KR102398352B1 - Multifunction device and method for recognizing emergency context - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments, provided is a multifunction device detachably held in a control apparatus for industrial equipment, which includes a communication circuit, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a memory configured to store instructions, and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to disable the acceleration sensor and the gyro sensor, receive information to indicate that the control apparatus is gripped, enables the gyro sensor, obtain posture data of the multifunction device detachably fixed in the control apparatus, identify whether the mode of the control device indicates to switch to a use mode for controlling the industrial equipment, and transmit a signal for switching to a normal power state to the control apparatus through the communication circuit.

Description

MULTIFUNCTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY CONTEXT

Various embodiments described below relate to a multifunction device and method for recognizing an emergency context.

With the development of information and communication technology (ICT), a multi-functional device is being developed. To provide versatility, the electronic device may include one or more displays, one or more communication circuits, one or more sensors, and one or more cameras.

For example, the electronic device may include a smart phone, a tablet PC, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, and the like.

In order to satisfy safety regulations, a control apparatus (eg, a regulator) for controlling industrial equipment must necessarily include an emergency stop button.

Meanwhile, in order to enhance the functionality of the control device, the control device may detachably hold the multifunction device. The multi-function device detachably fixed to the control device may generally include a plurality of sensors for recognizing a situation of a user of the multi-function device.

The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. There will be.

According to various embodiments, a multifunction device detachably held in a control apparatus for industrial equipment includes a communication circuit, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor and , a memory configured to store instructions, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor, when executing the instructions, in response to execution of an application for controlling the industrial equipment, the acceleration sensor and disabling the gyro sensor, receiving information from the control device to indicate that the control device is gripped through the communication circuit while executing the application, and responding to the reception of the information Thus, enabling the gyro sensor, acquiring posture data of the multifunction device detachably fixed in the control device through the activated gyro sensor, and acquiring the posture data, Identifies whether the acquired attitude data indicates that the mode of the control device for detachably fixing the multifunction device is switched to the use mode for controlling the industrial equipment, and the acquired attitude data is the In response to identifying a mode indicating that the mode of use is to be switched to the use mode, a normal power state for controlling the industrial facility with the control device from a low power state to a power state of the control device. and transmit a signal for switching to a power state) to the control device through the communication circuit.

According to various embodiments, a control apparatus used for detachably holding a multifunction device and controlling an industrial facility includes a first communication circuit, a second communication circuit, and a grip sensor. and a first processor operatively coupled with each of the first communication circuitry and the grip sensor, and a second processor, wherein the first processor is configured to cause the second processor to be in a sleep state. detecting a connection with the multifunction device via the first communication circuitry, responsive to the detection, activating the grip sensor, and after the activation of the grip sensor, using the grip sensor while in the detect that the control device is gripped, and, in response to the detection, transmit a signal to the multifunction device via the first communication circuit to indicate that the control device is gripped, and in response to the transmission of the signal, the monitor whether a signal for transitioning the second processor from the sleep state to a wake-up state is received from the multifunction device through the first communication circuit, and the first communication from the multifunction device in response to monitoring that circuitry receives a signal for transitioning the second processor to the wake-up state, the second processor may be configured to transition to the wake-up state, the second processor comprising: in response to the transition to the wake-up state, activate a use mode for controlling the industrial equipment, and in response to the activation of the use mode, the multifunction device while the industrial equipment is controlled by the control device and identify whether to receive a signal requesting to change the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode from the first communication circuit.

According to various embodiments, a multifunction device detachably held in a control apparatus for industrial equipment and including a communication circuit, an acceleration sensor, and a gyro sensor. A method for operating includes: in response to execution of an application for controlling the industrial equipment, disabling the acceleration sensor and the gyro sensor; and, while executing the application, the communication circuit from the control device receiving information for indicating that the control device is gripped through an operation of acquiring posture data of the multifunction device that is detachably fixed in a control device, and, while acquiring the posture data, the obtained posture data is the control device that detachably fixes the multifunction device In response to an operation of identifying whether the mode of the device indicates that the mode is switched to the use mode for controlling the industrial equipment, and identifying that the acquired posture data indicates that the mode of the control device is switched to the use mode , a signal for switching the power state of the control device from a low power state to a normal power state for controlling the industrial equipment using the control device is controlled through the communication circuit and sending to the device.

A control including a first communication circuit, a second communication circuit, a grip sensor, a first processor, and a second processor, which is used for the control of the industrial equipment and is used for the control of the industrial equipment and the detachably fixing the multifunction device according to various embodiments A method for operating a device comprises: detecting, via the first communication circuitry, a connection with the multifunction device, by the first processor, while the second processor is in a sleep state; , activating the grip sensor in response to the detection; detecting, by the first processor, that the control device is gripped using the grip sensor after the activation of the grip sensor; a processor, in response to the detection, sending, via the first communication circuit, a signal for instructing the multifunction device that the control device is to be gripped; and the first processor, in response to the transmission of the signal, monitoring whether a signal for transitioning the second processor from the sleep state to a wake-up state is received from a multifunction device through the first communication circuit; transitioning the second processor to the wake-up state in response to monitoring receiving a signal from a multifunction device to transition the second processor to the wake-up state via the first communication circuit; activating, by the second processor, a use mode for controlling the industrial equipment in response to the transition to the wake-up state, and, by the second processor, in response to the activation of the use mode, the industrial equipment and identifying whether a signal requesting to change the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode is received from the multifunction device through the first communication circuit while being controlled by the control device.

Multifunctional apparatus and method according to various embodiments, by recognizing an emergency situation using a plurality of sensors in the multifunction apparatus, it is possible to enhance the safety of work in an environment including industrial facilities.

Effects obtainable in the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned may be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below. will be.

1 shows an example of an environment including a multifunction device and a control device in accordance with various embodiments.
2 is a simplified block diagram of a multifunction device in accordance with various embodiments.
3 is a simplified block diagram of a control device according to various embodiments.
4 is a system diagram illustrating a signal flow between a multifunction device and a control device according to various embodiments.
5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a multifunction device according to various embodiments.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a multifunction device for transmitting a signal for an emergency stop mode to a control device based on acceleration state data obtained through an acceleration sensor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
7 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a multifunction device for identifying whether it is required to switch a mode of a control device to an emergency stop mode using an acceleration sensor, according to various embodiments.
8 illustrates an example of a notification displayed on a display of a multifunction device according to various embodiments.
9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a multifunction device for controlling a control device according to an input to a displayed message according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a multifunction device for deactivating an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a control device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a control device for switching to an emergency stop mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
13 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a control device that provides different settings according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Terms used in the present disclosure are used only to describe specific embodiments, and may not be intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. The singular expression may include the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art described in the present disclosure. Among the terms used in the present disclosure, terms defined in a general dictionary may be interpreted with the same or similar meaning as the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in the present disclosure, ideal or excessively formal meanings is not interpreted as In some cases, even terms defined in the present disclosure cannot be construed to exclude embodiments of the present disclosure.

In various embodiments of the present disclosure described below, a hardware access method will be described as an example. However, since various embodiments of the present disclosure include technology using both hardware and software, various embodiments of the present disclosure do not exclude a software-based approach.

1 shows an example of an environment including a multifunction device and a control device in accordance with various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the environment 100 may include a multifunction device 110 , a control device 120 , and an industrial facility 130 .

In various embodiments, multifunction device 110 in environment 100 may be detachably held to control device 120 for enhancement of functionality of control device 120 . can For example, the multifunction device 110 is a device including a display, a plurality of sensors, and at least one communication circuit, and may be a smart phone, a tablet PC, a desktop computer, or a laptop computer. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the multifunction device 110 may enhance the functionality of the control device 120 by displaying the status information of the industrial equipment 130 through the display. In another example, the multifunction device 110 provides resources for the at least one communication circuit to the control device 120 to transmit a control command of the control device 120 for controlling the industrial equipment 130 . By providing it, it is possible to enhance the functionality of the control device 120 . As another example, the multifunction device 110 is a control device for detachably fixing the multifunction device 110 while operating in conjunction with the control device 120 or operating independently of the control device 120 ( By recognizing a situation in the environment 100 including 120 using the plurality of sensors, the functionality of the control device 120 may be enhanced. However, it is not limited thereto.

In various embodiments, the control device 120 in the environment 100 may be a device used for work performed using the industrial facility 130 . For example, the control device 120 may be a device used to control the industrial equipment 130 . For example, the control device 120 may be referred to as a remote controller, direct teaching device, joystick, or the like. However, it is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the control device 120 may detachably hold the multifunction device 110 in order to enhance the functionality of the control device 120 . For example, the control device 120, based on the interworking with the multi-function device 110, using the display of the multi-function device 110, or using at least one communication circuit of the multi-function device 110, or the multi-function device By using a plurality of sensors 110 or by using power of the multifunction device 110 , the functionality of the control device 120 may be enhanced. However, it is not limited thereto.

In various embodiments, the industrial facility 130 in the environment 100 may refer to a device that is controlled (or coordinated) by the control device 120 . For example, the industrial equipment 130 may be a device used to perform a predetermined operation and controlled by the control device 120 for the predetermined operation. For example, the industrial equipment 130 may be a crane, a crane, a lifting device, etc., which are equipment located outdoors. For another example, the industrial equipment 130 may be a robot, a welding machine, etc., which are equipment located therein. However, it is not limited thereto.

In various embodiments, the industrial equipment 130 is controlled by the control device 120 and is referred to by the term “industrial equipment” in the sense that it is used for industry, but this is for convenience of description. In various embodiments, the industrial facility 130 may be a device used for a non-industrial environment and controlled by the control device 120 . For example, it should be noted that the industrial equipment 130 may be a wireless vacuum cleaner, a wireless robot, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), etc. controlled by the control device 120 according to embodiments.

2 is a simplified block diagram of a multifunction device in accordance with various embodiments. This simplified block diagram may represent functional configurations of the multifunction device 110 within the environment 100 shown in FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , the multifunction device 110 may include a processor 210 , a memory 220 , a communication circuit 230 , a display 240 , an acceleration sensor 250 , and a gyro sensor 260 . there is.

The processor 210 may control the overall operation of the multifunction device 110 . In various embodiments, the processor 210 may include one processor core or a plurality of processor cores. For example, the processor 210 may include a multi-core such as a dual-core, a quad-core, or a hexa-core. According to embodiments, the processor 210 may further include a cache memory located internally or externally.

The processor 210 may receive commands from other components of the multifunction device 110 , interpret the received commands, and perform calculations or process data according to the interpreted commands.

The processor 210 may process data or signals generated or generated in a program. For example, the processor 210 may request an instruction, a command, data, or a signal from the memory 220 to execute or control a program. The processor 210 may write (or store) or update an instruction, command, data, or signal to the memory 220 to execute or control a program.

The processor 210 may interpret a message, instruction, data, command, or signal received from the memory 220 , the communication circuit 230 , the display 240 , the acceleration sensor 250 , or the gyro sensor 260 . and can be processed. The processor 210 may generate a new message, data, command, or signal based on the received message, data, command, or signal. The processor 210 may provide the processed or generated message, data, command, or signal to the memory 220 , the communication circuit 230 , the display 240 , the acceleration sensor 250 , or the gyro sensor 260 . there is.

All or part of the processor 210 may include other components within the multifunction device 110 (eg, memory 220 , communication circuitry 230 , display 240 , acceleration sensor 250 , or gyro sensor 260 ). )) and electrically or operatively or operatively coupled with or connected to.

According to embodiments, the processor 210 may be configured with one or more processors. For example, the processor 210 may include at least one of an application processor, a communication processor, a graphical processing unit (GPU), and a sensor hub. In various embodiments, the processor 210 may be configured to execute the operations illustrated through FIGS. 4-10 .

The memory 220 may store instructions for controlling the multifunction device 110 , commands, control command codes, control data, or user data. For example, the memory 220 may include at least one of an application program, an operating system (OS), middleware, and a device driver.

The memory 220 may include one or more of volatile memory and non-volatile memory. Volatile memory includes dynamic random access memory (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), phase-change RAM (PRAM), magnetic RAM (MRAM), resistive RAM (RRAM), and ferroelectric RAM (FeRAM). may include The nonvolatile memory may include a read only memory (ROM), a programmable ROM (PROM), an electrically programmable ROM (EPROM), an electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), a flash memory, and the like.

The memory 220 includes a nonvolatile medium such as a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), an embedded multi media card (eMMC), and a universal flash storage (UFS). may include more.

The communication circuit 230 supports establishment of a wired or wireless communication channel between the multifunction device 110 and an external electronic device (eg, the control device 120 or the industrial facility 130), and performing communication through the established communication channel. can According to one embodiment, communication circuitry 230 may include wireless communication circuitry (eg, cellular communication circuitry, short-range wireless communication circuitry, or global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication circuitry) or wired communication circuitry (eg, local area network (LAN) circuitry). ) communication circuit, or power line communication circuit), and using the corresponding communication circuit among them, the first network (eg near field communication (NFC), wireless power transfer (WPT), magnetic secure transmission (MST), Bluetooth) , an external electronic device via a local area communication network such as Wi-Fi direct or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (such as a cellular network, the Internet, or a telecommunication network such as a computer network (such as a LAN or WAN)). can communicate with The above-described various types of communication circuits 230 may be implemented as a single chip or as separate chips.

In various embodiments, communication circuitry 230 may be operatively coupled with processor 210 .

The display 240 may output content, data, or a signal. In various embodiments, the display 240 may display image data processed by the processor 210 .

According to embodiments, the display 240 may be configured as an integrated touch screen by being coupled with a plurality of touch sensors (not shown) capable of receiving a touch input or the like. When the display 240 is configured as a touch screen, the plurality of touch sensors may be disposed on the display 240 , within the display 240 , or disposed below the display 240 .

According to embodiments, the display 240 may include a deformable display. For example, the display 240 may be configured as a display (eg, a foldable display) in which at least a portion of the display 240 is foldable. When the display 240 is configured as a foldable display, the multifunction device 110 may have a structure in which the display 240 can be folded.

In various embodiments, the acceleration sensor 250 may be used to detect or sense a change in state of the multifunction device 110 . For example, the acceleration sensor 250 may detect a free fall and/or impact of the multifunction device 110 . For example, the acceleration sensor 250 may be a micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor capable of detecting gravitational acceleration within the first impact range (eg, −8 g to +8 g).

In various embodiments, within the acceleration sensor 250 , a first threshold value and a second threshold value for free fall and/or collision detection may be set through a register. For example, the first threshold value may be set through a first register as shown in Table 1 below. For example, when the first register of the acceleration sensor 250 is set to “010”, the first threshold value may be 250 mg. However, it is not limited thereto.

first register threshold 000 156 mg 001 219 mg 010 250 mg 011 312 mg 100 344 mg 101 406 mg 110 469 mg 111 500 mg

Meanwhile, the second threshold for impact detection may be a value obtained by multiplying one least significant bit (LSB) by the value of the second register. Here, 1 LSB may be a value obtained by dividing the full scale range of the acceleration sensor 250 by 64 mg. The full scale range indicates an output data rate (ODR) of the acceleration sensor 250 and indicates how many data can be sampled in one second. The full scale range may be 1.6 Hz to 6.66 kHz. The second register has 6 bits and may have a value from 1 to 63. However, it is not limited thereto.

In various embodiments, the first threshold value and the second threshold value may be the sum of vector values of three axes (x, y, and z axes) of the acceleration sensor 250 .

In various embodiments, the acceleration sensor 250 may be operatively coupled with the processor 210 .

In various embodiments, the gyro sensor 260 may be used to identify the pose of the multifunction device 110 . For example, the gyro sensor 260 may be configured to obtain posture data to indicate an angle (or orientation, orientation) of the multifunction device 110 . For example, the gyro sensor 260 may acquire at least one value for indicating an amount of rotation change of the multifunction device 110 in order to acquire the posture data. For example, the at least one value may include a value (eg, roll) for indicating X-axis rotation, a value for indicating Y-axis rotation (eg Yaw), and a value for indicating Z-axis rotation (eg, : pitch) may be included.

According to embodiments, the at least one value is a value that can be used in a cartesian coordinate system, a polar coordinate system, a spherical coordinate system, a cylindrical coordinate system, etc. may be converted to For example, the at least one value may be expressed as in Equation 1 below.

는 직교 좌표계의 x축에서 반시계 방향(counter-clockwise)으로

만큼의 회전 변환을 나타내기 위한 행렬이고,

는 직교 좌표계의 y축에서 반시계 방향으로

만큼의 회전 변환을 나타내기 위한 행렬이며,

는 직교 좌표계의 z축에서 반시계 방향으로

만큼의 회전 변환을 나타내기 위한 행렬이다. 상기 수학식 1에 포함된 각 행렬들을 구성하는 삼각함수 값들은 복잡도(complexity)를 감소시키기 위하여, 하기의 표 2와 같은 삼각함수 표를 이용하여 결정될 수도 있다. In Equation 1 above,

is counter-clockwise on the x-axis of the Cartesian coordinate system.

It is a matrix to represent the rotation transformation of

is counterclockwise on the y-axis of the Cartesian coordinate system.

It is a matrix to represent the rotation transformation of

is counterclockwise on the z-axis of the Cartesian coordinate system.

It is a matrix to represent the rotation transformation of . Trigonometric function values constituting each matrix included in Equation 1 may be determined using a trigonometric function table as shown in Table 2 below in order to reduce complexity.

In some other embodiments, the at least one value may be set as a reference direction or an absolute value indicating a relationship between a reference value and the second state. For example, the reference direction may be a direction of gravity. However, it is not limited thereto.

In various embodiments, the gyro sensor 260 may be operatively coupled with the processor 210 .

Although not shown in FIG. 2 , the multifunction device 110 may further include a camera facing in a direction corresponding to the direction the display 240 is facing. In various embodiments, the camera may be used to acquire an image. For example, the processor 210 may recognize at least one visual object in the image by acquiring an image through the camera and analyzing the acquired image. However, it is not limited thereto.

3 is a simplified block diagram of a control device according to various embodiments. This simplified block diagram may represent functional configurations of the control device 120 of the environment 100 shown in FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , the control device 120 controls the first processor 310 , the second processor 320 , the first communication circuit 330 , the second communication circuit 340 , and the grip sensor 350 . may include

In various embodiments, the first processor 310 may be used to control the first communication circuitry 330 and the grip sensor 350 while the second processor 320 is in the sleep state. . In various embodiments, the sleep state may refer to a low power state in which power differentiated from normal power is provided to the second processor 320 . In various embodiments, the sleep state may refer to a turn-off state or a cut-off state in which power provided to the second processor 320 is cut off. In various embodiments, the sleep state may be distinguished from a wake-up state in which normal power is provided to the second processor 320 . However, it is not limited thereto.

For example, the first processor 310 sends a signal to another electronic device (eg, the multifunction device 110 ) via the first communication circuit 330 while the second processor 320 is in the sleep state. can be sent. For example, the first processor 310 may receive a signal from another electronic device through the first communication circuit 330 while the second processor 320 is in the sleep state. For example, the first processor 310 receives data for indicating whether the control device 120 is gripped via the grip sensor 350 while the second processor 320 is in the sleep state. can do.

In various embodiments, the first processor 310 receives a signal received via the first communication circuitry 330 or via the grip sensor 350 while the second processor 320 is in the sleep state. identified data, and based on a result of the identification, the state of the second processor 320 may be switched from the sleep state to the wake-up state.

In some embodiments, the first processor 310 may be configured as a microcomputer (MICOM).

In various embodiments, the first processor 310 may be configured to execute the operations illustrated through FIGS. 4 and 11-13 .

In various embodiments, the second processor 320 may control the overall operation of the control device 120 . In various embodiments, the second processor 320 may include one processor core or a plurality of processor cores. For example, the second processor 320 may include a multi-core such as a dual-core, a quad-core, or a hexa-core. According to embodiments, the second processor 320 may further include a cache memory located inside or outside.

The second processor 320 may receive commands from other components of the control device 120 , interpret the received commands, and perform calculations or process data according to the interpreted commands.

The second processor 320 may process data or signals generated or generated in a program. For example, the second processor 320 may request an instruction, a command, data, or a signal from a memory (not shown in FIG. 3 ) to execute or control a program. The second processor 320 may write (or store) or update an instruction, command, data, or signal to the memory in order to execute or control the program.

The second processor 320 may interpret a message, instruction, data, command, or signal received from the first communication circuit 330 , the second communication circuit 340 , or the grip sensor 350 , and may process can The second processor 320 may generate a new message, data, command, or signal based on the received message, data, command, or signal. The second processor 320 may provide the processed or generated message, data, command, or signal to the first communication circuit 330 , the second communication circuit 340 , or the grip sensor 350 .

All or part of the second processor 320 may include other components in the control device 120 (eg, the first processor 310 , the first communication circuit 330 , the second communication circuit 340 , or a grip). sensor 350) may be electrically or operatively or operatively coupled with or connected to.

According to embodiments, the second processor 320 may be configured with one or more processors. For example, the second processor 320 may include at least one of an application processor and a communication processor. In various embodiments, the second processor 320 may be configured to execute the operations illustrated through FIGS. 4 and 11-13 .

The first communication circuit 330 may be used for communication with the multifunction device 110 . For example, the first communication circuit 330 is used to create a communication path between the multifunction device 110 and the control device 120, and receives a signal from the multifunction device 110 through the path, It may be used to transmit a signal to the multifunction device 110 via the path. For example, the path may be a low-power-based proximity communication path. For example, the path may include at least one of an NFC path, a Bluetooth communication path, a BLE communication path, an MST communication path, or a WPT communication path. However, it is not limited thereto.

The second communication circuit 340 may be used for communication with the industrial equipment 130 . For example, the second communication circuit 340 is used to create a communication path between the control device 120 and the industrial equipment 130, and receives a signal from the industrial equipment 130 through the path, or It may be used to transmit a signal to the industrial facility 130 through the path. For example, the path may include at least one of a cellular communication path, a wired communication path (eg, a LAN communication path or a power line communication path), a Wi-Fi communication path, a Zigbee communication path, or a Li-Fi communication path. there is. However, it is not limited thereto.

In various embodiments, the first communication circuit 330 and the second communication circuit 340 may operate independently of each other or may operate in conjunction. For example, the communication path established by the first communication circuit 330 may exist simultaneously with the communication path established by the second communication circuit 340 , or may exist at different times.

The grip sensor 350 may be used to obtain data for identifying whether the control device 120 is gripped by a part of the user's body. For example, the grip sensor 350 may be implemented in a capacitive manner. As another example, the grip sensor 350 may be implemented in an ultrasonic method. As another example, the grip sensor 350 may be implemented in an electromagnetic induction method. However, it is not limited thereto.

4 is a system diagram illustrating a signal flow between a multifunction device and a control device according to various embodiments. The multi-function device may be the multi-function device 110 shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 , and the control device may be the control device 120 shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 3 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , in operation 402 , the multifunction device 110 may execute an application for controlling the industrial equipment 130 . In various embodiments, the application is within the multifunction device 110 to control the industrial facility 130 using the control device 120 and the multifunction device 110 detachably secured to the control device 120 . It may be an installed application. For example, the application may be configured based on information on the industrial equipment 130 . For example, the application may be configured to control other industrial equipment distinguished from the industrial equipment 130 through software update. In other words, the application may be an application configured to control different industrial facilities using the control device 120 . In other words, the application may be a control application configured to secure the versatility of the control device 120 for the control of industrial equipment.

In operation 404 , the multifunction device 110 may deactivate the acceleration sensor 250 and the gyro sensor 260 in response to the execution of the application. Since the work required time of the industrial equipment 130 usually exceeds 8 to 9 hours in many cases, the multi-function device 110, in order to reduce the power consumption of the rechargeable battery of the multi-function device 110, the In response to the execution, the acceleration sensor 250 and the gyro sensor 260 may be deactivated.

Meanwhile, in operation 406 , the control device 120 may detect a connection with the multifunction device 110 . For example, the control device 120 may detect the connection with the multifunction device 110 using the first processor 310 while the second processor 320 is in the sleep state. For example, the control device 120 may be configured to, based on identifying that the connection between the multifunction device 110 and the control device 120 is established through the first communication circuit 330 , connection can be detected. For example, the multifunction device 110 may attempt pairing with the control device 120 in response to executing the application (eg, operation 402 ). The control device 120 may detect the connection with the multifunction device 110 based on the establishment of the pairing between the multifunction device 110 and the control device 120 .

In operation 408 , the control device 120 may activate the grip sensor 350 in response to the detection of the connection. For example, the control device 120 may activate the grip sensor 350 using the first processor 310 while the second processor 320 is in the sleep state. As described above, since the work required time of the industrial equipment 130 usually exceeds 8 to 9 hours in many cases, the control device 120 activates the grip sensor 350 under the condition of the detection of the connection. can do.

In operation 410 , the control device 120 may detect that the control device 120 is gripped using the grip sensor 350 . For example, the control device 120 may analyze data obtained from the grip sensor 350 using the first processor 310 while the second processor 320 is in the sleep state, and the analysis It may be detected that the control device 120 is gripped based on the result of . Although not shown in FIG. 4 , the control device 120 is mounted or gripped in the control device 120 in connection with the grip sensor 350 while detecting that the control device 120 is gripped through the grip sensor 350 . User authentication may be performed using a biometric sensor (eg, a fingerprint sensor) mounted in the sensor 350 .

In operation 412 , the control device 120 sends the control device 120 via the first communication circuit 330 using the first processor 310 while the second processor 320 is in the sleep state. Information for instructing that the control device 120 is gripped may be transmitted to the multifunction device 110 detachably fixed to the 120 . For example, the control device 120 may configure the control device 120 to inform the multifunction device 110 that the user of the control device 120 grips the control device 120 to control the industrial equipment 130 . ) may be transmitted to the multifunction device 110 through the first communication circuit 330 information for indicating that the grip. The multifunction device 110 may receive information for instructing that the control device 120 is gripped from the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 .

In operation 414 , the multifunction device 110 may activate the gyro sensor 260 in response to the reception of the information. For example, the multifunction device 110 may activate only the gyro sensor 260 among the acceleration sensor 250 and the gyro sensor 260 in order to save power consumed by the operation of the acceleration sensor 250 . .

In operation 416 , the multifunction device 110 may acquire posture data of the multifunction device 110 using the activated gyro sensor 260 . For example, the multifunction device 110 may be configured to identify whether the mode of the control device 120 for removably fixing the multifunction device 110 is actually switched to the mode of use for controlling the industrial equipment 130 . , the posture data may be obtained. Since the multifunction device 110 is detachably fixed by the control device 120 , the posture of the multifunction device 110 may correspond to the posture of the control device 120 . In various embodiments, the multifunction device 110 is configured to identify whether the control device 120 gripped by the user is being lifted by the user for control of the industrial facility 130 (ie, the control device). (to identify whether the mode of 120 is switched to the use mode), the posture data may be acquired.

In operation 418 , the multifunction device 110 converts the power state of the control device 120 to the normal power state in response to identifying the attitude data indicates that the control device 120 is switched to the use mode. It is possible to transmit a signal to the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 . For example, the multifunction device 110 may transmit the signal to the communication circuit 230 such that the second processor 320 in the sleep state transitions to the wake-up state for control of the industrial equipment 130 . may be transmitted to the control device 120 through The control device 120 may receive the signal through the first communication circuit 330 using the first processor 310 .

In operation 420 , the control device 120 may activate the second processor 320 in response to the reception of the signal. For example, the control device 120 may activate the second processor 320 using the first processor 310 in order to use the second communication circuit 340 for controlling the industrial equipment 130 . can

Meanwhile, in operation 422 , the multifunction device 110 responds to transmitting the signal for converting the power state of the control device 120 to the normal power state to the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 . Thus, the acceleration sensor 250 may be activated. For example, the multi-function device 110, the state of the control device 120 for detachably fixing the multi-function device 110 while controlling the industrial facility 130 using the control device 120 is the industrial facility ( In order to identify whether the state of requesting the emergency stop of 130 , the acceleration sensor 250 may be activated. For example, the multi-function device 110 may set the mode of the control device 120 to detachably fix the multi-function device 110 while controlling the industrial equipment 130 using the control device 120 as an emergency stop mode. The acceleration sensor 250 may be activated to convert to . However, it is not limited thereto.

In operation 424 , the multifunction device 110 may acquire acceleration state data of the multifunction device 110 using the activated acceleration sensor 250 . For example, since the multifunction device 110 is detachably fixed by the control device 120 , the multifunction device 110 converts the acceleration status data of the multifunction device 110 into the acceleration status data of the control device 120 . can be obtained with

Meanwhile, in operation 426 , the control device 120 uses the activated second processor 320 , and according to a user input received by the control device 120 , the industrial equipment 130 through the second communication circuit 340 . ) can be controlled.

Meanwhile, in operation 428 , the multifunction device 110 , in response to identifying that the acceleration state data of the multifunction device 110 indicates that switching the mode of the control device 120 to the emergency stop mode is required , a signal for changing the mode of the control device 120 to the emergency stop mode may be transmitted to the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 . The control device 120 may receive the signal using the second processor 320 through the first communication circuit 330 while controlling the industrial facility 130 according to a user input.

In operation 430, the control device 120 may execute the emergency stop mode in response to the reception of the signal. For example, in response to the reception of the signal, the control device 120 may change the mode of the control device 120 to emergency stop the industrial equipment 130 from the use mode for controlling the industrial equipment 130 . can be switched to the emergency stop mode for

As described above, according to various embodiments, the multifunction device 110 detachably fixed to the control device 120 uses the acceleration sensor 250 and the gyro sensor 260 of the multifunction device 110 . , which has an acceleration state corresponding to the acceleration state of the multifunction device 110 and identifies which state is the control device 120 having an attitude state corresponding to the posture state of the multifunction device 110, and based on the result of the identification Thus, the mode of the control device 120 may be set as the use mode or the emergency stop mode. Through this setting, the multifunction device 110 and the control device 120 can improve the safety of work using the industrial equipment 130 .

In addition, the multi-function device 110 according to various embodiments of the present invention determines the activation timing of the acceleration sensor 250 and the gyro sensor 260 according to the grip state of the control device 120 and/or the posture state of the control device 120 . By controlling based on it, it is possible to reduce the power of the multi-function device 110 consumed for the control of the industrial equipment (130). In addition, the control device 120 according to various embodiments controls the activation timing of the second processor 320 based on the posture state of the multifunction device 110 , thereby consuming for control of the industrial equipment 130 . It is possible to reduce the power of the control device 120 to be used.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a multifunction device according to various embodiments. These operations may be executed by the multifunction device 110 shown in FIG. 1 or 2 or the processor 210 shown in FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 5 , in operation 502 , the processor 210 may execute an application for controlling the industrial equipment 130 . For example, the processor 210 may execute the application in response to a touch input to the icon of the application displayed on the display 240 . As another example, the processor 210 may execute the application in response to establishment of a connection between the multifunction device 110 and the control device 120 . However, it is not limited thereto.

In operation 504 , the processor 210 may deactivate the acceleration sensor 250 and the gyro sensor 260 in response to the execution of the application. For example, the processor 210 may include an acceleration sensor 250 and The gyro sensor 260 may be deactivated.

In operation 506 , the processor 210 may receive information for instructing that the control device 120 is gripped through the communication circuit 230 from the control device 120 while the application is being executed. For example, the processor 210 may configure the information for instructing that the control device 120 is gripped from the control device 120 while the acceleration sensor 250 and the gyro sensor 260 are deactivated and the application is executed. can receive

In operation 508 , the processor 210 may activate the gyro sensor 260 in response to the reception of the information. Since gripping the control device 120 may mean that the user grips the control device 120 for controlling the industrial facility 130 , the processor 210 is configured to: , the gyro sensor 260 may be activated to identify whether the control device 120 is being lifted by the user.

In operation 510 , the processor 210 may acquire posture data of the multifunction device 110 using the activated gyro sensor 260 . Since the multifunction device 110 is detachably fixed by the control device 120 , the posture data of the multifunction device 110 may correspond to the posture data of the control device 120 , so that the processor 210 includes: In order to identify whether the control device 120 is lifted by the user, the posture data of the multifunction device 110 may be obtained by using the gyro sensor 260 .

In operation 512 , the processor 210 controls the industrial equipment 130 to determine the state of the control device 120 in which the acquired posture data detachably fixes the multifunction device 110 while acquiring the posture data It can be identified whether or not it indicates to be switched to a use state for For example, the processor 210 may be configured to identify whether the acquired posture data indicates that the control device 120 is lifted after gripping for control of the industrial equipment 130 while acquiring the posture data. can When the posture data indicates that the state of the control device 120 is switched to the use state, the processor 210 may execute operation 514 . Alternatively, when the posture data does not indicate that the state of the control device 120 is switched to the use state, the processor 210 may maintain the acquisition of the posture data and the identification.

In operation 514 , the processor 210 sets the power state of the control device 120 to a low power state in response to identifying that the acquired posture data indicates that the state of the control device 120 is switched to the use state. A signal for converting the industrial equipment 130 to a normal power state for controlling the industrial equipment 130 by using the control device 120 may be transmitted to the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 . For example, the processor 210 controls the signal through the communication circuit 230 to change the state of the second processor 320 of the control device 120 from the sleep state to the wake-up state. may be transmitted to the device 120 .

5 shows an example of identifying whether the state of the control device 120 is switched to the use state (or whether the mode of the control device 120 is switched to the use mode) using the gyro sensor 260, but , this is for convenience of explanation. For example, the gyro sensor 260 may be replaced with a camera of the multifunction device 110 facing a direction corresponding to the direction the display 240 is facing. For example, the processor 210 analyzes an image acquired using the camera, and identifies whether a visual object corresponding to the user's face is included in the image, thereby determining whether the state of the control device 120 is used. It may also be identified whether the state is switched to (or whether the mode of the control device 120 is switched to the use mode). However, it is not limited thereto.

As described above, the multifunction device 110 according to various embodiments of the present invention, in response to the execution of the application for controlling the industrial equipment 130, by deactivating the acceleration sensor 250 and the gyro sensor 260, the industrial Power used for controlling the facility 130 may be reduced. Multifunction device 110 according to various embodiments, by using the gyro sensor 260 to obtain the posture data of the multifunction device 110, of the control device 120 for detachably fixing the multifunction device 110 By estimating the posture and identifying whether the state of the control device 120 is switched to the use state based on the estimation, power consumption of the control device 120 can be reduced. In other words, the multifunction device 110 according to various embodiments analyzes the situation related to the control of the industrial facility 130 using the acceleration sensor 250 and the gyro sensor 260 of the multifunction device 110, The control environment of the industrial facility 130 may be strengthened.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the multifunction device 110 for transmitting a signal for an emergency stop mode to a control device based on acceleration state data obtained through the acceleration sensor 250 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. These operations may be executed by the multifunction device 110 shown in FIG. 1 or 2 or the processor 210 shown in FIG. 2 .

Operations 602 to 610 of FIG. 6 may be related to operation 512 of FIG. 5 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , in operation 602 , the processor 210 may identify that the posture data obtained by the gyro sensor 260 is changed from the state of the control device 120 to the use state.

In operation 604 , the processor 210 may activate the acceleration sensor 250 in response to the identification. For example, the fact that the control device 120 is lifted (ie, switched to the use state) indicates that the user intends to actually control the industrial facility 130 using the control device 120 . may mean, the processor 210 may activate the acceleration sensor 250 independently or in parallel with transmitting the signal to the control device 120 as in operation 514 . For example, the processor 210 may configure the acceleration sensor 250 to identify whether it is required to switch the mode of the control device 120 to the emergency stop mode requiring an emergency stop of the industrial equipment 130 . can be activated.

In operation 606 , the processor 210 may acquire acceleration state data of the multifunction device 110 using the activated acceleration sensor 250 .

In operation 608 , the processor 210 may identify whether the acquired acceleration state data indicates that the mode of the control device 120 is required to be switched to the emergency stop mode. For example, the processor 210 determines whether the control device 120 falls, the control device 120 collides with an external object, or the control device 120 is separated from the multifunction device 110 in the acceleration state. It can be identified through data.

The processor 210 executes operation 610 based on identifying that the obtained acceleration state data indicates that the mode of the control device 120 is required to switch to the emergency stop mode; otherwise, the operation 606 can be regressed.

In operation 610 , the processor 210 is configured to, based on identifying that the obtained acceleration state data indicates that the mode of the control device 120 is required to be switched to the emergency stop mode, A signal for changing the mode to the emergency stop mode may be transmitted to the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 . For example, the control device 120 receives the signal while operating in the use mode for controlling the industrial facility 130 , and in response to the reception of the signal, the control device 120 operates in the mode of the control device 120 . can be switched to the emergency stop mode.

As described above, in the multifunction device 110 according to various embodiments, the state of the control device 120 for controlling the industrial equipment 130 using the acceleration sensor 250 is an emergency stop of the industrial equipment 130 . It is possible to improve the work safety of the industrial equipment 130 by identifying whether the state requires. Multifunction device 110 according to various embodiments, by activating the acceleration sensor 250 at the timing of starting to control the industrial equipment 130 using the control device 120, the industrial equipment 130 It is possible to reduce the power consumed within the multifunction device 110 for control.

7 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a multifunction device for identifying whether it is required to switch a mode of a control device to an emergency stop mode using an acceleration sensor, according to various embodiments. These operations may be executed by the multifunction device 110 shown in FIG. 1 or 2 or the processor 210 shown in FIG. 2 .

Operations 710 to 720 of FIG. 7 may be related to operations 606 to 610 of FIG. 6 .

8 illustrates an example of a notification displayed on a display of a multifunction device according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 7 , in operation 710 , the processor 210 may acquire acceleration state data of the multifunction device 110 using the activated acceleration sensor 250 .

In operation 712, the processor 210, the fall of the multi-function device 110 during the operation of the industrial equipment 130, the acceleration state data (or the fall of the control device 120 for detachably fixing the multi-function device 110) ) can be identified. For example, the processor 210 is configured to determine whether the acceleration state data is less than or equal to the first threshold (eg, 250 mg) close to the gravitational acceleration, so that the acceleration state data is displayed during the operation of the industrial equipment 130 . It can be identified that indicates the fall of the multifunction device 110 . The processor 210 may execute operation 718 when the acceleration state data indicates the fall of the multifunction device 110 during operation of the industrial facility 130 , and otherwise execute operation 714 .

In operation 714 , the processor 210 performs the multi-function during operation of the industrial equipment 130 based on identifying whether the acceleration state data does not indicate a fall of the multi-function device 110 during operation of the industrial equipment 130 . It can be identified whether it indicates a collision of the device 110 (or a collision of the control device 120 that removably fixes the multifunction device 110 ). For example, the processor 210, based on the identification that the acceleration state data is greater than or equal to the second threshold (eg, 1875 mg), the acceleration state data during the operation of the industrial facility 130, the multifunction device 110 ) can be identified indicating a collision. The processor 210 may execute operation 718 when the acceleration state data indicates a crash of the multifunction device 110 during operation of the industrial facility 130 , and otherwise execute operation 716 .

In operation 716 , the processor 210 determines whether the acceleration state data does not indicate a crash of the multifunction device 110 during operation of the industrial equipment 130 , the acceleration state data ) during operation, it is possible to identify whether the multifunction device 110 indicates to be separated from the control device 120 . For example, the processor 210 may receive the acceleration state data of the control device 120 from the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 at designated intervals. The processor 210 is configured to determine the difference between the acceleration of the control device 120 indicated by the acceleration state data of the control device 120 and the acceleration of the multifunction device 110 indicated by the acceleration state data of the multifunction device 110 . Based on identifying that ? exceeds the reference value, it may be identified that the acceleration state data indicates that the multifunction device 110 is disconnected from the control device 120 during operation of the industrial equipment 130 . The processor 210 executes operation 718 when the acceleration state data indicates that the multifunction device 110 is disconnected from the control device 120 during operation of the industrial facility 130 , otherwise, operation 710 is repeated can run

According to embodiments, operation 716 may be implemented without the use of acceleration state data. For example, the processor 210 identifies that the received signal strength of the signal periodically received from the control device 120 is less than the reference strength, or to detachably fix the multifunction device 110 from the control device 120 . Based on receiving a signal for indicating that the state of the tack switch pressed during the operation is changed, it may be identified whether the multifunction device 110 indicates to be separated from the control device 120 during the operation of the industrial equipment 130 . there is.

Meanwhile, FIG. 7 shows an example in which operations 712, 714, and 716 are performed in the order, but this is for convenience of description. It should be noted that operations 712, 714, and 716 may be implemented out of order.

On the other hand, in operation 718, the processor 210 uses the acceleration state data to identify the fall of the multi-function device 120 during the operation of the industrial facility 130, or the multi-function device 120 during the operation of the industrial facility 130. Based on identifying a collision or identifying that the multifunction device 110 is separated from the control device 120 during the operation of the industrial facility 130, a signal for switching to the emergency stop mode in the mode of the control device 120 It may transmit to the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 .

In operation 720 , after the signal is transmitted, the processor 210 may display a message inquiring whether the control device 120 releases the emergency stop mode through the display 240 . For example, referring to FIG. 8 , the processor 210 may display a notification 810 on the display 240 based on the transmission of the signal. The notification 810 may be displayed on the display 240 to inquire whether the emergency stop mode is released. The notification 810 may further include a first executable object 812 for executing release of the emergency stop mode and a second executable object 814 for executing maintenance of the emergency stop mode. However, it is not limited thereto.

As described above, the multi-function device 110 according to various embodiments is a multi-function device 110 detachably fixed by the control device 120 using the acceleration state data of the multi-function device 110 is dropped. By identifying whether or not it collides, whether it is separated from the control device 120 , it is possible to identify whether an emergency stop of the industrial equipment 130 is required. Through this identification, the multifunctional device 110 according to various embodiments may enhance the safety of work using the industrial equipment 130 .

9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a multifunction device for controlling a control device according to an input to a displayed message according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; These operations may be executed by the multifunction device 110 shown in FIG. 1 or 2 or the processor 210 shown in FIG. 2 .

Operations 902 to 912 of FIG. 9 may be related to operation 720 of FIG. 7 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , in operation 902 , the processor 210 may display a message inquiring whether to release the emergency stop mode of the control device 120 .

In operation 904 , in response to displaying the message, the processor 210 may monitor whether a touch input for the first object or the second object in the message is received for a specified time period. In various embodiments, the first object may be an object for releasing the emergency stop mode of the control device 120 , and the second object may be an object for maintaining the emergency stop mode of the control device 120 . For example, referring to FIG. 8 , the processor 210 may perform a touch input for a first executable object 812 in a notification 810 or a touch for a second executable object 814 in a notification 810 . Whether an input is received may be monitored for the specified time period.

In operation 906 , the processor 210 switches the power state of the control device 120 to a low power state based on not receiving touch inputs for the first object and the second object for the specified time period. may be transmitted to the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 . For example, based on operation 718 , the control device 120 may emergency stop the industrial equipment 130 . The fact that the touch input is not received while the industrial equipment 130 is emergency stopped means that the user has no intention to release the emergency stop of the industrial equipment 130 and uses the control device 120 to control the industrial equipment 130 . Since it may mean that there is no intention to control A signal for changing the state to the low power state may be transmitted to the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 .

Meanwhile, in operation 908 , the processor 210 determines that the received touch input is related to the first object based on receiving the touch input for the first object or the touch input for the second object for the specified time period. or whether it is related to the second object may be identified. Based on identifying that the received touch input is associated with the first object, the processor 210 may execute operation 912 , otherwise execute operation 910 .

In operation 910 , the processor 210 sends the emergency stop of the control device 120 to the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 on the basis of receiving a touch input for the second object for the specified time period. A signal for maintaining the mode can be transmitted. For example, referring to FIG. 8 , the processor 210 maintains the emergency stop mode in response to receiving a touch input for the second executable object 814 in the notification 810 for the specified time period. may transmit a signal to the control device 120 .

In operation 912 , the processor 210 sends the emergency stop of the control device 120 to the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 on the basis of receiving the touch input for the first object for the specified time period. A signal for releasing the mode may be transmitted. For example, referring to FIG. 8 , the processor 210 releases the emergency stop mode in response to receiving a touch input for the first executable object 812 in the notification 810 for the specified time period. may transmit a signal to the control device 120 .

As described above, the multi-function device 110 according to various embodiments displays a message for processing the emergency stop mode of the control device 120 set by the situation recognition of the multi-function device 110, and the displayed message By executing different operations according to a touch input to , an enhanced user experience may be provided.

10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a multifunction device for deactivating an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; These operations may be executed by the multifunction device 110 shown in FIG. 1 or 2 or the processor 210 shown in FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 10 , in operation 1002 , the processor 210 determines whether the posture data of the multifunction device 110 obtained by the gyro sensor 260 indicates that the state of the control device 120 is switched to the use state. can be identified. Based on the posture data indicating that the state of the control device 120 is switched to the use state, the processor 210 may execute operation 1004 , otherwise, may execute operation 1006 .

In operation 1004 , the processor 210 changes the power state of the control device 120 from the low power state to the normal power state based on the posture data indicating that the state of the control device 120 is switched to the use state. A signal for switching may be transmitted to the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 .

In operation 1006 , the processor 210 , the timing at which the state of the control device 120 enters the use state, based on the posture data not indicating that the state of the control device 120 is switched to the use state It can be identified whether or not the specified time has elapsed. For example, the processor 210 may perform operation 1006 to minimize power consumed by the gyro sensor 260 . The processor 210 may execute operation 1008 based on identifying that the specified time has elapsed, otherwise execute operation 1012 .

In operation 1008 , the processor 210 transmits a signal for switching the power state of the control device 120 from the normal power state to the low power state through the communication circuit 230 based on identifying that the specified time has elapsed. may be transmitted to the control device 120 . For example, the processor 210 transmits the signal to the control device 120 through the communication circuit 230 to reduce power consumed by the control device 120 for controlling the industrial equipment 130 . can do.

In operation 1010 , the processor 210 may deactivate the acceleration sensor 250 and the gyro sensor 260 in response to or independently of the operation 1008 . For example, the processor 210 may deactivate the acceleration sensor 250 and the gyro sensor 260 to reduce power consumed for controlling the industrial facility 130 . This is because the fact that the power state of the control device 120 is not converted to the use state during the specified time means that the user does not currently intend to control the industrial equipment 130 using the control device 120 . .

In operation 1012 , based on identifying that the specified time has not elapsed, the processor 210 may periodically acquire posture data of the multifunction device 110 using the activated gyro sensor 260 . In other words, the processor 210 executes operation 1012 to continue identifying whether the posture data indicates that the state of the control device 120 is switched to the use state until the specified time has elapsed. can

As described above, the multifunction device 110 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure monitors the posture data obtained through the gyro sensor 260 using a specified time, thereby power consumed to control the industrial equipment 130 . can reduce

11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a control device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; Such an operation may be executed by the control device 120 shown in FIG. 1 or 3 , or by the first processor 310 and the second processor 320 shown in FIG. 3 .

Referring to FIG. 11 , in operation 1102 , the first processor 310 establishes a connection with the multifunction device 110 through the first communication circuit 330 while the second processor 320 is in the sleep state. can be detected.

In operation 1104 , the first processor 310 may activate the grip sensor 350 in response to the detection. For example, in response to the detection, the first processor 310 may activate the grip sensor 350 to identify whether the control device 120 is being gripped by the user.

In operation 1106 , the first processor 310 may detect that the control device 120 is gripped using the activated grip sensor 350 .

In operation 1108 , in response to detecting that the control device 120 is gripped, the first processor 310 instructs the multifunction device 110 via the first communication circuit 330 that the control device 120 is drawn. It can transmit a signal for For example, the first processor 310 generates a signal for instructing that the control device 120 is gripped in order to inform the multifunction device 110 of the activation timing of the gyro sensor 260 of the multifunction device 110 . 1 through the communication circuit 330 may be transmitted to the multifunction device (110).

In operation 1110, the first processor 310, after executing operation 1108, from the multifunction device 110 through the first communication circuit 330, a signal for switching the second processor 320 to the wake-up state can receive For example, the first processor 310, based on the posture data of the multifunction device 110, the first communication circuit ( Through 330 , a signal for switching the second processor 320 to the wake-up state may be received.

In operation 1112 , the first processor 310 may provide the second processor 320 with information for switching the second processor 320 to the wake-up state in response to the reception of the signal. The second processor 320 may obtain the information from the first processor 310 .

In operation 1114 , the second processor 320 switches a state of the second processor 320 from the sleep state to the wake-up state in response to the acquisition of the information, and controls the industrial facility 130 . You can activate the use mode for

In operation 1116 , the second processor 320 switches the mode of the control device 120 from the multifunction device 110 to the emergency stop mode while controlling the industrial equipment 130 after activating the use mode. It is possible to identify whether or not a signal requesting that is received. For example, the second processor 320 may identify whether the signal is received through the first communication circuit 330 . In other words, the control device 120, while operating within the use mode to control the industrial equipment 130, whether a situation requiring emergency stop of the industrial equipment 130 occurs, the multifunctional device 110 can be monitored using

As described above, the control device 120 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may separate the functions of the first processor 310 and the second processor 320 , and power consumed to control the industrial equipment 130 . can reduce The control device 120 according to various embodiments is detachably fixed by the control device 120 and uses the multifunction device 110 connected to the control device 120 to obtain situation information related to the industrial equipment 130 . By acquiring, the functionality of the control device 120 can be expanded. In other words, the control device 120 according to various embodiments may improve the working environment of the industrial facility 130 by reducing power consumption while enhancing safety.

12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a control device for switching to an emergency stop mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; This operation may be executed by the control device 120 shown in FIG. 1 or 3 or the second processor 320 shown in FIG. 3 .

Operations 1202 to 1206 of FIG. 12 may be related to operation 1116 of FIG. 11 .

Referring to FIG. 12 , in operation 1202 , the second processor 320 transmits a signal requesting to switch the mode of the control device 120 to the emergency stop mode through the first communication circuit 330 to the multifunction device 110 . can be received from For example, the second processor 320 transmits the signal transmitted from the multifunction device 110 that identifies that the emergency stop of the industrial equipment 130 is required using the acceleration sensor 250 to the first communication circuit 330 . ) can be received through

In operation 1204 , the second processor 320 may change the mode of the control device 120 to the emergency stop mode in response to the reception.

In operation 1206 , in response to the switching, the second processor 320 may transmit a signal for emergency stop of the industrial equipment 130 to the industrial equipment 130 through the second communication circuit 340 . For example, since the signal received in operation 1202 means that the control device 120 is free-falling, collides with an external object, or the multifunction device 110 is separated from the control device 120 , the second processor 320 may transmit a signal for emergency stop of the industrial equipment 130 to the industrial equipment 130 through the second communication circuit 340 . On the other hand, the industrial equipment 130 that has received the signal may stop the work currently in progress and be emergency stop.

As described above, the control device 120 according to various embodiments of the present invention, based on the situation information recognized by the multifunction device 110, by executing the emergency stop function, improving the work safety of the industrial equipment 130 can do it In addition, the control device 120 according to various embodiments is a communication circuit (eg, a first communication circuit 310 ) using communication with the multifunction device 110 and a communication circuit using communication with the industrial facility 130 ( For example, by distinguishing the second communication circuit 320), communication stability may be improved.

13 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a control device that provides different settings according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; This operation may be executed by the control device 120 shown in FIG. 1 or 3 or the second processor 320 shown in FIG. 3 .

Operations 1302 to 1310 of FIG. 13 may be related to operation 1206 of FIG. 12 .

Referring to FIG. 13 , in operation 1302 , the second processor 320 may transmit a signal for emergency stop of the industrial equipment 130 to the industrial equipment 130 through the second communication circuit 340 .

In operation 1304 , the second processor 320 may monitor whether a signal related to maintaining or releasing the emergency stop mode is received from the multifunction device 110 for a specified time in response to the transmission of the signal. For example, the second processor 320 may execute operation 1304 to reduce power consumed by the control device 120 after the emergency stop of the industrial equipment 130 . The second processor 320, when receiving the signal related to the maintenance of the emergency stop mode from the multifunction device 110 through the first communication circuit 330, executes operation 1306, and releases the emergency stop mode; If a related signal is received from the multifunction device 110 through the first communication circuit 330 , operation 1308 may be executed, otherwise operation 1310 may be executed.

In operation 1306 , the second processor 320 may maintain the emergency stop mode based on receiving a signal related to maintenance of the emergency stop mode for the specified time period.

In operation 1308 , the second processor 320 releases the emergency stop mode based on receiving a signal related to the release of the emergency stop mode for the specified time period, and uses the mode of the control device 120 . mode can be switched.

In operation 1310, the second processor 320, based on not receiving the signal related to the maintenance of the emergency stop mode and the signal related to the release of the emergency stop mode for the specified time, the state of the second processor 320 can be switched to the sleep state. In other words, the control device 120 may be switched to a low power state.

As described above, the control device 120 according to various embodiments controls the control device 120 by changing the setting of the control device 120 based on the type of signal and whether the signal is received after the emergency stop mode is executed. It can reduce the power consumption of the device 120 as well as enhance the user experience.

As described above, according to various embodiments, a multifunction device detachably held in a control apparatus for industrial equipment includes a communication circuit and an acceleration sensor. and a gyro sensor, a memory configured to store instructions, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor, when executing the instructions, responds to execution of an application for controlling the industrial equipment , disabling the acceleration sensor and the gyro sensor, receiving information from the control device to indicate that the control device is gripped through the communication circuit while the application is running, the information in response to the receiving of: enable the gyro sensor, obtain posture data of the multifunction device detachably fixed in the control device through the activated gyro sensor, the posture data while acquiring, identify whether the acquired posture data indicates that the state of the control device for removably fixing the multifunction device is switched to the use state for controlling the industrial equipment, and the obtained posture data in response to identifying that the state of the control device indicates that the state of the control device is transitioned to the state of use, for controlling the industrial equipment from a low power state with the control device; and transmit a signal for switching to a normal power state to the control device via the communication circuit.

In various embodiments, the at least one processor, when executing the instructions, in response to identifying that the acquired posture data indicates that the state of the control device is switched to the use state, activates the acceleration sensor Activating, acquiring the acceleration state data of the multi-function device through the activated acceleration sensor, and while acquiring the acceleration state data, the acquired acceleration state data detachably fixes the multi-function device and secures the industrial equipment Identifies whether it is required to change the mode of the controlling device to the emergency stop mode, and the obtained acceleration state data indicates that it is required to switch the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode and in response to identifying, transmit to the control device via the communication circuit a signal for switching a mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode.

In various embodiments, when the at least one processor executes the instructions, the obtained acceleration state data is detachably fixed in the control device while the industrial equipment is controlled by the control device. based on identifying that indicates being in the falling state, identify that the obtained acceleration state data indicates that switching the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode is required.

In various embodiments, when the at least one processor executes the instructions, the obtained acceleration state data is detachably fixed in the control device while the industrial equipment is controlled by the control device. may be configured to identify that the obtained acceleration state data indicates that it is required to change the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode, based on identifying that indicates to collide with an external object.

In various embodiments, the at least one processor, when executing the instructions, receives, through the communication circuit, the acceleration state data of the control device from the control device at designated intervals, and the acceleration state of the control device Based on identifying that the difference between the acceleration of the control device indicated by data and the acceleration of the multifunction device indicated by the acceleration state data of the multifunction device exceeds a reference value, the obtained acceleration state data is and to identify indicating that a transition of the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode is required.

In various embodiments, the multifunction device may further include a touch screen, and the at least one processor, when executing the instructions, receives the signal for switching the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode. and in response to transmitting to the control device via the communication circuit, display a message for inquiring whether to release the emergency stop mode of the control device via the touch screen.

In various embodiments, the message displayed through the touch screen includes a first executable object for releasing the emergency stop mode of the control device and a second executable object for maintaining the emergency stop mode of the control device 2 executable objects, wherein the at least one processor is configured to: when executing the instructions, in response to receiving a touch input for the first object through the touch screen, the emergency stop of the control device In response to transmitting a signal for releasing the mode to the control device through the communication circuit and receiving a touch input for the second object through the touch screen, maintaining the emergency stop mode of the control device It may be further configured to transmit a signal for the control to the control device through the communication circuit.

In various embodiments, the at least one processor determines whether a touch input for the first object or the second object is received for a specified time while displaying the message through the touch screen when executing the instructions A signal for switching the power state of the control device to the low-power state in response to identifying whether or not, and identifying that the touch input to the first object and the touch input to the second object are not received for the specified time period may be configured to transmit to the control device via the communication circuit.

In various embodiments, when the at least one processor executes the instructions, the state of the control device in which the acquired posture data detachably fixes the multifunction device is the use state for controlling the industrial equipment To identify whether or not to indicate for a specified period of time, and to identify whether the acquired posture data indicates that the state of the control device for detachably fixing the multi-function device indicates that the state of use for controlling the industrial equipment is the and in response to identifying that the specified time has elapsed from the initiated timing, transmit to the control device via the communication circuit a signal for transitioning the power state of the control device to the low power state.

In various embodiments, when the at least one processor executes the instructions, the state of the control device in which the acquired posture data detachably fixes the multifunction device is the use state for controlling the industrial equipment In response to identifying that the specified time has elapsed from the timing starting to identify whether to indicate whether to

As described above, a control apparatus used for detachably holding a multifunction device and controlling an industrial facility includes a first communication circuit, a second communication circuit, and a grip sensor; a first processor and a second processor operatively coupled with each of the first communication circuitry and the grip sensor, wherein the first processor is configured to cause the second processor to be in a sleep state. while detecting a connection with the multifunction device via the first communication circuit, responsive to the detection, activating the grip sensor, and after the activation of the grip sensor, the control using the grip sensor detecting that the device is gripped, and in response to detecting that the control device is gripped, transmit a signal to the multifunction device via the first communication circuit to indicate that the control device is gripped; in response, monitor whether a signal for transitioning the second processor from the sleep state to a wake-up state is received from the multifunction device through the first communication circuit, and from the multifunction device in response to monitoring receiving a signal for transitioning the second processor to the wake-up state via the first communication circuitry, transition the second processor to the wake-up state; 2 processor, in response to the transition to the wake-up state, activates a use mode for controlling the industrial equipment, and in response to the activation of the use mode, the industrial equipment is controlled by the control device while receiving a signal from the multifunction device to request to switch the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode through the first communication circuit.

In various embodiments, the second processor requests to switch the mode of the control device to the emergency stop information from the multifunction device through the first communication circuit while the industrial equipment is controlled by the control device On the basis of identifying that a signal to and transmit via circuit to the industrial facility.

In various embodiments, the second processor, for a specified time from the timing of transmitting the signal for emergency stop of the industrial equipment to the industrial equipment through the second communication circuit, from the multifunction device monitoring whether a signal related to the maintenance or release of the emergency stop mode is received through a communication circuit, and a signal related to the maintenance of the emergency stop mode through the first communication circuit from the multifunction device for the specified time from the timing On the basis of monitoring receiving a signal related to the release of the emergency stop mode, maintaining the mode of the control device in the emergency stop mode, and from the multifunction device for the specified time from the timing through the first communication circuit On the basis of monitoring receiving a signal related to switching the mode of the control device to the use mode, and maintaining the emergency stop mode through the first communication circuit from the multifunction device for the specified time from the timing, and and switch the state of the second processor to the sleep state based on monitoring that a signal related to the release of the emergency stop mode is not received.

As described above, according to various embodiments, a multifunction device detachably held in a control apparatus for industrial equipment and including a communication circuit, an acceleration sensor, and a gyro sensor A method for operating a (multifunction device) includes: in response to execution of an application for controlling the industrial equipment, disabling the acceleration sensor and the gyro sensor; receiving information from a device via the communication circuit for indicating that the control device is gripped, and in response to the receiving of the information, enabling the gyro sensor; An operation of acquiring posture data of the multi-function device detachably fixed in the control device through a gyro sensor, and while acquiring the posture data, the obtained posture data enables the multi-function device to be detachably attached An operation of identifying whether the state of the fixed control device indicates that the state of the control device is switched to the use state for controlling the industrial equipment, and that the acquired posture data indicates that the state of the control device is switched to the use state In response to identifying, communicating a signal for transitioning a power state of the control device from a low power state to a normal power state for controlling the industrial facility using the control device. and transmitting to the control device through a circuit.

In various embodiments, the method includes: activating the acceleration sensor in response to identifying that the obtained posture data indicates that the state of the control device is transitioned to the use state; The operation of acquiring the acceleration state data of the multi-function device through a sensor, and during the acquisition of the acceleration state data, the acquired acceleration state data detachably fixes the multi-function device and the control device for controlling the industrial equipment In the operation of identifying whether it indicates that it is required to switch the mode of In response, transmitting a signal for changing the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode to the control device through the communication circuit.

In various embodiments, the operation of identifying that the acquired acceleration state data indicates that it is required to switch the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode may include: Based on identifying that the multifunction device detachably fixed in the control device is in a falling state while the industrial equipment is being controlled, the acquired acceleration state data sets the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode may include an operation of identifying indicating that switching to .

In various embodiments, the operation of identifying that the acquired acceleration state data indicates that it is required to switch the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode may include: Based on identifying that the multi-function device detachably fixed in the control device collides with an external object while the industrial equipment is being controlled, the acquired acceleration state data sets the mode of the control device to the emergency stop and identifying an indication that a transition to a mode is required.

In various embodiments, the identifying that the acquired acceleration state data indicates that it is required to switch the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode includes: from the control device via the communication circuit, the control device between the operation of receiving the acceleration state data of the control device at every specified period and the acceleration of the control device indicated by the acceleration state data of the control device and the acceleration of the multifunction device indicated by the acceleration state data of the multifunction device based on identifying that the difference exceeds a reference value, identifying that the obtained acceleration state data indicates that switching the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode is required.

In various embodiments, the method includes, in response to sending the signal for switching the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode to the control device via the communication circuit, via a touch screen of the multifunction device The method may further include displaying a message for inquiring whether to release the emergency stop mode of the control device.

In various embodiments, the message displayed through the touch screen includes a first executable object for releasing the emergency stop mode of the control device and a second executable object for maintaining the emergency stop mode of the control device 2 executable objects, the method comprising: in response to receiving a touch input for the first object through the touch screen, transmitting a signal for releasing the emergency stop mode of the control device In response to an operation of transmitting to the control device through a circuit and receiving a touch input for the second object through the touch screen, a signal for maintaining the emergency stop mode of the control device through the communication circuit It may further include the operation of transmitting to the control device through the.

Methods according to the embodiments described in the claims or specifications of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

When implemented in software, a computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs (software modules) may be provided. One or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium are configured to be executable by one or more processors in an electronic device (device). One or more programs include instructions for causing an electronic device to execute methods according to embodiments described in a claim or specification of the present disclosure.

Such programs (software modules, software) include random access memory, non-volatile memory including flash memory, read only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM: Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), magnetic disc storage device, Compact Disc-ROM (CD-ROM), Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs), or any other form of It may be stored in an optical storage device or a magnetic cassette. Alternatively, it may be stored in a memory composed of a combination of some or all thereof. In addition, each configuration memory may be included in plurality.

In addition, the program is transmitted through a communication network composed of a communication network such as the Internet, an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wide LAN (WLAN), or a storage area network (SAN), or a combination thereof. It may be stored on an attachable storage device that can be accessed. Such a storage device may be connected to a device implementing an embodiment of the present disclosure through an external port. In addition, a separate storage device on the communication network may be connected to the device implementing the embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, elements included in the disclosure are expressed in the singular or plural according to the specific embodiments presented. However, the singular or plural expression is appropriately selected for the context presented for convenience of description, and the present disclosure is not limited to the singular or plural component, and even if the component is expressed in plural, it is composed of the singular or singular. Even an expressed component may be composed of a plurality of components.

Meanwhile, although specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description of the present disclosure, various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments and should be defined by the claims described below as well as the claims and equivalents.

Claims (5)

A multifunction device detachably held in a control apparatus for industrial equipment, comprising:
communication circuit;
acceleration sensor;
gyro sensor;
a memory configured to store instructions; and
at least one processor;
When the at least one processor executes the instructions,
in response to execution of an application for controlling the industrial equipment, disabling the acceleration sensor and the gyro sensor;
receiving information from the control device to indicate that the control device is gripped through the communication circuit while executing the application;
in response to the receiving of the information, enable the gyro sensor;
acquiring posture data of the multifunction device detachably fixed in the control device through the activated gyro sensor;
while acquiring the posture data, identify whether the obtained posture data indicates that the state of the control device for removably fixing the multifunction device is switched to the use state for controlling the industrial equipment,
In response to identifying that the obtained attitude data indicates that the state of the control device is switched to the use state, the power state of the control device is changed from a low power state to the industrial equipment; and transmit a signal for switching to a normal power state for controlling by using the communication circuit to the control device.
The method according to claim 1, wherein the at least one processor, when executing the instructions,
in response to identifying that the acquired posture data indicates that the state of the control device is transitioned to the use state, activate the acceleration sensor;
Acquire acceleration state data of the multifunction device through the activated acceleration sensor,
While acquiring the acceleration state data, whether the acquired acceleration state data indicates that it is required to detachably fix the multifunction device and switch the mode of the control device for controlling the industrial equipment to an emergency stop mode identify,
In response to identifying that the obtained acceleration state data indicates that it is required to change the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode, a signal for switching the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode is communicated The multifunction device further configured to transmit to the control device via a circuit.
The method according to claim 2, wherein the at least one processor, when executing the instructions,
Based on identifying that the acquired acceleration state data indicates that the multifunction device detachably fixed in the control device is in a falling state while the industrial equipment is controlled by the control device, the acquired acceleration the multifunction device configured to identify that status data indicates that it is required to transition the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode.
The method according to claim 3, wherein the at least one processor, when executing the instructions,
Based on identifying that the acquired acceleration state data indicates that the multifunction device detachably fixed in the control device collides with an external object while the industrial equipment is controlled by the control device, the acquired and identify that acceleration state data indicates that it is required to change the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode.
The method according to claim 4, wherein the at least one processor, when executing the instructions,
receiving, through the communication circuit, the acceleration state data of the control device from the control device at a specified period;
based on identifying that a difference between the acceleration of the control device indicated by the acceleration state data of the control device and the acceleration of the multifunction device indicated by the acceleration state data of the multifunction device exceeds a reference value, and identify that the acquired acceleration state data indicates that it is required to change the mode of the control device to the emergency stop mode.

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