KR20210101689A - Electronic device and method for controlling and operating of sensor - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device comprises: a proximity sensor; a grip sensor; and a processor functionally coupled to the proximity sensor and the grip sensor. The processor determines whether a sensing operation via the proximity sensor is activated, when the sensing operation via the proximity sensor is activated, determines whether a sensing operation using the grip sensor is activated, when the sensing operation via the proximity sensor and the sensing operation using the grip sensor are activated, determines the electronic device to be in a worn state and performs a function, while determining the electronic device to be in the worn state and performing the function, determines whether the sensing operation via the proximity sensor is deactivated when the grip sensor is deactivated, and when the sensing operation via the proximity sensor maintains an activated state at a time when the grip sensor is deactivated, determines the electronic device to be in the worn state and performs the function. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the malfunction of the electronic device.

Description

Electronic device and method of operating a sensor of an electronic device

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device and a method for operating a sensor in an electronic device, and more particularly, to a method and device for operating a sensor in a wearable electronic device.

An electronic device such as a telephone or a computer may generate an audio signal for a phone call or reproduce media content, or may convert a voice signal into an audio signal. Such an audio signal may use a speaker or a microphone included in the electronic device. Alternatively, the electronic device may transmit an audio signal to or receive an audio signal from the electronic device through a communication-connected electronic device (eg, wireless earbuds).

A wireless audio device such as a wireless earbud may provide a user with convenience of use, such as freedom of activity, compared to a wired audio device. In addition, a wearable electronic device such as a wireless earbud may include sensors for detecting whether the user wears it.

However, since wearable electronic devices such as wireless earbuds have different wearing methods for each user, and a sensor that detects wearing is affected by the surrounding environment, a sensor included in the electronic device recognizes the user's wearing and/or detaching state. difficulties may arise in doing so.

The electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include sensors capable of detecting a user's proximity and/or contact, and may determine whether to wear the electronic device based on information sensed through the sensors and control the electronic device. . Also, various embodiments may provide, for example, a method and apparatus for operating a sensor in an electronic device.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a proximity sensor; grip sensor; and a processor operatively connected to the proximity sensor and the grip sensor, wherein the processor determines whether a sensing operation through the proximity sensor is activated, and when the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is activated, selects the grip sensor It is determined whether a sensing operation using the sensor is activated, and when the sensing operation using the proximity sensor and the sensing operation using the grip sensor are activated, it is determined that the electronic device is in a worn state and a function is executed, and the electronic device is placed in a worn state. While determining and executing a function, if the grip sensor is deactivated, it is determined whether a detection operation through the proximity sensor is deactivated, and when the grip sensor is deactivated, a detection operation through the proximity sensor is activated maintain, the electronic device may be determined to be in a worn state and a function may be executed.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for operating a sensor of an electronic device may include determining whether a sensing operation through a proximity sensor is activated; when the sensing operation using the proximity sensor is activated, determining whether the sensing operation using the grip sensor is activated; determining that the electronic device is in a worn state and executing a function when the sensing operation using the proximity sensor and the sensing operation using the grip sensor are activated; determining whether the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is deactivated when the grip sensor is deactivated while determining the electronic device as a worn state and executing a function; and determining that the electronic device is in a worn state and executing a function when the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is maintained when the grip sensor is deactivated.

In various embodiments, an electronic device may include a sensor module including a proximity sensor and a grip sensor; and a processor functionally connected to the sensor module, wherein the processor determines whether a sensing operation through the proximity sensor is activated, and when the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is activated, the sensing operation using the grip sensor It is determined whether the electronic device is activated, and when the sensing operation through the proximity sensor and the sensing operation using the grip sensor are activated, the electronic device is determined as a worn state and a function is executed, and the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is activated, , when the sensing operation using the grip sensor is deactivated, the electronic device recognizes that the electronic device is in a detached state and executes a function.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device and a method for operating a sensor of the electronic device can prevent malfunction of the electronic device by determining (or determining) whether to wear the electronic device based on information sensed through the sensors and controlling the electronic device. can

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device and a method for operating a sensor of an electronic device control a malfunction of a sensor that may occur during use and/or a control operation of an electronic device that a user does not intend, so that the electronic device is continuously provided to the user. In other words, it is possible to perform a control operation intended by the user.

1 is a diagram schematically illustrating an electronic communication device used together with an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2 is an example showing the appearance of an electronic device and a cradle according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3 is a block diagram of an electronic device and an electronic communication device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
4A and 4B are perspective views illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
5A and 5B are views illustrating an assembly of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
5C is a diagram illustrating an operation of determining a grip sensor arrangement position of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a sensor of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a sensor of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a sensor of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a sensor of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
10 is a graph illustrating a sensor operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a sensor of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1 is a diagram schematically illustrating an electronic communication device 101 used together with an electronic device 102 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device 102 may include, for example, a wearable electronic device, an accessory device, and/or an ear bud.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 may include a pair of earbuds 1021 and 1022 . The electronic device 102 may communicate with the electronic communication device 101 (eg, a smart phone) through a network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network). For example, the electronic device 102 may communicate with the electronic communication device 101 using the network 198 of various types, and may include the same or similar method as the network 198 of FIG. 3 . . In addition, the electronic device 102 may communicate with the electronic communication 101 using a plurality of networks 198 , and communication methods of the pair of earbuds 1021 and 1022 may be different from each other. For example, among the pair of earbuds 1021 and 1022 , the first earbud 1021 uses a first communication method (eg, Bluetooth), and the second earbud 1022 uses the first communication method. (eg, Bluetooth) and a second communication method (eg, zigbee) may be used. The electronic device 102 is not limited to the described embodiment, and the network 198 used in the electronic device 102 may be changed according to various embodiments.

According to various embodiments, each of the earbuds 1021 and 1022 may include a wireless receiver or transceiver capable of establishing a wireless link and/or network 198 with the electronic communication device 101 . For example, each of the ear buds 1021 , 1022 may use a wireless receiver or transceiver to establish and communicate with each other's ear buds 1021 , 1022 a wireless link and/or network 198 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic communication device 101 displays a user interface for controlling the electronic communication device 101 and/or the electronic device 102 on a display device (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, : It can be displayed using a touch-sensitive display).

According to various embodiments, the electronic communication device 101 is an input/output device capable of receiving a command and/or a user input for controlling the electronic communication device 101 and/or the electronic device 102 (eg, in FIG. 3 ). input device 150 and/or sound output device 155 of FIG. 3 ).

According to various embodiments, the electronic communication device 101 receives commands and/or user input and sends information related to the commands and/or user input to the electronic device 102 via a wireless link and/or network 198 . can be transmitted

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 may receive a signal (eg, an audio signal) from the electronic communication device 101 through the network 198 and output it as a sound (eg, an acoustic signal). According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 transmits an audio signal (eg, a digital signal) obtained by electrically converting an acoustic signal (eg, an analog signal) to the electronic communication device 101 through a wireless link and/or a network 198 . ) can be transmitted.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 receives a signal for controlling the electronic device 102 from the electronic communication device 101 through the network 198 , and the electronic device 102 receives the electronic communication device 101 . It can perform a function according to the control signal received from the . For example, the control signal received from the electronic communication device 101 may include a signal regarding reproduction or interruption of an audio signal.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 receives a user input through sensors (eg, a proximity sensor, a grip sensor, and/or a touch sensor) included in the electronic device 102 and receives the electronic device 102 . ) can be controlled.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 converts a user input received through sensors (eg, a proximity sensor, a grip sensor, and/or a touch sensor) included in the electronic device 102 into an electrical signal. to the electronic communication device 101 via a wireless link and/or network 198 .

2 is an example showing the appearance of the electronic device 102 and the cradle 202 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 may include earbuds 1021 and 1022 that can be stored in a cradle 202 .

According to various embodiments, the cradle 202 may include a housing 225 formed in the form of a case in which the electronic device 102 can be stored.

According to various embodiments, the housing 225 may include at least one groove in which the electronic device 102 can be seated, and a cover that can protect the electronic device 102 from external foreign substances. .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 may include an earbud 1021 configured to be inserted into the user's right ear and an earbud 1022 configured to be inserted into the user's left ear.

According to various embodiments, the earbuds 1021 and 1022 may be seated in a groove formed in the housing 225 . According to various embodiments, the groove formed in the housing 225 may be formed so that the ear plugs (not shown) of the ear buds 1021 and 1022 are inserted into the groove.

According to various embodiments, the cradle 202 may have connector pins for supplying power to the electronic device 102 .

According to various embodiments, while the electronic device 102 is seated in the groove of the housing 225 , a terminal and/or a pogo pin in physical contact with the connector pin formed in the housing 225 may be formed. have.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 may be connected to the cradle 202 with a connector pin to receive power from the cradle 202 , and supply power to the battery included in the electronic device 102 to supply the battery. can be recharged

3 is a block diagram of the electronic device 102 and the electronic communication device 101 in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 may include at least one or more ear buds 1021 and 1022 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 may communicate with the electronic communication device 101 through the network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network). For example, each of the ear buds 1021 and 1022 may communicate between the ear buds 1021 and 1022 via a network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network).

According to various embodiments, each of the ear buds 1021 , 1022 includes a processor 320 , sensors 360 , a microphone 371 , a speaker 372 , a power management circuit 381 , a battery 382 and/or or communication circuitry 390 .

According to various embodiments, the processor 320 executes, for example, software (eg, a program) to execute at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 102 connected to the processor 320 . elements), and perform various data processing and/or operations.

According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing and/or computation, processor 320 volatile commands and/or data received from other components (eg, sensors 360 or communication circuitry 390 ). It may be loaded into a memory (not shown), process commands or data stored in the volatile memory, and store the result data in a non-volatile memory (not shown). Electronic device 102 may include volatile memory and/or non-volatile memory coupled to processor 320 .

According to various embodiments, the sensors 360 may include a proximity sensor 361 and/or a grip sensor 362 . The electronic device 102 according to various embodiments may include at least two grip sensors 362 .

According to various embodiments, the sensors 360 detect and detect an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 102 or an external environmental state (eg, a user's wearing and/or detachable state). An electrical signal and/or data value corresponding to the current state may be generated.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 uses the proximity sensor 361 and/or the grip sensor 362 to enable the electronic device 102, such as a wearable device, to attach to a part of the user's body of the electronic device 102 . Whether it is worn or detached may be detected.

For example, the proximity sensor 361 detects a signal returned by emitting an electromagnetic field or electromagnetic wave (eg, infrared rays) to determine whether the electronic device 102 has touched a part of the user's body, or the electronic device 102 ) may be determined whether worn and/or detached from a part of the user's body. For example, the proximity sensor 361 may include a hall sensor.

According to various embodiments, the grip sensor 362 detects a change in capacitance and/or dielectric constant to determine whether the user has touched a part of the electronic device 102 , or the electronic device 102 detects a change in the user's body. It can be determined whether the part is worn and/or detached.

According to various embodiments, the proximity sensor 361 may include a circuit (eg, an integrated circuit, IC) for controlling the operation of the proximity sensor 361 .

According to various embodiments, the grip sensor 362 may include a circuit (eg, an integrated circuit, IC) that controls the operation of the grip sensor 362 .

According to various embodiments, the circuit controlling the operation of the proximity sensor 361 and/or the circuit controlling the operation of the grip sensor 362 may be included in the electronic device 102 and implemented by the processor 320 . have.

According to various embodiments, the microphone 371 may convert a sound (eg, an analog signal) acquired from the outside of the electronic device 102 through an electrical signal (eg, a digital signal). In addition, the processor 320 may process an electrical signal obtained from the electronic communication device 101 that is functionally connected using the network 198 . According to various embodiments, the microphone 371 may be the same as or similar to the input device 150 of the electronic communication device 101 .

According to various embodiments, the speaker 372 may output an electrical signal (eg, a digital signal) processed by the processor 320 as a sound (eg, an analog signal). According to various embodiments, the speaker 372 may be the same as or similar to the sound output device 155 of the electronic communication device 101 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 may include an audio module (not shown) for processing signals related to the microphone 371 and/or the speaker 372 . The electronic device 102 may use an audio module (not shown) to convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to various embodiments, the audio module (not shown) may be the same as or similar to the audio module 170 of the electronic communication device 101 .

According to various embodiments, the power management circuit 381 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 102 . The power management circuit 381 may control the battery 382 to supply power required to each component of the electronic device 102 . Also, the power management circuit 381 may control a state of charge of the battery 382 .

According to various embodiments, the battery 382 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 102 . According to one embodiment, battery 382 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, and/or a fuel cell. According to various embodiments, the battery 382 may be the same as or similar to the battery 189 of the electronic communication device 101 .

According to various embodiments, the power management circuit 381 may charge the battery 382 using power supplied from an external power source for the electronic device 102 .

According to an embodiment, the power management circuit 381 may be configured according to at least some of the type of external power source (eg, power adapter, USB, or wireless charging), the amount of power that can be supplied from the external power source, and/or the properties of the battery 382 . A charging method (eg, normal charging or fast charging) may be selected based on the charging method, and the battery 382 may be charged using the selected charging method.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 may receive power from an external power source through a wire, for example, through a terminal (eg, the terminal 411 of FIG. 4 ) included in the electronic device 102 . . Alternatively, power may be wirelessly supplied from an external power source through the communication circuit 390 (eg, an antenna) included in the electronic device 102 .

According to various embodiments, the power management circuit 381 is based at least in part on the measured usage state information, the charge state information related to the charging of the battery 382 (eg, life, overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, overcharge, overdischarge ( over discharge), overheating, short circuit, or swelling) may be determined, and a charging operation of the battery 382 may be controlled based on the determined state of charge information. According to various embodiments, the power management circuit 381 may measure the power level of the battery 382 to determine the state of charge. The power management circuit 381 may request a signal for requesting power charging from the electronic device 102 according to a charging state of the processor 320 .

According to various embodiments, the power management circuit 381 may be the same as or similar to the power management module 188 of the electronic communication device 101 .

According to various embodiments, the communication circuit 390 establishes a wired and/or wireless communication channel between the electronic device 102 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic communication device 101) and/or through the established communication channel. It can support performing communication.

According to an embodiment, the communication circuit 390 may include a wireless communication module (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module. For example, the communication circuit 390 communicates with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic communication device 102 ) via the network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)). can be performed. According to various embodiments, the communication circuit 390 may be the same as or similar to the communication module 190 of the electronic communication device 101 .

According to various embodiments, the communication circuit 390 may include an antenna module. The antenna module of the communication circuit 390 may transmit a signal and/or power to the outside (external electronic device (eg, the electronic communication device 101 )) or receive it from the outside. According to an embodiment, the antenna module of the communication circuit 390 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a printed circuit board, PCB) and/or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the network 198 may be selected from the plurality of antennas by the communication circuit 390 . For example, the signal and/or power may be transmitted or received between the communication circuit 390 and the external electronic device (eg, the electronic communication device 101 ) through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, RFIC, radio frequency integrated circuit) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module. According to various embodiments, the antenna module of the communication circuit 390 may be the same as or similar to the antenna module 197 of the electronic communication device 101 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic communication device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through the network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network), and/or communicates with another network (eg, a long-range wireless communication network). It may communicate with an external electronic device and/or a server through the According to an embodiment, the electronic communication device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input device 150 , a sound output device 155 , a display device 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module. 176 , interface 177 , haptic module 179 , camera module 180 , power management module 188 , battery 189 , communication module 190 , subscriber identification module 196 , or antenna module ( 197) may be included.

In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the display device 160 or the camera module 180 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic communication device 101 . In some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented as one integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in the display device 160 (eg, a display).

The processor 120 may, for example, execute software (eg, a program) to control at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic communication device 101 connected to the processor 120 . and may perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be loaded into the volatile memory 132 , process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the resulting data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to an embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor 121 . , a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 123 may be configured to use less power than the main processor 121 or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 121 .

The auxiliary processor 123 may be, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic communication device 101 (eg, the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) ) can control at least some of the related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). there is.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ) of the electronic communication device 101 . Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, a program) and instructions related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .

The program may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system, middleware, or an application.

The input device 150 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic communication device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic communication device 101 . The input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output device 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic communication device 101 . The sound output device 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.

The display device 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic communication device 101 . The display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display device 160 may include a touch circuitry configured to sense a touch or a sensor circuit (eg, a pressure sensor) configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch. there is.

The audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input device 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output device 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic communication device 101 . : A sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic communication device 101, or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can create According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used by the electronic communication device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic communication device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic communication device 101 . According to an embodiment, the power management module 388 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic communication device 101 . According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 establishes a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic communication device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102), and performs communication through the established communication channel. can support The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). The corresponding one of these communication modules may be a network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or another network (eg, a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, LAN). Alternatively, it may communicate with an external electronic device through a telecommunication network (such as a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 to provide an electronic communication device ( 101) can be verified and authenticated.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal and/or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include one antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network such as the network 198 and/or another network may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . . A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, RFIC) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 .

At least some of the components of the electronic communication device 102 communicate between peripheral devices (eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)). can be connected to each other and exchange signals (such as commands or data) with each other.

According to an embodiment, a command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic communication device 101 and the external electronic device 102 through a server connected to a network. Each of the electronic devices 102 may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic communication device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic communication device 101 may be executed in the electronic device 102 .

For example, when the electronic communication device 101 is to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device (eg, the electronic device 102 ), the electronic communication device 101 ) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a part of the function or service instead of or in addition to executing the function or service by itself. The one or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic communication device 101 . The electronic communication device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.

4A and 4B are perspective views illustrating an electronic device 102 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1 and 2 , the electronic device 102 may include an earbud 1021 formed to be inserted into the user's right ear and an earbud 1022 formed to be inserted into the user's left ear.

Referring to FIG. 4A , the electronic device 102 includes a body 401 for mounting the components mentioned in FIG. 3 and an ear tip covering a hole of a speaker (eg, speaker 372 in FIG. 3 ). an ear tip 402). According to various embodiments, the ear tip 402 may engage and/or disengage from the body 401 .

According to various embodiments, the body 401 may include a first portion 410 configured to be inserted into a user's ear and a second portion 420 extending (connected) to the first portion.

According to various embodiments, the body 401 includes a first portion 410 such as an ear plug structure in which a hole of a speaker (eg, speaker 372 in FIG. 3 ) can be seated in a user's ear. And, the first portion 410 may be protected by an ear tip (ear tip, 402). The ear tip 402 may include a silicone material.

According to various embodiments, the body 401 may include a first portion 410 of an ear plug structure in which a hole of a speaker (eg, speaker 372 of FIG. 3 ) can be seated in a user's ear, and the ear The plug structure may be protected by an ear tip 402 . The second part 420 extending from the first part 410 may have a bud shape or a shell shape. The second part 420 may include a region 421 connected to the first part 410 . When the first portion 410 is inserted into the user's ear, the region 421 connected to the first portion 410 may be in proximity to and/or in contact with the user's ear.

4B is a perspective view illustrating the body 401 in which the ear tip 402 is separated from the electronic device 102 of FIG. 4A .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 makes physical contact with connector pins formed in the housing (eg, the housing 225 of FIG. 2 ) while being seated in the groove of the housing (eg, the housing 225 of FIG. 2 ). may include at least one or more terminals 411 and/or at least one or more pogo pins 411 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 is a connector formed in the housing 225 while being seated in the groove of the housing 225 through at least one or more terminals 411 and/or at least one or more pogo pins 411 . It may be connected to a pin to supply power to the battery 382 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 is located inside the body 401 , the processor 320 , the sensors 360 , the microphone 371 , the speaker 372 , and the power management circuit 381 mentioned in FIG. 3 . ), a battery 382 and/or communication circuitry 390 .

According to various embodiments, when the first part 410 is inserted into the user's ear, the electronic device 102 may have a region connected to the first part 410 ( At least a portion of 421 may include a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ). Also, the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) may be exposed to the outside of the body 401 , for example.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 may include a speaker 372 inside the first part 410 and a hole through which a sound generated by the speaker 372 may be output to the outside. It may be disposed on at least a portion of the first portion 410 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 may include a microphone 371 inside the body 401 , and the body 401 transmits external sound of the electronic device 102 to the microphone 371 . A hole may be disposed in the first portion 410 or at least a portion of the region 421 extending to the first portion 410 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 102 may include a grip sensor 362 inside the body 401 , and the grip sensor 362 may be disposed on at least a portion of the body 401 .

5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating an assembly of an electronic device 102 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. At least one of the components of the electronic device 102 according to various embodiments is the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 102 of FIGS. 1 to 4B , and thus redundant descriptions are omitted below. do.

According to various embodiments, the assembly 500 may be implemented as a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). Assembly 500 includes at least one terminal 411 and/or at least one or more pogo pins 411 on the FPCB, a proximity sensor 361 , a microphone 371 , a speaker 372 , a first grip sensor 362a , a second grip sensor 362b and/or a connector 510 . The grip sensor 362 may include a first grip sensor 362a and/or a second grip sensor 362b.

According to various embodiments, the connector 510 may connect the assembly 500 to other components of the electronic device 102 (eg, the processor 320 , the communication circuit 390 , and/or the battery 382 ). .

FIG. 5C is a diagram illustrating an operation of determining an arrangement position of the grip sensor 362 of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, the 551 screen, the 553 screen, and the 555 screen are the first areas 571 in which contact occurs according to different wearing methods when the user wears the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ). ) is indicated.

In an embodiment, in the 551 screen, the 553 screen, and the 555 screen, a first common area 573 in which a contact is commonly issued among the first areas 571 in which a contact occurs with the electronic device 102 by the user At least one of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be disposed. At least one of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be disposed in an area corresponding to the first common area 573 . Referring to FIG. 4 , the first common area 573 corresponds to a wing tip area in the second part 420 of the earbud shape, and connects at least one of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b. can be placed

In various embodiments, at least one of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be disposed in a common area of the 551 screen and 553 screen or in a common area of the 553 screen and the 555 screen.

In an embodiment, the screens 561, 563, and 565 are the second regions 581 in which contact occurs according to different wearing methods when the user wears the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ). ) is indicated.

In an embodiment, in screens 561, 563, and 565, a second common area 583 in which a contact is commonly issued among the second areas 581 in which a contact occurs to the electronic device 102 by a user is At least one of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be disposed. At least one of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be disposed in an area corresponding to the second common area 583 . Referring to FIG. 4 , the second common area 583 corresponds to a wing tip area in the second part 420 of the earbud shape, and connects at least one of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b. can be placed

In one embodiment, the first common area 573 and/or the second common area 583 is similar to the area surrounding the first portion 410 of the ear plug structure and includes a plurality of grip sensors 362a, 362b. ) may be disposed in a region surrounding the first portion 410 of the ear plug structure.

In various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) includes a plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b in a common area of screen 561 and 563 or a common area of screen 563 and 565 You can place one of them.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a sensor of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, in operation 601 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It may be determined whether a sensing operation through the sensor 361) is activated.

In an embodiment, when the magnitude of the electrical signal detected in the standby state of the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is greater than or equal to a predetermined size, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) ), in operation 601 , may determine that a sensing operation through a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ).

In an embodiment, when the magnitude of the electrical signal sensed in the standby state of the proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is less than or equal to a predetermined size, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) In operation 601 , under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), it may be determined that the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) may collect data in real time through a sensing operation. In this case, data collected in real time through a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) may be referred to as first data, and an average value of the first data for a predetermined time may be referred to as second data. In operation 601 , in the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), the difference between the first data and the second data exceeds a predetermined criterion under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). In this case, it may be determined that the sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated. For example, the predetermined criterion may be the integer 0.

In an embodiment, in operation 601 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) determines the difference between the first data and the second data under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If is less than a predetermined criterion, it may be determined that the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, in operation 601 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) is activated, it may branch to operation 603 .

In an embodiment, in operation 601 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) is deactivated, it may branch to operation 613 .

In operation 603 , the electronic device 102 may determine whether a sensing operation using the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b is activated under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). .

In an embodiment, when the magnitude of the electrical signal sensed by the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is greater than or equal to a predetermined size, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may use the grip It may be determined that a sensing operation through a sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is activated.

In an embodiment, when the magnitude of the electrical signal sensed by the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is less than or equal to a predetermined size, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is the grip sensor It may be determined that the sensing operation through (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may collect data in real time through a sensing operation. In this case, data collected in real time through a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be referred to as third data, and an average value of the third data for a predetermined time may be referred to as fourth data. The electronic device 102, under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), when the difference between the third data and the fourth data exceeds a predetermined criterion, the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) )), it can be determined that the sensing operation is activated. For example, the predetermined criterion may be the integer 0.

In an embodiment, in the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), the difference between the third data and the fourth data is less than or equal to a predetermined standard surface, it may be determined that the sensing operation through the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, in operation 603 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) controls the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). ), if it is determined that the sensing operation is activated, it may branch to operation 605 .

In an embodiment, in operation 603 , the electronic device 102 deactivates any one or more grip sensors among the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that it is, it can branch to operation 613.

In operation 613 , the electronic device 102 recognizes that the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is detached from the user under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). , the function performed in the detached state can be executed. A function performed by the electronic device 102 in the detached state may include, for example, a standby operation.

In operation 605 , the electronic device 102 may determine the wearing state and execute a function under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 605 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) When the sensor 361) and the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b are activated, it is determined that the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is in a user-worn state (eg, worn state), and electronic A function of the device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may be executed.

For example, a function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) uses a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ) to the electronic communication device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ). The communication device 101) and a network (eg, the network 198 of FIG. 3 ) may be communicatively connected. The function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is to transmit an electrical signal received through a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ) to a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). )), and the converted signal may be output as sound through a speaker (eg, the speaker 382 of FIG. 3 ). The function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is a sound acquired through a microphone (eg, the microphone 371 of FIG. 3 ) through a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It may be converted into an electrical signal by using the signal and transmitted to an electronic communication device (eg, the electronic communication device 101 of FIG. 3 ) using a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ).

While determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is, In operation 607 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), it may be determined whether a sensing operation of at least one of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b is deactivated.

In an embodiment, in operation 607 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) activates the plurality of grip sensors 362a under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). , 362b), it may be determined whether one or more grip sensors are deactivated. In one embodiment, while determining the worn state by the user and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 605 ), the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b are detected. When the power of the controlling circuit (eg, IC) is initialized, one or more grip sensors among the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be deactivated.

In an embodiment, while determining that the user is wearing the state and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 605 ), a change in the external environment (eg, external temperature) ) occurs, one or more grip sensors among the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be deactivated.

For example, since the capacitance or dielectric constant of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be changed by external temperature, third data collected in real time using the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be changed. For example, when the third data collected in real time by using the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b is abruptly changed due to the external temperature, the difference between the fourth data, which is the average value of the third data, is less than a predetermined standard can be changed to

For example, one of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b is determined as being worn by the user and while the function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is executed (eg, operation 605 ). When the difference between the third data and the fourth data of the grip sensor is equal to or less than a predetermined standard, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is controlled by the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). , it may be determined that the sensing operation of one or more of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b is deactivated.

In an embodiment, while determining that the user is wearing the state and executing the function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 605 ), the wearing state is changed by the user or various wearing methods are performed. Accordingly, the sensing operation of one or more of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be deactivated.

In an embodiment, while determining that the user is wearing the state and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 605), the electronic device 102, in operation 607, If it is determined that the sensing operation of one or more of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b is deactivated under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), operation 609 may be branched.

In an embodiment, while determining that it is worn by the user and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 605 ), the electronic device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ) 102)), in operation 607, when it is determined that the sensing operation using the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b maintains the activated state under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 605 can be branched into

In an embodiment, if the sensing operation of one or more of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b is deactivated, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 609 , the processor (eg, : Under the control of the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), it may be determined whether a detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 609 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If the magnitude of the electrical signal detected while the sensor 361) is activated is less than or equal to a predetermined size, it may be determined that the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 609 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) In a state in which the sensor 361) is activated, if the difference between the first data collected in real time and the second data obtained by averaging the first data for a certain period of time is less than a predetermined standard, the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) It can be determined that the detection operation through )) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 609 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) is deactivated, it may branch to operation 611 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 609 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) maintains the activated state, it may branch to operation 605 .

In an embodiment, if the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated while the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is functioning, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ) In operation 611 , the device 102 may initiate a sensing operation of at least one of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ).

In an embodiment, when the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) deactivates the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) during a functional operation (eg, operation 605), the electronic device ( For example, in operation 611 , the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) detects at least one of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). can be deactivated.

In an embodiment, in operation 611 , the operation of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) deactivating the sensing operation of at least one of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b includes, for example, a plurality of It may be an operation of adjusting and/or initializing the detection level of the grip sensors 362a and 362b of the .

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a sensor of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 701 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) It may be determined whether a sensing operation through the sensor 361) is activated.

In an embodiment, when the magnitude of the electrical signal detected in the standby state of the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is greater than or equal to a predetermined size, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) ), in operation 701 , may determine that a detection operation through a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ).

In an embodiment, when the magnitude of the electrical signal detected in the standby state of the proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is less than or equal to a predetermined size, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) In operation 701 , under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), it may be determined that the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) may collect data in real time through a sensing operation. In this case, data collected in real time through a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) may be referred to as first data, and an average value of the first data for a predetermined time may be referred to as second data. In operation 701 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), has a difference between the first data and the second data exceeds a predetermined criterion In this case, it may be determined that the sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated. For example, the predetermined criterion may be the integer 0.

In an embodiment, in operation 701 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) determines the difference between the first data and the second data under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If is less than a predetermined criterion, it may be determined that the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 701 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) is activated, it may branch to operation 703 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 701 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) is deactivated, it may branch to operation 717 .

In operation 703 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a sensing operation using the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It can be determined whether or not it is activated.

In an embodiment, when the magnitude of the electrical signal sensed by the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is greater than or equal to a predetermined size, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may use the grip It may be determined that a sensing operation through a sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is activated.

In an embodiment, if the magnitude of the electrical signal sensed by the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is less than or equal to a predetermined size, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is the grip sensor It may be determined that the sensing operation through (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may collect data in real time through a sensing operation. In this case, data collected in real time through a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be referred to as third data, and an average value of the third data for a predetermined time may be referred to as fourth data. The electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), when the difference between the third data and the fourth data exceeds a predetermined criterion, the grip sensor ( For example, it may be determined that the sensing operation through the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 is activated. For example, the predetermined criterion may be the integer 0.

In an embodiment, in the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), the difference between the third data and the fourth data is less than or equal to a predetermined standard surface, it may be determined that the sensing operation through the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, in operation 703 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) controls the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that the sensing operation using ) is activated, it may branch to operation 705 .

In an embodiment, in operation 703 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) controls the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). ), if it is determined that one or more grip sensors are deactivated, operation 717 may be branched.

In operation 717 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). may be recognized as being detached from the user, and a function performed in the detached state may be executed. A function performed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) in the detached state may be, for example, a standby operation.

In operation 705 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may determine the wearing state and execute a function under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ).

In one embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 705 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) When the sensor 361) and the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b are activated, it is determined that the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is in a worn state (eg, worn state) by the user, A function of the device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may be executed.

For example, a function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) uses a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ) to the electronic communication device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ). The communication device 101) and a network (eg, the network 198 of FIG. 3 ) may be communicatively connected. The function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is to transmit an electrical signal received through a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ) to a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). )), and the converted signal may be output as sound through a speaker (eg, the speaker 382 of FIG. 3 ). The function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is a sound acquired through a microphone (eg, the microphone 371 of FIG. 3 ) through a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It may be converted into an electrical signal by using the signal and transmitted to an electronic communication device (eg, the electronic communication device 101 of FIG. 3 ) using a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ).

In one embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 705 ), the electronic device (eg, operation 705 ) In operation 707 , the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a sensing operation of one or more of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It can be determined whether or not it has been deactivated.

In an embodiment, in operation 707 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) activates the plurality of grip sensors 362a under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). , 362b), it may be determined whether one or more grip sensors are deactivated. In an embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 705 ), a plurality of grip sensors When the power of the circuit (eg, IC) controlling the 362a and 362b is initialized, one or more grip sensors among the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be deactivated.

In one embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 705), a change in the external environment (eg, operation 705) For example, when an external temperature change) occurs, one or more grip sensors among the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be deactivated.

For example, since the capacitance or dielectric constant of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be changed by external temperature, third data collected in real time using the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be changed. For example, when the third data collected in real time by using the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b is abruptly changed due to the external temperature, the difference between the fourth data, which is the average value of the third data, is less than a predetermined standard can be changed to

For example, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 705 ), a plurality of grip sensors ( When the difference between the third data and the fourth data of one or more of the grip sensors 362a and 362b is less than or equal to a predetermined standard, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is configured by the processor (eg, the processor ( 320)), it may be determined that the sensing operation of one or more of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b is deactivated.

In one embodiment, while determining that the user is wearing the state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 705 ), the worn state by the user The sensing operation of one or more of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be inactivated by changing or wearing various methods.

In one embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 705 ), the electronic device (eg, operation 705 ) In operation 707 , the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a sensing operation of one or more of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that it has been deactivated, it may branch to operation 709 .

In one embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 705 ), the electronic device (eg, operation 705 ) In operation 707 , the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) maintains a state in which a sensing operation using the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b is activated under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that it is doing so, it may branch to operation 705 .

In an embodiment, when a sensing operation of one or more of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b is deactivated, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs the operation 709 , the processor (eg, : Under the control of the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), it may be determined whether a detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 709 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If the magnitude of the electrical signal detected while the sensor 361) is activated is less than or equal to a predetermined size, it may be determined that the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 709 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) In a state in which the sensor 361) is activated, if the difference between the first data collected in real time and the second data obtained by averaging the first data for a certain period of time is less than a predetermined standard, the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) It can be determined that the detection operation through )) is deactivated.

In operation 709 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that the sensing operation through ' is deactivated, it may branch to operation 711 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 709 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) maintains the activated state, it may branch to operation 705 .

In an embodiment, if the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated while the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is functioning, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ) In operation 711 , the device 102 may maintain the sensing operation of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b activated for a predetermined time under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). .

In an embodiment, if the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated while the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is functioning, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ) In operation 711 , the device 102 may maintain data for a sensing operation of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b for a predetermined time under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). have.

In an embodiment, while maintaining the sensing operation of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b for a predetermined period of time, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 713 , the processor (eg, : Under the control of the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), it may be determined whether a sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated again for a predetermined time.

In an embodiment, while maintaining the sensing operation of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b for a predetermined period of time, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 713 , the processor (eg, : If the sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated again for a predetermined time under the control of the processor 320 of FIG. 3 , operation 705 may be branched.

In an embodiment, while maintaining the sensing operation of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b for a predetermined period of time, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 713 , the processor (eg, : If the sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is not activated again for a predetermined time under the control of the processor 320 of FIG. 3 , operation 715 may branch.

In one embodiment, if the proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is not activated again for a predetermined time period, the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 715 , the processor A sensing operation of at least one of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be initialized under the control of (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ).

In one embodiment, if the proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is not activated again for a predetermined time period, the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 715 , the processor The sensing operation of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b may be inactivated under the control of (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ).

In an embodiment, in operation 715 , the operation of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) deactivating the sensing operation of the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b is, for example, the operation of the plurality of grip sensors It may be an operation of adjusting and/or initializing the sensing level of the ones 362a and 362b.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a sensor of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In operation 801 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It can be determined whether the sensing operation through the

In one embodiment, the activation and/or deactivation of the sensing operation of the proximity sensor of FIG. 8 (eg, proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is the proximity sensor mentioned in FIGS. 6 and 7 (eg, the proximity sensor of FIG. 3 ). (361)) may be similar or identical to the activation and/or deactivation operation of the sensing operation.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 801 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) is activated, it may branch to operation 803 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 801 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) is deactivated, it may branch to operation 813 .

In operation 803 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) receives a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It can be determined whether the sensing operation using

In one embodiment, the sensing action activating and/or deactivating action of the grip sensor of FIG. 8 (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is the grip sensor referred to in FIGS. 6 and 7 (eg, the grip sensor of FIG. 3 ). (362)) may be similar to or identical to the activation and/or deactivation of the sensing operation.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 803 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a grip sensor (eg, the grip of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation using the sensor 362) is activated, it may branch to operation 805 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 803 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a grip sensor (eg, the grip of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensor 362) is deactivated, it may branch to operation 813 .

In an embodiment, in operation 813 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) controls the electronic device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). The device 102 may recognize that it is detached from the user and execute a function performed in the detached state. A function performed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) in the detached state may be, for example, a standby operation.

In an embodiment, in operation 805 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may determine the wearing state and execute a function under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). have.

In an embodiment, in operation 805 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). When the sensor 361) and the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) are activated, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) enters the user-worn state (eg, the worn state). and may execute a function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ).

For example, a function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) uses a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ) to the electronic communication device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ). The communication device 101) and a network (eg, the network 198 of FIG. 3 ) may be communicatively connected. The function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is to transmit an electrical signal received through a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ) to a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). )), and the converted signal may be output as sound through a speaker (eg, the speaker 382 of FIG. 3 ). The function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is a sound acquired through a microphone (eg, the microphone 371 of FIG. 3 ) through a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It may be converted into an electrical signal by using the signal and transmitted to an electronic communication device (eg, the electronic communication device 101 of FIG. 3 ) using a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ).

In an embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 805 ), the electronic device (eg: In the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 807 , the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated. It can be determined whether or not

In an embodiment, in operation 807 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a grip sensor (eg, the grip of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It can be determined whether the sensor 362) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 805 ), a grip sensor (eg: When the power of the circuit (eg, IC) that controls the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is initialized, the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be deactivated.

In an embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 805 ), a change in the external environment ( For example, when an external temperature change) occurs, the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be deactivated.

For example, since the capacitance or permittivity of a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 in FIG. 3 ) may be changed by external temperature, the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 in FIG. 3 ) is real-time The third data collected by . For example, when the third data collected in real time using a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is rapidly changed due to the external temperature, the difference between the fourth data that is the average value of the third data may be changed below a certain standard.

For example, while determining as a user wearing state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of an electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 805), a grip sensor (eg, FIG. 3 ) When the difference between the third data and the fourth data of the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 is less than or equal to a predetermined standard, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) transmits the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). )), it may be determined that the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, it is determined that the user wears the state (eg, the worn state) and while executing the function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 805 ), the worn state by the user The sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be inactivated by a change or various wearing methods.

In an embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 805 ), the electronic device (eg: In the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 807 , the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated. If it is determined that it is, it can branch to operation 809.

In an embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 805 ), the electronic device (eg: In operation 807 , the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a sensing operation using a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that the active state is maintained, it may branch to operation 805 .

In an embodiment, if the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 809 , the processor (eg: Under the control of the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), it may be determined whether a detection operation through a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 809 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) is deactivated, it may branch to operation 811 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 809 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) maintains the activated state, it may branch to operation 805 .

In an embodiment, if the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated while the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is functioning, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ) In operation 811 , the device 102 may initiate a sensing operation of a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ).

In an embodiment, if the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated while the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is functioning, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ) Device 102 ), in operation 811 , under the control of a processor (eg, processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), may deactivate a sensing operation of a grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ).

In one embodiment, in operation 811 , the operation of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) deactivating the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is, for example, It may be an operation of adjusting and/or initializing a detection level of a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ).

9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a sensor of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 901 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) It may be determined whether a sensing operation through the sensor 361) is activated.

In one embodiment, the activation and/or deactivation of the sensing action of the proximity sensor of FIG. 9 (eg, proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is the proximity sensor mentioned in FIGS. 6 and 7 (eg, the proximity sensor of FIG. 3 ). (361)), the sensing operation is the same as the activation and/or deactivation operation.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 901 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) is activated, it may branch to operation 903 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 901 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) is deactivated, it may branch to operation 917 .

In an embodiment, in operation 903 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a grip sensor (eg, the grip of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It may be determined whether a sensing operation using the sensor 362) is activated.

In one embodiment, the sensing action activating and/or deactivating action of the grip sensor of FIG. 9 (eg, grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is the grip sensor referred to in FIGS. 6 and 7 (eg, the grip sensor of FIG. 3 ). (362)) the sensing operation is the same as the activation and/or deactivation operation.

In an embodiment, in operation 903 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a grip sensor (eg, the grip of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that the sensing operation using the sensor 362) is activated, it may branch to operation 905 .

In an embodiment, in operation 903 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a grip sensor (eg, the grip of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that the sensor 362) is deactivated, it may branch to operation 917 .

In an embodiment, in operation 917 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs the electronic device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). The device 102 may recognize that it is detached from the user and execute a function performed in the detached state. A function performed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) in the detached state may be, for example, a standby operation.

In an embodiment, in operation 905 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may determine the wearing state and execute a function under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). have.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 905 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) When the sensor 361) and the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) are activated, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) enters the user-worn state (eg, the worn state). and may execute a function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ).

For example, a function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) uses a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ) to the electronic communication device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ). The communication device 101) and a network (eg, the network 198 of FIG. 3 ) may be communicatively connected. The function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is to transmit an electrical signal received through a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ) to a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). )), and the converted signal may be output as sound through a speaker (eg, the speaker 382 of FIG. 3 ). The function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is a sound acquired through a microphone (eg, the microphone 371 of FIG. 3 ) through a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It may be converted into an electrical signal by using the signal and transmitted to an electronic communication device (eg, the electronic communication device 101 of FIG. 3 ) using a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ).

In an embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 905 ), the electronic device (eg: In operation 907 , in the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It can be determined whether or not

In an embodiment, in operation 907 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a grip sensor (eg, the grip of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It can be determined whether the sensor 362) is deactivated. In an embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 905), a grip sensor (eg, When the power of the circuit (eg, IC) that controls the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is initialized, the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be deactivated.

In an embodiment, a change in external environment (eg, external temperature) while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of an electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) ) occurs, the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be deactivated.

For example, since the capacitance or permittivity of a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 in FIG. 3 ) may be changed by external temperature, the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 in FIG. 3 ) is real-time The third data collected by . For example, when the third data collected in real time using a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is rapidly changed due to the external temperature, the difference between the fourth data, which is the average value of the third data, is It may be changed below a certain standard.

For example, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) ))), when the difference between the third data and the fourth data is less than or equal to a certain standard, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is controlled by a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), It may be determined that the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In an embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of an electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), the wearing state is changed by the user or various wearing methods Accordingly, the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be deactivated.

In an embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 905 ), the electronic device (eg: In operation 907 , in the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that it is, it can branch to operation 909.

In an embodiment, while determining that the user is in a worn state (eg, wearing state) and executing a function of the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) (eg, operation 905 ), the electronic device (eg: In operation 907 , the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a sensing operation using a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that the active state is maintained, it may branch to operation 905 .

In an embodiment, if the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 909 , the processor (eg: Under the control of the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), it may be determined whether a detection operation through a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 909 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) is deactivated, the operation may branch to 911 operation.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 909 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) maintains the activated state, it may branch to operation 905 .

In an embodiment, if the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated while the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is functioning, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ) In operation 911, the device 102 detects a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) activated for a predetermined time under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). can keep

In an embodiment, if the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated while the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is functioning, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ) Device 102), in operation 911, is configured for a sensing operation of a grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) for a predetermined time under the control of a processor (eg, processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). data can be maintained.

In an embodiment, while maintaining the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) for a predetermined period of time, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs in operation 913 . , under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), it may be determined whether the sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated again for a predetermined time.

In an embodiment, while maintaining the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) for a predetermined period of time, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs in operation 913 . , under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), when the sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated again for a predetermined time, it can branch to operation 905 have.

In an embodiment, while maintaining the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) for a predetermined period of time, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs in operation 913 . , under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), if the sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is not activated again for a predetermined time, branch to operation 915 can

In one embodiment, if the proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is not activated again for a predetermined period of time, the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 915 , the processor A sensing operation of a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be initialized under the control of (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ).

In one embodiment, in one embodiment, if the proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is not activated again for a predetermined period of time, the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ): In operation 915 , a sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be inactivated under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ).

In one embodiment, in operation 915 , the operation of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) deactivating the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is, for example, It may be an operation of adjusting and/or initializing a detection level of a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ).

10 is a graph illustrating a sensor operation of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to an exemplary embodiment, reference numeral 1001 is a graph indicating activation and/or deactivation of a sensing operation of a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ).

According to an embodiment, 1003 is a graph representing a change in raw data (eg, third data) collected in real time according to a sensing operation of a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ). am.

According to an embodiment, 1005 calculates an average of raw data (eg, third data) for a predetermined time according to a sensing operation of a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ). It is a graph representing a change in base data (eg, fourth data).

According to an exemplary embodiment, 1007 is a graph representing a change in a difference between raw data (eg, third data) and base data (eg, fourth data).

According to an embodiment, for 1010 hours, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may determine that the sensing operation of the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated. . For 1011 hours, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may determine that the sensing operation of the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated.

According to an embodiment, while the sensing operation of the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated, at 1021 hours, raw data (eg, third data) and base data ( When a difference occurs in the base data (eg, the fourth data), the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) detects a sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ). It can be considered activated.

According to one embodiment, while the sensing operation of the proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 361 in FIG. 3 ) is activated, at times 1022 and/or 1023 , the grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 362 in FIG. 3 ) The sensing operation may change depending on a change in external temperature or a wearing state of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ).

According to one embodiment, at times 1022 and/or 1023 , while a sensing operation of a proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 361 in FIG. 3 ) is activated, a grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 362 in FIG. 3 ) When the sensing operation of the sensor changes according to a change in external temperature or a wearing state of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), raw data (eg, third data) as shown in graph 1003 ) is changed, the difference from the base data (eg, the fourth data, 1005 ) decreases, and the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be deactivated.

According to an embodiment, referring to graph 1007 , the electronic device (eg, FIG. 3 ) for a predetermined period of time (1024 hours) from the time when the detection operation of the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated. The electronic device 102 ) may maintain data for a sensing operation of a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ).

According to an embodiment, referring to graph 1007 , the electronic device (eg, FIG. 3 ) for a predetermined period of time (1024 hours) from the time when the detection operation of the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated. The electronic device 102 of ) may maintain the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ).

According to an embodiment, referring to graph 1007, the proximity sensor (eg, FIG. 3 ) after a predetermined time (1024 hours) from the time when the detection operation of the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated. If the sensing operation of the proximity sensor 361) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is not activated again, the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) and/or Or you can initialize the data.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a sensor of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In operation 1101 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It can be determined whether the sensing operation through the

In one embodiment, the activation and/or deactivation of the sensing action of the proximity sensor of FIG. 11 (eg, proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is the proximity sensor mentioned in FIGS. 6 and 7 (eg, the proximity sensor of FIG. 3 ). (361)) may be similar or identical to the activation and/or deactivation operation of the sensing operation.

In an embodiment, in operation 1101 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) is activated, it may branch to operation 1103 .

In an embodiment, in operation 1101 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that the sensing operation through the sensor 361) is deactivated, it may branch to operation 1107 .

The electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 1103 , under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 )) It can be determined whether the sensing operation using

In one embodiment, the sensing action activating and/or deactivating action of the grip sensor of FIG. 11 (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is the grip sensor referred to in FIGS. 6 and 7 (eg, the grip sensor of FIG. 3 ). (362)) may be similar to or identical to the activation and/or deactivation of the sensing operation.

In an embodiment, in operation 1103 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a grip sensor (eg, the grip of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that the sensing operation using the sensor 362) is activated, it may branch to operation 1105 .

In an embodiment, in operation 1103 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) performs a grip sensor (eg, the grip of FIG. 3 ) under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). If it is determined that the sensor 362) is deactivated, it may branch to operation 1107 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 1107 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), the electronic device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ) The device 102 may recognize that it is detached from the user and execute a function performed in the detached state. A function performed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) in the detached state may be, for example, a standby operation.

In an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may determine the wearing state and execute a function under the control of the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) in operation 1105 . have.

In one embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ), in operation 1105 , under the control of a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity of FIG. 3 ) When the sensor 361) and the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) are activated, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) enters the user-worn state (eg, the worn state). and may execute a function of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ).

For example, a function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) uses a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ) to the electronic communication device (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ). The communication device 101) and a network (eg, the network 198 of FIG. 3 ) may be communicatively connected. The function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is to transmit an electrical signal received through a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ) to a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). )), and the converted signal may be output as sound through a speaker (eg, the speaker 382 of FIG. 3 ). The function executed by the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is a sound acquired through a microphone (eg, the microphone 371 of FIG. 3 ) through a processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ). It may be converted into an electrical signal by using the signal and transmitted to an electronic communication device (eg, the electronic communication device 101 of FIG. 3 ) using a communication circuit (eg, the communication circuit 390 of FIG. 3 ).

According to one embodiment, the operations (eg, 601 to 613, 701 to 717, 801 to 813, 901 to 917, or 1101 to 1107) described in the process or method shown in FIGS. 6 to 11 are sequential, parallel, It can be implemented in an iterative or heuristic manner. For example, they may be executed in a different order, some operations may be omitted, or other operations may be added.

The electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) according to various embodiments may include a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ); a grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ); and a processor (eg, processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) operatively coupled to the proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) and the grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ). and the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) determines whether a detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated, and the proximity sensor (eg, FIG. 3 ) When the sensing operation through the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 is activated, it is determined whether the sensing operation using the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is activated, and the proximity sensor (eg, FIG. 3 ) When a sensing operation through the proximity sensor 361 of is determined as a worn state and a function is executed, and while determining the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) as a worn state and executing the function, the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor ( 362)) is deactivated, it is determined whether a sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3) is deactivated, and the grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3) is deactivated. When is deactivated, if the sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) maintains an activated state, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is worn can be judged and the function can be executed.

In various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) may activate the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor of FIG. 3 ) when the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated. When the sensing operation through 361) is deactivated, the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be initialized.

In various embodiments, when the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) determines that the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated, the electronic device (eg, the The electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 may recognize the detached state and execute a function.

In various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) activates a sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ), and the grip sensor (eg, FIG. 3 ) When the sensing operation using the grip sensor 362 of the ) is deactivated, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may recognize the detached state and execute a function.

In various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) determines the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) as a worn state and executes a function, while the grip sensor ( For example: when the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3) is deactivated, if a sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3) is deactivated, the grip sensor (eg, FIG. 3) for a predetermined time The activation of the sensing operation using the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 may be maintained.

In various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) maintains activation of a sensing operation using the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) for a predetermined period of time, while the It is determined whether the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated again, and when the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated again , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may be determined to be in a worn state and a function may be executed.

In various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) maintains activation of a sensing operation using the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) for a predetermined period of time, while the It is determined whether the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated again, and the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated If , the sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be initialized.

In various embodiments, the grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) includes a plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b, and the processor (eg, processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) is configured to When one or more grip sensors among the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b are deactivated, if a sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated, the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b are deactivated for a predetermined time. Activation of the sensing operation using the grip sensors 362a and 362b may be maintained.

In various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) maintains activation of the sensing operation using the plurality of grip sensors 362a and 362b for a predetermined time while the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor) : It is determined whether the detection operation through the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3) is activated again, and when the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3) is activated again, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may be determined to be worn and a function may be executed.

In various embodiments, a sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated in the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), and the plurality of grip sensors 362a , 362b) is deactivated, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) may recognize the detached state and execute a function.

In various embodiments, the method of operating a sensor of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) includes determining whether a sensing operation through a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated. ; determining whether the sensing operation using the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is activated when the sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated; When the sensing operation using the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) and the sensing operation using the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) are activated, the electronic device (eg, the proximity sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is activated. determining the electronic device 102 of 3) as a worn state and executing a function; If the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated while the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is determined to be worn and a function is executed, the proximity sensor ( Example: an operation of determining whether a detection operation through the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated; and when the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated, and a sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) maintains an activated state, the electronic It may include an operation of determining a device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) as a worn state and executing a function.

In various embodiments, the method includes when the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated, and a sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated. , an operation of initializing a sensing operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may be further included.

In various embodiments, when it is determined that the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated, the method includes detaching the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ). It may further include an operation of recognizing a state and executing a function.

In various embodiments, in the method, a sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated, and the sensing operation using the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) When this is deactivated, the operation of recognizing that the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is in a detached state and executing a function may be further included.

In various embodiments, the method determines the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) as a worn state and performs a function, while the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 )) When is deactivated, if the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated, the detection using the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) for a predetermined time period The operation may further include an operation of maintaining the activation of the operation.

In various embodiments, the method maintains activation of a sensing action with the grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 362 in FIG. 3 ) for a predetermined time, while maintaining the activation of the proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 362 in FIG. 3 ). 361)), determining whether the sensing operation is activated again; and when the sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated again, determining the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) as a worn state and executing a function It may further include an action.

In various embodiments, the method maintains activation of a sensing action with the grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 362 in FIG. 3 ) for a predetermined time, while maintaining the activation of the proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 362 in FIG. 3 ). 361)), determining whether the sensing operation is activated again; and if the detection operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is maintained in an inactive state, the operation of initializing the detection operation of the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) may further include.

In various embodiments, in the method, the grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 362 in FIG. 3 ) comprises a plurality of grip sensors 362a, 362b, wherein the method includes the plurality of grip sensors ( When one or more of the grip sensors 362a and 362b are deactivated, when a sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated, the plurality of grip sensors 362a, 362b) maintaining activation of the sensing operation.

In various embodiments, the method maintains activation of a sensing action with the grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 362 in FIG. 3 ) for a predetermined time, while maintaining the activation of the proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 362 in FIG. 3 ). 361)), determining whether the sensing operation is activated again; and when the sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated again, determining the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) as a worn state and executing a function It may further include an action.

In various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) includes a proximity sensor (eg, proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) and a grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ). a sensor module comprising; and a processor functionally connected to the sensor module (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ), wherein the processor (eg, the processor 320 of FIG. 3 ) is the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor of FIG. 3 ) 361))), it is determined whether the sensing operation is activated, and when the sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3) is activated, the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor of FIG. 3) 362))), it is determined whether the sensing operation is activated, and the sensing operation through the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3) and the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3) are performed. When the sensing operation using is activated, it is determined that the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is in a worn state, a function is executed, and the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 361 of FIG. 3 ) is activated. When the sensing operation through the sensor is activated and the sensing operation using the grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 362 of FIG. 3 ) is deactivated, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 3 ) is recognized as a detached state, function can be executed.

The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may have various types of devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

It should be understood that the various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or more of the item, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B,” “A, B or C,” “at least one of A, B and C,” and “A , B, or C" each may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may simply be used to distinguish the component from other such components, and refer to those components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. that one (eg first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively” When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

As used herein, the term “module” may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document are stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory or external memory) readable by a machine (eg, electronic communication device 101 or electronic device 102). It may be implemented as software (eg, a program) including the above instructions. For example, a processor (eg, a processor) of a device (eg, an electronic device) receives at least one of the one or more instructions stored from a storage medium. call and execute it.This enables the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one instruction.The one or more instructions are to be executed by the interpreter or the code generated by the compiler. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium, where 'non-transitory' means that the storage medium is tangible. It merely means that it is a device and does not contain signals (eg, electromagnetic waves), and this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently on a storage medium and cases where it 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 machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly, online between smartphones (eg: smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a memory of a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims (20)

In an electronic device,
proximity sensor;
grip sensor; and
a processor operatively connected to the proximity sensor and the grip sensor;
the processor
Determining whether the detection operation through the proximity sensor is activated,
When the sensing operation using the proximity sensor is activated, it is determined whether the sensing operation using the grip sensor is activated,
When the sensing operation using the proximity sensor and the sensing operation using the grip sensor are activated, determining the electronic device as a worn state and executing a function,
If the grip sensor is deactivated while determining that the electronic device is in a worn state and executing a function, determining whether a sensing operation through the proximity sensor is deactivated, and
When the grip sensor is deactivated and the sensing operation through the proximity sensor maintains an activated state, the electronic device determines that the electronic device is in a worn state and executes a function. The method of claim 1,
the processor
When the grip sensor is deactivated and the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is deactivated, the electronic device initializes the sensing operation of the grip sensor. The method of claim 1,
the processor
If it is determined that the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is deactivated, the electronic device recognizes that the electronic device is in a detached state and executes a function. The method of claim 1,
the processor
The electronic device recognizes that the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is activated and the sensing operation using the grip sensor is deactivated, recognizing that the electronic device is in a detached state and executing a function. The method of claim 1,
the processor
When the electronic device is determined to be worn and a function is executed, when the grip sensor is deactivated, when the detection operation through the proximity sensor is deactivated, the activation of the detection operation using the grip sensor is maintained for a predetermined time electronic device. 6. The method of claim 5,
the processor
while maintaining activation of the sensing operation using the grip sensor for a predetermined time, determining whether the sensing operation using the proximity sensor is activated again;
When the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is activated again, the electronic device determines that the electronic device is in a worn state and executes a function. 6. The method of claim 5,
the processor
while maintaining activation of the sensing operation using the grip sensor for a predetermined time, determining whether the sensing operation using the proximity sensor is activated again;
An electronic device that initializes the sensing operation of the grip sensor when the sensing operation through the proximity sensor maintains an inactive state. The method of claim 1,
The grip sensor includes a plurality of grip sensors,
the processor

When one or more grip sensors of the plurality of grip sensors are deactivated and a detection operation through the proximity sensor is deactivated, the electronic device maintains activation of a detection operation using the plurality of grip sensors for a predetermined time. 9. The method of claim 8,
the processor
while maintaining activation of the sensing operation using the plurality of grip sensors for a predetermined time, determining whether the sensing operation using the proximity sensor is activated again;
When the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is activated again, the electronic device determines that the electronic device is in a worn state and executes a function. 9. The method of claim 8,
the processor
When the sensing operation using the proximity sensor is activated and the sensing operation using the plurality of grip sensors is deactivated, the electronic device recognizes that the electronic device is in a detached state and executes a function. In the sensor operation method of an electronic device,
determining whether a detection operation through the proximity sensor is activated;
when the sensing operation using the proximity sensor is activated, determining whether the sensing operation using the grip sensor is activated;
determining that the electronic device is in a worn state and executing a function when the sensing operation using the proximity sensor and the sensing operation using the grip sensor are activated;
determining whether the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is deactivated when the grip sensor is deactivated while determining the electronic device as a worn state and executing a function; and
and determining that the electronic device is in a worn state and executing a function when the grip sensor is deactivated and the sensing operation through the proximity sensor maintains an activated state. 12. The method of claim 11,
When the grip sensor is deactivated and the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is deactivated, initiating the sensing operation of the grip sensor. 12. The method of claim 11
and recognizing that the electronic device is in a detached state and executing a function when it is determined that the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is deactivated. 12. The method of claim 11,
and when the sensing operation using the proximity sensor is activated and the sensing operation using the grip sensor is deactivated, recognizing that the electronic device is in a detached state and executing a function. 12. The method of claim 11,
When the electronic device is determined to be worn and a function is executed, when the grip sensor is deactivated, when the detection operation through the proximity sensor is deactivated, the activation of the detection operation using the grip sensor is maintained for a predetermined time A method that further includes an action. 16. The method of claim 15,
determining whether the sensing operation using the proximity sensor is activated again while the sensing operation using the grip sensor is maintained for a predetermined time; and
and determining that the electronic device is in a worn state and executing a function when the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is activated again. 16. The method of claim 15,
determining whether the sensing operation using the proximity sensor is activated again while the sensing operation using the grip sensor is maintained for a predetermined time; and
The method further comprising the operation of initializing the sensing operation of the grip sensor when the detection operation through the proximity sensor is maintained in a deactivated state. 12. The method of claim 11,
The grip sensor includes a plurality of grip sensors,
When one or more grip sensors of the plurality of grip sensors are deactivated, if the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is deactivated, the method further comprising: maintaining activation of the sensing operation using the plurality of grip sensors for a predetermined time Way. 19. The method of claim 18,
determining whether the sensing operation using the proximity sensor is activated again while the sensing operation using the grip sensor is maintained for a predetermined time; and
and determining that the electronic device is in a worn state and executing a function when the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is activated again. In an electronic device,
a sensor module including a proximity sensor and a grip sensor; and
It includes a processor functionally connected to the sensor module,
the processor
Determining whether the detection operation through the proximity sensor is activated,
When the sensing operation using the proximity sensor is activated, it is determined whether the sensing operation using the grip sensor is activated,
When the sensing operation using the proximity sensor and the sensing operation using the grip sensor are activated, determining the electronic device as a worn state and executing a function, and
The electronic device recognizes that the sensing operation through the proximity sensor is activated and the sensing operation using the grip sensor is deactivated, recognizing that the electronic device is in a detached state and executing a function.

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