KR20230119566A - Server for controlling home network based on sleeping state and method of operating the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A server according to various embodiments may include a communication circuit and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor checks whether a specified sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied, and if the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied, the home It is determined whether the sleep state of one or more users corresponding to one or more electronic devices existing in the network is detected, and if the sleep state of the one or more users is detected, a first control command instructing a designated first sleep start operation is issued. It may be configured to transmit to a plurality of home devices existing in the home network through the communication circuit.

Description

Server for controlling home network based on sleep state and method for operating the same

The present disclosure relates to a server for controlling a home network based on sleep states of users and an operation method thereof.

Various services and additional functions provided through a user terminal, for example, a portable electronic device such as a smart phone, are gradually increasing. In order to increase the utility value of these electronic devices and satisfy the needs of various users, communication service providers or electronic device manufacturers are competitively developing electronic devices to provide various functions and to differentiate themselves from other companies. Accordingly, various functions provided through electronic devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

As wireless communication technology develops, devices using artificial intelligence (AI) are widely introduced. For example, home appliances connected to a network using Internet of Things (IoT) technology are using artificial intelligence. The IoT environment can provide intelligent Internet technology services that create new values in human life by collecting and analyzing data generated by devices. Through convergence and combination of existing Internet technologies and various industries, IoT can be applied to fields such as smart homes, smart buildings, smart cities, smart cars, and smart appliances.

On the other hand, home is equipped with a variety of home appliances for the user's convenience. Various services have been proposed to more conveniently operate or control home appliances using IoT technology. Home network technology can provide various services to users in a home through a home network. For example, a user may use a personal electronic device (eg, a smart phone) to control various electronic devices constituting a home network (eg, home devices such as home appliances to which IoT technology is applied). Users of a home network may want to receive more diverse services through the home network. Accordingly, development of a technology for controlling home devices constituting a home network by reflecting a user's intention has been requested.

A server controlling the home network may control home devices based on states (eg, going out, sleeping, or waking up) of one or more users existing in the home network. Users may individually be in a state of going out or sleeping, and the server needs to control home devices according to the states of each user.

In a home network, a server may control home devices to operate in a sleep mode when a specific condition is satisfied, for example, at a designated bedtime. In the sleep mode, the server may control home devices to create a good environment for users to sleep. However, users may not fall asleep precisely at bedtime, some users may go to sleep and some users may be awake. Since the server cannot know when users actually fall asleep, the sleep mode after falling asleep must be set manually. Accordingly, there is a need for technologies for individually detecting sleep states of one or more users in a home network and automatically controlling home devices based on the detection of the sleep states.

Various embodiments may use smart home network technology to control home devices to configure a good sleeping environment under specific conditions.

Various embodiments may control home devices in a home network to improve users' sleep environment.

According to various embodiments, a server for controlling a home network based on sleep states of users and an operating method thereof may be provided.

Various embodiments may utilize sleep states of a plurality of users to control home devices located around each user.

A server according to various embodiments includes a communication circuit; and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor checks whether a designated sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied, and if the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied, a function corresponding to one or more electronic devices existing in a home network. It is determined whether the sleep state of one or more users is detected, and if the sleep state of the one or more users is detected, a first control command instructing a designated first sleep start operation is transmitted through the communication circuit to a plurality of devices present in the home network. of home devices.

An operation method of a server according to various embodiments includes an operation of checking whether a specified sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied, and if the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied, one or more electronic devices corresponding to one or more electronic devices existing in a home network. An operation of determining whether sleep states of the users are detected, and when the sleep states of the one or more users are detected, a first control command instructing a designated first sleep start operation is transmitted through the communication circuit to a plurality of devices present in the home network. It may include an operation of transmitting to home devices of.

According to various embodiments, it is possible to automatically detect a sleeping state of a user within a home network and control home devices installed in the same room as each user.

According to various embodiments, sleep states of a plurality of users may be detected using a personal electronic device and/or a wearable device, and home devices located around the sleeping user may be controlled to operate in the sleep mode.

1 illustrates an internet of things (IoT) system according to various embodiments.
2 is a block diagram of an electronic device 201 in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a wearable device according to various embodiments.
4 is a block diagram illustrating a home network environment according to various embodiments.
5 is a diagram for explaining functions of a server according to various embodiments.
6 is a diagram for describing sleep detection according to an exemplary embodiment.
7 is a diagram for explaining home information according to an exemplary embodiment.
8 is a diagram for explaining user location determination according to an exemplary embodiment.
9 is a diagram for explaining home automation configuration information according to an exemplary embodiment.
10A, 10B and 10C are diagrams for explaining a home automation configuration according to an exemplary embodiment.
11A, 11B, 11C, and 11D are diagrams for describing preparation for going to bed and setting of a wake-up alarm according to an exemplary embodiment.
12A and 12B are views for explaining sleep preparation settings according to an exemplary embodiment.
13 is a diagram for explaining types of home automation configuration information according to an exemplary embodiment.
14 is a diagram for explaining setting a bedtime and a wake-up time according to an exemplary embodiment.
15 is a diagram for explaining notification transmission according to an exemplary embodiment.
16 is a diagram for explaining an example of home network control based on sleep detection according to an embodiment.
17 is a diagram for explaining an example of home network control based on sleep detection according to an embodiment.
18 is a diagram for explaining an example of home network control based on sleep detection according to an embodiment.
19 is a flowchart illustrating home network control based on a user's sleep detection according to an embodiment.
20 is a flowchart illustrating home network control based on sleep detection of multiple users according to an embodiment.
21A and 21B are views for explaining a wearing notification and a charging notification according to an exemplary embodiment.
22 is a flowchart illustrating home network control based on sleep detection of one or more users according to an embodiment.
23 is a signal flow diagram illustrating an example of home network control based on sleep detection of multiple users according to an embodiment.
24 is a flowchart illustrating home network control for a user's wake-up alarm according to an embodiment.
25 is a flowchart illustrating home network control for wake-up alarms of multiple users according to an embodiment.
26 is a signal flow diagram illustrating an example of home network control for wake-up alarms of multiple users according to an embodiment.

Hereinafter, the operating principle of a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same components shown in the drawings are indicated by the same reference numerals as much as possible, even if they are shown in different drawings, and in the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of related known functions or configurations is unnecessary to the subject matter of the present invention. If it is determined that it can be blurred, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or custom of a user or operator. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification.

1 illustrates an internet of things (IoT) system 100 according to various embodiments. Meanwhile, at least some of the components of FIG. 1 may be omitted, and components not shown may be further included.

Referring to FIG. 1 , an IoT system 100 according to an embodiment includes a plurality of electronic devices connectable to a data network 116 or 146. For example, the IoT system 100 includes a first IoT server 110, a first node 120, a voice assistant server 130, a second IoT server 140, and a second node. 150, or at least one of the devices 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 136, 137, 151, 152, and 153.

According to an embodiment, the first IoT server 110 may include at least one of a communication interface 111 , a processor 112 , and a storage unit 113 . The second IoT server 140 may include at least one of a communication interface 141 , a processor 142 , and a storage unit 143 . "IoT server" in this document, for example, based on a data network (eg, the data network 116 or the data network 146), a relay device (eg, the first node 120 or the second node (eg, the first node 120) 150), or directly without a relay device, one or more devices (e.g., devices 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 151, 152, 153) may be remotely controlled and/or monitored. A “device” herein may be a sensor, appliance, office electronic device, or device placed (or located) within a local environment, such as, for example, a home, office, factory, building, outdoor location, or other type of premises. As a device for performing a process, there is no limit to its type. A device that receives a control command and performs an operation corresponding to the control command may be named a “target device”. The IoT server may be referred to as a central server in that it selects a target device among a plurality of devices and provides a control command.

According to an embodiment, the first IoT server 110 may communicate with the devices 121 , 122 , and 123 through the data network 116 . The data network 116 may mean a network for long-distance communication, such as, for example, the Internet or a computer network (eg, LAN or WAN), or may include a cellular network.

According to one embodiment, the first IoT server 110 may be connected to the data network 116 through a communication interface 111 . The communication interface 111 may include a communication device (or communication module) for supporting communication of the data network 116, integrated into one component (eg, a single chip), or a plurality of separate components. may be implemented with components (eg, a plurality of chips) of The first IoT server 110 may communicate with the devices 121 , 122 , and 123 through the first node 120 . The first node 120 may receive data from the first IoT server 110 through the data network 116 and transmit the received data to at least some of the devices 121 , 122 , and 123 . Alternatively, the first node 120 may receive data from at least some of the devices 121, 122, and 123, and transmit the received data to the first IoT server 110 through the data network 116. The first node 120 may function as a bridge between the data network 116 and the devices 121 , 122 , and 123 . Meanwhile, in FIG. 1 , the first node 120 is illustrated as being one, but this is simply exemplary, and the number is not limited.

A “node” in this document may be an edge computing system or a hub device. According to an embodiment, the first node 120 supports wired and/or wireless communication of the data network 116, and may also support wired and/or wireless communication with the devices 121, 122, and 123. . For example, the first node 120 is connected through a short-range communication network such as at least one of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi direct, Z-wave, Zig-bee, INSETEON, X10, and IrDA (infrared data association). Devices 121, 122, and 123 may be connected, but the type of communication is not limited.The first node 120 is placed in an environment, such as a house, office, factory, building, outside branch, or other type of premises. Accordingly, the devices 121, 122, and 123 may be monitored and/or controlled by the service provided by the first IoT server 110, and the devices 121, 122, and 123 may be It may not be required to have the capability of full network communication (eg, Internet communication) for direct connection to the IoT server 110. The devices 121, 122, and 123 may include, for example, a light switch, a proximity sensor, Although it is illustrated as being implemented as an electronic device in a house environment with a temperature sensor or the like, this is exemplary and not limited.

According to an embodiment, the first IoT server 110 may support direct communication with the devices 124 and 125. Here, “direct communication” may refer to communication that does not go through a relay device such as the first node 120, for example, communication through a cellular communication network and/or a data network.

According to an embodiment, the first IoT server 110 may transmit a control command to at least some of the devices 121 , 122 , 123 , 124 , and 125 . Here, "control command" may refer to data that causes a controllable device to perform a specific operation, and the specific operation is an operation performed by a device, such as information output, information sensing, information reporting, It may include management of information (eg, deletion or creation), and there are no restrictions on the type. For example, the processor 112 generates a control command from the outside (eg, the voice assistant server 130, the second IoT server 140, the external system 160, or at least some of the devices 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125). Information (or request) to do so may be obtained, and a control command may be generated based on the acquired information. Alternatively, the processor 112 may generate a control command based on whether monitoring results of at least some of the devices 121 , 122 , 123 , 124 , and 125 satisfy specified conditions. The processor 112 may control the communication interface 111 to transmit a control command to the target device.

According to one embodiment, the processor 112, processor 132, or processor 142 may include a central processing unit (CPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application processor (AP), a communication processor (CP), and the like. It may be implemented as a combination of one or more of a general-purpose processor, a graphics-only processor such as a graphical processing unit (GPU), a vision processing unit (VPU), or an artificial intelligence-only processor such as a neural processing unit (NPU). Those skilled in the art will understand that the above-described processing unit is merely an example, and that the processor 112 is not limited as long as the processor 112 is, for example, an arithmetic means capable of executing instructions stored in the memory 113 and outputting an executed result.

According to an embodiment, the processor 112 may configure a web-based interface based on the API 114 or may expose a resource managed by the first IoT server 110 to the outside. . The web-based interface may support communication between the first IoT server 110 and an external web service, for example. The processor 112 may allow the external system 160 to control and/or access the devices 121 , 122 , and 123 , for example. The external system 160 may be, for example, an independent system that is not associated with, or is not part of, the system 100 . The external system 160 may be, for example, an external server or a web site. However, security is required for access to resources of the devices 121 , 122 , and 123 from the external system 160 or the first IoT server 110 . According to one embodiment, the processor 112, the automation application may expose an API endpoint (eg, a universal resource locator (URL)) based on the API 114 to the outside. As described above, the first IoT server 110 may transmit a control command to a target device among devices 121 , 122 , and 123 . Meanwhile, the description of the communication interface 141, the processor 142, the API 144 of the storage unit 143, and the database 145 of the second IoT server 140 is the communication of the first IoT server 110. Descriptions of the interface 111, the processor 112, the API 114 of the storage unit 113, and the database 115 may be substantially the same. In addition, a description of the second node 150 may be substantially the same as that of the first node 120 . The second IoT server 140 may transmit a control command to a target device among devices 151 , 152 , and 153 . The first IoT server 110 and the second IoT server 140 may be operated by the same service provider in one embodiment, but may be operated by different service providers in another embodiment.

According to an embodiment, the voice assistant server 130 may transmit and receive data to and from the first IoT server 110 through the data network 116 . The voice assistant server 130 according to an embodiment may include at least one of a communication interface 131 , a processor 132 , and a storage unit 133 . The communication interface 131 may communicate with the smart phone 136 or the AI speaker 137 through a data network (not shown) and/or a cellular network (not shown). The smart phone 136 or the AI speaker 137 may include a microphone, acquire a user voice, convert it into a voice signal, and transmit the voice signal to the voice assistant server 130. The processor 132 may receive a voice signal from the smart phone 136 or the AI speaker 137 through the communication interface 131 . The processor 132 may process the received voice signal based on the stored model 134 . The processor 132 may generate (or confirm) a control command using a processing result based on information stored in the database 135 . According to one embodiment, the storage unit 113 , 133 , 143 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, or a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory, etc.), RAM (RAM, Random Access Memory) SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (ROM, Read-Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory) Memory), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk may include at least one type of non-transitory storage medium, and the type is not limited.

In various embodiments, at least one device (eg, device 124) communicating with the first IoT server 110 may be a smart phone (eg, the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 ) within a network environment. .

2 is a block diagram of an electronic device 201 in a network environment 200 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 2 , in a network environment 200, an electronic device 201 communicates with an electronic device 202 through a first network 298 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or through a second network 299. It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 204 or the server 208 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may communicate with the electronic device 204 through the server 208 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 includes a processor 220, a memory 230, an input module 250, a sound output module 255, a display module 260, an audio module 270, a sensor module ( 276), interface 277, connection terminal 278, haptic module 279, camera module 280, power management module 288, battery 289, communication module 290, subscriber identification module 296 , or the antenna module 297 may be included. In some embodiments, in the electronic device 201, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 278) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 276, camera module 280, or antenna module 297) are integrated into a single component (eg, display module 260). It can be.

The processor 220, for example, executes software (eg, the program 240) to cause at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 201 connected to the processor 220. It can control and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 220 transfers instructions or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module 276 or communication module 290) to volatile memory 232. , process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 232, and store the resulting data in the non-volatile memory 234. According to one embodiment, the processor 220 includes a main processor 221 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 223 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 201 includes the main processor 221 and the auxiliary processor 223, the auxiliary processor 223 may use less power than the main processor 221 or be set to be specialized for a designated function. can The secondary processor 223 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 221 .

The secondary processor 223 may, for example, take the place of the main processor 221 while the main processor 221 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 221 is active (eg, running an application). ) state, together with the main processor 221, at least one of the components of the electronic device 201 (eg, the display module 260, the sensor module 276, or the communication module 290) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 223 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of other functionally related components (eg, camera module 280 or communication module 290). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 223 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. AI models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 201 itself where the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 208). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning or reinforcement learning, but in the above example Not limited. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the foregoing, but is not limited to the foregoing examples. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition or alternatively, software structures in addition to hardware structures.

The memory 230 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 220 or the sensor module 276) of the electronic device 201 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, program 240) and commands related thereto. The memory 230 may include volatile memory 232 or non-volatile memory 234 .

The program 240 may be stored as software in the memory 230 and may include, for example, an operating system 242 , middleware 244 , or an application 246 .

The input module 250 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 220) of the electronic device 201 from an outside of the electronic device 201 (eg, a user). The input module 250 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output module 255 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 201 . The sound output module 255 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. A receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 260 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 201 (eg, a user). The display module 260 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 260 may include a touch sensor set to detect a touch or a pressure sensor set to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 270 may convert sound into an electrical signal or vice versa. According to one embodiment, the audio module 270 acquires sound through the input module 250, the sound output module 255, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 201 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 202 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).

The sensor module 276 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 201 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 276 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a bio sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 277 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 201 to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 202). According to one embodiment, the interface 277 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 278 may include a connector through which the electronic device 201 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 202). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 278 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 279 may convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user may perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 279 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 280 may capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 280 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 288 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 201 . According to one embodiment, the power management module 288 may be implemented as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.

The battery 289 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 201 . According to one embodiment, the battery 289 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 290 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 201 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 202, the electronic device 204, or the server 208). Establishment and communication through the established communication channel may be supported. The communication module 290 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 220 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 290 may be a wireless communication module 292 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 294 (eg, a : a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module is a first network 298 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 299 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 204 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated as one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 292 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 296 within a communication network such as the first network 298 or the second network 299. The electronic device 201 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 292 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technologies include high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low latency (URLLC)). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 292 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 292 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported. The wireless communication module 292 may support various requirements defined for the electronic device 201, an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 204), or a network system (eg, the second network 299). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 292 is a peak data rate for eMBB realization (eg, 20 Gbps or more), a loss coverage for mMTC realization (eg, 164 dB or less), or a U-plane latency for URLLC realization (eg, Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.

The antenna module 297 may transmit or receive signals or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 297 may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 297 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 298 or the second network 299 is selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 290. can be chosen A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 290 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 297 in addition to the radiator.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 297 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (eg, a lower surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (eg, a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.

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

According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 201 and the external electronic device 204 through the server 208 connected to the second network 299 . Each of the external electronic devices 202 or 204 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 201 . According to an embodiment, all or part of operations executed in the electronic device 201 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices among the external electronic devices 202 , 204 , or 208 . For example, when the electronic device 201 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 201 instead of executing the function or service by itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service or an additional function or service related to the request, and deliver the execution result to the electronic device 201 . The electronic device 201 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request as it is or additionally processed. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 201 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 204 may include an internet of things (IoT) device. Server 208 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 204 or server 208 may be included in the second network 299 . The electronic device 201 may be applied to intelligent services (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

In various embodiments, the IoT system 100 directly communicates with the first IoT server 110 or connects through another device (eg, the device 124 or the first node 120) via a wearable device (one example). As an example, the wearable device 302 of FIG. 3 may be further included.

3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a wearable device 302 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the wearable device 302 may include a processor 320 , a memory 330 , a display 360 , a sensor 376 , and a communication circuit 390 . In one embodiment, the sensor 376 may operate substantially the same as the sensor module 276 of FIG. 2 , and for example, an operating state (eg, wearing state) of the wearable device 302, the wearable device ( 302) detects the user's state (eg sleep state, health state, or exercise state) or external environment state (eg temperature) wearing the device, and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state can create

In one embodiment, the sensor 376 may include at least one sensor for detecting an operating state of the wearable device 302, a user state wearing the wearable device 302, and/or a surrounding environment. In one embodiment, sensor 376 may include an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor that detects movement of wearable device 302, and in one embodiment, sensor 376 is a user wearing wearable device 302. It may include a biosensor that acquires a biosignal related to a state (eg, sleep state, health state, or exercise state).

In one embodiment, sensor 376 may include, for example, a distance sensor or an ambient light sensor, and may obtain sensor data related to the user's surroundings, for example. In one embodiment, sensor 376 may include an air sensor. For example, sensor data including temperature information, humidity information, wind information, or air cleanliness information of an air sensor may be obtained.

According to various embodiments, the memory 330 may store information, data and parameters necessary for the operation of the wearable device 302 and sensor data.

According to various embodiments, the processor 320 may generate report information based on sensor data acquired by the sensor 376 upon communication connection with the electronic device 201 . In an embodiment, the report information may include sensor data itself, or may include an operating state of the wearable device 302 or a user's state obtained by analyzing the sensor data. The processor 320 may store the report information in the memory 330 and/or transmit it to the electronic device 201 through the communication circuit 390 .

According to various embodiments, the display 360 may display a user interface related to the operation of the wearable device 302 under the control of the processor 320 . According to one embodiment, the display 360 may display sensor data from the sensor 376 and state information analyzed by the processor 320 (eg, the operating state of the wearable device 302 or the user's state). can

According to various embodiments, the display 360 may include a touch sensor that simultaneously supports input/output functions of data and detects a touch. In an embodiment, the display 360 may display a notification (eg, a wearing notification or a charging notification) for controlling the wearable device 302 under the control of the processor 320 . In one embodiment, the processor 320 receives a notification from the IoT server 110 directly from the IoT server (eg, the first IoT server 110) or through the electronic device 201, and displays the notification to display the notification. (360) can be controlled.

According to various embodiments, the communication circuit 390 may communicate with the electronic device 201 under the control of the processor 320 . According to one embodiment, the communication circuit 390 uses Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ultra-Wide Band (UWB), Wireless USB, or Communication may be performed using at least one communication method among communication methods including Near Field Communication (NFC). For example, the communication circuit 390 may communicate with the electronic device 201 through short-range communication such as Bluetooth or BLE. If a user wearing the wearable device 302 is not located within a short-range communication connectable radius of the electronic device 201, the communication circuit 390 uses the electronic device based on a network communication method such as long term evolution (LTE). (201) and communication can be performed.

4 is a block diagram illustrating a home network environment according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the home network 450 includes a server 400 (for example, the first IoT server 110), at least one electronic device 422, 432 that can operate as a controller device, 442) (e.g. device 124 or electronic device 201), at least one home device 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, 412f capable of operating as a controlled device (e.g. For example, at least one of the target devices 121 , 122 , and 123 and the sensor unit 414 may be included.

In one embodiment, each of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442 checks the status of the home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, and 412f that the user will use for the smart home service, or the home devices ( 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, 412f) may control the operation, and may be, for example, a personal electronic device such as a smart phone or an electronic device having a display and a user interface such as a television or control console. . The electronic devices 422, 432, and 442 may respectively correspond to different users or at least one user. In one embodiment, the electronic devices 422, 432, 442 use a wide range communication network such as the Internet, a computer network (eg, a LAN or WAN), or a cellular network, or a short range communication network such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. It is possible to communicate with the server 400 through. In one embodiment, the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442 may communicate with the home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, and 412f using a telecommunications network or a local area network.

In one embodiment, the home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, and 412f may be controlled by at least one of the server 400 or the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442, and may include a lighting device, a television, and the like. , air conditioners, window treatments, coffee machines, or appliances such as washing machines. The home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, and 412f may be connected to the server 400 and/or to at least one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442 using wired or wireless communication. can

In one embodiment, the sensor unit 414 includes at least one sensor (eg, a motion sensor, a sound sensor, and/or a temperature sensor) capable of sensing an environment inside and/or outside the home network, and the at least one The sensor data collected by one sensor may be reported to the server 400 or directly (eg, not through the server 400) to at least one designated electronic device (eg, the electronic device 422). can In one embodiment, the sensor unit 414 detects motion or sound in each space (eg, living room, room, kitchen, or bathroom) included in the home network 450 to determine whether a user exists in the space. It may include an occupancy sensor that

In one embodiment, the server 400 is an electronic device that operates a smart home service, and may be, for example, a home server or home gateway placed inside a house, or a smart home server placed outside a home. The server 400 provides information for smart home services (eg, home information 700, home automation configuration information 900, bedtime preparation setting information 1302, sleep start setting information 1312, wake-up alarm setting information ( 1314), and controls the home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, 412f from the electronic devices 422, 432, 442 and/or the sensor unit 414. Receives related information or commands, and transmits control commands for performing specific operations to the home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, and 412f.

In one embodiment, the server 400 provides a mode service that simultaneously controls one or more home devices (eg, at least one of the home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, and 412f) through a single command. can provide. In one embodiment, the mode service may set conditions for executing a specific control command for each designated operation mode (eg, going out mode, return mode, sleep mode, or wake-up mode). In one embodiment, the server 400 sends a specific control command to at least one home device (eg, home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, 412f) when a condition set for a designated operation mode is satisfied. At least one of the electronic devices 422, 434, and 442, or transmits a specific control command according to a request from one of the electronic devices 422, 434, and 442 (eg, the electronic device 422) to at least one home device (eg, the home device 422). At least one of the devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, and 412f).

In one embodiment, server 400 may include communication circuitry 402 , processor 404 , memory 406 , and user interface (UI) 408 . In one embodiment, the communication circuitry 402 includes at least one communication module for long-distance communication and/or short-range communication, and communicates with electronic devices 422, 432, 442 and It can communicate with home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, 412f.

In one embodiment, at least some of the electronic devices 422 , 432 , and 442 (eg, wearable devices 424 and 434 corresponding to the electronic devices 422 and 432 ) may be included in the home network 450 . In one embodiment, the server 400 provides information related to the electronic devices 422 , 432 , 442 and corresponding wearable devices 424 , 434 for each of one or more users registered in the home network 450 . Device information can be stored and managed in the memory 406. For example, the device information can be configured as shown in Table 1 below.

user Device location wearable location user#1 Electronic Device#1 living room Wearable device #1 room#1 user#2 Electronics#2 room#1 Wearable device #2 room#1 user#3 Electronics #3 room#2 (No registered wearables) -

For example, the registration information includes electronic device #1 (eg electronic device 422) and wearable device #1 (eg wearable device 424) for user #1, and electronic device #2 for user #2. Electronic device #3 (e.g., electronic device 442) including #2 (e.g., electronic device 432) and wearable device #2 (e.g., wearable device 434), and and 'no registered wearable'.

In an embodiment, the server 400 stores home device information related to types, locations, and controllable functions of the home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, and 412f registered in the home network 450 in a memory 406. ) can be stored and managed in For example, home device information may be configured as shown in Table 2 below.

Device type location function Home device #1 Light #1 living room On, Off, Brightness Level Home device #2 light #2 room#1 On, Off, Brightness Level Home device #3 television living room On, off, volume level Home device #4 air conditioner living room On, off, desired temperature Home device #5 curtain living room Close, open, open steps Home device #6 coffee machine kitchen on, off

For example, home devices #1 to 6 may be home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, and 412f.

In one embodiment, the server 400 may be a computer device, a home gateway, or an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 422), and may be located inside or outside the home network 450, etc. not limited by

For example, the bedtime preparation setting information 1302 may be the bedtime preparation setting information 1600 of FIG. 16 , the bedtime preparation setting information 1700 of FIG. 17 , or the bedtime preparation setting information 1800 of FIG. 18 . For example, the sleep start setting information 1312 may be sleep start setting information 1610 of FIG. 16 , sleep start setting information 1710 of FIG. 17 , or sleep start setting information 1810 of FIG. 18 . For example, the wake-up alarm setting information 1314 may be the wake-up alarm setting information 1620 of FIG. 16 , the wake-up alarm setting information 1720 of FIG. 17 , or the wake-up alarm setting information 1820 of FIG. 18 .

5 is a diagram for explaining functions of a server according to various embodiments.

5, the processor 404 of the server 400 includes a sleep detection determining unit 502, a home information determining unit 504, a user location determining unit 506, a home automation configuration unit 508, a database ( DB) 510, a time setting unit 512, or a notification transmission unit 514 may include at least one. At least one of the illustrated components 502 , 504 , 506 , 508 , 512 , and 514 may be implemented as software executed by the processor 404 . Database 510 may be a component of processor 404 or memory 406 .

In one embodiment, the sleep detection determination unit 502 may be configured to detect sleep states of users located within a home network (eg, the home network 450). In an embodiment, the sleep detection determination unit 502 may detect the user's sleeping state through an electronic device (eg, at least one of the electronic devices 422 , 432 , and 442 ) possessed by the user. In one embodiment, the sleep detection determination unit 502 may detect the user's sleep state through a wearable device worn by the user (eg, at least one of the wearable devices 424 and 434). In one embodiment, the sleep detection determination unit 502 determines the user's sleep state by detecting movement, sound, and/or occupancy through a sensor unit (eg, sensor unit 414) in the home network 450. can do. The sleep detection determination unit 502 may be further described in FIG. 6 as an example.

In an embodiment, the home information determiner 504 may collect, analyze, and store information (hereinafter referred to as home information) related to the configuration of a home network (eg, the home network 450). In an embodiment, the home information may include the location and configuration of a house in which the home network 450 is installed (for example, the number, type, and arrangement of spaces constituting the home network 450). In an embodiment, the home information may identify electronic devices (eg, electronic devices 422 , 432 , and 442 and/or wearable devices 424 and 434 ) registered to the home network 450 . In an embodiment, the home network may identify home devices (eg, home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, and 412f) registered in the home network 9450. The home information determining unit 504 may be further described in FIG. 7 as an example.

In one embodiment, the user location determining unit 506 may determine and store the locations of users registered in the home network 450 . In one embodiment, the location may indicate whether the user is located within the home network 450, the geographic location of the user, and/or the space (room) in which each user is located. In one embodiment, the location is an electronic device possessed by the user (eg, any one of the electronic devices 422 , 432 , and 442 ) and/or a wearable device worn by the user (eg, the wearable devices 424 ). , 434) can be identified by any one)). The user location determination unit 506 may be further described in FIG. 8 as an example.

In one embodiment, the home automation configuration unit 508 may generate and manage home automation configuration information including conditions and operations for home automation operations according to various embodiments. In an embodiment, the home automation configuration information may include conditions and operations according to a designated operation mode (eg, going out mode, returning mode, sleeping mode, or waking up mode). As an example, the condition may be set through the user interface 408, an electronic device (eg, any one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442), and/or the Internet and stored in the server 400. . In one embodiment, the condition may include time, device state, and/or member location. In one embodiment, the operation may control home devices (eg, home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, 412f). Home automation component 508 may be further described in FIG. 9 as an example.

In one embodiment, the database 510 includes the sleep states of users by the sleep detection determination unit 502, the home information determined by the home information determination unit 504, and the user location determined by the user location determination unit 506. information, and/or home automation configuration information generated by the home automation component 508 .

In one embodiment, the time setting unit 512 sets a bedtime and/or wake-up alarm time according to various embodiments, for example, an electronic device (eg, any one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442). ) or received and stored through the user interface 408 . In one embodiment, the time setting unit 512 may receive and store detailed settings for a sleep preparation operation and a wake-up alarm operation. The time setting unit 512 may be further described in FIG. 14 as an example.

In one embodiment, the notification transmission unit 514 may detect and trigger occurrence of a notification according to various embodiments, determine contents of the notification, and transmit the generated notification to a notification target. The notification target may be an electronic device (eg, one of the electronic devices 422 , 432 , and 442 ) or a wearable device (eg, one of the wearable devices 424 and 434 ). The notification transmitter 514 may be further described in FIG. 15 as an example.

6 is a diagram for describing sleep detection according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the server 400 (for example, the sleep detection determination unit 502) includes a wearable device 602 (for example, one of wearable devices 424 and 434) and an electronic device 604. Information related to a sleep state may be received from (eg, one of the electronic devices 422 , 432 , and 442 ) and/or the sensor unit 606 (eg, the sensor unit 414 ).

In one embodiment, the wearable device 602 may detect at least one of the user's heart rate, motion, usage history, or whether or not the wearer is wearing it, and responds to a request from the server 400 (eg, the sleep detection determination unit 502). The detected result may be reported to the server 400 (eg, the sleep detection determining unit 502) according to or periodically. In one embodiment, the wearable device 602 reports the detected result to the server 400 (eg, sleep detection determination unit 502) as it is, or the sleep state analyzed based on the detected result (eg, For example, sleep or non-sleep) may be reported to the server 400 (eg, the sleep detection determination unit 502).

In one embodiment, the electronic device 604 collects the result detected through the camera, motion sensor, and/or sound sensor and/or usage history, and the server 400 (eg, the sleep detection determination unit 502) The collected result may be reported to the server 400 (for example, the sleep detection determination unit 502) according to a request of or periodically. In one embodiment, the electronic device 604 may detect movement or movement of the electronic device 604 through a camera. In one embodiment, the electronic device 604 may detect motion or sound through a motion sensor or a sound sensor. The detected result may be used by the electronic device 604 or the server 400 (for example, the sleep detection determination unit 502) to analyze whether the user sleeps. In one embodiment, the wearable device 602 reports the collected result to the server 400 (eg, sleep detection determination unit 502) as it is, or the sleep state analyzed based on the detected result (eg, For example, sleep or non-sleep) may be reported to the server 400 (eg, the sleep detection determination unit 502).

In one embodiment, the sensor unit 606 collects results detected through a motion sensor, a sound sensor, and/or an occupancy sensor, and according to a request of the server 400 (eg, the sleep detection determination unit 502) or The collected result may be periodically reported to the server 400 (eg, the sleep detection determination unit 502). The detected result may be used by the server 400 (for example, the sleep detection determination unit 502) to analyze whether or not the user sleeps.

In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the sleep detection determination unit 502) determines the wearable device 602, the electronic device 604, and/or the wearable based on various information reported from the sensor unit 606. It is possible to determine whether a user corresponding to the device 602 and/or the electronic device 604 is sleeping. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the sleep detection determination unit 502) detects the user's location (eg, room) corresponding to the wearable device 602 and/or the electronic device 604 by a sensor unit ( 606), it is possible to determine whether the user is sleeping by determining whether motion and/or sound is detected at the user's location through the sensor unit 606.

In various embodiments, various methods not disclosed in this document may be used to determine whether the user is sleeping, and the embodiments of this document are not limited by such methods.

7 is a diagram for explaining home information according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the server 400 (eg, the home information determination unit 504) may manage various types of home information 700. In one embodiment, home information 700 may include at least one of location information 702 , member information 704 , room information 706 , or device information 708 .

In one embodiment, the location information 702 may include a home location indicating whether or not users registered in a home network (eg, home network 450) are located within a home and/or a geographic location of each user. . In one embodiment, the server 400 (for example, the home information determining unit 504 ) stores electronic devices corresponding to users registered in the home network 450 (for example, the electronic devices 422 , 432 , and 442 ). ) and/or the locations of the wearable devices 424 and 434), the home location and/or geographic location of each user may be determined and stored in the location information 702 .

In one embodiment, member information 704 is identification information of electronic devices (eg, electronic devices 422, 432, 442 and/or wearable devices 424, 434) registered in the home network 450. (eg, a unique number and/or MAC (media access control) address) and additional information (eg, model name, version, priority, and/or supportable functions).

In one embodiment, electronic devices may have priorities set by a user. In an embodiment, electronic devices may include an owner device (eg, the electronic device 422 ) and at least one member device (eg, the electronic devices 432 and 442 ). For example, an owner device may have a higher priority than a member device. For example, the owner device may have setting authority for the server 400 . In an embodiment, the owner device may input at least one of sleep preparation setting information, sleep start setting information, and wake-up alarm setting information to the server 400 according to the setting authority.

In one embodiment, the room information 706 may include the number, name, and/or type of rooms constituting the home network 450 . As an example, the room information 706 may include living room, room 1, and/or room 2. In one embodiment, the device information 708 includes home devices registered to the home network 450 (eg, home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, 412e, 412f and/or the sensor unit 414). It may include identification information (eg, a unique number and / or MAC (media access control) address) and additional information (eg, model name, version, location, operating state, and / or supportable functions) of . In one embodiment, the device information 708 includes 'On' as status information for device 1 (eg, a lighting device in the living room), and as status information for device 2 (eg, a lighting device in room 1). 'Off' is included, 'presence' is included as status information for device 3 (eg, kitchen occupancy sensor), and 'Motion detected' is included as status information for device 4 (eg, door motion sensor). can include

8 is a diagram for explaining user location determination according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the server 400 (for example, the user location determination unit 506) is an electronic device 802 (for example, any one of electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) and/or a wearable Information related to the user's location may be received from the device 804 (eg, one of the wearable devices 424 and 434 ).

In one embodiment, the electronic device 802 is positioned (eg, home) using at least one of a global positioning system (GPS), ultra-wide band (UWB), or Wi-Fi. Any one room or geographic location within the network 450 may be checked, and information 802a on the checked location may be reported to the server 400 (eg, the user location determining unit 506). In one embodiment, the location information 802a may be reported according to a request of the server 400 (eg, the user location determination unit 506) or periodically. The server 400 (eg, the user location determination unit 506) may determine and store the location of the user corresponding to the electronic device 802 using the location information 802a.

In one embodiment, the wearable device 804 determines the location of the wearable device 804 (eg, a room or geographic location within the home network 450) using, for example, at least one of GPS or Wi-Fi. and may report the information 804a on the confirmed location to the server 400 (eg, the user location determining unit 506). In one embodiment, the location information 804a may be reported according to a request of the server 400 (eg, the user location determination unit 506) or periodically. The server 400 (for example, the user location determination unit 506) determines the location of the user corresponding to the wearable device 804 using the location information 804a, and, for example, the home information 700 ) can be stored in the location information 702.

In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the user location determination unit 506) determines that the location information 802a and 804a of the electronic device 802 and the wearable device 804 corresponding to the same user do not match. In this case, it is determined that the location information 804a of the wearable device 804 is correct, or a signal requesting information about the user's location may be transmitted to the electronic device 802 and/or the wearable device 804 .

9 is a diagram for explaining home automation configuration information according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9 , a server 400 (eg, a home automation configuration unit 508 ) may manage various home automation configuration information 900 . In one embodiment, home automation configuration information 900 may include condition information 902 and operation information 920 . The condition information 902 may include a condition that can be designated by a user, and the operation information 920 may include a target home device (eg, home devices 412a, 412b, 412c, 412d, It may include an operation to be performed by at least one of 412e and 412f))).

In one embodiment, condition information 902 includes time 904, device status 906, member location 908, location mode 910, security mode It may include at least one of (security mode) 912 and manual setting (manual) 914 . In an embodiment, the location mode 910 may include operating modes according to the locations of users, for example, an outing mode in which all users are out of the house, or an in-room mode in which at least one user is located within the home network 450. can In one embodiment, the security mode 912 may include at least one of operation modes according to a security level set by a user, for example, a high security mode or a normal mode.

In one embodiment, action information 920 includes controlled device 922 indicating target home device, notify someone 924, change location mode 926, scene execution (run scene) 928 or at least one of a security change mode (change security mode) 930 may be included.

In one embodiment, server 400 (e.g., home automation component 508) is a user interface 408, an electronic device (e.g., at least one of electronic devices 422, 432, 442), or the Internet. Home automation configuration information 900 may be generated based on information input through . The home automation configuration information 900 may include, for example, sleep preparation setting information for a bedtime preparation operation, sleep start setting information for a sleep start operation, and/or wake-up alarm setting information for a wake-up alarm operation. Exemplary methods of configuring home automation configuration information 900 may be described in FIGS. 10A-12B.

10A, 10B and 10C are diagrams for explaining a home automation configuration according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 10A , a bedtime automation setting screen 1002 may be displayed through an electronic device (eg, at least one of electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) or a user interface 408 of a server 400. and provide menus for setting conditions and execution operations for a bedtime preparation operation for controlling home devices at a bedtime set by the user. As an example, the sleep preparation automation setting screen 1002 includes home devices to be controlled (eg TV, Lighting, Window treatment, Air purifier, Air conditioner, Outlet, or Switch), Run scenes, Sleep detection run (Watch sleep detection), location, or menu items for setting whether or not to execute a sleep preparation operation may be included.

Referring to FIG. 10B , a sleep start automation setting screen 1012 may be displayed through an electronic device (eg, at least one of electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) or a user interface 408 of the server 400. In addition, when a sleep state is detected after a sleep preparation operation, menus for setting conditions and execution operations for a sleep start operation for controlling home devices may be provided. As an example, the sleep start automation setting screen 1012 includes home devices to be controlled (eg TV, Lighting, Window treatment, Air purifier, Air conditioner, Outlet, or Switch), run scenes, or sleep start It may include menu items for setting whether to execute an operation.

Referring to FIG. 10C , a wake-up alarm automation setting screen 1014 may be displayed through an electronic device (eg, at least one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) or a user interface 408 of the server 400. In addition, menus for setting conditions and execution operations may be provided for a wake-up alarm operation for controlling home devices at a wake-up time set by the user. As an example, the wake-up alarm automation setting screen 1014 includes home devices to be controlled (eg, TV, Lighting, Window treatment, Air purifier, Air conditioner, Outlet, or Switch), run scenes, wake-up alarm operation It may include menu items for setting whether to execute or not to execute when the alarm is released.

11A, 11B, 11C, and 11D are diagrams for describing preparation for going to bed and setting of a wake-up alarm according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 11A , an electronic device (for example, at least one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) displays a bedtime setting menu 1102 and/or a wake-up time setting menu 1104 when a clock application is executed. can be displayed When a user input 1102a is detected in the bedtime setting menu 1102, the electronic device (eg, at least one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) displays the sleep preparation automation setting screen 1110 of FIG. 11C. can do. When a user input 1104a is detected in the wake-up time setting menu 1104, the electronic device (eg, at least one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) displays the wake-up alarm automation setting screen 1120 of FIG. 11D. can do.

Referring to FIG. 11B , an electronic device (for example, at least one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) displays a bedtime setting menu 1106 and/or a wake-up time setting menu (when a health application is executed). 1108) can be displayed. When a user input 1106a is detected in the bedtime setting menu 1106, the electronic device (eg, at least one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) displays the sleep preparation automation setting screen 1110 of FIG. 11C. can do. When a user input 1108a is detected in the wake-up time setting menu 1108, the electronic device (eg, at least one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) displays the wake-up alarm automation setting screen 1120 of FIG. 11D. can do.

Referring to FIG. 11C , a bedtime preparation automation setting screen 1110 may be the same as the bedtime preparation automation setting screen 1002 of FIG. 10A as an example.

Referring to FIG. 11D , a wake-up alarm automation setting screen 1120 may be the same as the wake-up alarm automation setting screen 1014 of FIG. 10C , for example.

12A and 12B are views for explaining sleep preparation settings according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 12A , a bedtime preparation automation setting screen 1200 (eg, a bedtime preparation automation setting screen 1002) may include a scene execution menu 1202 and detailed device setting menus 1206. When a user input 1202a is detected in the scene execution menu 1202, the electronic device (eg, at least one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) may display the mode selection screen 1204. For example, the mode selection screen 1204 may select at least one of party time, relaxation mode, and good night mode.

Referring to FIG. 12B , when a user input for one home device is detected in the detailed device setting menus 1206, an electronic device (eg, at least one of electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) responds to A detailed setting screen 1210 , 1212 , 1214 , 1216 , 1218 , 1220 , or 1222 for a sleep preparation execution operation of the home device may be displayed. As an example, the detailed setting screen 1210 of the TV may set turn on/off, volume, and/or standby mode. As an example, the detailed setting screen 1212 of the lighting device may set turn on/off, dimmer, color temperature, and/or color control. As an example, the detailed setting screen 1214 of the air conditioner may set turn on/off, mode, temperature, fan speed, and/or wind free. As an example, the detailed setting screen 1216 of the air purifier may set turn on/off and/or wind strength. As an example, the window treatment detailed setting screen 1218 may set open/close and shade levels. As an example, the detailed setting screen 1220 of an outlet may set turn on/off. As an example, the detailed setting screen 1222 of the switch may set turn on/off.

13 is a diagram for explaining types of home automation configuration information according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13 , the server 400 (for example, the home automation component 508) provides at least one of sleep preparation setting information 1302, sleep start setting information 1312, and wake-up alarm setting information 1314. Can be stored in the database 510.

In an embodiment, the bedtime setting information 1302 includes condition information indicating a set bedtime through the bedtime automation setting screen 1002, a device to be controlled (eg, a lighting fixture), and an action to be executed (eg, a dimmer). ) may include operation information indicating.

In one embodiment, the sleep start setting information 1312 includes condition information indicating watch sleep detection and/or manual start through the sleep start automation setting screen 1012, and a device to be controlled (eg, For example, a lighting device) and operation information indicating an execution operation (eg, turn-off).

In one embodiment, the wake-up alarm setting information 1314 includes condition information indicating a wake-up time, a device to be controlled (eg, lighting fixtures), and an execution operation (eg, turn- off) can be set.

14 is a diagram for explaining setting a bedtime and a wake-up time according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 14 , the server 400 (for example, the time setting unit 512) may receive and store time setting information 1402 and wake-up detailed setting information 1404 from a user. In an embodiment, the time setting information 1402 may include a sleep start time for a sleep preparation operation, a wake-up alarm time for a wake-up alarm operation, a laminar alarm, and/or a sleep mode. In an embodiment, the detailed wake-up alarm setting information 1404 may include repetition of days of the week, turning off holiday notifications, alarm sound, vibration, and/or ringing again. As an example, the bedtime start time of the time setting information 1402 may be stored in the bedtime preparation setting information 1302 . As an example, the wake-up alarm time of the time setting information 1402 may be stored in the wake-up alarm setting information 1314 .

In one embodiment, the server 400 may determine to execute a sleep preparation operation when a sleep preparation execution condition according to the time setting information 1402 is satisfied (eg, when a bedtime start time is reached). In an embodiment, the server 400 may determine to execute a wake-up alarm operation when a wake-up alarm execution condition according to the wake-up alarm time setting information 1402 is satisfied (eg, when the wake-up alarm time arrives).

15 is a diagram for explaining notification transmission according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 15 , the server 400 (eg, the notification transmission unit 514) transmits the notification setting information 1500 to, for example, an electronic device (eg, any of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442). 1) or received and stored through the user interface 408. In an embodiment, the notification setting information 1500 may include a notification content 1502 , a notification subject 1504 , a notification trigger condition 1506 , and/or a notification time 1508 . In one embodiment, the notification trigger condition 1506 may include execution of a bedtime preparation action, and the notification target 1504 may include an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 424) that has a wearable device (e.g., wearable device 424). device 422), and the notification content 1502 may include a wearing request of the wearable device or a charging request.

In one embodiment, the server 400 (for example, the notification transmission unit 514) transmits a notification signal including the notification content 1502 when the notification trigger condition 1506 is satisfied, and the electronic device corresponding to the notification target 1504. It may be transmitted to a device (eg, the electronic device 422) or a wearable device (eg, the wearable device 424) through the communication circuit 402.

16 is a diagram for explaining an example of home network control based on sleep detection according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 16 , bedtime setting information 1600 for a bedtime preparation operation includes condition information 1602 indicating a set bedtime, and operation information indicating a device to be controlled (eg, a target home device) and an execution operation ( 1604) may be included. In one embodiment, the condition information 1602 may indicate 11:00 in the evening, and the operation information 1604 may include 30% dimmer for lighting fixtures in room 1, 30% dimmer for lighting fixtures in room 2, and 30% dimmer for lighting fixtures in room 2. 3 can include 30% of the dimmer for the lighting fixture.

In one embodiment, sleep start setting information 1610 for a sleep start operation may include condition information 1612 indicating sleep detection or manual start, and action information 1614 indicating a device to be controlled and an action to be executed. In one embodiment, the condition information 1612 may indicate sleep detection, and the action information 1614 may include turn-off for light fixtures in room 1, turn-off for light fixtures in room 2, and room 3. may include turn-off for the lighting fixtures of

In an embodiment, the wake-up alarm setting information 1620 for a wake-up alarm operation may include condition information 1622 indicating a set wake-up time and action information 1624 indicating a device to be controlled and an execution action. In one embodiment, the condition information 1622 may indicate 7:00 in the morning, and the operation information 1624 may include 100% dimmer for lighting fixtures in room 1, 100% dimmer for lighting fixtures in room 2, and 100% dimmer for lighting fixtures in room 2. 3 can include 100% of the dimmer for the lighting fixture.

17 is a diagram for explaining an example of home network control based on sleep detection according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 17 , bedtime setting information 1700 for a bedtime preparation operation includes condition information 1702 indicating a set bedtime time, and operation information indicating a device to be controlled (eg, a target home device) and an execution operation ( 1704) may be included. In one embodiment, the condition information 1702 may indicate 11 o'clock in the evening, and the operation information 1704 may include a temperature of 24 ° C for the air conditioner in room 1, a shade level of 30% for window blinds in room 2, and room 2. 3 can include 30% of the dimmer for the lighting fixture.

In one embodiment, sleep start setting information 1710 for a sleep start operation may include condition information 1712 indicating sleep detection or manual start, and action information 1714 indicating a device to be controlled and an action to be executed. In one embodiment, the condition information 1712 may indicate sleep detection, and the operation information 1714 may indicate a sleep mode for the air conditioner in room 1, closing of window blinds in room 2, and lighting fixtures in room 3. may include turn-off for

In an embodiment, the wake-up alarm setting information 1720 for a wake-up alarm operation may include condition information 1722 indicating a set wake-up time and action information 1724 indicating a device to be controlled and an execution action. In one embodiment, the condition information 1722 may indicate 7:00 in the morning, and the operation information 1724 may include a ready mode for the coffee machine in room 1, window blinds in room 2 open, and TV in room 3. may include turn-on for

18 is a diagram for explaining an example of home network control based on sleep detection according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 18 , bedtime setting information 1800 for a bedtime preparation operation includes condition information 1802 indicating a set bedtime time, operation information indicating a device to be controlled (eg, a target home device) and an execution operation ( 1804) may be included. In one embodiment, the condition information 1802 may indicate 11 o'clock in the evening, and the operation information 1804 may include a temperature of 24 ° C for the air conditioner in room 1, a temperature of 24 ° C for the air conditioner in room 2, and a temperature of 24 ° C for the air conditioner in room 3. You can include an automatic mode for your air purifier.

In an embodiment, the sleep start setting information 1810 for the sleep start operation may include condition information 1812 indicating sleep detection or manual start, and action information 1814 indicating a device to be controlled and an action to be executed. In one embodiment, the condition information 1812 may indicate sleep detection, and the operation information 1814 may include a sleep mode for the air conditioner in room 1, a sleep mode for the air conditioner in room 2, and an air purifier in room 3. It can include a sleep mode for

In an embodiment, the wake-up alarm setting information 1820 for a wake-up alarm operation may include condition information 1822 indicating a set wake-up time and action information 1824 indicating a device to be controlled and an execution action. In one embodiment, the condition information 1822 may indicate 7:00 in the morning, and the operation information 1724 may include turn-off of the air conditioner in room 1, turn-off of the air conditioner in room 2, and room 3. Can include turn-off for air purifiers.

19 is a flowchart illustrating home network control based on a user's sleep detection according to an embodiment. At least one of the illustrated operations may be executed by processor 404 of server 400 . In various embodiments, at least some of the operations described below may be omitted, modified, or the order may be changed.

Referring to FIG. 19 , in operation 1902, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine to execute a sleep preparation operation. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine execution of a sleep preparation operation according to condition information of the bedtime setting information (eg, the bedtime setting information 1302). As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine to execute a sleep preparation operation when a bedtime included in the condition information is reached. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) instead of directly determining whether or not to execute a sleep preparation operation, receives a sleep request from the user from an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 422) or via the Internet. A signal requesting execution of a preparation operation may be received, and execution of the preparation operation for going to bed may be determined.

In operation 1904, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may transmit a sleep preparation control command to target home devices according to the bedtime preparation operation. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) controls the target home devices and the sleep preparation based on operation information of the bedtime setting information (eg, the bedtime setting information 1302). The content of the command can be determined. As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines the lighting fixtures in room 1, the lighting fixtures in room 2, and the lighting in room 3 according to the operation information 1604 of the bedtime setting information 1600. It can send control commands directing the appliance to dimmer 30%.

In operation 1906, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether a wearable device registered in the home network (eg, the home network 450) is located in the home network 450. If the wearable device is not positioned, operation 1916 may be performed. On the other hand, if a wearable device (eg, the wearable device 424) exists, operation 1908 may be performed. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) confirms that the wearable device 424 is included in the member information 704 in the home information 700, and the wearable device 424 It can be confirmed that it is located in a house corresponding to the home network 450 .

In operation 1908, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether the wearable device 424 is in a wearing state. If the wearable device 424 is in a worn state, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 1912. On the other hand, if the wearable device 424 is not worn, in operation 1910, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) sends an electronic device (for example, the electronic device 422) corresponding to the wearable device 424. A wearing notification signal may be transmitted and operation 1916 may be performed. In one embodiment, the electronic device 422 may display a wearing notification message on a display module (eg, the display module 260) in response to the wearing notification signal. As an example, the wearing notification message may include "wearing the wearable is required to accurately detect sleep" as shown in FIG. 21A . In one embodiment, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) transmits the wearing notification signal directly to the wearable device 424, and the wearable device 424 responds to the wearing notification signal with sound or light. Together, the wearing notification message may be output.

In operation 1912, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) checks the battery level of the wearable device 424 through the electronic device 422, and as a result of the check, whether the wearable device 424 needs to be charged can judge If the wearable device 424 does not require charging, for example, if the battery level of the wearable device 424 is greater than a specified threshold (eg, 50%), the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 1916.

On the other hand, if the wearable device 424 needs to be charged, for example, if the battery level of the wearable device 424 is less than a specified threshold (eg, 50%), the server 400 (eg, the processor ( 404) may transmit a charging notification signal to the electronic device 422 and proceed to operation 1916. In one embodiment, the electronic device 422 may display a charging notification message on a display module (eg, the display module 260) in response to the charging notification signal. As an example, the wearing notification message may include "The wearable device needs to be charged for accurate sleep detection" as shown in FIG. 21B . In one embodiment, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) transmits the charging notification signal directly to the wearable device 424, and the wearable device 424 responds to the wearing notification signal with sound or light. Together, the charging notification message may be output.

In operation 1916, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may detect the user's sleeping state through the electronic device 422 and/or the wearable device 424. In one embodiment, when the wearable device 424 does not exist or is not worn, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) provides information related to the sleep state provided from the electronic device 422 (eg, For example, it is possible to determine whether the user sleeps or not based on a result detected through a camera, a motion sensor, and/or a sound sensor and/or usage history. In an embodiment, when the wearable device 424 is in a worn state, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) receives information related to the sleep state provided from the electronic device 422 and/or the wearable device 424. It is possible to determine whether the user sleeps or not based on (eg, heart rate, movement, and/or usage history). As a result of the determination, when the sleep state of the user is not detected, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may repeatedly or periodically perform operation 1916 . On the other hand, when the user's sleeping state is detected, operation 1918 may be performed.

In operation 1918, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may transmit a sleep start control command to target home devices according to the sleep start operation. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, processor 404) controls the target home devices and the sleep start based on operation information of sleep start setting information (eg, sleep start setting information 1312). The content of the command can be determined. As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines the lighting fixtures in room 1, the lighting fixtures in room 2, and the lighting in room 3 according to the operation information 1614 of the sleep start setting information 1610. It may transmit control commands instructing the appliance to turn off. After transmitting the sleep start control command, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may manage the target home devices in a sleep mode.

20 is a flowchart illustrating home network control based on sleep detection of multiple users according to an embodiment. At least one of the illustrated operations may be executed by processor 404 of server 400 . In various embodiments, at least some of the operations described below may be omitted, modified, or the order may be changed.

Referring to FIG. 20 , in operation 2002, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine to execute a sleep preparation operation. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine execution of a sleep preparation operation according to condition information of the bedtime setting information (eg, the bedtime setting information 1302). As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine to execute a sleep preparation operation when a bedtime included in the condition information is reached. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) instead of directly determining whether or not to execute a sleep preparation operation, the electronic device (eg, one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) ) or from the user through the Internet, a signal requesting the execution of a sleep preparation operation may be received, and execution of the sleep preparation operation may be determined.

In operation 2004, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may transmit a sleep preparation control command to target home devices according to the bedtime preparation operation. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) controls the target home devices and the sleep preparation based on operation information of the bedtime setting information (eg, the bedtime setting information 1302). The content of the command can be determined. As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines the lighting fixtures in room 1, the lighting fixtures in room 2, and the lighting in room 3 according to the operation information 1604 of the bedtime setting information 1600. It can send control commands directing the appliance to dimmer 30%.

In operation 2006, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether at least one wearable device registered in the home network (eg, the home network 450) is located in the home network 450. . If at least one wearable device is not present in the home network 450, operation 2016 may be performed. On the other hand, if at least one wearable device (for example, the wearable device 424 or 434) exists, operation 2008 may be performed. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) includes at least one wearable device 424 or 434 in the member information 704 in the home information 700, and the at least one wearable device It can be confirmed that device 424 or 434 is located in a house corresponding to home network 450 .

In operation 2008, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether at least one wearable device 424 or 434 is in a worn state. If all of the at least one wearable device 424 or 434 is in a worn state, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2012. On the other hand, if at least one wearable device 424 or 434 is not worn, in operation 2010, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) sends an electronic device corresponding to the at least one wearable device 424 or 434. For example, a wearing notification signal may be transmitted to the electronic device 422 or 432 and operation 2016 may be performed.

As an example, when the wearable device 424 is worn and the wearable device 434 is not worn, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may transmit a wearing notification signal to the electronic device 432 . In one embodiment, the electronic device 432 may display a wearing notification message on a display module (eg, the display module 260) in response to the wearing notification signal. As an example, the wearing notification message may include "wearing the wearable is required to accurately detect sleep" as shown in FIG. 21A . In one embodiment, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) transmits the wearing notification signal directly to the wearable device 434, and the wearable device 434 responds to the wearing notification signal with sound or light. Together, the wearing notification message may be output.

In operation 2012, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) checks the battery level of at least one wearable device 424 or 434 in a worn state through the electronic device 422 or 432, and as a result of the check, the wearable It can be determined whether the device 424 or 434 requires charging. If charging of the wearable device 424 or 434 is not required, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404 ) may proceed to operation 2016 . On the other hand, if charging of the wearable device 424 or 434 is required, in operation 2014, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) transmits a charging notification signal to the electronic device 422 or 432 and proceeds to operation 2016. there is. As an example, when the wearable device 424 has a battery level of 50% or more and the wearable device 434 has a battery level of less than 50%, the server 400 (e.g., the processor 404) operates the electronic device 432 ) to send a charging notification signal.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 432 may display a charging notification message on a display module (eg, the display module 260) in response to the charging notification signal. As an example, the wearing notification message may include "The wearable device needs to be charged for accurate sleep detection" as shown in FIG. 21B . In one embodiment, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) transmits the charging notification signal directly to the wearable device 434, and the wearable device 434 responds to the wearing notification signal with sound or light. Together, the charging notification message may be output.

In one embodiment, server 400 (eg, processor 404 ) may proceed to operation 2016 after operation 2004 .

In operation 2016, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) includes a plurality of electronic devices (for example, the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) and/or at least one wearable device present in the home network 450. Sleep states of a plurality of users may be detected through the device 424 or 434. In an embodiment, when the wearable device 424 or 434 is not located within the home network 450 or is not worn, the server ( 400) (eg, the processor 404) provides information related to the sleep state provided from the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442 (eg, a result detected through a camera, a motion sensor, and/or a sound sensor, and In one embodiment, when the wearable device 424 or 434 is worn, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) Determining whether users are sleeping based on information related to the sleep state (eg, heart rate, movement, and/or usage history) provided from the devices 422, 432, 442 and/or the wearable device 424 or 434 can do.

As a result of the determination, when the sleep state of all users is not detected, for example, when at least one user is not in the sleep state, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2020. On the other hand, when the sleep states of all users are detected, operation 2018 may be performed. In one embodiment, when all users are not in a sleeping state, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may repeat operation 2016 until at least one user's sleeping state is detected.

In operation 2018, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may transmit a sleep start control command to target home devices according to the sleep start operation. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, processor 404) controls the target home devices and the sleep start based on operation information of sleep start setting information (eg, sleep start setting information 1312). The content of the command can be determined. As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines the lighting fixtures in room 1, the lighting fixtures in room 2, and the lighting in room 3 according to the operation information 1614 of the sleep start setting information 1610. It may transmit control commands instructing the appliance to turn off.

In operation 2020, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may check the locations of multiple users located within the home network 450. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, processor 404) receives location information (eg, electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) corresponding to the users. For example, location information 802a) and/or location information (eg, location information 804a) received from wearable devices (eg, wearable devices 424 and 434) to determine the location of each user You can check. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) can determine which room within the home network 450 each user is located in.

In operation 2022, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) determines that at least one user detected in the sleeping state is located in a different space (eg For example, you can check whether it is located in another room). If at least one user in a sleeping state is located in the same space as the other users, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2026.

On the other hand, if at least one user in the sleeping state is located in a different space from the other users (at least one user in the non-sleeping state), in operation 2024, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) A sleep start control command may be transmitted to home devices within a space where at least one user is located. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, processor 404) controls the target home devices and the sleep start based on operation information of sleep start setting information (eg, sleep start setting information 1312). The content of the command can be determined. As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) turns off a lighting fixture in room 1 where a user in a sleeping state is located according to the operation information 1614 of the sleep start setting information 1610. A control command for instructing may be transmitted, and control commands for turn-off may not be transmitted to lighting fixtures in rooms 1 and 2 where a user in a non-sleeping state is located.

As an example, in a situation where users 1, 2, and 3 exist in the home network 450, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) electronic devices 422 corresponding to users 1, 2, and 3. , 432, 442) and/or the wearable devices 424 and 434, it is possible to detect that users 1 and 2 are in a sleeping state and that user 3 is in a non-sleeping state. In addition, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404), through the electronic devices 422 , 432 , 442 and/or the wearable devices 424 , 434 , allows users 1 and 2 to be located in room 1 and user 3 It can be confirmed that this is located in Room 2. Since no user in a non-sleep state exists in room 1, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may transmit sleep start control commands to target home devices in room 1.

In operation 2026, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether at least one user in a sleeping state has a higher priority than at least one user in a non-sleeping state. If at least one user in a sleeping state has a higher priority than at least one user in a non-sleeping state, in operation 2018 the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines the target within the home network 450. A sleep start control command may be transmitted to home devices. For example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines that user 1 in a sleeping state and user 2 in a non-sleeping state are located in the same space (eg, room 1), and user 1 has a higher resolution than user 2. You can check that it has priority. Then, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may transmit sleep start control commands to target home devices in room 1.

On the other hand, if at least one user in a sleeping state does not have a higher priority than at least one user in a non-sleeping state, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) does not perform control according to the sleep start operation. and may proceed to operation 2016.

22 is a flowchart illustrating home network control based on sleep detection of one or more users according to an embodiment. At least one of the illustrated operations may be executed by processor 404 of server 400 . In various embodiments, at least some of the operations described below may be omitted, modified, or the order may be changed.

Referring to FIG. 22 , in operation 2202, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) may receive setting information (for example, bedtime setting information 1302) for executing a sleep preparation operation. In one embodiment, server 400 (eg, processor 404 ) may be configured from an electronic device (eg, any one of electronic devices 422 , 432 , 442 ) or from a user interface 408 of server 400 . ), or the setting information may be received through the Internet. In operation 2204, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether a sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied based on the setting information. As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine that a sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied when the time to go to bed indicated by the setting information is reached. If the bedtime execution condition is satisfied, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2206.

In one embodiment, the server 400 (e.g., processor 404) instead of executing operations 2202 and 2204 from an electronic device (e.g., any one of electronic devices 422, 432, 442) Alternatively, a signal requesting execution of a sleep preparation operation may be received from a user through the Internet, and it may be determined that the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied. In one embodiment, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) may transmit a sleep preparation control command to target home devices according to a sleep preparation operation when the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied. In an embodiment, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) may determine the target home devices and contents of the sleep preparation control command based on the setting information. As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines the lighting fixtures in room 1 and the lighting fixture in room 2 according to the setting information (eg, operation information 1604 of the bedtime setting information 1600). It is possible to transmit control commands instructing a dimmer of 30% to the lighting fixture and the lighting fixture in room 3.

In operation 2206, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether at least one wearable device registered in the home network (eg, the home network 450) is located in the home network 450. . If at least one wearable device does not exist within the home network 450, operation 2212 may be performed. On the other hand, if at least one wearable device (for example, the wearable device 424 or 434) exists, operation 2208 may be performed. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) includes at least one wearable device 424 or 434 in the member information 704 in the home information 700, and the at least one wearable device It can be confirmed that device 424 or 434 is located in a house corresponding to home network 450 .

In operation 2208, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether at least one wearable device 424 or 434 is in a worn state. If all of the at least one wearable device 424 or 434 is in a worn state, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2212. On the other hand, if at least one wearable device 424 or 434 is not in a worn state, in operation 2210, the server 400 (eg, processor 404) processes the at least one wearable device 424 or 434 corresponding to the non-wearing state. A wearing notification signal may be transmitted to the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 422 or 432), and operation 2212 may be performed. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) checks the battery level of the wearable device 424 or 434 through the electronic device 422 or 432, and at least one wearable device requiring charging ( A charging notification signal may be transmitted to the electronic device 422 or 432 corresponding to 424 or 434 .

In operation 2212, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether a plurality of users are located in the house. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines whether each user is in the house based on home information (eg, location information 702) of users registered in the home network 450. can judge The server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2216 if a plurality of users exist and may proceed to operation 2214 if only one user exists. If the user does not exist in the house, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may end the procedure.

In operation 2214, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) may detect the user's sleeping state through the electronic device 422 and/or the wearable device 424 of the user present in the house. As a result of the determination, when the sleep state of the user is not detected, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may return to operation 2212. On the other hand, if the user's sleeping state is detected, operation 2228 may be performed. In operation 2228, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may transmit a sleep start control command to target home devices according to the sleep start operation. As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines the lighting fixtures in room 1, the lighting fixtures in room 2, and the lighting in room 3 according to the operation information 1614 of the sleep start setting information 1610. It may transmit control commands instructing the appliance to turn off. After transmitting the sleep start control command, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may manage the target home devices in a sleep mode.

In operation 2216, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) controls a plurality of electronic devices (eg, the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) and/or at least one wearable device present in the home network 450. The sleep state of a plurality of users may be detected through the device 424 or 434. As a result of the determination, when the sleep state of all users is not detected, for example, when at least one user is not in the sleep state, the server ( 400) (e.g., processor 404) may proceed to operation 2218. On the other hand, if all users are detected sleeping, may proceed to operation 2228. In one embodiment, if all users are not sleeping, the server 400 (e.g., processor 404) may proceed to operation 2212.

In operation 2218, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether non-sleep states of all users are detected. As a result of the determination, when the non-sleep state of all users is detected, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2212. On the other hand, when the sleep state of at least one user is detected, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2220.

In operation 2220, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may check the locations of multiple users located within the home network 450. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, processor 404) receives location information (eg, electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) corresponding to the users. For example, by using location information 802a) and/or location information (for example, location information 804a) received from wearable devices (for example, wearable devices 424 and 434), each user can access a home network. It is possible to check which room is located in (450).

In operation 2222, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) determines that at least one user detected in the sleeping state is in a different space (eg, a user in a non-sleeping state) from the other users (users in a non-sleeping state) based on the identified locations. For example, you can check whether it is located in another room). If at least one user in a sleeping state is located in the same space as the other users, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2226.

On the other hand, when at least one user in a sleeping state is located in a different space from the other users (users in a non-sleeping state), in operation 2224, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines the at least one user in the sleeping state. A sleep start control command may be transmitted to home devices within a space where the user is located. As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) turns off a lighting fixture in room 1 where a user in a sleeping state is located according to the operation information 1614 of the sleep start setting information 1610. A control command is transmitted, and lighting fixtures in rooms 1 and 2 where the user in a non-sleep state is located may not transmit turn-off control commands.

In operation 2226, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether at least one user in a sleeping state has a higher priority than other users (users in a non-sleeping state). If at least one user in a sleeping state has a higher priority than a user in a non-sleeping state, in operation 2018 the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) selects the target home devices in the home network 450. A sleep start control command may be transmitted to For example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines that user 1 in a sleeping state and user 2 in a non-sleeping state are located in the same space (eg, room 1), and user 1 has a higher resolution than user 2. You can check that it has priority. Then, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may transmit sleep start control commands to target home devices in room 1. After transmitting the sleep start control command, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may manage the target home devices in a sleep mode.

On the other hand, if at least one user in a sleeping state does not have a higher priority than a user in a non-sleeping state, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) does not perform control according to the sleep start operation and performs operation 2212 can proceed with

23 is a signal flow diagram illustrating an example of home network control based on sleep detection of multiple users according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 23 , in operation 2302, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may receive a setting signal including a sleep preparation execution condition from the electronic device 1 422. In one embodiment, the setting signal may include condition information (for example, condition information 1602) for a sleep preparation operation. In one embodiment, the setting signal may further include action information (eg, action information 1604) for a sleep preparation action. In operation 2304, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether a sleep preparation execution condition based on the condition information 1602 is satisfied. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines that the bedtime execution condition is satisfied when the bedtime indicated by the condition information 1502 is reached, and proceeds to operation 2310.

In one embodiment, operations 2306 and 2308 may be executed instead of operations 2302 and 2304.

In operation 2306, the electronic device 1 422 may store condition information (for example, condition information 1602) for a sleep preparation operation, and determine whether a sleep preparation execution condition based on the condition information 1602 is satisfied. can In an embodiment, the electronic device 1 422 may determine that the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied when the bedtime indicated by the condition information 1502 is reached. When it is determined that the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied, in operation 2308, the electronic device 1 422 may transmit a bedtime preparation execution request to the server 400 . The server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2310 in response to receiving the bedtime execution request.

In operation 2310, the server 400 (eg, processor 404) connects electronic devices (eg, electronic device 1 422, electronic device 2 432, and electronic device 3 442) within the home network 450. )) exists and that wearable devices corresponding to the electronic device 1 422 and the electronic device 2 432 (eg wearable device 1 424 and wearable device 2 434) exist, Signals requesting wearing states of the wearable device 1 424 and the wearable device 2 434 may be transmitted to the electronic device 1 422 and the electronic device 2 432 .

In operation 2312, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) receives a response indicating the wearing state of the wearable device 1 424 and the wearable device 2 434 from the electronic device 1 422 and the electronic device 2 432. signals can be received. As an example, a response signal from electronic device 1 422 may indicate that wearable device 1 424 is in a worn state, and a response signal from electronic device 2 432 may indicate that wearable device 2 434 is not worn. . In one embodiment, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) determines that the wearable device 2 434 is in a non-wearing state when a response signal according to the wearing state request is not received from the electronic device 2 432 can do. In operation 2314, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) may transmit a wearing notification signal requesting to wear the wearable to the electronic device 2 432.

In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) is directly worn on wearable device 1 424 and wearable device 2 434 without going through electronic device 1 422 and electronic device 2 432. Signals requesting a state may be transmitted, a response signal for the wearing state may be received, and a wearing notification signal may be directly transmitted to the wearable device 2 434 .

In operation 2316, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) transmits request signals to the electronic device 1 422, the electronic device 2 432, and the electronic device 3 442 to inquire about the sleep states of the users. can In operation 2318, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may receive a response signal indicating that user 2 is in a sleeping state from the electronic device 2 432. As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may receive response signals indicating that user 1 and user 3 are in a non-sleep state from electronic device 1 422 and electronic device 3 442 . As an embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) does not receive a response signal indicating that the user 2 is in a non-sleeping state from the electronic device 2 432 instead of performing operation 2316, so that the user 2 sleeps. status can be judged.

In one embodiment, the server 400 (e.g., the processor 404) includes electronic device 1 422, electronic device 2 432, and electronic device 3 442, as well as wearable device 1 424 and The wearable device 2 434 may also transmit request signals inquiring about the sleep state and receive response signals regarding the sleep state.

In operation 2320, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) confirms that user 2 exists in a different space than user 1 and user 3, or user 2 exists in the same space as user 1 and user 3. However, you can see that it has a higher priority. In operation 2322, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) sends target home devices (for example, home device 1 412a, home device 2 412b), and home device 3 412c according to the sleep start operation. ), at least one home device (eg, home device 2 (412b)) located in a space (eg, room 1) in which user 2 is confirmed to exist is identified, and the home device 2 (412b) is identified. A sleep start control command may be transmitted. In one embodiment, home device 2 412b may be turned off in response to the sleep start control command.

24 is a flowchart illustrating home network control for a user's wake-up alarm according to an embodiment. At least one of the illustrated operations may be executed by processor 404 of server 400 . In various embodiments, at least some of the operations described below may be omitted, modified, or the order may be changed.

Referring to FIG. 24, in operation 2402, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) continuously determines whether a sleep state of a user present in a home network (eg, the home network 450) is detected. can In one embodiment, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) transmits a sleep start control command to target home devices within the home network 450 and manages them in a sleep mode, while the electronic device corresponding to the user ( For example, whether or not the user is sleeping may be detected through one of the electronic devices 422 , 432 , and 442 and/or one of the wearable devices 424 and 434 .

If it is determined that the user is in a sleeping state, in operation 2404, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine to execute a wake-up alarm operation. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) operates a wake-up alarm when a wake-up time indicated by condition information of the wake-up alarm setting information (eg, wake-up alarm setting information 1314) is reached. can decide to run. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) operates a wake-up alarm when receiving a request to execute a wake-up alarm from an electronic device (eg, at least one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442). can decide to run.

In operation 2406, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) instructs the home devices designated by the wake-up alarm setting information (eg, the wake-up alarm setting information 1314) to execute a wake-up alarm operation. Control commands can be sent. As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines the lighting fixtures in room 1, the lighting fixtures in room 2, and the lighting fixtures in room 3 according to the operation information 1624 of the wake-up alarm setting information 1620. Control commands indicating 100% dimmer can be sent to

In one embodiment, if it is determined in operation 2402 that the user is in a non-sleep state, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine not to execute a wake-up alarm operation.

25 is a flowchart illustrating home network control for wake-up alarms of multiple users according to an embodiment. At least one of the illustrated operations may be executed by processor 404 of server 400 . In various embodiments, at least some of the operations described below may be omitted, modified, or the order may be changed.

Referring to FIG. 25, in operation 2502, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) continuously determines whether sleep states of a plurality of users present in the home network (for example, the home network 450) are detected. can do. In one embodiment, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) transmits a sleep start control command to target home devices within the home network 450 and manages them in a sleep mode, while electronic devices corresponding to a plurality of users Whether or not the users are sleeping may be detected through devices (eg, at least one of the electronic devices 422 , 432 , and 442 and/or at least one of the wearable devices 424 and 434 ).

If it is determined that all users are in a sleeping state, in operation 2504, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether an execution condition for a wake-up alarm operation is satisfied. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) operates a wake-up alarm when a wake-up time indicated by condition information of the wake-up alarm setting information (eg, wake-up alarm setting information 1314) is reached. It can be determined that the execution condition of is satisfied. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) operates a wake-up alarm when receiving a request to execute a wake-up alarm from an electronic device (eg, at least one of the electronic devices 422, 432, and 442). It can be determined that the execution condition of is satisfied. When the execution condition of the wake-up alarm condition is not satisfied, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may return to operation 2502. On the other hand, if the execution condition of the wake-up alarm condition is satisfied, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2506.

In operation 2506, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) instructs the home devices designated by the wake-up alarm setting information (eg, the wake-up alarm setting information 1314) to execute a wake-up alarm operation. Control commands can be sent. As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines the lighting fixtures in room 1, the lighting fixtures in room 2, and the lighting fixtures in room 3 according to the operation information 1624 of the wake-up alarm setting information 1620. Control commands indicating 100% dimmer can be sent to

In one embodiment, if a sleep state is not detected or a non-sleep state is detected for at least one of the users in operation 2502, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2508.

In operation 2508, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may check the locations of multiple users located within the home network 450. In one embodiment, the server 400 (eg, processor 404) receives location information (eg, electronic devices 422, 432, and 442) corresponding to the users. For example, by using location information 802a) and/or location information (for example, location information 804a) received from wearable devices (for example, wearable devices 424 and 434), each user can access a home network. It is possible to check which room is located in (450).

In operation 2510, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) determines that at least one user detected as being in a non-sleep state is located in a different space (eg For example, you can check whether it is located in another room). If at least one user in a non-sleeping state is located in the same space as the other users, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2514.

In operation 2514, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether at least one user in a non-sleeping state has a higher priority than other users (users in a sleeping state). If at least one user in a non-sleeping state has a higher priority than a user in a sleeping state, in operation 2504, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines whether the wake-up alarm operation execution condition is satisfied. can judge When the execution condition of the wake-up alarm condition is satisfied, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2506.

When it is determined in operation 2510 that at least one user in a non-sleeping state is located in a different space from the other users (users in a sleeping state), in operation 2512 the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) determines the non-sleeping state. Operation 2516 may be performed after determining whether a wake-up alarm operation for home devices in a space where at least one user in a sleeping state is located is not executed.

In operation 2516, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may determine whether an execution condition for a wake-up alarm operation is satisfied. When the execution condition of the wake-up alarm condition is not satisfied, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may return to operation 2502. On the other hand, if the execution condition of the wake-up alarm condition is satisfied, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may proceed to operation 2518.

In operation 2518, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) selects home devices other than the designated space in operation 2512 among home devices designated by the wake-up alarm setting information (eg, wake-up alarm setting information 1314). A wake-up alarm control command instructing the wake-up alarm operation to be executed may be transmitted. As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may detect that user 2 is in a non-sleep state through the electronic device 2 (eg, the electronic device 432) located in the room 2 in the sleep mode. and, according to the operation information 1624 of the wake-up alarm setting information 1620, control commands indicating 100% dimmer can be transmitted to lighting fixtures in the remaining spaces (eg, rooms 1 and 3) except for room 2. .

26 is a signal flow diagram illustrating an example of home network control for wake-up alarms of multiple users according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 26 , in operation 2602, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may receive a setting signal including wake-up alarm execution conditions from the electronic device 1 422. In one embodiment, the setting signal may include condition information (for example, condition information 1622) for wake-up alarm operation. In one embodiment, the setting signal may further include action information (eg, action information 1624) for a sleep preparation action. In one embodiment, operation 2602 may be omitted.

In operation 2604, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may operate in a sleep mode. In one embodiment, while operating in a sleep mode, target home devices for a sleep start operation (eg, home device 1 412a, home device 2 412b, and home device 3 412c) respond to a sleep start control command. may be in a turn-off state.

In operation 2606, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) processes the electronic device 1 422, the electronic device 2 432, and the electronic device 3 existing in the home network (eg, the home network 450). A request signal for inquiring about sleep states of users (eg, users 1, 2, and 3) may be transmitted to 442 . In operation 2608, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) may receive response signals indicating that user 1 and user 3 are in a sleep state from electronic device 1 422 and electronic device 3 442. In one embodiment, operation 2606 may be omitted. In operation 2610, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may receive a response signal indicating that user 2 is in a non-sleep state from the electronic device 2 432. At least one of operations 2608 and 2610 may be omitted. As an embodiment, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) does not receive a response signal indicating that the user 2 is in a sleeping state from the electronic device 2 432 instead of performing operation 2610, so that the user 2 is not asleep. status can be judged.

In one embodiment, server 400 (e.g., processor 404) includes electronic device 1 422, electronic device 2 432, and electronic device 3 442, as well as wearable device 1 424 and wearable Device 2 434 may also transmit request signals inquiring about the sleep state and receive response signals for the sleep state.

In operation 2612, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) confirms that user 2 exists in a different space than users 1 and 3, or user 2 exists in the same space as users 1 and 3. However, you can see that it has a lower priority. In operation 2614, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404) may confirm that the wake-up alarm execution condition for the wake-up alarm operation is satisfied (eg, the wake-up alarm time is reached).

In operation 2616, the server 400 (for example, the processor 404) sends target home devices (for example, home device 1 412a, home device 2 412b, and home device 3 412c) according to the wake-up alarm operation. ), at least one home device (for example, home device 1 (412a) and home device 3 (412c)) located in the remaining space except for the space where user 2 is confirmed to exist (eg, room 1) and may transmit wake-up alarm control commands to the home device 1 (412a) and the home device 3 (412c). In one embodiment, home device 1 412a and home device 3 412c may be turned on in response to the wake-up alarm control commands.

As an example, the server 400 (eg, the processor 404), according to the operation information 1614 of the sleep start setting information 1610, lighting fixtures in rooms 1 and 3 where users 1 and 3 in a sleeping state are located. A control command instructing turn-on may be transmitted to the controller, and turn-on control commands may not be transmitted to a lighting fixture in room 2 where user 2 in a non-sleep state is located.

The server 400 according to various embodiments includes communication circuitry 402; and at least one processor 404 configured to determine whether a designated sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied, and if the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied, one or more electronic devices present in the home network. It is determined whether the sleep state of one or more users corresponding to the devices is detected, and if the sleep state of the one or more users is detected, a first control command instructing a designated first sleep start operation is transmitted through the communication circuit to the home It can be configured to transmit to a plurality of home devices present in the network.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor detects that a first user among the one or more users is in a sleeping state and a second user other than the first user is in a non-sleeping state, and the one or more electronic devices and/or Identifying locations of the first user and the second user using at least one wearable device associated with at least one of the first user and the second user, and in the home network based on the identified locations It is determined whether the first user is located in a space different from that of the second user, and if the first user is located in a different space from the second user, the space in which the first user is located among the plurality of home devices It may be configured to transmit a second control command instructing a designated second sleep start operation to at least one first home device included in .

In one embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to determine that the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied when a specified bedtime is reached.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor detects that a first user among the one or more users is in a sleeping state and a second user other than the first user is in a non-sleeping state, and the one or more electronic devices and/or Identifying locations of the first user and the second user using at least one wearable device associated with at least one of the first user and the second user, and in the home network based on the identified locations It is determined whether the first user is located in a space different from that of the second user, and if the first user is located in the same space as the second user, the first user has a higher priority than the second user. and, if the first user has a higher priority than the second user, transmits the first control command to a plurality of home devices existing in the home network through the communication circuit. there is.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor checks that at least one wearable device exists in the home network, and determines whether the at least one wearable device is in a worn state when the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied. and, as a result of the determination, identify a first wearable device that is not in a wearing state among the at least one wearable device, and transmit a wearing notification to the identified first wearable device through the communication circuit.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor checks a battery level of a second wearable device in a worn state among the at least one wearable device, determines that the battery level of the second wearable device is less than a specified threshold, and It may be configured to transmit a charging notification to the second wearable device through the communication circuit.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor may transmit information about the sleep state of the one or more users from the one or more electronic devices and/or at least one wearable device corresponding to the one or more users through the communication circuit. can be configured to receive.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor determines whether the one or more users are in a sleep state while managing the plurality of home devices in a sleep mode, and as a result of the determination, a first user among the one or more users detecting that a second user who is in a sleeping state and not the first user is in a non-sleeping state, and the one or more electronic devices and/or at least one wearable device associated with at least one of the first user and the second user to determine the locations of the first user and the second user, and to determine whether the second user is located in a space different from that of the first user within the home network based on the identified locations; , When the second user is located in a different space from the first user, it is determined whether a specified wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied, and if the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied, the second one of the plurality of home devices It may be configured to transmit a control command instructing a specified wake-up alarm operation to at least one first home device located in a space other than the space where the user is located.

In one embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to determine that the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied when a specified wake-up time is reached.

In one embodiment, when the second user is located in the same space as the first user, the at least one processor determines whether the second user has a higher priority than the first user, and determines whether the second user has a higher priority than the first user. 2 If the user has a higher priority than the first user, it is checked whether the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied, and if the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied, a space where the second user is located among the plurality of home devices It may be configured to transmit a control command instructing a designated wake-up alarm operation to at least one first home device located in the remaining space except for the first home device.

An operation method of the server 400 according to various embodiments includes an operation 2204 of checking whether a specified sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied;

If the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied, an operation 2216 of determining whether sleep states of one or more users corresponding to one or more electronic devices existing in the home network are detected, and if the sleep states of the one or more users are detected , an operation 2228 of transmitting a first control command instructing a designated first sleep start operation to a plurality of home devices existing in the home network through the communication circuit.

In one embodiment, the method includes an operation 2218 of detecting that a first user among the one or more users is in a sleeping state and a second user other than the first user is in a non-sleeping state, the one or more electronic devices and / or operation 2220 of checking the locations of the first user and the second user using at least one wearable device associated with at least one of the first user and the second user; operation 2222 of determining whether the first user is located in a space different from that of the second user in the home network based on the basis; and if the first user is located in a different space from the second user, the plurality of The method may further include transmitting a second control command instructing a designated second sleep start operation to at least one first home device included in a space where the first user is located among home devices ( 2224 ).

In one embodiment, the method may further include an operation of determining that the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied when a designated bedtime is reached.

In one embodiment, the method includes an operation 2218 of detecting that a first user among the one or more users is in a sleeping state and a second user other than the first user is in a non-sleeping state, the one or more electronic devices and / or operation 2220 of checking the locations of the first user and the second user using at least one wearable device associated with at least one of the first user and the second user; operation 2222 of determining whether the first user is located in a space different from that of the second user within the home network based on the home network; and if the first user is located in the same space as the second user, the first user Operation 2226 of determining whether a user has a higher priority than the second user, and if the first user has a higher priority than the second user, the first control command is transmitted through the communication circuit. An operation 2228 of transmitting the data to a plurality of home devices existing in the home network may be further included.

In one embodiment, the method includes an operation of determining whether at least one wearable device exists in the home network if the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied (2006), and whether the at least one wearable device is in a worn state. An operation of determining (2008), an operation of identifying a first wearable device that is not in a wearing state among the at least one wearable device as a result of the determination, and transmitting a wearing notification to the identified first wearable device through the communication circuit An operation 2010 may be further included.

In an embodiment, the method may include an operation of checking a battery level of a second wearable device in a worn state among the at least one wearable device, and an operation of confirming that the battery level of the second wearable device is less than a specified threshold (2012 ), and an operation 2014 of transmitting a charging notification to the second wearable device through the communication circuit.

In one embodiment, the method may include receiving information about a sleep state of the one or more users from the one or more electronic devices and/or at least one wearable device corresponding to the one or more users through the communication circuit. may further include.

In an embodiment, the method may include determining whether the one or more users are in a sleeping state while managing the plurality of home devices in a sleep mode, and as a result of the determination, a first user among the one or more users is sleeping. state and detecting that a second user other than the first user is in a non-sleep state (2502), and at least one related to the one or more electronic devices and/or at least one of the first user and the second user. An operation 2508 of checking the locations of the first user and the second user using a wearable device of, and the second user is different from the first user in the home network based on the checked locations (2508) Operation 2510 of checking whether the second user is located in a space, and operation 2516 of checking whether a specified wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied when the second user is located in a different space from the first user; When the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied, a control command instructing a specified wake-up alarm operation is transmitted to at least one first home device located in a space other than the space where the second user is located among the plurality of home devices. An operation 2518 of transmitting may be further included.

In an embodiment, the method may further include an operation of determining that the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied when a designated wake-up time arrives.

In one embodiment, the method includes, when the second user is located in the same space as the first user, determining whether the second user has a higher priority than the first user (2514); If the second user has a higher priority than the first user, an operation 2504 of checking whether the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied; An operation 2506 of transmitting a control command instructing a designated wake-up alarm operation to at least one first home device located in a space other than the space where the second user is located 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 provide one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 236 or external memory 238) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 201). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 240) including them. For example, a processor (eg, the processor 220) of a device (eg, the electronic device 201) 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.

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in the server,
communication circuit; and
includes at least one processor;
The at least one processor,
Check whether the specified bedtime execution conditions are satisfied,
When the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied, it is determined whether sleep states of one or more users corresponding to one or more electronic devices existing in the home network are detected;
When the sleep state of the one or more users is detected, a first control command instructing a designated first sleep start operation is transmitted to a plurality of home devices existing in the home network through the communication circuit. server. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one processor,
Detecting that a first user among the one or more users is in a sleeping state and a second user other than the first user is in a non-sleeping state;
determining locations of the first user and the second user using the one or more electronic devices and/or at least one wearable device associated with at least one of the first user and the second user;
determining whether the first user is located in a space different from that of the second user in the home network based on the identified locations;
When the first user is located in a space different from that of the second user, a designated second sleep start operation is instructed to at least one first home device included in the space where the first user is located among the plurality of home devices. Server characterized in that configured to transmit a second control command to. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one processor,
The server, characterized in that configured to determine that the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied when the specified bedtime is reached. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one processor,
Detecting that a first user among the one or more users is in a sleeping state and a second user other than the first user is in a non-sleeping state;
determining locations of the first user and the second user using the one or more electronic devices and/or at least one wearable device associated with at least one of the first user and the second user;
determining whether the first user is located in a space different from that of the second user in the home network based on the identified locations;
When the first user is located in the same space as the second user, determining whether the first user has a higher priority than the second user;
and transmitting the first control command to a plurality of home devices existing in the home network through the communication circuit when the first user has a higher priority than the second user. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one processor,
When the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied, it is confirmed that at least one wearable device exists in the home network;
determining whether the at least one wearable device is in a worn state;
Identifying a first wearable device that is not in a wearing state among the at least one wearable device as a result of the determination;
The server, characterized in that configured to transmit a wearing notification to the identified first wearable device through the communication circuit. The method of claim 4, wherein the at least one processor,
Checking a battery level of a second wearable device in a worn state among the at least one wearable device;
The server, characterized in that configured to transmit a charging notification to the second wearable device through the communication circuit when it is confirmed that the battery level of the second wearable device is less than a predetermined threshold. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one processor,
The server, characterized in that configured to receive information about the sleep state of the one or more users from the one or more electronic devices and/or at least one wearable device corresponding to the one or more users through the communication circuit. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one processor,
determining whether the one or more users are in a sleep state while managing the plurality of home devices in a sleep mode;
As a result of the determination, it is detected that a first user among the one or more users is in a sleeping state and a second user other than the first user is in a non-sleeping state;
determining locations of the first user and the second user using the one or more electronic devices and/or at least one wearable device associated with at least one of the first user and the second user;
determining whether the second user is located in a space different from that of the first user in the home network based on the identified locations;
When the second user is located in a different space than the first user, check whether a specified wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied;
When the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied, a control command instructing a specified wake-up alarm operation is transmitted to at least one first home device located in a space other than the space where the second user is located among the plurality of home devices. A server, characterized in that configured to transmit. The method of claim 8, wherein the at least one processor,
The server, characterized in that configured to determine that the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied when the specified wake-up time is reached. The method of claim 8, wherein the at least one processor,
When the second user is located in the same space as the first user, determining whether the second user has a higher priority than the first user;
If the second user has a higher priority than the first user, check whether the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied;
When the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied, a control command instructing a specified wake-up alarm operation is transmitted to at least one first home device located in a space other than the space where the second user is located among the plurality of home devices. A server, characterized in that configured to transmit. In the method of operating the server,
An operation of checking whether a specified bedtime preparation execution condition is satisfied;
determining whether sleep states of one or more users corresponding to one or more electronic devices existing in a home network are detected when the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied;
and transmitting a first control command instructing a designated first sleep start operation to a plurality of home devices existing in the home network when the sleep state of the one or more users is detected. According to claim 11,
detecting that a first user among the one or more users is in a sleeping state and a second user other than the first user is in a non-sleeping state;
determining locations of the first user and the second user using the one or more electronic devices and/or at least one wearable device associated with at least one of the first user and the second user;
determining whether the first user is located in a space different from that of the second user in the home network based on the identified locations;
When the first user is located in a space different from that of the second user, a designated second sleep start operation is instructed to at least one first home device included in the space where the first user is located among the plurality of home devices. The method further comprising transmitting a second control command to do. According to claim 11,
The method further comprising determining that the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied when the designated bedtime is reached. According to claim 11,
detecting that a first user among the one or more users is in a sleeping state and a second user other than the first user is in a non-sleeping state;
determining locations of the first user and the second user using the one or more electronic devices and/or at least one wearable device associated with at least one of the first user and the second user;
determining whether the first user is located in a space different from that of the second user in the home network based on the identified locations;
If the first user is located in the same space as the second user, determining whether the first user has a higher priority than the second user;
and transmitting the first control command to a plurality of home devices existing in the home network if the first user has a higher priority than the second user. According to claim 11,
confirming that at least one wearable device exists in the home network if the sleep preparation execution condition is satisfied;
determining whether the at least one wearable device is in a wearing state;
identifying a first wearable device that is not in a wearing state among the at least one wearable device as a result of the determination;
The method further comprising transmitting a wearing notification to the identified first wearable device. 15. The method of claim 14,
checking a battery level of a second wearable device in a worn state among the at least one wearable device;
The method further comprising transmitting a charging notification to the second wearable device when it is confirmed that the battery level of the second wearable device is less than a predetermined threshold. According to claim 11,
The method further comprising receiving information about sleep states of the one or more users from the one or more electronic devices and/or one or more wearable devices corresponding to the one or more users. According to claim 11,
determining whether the one or more users are in a sleep state while managing the plurality of home devices in a sleep mode;
As a result of the determination, detecting that a first user among the one or more users is in a sleeping state and a second user other than the first user is in a non-sleeping state;
determining locations of the first user and the second user using the one or more electronic devices and/or at least one wearable device associated with at least one of the first user and the second user;
determining whether the second user is located in a space different from that of the first user in the home network based on the confirmed locations;
When the second user is located in a space different from that of the first user, checking whether a specified wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied;
When the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied, a control command instructing a specified wake-up alarm operation is transmitted to at least one first home device located in a space other than the space where the second user is located among the plurality of home devices. The method further comprising the operation of transmitting. According to claim 18,
The method further comprising determining that the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied when a specified wake-up time is reached. According to claim 18,
When the second user is located in the same space as the first user, determining whether the second user has a higher priority than the first user;
If the second user has a higher priority than the first user, checking whether the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied;
When the wake-up alarm execution condition is satisfied, a control command instructing a specified wake-up alarm operation is transmitted to at least one first home device located in a space other than the space where the second user is located among the plurality of home devices. The method further comprising the operation of transmitting.

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