KR20210087347A - Electronic apparatus and method for controlling the electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device comprises: a communication unit; a user input unit; and a processor configured to perform an operation corresponding to an inputted preset user command and execute a remote control function, controlled by an electronic device, by a control command received from an external device if the user command is received through the user input unit and configured to perform an operation corresponding to a received control command if the control command for controlling an electronic device is received from the external device through the communication unit. Therefore, the electronic device can increase convenience of manipulation of a user.

Description

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to an electronic device that can be controlled by an external device and a control method thereof.

The user selects a button provided in the electronic device, operates the electronic device using voice, or controls the electronic device using another electronic device, such as a smart phone, connected to the electronic device.

In this case, in order to control the electronic device using another electronic device, the remote control function must be activated (or executed) in the electronic device.

To this end, conventionally, a button for activating the remote control function of the electronic device is provided in the electronic device, and the user selects the corresponding button and activates the remote control function of the electronic device according to the button, or the user selects the corresponding button Only when the remote control function of the device is activated, the electronic device can be controlled using another electronic device.

This is because, if the electronic device can be remotely controlled without any restrictions, the user may be injured due to negligence in use, etc., so when the user selects a button for activating the remote control function or inputs a voice command However, the purpose is to allow the electronic device to be controlled by using another electronic device.

However, in this case, in that the user has to input a separate command for remote control of the electronic device, there is an inconvenience of user manipulation.

The present disclosure has been devised in response to the above-mentioned necessity. Even if a separate user command for activating the remote control function is not input, when a user command is input through a user input unit provided in the electronic device, the remote control function is automatically activated. An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device capable of enabling the same and a control method thereof.

When a preset user command is input through the communication unit, the user input unit, and the user input unit, the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure performs an operation corresponding to the input user command and performs an operation according to a control command received from an external device. and a processor that executes a remote control function for controlling the electronic device and performs an operation corresponding to the received control command when a control command for controlling the electronic device is received from the external device through the communication unit. .

Here, the user input unit receives a user command for turning on the power of the electronic device, a user command for driving the electronic device, and a user command for inputting a setting related to driving of the electronic device, and the processor is configured to: When a user command for driving the electronic device or a user command for inputting a setting related to driving of the electronic device is input through the user input unit while the power of the electronic device is turned on, an operation corresponding to the input user command and execute the remote control function.

Also, when a control command corresponding to a user command input through a user interface screen displayed on the external device is received from the external device, the processor may perform an operation corresponding to the received control command.

Here, the user interface screen may include a GUI for receiving a user command for controlling the electronic device, and the GUI may be activated when the remote control function is executed and deactivated when the remote control function is terminated. .

Meanwhile, the processor may terminate the executed remote control function when driving of the electronic device is stopped or a door provided in the electronic device is opened.

Meanwhile, in the method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when a preset user command is input to the electronic device, an operation corresponding to the input user command is performed and the control command is performed according to a control command received from an external device. and executing a remote control function to control the electronic device, and when a control command for controlling the electronic device is received from the external device, performing an operation corresponding to the received control command.

Here, the step of receiving, by the electronic device, a user command for turning on the power of the electronic device, a user command for driving the electronic device, and a user command for inputting a setting related to driving of the electronic device, and executing the step performs an operation corresponding to the input user command when a user command for driving the electronic device or a user command for inputting a setting related to driving of the electronic device is input while the power of the electronic device is turned on, The remote control function can be executed.

Also, in the performing step, when a control command corresponding to a user command input through a user interface screen displayed on the external device is received from the external device, an operation corresponding to the received control command may be performed.

Here, the user interface screen may include a GUI for receiving a user command for controlling the electronic device, and the GUI may be activated when the remote control function is executed and deactivated when the remote control function is terminated. have.

Meanwhile, the control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may further include terminating the executed remote control function when driving of the electronic device is stopped or a door provided in the electronic device is opened.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when a user inputs a user command related to an operation of the electronic device into the electronic device, the remote control function of the electronic device is not selected even if a separate button for activating the remote control function of the electronic device is not selected. In that the control function can be activated, the convenience of the user's operation can be improved.

1 is a system related to a remote control function of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
2A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
2B is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
3 and 4 are diagrams for explaining a method of executing a remote control function according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating a user interface screen provided to an external device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating activation and inactivation of a user interface screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
7A is a diagram for explaining a notification provided by an electronic device according to execution of a remote control function execution according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
7B is a diagram for explaining a notification provided by a user terminal device according to the execution of a remote control function execution according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
8A to 8E are diagrams for explaining a method for terminating a remote control function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and
9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present document will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it is not intended to limit the technology described in this document to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of this document are included. . In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for like components.

In the present disclosure, expressions such as “have,” “may have,” “include,” or “may include” indicate the presence of a corresponding characteristic (eg, a numerical value, function, operation, or component such as a part). and does not exclude the presence of additional features.

In this disclosure, expressions such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and/and B,” or “one or more of A or/and B” may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. . For example, "A or B," "at least one of A and B," or "at least one of A or B" means (1) includes at least one A, (2) includes at least one B; Or (3) it may refer to all cases including both at least one A and at least one B.

As used in the present disclosure, expressions such as "first," "second," "first," or "second," may modify various elements, regardless of order and/or importance, and refer to one element. It is used only to distinguish it from other components, and does not limit the components.

A component (eg, a first component) is "coupled with/to (operatively or communicatively)" to another component (eg, a second component) When referring to "connected to", it will be understood that the certain element may be directly connected to the other element or may be connected through another element (eg, a third element). On the other hand, when it is said that a component (eg, a first component) is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component (eg, a second component), the component and the It may be understood that other components (eg, a third component) do not exist between other components.

The expression "configured to (or configured to)" as used in this disclosure depends on the context, for example, "suitable for," "having the capacity to" ," "designed to," "adapted to," "made to," or "capable of." The term “configured (or configured to)” may not necessarily mean only “specifically designed to” in hardware. Instead, in some circumstances, the expression “a device configured to” may mean that the device is “capable of” with other devices or parts. For example, the phrase “a processor configured (or configured to perform) A, B, and C” refers to a dedicated processor (eg, an embedded processor) for performing the operations, or by executing one or more software programs stored in a memory device. , may mean a generic-purpose processor (eg, a CPU or an application processor) capable of performing corresponding operations.

In the present disclosure, a “module” or “unit” performs at least one function or operation, and may be implemented as hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software. In addition, a plurality of “modules” or a plurality of “units” are integrated into at least one module and implemented with at least one processor (not shown) except for “modules” or “units” that need to be implemented with specific hardware. could be

1 is a diagram illustrating a system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a system 1000 includes an electronic device 100 , a user terminal device 200 , and a server 300 .

The electronic device 100 may be a home appliance. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 , the electronic device 100 may be implemented as a washing machine. However, this is only an example, and the electronic device 100 may be various types of home appliances such as a dryer, an oven, a microwave oven, an induction cooker, an air dresser, and the like.

Also, the user terminal device 200 may be a smartphone. However, this is only an example, and the user terminal device 200 may be various types of portable devices such as a tablet.

Meanwhile, when the remote control function is executed, the electronic device 100 may be controlled by a user command input to the user terminal device 200 .

Here, the remote control function refers to a function by which a user can remotely control the electronic device 100 using the user terminal device 200 connected to the electronic device 100 through a network.

That is, when the remote control function is executed in the electronic device 100 , the user terminal device 200 transmits a control command corresponding to the input user command to the electronic device 100 , and the electronic device 100 receives the received control command. An operation corresponding to the control command may be performed.

In this case, the user terminal device 200 may transmit a control command for controlling the electronic device 100 to the electronic device 100 through the server 300 .

Here, the server 300 may be a server that controls and manages various devices (eg, home appliances and Internet of Things (IoT) devices) registered for each user account.

Specifically, the user terminal device 200 may download and install the application from a server (not shown) that provides the application. Here, the application may be an application capable of registering a user account and a device in the server 300 , and managing and controlling the registered device for each user account.

In this case, the user may execute an application in the user terminal device 200 , input a user account, and log in to the server 300 through the input user account. In this case, the user terminal device 200 may communicate with the server 300 based on the logged-in user account.

On the other hand, the user terminal device 200 performs communication with the electronic device 100 operating in an access point (AP) mode, and connects to the access point 400 (ie, a Wi-Fi access point). information may be transmitted to the electronic device 100 .

For example, the user terminal device 200 displays a list of connectable access points on the display of the user terminal device 200, and when the selected access point 400 is selected from the list according to a user command, the access point ( Information on 400 may be transmitted to the electronic device 100 .

Accordingly, the electronic device 100 performs a communication connection with the access point 400 by using the information on the access point 400 received from the user terminal device 200 , and through the access point 400 , the server ( 300) can be accessed.

When the electronic device 100 is connected, the server 300 may register the electronic device 100 in a logged-in user account.

Then, when the electronic device 100 is registered in a user account, the server 300 may transmit a control command received from the user terminal device 200 to the electronic device 100 .

Specifically, the server 300 receives a control command for controlling the electronic device 100 from the user terminal device 200 communicating with the server 300 based on a user account registered with the electronic device 100 . , the received control command may be transmitted to the electronic device 100 registered in the user account.

In this case, the electronic device 100 may perform an operation according to a control command received from the server 300 while the remote control function is executed (or activated).

For example, the user terminal device 200 sets a washing course of the electronic device 100 in the user terminal device 200 and a user command for starting the driving (or driving, operation) of the electronic device 100 . When this is input, a control command for performing a corresponding operation may be transmitted to the electronic device 100 through the server 300 . In this case, the electronic device 100 in a state in which the remote control function is executed sets a washing course according to a control command received through the server 300 , drives the electronic device 100 to the set washing course, For washing, rinsing, dehydration, etc. may be performed.

As such, when the remote control function is executed in the electronic device 100 , the electronic device 100 may be controlled according to a control command received from the user terminal device 200 . Hereinafter, the electronic device 100 may A method of executing the remote control function will be described in more detail.

2A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2A , the electronic device 100 may include a communication unit 110 , a user input unit 120 , and a processor 130 .

The communication unit 110 may communicate with an external device. To this end, the communication unit 110 may include a Wi-Fi module for Wi-Fi communication. In this case, the Wi-Fi module may communicate with the server 300 through the access point ( 400 in FIG. 1 ) or operate in an AP mode to communicate with the user terminal device 200 .

The user input unit 120 may receive a user command. Specifically, the user input unit 120 may receive a user command for turning on the power of the electronic device 100 , a user command for inputting settings related to driving of the electronic device 100 , and the like.

To this end, the user input unit 120 may be implemented in the form of a touch panel or a touch screen, or may include a dial, a button, and the like.

The processor 130 may be electrically connected to the communication unit 110 and the user input unit 120 to control the electronic device 100 . In this case, the processor 130 may include a CPU or an application processor and a memory, and may control overall operations and functions of the device 100 using various programs stored in the memory.

First, when a preset user command is input through the user input unit 120 , the processor 130 performs an operation corresponding to the input user command and controls the electronic device 100 by a control command received from an external device. Remote control function can be executed.

Specifically, the processor 130 receives a user command for inputting a setting related to driving of the electronic device 100 or a user command for driving the electronic device 100 while the electronic device 100 is powered on. When inputted through the input unit 120 , a function corresponding to the input user command may be executed, and a remote control function may be executed.

That is, when a user command for inputting settings related to driving of the electronic device 100 is input through the user input unit 120, the processor 130 sets the driving environment of the electronic device 100 according to the user command, Also, when a user command for driving the electronic device 100 is input through the user input unit 120 , the electronic device 100 may be driven according to a set driving environment.

For example, when the electronic device 100 is implemented as a washing machine, the operation of the electronic device 100 means washing, rinsing, and spin-drying of the laundry put into the electronic device 100 (hereinafter, referred to as the washing process). ), the setting related to the driving of the electronic device 100 may include setting a washing course, washing temperature, spin-drying strength, rinsing frequency, and the like.

Accordingly, the processor 130 sets a washing course, a washing temperature, a spin-drying strength, a number of times of rinsing, etc. according to a user command for setting a setting related to driving of the electronic device 100 , and a user for driving the electronic device 100 When a command is input, a washing cycle may be performed according to a set washing course, washing temperature, spin-drying strength, rinsing frequency, and the like.

As another example, when the electronic device 100 is implemented as a dryer, driving the electronic device 100 means drying clothes, blankets, etc. put into the electronic device 100 , and driving the electronic device 100 and The related setting may mean setting a drying course, a drying time, a drying degree, and the like.

Accordingly, the processor 130 sets a drying course, a drying time, a drying degree, etc. according to a user command for setting a setting related to driving of the electronic device 100 , and a user command for driving the electronic device 100 is input. Then, drying may be performed according to the set drying course, drying time, drying degree, and the like.

As another example, when the electronic device 100 is implemented as an oven, driving of the electronic device 100 means performing a heating operation on food and cooking materials input to the electronic device 100 , and The driving-related setting may mean setting a cooking type (eg, oven cooking, grill cooking, steam cooking, etc.), a cooking time, and a cooking temperature.

Accordingly, the processor 130 sets a cooking type, a cooking time, a cooking temperature, etc. according to a user command for setting a setting related to driving of the electronic device 100 , and receives a user command for driving the electronic device 100 . Then, the heating operation may be performed according to the set cooking type, cooking time, cooking temperature, and the like.

Meanwhile, the foregoing is only an example, and it goes without saying that driving the electronic device 100 and setting a driving environment may be variously determined according to the type of the electronic device 100 .

Meanwhile, the processor 130 may additionally execute a remote control function of the electronic device 100 while setting a driving environment according to an input user command or performing a function of driving the electronic device 100 .

For example, it is assumed that the electronic device 100 is implemented as a washing machine as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B . Here, the user input unit 120 may include a plurality of buttons 31 to 35 provided at the upper end of the front of the electronic device 100 .

In this case, when a user instruction for selecting the power button 31 is input, the processor 130 may turn on the power of the washing machine 100 .

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 3A , when a user command for selecting the button 32 for setting the washing temperature is inputted, the processor 130 receives the input user command while the electronic device 100 is turned on. You can set the washing temperature accordingly.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 3B , the processor 130 may execute a remote control function. That is, when a user command for setting the washing temperature is input, the processor 130 may set the washing temperature and execute a remote control function.

Also, as shown in FIG. 3A , the processor 130 receives a user command for selecting the button 35 for driving the washing machine 100 while the electronic device 100 is turned on. A washing cycle may be performed according to a course, washing temperature, spin-drying strength, rinsing frequency, and the like.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 3B , the processor 130 may execute a remote control function. That is, when a user command for driving the washing machine 100 is input, the processor 130 may perform a washing cycle and execute a remote control function.

As such, when a user command for setting a washing environment is input or a user command for performing a washing operation is input, the processor 130 performs a function according to the user command and automatically executes a remote control function. can

Meanwhile, in the above example, it has been described that the remote control function is executed when a user command for selecting the button 32 for setting the washing temperature is input, but this is only an example. It goes without saying that even when the buttons 33 and 34 are selected, the processor 130 may execute a remote control function in addition to a function according to a corresponding user command (ie, setting the number of rinsing times and dehydration strength).

As another example, it is assumed that the electronic device 100 is implemented as a dryer as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B . Here, the user input unit 120 may include a dial button 41 and a plurality of buttons 42 to 46 provided on the upper end of the front of the electronic device 100 .

When a user instruction for selecting the power button 42 is input, the processor 130 may turn on the power of the dryer 100 .

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4A , when a user command to rotate the dial button 41 for setting a drying course is inputted, the processor 130 receives a user command for setting the drying course while the power of the electronic device 100 is turned on. The drying course can be set by command.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 4B , the processor 130 may execute a remote control function. That is, when a user command for setting a drying course is input, the processor 130 may set a drying course and execute a remote control function.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4A , when a user command for selecting the button 46 for driving the dryer 100 is input, the processor 130 performs drying according to a set drying course, drying time, drying degree, etc. can do.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 4B , the processor 130 may execute a remote control function. That is, when a user command for driving the dryer 100 is input, the processor 130 may perform drying and execute a remote control function.

As such, when a user command for setting a drying environment is input or a user command for performing drying is input, the processor 130 may perform a function according to the user command and automatically execute a remote control function. have.

Meanwhile, in the above example, when a user command to rotate the dial button 41 for setting the drying course is input, the remote control function is executed, but this is only an example, and drying temperature, drying degree, drying time Even when the buttons 43 to 45 for setting the etc. are selected, the processor 130 may execute a remote control function in addition to the function according to the corresponding user command (ie, setting the drying temperature, drying degree, and drying time). to be.

As such, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 does not separately input a user command for executing a remote control function (eg, a button for executing a remote control function is provided to the user input unit 120 ) If provided, even if the user does not select a corresponding button), when a specific user command, such as setting a driving environment of the electronic device 100 , or a user command for driving the electronic device 100 is input, the remote control function is automatically performed This can be done.

Here, the remote control function refers to a function by which a user can remotely control the electronic device 100 using the user terminal device 200 connected to the electronic device 100 through a network.

Specifically, when the remote control function is executed in the electronic device 100 , the processor 130 receives a control command for controlling the electronic device 100 from an external device through the communication unit 110 , the received control command An operation corresponding to .

Here, the external device, that is, the user terminal device 200 receives a user command through the user interface screen displayed on the user terminal device 200 , and electronically transmits a control command corresponding to the input user command through the server 300 . may be transmitted to the device 100 .

In this case, the user interface screen registers a user account and a device in the server 300 as described with reference to FIG. 1 (specifically, as described in FIG. 1 ), and manages the registered device for each user account. and a controllable application).

Specifically, when a user command for executing an application installed in the user terminal device 200 is input, the user terminal device 200 executes the application, accesses the server 300 through the application, and displays the user interface screen on the user terminal It may be displayed on a display (not shown) of the device 200 .

In this case, as shown in FIG. 5A , the user terminal device 200 uses data received from the server 300 to display a user interface screen including names and icons 511 to 514 of devices registered as a user account. 510 may be displayed on the display of the user terminal device 200 .

Here, when a user command for selecting a device displayed on the user interface screen is received, the user terminal device 200 may display a user interface screen for controlling the selected device.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the washing machine 511 is selected from among the washing machine 511, the dryer 512, the oven 513, and the television 514, the user terminal device 200 is displayed as shown in FIG. 5B, A user interface screen 520 for controlling the washing machine may be displayed.

Here, the user interface screen 520 is a GUI 521 for setting the washing temperature, a GUI 522 for setting the number of rinsing times, a GUI 523 for setting the spin-drying strength, and the operation/ A GUI 524 for pause and a GUI 525 for turning on/off the power of the washing machine 100 may be included.

In this case, when a GUI included in the user interface screen is selected, the user terminal device 200 transmits a control command corresponding to the selected GUI to the server 300 , and the server 300 receives it from the user terminal device 200 . The received control command may be transmitted to the electronic device 100 .

Accordingly, when a control command is received through the communication unit 110 , the processor 130 may perform an operation corresponding to the received control command. That is, when a control command corresponding to a user command input through a user interface screen displayed on the external device is received from the external device, the processor 130 may perform an operation corresponding to the received control command.

For example, it is assumed that the electronic device 100 is implemented as a washing machine and a user interface screen 520 as shown in FIG. 5B is displayed on the user terminal device 200 .

As an example, when a user command for setting the number of rinsing to 2 is input through the GUI 522 displayed on the user interface screen 520 , the user terminal device 200 sends a control command for setting the number of rinsing to 2 to the server It can be transmitted to the electronic device 100 through 300 .

In this case, when a control command is received through the communication unit 120 , the processor 130 may perform an operation of setting the number of rinsing times for laundry to two according to the received control command.

As another example, when a user command for selecting the GUI 524 displayed on the user interface screen 520 is input, the user terminal device 200 transmits a control command for driving the electronic device 100 through the server 300 . may be transmitted to the electronic device 100 .

In this case, when a control command is received through the communication unit 120 , the processor 130 may perform an operation of performing a washing operation on the laundry according to the received control command.

In this way, the user can control the electronic device 100 by inputting a user command through the user interface screen displayed on the user terminal device 200 .

Meanwhile, such a user interface screen may be activated or deactivated depending on whether the remote control function is executed in the electronic device 100 .

Specifically, when the remote control function is executed in the electronic device 100 , the user interface screen is activated and the user can control the electronic device 100 by inputting a user command through the user interface screen, but When the remote control function is executed in the device 100 , the user interface screen is deactivated and the user cannot input a user command through the user interface screen.

To this end, when the remote control function of the electronic device 100 is executed, the processor 130 may transmit information indicating that the remote control function is executed in the electronic device 100 to the server 300 through the communication unit 110 . . Also, when the remote control function of the electronic device 100 is terminated, the processor 130 may transmit information indicating that the remote control function of the electronic device 100 is terminated to the server 300 through the communication unit 110 .

In this case, the server 300 may determine whether the remote control function is executed in the electronic device 100 based on the information received from the electronic device 100 .

And, when it is determined that the remote control function is executed in the electronic device 100 based on the information received from the electronic device 100 , the server 300 includes the information included in the user interface screen displayed on the user terminal device 200 . You can activate the GUI. In addition, when it is determined that the remote control function in the electronic device 100 is terminated based on the information received from the electronic device 100 , the server 300 includes the information included in the user interface screen displayed on the user terminal device 200 . You can disable the GUI.

Here, the GUI is a graphic object for receiving a user command for controlling the electronic device 100 . Also, the GUI may be activated when the remote control function is executed in the electronic device 100 and may be deactivated when the remote control function is terminated in the electronic device 100 .

Accordingly, when the GUI is activated, the user terminal device 200 receives a user command for controlling the electronic device 100 through the GUI, and transmits a control command corresponding to the inputted user command through the server 300 . may be transmitted to the electronic device 100 . However, when the GUI is deactivated, the user cannot input a user command for controlling the electronic device 100 to the user terminal device 200 .

For example, it is assumed that the electronic device 100 is implemented as a washing machine as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B .

In this case, as shown in FIG. 6A , when the remote control function is executed in the electronic device 100 , the user terminal device 200 has a user interface activated with a GUI for receiving a user command for controlling the washing machine 100 . A screen 610 may be displayed.

However, as shown in FIG. 6B , when the remote control function is not executed or terminated in the washing machine 100 , the user terminal device 200 displays a user interface screen in which a GUI for receiving a user command for controlling the washing machine 100 is deactivated. 620 may be displayed.

Meanwhile, in FIG. 6B , it has been described that all GUIs included in the user interface screen are deactivated. However, this is only an example, and a GUI for driving at least the electronic device 100 on the user interface screen may be deactivated. This is to prevent a safety problem that occurs when the electronic device 100 is driven even when the user does not exist around the electronic device 100 when the user remotely controls the electronic device 100 using the remote control function. it is for

Meanwhile, in the above-described example, the user interface displayed on the user terminal device 200 is activated or deactivated according to whether the remote control function is executed in the electronic device 100 , and based on a user command input through the activated user interface, the electronic device 100 is activated. The device 100 has been described as being controlled.

However, according to an embodiment, even when the remote control function is not executed in the electronic device 100 , the user interface screen displayed on the user terminal device 200 may be activated, and the user terminal device 200 may display the user interface A control command corresponding to a user command input through the screen may be transmitted to the electronic device 100 . In this case, when the remote control function is not executed, the processor 130 may not perform a corresponding operation even when a control command is received from the user terminal device 200 .

As such, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when a user command is input through the user input unit 120 , the electronic device 100 may automatically execute the remote control function.

This means that a user command is input through the user input unit 120 provided in the electronic device 100 as that the user is located in the vicinity of the electronic device 100 , and therefore, thereafter, the electronic device 100 is remotely controlled. However, in order to further improve user convenience, the electronic device 100 automatically executes a remote control function according to an input of a user command in that the possibility of safety problems is small.

Meanwhile, when the remote control function is executed, the processor 130 may provide a user interface indicating that the remote control function is executed.

For example, when the remote control function is executed, the processor 130 outputs audio indicating that the remote control function has been executed (eg, a warning sound 710 such as “beep beep”) through the speaker of the electronic device 100 as shown in FIG. 7A . (not shown) can be printed.

As another example, when information indicating that the remote control function has been executed is received from the electronic device 100 , the server 300 may transmit a notification indicating that the remote control function has been executed to the user terminal device 200 .

In this case, the user terminal device 200 may display the notification received from the server 300 on a display (not shown) of the user terminal device 200 . For example, as shown in FIG. 7B , the user terminal device 200 (or an application of the user terminal device 200 ) may display the notification 710 received from the server 300 in a pop-up form on the lock screen. have.

Meanwhile, when a preset user command is input while the remote control function is being executed, the processor 130 may end the executed remote control function. That is, the processor 130 may deactivate the activated remote control function.

Specifically, when the driving of the electronic device 100 is stopped, the processor 130 may end the executed remote control function.

That is, when a user command for temporarily stopping the electronic device 100 being driven is input through the user input unit 120 , the processor 130 may stop driving the electronic device 100 according to the user command.

In this case, the processor 130 may end the executed remote control function. That is, when a user command for temporarily stopping the electronic device 100 being driven is input, the processor 130 may stop the driving of the electronic device 100 and terminate the remote control function.

Also, when a user command for turning off the power of the electronic device 100 is input through the user input unit 120 , the processor 130 may turn off the power of the electronic device 100 according to the user command.

In this case, the processor 130 may end the executed remote control function. That is, when a user command for powering off the electronic device 100 is input, the processor 130 may turn off the power of the electronic device 100 and terminate the remote control function.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8A , it is assumed that the electronic device 100 is implemented as an oven. Here, the user input unit 120 may include a plurality of buttons 81 to 83 provided at the upper end of the front of the electronic device 100 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 8A , the processor 130 may stop the heating operation when a user command for selecting the button 82 for temporarily stopping the electronic device 100 being driven is input. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8C , the processor 130 may end the remote control function being executed.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 8A , when a user command for selecting the button 83 for turning off the power of the electronic device 100 is input, the processor 130 may turn off the power of the electronic device 100 . At this time, as shown in FIG. 8C , the processor 130 may end the remote control function being executed.

Also, when a user command for terminating the executed remote control function is input, the processor 130 may terminate the remote control function.

For example, as described with reference to FIG. 7B , the user terminal device 200 may display a notification indicating that the remote control function has been executed on a display (not shown) of the user terminal device 200 .

As such, when displaying a notification, the user terminal device 200 may display a GUI 820 for receiving a user command for terminating the executed remote control function, as shown in FIG. 8B .

In addition, when a user command for selecting the GUI 820 is input, the user terminal device 200 may transmit a control command for terminating the executed remote control function to the electronic device 100 . In this case, when a control command for terminating the remote control function is received through the communication unit 120 , the processor 130 may terminate the remote control function according to the received control command.

Accordingly, the user can recognize that the remote control function is activated through a notification, and if it is determined that the user does not need the remote control function, a user command for canceling the remote control function is input into the user terminal device to perform the remote control function execution can be disabled.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, when a plurality of user terminal devices access the server 300 with the same user account, when a remote control function is activated in the electronic device 100, the plurality of user terminal devices accesses the electronic device 100 ) can be controlled remotely.

In this case, when a user command for terminating the remote control function executed in the electronic device 100 is input to any one of the plurality of user terminal devices, the remote control function in the electronic device 100 may be terminated. As such, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, even in a situation where a plurality of users can remotely control the electronic device 100 , the remote control function executed in the electronic device 100 according to the input of any one user in that it can be terminated, it is possible to prevent indiscriminate remote control of the electronic device 100 .

Meanwhile, when the door provided in the electronic device 100 is opened, the processor 130 may end the executed remote control function.

Here, the door may be a door for opening and closing an inlet provided in the electronic device 100 to put an object (eg, laundry, etc.) into the electronic device 100 .

Specifically, when it is determined that the closed door is open based on sensing data received from a sensor (not shown) provided in the electronic device 100 , the processor 130 may terminate the remote control function.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8A , it is assumed that the electronic device 100 is implemented as an oven. Here, the door 810 may be provided on the front side of the electronic device 100 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 8A , the processor 130 may stop the heating operation when a user command for selecting the button 82 for temporarily stopping the electronic device 100 being driven is input. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8C , when it is determined that the door 810 is opened, the processor 130 may terminate the remote control function being executed.

As another example, if it is determined that the closed door 810 is opened while the electronic device 100 is being driven as shown in FIG. 8B , the processor 130 may terminate the remote control function being executed.

On the other hand, in addition to the above, when a user command for terminating the remote control function is input through the user input unit 120 (eg, a button for terminating the remote control function is provided to the user input unit 120 ). provided, even when the user selects a corresponding button), the remote control function may be terminated.

2B is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2B , the electronic device 100 may include a communication unit 110 , a user input unit 120 , a memory 140 , a display 150 , a speaker 160 , and a sensor 170 , and these components The element may be controlled by the processor 130 .

Meanwhile, the components shown in FIG. 2B are only examples, and it goes without saying that at least some components may be omitted according to embodiments.

Meanwhile, since the communication unit 110 , the user input unit 120 , and the processor 130 perform the same functions as in FIG. 2A , duplicate descriptions of these components will be omitted.

The memory 140 may store commands or data related to at least one other component of the electronic device 100 .

The memory 140 may be implemented as a non-volatile memory, a volatile memory, a flash-memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), or a solid state drive (SSD). The memory 140 is accessed by the processor 130 , and reading/writing/modification/deletion/update of data by the processor 130 may be performed. In the present disclosure, the term "memory" refers to a memory 140, a ROM (not shown) in the processor 130, a RAM (not shown), or a memory card (not shown) mounted in the electronic device 100 (eg, micro SD). card, memory stick).

The display 150 may display various screens. Specifically, the display 150 displays various information related to driving of the electronic device 100 (eg, information on a driving environment set according to a user command, an internal temperature of the electronic device 100 being driven, remaining driving time, etc.). can be displayed,

In this case, the display 150 may be implemented as a display of various types, such as an LCD display and an LED display, and may be implemented as a touch screen for receiving a user's touch.

The speaker 160 may output audio. For example, the speaker 160 may output audio indicating that the remote control function has been executed.

The sensor 180 may acquire various sensing data for the electronic device 100 . For example, the sensor 180 may generate sensing data by detecting opening and closing of a door of the electronic device 100 , and may provide it to the processor 130 .

9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

First, when a preset user command is input to the electronic device 100 , an operation corresponding to the input user command is performed and a remote control function in which the electronic device 100 is controlled by a control command received from an external device is executed. (S910).

Then, when a control command for controlling the electronic device is received from the external device, an operation corresponding to the received control command is performed ( S920 ).

Specifically, the electronic device 100 receives a user command for turning on the power of the electronic device 100 , a user command for driving the electronic device, and a user command for inputting settings related to driving of the electronic device, in step S910 . When a user command for driving the electronic device 100 or a user command for inputting a setting related to driving of the electronic device 100 is input while the power of the electronic device is turned on, an operation corresponding to the input user command is input. and perform remote control functions.

In step S920, when a control command corresponding to a user command input through a user interface screen displayed on the external device is received from the external device, an operation corresponding to the received control command may be performed.

Here, the user interface screen may include a GUI for receiving a user command for controlling the electronic device 100 , and the GUI may be activated when the remote control function is executed, and may be deactivated when the remote control function is terminated.

Meanwhile, when the driving of the electronic device 100 is stopped or a door provided in the electronic device 100 is opened, the executed remote control function may be terminated.

Meanwhile, a specific method of automatically executing or terminating the remote control function in the electronic device 100 has been described above.

Meanwhile, according to a temporary example of the present disclosure, the various embodiments described above may be implemented as software including instructions stored in a machine-readable storage media readable by a machine (eg, a computer). A device is a device capable of calling a stored instruction from a storage medium and operating according to the called instruction, and may include the device according to the disclosed embodiments. When the instruction is executed by a processor, the processor directly or A function corresponding to the instruction may be performed using other components under the control of the processor. The instruction may include code generated or executed by a compiler or an interpreter. A device-readable storage medium is a non-transitory It may be provided in the form of a (non-transitory) storage medium, where the term 'non-transitory storage medium' only means that it is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave); This term does not distinguish between a case in which data is semi-permanently stored in a storage medium and a case in which data is temporarily stored, for example, a 'non-transitory storage medium' may include a buffer in which data is temporarily stored.

According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (eg Play Store™) or on two user devices (eg, It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly, online between smartphones (eg: smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of a computer program product (eg, a downloadable app) is stored at least in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, a server of an application store, or a relay server. It may be temporarily stored or temporarily created.

In the above, preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described, but the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and is commonly used in the technical field pertaining to the present disclosure without departing from the gist of the present disclosure as claimed in the claims. Various modifications are possible by those having the knowledge of, of course, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or prospect of the present disclosure.

100: electronic device 110: communication unit
120: user input unit 130: processor

Claims (10)

In an electronic device,
communication department;
user input unit; and
When a preset user command is input through the user input unit, an operation corresponding to the input user command is performed and a remote control function in which the electronic device is controlled by a control command received from an external device is executed;
and a processor configured to perform an operation corresponding to the received control command when a control command for controlling the electronic device is received from the external device through the communication unit. According to claim 1,
The user input unit,
receiving a user command for turning on the power of the electronic device, a user command for driving the electronic device, and a user command for inputting settings related to driving of the electronic device;
The processor is
When a user command for driving the electronic device or a user command for inputting settings related to driving of the electronic device is input through the user input unit while the power of the electronic device is turned on, An electronic device that performs an action and executes the remote control function. According to claim 1,
The processor is
When a control command corresponding to a user command input through a user interface screen displayed on the external device is received from the external device, the electronic device performs an operation corresponding to the received control command. 4. The method of claim 3,
The user interface screen includes a GUI for receiving a user command for controlling the electronic device,
The GUI is activated when the remote control function is executed, and is deactivated when the remote control function is terminated. According to claim 1,
The processor is
When driving of the electronic device is stopped or a door provided in the electronic device is opened, the electronic device terminates the executed remote control function. A method for controlling an electronic device, comprising:
when a preset user command is input to the electronic device, performing an operation corresponding to the input user command and executing a remote control function in which the electronic device is controlled according to a control command received from an external device; and
and when a control command for controlling the electronic device is received from the external device, performing an operation corresponding to the received control command. 7. The method of claim 6,
The electronic device is
receiving a user command for turning on the power of the electronic device, a user command for driving the electronic device, and a user command for inputting settings related to driving of the electronic device;
The executing step is
When a user command for driving the electronic device or a user command for inputting a setting related to driving of the electronic device is input while the power of the electronic device is turned on, an operation corresponding to the input user command is performed and the A control method that executes the remote control function. 7. The method of claim 6,
The performing step is,
When a control command corresponding to a user command input through a user interface screen displayed on the external device is received from the external device, an operation corresponding to the received control command is performed. 9. The method of claim 8,
The user interface screen includes a GUI for receiving a user command for controlling the electronic device,
The GUI is activated when the remote control function is executed, and is deactivated when the remote control function is terminated. According to claim 1,
terminating the executed remote control function when driving of the electronic device is stopped or a door provided in the electronic device is opened.

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