KR20200105366A - Electronic devices for supporting user state based geofencing services - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device may comprise: a cellular communication module; a Wi-Fi communication module; a sensor module; a first processor operatively connected to the cellular communication module, the Wi-Fi communication module, and the sensor module; a second processor operatively connected to the cellular communication module and the Wi-Fi communication module; and a memory operatively connected to the first processor and the second processor. The memory may store first instructions, when executed, for the first processor to recognize that a user state changes to a measurement state to perform positioning based on data received from the sensor module or the cellular communication module, determine a time point to perform positioning based on the change, and transmit a timing notification to the second processor at the time point to perform the positioning. The memory may store second instructions, when executed, for the second processor to perform the operation of measuring a position of the electronic device using the Wi-Fi communication module based on the received timing notification. Other various embodiments are also possible.

Description

Electronic devices for supporting user state based geofencing services

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device configured to support a geofencing service based on a user state.

The electronic device may provide various location-based services. For example, geofencing may be a function of tracking a user's location and, based on this, recognizing that the user enters and exits a geographically designated geofence. The geofencing service may be a location-based service that provides information (eg, advertisement or notification related to a corresponding geofence) to a user based on the recognition.

The electronic device may perform geofencing by tracking a user's location using, for example, a GPS or a Wi-Fi communication module as a positioning means. However, although this tracking method provides high accuracy of geofencing, a lot of power consumption may be required because the wireless communication module is continuously used.

The electronic device measures the user's initial position using the wireless communication module and then updates the position using, for example, an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor as a positioning means. Can be done. However, since this tracking method uses the communication module only for initial positioning, the accuracy may be relatively low.

In various embodiments, the electronic device determines a positioning time based on a user state (eg, stop or move) and performs positioning using a wireless communication module at the positioning time, thereby supporting high-accuracy, low-power, and low-latency geofencing. I can.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes: a cellular communication module; WiFi communication module; Sensor module; A first processor operatively connected to the cellular communication module, the WiFi communication module, and the sensor module; A second processor operatively connected to the cellular communication module and the WiFi communication module; And a memory operatively connected to the first processor and the second processor. The memory, when executed, the first processor: recognizes that a user state changes to a measurement state to perform positioning based on data received from the sensor module or the cellular communication module, and performs positioning based on the change. First instructions for determining a time point to be performed and transmitting a timing notification to the second processor at the time point at which the positioning is to be performed may be stored. The memory may store second instructions that, when executed, cause the second processor to: based on the received timing notification, perform an operation of measuring the location of the electronic device using the WiFi communication module.

In various embodiments, a method of operating an electronic device includes a first processor of the electronic device changing a user state to a measurement state to perform positioning based on data received from a sensor module or a cellular communication module of the electronic device. The operation of recognizing; Determining, by the first processor, a time point to perform positioning based on the change; Transmitting, by the first processor, a timing notification to a second processor of the electronic device when the positioning is to be performed; And measuring, by the second processor, a location of the electronic device using a WiFi communication module based on reception of the timing notification.

According to various embodiments, positioning is performed using a wireless communication module in a user state that requires positioning (eg, a user is walking), and a wireless communication module is used in a user state that does not require positioning (eg, stop or fast movement). By not performing positioning, unnecessary power consumption can be reduced, and a geofencing service with high accuracy and low latency is possible.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
2 is a block diagram of an electronic device for supporting a geofencing service based on a user state, according to an embodiment.
3 is a block diagram of an electronic device for supporting a geofencing service based on a user state, according to an embodiment.
4 is a block diagram of an electronic device for supporting a geofencing service based on a user state, according to an embodiment.
5 illustrates operations of an electronic device for supporting a geofencing service based on a user state, according to various embodiments.
6 is a diagram for describing operations for timing notification, according to various embodiments.
7 is a diagram illustrating operations according to a change in a user state, according to various embodiments.
8 illustrates operations according to expiration of a timer, according to various embodiments.
9 is a diagram illustrating a time point at which positioning is performed, according to various embodiments.
10 illustrates operations upon receipt of a timing notification, according to various embodiments.
11 shows operations according to expiration of a timer, according to various embodiments.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (for example, a short-range wireless communication network), or a second network 199 It is possible to communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to an 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 audio module 170, and a 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 antenna module 197 ) Can be included. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, 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 as one integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in the display device 160 (eg, a display).

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to implement at least one other component (eg, a 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 an embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 may store commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190) to the volatile memory 132 The command or data stored in the volatile memory 132 may be processed, and result data may be stored in the nonvolatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor) that can be operated independently or together with the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor). , A sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the coprocessor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or to be specialized for a designated function. The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as a part thereof.

The coprocessor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, an application is executed). ) While in the state, together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (for example, the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the functions or states related to. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of other functionally related components (eg, the camera module 180 or the 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 a command or data to be used for a component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120) from an outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101. The input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output device 155 may output an sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound 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 incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

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 set to sense a touch, or a sensor circuit (eg, a pressure sensor) set to measure the strength of a force generated by the touch. have.

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input device 150, the sound output device 155, or an external electronic device directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101 (for example, Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (for example, a speaker 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 an embodiment, the sensor module 176 is, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric 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 may be used for the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with 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 an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that a user can perceive through a tactile or motor sense. According to an 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 a still image and a video. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a 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 an 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, electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It is possible to support establishment and 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 that support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an 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 : A LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (for example, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network 199 (for example, a cellular network, the Internet, or It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a computer network (for example, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip), or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be checked and authenticated.

The antenna module 197 may transmit a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device) or receive from the outside. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include one antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed 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, for example, provided by the communication module 190 from the plurality of antennas. Can be chosen. 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 through a communication method (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI))) between peripheral devices and signals ( E.g. commands 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 external electronic devices 102 and 104 may be a device of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or part of the operations executed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a function or service automatically or based on a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 does not execute the function or service by itself. In addition or in addition, it is possible to request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least part of the service. 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 transmit the execution result to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various types. 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, or a home appliance. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

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

The term "module" used in this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic blocks, parts, or circuits. The module may be an integrally configured component or a minimum unit of the component or a part thereof that performs 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 document 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 (for example, the program 140) including them. For example, the processor (eg, the processor 120) of the device (eg, the electronic device 101) may call and execute at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command invoked. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here,'non-transient' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to an embodiment, a method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided by being included in a computer program product. Computer program products can be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. 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 Store ^TM ) or two user devices ( It can be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between, e.g. smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a storage medium that can be read by a device such as a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a memory of a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular number 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, a module or a program) 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 in 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 are sequentially, parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically executed, or one or more of the above operations are executed in a different order or omitted. Or one or more other actions may be added.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram 200 of an electronic device 101 for supporting a geofencing service based on a user state, according to an exemplary embodiment. Referring to FIG. 2, the wireless communication module 192 may include a GNSS communication module 210, a wireless fidelity (WiFi) communication module 220, and a cellular communication module 230. The sensor module 176 may include an acceleration sensor 240 and a gyro sensor 250. The processor 120 may include an application processor 260, a communication processor 270, and a sensor hub processor 280. The GNSS may be, for example, a global positioning system (GPS), a global navigation satellite system (Glonass), a Beidou Navigation Satellite System (hereinafter referred to as “Beidou”), or a Galileo, the European global satellite-based navigation system. Hereinafter, in this document, “GPS” may be used interchangeably with “GNSS”. The GNSS communication module 210 may be omitted from the configuration of the wireless communication module 192.

In various embodiments, the sensor hub processor 280 (eg, the co-processor 123 of FIG. 1) may include a state tracking module 291 and may be operatively connected to the sensor module 176. The status tracking module 291, as hardware in the sensor hub processor 280, uses a given function (eg, data received from the sensor module 176) to provide a user status (eg, stationary status, walking status). (walking status), running status, on a bicycle, or in the car (in the car) and/or an action to recognize changes in status) Can be. The state tracking module 291 may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140 of FIG. 1 ), and when executed, the sensor hub processor 280 may perform instructions of the state tracking module 291. The sensor hub processor 280 may activate or deactivate a function of the state tracking module 291 based on the control of the communication processor 270.

In various embodiments, the communication processor 270 (eg, the co-processor 123 of FIG. 1) may include a timing determination manager 293, and the application processor 260, the sensor hub processor 280, and the cellular It may be operatively connected to the communication module 230. The timing determination manager 293, as hardware in the communication processor 270, requests an operation and positioning to determine a time point to perform positioning based on a given function (eg, a recognized user state and/or a change thereof) It may be configured to perform an operation of transmitting a timing notification at a determined positioning time point. The timing determination manager 293 may be implemented as software (for example, the program 140), and when executed, the communication processor 270 may execute instructions of the timing determination manager 293. The communication processor 270 may activate or deactivate a function of the timing determination manager 293 based on the control of the application processor 260.

In various embodiments, the communication processor 270 may estimate the latitude and longitude using cellular information (eg, base station information) received from the cellular communication module 230. When transmitting a timing notification to the application processor 260, the communication processor 270 may also transmit information indicating the estimated latitude and longitude.

In various embodiments, the application processor 260 (eg, the main processor 121 of FIG. 1) may execute a geofencing service based on a user input. For example, the application processor 260 downloads an application supporting a geofencing service from a server of an application store (eg, Play Store ^TM ) based on a user input, installs it on the electronic device 101, and provides a geofencing service. Can run. The application processor 260 may determine activation of the geofencing service based on a user input. For example, the application processor 260 may determine whether to activate the geofencing service based on a user input received from an input device (eg, the input device 150 or the touch screen display of the display device 160). Settings menu (settings) including items (eg, a message asking for consent to receive advertisements) to be selected can be displayed, and based on the user's selection for the item in the setting menu, activation of the geofencing service Can be determined.

In various embodiments, the application processor 260 may receive geofence information from a server (for example, the server 108 of FIG. 1) using the wireless communication module 192 and a memory (for example, the memory of FIG. 1 ). (130)). The geofence information includes, for example, latitude and longitude information, identification information of an access point (AP) located within the geofence (eg, basic service set identifier (BSSID), communication channel, or received signal strength indicator (RSI)). )), or a service profile (eg, a radius from a geofence center, a required latency, or an event type (eg, entry and/or exit)).

In one embodiment, the application processor 260 transmits a message for requesting information to the server using the wireless communication module 192 based on the occurrence of a specified event in the electronic device 101, and responds to the request. As a response, geofence information received from the server may be stored in the memory 130. For example, the application processor 260 uses a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a magnetic secure transmission (MST) communication module or a near field communication (NFC) communication module) to transmit a signal for payment to an external electronic device. It can be transmitted to (e.g., point of sale (POS) terminal). The application processor 260 can scan the geofence identification information (eg, BSSID of a neighboring AP) using the wireless communication module 192 based on the transmission of the payment signal and a request message including the identification information Can be sent to the server. The application processor 260 may receive geofence information corresponding to the identification information from the server using the wireless communication module 192. The application processor 260 may store the received geofence information in the memory 130. For example, the application processor 260 may add the received information as new geofence information to a geofence list or update existing information using the received information.

In various embodiments, the application processor 260 uses the wireless communication module 192 to scan a wireless communication channel (eg, a WiFi communication channel) to detect the presence of an external electronic device (eg, an access point). : Identification information) can be recognized. The application processor 260 may compare the recognized identification information (eg, BSSID) with the geofence list, and based on this comparison, may determine whether the recognized external electronic device is an access point located in the geofence. The application processor 260 may determine a timing notification period based on whether the recognized external electronic device is an access point located within the geofence. According to an embodiment, the application processor 260 may determine the period of the timing notification as the first time value based on the recognition of the access point existing in the geofence list through the scan operation. For example, when a second time value greater than the first time value is set, the application processor 260 may reduce the period of the timing notification to the first time value. The application processor 260 may set the period of the timing notification to the second time value based on the fact that the access point existing in the geofence list is not found through the scan operation.

In various embodiments, the application processor 260 may include a geofencing decision manager 295, and is operatively in the GNSS communication module 210, the WiFi communication module 220, and the communication processor 270 ( operatively) can be connected. The geofencing decision manager 295, as hardware in the application processor 260, is an operation of determining the start and end of a function for tracking a user state, determining a location point, and/or stopping a timing notification. It can be configured to perform (suspense and the operation to determine resume). The geofencing manager 295 may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140), and when executed, the application processor 260 may perform instructions of the geofencing decision manager 291.

In various embodiments, the application processor 260 may perform positioning at the determined positioning time point. For example, the application processor 260 may measure the location of the electronic device 101 using a positioning source in response to a timing notification received from the communication processor 270. The application processor 260 may use the WiFi communication module 220 as a positioning source. The application processor 260 may use the GNSS communication module 210 as a positioning source instead of the WiFi communication module 220.

In various embodiments, the application processor 260 may recognize that the user enters or exits the geo-fence based on location information obtained as a result of the positioning. For example, the application processor 260, based on the location information obtained using the GNSS communication module 210, a point of interest (POI) in the surrounding (for example, within a specified radius from the current location) ( E.g. geofence) can be determined to exist. When it is determined that a point of interest exists in the vicinity, the processor 260 may recognize that the user enters or exits the geofence based on the location information obtained using the WiFi communication module 220.

In various embodiments, the application processor 260 displays information (eg, advertisement) related to a corresponding geofence based on the recognition, a display device (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1) and/or a sound output device. (For example, it can be provided through the sound output device 155 of FIG. 1).

In various embodiments, the application processor 260 may receive the latitude and longitude information estimated by the communication processor 270 from the communication processor 270 together with a timing notification. The application processor 260 actually measures the position of the electronic device 101 using a positioning source (eg, GNSS communication module 210 and/or WiFi communication module 220) based on the reception of the timing notification. Whether to do so may be determined using latitude and longitude information received from the communication processor 270. For example, when a geofence exists around the latitude and longitude estimated by the communication processor 270, the application processor 260 may measure a location using a positioning source in response to receiving a timing notification. Even when a timing notification is received, the application processor 260 may not perform a location measurement using a positioning source if there is no geofence around the estimated latitude and longitude.

3 is a block diagram 300 of an electronic device 101 for supporting a geofencing service based on a user state, according to an embodiment. Descriptions overlapping with FIG. 2 will be omitted or briefly described. Referring to FIG. 3, the timing determination manager 293 may be implemented as hardware or software in the sensor hub processor 280. Accordingly, the application processor 260 may support a geofencing service based on a user state through communication with the sensor hub processor 280 without interworking with the communication processor 270. The sensor hub processor 280 may activate or deactivate a function of the timing determination manager 293 and/or a function of the state tracking module 291 based on the control of the application processor 260.

4 is a block diagram 400 of an electronic device 101 for supporting a geofencing service based on a user state, according to an embodiment. Descriptions overlapping with FIG. 2 will be omitted or briefly described. Referring to FIG. 4, the state tracking module 291 may be implemented as hardware or software in the communication processor 270. The status tracking module 291 is operatively connected to the cellular communication module 230 to receive cellular information from the cellular communication module 230, and based on the received cellular information, the user status (eg, stationary status or Movement state) and/or a change thereof may be recognized, and the recognized information may be provided to the timing determination manager 293. Accordingly, the communication processor 270 may determine a positioning time point without interworking with the sensor hub processor 280. In some embodiments, the state tracking module 291 may receive GPS information by being operatively connected to the GNSS communication module 210, and further based on the received GPS information, recognize the user state and/or its change. You may.

5 illustrates operations 500 of the electronic device 101 for supporting a geofencing service based on a user state, according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 5, a state tracking module 291, a timing determination manager 293, and a geofencing determination manager 295 are components of the electronic device 101, for example, as shown in FIGS. 2, 3, or 4. It can be located in various ways together.

In operation 510, the geofencing determination manager 295 may activate a function of the timing determination manager 293 by transmitting a tracking start message to the timing determination manager 293. The timing of sending the trace start message can be determined in various ways. For example, the geofencing determination manager 295 may transmit a tracking start message to the timing determination manager 293 based on the start of the geofencing service. As another example, the geofencing determination manager 295 is in an active state (eg, timing determination manager 293) in an active state of the application processor 260 (eg, a positioning point is directly determined by the application processor 260). Based on the occurrence of an event (eg, a screen OFF) for switching to a state for receiving a positioning time point), a tracking start message may be transmitted to the timing determination manager 293 and may be switched to an active state. As another example, the geofencing determination manager 295 may recognize that a point of interest exists within a specified radius at the location of the electronic device 101, and based on this recognition, the timing determination manager 293 ). As another example, the geofencing determination manager 295 may transmit a tracking start message to the timing determination manager 293 based on the conversion of the WiFi communication module 220 to the active state.

In operation 515, the timing determination manager 293 may activate a function of the state tracking module 291 by transmitting a sensing start message to the state tracking module 291 based on the reception of the tracking start message.

In operation 520, the status tracking module 291, based on the reception of the sensing start message, recognizes the user status (e.g., stationary status) by using data received from the sensor module 176 or the cellular module 230. ), walking status, running status, on a bicycle, or in the car), or information indicating changes in timing It can be transmitted to the manager 293. For example, the state tracking module 291 may periodically transmit the user state. As another example, when the user state changes, the state tracking module 291 may transmit information representing the change (eg, information representing the state after the change). As another example, the state tracking module 291 may transmit information indicating the change to the timing determination manager 293 when the user state change is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.

In operation 525, the timing determination manager 293 may transmit a timing notification to the geofencing determination manager 295 at a positioning time determined based on information indicating a user state or a change thereof. 2 or 4, when the timing determination manager 293 is a component of the communication processor 270, the timing determination manager 293 geofencing the estimated latitude and longitude information together with the timing notification, the geofencing determination manager 295 ).

The geofencing determination manager 295 may determine whether to perform geofencing based on the latitude and longitude information received from the timing determination manager 293. For example, the geo-fencing determination manager 295, based on the geo-fence information stored in the memory (for example, the memory 130 of FIG. 1), a geo-fence within a specified radius at the current position corresponding to the latitude and longitude information Whether or not it exists can be determined. The geo-fencing determination manager 295 may perform a positioning operation when it is determined that a geo-fence exists within the specified radius at the current location and a timing notification is received from the timing determination manager 293.

The geofencing determination manager 295 may receive POI information from a server (eg, the server 108 of FIG. 1) based on the latitude and longitude information received from the timing determination manager 293, and determine the timing. POI information may be dropped to the manager 293. The timing determination manager 293 is based on the reception of the POI information from the geofencing determination manager 295, the distance between the location of the electronic device 101 and the location of the POI on a map corresponding to latitude and longitude information It is possible to perform an operation to calculate. The timing determination manager 293 may transmit a timing notification to the geofencing determination manager 295 only when the calculated distance is less than or equal to a specified threshold. The geofencing determination manager 295 may measure the current position of the electronic device 101 by using a positioning source (eg, the WiFi communication module 220) in response to reception of the timing notification. The geo-fencing determination manager 295 may recognize whether the user is inside or outside the geo-fence based on the measured location information.

In operation 530, the geofencing determination manager 295 may transmit a message requesting a pause of the timing notification to the timing determination manager 293. If the POI to be geofenced is located farther than a certain distance (eg several kilometers) from the user, the geofencing performance may not be significantly affected even if positioning is not performed for a certain period of time (eg several minutes or more). . Accordingly, in order to minimize current consumption, the geofencing determination manager 295 may request the timing determination manager 293 to temporarily stop timing notification. For example, based on recognizing that the distance between the location of the electronic device 101 and the location of the POI on the map corresponding to the latitude and longitude information is equal to or greater than a specified threshold, the geofencing determination manager 295 It is possible to request the timing determination manager 293 to pause the notification. The request message may include information indicating the time to stop (A).

In operation 535, the state tracking module 291, while the timer is running, uses the data received from the sensor module 176 or the cellular module 230 to transmit information indicating the recognized user state or its change to the timing determination manager ( 293). The timing determination manager 293 may decide to stop timing notification until the timer of the stop time A expires. When the status tracking module 291 and the timing determination manager 293 are located in the communication processor 270 as shown in FIG. 4, a request for a pause of timing notification may be transmitted to the status tracking module 291, and accordingly, operation 535 Can be omitted. According to an embodiment, when the timing determination manager 293 receives from the state tracking module 291 that the user state or its change has been changed beyond a specified threshold value before the timer of the stop time A expires, You can decide to resume timing notification.

In operation 540, the state tracking module 291, after the timer expires, uses the data received from the sensor module 176 or the cellular module 230 to determine the recognized user state or information indicating the change thereof, to the timing determination manager 293. Can be transferred to.

In operation 545, the timing determination manager 293 determines a positioning time based on information indicating a user state or a change thereof received from the state tracking module 291 after the timer expires, and geofencing the timing notification at the determined positioning time. It may be transmitted to the decision manager 295.

In operation 550, the geofencing decision manager 295 transmits a tracking stop message to the timing decision manager 293 to deactivate the function of the timing decision manager 293. For example, the geofencing determination manager 295 may transmit a tracking stop message to the timing determination manager 293 based on the termination of the geofencing service. As another example, the geofencing decision manager 295 sends a tracking stop message to the timing decision manager based on the occurrence of an event for the application processor 260 to switch from the active state to the active state (eg, screen ON). It can be transmitted to 293 and switched to an active state (eg, a positioning operation is performed periodically regardless of the user state). As another example, the geofencing determination manager 295 may recognize that a point of interest (POI) does not exist within a radius designated around the location of the electronic device 101 in the map, Based on this recognition, the tracking stop message may be transmitted to the timing determination manager 293. As another example, the geofencing determination manager 295 may transmit a tracking stop message to the timing determination manager 293 based on the WiFi communication module 220 being converted to an inactive state.

In operation 555, the timing determination manager 293 may deactivate the function of the state tracking module 291 by transmitting a sensing stop message to the state tracking module 291 based on the reception of the tracking stop message.

In various embodiments, the geofencing determination manager 295 determines a timing of a policy message regarding a period of timing notification while a user state-based geofencing service is being executed (eg, before operation 540 is performed). It can be transmitted to the manager 293.

According to an embodiment, a required delay time may be different for each type of geofencing service. For example, in the case of a geo-fencing service that requests to quickly provide information on geo-fence (eg, information on the Internet of things (IoT)), the electronic device 101 displays when entering the geo-fence. Information may be provided to a user using a device (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1) and/or an audio output device (eg, the sound output device 155 of FIG. 1 ). For another example, in the case of a geo-fencing service that is required to consume less battery than to provide information quickly, the electronic device 101 may provide information after entering the geo-fence. Accordingly, the latter service may have a longer timing notification period than the former service. The geofencing determination manager 295 may determine a period of timing notification based on the type of service and transmit a policy message including related information to the timing determination manager 293.

According to an embodiment, the geo-fencing determination manager 295 determines a period of timing notification based on whether an access point recognized through a scan operation is located within a known geo-fence, and a policy message including related information May be transmitted to the timing determination manager 293. For example, the geofencing determination manager 295 may determine the period of the timing notification as a first time value based on the recognition of the access point existing in the geofence list through the scan operation, and the first time value A policy message including a may be transmitted to the timing determination manager 293. The application processor 260 may determine the period of the timing notification as the second time value based on the fact that the access point existing in the geofence list is not found through the scan operation, and the policy message including the second time value May be transmitted to the timing determination manager 293.

6 is a diagram 600 for describing operations for timing notification, according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 6, the user state tracked by the state tracking module 291 using the cellular communication module 230 or the sensor module 176 may be basically classified into a stationary state 610 and a moving state 620. have. The moving state 620 may be more specifically divided into a walking state, a running state, a bicycle riding state, or a vehicle riding state. While walking, the electronic device 101 may perform positioning. For example, in the case of a geo-fencing service set to advertise to users adjacent to a store, a geo-fence may be set around a store, and an advertisement may be provided to the user when the user enters the geo-fence. For another example, the number of advertisements may be minimized without providing advertisements to users in consideration of advertisement cost or usability to a user who quickly moves through a geofence set around a store by riding a car or bicycle. Accordingly, the walking state can be classified into a measurement status 621, and the remaining states can be classified into a bypass status 623 in which positioning is not performed. In one embodiment, the running state may be included in the measurement state 621. In another embodiment, a state of walking, a state of running, a state of riding a bicycle, or a state of riding in a car without a bypass state 623 may be classified into a measurement state 621.

In various embodiments, the timing determination manager 293 may recognize that the transition from the stopped state 610 (or bypass state 623) to the measurement state 621, and based on this recognition, timing notification Can perform operations for. For example, when the timing determination manager 293 changes from the stop state 610 to the measurement state 621, it may set a time value of the timer to, for example, t1 and start the timer. When the user state is maintained in the measurement state 621 during t1, the timing determination manager 293 transmits a first timing notification 641 to the geofencing determination manager 295 and starts a timer having a time value t2. The operation can be performed. t2 may be the same as or different from t1. When the user state is maintained in the measurement state 621 during t2, the timing determination manager 293 transmits a second timing notification 642 to the geofencing determination manager 295 and starts a timer having a time value t2. The operation can be performed. According to an embodiment, t2 may be changed based on the amount of change in the user state (eg, change in movement speed).

In various embodiments, the timing determination manager 293 may recognize that the user state is switched from the measurement state 621 to the stop state 610 (or bypass state 623) before the set timer expires, and , Based on this recognition, the timing notification can be stopped. For example, the timing determination manager 293 may stop timing notification as soon as a state transition is recognized. As another example, the timing determination manager 293 may finally transmit a third timing notification 643 to the geofencing determination manager 295 when state transition is recognized and the timer expires. In the latter case, the positioning is performed once more than the former, and thus power consumption increases, but it is possible to accurately measure the location of the place where the user has stopped moving. According to an embodiment, when a state transition (eg, transition from the measurement state 621 to the stop state 610) occurs, the remaining timer is checked, and based on the remaining timer, the timing notification is immediately stopped or the last time the timer expires. You can perform timing notification.

In various embodiments, the time values t1 and t2 of the timer may be included in the policy message and transmitted to the timing determination manager 293. The timing determination manager 293 may provide a timing notification to the geofencing determination manager 295 of the application processor 260 based on this time value, and accordingly, the application processor 260 does not use a continuous positioning source. It can support low-latency and low-power geofencing as well as high accuracy.

7 illustrates operations 700 according to a change in a user state, according to various embodiments. For example, the change of the user state is a change from the stop state 610 (or bypass state 623) to the measurement state 621, the measurement state 621 (or the bypass state 623 to the stop state 610). It may be a change to, or a change from the measurement state 621 (or the stop state 610) to the bypass state 623. The operations 700 may be performed by the timing determination manager 293.

In operation 710, the timing determination manager 293 may receive information indicating the user state or its change from the state tracking module 291, and determine whether the state after the change is a measurement state (eg, a walking state). I can.

In operation 720, the timing determination manager 293 may set a time value of the timer to, for example, t1, and start and then terminate the timer based on the determination result in operation 710 that the state after the change is determined as the measurement state.

In operation 730, the timing determination manager 293 may determine whether there is a timer in operation based on the determination result of operation 710 that the state after the change is determined as a stop state or a bypass state. For example, when the change of the state is a change from the measurement state to the stop state or the bypass state, there may be a running timer.

In operation 740, the timing determination manager 293 may cancel the operation of the timer and then terminate the operation, if there is a running timer.

The timing determination manager 293 may terminate without any operation based on the determination that the timer in operation does not exist.

When the timing determination manager 293 is configured so that a timing notification (e.g., a third timing notification 643) is made after the user state changes from the measurement state to the stop state or the bypass state, operations 730 and 740 are omitted and the timer Operation can continue until expiration.

8 illustrates operations 800 according to expiration of a timer, according to various embodiments. For example, the timer may be set to t1 and operated as the user's state changes from the stop state 610 or the bypass state 623 to the measurement state 621.

In operation 810, the timing determination manager 293 may transmit a timing notification to the geofencing determination manager 295.

After transmitting the timing notification, in operation 820, the timing determination manager 293 may determine whether the user state is a measurement state (eg, a walking state).

In operation 830, the timing determination manager 293 may set a time value of the timer to, for example, t2, and start and then terminate the timer based on the determination result of operation 820 that the user state is determined as the measurement state.

The timing determination manager 293 may terminate without any operation based on the determination result of operation 820 that the user state is determined to be a stop state or a bypass state rather than a measurement state.

9 is a diagram 900 illustrating viewpoints at which positioning is performed, according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 9, the application processor 260 transmits a timing notification 910 from the timing determination manager 293 (eg, a first timing notification 641, a second timing notification 642, or a third timing notification in FIG. 6). Notification 642) can be received. The application processor 260 may perform positioning based on the reception of the timing notification 910 (eg, when the timing notification 910 is received).

In various embodiments, the application processor 260 may perform a function of determining a positioning time on its own without involvement of the timing determination manager 293 based on the reception of the timing notification 910. For example, the application processor 260 may set the time value of its own timer to, for example, t3, and start the timer separately from the timer by the timing determination manager 293. The application processor 260 may perform positioning at the first time point 921 when the timer expires, set a time value of the timer to, for example, t3, and restart the timer.

The application processor 260 may perform positioning at the second time point 922 when the timer expires, change the time value of the timer to, for example, t4 longer than t3 and restart the timer.

The application processor 260 may perform positioning at the third time point 923 when the timer expires, and may drive the timer, that is, terminate the function.

The number of times the self-timer is driven is illustrated as being set to three times, but is not limited thereto, and may be set to once, twice, or more than four times.

In one embodiment, the application processor 260 is based on receiving a new timing notification from the timing determination manager 293 while the function is being performed (eg, while the self-timer by the application processor 260 is running). Thus, it is possible to perform positioning and initialize the function. As an example of initialization, the application processor 260 may restart its own timer being driven from the beginning. As another example, the application processor 260 may restart its own timer from the first time, a specified number of times.

In an embodiment, the application processor 260 may not react to the timing notification received from the timing determination manager 293 while the function is being performed. For example, after positioning according to the expiration of its own timer (for example, at the first time point 921 or the second time point 923), the application processor 260 sends a new timing notification from the timing determination manager 293 Can receive. Based on such reception, the application processor 260 may compare a time between the timer expiration point and the time point at which the new timing notification is received with a given value. The application processor 260 may maintain the timer operation without reacting to a new timing notification (eg, performing positioning) based on the time being less than a given value (eg, a value less than t3). The application processor 260 may react to a new timing notification and initialize the function based on the time being greater than or equal to a given value.

10 illustrates operations 1000 according to reception of a timing notification, according to various embodiments.

In operation 1010, the application processor 260 may set a timer to, for example, a time value t3 and start based on the reception of the first timing notification from the timing determination manager 293.

In operation 1020, the application processor 260 may reset the timer to, for example, a time value t3 and start based on the reception of the second timing notification from the timing determination manager 293 before the timer expires.

11 illustrates operations 1100 according to timer expiration, according to various embodiments. For example, the timer may be operated by the application processor 260.

In operation 1110, the application processor 260 may perform positioning based on the timer expiration (eg, at the timer expiration time).

In operation 1120, the application processor 260 may determine whether the number of times the driven timer is less than a specified value N.

In operation 1130, the application processor 260 may restart the timer based on the determination result in operation 1120 that the number of times the timer is driven is less than the specified value N. For example, when the number of times the timer is driven is less than N-1, the application processor 260 may set the time value to t3 and start the timer. When the number of times the timer is driven is N-1, the application processor 260 may set the time value to t4 and start the timer.

The application processor 260 may terminate the timer without restarting the timer based on the determination result in operation 1120 that the number of times the timer is driven is the specified value N.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101) includes a cellular communication module (eg, a cellular communication module 230); WiFi communication module (eg, WiFi communication module 220); A sensor module (eg, sensor module 176); A first processor (eg, a communication processor 270 and/or a sensor hub processor 280) operatively connected to the cellular communication module, the WiFi communication module, and the sensor module; A second processor (eg, an application processor 260) operatively connected to the cellular communication module and the WiFi communication module; And a memory (eg, memory 130) operatively connected to the first processor and the second processor. The memory, when executed, the first processor: recognizes that a user state changes to a measurement state to perform positioning based on data received from the sensor module or the cellular communication module, and performs positioning based on the change. First instructions for determining a time point to be performed and transmitting a timing notification to the second processor at the time point at which the positioning is to be performed may be stored. The memory may store second instructions that, when executed, cause the second processor to: based on the received timing notification, perform an operation of measuring the location of the electronic device using the WiFi communication module.

The first instructions are, based on the data received from the sensor module, the first processor recognizes the user state as a stationary state or a moving state, and determines the moving state as a bypass state in which positioning is not performed or the measurement It is determined as a state, and a time point at which the positioning is to be performed may be determined based on a change from the stopped state or the bypass state to the measurement state.

The first instructions, the first processor, based on data received from the sensor module, determine the moving state as a walking state, a running state, or a vehicle riding state, and the walking state The measurement state may be determined, and the running state and the riding state may be determined as the bypass state.

The first instructions, wherein the first processor: starts a first timer based on the change of the user state to the measurement state, and sends the timing notification to the second processor based on the expiration of the first timer. Can be sent.

The second instructions may cause the second processor to: perform positioning based on reception of the timing notification, start a second timer, and perform positioning based on expiration of the second timer.

The first instructions may cause the first processor to cancel the operation of the first timer based on a change in the user state from the measurement state to the stop state or the bypass state.

The first instructions, after the first processor transmits the timer notification, restarts the first timer based on the user state being the measurement state, so that the timing notification is periodically sent to the second processor. Can be sent.

The first instructions may cause the first processor to transmit the timing notification to the second processor only while the user state is maintained in the measurement state.

The first instructions may cause the first processor to receive a message regarding a period of the timing notification from the second processor, and determine a time value of the first timer based on the message.

The second instructions include: The first processor: acquires identification information of an external electronic device using the WiFi communication module, and based on whether the obtained identification information is related to a designated geofence, the You can let them decide the cycle.

The first instructions may cause the first processor to receive a message requesting pause of the timing notification from the second processor, and stop transmitting the timing notification in response to the reception of the message.

The message may include specified pause time information related to the pause of the timing notification.

The electronic device further includes a GNSS communication module operatively connected to the first processor or the second processor, and the second instructions include: the second processor receives latitude and longitude information from the GNSS module, and the Based on the recognition that the distance between the location of the electronic device on the map corresponding to the latitude and longitude information and the designated point of interest is equal to or greater than a specified threshold, and based on recognizing that the distance is equal to or greater than the threshold, the first message Can be sent to the processor.

The second instructions may allow the second processor to control activation or deactivation of the timing notification operation of the first processor.

Further comprising a GNSS communication module operatively connected to the first processor or the second processor, the second instructions, the second processor receives a start request of the geofencing service, the second processor is activated in the active state. It is determined whether an event for switching to an active state exists, or whether a point of interest exists within a specified radius at the location of the electronic device obtained using the GNSS communication module, and based on the determination result, the message for activation It may be transmitted to the first processor.

The second instructions include the second processor receiving a request to terminate the geofencing service, the occurrence of an event for the second processor to switch from the active state to the active state, or the electronic device obtained using the wireless communication module. It is possible to determine whether an ROI does not exist within a specified radius at the location of the device, and transmit the message for deactivation to the first processor based on the determination result.

In one embodiment, the second processor may include an application processor. The first processor may include a communication processor operatively connected to the application processor, and a sensor hub processor operatively connected to the communication processor and the sensor module. The first instructions allow the sensor hub processor to recognize the user state based on data received from the sensor module and transmit information indicating the recognized state and/or state change to the communication processor. I can. The first instructions allow the communication processor to determine a time point to perform the positioning based on the change of the user state to the measurement state, and transmit the timing notification to the application processor at the time point to perform the positioning. can do.

In another embodiment, the second processor may include an application processor. The first processor may include the application processor and a sensor hub processor operatively connected to the sensor module. The first instructions are, the sensor hub processor recognizes the user state based on data received from the sensor module, and determines a time point to perform the positioning based on the change of the user state to the measurement state, and The timing notification may be transmitted to the application processor at the time when the positioning is to be performed.

In another embodiment, the second processor may include an application processor. The first processor may include a communication processor operatively connected to the application processor and the cellular communication module. The first instructions, wherein the communication processor recognizes the user state based on data received from the cellular communication module, and determines a time point to perform the positioning based on the change of the user state to the measurement state, and The timing notification may be transmitted to the application processor at the time when the positioning is to be performed.

The electronic device further includes a GNSS communication module operatively connected to the first processor or the second processor, and the second instructions are based on the location information obtained by the second processor using the GNSS communication module. Based on the determination of whether or not a geofence exists within a specified radius from the location of the electronic device, and based on the determination result, recognize that the electronic device enters or exits the geofence using the WiFi communication module You can do it.

In various embodiments, a method of operating an electronic device includes a first processor of the electronic device changing a user state to a measurement state to perform positioning based on data received from a sensor module or a cellular communication module of the electronic device. The operation of recognizing; Determining, by the first processor, a time point to perform positioning based on the change; Transmitting, by the first processor, a timing notification to a second processor of the electronic device when the positioning is to be performed; And measuring, by the second processor, a location of the electronic device using a WiFi communication module based on reception of the timing notification.

Recognizing the change to the measurement state, based on the data received from the sensor module, the operation of recognizing the user state as a stationary state, the moving state as a bypass state in which positioning is not performed or the measurement state. Can include. The operation of determining a time point at which the positioning is to be performed may include an operation of determining a time point at which the positioning is to be performed based on a change from the stop state or the bypass state to the measurement state.

Embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the present specification and drawings are only provided specific examples to easily explain the technical content according to the embodiments of the present invention and to aid in understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, and limit the scope of the embodiments of the present invention. I don't want to. Therefore, the scope of various embodiments of the present invention should be interpreted as being included in the scope of various embodiments of the present invention in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical idea of various embodiments of the present invention. .

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Claims (20)

In the electronic device,
Cellular communication module;
WiFi communication module;
Sensor module;
A first processor operatively connected to the cellular communication module, the WiFi communication module, and the sensor module;
A second processor operatively connected to the cellular communication module and the WiFi communication module; And
A memory operatively connected to the first processor and the second processor,
The memory, when executed, the first processor:
Recognizing that a user state changes to a measurement state to perform positioning based on data received from the sensor module or the cellular communication module,
Decide when to perform positioning based on the change,
Store first instructions for transmitting a timing notification to the second processor at a time point to perform the positioning,
The memory, when executed, the second processor:
An electronic device that stores second instructions for performing an operation of measuring the location of the electronic device using the WiFi communication module based on the received timing notification. The method of claim 1, wherein the first instructions, the first processor,
Based on the data received from the sensor module, the user state is recognized as a stationary state or a moving state, and the moving state is determined as a bypass state in which positioning is not performed or the measurement state,
An electronic device configured to determine a time point to perform the positioning based on a change from the stopped state or the bypass state to the measurement state. The method of claim 2, wherein the first instructions, the first processor,
Based on the data received from the sensor module, it is determined that the moving state is a walking state, a running state, or a vehicle riding state,
An electronic device configured to determine the walking state as the measurement state, and determine the running state and the vehicle riding state as the bypass state. The method of claim 1, wherein the first instructions, the first processor,
Based on the change of the user state to the measurement state, starting a first timer,
Transmit the timing notification to the second processor based on the expiration of the first timer,
The second instructions, the second processor:
Based on the reception of the timing notification, performing positioning and starting a second timer,
An electronic device configured to perform positioning based on the expiration of the second timer. The method of claim 4, wherein the first instructions, the first processor,
An electronic device configured to cancel the operation of the first timer based on a change in the user state from the measurement state to the stop state or the bypass state.
The method of claim 4, wherein the first instructions, the first processor,
After transmitting the timer notification, an electronic device configured to periodically transmit the timing notification to the second processor by restarting the first timer based on the user state being the measurement state.
The method of claim 6, wherein the first instructions, the first processor,
An electronic device configured to transmit the timing notification to the second processor only while the user state is maintained in the measurement state. The method of claim 6, wherein the first instructions, the first processor,
Receive a message regarding the period of the timing notification from the second processor,
An electronic device configured to determine a time value of the timer based on the message. The method of claim 8, wherein the second instructions, the first processor:
Obtaining identification information of an external electronic device using the WiFi communication module,
An electronic device configured to determine the period based on whether the obtained identification information is related to a designated geofence. The method of claim 6, wherein the first instructions, the first processor,
Receiving a message requesting a pause of the timing notification from the second processor,
An electronic device configured to stop transmitting the timing notification in response to receipt of the message. 11. The electronic device of claim 10, wherein the message includes specified pause time information related to a pause of the timing notification. The method of claim 10, further comprising a GNSS communication module operatively connected to the first processor or the second processor,
The second instructions, the second processor,
Receiving latitude and longitude information from the GNSS module,
Recognizing that the distance between the location of the electronic device and a designated point of interest on a map corresponding to the latitude and longitude information is equal to or greater than a designated threshold,
An electronic device configured to transmit the message to the first processor based on recognizing that the distance is equal to or greater than the threshold. The method of claim 1, wherein the second instructions are performed by the second processor,
An electronic device configured to control activation or deactivation of the timing notifying operation of the first processor. The method of claim 13, further comprising a GNSS communication module operatively connected to the first processor or the second processor,
The second instructions are the second processor,
Receiving a request to start a geofencing service, generating an event for the second processor to switch from an active state to an active state, or a point of interest within a specified radius at the location of the electronic device obtained using the GNSS communication module The electronic device determines whether or not, and transmits the activation message to the first processor based on a result of the determination. The method of claim 13, wherein the second instructions are performed by the second processor,
Receiving a request to terminate the geofencing service, generating an event for the second processor to switch from an active state to an active state, or having a point of interest within a specified radius at the location of the electronic device acquired using the wireless communication module Judge whether or not,
An electronic device configured to transmit the message for deactivation to the first processor based on the determination result. The method of claim 1,
The second processor includes an application processor,
The first processor includes a communication processor operatively connected to the application processor, and a sensor hub processor operatively connected to the communication processor and the sensor module,
The first instructions,
The sensor hub processor recognizes the user state based on data received from the sensor module, and transmits information indicating the recognized state and/or state change to the communication processor,
The electronic device for causing the communication processor to determine a time point to perform the positioning based on the change of the user state to the measurement state, and transmit the timing notification to the application processor at the time point to perform the positioning. The method of claim 1,
The second processor includes an application processor,
The first processor includes a sensor hub processor operatively connected to the application processor and the sensor module,
The first instructions, the sensor hub processor,
Recognizing the user status based on data received from the sensor module,
An electronic device configured to determine a time point to perform the positioning based on the change of the user state to the measurement state, and transmit the timing notification to the application processor at the time point to perform the positioning. The method of claim 1,
The second processor includes an application processor,
The first processor includes a communication processor operatively connected to the application processor and the cellular communication module,
The first instructions, the communication processor,
Recognizing the user status based on data received from the cellular communication module,
An electronic device configured to determine a time point to perform the positioning based on the change of the user state to the measurement state, and transmit the timing notification to the application processor at the time point to perform the positioning. The method of claim 1, further comprising a GNSS communication module operatively connected to the first processor or the second processor,
The second instructions are the second processor,
Based on the location information obtained using the GNSS communication module, it is determined whether a geofence exists within a specified radius from the location of the electronic device,
An electronic device configured to recognize that the electronic device enters or exits the geo-fence based on the determination result, using the WiFi communication module. In the method of operating an electronic device,
Recognizing, by the first processor of the electronic device, that a user state is changed to a measurement state to perform positioning based on data received from a sensor module or a cellular communication module of the electronic device;
Determining, by the first processor, a time point to perform positioning based on the change;
Transmitting, by the first processor, a timing notification to a second processor of the electronic device when the positioning is to be performed; And
And measuring, by the second processor, a location of the electronic device using a WiFi communication module, based on reception of the timing notification.

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