KR20240024718A - Electronic device and computer readable storage medium for providing virtual space - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a display, a communication circuit, a memory configured to store instructions, and a processor, and when the instructions are executed, the processor selects one of a plurality of objects each corresponding to a plurality of users. , identify a first user input indicating selection of at least one object corresponding to at least one user, identify a second user input for executing a second application, and identify the first user input and the second user Based on the input, the first user interface is changed to a second user interface including the virtual space, and a notification is provided to the at least one external electronic device of the at least one user to guide entry into the virtual space. is set to transmit a signal that causes the at least one external electronic device to display.

Description

Electronic device and computer readable storage medium for providing virtual space {ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR PROVIDING VIRTUAL SPACE}

The descriptions below relate to electronic devices and computer-readable storage media for providing virtual space.

With the development of technology, virtual spaces are being used using computers or the Internet. Additionally, various software is being developed to provide virtual space. By entering a virtual space, users of electronic devices can communicate with other users in real time without time or space constraints. A user can perform various activities within a virtual space using an avatar corresponding to the user.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a display, a communication circuit, a memory configured to store instructions, and a processor, where, when the instructions are executed, a first application for communication with another user is executed. While being selected, at least one object corresponding to at least one user is selected from among a plurality of objects displayed in the first user interface of the first application, each corresponding to a plurality of users distinct from the user of the electronic device. Identifying a first user input indicating that the first user input is identified, and executing a second application to communicate with the at least one user through a character representing the user in a virtual space Identifying a second user input for: and, based on the first user input and the second user input, creating the first user interface, including the character and at least one character representing the at least one user. Change to a second user interface of the second application, including the virtual space, and, based on the first user input and the second user input, to at least one external electronic device of the at least one user, It may be configured to transmit a signal that causes the at least one external electronic device to display a notification to guide entry into the virtual space.

According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer readable storage medium stores one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs include an electronic display, a communication circuit, and a memory. When executed by the processor of the device, while the first application for communication with other users is being executed, each corresponds to a plurality of users displayed in the first user interface of the first application, distinct from the user of the electronic device. Identifying a first user input indicating selection of at least one object corresponding to at least one user among a plurality of objects, and after the first user input is identified, representing the user in a virtual space. (represent) identifies a second user input for executing a second application for communicating with the at least one user through a character, and based on the first user input and the second user input, the first user interface Change to a second user interface of the second application, including the virtual space including the character and at least one character representing the at least one user, and the first user input and the second user Based on the input, the electronic device to transmit to the at least one external electronic device of the at least one user a signal that causes the at least one external electronic device to display a notification to guide entry into the virtual space. It may contain instructions that cause .

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to one embodiment.
Figure 2 is a simplified block diagram of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
3 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 4 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
Figure 5 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a screen of an electronic device displaying virtual spaces, according to an embodiment.
7 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
8 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 9 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
Figure 10 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
11 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 12 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
13 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 14A shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 14B shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 15 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 16A shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 16B shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
Figure 17 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to one embodiment.

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

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123, the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

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

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

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

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

The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 includes, 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 biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

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

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

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in 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 (e.g., 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 one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) may provide a service related to a virtual space to a user using an application. The user may provide a service to enter the virtual space provided by the application in conjunction with another application, without directly executing the application. In the following specification, various embodiments for providing services for entering a virtual space through other applications and/or home screens may be described.

Figure 2 is a simplified block diagram of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the electronic device 200 may include some or all of the components of the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 . For example, electronic device 200 may correspond to electronic device 101 in FIG. 1 .

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a processor 210, a display 220, a memory 230, a communication circuit 240, a camera 250, a microphone 260, a speaker 270, and /Or it may include a global positioning system (GPS) circuit 280. Depending on the embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a processor 210, a display 220, a memory 230, a communication circuit 240, a camera 250, a microphone 260, a speaker 270, and a GPS circuit. It may include at least one of (280). For example, at least some of the processor 210, display 220, memory 230, communication circuit 240, camera 250, microphone 260, speaker 270, and GPS circuit 280 Depending on the embodiment, it may be omitted.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a processor 210. Processor 210 is operatively or operably connected to display 220, memory 230, communication circuit 240, camera 250, microphone 260, speaker 270, and GPS circuit 280. ) can be coupled with or connected with. Processor 210 is operatively coupled or connected to display 220, memory 230, communication circuitry 240, camera 250, microphone 260, speaker 270, and GPS circuitry 280. That is, the processor 210 can control the display 220, memory 230, communication circuit 240, camera 250, microphone 260, speaker 270, and GPS circuit 280. It can mean.

For example, processor 210 may control display 220, memory 230, communication circuit 240, camera 250, microphone 260, speaker 270, and GPS circuit 280. there is. Display 220, memory 230, communication circuit 240, camera 250, microphone 260, speaker 270, and GPS circuit 280 may be controlled by processor 210. For example, the processor 210 may be comprised of at least one processor. For example, processor 210 may include at least one processor. For example, processor 210 may correspond to processor 120 of FIG. 1 .

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may include hardware components for processing data based on one or more instructions. Hardware components for processing data may include, for example, an Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU), a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), and/or a Central Processing Unit (CPU).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a display 220. For example, the display 220 may include a touch panel (or touch screen) and a touch integrated circuit (IC). For example, the display 220 can be used to display various screens. The display 220 may be used to display a user interface of an application (eg, an application for providing a service related to a virtual space, an application for providing a phone function, or an application for exchanging messages). For example, display 220 may correspond to display module 160 of FIG. 1 .

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a memory 230. For example, memory 230 may be used to store one or more programs. One or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 200, cause the electronic device 200 to perform a predefined operation. For example, memory 230 may correspond to memory 130 of FIG. 1 . For example, memory 230 may be a volatile memory unit or units. For example, memory 230 may be a non-volatile memory unit or units. For example, memory 230 may be another form of computer-readable medium, such as a magnetic or optical disk. For example, the memory 230 may store data obtained based on an operation performed by the processor 410 (eg, an algorithm execution operation).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a communication circuit 240. For example, communication circuit 240 may correspond to at least a portion of communication module 190 of FIG. 1 . For example, communication circuitry 240 may be used for various radio access technologies (RATs). For example, communications circuitry 240 may be used to perform cellular communications. For example, the communication circuit 240 may be used to perform Bluetooth (Bluetooth) communication, wireless local area network (WLAN) communication, or ultra wideband (UWB) communication.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a camera 250. For example, the camera 250 may be used to obtain an image of a part of the body (eg, face or hand) of the user of the electronic device 200. Camera 250 may be positioned toward the user to obtain an image of a part of the user's body. According to one embodiment, a plurality of cameras may be included to obtain images of parts of the user's body. Depending on the embodiment, the electronic device 200 may further include another camera for acquiring images of the external environment. Depending on the embodiment, the camera 250 may include components for acquiring depth information. However, it is not limited to this.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a microphone 260 (eg, the input module 150 of FIG. 1). The microphone 260 can identify electrical signals corresponding to atmospheric vibrations. For example, the processor 210 may use the microphone 260 to identify a sound generated by the user (eg, the user's voice). The processor 210 may transmit information about sounds generated by the user to an external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a speaker 270. For example, the speaker 270 may be used to output (or provide) sound configured through the processor 210. The processor 210 may receive information about sounds generated by other users from an external electronic device and output sound through the speaker 270 based on the received information. For example, speaker 270 may correspond to sound output module 155 of FIG. 1 .

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a GPS circuit 280. For example, the GPS circuit 280 may correspond to a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module, which is an example of the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1 . GPS circuitry 280 may be used to receive GPS signals. Depending on the area of use or bandwidth, GPS is operated by GLONASS (global navigation satellite system), Beidou Navigation Satellite System (hereinafter "beidou"), QZSS (quasi-zenith satellite system), IRNSS (Indian regional satellite system), or Galileo (the European global satellite system). It may include at least one of a satellite-based navigation system. The electronic device 200 may obtain location information of the electronic device 200 using the GPS circuit 280.

3 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, screens 310 to 330 are examples of screens displayed through the display 220 of the electronic device 200.

The processor 210 may display the first user interface of the first application on the screen 310. For example, the first application may be used for communication with other users. For example, the first application may include a contact application.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display information about the user of the electronic device 200 in the area 311 within the first user interface. For example, the processor 210 may display content 313 to indicate the user of the electronic device 200 in the area 311. The processor 210 may display content 313 by overlapping it with an element 321 for displaying a plurality of objects 322 .

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display a plurality of contacts in an area 312 within the first user interface. The plurality of contacts may include name, contact information, and/or photo.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify a user input 314 for an element 321 included in the area 311. For example, the processor 210 may input a user input to an element 321 for displaying a plurality of objects 322 while displaying a plurality of contacts within a first user interface based on execution of the first application. (314) can be identified. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 310 to the screen 320 in response to the user input 314.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 displays a plurality of objects 322 respectively corresponding to a plurality of users within the first user interface in response to the user input 314 for the element 321 on the screen ( 320). For example, a plurality of users may be distinguished from users of a plurality of contacts displayed on screen 310. For example, the plurality of users respectively corresponding to the plurality of objects 322 may be users who have set a character in the virtual space among the users of the plurality of contacts. Depending on the embodiment, the plurality of users may correspond to the users of the plurality of contacts displayed on the screen 310.

For example, the processor 210 may display the element 321 within the area 311 by overlapping it with the content 313 . The processor 210 may display a plurality of objects 322 respectively corresponding to a plurality of users within the area 312. The plurality of objects 322 may include multiple thumbnails and multiple names of multiple characters.

According to one embodiment, the user of the electronic device 200 may not have set a character to be used in the virtual space. If the user of the electronic device 200 does not set a character to be used in the virtual space, the element 321 may be set to a predefined object (eg, a plus shape). Processor 210 may identify user input 324 for element 321 to set the character used within the virtual space. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 320 to the screen 330 in response to the user input 324.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 displays a window 333 for determining a character corresponding to the user of the electronic device 200 on the screen 330 in response to the user input 324 for the element 321. It can be displayed in . For example, the processor 210 may display selectable characters within the window 333. Depending on the embodiment, the processor 210 may display an interface for changing (or determining) the detailed shape of a character corresponding to the user.

Figure 4 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 410, the processor 210 selects at least one object corresponding to at least one user among a plurality of objects displayed in the first user interface of the first application, each corresponding to a plurality of users. A first user input indicating selection of an object may be identified. For example, while a first application for communication with other users is running, the processor 210 may display a plurality of users that are distinct from the user of the electronic device 200 displayed in the first user interface of the first application. A first user input indicating selection of at least one object corresponding to at least one user from among the plurality of corresponding objects may be identified.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may execute a first application for communication with other users. For example, the first application may include a contact application, a phone application, and a messenger application. The processor 210 may display the first user interface of the first application based on execution of the first application. For example, the first user interface may include a plurality of objects. Multiple objects may each correspond to multiple users.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify a first user input indicating selection of at least one object corresponding to at least one user among a plurality of objects respectively corresponding to a plurality of users. . For example, the user of the electronic device 200 may perform a first user input to select at least one user with whom to communicate within the virtual space.

In operation 420, the processor 210 may identify a second user input for executing a second application for communicating with at least one user through a character representing the user in the virtual space. For example, after the first user input is identified, the processor 210 identifies a second user input for executing a second application for communicating with at least one user through a character representing the user within the virtual space. can do.

According to one embodiment, after the first user input is identified, the processor 210 may identify a second user input for executing the second application. For example, the second application may be used to communicate with at least one user through a character representing the user within the virtual space. For example, the processor 210 may identify a second user input for an object for entering a virtual space provided through a second application. Processor 210 is configured to identify at least one user for communication through the virtual space based on the first user input and to communicate within the virtual space with the identified at least one user based on the second user input. The second application can be executed.

In operation 430, the processor 210 may change the first user interface to the second user interface of the second application. For example, based on the first user input and the second user input, the processor 210 creates a first user interface, a virtual space including a character representing a user and at least one character representing at least one user. It can be changed to the second user interface of the second application, including.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may change the first user interface to a second user interface of the second application by executing the second application based on the first user input and the second user input.

In operation 430, the processor 210 may transmit a signal that causes at least one external electronic device to display a notification to guide entry into the virtual space. For example, the processor 210 is configured to display a notification for guiding entry into the virtual space to at least one external electronic device of at least one user based on the first user input and the second user input. It can transmit a signal that triggers one external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may transmit a signal that causes at least one external electronic device to display a notification to guide at least one user to enter the virtual space. At least one external electronic device may receive a signal from the electronic device 200. Each of the at least one external electronic device may display a notification to guide at least one user to enter the virtual space, based on the received signal.

Figure 5 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5 , screens 510 to 540 are examples of screens displayed through the display 220 of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display the first user interface of the first application on the screen 510. For example, the first application may be used for communication with other users. For example, the first application may include a contact application. Screen 510 may correspond to screen 310 in FIG. 3 .

For example, the processor 210 may display information about the user of the electronic device 200 in the area 511 within the first user interface. For example, the processor 210 may display content 513 to indicate the user of the electronic device 200 in the area 511. The processor 210 may display content 513 by overlapping it with an element 521 for displaying a plurality of objects 522 . For example, processor 210 may display a plurality of contacts in area 312 within the first user interface.

According to one embodiment, a user input 514 for an element 521 for displaying a plurality of objects 522 may be identified. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 510 to the screen 520 in response to the user input 514.

The processor 210 may display a plurality of objects 522 respectively corresponding to a plurality of users within the first user interface on the screen 520 in response to a user input for the element 521.

According to one embodiment, a plurality of users may be distinguished from users of a plurality of contacts displayed on the screen 510. For example, the plurality of users respectively corresponding to the plurality of objects 522 may be users who have set a character in the virtual space among the users of the plurality of contacts.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display the element 521 within the area 511 by overlapping it with the content 513 . The processor 210 may display a plurality of objects 522 respectively corresponding to a plurality of users within the area 512. For example, the plurality of objects 522 may include object 522-1, object 522-2, object 522-3, and/or object 522-4. Object 522-1, object 522-2, object 522-3, and object 522-4 may each correspond to one user.

The plurality of objects 522 may include a plurality of thumbnails of a plurality of characters (e.g., thumbnails 525-1 to thumbnails 525-4), a plurality of names (e.g., name 526-1), or names 526-4), and/or a plurality of labels (e.g., labels 527-1 to 527-4) for indicating the status of a plurality of users in connection with a plurality of thumbnails. ))) may be included.

For example, the object 522-1 includes a thumbnail 525-1 of a character related to the user corresponding to the object 522-1, and a name 526-1 related to the user corresponding to the object 522-1. , and a label 527-1 to indicate the user's status corresponding to the object 522-1. Object 522-2 includes a thumbnail 525-2 of a character for a user corresponding to object 522-2, a name 526-2 for a user corresponding to object 522-2, and object 522 -2) may include a label 527-2 to indicate the status of the user corresponding to the object 522-3. The object 522-3 is a thumbnail 525- of the character related to the user corresponding to the object 522-3. 3), it may include a name 526-3 for the user corresponding to the object 522-3, and a label 527-3 to indicate the status of the user corresponding to the object 522-3. Object 522-4 includes a thumbnail 525-4 of the character for the user corresponding to the object 522-4, a name 526-4 for the user corresponding to the object 522-4, and the object. It may include a label (527-4) to indicate the user's status corresponding to (522-4).

According to one embodiment, a plurality of labels (eg, labels 527-1 to 527-4) may each be configured as a visual object to indicate the user's status. For example, the label 527-1 may be set based on the user's location corresponding to the object 522-1.

According to one embodiment, the label 524 may be composed of a visual object to indicate the user's status of the electronic device 200. The processor 210 may identify the location of the user of the electronic device 200 using the GPS circuit 280. The processor 210 may configure the label 524 based on the user's location of the electronic device 200. For example, the processor 210 may configure the label 524 as a visual object representing a house based on identifying that the user of the electronic device 200 is at home.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify a user input 531 indicating selection of at least one object among a plurality of objects displayed on the screen 530. For example, the processor 210 may display the screen of the electronic device 200 in response to an input indicating selection of the object 522-1 among the user inputs 531 (e.g., a long press input). You can change from screen 520) to screen 530.

For example, the processor 210 may identify a user input 531 indicating selection of at least one object corresponding to at least one user among a plurality of objects 522 respectively corresponding to a plurality of users. there is. For example, user input 531 may be an example of the first user input in FIG. 4 .

For example, user input 531 may indicate selection of object 522-1, object 522-3, and object 522-4. The processor 210 may change the shape of the check box indicating that the object 522-1, object 522-3, and object 522-4 are selected in response to the user input 531.

After receiving the user input 531, the processor 210 may identify the input for the object 532. An input to the object 532 may indicate that selection of at least one object among the plurality of objects 522 has been completed. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 530 to the screen 540 based on the input for the object 532.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 displays at least one user's thumbnails identified based on the user input 531 (e.g., thumbnail 525-1, thumbnail 525-3, and thumbnail ( 525-4)) and a plurality of thumbnails 543 including thumbnails related to the user of the electronic device 200 may be displayed on the screen 540. The processor 210 may display an object 544 representing a virtual space to enter on the screen 540. Depending on the embodiment, the processor 210 may identify the user input 531 and then provide a screen for selecting a virtual space. The processor 210 may display an object 544 representing the selected virtual space on the screen 540 based on an input indicating selection of the virtual space.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify a user input 542 for executing a second application for communicating with at least one user through a character representing the user in the virtual space. For example, processor 210 may identify input for object 541 as user input 542. For example, user input 542 may be an example of the second user input in FIG. 4 .

FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a screen of an electronic device displaying virtual spaces, according to an embodiment.

7 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6 , screens 610 to 630 are examples of screens displayed through the display 220 of the electronic device 200. In the embodiment according to FIG. 6, unlike the embodiment of FIG. 5 in which at least one user is selected and then enters the virtual space, the processor 210 selects a virtual space and then selects at least one user to invite to the selected virtual space. You can select a user.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display the screen 610. The screen 610 may include an object 612 representing a virtual space, an object 613 for selecting a virtual space, and objects 614 for changing the virtual space. According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may change the virtual space in response to an input for one of the objects 614 for changing the virtual space. According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may change the object 612 representing a virtual space to another object representing a different virtual space in response to an input for one of the objects 614 shown in FIG. 6. .

Referring to FIG. 7 , screens 710 to 730 may represent virtual spaces provided by the second application. According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display the screen 710 based on the input for the object 612.

According to one embodiment, virtual spaces provided by the second application may be configured differently depending on the purpose of conversation and/or topic of conversation. For example, screens 710 to 730, each of which is a virtual space, may include a title and at least one tag. The title may indicate the purpose of the conversation in the virtual space. A tag may mean a conversation topic.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display one of the screens 710 to 730 in response to at least one user input. The processor 210 may change the screen 710 to the screen 720 in response to the swipe input. The processor 210 may change the screen 720 to the screen 730 in response to the swipe input. The processor 210 may change the screen 730 to the screen 710 in response to the swipe input.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify a virtual space into which the user of the electronic device 200 will enter based on a user input indicating selection of one of a plurality of virtual spaces. For example, the processor 210 sets (or identifies) a virtual space into which the user of the electronic device 200 will enter based on a user input for one of the virtual spaces displayed on the screen 710 to 730. can do.

Depending on the embodiment, the processor 210 may provide virtual spaces displayed on the screen 710 to 730 in response to an input for the object 532 displayed on the screen 530 of FIG. 5. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 to the screen 540 of FIG. 5 based on an input to one of the virtual spaces displayed on the screen 710 to 730.

Referring again to FIG. 6, the processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 610 to the screen 620 based on an input to the object 613 for selecting a virtual space. .

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display a plurality of objects 621 on the screen 620. Screen 620 may correspond to screen 530 in FIG. 5 . For example, the processor 210 may identify a user input 622 indicating selection of at least one object corresponding to at least one user among the plurality of objects 621 . Processor 210 may identify user input 622 indicating selection of object 621-1, object 621-2, and object 621-3. Processor 210 may identify user input 622 and then identify the input for object 623 . The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from screen 620 to screen 630 in response to an input for the object 623.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 displays at least one user identified based on the user input 622 and at least one thumbnail 631 related to the user of the electronic device 200 on the screen 630. It can be displayed at (630). The processor 210 may display an object 632 representing a virtual space to enter on the screen 630. The processor 210 may display an object 633 for executing a second application for communicating with at least one user through a character representing the user in the virtual space. For example, screen 630 may correspond to screen 540 in FIG. 5 .

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 executes the second application based on the user input to the object 633, thereby providing a virtual space for communicating with at least one user through a character representing the user ( or display).

8 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8 , screens 810 to 830 are examples of screens displayed through the display 220 of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display a plurality of objects representing a plurality of virtual spaces on the screen 810. For example, the plurality of objects may include objects 811 to 815. For example, object 811 may represent a first virtual space. Object 812 may represent a second virtual space. Object 813 may represent a third virtual space. Object 814 may represent the fourth virtual space. Object 815 may represent the fifth virtual space.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may change the positions and/or sizes of a plurality of objects in response to a swipe input. For example, the processor 210 may change the position and/or size of the plurality of objects in response to an input that moves across at least a portion of the plurality of objects.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify an input for one of a plurality of objects while the screen 810 is displayed. For example, the processor 210 may identify an input for object 812 among a plurality of objects. The processor 210 may display information about at least one user who has entered the second virtual space in response to an input for the object 812. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 810 to the screen 820 in response to an input for the object 812.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display a plurality of objects 821 representing at least one user who has entered the second virtual space corresponding to the object 812 on the screen 820. The processor 210 may display at least one thumbnail 822 representing at least one user who has entered the second virtual space corresponding to the object 812 on the screen 820 .

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify at least one touch input 825 for the object 812. For example, processor 210 may identify a swipe input for object 812. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 820 to the screen 830 in response to at least one touch input 825 for the object 812.

The processor 210 may display information about at least one user who has entered the third virtual space on the screen 830 in response to at least one touch input 825 for the object 812. The processor 210 may display a plurality of objects 831 representing at least one user who has entered the third virtual space corresponding to the object 813, overlapping with the object 813. As a plurality of objects 831 are displayed overlapping with the object 813, the object 813 may not be displayed on the screen 830. The processor 210 may display at least one thumbnail 832 representing at least one user corresponding to the object 813 on the screen 830.

Depending on the embodiment, a user who enters one virtual space may simultaneously enter another virtual space. For example, a portion of at least one user who entered the second virtual space may be the same as a portion of at least one user who entered the third virtual space. Some of the plurality of objects 821 displayed on the screen 820 may correspond to some of the plurality of objects 831 displayed on the screen 830.

Figure 9 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9 , screens 910 to 930 are examples of screens displayed through the display 220 of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may execute a first application for communication with other users. For example, the first application may include a phone application. The processor 210 may display a screen 910 representing the first user interface of the first application.

The processor 210 may display an object 912 for displaying a keypad, an object 913 for displaying recent phone records, and an object 914 for displaying contact information. For example, the screen 910 may be in a state where the object 912 is selected. The processor 210 may display a keypad in area 911 of the screen 910.

According to one embodiment, processor 210 may identify input for object 914 for displaying contact information. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 910 to the screen 920 in response to an input for the object 914.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display a plurality of contacts stored in the memory 230 of the electronic device 200 on the screen 920. For example, multiple contacts may be displayed as multiple objects. The processor 210 may identify a user input 923 indicating selection of an object 921 corresponding to the first user and an object 922 corresponding to the second user. The processor 210 may display the object 924 in response to the user input 923. The processor 210 may execute the second application based on the input for the object 924. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 920 to the screen 930 based on the input for the object 924.

Depending on the embodiment, the processor 210 selects users (e.g., the first user) corresponding to the selected objects (e.g., the object 921 and the object 922) based on the user input 923. and the second user) can identify whether the character has been created according to the second application for providing the virtual space. The processor 210 may display the object 924 based on identifying that users corresponding to the selected objects have created characters according to the second application.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display the second user interface of the second application on the screen 930. The processor 210 may display a character representing the user of the electronic device 200 on the screen 930. The processor 210 may display a pop-up window 932 indicating whether to invite the first user related to the object 921 and the second user related to the object 922 to the virtual space. The pop-up window 932 includes an object 932-1 accepting the invitation to the first user and the second user to the virtual space and an object 932-2 refusing to invite the first user and the second user to the virtual space. ) can be displayed. Based on the user input for the object 932-1, the processor 210 provides a notification to the first external electronic device of the first user and the second external electronic device of the second user to guide entry into the virtual space. A signal that causes the first external electronic device and the second external electronic device to display may be transmitted.

Figure 10 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 10, in operation 1010, the processor 210 may change the operation mode of the second application from standby mode to connected mode. For example, the processor 210 may switch the operation mode of the second application from standby mode to connected mode based on identifying that at least one user enters the virtual space using at least one character. .

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify that at least one user enters the virtual space using at least one character. For example, after operation 430 of FIG. 4 is performed, the processor 210 may identify that at least one user enters the virtual space using at least one character. The processor 210 may transmit a signal that causes at least one external electronic device of at least one user to display a notification to guide entry into the virtual space. After the signal is transmitted, the processor 210 may identify that at least one user enters the virtual space using at least one character.

According to one embodiment, the operation mode of the second application may include standby mode and connection mode. For example, standby mode may mean a state in which communication with other users is not possible while the second application is running. In other words, standby mode may mean a state in which a call connection with an external electronic device is not established. For example, the connected mode may mean a state in which communication with other users is possible while the second application is running. In other words, the connection mode may mean a state in which a call connection with an external electronic device is established. According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may change the operation mode of the second application from standby mode to connected mode so that the user of the electronic device 200 can communicate with at least one user using a character.

At operation 1020, processor 210 may activate camera 250 and microphone 260. For example, the processor 210 may activate the camera 250 and the microphone 260 while the operation mode of the second application is the connected mode.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may activate the camera 250 and the microphone 260 so that the user of the electronic device 200 can communicate using at least one user character. For example, while the operation mode of the second application is standby mode, the camera 250 and microphone 260 may be deactivated. The processor 210 may activate the camera 250 and the microphone 260 based on identifying that the operation mode of the second application changes from standby mode to connected mode.

In operation 1030, the processor 210 may obtain information about the user of the electronic device 200. For example, the processor 210 may use the camera 250 and the microphone 260 to obtain information about the user of the electronic device 200. Information about the user of the electronic device 200 may include information about the user's facial expression, information about the user's emotions, information about the user's body movements, and information about the user's voice.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may use the camera 250 to obtain an image of a part of the user's body. The processor 210 may obtain information about the user based on an image of a part of the user's body. For example, the processor 210 may use the camera 250 to obtain an image of the user's face. The processor 210 may obtain information about the user's facial expression and/or emotion based on the image of the user's face. According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may use the camera 250 to obtain an image of the user's body. The processor 210 may obtain information about the movement of the user's body based on the image of the user's body.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may use the microphone 260 to obtain information about sounds generated outside the electronic device 200. The processor 210 may obtain information about the user's voice based on information about externally generated sounds.

In operation 1040, the processor 210 may control the motion of the character. For example, the processor 210 may control the motion of a character representing the user of the electronic device 200 based on information about the user.

For example, the processor 210 may change the facial expression of a character representing the user based on information about the user's facial expression and/or emotion. For example, the processor 210 may change the body movements of a character representing the user based on information about the user's body movements. For example, the processor 210 may change the character's mouth movement (or mouth shape) based on information about the user's voice.

11 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 11 , screens 1110 to 1130 are examples of screens displayed through the display 220 of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 displays a character 1111 representing a user of the electronic device 200 in the screen 1110 and at least one character representing at least one user (for example, character 1112 ) and characters (1113)) can be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may control (or change) the motion of the character 1111 based on information about the user of the electronic device 200. For example, the processor 210 may obtain information about the user using the camera 250 and the microphone 260. The processor 210 may control the motion of the character 1111 based on the acquired information about the user. For example, the processor 210 may obtain information about the user's facial expression using the camera 250. The processor 210 may change the facial expression of the character 1111 based on the acquired information about the user's facial expression. For example, the processor 210 may change the mouth movement of the character 1111 based on information about the user's voice obtained using the microphone 260. The processor 210 can change the mouth movements of the character 1111 and simultaneously output the acquired user's voice using the speaker 270.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 sends at least a signal set to cause the at least one external electronic device to change the motion of the character 1111 representing the user of the electronic device 200. Can be transmitted to one external electronic device. According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may receive a signal for changing the motion of at least one character from at least one external electronic device. For example, the processor 210 may receive a signal for changing the motion of the character 1112 from the first external electronic device corresponding to the character 1112. The first external electronic device may transmit a signal to change the motion of the character 1112 to the electronic device 200 based on information about the user of the first external electronic device. The processor 210 may change the motion of the character 1112 based on a signal transmitted from the first external electronic device. For example, the processor 210 may receive a signal for changing the motion of the character 1113 from a second external electronic device corresponding to the character 1113. The processor 210 may change the motion of the character 1113 based on a signal transmitted from the second external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display a plurality of visual objects for controlling the activities of the character 1111 by overlapping them in a virtual space within the screen 1110. For example, the plurality of visual objects may include visual object 1114, visual object 1115, and visual object 1116. For example, the visual object 1114 can be used to switch the operating mode of the second application from connected mode to standby mode. For example, visual object 1115 can be used to exit a virtual space. For example, visual object 1116 can be used to display content within a virtual space.

According to one embodiment, processor 210 may identify input for visual object 1114. The processor 210 may identify an input to the visual object 1114 for changing the operation mode of the second application. For example, the processor 210 may switch the operation mode of the second application from the connected mode to the standby mode based on the input to the visual object 1114. The processor 210 may deactivate the camera 250 and the microphone 260 while the operation mode of the second application is standby mode.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210, based on the input to the visual object 1114, sends at least a signal to cause at least one external electronic device to indicate that the user of the electronic device 200 is away. Can be transmitted to one external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 1110 to the screen 1120 based on an input to the visual object 1114. According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display the screen 1120 while the operation mode of the second application is in standby mode. The processor 210 displays on the screen 1120 a virtual space 1121 allocated to the user of the electronic device 200, at least one virtual space 1122 that can be entered, and at least one virtual space set as a favorite. (1123) can be displayed. For example, at least one virtual space 1122 that can be entered may include at least one virtual space in which the user of the electronic device 200 is set to an away state. For example, the user of the electronic device 200 may use virtual spaces displayed on the screen 1120 (e.g., virtual space 1121, at least one virtual space 1122, and at least one virtual space 1123). ), you can enter the selected virtual space by selecting the virtual space to enter. Depending on the embodiment, a user of the electronic device 200 may simultaneously enter one or more virtual spaces using a character representing the user. The processor 210 may display a list of one or more virtual spaces that the current user has entered using a character representing the user.

According to one embodiment, while the user of the electronic device 200 enters a virtual space using a character representing the user, the processor 210 allows the user to enter another virtual space that is distinct from the virtual space. User input can be identified for: For example, the processor 210 may identify the input for the object 1114 as a user input for entering another virtual space that is distinct from the virtual space. Based on user input, the processor 210 may display a list of virtual spaces that the user has entered, including the virtual space and other virtual spaces, on the screen 1120.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify an input to the visual object 1115 while the screen 1110 is displayed. Processor 210 may identify input for visual object 1115 to exit the virtual space. The processor 210 may stop execution of the second application based on the input to the visual object 1115. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 1110 to the screen 1130 based on the input to the visual object 1115.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display a home screen on the screen 1130. The processor 210 may display a portion 1131 of a character representing the user of the electronic device 200 on the home screen. The processor 210 may display a notification related to the second application and/or a notification related to a character representing the user in connection with a portion 1131 of the character displayed on the home screen. For example, processor 210 may determine the number of other users following a user's virtual space on electronic device 200, the number of visitors to the user's virtual space, calls from other users, and/or the content of conversations with other users. At least one of them can be displayed on the screen 1130 in connection with a part of the character 1131.

Figure 12 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the processor 210 may display a character 1211 representing the user of the electronic device 200 within the second user interface of the second application. Although only the character 1211 is shown in FIG. 12 , the processor 210 may further display at least one character representing at least one user.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display a plurality of visual objects for controlling the activities of the character 1211 in the virtual space on the screen 1210 by overlapping them in the virtual space. The plurality of visual objects may include visual object 1212, visual object 1213, and visual object 1214. For example, visual object 1212 may correspond to visual object 1114 in FIG. 11 . Visual object 1213 may correspond to visual object 1115 in FIG. 11 . Visual object 1214 may correspond to visual object 1116 in FIG. 11 .

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify an input for a visual object 1214 for displaying content in a virtual space. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 1210 to the screen 1220 based on the input to the visual object 1214.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 selects an area on the screen 1220, overlapping the virtual space, for selecting at least one content to be displayed within the virtual space, based on the input for the visual object 1214. (1221) can be provided. The processor 210 may display a plurality of contents stored in the memory 230 within the area 1221.

For example, processor 210 may identify an input that selects some of a plurality of contents. Processor 210 may identify input 1223 for content 1222 and input 1225 for content 1224 . The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 1220 to the screen 1230 based on the input 1223 and the input 1225.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display the screen 1230 based on the input 1223 and the input 1225. Processor 210 may indicate that content 1222 and content 1224 have been selected based on input 1223 and input 1225. For example, the processor 210 may indicate that the content 1222 and the content 1224 are selected by changing the shapes of the object 1231 and the object 1232. The processor 210 may indicate that the content 1222 and the content 1224 have been selected by changing the shapes of the object 1231 and the object 1232 composed of check boxes. Processor 210 may identify input 1243 for object 1233 after content 1222 and content 1224 are selected. Object 1233 may be used to complete selection of at least one content to be displayed within the virtual space. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 1230 to the screen 1240 based on the input 1243.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display the screen 1240 based on the input 1243. The processor 210 may display the character 1212 and at least one content in association with the character 1212 on the screen 1240. For example, the processor 210 may display a thumbnail 1242 representing the content 1222 and a thumbnail 1243 representing the content 1224 within the area 1241 . The processor 210 may set the area 1241 in association with the character 1212. For example, the processor 210 may change the posture of the character 1212 to a posture that shows content to other characters. The processor 210 may set an area 1241 around the character 1212 and display a thumbnail 1242 and a thumbnail 1243 within the area 1241.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display the content 1222 corresponding to the thumbnail 1242 based on an input regarding one of the thumbnail 1242 and the thumbnail 1243. According to one embodiment, an external electronic device related to another character that entered the virtual space together with the character 1212 may also display the thumbnail 1242 and the thumbnail 1243. Another external electronic device may display content 1222 corresponding to the thumbnail 1242 based on an input regarding one of the thumbnail 1242 and the thumbnail 1243.

13 shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13 , screens 1310 to 1330 are examples of screens displayed through the display 220 of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display a home screen on the screen 1310. The processor 210 may display a portion 1311 of a character representing the user of the electronic device 200 on the home screen. The processor 210 may display a notification related to the second application and/or a notification related to a character representing the user in connection with a portion 1311 of the character displayed on the home screen. For example, processor 210 may determine the number of other users following a user's virtual space on electronic device 200, the number of visitors to the user's virtual space, calls from other users, and/or the content of conversations with other users. At least one of them can be displayed on the screen 1310 in connection with a part of the character 1311. For example, screen 1310 may correspond to screen 1130 in FIG. 11 .

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify at least one touch input 1312 for a portion 1311 of the character. At least one touch input 1312 may be set to one of a tap input, a double tap input, a long press input, and a swipe input for a portion of the character 1311. For example, the processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 1310 to the screen 1320 based on a swipe input for a portion of the character 1311.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display the screen 1320 based on at least one touch input 1312 for a portion 1311 of the character. The processor 210 may display a character 1321 representing the user of the electronic device 200 on the screen 1320. Depending on the embodiment, the processor 210 may identify an input indicating selection of a character 1321 among a plurality of characters representing the user of the electronic device 200. The processor 210 may display a screen 1320 including the character 1321 based on an input indicating selection of the character 1321 among a plurality of characters.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 selects the user of the electronic device 200 set in the second application when a touch input for a part 1311 of the character among the at least one touch input 1312 is generated. Information about the character 1321 being expressed can be obtained. For example, the processor 210 represents the user of the electronic device 200 to the server related to the second application when a touch input for a part 1311 of the character among the at least one touch input 1312 is generated. You can request information about the character 1321. The processor 210 may receive information about the character 1321 representing the user of the electronic device 200 from the server. The processor 210 may temporarily store information about the character 1321 representing the user of the electronic device 200 in the memory 230. After at least one touch input 1312 is completed, the processor 210 displays the character 1321 on the screen 1320 based on temporarily stored information about the character 1321 representing the user of the electronic device 200. can be displayed. The processor 210 may display the screen 1320 more quickly by obtaining information about the character 1321 in advance in response to a touch input being made to a part of the character 1311.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display the screen 1320 to indicate that the user is planning to enter the virtual space using the character 1321. The processor 210 may provide a virtual space including the character 1321 displayed on the screen 1320 based on the input for the object 1322. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 1320 to the screen 1330 based on the input for the object 1322.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display the screen 1330 based on the input for the object 1322. While receiving (or loading) information about the virtual space, the processor 210 may display a screen 1330 indicating that the character 1321 is entering the virtual space.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may receive a signal that causes a notification to guide entry into one of a plurality of virtual spaces from at least one of a plurality of external electronic devices corresponding to a plurality of users. You can. The processor 210 may use a portion of a character displayed on the home screen to provide a notification to guide entry into one of a plurality of virtual spaces. Processor 210, in response to identifying at least one touch input to a portion of a character 1311 while the notification is provided, executes a second application to move the character 1321 to one of the plurality of virtual spaces. ) can be used to enter.

Figure 14A shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 14B shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 14A, the processor 210 may display a home screen on the screen 1410. While the home screen is displayed, the processor 210 may set at least one touch input 1411 for the user to enter the virtual space using a character representing the user. For example, the processor 210 may identify at least one touch input 1411 from the left edge of the screen 1410 in a direction perpendicular to the left edge. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 1410 to the screen 1420 in response to identifying at least one touch input 1411.

According to one embodiment, in response to identifying at least one touch input 1411 within the home screen, the processor 210 generates a plurality of virtual spaces representing a plurality of virtual spaces that can be entered while execution of the second application is stopped. Images 1421 can be displayed on the screen 1420.

For example, the plurality of virtual spaces may be virtual spaces that the user of the electronic device 200 can enter. The processor 210 may display a plurality of images 1421 representing a plurality of virtual spaces on the screen 1420 so that the user can enter one of the plurality of virtual spaces. Based on the input of one of the plurality of images 1421, the processor 210 may display a virtual space corresponding to the selected image along with a character representing the user.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display an object 1422 for adding a new virtual space on the screen 1420. The processor 210 may add a new virtual space that is distinct from a plurality of virtual spaces based on the input for the object 1422.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display a search field 1423 for searching a plurality of virtual spaces on the screen 1420. The processor 210 may identify that at least one of the title of the virtual space, at least one tag assigned to the virtual space, and the name of the user entering the virtual space is entered into the search field 1423. The processor 210 may display one or more virtual spaces associated with at least one of the title of the virtual space, at least one tag assigned to the virtual space, and the name of the user who entered the virtual space, among the plurality of virtual spaces.

Although not shown, the processor 210 may display an object for aligning a plurality of virtual spaces on the screen 1420. The processor 210 may change the arrangement of the plurality of images 1421 according to an alignment method set for the object, based on an input for an object for aligning a plurality of virtual spaces.

Referring to FIG. 14B, the processor 210 may display a home screen on the screen 1430. While the home screen is displayed, the processor 210 may set at least one touch input 1431 for the user to enter the virtual space using a character representing the user. For example, the processor 210 may identify at least one touch input 1431 from the bottom edge of the screen 1430 in a direction perpendicular to the bottom edge. The processor 210 may change the screen of the electronic device 200 from the screen 1430 to the screen 1440 in response to identifying at least one touch input 1431.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may execute the second application in response to identifying at least one touch input 1431 within the home screen. The processor 210 may display a plurality of images 1441 representing a plurality of virtual spaces that can be entered on the screen 1440 while the second application is running.

For example, the processor 210 may display an object 1442 for changing user information set within the second application on the screen 1440. The processor 210 may display an object 1443 for adding a new virtual space on the screen 1440. The processor 210 may display an object 1444 for changing the settings of the second application on the screen 1440. The processor 210 may display an object 1445 for stopping execution of the second application on the screen 1440.

Figure 15 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 15 , in operation 1510, the processor 210 may display a message including at least one word related to a virtual space provided using the second application while the first application is running. For example, while a first application for communication with another user who is distinct from the user of the electronic device 200 is running, the processor 210 may display at least one word related to a virtual space provided using the second application. A message containing can be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may execute the first application. For example, the first application may be used for communication with other users. For example, the first application may include a messenger application.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display a message. The processor 210 may display a message on the first user interface of the first application. The displayed message may include a message received from an external electronic device and/or a message transmitted from the electronic device 200 to the external electronic device.

For example, a message displayed on the first user interface may include at least one word related to a virtual space provided using the second application. The processor 210 may identify text included in the displayed message and identify that at least one word related to a virtual space provided using the second application is included in the text included in the message.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may change the shape (eg, font, size, or color) of the at least one word and display it. The processor 210 may change and display only the shape of the at least one word among the text included in the message.

In operation 1520, the processor 210 may display a second user interface including an object for executing a second application for communicating with another user through a character representing the user. For example, processor 210 may communicate with another user through a character representing the user within a virtual space, overlaid on the first user interface of the first application, based on identifying at least one word included in the message. A second user interface including an object for executing a second application for communication may be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the second user interface may include a touch keyboard or a soft input panel (SIP). The processor 210 may display a second user interface based on a touch input on an input panel included in the first user interface.

For example, the processor 210 includes an object for executing the second application based on identifying at least one word related to a virtual space provided using the second application within a dialog window in the first user interface. A second user interface may be displayed. For example, an object for executing a second application may be displayed in a second area among the first area for displaying a touch keyboard and the second area for providing additional functions.

For example, the processor 210 may execute the second application based on identifying that at least one word related to a virtual space provided using the second application is not displayed in a conversation window in the first user interface. A second user interface that does not include an object may be displayed.

In operation 1530, the processor 210 may change the first user interface to the third user interface of the second application. For example, the processor 210 creates a first user interface based on a user input for an object for executing the second application, a character representing the user of the electronic device 200 and another character representing another user. It can be changed to a third user interface of the second application, including a virtual space including .

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify a user input for an object for executing the second application. The processor 210 may execute the second application based on the identified user input. The processor 210 may display a third user interface of the second application by executing the second application. For example, the third user interface may include a virtual space including a character representing the user of the electronic device 200 and other characters representing other users.

Figure 16A shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 16B shows an example of operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 16A, the processor 210 may display the first user interface of the first application on the screen 1610. For example, the processor 210 may display a user interface related to a messenger application, which is an example of the first application.

According to one embodiment, while the first application is running, the processor 210 includes at least one word 1612 related to a virtual space provided using the second application in the first user interface of the first application. A message 1611 may be displayed. The processor 210 may identify that the message 1611 includes at least one word 1612 related to a virtual space provided using the second application. Depending on the embodiment, the processor 210 may change the shape of at least one word 1612 and display it.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display a second user interface including an object 1615 for executing a second application on the screen 1610. For example, the second user interface may be divided into a first area 1613 for providing a touch keyboard and a second area 1614 for providing additional functions. The processor 210 may display a touch keyboard in the first area 1613 of the second user interface. The processor 210 may display a plurality of objects for providing additional functions in the second area 1614 of the second user interface. For example, the plurality of objects may include an object 1615 for executing a second application. The object 1615 may be composed of a thumbnail of a character representing the user of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the processor 210 executes the second application based on identifying the input for the object 1615 and creates a virtual space that can be entered through a character representing the user of the electronic device 200. It can be provided (or displayed).

Referring to FIG. 16B, the processor 210 may display the first user interface of the first application on the screen 1620. According to one embodiment, while the first application is running, the processor 210 includes at least one word 1612 related to a virtual space provided using the second application in the first user interface of the first application. A message 1611 may be displayed. The processor 210 may identify that the message 1611 includes at least one word 1612 related to a virtual space provided using the second application.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 transmits the message 1621 in response to identifying that the message 1611 includes at least one word 1612 related to a virtual space provided using the second application. can do. The processor 210 may transmit a message 1621 to provide a link to enter the virtual space using the second application. The processor 210 may transmit the message 1621 based on the message 1611 without additional input from the user of the electronic device 200. In response to the message 1621 being transmitted, the processor 210 may display a button 1622 for entering the virtual space using the second application.

For example, the processor 210 may provide (or display) a virtual space provided through the second application in response to an input to one of the message 1621 and the button 1622. The external electronic device that received the message 1621 may also respond to an input to one of the message 1621 and the button 1622 and provide (or display) the virtual space provided through the second application.

Figure 17 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 17 , in operation 1710, the processor 210 may display a first user interface including information about at least one contact. For example, the processor 210 may display a first user interface including information about at least one contact using the display 220 .

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may display the first user interface of the first application. For example, the first application may be used for communication with other users. For example, the first application may include a contact application.

At operation 1720, processor 210 may display a second user interface including at least one avatar for at least one contact. For example, processor 210 may generate at least one avatar (or at least one character) for at least one contact based on identifying a first user input for operating in avatar mode while the first user interface is displayed. ) can be displayed using the display 220.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify a first user input for operating in an avatar mode while the first user interface is displayed. For example, processor 210 may identify a first user input for an element displayed within a first user interface.

According to one embodiment, the first application related to the first user interface may operate in either a contact mode or an avatar mode. For example, the processor 210 may display information about at least one contact through the first user interface while the first application operates in contact mode. The processor 210 may display at least one avatar (or at least one thumbnail of the at least one avatar) for at least one contact through the second user interface while the first application operates in avatar mode. .

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify at least one external electronic device related to at least one contact. The processor 210 may receive information about the status of at least one user from at least one external electronic device. The processor 210 may display at least one object (or label) on the second user interface based on information about the state of at least one user. The processor 210 may display at least one avatar and at least one object representing the status of at least one user on the second user interface.

In operation 1730, the processor 210 may display a virtual space including an avatar for the user of the electronic device 200. For example, the processor 210 creates a virtual space including an avatar for the user of the electronic device 200 based on a second user input selecting a first contact from among at least one contact displayed in the second user interface. It can be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 generates an avatar for a user of the electronic device 400 based on a second user input selecting a first contact while at least one avatar is displayed through the second user interface. A virtual space containing can be displayed. For example, the virtual space may include an avatar for another user of the first contact and an avatar for the user of the electronic device 200. For example, processor 210 may display a virtual space that includes an avatar for a user and an avatar for another user.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 guides the external electronic device related to the first contact to display a virtual space using an avatar related to another user of the external electronic device, based on the second user input. A signal that triggers the external electronic device may be transmitted to the external electronic device to provide a notification.

According to one embodiment, the processor 210 may identify a third user input for changing an avatar for the user while the second user interface is displayed. For example, the user of the electronic device 200 may have set a character to be used in the virtual space. The processor 210 may identify a third user input for changing the character set by the user of the electronic device 200. The processor 210 may display a screen (or window) for changing the shape of an avatar for the user based on a third user input. As an example, the processor 210 may display selectable characters. As an example, the processor 210 may display a screen for changing the detailed shape (e.g., eyes, nose, mouth, head, body shape) of the avatar.

The processor 210 may display a screen for changing the shape of the avatar for the user and then change the avatar for the user based on at least one identified user input. The processor 210 may display the changed avatar in the virtual space. For example, processor 210 may change the shape of an avatar relative to a user. The processor 210 may display an avatar with a changed shape in a virtual space.

According to one embodiment, the user of the electronic device 200 may not have set a character to be used in the virtual space. If the user of the electronic device 200 has not set a character to be used in the virtual space, the processor 210 may identify a fourth user input for creating an avatar for the user.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 (200) includes a display 220, a communication circuit 240, a memory 230 configured to store executable instructions, and accesses the memory 230 to execute the instructions. It may include at least one processor 210 that executes. When the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 displays the electronic device 101; 200 in the first user interface of the first application while the first application for communication with another user is executed. ) set to identify the first user input 531 indicating selection of at least one object corresponding to at least one user among a plurality of objects 522 respectively corresponding to a plurality of users distinct from the user of ) It can be. When the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 identifies the first user input 531 and then interacts with the at least one user through a character representing the user in a virtual space. It may be set to identify a second user input 542 for executing a second application for communication. When the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 displays the first user interface based on the first user input 531 and the second user input 542, the character and the at least one It can be set to change to a second user interface of the second application, including the virtual space including at least one character representing the user. When the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 provides information to at least one external electronic device of the at least one user based on the first user input 531 and the second user input 542. , may be set to transmit a signal that causes the at least one external electronic device to display a notification to guide entry into the virtual space.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor 210 is set to identify the virtual space when the instructions are executed, based on a third user input indicating selection of one of a plurality of virtual spaces. You can.

According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 displays a plurality of contacts in the first user interface based on execution of the first application. It may be set to display an element 321 for displaying the plurality of objects. When the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210, in response to a fourth user input to the element 321, executes the plurality of functions, within the first user interface, respectively corresponding to the plurality of users. It can be set to display objects.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of objects respectively corresponding to the plurality of users are linked with a plurality of thumbnails of a plurality of characters respectively corresponding to the plurality of users and the plurality of thumbnails. , may include a plurality of labels to indicate the status of the plurality of users.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 (200) may include a global positioning system (GPS) circuit 280. When the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 executes the character in the first area 511 of the first area 511 and the second area 512 configured in the first user interface. It may be set to display a thumbnail and a label to indicate the user's status of the electronic device (101; 200). The at least one processor 210 is set to display the plurality of labels in the second area 512 of the first area 511 and the second area 512 when the instructions are executed. It can be. The label to indicate the user's status may be displayed based on the user's location identified based on the GPS circuit 280.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 (200) may include a camera 250 and a microphone 260. When the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 executes the second application based on identifying that the at least one user enters the virtual space using the at least one character. The operating mode can be set to switch from standby mode to connected mode. The at least one processor 210 may be set to activate the camera 250 and the microphone 260 when the instructions are executed while the operation mode of the second application is the connected mode. The at least one processor 210 is set to obtain information about the user of the electronic device 101 (200) using the camera 250 and the microphone 260 when the instructions are executed. You can. The at least one processor 210 may be set to control the motion of the character based on the information about the user when the instructions are executed.

According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 allows the at least one user to enter the virtual space using the at least one character and then enter the virtual space. It can be set to display a plurality of visual objects for controlling the character's activities within the virtual space by overlapping them.

According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 is set to identify an input for a first visual object for displaying content in the virtual space among the plurality of visual objects. It can be. When the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 stores at least one content among the plurality of contents stored in the memory 230 in the virtual space based on the input for the first visual object. , it can be set to display in conjunction with the character.

According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 receives an input for a second visual object to change the operation mode of the second application among the plurality of visual objects. Can be set to identify. The at least one processor 210 may be set to switch the operation mode of the second application from the connected mode to the standby mode based on the input to the second visual object when the instructions are executed. . The at least one processor 210 may be set to deactivate the camera 250 and the microphone 260 while the operation mode of the second application is the standby mode when the instructions are executed.

According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 is set to identify an input for a third visual object for exiting the virtual space among the plurality of visual objects. It can be. The at least one processor 210 may be set to stop execution of the second application based on the input to the third visual object when the instructions are executed.

According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 executes at least one of a plurality of external electronic devices corresponding to the plurality of users after execution of the second application is stopped. It can be set to receive a signal that causes a notification to guide entry into one of the plurality of virtual spaces. The at least one processor 210 may be set to provide the notification using a part of the character displayed on a home screen based on the signal when the instructions are executed. The at least one processor 210, when the instructions are executed, in response to identifying at least one touch input for a portion of the character while the notification is provided, by executing the second application, One of a plurality of virtual spaces can be set to enter using the character.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor 210 may be set to display a home screen using the display 220 after execution of the second application is stopped when the instructions are executed. . When the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210, in response to identifying at least one touch input within the home screen, creates the virtual space while execution of the second application is stopped. and can be set to display a plurality of images representing a plurality of virtual spaces that can be entered.

According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 includes the virtual space and enters a plurality of virtual spaces while the operation mode of the second application is the standby mode. A plurality of images representing the user interface may be set to be displayed within the second user interface.

According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed, the at least one processor 210 controls the user of the electronic device 101 (200) while the user enters the virtual space using the character. may be set to identify a fifth user input for entering another virtual space that is distinct from the virtual space. The at least one processor 210 may be set to display a list of virtual spaces that the user has entered, including the virtual space and the other virtual spaces, when the instructions are executed.

According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs, when executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 101 (200) having a display 220, a communication circuit 240, and a memory 230, enable communication with other users. While the first application for is running, at least one of a plurality of objects displayed in the first user interface of the first application, each corresponding to a plurality of users distinct from the user of the electronic device (101; 200) may include instructions that cause the electronic device 101 (200) to identify a first user input 531 indicating selection of at least one object corresponding to a user of . When executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 101 (200), the one or more programs generate a character representing the user in a virtual space after the first user input 531 is identified. It may include instructions that cause the electronic device 101 (200) to identify a second user input 542 for executing a second application for communicating with the at least one user. When executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 101 (200), the one or more programs display the first user interface based on the first user input 531 and the second user input 542. , an instruction causing the electronic device (101; 200) to change to a second user interface of the second application, including the character and the virtual space including at least one character representing the at least one user. may include. When the one or more programs are executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 101 (200), based on the first user input 531 and the second user input 542, the at least one user's Includes instructions that cause the electronic device (101; 200) to transmit to at least one external electronic device a signal that causes the at least one external electronic device to display a notification for guiding entry into the virtual space. can do.

According to one embodiment, when the one or more programs are executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 101 (200), a plurality of contacts are displayed within the first user interface based on execution of the first application. While contacts are displayed, they may include instructions that cause the electronic device 101 (200) to display an element 321 for displaying the plurality of objects. The one or more programs, when executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 101 (200), in response to a fourth user input to the element 321, within the first user interface, the plurality of users may include instructions that cause the electronic device 101 (200) to display the plurality of objects corresponding to each object.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of objects respectively corresponding to the plurality of users are linked with a plurality of thumbnails of a plurality of characters respectively corresponding to the plurality of users and the plurality of thumbnails. , may include a plurality of labels to indicate the status of the plurality of users.

According to one embodiment, when the one or more programs are executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 101 (200), the first area 511 and the second area 512 configured in the first user interface ), an instruction that causes the electronic device (101; 200) to display, within the first area (511), a thumbnail of the character and a label for indicating the status of the user of the electronic device (101; 200) may include. When executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 101 (200), the one or more programs are stored in the second area 512 of the first area 511 and the second area 512. It may include instructions that cause the electronic device 101 (200) to display a plurality of objects. The label to indicate the user's status may be displayed based on the user's location identified based on the GPS circuit 280 of the electronic device 101 (200).

According to one embodiment, when the one or more programs are executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 101 (200), the at least one user uses the at least one character in the virtual space. may include instructions that cause the electronic device 101 (200) to switch the operation mode of the second application from standby mode to connected mode, based on identifying that the second application is entering. The one or more programs, when executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 101; 200, operate the camera 250 of the electronic device 101; 200 while the operation mode of the second application is the connected mode. ) and instructions that cause the electronic device 101; 200 to activate the microphone 260 of the electronic device 101; 200. The one or more programs, when executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 101; 200, use the camera 250 and the microphone 260 to provide information to the user of the electronic device 101; 200. It may include instructions that cause the electronic device 101 (200) to obtain information about the device. The one or more programs, when executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 101; 200, cause the electronic device 101; 200 to control the motion of the character based on the information about the user. It can include instructions that do.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 (200) may include a display 220, a communication circuit 240, a memory 230 configured to store instructions, and a processor 210. When the instructions are executed, the processor 210 provides information using a second application while a first application for communication with another user, which is distinct from the user of the electronic device 101 (200), is being executed. It may be set to display a message containing at least one word related to the virtual space. When the instructions are executed, the processor 210 overlays the first user interface of the first application, based on identifying the at least one word included in the message, to the user within the virtual space. It may be set to display a second user interface including an object for executing a second application for communicating with the other user through a character representing. When the instructions are executed, the processor 210 configures the first user interface, based on user input for the object, to include the virtual space including the character and another character representing the other user. , can be set to change to a third user interface of the second application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 (200) includes a display 220 and a communication circuit 240. It may include a memory 230 configured to store executable instructions, and at least one processor 210 that accesses the memory 230 and executes the instructions. The at least one processor 210 may be set to display a first user interface including information about at least one contact using the display 220. The at least one processor 210 includes at least one avatar for the at least one contact based on identifying a first user input for operating in an avatar mode while the first user interface is displayed. The second user interface may be set to be displayed using the display 220. The at least one processor 210 creates an avatar for the user of the electronic device 101 (200) based on a second user input for selecting a first contact among the at least one contact displayed in the second user interface. It can be set to display a virtual space containing.

According to one embodiment, based on the second user input, the at least one processor 210 configures the external electronic device related to the first contact information to use an avatar related to another user of the external electronic device, A signal that triggers the external electronic device may be transmitted to the external electronic device to provide a notification for guiding display of the virtual space.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor 210 may be set to display the virtual space including an avatar for the user and an avatar for the other user.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor 210 may be configured to identify a third user input for changing an avatar for the user while the second user interface is displayed. The at least one processor 210 may be set to change the shape of the avatar for the user based on the third user input. The at least one processor 210 may be set to display the changed avatar in the virtual space.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor 210 may be set to display at least one object for indicating the status of at least one user related to the at least one contact in the second user interface. there is.

According to one embodiment, the status of the at least one user may be identified in at least one external electronic device related to the at least one contact. The at least one processor 210 may be configured to receive information about the status of the at least one user from the at least one external electronic device. The at least one processor 210 may be set to display the at least one object on the second user interface based on information about the status of the at least one user.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a GPS circuit 280. The at least one processor 210 may be set to identify the location of the user of the electronic device 101 (200) using the GPS circuit 280. The at least one processor 210 may be set to display an object representing the user's status on the second user interface based on the user's location in the electronic device 101 (200).

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one element from another, and may be used to distinguish such elements in other respects, such as importance or order) is not limited. One (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". Where mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

In various embodiments of this document, the term "module" used may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part 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 the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided and included in a computer program product. Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers. A computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-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. : Smartphones) can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple 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 component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

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In the electronic device (101; 200),
display 220;
communication circuit 240;
a memory 230 configured to store executable instructions; and
At least one processor 210 that accesses the memory 230 and executes the instructions,
The at least one processor 210,
While a first application for communication with another user is running, a plurality of devices displayed in the first user interface of the first application, each corresponding to a plurality of users distinct from the user of the electronic device (101; 200) Identifying a first user input 531 indicating selection of at least one object corresponding to at least one user among the objects 522,
After the first user input 531 is identified, a second user input 542 for executing a second application for communicating with the at least one user through a character representing the user in a virtual space ),
Based on the first user input 531 and the second user input 542, the first user interface is configured to create the virtual space including the character and at least one character representing the at least one user. Changing to a second user interface of the second application, including,
Based on the first user input 531 and the second user input 542, a notification for guiding entry into the virtual space is displayed on at least one external electronic device of the at least one user. set to transmit a signal that causes at least one external electronic device
Electronic devices (101; 200).
The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one processor 210:
further configured to identify the virtual space based on a third user input indicating selection of one of a plurality of virtual spaces.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
The method of any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the at least one processor 210:
While displaying a plurality of contacts in the first user interface based on execution of the first application, displaying an element 321 for displaying the plurality of objects,
further configured to display, within the first user interface, the plurality of objects, each corresponding to the plurality of users, in response to a fourth user input to the element 321.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
The method of claim 3, wherein the plurality of objects respectively corresponding to the plurality of users are:
Containing a plurality of thumbnails of a plurality of characters respectively corresponding to the plurality of users and, in connection with the plurality of thumbnails, a plurality of labels for indicating the status of the plurality of users.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
According to clause 4,
Further comprising a global positioning system (GPS) circuit 280,
The at least one processor 210,
Among the first area 511 and the second area 512 configured in the first user interface, in the first area 511, a thumbnail of the character and the user's status of the electronic device 101; 200 are displayed. Display a label to indicate,
Among the first area 511 and the second area 512, the plurality of labels are further set to be displayed in the second area 512,
The label for indicating the user's status is displayed based on the user's location identified based on the GPS circuit 280,
Electronic devices (101; 200).
According to any one of claims 1 to 5,
camera (250); and
Further comprising a microphone 260,
The at least one processor 210,
Switching an operation mode of the second application from standby mode to connected mode based on identifying that the at least one user enters the virtual space using the at least one character,
Activating the camera 250 and the microphone 260 while the operation mode of the second application is the connected mode,
Obtaining information about the user of the electronic device (101; 200) using the camera (250) and the microphone (260),
Based on the information about the user, further configured to control the motion of the character
Electronic devices (101; 200).
The method of claim 6, wherein the at least one processor 210:
Within the virtual space, after the at least one user enters using the at least one character, it is further set to display a plurality of visual objects for controlling the activities of the character within the virtual space by overlapping the virtual space.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
The method of claim 7, wherein the at least one processor 210:
Among the plurality of visual objects, identify an input for a first visual object for displaying content in the virtual space,
Based on the input to the first visual object, at least one content among the plurality of contents stored in the memory 230 is set to be displayed in association with the character within the virtual space.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
The method of any one of claims 7 to 8, wherein the at least one processor 210:
Among the plurality of visual objects, identify an input for a second visual object for changing the operation mode of the second application,
Based on the input to the second visual object, switch the operation mode of the second application from the connected mode to the standby mode,
While the operation mode of the second application is the standby mode, the camera 250 and the microphone 260 are set to be deactivated.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
The method of any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the at least one processor 210:
Among the plurality of visual objects, identify an input for a third visual object for exiting the virtual space,
Based on the input to the third visual object, set to stop execution of the second application
Electronic devices (101; 200).
11. The method of claim 10, wherein the at least one processor 210:
After execution of the second application is stopped, a signal that causes a notification for guiding entry into one of a plurality of virtual spaces is received from at least one of a plurality of external electronic devices corresponding to the plurality of users. do,
Based on the signal, providing the notification using a part of the character displayed on a home screen,
While the notification is provided, in response to identifying at least one touch input to a portion of the character, the user is configured to enter, using the character, one of the plurality of virtual spaces by executing the second application.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
The method of any one of claims 10 to 11, wherein the at least one processor 210:
After execution of the second application is stopped, displaying a home screen using the display 220,
Within the home screen, in response to identifying at least one touch input, displaying a plurality of images including the virtual space and representing a plurality of enterable virtual spaces while execution of the second application is stopped. set to
Electronic devices (101; 200).
The method of any one of claims 7 to 12, wherein the at least one processor 210:
While the operation mode of the second application is the standby mode, a plurality of images including the virtual space and representing a plurality of virtual spaces that can be entered are set to display within the second user interface.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
The method of any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the at least one processor 210:
While the user of the electronic device (101; 200) enters the virtual space using the character, identifying a fifth user input for the user to enter another virtual space distinct from the virtual space,
Contains the virtual space and the other virtual spaces, and is set to display a list of virtual spaces entered by the user.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs having a display 220, a communication circuit 240, and a memory 230 ( with) When executed by the processor 210 of the electronic device 101; 200,
While a first application for communication with another user is running, a plurality of devices displayed in the first user interface of the first application, each corresponding to a plurality of users distinct from the user of the electronic device (101; 200) Identifying a first user input 531 indicating selection of at least one object corresponding to at least one user among the objects,
After the first user input 531 is identified, a second user input 542 for executing a second application for communicating with the at least one user through a character representing the user in a virtual space ),
Based on the first user input 531 and the second user input 542, the first user interface is configured to create the virtual space including the character and at least one character representing the at least one user. Changing to a second user interface of the second application, including,
Based on the first user input 531 and the second user input 542, a notification for guiding entry into the virtual space is displayed on at least one external electronic device of the at least one user. comprising instructions that cause the electronic device (101; 200) to transmit a signal that causes at least one external electronic device.
Computer readable storage medium.
The method of claim 15, wherein the one or more programs, when executed by the processor (210) of the electronic device (101; 200),
While displaying a plurality of contacts in the first user interface based on execution of the first application, displaying an element 321 for displaying the plurality of objects,
In response to a fourth user input to the element (321), causing the electronic device (101; 200) to display, within the first user interface, the plurality of objects respectively corresponding to the plurality of users. Contains more instructions
Computer readable storage medium.
The method of claim 16, wherein the plurality of objects respectively corresponding to the plurality of users are:
A plurality of thumbnails of a plurality of characters respectively corresponding to the plurality of users and, in connection with the plurality of thumbnails, a plurality of labels for indicating the status of the plurality of users.
Computer readable storage medium.
The method of claim 17, wherein the one or more programs, when executed by the processor (210) of the electronic device (101; 200),
Among the first area 511 and the second area 512 configured in the first user interface, in the first area 511, a thumbnail of the character and the user's status of the electronic device 101; 200 are displayed. Display a label to indicate,
Among the first area 511 and the second area 512, further comprising instructions that cause the electronic device 101 (200) to display the plurality of objects in the second area 512,
The label for indicating the user's status is displayed based on the user's location identified based on the GPS circuit 280 of the electronic device (101; 200).
Computer readable storage medium.
The method according to any one of claims 15 to 18, wherein the one or more programs, when executed by the processor (210) of the electronic device (101; 200),
Switching an operation mode of the second application from standby mode to connected mode based on identifying that the at least one user enters the virtual space using the at least one character,
While the operation mode of the second application is the connected mode, activating the camera 250 of the electronic device 101; 200 and the microphone 260 of the electronic device 101; 200,
Obtaining information about the user of the electronic device (101; 200) using the camera (250) and the microphone (260),
Based on the information about the user, further comprising instructions that cause the electronic device (101; 200) to control the motion of the character.
Computer readable storage medium.
In the electronic device (101; 200) for communicating using characters in a virtual space,
display 220;
communication circuit 240;
a memory 230 configured to store executable instructions; and
At least one processor 210 that accesses the memory and executes the instructions, wherein the at least one processor 210 includes:
While a first application for communication with another user, which is distinct from the user of the electronic device (101; 200), is running, a message containing at least one word related to the virtual space provided using the second application is sent. mark,
Based on identifying the at least one word included in the message, the other user and the other user through a character representing the user within the virtual space, overlaid on the first user interface of the first application. Displaying a second user interface including an object for executing a second application for communication,
Based on user input for the object, change the first user interface to a third user interface of the second application, including the virtual space containing the character and another character representing the other user. set
Electronic devices (101; 200).
In the electronic device (101; 200),
display 220;
communication circuit 240;
a memory 230 configured to store executable instructions; and
At least one processor 210 that accesses the memory 230 and executes the instructions, wherein the at least one processor 210 includes:
displaying, using the display 220, a first user interface including information about at least one contact;
Based on identifying a first user input for operating in avatar mode while the first user interface is displayed, display 220 a second user interface including at least one avatar for the at least one contact. ) to display,
Set to display a virtual space including an avatar for the user of the electronic device (101; 200) based on a second user input for selecting a first contact among the at least one contact displayed in the second user interface.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
22. The method of claim 21, wherein the at least one processor (210):
Based on the second user input, the external electronic device related to the first contact provides a notification for guiding display of the virtual space using an avatar related to another user of the external electronic device, configured to transmit a signal that causes an external electronic device to the external electronic device.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
23. The method of claim 22, wherein the at least one processor (210):
configured to display the virtual space including an avatar for the user and an avatar for the other user.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
22. The method of claim 21, wherein the at least one processor (210):
While the second user interface is displayed, identify a third user input to change an avatar for the user,
Based on the third user input, change an avatar for the user,
Set to display the changed avatar in the virtual space
Electronic devices (101; 200).
22. The method of claim 21, wherein the at least one processor (210):
configured to display, in the second user interface, at least one object for indicating the status of at least one user related to the at least one contact.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
The method of claim 25, wherein the status of the at least one user is:
identified on at least one external electronic device relating to the at least one contact,
The at least one processor 210,
Receive information about the status of the at least one user from the at least one external electronic device,
Based on information about the state of the at least one user, the at least one object is set to be displayed on the second user interface.
Electronic devices (101; 200).
According to clause 26,
Further comprising a global positioning system (GPS) circuit 280,
The at least one processor 210,
Identifying the location of the user of the electronic device (101; 200) using the GPS circuit (280),
Based on the user's location on the electronic device (101; 200), an object representing the user's status is set to be displayed on the second user interface.
Electronic devices (101; 200).

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