KR102101336B1 - Method for controlling security system and an electronic device thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in an operation method of a first electronic device, an operation of acquiring wear state information of a wearable second electronic device and a security environment of the first electronic device based on the wear state information It may include the operation. The method of operation of the electronic device is not limited to the above-described method, and other embodiments are possible in the same or similar scope of the present invention.

Description

Security system control method and its electronic device {METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SECURITY SYSTEM AND AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a method for controlling a security system of an electronic device and to the electronic device.

As electronic devices such as smartphones become increasingly complex and increasingly used in everyday life, security issues have emerged accordingly, and various security mode operations are implemented accordingly, and users frequently set or cancel security levels. do.

Examples of security mode operation include screen lock function using password setting or pattern setting, application execution restriction function using password setting or pattern setting, or document, MP3, image file using password setting or pattern setting There is a function to restrict file access, limit access to important settings when configuring the environment, and limit application download from other sources when installing the application.

In the case of the prior art, the user manually sets the security mode operation manually, and if necessary, cancels the direct security mode operation and performs the corresponding operation. That is, the user sets the security type and password or other method (for example, pattern recognition) to be used in advance, and the security mode operation is canceled by entering the password or pattern registered in advance at the time when the electronic device is to be used. . This requires frequent repetitive operation each time, and there is an inconvenience in that the user has to cancel the security mode by repeating the same in a situation where a specific security mode operation is not required.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method and an electronic device for applying status information of one or more auxiliary electronic devices for the operation of a system based on a secure environment in an electronic device.

According to an embodiment, in an operation method of a first electronic device, an operation of obtaining wear state information of a wearable second electronic device and determining a security environment of the first electronic device based on the wear state information Action.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in an operation method of a first electronic device, an operation of determining a wearing state of the first electronic device, an operation of determining a security level or a user profile corresponding to the wearing state, and the security level Or, it may include the operation of transmitting the information of the user profile to the second electronic device.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in an electronic device, a memory in which one or more security environments are stored, a wearing state information of a second wearable electronic device is acquired, and a security environment of the first electronic device is based on the wearing state information It may include a security processing module for determining, and one or more processors for controlling the security processing module.

According to one embodiment, in an electronic device,

A wear state of the first electronic device is determined through a memory in which one or more security environments are stored, one or more sensors, a security level or a user profile corresponding to the wear state is determined, and the security level or user profile It may include a security processing module for transmitting the information of the second electronic device, and one or more processors for controlling the security processing module.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a security mode of an electronic device may be controlled according to a wear state of a wearable auxiliary electronic device connected through network communication, and one or more auxiliary electronic devices may be used in addition to the security method applied to the electronic device. Multiple security systems can be built by paralleling the security method.

1 is a block diagram 100 of an electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2 illustrates a security processing module 105 for the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3A to 3D illustrate security processing operations with the second electronic device 102 in the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
4 illustrates a security processing operation with the second electronic device 102 in the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 illustrates a security processing operation with the second electronic device 102 in the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
6 illustrates a security processing operation with the second electronic device 102 in the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7 illustrates a flow of a security processing operation in the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8 illustrates a flow of a security processing operation in the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
9 illustrates a block diagram of hardware 900 according to various embodiments.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present invention, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and related detailed descriptions are described, but various changes may be made and various embodiments may be provided. Therefore, the present invention is not intended to be limited to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all modifications or equivalents or substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals have been used for similar elements. In addition, detailed descriptions of known functions and configurations that may obscure the subject matter of the present invention will be omitted. It should be noted that in the following description, only parts necessary for understanding the operation according to various embodiments of the present invention are described, and descriptions of other parts will be omitted so as not to distract the subject matter of the present invention.

Expressions such as “include,” “can include,” which may be used in the present invention indicate the existence of the invented corresponding function, operation, component, etc., and do not limit additional one or more functions, operations, components, etc. . Also, in the present invention, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to indicate that there are features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or a combination thereof described in the specification, and one or more of them are present. It should be understood that the existence or addition possibilities of other features or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts or combinations thereof are not excluded in advance.

The electronic device according to the present invention may be a device including a communication function. For example, electronic devices include smart phones, tablet personal computers (PCs), mobile phones, video phones, e-book readers, desktop personal computers (PCs), and laptops. Laptop personal computer (PC), netbook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable multimedia player (PMP), MP3 player, mobile medical device, camera, wearable device (e.g. electronics) Head-mounted-device (HMD), such as glasses, electronic clothing, electronic bracelets, electronic necklaces, at least one of electronic accessories or smartwatches).

According to some embodiments, the electronic device may be a smart home appliance with a communication function. Smart appliances include, for example, televisions, digital video disk (DVD) players, audio, refrigerators, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, ovens, microwave ovens, washing machines, air cleaners, set-top boxes, TV boxes (eg For example, it may include at least one of Samsung HomeSyncTM, Apple TVTM, or Google TVTM), game consoles, electronic dictionaries, electronic keys, camcorders, or electronic picture frames.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device may include various medical devices (eg, magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), imaging device, ultrasound device, etc.), navigation device, GPS receiver ( global positioning system receiver (EDR), event data recorder (EDR), flight data recorder (FDR), automotive infotainment devices, marine electronic equipment (e.g. marine navigation devices and gyro compasses, etc.), avionics, or It may include at least one of the security devices.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device is a furniture or part of a building / structure including a communication function, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, or various It may include at least one of a measuring device (for example, water, electricity, gas, or radio waves). The electronic device according to the present invention may be a combination of one or more of the various devices described above. In addition, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that the electronic device according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described devices. Hereinafter, an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The term user used in various embodiments may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device using an electronic device (eg, an artificial intelligence electronic device).

1 is a block diagram 100 of an electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device 101 may include a security processing module 105, a bus 110, a processor 120, a memory 130, an input / output interface 140, a display module 150, or a communication interface 160.

The security processing module 105 may control to receive the wearing state information obtained from the auxiliary electronic device 102. The security processing module 105 may determine whether the wearing state information satisfies one or more specified conditions, and may control to determine a security level corresponding to the wearing state information according to whether the specified conditions are satisfied. The security processing module 105 may determine a matching user profile among one or more user profiles recorded in the electronic device 101 through wear state information.

The security processing module 105 may set the use environment of the electronic device 101 according to the determined security level or the security level of the user profile. The security processing module 105 may limit the function of the electronic device 101 by referring to the security level determined through the wear state information obtained from the auxiliary electronic device 102. According to one embodiment of the function to restrict according to the security level, the screen locking function using the password setting or pattern setting, the application execution restriction function using the password setting or pattern setting, or the document using the password setting or pattern setting There may be restrictions on access to files such as MP3 and image files, restrictions on access to important setting items when configuring the environment, and restrictions on downloading applications from other sources in addition to the server when installing the application.

The security processing module 105 may detect a change in the wearing state of the auxiliary electronic device 102 during operation of the electronic device 101, and may change the security environment (or security level) of the electronic device 101 according to the change in the wearing state.

The bus 110 may be a circuit that connects the aforementioned components to each other and transfers communication (eg, a control message) between the aforementioned components.

The processor 120 receives and receives commands from other components (eg, the memory 130, the input / output interface 140, the display module 150, and the communication interface 160), for example, via the bus 110. The decoded instruction can be decoded and operation or data processing according to the decoded instruction can be executed.

The memory 130 (eg, memory 125) is received from the processor 120 or other components (eg, the input / output interface 140, the display module 150, the communication interface 160, or the like) or the processor 120 or other components. You can store the command or data generated by it. The memory 130 may include programming modules such as a kernel 131, middleware 132, application programming interface (API) 133, or application 134. Each of the programming modules described above may be composed of software, firmware, hardware, or a combination of at least two or more of them.

The kernel 131 is a system resource (eg, the bus 110, the processor 120) used to execute operations or functions implemented in the other programming modules, for example, the middleware 132, the API 133, or the application 134. Alternatively, the memory 130, etc.) may be controlled or managed. In addition, the kernel 131 may provide an interface through which the middleware 132, the API 133, or the application 134 can access and control or manage individual components of the electronic device 101.

The middleware 132 may function as an intermediary so that the API 133 or the application 134 communicates with the kernel 131 to exchange data. In addition, the middleware 132 is associated with the work requests received from the (multiple) applications 134, for example, at least one of the (multiple) applications 134 to the application of the system resource of the electronic device 101 Load balancing for a work request may be performed using a method such as assigning a priority to use (eg, the bus 110, the processor 120, or the memory 130).

The API 133 is an interface through which the application 134 can control functions provided by the kernel 131 or the middleware 132, for example, at least one interface for file control, window control, image processing, or text control, or the like. It can contain functions.

The input / output interface 140 may receive a command or data from a user, and transmit it to the processor 120 or the memory 130 through the bus 110. The display module 150 may display an image, an image, or data to a user. According to an embodiment, when the display module 150 is provided as a touch screen panel, a command may be input through a gesture of touching or hovering (eg, indirect touch input) the display module 150.

The communication interface 160 may connect communication between the electronic device 101 and the secondary electronic device 102 or the electronic device 104 or the server 164. The communication interface 160 is a predetermined short-range communication protocol (eg, Wifi (wireless fidelity), BT (Bluetooth), NFC (near field communication) or predetermined network communication (eg, Internet, local area network (LAN), WAN (wire) area network), telecommunication network, cellular network, satellite network, or plain old telephone service (POTS) 162. Each of the electronic devices 102 and 104 is the same (eg, the same type) of the electronic device 101 Or it may be another (eg, other type) device.

2 illustrates a security processing module 105 for the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2, the security processing module 105 may include one or more of the sensing module 210, the acquiring module 220, and the providing module 230.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of each module will be described.

The sensing module 210 may detect a change in the wearing state of the auxiliary electronic device 102 through the wearing state information received from the auxiliary electronic device 102. The auxiliary electronic device 102 may periodically transmit the wearing state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102 to the electronic device 101, and the electronic device 101 may change the wearing state of the auxiliary electronic device 102 through the received one or more wearing state information. Can be detected.

The acquisition module 220 may receive information such as a security level and a user profile determined through the wear state information or the wear state information obtained from the auxiliary electronic device 102. Acquisition module 220, such as the security level, user profile determined through the wear state information or wear state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102 from the auxiliary electronic device 102 connected through a communication module capable of one or more network communication included in the electronic device 101 Information can be received.

The providing module 230 may provide the usage environment corresponding to the security level included in the information obtained from the auxiliary electronic device 102 in the electronic device 101. The providing module 230 may provide a menu for inputting an identification code such as a password or pattern required to operate the electronic device 101 according to the determined use environment. In maintaining the operation of the electronic device 101, the providing module 230 may periodically refer to the wearing state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102 or the network communication environment, and an abnormality may occur in the wearing state of the electronic device 102 or the data transmission / reception state of the network communication. If it detects that it can control the security level of the electronic device 101 in a specified way.

3A to 3D illustrate security processing operations with the second electronic device 102 in the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 3A, the electronic device 101 may include a speaker 307 capable of expressing sound, and an input device capable of inputting a command by clicking on a side (eg, an upper side or a lower side), a front side or a rear side. It may include one button 301 or 303, and may include a touch button 305 or 307 that can input a command through a touch at a fixed position. Although not illustrated, the electronic device 101 may include at least one microphone capable of inputting the external sound of the electronic device 101 to a location exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 to input sound. The electronic device 101 may include a display module 150 on the front surface, and display the UI operation of the electronic device 101 through the display module 150.

Although not illustrated for the speaker 107, the button 301 or 303 or the touch button 305 or 307, the electronic device 101 may include the speaker 340, the button 301 or 303, or the touch button 305 or 307 in the same or different locations.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3A.

Referring to FIG. 3A, the electronic device 101 may change the security level of the electronic device 101 through a designated input. The electronic device 101 may provide a menu for changing the highest security level when the display module 150 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101 may provide an area for entering a password in the display module 150 switched to the on state. The password can be applied to various methods that can be input to the electronic device, such as an area for inputting a string that combines one or more of letters, symbols, and numbers, an area for entering a pattern, and a method for providing sound. have.

In order to change the security level of the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101 may apply security functions of one or more auxiliary electronic devices 102 connected to the electronic device 101 through network communication. The electronic device 101 may receive security information from the connected one or more auxiliary electronic devices 102 when changing the security level at the time of transition from the inactive state to the active state (for example, when the display module 150 is turned on). The auxiliary electronic device 102 may be a wearable electronic device. When worn, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may check the wearing state, and determine whether the wearing state information satisfies the condition for determining the security level. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 102 may obtain information about the wearing state of the auxiliary electronic device 102 through one or more attached sensors. The electronic device 101 may receive information on the wearing state transmitted by the auxiliary electronic device 102 and may determine whether the electronic device 101 is permitted to be used based on the information on the wearing state. The electronic device 101 can change the security level of the electronic device 101 as in the password input area described above when the wearing state information received from the auxiliary electronic device 102 is the approved state information when the display module 150 is turned on. You can provide a menu. When the correct password is input, the electronic device 101 may change the security level of the electronic device 101 to a lower level security level, or change the security level of the electronic device 101 to a security level without restrictions, and the wearing state of the secondary electronic device 102 During the maintenance, the changed security level of the electronic device 101 can be maintained.

According to another embodiment, the electronic device 101 may determine the user of the electronic device 101 according to the wear state information received from the auxiliary electronic device 102, and provide a user profile corresponding to the user of the electronic device 101. . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may set profiles for one or more users (eg, a first user and a second user). The electronic device 101 may apply the user profile of the electronic device 101 to the first user when the wearing state information obtained from the auxiliary electronic device 102 is confirmed as the state information for the first user. The electronic device 101 may provide a password input area applied to the first user when the display module 150 is turned on, and when a password corresponding to the first user is input, the first user profile security level of the electronic device 101 may be changed. .

If the password of the second user or the wrong password is input in the password input area applied to the first user, the electronic device 101 may not allow the security level to be changed, and the security level may be set to the highest level (for example, the electronic device 101 Level to which the most restrictions apply). The electronic device 101 is the security level of the electronic device 101 when the wear state information received from the auxiliary electronic device 102 is information on a state in which the auxiliary electronic device 102 is not worn or a user profile is not specified (for example, incorrect wear) In order to change the password, an area for entering a password may not be provided, and the security level of the electronic device 101 may be changed to the highest level.

The electronic device 101 may determine the user profile based on the wear state information received from the auxiliary electronic device 102, but is not limited thereto, and may receive the user profile information determined based on the wear state information from the auxiliary electronic device 102, and the user The user environment of the electronic device 101 may be set based on the profile information. When the secondary electronic device 102 transmits information about the user profile to the electronic device 101, when the secondary electronic device 102 shares the same information about the user with the electronic device 101, the identification code representing the user profile is used as information about the user profile. I can send it. When the secondary electronic device 102 transmits additional information that is not included in the electronic device 101 as information about the user profile, the electronic device 101 may transmit data using the promised protocol applicable to the electronic device 101, and transmit 101 may apply the received information to the electronic device 101.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3B.

Referring to FIG. 3B, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may be a device to which a strap such as a wrist watch is attached. According to an embodiment, the method of fastening the strap of the auxiliary electronic device 102 may be a method in which the clasp 301 of the buckle and the hole 313, 315, or 317 are combined and fastened. According to an embodiment of the secondary electronic device 102 to determine the wearing state of the secondary electronic device 102, when the secondary electronic device 102 is a wrist watch, the clasp of the buckle and each hole are assisted through a conductor mounted at a designated position of the strap. It can be connected to the main body of the electronic device 102. Each hole (e.g., 313 315 or 317) formed in the strap of the auxiliary electronic device 102, when fastened with the clasp 311, flows a specified amount of current through each hole (e.g., sets a resistance value assigned to each hole) or a specified fastening A module that can be designed to generate a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic signal) and detect whether the buckle is fastened in the right way to the buckle part (e.g., a module that senses the fastened state through a resistor or GND component) Through this, it is possible to sense that the buckle is fastened, and after determining that the buckle is fastened through the above-described module, a double structure for determining the coupling state between the clasp and the hole may be formed. When the clasp and one hole are fastened, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may obtain the wear state information through the current amount or fastening signal assigned to each hole. The secondary electronic device 102 may transmit the wear state information to the electronic device 101, and the electronic device 101 may determine the user of the electronic device 101 based on the acquired wear state information. The auxiliary electronic device 102 may determine a user profile based on the acquired wear state information. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the clasp 301 is coupled to the hole 313 of the strap, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may search for specified user information in the database of the auxiliary electronic device 102 based on the acquired current amount or the fastening signal. When the acquired current amount or the fastening signal satisfies the first user information, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may transmit information on the first user profile to the electronic device 101. In addition, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may further search designated user information by further including the acquired current amount or the fastening signal and the sensor information acquired through one or more sensors. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may acquire the temperature of the auxiliary electronic device 102 or the temperature of the object to which the auxiliary electronic device 102 is worn through a temperature sensor even when the clasp and the hole of the strap are engaged. When the temperature corresponds to a temperature range specified in the external electronic device, it is possible to determine user information corresponding to the acquired current amount or the fastening signal.

The electronic device 101 may receive wear state information received from the auxiliary electronic device 102 or information on a user profile determined based on the wear state information. When receiving the wearing state information, the electronic device 101 may determine a user profile including the wearing state information in the database of the electronic device 101 based on the wearing state information. The electronic device 101 may determine the security level of the electronic device according to the information on the user profile, and provide the function of the electronic device 101 according to the security level. When receiving information on the user profile, the electronic device 101 may provide a function according to the security level of the electronic device according to the information on the user profile. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, if the first user profile is provided, the electronic device 101 may provide a menu for entering a password when the display module 150 is turned on, and change the security level to a low level when a correct password is input. The electronic device 101 may detect an input for turning on the display module 150 of the electronic device 101 in a state in which the security level of the locked state in which the electronic device 101 cannot be used is applied when the information on the designated user is not received. Information on the first user profile may be received from the secondary electronic device 102 connected at the on-time point. The electronic device 101 may provide a menu for entering a password according to the received information on the first user profile. When receiving the correct password, the electronic device 101 may release the lock function of the electronic device and provide a function of a security level corresponding to information on the first user profile (eg, changing the security level). When receiving the wrong password, the electronic device 101 may maintain the locked state of the electronic device 101 and deny access to the first user.

When the electronic device 101 receives a correct password and provides a security level function corresponding to user information, when the wearing state of the auxiliary electronic device 102 is changed or a network communication connection with the electronic device 101 is not released, the electronic device 101 Even if the display module 150 is turned off, the current security state of the electronic device 101 can be maintained.

The electronic device 101 may correctly detect the fastening of the buckle because the network communication connected to the auxiliary electronic device 102 is disconnected, the data transmission state is lower than a specified value, or the strap of the auxiliary electronic device 102 or the auxiliary electronic device 102 is damaged. If not, the security level of the electronic device 101 can be changed to a previous security level or a higher security level without changing through a password input.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3C.

Referring to FIG. 3C, the auxiliary electronic device 102 is a module capable of detecting that the clasp 321 of the buckle is fastened to each hole (eg, 322, 324 or 326) formed in the strap of the auxiliary electronic device 102 (eg, 323, 325 or 327) may be included in a designated position based on each hole. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the clasp 321 of the buckle is fastened to one hole in one or more holes configured in the strap (for example, the hole 322 connected to the module 323), the module 323 is assigned to the hole 322 The signal may be transmitted to the main body of the auxiliary electronic device 102 through the designated conductor of the strap. The auxiliary electronic device 102 may determine security information corresponding to the designated signal acquired by the module 323 and may transmit security information to the electronic device 101 connected by network communication. The electronic device 101 may control the security level of the content provided by the electronic device 101 with reference to the obtained security information.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3D.

In addition to the information obtained through the combination of the clasp and the hole of the buckle, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may acquire information about the wearing state of the auxiliary electronic device 102 through one or more various sensors connected to the auxiliary electronic device 102. According to an embodiment of the sensor attached to the auxiliary electronic device 102, the auxiliary electronic device 102 is one of a proximity sensor, a touch sensor, a grip sensor, a wave (pulse or pulse wave) sensor, a temperature sensor, a fingerprint sensor, and a tension sensor Or it may include more, it is possible to obtain the status information (wearing status information) of the secondary electronic device 102 through the attached sensor. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may include a proximity sensor 331 at a designated position of the main body or the strap (eg, the rear side of the main body of the auxiliary electronic device 102). When the auxiliary electronic device 102 is worn, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may acquire a signal corresponding to the state in which the auxiliary electronic device 102 is worn through a proximity sensor. According to another embodiment, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may include a temperature sensor 323 at a designated position of the main body or strap (eg, an area in contact with an object when the auxiliary electronic device 102 strap is worn). When the auxiliary electronic device 102 is worn, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may obtain temperature information of a target worn by the auxiliary electronic device 102 through the temperature sensor 323. According to another embodiment, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may include a grip sensor 325 at a designated position of the main body or strap (eg, an area in contact with an object when the auxiliary electronic device 102 strap is worn). When the auxiliary electronic device 102 is worn, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may obtain information about a state in which the auxiliary electronic device 102 contacts the worn object through the grip sensor 325. The grip sensor 325 may acquire an electromagnetic signal pattern having characteristics of the contacted object.

The secondary electronic device 102 or the electronic device 101 may determine designated user information (eg, a user profile) through one or more sensor information obtained from the secondary electronic device 102, or determine a security level corresponding to the acquired sensor information It might be. The electronic device 101 may provide a security service of the electronic device 101 by additionally applying a content providing step according to the determined user information or security level.

4 illustrates a security processing operation with the second electronic device 102 in the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 4, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may be a wearable device that includes a size-adjustable band or a device attached to wearable clothes, shoes, hats, gloves, accessories, and the like. According to an embodiment, in the case of a cap with the auxiliary electronic device 102 attached, the manner in which the bands of the caps are fastened is one or more regions 401, 403, or more than two or more bands, such as velcro, that are not in a fixed position. 405). According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the external electronic device attached to the cap that can be resized by combining two bands, the auxiliary electronic device 102 is a designated area of the first band 407 and the second band (eg, the first area 401, When a portion of the second region 403 and the third region 405 are coupled, the current amount corresponding to the designated region of the second band may be designed to flow or to generate a fastening signal, and the auxiliary electronic device 102 is configured to control the first band and the first band. When the two bands are fastened, the corresponding current amount or fastening signal and the auxiliary electronic device 102 may be connected to acquire wearing state information through one or more sensors attached to the cap. The auxiliary electronic device 102 may obtain the wearing state information through one or more sensors capable of checking the wearing state of the hat, such as a proximity sensor, a touch sensor, and a temperature sensor. The secondary electronic device 102 attaches to the cap and transmits sensor information obtained from one or more sensors connected to the secondary electronic device 102 and wearing state information such as a current amount or a fastening signal obtained through a combination of bands to the electronic device 101 The electronic device 101 may determine a user profile of the electronic device 101 based on the acquired wear state information. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101 wears a cap to which the auxiliary electronic device 102 is attached based on sensor information measured by one or more sensors connected to the auxiliary electronic device 102 in the wearing state information received from the auxiliary electronic device 102. You can decide whether or not. When it is determined that the electronic device 101 wears a cap to which the auxiliary electronic device 102 is attached, the electronic device 101 refers to information such as a current amount or a fastening signal obtained when the auxiliary electronic device 102 is connected to the first band and the second band. The user profile of the electronic device 101 can be determined. According to an embodiment of determining a user profile, the electronic device 101 or the auxiliary electronic device 102 is a current amount or a fastening signal that flows when the designated area of the first band and the first area 401 of the second band are combined, and the designated of the first band User profiles corresponding to the amount of current or fastening signal flowing when the second region 403 of the region and the second band are combined, and the amount of current flowing or fastening signal when the specified region of the first band and the third region 405 of the second band are combined. It may contain information about. When the hat with the auxiliary electronic device 102 attached is worn, the electronic device 101 combines the designated area of the first band 407 and the first area 401, the second area 403, or the third area 405 of the second band in the wearing state information. It is possible to determine a user profile corresponding to. According to another embodiment, when it is determined that the hat is worn, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may designate the designated area of the first band 407 and the first area 401, the second area 403, or the third area of the second band in the acquired wearing state information Information about the user profile determined in response to the combined state of 405 may be transmitted to the electronic device 101.

The electronic device 101 can control the change in the security level of the electronic device 101 according to the wearing state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102 connected through network communication. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the wearing state information of the secondary electronic device 102 corresponds to a user who has authority to control the security level of the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101 according to a security level change command input to the electronic device 101 The security level of the electronic device 101 can be changed. When the security level is changed according to an input command, the electronic device 101 may limit the change of the security level according to the security level corresponding to the user profile determined according to the wearing state information of the secondary electronic device 102.

5 illustrates a security processing operation with the second electronic device 102 in the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may be a wearable device including a band capable of adjusting its size by tension, or a device attached to wearable clothes, shoes, hats, gloves, accessories, and the like. According to one embodiment, in the case of clothing with the auxiliary electronic device 102 attached, the wristband 501 of the clothing may be a method of adjusting the size by a part of the body passing through the wristband, such as a wristband adjusted by tension. have. According to one embodiment, in the external electronic device attached to the garment including the wristband 501, which can be adjusted in size by tension, the auxiliary electronic device 102 measures the resin corresponding to the specified tension of the wristband 501, and the amount of current flows. It may be designed to generate a fastening or fastening signal, and the secondary electronic device 102 is worn through one or more sensors attached to clothing connected to the current amount or fastening signal and the secondary electronic device 102 corresponding to the tension of the wristband 501 Information can be obtained. The auxiliary electronic device 102 may acquire the wearing state information through one or more sensors capable of checking the wearing state of clothing, such as a proximity sensor, a touch sensor, and a temperature sensor. Auxiliary electronic device 102 is attached to clothing, sensor information obtained from one or more sensors connected to the auxiliary electronic device 102 and wearing state information such as a numerical value, current amount, or fastening signal obtained in response to the tension applied to the tension sensor of the wristband May be transmitted to the electronic device 101, and the electronic device 101 may determine a user profile of the electronic device 101 based on the acquired wear state information.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101 wears clothing to which the secondary electronic device 102 is attached based on sensor information measured by one or more sensors connected to the secondary electronic device 102 in the wear state information received from the secondary electronic device 102. You can decide whether or not. When it is determined that the electronic device 101 wears clothing to which the auxiliary electronic device 102 is attached, the electronic device 101 may determine a user profile of the electronic device 101 by referring to information corresponding to the tension applied to the tension sensor of the auxiliary electronic device 102. have.

6 illustrates a security processing operation with the second electronic device 102 in the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 6, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may be a device attached to wearable clothes, shoes, hats, gloves, accessories, and the like. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may be in the form of glasses or a device attached to a designated position of the glasses together with one or more sensors. According to an embodiment, in the case of glasses with the auxiliary electronic device 102 attached, a tension sensor capable of measuring the tension received by the spectacle frame when wearing the spectacles, a designated position of the spectacle frame (for example, the leg portion of the spectacle frame or the nose support 601 or 607 ), The wearing state information of the glasses may be acquired through the temperature sensor attached to the.

The electronic device 101 or the secondary electronic device 102 may determine a user profile based on status information obtained from the secondary electronic device 102. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101 may determine a user profile that satisfies the tension value obtained by the tension sensor and the temperature measured by the temperature sensor by referring to the wear state information obtained from the auxiliary electronic device 102. According to an embodiment, the secondary electronic device 102 may provide the determined user profile to the electronic device 101, and as the 'secondary security device (eg, the secondary security device, see 102 in FIG. 3A)' of the electronic device 101 Security can be enhanced.

The electronic device 101 may provide a security environment corresponding to the determined user profile. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the display module 150 is turned on, the electronic device 101 may display a service based on a security level corresponding to a user profile determined based on wear state information. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101 may display a lock screen (eg, a lock screen) according to the security level determined on the display module 150, and may unlock the lock screen through user input. The electronic device 101 may change the security level through the release of the lock screen, and maintain the security level of the electronic device 101 when the wearing state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102 is maintained without changing over a specified numerical value or error range. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101 may provide a menu for entering a password or pattern for changing a security level on the lock screen when the display module 150 is turned on, and preset by entering a correct password or pattern. The security level of the electronic device can be changed to a security level. In addition, when the display module 150 of the electronic device 101 is turned off, it may be set to change to a security level before being changed by inputting a password or a pattern. In this case, when the security level of the user profile determined through the wearing state information of the connected auxiliary electronic device 102 is applied, the electronic device 101 changes the security level of the electronic device 101 through the wearing state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102 according to the authority. , When the wearing state of the secondary electronic device 102 remains unchanged, even when the display module 150 of the electronic device 101 is turned off, the security level of the electronic device 101 is unlocked without changing according to the setting (for example, the changed security level) Can be maintained as.

When the security level of the user profile determined through the wearing state information of the connected auxiliary electronic device 102 is applied, the electronic device 101 changes the wearing state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102 to the unwearing state, or connects the electronic device 101 and the auxiliary electronic device 102 When the state in which the secondary electronic device 102 is worn changes, such as when the connection via network communication is disconnected, the security level before unlocking the security level of the electronic device 101 or a specified security level (for example, the highest level of security) Level).

According to another embodiment, through the display module 150 of the electronic device 101, information on a change in the wearing state of the auxiliary electronic device 102 is displayed, and information about a change in the wearing state is output through sound through a speaker, or vibration is performed through a specified vibration pattern. The wearing state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102 may be notified by a method such as outputting it as.

7 illustrates a flow of a security processing operation in the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device 101 may control the security level of the electronic device 101 based on the wear state information or the user profile received from the connected auxiliary electronic device 102.

In operation 701, the electronic device 101 may determine whether the wear state information obtained from the wearable auxiliary electronic device 102 connected through network communication satisfies a preset condition. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may obtain information (eg, wearing state information) of the wearing state of the auxiliary electronic device 102 through one or more sensors. The electronic device 101 or the auxiliary electronic device 102 may determine whether the acquired wear state information satisfies one or more specified conditions that can control the security level in the secure environment of the electronic device.

In operation 703, the electronic device 101 may determine the security level according to a condition in which the wearing state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102 is satisfied. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101 may determine whether the wearing state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102 satisfies one or more security levels of the electronic device 101 and provide an environment for using the electronic device 101 according to the determined security level. You can.

The electronic device 101 may perform an operation for checking an authority to provide a use environment according to a security level determined by the auxiliary electronic device 102. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101 may receive an identification code such as a password or pattern to access the use environment of the electronic device 101 provided according to the security level. When the received identification code is a correct identification code, the electronic device 101 may provide an environment for using the authorized authority according to the security level of the electronic device 101.

In operation 705, the electronic device 101 or the auxiliary electronic device 102 may determine whether the wearing state of the auxiliary electronic device 102 is changed while operating the electronic device 101 according to the authorized authority of the security level. According to one embodiment, when the secondary electronic device 102 changes whether or not a specified condition is satisfied according to a designated position, such as a buckle (pin and hole) or a tension sensor, a security level determined based on the changed wearing state information or the wearing state information Can be transmitted to the electronic device 101. Alternatively, the electronic device 101 may detect when an abnormality occurs in data transmission / reception of a network communication connected to the auxiliary electronic device 102 while operating the electronic device 101 according to the authorized authority of the determined security level (for example, when the connection is lost). .

The electronic device 101 may perform operation 709 when it detects that the wearing state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102 or the state of the connected network communication is changed, and if not, it may perform operation 707.

In operation 707, when there is no change in the wearing state of the auxiliary electronic device 102, the electronic device 101 may maintain the security level and security environment of the current electronic device 101 while operating based on the determined security level. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the display module 150 is turned off, the electronic device 101 controls to change the security level of the security release (security state provided by the electronic device 101 with the authorized authority) to the security level of the locked state. Accordingly, the security release state may be maintained without performing an operation of changing the security level of the electronic device 101 to the locked state.

In operation 709, the electronic device 101 may reset the security level of the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 increases the security level of the electronic device 101 when it detects that the wearing state of the secondary electronic device 102 has been changed at the operating security level (for example, the security state provided by the electronic device 101 with the authorized authority according to the identification code). Can be changed. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when it is determined that wearing of the secondary electronic device 102 is released during operation while the security level of the electronic device 101 is adjusted downward according to the identification code, the electronic device 101 sets the security level of the electronic device 101 to the highest security level. Can be changed to When the electronic device 101 changes the security level to the highest security level, the electronic device 101 may output information that the secondary electronic device 102 is worn off.

The electronic device 101 may end the embodiment of FIG. 7 by performing operation 707 or operation 709.

8 illustrates a flow of a security processing operation in the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device 101 may control the security level of the electronic device 101 based on the wear state information or the user profile received from the connected auxiliary electronic device 102.

In operation 801, the electronic device 101 may determine whether the wear state information obtained from the wearable auxiliary electronic device 102 connected through network communication satisfies a preset condition. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary electronic device 102 may obtain information (eg, wearing state information) of the wearing state of the auxiliary electronic device 102 through one or more sensors. The electronic device 101 or the auxiliary electronic device 102 may determine whether the acquired wear state information satisfies a specified condition that can control a security level in a secure environment of the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the operation of satisfying the above-described specified condition may be an operation of determining a user profile that satisfies wear state information obtained from one or more user profiles recorded in the electronic device 101 or the auxiliary electronic device 102. have.

In operation 803, the electronic device 101 may provide the operation of the electronic device 101 according to the determined security level of the user profile. The electronic device 101 and the secondary electronic device 102 may share one or more of the same user profile, and the user profile determined according to wear state information obtained from the secondary electronic device 102 is a user profile that is not included in the electronic device 101 The electronic device 102 may transmit information to the electronic device 101 including information for providing a security level corresponding to the user profile and a security level of the user profile determined by the auxiliary electronic device 102 through commands promised with the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may perform an operation for checking information on the user profile determined by the auxiliary electronic device 102. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101 may receive an identification code such as a password or pattern that can access the use environment of the electronic device 101 provided according to the security level of the user profile. Alternatively, the electronic device 101 may receive information capable of automatically controlling the security level according to the user profile determined through the auxiliary electronic device 102.

In operation 805, when the received identification code is the correct identification code, the electronic device 101 may change the security level of the electronic device 101 in response to the authorized authority of the user profile. According to another embodiment, when receiving information about the user profile from the secondary electronic device 102, the electronic device 101 applies the security level of the electronic device 101 according to the information included in the received user profile to use the environment of the electronic device 101 Can provide

In operation 807, the electronic device 101 or the auxiliary electronic device 102 may determine whether the wearing state of the auxiliary electronic device 102 is changed while operating the electronic device 101 according to the determined authority of the determined user profile. According to one embodiment, the secondary electronic device 102 changes to the electronic device 101 when the fastening state of the sensor or device providing information capable of determining a user profile according to a designated position such as a buckle (pin and hole) or a tension sensor is changed Content can be transmitted. Alternatively, the electronic device 101 may detect when an abnormality occurs in data transmission / reception of a network communication connected to the secondary electronic device 102 during operation of the electronic device 101 according to the determined authority of the determined user profile (eg, when the connection is lost). .

The electronic device 101 may perform operation 811 when it detects that the wearing state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102 or the state of the connected network communication is changed, and if it does not, the operation 809 may be performed.

In operation 811, the electronic device 101 may reset the security level of the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 increases the security level of the electronic device 101 when it detects that the wearing state of the secondary electronic device 102 has been changed at the operating security level (for example, the security state provided by the electronic device 101 with the authorized authority according to the identification code). Can be changed. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when it is determined that wearing of the secondary electronic device 102 is released during operation while the security level of the electronic device 101 is adjusted downward according to the identification code, the electronic device 101 sets the security level of the electronic device 101 to the highest security level. Can be changed to When the electronic device 101 changes the security level to the highest security level, the electronic device 101 may output information that the secondary electronic device 102 is worn off. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the electronic device 101 outputs information indicating that the secondary electronic device 102 is released from wear, the secondary electronic device 102 may be configured to wear state information capable of determining the user profile of the electronic device 101 that was in operation within a designated time. Therefore, when worn again, the electronic device 101 may be continuously operated with the authorized authority according to the user profile by inputting the designated identification code at a level lower than the security release step in the operation in which the user profile is determined.

The electronic device 101 may release the application of the user profile applied to and operated by the electronic device 101 when the wearing state of the auxiliary electronic device 102 is worn out or when an abnormality is detected in a connection through network communication with the electronic device 101. .

In operation 809, the electronic device 101 may maintain the security level and security environment of the current electronic device 101 while being operated by an authorized user. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the display module 150 is turned off, the electronic device 101 changes the security level of the security release (security state provided by the electronic device 101 with the authorized authority) to the security level of the corresponding user's lock state. According to the setting to be controlled, the security release state may be maintained without performing an operation of changing the security level of the electronic device 101 to the locked state.

The electronic device 101 may end the embodiment of FIG. 7 by performing operation 809 or operation 811.

The electronic device 101 may provide the service of the electronic device 101 by applying the user profile determined according to the wear state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102, select the user from the electronic device 101 and the wear state information of the auxiliary electronic device 102 is the user profile It may perform the role of an auxiliary security device except for the operation of determining.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in an operation method of a first electronic device, an operation of obtaining wear state information of a second wearable electronic device and an operation of determining a security environment of the first electronic device based on the wear state information are performed. It can contain.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when it is determined that the user is a designated user according to the wearing state information obtained after the second electronic device is worn on the user, the first electronic device immediately transmits the security information of the secure environment to the second electronic device. It can be changed lower than the security level of ..

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the second electronic device is a watch type, wear state information may detect that a designated hole of the second electronic device is used when the second electronic device is worn by the user.

According to various embodiments, the wearing state information may be determined as one or more of a fingerprint recognition sensor, a iris recognition sensor, a pulse wave recognition sensor, a temperature sensor, a grip sensor, and a tension sensor connected to the second electronic device.

According to various embodiments, the second electronic device may be connected to the first electronic device through one or more network communication.

According to various embodiments, wear state information may be periodically obtained when the first electronic device and the second electronic device are connected.

According to various embodiments, the security environment may be included in a user profile determined based on wearing state information.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a security level may be provided to all or part of the content of the first electronic device to limit the content providing range according to the security level.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, after determining the security environment, an operation of detecting that the received wear state information is changed or an operation of not receiving the wear state information may be further included. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the method may further include changing a security environment of the first electronic device according to a designated method and providing content in a range corresponding to the changed security environment.

According to various embodiments, after determining the security environment, when it is determined that the received wearing state is not changed, the operation of maintaining the security environment of the electronic device may be further included.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in an operation method of a first electronic device, an operation of determining a wearing state of a first electronic device, an operation of determining a security level or a user profile corresponding to the wearing state, and a security level or a user profile It may include the operation of transmitting the information of the second electronic device. According to an embodiment, the first electronic device may include one or more of a fingerprint recognition sensor, a iris recognition sensor, a pulse wave recognition sensor, a temperature sensor, a grip sensor, and a tension sensor, and one or more of the included sensors As described above, wear state information of the first electronic device may be determined.

9 illustrates a block diagram of hardware 900 according to various embodiments.

The hardware 900 may configure, for example, all or part of the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1. 9, the hardware 900 is one or more processors 910, subscriber identification module (SIM) card 914, memory 920, communication module 930, sensor module 940, user input module 950, display module 960, interface 970, audio codec 980 , Camera module 991, power management module 995, battery 996, indicator 997 or motor 998.

The processor 910 (eg, the processor 120) may include at least one application processor (AP) 911 or at least one communication processor (CP) 913. The processor 910 may be, for example, the processor 120 illustrated in FIG. 1. In FIG. 9, the AP 911 and the CP 913 are illustrated as being included in the processor 910, but the AP 911 and the CP 913 may be included in different IC packages, respectively. In one embodiment, the AP 911 and the CP 913 may be included in one IC package.

The AP 911 drives an operating system or an application application to control a number of hardware or software components connected to the AP 911, and can perform various data processing and operations including multimedia data. The AP 911 may be implemented with, for example, a System on Chip (SoC). According to an embodiment, the processor 910 may further include a graphic processing unit (GPU) (not shown).

The CP 913 may manage a data link and convert a communication protocol in communication between an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101) including the hardware 900 and other electronic devices connected through a network. The CP 913 may be implemented with SoC, for example. According to an embodiment, the CP 913 may perform at least a part of a multimedia control function. The CP 913 may distinguish and authenticate a terminal in a communication network using, for example, a subscriber identification module (eg, a SIM card 914). In addition, the CP 913 may provide services such as a voice call, a video call, a text message, or packet data to a user.

Also, the CP 913 may control data transmission and reception of the communication module 930. In FIG. 9, components such as the CP 913, the power management module 995, or the memory 920 are illustrated as separate components from the AP 911, but according to an embodiment, the AP 911 includes the above-described components. It may be implemented to include at least a portion (eg, the CP 913).

According to an embodiment, the AP 911 or the CP 913 may load and process a command or data received from at least one of a non-volatile memory or other components connected to each of them into a volatile memory. In addition, the AP 911 or the CP 913 may store data received from at least one of other components or generated by at least one of the other components in a non-volatile memory.

The SIM card 914 may be a card implementing a subscriber identification module, and may be inserted into a slot formed in a specific location of the electronic device. The SIM card 914 may include unique identification information (eg, an integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID)) or subscriber information (eg, an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)).

The memory 920 may include an internal memory 922 or an external memory 924. The memory 920 may be, for example, the memory 130 shown in FIG. 1. The internal memory 922 may include, for example, volatile memory (eg, dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM), etc.) or non-volatile memory (eg, , OTPROM (one time programmable ROM), PROM (programmable ROM), EPROM (erasable and programmable ROM), EEPROM (electrically erasable and programmable ROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, NAND flash memory, NOR flash memory, etc. It may include. According to an embodiment, the internal memory 922 may take the form of a Solid State Drive (SSD). The external memory 924 is a flash drive, for example, compact flash (CF), secure digital (SD), micro secure digital (micro-SD), mini secure digital (SD-SD), extreme digital (xD) or Memory Stick And the like.

The communication module 930 may include a wireless communication module 931 or an RF module 934. The communication module 930 may be, for example, the communication module 170 shown in FIG. 1. The wireless communication module 931 may include, for example, WiFi 933, Bluetooth (BT) 935, GPS 937, or near field communication (NFC) 939. For example, the wireless communication module 931 may provide a wireless communication function using a radio frequency. Additionally or alternatively, the wireless communication module 931 connects the hardware 900 to a network (eg, Internet, local area network (LAN), wire area network (WAN), telecommunication network, cellular network, satellite network, or plain old telephone service (POTS). ), Etc.), a network interface (for example, a LAN card) or a modem.

The RF module 934 may be responsible for transmission and reception of data, for example, transmission and reception of an RF signal or a called electronic signal. The RF module 934, although not shown, may include, for example, a transceiver, a power amp module (PAM), a frequency filter, or a low noise amplifier (LNA). In addition, the RF module 934 may further include a component for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves in a free space in wireless communication, for example, a conductor or a conductor.

The sensor module 940, for example, gesture sensor 940A, gyro sensor 940B, air pressure sensor 940C, magnetic sensor 940D, acceleration sensor 940E, grip sensor 940F, proximity sensor 940G, RGB (red, green, blue) sensor 940H, bio It may include at least one of the sensor 940I, temperature / humidity sensor 940J, illuminance sensor 940K, or ultra violet (UV) sensor 940M. The sensor module 940 may measure a physical quantity or detect an operating state of an electronic device, and convert the measured or detected information into an electrical signal. Additionally / alternatively, the sensor module 940 may include, for example, an e-nose sensor (not shown), an electromyography sensor (not shown), an electroencephalogram sensor (not shown), an ECG sensor ( electrocardiogram sensor (not shown) or a fingerprint sensor. The sensor module 940 may further include a control circuit for controlling at least one sensor included therein.

The user input module 950 may include a touch panel 952, a (digital) pen sensor 954, a key 956, or an ultrasonic input device 958. The user input module 950 may be, for example, the input / output interface 140 shown in FIG. 1. The touch panel 952 may recognize a touch input in at least one of capacitive, pressure-sensitive, infrared or ultrasonic methods. Also, the touch panel 952 may further include a controller (not shown). In the case of the capacitive type, not only direct touch but also proximity recognition is possible. The touch panel 952 may further include a tactile layer. In this case, the touch panel 952 may provide a tactile reaction to the user.

The (digital) pen sensor 954 may be implemented using, for example, the same or similar method to receiving a user's touch input, or using a separate recognition sheet. As the key 956, for example, a keypad or a touch key may be used. The ultrasonic input device 958 is a device capable of detecting sound waves by detecting a sound wave with a microphone (eg, a microphone 988) at a terminal through a pen generating an ultrasonic signal, and is capable of wireless recognition. According to an embodiment, the hardware 900 may receive a user input from an external device (eg, a network, a computer or a server) connected thereto using the communication module 930.

The display module 960 may include a panel 962 or a hologram 964. The display module 960 may be, for example, the display module 150 shown in FIG. 1. The panel 962 may be, for example, a liquid-crystal display (LCD) or an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AM-OLED). The panel 962 may be implemented, for example, to be flexible, transparent, or wearable. The panel 962 may be configured as one module with the touch panel 952. The hologram 964 may show a stereoscopic image in the air using interference of light. According to one embodiment, the display module 960 may further include a control circuit for controlling the panel 962 or the hologram 964.

The interface 910 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) 912, a universal serial bus (USB) 914, a projector 916, or a D-subminiature (D-sub) 918. Additionally or alternatively, the interface 910 may include, for example, Secure Digital (SD) / multi-media card (MMC) (not shown) or infrared data association (IrDA).

The audio codec 980 may convert voice and electric signals in both directions. The audio codec 980 may convert voice information input or output through, for example, a speaker 982, a receiver 984, an earphone 986, or a microphone 988.

The camera module 991 is a device capable of photographing images and videos. According to an embodiment, one or more image sensors (eg, front lens or rear lens), ISP (image signal processor, not shown) or flash LED (flash LED) , Not shown).

The power management module 995 may manage power of the hardware 900. Although not illustrated, the power management module 995 may include, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), a charger integrated circuit (IC), or a battery fuel gauge.

The PMIC may be mounted in an integrated circuit or SoC semiconductor, for example. The charging method can be divided into wired and wireless. The charging IC may charge the battery and prevent overvoltage or overcurrent from being charged from the charger. According to an embodiment, the charging IC may include a charging IC for at least one of a wired charging method or a wireless charging method. The wireless charging method includes, for example, a magnetic resonance method, a magnetic induction method, or an electromagnetic wave method, and additional circuits for wireless charging, for example, a circuit such as a coil loop, a resonance circuit, and a rectifier may be added. have.

The battery gauge may measure, for example, the remaining amount of the battery 996, voltage, current or temperature during charging. The battery 996 may generate electricity to supply power, and may be, for example, a rechargeable battery.

The indicator 997 may display a specific state of the hardware 900 or a part of the hardware (for example, the AP 911), for example, a booting state, a message state, or a charging state. The motor 998 may convert electrical signals into mechanical vibrations. The MCU 999 may control the sensor module 940.

Although not illustrated, the hardware 900 may include a processing device (eg, GPU) for mobile TV support. The processing device for mobile TV support may process media data according to standards such as digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), digital video broadcasting (DVB), or media flow. Each of the aforementioned components of the hardware according to the present invention may be composed of one or more components, and the name of the component may vary depending on the type of electronic device. Hardware according to the present invention may be configured to include at least one of the above-described components, some of the components may be omitted or further include other components. In addition, some of the components of the hardware according to the present invention are combined and configured as one entity, so that functions of the corresponding components before being combined can be performed identically.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in an electronic device, a memory in which one or more security environments are stored, a wearable state information of a second wearable electronic device is acquired, and a security environment of the first electronic device is determined based on the wear state information It may include a security processing module, and one or more processors that control the security processing module.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, if the security processing module determines that the user is a designated user according to wear state information obtained after the second electronic device is worn by the user, the first electronic device may transmit security information of the secure environment to the second. It may be changed to a lower level than the security level immediately after wearing the electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the second electronic device is a watch type, the security processing module may detect that the designated hole of the second electronic device is used when the second electronic device is worn by the user. have.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the security processing module may determine wearing state information as one or more of a fingerprint recognition sensor, a iris recognition sensor, a pulse wave recognition sensor, a temperature sensor, a grip sensor, and a tension sensor connected to the second electronic device. .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the security processing module may receive wear state information through one or more network communication to which the first electronic device and the second electronic device are connected.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the first electronic device and the second electronic device are connected, the security processing module may periodically acquire wear state information.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the security processing module may limit a range of providing content according to a security level by granting a security level to all or part of the content of the first electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the security processing module may detect that the wearing state information received after determining the security environment has been changed or that the wearing state information has not been received. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the security processing module may change a security environment of the first electronic device according to a designated method and provide content in a range corresponding to the changed security environment.

According to various embodiments, the security processing module may maintain the security environment of the electronic device when it is determined that the received wearing state is not changed after determining the security environment.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in an electronic device, a wear state of a first electronic device is determined through a memory in which one or more security environments are stored, one or more sensors, and a security level or user profile corresponding to the wear state is determined. And a security processing module for determining and transmitting information of a security level or a user profile to the second electronic device, and one or more processors for controlling the security processing module. According to an embodiment, the security processing module may wear the first electronic device with one or more of a fingerprint recognition sensor, a iris recognition sensor, a pulse wave recognition sensor, a temperature sensor, a grip sensor, or a tension sensor included in the first electronic device. Status information can be determined.

The term “module” used in the present invention may mean, for example, a unit including one or more combinations of hardware, software, or firmware. The term “module” may be used interchangeably with terms such as, for example, a unit, logic, logical block, component, or circuit. The "module" may be a minimum unit of an integrally formed component or a part thereof. The "module" may be a minimum unit performing one or more functions or a part thereof. The “module” can be implemented mechanically or electronically. For example, a “module” according to the present invention is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) or application-programmable devices (programmable-) that perform certain operations, known or developed in the future logic device).

According to various embodiments, at least a part of an apparatus (eg, modules or functions thereof) or a method (eg, operations) according to the present invention may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, eg, in the form of a programming module. -readable storage media). When the instruction is executed by one or more processors (for example, the processor 810), the one or more processors may perform a function corresponding to the instruction. The computer-readable storage medium may be, for example, the memory 860. At least a part of the programming module may be implemented (eg, executed) by the processor 810, for example. At least a part of the programming module may include modules, applications, routines, sets of instructions, and / or processes, etc. for performing one or more functions.

The programming module according to the present invention may include at least one or more of the above-described components, some of them may be omitted, or further include other components. The operations performed by the programming module or other components according to the present invention may be executed in a sequential, parallel, iterative or heuristic manner. Also, some operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or other operations may be added.

The computer-readable recording medium includes magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, and optical recording media such as Compact Disc Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) and Digital Versatile Disc (DVD). Media, Magneto-Optical Media (Floptical Disk), and application instructions such as Read Only Memory (ROM), Random Access Memory (RAM), flash memory, etc. Module). A hardware device specifically configured to store and perform may be included. In addition, the application instructions may include high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, as well as machine language codes such as those produced by a compiler. The hardware device described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the present invention, and vice versa.

In addition, the embodiments of the present invention invented in the present specification and drawings are merely intended to easily describe the technical contents of the present invention and to provide specific examples to help understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be interpreted as including all the modified or modified forms derived based on the technical spirit of the present invention in addition to the embodiments invented herein.

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Claims (20)

In a portable electronic device,
display;
A communication interface communicating with a wearable device using short-range wireless communication;
Processor; And
Contains memory,
When the memory is executed by the processor, the portable electronic device
Establish a connection between the portable electronic device and the wearable device through the communication interface,
Identify the security status of the connected wearable device,
In response to the identified security status being locked, restricting access to at least one designated setup item related to a password among a plurality of setup items and displaying the display to display an indication of the identified security status. Control, and
A portable electronic device storing instructions for allowing access to the at least one designated setting item in response to the identified security state being an unlocked state.
According to claim 1,
The wearable device is a wrist watch,
The wrist watch is located on the back of the body of the wrist watch, and includes a pulse sensor used to determine the wearing state of the wrist watch, and
When the wrist watch is worn by a user, the security state is set to the unlocked state, and the security state of the wrist watch is changed from the unlocked state to the locked state in response to the wear state being changed to a non-wearing state. Portable electronic device.
According to claim 1,
When the instructions are executed by the processor, the portable electronic device,
A portable electronic device configured to provide a menu for entering the password through the display when the identified security state corresponds to the unlocked state.
According to claim 1,
When the instructions are executed by the processor, the portable electronic device,
Detecting whether the short-range wireless communication is disconnected while the identified security state corresponds to the unlock state, and accessing the at least one designated setting item in response to detecting that the short-range wireless communication is disconnected. Portable electronic device to restrict.
According to claim 1,
When the instructions are executed by the processor, the portable electronic device,
A portable electronic device that restricts access to the at least one designated setting item when the security state of the connected wearable device cannot be identified.
According to claim 1,
When the instructions are executed by the processor, the portable electronic device,
A portable electronic device that periodically identifies the security state of the connected wearable device.
According to claim 1,
When the instructions are executed by the processor, the portable electronic device,
Receive the password while granting access to the at least one specified configuration item,
Re-identifying the security state of the connected wearable device, and
A portable electronic device that allows or restricts access to the at least one designated setting item based on the re-identified security state of the connected wearable device.
In the system,
Wearable devices; And
Including a portable electronic device,
The portable electronic device
Establishing a short-range wireless connection between the wearable device and the portable electronic device,
Identify the security status of the connected wearable device,
Corresponding to the identified security state being locked, restricting access to at least one designated configuration item related to a password among a plurality of configuration items, displaying indications of the identified security state, and
A system that allows access to the at least one designated configuration item in response to the identified security state being an unlocked state.
The method of claim 8,
The wearable device
Detecting a wearing state of the wearable device using a sensor attached to the wearable device, and
A system for determining the security state of the wearable device based on the detected wear state.
The method of claim 9,
The wearable device includes a wrist watch,
The sensor comprises a pulse sensor for detecting a pulse rate.
The method of claim 10,
The sensor is a system that is positioned adjacent to the user's wrist when the user wears the wrist watch.
The method of claim 10,
When the wrist watch is worn by a user, the security state is set to the unlocked state, and the security state of the wrist watch is changed from the unlocked state to the locked state in response to the wear state being changed to a non-wearing state. System.
The method of claim 8,
The portable electronic device
A system for displaying a menu for entering the password of the portable electronic device when the identified security state corresponds to the unlocked state.
The method of claim 8,
The portable electronic device
Detecting whether the short-range wireless connection is released while the identified security state corresponds to the unlocked state, and restricting access to the at least one specified setting item in response to detecting the release of the short-range wireless connection system.
The method of claim 8,
The portable electronic device
A system that restricts access to the at least one designated configuration item when the security state of the connected wearable device cannot be identified.
The method of claim 8,
The portable electronic device
A system for periodically identifying the security state of the connected wearable device.
A method for controlling a portable electronic device,
Establishing a short-range wireless connection between the portable electronic device and a wearable device;
Identifying a security state of the connected wearable device;
In response to the identified security status being locked, restricting access to at least one designated setup item related to a password among a plurality of setup items and displaying an indication of the identified security status; And
And in response to the identified security state being the unlocked state, granting access to the at least one specified configuration item.
The method of claim 17,
The wearable device is a wrist watch,
The wrist watch is located on the back of the body of the wrist watch, and includes a pulse sensor used to determine the wearing state of the wrist watch, and
When the wrist watch is worn by a user, the security state is set to the unlocked state, and the security state of the wrist watch is changed from the unlocked state to the locked state in response to the wear state being changed to a non-wearing state. How to.
The method of claim 17,
And displaying a menu for entering a password for at least one of the portable electronic device and the wearable device.
The method of claim 17,
Detecting whether the short-range wireless connection is released while the identified security state corresponds to the unlock state; And
And limiting access to the at least one designated configuration item in response to detecting the release of the short-range wireless connection.

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