KR20230155223A - Electronic device and method for controlling electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

This specification relates to electronic devices and methods for controlling electronic devices. An electronic device according to an embodiment includes a speaker that plays an alarm sound, a storage unit that stores the alarm sound, the alarm sound setting table, and the alarm sound playback setting information, and based on the alarm sound setting table and the alarm sound playback setting information. Thus, it may include a control unit that controls the operation of the speaker.

Description

Electronic devices and control methods of electronic devices {ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE}

This specification relates to electronic devices and methods for controlling electronic devices.

Electronic devices refer to electronic devices frequently used in daily life, such as computers, mobile phones, MP3 players, televisions, computer monitors, calculators, radios, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, and digital cameras. A representative example of an electronic device is a home appliance.

Inside an electronic device, a program containing specific commands to control various functions of the electronic device is embedded. After the electronic device is sold, only simple support such as error correction is provided for the above program. Therefore, when an electronic device that performs a new function is needed, the user must purchase a new electronic device. Accordingly, methods of improving the functionality of electronic devices by modifying programs built into the electronic devices are being applied.

When a user operates an electronic device or the electronic device performs a specific operation, an alarm sound is played through the speaker of the electronic device. The user may recognize that an operation of the electronic device has been successfully performed or that a specific operation of the electronic device has been performed through an alarm sound played by the electronic device.

In general, alarm sounds of electronic devices are stored in the internal memory of the electronic device during the manufacturing process of the electronic device, and cannot be changed. Therefore, even if the user does not prefer the alarm sound stored inside the electronic device, there is the inconvenience of having to listen to the same alarm sound every time the user uses the electronic device.

Additionally, according to the prior art, the user cannot decide whether to play an alarm sound from the electronic device. Therefore, there is a problem in which the user feels uncomfortable because the alarm sound of the electronic device is played unconditionally even in certain situations or at specific times (for example, late at night) when the alarm sound of the electronic device should not be played.

The purpose of the present specification is to provide an electronic device and a method of controlling the electronic device that allows a user to freely change the alarm sound played when a specific operation is performed.

The purpose of this specification is to provide an electronic device and a control method for the electronic device that provide a function that allows the user to determine whether to play an alarm sound of the electronic device.

The purpose of the present specification is not limited to the purposes mentioned above, and other purposes and advantages of the present specification that are not mentioned will be more clearly understood by the examples of the present specification described below. Additionally, the objects and advantages of the present specification can be realized by the components and combinations thereof described in the claims.

An electronic device according to an embodiment includes a speaker that plays an alarm sound, a storage unit that stores the alarm sound, the alarm sound setting table, and the alarm sound playback setting information, and based on the alarm sound setting table and the alarm sound playback setting information. Thus, it may include a control unit that controls the operation of the speaker.

In one embodiment, the alarm sound setting table may include an operation of an electronic device and an alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device.

In one embodiment, the alarm sound playback setting information may include information on whether or not to allow the alarm sound to be played through the speaker.

In one embodiment, when a user requests a change to an alarm sound corresponding to an operation of the electronic device, the changed alarm sound may be stored in the storage device and the alarm sound setting table may be changed.

In one embodiment, when the user requests a change in the alarm sound playback setting information, the changed alarm sound playback setting information may be stored in the storage device.

In one embodiment, the user can change the alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device through an alarm sound change menu provided through an application installed on the user terminal.

In one embodiment, when the user selects the alarm sound change menu, a list of alarm sounds that can be changed through the application may be provided.

In one embodiment, the changeable alarm sound list may include a play button for playing each alarm sound.

In one embodiment, when the user presses the play button, each alarm sound may be played through the user terminal.

In one embodiment, when the user generates a new alarm sound by combining a plurality of alarm sounds included in the changeable alarm sound list, the new alarm sound is registered in the management server, and the new alarm sound is transmitted to the electronic device. It can be set to an alarm sound that corresponds to the action.

In one embodiment, if playback of the alarm sound is permitted as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information, the controller may control the speaker to play the alarm sound corresponding to the currently performed operation of the electronic device.

In one embodiment, the controller may control the speaker not to play the alarm sound if, as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information, playback of the alarm sound is not permitted.

In one embodiment, the alarm sounds may include mandatory alarm sounds and optional alarm sounds.

In one embodiment, the controller may control the speaker to play the essential alarm sound even if playback of the alarm sound is not permitted as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information.

A method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment includes, when a user requests a change in an alarm sound corresponding to an operation of the electronic device, storing the changed alarm sound in a storage device and changing an alarm sound setting table, wherein the user requests an alarm sound to be changed. When a change in sound playback setting information is requested, storing the changed alarm sound playback setting information in a storage device, detecting motion of an electronic device, and playing the alarm sound setting table and the alarm sound when motion of the electronic device is detected. It may include controlling the operation of the speaker based on setting information.

In one embodiment, the user can change the alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device through an alarm sound change menu provided through an application installed on the user terminal.

In one embodiment, when the user selects the alarm sound change menu, a list of alarm sounds that can be changed through the application may be provided.

In one embodiment, the changeable alarm sound list may include a play button for playing each alarm sound.

In one embodiment, when the user presses the play button, each alarm sound may be played through the user terminal.

In one embodiment, when the user generates a new alarm sound by combining a plurality of alarm sounds included in the changeable alarm sound list, the new alarm sound is registered in the management server, and the new alarm sound is transmitted to the electronic device. It can be set to an alarm sound that corresponds to the action.

In one embodiment, when the operation of the electronic device is detected, controlling the operation of the speaker based on the alarm sound setting table and the alarm sound playback setting information includes reproducing the alarm sound as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information. If in a permitted state, controlling the speaker to play an alarm sound corresponding to the currently performed operation of the electronic device; and as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information, if playback of the alarm sound is not permitted, the speaker A step of controlling not to play an alarm sound may be included.

In one embodiment, the alarm sounds may include mandatory alarm sounds and optional alarm sounds.

In one embodiment, when the operation of the electronic device is detected, controlling the operation of the speaker based on the alarm sound setting table and the alarm sound playback setting information includes reproducing the alarm sound as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information. It may include controlling the speaker to play the essential alarm sound even if this is not allowed.

According to embodiments, a user can freely change the alarm sound that corresponds to the operation of the electronic device. Therefore, there is an advantage in improving user satisfaction when using electronic devices.

According to embodiments, a user may decide whether to play an alarm sound from an electronic device. Therefore, there is an advantage in that the user's satisfaction is improved because the alarm sound of the electronic device is not played in specific situations or at specific times when the user does not want the alarm sound to be played.

Figure 1 is a diagram schematically showing a system configuration consisting of a user device and a management server according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a system for upgrading electronic devices according to an embodiment, and is a diagram showing the user device of FIG. 1 in more detail.
Figure 3 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a management server according to an embodiment.
Figure 4 is an operation flowchart for explaining the operation of a management server according to an embodiment.
Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a method for upgrading an electronic device according to an embodiment.
Figure 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
7 is an exemplary alarm sound setting table stored in a storage unit in one embodiment.
Figures 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining a process of adding an alarm sound change function and a function for setting whether to play an alarm sound of an electronic device through a user terminal in one embodiment.
Figure 10 shows a settings screen for an electronic device to which an alarm sound change function and an alarm sound playback setting function are applied, according to an embodiment.
11 and 12 are diagrams for explaining a process of changing an alarm sound of an electronic device through a user terminal in one embodiment.
Figure 13 is a flowchart showing a method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment.

The above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages will be described in detail later with reference to the attached drawings, and thus, those skilled in the art will be able to easily implement the embodiments of the present specification. In describing the present specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of known technology related to the present specification may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present specification, the detailed description will be omitted. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In the drawings, identical reference numerals indicate identical or similar components.

In this specification, updating or upgrading an electronic device can be defined as a process of replacing a program that is stored and executed in the electronic device and controls each function of the electronic device with a new version of the program. A program may include firmware for operating a control unit or processing unit of an electronic device, and a content program or software running on the firmware. For example, the firmware or content program may be a program for setting the background screen of the display unit of the air conditioner, or a program for controlling functions related to the normal operation mode and emergency operation mode of the air conditioner.

In this specification, updating an electronic device may be defined as including a download and upgrade process. Here, downloading can be defined as a process in which an electronic device receives a program transmitted from another device (eg, a management server) through a communication network. Upgrading can be defined as the process of recording or storing a downloaded program in the storage unit of an electronic device.

In this specification, when an electronic device is operating or when a product is operating can be defined as an operating state in which the electronic device performs its own function. For example, an operating state in which an electronic device performs its own function may be a state in which it performs an air conditioning function of an air conditioner, an air cleaning function of an air purifier, a washing function of a washing machine, a drying function of a dryer, etc.

In this specification, the communication unit can perform functions such as transmitting and receiving data, storing downloaded programs, setting program upgrade schedules, and tracking upgrade reservation times.

In this specification, the control unit of an electronic device may be defined as a component that controls the unique functions of the electronic device. For example, the control unit may control the air conditioning function of an air conditioner, the air cleaning function of an air purifier, the washing function of a washing machine, and the drying function of a dryer.

Figure 1 is a diagram schematically showing a system configuration consisting of a user device and a management server according to an embodiment of the present specification.

Referring to FIG. 1, a system according to an embodiment of the present specification may include a management server 100 and a plurality of electronic devices 210, 220, 230, and 240.

The management server 100 may store information about electronic devices to be upgraded and information about electronic devices owned by each user.

Information about electronic devices may include program data of the latest version of the electronic device. For example, the information about electronic devices includes at least one of the following: identification information of the electronic device, program data for each previous version of the electronic device, and delta data derived according to a comparison result between the program data of each of the previous versions and the program data of the latest version. It may include more.

Here, program data is data related to the operation of an electronic device and refers to data that can improve the function of the electronic device or add new functions to the electronic device. For example, if the electronic device is an air conditioner, the program data may be data that improves a program that adjusts any one or more of wind volume, wind direction, and room temperature, improves images displayed through a display module, or creates new It may be data for displaying an image, or it may be data related to voice guidance through a voice guidance module.

Information about the electronic device held by each user may include user identification information and identification information of the electronic device linked to the user identification information.

The management server 100 may determine whether and how to upgrade the electronic device, based on information about the electronic device. The specific method for this will be described later.

Additionally, the management server 100 may transmit data (hereinafter referred to as upgrade data) for upgrading the functions of each of the electronic devices 210, 220, 230, and 240. Upgrade data may include program data or delta data of the latest version of the electronic device.

Data transmitted by the management server 100 may also include a set of commands to be executed in each of the electronic devices 210, 220, 230, and 240. The management server 100 may determine the type or transmission time of upgrade data, etc., depending on whether or not to upgrade and the upgrade method described above.

Each of the plurality of electronic devices 210, 220, 230, and 240 includes various types of home appliances such as air conditioners, air purifiers, refrigerators, washing machines, clothes managers, and water purifiers, mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, and automobiles. It may be various types of electronic devices placed in a means of transportation (for example, a device provided for autonomous driving or a device for controlling the operation of a vehicle, etc.), but is not limited thereto.

Additionally, each of the plurality of electronic devices 210, 220, 230, and 240 may upgrade program data based on a file (i.e., a file including delta data or an instruction set) received from the management server 100.

Figure 2 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a system for upgrading electronic devices according to an embodiment of the present specification.

Referring to FIG. 2, the system according to one embodiment includes a management server 100, an access point 300, a plurality of electronic devices (410, 420, 430, 440, 500, 600), and a user terminal 700. may include.

The functions of the management server 100 may be the same as those described in FIG. 1 .

The access point 300 may serve as a relay between the management server 100 and the electronic devices 410, 420, 430, 440, 500, and 600. For example, the access point 300 may be a router.

Each of the plurality of electronic devices 410, 420, 430, 440, 500, and 600 may perform its own function according to the execution of the corresponding program.

The electronic devices 410, 420, 430, and 440 may be a plurality of electronic devices installed separately and connected to each other for a certain function. For example, the 1-1 electronic device 410, the 1-2 electronic device 420, and the 1-3 electronic device 430 control the indoor temperature, humidity, and air quality. It is an indoor unit of an air conditioner, and the first to fourth electronic devices 440 may be an outdoor unit of an air conditioner connected to the indoor units. Air quality may include the concentration of fine dust or chemicals that cause odors.

Additionally, the 1-1 electronic device 410 and the 1-2 electronic device 420 may include a communication module (eg, Wi-Fi module) capable of connecting to the access point 300. In addition, the 1-1 electronic device 410, the 1-2 electronic device 420, the 1-3 electronic device 430, and the 1-4 electronic device 440 are communication modules capable of communicating with each other. may include.

Each of the 1-1 electronic device 410, 1-2 electronic device 420, and 1-3 electronic device 430 determines the temperature, humidity, and fine concentration of indoor air according to the execution of the corresponding program. At least one or more can be adjusted. The first-fourth electronic device 440 may control the operation of at least one of the compressor and the fan according to execution of the corresponding program.

Each of the second electronic device 500 and the third electronic device 600 may be an electronic device that operates independently. For example, each of the second electronic device 500 and the third electronic device 600 may be one of various electronic devices such as an air purifier, washing machine, clothes care machine, and refrigerator. Each of the second electronic device 500 and the third electronic device 600 may include a communication module (eg, a Wi-Fi module).

The user terminal 700 may be a mobile terminal of a user who owns a plurality of electronic devices 410, 420, 430, 440, 500, and 600.

Depending on the embodiment, the access point 300 may be excluded. In this case, each of the electronic devices 410, 420, 500, and 600 can access the management server 100 through an Internet network or the like. In this case, each of the electronic devices 410, 420, 500, and 600 can connect to the management server 100 by wire or wirelessly.

In addition, although not shown, the user device may further include a remote control capable of controlling each of the plurality of electronic devices 410, 420, 430, 440, 500, and 600. The remote control can transmit and receive data with each of the electronic devices it controls using short-range wireless communication. For example, a remote control can transmit and receive data with the electronic devices it controls using Bluetooth. According to one embodiment, not only the plurality of electronic devices 410, 420, 430, 440, 500, and 600, but also remote controls or other devices connected to them can be upgraded.

For example, a user can use the user terminal 700 (e.g., a mobile terminal or tablet) to remotely control an electronic device (e.g., an air conditioner) installed in the home or check the operating status of the electronic device in real time. .

The user runs an application for managing electronic devices installed on the user terminal 700, inputs a control command for the electronic device, or requests information related to the operating status of the electronic device. The user terminal 700 transmits a control command to the management server 100 or requests transmission of information about the electronic device according to the user's request.

Each electronic device may be equipped with a display unit that displays information and a communication unit that has a communication function.

The management server 100 communicates with electronic devices through a router installed in the home. The management server 100 transmits a control command input by the user to the electronic device through the router, or requests the electronic device to transmit information related to the operating status of the electronic device. Electronic devices are controlled according to control commands input by the user, or information related to the operating status of the electronic device is transmitted to the management server 100 through the router.

The management server 100 transmits information related to the received operating state of the electronic device to the user terminal 700. Through this process, the user can remotely control the electronic device using the user terminal 700 or view information related to the operating status of the electronic device in real time.

The management server 100 communicates with electronic devices through the access point 300 installed in the home. The management server 100 transmits a control command input by the user to the electronic device through the access point 300 or requests the electronic device to transmit information related to the operating state of the electronic device. Electronic devices are controlled according to control commands input by the user, or information related to the operating state of the electronic device is transmitted to the management server 100 through the access point 300.

When a user requests an upgrade of a program or firmware installed on an electronic device through an application installed on the user terminal 700, the management server 100 transmits a new program or firmware to the electronic device. The user can set elements and functions for upgrading the program or firmware of the electronic device or check the status of the program or firmware upgrade of the electronic device through the application installed on the user terminal 700.

Additionally, the electronic device may periodically transmit information about programs installed on the electronic device to the management server 100 through the access point 300. Additionally, the electronic device may transmit program information from a separate electronic device connected wired or wirelessly to the electronic device, for example, an indoor unit, an outdoor unit, a remote control, etc. The communication method between the electronic device and the management server 100 may be different from the communication method between the electronic device and a separate electronic device.

In addition, when the electronic device needs to upgrade a program of a separate electronic device connected to the electronic device by wire or wirelessly, the program received from the management server 100 is transmitted to the electronic device, or the program received using the broadcasting method is transmitted to the electronic device. It can be transmitted to other electronic devices.

Program information transmitted to the management server 100 may include user ID, model name, serial number, program version, program content, user settings, product storage capacity information, etc.

The management server 100 may compare program information of the transmitted electronic device with program information registered in the electronic device management server 100 through user ID, model name, serial number, etc. from the transmitted program information.

According to the comparison result, the management server 100 selects one of the general upgrade, automatic upgrade, and delta upgrade methods for updating or upgrading the program of the electronic device, or selects the general upgrade or automatic upgrade through the model name, serial number, etc. of the electronic device. You can choose one of the following methods: and delta upgrade.

For example, when the management server 100 selects the general upgrade method and an update or upgrade of a program installed on the electronic device is required, the management server 100 provides program update or upgrade information to the user terminal 700 or the electronic device. can be transmitted.

When the user terminal 700 or the electronic device receives program update or upgrade information from the electronic device management server, it may display the program update or upgrade information on the display.

When there is a request for a program update or upgrade from the user, the management server 100 generates delta data containing only the differences between the program installed on the electronic device and the program to be upgraded, and transmits or updates it to the electronic device through the router along with a command. The entire program to be done can be transferred to an electronic device.

The electronic device can update or upgrade its program based on the new program transmitted.

In addition, when the management server 100 selects the automatic upgrade method, the management server 100 generates delta data containing only the differences between the program installed on the electronic device and the program to be updated, and sends the electronic device through the router along with a command. The entire program to be transferred or updated to the device can be transferred to the electronic device.

The electronic device or user terminal 700 may display program update or upgrade information on the display when the program to be updated is completely downloaded to the electronic device.

When there is a request for a program update or upgrade from the electronic device or the user terminal 700, the electronic device may update or upgrade the program of the electronic device based on the transmitted update program.

The management server 100 selects the automatic upgrade method, but if the storage capacity of the electronic device is insufficient or the automatic upgrade fails, it can switch to a normal upgrade.

Figure 3 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a management server according to an embodiment of the present specification.

Referring to FIG. 3, the management server 100 may include a control unit 110, a communication unit 120, and a storage unit 130.

The control unit 110 may transmit program data stored in the storage unit 130. At this time, the program data transmitted by the control unit 110 may be the latest version of program data. For example, the control unit 110 generates delta data for each electronic device based on the data stored in the storage unit 130, and sends delta data to the electronic device (410, 420, 500, and 600 in FIG. 2) through the communication unit 120. Data can also be transmitted.

When transmitting program data or delta data, the control unit 110 may also transmit a set of commands to be executed by the control unit of the electronic device (410, 420, 500, and 600 in FIG. 2).

The control unit 110 may determine whether and how to upgrade the electronic device, based on information about the electronic device.

The control unit 110 may include at least one processing unit and/or memory. Here, the processing unit may include, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a microprocessor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc. Can have multiple cores. The memory may be volatile memory (eg, RAM, etc.), non-volatile memory (eg, ROM, flash memory, etc.), or a combination thereof.

The communication unit 120 may transmit a signal to the outside according to the control of the control unit 110. Additionally, the communication unit 120 may receive a signal from the outside and output the received signal to the control unit 110. The communication unit 120 can transmit and receive signals wired or wirelessly. Communication unit 120 may include a modem, network interface card (NIC), integrated network interface, radio frequency transmitter/receiver, infrared port, USB connection, or other interface for communication with other computing devices.

The storage unit 130 can store data received through the communication unit 120 under the control of the control unit 110 and can store data processed by the control unit 110. For example, the storage unit 130 contains user identification information, electronic device identification information linked to user identification information, program data for each version of the electronic device, and program data for each of the previous versions and program data for the latest version. At least one of the delta data derived according to the comparison result can be stored.

Figure 4 is an operation flowchart for explaining the operation of a management server according to an embodiment of the present specification.

Referring to FIG. 4, first, the management server 100 may receive product information from an electronic device (S11). Product information may include at least one of user identification information, electronic device identification information, and the current program version of the electronic device.

Next, the management server 100 can decide whether to upgrade or how to upgrade based on product information (S12).

For example, the management server 100 may use the user's identification information to check the user's permissions or the service the user is using and determine whether to upgrade accordingly. Alternatively, the management server 100 may decide whether to upgrade based on the identification information of the electronic device. Alternatively, the management server 100 may decide whether to upgrade depending on whether the current program version of the electronic device is the latest version.

Additionally, the management server 100 may determine an upgrade method based on at least one of the function to be upgraded, the capacity of the upgrade data, the format of the upgrade data, the expected transmission time of the upgrade data, and the identification information of the electronic device. For example, the management server 100 may determine an appropriate upgrade method depending on the function to be upgraded.

For example, the management server 100 may compare the capacity of the upgrade data with at least one reference capacity and determine an upgrade method based on the results. Alternatively, the management server 100 may determine the upgrade method depending on whether the upgrade data includes a command. Alternatively, the management server 100 may use the identification information of the electronic device to determine the type of the electronic device or the connection status of the communication unit of the electronic device, and determine an upgrade method based on the results. Alternatively, the management server 100 may determine the transmission time required for the upgrade data to be transmitted based on the capacity of the upgrade data and the identification information of the electronic device and determine the upgrade method according to the results.

In one embodiment, the upgrade method is a general upgrade method in which all data including a program to perform the function to be upgraded is transmitted to the electronic device and the electronic device is upgraded based on the entire transmitted data, and delta data is transmitted and transmitted. It may include a delta upgrade method in which electronic devices are upgraded based on the delta data provided, and an automatic upgrade method in which upgrade data is transmitted to the electronic device before receiving the user's acceptance of the upgrade, and then the electronic device is upgraded according to the user's acceptance of the upgrade. You can.

According to the general upgrade method and the delta upgrade method, the management server 100 may transmit upgrade data after receiving the user's acceptance of the upgrade. Additionally, according to the general upgrade method and the delta upgrade method, upgrade data can be transmitted to an electronic device (more specifically, a functional module of the electronic device) while the original operation of the electronic device is stopped.

In this specification, the inherent operation of an electronic device refers to an operation for the electronic device to perform its original function. For example, in the case of an air conditioner, the operation of controlling a compressor or fan to perform cooling or heating may be a unique operation. In the case of a washing machine, the operation of controlling a motor or valve to wash laundry may be a unique operation. In the case of a refrigerator, the operation of controlling the compressor or fan to control or maintain the temperature inside the refrigerator may be a unique operation.

According to the automatic upgrade method, upgrade data can be transmitted to an electronic device (more specifically, a function module of the electronic device) regardless of whether the original operation of the electronic device is stopped. That is, according to the automatic upgrade method, some or all of the upgrade data may be downloaded to the electronic device while the electronic device is performing its own operation. For example, upgrade data may be downloaded to a storage unit within the communication unit of the electronic device.

If the capacity of the upgrade data is greater than or equal to the first standard capacity, the management server 100 may determine the upgrade method to be an automatic upgrade method. Alternatively, if the capacity of the upgrade data is less than the first reference capacity, the management server 100 may determine the upgrade method to be a delta upgrade method.

Alternatively, if the capacity of the upgrade data is less than the second reference capacity that is smaller than the first reference capacity, the management server 100 may determine the upgrade method to be a general upgrade method. The first reference capacity may be 1Mbyte. The second reference capacity may be 128 kbyte. This is because if the capacity of the upgrade data is greater than the first standard capacity, it takes a lot of time to transmit the data even if the delta upgrade method is used. Additionally, if the capacity of the upgrade data is less than the second standard capacity, it does not take much time to transmit the data even if the delta upgrade method is not used.

Alternatively, if the expected transmission time of the upgrade data is longer than or equal to the first reference time, the management server 100 may determine the upgrade method to be an automatic upgrade method. Alternatively, if the expected transmission time of the upgrade data is less than the first reference time, the management server 100 may determine the upgrade method to be a delta upgrade method. Alternatively, if the expected transmission time of the upgrade data is less than the second reference time, which is shorter than the first reference time, the management server 100 may determine the upgrade method to be a general upgrade method. The first reference time may be 20 minutes. The second reference dose may be 2 minutes.

Alternatively, the management server 100 may determine the upgrade method as a general upgrade method or a delta upgrade method if the traffic on the communication line of the electronic device or functional module of the electronic device to be upgraded is more than the standard ratio to the capacity of the communication line. . Alternatively, the management server 100 may determine the upgrade method as an automatic upgrade method if the traffic on the communication line of the electronic device or functional module of the electronic device to be upgraded is less than the standard ratio to the capacity of the communication line. This is because, when traffic on the communication line is normally high, it takes a lot of time to transmit upgrade data even if an automatic upgrade method is used.

Alternatively, if the upgrade data does not include a command, the management server 100 may determine the upgrade method to be an automatic upgrade method. The management server 100 may determine an upgrade method by complexly considering two or more of the various judgment criteria described above.

Next, the management server 100 may provide upgrade information to the electronic device or user terminal 700 and receive upgrade acceptance from the electronic device or user terminal 700 (S13). Additionally, the management server 100 may transmit upgrade data to the electronic device (S14).

The order of steps S13 and S14 may be changed. That is, as described above, when upgrading according to the general upgrade method or the delta upgrade method, the management server 100 may perform step S14 after performing step S13. Alternatively, when upgrading according to the automatic upgrade method, the management server 100 may perform step S14 and then step S13.

Thereafter, the management server 100 may request the electronic device to perform an upgrade operation.

Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a method for upgrading an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present specification.

Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device and the management server 100 use a dictionary to upgrade a program (hereinafter, first program) previously installed in the electronic device to a program (hereinafter, second program) for a new function of the electronic device. Perform the process (S21).

The electronic device and the management server 100 may be connected to enable mutual communication, upgrade-related information may be stored in the storage unit 130 of the management server 100, and an upgrade schedule including upgrade cycle, upgrade reservation, etc. This can be set. Additionally, the upgrade schedule may include a notification schedule to notify users so that they are aware of the upgrade.

Additionally, program files or data files (upgrade files) for upgrading electronic devices are registered in the management server 100. When the administrator uploads an upgrade file to the management server 100, the upgrade file is stored in the storage unit 130. If the upgrade file is a data file, the administrator can set whether or not to enable automatic downloading, which will be described later, when uploading to the management server 100.

In addition, the management server 100 and the electronic device communicate with each other so that the version of the program or data installed on the electronic device and the version of the upgrade file (program file or data file) registered in the management server 100 are different, A management server or electronic device may recognize that an upgrade is needed.

The upgrade file registered in the management server 100 can upgrade only one of the plurality of electronic devices (410, 420, 430, 440, 500, 600), or can upgrade only one target of the plurality of electronic devices (410, 420, 430, 440). , 500, 600), for example, all of the 1-1 electronic device 410, the 1-2 electronic device 420, and the 1-3 electronic device 430, which are indoor units of an air conditioner. You can upgrade. Therefore, the electronic device to be upgraded hereinafter refers to one or more electronic devices to which an upgrade file can be applied among a plurality of electronic devices 410, 420, 430, 440, 500, and 600.

As a final preliminary process, the management server 100 confirms the user's consent to download program files and upgrade electronic devices. The management server 100 confirms whether the user agrees to upgrading the program through the user terminal 700 or electronic device. If the user's consent to the program upgrade is not entered into the user terminal 700 or the electronic device, the steps described later are not executed.

When the user's consent to upgrade the program is entered, the management server 100 and the electronic device start downloading the program file among the upgrade files (S22). The control unit 110 of the management server 100 transmits the program file stored in the storage unit 130 through the communication unit 120.

The electronic device receives the program file, and the storage unit of the electronic device may store the received program file.

When the electronic device completes receiving the program file, it notifies the management server 100 that the download has been completed. The control unit of the electronic device verifies that the download is complete by checking the checksum of the program file stored in the storage unit and transmits a download completion message to the management server 100 through the communication unit.

When the program file download is complete, the electronic device performs a program upgrade (S23). The control unit of the electronic device upgrades the program stored in the storage unit by installing the program file stored in the storage unit. The control unit of the electronic device may change the program version to the version of the installed program file, store it in the storage unit, and transmit device information including program version information to the management server 100 through the communication unit.

The control unit of the electronic device implements new functions added through program upgrades and provides information about new functions added to the management server 100 through the communication unit. The management server 100 provides information about new functions added to the user terminal 700.

The user terminal 700 receives the user's settings for the added function (S24). The user terminal 700 displays new functions added to the electronic device from the management server 100 and provides a settings screen for the functions. The user sets up a new function through the user terminal 700. For example, if a function is added so that the voice guidance voice of an electronic device can be selected from only female to female and male, the user can set the voice guidance voice to male. A detailed description of this will be provided later with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. The user terminal 700 transmits the user's settings for the function to the management server 100.

The management server 100 and the electronic device start downloading the data file corresponding to the user's settings among the upgrade files (S25). In the above example, when the user sets the voice guidance voice to male, the control unit 110 of the management server 100 transmits a data file corresponding to the male voice among the data files to the storage unit 130 through the communication unit. The communication unit of the electronic device may receive a data file selected according to the user's settings, and the storage unit of the electronic device may store the received data file.

When the electronic device completes receiving the data file, it notifies the management server 100 that the download has been completed. The control unit of the electronic device verifies that the download is complete by checking the checksum of the data file stored in the storage unit and transmits a download completion message to the management server 100 through the communication unit. When the data file download is completed, the management server 100 confirms the user's consent to data upgrade of the electronic device by the downloaded data file.

The management server 100 confirms whether the user agrees to upgrading data through the user terminal 700 or electronic device. Depending on the embodiment, data upgrade, which will be described later, may be automatically performed on the user terminal 700 or the electronic device without receiving the user's consent to the data upgrade.

The electronic device performs data upgrade (S26). The control unit of the electronic device upgrades the data stored in the storage unit by installing the data file stored in the storage unit. The control unit of the electronic device can be installed by only changing the memory address of the data file stored in the storage unit. The control unit of the electronic device may preserve data unrelated to the user's settings and add data selected according to the user's settings, or delete data unrelated to the user's settings and install only data selected according to the user's settings.

The control unit of the electronic device may change the data version to the version of the installed data file, store it in the storage unit, and transmit device information including the data version information to the management server 100 through the communication unit.

In the above-described process, the download (S22) and upgrade (S23) process for program files that add new functions, and the download (S25) and upgrade (S26) process of data files selected according to the user's settings for added functions. The order in which user consent is entered is different.

In the case of program files, the user's consent to the program upgrade is first entered, and when the user's consent is entered, the program file is downloaded (S22) and upgraded (S23).

In the case of a data file, after downloading the data file for data upgrade (S25), the user's consent to the data upgrade is entered. If the user's consent is entered, the data file is upgraded (S26).

Depending on the embodiment or setting, if the data file selected according to the user's settings is data that did not exist before according to a newly added function, the data file may be downloaded (S25) and upgraded (S26) without the user's consent.

Figure 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 800 may include a speaker 801, a storage unit 802, a control unit 803, an input device 804, a display unit 805, and a communication unit 806.

The speaker 801 is a device that converts electroacoustic signals into sound waves and reproduces them. In one embodiment, the speaker 801 may play an alarm sound stored in the storage unit 802 under the control of the controller 803.

The storage unit 802 stores information or data related to the electronic device 800. An example of the storage unit 802 may be RAM (Random Access Memory), but it is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the storage unit 820 may store alarm sounds, alarm sound setting tables, and alarm sound playback setting information.

Each alarm sound has a predetermined playback time and melody, and multiple alarm sounds can be stored in the storage unit 802 in the form of files. In one embodiment, when a user requests a change in the alarm sound, a new alarm sound transmitted from the management server 100 may be stored in the storage unit 802.

In one embodiment, the user can change the alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device 800 through an alarm sound change menu provided through an application installed on the user terminal.

In one embodiment, when a user selects an alarm sound change menu, a list of changeable alarm sounds may be provided through an application. The changeable alarm sound list may include a play button to play each alarm sound. When the user presses the play button, each alarm sound can be played through the user terminal.

In one embodiment, when a user generates a new alarm sound by combining a plurality of alarm sounds included in the changeable alarm sound list, the new alarm sound may be registered in the management server 100. When the user requests to change the new alarm sound he created to the alarm sound of the electronic device 800, the new alarm sound may be set as an alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device 800.

The alarm sound setting table is data recording each operation performed by the electronic device 800 and the alarm sound corresponding to each operation. When the operation of the electronic device 800 is detected, the control unit 803 refers to the alarm sound setting table to check the alarm sound corresponding to the detected operation, and controls the speaker 801 so that the confirmed alarm sound is played. . In one embodiment, when a user requests a change in the alarm sound, the controller 803 can modify the alarm sound setting table.

The alarm sound playback setting information includes information on whether or not the electronic device 800 is allowed to play the alarm sound. As a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information, if the electronic device 800 is allowed to play the alarm sound, the control unit 803 controls the speaker 801 to play the alarm sound when motion of the electronic device 800 is detected. can do. However, as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information, if the electronic device 800 is not allowed to play the alarm sound, the control unit 803 does not allow the speaker 801 to play the alarm sound even if motion of the electronic device 800 is detected. You can control it so that it doesn't happen.

In one embodiment, alarm sounds stored in the storage unit 802 may include mandatory alarm sounds and optional alarm sounds. In this specification, a mandatory alarm sound refers to an alarm sound that is set to be played even if the user does not want it to be played, and an optional alarm sound refers to an alarm sound that is not played if the user does not want it to be played. In one embodiment, the controller 803 may control the speaker 801 to play the required alarm sound even if the alarm sound playback is not permitted as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information.

7 is an exemplary alarm sound setting table stored in a storage unit in one embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7, the alarm sound setting table includes operations that the electronic device 800 can perform and alarm sounds corresponding to each operation.

FIG. 7 shows an exemplary alarm sound setting table stored in the storage unit 802 when the electronic device 800 is a refrigerator. For example, when the door of the electronic device 800 is opened, alarm sound 1 is played, and when the user changes the refrigeration mode or freezing mode of the electronic device 800, alarm sound 2 is played. If the type of electronic device 800 is different, the type of operation recorded in the alarm sound setting table and the type of corresponding alarm sound may also vary.

In one embodiment, when the user requests to change the alarm sound, the control unit 803 changes the alarm sound corresponding to each operation recorded in the alarm sound setting table to the alarm sound that the user wants to change. For example, if the user requests to change the alarm corresponding to the door opening operation from 1 to alarm sound 5, the control unit 803 can change the alarm sound corresponding to the door opening recorded in the alarm sound setting table to alarm sound 5. there is.

Referring again to FIG. 6, the control unit 803 can control the operation of the electronic device 800. In one embodiment, the control unit 803 may control the operation of the speaker 801 based on the alarm sound setting table and alarm sound reproduction setting information. When an operation of the electronic device 800 (e.g., door opening/closing or user command input, etc.) is detected, the control unit 803 checks the alarm sound playback setting information to determine whether or not the alarm sound is allowed to be played, and plays the alarm sound. If this is allowed, the speaker 801 can be controlled to play an alarm sound corresponding to the detected motion by referring to the alarm sound setting table.

The input device 804 is a means for a user to input commands to control the operation of the electronic device 800. Examples of the input device 804 include physical buttons or touch panels, but are not limited thereto. The user may input a command for controlling the operation of the electronic device 800 or a command for checking information related to the operation of the electronic device 800 through the input device 804. The control unit 803 can control the operation of the electronic device 800 according to commands input by the user.

The display unit 805 may display information or data related to the operation of the electronic device 800. Examples of the display unit 805 include, but are not limited to, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) display.

In another embodiment, the electronic device 800 may not include at least one of the input device 804 and the display unit 805.

The communication unit 806 may exchange data or signals by performing wired or wireless communication with other devices, such as the management server 100, the access point 300, the user terminal 700, or other electronic devices. Communications 806 may include a modem, network interface card (NIC), integrated network interface, radio frequency transmitter/receiver, infrared port, USB connection, or other interface for communication with other computing devices.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described taking the case where the electronic device 800 is a refrigerator as an example. However, in another embodiment, the electronic device 800 may be an electronic device other than a refrigerator (eg, a washing machine, dryer, air conditioner, air purifier, etc.).

Figures 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining a process for adding an alarm sound change function and a function for setting whether to play an alarm sound of an electronic device through a user terminal in one embodiment.

The user may install an application for management and control of the electronic device 800 on the user terminal 700. An application for management and control of the electronic device 800 may be distributed through the management server 100.

When the user executes the application through the user terminal 700 and selects the product upgrade menu, a screen as shown in FIG. 8 may be displayed on the user terminal 700. The user can add a new function to the electronic device 800 by selecting one of the upgrade items 711a, 711b, and 711c displayed in the upgrade list window 711 and pressing the upgrade button 12. . For example, the user selects the product alarm sound change function addition item 711a to add the product alarm sound change function to the electronic device 800, or selects the product alarm sound on/off function addition item 711b to add the product alarm sound change function to the electronic device 800. A function to select whether to play the product alarm sound can be added to (800). The user may select a plurality of items to be added and press the upgrade button 712 to add a plurality of functions to the electronic device 800 at the same time.

When the user selects the item he or she wants to add and presses the upgrade button 712, a screen as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on the user terminal 700. As shown in FIG. 9 , when the user selects an item to be added and presses the upgrade button 712, a guidance window 721 that displays guidance information related to the upgrade of the electronic device 800 appears on the user terminal 700. displayed in When the user requests an upgrade by pressing the Upgrade Now button 722, upgrade data corresponding to the item selected by the user may be received through the communication unit 806 and stored in the storage unit 802. The control unit 803 may upgrade the program installed in the electronic device 800 based on the stored upgrade data.

Figure 10 shows a settings screen for an electronic device to which an alarm sound change function and an alarm sound playback setting function are applied, according to an embodiment.

When the user executes the application through the user terminal 700 and selects the product settings menu, a screen as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the user terminal 700. Figure 10 shows a screen when the user adds both the product alarm sound change function and the function to select whether to play the product alarm sound through the product upgrade menu. As shown, the menu for setting the electronic device 800 includes a product alarm sound change menu 731 corresponding to the product alarm sound change function and a menu for selecting whether to play the product alarm corresponding to the product alarm sound selection function ( 732) are displayed respectively.

The user can change the alarm sound corresponding to each operation of the electronic device 800 by selecting the product alarm sound change menu 731.

11 and 12 are diagrams for explaining a process of changing an alarm sound of an electronic device through a user terminal in one embodiment.

When the user selects the product alarm sound change menu 731 on the screen shown in FIG. 10, a product operation selection screen as shown in FIG. 11 may be displayed on the user terminal 700. The user can select one of the operations 741 to 745 of the electronic device 800 for which the alarm sound is to be changed on the product operation selection screen.

When the user selects one of the operations 741 to 745 of the electronic device 800 on the screen shown in FIG. 11, a product alarm sound selection screen as shown in FIG. 12 may be displayed on the user terminal 700. The user can change the alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device 800 selected by the user to a different alarm sound by selecting one of the alarm sounds 751 to 756 displayed in the alarm sound list displayed on the product alarm sound selection screen. there is. In FIG. 12, the basic sound 751 is an alarm sound stored in the storage unit 802 during the manufacturing process of the electronic device 800, and alarm sounds 5 752 to 8 756 are used during the manufacturing process of the electronic device 800. This is a new alarm sound that was not stored in the storage unit 802 during the process.

For example, if the user selects the refrigeration mode change 742 on the screen of FIG. 11 and selects alarm sound 6 (753) on the screen of FIG. 12, the management server 100 saves the file containing alarm sound 6 to the electronic device. It can be sent to (800). When the file containing alarm sound 6 is received through the communication unit 806, the control unit 803 stores the file containing alarm sound 6 in the storage unit 802. Then, the control unit 803 changes the alarm sound corresponding to the refrigeration mode change from alarm sound 2 to alarm sound 6 in the alarm sound setting table stored in the storage unit 802, for example, the alarm sound setting table shown in FIG. 7. . Accordingly, when the user requests a change to the refrigeration mode, alarm sound 6 may be played through the speaker 801.

In one embodiment, the user can listen to each alarm sound in advance by pressing the play button displayed on one side of the alarm sounds 751 to 756 displayed on the product alarm sound selection screen. When the user presses one of the play buttons displayed on one side of the alarm sounds 751 to 756 displayed on the product alarm sound selection screen, each of the alarm sounds 751 to 756 is played through the speaker of the user terminal 700. You can. Accordingly, the user can hear the alarm sound he or she wants in advance.

In one embodiment, the user may create a new alarm sound by combining multiple alarm sounds included in the alarm sound list using an application installed on the user terminal 700. For example, the user can change the frequency of any of the alarm sounds included in the alarm sound list, or synthesize new alarm sounds by connecting some or all of the alarm sounds. When a user generates a new alarm sound by combining a plurality of alarm sounds included in the changeable alarm sound list, the new alarm sound may be registered and stored in the management server 100. When the user selects a new alarm sound synthesized by the user from the alarm sound list, the new alarm sound synthesized by the user may be set as an alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device 800.

Referring again to FIG. 10, the user can set to allow or disallow playback of the product alarm sound by pressing the slide button 733 displayed in the menu 732 for selecting whether to play the product alarm. The slide button 733 can alternately move left and right each time the user presses it. If the user moves the slide button 733 to the left, playback of the product alarm sound may be disallowed, and if the user moves the slide button 733 to the right, playback of the product alarm sound may be permitted. . The user's setting result may be stored in the storage unit 802 as alarm sound playback setting information.

When the operation of the electronic device 800 is detected, the control unit 803 may control the operation of the speaker 801 by referring to the alarm sound reproduction setting information. As a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information, if the electronic device 800 is allowed to play the alarm sound, the control unit 803 controls the speaker 801 to play the alarm sound when motion of the electronic device 800 is detected. can do. However, as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information, if the electronic device 800 is not allowed to play the alarm sound, the control unit 803 does not allow the speaker 801 to play the alarm sound even if motion of the electronic device 800 is detected. You can control it so that it doesn't happen.

In one embodiment, alarm sounds stored in the storage unit 802 may include mandatory alarm sounds and optional alarm sounds. In this specification, a mandatory alarm sound refers to an alarm sound that is set to be played even if the user does not want it to be played, and an optional alarm sound refers to an alarm sound that is not played if the user does not want it to be played. In one embodiment, the controller 803 may control the speaker 801 to play the required alarm sound even if the alarm sound playback is not permitted as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information. For example, if the electronic device 800 is a refrigerator, an alarm sound to notify that the door has been open for a long time or an alarm sound to notify that the temperature inside the refrigerator is higher than a predetermined reference temperature may be set as essential alarm sounds.

Figure 13 is a flowchart showing a method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13, when the user requests a change in the alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device, the control unit 803 stores the changed alarm sound in the storage unit 802 and changes the alarm sound setting table (S901). .

In one embodiment, the user can change the alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device 800 through an alarm sound change menu provided through an application installed on the user terminal 700.

In one embodiment, when the user selects the alarm sound change menu, a list of changeable alarm sounds may be provided through an application installed on the user terminal 700.

In one embodiment, the changeable alarm sound list may include a play button to play each alarm sound.

In one embodiment, when the user presses the play button, each alarm sound may be played through the user terminal 700.

In one embodiment, when a user generates a new alarm sound by combining a plurality of alarm sounds included in the changeable alarm sound list, the new alarm sound is registered in the management server 100, and the new alarm sound is stored in the electronic device 800. It can be set to an alarm sound that corresponds to the operation of .

When the user requests to change the alarm sound playback setting information, the control unit 803 stores the changed alarm sound playback setting information in the storage unit 802 (S902).

Next, the control unit 803 detects the operation of the electronic device 800 (S903).

When the operation of the electronic device 800 is detected, the control unit 803 controls the operation of the speaker 801 based on the alarm sound setting table and alarm sound reproduction setting information (S904).

In one embodiment, when the operation of the electronic device 800 is detected, the step of controlling the operation of the speaker based on the alarm sound setting table and the alarm sound playback setting information (S904) includes reproducing the alarm sound as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information. If in a permitted state, controlling the speaker 801 to play an alarm sound corresponding to the currently performed operation of the electronic device 800, and as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information, if the playback of the alarm sound is not permitted, the speaker (801) may include a step of controlling not to reproduce an alarm sound.

In one embodiment, alarm sounds may include mandatory alarm sounds and optional alarm sounds.

In one embodiment, when the operation of the electronic device 800 is detected, the step of controlling the operation of the speaker based on the alarm sound setting table and the alarm sound playback setting information (S904) includes reproducing the alarm sound as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information. Even if this is not allowed, a step of controlling the speaker 801 to play the required alarm sound may be included.

As described above, the present specification has been described with reference to the illustrative drawings, but the present specification is not limited to the embodiments and drawings disclosed herein, and various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art. In addition, even if the effects of the configuration of the present specification were not explicitly described and explained in the above description of the embodiments of the present specification, the predictable effects of the configuration should also be recognized.

Claims (12)

A speaker that plays an alarm sound;
a storage unit that stores the alarm sound, alarm sound setting table, and alarm sound playback setting information; and
A control unit that controls the operation of the speaker based on the alarm sound setting table and the alarm sound reproduction setting information,
The alarm sound setting table includes an operation of an electronic device and an alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device,
The alarm sound playback setting information includes information on whether or not to allow the alarm sound to be played through the speaker,
When a user requests a change in the alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device, the changed alarm sound is stored in the storage device and the alarm sound setting table is changed,
When the user requests a change in the alarm sound playback setting information, the changed alarm sound playback setting information is stored in the storage device.
Electronics.
According to paragraph 1,
The above user
Change the alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device through the alarm sound change menu provided through the application installed on the user terminal,
When the user selects the alarm sound change menu, a list of alarm sounds that can be changed through the application is provided.
Electronics.
According to paragraph 2,
The changeable alarm sound list includes a play button for playing each alarm sound,
When the user presses the play button, each alarm sound is played through the user terminal.
Electronics.
According to paragraph 2,
When the user generates a new alarm sound by combining a plurality of alarm sounds included in the changeable alarm sound list, the new alarm sound is registered in the management server, and the new alarm sound is an alarm corresponding to the operation of the electronic device. can be set to negative
Electronics.
According to paragraph 1,
The controller is
As a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information, if playback of the alarm sound is allowed, control the speaker to play the alarm sound corresponding to the currently performed operation of the electronic device,
As a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information, if playback of the alarm sound is not permitted, the speaker is controlled not to play the alarm sound.
Electronics.
According to paragraph 1,
The alarm sounds include mandatory alarm sounds and optional alarm sounds,
The controller is
As a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information, the speaker is controlled to play the essential alarm sound even if playback of the alarm sound is not permitted.
Electronics.
When the user requests to change the alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device, storing the changed alarm sound in a storage device and changing the alarm sound setting table;
When the user requests to change the alarm sound playback setting information, storing the changed alarm sound playback setting information in a storage device;
Detecting the operation of an electronic device; and
When the operation of the electronic device is detected, controlling the operation of the speaker based on the alarm sound setting table and the alarm sound reproduction setting information.
Control methods for electronic devices.
In clause 7,
The above user
Change the alarm sound corresponding to the operation of the electronic device through the alarm sound change menu provided through the application installed on the user terminal,
When the user selects the alarm sound change menu, a list of alarm sounds that can be changed through the application is provided.
Control methods for electronic devices.
According to clause 8,
The changeable alarm sound list includes a play button for playing each alarm sound,
When the user presses the play button, each alarm sound is played through the user terminal.
Control methods for electronic devices.
According to clause 8,
When the user generates a new alarm sound by combining a plurality of alarm sounds included in the changeable alarm sound list, the new alarm sound is registered in the management server, and the new alarm sound is an alarm corresponding to the operation of the electronic device. can be set to negative
Control methods for electronic devices.
In clause 7,
When the operation of the electronic device is detected, controlling the operation of the speaker based on the alarm sound setting table and the alarm sound reproduction setting information
Controlling the speaker to play an alarm sound corresponding to a currently performed operation of the electronic device if playback of the alarm sound is permitted as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information; and
As a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information, if playback of the alarm sound is not permitted, controlling the speaker not to play the alarm sound.
Control methods for electronic devices.
In clause 7,
The alarm sounds include mandatory alarm sounds and optional alarm sounds,
When the operation of the electronic device is detected, controlling the operation of the speaker based on the alarm sound setting table and the alarm sound reproduction setting information
Controlling the speaker to play the essential alarm sound even if playback of the alarm sound is not permitted as a result of checking the alarm sound playback setting information.
Control methods for electronic devices.

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