KR20230039472A - Wearable device for detecting wear by user - Google Patents

Abstract

A wearable device, according to one embodiment, comprises: at least one display which is configured to make external light towards a first surface go through a second surface opposed to the first surface, and display information on the second surface; an electronic part which is placed on part of a body of a user when the wearable device is worn by the user; a first processor which is operatively coupled with the electronic part; and a second processor which is operatively coupled with the first processor. The first processor may be configured to: while the second processor is in an inactive state, identify changes in capacitance from the electronic part; and based at least partially on the identification, obtain a conversion signal for converting the second process to an activating state. The second processor may be configured to convert a state of the second processor from the inactive state to the active state based on the receiving of the obtained converting signals. Various other embodiments may be provided. According to embodiments, the device can detect whether a user wears the wearable device, and convert the inactive state into the active state.

Description

Wearable device for detecting user's wearing {WEARABLE DEVICE FOR DETECTING WEAR BY USER}

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a wearable device for detecting wearing by a user.

A wearable device may be worn on a part of a user's body and used frequently for a short period of time. Wearable devices may be provided in various types of products. For example, a wearable device may include a glasses-type device for providing augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) to a user.

A wearable device formed of a glasses-type device may include a display disposed at a position corresponding to the user's eyes and a frame capable of supporting the display, and when the wearable device is worn by the user, a portion of the frame may be attached to the user's body. By being attached on the top, it can be placed in a designated position.

When worn on a part of the user's body, the wearable device may be manufactured to be lightweight and correspond to the worn part of the body in order to provide comfort to the user. A wearable device may be configured to include various electronic components therein in order to perform various functions, so that the design of the wearable device is limited and the internal mounting space is narrow. If the wearable device includes a separate sensor for detecting a user's wearing, the design of the wearable device may become complicated. Wearable devices may have difficulties in mounting electronic components.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, whether a user is wearing a wearable device may be detected based on a change in capacitance of an electronic component that occurs when the wearable device is in contact with the user's body, and the wearable device may be switched from an inactive state to an active state.

The technical problem to be achieved in this document is not limited to the technical problem mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. There will be.

According to one embodiment, a wearable device is configured to pass external light directed to a first surface through a second surface opposite to the first surface, and to display information on the second surface. at least one display, an electronic component disposed on a part of the user's body when the wearable device is worn by the user, a first processor operatively coupled with the electronic component, and operatively coupled with the first processor a second processor configured to, while the second processor is in an inactive state, identify a change in capacitance from the electronic component, and based at least in part on the identification, the second processor To obtain a transition signal for transitioning to an active state, wherein the second processor, based on reception of the obtained transition signal, transitions the state of the second processor from the inactive state to the active state, can be configured.

According to an embodiment, a wearable device includes at least one display configured to transmit external light directed to a first surface through a second surface opposite to the first surface, and configured to display information on the second surface. , a frame including a plurality of rims surrounding the display and a support disposed between the rims, an area of the frame that contacts a part of the user's body when the wearable device is worn by the user An electronic component disposed on an area corresponding to, a camera disposed within the frame and configured to track a user's gaze, a first processor operatively coupled to the camera and the electronic component, and operating with the first processor a second processor operatively coupled to the second processor to: identify a change in capacitance from the electronic component and detect a change in capacitance that exceeds a threshold while the second processor is in an inactive state; In response to the identification, activate the camera, obtain one or more images related to the user's pupil based on a specified period through the activated camera, and obtain a visual object related to the user's pupil within the one or more images. and, in response to the identification of the visual object, configured to transmit, to the second processor, a switching signal for switching a state of the second processor to the active state, wherein the second processor comprises: 2, may be configured to switch a state of the second processor from the inactive state to the active state based on reception of the signal.

When the wearable device is worn by a user, identifying a change in capacitance from an electronic component disposed on a part of the user's body, and obtaining a switching signal for switching from an inactive state to an active state based at least in part on the identification A wearable device including the configuration may obtain a switching signal by sensing the user's wearing even if a separate sensor for detecting the user's wearing is not provided. A wearable device can be easily designed and reduced in weight by detecting a user's wearing of the wearable device using at least one electronic component that performs various functions.

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

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.
2A is a perspective view of an electronic device, in accordance with various embodiments.
2B is a layout diagram of electronic components included in an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line AA′ of FIG. 2A , according to an exemplary embodiment.
3B is a cross-sectional view of a flexible printed circuit board constituting an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment taken along line BB′ of FIG. 3A.
FIG. 3C is an example of a cross-section of an electronic device taken along AA′ of FIG. 2A according to an embodiment.
4A illustrates a camera arrangement in an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
4B is an example of a camera of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
4C illustrates an example of an operation of an electronic device in which a first processor of the electronic device transmits a switch signal to a second processor, according to an embodiment.
5 illustrates a layout of battery modules of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
6 illustrates a disposition of an antenna module of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
7 illustrates an example of an operation of an electronic device tracking a pupil position of a user so that a first processor of the electronic device transmits a switching signal to a second processor, according to an embodiment.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 within a network environment 100, according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1 , in a network environment 100, an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or through a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or the antenna module 197 may be included. In some embodiments, in the electronic device 101, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into a single component (eg, display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to cause at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can control and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 transfers instructions or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may use less power than the main processor 121 or be set to be specialized for a designated function. can The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 121 .

The secondary processor 123 may, for example, take the place of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, running an application). ) state, together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of other functionally related components (eg, camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. AI models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself where the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning or reinforcement learning, but in the above example Not limited. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the foregoing, but is not limited to the foregoing examples. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition or alternatively, software structures in addition to hardware structures.

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 device 101 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, program 140) and commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134 .

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .

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

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101 . The sound output module 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. A receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor set to detect a touch or a pressure sensor set to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal or vice versa. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: 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 device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a bio sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one 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 device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one 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 electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that a user may perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one 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 one 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 device 101 . According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic 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 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). Establishment and communication through the established communication channel may be supported. 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, : a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated as one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technologies include high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low latency (URLLC)). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements defined for the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104), or a network system (eg, the second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 is a peak data rate for eMBB realization (eg, 20 Gbps or more), a loss coverage for mMTC realization (eg, 164 dB or less), or a U-plane latency for URLLC realization (eg, Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is selected from the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190, for example. can be chosen 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, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 in addition to the radiator.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (eg, a lower surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (eg, a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices among the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 instead of executing the function or service by itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices receiving 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 deliver the execution result to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request as it is or additionally processed. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an internet of things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

2A is a perspective view of an electronic device, according to various embodiments, and FIG. 2B is a layout view of electronic components included in the electronic device, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B , an electronic device 101 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) includes a frame 500, at least one display 200, an electronic component 300, and a first processor. (eg, auxiliary processor 123 of FIG. 1 ) and/or a second processor (eg, main processor 121 of FIG. 1 ).

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be referred to as a wearable device worn on a part of a user's body. The electronic device 101 provides augmented reality to a user wearing the electronic device 101 through a photographing camera 310a, a motion recognition camera 310c, and at least one optical device 351 or 352. , AR), virtual reality (VR), or mixed reality (MR) in which augmented reality and virtual reality are mixed may be provided. For example, the electronic device 101, in response to a user's specified gesture obtained through the motion recognition camera 310c, provides a real image collected through the photographing camera 310a with at least one optical device 351, The virtual reality information provided in operation 352 may be combined and displayed on at least one display 200 .

In one embodiment, at least one display 200 is a component for providing visual information to a user, and may include, for example, a transparent or translucent lens. The at least one display 200 may include, for example, a first display 210 and/or a second display 220 spaced apart from the first display 210 . For example, the first display 210 and the second display 220 may be disposed at positions corresponding to the user's left and right eyes, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 2B , at least one display 200 provides visual information transmitted from external light to a user through a lens included in the at least one display 200 and other visual information distinct from the visual information. can do. For example, at least one display 200 may include a first surface 201 and a second surface 202 opposite to the first surface 201 . When the user wears the electronic device 101, external light is incident on the first surface 201 and transmitted through the second surface 202, so that it can be transmitted to the user. As another example, the at least one display 200 may display an image in which a real image collected through the photographing camera 310a and a virtual reality image provided from at least one optical device 351 or 352 are combined. can The at least one display 200 includes at least one waveguide 203 or 204 that diffracts light emitted from the at least one optical device 351 or 352 and propagates the light to the at least one display 200. ) may be included. The electronic device 101 analyzes objects included in the real image collected through the photographing camera 310a, and generates a virtual object corresponding to an object to be provided for augmented reality among the analyzed objects. may be combined and displayed on at least one display 200 . The virtual object may include at least one of text and images for various information related to the object included in the real image. A user wearing the electronic device 101 can watch an image displayed on at least one display 200 .

In one embodiment, the frame 500 may be made of a physical structure in which the electronic device 101 can be worn on a part of the user's body. According to an embodiment, the frame 500 is configured such that when the user wears the electronic device 101, the first display 210 and the second display 220 can be positioned corresponding to the right and left eyes of the user. , can be configured. The frame 500 may support the first display 210 and the second display 220 to be positioned at positions corresponding to the right and left eyes of the user. For example, the frame 500 includes a first rim 501 surrounding at least a portion of the first display 210, a second rim 502 surrounding at least a portion of the second display 220, A bridge 503 disposed between the first rim 501 and the second rim 502, and a first pad 504 disposed along a part of the edge of the first rim 501 from one end of the bridge 503 , a second pad 505 disposed along a part of the edge of the second rim 502 from the other end of the bridge 503, a first temple extending from the first rim 501 and fixed to a part of the wearer's ear 506 and a second temple 507 extending from the second rim 502 and secured to a portion of the ear opposite the ear. The temples 506 and 507 may be pivotably or rotatably connected to the rims 501 and 502 via, for example, hinge units 508 and 509 . The first temple 506 may be rotatably connected with respect to the first rim 501 through a first hinge unit 508 disposed between the first rim 501 and the first temple 506. . The second temple 507 may be rotatably connected to the second rim 502 through a second hinge unit 509 disposed between the second rim 502 and the second temple 507 .

When the user wears the electronic device 101, the frame 500 may include an area 510 at least partially in contact with a part of the user's body. For example, the area 510 of the frame 500 in contact with a part of the user's body is in contact with a part of the user's nose, a part of the user's ear, and a part of the side of the user's face that the electronic device 101 contacts. area can be included. In one embodiment, the first pad 504 and the second pad 505 may be in contact with a portion of the user's nose, and the first temple 506 and the second temple 507 may be in contact with the user's face. part and part of the ear. A first pad 504 , a second pad 505 , a first temple 506 , and a second temple 507 may be included in the area 510 in contact with a part of the user's body.

In one embodiment, the electronic component 300 may be components that perform various functions of the electronic device 101 . For example, the electronic component 300 includes a camera 310, a flexible printed circuit board 320 extending from the camera 310 and electrically connected to the first processor, a battery module 330, and an antenna module 340. , at least one of optical devices 351 and 352, sound output modules 360a and 360b, a light emitting module 370, and/or a printed circuit board 380. Various electronic components 300 may be disposed on the frame 500 to perform specific functions.

In one embodiment, at least one optical device 351 or 352 may project a virtual object onto at least one display 200 in order to provide various image information to the user. For example, at least one of the optical devices 351 and 352 may be a projector. At least one optical device 351 or 352 may be disposed adjacent to at least one display 200 or may be provided as a part of at least one display 200 . According to an embodiment, the at least one optical device 351 or 352 includes a first optical device 351 corresponding to the first display 210 and a second optical device corresponding to the second display 220 . (352). For example, the at least one optical device 351 or 352 may include a first optical device 351 disposed at an edge of the first display 210 and a second optical device disposed at an edge of the second display 220 . Device 352 may be included. The first optical device 351 may transmit light to the first waveguide 203 disposed on the first display 210, and the second optical device 352 may transmit light to the second display 220. Light may be transmitted to the second waveguide 204 disposed on the .

In various embodiments, the camera 310 may include a photographing camera 310a, an eye tracking camera (ET CAM) 310b, and/or a motion recognition camera 310c. The photographing camera 310a, the gaze tracking camera 310b, and the motion recognition camera 310c may be disposed at different positions on the frame 500 and may perform different functions.

The photographing camera 310a may capture a real image or background to be matched with a virtual image in order to implement augmented reality or mixed reality content. The photographing camera 310a may capture an image of a specific object existing at a location viewed by a user and provide the image to at least one display 200 . At least one display 200 is provided through information about a real image or background including the image of the specific object obtained using the photographing camera 310a and at least one optical device 351, 352 One image in which virtual images overlap may be displayed. In one embodiment, the photographing camera 310a may be disposed on a bridge 503 disposed between the first limb 501 and the second limb 502 .

The gaze tracking camera 310b may implement a more realistic augmented reality by matching the user's gaze with visual information provided to the display 200 by tracking the gaze of the user wearing the electronic device 101. . For example, when the user looks at the front, the electronic device 101 can naturally display environment information related to the user's front on the display 200 at the location where the user is located. Gaze tracking camera 310b may be configured to capture an image of the user's pupil to determine the user's gaze. For example, the gaze tracking camera 310b may receive gaze detection light reflected from the user's pupil and track the user's gaze based on the location and movement of the received gaze detection light. In one embodiment, the gaze tracking camera 310b may be disposed at positions corresponding to the user's left and right eyes. For example, the gaze tracking camera 310b may be disposed within the first limb 501 and/or the second limb 502 to face a direction in which a user wearing the electronic device 101 is located. .

The motion recognition camera 310c may provide a specific event to a screen provided on the display 200 by recognizing a movement of the user's whole or part of the body, such as the user's torso, hand, or face. The gesture recognition camera 310c may recognize a user's gesture, obtain a signal corresponding to the gesture, and provide a display corresponding to the signal to the display 200 . The second processor may identify a signal corresponding to the operation and perform a designated function based on the identification. In one embodiment, the motion recognition camera 310c may be disposed on the first limb 501 and/or the second limb 502 .

The battery module 330 may supply power to the electronic components 300 of the electronic device 101 . The battery module 330 may be referred to as the aforementioned battery (eg, the battery 189 of FIG. 1 ). In one embodiment, the battery module 330 may be disposed within the first temple 506 and/or the second temple 507 . For example, the battery module 330 may be a plurality of battery modules. A plurality of battery modules may be disposed on the first temple 506 and the second temple 507, respectively. In one embodiment, the battery module 330 may be disposed at an end of the first temple 506 and/or the second temple 507 .

The antenna module 340 may transmit signals or power to the outside of the electronic device 101 or receive signals or power from the outside. The antenna module 340 may be referred to as the aforementioned antenna module (eg, the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1 ). In one embodiment, the antenna module 340 may be disposed within the first temple 506 and/or the second temple 507 . For example, the antenna module 340 may be disposed close to one surface of the first temple 506 and/or the second temple 507 . In one embodiment, the antenna module 340 may be disposed toward a surface that does not contact the user's body when the user wears the electronic device 101 .

The sound output modules 360a and 360b may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101 . The sound output modules 360a and 360b may be referred to as the above-described sound output module (eg, the sound output module 155 of FIG. 1 ). In one embodiment, the sound output modules 360a and 360b may be placed within the first temple 506 and/or the second temple 507 to be placed adjacent to the ear of a user wearing the electronic device 101. can For example, sound output modules 360a and 360b are positioned within first sound output module 360a, which is positioned within first temple 506 and thus positioned adjacent to the user's right ear, and positioned within second temple 507. As a result, a second sound output module 360b disposed adjacent to the left ear of the user may be included.

The light emitting module 370 may include at least one light emitting device. The light emitting module 370 emits light of a color corresponding to a specific state or emits light with an operation corresponding to a specific state in order to visually provide information about a specific state of the electronic device 101 to the user. can For example, when charging is required, the electronic device 101 may emit red light at regular intervals. In one embodiment, the light emitting module 370 may be disposed on the first limb 501 and/or the second limb 502 .

In one embodiment, the first processor may be referred to as the above-described sub-processor (eg, the sub-processor 123 of FIG. 1), and the second processor may be referred to as the above-described main processor (eg, the main processor of FIG. 1 ( 121)). In one embodiment, the first processor and the second processor may be mounted on a printed circuit board 380 included in the electronic device 101 .

The second processor may execute software (eg, the program 140 of FIG. 1 ) to control the electronic component 300 of the electronic device 101 . In various embodiments, the first processor is operatively coupled with the second processor and can transmit a transition signal to the second processor to transition the second processor from an inactive state to an active state. According to an embodiment, the first processor directly transmits a signal for switching the second processor from an inactive state to an active state to the second processor, or the electronic component 300 or a power management module (eg, the power of FIG. 1 ). Through the management module 188, it may request transmission to the second processor. The active state may refer to a mode in which a screen is displayed through at least one display 200 while the second processor is in a wake-up state. The wake-up state may refer to a state in which a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) of the electronic device 101 provides steady state power to the second processor. The inactive state may refer to a mode in which a screen is displayed through at least one display 200 while the second processor is in a sleep state. The sleep state may refer to a turn-off state requiring booting in order to switch to the wake-up state. The sleep state may refer to a state in which a PMIC (not shown) of the electronic device 101 stops providing power to the second processor. The sleep state may refer to a state in which the second processor does not require booting to transition to the active state, but requires obtaining normal power from the PMIC. The sleep state may refer to a state in which power lower than reference power is obtained from the PMIC of the electronic device 101 . The inactive state may include one or more of an idle state, a standby state, or a low power state.

In one embodiment, at least a portion of the electronic component 300 may be disposed on a portion of the user's body when the electronic device 101 is worn by the user. In one embodiment, the electronic component 300 may be disposed on the area 510 in contact with a part of the user's body in the frame 500 . When the user wears the electronic device 101, the electronic component 300 may come into contact with or come close to a part of the user's body. In one embodiment, the first processor is operatively coupled with the electronic component 300 so that the second processor can identify a change in capacitance from the electronic component 300 while the second processor is in an inactive state. In one embodiment, the change in capacitance from the electronic component 300 may mean a change in capacitance that occurs when at least a portion of the electronic component 300 comes into contact with or approaches a part of the user's body. In one embodiment, the electronic component 300 does not necessarily have to be in physical contact with a part of the user's body in order for the change in capacitance to occur, and a part of the electronic component 300 and a part of the user's body do not necessarily come into contact with each other. It can happen by approaching within a certain distance. For example, when the electronic component 300 approaches a user's face, a change occurs in a capacitance value formed between driver electrodes of the electronic component 300, and a signal transmitted between the electrodes may change due to the change. . The first processor may be configured to obtain a change in the signal and, based at least in part on the identification, transmit a transition signal to the second processor to transition the second processor to an active state. The second processor may be configured to switch a state of the second processor from an inactive state to an active state based on reception of the acquired switching signal.

Meanwhile, although not shown in FIG. 2B , in one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a sensor module such as a 6-axis sensor, a pressure sensor, or an electrocardiogram sensor, a location-based service module for determining a user's location in a real time zone, Alternatively, a voice recognition module for recognizing a user's voice may be further included.

3A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line AA′ of FIG. 2A according to an embodiment, and FIG. 3B is a flexible printed circuit board constituting the electronic device according to an embodiment. is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB' of FIG. 3A.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B , according to an exemplary embodiment, an electronic device 101 includes a camera 310 and a first processor extending from the camera 310 (eg, the sub-processor 123 of FIG. 1 ) and electrically , and may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 320 including a conductive member 301 . The flexible printed circuit board 320 may be electrically connected to the first processor through the connector 303 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may detect whether or not the electronic device 101 is worn by the user, based at least in part on the identification of the capacitance change of the conductive member 301 . For example, when the user wears the electronic device 101, the first processor identifies a change in capacitance of the conductive member 301, and based on the identification, identifies whether or not the user wears the electronic device 101. can do.

In one embodiment, the conductive member 301 may include a conductive material including a plurality of charged particles that can move freely when in contact with or proximate to a part of a user's body. For example, the conductive member 301 may include a metal material such as silver, copper, or aluminum, but is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the conductive member 301 is an area in contact with a part of the user's body in the frame 500 when the electronic device 101 is worn by the user (eg, the part of the user's body in FIG. 2A ). It may be disposed on an area corresponding to the area 510 in contact with . For example, the conductive member 301 is electrically connected to the first processor along the inside of at least one of the first pad 504 and the second pad 505, so that the user wearing the electronic device 101 It may be placed in contact with or proximate to a portion of the nose. When the conductive member 301 comes into contact with or approaches a part of the user's body, a change in capacitance may occur, and the first processor may identify the change in capacitance of the conductive member 301 .

In one embodiment, the conductive member 301 may be a metal thin film disposed on the non-conductive layer 321 of the flexible printed circuit board 320 . The flexible printed circuit board 320 may include components for implementing various functions of the camera 310 . In the flexible printed circuit board 320, the non-conductive layer 321 and the conductive layer may be stacked in several layers. Referring to FIG. 4B , a flexible printed circuit board 320 may include a plurality of non-conductive layers 321 , a conductive pattern 322 , and a conductive member 301 . For example, in the flexible printed circuit board 320, the conductive pattern 322 is printed on the first non-conductive layer 321-1, and the second non-conductive layer 321-1 is on the upper surface. A conductive layer 321-2 may be disposed. In the flexible printed circuit board 320, the conductive member 301 is disposed on the second non-conductive layer 321-2, and the third non-conductive layer 321 is on the upper surface of the second non-conductive layer 321-2. -3) can be placed. The first non-conductive layer 321-1, the second non-conductive layer 321-2, and the third non-conductive layer 321-3 may be films made of polyimide. In one embodiment, the conductive pattern 322 formed of a material such as copper is a conductive path and electrically connects the camera 310 with at least one of components of the electronic device 101 such as a processor, a printed circuit board, or a PMIC. can be connected to

In one embodiment, the conductive member 301 may be formed between the plurality of conductive layers 321 forming the flexible printed circuit board 320 . For example, the conductive member 301 may be disposed on the second non-conductive layer 321-2. The conductive member 301 may be, for example, a thin film of silver, copper, or aluminum. The conductive member 301 may be disposed inside the flexible printed circuit board 320, but is not limited thereto, and the conductive member 301 may form a part of the surface of the flexible printed circuit board 320. .

In one embodiment, the conductive member 301 is located on the non-conductive layer 321 of the flexible printed circuit board 320 at a position corresponding to the area 510 where the frame 500 contacts a part of the user's body. can be placed. For example, the conductive member 301 may be disposed on a region of the flexible printed circuit board 320 corresponding to the first pad 504 or the second pad 505 . The flexible printed circuit board 320 may extend from the camera 310 through the first pad 504 or the second pad 505 to the first processor, and the conductive member 301 may include the first pad ( 504) and at least one of the second pads 505. In one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board 320 may contain a signal line connected to the camera 310 .

In one embodiment, the width D1 of the conductive member 301 on the flexible printed circuit board 320 may be wider than the width D2 where the conductive patterns 322 are disposed on the flexible printed circuit board 320 . For example, when looking at the flexible printed circuit board 320 , the conductive pattern 322 may overlap the conductive member 301 on the flexible printed circuit board 320 .

Since the flexible printed circuit board that does not include the conductive member has a width sufficient to cover the conductive pattern, the width of the flexible printed circuit board is the same as the width where the conductive pattern is disposed on the flexible printed circuit board or the conductive pattern is It can be larger than the deployed width.

According to an embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board 320 has a width capable of covering the conductive member 301 disposed at a position corresponding to the area 510 in contact with a part of the user's body in the frame 500. can have In one embodiment, since the flexible printed circuit board 320 has a width capable of covering the conductive member 301, the conductive member 301 and the conductive pattern ( 322) may be expanded as much as the non-overlapping area 323. In one embodiment, the width of the flexible printed circuit board 320 may be determined by the width D1 of the conductive member 301 in the flexible printed circuit board 320 . Since the width D1 of the conductive member 301 is greater than the width D2 where the conductive pattern 322 is disposed on the flexible printed circuit board 320, the flexible printed circuit board 320 including the conductive member 301 ) may be wider than the width of the flexible printed circuit board, which does not include the conductive member.

According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes the flexible printed circuit board 320 including the conductive member 301, so that the camera 310 does not have a separate sensor for detecting the wear of the user. Using the flexible printed circuit board 320 for implementing the function, it is possible to detect the wear of the user and obtain a conversion signal for activating the second processor (eg, the main processor 121 of FIG. 1 ). For example, according to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is worn by a user, the conductive member 301 disposed on the flexible printed circuit board 320 contacts or approaches the user's nose, thereby A change in capacitance occurs, and the first processor acquires a switching signal by identifying the change, and transmits the switching signal to the second processor, so that the second processor can be switched to an active state.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may form the conductive member 301 in the flexible printed circuit board 320 . The electronic device 101 can detect whether the user is wearing the electronic device 101 by using the conductive member 301 . Since the electronic device 101 utilizes the conductive member 301 instead of a separate sensor, it is possible to save space and improve mounting efficiency of electronic components.

FIG. 3C is an example of a cross-section of an electronic device taken along AA′ of FIG. 2A according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3C , the conductive member 301 of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment is formed by double injection molding and a support 511 disposed between a plurality of rims 501 and 502. can be formed as The support part 511 includes a bridge (eg, the bridge 503 of FIG. 2A ), a first pad (eg, the first pad 504 of FIG. 2A ), and a second pad (eg, the second pad (eg, the second pad of FIG. 2A )). 505) may be a configuration of the frame 500 including. According to an embodiment, the support part 511 of the electronic device 101 includes a material with low electrical conductivity, and the conductive member 301 positioned inside the support part 511 includes a material with high electrical conductivity. can do. The conductive member 301 may be electrically connected to the first processor (eg, the sub-processor 123 of FIG. 1 ) through the signal line 302 . For example, the support portion 511 may include a polymer, and the conductive member 301 may include a metal. The conductive member 301 is disposed adjacent to the support part 511 by double injection molding, so that when the user wears the electronic device 101, the conductive member adjacent to the support part 511 in contact with a part of the user's body ( A change in the capacitance of 301) may occur. The first processor may identify a change in capacitance of the conductive member 301 through the signal line 302 .

In the electronic device 101 according to the above-described embodiment, the conductive member 301 having high electrical conductivity is integrally molded with the support part 511 disposed on the user's body, thereby providing a separate function for detecting the user's wearing. Without a sensor, it is possible to detect the user's wearing and obtain a conversion signal for activating the second processor. For example, when the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment is worn by a user, the conductive member 301 disposed in the support 511 is placed on a portion of the user's nose, thereby changing capacitance. is generated, and the first processor obtains a switching signal by identifying the change, and transmits the switching signal to a second processor (eg, the main processor 121 of FIG. 1), so that the second processor is in an active state. can be converted to

4A shows a camera arrangement in an electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 4B is an example of a camera of the electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , an electronic component (eg, the electronic component 300 of FIG. 2A ) of an electronic device 101 according to an embodiment includes a camera module 311 and the camera module 311 It may include a camera 310 including a metal case 312 surrounding it. In an embodiment, the camera 310 may be a gaze tracking camera (eg, the gaze tracking camera 310b of FIG. 2B ) that tracks the user's gaze. According to an embodiment, the first processor (eg, the sub-processor 123 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device 101 is based at least in part on the identification of the change in capacitance of the metal case 312, the electronic device 101 ) can detect whether it is worn by the user.

The camera 310 may be disposed to face the eyes of the user wearing the electronic device 101 in order to track the user's gaze. The metal case 312 may accommodate the camera module 311 therein. The metal case 312 may protect the camera module 311 from external impact. The metal case 312 may be spaced apart from the camera module 311 accommodated therein. The metal case 312 may perform a heat dissipation function of dissipating heat generated by the operation of the camera module 311 . For example, the metal case 312 may be connected to a conductive member extending from the camera module 311 to receive heat from the camera module 311 . The metal case 312 may include a metal material having high electrical conductivity, such as silver, copper, or aluminum. The metal case 312 may be electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board 320 . The metal case 312 may be electrically connected to the first processor through a signal line embedded in the flexible printed circuit board 320 . The present invention is not limited thereto, and the metal case 312 may be connected through a separate signal line distinct from the flexible printed circuit board 320 .

In one embodiment, the first processor may detect whether the electronic device 101 is worn by the user through a change in capacitance of the metal case 312 . Since the metal case 312 includes a metal having high electrical conductivity, a change in capacitance may occur when placed on a user's body. When the electronic device 101 is worn by the user, at least a portion of the metal case 312 may be positioned on a portion of the user's body. For example, the camera 310 may be disposed on at least one of the first pad 504 and the second pad (eg, the second pad 505 of FIG. 2A ). When at least a portion of the metal case 312 is placed on a portion of the user's nose when the user wears the electronic device 101 , a change in capacitance of the metal case 312 may occur.

In one embodiment, the first processor electrically connected to the metal case 312 may be configured to identify a change in capacitance of the metal case 312 . When the user wears the electronic device 101, the metal case 312, which includes a conductive material, may be placed on a part of the user's body, thereby increasing the capacitance. The first processor, based at least in part on the identification of the change in the capacitance of the metal case 312, to obtain a switching signal for switching the second processor (eg, the main processor 121 of FIG. 1) into an active state, can be configured.

According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 101 uses the metal case 312 surrounding the camera module 311 of the electronic device 101 without a separate sensor for detecting the user's wearing, and the user's Wearing may be detected, and a conversion signal may be acquired. For example, when the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment is worn by a user, a metal case 312 made of a conductive material such as magnesium alloy is contacted or placed on a portion of the user's nose, thereby increasing capacitance. A change in occurs, and the first processor acquires a switch signal by identifying the change, and transmits the switch signal to the second processor, so that the second processor can be switched to an active state.

4C illustrates an example of an operation of an electronic device in which a first processor of the electronic device transmits a switch signal to a second processor, according to an embodiment. This operation may be performed by the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 or the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 4C , in operation 401, the first processor 410 (eg, the sub-processor 123 of FIG. 1 ), the second processor 430 (eg, the main processor 121 of FIG. 1 ) While in an inactive state, a change in capacitance of metal case 312 (eg, metal case 312 in FIG. 4A ) may be discerned. For example, when a user wears the electronic device 101, a change in capacitance may occur as the metal case 312 is positioned adjacent to a part of the user's body. The first processor 410 electrically connected to the metal case 312 may identify a change in capacitance of the metal case 312 .

In operation 402 , the first processor 410 may compare the identified change in capacitance with a threshold value. The threshold value may be an amount of capacitance change sufficient to determine that the metal case 312 is located adjacent to a part of the user's body. For example, the threshold may be set to distinguish between a case where the frame on which the metal case 312 is placed approaches the user and a case where the frame on which the metal case 312 is placed comes into contact with the user's body. For example, the threshold value may be a value smaller than the amount of capacitance change when the frame on which the metal case 312 is disposed completely contacts the user's body.

In operation 403, the first processor 410 may activate the camera 310 in response to identifying a change in capacitance exceeding a threshold, and based on a specified period through the activated camera 310, One or more images may be obtained. Identification of the change in capacitance exceeding the threshold may be identification of wearing of the electronic device by the user. In response to identifying that the user wears the electronic device, the first processor 410 may transmit a signal requesting the camera 310 to capture one or more images based on the designated period. The camera 310 may capture one or more images based on the designated period in response to receiving the request signal. The first processor 410 may acquire one or more captured images from the camera 310 .

In one embodiment, the one or more images may be one or more images of a part of the user's body. As another example, the designated period may be a period of a photographing operation performed by the camera 310 to obtain one or more images.

In operation 404 , the first processor 410 may identify whether a visual object related to a designated body part of the user is included in the one or more images in response to acquiring the one or more images. In one embodiment, the user's designated body part may be the user's pupil, and the visual object may be an image of the user's pupil within one or more images. Based on identifying that the visual object is included in one or more images, the first processor 410 is to transmit a switching signal for switching the state of the second processor 430 to an active state to the second processor 430 . can

In operation 405, the second processor 430 may switch to an active state based on reception of the switching signal from the first processor 410. Although the second processor 430 has been described as receiving the switch signal from the first processor 410, it is not limited thereto, and through a PMIC or other electronic component receiving the switch signal from the first processor 410, 2 processor 430 may obtain a conversion signal.

At operation 405 , the second processor 430 may be configured to transition the state of the second processor 430 from an inactive state to an active state based on receiving the transition signal. The electronic device 101 can perform the functions of the electronic device 101 by switching the second processor 430 to an active state.

The one or more images may not include a visual object related to a body part of the user. For example, when a user wearing the electronic device 101 wears the electronic device 101 and closes his/her eyes, one or more images may not include an image of the user's pupil, and the first The processor 410 may not be able to identify a visual object related to the user's designated body part. The first processor 410 may perform operation 406 based on identifying that the visual object is not included in the one or more images.

In operation 406, the first processor 410, based on identifying that the visual object is not included in the one or more images, sets a period for acquiring one or more images through the camera 310 to a specified period different from the specified period. can be configured to change. For example, the first processor 410 may be configured to change a period of acquiring one or more images through the camera 310 to a specified period longer than the period in operation 403 . The first processor 410 may reduce power consumption of the electronic device and reduce the amount of calculation of the first processor 410 by changing the period to a designated period longer than the period in operation 403 .

In operation 407 , the first processor 410 may identify whether a visual object is included in the one or more images in response to acquiring one or more images with a changed cycle. Based on the identification that the visual object is included in one or more images, the first processor 410 sends a transition signal requesting a transition of the state of the second processor 430 to an active state to the second processor 430. can be sent

At operation 408 , the second processor 430 may be configured to transition a state of the second processor 430 from an inactive state to an active state based on receiving the transition signal. The electronic device 101 can perform the functions of the electronic device 101 by switching the second processor 430 to an active state.

At operation 407 , the first processor 410 may perform operation 409 based on identifying that the visual object is not included in one or more images.

At operation 409 , first processor 410 may deactivate camera 310 based on identifying that a visual object is not included in one or more images. The camera 310 may stop acquiring one or more images by being deactivated.

In the electronic device 101 according to the above-described embodiment, the first processor 410 primarily activates the camera 310 in response to identification of the change in capacitance of the metal case 312, and the camera 310 ), a second conversion signal may be generated in response to identification of a visual object related to a user's body part. For example, when the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment is worn by a user, a change in capacitance occurs in a metal case 312 formed of a magnesium alloy, and the first processor 410 Identifying the change may activate the camera 310 . The activated camera 310 may acquire one or more images by photographing the user's face, and may identify whether an image of the user's pupil is included in the obtained one or more images. The first processor 410 generates a switch signal in response to obtaining an image of the pupil, and transmits the switch signal to the second processor 430, so that the second processor 430 is in an active state. can be converted According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 101, through the above-described two-step process, based on whether the user wearing the electronic device 101 is ready to use the electronic device 101, the second The processor 430 may be activated.

5 illustrates a layout of battery modules of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5 , an electronic component (eg, the electronic component 300 of FIG. 2B ) of an electronic device 101 according to an embodiment may include a battery module 330 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 detects whether the electronic device 101 is worn by a user, based at least in part on identification of a change in capacitance of the conductive cover 332 of the battery module 330. can do.

In one embodiment, the battery module 330 may include battery cells 331 and a conductive cover 332 . The battery cells 331 may be electrically connected to the display 200, the first processor (eg, the sub-processor 123 of FIG. 1), and/or the second processor (eg, the main processor 121 of FIG. 1). can In one embodiment, the conductive cover 332 may be disposed to surround the battery cells 331 . For example, the battery cells 331 may be battery cells 331 forming a lithium ion battery. The conductive cover 332 may be a metal thin film surrounding the battery cells 331 . For example, the conductive cover 332 may be a pouch that surrounds the battery cell 331 in the form of an aluminum thin film. For another example, the conductive cover 332 may be an aluminum can accommodating the battery cell 331 .

In one embodiment, the conductive cover 332 may include a conductive material. The conductive cover 332 may be formed of a material corresponding to an electrode formed outside the battery cell 331 . For example, when an anode made of aluminum is disposed outside the battery cell 331, the conductive cover 332 may be made of aluminum. For another example, when a negative electrode made of copper is disposed outside the battery cell 331, the conductive cover 332 may be made of copper.

In one embodiment, when the conductive cover 332, which includes a conductive material, is placed on a part of a user's body, a change in capacitance may occur. When the electronic device 101 is worn by the user, the conductive cover 332 may be positioned on a part of the user's body. For example, the battery module 330 is disposed on the temples 506 and 507 of the frame 500 that come into contact with a part of the user's body wearing the electronic device 101, thereby providing a conductive cover 332 for the user's body. It may be placed on at least part of the side of the face or at least part of the user's ear.

In one embodiment, the conductive cover 332 may be electrically connected to the first processor. For example, the battery module 330 is connected to the first wire 334 connected to the positive electrode of the battery cell 331, the second wire 335 connected to the negative electrode, and the conductive cover 332 to provide a first processor. It may include a signal line 333 extending to . In one embodiment, the first wiring 334, the second wiring 335, and the signal line 333 may be disposed within one flexible printed circuit board. When the user wears the electronic device 101, the conductive cover 332 is positioned on a part of the user's body, so that a change in capacitance may occur. When a change in capacitance of the conductive cover 332 occurs, the first processor may identify the change in capacitance of the conductive cover 332 through the signal line 333 . The first processor may be configured to generate a transition signal for transitioning the second processor to an active state based at least in part on identifying the change in capacitance of the conductive cover 332 .

According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 101 uses the conductive cover 332 included in the battery module 330 that supplies power to the electronic device 101 without a separate sensor for detecting the user's wearing. Using it, it is possible to detect the user's wearing and generate a switching signal. For example, according to an embodiment, the electronic device 101, when worn by a user, the conductivity of the battery module 330 disposed in at least one of the first temple 506 and the second temple 507 When the cover 332 comes into contact with a part of the user's face and part of the ear, a change in capacitance occurs, and the first processor generates a switch signal by identifying the change, and transmits the switch signal to the second processor. , the second processor may be switched to an active state.

6 illustrates a disposition of an antenna module of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6 , an electronic device 101 according to an embodiment may include an antenna module 340 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may detect whether or not the electronic device 101 is worn by the user, based at least in part on the identification of the change in capacitance of the antenna module 340 .

In one embodiment, the antenna module 340 may include a conductor or conductive pattern formed over a substrate (eg, PCB). For example, the conductor or the conductive pattern may be an antenna radiator or an antenna array in which the antenna radiator is arranged. In one embodiment, when the conductor or conductive pattern of the antenna module 340 is placed on a part of the user's body, a change in capacitance may occur. The antenna module 340 may be located on a part of the user's body when the electronic device 101 is worn by the user. For example, the antenna module 340 is disposed along the direction in which the temples 506 and 507 extend within the frame 500, so that at least a portion of the side of the face of the user wearing the electronic device 101 is disposed. can be placed on

The antenna module 340 may be electrically connected to the first processor (eg, the sub-processor 123 of FIG. 1 ). When the user wears the electronic device 101, the antenna module 340 is positioned on a part of the user's body, and thus a change in capacitance may occur. The first processor may identify the change in capacitance of the antenna module 340 when the change in capacitance of the antenna module 340 occurs. The first processor may be configured to obtain a switching signal for switching the second processor (eg, the main processor 121 of FIG. 1 ) into an active state based at least in part on the identification of the change in the capacitance of the antenna. .

In one embodiment, the first processor may further identify a change in impedance from the antenna module 340 . When the antenna module 340 is in contact with a part of the user's body, the impedance value may change due to the high permittivity characteristic of the human body. For example, when the electronic device 101 is worn by a user, at least a portion of the antenna module 340 may contact or be placed on at least a portion of a side surface of the user's face, and the high permittivity of the user's face As a result, the impedance value may be lowered. For example, impedance values of both ends of an antenna radiator included in the antenna module 340 may change due to a user's contact or proximity. The antenna module 340 may include an impedance compensation circuit for compensating for the impedance change. The first processor may receive data related to the impedance change of the antenna module 340 through an impedance compensation circuit or an integrated circuit included in the antenna module 340 . The first processor is configured to identify a change in impedance of the antenna module 340 and obtain a switching signal for switching the second processor to an active state based at least in part on the change in impedance of the antenna module 340. It can be.

According to an embodiment, the first processor may receive the amount of change in capacitance or the amount of change in impedance of the antenna module 340 from the antenna module 340 . The first processor may use at least one of the variation in capacitance and the variation in impedance of the antenna module 340 to identify whether the antenna module 340 is worn by the user. For example, the first processor may complementarily utilize the amount of change in capacitance and the amount of change in impedance of the antenna module 340 . For example, when the amount of change in capacitance is within a specified range from a specified threshold of capacitance, the first processor may compare whether the amount of change in impedance is greater than or equal to the specified amount of change in impedance.

According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes an antenna module 340 that transmits or receives a signal or power from the outside of the electronic device 101 without a separate sensor for detecting the user's wearing. Using , it is possible to detect the user's wearing and obtain an active signal. For example, according to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 conducts an antenna module 340 disposed within at least one of the first temple 506 and the second temple 507 when worn by a user. A change in capacitance and/or impedance is generated by contacting a body or a conductive pattern on a part of the user's face and part of the ear, and the first processor obtains a switch signal by identifying the change, and transmits the switch signal to a second By transmitting to the processor, the second processor may be switched to an active state.

7 illustrates an example of an operation of an electronic device tracking a pupil position of a user so that a first processor of the electronic device transmits a switching signal to a second processor, according to an embodiment. This operation may be performed by the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 or the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 2 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a camera 310 configured to track a user's gaze.

Referring to FIG. 7 , in operation 701, the first processor 710 (eg, the sub-processor 123 of FIG. 1 ) is inactive when the second processor 730 (eg, the main processor 121 of FIG. 1 ) is inactive. While in the state, a change in capacitance of at least one electronic component 300 may be identified. In one embodiment, the electronic component 300 includes a camera 310 including a camera module 311 and a metal case 312 surrounding the camera module 311, a battery module 330, and/or an antenna module ( 340). For example, the electronic component 300 may include a camera 310 including a camera module 311 and a metal case 312 surrounding the camera module 311 . In the first processor 710, when the user wears the electronic device 101, at least a portion of the metal case 312 may be positioned adjacent to a portion of the user's body, thereby causing a change in capacitance. The first processor 710 electrically connected to the electronic component 300 may identify a change in capacitance of the electronic component 300 .

For another example, the electronic component 300 may include battery cells 331 and a conductive cover 332 surrounding the battery cells 331 . When the user wears the electronic device 101, the first processor 710 may identify a change in capacitance caused by the location of at least a portion of the conductive cover 332 adjacent to a portion of the user's body.

For another example, the electronic component 300 may include an antenna module 340 . When the user wears the electronic device 101, the first processor 710 may identify changes in capacitance and impedance that occur when at least a part of the antenna module 340 is positioned adjacent to a part of the user's body. there is.

In operation 702 , the first processor 710 may compare the identified change in capacitance with a threshold value. The threshold may be a fixed value or a value determined differently depending on the electronic component 300 . The threshold value may be a capacitance change amount sufficient to determine that the electronic component 300 is located adjacent to a part of the user's body. For example, the threshold may be set to distinguish between a case where the frame on which the electronic component 300 is disposed is approaching the user and a case where the frame on which the electronic component 300 is disposed is in contact with the user's body. For example, the threshold value may be a value smaller than the capacitance change amount when the frame on which the electronic component 300 is disposed completely contacts the user's body.

At operation 703 , the first processor 710 , in response to identifying a change in capacitance that exceeds a threshold, may activate a camera 310 , configured to track the user's gaze, activated camera 310 . ), one or more images may be acquired based on a designated period. For example, the identification of the change in capacitance exceeding the threshold may be identification of wearing of the electronic device by the user. In response to identifying that the user wears the electronic device, the first processor 710 may transmit a signal requesting the camera 310 to capture one or more images based on the specified period. The camera 310 may capture one or more images based on the designated period in response to receiving the request signal. The first processor 710 may acquire one or more captured images from the camera.

As another example, the first processor 710 may acquire one or more images through the camera 310 . In one embodiment, the first processor 710, when identifying a change in impedance of the antenna module 340 that exceeds a threshold, in response to identifying a change in impedance that exceeds a threshold, the camera 310 can also be activated.

In operation 704 , the first processor 710 may identify whether a visual object related to the pupil is included in the one or more images in response to acquiring the one or more images. In one embodiment, the pupil-related visual object may be an image of the user's pupil within one or more images. The first processor 710 transmits a switching signal for switching the state of the second processor 730 to an active state based on identifying that a visual object related to a pupil is included in one or more images, to the second processor 730 can be sent to

In operation 705 , the second processor 730 may switch to an active state based on reception of the switch signal from the first processor 710 . Although the second processor 730 has been described as receiving the switching signal from the first processor 710, it is not limited thereto, and through a PMIC or other electronic component receiving the switching signal from the first processor 710, the second processor 730 2 Processor 730 may obtain a conversion signal.

At operation 705 , the second processor 730 may be configured to transition a state of the second processor 730 from an inactive state to an active state based on receiving the transition signal. The electronic device 101 can perform the functions of the electronic device 101 by switching the second processor 730 to an active state.

The one or more images may not include a visual object related to the user's pupil. For example, when a user wearing the electronic device 101 wears the electronic device 101 and closes his/her eyes, one or more images may not include an image of the user's pupil, and the first The processor 710 may not be able to identify a visual object related to the user's designated body part. The first processor 710 may perform operation 706 based on identifying that the visual object is not included in the one or more images.

In operation 706, the first processor 710, based on the identification that the visual object is not included in the one or more images, sets the period for acquiring one or more images through the camera 310 to a specified period different from the specified period. can be configured to change. For example, the first processor 710 may be configured to change a period for acquiring one or more images through the camera 310 to a specified period longer than the period in operation 703 . The first processor 710 may reduce power consumption of the electronic device and reduce the amount of calculation of the first processor 710 by changing the period to a designated period longer than the period in operation 703 .

In operation 707 , the first processor 710 may identify whether a visual object is included in the one or more images in response to acquiring one or more images with a changed cycle. Based on the identification that the visual object is included in one or more images, the first processor 710 transmits a conversion signal requesting a conversion of the state of the second processor 730 to an active state to the second processor 730. can be sent

At operation 708 , the second processor 730 may be configured to transition the state of the second processor 730 from an inactive state to an active state based on receiving the transition signal. The electronic device 101 can perform the functions of the electronic device 101 by switching the second processor 730 to an active state.

At operation 707 , the first processor 710 may perform operation 709 based on identifying that the visual object is not included in one or more images.

At operation 709 , first processor 710 may deactivate camera 310 based on identifying that a visual object is not included in one or more images. The camera 310 may stop acquiring one or more images by being deactivated.

In the electronic device 101 according to the above-described embodiment, the first processor 710 primarily activates the camera 310 in response to identification of the change in capacitance of the electronic component 300, and the camera 310 ), a conversion signal may be secondarily generated in response to identification of a visual object related to the user's pupil. For example, when the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment is worn by a user, a change in capacitance occurs in the metal case 312 formed of a magnesium alloy, and the first processor 710 Identifying the change may activate the camera 310 . The activated camera 310 may acquire one or more images by photographing the user's face, and may identify whether an image of the user's pupil is included in the acquired one or more images. The first processor 710 acquires a switching signal in response to obtaining an image of the pupil, and transmits the switching signal to the second processor 730, so that the second processor 730 is in an active state. can be converted According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 101, through the above-described two-step process, based on whether the user wearing the electronic device 101 is ready to use the electronic device 101, the second The processor 730 may be activated.

According to an embodiment, the wearable device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2A ) is directed toward a first surface (eg, the first surface 201 of FIG. 2B ). At least one light configured to go through a second surface opposite the first surface (eg, second surface 202 in FIG. 2B ) and configured to display information on the second surface. A display (eg, at least one display 200 of FIG. 2A), an electronic component disposed on a part of the user's body when the wearable device is worn by the user (eg, the electronic component 300 of FIG. 2B) , a first processor operatively coupled with the electronic component (eg, the sub-processor 123 of FIG. 1 ) and a second processor operatively coupled with the first processor (eg, the main processor 121 of FIG. 1 ). )), wherein the first processor identifies a change in capacitance from the electronic component while the second processor is in an inactive state, and based at least in part on the identification, the second processor To obtain a transition signal for transitioning to an active state, wherein the second processor, based on reception of the obtained transition signal, transitions the state of the second processor from the inactive state to the active state, can be configured.

According to an embodiment, the wearable device further includes a frame (eg, the frame 500 of FIG. 2A ) supporting the at least one display, and the electronic component is configured to allow the wearable device to be worn by the user. It may include a conductive member (eg, the conductive member 301 of FIG. 3A ) disposed on an area corresponding to the area of the frame that comes into contact with a part of the user's body.

According to an embodiment, the electronic component may include a camera (eg, the camera 310 of FIG. 3A) and a flexible printed circuit board extending from the camera and electrically connected to the first processor (eg, the flexible printed circuit board of FIG. 3A). A printed circuit board 320), and the conductive member may be a metal thin film disposed on a non-conductive layer (eg, the non-conductive layer 321 of FIG. 3B) of the flexible printed circuit board.

According to an embodiment, the at least one display may include a first display (eg, the first display 210 of FIG. 2A ) and a second display spaced apart from the first display (eg, the first display of FIG. 2A ( 220)), wherein the frame includes a first rim (eg, the first rim 501 of FIG. 2A) surrounding the first display, and a second rim (eg, the first rim 501 of FIG. 2A) surrounding the second display. 2 rim 502), a bridge disposed between the first rim and the second rim (eg, the bridge 503 of FIG. 2A), and a second disposed along a portion of the edge of the first rim from one end of the bridge 1 pad (eg, first pad 504 in FIG. 2A) and a second pad disposed along a portion of the edge of the second rim from the other end of the bridge (eg, second pad 505 in FIG. 2A) And, the conductive member may extend to the first processor along an inside of at least one of the first pad and the second pad.

According to an embodiment, the frame includes a plurality of rims and a support portion disposed between the rims (eg, the support portion 511 of FIG. 3C ), and the conductive member is formed by double injection molding with the support portion. can

According to an embodiment, the electronic component is configured to track the user's gaze, a camera module (eg, the camera module 311 of FIG. 4A) and a metal case spaced apart from the camera module and surrounding the camera module ( Example: A camera including a metal case 312 of FIG. 4A ) may be included, and the metal case may be electrically connected to the first processor.

According to an embodiment, when the wearable device is worn by the user, at least a portion of the metal case is disposed on a portion of the user's body, and the first processor detects a change in capacitance of the metal case. To identify, it can be configured.

According to an embodiment, the first processor, in response to identifying a change in the capacitance exceeding a threshold, activates the camera, obtains one or more images based on a designated period through the activated camera, and The second processor identifies a visual object related to a designated body part of the user in the one or more images and, in response to the identification of the visual object, transmits a transition signal for switching the state of the second processor to the active state. It can be configured to transmit to.

According to an embodiment, the first processor, in response to obtaining the one or more images, identifies whether the visual object is included in the one or more images, and the visual object is included in the one or more images. Based on identifying that it is included, sending a transition signal to the second processor that transitions the state of the second processor to the active state, and based on identifying that the visual object is not included in the one or more images Thus, it may be configured to change the period of obtaining the one or more images through the camera to a specified period different from the specified period.

According to an embodiment, the first processor, in response to obtaining the one or more images, identifies whether the visual object is included in the one or more images, and the visual object is included in the one or more images. Based on identifying that it is included, sending a transition signal to the second processor that transitions the state of the second processor to the active state, and based on identifying that the visual object is not included in the one or more images Thus, it may be configured to deactivate the camera.

According to an embodiment, the electronic component may include battery cells electrically connected to the display, the first processor, and the second processor (eg, the battery cell 331 of FIG. 5 ) and a conductive cover surrounding the battery cells. A battery module (eg, the battery module 330 of FIG. 5) including (eg, the conductive cover 332 of FIG. 5), and the conductive cover, when the wearable device is worn by a user, The first processor located on a part of the user's body and electrically connected to the conductive cover may identify a change in capacitance of the conductive cover.

According to an embodiment, the electronic component includes an antenna module (eg, the antenna module 340 of FIG. 6 ) for transmitting or receiving a signal or power to the outside of the wearable device, and the antenna module, It may be electrically connected to the first processor.

According to an embodiment, the first processor further identifies a change in impedance from the antenna module while the second processor is in the inactive state, and based at least in part on the identified capacitance and the change in impedance. Thus, it may be configured to acquire a switching signal for switching the second processor to an active state.

According to an embodiment, in a wearable device, at least one configured to transmit external light directed to a first surface through a second surface opposite to the first surface, and configured to display information on the second surface. A frame including a display, a plurality of rims surrounding the display and a support disposed between the rims, the frame contacting a part of the user's body when the wearable device is worn by a user An electronic component disposed on an area corresponding to an area, a camera disposed within the frame and configured to track a user's gaze, a first processor operatively coupled with the camera and the electronic component, and the first processor and a second processor operably coupled with the first processor configured to: identify a change in capacitance from the electronic component, while the second processor is in an inactive state, and determine the value of the capacitance above a threshold; In response to identifying the change, activate the camera, obtain one or more images associated with the user's pupil based on a specified period through the activated camera, and within the one or more images associated with the user's pupil. identify a visual object and, in response to the identification of the visual object, transmit a transition signal for switching a state of the second processor to the active state to the second processor, wherein the second processor: Based on reception of the second signal, the state of the second processor may be configured to switch from the inactive state to the active state.

According to an embodiment, the first processor, in response to obtaining one or more images related to the user's pupil, identifies whether the visual object is included in the one or more images, and identifies whether the visual object is included in the one or more images. Based on identifying that the visual object is included in one or more images, transmit a transition signal to the second processor to switch a state of the second processor to the active state, wherein the visual object is not included in the one or more images. Based on identifying, it may be configured to change the period of acquiring the one or more images through the camera to a specified period different from the specified period.

According to an embodiment, the first processor, in response to obtaining one or more images related to the user's pupil, identifies whether the visual object is included in the one or more images, and identifies whether the visual object is included in the one or more images. Based on identifying that the visual object is included in one or more images, transmit a transition signal to the second processor to switch a state of the second processor to the active state, wherein the visual object is not included in the one or more images. Based on identifying, it can be configured to deactivate the camera.

According to an embodiment, the camera may include a camera module and a metal case surrounding the camera module, and the first processor may identify a change in capacitance of the metal case.

According to an embodiment, the electronic component includes a battery module including battery cells electrically connected to the display, the first processor and the second processor, and a conductive cover surrounding the battery cells, and the conductive When the wearable device is worn by a user, the cover is positioned on a part of the user's body, and the first processor electrically connected to the conductive cover identifies a change in capacitance of the conductive cover. .

According to an embodiment, the electronic component includes an antenna module for transmitting or receiving a signal or power to or from the outside of the wearable device, and the antenna module may be electrically connected to the first processor.

According to an embodiment, the first processor further identifies a change in impedance from the antenna module while the second processor is in the inactive state, and based at least in part on the identified capacitance and the change in impedance. Thus, it may be configured to acquire a switching signal for switching the second processor to an active state.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various types. 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. An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

Various embodiments of this document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for like or related elements. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one item or a plurality of items, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. In this document, "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 Each of the phrases such as "at least one of , B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "secondary" may simply be used to distinguish that component from other corresponding components, and may refer to that component in other respects (eg, importance or order) is not limited. A (eg, first) component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively." When mentioned, it means that the certain component may be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logical blocks, parts, or circuits. can be used as A module may be an integrally constructed component or a minimal unit of components or a portion thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of this document provide one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including them. For example, a processor (eg, the processor 120 ) of a device (eg, the electronic device 101 ) may call at least one command among one or more instructions stored from a storage medium and execute it. This enables the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command invoked. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g. electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. It does not discriminate when it is temporarily stored.

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

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a single object or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the aforementioned corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by a corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, the actions performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the actions are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other actions may be added.

Claims (20)

In the wearable device,
at least one display configured to pass external light directed to the first face through a second face opposite the first face, and configured to display information on the second face;
an electronic component disposed on a part of the user's body when the wearable device is worn by the user;
a first processor operatively coupled with the electronic component; and
a second processor operatively coupled to the first processor;
The first processor,
identify a change in capacitance from the electronic component while the second processor is in an inactive state;
and based at least in part on the identification, obtain a transition signal for transitioning the second processor to an active state.
The second processor,
Based on reception of the obtained switch signal, configured to switch the state of the second processor from the inactive state to the active state,
wearable device.
According to claim 1,
a frame supporting the at least one display; Including more,
The electronic component,
A conductive member disposed on an area corresponding to an area of the frame that comes into contact with a part of the user's body when the wearable device is worn by the user.
wearable device.
According to claim 2,
The electronic component,
A camera and a flexible printed circuit board extending from the camera and electrically connected to the first processor,
The conductive member,
A metal thin film disposed on the non-conductive layer of the flexible printed circuit board,
wearable device.
According to claim 3,
The at least one display,
a first display and a second display spaced apart from the first display;
the frame,
A first rim surrounding the first display, a second rim surrounding the second display, a bridge disposed between the first rim and the second rim, and a portion of an edge of the first rim from one end of the bridge A first pad disposed along and a second pad disposed along a portion of an edge of the second rim from the other end of the bridge,
The conductive member,
Extending to the first processor along the inside of at least one of the first pad and the second pad,
wearable device.
According to claim 2,
the frame,
It includes a plurality of rims and a support disposed between the rims,
The conductive member,
Formed by the support and double injection molding,
wearable device.
According to claim 1,
The electronic component,
A camera configured to track a user's gaze, and a camera spaced apart from the camera module and including a metal case surrounding the camera module,
The metal case,
Electrically connected to the first processor,
wearable device.
According to claim 6,
The metal case,
When the wearable device is worn by the user, at least a portion of the wearable device is disposed on a portion of the user's body;
The first processor,
configured to identify a change in the capacitance of the metal case,
wearable device.
According to claim 6,
The first processor,
In response to identifying a change in the capacitance that exceeds a threshold, activate the camera and acquire one or more images based on a specified period through the activated camera;
identify a visual object associated with a designated body part of the user within the one or more images;
In response to the identification of the visual object, configured to transmit a transition signal to the second processor for transitioning a state of the second processor to the active state.
wearable device.
According to claim 8,
The first processor,
in response to obtaining the one or more images, identify whether the visual object is included within the one or more images;
Based on identifying that the visual object is included in the one or more images, transmit a transition signal to the second processor for transitioning a state of the second processor to the active state;
Based on identifying that the visual object is not included in the one or more images, change the period of acquiring the one or more images through the camera to a specified period different from the specified period,
wearable device.
According to claim 9,
The first processor,
in response to obtaining the one or more images, identify whether the visual object is included within the one or more images;
Based on identifying that the visual object is included in the one or more images, transmit a transition signal to the second processor for transitioning a state of the second processor to the active state;
configured to deactivate the camera based on identifying that the visual object is not included in the one or more images.
wearable device.
According to claim 1,
The electronic component,
A battery module including battery cells electrically connected to the display, the first processor and the second processor, and a conductive cover surrounding the battery cells,
The conductive cover is located on a part of the user's body when the wearable device is worn by the user,
The first processor electrically connected to the conductive cover,
Identifying a change in capacitance of the conductive cover,
wearable device.
According to claim 1,
The electronic component,
An antenna module for transmitting or receiving a signal or power to the outside of the wearable device;
The antenna module is electrically connected to the first processor,
wearable device.
According to claim 12,
The first processor,
further identify a change in impedance from the antenna module while the second processor is in an inactive state;
Based at least in part on the identified changes in the capacitance and the impedance, obtain a switching signal for switching the second processor to an active state,
wearable device.
In the wearable device,
at least one display configured to transmit external light directed to the first surface through a second surface opposite the first surface, the display configured to display information on the second surface;
a frame including a plurality of rims surrounding the display and a support part disposed between the rims;
an electronic component disposed on an area corresponding to an area of the frame that contacts a part of the user's body when the wearable device is worn by the user;
a camera disposed within the frame and configured to track a user's gaze;
a first processor operatively coupled with the camera and the electronic component; and
a second processor operatively coupled to the first processor;
The first processor,
identify a change in capacitance from the electronic component while the second processor is in an inactive state;
In response to identifying a change in the capacitance that exceeds a threshold, activate the camera and obtain one or more images associated with the pupil of the user based on a specified period through the activated camera;
identify a visual object associated with the user's pupil within the one or more images;
In response to the identification of the visual object, configured to transmit a transition signal to the second processor for transitioning a state of the second processor to the active state;
The second processor,
Based on the reception of the obtained second signal, configured to switch the state of the second processor from the inactive state to the active state,
wearable device.
According to claim 14,
The first processor,
In response to obtaining one or more images associated with the user's pupil, identify whether the visual object is included within the one or more images;
Based on identifying that the visual object is included in the one or more images, transmit a transition signal to the second processor for transitioning a state of the second processor to the active state;
Based on identifying that the visual object is not included in the one or more images, change the period of acquiring the one or more images through the camera to a specified period different from the specified period,
wearable device.
According to claim 15,
The first processor,
In response to obtaining one or more images associated with the user's pupil, identify whether the visual object is included within the one or more images;
Based on identifying that the visual object is included in the one or more images, transmit a transition signal to the second processor for transitioning a state of the second processor to the active state;
configured to deactivate the camera based on identifying that the visual object is not included in the one or more images.
wearable device.
According to claim 14,
the camera,
A camera module and a metal case surrounding the camera module,
The first processor,
Identifying a change in capacitance of the metal case,
wearable device.
According to claim 14,
The electronic component,
A battery module including battery cells electrically connected to the display, the first processor and the second processor, and a conductive cover surrounding the battery cells,
The conductive cover is located on a part of the user's body when the wearable device is worn by the user,
The first processor electrically connected to the conductive cover,
Identifying a change in capacitance of the conductive cover,
wearable device.
According to claim 14,
The electronic component,
An antenna module for transmitting or receiving a signal or power to the outside of the wearable device;
The antenna module is electrically connected to the first processor,
wearable device.
According to claim 19,
The first processor,
further identify a change in impedance from the antenna module while the second processor is in an inactive state;
Based at least in part on the identified changes in the capacitance and the impedance, obtain a switching signal for switching the second processor to an active state,
wearable device.

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