KR20230094099A - Method and electronic device for detecting wearing of electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and electronic device for detecting wearing of an electronic device to increase ease of use for a wearable electronic device. According to various embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device comprises a grip sensor, a touch sensor, a wearing sensor, and a processor electrically connected to the grip sensor, the touch sensor, and the wearing sensor. The processor uses the grip sensor and the wearing sensor to check a wearing process for an electronic device; in response to the checked wearing process, stops a touch sensing function for the touch sensor; uses the grip sensor and the wearing sensor to measure at least one sensing value related to the wearing process; on the basis of the measured at least one sensing value, checks completion of the wearing process; and in response to the confirmed completion of the wearing process, resumes the interrupted touch sensing function. Various other embodiments are possible.

Description

Method for detecting wearing of electronic device and electronic device

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method and an electronic device for detecting wearing of an electronic device.

The electronic device may include a wearable electronic device that can be worn on a part of a user's body to improve portability or user accessibility. The wearable electronic device may include an ear wearable electronic device that is worn on the user's ear to listen to music or provide convenience on a call. A wearable electronic device may include at least one antenna for transmitting or receiving data with an external device (eg, a mobile terminal or augmented reality (AR) glasses).

A wearable electronic device, particularly an ear wearable electronic device, may include a touch sensing circuit for detecting a touch input. For example, the touch sensing circuitry may then include at least one conductive pattern disposed adjacent to a housing forming an appearance of the wearable electronic device. A wearable electronic device may detect a user's touch input using a conductive pattern. A wearable electronic device is configured in a shape (eg, size) that can be worn on a part of a user's body (eg, an ear), and in a situation where the wearable electronic device is worn, malfunction according to a touch input may occur.

The wearable electronic device may further include a grip circuit for detecting a grip operation for wearing the wearable electronic device as well as a touch input. For example, the grip circuit may include a conductive pattern disposed on a surface (eg, an area or a grip area) contacted by a user's finger in a manner in which the user holds the wearable electronic device. The grip circuit may further include a grip sensor and may be electrically connected to the grip sensor and/or the conductive pattern disposed adjacent to the housing of the wearable electronic device.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a wearable electronic device that confirms when the wearable electronic device is worn on the ear and performs a touch sensing function according to the time point when the wearable electronic device is worn on the ear.

According to various embodiments, it is possible to provide a wearable electronic device in which erroneous touch input operation due to a grip operation is reduced while the wearable electronic device is worn on the ear.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include a grip sensor, a touch sensor, a wearing detection sensor, and a processor electrically connected to the grip sensor, the touch sensor, and the wearing detection sensor. The processor checks a wearing process on the electronic device using the grip sensor and the wearing detection sensor, and in response to the checked wearing process, stops a touch sensing function of the touch sensor, and the grip sensor and measuring at least one sensing value related to the wearing process using the wearing detection sensor, confirming completion of the wearing process based on the measured at least one sensing value, and confirming completion of the wearing process. In response to completion, the interrupted touch sensing function may be resumed.

In a wearing detection method according to various embodiments, an operation of confirming a wearing process for an electronic device using a grip sensor and a wearing detection sensor, and stopping a touch sensing function of a touch sensor in response to the confirmed wearing process. an operation of measuring at least one sensing value related to the wearing process using the grip sensor and the wearing detection sensor, and confirming completion of the wearing process based on the measured at least one sensing value and an operation of resuming the interrupted touch sensing function in response to the confirmed completion of the wearing process.

A wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure detects a wearing process and/or releasing process of the wearable electronic device using a plurality of sensors (eg, a grip sensor, a touch sensor, and/or a wearing detection sensor). can do. The wearable electronic device may stop performing a touch sensing function for the touch sensor to prevent a user's unintentional malfunction due to a touch input during a wearing process and/or a removal process.

According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device may stop the touch sensing function in a situation where the wearable electronic device is worn on or released from a part of the user's body. When the wearable electronic device is put on and/or removed, malfunction due to a touch input may be prevented, and convenience of use of the wearable electronic device may be improved. In addition to this, various effects identified directly or indirectly through this document may be provided.

In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar elements.
1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is worn on a human body.
2 is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3 is a flowchart of a method for confirming a wearing process of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
4 is a flowchart of a method for checking a release process of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
5A is a first graph illustrating a sensing value of a proximity sensor when a wearing process is performed on a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
5B is a second graph illustrating a sensing value of a grip sensor when a wearing process is performed on a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
6A is a diagram illustrating a first surface exposed to an external environment when a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is worn on a human body.
6B is a diagram illustrating a second surface at least partially in contact with the human body when the wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is worn on the human body.
7A is an exemplary diagram illustrating a first grip operation for a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7B is an exemplary diagram illustrating a second grip operation for a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7C is an exemplary diagram illustrating a third grip operation for a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8A is an exemplary diagram in which at least a partial area is implemented as a grip sensing area, corresponding to a first case of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8B is an exemplary diagram illustrating a grip sensing method for a grip sensing area of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8C is a first exemplary diagram illustrating an internal structure of a grip sensing area and a touch sensing area of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8D is a second exemplary diagram illustrating an internal structure of a grip sensing area and a touch sensing area of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8E is a third exemplary diagram illustrating an internal structure of a grip sensing area and a touch sensing area of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
9 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a conductive pattern formed to correspond to a grip sensing area of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is worn on a human body.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a wearable electronic device that can be worn on a part of a user's body. For example, the electronic device 101 may include at least one of a wireless earphone, a wired earphone, and/or a headset that can be worn on the user's ear. The electronic device 101 may function as a speaker that provides an audio service (eg, music service) to the user, or a microphone (mic) that transmits the user's voice (eg, sound source) to an external electronic device. eg a microphone). The electronic device 101 may be worn on a part of the user's body and may include a touch sensor for detecting a user's input (eg, touch input).

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 can be worn at a location out of the user's field of view, and includes at least one sensor (eg, a proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyro sensor, and/or grip sensor). The electronic device 101 converts a sensing area implemented based on a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) and laser direct structuring (LDS) and an analog to digital converter (ADC) to detect a user's input. A touch IC (touch integrated circuit) (eg, a capacitive touch sensor) may be included. For example, the capacitive touch sensor may detect a user's touch input based on a change in capacitance. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a touch sensor for detecting a user's touch input and a grip sensor for detecting whether or not the user grips the electronic device 101. can For example, the touch sensor and the grip sensor may be separately implemented or integrated into one sensor module.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the electronic device 101 may be worn on a user's ear, detect movement related to wearing using a grip sensor, and execute functions of the electronic device 101 using a touch sensor. A user's touch input related to may be detected. For example, in a wearing process (eg, a wearing process), the electronic device 101 may control a function of a touch sensor to be at least partially disabled, and based on a point in time when the wearing is completed, the touch The function of the sensor can be controlled to enable again. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may stop a function of a touch sensor in a process in which the electronic device 101 is worn (eg, a wearing process), and prevent a specific function based on the touch sensor from malfunctioning. It can be prevented.

2 is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device of FIG. 2 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a wearable electronic device (eg, an ear wearable electronic device or an earphone) that can be worn on a part of the user's body (eg, an ear).

Referring to FIG. 2 , the electronic device 101 may include a processor 201, a communication module 202, a memory 203, an audio module 204, and/or a sensor module 210. According to some embodiments, in the electronic device 101, at least one of the components of FIG. 2 may be omitted or one or more other components may be added. According to some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented as a single integrated circuit.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 can be worn on a part of the user's body, and includes at least one sensor included in the sensor module 210 (eg, grip sensor 211, touch sensor 212, wear Using the detection sensor 220 , motions according to a wearing process (eg, a wearing process, a wearing state) may be subdivided and detected. For example, the electronic device 101 may determine when the wearing process starts through the sensor module 210, and in response to the starting of the wearing process, the electronic device 101 has a sensing function (eg, touch) for at least one sensor. sensing function). The electronic device 101 may check the point of time when the wearing process is completed through the sensor module 210, and in response to the completion of the wearing process, the electronic device 101 may re-execute the stopped sensing function (eg, touch sensing function). there is. For another example, the electronic device 101 may subdivide and detect a process of removing the wearing of the electronic device 101 (eg, removal process) through the sensor module 210 . The electronic device 101 may check when the release process starts and when the release process is completed through the sensor module 210 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may check a wearing process and/or a releasing process of the electronic device 101, and determine whether to execute a touch sensing function based on a predetermined condition. In one embodiment, in the process of putting the electronic device 101 on and/or in the process of releasing the electronic device 101, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation caused by a user's touch input. In one embodiment, convenience of use of the electronic device 101 may be improved.

The processor 201, for example, executes software to control at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 (eg, a wearable electronic device) connected to the processor 201 and can perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 201 may process data received from other components (eg, communication module 202, audio module 204, and/or sensor module 210). Commands or data may be loaded into the volatile memory of the memory 203, commands or data stored in the volatile memory may be processed, and processing result data may be stored in the non-volatile memory. According to an embodiment, the processor 201 may use at least one sensor included in the sensor module 210 to subdivide and check the wearing process and/or the removing process of the electronic device 101, and each A set operation can be performed corresponding to the process.

The communication module 202 includes, for example, the electronic device 101 (eg, a wearable electronic device) and an external electronic device (eg, a server, a smartphone, a personal computer (PC), a personal digital assistant (PDA)) , Or establishment of a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between access points), and communication through the established communication channel may be supported. According to one embodiment, the communication module 202 may operate independently of the processor 201 and may include one or more communication processors supporting direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. .

The communication module 202 may transmit or receive a signal or power to an external electronic device (eg, a smartphone) or from an external electronic device through at least one antenna (or antenna radiator). According to one embodiment, the communication module 202 may include a wireless communication module (eg, a short-range wireless communication module or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) and/or a wired communication module (eg, a local area network (LAN)) communication module or power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module is a first network (eg, Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy (BLE), near field communication (NFC), wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)). local area communication network), and/or a second network (eg, the Internet, or a long-distance communication network such as a computer network (eg, LAN or wide area network (WAN))) to communicate with the external electronic device. These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of antennas, and the communication module 202 may select at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network from the plurality of antennas. The electronic device 101 may transmit signals and/or data to an external electronic device based on at least one antenna selected by the communication module 202 .

The memory 203 may include, for example, at least one component (eg, the processor 201, the communication module 202, the audio module 204, and/or the sensor module 210) of the electronic device 101. It can store various data used by The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, a program) and commands related thereto. The memory 203 may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The program may be stored as software in the memory 203 and may include, for example, an operating system (OS), middleware, or applications. The memory 203 may store, for example, instructions related to various operations performed by the processor 201 . According to an embodiment, the memory 203 may store various data related to a wearing process and/or a removing process of the electronic device 101 .

The audio module 204 may include a speaker 231 for outputting an audio signal to the outside and/or a microphone 232 (eg, a microphone) for receiving a user's voice and external sound. there is. The speaker 231 may output, for example, an audio signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 . For example, since the electronic device 101 is worn on the user's ear, the processor 201 may output an audio signal toward the user's ear. Alternatively, the microphone 232 may receive a sound signal such as a user's voice, and the introduced sound signal may be converted into an electrical signal through the microphone 232 . According to an embodiment, the processor 201 may convert an audio signal into an electrical signal based on the audio module 204 or vice versa. For example, the processor 201 may obtain an audio signal (eg, user's voice) through the microphone 232 or output an audio signal (eg, music) through the speaker 231. . According to one embodiment, the audio module 204 may support an audio data collection function. The audio module 204 may reproduce the collected audio data. The audio module 204 may include an audio decoder, a digital-to-analog converter (D/A), and/or an analog-to-digital converter (A/D). The audio decoder may convert audio data stored in the memory 203 into a digital audio signal. The D/A converter may convert a digital audio signal converted by an audio decoder into an analog audio signal. The speaker 231 may output an analog audio signal converted by the D/A converter. The A/D converter may convert an analog audio signal acquired through the microphone 142 into a digital audio signal.

The sensor module 210 may detect, for example, an operating state (eg, temperature), movement, posture, and/or an external environmental state of the electronic device 101 and respond to the detected state. It is possible to generate an electrical signal or data value that The sensor module 210 may include a grip sensor 211, a touch sensor 212, and/or a wearing detection sensor 220, and the wearing detection sensor 220 may include an acceleration sensor 221 and a gyro sensor 222. ), and/or a proximity sensor 223. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 210 is not limited to the sensors shown in FIG. 2, and various types of sensors (eg, a geomagnetic field sensor, a magnetic sensor, a temperature sensor, a gesture sensor, or a bio sensor) can include According to an embodiment, the processor 201 of the electronic device 101 determines that the electronic device 101 is a part of the human body (eg, an ear or an ear lobe) based on at least one sensor included in the sensor module 210. The wearing process can be detected in detail. For example, the electronic device 101 can distinguish and detect a wearing process in which the electronic device 101 is worn on the human body and a release process in which the electronic device 101 is released from the human body.

The grip sensor 211 is, for example, a sensor utilizing at least a partial area (eg, a first area) of an outer surface of a housing (eg, the housing 610 of FIG. 6A ), and includes a grip detection circuit and a grip sensor IC. can do. The touch sensor 212 is, for example, a sensor utilizing at least a partial area (eg, the second area) of the outer surface of the housing, and may include a touch sensing circuit and a touch sensor IC. According to an embodiment, the first area where the grip sensor 211 is disposed and the second area where the touch sensor 212 is disposed may be different areas that are distinguished from each other. For example, the first region and the second region may be independent regions that do not overlap each other. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body, the first surface exposed to the external environment (eg, the first case 611 of FIG. 6A) and the human body It may include a housing including a second surface (eg, the second case 612 of FIG. 6A) that is in physical contact and is not exposed to the external environment. The electronic device 101 includes a grip sensor 211 electrically connected to at least one first conductive pattern disposed on a first region of a first surface and/or a grip sensor 211 disposed inside the first region. A touch sensor 212 electrically connected to the second conductive pattern disposed in the second region may be included. According to another embodiment, the grip sensor 211 and/or the touch sensor 212 may be designed to be integrated into one sensor IC.

According to one embodiment, the grip sensing circuitry and touch sensing circuitry may include a conductive pattern located within the housing. For example, the grip sensing circuit can be electrically connected to the first conductive pattern and the touch sensing circuit can be electrically connected to the second conductive pattern. The grip sensor 211 may include a first conductive pattern disposed based on an area (eg, the first area) where the user frequently contacts the electronic device 101 while holding the electronic device 101 . A portion of the housing where the grip sensor 211 is disposed (eg, the first region) is a user's grip action (eg, an action of gripping the electronic device 101 with a finger when the electronic device 101 is gripped) It can be used as an input area (or key area) for sensing. The touch sensor 212 may include a second conductive pattern disposed based on an area (eg, a second area) where a user's touch input occurs while the electronic device 101 is mounted on a part of the human body. . Another partial area (eg, second area) of the housing where the touch sensor 212 is disposed may be used as an input area (or key area) for receiving or sensing a user input (eg, touch input).

According to an embodiment, the grip sensor 211 and the touch sensor 212 may be implemented based on a capacitive method. Hereinafter, a sensing operation for the grip sensor 211 will be described, and this operation may be substantially the same for the touch sensor 212 . For example, a grip sensor IC (eg, a grip controller integrated circuit (IC)) may apply a voltage to the grip sensing circuit, and the processor 201 may form an electromagnetic field based on the grip sensing circuit. For example, when a user picks up the electronic device 101, a finger touches a portion of the housing where the grip sensor 211 is disposed, or approaches within a critical distance, and an electromagnetic field is formed based on the grip detection circuit. this can change When the electromagnetic field changes, the capacitance corresponding to the grip sensor 211 may change, and the capacitance change amount may exceed a set threshold value. When the change in capacitance exceeds a set threshold value, the grip sensor IC may generate an electrical signal based on a valid user input and transfer the generated electrical signal to the processor 201 . The processor 201 may recognize a point (eg, coordinates, area) where a user input occurs based on an electrical signal received from the grip sensor IC. The grip sensing circuit and grip sensor IC may also be referred to as a grip sensor. The grip sensing circuitry may include a conductive pattern (eg, a first conductive pattern) disposed proximate the housing for grip sensing. According to an embodiment, the touch sensor 212 may also be implemented in a capacitive manner, and may operate substantially the same as the sensing operation of the grip sensor 211 described above.

According to an embodiment, the grip sensor IC and the touch sensor IC may convert an analog signal acquired through a sensing circuit (eg, a grip sensing circuit, a touch sensing circuit) into a digital signal. According to an embodiment, the grip sensor IC and the touch sensor IC may perform various functions such as noise filtering, noise removal, or sensing data extraction with respect to a signal according to a user input. According to one embodiment, the grip sensor IC and the touch sensor IC may include various circuits such as an analog-digital converter (ADC), a digital signal processor (DSP), and/or a micro control unit (MCU).

The wearing detection sensor 220 may detect a motion of the electronic device 101 being worn on a part of the human body. For example, the wearing detection sensor 220 is a sensor utilizing at least a partial area of an inner surface (eg, the second case 612 of FIG. 6A) of a housing (eg, the housing 610 of FIG. 6A), a proximity sensor ( 223), and may include an acceleration sensor 221 and a gyro sensor 222 disposed in an internal space of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the acceleration sensor 221 and the gyro sensor 222 may detect movement (eg, movement degree, movement direction) and posture of the electronic device 101 . For example, the proximity sensor 223 may include at least one optical sensor capable of detecting an external environment. The proximity sensor 223 may transmit an electrical signal acquired using an optical sensor to the processor 201, and the processor 201, based on the electrical signal, may send the electronic device 101 to the user's body (eg, ear). You can check whether it is worn or not. According to an embodiment, the processor 201 may, based on at least one sensor included in the wearing detection sensor 220, the electronic device 101 a cradle (eg, the electronic device 101 is at least partially It may be determined whether the electronic device 101 is mounted on a fixed cradle and/or storage box), is picked up by the user and moved toward the ear, or whether the electronic device 101 is completely mounted based on the structure of the ear.

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 of the electronic device 101 may perform a wearing process (eg, a wearing process) on the electronic device 101 based on at least one sensor included in the sensor module 210. Motion can be segmented and detected. For example, the processor 201 may check the starting and ending conditions of the wearing process. For example, when the position of the electronic device 101 is changed by the user while being mounted on the cradle, the processor 201 may confirm that the wearing process has started. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may stop the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 from the time the wearing process starts to the time it is completed. For example, the processor 201 uses at least one of a method of ignoring a user input according to touch sensing or a method of inactivating the touch sensor 212 so that touch sensing is not detected, the touch sensor 212 ) can be at least partially controlled. The electronic device 101 blocks the touch sensing function until the wearing is completed, thereby preventing an erroneous operation according to the user's touch input during the wearing process.

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 subdivides and detects an operation according to a release process (eg, release process) of the electronic device 101 based on at least one sensor included in the sensor module 210 . can For example, the processor 201 may check a situation in which a releasing process is in progress based on a sensing value of at least one sensor. The processor 201 may stop the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 in response to a situation in which a release process is in progress. The electronic device 101 checks the state in which release of the electronic device 101 worn on the user's body is in progress, and while the release is in progress, the electronic device 101 blocks the touch sensing function, thereby erroneously operating the user's touch input according to the release process. can prevent

According to various embodiments, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 ) may include a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 211 of FIG. 2 ) and a touch sensor (eg, the touch sensor 212 of FIG. 2 ). ), a wearing detection sensor (eg, the wearing detection sensor 220 of FIG. 2), and a processor electrically connected to the grip sensor 211, the touch sensor 212, and the wearing detection sensor 220 (eg, the wearing detection sensor 220). The processor 201 of FIG. 2) may be included. The processor 201 identifies a wearing process for the electronic device 101 using the grip sensor 211 and the wearing detection sensor 220, and in response to the checked wearing process, the touch sensor The touch sensing function for 212 is stopped, at least one sensing value related to the wearing process is measured using the grip sensor 211 and the wearing detection sensor 220, and the measured at least one Based on the sensed value, completion of the wearing process may be confirmed, and the interrupted touch sensing function may be resumed in response to the confirmed completion of the wearing process.

The electronic device 101 according to an embodiment further includes a housing (eg, the housing 610 of FIG. 6A ) implemented in a wearable form on a part of the human body, and the housing 610 is configured to allow the electronic device to be worn on the part of the human body. When worn on, a first surface exposed to the external environment (eg, the first surface 621 of FIG. 6A) and a second surface that is in physical contact with the human body and not exposed to the external environment (eg, FIG. 6B) It may include a second side 622 of.

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 receives a grip input for the first area 640 determined based on the first surface 621 of the housing 610 using the grip sensor 211 . and a touch input to the second area 630 determined based on the first surface 621 of the housing may be sensed using the touch sensor 212 . The first area 640 and the second area 630 are characterized in that they do not overlap each other.

The electronic device 101 according to an embodiment includes at least one conductive pattern disposed in the inner space of the housing 610 and electrically connected to the at least one conductive pattern based on the first region 640 . A grip detection circuit may be further included. The processor 201 checks the user's grip input on the first area 640 based on the grip detection circuit and, in response to the check, confirms that the wearing process for the electronic device 101 has started. can

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 determines a grip sensing value for the first region 640 based on the at least one conductive pattern, and the user's grip input based on the determined grip sensing value. It can be confirmed that this has occurred.

According to an embodiment, the wearing detection sensor 220 may include an acceleration sensor (eg, the acceleration sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ) disposed in the inner space of the housing 610 , a gyro sensor (eg, the gyro sensor of FIG. 2 ) 222), and a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 223 of FIG. 2) disposed to correspond to the proximity sensing area determined based on the second surface 622 of the housing 610. can do. The processor 201 uses the acceleration sensor 221 to check motion information and motion information about the electronic device 101, and uses the gyro sensor 222 to determine the motion information of the electronic device 101. It is possible to check angle information about the angle and use the proximity sensor 223 to determine whether the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body.

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 may measure sensing values of sensors included in the wearing detection sensor 220 according to a set period and check a state of the electronic device 101 .

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 determines a state in which the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body based on a proximity sensing value of the proximity sensor 223, When the acceleration sensing value for the electronic device 101 and the attitude sensing value for the gyro sensor 222 are within a set range, it may be confirmed that the wearing process for the electronic device 101 is completed.

According to an embodiment, a process from starting to completion of the wearing process is defined as a wearing process, and the processor 201 may stop the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 during the wearing process. .

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 suspends at least a part of the touch sensing function during the wearing process, ignores a user input input through the touch sensor 212, or the touch sensor 212. 212 can be switched to an inactive state.

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 checks a release process for the electronic device 101 using the grip sensor 211 and the wearing detection sensor 220, and the grip sensor 211 and using the wearing detection sensor 220 to measure at least one sensing value related to the removal process, determine a state in which the removal process is in progress based on the measured at least one sensing value, and determine the removal process. While the process is in progress, the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 may be stopped.

3 is a flowchart of a method for confirming a wearing process of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device of FIG. 3 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be worn on a part of the user's body, and includes at least one sensor (eg, a grip sensor (eg, a grip sensor) included in a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 210 of FIG. 2 )). : Using the grip sensor 211 of FIG. 2 ), a touch sensor (eg, the touch sensor 212 of FIG. 2 ), and a wearing detection sensor (eg, the wearing detection sensor 220 of FIG. 2 ), the wearing process ( Example: motions according to the wearing process) can be subdivided and detected. For example, the electronic device 101 may check the start of the wearing process through the sensor module 210, and in response to the start of the wearing process, the electronic device 101 sends information to at least one sensor (eg, the touch sensor 212). A sensing function (eg, a touch sensing function) may be stopped. The electronic device 101 may confirm completion of the wearing process through the sensor module 210, and resume (eg, re-start) the interrupted sensing function (eg, touch sensing function) in response to the completion of the wearing process. operation, rerun).

Referring to FIG. 3 , in operation 301, the processor of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 201 of FIG. 2 ) uses the grip sensor 211 and/or the wearing detection sensor 220 to detect the electronic device 101 ), the start of the wearing process (eg, the first point of view) may be detected. For example, when the electronic device 101 is being stored in a state mounted on a cradle, the processor 201, based on the grip sensor 211 and/or the wearing detection sensor 220, allows the user to enter the electronic device 101. A motion of picking up and lifting (eg, a grip motion) may be detected. The processor 201 may detect a motion in which the electronic device 101 is gripped and lifted from the cradle, and in response to the detection, may confirm that the wearing process has started. For example, the processor 201 uses the grip sensor 211 to detect a state in which the electromagnetic field of the electronic device 101 is changed, or the acceleration sensor 221 and/or the gyro sensor 222 to detect a state in which the electromagnetic field is changed. Based on the movement of the electronic device 101 confirmed by using the electronic device 101 , it may be confirmed that the wearing process has started.

In operation 303, the processor 201 may stop (eg, disable) a touch input (eg, a touch sensing function) based on the touch sensor 212. For example, the processor 201 may stop the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 in terms of software or at least partially deactivate the touch sensor 212 in terms of hardware. According to an embodiment, the processor 201 may include a touch sensor (from the time when the wearing process operation is confirmed to the time when the wearing process is completed (eg, the time when the electronic device 101 is completely worn on the user's body)). 212) may stop the touch sensing function.

In operation 305, the processor 201 performs an electronic control based on at least one sensor (eg, the grip sensor 211, the touch sensor 212, and/or the wearing detection sensor 220) included in the sensor module 210. It may be determined whether the donning process for device 101 has been completed. For example, the processor 201 may use at least one of an acceleration sensor 221, a gyro sensor 222, and/or a proximity sensor 223 included in the grip sensor 211 and the wearing detection sensor 220. Based on this, it is possible to check the sensed value of the electronic device 101, and through comparison with a reference value (eg, a threshold value) stored in a memory (eg, the memory 203 of FIG. 2), the electronic device 101 It may be determined whether or not the wearer is completely worn on the user's body. For example, the processor 201 may measure a first sensed value of a first channel and/or a second sensed value of a second channel of the grip sensor 211 , and measure the first sensed value and the second sensed value. You can check whether the sum of the values exceeds the set threshold. When the sum of the first sensing value and the second sensing value exceeds a set threshold, the processor 201 may confirm that the user's finger is holding the electronic device 101 . When the sum of the first sensed value and the second sensed value is equal to or less than a set threshold, the processor 201 may determine that the electronic device 101 is not gripped. According to an embodiment, a state in which the sensed value exceeds a threshold value is defined as a gripped state, and a state in which the sensed value is less than or equal to the threshold value is defined as a non-grip state, but is not limited thereto. According to another embodiment, a state in which the sensed value exceeds the threshold may be defined as a non-gripped state, and a state in which the sensed value is less than or equal to the threshold may be defined as a gripped state.

For another example, the processor 201 may check the number of times the sum of the first sensing value and the second sensing value reaches a set peak threshold according to a set period. If the number of times exceeds the designated number of times, the processor 201 can confirm that the user's fingers are holding the electronic device 101 . For another example, the processor 201 may measure a sensing value based on the acceleration sensor 221 , the gyro sensor 222 , and/or the proximity sensor 223 at regular intervals. The processor 201 may check motion information and/or movement information of the electronic device 101 using the acceleration sensor 221, and use the gyro sensor 222 to determine the motion information of the electronic device 101. It is possible to check angle information about , and it is possible to check whether the electronic device 101 is in physical contact with the human body using the proximity sensor 223 .

In operation 307, the processor 201 may confirm that the wearing process for the electronic device 101 has been completed. For example, the processor 201 does not move the electronic device 101 for a certain period of time, maintains the posture of the electronic device 101 within a set angular range, and controls the proximity sensor 223 (e.g., a proximity sensing area). ) is in physical contact with the human body, it may be confirmed that the electronic device 101 is completely worn on the human body. The processor 201 measures the first sensed value of the first channel and the second sensed value of the second channel for the grip sensor 211, and sets a threshold value as a sum of the first sensed value and the second sensed value. It can be checked that it is not exceeded. According to an embodiment, the processor 201 may combine sensing values of at least two sensors from among the sensors included in the sensor module 210, and based on the combined values, the electronic device 101 may operate on the human body. It is possible to determine whether or not wearing has been completed.

When the electronic device 101 is completely worn on the human body (eg, when the sum of the first sensing value and the second sensing value does not exceed a set threshold), in operation 309, the processor 201 detects the touch sensor 212 It is possible to resume (enable) a touch input based on (eg, a touch sensing function). For example, the processor 201 may resume the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 in software or at least partially activate the inactive touch sensor 212 in hardware. According to an embodiment, the processor 201 may resume the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 in response to completion of the wearing process.

If the wearing process is not completed in operation 305 (for example, when the sum of the first sensing value and the second sensing value exceeds a set threshold), in operation 311, the processor 201 determines whether a set time has elapsed. can For example, when the electronic device 101 is not completely worn on the human body, the processor 201 may maintain a standby state for a set time, and when the set time elapses, in operation 309, the touch sensor 212 The touch sensing function for can be resumed. For example, in operation 309, the processor 201 may re-execute (eg, activate) the suspended touch sensing function.

According to an embodiment, in the process of moving from operation 305 to operation 311, the processor 201 may check at least one operation related to the completion of the wearing process on the electronic device 101. For example, the processor 201 may perform a state in which there is no movement of the electronic device 101 for a certain period of time, a state in which the posture of the electronic device 101 is maintained within a set angle range, and the proximity sensor 223 may be physically attached to the human body. At least one state (operation) of a contacted state and/or a state in which the grip sensor 211 is released may be checked. The processor 201 may check at least one operation related to the completion of the wearing process and determine whether the time set in operation 311 has elapsed.

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 of the electronic device 101 may ignore a touch sensing function through the touch sensor 212 while the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the user's body (eg, a wearing process). and malfunction of the electronic device 101 through the touch sensor 212 can be prevented. When the wearing of the electronic device 101 on a part of the user's body is completed, the processor 201 may restart the touch sensing function through the touch sensor 212 to operate again. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may ignore a user's touch input in a form unintentional by the user until the electronic device 101 is worn on the human body, and may prevent an erroneous operation due to the user's touch input.

4 is a flowchart of a method for checking a release process of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device of FIG. 4 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 can be removed while worn on a part of the user's body, and includes at least one sensor (eg, the sensor module 210 of FIG. 2 ) included in the sensor module (eg, the sensor module 210 of FIG. 2 ). A grip sensor (eg, grip sensor 211 in FIG. 2 ), a touch sensor (eg, touch sensor 212 in FIG. 2 ), and a wearing detection sensor (eg, wearing detection sensor 220 in FIG. 2 ) are used , It is possible to subdivide and detect an operation according to a release process (eg, a release process). For example, the electronic device 101 may check whether a release process is in progress through the sensor module 210, and at least one sensing function (eg, a touch sensing function) is performed while the release process is in progress. can stop

Referring to FIG. 4 , in operation 401, the processor of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 201 of FIG. 2 ) performs at least one signal included in the sensor module 210 according to a predetermined period (eg, about 100 Hz). Based on the sensors (eg, the grip sensor 211 and/or the wearing detection sensor 220), the start of the release process for the electronic device 101 may be detected. For example, in a state in which the electronic device 101 is completely worn on a part of the human body (eg, the ear), the processor 201, based on the wearing detection sensor 220, allows the user to remove the electronic device 101 from the human body. A detaching operation can be detected. For example, in response to a gripping motion with respect to the electronic device 101, the processor 201 may include at least one sensor included in the sensor module 210 (eg, the grip sensor 211 and/or the wearing detection sensor 220). )) can check the change of the sensed value. The processor 201 may confirm that the release process has started based on the time point at which the electronic device 101 is gripped and detached from the human body. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may check a sensing value of at least one sensor included in the sensor module 210 and detect the start of a release process.

In operation 403, the processor 201 may determine whether a release process for the electronic device 101 is in progress for a set time based on at least one sensor included in the sensor module 210. For example, processor 201 may include grip sensor 211 , touch sensor 212 , and/or wear detection sensor 220 (eg, acceleration sensor 221 , gyro sensor 222 , and/or proximity sensor). Based on at least one sensor of (223)), a sensed value of the electronic device 101 may be checked, and a contact value between a reference value (eg, a threshold value) stored in a memory (eg, the memory 203 of FIG. 2) Through comparison, it may be determined whether the electronic device 101 is detached from the user's body. For example, the processor 201 may measure a first sensed value of a first channel and a second sensed value of a second channel of the grip sensor 211 , and determine a ratio between the first sensed value and the second sensed value. You can check whether the sum exceeds a set threshold. When the sum of the first sensing value and the second sensing value exceeds a set threshold, the processor 201 may confirm that the user's finger is holding the electronic device 101 . When the sum of the first sensed value and the second sensed value is equal to or less than a set threshold, the processor 201 may determine that the electronic device 101 is not gripped. According to an embodiment, a state in which the sensed value exceeds a threshold value is defined as a gripped state, and a state in which the sensed value is less than or equal to the threshold value is defined as a non-grip state, but is not limited thereto. According to another embodiment, a state in which the sensed value exceeds the threshold may be defined as a non-gripped state, and a state in which the sensed value is less than or equal to the threshold may be defined as a gripped state. According to an embodiment, the processor 201 may combine sensing values of at least two or more sensors among the sensors included in the sensor module 210, and based on the combined values, the electronic device 101 You can check the status of the release process (e.g. when the release process started, when the release process was in progress, when the release process completed).

For another example, the processor 201 may measure a sensing value at regular intervals based on the acceleration sensor 221 , the gyro sensor 222 , and/or the proximity sensor 223 . The processor 201 may check motion information on the electronic device 101 using the acceleration sensor 221 and use the gyro sensor 222 to determine the angle of the electronic device 101. ) information, and using the proximity sensor 223, it is possible to determine whether the electronic device 101 is in physical contact with the human body. According to an embodiment, after the electronic device 101 gripped by the user is detached from the human body, the electronic device 101 is inserted into the cradle and the grip on the electronic device 101 is released. When this situation is detected, it can be confirmed that the release process has been completed.

When it is confirmed in operation 403 that the release process is in progress, in operation 405, the processor 201 may disable touch input based on the touch sensor 212 (eg, a touch sensing function). For example, the processor 201 may limit the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 in terms of software or at least partially deactivate the touch sensor 212 in an activated state in terms of hardware. The processor 201 responds to a situation in which the user maintains the grip while detaching the electronic device 101 from the ear (eg, a situation in which the release process is in progress), and the processor 201 receives a touch input based on the touch sensor 212 (eg, a touch sensing function). ) can be discontinued. According to one embodiment, the processor 201 may at least partially limit the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 in response to a condition in which the unlock process is in progress.

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 checks that the electronic device 101 has been detached from the user's ear and inserted into the cradle, or after the gripping operation for the electronic device 101 is released, the processor 201 may perform the electronic device 101 for a certain period of time. If no motion is detected with respect to device 101, it can be confirmed that the release process is complete.

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 of the electronic device 101 may check a process (eg, a release process) in which the electronic device 101 is released from the user's body, and in response to a situation in which the release is in progress, A touch sensing function through the touch sensor 212 may be ignored. According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 101 functions as a touch sensing function from the time the electronic device 101 is detached from the human body while a gripping operation for the electronic device 101 is maintained (eg, a release process is in progress). can be stopped at least partially, and unnecessary power consumption (eg, battery consumption) due to the use of the touch sensing function can be reduced.

5A is a first graph illustrating a sensing value of a proximity sensor when a wearing process is performed on a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device of FIG. 5A (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 , or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be worn on a part of the user's body, and includes at least one sensor (eg, a grip sensor (eg, a grip sensor) included in a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 210 of FIG. 2 )). : Using the grip sensor 211 of FIG. 2 ), a touch sensor (eg, the touch sensor 212 of FIG. 2 ), and a wearing detection sensor (eg, the wearing detection sensor 220 of FIG. 2 ), an electronic device ( 101) can be checked whether or not it is properly worn on a part of the human body (eg, ear). The electronic device 101 may stop the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 until the point of being worn on a part of the human body, and prevent malfunctions that may occur due to a touch input to the touch sensor 212. It can be prevented.

According to an embodiment, a processor (eg, the processor 201 of FIG. 2 ) of the electronic device 101 measures a sensing value of a proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 223 of FIG. 2 ) according to a set period. and the electronic device 101 may determine whether or not the electronic device 101 is completely worn on a part of the human body. Referring to FIG. 5A , a graph showing values sensed by the proximity sensor 223 based on set periods 511 , 512 , 513 , and 514 is shown.

Referring to FIG. 5A , the processor 201 may measure a sensing value of the proximity sensor 223 according to a set period (eg, about 100 ms) 511 , 512 , 513 , and 514 . For example, when the sensed value of the proximity sensor 223 is maintained within a predetermined range (eg, between about +100 and about -100) for a certain period of time (eg, about 50 ms), the electronic device 101 operates on the human body. It can be determined that the wearing is completed on a part of the . Referring to FIG. 5A , the processor 201 may confirm that the wearing of the electronic device 101 is completed based on the sensing value measured within the first range 501 of the first period 511 . The processor 201 may confirm that the wearing of the electronic device 101 is completed based on the sensing value measured within the second range 502 of the second period 512 . Meanwhile, the processor 201 measures the sensing value of the proximity sensor 223 during the fourth cycle 514, but confirms that the reference condition is not satisfied, and the electronic device 101 is released from the part of the human body. can confirm that it has been done.

According to another embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 201 of FIG. 2 ) of the electronic device 101 may measure a sensed value of an acceleration sensor (eg, the acceleration sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ), and It is possible to determine whether the device 101 is completely worn on a part of the human body. For example, the sensing value of the acceleration sensor 221 is an x-axis angle deviation value (roll angle variance), a y-axis angle deviation value (pitch angle variance), an x-axis angle difference value (roll angle diff), and/or A y-axis angle difference value (pitch angle diff) may be included. The processor 201 may check the angular variation of the electronic device 101 based on the x-axis angular deviation value and/or the y-axis angular deviation value. The processor 201 may determine a difference in posture of the electronic device 101 based on the x-axis angle difference value and/or the y-axis angle difference value. For example, when the x-axis angle value is included in the range of about -6 degrees to about -30 degrees and the y-axis angle value is included in the range of about -18 degrees to about +18 degrees, the processor 201 is an electronic device It may be determined that (101) has been worn on a part of the human body. In addition, the processor 201 determines in what form the posture of the electronic device 101 is changed during the corresponding time based on the time difference value for calculating the x-axis angle difference value and/or the y-axis angle difference value. can For example, the processor 201 may measure the sensed value of the acceleration sensor 221 using (Equation 1) and (Equation 2) below.

According to an embodiment, in a process in which the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body, an external force (eg, a user's gesture or motion) may be generated in the electronic device 101, and a signal is generated based on a low frequency band. change can occur. In order to extract only the external force, the processor 201 may measure a signal change in the low frequency band by limiting only the low frequency band.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 detects a sensing value for the acceleration sensor 221 (eg, an x-axis angle deviation value, a y-axis angle deviation value, an x-axis angle difference value, and/or a y-axis angle difference value) ), the electronic device 101 may determine whether or not the electronic device 101 is completely worn on a part of the human body.

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 may combine sensing values of at least two or more sensors among the sensors included in the sensor module 210, and based on the combined values, the electronic device 101 The state of the release process (eg, the status in which the release process has started, the status in which the release process is in progress, and/or the status in which the release process has completed) may be checked.

According to an embodiment, a sensing value measured by the electronic device 101 is not limited to a sensing value of a proximity sensor and/or a sensing value of an acceleration sensor. According to an embodiment, a condition for completing the wearing of the electronic device 101 on a part of the human body may be set according to various algorithms and is not limited to a specific sensor.

5B is a second graph illustrating a sensing value of a grip sensor when a wearing process is performed on a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device of FIG. 5B (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be worn on a part of the user's body, and includes at least one sensor (eg, a grip sensor (eg, a grip sensor) included in a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 210 of FIG. 2 )). : Using the grip sensor 211 of FIG. 2 ), a touch sensor (eg, the touch sensor 212 of FIG. 2 ), and/or a wearing detection sensor (eg, the wearing detection sensor 220 of FIG. 2 ), It may be determined whether the electronic device 101 is properly worn on a part of the human body (eg, the ear). The electronic device 101 may stop the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 until the point of being worn on a part of the human body, and prevent malfunctions that may occur due to a touch input to the touch sensor 212. It can be prevented.

Referring to FIG. 5B , a change in a sensed value of the grip sensor 211 according to the occurrence of an event is illustrated. For example, it may be divided into a first section 521 to a sixth section 526 . The first section 521 may be a state in which the user picks up and lifts the electronic device 101 to wear the electronic device 101 on a part of the human body (eg, a grip operation). The processor 201 may check that the user's touch input to the grip sensing area corresponding to the grip sensor 211 occurs irregularly and frequently in the first period 521 . The second section 522 may be a state in which the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body (eg, the ear). The processor 201 can confirm that the user's touch input to the grip sensing area does not occur for a set period of time and the set sensing value is maintained, and in the second period 522, the electronic device 101 is worn. It can be judged that this has been completed. The third period 523 may be a state in which a user's touch input occurs to a touch sensing area other than the grip sensing area of the electronic device 101 that has been worn. In the second period 522 and the third period 523, the sensed value of the grip sensor 211 may be maintained within a certain range. The fourth period 524 may be a state in which a user's touch input 530 to the grip sensing area occurs. The processor 201 may measure a sensed value in the grip sensor 211 according to a certain period, and check a sensed value (eg, a peak value, an average value) based on the user's touch input 530 . there is. For example, the processor 201 may determine whether a touch input 530 to the touch sensor 212 has occurred based on an average value of the sensing values measured in the fourth period 524 . The fifth period 525 may be a state in which a user's touch input to the grip sensing area does not occur. In the second section 522, the third section 523, and the fifth section 525, the sensed value of the grip sensor 211 may be maintained within a certain range. The sixth period 526 may be a state in which a user's touch input to the grip sensing area is generated in order to detach the electronic device 101 from a part of the human body. For example, the sixth period 526 may include a situation in which an attachment/detachment operation for the electronic device 101 occurs (eg, a release process) while the electronic device 101 is worn on the user's ear.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 uses a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 211 of FIG. 2 ) included in a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 210 of FIG. 2 ), and the electronic device (eg, the sensor module 210 of FIG. 2 ). 101) state (e.g., wearing state (wearing process is in progress), donned state (wearing process is completed), and / or taking off state (removal process is in progress), detachment complete state (removal process is completed)) can be checked. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may check a plurality of sensed values of a plurality of sensors from among sensors included in the sensor module 210, and based on the plurality of sensed values, the electronic device 101 ) can be detected.

6A is a diagram illustrating a first surface exposed to an external environment when a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is worn on a human body. 6B is a diagram illustrating a second surface at least partially in contact with the human body when the wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is worn on the human body.

The electronic device of FIGS. 6A and 6B (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 , or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101 . .

6A and 6B, the electronic device 101 includes a first case 611, a housing 610 including a second case 212 at least partially coupled to the first case 611, and/or An ear tip 620 detachably coupled to the housing 610 may be included. For example, the first case 611 has a first surface 621 (eg, an outside surface) exposed to the external environment when the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body (eg, an ear). can include The second case 612 may include a second surface 622 (eg, an inside surface) that physically contacts the human body when the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body. The housing 610 of the electronic device 101 may be at least partially implemented in a shape wearable on a user's ear. For example, the ear tip 620 may be formed of an elastic material (eg, rubber or silicone) having a size that can be inserted at least partially into the user's ear (eg, the ear canal). The electronic device 101 includes an external sound hole 651 (eg, an air passage, an external sound path (eg, a hole area, a grill area)) in a portion of the first surface 621 exposed to the external environment, and /or an external microphone (eg, microphone 232 of FIG. 2 ) may be disposed to receive external sound. For example, the outer sound hole 651 (eg, an outer sound path) may be used as an air passage through which air moves between an inner space of the electronic device 101 and an external environment. For example, the outer sound hole 651 may be connected to the inner sound holes 652 and 653 disposed on the second surface 622 (eg, the inner surface), and the outer sound hole 651 and the inner sound hole 652 may be connected to each other. , 653) can be utilized as an integrated air passage. Referring to FIG. 6B , when the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body, the inner sound holes 652 and 653 (eg, the inner sound path) disposed in a part of the second surface 622 that is in physical contact with the human body ) may be included. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 is at least partially connected to a speaker (eg, the speaker 231 of FIG. 2 and the speaker 231 of FIG. / or a microphone (eg, the microphone 232 of Fig. 2) may be disposed. 231) and/or the microphone 232. Referring to FIG. 6B, the electronic device 101 may include a speaker (eg, the speaker 231 of FIG. 2) for outputting an audio signal. can

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a grip sensing area 640 corresponding to a grip sensor (eg, the grip sensor 211 of FIG. 2 ) and a touch sensor on a first surface 621 (eg, an outer surface). (eg, the touch sensing area 630 corresponding to the touch sensor 212 of FIG. 2 ) may be at least partially included. For example, the touch sensing area 630 and the grip sensing area 640 do not overlap each other and may be at least partially determined based on the first surface 621 of the first case 611 . The grip sensing area 640 may include a first grip sensing area 641 and a second grip sensing area 642, and when the user picks up the electronic device 101, based on a physically contacted area, can be determined The touch sensing area 630 may be determined based on an area where a user's touch input is easy when the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body. A processor (eg, the processor 201 of FIG. 2 ) of the electronic device 101 may distinguish and recognize a user input to the touch sensing area 630 and a user input to the grip sensing area 640 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 at least partially sets the proximity sensing region 650 corresponding to the proximity sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 223 of FIG. 2 ) on the second surface 622 (eg, the inner surface). can be included as For example, the proximity sensing area 650 may be determined based on an area where physical contact with the human body relatively frequently occurs when the electronic device 101 is worn. The wearing detection sensor 660 may be at least partially disposed on the second surface 622 of the electronic device 101 . For example, when the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body (eg, the ear), the wearing detection sensor 660 may be disposed at a point that physically contacts the human body. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may detect whether the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body through the proximity sensor 223 and the wearing detection sensor 660 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a first conductive pattern (eg, a grip sensing circuit) and a touch sensing area 630 disposed to correspond to the grip sensing area 640 in the inner space of the housing 210 . It may include a second conductive pattern (eg, a touch sensing circuit) disposed corresponding to. For example, the first conductive pattern may be electrically connected to the grip sensor 211 (eg, grip sensor IC) disposed inside the electronic device 101, and the second conductive pattern may be connected to the inside of the electronic device 101. It may be electrically connected to the touch sensor 212 (eg, touch sensor IC) disposed on the . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may detect a grip input to the first conductive pattern corresponding to the grip sensing area 640 and receive a grip input to the second conductive pattern corresponding to the touch sensing area 630. It can detect touch input. The grip sensing area 640 and the touch sensing area 630 do not overlap each other.

According to an embodiment, the touch sensor 212 may detect a change in capacitance due to contact of a human body (eg, a finger) with respect to the touch sensing region 630 formed on the first case 611 . The grip sensor 211 may detect a change in capacitance due to contact of a human body (eg, a finger) with respect to the grip sensing area 640 formed in the first case 611 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may use the second conductive pattern used for detecting an input to the touch sensing area 630 as an antenna, or may use the second conductive pattern for detecting an input to the grip sensing area 640. The first conductive pattern used for detection may be used as an antenna. According to one embodiment, the antenna may be configured to transmit or receive a radio signal based on a designated frequency band (eg, a frequency band ranging from about 600 MHz to 6000 MHz).

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body, the electronic device 101 is in physical contact with the first surface 621 exposed to the external environment and the human body, and is exposed to the external environment. A housing 610 including a second surface 622 that is not exposed, and at least one first conductive material disposed in at least one first area (eg, grip sensing area 640) of the first surface 621. A grip sensor electrically connected to the pattern (eg, the grip sensor 211 of FIG. 2 ), located inside the at least one first area, and a second area (eg, touch sensing area) of the first surface 621 630) and a touch sensor electrically connected to the second conductive pattern (eg, the touch sensor 212 of FIG. 2) and the third conductive pattern disposed in the third region of the second surface 622. A wearing detection sensor electrically connected (eg, the wearing detection sensor 220 of FIG. 2) and a processor electrically connected to the grip sensor 211, the touch sensor 212, and the wearing detection sensor 220 (eg, the wearing detection sensor 220) : It may include the processor 201 of FIG. 2). The processor 201 uses the grip sensor 211 and the wearing detection sensor 220 to determine a state in which the electronic device 101 is worn on the part of the human body, and the electronic device 101 detects the It may be set to stop the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 in response to a state of being worn on a part of the human body.

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 measures at least one sensing value according to a state in which the electronic device 101 is worn on the part of the body, and based on the measured at least one sensing value, It may be set to confirm that the wearing of the electronic device 101 has been completed, and to resume the interrupted touch sensing function in response to the confirmed completion.

7A is an exemplary diagram illustrating a first grip operation for a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 7B is an exemplary diagram illustrating a second grip operation for a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 7C is an exemplary diagram illustrating a third grip operation for a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7A illustrates a state when the electronic device 101 is picked up by a user while being mounted on the cradle 710 . For example, the user may detach the electronic device 101 from the cradle 710 using a thumb and forefinger. The electronic device 101 may detect that a human body (eg, a finger) is in physical contact based on a partial region (eg, a grip sensing region) of the first surface 611 .

7B illustrates a state in which the electronic device 101 gripped by the user moves to a part of the human body (eg, the ear). For example, a user may grip the electronic device 101 using a thumb and index finger. An area where the thumb and index finger contact may include a grip sensing area (eg, the grip sensing area 640 of FIG. 6A ).

7C illustrates a state in which the electronic device 101 gripped by the user is completely worn on a part of the human body (eg, the ear). For example, the user may adjust the posture of the electronic device 101 based on the shape of the ear while holding the electronic device 101 using a thumb and forefinger.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may check a wearing process for the electronic device 101 based on the grip sensing area 640 corresponding to the grip sensor 211 and respond to the start of the wearing process. Thus, the touch sensing function of the touch sensing area 640 corresponding to the touch sensor 212 may be stopped. The electronic device 101 may stop the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 so that an erroneous operation based on the touch sensor 212 does not occur during the wearing process of the electronic device 101 .

8A is an exemplary diagram in which at least a partial area is implemented as a grip sensing area, corresponding to a first case of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device of FIG. 8A (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101 .

Referring to FIG. 8A , when the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body, the touch sensing area 630 and the grip sensing area 640 are at least partially based on the first case 611 exposed to the external environment. can be formed For example, the touch sensing area 630 may be determined based on the location of a touch sensor (eg, a second conductive pattern electrically connected to the touch sensor 212 of FIG. 2 ), and the grip sensing area 640 may be a grip sensing area 640 . It may be determined based on the position of the sensor (eg, the first conductive pattern electrically connected to the grip sensor 211 of FIG. 2 ).

When the user grips the electronic device 101, the grip sensing area 640 may be formed to correspond to a contact position of a finger. For example, the grip sensing area 640 may have an area of about 40 to 45 mm 2 so that a physical input (eg, a touch input) of a human body (eg, a finger) is sensed within a certain range. The grip sensing area 640 may be electrically connected to a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) and a laser direct structuring (LDS) pattern disposed in the inner space of the electronic device 101 . The first conductive pattern corresponding to the grip sensing region 640 may be formed based on the internal structure of the electronic device 101 . For example, the first conductive pattern may be at least partially formed on the first case 611 by being at least partially injected or structurally combined.

The touch sensing area 630 may be formed corresponding to a location where a user's touch occurs while the electronic device 101 is worn on the user's ear. The touch sensing area 630 may also have an area of a certain size (eg, about 40 to 45 mm) so that a physical input (eg, a touch input) of a human body (eg, a finger) is sensed within a certain range. Like the grip sensing area 640 , the touch sensing area 630 may also be electrically connected to the FPCB and LDS patterns of the electronic device 101 . The touch sensing region 630 may be at least partially formed on the first case 611 based on the second conductive pattern.

According to another embodiment, the touch sensing area 630 and the grip sensing area 640 may be formed based on a conductive decorative member disposed on the outer surface of the first case 611 .

8B is an exemplary diagram illustrating a grip sensing method for a grip sensing area of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device of FIG. 8B (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101 .

Referring to FIG. 8B , in the electronic device 101 , a grip sensing area 640 may be at least partially formed based on the first case 611 . For example, when the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body, at least a portion of the externally exposed surface of the first case 611 may be used as the grip sensing area 640 . A printed circuit board (PCB) may be disposed inside the electronic device 101, and the printed circuit board and the grip sensing area 640 are electrically connected using at least one clip 810. can be connected to According to an embodiment, electrical connection between the grip sensing area 640 and the printed circuit board is not limited to the clip 810, and the processor 201 performs a switching operation on the clip 810, based on the grip sensing area. Whether or not there is a connection between 640 and the printed circuit board may be determined.

8C is a first exemplary diagram illustrating an internal structure of a grip sensing area and a touch sensing area of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 8D is a second exemplary diagram illustrating an internal structure of a grip sensing area and a touch sensing area of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 8E is a third exemplary diagram illustrating an internal structure of a grip sensing area and a touch sensing area of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 8C to 8E , internal structures of the grip sensing area 640 and the touch sensing area of the electronic device 101 are illustrated. The electronic device 101 may be implemented as a housing 610 including a first case 611 and a second case 612 coupled to the first case 611 . For example, the housing 610 may protect components disposed inside the electronic device 101 from an external environment, and may include a grip sensing area 640 and a touch sensing area at least partially on an outer surface of the housing 610 . can form

According to an embodiment, the grip sensing area 640 is formed based on an area that is frequently physically contacted when a user grips the electronic device 101 (eg, an area where a grip input according to a grip motion occurs). It can be. The grip sensing area 640 may be determined based on the first conductive pattern 821 disposed in the inner space of the electronic device 101 . For example, the first conductive pattern 821 may be at least partially included in a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 830 and/or a laser direct structuring (LDS) pattern, and may be electrically connected to a printed circuit board disposed therein. can be connected According to an embodiment, the processor of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 201 of FIG. 2 ) determines whether the user grips the electronic device 101 based on the first conductive pattern electrically connected to the printed circuit board. can check whether According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first surface (eg, the first surface 621 of FIG. 6A ) corresponding to the first case 611 of the housing 610 may be formed as the grip sensing area 640 . It may be implemented as a conductive member. The grip sensing area 640 may be replaced with a conductive decorative member disposed on the outer surface of the electronic device 101 .

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body, the first case 611 may include a region exposed to the external environment (eg, the first surface 621 of FIG. 6A ) and , The second case 612 may include a region (eg, the second surface 622 of FIG. 6B ) that is not physically contacted with a part of the human body or exposed from the external environment. The grip sensing region 640 may be formed at least partially in the first case 611 based on the first conductive pattern 821 or may be divided into a plurality of regions. A touch sensing region (eg, the touch sensing region 630 of FIG. 6 ) may be at least partially formed on the first case 611 based on the second conductive pattern 822 . According to an embodiment, the grip sensing area 640 and the touch sensing area 630 may be formed to be physically separated from each other. The grip sensing area 640 and the touch sensing area 630 may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board of the electronic device 101, and the grip sensing function and the touch sensing function may be performed under the control of the processor 201. .

According to an embodiment, the processor 201 of the electronic device 101 is based on a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 210 of FIG. 2 ), a process in which the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body (eg, the sensor module 210 of FIG. 2 ). wearing process), and in response to the confirmation, performing of the touch sensing function may be at least partially stopped. The processor 201 may stop performing the touch sensing function while the wearing process of the electronic device 101 is in progress, and may prevent malfunctions that may occur due to the touch sensing function.

9 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a conductive pattern formed to correspond to a grip sensing area of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The electronic device of FIG. 9 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may include a wearable electronic device worn on a part of the user's body. The electronic device 101 is not limited to a specific form factor and may be implemented in various forms (eg, open type earphones, canal type earphones).

Referring to FIG. 9 , in the electronic device 101, a grip sensing pattern 910 (eg, a conductive pattern or an LDS pattern) is disposed corresponding to a grip sensing area (eg, the grip sensing area 640 of FIG. 6 ). can For example, the grip sensing pattern 910 may be deposited on a printed circuit board (PCB) and a bracket structure, and may be electrically connected to a grip circuit included in the printed circuit board. The grip sensing pattern 910 may be substantially implemented as one conductive member or may be implemented as being divided into a plurality of individually formed conductive members. The grip sensing pattern 910 may be disposed adjacent to the grip sensing area 640 formed on the outer surface of the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the grip sensing pattern 910 may be implemented based on a conductive decorative member disposed on the outer surface of the electronic device 101 .

According to various embodiments, the grip sensing pattern 910 covers at least a portion of a battery disposed inside a housing (eg, the housing 610 of FIG. 6 ) and/or an inner surface (eg, an inner surface) of the housing 610 . It can be implemented in an enclosing form. For example, the grip sensing pattern 910 (eg, a conductive pattern or an LDS pattern) may be disposed on at least a partial region corresponding to the inner surface of the housing 610 . As another example, the grip sensing pattern 910 may be implemented in a form in which a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) at least partially surrounds an inner surface of the battery and/or the housing 610 . The grip sensing pattern 910 may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board.

In the wearing detection method according to various embodiments, an electronic device (eg, the grip sensor 211 of FIG. 2 ) and a wearing detection sensor (eg, the wearing detection sensor 220 of FIG. 2 ) are used. : Checking the wearing process for the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2, stopping the touch sensing function of the touch sensor (eg, the touch sensor 212 of FIG. 2) in response to the checked wearing process An operation of measuring at least one sensing value related to the wearing process using the grip sensor 211 and the wearing detection sensor 220, based on the measured at least one sensing value, the wearing process and an operation of resuming the interrupted touch sensing function in response to the confirmed completion of the wearing process.

A wearing detection method according to an embodiment includes an operation of detecting a grip input to a first area corresponding to the grip sensor 211 and a touch input to a second area corresponding to the touch sensor 212 . action; It may further include, characterized in that the first region and the second region do not overlap each other.

The wearing detection method according to an embodiment includes an operation of confirming the grip input through at least one conductive pattern disposed corresponding to the first region, and the electronic device 101 in response to the confirmed grip input. ) may further include an operation of confirming that the wearing process has started.

According to an embodiment, the wearing detection sensor 220 includes motion information about the electronic device 101 and an acceleration sensor (eg, the acceleration sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ) for checking motion information, the electronic device ( 101) for checking angle information (eg, gyro sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ), and a proximity sensor (eg, gyro sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ) for checking whether the electronic device 101 is worn on a part of the human body. Proximity sensor 223) may further include at least one.

The operation of stopping the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 according to an embodiment includes the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 during a wearing process corresponding to a process from start to completion of the wearing process. may include an action to stop the

The operation of stopping the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 according to an embodiment includes stopping at least a part of the touch sensing function during the wearing process or a user input through the touch sensor 212. An operation of ignoring an input or converting the touch sensor 212 into an inactive state may be included.

A wearing detection method according to an embodiment includes an operation of checking a release process for the electronic device 101 using the grip sensor 211 and the wearing detection sensor 220, the grip sensor 211 and An operation of measuring at least one sensing value related to the removal process using the wearing detection sensor 220, an operation of confirming a state in which the removal process is in progress based on the measured at least one sensing value, and While the release process is in progress, an operation of stopping the touch sensing function of the touch sensor 212 may be further included.

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 numbers 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 a given component from other corresponding components, and may be used to refer to a given component in another aspect (eg, importance or order) is not limited. A (e.g., first) component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., 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 are software (eg, electronic device 101) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory or external memory) readable by a machine (eg, the electronic device 101). : program). For example, a processor (eg, the processor 201 ) 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 provided by being included 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 device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store™) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between 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.

And the embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed in the present specification and drawings are only presented as specific examples to easily explain the technical content according to the embodiments of the present disclosure and help understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure, and do not cover the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. It is not meant to be limiting. Therefore, the scope of various embodiments of the present disclosure should be construed as including all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical spirit of various embodiments of the present disclosure in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein are included in the scope of various embodiments of the present disclosure. .

101: electronic device 201: processor
202: communication module 203: memory
204: audio module 210: sensor module
211: grip sensor 212: touch sensor
220: wearing detection sensor 221: acceleration sensor
222: gyro sensor 223: proximity sensor

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
grip sensor;
touch sensor;
wear detection sensor; and
A processor electrically connected to the grip sensor, the touch sensor, and the wearing detection sensor;
the processor,
Checking a wearing process for the electronic device using the grip sensor and the wearing detection sensor;
In response to the confirmed wearing process, stop the touch sensing function of the touch sensor,
At least one sensing value related to the wearing process is measured using the grip sensor and the wearing detection sensor;
Confirm completion of the wearing process based on the measured at least one sensing value;
An electronic device that resumes the interrupted touch sensing function in response to completion of the confirmed wearing process. According to claim 1,
Further comprising a housing implemented in a form wearable on a part of the human body,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a first surface exposed to an external environment when the electronic device is worn on a portion of the human body, and a second surface physically contacted with the human body and not exposed to the external environment. According to claim 2,
the processor,
Using the grip sensor, a grip input to a first area determined based on the first surface of the housing is sensed;
Sensing a touch input to a second area determined based on the first surface of the housing using the touch sensor;
The electronic device, characterized in that the first area and the second area do not overlap each other. According to claim 3,
at least one conductive pattern disposed in the inner space of the housing based on the first region; and
a grip sensing circuit electrically coupled to the at least one conductive pattern; Including more,
the processor,
Checking a user's grip input for the first area based on the grip detection circuit;
An electronic device that, in response to the confirmation, confirms that a wearing process for the electronic device has started. According to claim 4,
the processor,
Checking a grip sensing value for the first area based on the at least one conductive pattern;
An electronic device for confirming that a user's grip input has occurred based on the determined grip sensing value. According to claim 2,
The wearing detection sensor includes at least one of an acceleration sensor disposed in an inner space of the housing, a gyro sensor, and a proximity sensor disposed corresponding to a proximity sensing area determined based on the second surface of the housing;
the processor,
Check motion information and motion information about the electronic device using the acceleration sensor;
Checking angle information about the electronic device using the gyro sensor;
An electronic device that determines whether the electronic device is worn on a part of a human body using the proximity sensor. According to claim 6,
the processor,
An electronic device that measures sensing values of sensors included in the wearing detection sensor according to a set period and checks a state of the electronic device. According to claim 6,
the processor,
Checking a state in which the electronic device is worn on a part of the human body based on a proximity sensing value of the proximity sensor;
The electronic device confirming that the wearing process for the electronic device is completed when the acceleration sensing value of the acceleration sensor and the attitude sensing value of the gyro sensor are within a set range. According to claim 1,
The process from the start to completion of the wearing process is defined as a wearing process,
the processor,
An electronic device that stops a touch sensing function for the touch sensor during the wearing process. According to claim 9,
the processor,
The electronic device for stopping at least a part of the touch sensing function during the wearing process, ignoring a user input input through the touch sensor, or converting the touch sensor into an inactive state. According to claim 1,
the processor,
Checking a release process for the electronic device using the grip sensor and the wearing detection sensor;
At least one sensing value related to the release process is measured using the grip sensor and the wearing detection sensor;
Based on the measured at least one sensing value, confirming a state in which the release process is in progress;
An electronic device that suspends the touch sensing function for the touch sensor while the release process is in progress. In the wearing detection method,
checking a wearing process for the electronic device by using the grip sensor and the wearing detection sensor;
stopping a touch sensing function of a touch sensor in response to the confirmed wearing process;
measuring at least one sensing value related to the wearing process by using the grip sensor and the wearing detection sensor;
confirming completion of the wearing process based on the measured at least one sensing value; and
Resuming the interrupted touch sensing function in response to completion of the confirmed wearing process; Wear detection method comprising a. According to claim 12,
sensing a grip input to a first area corresponding to the grip sensor; and
sensing a touch input to a second area corresponding to the touch sensor; Including more,
The wearing detection method, characterized in that the first area and the second area do not overlap each other. According to claim 13,
confirming the grip input through at least one conductive pattern disposed corresponding to the first region; and
confirming that a wearing process for the electronic device has started in response to the confirmed grip input; Wear detection method further comprising a. According to claim 12,
The wearing detection sensor includes an acceleration sensor for checking motion information and movement information on the electronic device, a gyro sensor for checking angle information on the electronic device, and a sensor for checking whether the electronic device is worn on a part of the human body. Wear detection method further comprising at least one of the proximity sensor. According to claim 12,
The operation of stopping the touch sensing function for the touch sensor,
stopping a touch sensing function of the touch sensor during a wearing process corresponding to a process from start to finish of the wearing process; Wear detection method comprising a. According to claim 12,
The operation of stopping the touch sensing function for the touch sensor,
during the wearing process, stopping at least a part of the touch sensing function, ignoring a user input input through the touch sensor, or converting the touch sensor into an inactive state; Wear detection method comprising a. According to claim 12,
checking a release process for the electronic device using the grip sensor and the wearing detection sensor;
measuring at least one sensing value related to the releasing process by using the grip sensor and the wearing detection sensor;
checking a state in which the release process is in progress based on the measured at least one sensing value; and
stopping the touch sensing function of the touch sensor while the release process is in progress; Wear detection method further comprising a. In electronic devices,
a housing including a first surface exposed to an external environment when the electronic device is worn on a part of the human body and a second surface physically contacted with the human body and not exposed to the external environment;
a grip sensor electrically connected to at least one first conductive pattern disposed on at least one first region of the first surface;
a touch sensor located inside the at least one first region and electrically connected to a second conductive pattern disposed in a second region of the first surface; and
a wearing detection sensor electrically connected to a third conductive pattern disposed in a third region of the second surface; and
A processor electrically connected to the grip sensor, the touch sensor, and the wearing detection sensor;
the processor,
Using the grip sensor and the wearing detection sensor, a state in which the electronic device is being worn on the part of the human body is checked;
An electronic device configured to stop a touch sensing function of the touch sensor in response to a state in which the electronic device is worn on the part of the human body. According to claim 19,
the processor,
Measuring at least one sensing value according to a state in which the electronic device is being worn on the part of the human body;
Confirm that the wearing of the electronic device is completed based on the measured at least one sensing value;
An electronic device configured to resume the interrupted touch sensing function in response to the confirmed completion.

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