JP2017011505A - Electronic apparatus, coordination method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To appropriately determine a situation that has an impact when a plurality of apparatuses are used at the same time.SOLUTION: An electronic apparatus 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention can communicate with another apparatus (list terminal 2) by radio communication, and comprises a situation determination unit 51 or 151. The situation determination unit 51 or 151 determines whether or not the electronic apparatus 1 comes close to the other apparatus used at the same time as the electronic apparatus 1 on the basis of correlation between output values output by sensors which the electronic apparatus 1 and the other apparatus are each equipped with.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device, a cooperation method, and a program.

In recent years, a plurality of electronic devices have been used simultaneously by a single user, such as a smartphone and a wristwatch type terminal device.
These plural devices are used by operating independently of each other, or are used in a functionally linked manner.
Note that Patent Literature 1 describes a technology for linking a plurality of devices by switching between a positioning function provided in a smartphone and a positioning function provided in a navigation system.

JP 2012-127722 A

  However, when using multiple devices at the same time, it affects the suitability of cooperation and functions that can be linked depending on the distance and operating state of each device, but the conventional technology uses multiple devices at the same time. In addition, it has been difficult to properly determine whether or not these multiple devices affect each other.

  It is an object of the present invention to more appropriately determine a situation that affects when a plurality of devices are used simultaneously.

In order to achieve the above object, an electronic device of one embodiment of the present invention includes:
An electronic device that can communicate with other devices by wireless communication,
Based on the correlation between the output values output by the sensors provided in each of the electronic device and the other device, whether or not the electronic device is close to the other device that is used simultaneously with the electronic device It is characterized by comprising a situation judging means for judging.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to discriminate | determine more appropriately the situation which affects when using several apparatus simultaneously.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the radio | wireless system containing the electronic device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the hardware of the electronic device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the functional structure for performing operation | movement management processing among the functional structures of the electronic device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the correlation of the output value of a common mounting sensor. FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram showing the RSSI of a radio link between an electronic device and a wrist terminal, FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram showing a case where the RSSI is set, and FIG. 5B is a RSSI set. It is a schematic diagram which shows the case where it does not satisfy | fill conditions. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a flow of operation management processing executed by the electronic device of FIG. 2 having the functional configuration of FIG. 3. It is a flowchart explaining the flow of duplication determination processing. It is a functional block diagram which shows the functional structure for performing an alerting | reporting process among the functional structures of the electronic device 1 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the flow of the alerting | reporting process which the electronic device of FIG. 2 which has the functional structure of FIG. 8 performs.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a wireless system S including an electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, an electronic device 1 includes a wristwatch-type terminal device (hereinafter referred to as “list terminal”) 2 and short-range wireless communication (BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy) simultaneously used by a user. )) And the like. Further, the electronic device 1 can control the operation of the wrist terminal 2 by transmitting a control signal to the wrist terminal 2. And the electronic device 1 suppresses operation | movement of the wrist terminal 2 according to the distance with the wrist terminal 2, and the use condition of the wrist terminal 2 by performing the operation | movement management process mentioned later, or in each other's equipment. Link data.

[Hardware configuration]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the electronic apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
The electronic device 1 is configured as a smartphone, for example.

  The electronic device 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a bus 14, an input / output interface 15, and a GPS (Global Positioning System) unit 16. A sensor unit 17, an input unit 18, an output unit 19, a storage unit 20, a communication unit 21, and a drive 22.

  The CPU 11 executes various processes according to a program recorded in the ROM 12 or a program loaded from the storage unit 20 to the RAM 13. For example, the CPU 11 executes the operation management process according to a program for the operation management process described later.

  The RAM 13 appropriately stores data necessary for the CPU 11 to execute various processes.

  The CPU 11, ROM 12, and RAM 13 are connected to each other via a bus 14. An input / output interface 15 is also connected to the bus 14. A GPS unit 16, a sensor unit 17, an input unit 18, an output unit 19, a storage unit 20, a communication unit 21, and a drive 22 are connected to the input / output interface 15.

The GPS unit 16 receives GPS signals transmitted from a plurality of GPS satellites including an antenna, and acquires position information of the electronic device 1.
The sensor unit 17 includes various sensors such as a triaxial acceleration sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, and an atmospheric pressure sensor. In the present embodiment, the sensor provided in the electronic device 1 includes the sensor provided in common with the wrist terminal 2 that operates in cooperation (hereinafter referred to as “commonly mounted sensor”), and the electronic device. 1 or only one of the wrist terminals 2 (hereinafter referred to as “non-common mounting sensor”) is included. The electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 include a triaxial acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, an ultraviolet sensor, and an atmospheric pressure sensor as common mounting sensors. On the other hand, the electronic device 1 includes a proximity sensor that detects that the user's ear has approached the display during a call as a non-common mounting sensor.

The input unit 18 includes various buttons and the like, and inputs various types of information according to user instruction operations.
The output unit 19 includes a display, a speaker, and the like, and outputs images and sounds.
The storage unit 20 is configured by a hard disk, a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), or the like, and stores various image data.
The communication unit 21 controls communication with other devices (not shown) via a network including the Internet.

  A removable medium 31 made of a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like is appropriately attached to the drive 22. The program read from the removable medium 31 by the drive 22 is installed in the storage unit 20 as necessary. The removable medium 31 can also store various data such as image data stored in the storage unit 20 in the same manner as the storage unit 20.

  The hardware configuration of the wrist terminal 2 is substantially the same as that of the electronic device 1, but includes a pulse sensor that measures the user's pulse rate as a non-common mounting sensor.

[Functional configuration]
Next, a functional configuration for executing the operation management process among the functional configurations of the electronic apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration for executing the operation management process among the functional configurations of the electronic apparatus 1 of FIG.
The operation management process refers to a series of processes for performing operation suppression and data linkage in the wrist terminal 2 in accordance with the distance from the wrist terminal 2 used simultaneously with the electronic device 1 and the usage state of the wrist terminal 2.

  When the operation management process is executed, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the situation determination unit 51, the operation management unit 52, and the data linkage unit 53 function in the CPU 11.

Further, a terminal information storage unit 71 and a cooperation information storage unit 72 are set in one area of the storage unit 20.
The terminal information storage unit 71 stores received signal strength indication (RSSI) data when the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are in a predetermined positional relationship, and the types of sensors provided in the wrist terminal 2. The data and the calculation method (calculation formula or table to be referred to) of the measurement value calculated in the wrist terminal 2 are stored. As the received signal strength, for example, RSSI can be stored when the user is in a posture to make a call or operate the electronic device 1 with the hand wearing the wrist terminal 2.
Further, in the cooperation information storage unit 72, data of output values of various sensors acquired in the electronic device 1 while the operation of the wrist terminal 2 is suppressed, and data of measurement values provided to the wrist terminal 2 are stored. Is done.

The situation determination unit 51 determines whether or not the situation of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is a situation where power consumption can be reduced (for example, the situation where the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are close to each other). I do.
Specifically, the situation determination unit 51 determines whether or not the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 have established a wireless link. When the wireless link is not established, the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 cannot grasp the sensor output value data and the state of each other, so that the power consumption is not reduced.
Further, when the state determination unit 51 determines that the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 have established a wireless link, whether or not the user is operating the electronic device 1 and whether the user is in the electronic device 1 To determine whether or not a call is being made. That is, it is determined whether or not the usage environment and motion during handling are common. When the user is not operating the electronic device 1 and is not making a call with the electronic device 1, the status of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 (use environment, motion during handling, etc.) are different, and the sensor of each device is different. Since the output value is estimated to be unique, the power consumption is not reduced. On the other hand, when the user is operating the electronic device 1 or when the user is making a call using the electronic device 1, the user holds the electronic device 1 with the hand on which the wrist terminal 2 is attached, etc. Since there is a high possibility that the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are close to each other (that is, the correlation between the output values of the common mounted sensors is high), it is determined that the power consumption can be reduced.

Moreover, the situation determination part 51 is provided with the duplication determination part 51a.
The duplication determination unit 51 a refers to the terminal information storage unit 71 when the low power consumption mode is activated by the operation management unit 52, and there is duplication in the data of the commonly mounted sensors acquired by the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2. It is determined whether or not it occurs (duplication determination process). Specifically, the duplication determination unit 51a determines whether or not the correlation between the output values of the common mounted sensors (for example, an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor) in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is equal to or greater than a set threshold ( 4) and the conditions for setting the RSSI of the radio link between the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 (that is, within the threshold range set from the RSSI data stored in the terminal information storage unit 71). It is determined whether or not (see FIG. 5). When the correlation between the output values of the common mounted sensors detected in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is equal to or greater than a set threshold value (when substantially matching), and the radio link between the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 When the RSSI matches the set conditions, duplication occurs in the data of the common mounting sensor acquired by the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 (for example, the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are held in the same hand). Etc., the situation is close). The determination result is notified to an operation management unit 52 described later, and a control signal for stopping the common mounting sensor of the wrist terminal 2 is transmitted.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the correlation between the output values of the common mounted sensors.
As shown in FIG. 4, when the waveform of the common mounting sensor (here, referred to as an acceleration sensor) provided in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 has a correlation equal to or higher than a set threshold, the duplication determination unit 51a It is determined that duplication occurs in the data of the common mounting sensor acquired by the electronic device and the wrist terminal 2. Whether or not the waveform of the common mounting sensor provided in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 has a correlation greater than or equal to a set threshold value depends on whether or not the correlation coefficient is equal to or greater than a set threshold value, for example. It can be determined by determining whether the frequency component and the phase of the waveform of the common mounted sensor match.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the RSSI of the radio link between the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2, and FIG. 5 (A) is a schematic diagram showing a case where the RSSI is set, and FIG. 5 (B). FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a case where the RSSI does not meet the set condition.
As shown in FIG. 5A, when the RSSI of the radio link between the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is within the threshold range set from the RSSI data stored in the terminal information storage unit 71, an overlap determination unit 51a determines that duplication occurs in the data of the common mounting sensor acquired by the electronic device and the wrist terminal 2.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), when the RSSI of the radio link between the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is not within the threshold range set from the RSSI data stored in the terminal information storage unit 71, the overlap determination is made. The unit 51a determines that there is no duplication in the data of the common mounted sensor acquired by the electronic device and the wrist terminal 2.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the operation management unit 52 uses the situation determination unit 51 to operate the electronic device 1 or to make a call with the electronic device 1 (that is, to reduce power consumption). If it is determined that it is possible, the wrist terminal 2 shifts to a low power consumption mode for reducing power consumption. Moreover, the operation | movement management part 52 suppresses the operation | movement in the wrist terminal 2, when it determines with the duplication determination part 51a having duplication in the data of the common mounting sensor acquired with the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2. FIG. Specifically, the electronic device 1 transmits to the wrist terminal 2 a control signal for stopping the common mounting sensor in which the acquired data is duplicated, and stops the operation of the predetermined common mounting sensor in the wrist terminal 2.

  When the operation of the common mounting sensor in the wrist terminal 2 is stopped by the operation management unit 52, the data linkage unit 53 stores data of the common mounting sensor of the electronic device 1 corresponding to the common mounting sensor of the stopped wrist terminal 2 ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as “commonly acquired data”) in the cooperation information storage unit 72. In addition, the data link unit 53 refers to the measurement value calculation method calculated from the common acquisition data in the terminal information storage unit 71 and calculates the measurement value from the common acquisition data instead of the wrist terminal 2. Then, the data linkage unit 53 transmits the calculated measurement value to the wrist terminal 2 at a preset timing (for example, at regular intervals or when the operation management unit 52 cancels the low power consumption mode).

[Operation]
Next, the operation will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of operation management processing executed by the electronic apparatus 1 of FIG. 2 having the functional configuration of FIG.
The operation management process is started by an operation for starting the operation management process on the input unit 18 by the user.

In step S1, the situation determination unit 51 determines whether the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 have established a wireless link.
If the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 have established a wireless link, YES is determined in step S1, and the process proceeds to step S2.
On the other hand, if the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 have not established a wireless link, NO is determined in step S1, and the process proceeds to step S8.

In step S <b> 2, the situation determination unit 51 determines whether or not the user is operating the electronic device 1 and whether or not the user is making a call with the electronic device 1.
If the user is operating the electronic device 1 or if the user is making a call using the electronic device 1, YES is determined in step S <b> 2, and the process proceeds to step S <b> 3.
When the user is not operating the electronic device 1 and the user is not making a call with the electronic device 1, it is determined as NO in Step S2, and the process proceeds to Step S8.

In step S3, the operation management unit 52 transitions to the low power consumption mode.
In step S4, the duplication determination part 51a performs duplication determination processing.
In step S5, the duplication determination unit 51a determines whether or not duplication occurs in the data of the common mounting sensor acquired by the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 as a result of the duplication determination process.
When duplication arises in the data of the common mounting sensor acquired with the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2, it determines with YES in step S5, and a process transfers to step S6.
On the other hand, when there is no duplication in the data of the commonly mounted sensors acquired by the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2, it is determined as NO in Step S5, and the process proceeds to Step S8.

  In step S <b> 6, the operation management unit 52 transmits to the wrist terminal 2 a control signal for stopping the common mounted sensor in which the acquired data is duplicated. Thereby, operation | movement of the wrist terminal 2 is suppressed.

In step S <b> 7, the data linkage unit 53 stores the common acquisition data in the linkage information storage unit 72 and transmits the measurement value calculated from the common acquisition data to the list terminal 2 instead of the list terminal 2.
After step S7, the process proceeds to step S1.

In step S <b> 8, the operation management unit 52 cancels the low power consumption mode and puts the wrist terminal 2 into a state in which the power consumption is not reduced. When the process proceeds to step S8 when the low power consumption mode is not set from the beginning, the process proceeds to step S9 while the state not in the low power consumption mode is maintained.
In step S <b> 9, the data linkage unit 53 determines whether or not there is a period during which the operation of the wrist terminal 2 is suppressed by the operation management unit 52.

If there is a period during which the operation of the wrist terminal 2 is suppressed by the operation management unit 52, YES is determined in step S9, and the process proceeds to step S10.
On the other hand, when there is no period during which the operation of the wrist terminal 2 is suppressed by the operation management unit 52, it is determined as NO in Step S9, and the process proceeds to Step S1.
In step S <b> 10, the data linkage unit 53 transmits the common acquisition data during the period when the operation of the wrist terminal 2 is suppressed by the motion management unit 52 to the wrist terminal 2.
After step S10, the process proceeds to step 1.
The operation management process as described above is repeated until a process end operation is performed.

Next, the duplication determination process executed in step S4 of the operation management process will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the overlap determination process.
In step S <b> 21, the duplication determination unit 51 a determines whether or not the electronic device 1 has acquired data of the common mounting sensor of the wrist terminal 2.
When the electronic device 1 has acquired the data of the common mounting sensor of the wrist terminal 2, it is determined as YES in Step S21, and the process proceeds to Step S22.
On the other hand, when the electronic device 1 has not acquired the data of the common mounted sensor of the wrist terminal 2, it is determined as NO in Step S21, and the process proceeds to Step S24.

In step S22, the duplication determination unit 51a acquires the correlation between the output values of the common mounted sensors in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 (see FIG. 4).
In step S23, the duplication determination unit 51a determines whether or not the correlation between the output values of the common mounted sensors in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is equal to or greater than a set threshold value.
If the correlation between the output values of the common mounted sensors in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is equal to or greater than the set threshold value, YES is determined in step S23, and the process proceeds to step S25.
On the other hand, if the correlation between the output values of the common mounted sensors in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is not equal to or greater than the set threshold value, NO is determined in step S23, and the process proceeds to step S26.

In step S <b> 24, the duplication determination unit 51 a satisfies the condition in which the RSSI of the radio link between the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is set (within the threshold range set from the RSSI data stored in the terminal information storage unit 71). It is determined whether or not they match.
When the RSSI of the radio link in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 matches the set condition, YES is determined in step S24, and the process proceeds to step S25.
On the other hand, if the RSSI of the radio link between the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 does not match the set condition, NO is determined in step S24, and the process proceeds to step S26.

In step S25, the duplication determination unit 51a determines that duplication occurs in the data of the common mounting sensor acquired by the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2. In this case, it can be estimated that the electronic device 1 is held in the hand wearing the wrist terminal 2.
In step S26, the duplication determination unit 51a determines that there is no duplication in the data of the common mounting sensor acquired by the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2. In this case, it can be estimated that the electronic device 1 is held in the hand not wearing the wrist terminal 2.
After step S25 and step S26, the process returns to the operation management process.

By such processing, the status of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is determined, and when it is determined that the power consumption can be reduced, the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 acquire the status. It is determined whether or not duplication occurs in the data of the common mounted sensor. Then, when it is determined that there is a duplication in the data of the common mounting sensor acquired by the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2, the operation of the common mounting sensor in which the data acquired in the wrist terminal 2 is duplicated. Is stopped.
Therefore, it is possible to more appropriately determine a situation that affects when a plurality of devices are used at the same time, and it is possible to perform cooperation such as suppressing overlapping processes.
Further, while the operation of the common mounting sensor is stopped, the data of the common mounting sensor acquired by the electronic device 1 and the measurement value calculated based on the data are provided to the wrist terminal 2.
Therefore, in a plurality of devices used at the same time, it is possible to appropriately acquire necessary data or processing results when overlapping processing is suppressed.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment determines whether or not the wrist terminal 2 is in a predetermined situation (such as being in close proximity), and if it is determined that the electronic device 1 is in the predetermined situation, On the other hand, a message related to cooperation with the wrist terminal 2 is displayed.
Accordingly, it is possible to more appropriately determine a situation that affects when a plurality of devices are used at the same time, and to promote cooperation of the devices according to the situation.

The hardware configuration of the electronic device 1 in this embodiment is the same as that in FIG. 2 in the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, a functional configuration of the electronic apparatus 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

[Functional configuration]
FIG. 8: is a functional block diagram which shows the functional structure for performing an alerting | reporting process among the functional structures of the electronic device 1 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.
In the present embodiment, the notification process determines whether or not the wrist terminal 2 that is used simultaneously with the electronic device 1 is in a predetermined situation (such as being in close proximity), and is determined to be in a predetermined situation. In this case, it refers to a series of processes for displaying a message related to cooperation with the wrist terminal 2 according to a predetermined situation to the user of the electronic device 1.

When the notification process is executed, as shown in FIG. 8, the situation determination unit 151 and the notification processing unit 152 function in the CPU 11.
A terminal information storage unit 171 is set in one area of the storage unit 20.
The terminal information storage unit 171 includes received signal strength (RSSI) data when the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are in a predetermined positional relationship, and a cooperation function that can be executed by the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2. The contents are stored. Similar to the first embodiment, as the received signal strength, for example, the RSSI in the case where the user is in a posture to make a call or operate the electronic device 1 with the hand wearing the wrist terminal 2 can be stored. Further, as the contents of the cooperation function, for example, a function of notifying the user of a call or mail arrival in the electronic device 1 by the wrist terminal 2 (hereinafter referred to as “incoming notification function”), or a common mounted sensor in the electronic device 1 The function that substitutes the detection by the corresponding common mounted sensor of the wrist terminal 2 (hereinafter referred to as “sensor substitute function”) or the like is stored.

The situation determination unit 151 determines whether the situation of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is a situation in which the cooperation function can be executed.
Specifically, the status determination unit 151 determines whether or not the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 have established a wireless link.
Moreover, the situation determination unit 151 includes a proximity determination unit 151a and an environment determination unit 151b.

  The proximity determination unit 151a determines whether or not the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are in close proximity (positions within a set distance). Specifically, the proximity determination unit 151a is equal to or greater than a set threshold value for the correlation of output values of a common mounting sensor (for example, an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor) that measures motion in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2. Whether or not (see FIG. 4), and the condition in which the RSSI of the radio link between the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is set (that is, the threshold range set from the RSSI data stored in the terminal information storage unit 71) (See Fig. 5). When the correlation between the output values of the common mounting sensors that measure the motion detected in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is equal to or more than a set threshold value (when substantially matching), and the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 When the RSSI of the wireless link in the condition matches the set condition, it is determined that the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are in close proximity.

  The environment determination unit 151b determines whether the usage environments of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are common. Specifically, the environment determination unit 151b is a common mounting sensor (for example, an ultraviolet sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor) that measures the surrounding environment among the common mounting sensors provided in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2. It is determined whether or not the correlation of output values is equal to or greater than a set threshold value. When the correlation between the output values of the commonly mounted sensors that measure the surrounding environment is equal to or greater than the set threshold value (when they substantially match), it is determined that the usage environment of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is common. When the correlation between the output values of the common mounted sensors that measure the surrounding environment is not equal to or greater than the set threshold value, for example, when the output values of the ultraviolet sensors are significantly different from each other, one device is exposed to external light. Since the other device is considered to be in a state such as being put in a bag or pocket, it is determined that the usage environment of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is not common.

The notification processing unit 152 displays a message related to cooperation in accordance with the situation between the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2.
Specifically, when the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 have not established a wireless link, the notification processing unit 152 is located at a position where the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are close by the proximity determination unit 151a ( If it is determined that the RSSI matches the set condition), a message indicating that the incoming call notification function can be used is displayed. In addition to the fact that the incoming call notification function can be used, a message that the wrist terminal 2 exists in a close position or a wireless link can be established with the wrist terminal 2 may be displayed. In addition to displaying a message, notification may be performed by voice or light.

  In addition, when the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 have established a wireless link, the notification processing unit 152 is located at a position where the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are close by the proximity determination unit 151a (measures movement). If the correlation between the output values of the commonly mounted sensors is equal to or greater than a set threshold value, a message indicating that the sensor alternative function can be used is displayed.

  Furthermore, when the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 have established a wireless link, the notification processing unit 152 shares the usage environment of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 with the environment determination unit 151b (peripheral environment). If the correlation between the output values of the commonly mounted sensors that measure the above is greater than or equal to a set threshold value, a message indicating that the sensor replacement function can be used is displayed. On the other hand, when the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 establish a wireless link, the notification processing unit 152 does not share the usage environment of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 with the environment determination unit 151b (peripheral environment). If it is determined that the correlation between the output values of the commonly mounted sensors that measure the value is less than a set threshold value, a message indicating that the usage environment is not common is displayed. As a message indicating that the usage environment is not common, for example, since the usage environment is not common, a message prompting the user to select the output value of the common mounted sensor of the device in the appropriate usage environment can be displayed. .

[Operation]
Next, the operation will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a flow of notification processing executed by the electronic apparatus 1 of FIG. 2 having the functional configuration of FIG.
The notification process is started by an operation for starting the notification process to the input unit 18 by the user.
In step S31, the situation determination unit 151 determines whether the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 have established a wireless link.
If the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 have not established a wireless link, NO is determined in step S31, and the process proceeds to step S32.
On the other hand, if the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 have established a wireless link, YES is determined in step S31, and the process proceeds to step S34.

In step S32, the proximity determination unit 151a determines that the RSSI of the radio link between the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is set (that is, within the threshold range set from the RSSI data stored in the terminal information storage unit 71). ) Is determined.
When the RSSI of the radio link in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 matches the set condition, YES is determined in step S32, and the process proceeds to step S33.
On the other hand, when the RSSI of the radio link between the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 does not match the set condition, it is determined as NO in Step S32 and the notification process is repeated.

In step S33, the notification processing unit 152 displays a message indicating that the incoming call notification function can be used. At this time, in addition to the fact that the incoming call notification function can be used, a message may be displayed indicating that the wrist terminal 2 is in a close position or that a wireless link with the wrist terminal 2 can be established.
After step S33, the notification process is repeated.

In step S <b> 34, the proximity determination unit 151 a acquires the correlation between the output values of the common mounted sensors that measure the movements in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2.
In step S <b> 35, the proximity determination unit 151 a determines whether or not the correlation between the output values of the common mounted sensors that measure the movements in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is equal to or greater than a set threshold value.
When the correlation of the output value of the common mounting sensor that measures the movement in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is equal to or greater than the set threshold value, YES is determined in step S35, and the process proceeds to step S36.
On the other hand, when the correlation of the output value of the common mounting sensor that measures the movement in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is less than the set threshold value, NO is determined in step S35 and the notification process is repeated.

In step S36, the environment determination unit 151b acquires the correlation between the output values of the common mounted sensors that measure the surrounding environment in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2.
In step S37, the environment determination unit 151b measures whether or not the usage environment of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is common (among the common mounted sensors provided in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2). Whether or not the correlation of the output values of the common mounted sensors is equal to or greater than a set threshold value.
If the usage environments of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are common, it is determined as YES in Step S37, and the process proceeds to Step S38.
On the other hand, if the usage environments of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are not common, it is determined as NO in Step S37, and the process proceeds to Step S39.

In step S <b> 38, the notification processing unit 152 displays a message indicating that the sensor replacement function can be used for the common mounted sensor that measures the movement in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 and the common mounted sensor that measures the surrounding environment.
In step S39, the notification processing unit 152 uses the sensor replacement function for the common mounted sensor that measures the movement in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2, and the usage environment of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is common. A message indicating that it is not (different) is displayed.
After step S38 and step S39, the notification process is repeated.

By such processing, it is determined whether or not the electronic device 1 is in a predetermined situation (such as being close to the wrist terminal 2), and when it is determined that the electronic device 1 is in the predetermined situation, the user of the electronic device 1 On the other hand, a message related to cooperation with the wrist terminal 2 is displayed.
Accordingly, it is possible to more appropriately determine a situation that affects when a plurality of devices are used at the same time, and to promote cooperation of the devices according to the situation.

[Specific application examples]
Next, specific application examples of the present invention will be described.
(1) In the case where an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor are provided as a common mounting sensor By using the acceleration sensor and the gyro sensor, the movement (motion) of the hand wearing the wrist terminal 2 can be recognized, and an input interface using a gesture is provided. Can be realized.
At this time, when the electronic device 1 is placed in a pocket or bag, the electronic device 1 cannot recognize the movement of the hand wearing the wrist terminal 2.
Therefore, in the electronic device 1, it is determined whether or not the correlation with the output value of the common mounted sensor of the wrist terminal 2 is equal to or greater than the set threshold value. If the correlation is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the electronic device 1 Can be estimated to be held by the hand wearing the wrist terminal 2, the function of the input interface by the gesture in the electronic device 1 can be activated. At this time, the operation of the sensor mounted on the wrist terminal 2 can be stopped as in the first embodiment, or a message indicating that the sensor alternative function can be used can be displayed as in the second embodiment.
(2) In the case where an ultraviolet sensor is provided as a common mounting sensor By using the ultraviolet sensor, it is possible to notify the user of a warning about sunburn.
At this time, when the electronic device 1 is put in a pocket or a bag, the amount of ultraviolet rays received by the electronic device 1 is smaller than the amount of ultraviolet rays received by the wrist terminal 2 attached to the arm. Cannot be performed properly.
Therefore, in the electronic device 1, it is determined whether or not the correlation with the output value of the common mounted sensor of the wrist terminal 2 is equal to or greater than the set threshold value. If the correlation is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the electronic device 1 Can be presumed to be held by the hand wearing the wrist terminal 2, the electronic device 1 can be notified of an alert to sunburn. At this time, the operation of the sensor mounted on the wrist terminal 2 can be stopped as in the first embodiment, or a message indicating that the sensor alternative function can be used can be displayed as in the second embodiment.
(3) When a barometric pressure sensor is provided as a common mounting sensor By using the barometric pressure sensor, it is possible to measure the strength of the wind received by the user during traveling.
At this time, when the electronic device 1 is put in a pocket or a bag, the wind pressure received by the electronic device 1 is smaller than the wind pressure received by the wrist terminal 2 attached to the arm. It will not be possible to measure accurately.
Therefore, in the electronic device 1, it is determined whether or not the correlation with the output value of the common mounted sensor of the wrist terminal 2 is equal to or greater than the set threshold value. If the correlation is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the electronic device 1 Can be estimated to be held by the hand wearing the wrist terminal 2, the wind intensity received by the user can be measured more accurately in the electronic device 1. At this time, the operation of the sensor mounted on the wrist terminal 2 can be stopped as in the first embodiment, or a message indicating that the sensor alternative function can be used can be displayed as in the second embodiment.
(4) When equipped with a voice sensor (microphone) as a common mounted sensor By providing a voice sensor, it is possible to execute a voice recognition function for searching by voice input.
At this time, when the electronic device 1 is put in a pocket or a bag, the volume of the voice input to the electronic device 1 is smaller than when the voice is input to the wrist terminal 2 worn on the wrist. Therefore, proper speech recognition cannot be performed.
Therefore, in the electronic device 1, it is determined whether or not the correlation with the output value of the common mounted sensor of the wrist terminal 2 is equal to or greater than the set threshold value. If the correlation is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the electronic device 1 Can be estimated to be held by the hand wearing the wrist terminal 2, the electronic device 1 can perform more appropriate voice recognition. At this time, the operation of the sensor mounted on the wrist terminal 2 can be stopped as in the first embodiment, or a message indicating that the sensor alternative function can be used can be displayed as in the second embodiment.

[Modification 1]
In the first embodiment, the electronic device 1 executes the operation management process, and the operation of the common mounting sensor that is determined by the duplication determination unit 51a to be duplicated is stopped in the wrist terminal 2. The common mounting sensor to be stopped can be determined from various viewpoints.
For example, the operation of the common mounting sensor in the electronic device 1 may be stopped among the common mounting sensors determined to have data duplication by the duplication determination unit 51a.
Further, in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2, among the common mounted sensors that are determined to have data duplication by the duplication judgment unit 51a, based on the quality of a detection signal (S / N ratio: Signal to Noise Ratio) and the like. It is also possible to select a higher quality one and stop the other operation.
In addition, in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2, among the common mounted sensors that are determined to have data duplication by the duplication determination unit 51a, the battery remaining amount is calculated based on the battery remaining amount of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2. It is good also as stopping operation | movement of the common mounting sensor in the apparatus with a margin.
As a result, it is possible to appropriately select one of the common mounted sensors in which data is duplicated to reduce power consumption.

[Modification 2]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, it is determined whether or not the correlation between the output values of the common mounting sensor that measures the motion and the common mounting sensor that measures the surrounding environment is equal to or greater than a threshold value. In this case, it is determined that the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are close to each other, or that the surrounding environment is common.
On the other hand, the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 are determined by combining the correlation between the output values of the common mounting sensor that measures the movement and the correlation between the output values of the common mounting sensor that measures the surrounding environment. The situation may be determined in more detail.
For example, when the correlation between the output values of the common mounting sensor that measures the movement is high, but the correlation between the output values of the common mounting sensor that measures the surrounding environment is low, the electronic device 1 is held in the hand wearing the wrist terminal 2 However, since the wrist terminal 2 is hidden behind the sleeve or the like, it can be determined that the usage environment is different.
As described above, when one of the correlations between the output values of the common mounting sensor that measures the motion and the common mounting sensor that measures the surrounding environment is detected, the common mounting sensor with the lower correlation is detected. For example, the user can switch which common mounting sensor of the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 is used.
Thereby, one of the common mounting sensors provided in the electronic device 1 and the wrist terminal 2 can be appropriately selected.

The electronic device 1 configured as described above is an electronic device that can communicate with another device (the wrist terminal 2) by wireless communication, and includes situation determination units 51 and 151.
The situation determination units 51 and 151 are configured to use the electronic device 1 and other devices used at the same time as the electronic device 1 based on the correlation between the output values output from the sensors provided in the electronic device 1 and the other devices. And the presence or absence of proximity.
Accordingly, it is possible to more appropriately determine a situation that affects when a plurality of devices are used simultaneously.

In addition, the situation determination units 51 and 151 determine whether or not the usage environment of the electronic device 1 and other devices is common.
Thereby, based on the commonality of the usage environment between the electronic device 1 and other devices, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not cooperation is possible, functions that can be linked, and the like.

In addition, the situation determination units 51 and 151 determine whether or not the correlation between the output values is substantially the same, and when the correlation between the output values is approximately the same, the user holds the electronic device 1 and another device in the same hand. Judge that you have it.
Thereby, the use condition in the electronic device 1 and another device can be determined appropriately.

In addition, the situation determination units 51 and 151 determine the operating state of at least one of the electronic device 1 and other devices, and when it is determined that the electronic device 1 is in use, the electronic device 1 and the other devices respectively. The presence / absence of proximity is determined by determining the correlation of the output values output by the sensors provided in the.
As a result, the status (positional relationship, etc.) of the other device can be estimated from the operating state of the electronic device 1 or other device (such as during a call).

The electronic device 1 further includes an operation management unit 52.
The operation management unit 52 manages the operation of at least one of the electronic device 1 and other devices based on the presence / absence of proximity determined by the situation determination unit 51.
Accordingly, it is possible to cause the electronic device 1 or another device to perform an appropriate operation depending on whether or not there is proximity to another device.

Further, the operation management unit 52 suppresses the operation of other devices based on the presence / absence of proximity determined by the situation determination unit 51.
As a result, it is possible to appropriately reduce the power consumption according to the presence or absence of proximity to other devices.

In addition, the electronic device 1 includes a data linkage unit 53.
When the operation of the other device is suppressed by the operation management unit 52, the data linkage unit 53 provides the data acquired in the electronic device 1 to the other device while being suppressed.
This makes it possible to appropriately acquire necessary data when the operation of the devices is suppressed in a plurality of devices that are used simultaneously.

In addition, the operation management unit 52 executes an operation in cooperation with the functions of other devices based on the presence / absence of proximity determined by the situation determination unit 51.
Thereby, cooperation with the electronic device 1 can be appropriately performed according to the presence or absence of proximity to other devices.

In addition, the electronic device 1 includes a notification processing unit 152.
Based on the status of the other device determined by the status determination unit 51, the notification processing unit 152 performs notification related to the cooperation of functions according to the status of the other device.
Accordingly, it is possible to more appropriately determine a situation that affects when a plurality of devices are used at the same time, and to promote cooperation of the devices according to the situation.

In addition, the status determination units 51 and 151 determine the status of other devices based on the operating state of at least one of the electronic device 1 and other devices, and are used simultaneously with the electronic device 1 and the electronic device 1. The presence / absence of proximity to other devices is determined.
Thereby, the presence / absence of proximity between the electronic device 1 and the other device can be estimated from the operation state of the electronic device 1 or the other device (for example, during a call).

In addition, the situation determination units 51 and 151 determine whether or not the electronic device 1 is used by the user, and when the electronic device 1 is used by the user, the electronic device 1 and another device are close to each other. Is determined.
Thereby, based on the use state of the electronic device 1, it can be easily determined that the electronic device 1 is close to another device.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, The deformation | transformation in the range which can achieve the objective of this invention, improvement, etc. are included in this invention.

  For example, in the second embodiment, instead of notifying the message according to the situation, the operation of the content notified by the message may be automatically executed.

In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the electronic device 1 executes the operation management process or the notification process, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, these processes may be performed by the wrist terminal 2.
Moreover, the electronic device 1 or the wrist terminal 2 may include a function appropriately combined with the above-described embodiments and modifications.

In the above-described embodiment, the electronic apparatus 1 to which the present invention is applied has been described using a smartphone as an example, but is not particularly limited thereto.
For example, the present invention can be applied to general electronic devices having a short-range wireless communication function. Specifically, for example, the present invention can be applied to a notebook personal computer, a printer, a television receiver, a video camera, a portable navigation device, a mobile phone, a portable game machine, and the like.

The series of processes described above can be executed by hardware or can be executed by software.
In other words, the functional configuration of FIG. 3 is merely an example, and is not particularly limited. That is, it is sufficient that the electronic apparatus 1 has a function capable of executing the above-described series of processing as a whole, and what functional block is used to realize this function is not particularly limited to the example of FIG.
In addition, one functional block may be constituted by hardware alone, software alone, or a combination thereof.

When a series of processing is executed by software, a program constituting the software is installed on a computer or the like from a network or a recording medium.
The computer may be a computer incorporated in dedicated hardware. The computer may be a computer capable of executing various functions by installing various programs, for example, a general-purpose personal computer.

  The recording medium including such a program is not only constituted by the removable medium 31 of FIG. 2 distributed separately from the apparatus main body in order to provide the program to the user, but also in a state of being incorporated in the apparatus main body in advance. It is comprised with the recording medium etc. which are provided in this. The removable medium 31 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk (including a floppy disk), an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or the like. The optical disc is composed of, for example, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disc (Blu-ray Disc), and the like. The magneto-optical disk is configured by MD (Mini-Disc) or the like. In addition, the recording medium provided to the user in a state of being preinstalled in the apparatus main body includes, for example, the ROM 12 in FIG. 2 in which the program is recorded, the hard disk included in the storage unit 20 in FIG.

In the present specification, the step of describing the program recorded on the recording medium is not limited to the processing performed in chronological order according to the order, but is not necessarily performed in chronological order, either in parallel or individually. The process to be executed is also included.
Further, in the present specification, the term “system” means an overall apparatus configured by a plurality of devices, a plurality of means, and the like.

  As mentioned above, although several embodiment of this invention was described, these embodiment is only an illustration and does not limit the technical scope of this invention. The present invention can take other various embodiments, and various modifications such as omission and replacement can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention described in this specification and the like, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

The invention described in the scope of claims at the beginning of the filing of the present application will be appended.
[Appendix 1]
An electronic device that can communicate with other devices by wireless communication,
Based on the correlation between the output values output by the sensors provided in each of the electronic device and the other device, whether or not the electronic device is close to the other device that is used simultaneously with the electronic device An electronic device comprising a state determination means for determining
[Appendix 2]
The electronic apparatus according to appendix 1, wherein the situation determination unit determines whether or not the usage environment of the electronic apparatus and the other apparatus is common.
[Appendix 3]
The situation determination means determines whether or not the correlation between the output values substantially matches, and when the correlation between the output values substantially matches, the user holds the electronic device and the other device in the same hand. The electronic apparatus according to appendix 1 or 2, wherein it is determined that the electronic apparatus is functioning.
[Appendix 4]
The status determination unit determines an operating state of at least one of the electronic device and the other device, and is provided in each of the electronic device and the other device when it is determined that the electronic device is in use. The electronic device according to any one of appendices 1 to 3, wherein the presence / absence of the proximity is determined by determining a correlation between output values output by the sensor.
[Appendix 5]
Any one of appendices 1 to 4, further comprising operation management means for managing the operation of at least one of the electronic device and the other device based on the presence / absence of the proximity determined by the situation determination unit The electronic device according to Crab.
[Appendix 6]
The electronic device according to appendix 5, wherein the operation management unit suppresses the operation of the other device based on the presence / absence of the proximity determined by the situation determination unit.
[Appendix 7]
When the operation of the other device is suppressed by the operation management unit, the operation management unit further includes a data providing unit that provides data acquired in the electronic device to the other device while the operation is being suppressed. The electronic device according to attachment 6.
[Appendix 8]
The electronic device according to appendix 5, wherein the operation management unit performs an operation in cooperation with a function of the other device based on the presence / absence of the proximity determined by the situation determination unit.
[Appendix 9]
Any one of Supplementary notes 1 to 8, further comprising a notification unit that performs notification regarding the cooperation of functions according to the status of the other device based on the presence or absence of the proximity determined by the status determination unit. Electronic equipment described in one.
[Appendix 10]
An electronic device that can communicate with other devices by wireless communication,
Determining the status of the other device based on the operating state of at least one of the electronic device or the other device, and proximity between the electronic device and the other device used simultaneously with the electronic device An electronic device comprising a state determination means for determining the presence or absence of
[Appendix 11]
The situation determination unit determines whether the electronic device is used by a user, and determines that the electronic device and the other device are close to each other when the electronic device is used by the user. The electronic apparatus according to appendix 10, wherein: [Appendix 12]
A cooperation method executed by an electronic device capable of communicating with other devices by wireless communication,
Based on the correlation between the output values output by the sensors provided in each of the electronic device and the other device, whether or not the electronic device is close to the other device that is used simultaneously with the electronic device The cooperation method characterized by including the condition determination step which determines.
[Appendix 13]
A computer that controls electronic devices that can communicate with other devices via wireless communication.
Based on the correlation between the output values output by the sensors provided in each of the electronic device and the other device, whether or not the electronic device is close to the other device that is used simultaneously with the electronic device A program characterized by realizing a situation judging function for judging whether or not.
[Appendix 14]
A cooperation method executed by an electronic device capable of communicating with other devices by wireless communication,
Determining the status of the other device based on the operating state of at least one of the electronic device or the other device, and proximity between the electronic device and the other device used simultaneously with the electronic device The cooperation method characterized by including the condition determination step which determines the presence or absence of.
[Appendix 15]
A computer that controls electronic devices that can communicate with other devices via wireless communication.
Determining the status of the other device based on the operating state of at least one of the electronic device or the other device, and proximity between the electronic device and the other device used simultaneously with the electronic device A program characterized by realizing a situation determination function for determining the presence or absence of an error.

  S ... Wireless system, 1 ... Electronic equipment, 2 ... Wrist terminal, 11 ... CPU, 12 ... ROM, 13 ... RAM, 14 ... Bus, 15 ... On Output interface, 16 ... GPS unit, 17 ... sensor unit, 18 ... input unit, 19 ... output unit, 20 ... storage unit, 21 ... communication unit, 22 ... drive , 31 ... Removable media, 51, 151 ... Situation determination unit, 51a ... Duplication determination unit, 52 ... Operation management unit, 53 ... Data linkage unit, 71, 171 ... Terminal information Storage unit, 72 ... Cooperation information storage unit, 151a ... Proximity determination unit, 151b ... Environment determination unit, 152 ... Notification processing unit

Claims (15)

An electronic device that can communicate with other devices by wireless communication,
Based on the correlation between the output values output by the sensors provided in each of the electronic device and the other device, whether or not the electronic device is close to the other device that is used simultaneously with the electronic device An electronic device comprising a state determination means for determining   The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the situation determination unit determines whether or not the use environment of the electronic apparatus and the other apparatus is common.   The situation determination means determines whether or not the correlation between the output values substantially matches, and when the correlation between the output values substantially matches, the user holds the electronic device and the other device in the same hand. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is determined to be in operation.   The status determination unit determines an operating state of at least one of the electronic device and the other device, and is provided in each of the electronic device and the other device when it is determined that the electronic device is in use. 4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the presence / absence of the proximity is determined by determining a correlation between output values output by the detected sensors. 5.   5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an operation management unit that manages an operation of at least one of the electronic device and the other device based on the presence / absence of the proximity determined by the situation determination unit. The electronic device in any one.   6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the operation management unit suppresses the operation of the other device based on the presence / absence of the proximity determined by the situation determination unit.   When the operation of the other device is suppressed by the operation management unit, the operation management unit further includes a data providing unit that provides data acquired in the electronic device to the other device while the operation is being suppressed. The electronic device according to claim 6.   The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the operation management unit executes an operation in cooperation with a function of the other device based on the presence / absence of the proximity determined by the situation determination unit.   9. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit configured to perform notification regarding function cooperation according to a status of the other device based on the presence / absence of the proximity determined by the status determination unit. Item 1. An electronic device according to item 1. An electronic device that can communicate with other devices by wireless communication,
Determining the status of the other device based on the operating state of at least one of the electronic device or the other device, and proximity between the electronic device and the other device used simultaneously with the electronic device An electronic device comprising a state determination means for determining the presence or absence of   The situation determination unit determines whether the electronic device is used by a user, and determines that the electronic device and the other device are close to each other when the electronic device is used by the user. The electronic device according to claim 10. A cooperation method executed by an electronic device capable of communicating with other devices by wireless communication,
Based on the correlation between the output values output by the sensors provided in each of the electronic device and the other device, whether or not the electronic device is close to the other device that is used simultaneously with the electronic device The cooperation method characterized by including the condition determination step which determines. A computer that controls electronic devices that can communicate with other devices via wireless communication.
Based on the correlation between the output values output by the sensors provided in each of the electronic device and the other device, whether or not the electronic device is close to the other device that is used simultaneously with the electronic device A program characterized by realizing a situation judging function for judging whether or not. A cooperation method executed by an electronic device capable of communicating with other devices by wireless communication,
Determining the status of the other device based on the operating state of at least one of the electronic device or the other device, and proximity between the electronic device and the other device used simultaneously with the electronic device The cooperation method characterized by including the condition determination step which determines the presence or absence of. A computer that controls electronic devices that can communicate with other devices via wireless communication.
Determining the status of the other device based on the operating state of at least one of the electronic device or the other device, and proximity between the electronic device and the other device used simultaneously with the electronic device A program characterized by realizing a situation determination function for determining the presence or absence of an error.

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