KR20240062850A - A wearable device that continuously performs beamforming on at least one object and a method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A wearable device that performs continuous beamforming for at least one object and a control method thereof are disclosed. A wearable device according to an embodiment of the present document includes a plurality of microphones, a display module, at least one speaker, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor includes at least one of the plurality of microphones. Using a microphone, beamforming is performed on at least one object located around a user wearing the wearable device, and based on the beamforming, the at least one speaker and/or the display module are Output a notification corresponding to the at least one object, identify the movement of the user rotating to face any one of the plurality of objects, and based on the identification of the movement, the at least one speaker Alternatively, the display module may be configured to highlight and output the notification corresponding to the at least one object while maintaining the beamforming for the at least one object.

Description

Wearable device performing continuous beamforming for at least one object and control method thereof {A WEARABLE DEVICE THAT CONTINUOUSLY PERFORMS BEAMFORMING ON AT LEAST ONE OBJECT AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME}

This document relates to a wearable device that performs continuous beamforming for at least one object and a control method thereof.

The variety of services and additional functions provided through electronic devices, for example, portable electronic devices such as AR glasses or virtual reality providing devices, is gradually increasing. In order to increase the utility value of these electronic devices and satisfy the needs of various users, communication service providers or electronic device manufacturers are competitively developing electronic devices to provide various functions and differentiate themselves from other companies. Accordingly, various functions provided through electronic devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

When software processing is performed to remove noise from a voice signal input through an array of a plurality of microphones included in a wearable device (e.g., AR glasses for providing augmented reality), the plurality of microphones are connected according to the software processing. From their array, a beam can be formed in a specific direction. In this way, beamforming technology is used to form a beam using an array of a plurality of microphones to display directivity in a desired direction from the plurality of microphones. When directivity is formed in the direction of a sound signal generated from a specific object through beamforming technology, the energy corresponding to the sound signal input from directions outside the beam is attenuated, and the sound signal input from the direction of interest is selectively can be obtained.

When content is provided through a wearable device (e.g., AR glasses that provide augmented reality), users receiving the content through the wearable device may have difficulty identifying hazards such as external objects (e.g., vehicles) approaching from the surroundings. You can. After recognizing the sound generated from such an external object, beamforming is performed on the external object to amplify the sound generated from the external object, and the function or operation provided to the user is also possible when the user turns toward the external object (e.g. (moving), beamforming for external objects may not be maintained, and amplified sound may not be provided to the user through the wearable device.

According to one embodiment of the present document, even if the user wearing the wearable device rotates (e.g., moves his/her gaze) toward the external object after the approach of an external object (e.g., a vehicle) is identified, the beam to the external object A wearable device capable of performing object-adapted beamforming by continuously performing forming may be provided.

According to an embodiment of the present document, after the approach of an external object (e.g., a vehicle) is identified, when a user wearing a wearable device rotates (e.g., moves his gaze) toward the external object, a notification corresponding to the external object is sent. By amplifying and outputting a sound signal (e.g., a sound signal generated from an external object), a wearable device can be provided that allows a user wearing the wearable device to more easily identify risk factors.

According to an embodiment of the present document, the current consumption of the wearable device can be optimized (e.g., minimized) by activating at least one microphone corresponding to an external object (e.g., a vehicle) (e.g., relatively close to the external object). A wearable device may be provided.

According to one embodiment of the present document, even if the user wearing the wearable device rotates (e.g., moves his/her gaze) toward the external object after the approach of an external object (e.g., a vehicle) is identified, the beam to the external object A control method for a wearable device that can perform object-adapted beamforming by continuously performing forming may be provided.

According to an embodiment of the present document, after the approach of an external object (e.g., a vehicle) is identified, when a user wearing a wearable device rotates (e.g., moves his gaze) toward the external object, a notification corresponding to the external object is sent. By amplifying and outputting a sound signal (e.g., a sound signal generated from an external object), a control method for a wearable device can be provided that allows users wearing the wearable device to more easily identify risk factors.

A wearable device according to an embodiment of the present document includes a plurality of microphones, a display module, at least one speaker, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor includes at least one of the plurality of microphones. Using a microphone, beamforming is performed on at least one object located around a user wearing the wearable device, and based on the beamforming, the at least one speaker and/or the display module are Output a notification corresponding to the at least one object, identify the movement of the user rotating to face any one of the plurality of objects, and based on the identification of the movement, the at least one speaker Alternatively, the display module may be configured to highlight and output the notification corresponding to the at least one object while maintaining the beamforming for the at least one object.

A method of controlling a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present document includes using at least one microphone among a plurality of microphones of the wearable device to control at least one object located around a user wearing the wearable device. An operation of performing beamforming on an object, and based on the beamforming, outputting a notification corresponding to the at least one object through at least one speaker of the wearable device and/or a display module of the wearable device. and, identifying a movement of the user rotating to face one of the plurality of objects, and based on the identification of the movement, through the at least one speaker or the display module, It may include an operation of highlighting and outputting the notification corresponding to the at least one object while maintaining the beamforming for one object.

According to one embodiment of the present document, even if the user wearing the wearable device rotates (e.g., moves his/her gaze) toward the external object after the approach of an external object (e.g., a vehicle) is identified, the beam to the external object A wearable device capable of performing object-adapted beamforming by continuously performing forming may be provided.

According to an embodiment of the present document, after the approach of an external object (e.g., a vehicle) is identified, when a user wearing a wearable device rotates (e.g., moves his gaze) toward the external object, a notification corresponding to the external object is sent. By amplifying and outputting a sound signal (e.g., a sound signal generated from an external object), a wearable device can be provided that allows a user wearing the wearable device to more easily identify risk factors.

According to an embodiment of the present document, the current consumption of the wearable device can be optimized (e.g., minimized) by activating at least one microphone corresponding to an external object (e.g., a vehicle) (e.g., relatively close to the external object). A wearable device may be provided.

Effects according to various embodiments of this document are not limited to the effects described above, and it is clear to those skilled in the art that various effects are inherent in this document.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of this document.
FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a wearable device (eg, electronic device) according to an embodiment of the present document.
FIG. 2B is a perspective view to explain the internal configuration of a wearable device (eg, electronic device) according to an embodiment of the present document.
FIG. 2C is an exploded perspective view of a wearable device (eg, electronic device) according to an embodiment of the present document.
3A and 3B are diagrams showing the front and back sides of a wearable device (eg, electronic device) according to an embodiment.
Figure 4 shows that when a user wearing a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present document rotates (e.g., moves the gaze), beamforming for at least one external object (e.g., a vehicle) is maintained while at least one This is an example diagram to explain the function or operation of emphasizing and outputting notifications about external objects.
FIG. 5 illustrates a function or operation of identifying a plurality of external objects located around a user wearing a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present document and performing beamforming on each of the identified plurality of external objects. This is an example drawing for the following.
FIG. 6 is an example diagram illustrating a function or operation of providing notifications about a plurality of external objects through a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present document.
FIG. 7 shows, when a user wearing a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present document rotates (e.g., moves his/her gaze) toward any one of a plurality of external objects, the image for one of the external objects is shown in FIG. This is an example diagram to explain the function or operation in which beamforming is maintained.
FIG. 8A is an example diagram illustrating a function or operation provided to a user by highlighting a notification for an external object according to an embodiment of the present document.
FIGS. 8B and 8C are example diagrams for explaining various types of notifications for a plurality of external objects according to an embodiment of this document.
FIG. 9 shows, when a user wearing a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present document rotates (e.g., moves his/her gaze) toward any one of a plurality of external objects, the image for one of the external objects is shown in FIG. This is an example diagram for explaining a function or operation of changing at least some of the microphones performing beamforming to other microphones in order to maintain beamforming.
FIG. 10 is an example diagram illustrating a function or operation of performing beamforming for a specific external object (eg, a vehicle) using some of a plurality of microphones according to an embodiment of the present document.
FIG. 11 shows that when a user wearing a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present document rotates by a specific angle (e.g., θ), to maintain beamforming being performed for a specific external object (e.g., a vehicle), This is an example diagram to explain a function or operation of changing at least some of the microphones performing beamforming to other microphones.
FIGS. 12A to 12C are example diagrams for explaining a function or operation of maintaining the directionality of a beam when a user wearing a wearable device rotates by a specific angle (e.g., θ) according to an embodiment of the present document. .
FIG. 13 illustrates switching to VST (video see through) mode when a user wearing a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present document rotates (e.g., moves the gaze) toward a specific external object (e.g., a vehicle). This is an example drawing to explain a function or operation.
Figure 14 shows that the notification type is determined based on whether a sound signal generated from an external object located around a user wearing a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present document is a sound signal included in a designated risk group, and the determined This is an example diagram to explain the function or operation of providing notifications to users depending on the notification type.
FIGS. 15A and 15B are example diagrams for explaining a first type notification and a second type notification according to an embodiment of this document.
FIG. 16 shows content sound and sound generated from the at least one external object when at least one external object is identified when the wearable device and the external electronic device according to an embodiment of the present document are operatively connected. This is an example diagram to explain the function or operation output through an external electronic device.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment, according to various embodiments of this document.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document.

FIG. 2B is a perspective view to explain the internal configuration of the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document.

Figure 2c is an exploded perspective view of the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments. 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 the 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, coprocessor 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 may 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 a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band), for example, to achieve a high data rate. 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 or receive signals or power to or 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 the communication method used in the 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.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2A, the wearable device 200 is an electronic device in the form of glasses, and a user can visually perceive surrounding objects or environments while wearing the wearable device 200. For example, the wearable device 200 may be a head mounting device (HMD) or smart glasses that can provide images directly in front of the user's eyes. The configuration of the wearable device 200 of FIG. 2A may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .

According to various embodiments, the wearable device 200 may include a housing 210 that forms the exterior of the wearable device 200. The housing 210 may provide a space where components of the wearable device 200 can be placed. For example, the housing 210 may include a lens frame 202 and at least one wearing member 203.

According to various embodiments, the wearable device 200 may include a display member 201 that can provide visual information to the user. For example, the display member 201 may include a module equipped with a lens or a second window member, a display, a waveguide, and/or a touch circuit. According to one embodiment, the display member 201 may be formed to be transparent or translucent. According to one embodiment, the display member 201 may include a translucent glass material or a window member whose light transmittance can be adjusted by adjusting the coloring density. According to one embodiment, the display members 201 are provided as a pair and can be respectively disposed on the user's left and right eyes while the wearable device 200 is worn on the user's body.

According to various embodiments, the lens frame 202 may accommodate at least a portion of the display member 201. For example, the lens frame 202 may surround at least a portion of the edge of the display member 201. According to one embodiment, the lens frame 202 may position at least one of the display members 201 to correspond to the user's eye. According to one embodiment, the lens frame 202 may be a rim of a general eyeglass structure. According to one embodiment, the lens frame 202 may include at least one closed curve surrounding the display member 201.

According to various embodiments, wearing member 203 may extend from lens frame 202. For example, the wearing member 203 extends from an end of the lens frame 202 and, together with the lens frame 202, can be supported or positioned on the user's body (eg, ears). According to one embodiment, the wearing member 203 may be rotatably coupled to the lens frame 202 through the hinge structure 229. According to one embodiment, the wearing member 203 may include an inner side 231c configured to face the user's body and an outer side 231d opposite the inner side.

According to various embodiments, the wearable device 200 may include a hinge structure 229 configured to fold the wearing member 203 with respect to the lens frame 202. The hinge structure 229 may be disposed between the lens frame 202 and the wearing member 203. When not wearing the wearable device 200, the user can fold the wearing member 203 so that a portion overlaps the lens frame 202 and carry or store it.

Figure 2b is a perspective view for explaining the internal configuration of a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2C is an exploded perspective view of a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 2B and 2C , the wearable device 200 includes components (e.g., at least one circuit board 241 (e.g., printed circuit board (PCB)), printed board assembly (PBA)) accommodated in the housing 210. , flexible PCB (FPCB) or rigid-flexible PCB (RFPCB)), at least one battery 243, at least one speaker module 245, at least one power delivery structure 246, and camera module 250) may include. The configuration of the housing 210 in FIG. 2B may be the same in whole or in part as the configuration of the display member 201, lens frame 202, wearing member 203, and hinge structure 229 in FIG. 2A.

According to various embodiments, the wearable device 200 uses the camera module 250 (e.g., the camera module 180 of FIG. 1) to capture the direction that the user is looking at or the wearable device 200 is facing (e.g., -Acquire and/or recognize a visual image of an object or environment in the Y direction, and use an external electronic device (e.g., the first network 198 or the second network 199 in FIG. 1) through a network (e.g., the first network 198 or the second network 199 in FIG. : Information about an object or environment can be provided from the electronic devices 102 and 104 or the server 108 of FIG. 1. In one embodiment, the wearable device 200 may provide information about an object or environment to the user in audio or visual form. The wearable device 200 may provide information about the provided object or environment to the user through the display member 201 in a visual form using a display module (e.g., the display module 160 of FIG. 1). For example, the wearable device 200 can implement augmented reality by implementing information about objects or the environment in a visual form and combining it with actual images of the user's surrounding environment.

According to various embodiments, the display member 201 has a first surface F1 facing the direction in which external light is incident (e.g., -Y direction) and a first surface F1 facing the direction opposite to the first surface F1 (e.g., + It may include a second surface (F2) facing the Y direction. When the user is wearing the wearable device 200, at least a portion of the light or image incident through the first surface F1 is directed to the second surface of the display member 201 disposed to face the left and/or right eye of the user. It may pass through the face F2 and enter the user's left and/or right eye.

According to various embodiments, the lens frame 202 may include at least two or more frames. For example, the lens frame 202 may include a first frame 202a and a second frame 202b. According to one embodiment, when a user wears the wearable device 200, the first frame 202a is a frame that faces the user's face, and the second frame 202b is attached to the first frame 202a. It may be a part of the lens frame 202 spaced apart in the user's gaze direction (eg, -Y direction).

According to various embodiments, the light output module 211 may provide images and/or videos to the user. For example, the light output module 211 includes a display panel (not shown) capable of outputting an image, and a lens (not shown) that corresponds to the user's eyes and guides the image to the display member 201. can do. For example, a user may obtain an image output from the display panel of the optical output module 211 through the lens of the optical output module 211. According to various embodiments, the light output module 211 may include a device configured to display various information. For example, the light output module 211 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a digital mirror device (DMD), a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS), or an organic light emitting diode. It may include at least one of an organic light emitting diode (OLED) or a micro LED (micro light emitting diode, micro LED). According to one embodiment, when the light output module 211 and/or the display member 201 includes one of an LCD, DMD, or LCoS, the wearable device 200 includes the light output module 211 and/or It may include a light source that radiates light to the display area of the display member 201. According to one embodiment, when the light output module 211 and/or the display member 201 includes one of OLED or micro LED, the wearable device 200 does not include a separate light source and provides a virtual image to the user. can be provided.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the light output module 211 may be disposed within the housing 210 . For example, the light output module 211 may be disposed on the wearing member 203 or the lens frame 202 to correspond to the user's right eye and left eye, respectively. According to one embodiment, the light output module 211 is connected to the display member 201 and can provide an image to the user through the display member 201.

According to various embodiments, the circuit board 241 may include components for driving the wearable device 200. For example, the circuit board 241 may include at least one integrated circuit chip, such as the processor 120, memory 130, power management module 188, or communication module of FIG. 1. At least one of (190) may be provided in the integrated circuit chip. According to one embodiment, the circuit board 241 may be disposed within the wearing member 203 of the housing 210. According to one embodiment, the circuit board 241 may be electrically connected to the battery 243 through the power transmission structure 246. According to one embodiment, the circuit board 241 is connected to the flexible printed circuit board 205, and electronic components of the electronic device (e.g., the optical output module 211, According to one embodiment, the circuit board 241 may be a circuit board including an interposer.

According to various embodiments, flexible printed circuit board 205 may extend from circuit board 241 across hinge structure 229 and into the interior of lens frame 202. It may be disposed at least partially around the display member 201.

According to various embodiments, the battery 243 (e.g., battery 189 in FIG. 1) is a component of the wearable device 200 (e.g., optical output module 211, circuit board 241, speaker module 245). ), the microphone module 247, and the camera module 250), and can supply power to components of the wearable device 200.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the battery 243 may be disposed on the wearing member 203. According to one embodiment, the battery 243 may be disposed at the ends 203a and 203b of the wearing member 203. For example, the battery 243 may include a first battery 243a disposed at the first end 203a of the wearing member 203 and a second battery 243b disposed at the second end 203b. there is.

According to various embodiments, the speaker module 245 (eg, the audio module 170 or the sound output module 155 of FIG. 1) may convert an electrical signal into sound. At least a portion of the speaker module 245 may be disposed within the wearing member 203 of the housing 210. According to one embodiment, the speaker module 245 may be located within the wearing member 203 to correspond to the user's ears. For example, the speaker module 245 may be disposed between the circuit board 241 and the battery 243.

According to various embodiments, the power transmission structure 246 may transmit power from the battery 243 to an electronic component (eg, the optical output module 211) of the wearable device 200. For example, the power transmission structure 246 is electrically connected to the battery 243 and/or the circuit board 241, and the circuit board 241 outputs power received through the power transmission structure 246 as light. It can be transmitted to module 211. According to one embodiment, the power transmission structure 246 may be connected to the circuit board 241 through the speaker module 245. For example, when the wearable device 200 is viewed from the side (eg, Z-axis direction), the power transmission structure 246 may at least partially overlap the speaker module 245.

According to various embodiments, the power transmission structure 246 may be a configuration capable of transmitting power. For example, power delivery structure 246 may include a flexible printed circuit board or wire. For example, a wire may include a plurality of cables (not shown). In various embodiments, the shape of the power transmission structure 246 may be varied in consideration of the number and/or type of cables.

According to various embodiments, the microphone module 247 (e.g., the input module 150 and/or the audio module 170 of FIG. 1) may convert sound into an electrical signal. According to one embodiment, the microphone module 247 may be disposed on at least a portion of the lens frame 202. For example, at least one microphone module 247 may be disposed at the bottom (eg, towards the -X axis) and/or top (eg, towards the X axis) of the wearable device 200. According to various embodiments, the wearable device 200 may recognize the user's voice more clearly using voice information (e.g., sound) acquired from at least one microphone module 247. For example, the wearable device 200 may distinguish between voice information and surrounding noise based on the acquired voice information and/or additional information (eg, low-frequency vibration of the user's skin and bones). For example, the wearable device 200 can clearly recognize the user's voice and perform a function to reduce surrounding noise (eg, noise canceling). The microphone module 247 according to an embodiment of this document may include a plurality of microphone modules 247 to perform beamforming. The microphone module 247 according to an embodiment of this document may include an omni-directional or directional microphone.

According to various embodiments, the camera module 250 can capture still images and/or moving images. The camera module 250 may include at least one of a lens, at least one image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash. According to one embodiment, the camera module 250 may be disposed within the lens frame 202 and around the display member 201.

According to various embodiments, the camera module 250 may include at least one first camera module 251. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 251 may photograph the user's eye (eg, pupil) or gaze trajectory. For example, the first camera module 251 may photograph a reflection pattern of light emitted by the light emitting unit to the user's eyes. For example, the light emitting unit 330 may emit light in the infrared band for tracking the gaze trajectory using the first camera module 251. For example, the light emitting unit 330 may include an IR LED. According to one embodiment, the processor (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 1) may adjust the position of the virtual image projected on the display member 201 so that it corresponds to the direction in which the user's eyes are gazing. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 251 may include a global shutter (GS) type camera, and a plurality of first camera modules 251 of the same standard and performance are used to capture the user's eyes or The trajectory of gaze can be tracked.

According to various embodiments, the first camera module 251 periodically or aperiodically transmits information (e.g., trajectory information) related to the trajectory of the user's eyes or gaze to a processor (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 1). It can be sent to . According to one embodiment, when the first camera module 251 detects that the user's gaze has changed based on the trajectory information (e.g., the eyes move more than the reference value while the head is not moving), the first camera module 251 processes the trajectory information into a processor. It can be sent to .

According to various embodiments, the camera module 250 may include a second camera module 253. According to one embodiment, the second camera module 253 can capture external images. According to one embodiment, the second camera module 253 may be a global shutter type camera or a rolling shutter (RS) type camera. According to one embodiment, the second camera module 253 may capture an external image through the second optical hole 223 formed in the second frame 202b. For example, the second camera module 253 may include a high-resolution color camera and may be a high resolution (HR) or photo video (PV) camera. Additionally, the second camera module 253 may provide an auto focus function (AF) and an optical image stabilizer (OIS) function.

According to various embodiments, the wearable device 200 may include a flash (not shown) located adjacent to the second camera module 253. For example, a flash (not shown) may provide light to increase brightness (e.g., illuminance) around the wearable device 200 when acquiring an external image of the second camera module 253, in a dark environment, Difficulty in obtaining images due to mixing of various light sources and/or reflection of light can be reduced.

According to various embodiments, the camera module 250 may include at least one third camera module 255. According to one embodiment, the third camera module 255 may capture the user's movements through the first optical hole 221 formed in the lens frame 202. For example, the third camera module 255 may capture a user's gestures (eg, hand movements). The third camera module 255 and/or the first optical hole 221 are located at both ends of the lens frame 202 (e.g., the second frame 202b), for example, in the X direction. (For example, it may be disposed at both ends of the second frame 202b). According to one embodiment, the third camera module 255 may be a global shutter (GS) type camera. For example, the third camera module 255 is a camera that supports 3DoF (degrees of freedom) or 6DoF, which can provide 360-degree spatial (e.g., omnidirectional), position recognition, and/or movement recognition. You can. According to one embodiment, the third camera module 255 is a stereo camera that uses a plurality of global shutter cameras of the same standard and performance to perform a movement path tracking function (simultaneous localization and mapping, SLAM) and user movement recognition. It can perform its function. According to one embodiment, the third camera module 255 may include an infrared (IR) camera (eg, a time of flight (TOF) camera, or a structured light camera). For example, the IR camera may be operated as at least a part of a sensor module (eg, sensor module 176 in FIG. 1) to detect the distance to the subject.

According to one embodiment, at least one of the first camera module 251 or the third camera module 255 may be replaced with a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1) (e.g., a Lidar sensor). . For example, the sensor module may include at least one of a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), an infrared sensor, and/or a photodiode. For example, the photo diode may include a positive intrinsic negative (PIN) photo diode, or an avalanche photo diode (APD). The photo diode may be referred to as a photo detector or photo sensor.

According to one embodiment, at least one of the first camera module 251, the second camera module 253, or the third camera module 255 may include a plurality of camera modules (not shown). For example, the second camera module 253 consists of a plurality of lenses (e.g., wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors and is disposed on one side (e.g., the side facing the -Y axis) of the wearable device 200. It can be. For example, the wearable device 200 may include a plurality of camera modules, each with different properties (e.g., angle of view) or function, and change the angle of view of the camera modules based on the user's selection and/or trajectory information. You can control it to do so. For example, at least one of the plurality of camera modules may be a wide-angle camera, and at least another one may be a telephoto camera.

According to various embodiments, the processor (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1) acquires information using at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, or an acceleration sensor of a sensor module (e.g., sensor module 176 of FIG. 1). Movement of the wearable device 200 using information on the wearable device 200 and the user's motion (e.g., approach of the user's body to the wearable device 200) obtained using the first camera module 251. And/or the user's movement may be determined. According to one embodiment, in addition to the described sensor, the wearable device 200 includes a magnetic (geomagnetic) sensor capable of measuring orientation using a magnetic field and magnetoelectric force, and/or motion information (e.g., movement) using the strength of the magnetic field. It may include a Hall sensor capable of acquiring direction or movement distance. For example, the processor may determine the movement of the wearable device 200 and/or the user's movement based on information obtained from a magnetic (geomagnetic) sensor and/or a hall sensor.

According to various embodiments (not shown), the wearable device 200 may perform an input function (eg, touch and/or pressure sensing function) that allows interaction with the user. For example, components configured to perform touch and/or pressure sensing functions (e.g., touch sensors and/or pressure sensors) may be disposed on at least a portion of the wearing member 203 . The wearable device 200 can control a virtual image output through the display member 201 based on information acquired through the components. For example, sensors related to touch and/or pressure sensing functions may be resistive type, capacitive type, electro-magnetic type (EM), or optical type. ) can be configured in various ways, such as: According to one embodiment, components configured to perform the touch and/or pressure sensing function may be completely or partially identical to the configuration of the input module 150 of FIG. 1 .

According to various embodiments, the wearable device 200 may include a reinforcement member 260 disposed in the internal space of the lens frame 202 and formed to have a higher rigidity than the rigidity of the lens frame 202.

According to various embodiments, the wearable device 200 may include a lens structure 270. The lens structure 270 may refract at least a portion of light. For example, the lens structure 270 may be a prescription lens with refractive power. According to one embodiment, the lens structure 270 may be disposed behind the second window member of the display member 201 (eg, in the +Y direction). For example, the lens structure 270 may be positioned between the display member 201 and the user's eyes. For example, the lens structure 270 may face the display member.

According to various embodiments, the housing 210 may include a hinge cover 227 that can conceal a portion of the hinge structure 229 . Another part of the hinge structure 229 may be accommodated or hidden between the inner case 231 and the outer case 233, which will be described later.

According to various embodiments, the wearing member 203 may include an inner case 231 and an outer case 233. The inner case 231 is, for example, a case configured to face or directly contact the user's body, and may be made of a material with low thermal conductivity, for example, synthetic resin. According to one embodiment, the inner case 231 may include an inner side (eg, inner side 231c in FIG. 2A) that faces the user's body. The outer case 233 includes, for example, a material capable of at least partially transferring heat (eg, a metal material) and may be coupled to face the inner case 231 . According to one embodiment, the outer case 233 may include an outer side opposite to the inner side 231c (eg, the outer side 231d in FIG. 2A). In one embodiment, at least one of the circuit board 241 or the speaker module 245 may be accommodated in a space separate from the battery 243 within the wearing member 203. In the illustrated embodiment, the inner case 231 may include a first case 231a containing a circuit board 241 or a speaker module 245, and a second case 231b containing the battery 243. The outer case 233 may include a third case 233a coupled to face the first case 231a and a fourth case 233b coupled to face the second case 231b. . For example, the first case 231a and the third case 233a are combined (hereinafter referred to as 'first case portions 231a, 233a') to accommodate the circuit board 241 and/or the speaker module 245. The battery 243 can be accommodated by combining the second case 231b and the fourth case 233b (hereinafter referred to as 'second case parts 231b, 233b').

According to various embodiments, the first case portions 231a and 233a are rotatably coupled to the lens frame 202 through a hinge structure 229, and the second case portions 231b and 233b are connected to the connection member 235. It can be connected to or mounted on the ends of the first case portions 231a and 233a. In some embodiments, the portion of the connection member 235 that is in contact with the user's body may be made of a material with low thermal conductivity, for example, an elastomer material such as silicone, polyurethane, or rubber. , parts that are not in contact with the user's body may be made of a material with high thermal conductivity (e.g., a metal material). For example, when heat is generated from the circuit board 241 or the battery 243, the connection member 235 blocks heat from being transferred to the part that is in contact with the user's body and dissipates heat through the part that is not in contact with the user's body. It can be dispersed or released. According to one embodiment, the part of the connecting member 235 that is in contact with the user's body can be interpreted as a part of the inner case 231, and the part of the connecting member 235 that does not contact the user's body can be interpreted as a part of the outer case ( 233). According to one embodiment (not shown), the first case 231a and the second case 231b are formed as one piece without a connecting member 235, and the third case 233a and the fourth case 233b are connected. It can be configured as an integrated piece without the member 235. According to various embodiments, other components (e.g., the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1) may be further included in addition to the components shown, and a network (e.g., the first antenna module 197 of FIG. 1) may be used using the communication module 190. Information about an object or environment can be provided from an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic devices 102 and 104 or the server 108 of FIG. 1) through the first network 198 or the second network 199. .

2A to 2C, only the wearable device 200 is shown and described, but it is not limited thereto, and some components of the wearable device 200 shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C can also be used in electronic devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs. May be included.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing the front and back sides of the wearable electronic device 101 according to an embodiment.

3A and 3B, in one embodiment, camera modules 311, 312, 313, and 314 are installed on the first side 310 of the housing to obtain information related to the surrounding environment of the wearable electronic device 101. , 315, 316) and/or a depth sensor 317 may be disposed.

In one embodiment, the camera modules 311 and 312 may acquire images related to the environment surrounding the wearable electronic device.

In one embodiment, the camera modules 313, 314, 315, and 316 may acquire images while the wearable electronic device is worn by the user. Images acquired through camera modules 313, 314, 315, and 316 may be used for simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), 6 degrees of freedom (6DoF), 3 degrees of freedom (3DoF), subject recognition, and/or tracking. It can be used to recognize and/or track the user's hand and use it as input for a wearable electronic device.

In one embodiment, the depth sensor 317 may be configured to transmit a signal and receive a signal reflected from an object, and may be used to determine the distance to an object, such as time of flight (TOF). You can.

According to one embodiment, a camera module 325, 326 and/or a display 321 (and/or lens) for facial recognition may be disposed on the second surface 320 of the housing.

In one embodiment, the face recognition camera modules 325 and 326 adjacent to the display may be used to recognize the user's face, or may recognize and/or track both eyes of the user.

In one embodiment, the display 321 (and/or lens) may be disposed on the second side 320 of the wearable electronic device 101. In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may not include camera modules 315 and 316 among the plurality of camera modules 313, 314, 315, and 316. Although not shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B , the wearable electronic device 101 may further include at least one of the components shown in FIG. 2 .

As described above, the wearable electronic device 101 according to one embodiment may have a form factor to be worn on the user's head. The wearable electronic device 101 may further include a strap for fixing to a part of the user's body, and/or a wearing member (e.g., the wearing member 203 in FIG. 2). While worn on the user's head, it may provide a user experience based on augmented reality, virtual reality, and/or mixed reality.

FIG. 4 shows beamforming for at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) when a user wearing the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document rotates (e.g., moves gaze). This is an example diagram to explain a function or operation that emphasizes and outputs a notification about at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) while maintaining .

Referring to FIG. 4, the wearable device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment of the present document uses a plurality of microphones (e.g., the microphone module 247) in operation 410. At least one external object located around the user 500 wearing the wearable device 200 using at least one microphone (e.g., the first microphone 247a and the second microphone 247b) Beamforming can be performed on (e.g., vehicles 510, animals 520, and falling objects 530). The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document uses at least one camera (e.g., the second camera module 253) capable of taking pictures of the surroundings of the user 500 wearing the wearable device 200. By analyzing the captured image (e.g., comparing the shape of the external object with the shape stored in the wearable device 200), at least one external object located around the user 500 wearing the wearable device 200 ( Examples: vehicles 510, animals 520, and/or falling objects 530) can be identified. At least one external object (eg, vehicle 510, animal 520, and/or falling object 530) according to an embodiment of the present document may be designated by the user 500. For example, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document may include various objects for designating at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510, animal 520, and/or falling object 530). A user interface (e.g., screen) including the types of user interfaces may be provided. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document identifies at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510, animal (e.g., vehicle 510) to be identified, based on user input to a user interface (e.g., screen). 520) and/or falling objects 530) may be determined. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document is based on at least one sound signal generated from at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510, animal 520, and/or falling object 530). External objects (e.g., vehicle 510, animal 520, and/or falling object 530) may be identified (e.g., determined as a target object for beamforming). The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document is a sound signal generated from a stored or learned sound signal and at least one external object (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, and/or a falling object 530). Sound signals can be compared. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may determine the type of an external object (eg, identify what type of external object it is) by comparing sound signals. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document detects at least one external object (e.g., a vehicle) based on the gaze of the user 500 identified through a camera module (e.g., the first camera module 251). (510), animals (520), and/or falling objects (530)) can be identified. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document displays an image captured by a camera module (e.g., the second camera module 253) when the user 500 gazes at a specific object for more than a specified time. Based on this, the type of object the user 500 is looking at can be identified. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may determine an object that the user 500 is looking at for a specified time or longer as a target object to perform beamforming.

FIG. 5 shows a plurality of external objects (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, and/or a falling object 530) located around a user wearing the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document. This is an example diagram for explaining the function or operation of identifying and performing beamforming on each of a plurality of identified external objects (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, and/or a falling object 530). The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may perform beamforming on an identified object (eg, toward the identified object). The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document detects at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) based on an image captured by at least one camera (e.g., second camera module 253). , the animal 520 and/or the falling object 530), and based on the identified location, the microphone module 247 (e.g., the first microphone 247a, the second microphone 247b, the third microphone) (247c), fourth microphone (247d), fifth microphone (247e), sixth microphone (247f), seventh microphone (247g), eighth microphone (247h) and/or ninth microphone (247i). Beamforming can be performed. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document uses a microphone module ( 247) (e.g., first microphone (247a), second microphone (247b), third microphone (247c), fourth microphone (247d), fifth microphone (247e), sixth microphone (247f), seventh microphone Beamforming may be performed through (247g), the eighth microphone (247h), and/or the ninth microphone (247i). The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document is configured to detect at least one external object (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, and/or a falling object 530) located in the line of sight of the user 500. )) for the microphone module 247 (e.g., the first microphone 247a, the second microphone 247b, the third microphone 247c, the fourth microphone 247d, the fifth microphone 247e, and the sixth microphone Beamforming may be performed through (247f), the seventh microphone (247g), the eighth microphone (247h), and/or the ninth microphone (247i). The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document includes at least one device disposed in a direction in which at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510, animal 520, and/or falling object 530) is located. Beamforming can be performed using a microphone. For example, in the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document, as shown in FIG. 5, at least one object (e.g., vehicle 510) is located at the rear right of the user 500. When identified (e.g., approaching toward the user), a plurality of microphones (e.g., first microphone 247a, second microphone 247b, third microphone 247c, fourth microphone 247d, fifth microphone Some of the microphones disposed on the right among the microphone 247e, the sixth microphone 247f, the seventh microphone 247g, the eighth microphone 247h, and/or the ninth microphone 247i (e.g., the seventh microphone) Beamforming (eg, forming the first beam area 510a) may be performed using the 247g, the 8th microphone 247h, and/or the 9th microphone 247i. As shown in FIG. 5, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document identifies (e.g., : approaching toward the user), a plurality of microphones (e.g., the first microphone 247a, the second microphone 247b, the third microphone 247c, the fourth microphone 247d, and the fifth microphone 247e) , some of the microphones disposed on the left front among the sixth microphone 247f, the seventh microphone 247g, the eighth microphone 247h, and/or the ninth microphone 247i (e.g., the second microphone 247b) Beamforming (eg, forming the second beam area 520a) may be performed using the third microphone 247c and/or the fourth microphone 247d. As shown in FIG. 5, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document identifies (e.g., a falling object 530) that at least one object (e.g., a falling object 530) is located in the left direction of the user 500. : When falling around the user 500, a plurality of microphones (e.g., the first microphone 247a, the second microphone 247b, the third microphone 247c, the fourth microphone 247d, and the fifth microphone ( Some of the microphones (e.g., the first microphone (247e), the sixth microphone (247f), the seventh microphone (247g), the eighth microphone (247h), and/or the ninth microphone (247i)) disposed on the left side. Beamforming may be performed (eg, forming a third beam area 530a) using 247a), the second microphone 247b, and/or the third microphone 247c). According to one embodiment of the present document, at least one microphone to perform beamforming is designated according to the location of at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510, animal 520, and/or falling object 530). There may be. For example, according to an embodiment of this document, the area around the user 500 may be divided and at least one microphone to perform beamforming may be matched to each of the divided areas. According to an embodiment of this document, at least one microphone to perform beamforming may be designated by the user 500.

The wearable device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment of the present document, in operation 420, detects at least one external object (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, and/or Alternatively, a notification corresponding to a falling object 530 may be output. 6 shows a notification (e.g., first visual notification 610) for a plurality of external objects (e.g., vehicle 510, animal 520, and/or falling object 530) according to an embodiment of the present document. , a second visual notification 620, a third visual notification 630, an auditory notification 640, and/or a tactile notification) is an example diagram for explaining a function or operation provided through a wearable device. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document provides a notification (e.g., a first visual message) corresponding to at least one external object (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, and/or a falling object 530). Notification 610, second visual notification 620, third visual notification 630, and/or auditory notification 640) as a virtual object (e.g., first visual notification 610, second visual notification ( 620) and/or provide a third visual notification 630) or provide an audible notification 640 (e.g., at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510, animal 520, and/or falling object 530)) It is possible to provide designated notifications depending on sound signals and/or external objects generated from. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document is used to provide virtual objects (e.g., first visual notification 610, second visual notification 620, and/or third visual notification 630). A display module (eg, the light output module 211 or the display 321) can be controlled. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may control the speaker module 245 to provide an auditory notification 640. When providing an auditory notification 640, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document detects at least one identified external object (e.g., vehicle 510, animal 520, and/or falling object ( In order to highlight the sound signal generated from 530), a specific frequency band is emphasized (e.g. : Can be output by amplifying the volume. For example, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may output the output by emphasizing the low frequency range for a specific external object (e.g., the vehicle 510), and output the output by emphasizing the low frequency range for a human voice. /Can be output with emphasis on high-frequency frequencies. For example, frequency bands other than the emphasized frequency band can be output in a weakened manner (e.g., by reducing the volume).

The wearable device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment of the present document rotates to face at least one external object (e.g., the vehicle 510) in operation 430. Movement of the device 200 (eg, movement of the user 500 wearing the wearable device 200) can be identified. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document determines the direction of an image captured by a camera module (e.g., the second camera module 253) and/or a sound signal acquired through the speaker module 245. Based on this, the direction in which at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) is located (e.g., the direction in which the first beam area 510a is formed) can be identified. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document uses sensing data acquired by at least one sensor (e.g., a gyro sensor and/or an acceleration sensor) included in the wearable device 200. 200) of the rotation direction and/or rotation angle can be identified. Alternatively, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may identify the rotation direction and/or rotation angle of the wearable device 200 based on the direction of the sound signal acquired by the microphone module. Using such information (e.g., the direction in which at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) is located, the rotation direction and/or rotation angle of the wearable device 200), according to an embodiment of this document, The wearable device 200 may identify in which direction the user 500 wearing the wearable device 200 rotated (eg, rotated the head in the direction in which an external object was located).

The wearable device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment of the present document maintains beamforming for at least one external object (e.g., the vehicle 510) in operation 440. While doing so, a notification (e.g., first visual notification 610, auditory notification 640, and/or tactile notification) for at least one object (e.g., vehicle 510) may be highlighted and output. Figure 7 shows that a user 500 wearing a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document is exposed to a plurality of external objects (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, and/or a falling object 530). A function or operation in which beamforming for any one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) is maintained when rotating (e.g., moving the gaze) toward one of the external objects (e.g., vehicle 510) This is an example drawing to explain. Referring to FIG. 7, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document is configured to use any one of a plurality of external objects (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, and/or a falling object 530). When rotating (e.g., moving the gaze) toward an external object (e.g., vehicle 510), beamforcing for any one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) is emphasized (e.g., the first beam area ( 510a) can be expanded. For example, beam fobbing for the remaining external objects (e.g., animals 520 and/or falling objects 530) according to an embodiment of the present document is weakened (e.g., the second beam area 520a and the third beam area 520a). The beam area 530a may be reduced) or beamforming may not be performed. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document emphasizes beamforcing (e.g., expands the first beam area 510a) or weakens beamfobbing (e.g., by adding or excluding a microphone that performs beamforming). : The second beam area 520a and the third beam area 530a) can be reduced. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document provides notification (e.g., first visual notification 610, auditory notification 640) for at least one object (e.g., vehicle 510) based on the degree of risk. ) and/or tactile notifications) can be printed with emphasis. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document provides notification of at least one object with a relatively high risk (e.g., vehicle 510 and/or falling object 530) to at least one object with a relatively low risk. It can be output to be more emphasized than the object (e.g., animal 520). The risk according to an embodiment of this document may be pre-designated for each level according to at least one object. The function or operation of maintaining beamforming according to the rotation of the wearable device 200, according to an embodiment of this document, will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12C.

8A highlights a notification (e.g., first visual notification 610 and/or audible notification 640) for an external object (e.g., vehicle 510) according to an embodiment of the present document. This is an example drawing to explain the functions or operations provided to the user. 8B and 8C illustrate various types of notifications for a plurality of external objects (e.g., vehicle 510, animal 520, and/or falling object 530), according to an embodiment of the present document. These are example drawings for: Referring to FIG. 8A, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document, when rotation of an object (e.g., vehicle 510) is identified, performs a virtual device using augmented reality or virtual reality. The size of the notification (e.g., the first visual notification 610) provided to the user 500 as an object may be enlarged. For example, notifications (e.g., second visual notification 620 and/or third visual notification 630) corresponding to the remaining external objects (e.g., animals 520 and/or falling objects 530) may be virtual It may not be provided as an object, or may be provided in a smaller size than the size shown before the rotation of the wearable device 200 was identified. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document, when rotation about an object (e.g., vehicle 510) is identified, detects a rotation corresponding to an object (e.g., vehicle 510). The volume of the auditory notification 640 may be output by increasing the volume output before the rotation of the wearable device 200 is identified. For example, the auditory notification 640 corresponding to the remaining external objects (e.g., animals 520 and/or falling objects 530) is not output or is not displayed before the rotation of the wearable device 200 is identified. It may be provided smaller than the volume size. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document identifies the intensity of the tactile notification as the rotation of the wearable device 200 when rotation of an object (e.g., vehicle 510) is identified. The intensity of the tactile notification that was output before being output can be increased.

Notifications (eg, visual notifications) according to an embodiment of this document may be provided as shapes corresponding to external objects. Referring to FIGS. 8B and 8C, the visual notification according to an embodiment of the present document is an image captured by a camera module (e.g., the second camera module 253) that is shown to the user 500 as a virtual object. may include. For example, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document may provide an image whose viewing angle is a first viewing angle (e.g., a relatively narrow viewing angle) as a virtual object, and the viewing angle of the image may be a first viewing angle (e.g., a relatively narrow viewing angle). An image with a viewing angle of 2 (e.g., a viewing angle wider than the first viewing angle) may be provided as a virtual object. An image captured by a camera module (e.g., second camera module 253) according to an embodiment of the present document corresponds to at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510 and/or animal 520). Videos may be included.

4 , for convenience of explanation, the case where the wearable device 200 rotates toward a single external object (e.g., vehicle 510) has been described as an example, but the wearable device 200 may rotate toward a plurality of external objects. Even when rotating towards, the explanation related to FIG. 4 can be applied equally.

FIG. 9 shows that a user wearing a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document uses any one of a plurality of external objects (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, and/or a falling object 530). When rotating (e.g., moving the gaze) toward an external object (e.g., vehicle 510), beamforming is performed to maintain beamforming for any one external object (e.g., vehicle 510). At least some of the microphones (e.g., the first microphone 247a, the second microphone 247b, and/or the third microphone 247c) are connected to other microphones (e.g., the third microphone 247c, the fourth microphone 247d). , This is an example diagram for explaining the function or operation of changing to the fifth microphone 247e, sixth microphone 247f, and/or seventh microphone 247g.

Referring to FIG. 9, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may identify rotational movement of the wearable device 200 in operation 910. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document determines the direction of an image captured by a camera module (e.g., the second camera module 253) and/or a sound signal acquired through the speaker module 245. Based on this, the direction in which at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) is located (e.g., the direction in which the first beam area 510a is formed) can be identified. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document uses sensing data acquired by at least one sensor (e.g., a gyro sensor and/or an acceleration sensor) included in the wearable device 200. 200) of the rotation direction and/or rotation angle can be identified. Alternatively, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may identify the rotation direction and/or rotation angle of the wearable device 200 based on the direction of the sound signal acquired by the microphone module. Using such information (e.g., the direction in which at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) is located, the rotation direction and/or rotation angle of the wearable device 200), according to an embodiment of this document, The wearable device 200 may identify in which direction the user 500 wearing the wearable device 200 rotated (eg, rotated the head in the direction in which an external object was located).

The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document may select at least one microphone in which the direction of beamforming is maintained in operation 920. 10 shows a plurality of microphones (e.g., a first microphone 247a, a second microphone 247b, a third microphone 247c, a fourth microphone 247d, and a fifth microphone) according to an embodiment of the present document. (247e), the sixth microphone (247f), the seventh microphone (247g), the eighth microphone (247h) and/or the ninth microphone (247i)) some of the microphones (e.g., the first microphone (247a), the These are example drawings to explain a function or operation of performing beamforming for a specific external object (e.g., the vehicle 510) using the second microphone 247b and/or the third microphone 247c. FIG. 11 shows, when a user 500 wearing a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document rotates by a specific angle (e.g., θ), a specific external object (e.g., vehicle 510) is shown in FIG. In order to maintain beamforming being performed, at least some of the microphones performing beamforming (e.g., the first microphone 247a, the second microphone 247b, and/or the third microphone 247c) are connected to other microphones. (e.g., third microphone 247c, fourth microphone 247d, fifth microphone 247e, sixth microphone 247f, and/or seventh microphone 247g). This is an example drawing for: 12A to 12C show a function or operation of maintaining the directionality of the beam when the user 500 wearing the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document rotates by a specific angle (e.g., θ). These are example drawings for explanation.

Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11 , the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may perform beamforming for at least one external object (eg, vehicle 510). Since at least one external object according to an embodiment of the present document is located on the rear left side of the user 500, the wearable device 200 uses a plurality of microphones located on the left side (e.g., the first microphone 247a, the second microphone 247a). Beamforming can be performed toward the left rear using the second microphone 247b and/or the third microphone 247c. In FIG. 10, when a beam area 1010 (e.g., first beam area 510a) is formed to the left rear according to beamforming for at least one external object (e.g., when the user 500 is looking straight ahead) The case where the beam area 1010 is formed at an angle of θ based on time) is shown as an example. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document uses the remaining microphones that do not perform beam fobbing (e.g., the third microphone 247c, the fourth microphone 247d, the fifth microphone 247e, and the sixth microphone 247e). The microphone 247f, the seventh microphone 247g, the eighth microphone 247h, and/or the ninth microphone 247i can be controlled to operate at low power or turned off (eg, deactivated). The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document uses the remaining microphones that do not perform beam fobbing (e.g., the third microphone 247c, the fourth microphone 247d, the fifth microphone 247e, and the sixth microphone 247e). The rest that does not perform beamforcing by controlling (e.g., reducing) the voltage or clock applied to the microphone 247f, the seventh microphone 247g, the eighth microphone 247h, and/or the ninth microphone 247i) Microphones can be controlled to operate at low power or be disabled. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document can control the operation of at least one microphone by controlling the operating voltage input to the at least one microphone. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document can control the operation of at least one microphone by controlling an input clock input to the at least one microphone. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may control the operation of at least one microphone based on a control signal transmitted to the at least one microphone from an external device. Referring to FIG. 11, the wearable device 1010 according to an embodiment of the present document is configured to change the wearable device 200 and/or when the user 500 rotates (e.g., moves the gaze) to the rear left. If the user 500 is rotated by an angle of θ based on when the user 500 is looking straight ahead, at least one microphone that will perform beamforming can be selected by compensating for the rotated angle. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document has a microphone placed at an angle of θ based on when the user 500 is looking straight ahead, and a microphone placed at an angle θ based on when the user 500 is looking straight ahead. Beamforming can be maintained using at least one microphone disposed around the microphone disposed at an angle of θ. In order to obtain information about the angle (e.g., θ) according to an embodiment of this document, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document is based on when the user 500 is looking straight ahead. , the direction in which beamforming is formed and the angle formed by each microphone can be identified (e.g., calculated). The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document compensates for the rotation angle according to the rotation of the user 500 by selecting at least one microphone to maintain beamforming based on the identified angle (e.g., θ). You can. At least one microphone (e.g., the fifth microphone 247e) disposed around the microphone (e.g., the fifth microphone 247e) disposed at an angle of θ based on when the user 500 is facing the front, according to an embodiment of the present document. Example: The number of third microphones 247c, fourth microphones 247d, sixth microphones 247f, and/or seventh microphones 247g) may be specified or determined by selection by the user 500.

Referring to FIG. 12A, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may perform beamforming in the left direction based on the state in which the user 500 is looking straight ahead. According to one embodiment of this document, θ1 in FIG. 12A may be substantially 90°. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document uses the third microphone 247c and the sixth microphone 247f to perform beamforming in the left direction based on the user 500 looking straight ahead. can do. For example, the third microphone 247c and the sixth microphone 247f according to an embodiment of the present document may be operated at the highest output performance, and the remaining microphones may be operated at low power or deactivated (e.g., turned off). You can. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document adjusts the direction of the formed beam area 1010 and the angle formed by each microphone (e.g., the fifth microphone 247e) in order to compensate for the rotational movement of the user. Can be identified (e.g. computed). For example, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document is, as shown in FIG. 12A, the direction of the formed beam area 1010 and a specific microphone (e.g., the fifth microphone 247e) form It can be identified that the angle is θ2 (e.g. 20°). Referring to FIG. 12B, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document is rotated when the user 500 rotates substantially (e.g., including a specified error range) by an angle of θ2 (e.g., 20°). , the microphone that performs beamforming can be changed to maintain beamforming in the left direction. For example, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may perform beamforming by changing the microphone that performs beamforming from the sixth microphone 247f to the fifth microphone 247e. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may optionally perform beamforming using all of the third microphone 247c, the fifth microphone 247e, and the sixth microphone 247f. Referring to FIG. 12C, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document displays a beam in the left direction when the user 500 rotates substantially (e.g., including a specified error range) by 90°. To maintain forming, the microphone that performs beamforming can be changed (e.g. added). For example, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document uses a first microphone 247a, a third microphone 247c, and a fourth microphone 247d to maintain beamforming in the left direction. And beamforming can be performed using the sixth microphone 247f. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document optionally includes all microphones (e.g., the first microphone 247a, the second microphone 247b, the third microphone 247c, and the fourth microphone 247d). ), the fifth microphone 247e, and the sixth microphone 247f) may be used to perform beamforming.

The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document may perform beamforming through at least one microphone selected in operation 920 in operation 930. For example, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document, when the user 500 rotates substantially (e.g., including a specified error range) by an angle θ2 (e.g., 20°), the beam Beamforming can be performed by changing the microphone performing forming from the sixth microphone 247f to the fifth microphone 247e. According to the function or operation of this document, the rotational movement of the user 500 is compensated so that the direction in which beamforming is performed can be maintained despite the rotation of the user 500 (e.g., movement of gaze).

FIG. 13 shows that when a user 500 wearing a wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document rotates (e.g., moves his gaze) toward a specific external object (e.g., a vehicle), a video see (VST) This is an example diagram to explain the function or operation of switching to through) mode.

Referring to FIG. 13, the wearable device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment of the present document uses a plurality of microphones (e.g., the microphone module 247) in operation 1310. At least one external object located around the user 500 wearing the wearable device 200 using at least one microphone (e.g., the first microphone 247a and the second microphone 247b) Beamforming can be performed on (e.g., vehicles 510, animals 520, and falling objects 530).

The wearable device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment of the present document, in operation 1320, detects at least one external object (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, and/or Alternatively, a notification corresponding to a falling object 530 may be output.

In operation 1330, the wearable device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment of the present document rotates to face at least one external object (e.g., the vehicle 510). The movement of (500) can be identified. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document determines the direction of an image captured by a camera module (e.g., the second camera module 253) and/or a sound signal acquired through the speaker module 245. Based on this, the direction in which at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) is located (e.g., the direction in which the first beam area 510a is formed) can be identified. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document uses sensing data acquired by at least one sensor (e.g., a gyro sensor and/or an acceleration sensor) included in the wearable device 200. 200) of the rotation direction and/or rotation angle can be identified. Alternatively, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may identify the rotation direction and/or rotation angle of the wearable device 200 based on the direction of the sound signal acquired by the microphone module. Using such information (e.g., the direction in which at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) is located, the rotation direction and/or rotation angle of the wearable device 200), according to an embodiment of this document, The wearable device 200 may identify in which direction the user 500 wearing the wearable device 200 rotated (eg, rotated the head in the direction in which an external object was located).

The wearable device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment of the present document, in operation 1430, uses a video see through (VST) mode to allow a user wearing the wearable device 200 (500) Information about the surrounding area can be provided. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document emphasizes beamforming for a specific external object (e.g., vehicle 510) through a camera module (e.g., camera modules 311 and 312). Information about the captured images around the user 500 may be provided through a display (eg, display 321). The VST mode according to an embodiment of this document displays (e.g., display 321) information about images around the user 500 captured through a camera module (e.g., camera modules 311 and 312). It may mean a mode set to be provided through . Through this function or operation, the effect of intuitively informing the user of the surrounding situation of the user 500 can be achieved.

FIG. 14 shows whether a sound signal generated from an external object (e.g., an ambulance) located around a user 500 wearing the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document is a sound signal included in a designated risk group. This is an example diagram to explain the function or operation of determining the notification type based on availability and providing notification to the user according to the determined notification type. FIGS. 15A and 15B are example diagrams for explaining a first type notification 1510 and a second type notification 1520 according to an embodiment of this document.

Referring to FIG. 14, the wearable device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment of the present document uses a plurality of microphones (e.g., the microphone module 247) in operation 1410. At least one external object located around the user 500 wearing the wearable device 200 using at least one microphone (e.g., the first microphone 247a and the second microphone 247b) Beamforming can be performed on (e.g., vehicles 510, animals 520, and falling objects 530).

In operation 1420, the wearable device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment of the present document detects at least one external object (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, or a falling object). It is possible to determine whether the sound signal generated from (530)) is a sound signal of a high-risk group. Sound signals included in the high risk group according to an embodiment of this document may be designated or designated by the user. For example, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document may display the type of sound signal included in the high risk group or at least one external object (e.g., You can select the type of vehicle (510 or ambulance). The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document allows a sound signal generated from at least one external object (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, or a falling object 530) to be transmitted to the wearable device 200. It can be compared with the stored sound signals set to be included in the high risk group. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document is a sound signal generated from at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510, animal 520, falling object 530) based on the comparison result. It is possible to determine whether the sound signal belongs to the high risk group.

In operation 1430, the wearable device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment of the present document detects at least one external object (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, or a falling object). If the sound signal generated from (530)) is determined to be a sound signal included in the high risk group (e.g., operation 1420 - Yes), a notification may be output in the first type notification method. In the first type notification method according to an embodiment of the present document, as shown in FIG. 15A, the size of the visual notification of the second type notification method (e.g., the visual notification method shown in FIG. 15B) is large or The notification method may be greater than the volume of the auditory notification of the second type notification method or greater than the intensity of the tactile notification of the second type notification method.

In operation 1430, the wearable device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment of the present document detects at least one external object (e.g., a vehicle 510, an animal 520, or a falling object). If the sound signal generated from (530)) is determined to be a sound signal that is not included in the high risk group (e.g., operation 1420-No), a notification may be output in the second type notification method. In the second type notification method according to an embodiment of the present document, as shown in FIG. 15B, the size of the visual notification of the first type notification method (e.g., the visual notification method shown in FIG. 15A) is small or It may be a notification method that is smaller than the volume size of the auditory notification of the first type notification method or smaller than the intensity of the tactile notification of the first type notification method.

A function or operation according to an embodiment of this document shown in FIG. 14 may be performed in connection with FIG. 4 . For example, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document changes the properties of the notification (e.g., changes the size of the visual notification) when at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) is an ambulance. It is possible to control the wearable device 200 so that it is provided to the user 500.

FIG. 16 shows content sound when at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) is identified when the wearable device 200 and an external electronic device according to an embodiment of the present document are operatively connected. This is an example diagram for explaining a function or operation of outputting sound generated from at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) through an external electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 16, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may control an external electronic device to output content sound according to a first mode (e.g., noise canceling mode) in operation 1610.

The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of this document may identify at least one object (eg, vehicle 510) in operation 1620. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document uses at least one camera (e.g., the second camera module 253) capable of taking pictures of the surroundings of the user 500 wearing the wearable device 200. By analyzing the captured image (e.g., comparing the shape of the external object with the shape stored in the wearable device 200), at least one external object located around the user 500 wearing the wearable device 200 ( Examples: vehicles 510, animals 520, and/or falling objects 530) can be identified. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document is based on at least one sound signal generated from at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510, animal 520, and/or falling object 530). External objects (e.g., vehicle 510, animal 520, and/or falling object 530) may be identified (e.g., determined as a target object for beamforming).

In operation 1630, the wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document, when at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) is identified, detects at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510). The external electronic device can be controlled so that the sound signal corresponding to the content and the sound signal corresponding to the content are output together through the external electronic device. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document receives a sound signal (e.g., from at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510)) corresponding to at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510). Information about a sound signal corresponding to at least one external object (e.g., the vehicle 510) may be transmitted to the external electronic device so that the generated sound signal is output through the external electronic device. The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document includes a sound corresponding to at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510) or a sound corresponding to at least one external object (e.g., vehicle 510). Instead of the sound being played, a sound signal previously stored corresponding to at least one object may be output along with a sound signal corresponding to the content.

According to the function or operation according to an embodiment of this document, the user 500 can easily identify the approach of a risk element even while listening to content sound (e.g., music) through an external electronic device. It can be effective.

The wearable device 200 according to an embodiment of the present document includes a plurality of microphones (e.g., a first microphone 247a, a second microphone 247b, a third microphone 247c, a fourth microphone 247d, Fifth microphone 247e, sixth microphone 247f, seventh microphone 247g, eighth microphone 247h and/or ninth microphone 247i), display module (e.g., optical output module 211) , at least one speaker (e.g., speaker module 245), and at least one processor (e.g., processor 120), wherein the at least one processor selects at least one microphone among the plurality of microphones. Using the method, beamforming is performed on at least one object located around a user wearing the wearable device, and based on the beamforming, the display module is transmitted through the at least one speaker and/or the display module. Output a notification corresponding to at least one object, identify a movement of the user rotating to face any one of the plurality of objects, and based on the identification of the movement, the at least one speaker or the The display module may be configured to highlight and output the notification corresponding to the at least one object while maintaining the beamforming for the at least one object.

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, but 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 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 component from another, and to refer to those components in other respects (e.g., 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.

The term “module” used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as 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 this document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 2536 or external memory 2538) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 2501). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 2540) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 2520) of a device (e.g., electronic device 2501) 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). This term refers to cases where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. There is no distinction between cases where it is temporarily stored.

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. The 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 StoreTM) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) 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 identically or similarly to 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.

Claims (20)

In wearable devices,
multiple microphones,
display module,
at least one speaker, and
Comprising at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor includes:
Performing beamforming on at least one object located around the wearable device using at least one microphone among the plurality of microphones,
Based on the performance of the beamforming, output a notification corresponding to the at least one object through the at least one speaker and/or the display module,
Identifying movement of the wearable device rotating to face one of the plurality of objects,
Based on the identification of the movement, highlighting the notification corresponding to the at least one object while maintaining the beamforming for the at least one object is output through the at least one speaker or the display module. A wearable device, characterized in that it is configured to do so. According to paragraph 1,
The wearable device further includes at least one camera,
The at least one processor is further configured to identify whether the at least one object is located in the vicinity of the wearable device based on the image acquired by the at least one camera or the sound obtained by the plurality of microphones. A wearable device, characterized in that it is configured. According to claim 1 or 2,
The at least one processor is further set to perform beamforming using at least one microphone different from the at least one microphone performing the beamforming when the movement of the wearable device is identified. A wearable device. According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The at least one processor is further set to control one or more microphones of the plurality of microphones, excluding the other at least one microphone, such that the remaining one or more microphones are driven with low power and/or minimized performance, or are deactivated. Characterized by wearable devices. According to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The at least one processor is further configured to increase the volume of the notification output through the at least one speaker or output a designated auditory effect when the movement of the wearable device is identified. Wearable devices. According to any one of claims 1 to 5,
wherein the at least one processor is further set to control the display module to change the size of the notification based on the risk and output it through the display module when the movement of the wearable device is identified. Device. According to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The at least one processor is further configured to control the display module to output a virtual object corresponding to the shape of the at least one object. According to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The at least one processor is further configured to control the at least one camera so that the wearable device operates in a video see through (VST) mode configured to directly show the external environment when the movement of the wearable device is identified. A wearable device characterized in that. According to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The at least one processor,
Determine whether the sound generated from the at least one object belongs to a set high risk group,
If the sound generated from the at least one object is a sound belonging to a set high risk group, the volume of the notification output through the at least one speaker is output at a specified level or higher, or the volume of the notification output through the display module is adjusted. A wearable device, characterized in that it is further set to control the at least one speaker or the display module so that the display module is displayed at a size larger than a specified size. According to any one of claims 1 to 9,
When the at least one object is identified, the at least one processor is configured to output sound generated from the at least one object and/or at least one object together with content sound being output from an external electronic device operatively connected to the wearable device. A wearable device, characterized in that it is further set to control the external electronic device so that a pre-stored sound is output together. In a method of controlling a wearable device,
An operation of performing beamforming on at least one object located around the wearable device using at least one microphone among a plurality of microphones of the wearable device;
Based on the beamforming, outputting a notification corresponding to the at least one object through at least one speaker of the wearable device and/or a display module of the wearable device;
An operation of identifying movement of the wearable device rotating to face one of the plurality of objects, and
Based on the identification of the movement, highlighting the notification corresponding to the at least one object while maintaining the beamforming for the at least one object is output through the at least one speaker or the display module. A method of controlling a wearable device, characterized in that it includes the operation of: According to clause 11,
The wearable device further includes at least one camera,
The method of controlling the wearable device includes identifying whether the at least one object is located in the vicinity of the wearable device based on the image acquired by the at least one camera or the sound obtained by the plurality of microphones. A method of controlling a wearable device, further comprising the operation of: According to claim 11 or 12,
The method of controlling the wearable device includes, when the movement of the wearable device is identified, performing beamforming using at least one microphone different from the at least one microphone performing the beamforming. A method for controlling a wearable device, further comprising: According to any one of claims 11 to 13,
The method of controlling the wearable device includes controlling one or more microphones of the plurality of microphones, excluding the other at least one microphone, such that the remaining one or more microphones are operated with low power and/or minimized performance, or are deactivated. A method of controlling a wearable device, further comprising: According to any one of claims 11 to 14,
The method of controlling the wearable device further includes changing the volume of the notification output through the at least one speaker according to the level of risk when the movement of the wearable device is identified. , how to control wearable devices. According to any one of claims 11 to 15,
The method of controlling the wearable device further comprises controlling the display module to output the notification in an enlarged size through the display module when the movement of the wearable device is identified. How to control wearable devices. According to any one of claims 11 to 16,
The method of controlling the wearable device further includes controlling the display module to output a virtual object corresponding to the shape of the at least one object. According to any one of claims 11 to 17,
The method of controlling the wearable device includes controlling the at least one camera so that the wearable device operates in a VST (video see through) mode set to directly show the external environment when the movement of the wearable device is identified. A method of controlling a wearable device, further comprising movement. According to any one of claims 11 to 18,
The method for controlling the wearable device is:
An operation of determining whether a sound generated from the at least one object belongs to a set high risk group, and
If the sound generated from the at least one object is a sound belonging to a set high risk group, the volume of the notification output through the at least one speaker is output at a specified level or higher, or the volume of the notification output through the display module is adjusted. A method of controlling a wearable device, further comprising controlling the at least one speaker or the display module so that the display module is displayed at a specified size or larger. According to any one of claims 11 to 19,
The method of controlling the wearable device includes: when the at least one object is identified, the sound generated from the at least one object is output together with the content sound being output from an external electronic device operatively connected to the wearable device. A method of controlling a wearable device, further comprising controlling an external electronic device.

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