KR102448838B1 - Electronic device including earbud and the controlling method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Introduced are an electronic device and a control method thereof. The electronic device comprises a plurality of earbuds, a storage part provided in each of the plurality of earbuds to store energy or information, a communication part provided in each of the plurality of earbuds to exchange energy or information with each other, and at least one processor that processes, in response to a request of a first earbud among the plurality of earbuds, a second earbud to transmit at least one among the energy or information stored in the storage part of the second earbud to the first earbud through the communication part of the second earbud. Therefore, the present invention enables a user to continuously and simultaneously use the earbud.

Description

Electronic devices including earbuds and their control method

The present invention relates to an electronic device including an earbud and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to an earbud case to which a wired or wireless earbud is connected, a charging station, an earbud without receiving energy or information directly from a user device, etc. It relates to an electronic device including an earbud that enables continuous and simultaneous use of the earbud by transmitting and receiving energy or information between them, and a method for controlling the same.

There are wired earbuds and wireless earbuds for earbuds. Wired earbuds receive power directly from a user terminal, which is a device to which the wired earbuds are connected, and receive a voice signal through a connection cable to deliver voice to the wearer of the earbuds. The wireless earbuds are neckband-type or pair-type, and can receive power from an earbud case or a separate charging station that accommodates the battery or earbuds in the earbuds and at the same time charges the batteries in the earbuds.

Existing wireless earbuds have batteries built into the earbuds, so if one earbud's battery runs out, you have to recharge the earbuds and use them again, so you could not continue to use the earbuds.

The matters described as background art are only for improving understanding of the background of the present invention, and should not be taken as acknowledgment that they correspond to prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

US 10-1680408 B1

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problem, and by transmitting and receiving energy or information between the earbuds without receiving direct energy or information from the earbud case or charging station to which the wired or wireless earbuds are connected, a user device, etc. An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device including an earbud that enables continuous and simultaneous use of the buds and a method for controlling the same.

An electronic device including an earbud according to the present invention, in the electronic device,

a plurality of earbuds; a storage unit provided in each of the plurality of earbuds to store energy or information; a communication unit provided on each of the plurality of earbuds to exchange energy or information with each other; and in response to a request from the first earbud among the plurality of earbuds, the second earbud transmits at least one of energy or information provided in the storage unit of the second earbud to the first earbud through the communication unit of the second earbud. and at least one processor that processes to do so.

a sensor provided on each of the plurality of earbuds, and a processor that sends one or more of energy or information to the second earbud when the sensor detects that the first earbud is being used by the user; can do.

If the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud, the first earbud may include a processor that processes to transmit energy to the second earbud.

If the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud, it may include a processor to provide a notification to the user.

An electronic device including an earbud according to the present invention, in the electronic device,

a plurality of earbuds; casing;

a storage unit provided in each of the plurality of earbuds to store information and energy;

a communication unit provided in each of the plurality of earbuds to exchange at least one of energy or information with each other; and at least one processor that processes the casing to transmit one or more of energy or information to the first earbud in response to a request of the first earbud of the plurality of earbuds.

and a sensor provided on each of the plurality of earbuds, and when the sensor detects that the first earbud is being used by the user, the second earbud transmits one or more of the energy or information received from the casing to the first earbud It may include a processor that

If the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud, the first earbud may include a processor to process one or more of the energy or information received from the casing to transmit to the second earbud.

If the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud, it may include a processor to provide a notification to the user.

When the first earbud approaches the casing at a predetermined distance, if the charging request of the second earbud in response to the charging request of the first earbud does not occur, the first earbud transmits energy to the second earbud It may include a processor that

When the first earbud approaches the casing by a predetermined distance, if the charging request of the second earbud corresponding to the charging request of the first earbud does not occur, the processor may include a processor for processing to provide a notification to the user.

A method of controlling an electronic device according to the present invention comprises the steps of: storing and storing energy or information in each of a plurality of earbuds; and exchanging energy or information between the plurality of earbuds, wherein the step of exchanging may include, wherein the second earbud transmits one or more of energy or information in response to a request of a first earbud among the plurality of earbuds. processing to transmit to the earbuds.

detecting use of the earbuds through sensors provided in each of the plurality of earbuds; and processing the second earbud to transmit one or more of energy or information to the first earbud upon detecting that the first earbud is being used by the user.

if the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud, processing the first earbud to transmit energy to the second earbud.

If the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud, the method may include providing a notification to the user.

A method of controlling an electronic device according to the present invention comprises the steps of: storing energy or information in each of a plurality of earbuds or a casing; and exchanging at least one of energy or information between the plurality of earbuds or the casing, wherein the exchanging includes the casing transmitting at least one of energy or information to the first earbud in response to a request of the first earbud. processing to do so.

detecting use of the earbuds through sensors provided in each of the plurality of earbuds; and

and transmitting, by the second earbud, one or more of energy or information received from the casing to the first earbud upon detecting that the first earbud is being used by the user.

if the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud, processing one or more of the energy or information received from the casing so that the first earbud transmits to the second earbud.

If the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud, the method may include providing a notification to the user.

When the first earbud approaches the casing at a predetermined distance, if the charging request of the second earbud in response to the charging request of the first earbud does not occur, the first earbud transmits energy to the second earbud may include the step of

and if the charging request of the second earbud corresponding to the charging request of the first earbud does not occur when the first earbud approaches the casing by a predetermined distance, processing to provide a notification to the user.

According to an electronic device including an earbud of the present invention and a control method therefor, the present invention provides energy between the earbuds without receiving energy or information directly from the earbud case or charging station to which the wired or wireless earbuds are connected, or from a user device, etc. Or, by sending and receiving information, you can continue to use the earbuds at the same time.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a block diagram of an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an electronic device including an earbud according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an electronic device including an earbud according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an electronic device including an earbud according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an electronic device including an earbud according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in this specification or application are only exemplified for the purpose of describing the embodiments according to the present invention, and the embodiments according to the present invention may be implemented in various forms. and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described in the present specification or application. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

And, as used herein, the singular forms also include the plural forms unless the phrases clearly indicate the opposite. As used herein, the meaning of 'comprising' specifies a particular characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element and/or component, and other specific characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element, component, and/or group. It does not exclude the existence or addition of Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. It is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an electronic device including an earbud according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an electronic device including an earbud according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an electronic device including an earbud according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is It is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an electronic device including an earbud according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention. An electronic device including the earbuds according to an electronic device comprising: a plurality of earbuds 200; a storage unit 230 provided in each of the plurality of earbuds to store energy or information; a communication unit 220 provided in each of the plurality of earbuds to exchange energy or information with each other; and in response to a request from the first earbud among the plurality of earbuds, the second earbud transmits at least one of energy or information provided in the storage unit of the second earbud to the first earbud through the communication unit of the second earbud. It includes at least one processor 240 that processes to do so.

An electronic device including an earbud according to another embodiment of the present invention includes: a plurality of earbuds 200; casing 210; a storage unit 230 provided in each of the plurality of earbuds to store information and energy; a communication unit 220 provided in each of the plurality of earbuds to exchange at least one of energy or information with each other; and at least one processor 240 that processes the casing 210 to transmit one or more of energy or information to the first earbud in response to a request of the first earbud among the plurality of earbuds.

1 , in an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention, the earbud includes a storage unit for storing energy or information and a communication unit for exchanging energy or information, from a casing or from a terminal It can receive energy from devices such as, or transmit and receive information. For example, the casing may include a housing and a cover, and one earbud including a battery for charging one earbud is connected to a contact terminal in the casing to receive energy through the storage unit. In another example, the casing includes a touch sensor coupled with the earbud to transmit information to enter pairing with another electronic device in response to pressing the touch sensor or moving away from the pressed touch sensor to the communication unit or terminal of one earbud. can be sent to One earbud may transmit the above information to the terminal through the communication unit. The terminal is paired with the earbuds through the above pairing information and sends voice information to the earbuds. In addition, the battery included in the terminal transmits energy to the earbuds through a wired or wireless charging method and the like.

As shown in FIG. 2 , in an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention, the processor processes to transmit and receive energy or information between the earbuds or between one earbud and the casing. In response to the request of the first earbud, the processor transmits at least one of energy or information provided by the second earbud (not shown) or the casing to the storage unit or the casing of the second earbud through the communication unit of the second earbud. It is processing to transmit to 1 earbud.

When the electronic device used for portable wireless listening is a pair of wireless earbuds as in an embodiment of the present invention, the earbuds are relatively small and easily lost when not in use. Also, the battery built into the earbuds needs to be recharged periodically. Not only that, but the earbuds do not function fully without a pair, and cannot be used continuously at the same time. For example, the existing wireless earbuds have a built-in battery in the earbuds, so if one earbud's battery runs out, one earbud itself needs to be recharged and then used again, so you could not continue to use the earbuds at the same time.

Nevertheless, in the existing technology, earbuds are lost under the premise that a pair of earbuds, such as a casing and an earbud, and a terminal and an earbud, exist completely around, contain sufficient energy, and receive and receive voice information from both sides as described above. Trying to solve problems and recharge issues. Accordingly, in the electronic device including the earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention, the earbud can be continuously used simultaneously through the processor.

For example, if the charging capacity of the first earbud is insufficient, the first earbud requests the casing or the second earbud. Information and requests regarding the first earbud are transmitted/received to and from the casing 210 or the second earbud. If the information is information about the charge amount of the first earbud, the processor 240 may transmit energy to the first earbud based on the communication unit or the casing of the second earbud to the first earbud based on wired or wireless charging. handle it so that

As another example, when the first earbud is separated from the second earbud or the casing by a predetermined distance or more, the first earbud requests the casing or the second earbud. If the information is information about the distance from the first earbud, the processor is configured to send the first earbud to the first earbud through the communication unit or the casing of the second earbud, or the distance between the first earbud and the second earbud or between the first earbud and the casing It processes to transmit information on whether the distance is less than or equal to a predetermined distance. Such energy or information transmission/reception may be processed simultaneously with or separately from the terminal so that the user can know the charging capacity information and the charging speed information through the terminal. Alternatively, a signal recognizable by audiovisual and other five senses may be generated through a notification unit (not shown) of the first earbud so that the user can know whether it is less than a predetermined distance. Alternatively, if the information is user authentication information of the earbuds, it may be possible to determine whether the second earbuds belong to the user. As such, the electronic device including the earbuds according to an embodiment of the present invention solves unbalance between the earbuds, enables continuous simultaneous use, and solves the problem of loss and recharging.

Hereinafter, in an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention and a method for controlling the same, the earbud will be described in relation to an in-ear earbud, but the earbud of the present invention is a neckband type or As a pair type, it can be equally applied to headphones and/or single earbuds. Here, a single earbud is a single earbud of a wireless communication headset for a mobile phone or from a fixed home audio device, or a central audio device that can be multi-connected to the earbud of the present invention, used in guided tours, theme parks, public gyms, etc. and single earbuds for wireless headsets.

Here, in the electronic device including the earbud and the control method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention, the request may be made automatically by communication or the device or manually by the user. And, here, information may be mixed with information or data obtained by processing data. Here, the information includes raw data, pre-processed data, and processed data. And, the information may be retrieved or processed from a sensor/external device/communication/database. The information includes a control signal or an authentication signal for controlling on/off or intensity adjustment of other devices.

In addition, the transmission and reception of information includes an authentication device, a communication device, a sensor, a memory, a voice/gesture/touch/mechanical input device, a biometric sensor, a camera, a device including a photographing device, etc. This includes sending and receiving user interfaces, device-to-server or network, and device-to-person, external devices carried by individuals or based on infrastructure. And the transmission and reception of information is irrespective of single/plural, such as one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many.

In addition, the energy transmission and reception of an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention includes wired transmission and reception of power through a charging cable or a charging connector, or storing energy such as a wireless charging pad or a battery and an exchange unit and wirelessly transmitting power. Includes wireless transmission/reception through a wireless charging device, such as another electronic device (watch, earbud, terminal, etc.) capable of transmitting/receiving. In this case, the earbuds may include an electronic device including a coil for wirelessly transmitting and receiving power.

In addition, the wireless charging method may include an electromagnetic inductive method, a magnetic resonance method, or another wireless charging method. The wireless charging method includes one-to-one charging and one-to-many charging in which various electronic devices are wirelessly charged using one charging device. In addition, other wireless charging methods include charging methods that do not use electromagnetic induction, but convert and transmit other forms of energy (RF, ultrasonic waves, near-infrared lasers, Wi-Fi, etc.) do.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention. storing energy or information in each of the earbuds; and exchanging energy or information between the plurality of earbuds, wherein the exchanging includes a second earbud in response to a request ( S310 ) of a first earbud among the plurality of earbuds, at least one of energy or information. and processing to transmit to the first earbud (S320).

In addition, in the control method of an electronic device including an earbud according to another embodiment of the present invention, the method comprising: detecting the use of an earbud through a sensor provided in each of a plurality of earbuds; and processing the second earbud to transmit one or more of energy or information to the first earbud upon detecting that the first earbud is being used by the user. In addition, in the method for controlling an electronic device including an earbud according to another embodiment of the present invention, when detecting that the first earbud is being used by the user, the second earbud controls one or more of the energy or information received from the casing. 1 may include transmitting to the earbuds.

That is, in the electronic device including the earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention, the processor detects the use of the earbud through a sensor and processes the first earbud to receive energy or information through the second earbud or the casing. For example, the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention detects the use of the first earbud to be used through an action or non-action (a touch sensor in contact with the ear, a biosensor, etc.) and detects the use of the other second earbud or Information that the casing supplies power to the first earbuds or is close to the first earbuds by a predetermined distance or less may be transmitted to a notification unit (not shown) through the communication unit of the first earbuds to notify the user. Through this, it provides the convenience of automatically using both earboards at the same time.

In addition, in an electronic device including an earbud and a control method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention, a sensor is a device that converts a specific type of energy into another energy that is easy to observe, and measures a physical quantity or information of an object A device that converts signals into signals. The sensor includes a detection device and a detection device accompanied by a certain process after detection. The sensors include a position sensor, a distance sensor, a temperature and humidity sensor, a sensor that detects the five senses (sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing), a motion sensor such as an accelerometer that detects the user's movement, a pulse rate detector that detects the user's heart rate, PPG (Photoplethysmogram: photoplethysmogram), ECG (: Electroardiogram: electrocardiogram), oxygen saturation, blood sugar, blood pressure, blood flow, body temperature, etc. bio-signal sensor that detects bio-signals, illuminance sensor, geomagnetic sensor, barometric pressure sensor, etc. are included.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an electronic device including an earbud according to a first embodiment of the present invention. When the second earbud fails to receive the request of the first earbud (S420), the first earbud It may include processing the energy to be transmitted to the second earbud (S440). In other words, if the second earbud does not receive the request from the first earbud due to insufficient charging of the second earbud, power is transmitted from the first earbud to the second earbud. Through this, it provides the convenience of continuously using both earbuds at the same time.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an electronic device including an earbud according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and when the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud (S520), a notification is provided to the user It may include a step (S540) to do so. In other words, if the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud due to insufficient charge of the second earbud, or the like, from the first earbud to the terminal, or to the notification unit of the first earbud, or A notification may be provided to the user through at least one path, such as from the first earbud to the terminal via the case or from the server to the terminal through the communication unit of the first earbud. Through this, it provides the convenience of continuously using both earbuds at the same time without loss.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling an electronic device including an earbud according to a third embodiment of the present invention. storing energy or information in each of a plurality of earbuds or casings; and exchanging at least one of energy or information between the plurality of earbuds or the casing, wherein the step of exchanging is a case in which the casing transmits one or more of energy or information to the first ear in response to a request (S610) of the first earbud. and processing to transmit to the bud (S620). Through this, it provides the convenience of automatically using both earboards at the same time.

In addition, a control method of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of detecting use of the earbuds through sensors provided in each of a plurality of earbuds; and transmitting, by the second earbud, one or more of energy or information received from the casing to the first earbud when detecting that the first earbud is being used by the user.

That is, the second earbud operates as a hub between the casing and the first earbud. For example, there may be a case where the casing and the first earbud are in a state where charging is poor, and the casing cannot transmit energy or information to the first earbud. In this case, when detecting that the first earbud is being used by the user, the second earbud may transmit one or more of energy or information received by the second earbud from the casing to the first earbud. Through this, it provides the convenience of automatically using both earboards at the same time.

In addition, in the method for controlling an electronic device according to the third embodiment of the present invention, when the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud, the first earbud provides at least one of energy or information received from the casing. 2 may include processing to transmit to the earbuds. Through this, it provides the convenience of continuously using both earbuds at the same time.

And, the method of controlling the electronic device according to the third embodiment of the present invention may include providing a notification to the user when the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud. Through this, it provides the convenience of continuously using both earbuds at the same time without loss.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an electronic device including an earbud according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. If the charging request of the corresponding second earbud does not occur (S720), the first earbud may include a step of processing to transmit energy to the second earbud (S740). In addition, in the method for controlling an electronic device including an earbud according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, when the first earbud approaches the casing by a predetermined distance, the second ear corresponding to the charging request of the first earbud (S710) If the charging request of the bud does not occur (S720), it may include a step (not shown) of processing to provide a notification to the user.

When the first earbud approaches the casing at a predetermined distance, when the process of sending and receiving information or energy (charge request) to the first earbud is attempted, the second earbud is charged due to insufficient charge of the second earbud, etc. The request may not be received. In this case, power is transmitted from the first earbud to the second earbud. Or, in this case, at least one such as from the first earbud to the terminal, to the notification unit of the first earbud, or from the first earbud to the terminal via the case, or from the server to the terminal through the communication unit of the first earbud You can provide a notification to the user in the path of Through this, it provides the convenience of continuously using both earbuds at the same time without loss.

2 is a block diagram of an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a sensor (not shown) provided in each of the plurality of earbuds 200 is included, and the sensor is the first earbud by the user. The second earbud may include a processor 240 that transmits one or more of energy or information to the first earbud upon detecting that it is being used by the second earbud. In addition, if the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud, the first earbud may include a processor 240 that processes to transmit energy to the second earbud. In addition, when the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud, the processor 240 may include a notification to the user. And, if the charging request of the second earbud corresponding to the charging request of the first earbud does not occur when the first earbud approaches the casing at a predetermined distance, the first earbud transmits energy to the second earbud It may include a processor 240 that processes to do so. And, if the charging request of the second earbud corresponding to the charging request of the first earbud does not occur when the first earbud approaches the casing at a predetermined distance, the processor 240 processes to provide a notification to the user. may include

Detailed technical features of each configuration of the electronic device including the earbud according to the embodiment of the present invention are described above. Since it is the same as or similar to the above, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The Internet of Things (IoT), which is a technical field of electronic devices including earbuds according to an embodiment of the present invention, is a technology that connects to the Internet, transmits and receives data, analyzes or learns by itself by embedding sensors and communication functions in things. It is a technology that provides information to a user or allows a user or a device to remotely control it. Here, the object includes various embedded systems such as wearable devices such as electronic devices including earbuds according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the electronic device including the earbud according to another embodiment of the present invention, the processor warns the second earbud or the casing to the first earbud or to the terminal that the charge or discharge amount of the first earbud is less than or equal to the first reference value Alternatively, information for controlling to reduce the charging or discharging rate or information asking whether to decrease the charging rate or discharging rate may be transmitted accordingly. In the electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention, the processor transmits energy or information to the first earboard by the second earbud according to the charging request of the first earbud, the first earbud and the second earbud You can control to lower the volume of In this way, if the discharging rate is high compared to the charging rate, measures such as reducing the volume are taken to provide the convenience of continuously using both earbuds at the same time without loss.

On the other hand, "-part" of the present embodiment may be formed of each or a combination of combined software and hardware. In addition, "~part" in this embodiment may be included in a computer-readable storage medium. In addition, the "~ part" of the present embodiment may be distributed and distributed in a part of a plurality of hardware or software, or a combination thereof. And, “~ part” of this embodiment may be configured as hardware to operate as one or more software modules, and vice versa.

Although shown and described with reference to specific embodiments of the present invention, it is common in the art that the present invention can be variously improved and changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention provided by the following claims. It will be self-evident to those who have the knowledge of

Therefore, "~ part" or "~ step" of an embodiment of the present invention can be combined with "~ part" or "~ step" of an embodiment of the present invention to constitute a new embodiment of the Internet of Things. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. For example, in an electronic device including an earbud according to an embodiment of the present invention, a sensor; And in the processor for transmitting one or more of energy/information to the first earbud by sensing the sensor, the processor, which is an added configuration of the electronic device including the earbud according to another embodiment of the present invention, is the second earbud It is self-evident in the art that the first earbud may further be characterized in that the first earbud transmits energy to the second earbud if it does not receive the request of the first earbud.

200: earbuds
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Claims (20)

In an electronic device,
a plurality of earbuds;
an energy storage unit provided in each of the plurality of earbuds to store energy;
an information storage unit provided in each of the plurality of earbuds to store information;
an energy transceiver provided on each of the plurality of earbuds to exchange energy with each other;
a communication unit provided on each of the plurality of earbuds to exchange information with each other; and
at least one processor that processes a second earbud to transmit energy and information to the first earbud in response to a request of a first earbud from among the plurality of earbuds;
a first sensor provided on each of the plurality of earbuds and configured to detect use of each of the plurality of earbuds through non-operation;
a second sensor provided on each of the plurality of earbuds and sensing the use of each of the plurality of earbuds through an operation; and
Further comprising; a notification unit provided on each of the plurality of earbuds to provide a notification to a user who uses each of the plurality of earbuds;
The non-operation includes a non-contact operation in which each of the plurality of earbuds is in contact with the body of the user,
The operation includes an approach operation in which each of the plurality of earbuds approaches each other,
The user's body includes the user's ears,
The first sensor includes a touch sensor for detecting a contact between each of the plurality of earbuds and the ear of the user,
The second sensor includes a distance sensor for detecting that the distance between each of the plurality of earbuds is less than a predetermined distance,
The at least one processor,
In response to a charge request of the first earbud based on the contact non-action of the second earbud detected through the touch sensor and the approaching motion of the second earbud detected through the distance sensor, the second earbud transmits charging notification information that (i) the power of the second earbud and (ii) the distance between the first earbud and the second earbud is less than or equal to the predetermined distance to the first earbud send to; and
and processing to provide a notification to the user through the notification unit on the basis that the charging request of the first earbud is not successfully transmitted to the second earbud. delete delete The method of claim 1,
Further comprising a casing coupled to each of the plurality of earbuds,
wherein the at least one processor processes the casing to transmit one or more of energy or information to the first earbud in response to the request of the first earbud for the casing. 5. The method of claim 4,
The at least one processor is configured to, when the second earbud does not receive the request of the first earbud, the first earbud transmits one or more of energy or information received from the casing to the second earbud Electronic device, characterized in that. 5. The method of claim 4,
The at least one processor is configured to, when the charging request of the second earbud does not occur in response to the occurrence of the charging request of the first earbud to the casing, the first earbud sends energy to the second earbud An electronic device, characterized in that processing to be transmitted. 7. The method of claim 6,
and the at least one processor processes to provide a notification to the user when the charge request of the second earbud does not occur. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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