim 1,
The processor,
When the external electronic device includes a speaker function, an electronic device that acquires information on a space including information about noise size and howling occurs. In the operation method of the electronic device,
Detecting an installation of an external electronic device;
Identifying a function of the external electronic device in response to detecting the mounting of the external electronic device;
Checking information about a relative position between the external electronic device and the electronic device;
Acquiring information on a space related to function execution of the external electronic device through a plurality of sensors based on the identified function of the external electronic device and information on the relative position; And
And adjusting at least one of the position or posture of the electronic device based on the acquired space information. The method of claim 13,
After the adjusting operation,
And re-acquiring information of a space related to function execution of the external electronic device at the adjusted position. The method of claim 13,
The identifying operation,
Checking the strength and polarity of the magnet included in the external electronic device through the mounting detection module; And
And identifying a function of the external electronic device based on the checked strength and polarity of the magnet.
The operation of checking the information about the relative position,
An operation method of checking information on a relative position between the external electronic device and the electronic device based on the checked strength and polarity of the magnet. The method of claim 13,
The operation of acquiring the information of the space,
In response to receiving a user input for executing a function of the external electronic device, an operation method of acquiring information on a space related to the function execution of the external electronic device. The method of claim 13,
The operation of acquiring the information of the space is periodically performed even during the function execution of the external electronic device. The method of claim 13,
When the external electronic device includes a beam projector function,
Selecting an area of the space; And
And transmitting information of an image to be projected to the selected one region and a control command to project the image to the one region to the external electronic device. The method of claim 18,
After the transmitting operation,
Obtaining information about the projected image through the plurality of sensors;
Analyzing information on the acquired image and determining whether adjustment of the projected image is necessary; And
And adjusting the position or posture of the electronic device when the determination result requires adjustment. The method of claim 13,
When the external electronic device includes a speaker function, the operation of acquiring information on the space is an operation of acquiring information on the space including information about noise size and howling.

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