WO2022055251A1

WO2022055251A1 - Electronic device for measuring calorie expenditure, and control method therefor

Info

Publication number: WO2022055251A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/012220
Authority: WO
Inventors: 정현주; 손창원; 오영재; 민진홍; 송연주; 윤서영; 전태한; 정지운; 최형선
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2020-09-08
Filing date: 2021-09-08
Publication date: 2022-03-17
Also published as: KR20220032856A

Abstract

A smart mask for measuring calorie expenditure, and a control method therefor are disclosed. A smart mask according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, comprises a first sensor module, a second sensor module, and a communication module operably connected to the first sensor module and the second sensor module, wherein the communication module can be configured to: acquire, from the first sensor module, information about the concentration of carbon dioxide discharged by a user wearing an electronic device, measured through the first sensor module; if the concentration of carbon dioxide is greater than or equal to a first threshold concentration, respectively acquire, from the first sensor module and the second sensor module, the amount of change in the concentration of carbon dioxide for a predetermined time, measured through the first sensor module, and the amount of change in pressure according to the respiration of the user, measured through the second sensor module; and transmit, to an external electronic device, information about the amount of change in concentration and the amount of change in pressure in order for the external electronic device operably connected to the electronic device to calculate, on the basis of the amount of change in concentration and the amount of change in pressure, calories expended by the user.

Description

Electronic device for measuring calories burned and method for controlling the same

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device for measuring consumed calories and a method for controlling the same.

Various services and additional functions provided through an electronic device, for example, a smart phone or a portable electronic device such as a wearable device connected to the smart phone, are gradually increasing. In order to increase the utility value of such 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 them from other companies. Accordingly, various functions provided through the electronic device are also increasingly advanced.

Recently, in order to prevent infectious diseases and protect themselves from deterioration of air quality, the number of people living while wearing a mask is rapidly increasing. If you wear a mask while living, there is a disadvantage in that breathing is difficult compared to the case where you do not wear a mask. Therefore, the conventional mask is equipped with a fan in order to make the user's breathing more smoothly, so that the problem caused by breathing discomfort when wearing the mask can be improved. However, although such a conventional mask provides a function for controlling a fan, it cannot provide an intake and/or exhaust function or operation suitable for a user wearing a mask by adjusting the fan without considering the user's breathing amount. In addition, the conventional mask failed to provide a function or operation capable of calculating (or estimating) calories consumed for a specific time based on the user's breathing state to the user wearing the mask.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, by controlling the fan module in consideration of the user's current respiration amount, it is possible to provide an intake and/or exhaust function or operation suitable for a user wearing a smart mask and save power of the smart mask at the same time. A smart mask is provided.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing data capable of calculating (or estimating) calories consumed for a specific time based on the user's breathing state to an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) connected to a smart mask, A smart mask is provided that enables an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) connected to the smart mask to calculate calories burned for a specific time based on the user's breathing state.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an exhaust module and an intake module are provided in a modular type detachable from a mask, and thus an exhaust module and an intake module that can be mounted on various types of masks are provided.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a function or operation of recommending, to a user, an exercise program suitable for the current state of the user wearing the smart mask based on the calorie consumption calculated by the smart mask or the electronic device (eg, a smart phone) An electronic device capable of providing

In the present disclosure, a mask in which at least one of the exhaust module and the intake module is mounted may be referred to as a “smart mask”.

An electronic device (eg, an exhaust module) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first sensor module, a second sensor module, and a communication module operably connected to the first sensor module and the second sensor module and the communication module obtains, from the first sensor module, information about the concentration of carbon dioxide emitted from the user wearing the electronic device, measured through the first sensor module, and the concentration of the carbon dioxide is the first When the threshold concentration or more, the amount of change in the concentration of carbon dioxide for a predetermined time, measured through the first sensor module, and the amount of change in pressure according to the user's respiration, measured through the second sensor module, are measured by the first sensor The concentration change amount and It may be configured to transmit information on the amount of pressure change to the external electronic device.

An electronic device (eg, a smart phone) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a communication module, a display, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is a first The communication module is controlled to obtain information on the concentration of carbon dioxide emitted from the user wearing the external electronic device from the first external electronic device, and when the concentration of carbon dioxide is greater than or equal to a first threshold concentration, the first external electronic device Information on the amount of change in the concentration of carbon dioxide for a predetermined time, measured through the first sensor module of the device, and the amount of change in pressure according to the user's respiration, measured through the second sensor module of the first external electronic device control the communication module to obtain information on It may be set to control the display module to display related information.

An electronic device (eg, an exhaust module) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first sensor module, a second sensor module, and a communication module operably connected to the first sensor module and the second sensor module, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor obtains, from the first sensor module, information about the concentration of carbon dioxide emitted from the user wearing the electronic device, measured through the first sensor module, , when the concentration of the carbon dioxide is equal to or greater than the first threshold concentration, information on the amount of change in the concentration of the carbon dioxide for a predetermined time, measured through the first sensor module, and measured through the second sensor module, the user obtains information on the amount of pressure change according to the respiration from the first sensor module and the second sensor module, respectively, calculates the user's calories consumed based on the concentration change and the pressure change amount, and for the calories consumed In order to display information on an external electronic device connected to the electronic device for operation, the communication module may be configured to control the communication module to transmit information on the calories consumed to the external electronic device.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, by controlling the fan module in consideration of the user's current respiration amount, it is possible to provide an intake and/or exhaust function or operation suitable for a user wearing a smart mask and save power of the smart mask at the same time. can

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing data capable of calculating (or estimating) calories consumed for a specific time based on the user's breathing state to an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) connected to a smart mask, An electronic device (eg, a smart phone) connected to the smart mask may calculate calories consumed for a specific time based on the user's breathing state.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the exhaust module and the intake module are provided in a modular type detachable from the mask, so that the exhaust module and the intake module that can be mounted on various types of masks may be provided.

Effects according to various embodiments are not limited to the effects described above, and it is apparent to those skilled in the art that various effects are inherent in the present disclosure.

1A, 1B, 1C and 1D are exemplary views for explaining a mask module or a smart mask according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

2A is an exemplary diagram for explaining an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

2B is an exemplary view for explaining a state in which a mask module, an electronic device, and an external electronic device are connected to be operable according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

3A is an exemplary diagram for explaining a function or operation of a smart mask (eg, an exhaust module) not having a control module, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

3B is a diagram illustrating a smart mast (eg, an exhaust module) or an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) per minute based on data measured by a second sensor module (eg, a pressure sensor) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; It is an exemplary view for explaining the function or operation of calculating the respiratory rate and tidal volume.

3C is a view showing the consumption per minute of a smart mask (eg, an exhaust module) or an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure using the VCO ₂ value calculated based on the number of breaths per minute and the tidal volume. It is an exemplary diagram for explaining a function or operation of estimating calories.

3D and 3E illustrate a smart mask (eg, an exhaust module) or an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) for a first sensor module (eg, a carbon dioxide sensor) to sense a carbon dioxide emission per minute according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; It is an exemplary diagram for explaining a function or operation in which the driving of the fan module is controlled by the

4A is an exemplary diagram for describing a function or operation of an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, and 4G are exemplary views for explaining information related to the amount of consumed calories displayed on an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

5 illustrates a function or operation in which an operation mode of a smart mask according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is determined by an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure according to a sensed concentration of carbon dioxide It is an example drawing for

6A is an exemplary diagram for explaining functions or operations of a smart mask and an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) in a normal mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

6B is an exemplary view for explaining a function or operation of a smart mask and an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) in a ventilation mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

6C is an exemplary diagram for explaining functions or operations of a smart mask and an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) in an exercise mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

7A is an exemplary view for explaining a mask module according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

7B is an exemplary view for explaining a function or operation of a smart mask (eg, an exhaust module) having a control module according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

1A, 1B, 1C and 1D are exemplary views for explaining the mask module 100 or the smart mask 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1A , the mask module 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include an exhaust module 110 and an intake module 120 . The exhaust module 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a communication circuit 111 , a sensor circuit 112 , a battery module 113 , and a fan module 114 .

The communication circuit 111 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure establishes a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the exhaust module 111 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201), and It is possible to support performing communication through an established communication channel. The communication circuit 111 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include one or more communication processors supporting direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the communication circuit 111 is a wireless communication module (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (eg, LAN ( a local area network) communication module, or a powerline communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a short-range communication network (eg, Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a telecommunication network (eg, legacy cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, Internet , or a computer network (eg, LAN or WAN) may communicate with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201 ). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other.

The sensor circuit 112 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operating state of the exhaust module 110 (eg, power, temperature, carbon dioxide concentration, pressure change according to the user's respiration, etc.), or an external environmental state (eg, : user state), and may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. The sensor circuit 112 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first sensor circuit 112a and a second sensor circuit 112b. The first sensor circuit 112a according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one circuit for sensing the concentration of a gas (eg, carbon dioxide) according to the breathing of a user wearing the smart mask 10 . there is. The first sensor circuit 112a according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may sense a concentration of a gas according to a user's respiration using a non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) method. In the NDIR method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, infrared rays emitted from the first sensor circuit 112a cause molecular vibration of a target gas, and infrared rays of a specific wavelength are absorbed into the first sensor circuit 112 by using a phenomenon. It may be a method of sensing the concentration of the gas. The second sensor circuit 112b according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a pressure sensor. The second sensor circuit 112b according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be set to sense a change in pressure according to the user's respiration. In addition to the first sensor circuit 112a and the second sensor circuit 112b, the sensor circuit 112 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a gesture sensor circuit, a gyro sensor circuit, a barometric pressure sensor circuit, a magnetic sensor circuit, and an acceleration sensor. It may further include at least one sensor circuit of a circuit, a grip sensor circuit, a proximity sensor circuit, a color sensor circuit, an infrared (IR) sensor circuit, a biometric sensor circuit, a temperature sensor circuit, a humidity sensor circuit, and an illuminance sensor circuit.

The battery module 113 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may supply power to at least one component of the exhaust module 110 . According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the battery module 113 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The fan module 114 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one fan for discharging gas inside the smart mask 10 to the outside while the smart mask 10 is worn by the user. there is. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one fan may be provided such that at least a portion of the fan is exposed to the outside in order to discharge the gas inside the smart mask 10 to the outside.

The intake module 120 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a valve module 121 and a layer 122 . The valve module 121 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a demand valve. The demand valve according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a structure in which the valve opens while a slight negative pressure is generated when the user wearing the smart mask 10 inhales air. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the valve module 121 is opened according to the user's breathing so that gas (eg, oxygen) is supplied to the user, and the valve module 121 is blocked when the user breathes. can do. The demand valve according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a structure in which the inflow of gas increases as the intake ability of the user wearing the smart mask 10 increases. Referring to FIG. 1B , gas may be supplied to the user wearing the smart mask 10 through the intake module 120 , and the air inside the smart mask 10 may be discharged to the outside through the exhaust module 110 . can The intake module 110 and the exhaust module 120 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented to be detachably attached to a mask. For example, in the intake module 110 and the exhaust module 120 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, each case of the intake module 110 and the exhaust module 120 (eg, the outer layer of FIG. 1D ) A recess (in other words, an edge) near the outer side (in other words, an edge) of the 122a (in other words, the first layer)), and a cover that can be physically coupled to the case, may be provided with a projection corresponding to the recess there is. The cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one hole having a specified size so that gas can be discharged to the outside of the smart mask 10 or introduced into the mask. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the recess and the protrusion may be physically coupled to the mask by a user to be attached (or mounted) to the mask. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state in which the recess and the protrusion are physically coupled, at least a portion of the mask may be positioned between the recess and the protrusion (or between the outer layer 122a and the cover). In addition, the intake module 110 and the exhaust module 120 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be separated from the mask by releasing the coupling between the recess and the protrusion by the user. A layer 122 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an outer layer 122a (in other words, a first layer), a filter layer 122b (in other words, a second layer), as shown in FIG. 1D , a support It may include at least one of a layer 122c (in other words, a third layer) and an inner layer 122d (in other words, a fourth layer). The outer layer 122a according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented with a material that filters relatively large particles. The outer layer 122a according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is, for example, a metal material and/or a non-metal material (eg, silicone, rubber, latex, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene ( PE), Teflon, or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)). 1D , the valve module 121 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided such that at least a portion of the valve module 121 is exposed at a substantially central portion of the outer layer 122a. The intake module 120 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a protrusion physically engageable with the outer layer 122a, and the rear surface of the outer layer 122a (in other words, the direction in which the valve module 121 is provided). in the opposite direction) may further include a cover coupled to the outer layer 122a. According to this structure, a user who wears the smart mask 10 can be used by attaching and detaching the intake module 110 and the exhaust module 120 . Alternatively, the intake module 110 and the exhaust module 120 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be detachably attached to the mask in which the hole is formed. In this case, the intake module 110 and the exhaust module 120 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may not include a cover. The filter layer 122b according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided in such a way that it is attached to the outer layer 122a from the rear surface of the outer layer 122a. The filter layer 122b according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be formed of a meltblown material. The melt blown material according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a nonwoven fabric manufactured by melting polypropylene resin through an extrusion blow molding process. The filter layer 122b according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be electrostatically treated to filter fine particles from gas introduced from the outside. The support layer 122c according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may support the structure of the intake module 120 . The support layer 122c according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be formed of, for example, a shape memory fiber permeable to a gas including particles of a specific size. The inner layer 122d according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided in a form attached to the support layer 122c from the rear surface of the support layer 122c. The inner layer 122d according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented with a relatively soft material (eg, rayon, etc.) through which a gas including particles of a specific size may permeate.

2A is an exemplary diagram for explaining an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is an exemplary view for explaining a state in which the smart mask 10, the electronic device 201, and the external electronic device 202 are connected to enable operation according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

The processor 220, for example, executes software (eg, the program 240) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 201 connected to the processor 220 It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 220 stores a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 276 or the communication module 290 ) into a volatile memory. 232 may be stored, the command or data stored in the volatile memory 232 may be processed, and the resultant data may be stored in the non-volatile memory 234 . According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 220 is the main processor 221 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 223 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network) capable of operating independently or together with the main processor 221 . a processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 201 includes a main processor 221 and a sub-processor 223 , the sub-processor 223 may use less power than the main processor 221 or may be set to be specialized for a specified function. can The auxiliary processor 223 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 221 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

The audio module 270 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the audio module 270 acquires a sound through the input module 250 , or an external electronic device directly or wirelessly connected to the sound output module 255 or the electronic device 201 . A sound may be output through (eg, the electronic device 202 ) (eg, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 276 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 201 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 276 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric 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, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

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

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

The haptic module 279 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the haptic module 279 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

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

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

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

The communication module 290 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 201 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 202, the electronic device 204, or the server 208). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel. The communication module 290 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 220 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the communication module 290 may include a wireless communication module 292 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 294 . ) (eg, a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). A corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 298 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 299 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 204 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 292 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 296 within a communication network, such as the first network 298 or the second network 299 . The electronic device 201 may be identified or authenticated. The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 2B , includes the mask module 100 and the external electronic device (eg: The electronic device 202 may be operably connected. The mask module 100 (eg, the exhaust module 110) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an electronic device 201 and an external electronic device (eg, an electronic device 201) through a first network [(289)] 298, 298 : Can be operably connected to the electronic device 202). The wireless communication module 292 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR). NR access technology includes 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)). The wireless communication module 292 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 292 uses various techniques for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 292 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 201 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 204 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 299 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 292 includes a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).

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

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 297 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the mmWave antenna module may be disposed on or adjacent to a printed circuit board, a first surface (eg, bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, and support a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band). an RFIC, and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. ) may be included.

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

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 201 and the external electronic device 204 through the server 208 connected to the second network 299 . Each of the external

electronic devices

202 or 204 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 201 . According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 201 may be executed in one or more external

electronic devices

202 , 204 , or 208 . For example, when the electronic device 201 is to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 201 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 201 . The electronic device 201 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 201 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 204 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device. The server 208 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the external electronic device 204 or the server 208 may be included in the second network 299 . The electronic device 201 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

3A is an exemplary diagram for explaining a function or operation of a smart mask (eg, the exhaust module 110 ) that does not include a control module, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 3B is a diagram illustrating a smart mask (eg, an exhaust module) or an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) per minute based on data measured by a second sensor module (eg, a pressure sensor) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; It is an exemplary view for explaining the function or operation of calculating the respiratory rate and tidal volume. 3C is a view showing the consumption per minute of a smart mask (eg, an exhaust module) or an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure using the VCO ₂ value calculated based on the number of breaths per minute and the tidal volume. It is an exemplary diagram for explaining a function or operation of estimating calories. 3D and 3E illustrate a smart mask (eg, an exhaust module) or an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) for a first sensor module (eg, a carbon dioxide sensor) to sense a carbon dioxide emission per minute according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; It is an exemplary diagram for explaining a function or operation in which the driving of the fan module is controlled by the

Referring to FIG. 3A , the smart mask 10 (eg, the communication circuit 111 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is measured through the first sensor circuit 112a in operation 310, the electronic device ( Example: Information on the concentration of carbon dioxide emitted from the user wearing the smart mask 10) may be obtained from the first sensor circuit 112a). The smart mask 10 (eg, the first sensor circuit 112a ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure uses the NDIR method to emit carbon dioxide emitted from a user wearing an electronic device (eg, the smart mask 10 ). concentration can be sensed.

The smart mask 10 (eg, the communication circuit 111 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in operation 320 , when the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide is greater than or equal to the first threshold concentration, through the first sensor circuit 112a The sensed, information about the change in the carbon dioxide concentration for a predetermined time (eg, 1 minute) and the information about the pressure change according to the user's respiration sensed through the second sensor circuit 112b, the first sensor circuit 112a ) and the second sensor circuit 112b, respectively. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation of determining whether the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide is greater than or equal to the first threshold concentration includes an external electronic device (eg, electronic device 201 ) operably connected to the smart mask 10 . ) can be done by The smart mask 10 (eg, the communication circuit 111 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is carbon dioxide sensed by an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201 ) operably connected to the smart mask 10 . information about the concentration of The external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is sensed using information on the concentration of carbon dioxide transmitted from the smart mask 10 (eg, the communication circuit 111). It may be determined whether the concentration of carbon dioxide is equal to or greater than a first critical concentration. In the external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide is equal to or greater than the first threshold concentration, the first sensor circuit 112a is configured for a predetermined time (eg: 1 minute) A response including a first command for sensing a change in carbon dioxide concentration and a second command for allowing the second sensor circuit 112b to sense a change in pressure according to the user's respiration for a predetermined time (eg, 1 minute) may be transmitted to the smart mask 10 (eg, the communication circuit 111). The first threshold concentration according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a normal adult's breathing rate (eg, exceeding 24 breaths/min) during exercise, the measured CO ₂ value [(eg, 27 breaths) /min)].

In operation 330 , the smart mask 10 (eg, the communication circuit 111 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure provides information and sensing of a change in concentration sensed by an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201 ). In order to calculate the user's calorie consumption based on the information on the measured pressure change, information on the sensed change in concentration and information on the sensed change in pressure may be transmitted to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201). there is. The external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 3B , responds to a pressure change for a pre-stored time (eg, 1 minute). The information can be used to determine (in other words, calculate) the number of breaths per minute (Breaths/min), tidal volume (L), and ventilation volume per minute (L/min). The external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 3B , responds to a pressure change for a predetermined time (eg, 1 minute) as shown in FIG. 3B . By ascertaining the number of peaks 340 exceeding the threshold pressure value in the information, it is possible to determine the number of respirations per minute. For example, referring to FIG. 3B , the number of peaks 340 exceeding the threshold pressure value is 30, and it may be determined that the respiration rate per minute of the user wearing the smart mask 10 is 30. The external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may determine the tidal volume by calculating a volume value proportional to the maximum pressure change amount for a predetermined time. . For example, the external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure uses information about a pressure change as shown in FIG. 3B , It can be seen that the maximum pressure change 350 per minute is 85 Pascals (PA). The external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure has a pressure change amount previously stored in the external electronic device (eg, the memory 230 of the electronic device 201 )- A tidal volume of the user may be determined using a graph or a look-up table indicating a correlation between volumes. The external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure multiplies the determined number of breaths per minute (Breaths/min) and tidal volume L by a minute ventilation amount L /min) can be determined. The external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure uses the information on the carbon dioxide concentration change transmitted from the smart mask 10 for a predetermined time period. The amount of carbon dioxide concentration change can be determined. The external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a minimum carbon dioxide concentration (eg, partial pressure during inhalation) and a maximum carbon dioxide concentration ( Example: By calculating the difference in partial pressure during exhalation, it is possible to determine the carbon dioxide concentration changes in a plurality of specific time sections included in a predetermined time, respectively. The external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure calculates the average value of the carbon dioxide concentration changes in a plurality of specific time intervals as the carbon dioxide concentration change amount for a predetermined time. can be determined as Alternatively, the external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a carbon dioxide partial pressure at an initial point of a predetermined time and an end point of a predetermined time ( end point) may be determined as the amount of carbon dioxide concentration change for a predetermined time. The external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may determine the carbon dioxide emission (VCO ₂ ) by multiplying the determined per-minute ventilation amount by the carbon dioxide concentration change amount. The external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 3C , represents a correlation between carbon dioxide emissions (VCO ₂ ) and calories consumed. Using the graph, it is possible to determine the calories burned for a predetermined time. In FIG. 3C , the relationship between carbon dioxide emission (VCO ₂ ) and calories consumed is substantially proportional.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) periodically stops the operation of the fan module 114 in order to measure an accurate carbon dioxide concentration (or carbon dioxide partial pressure). ) can be controlled by For example, as shown in FIG. 3D , during the exercise of the user wearing the smart mask 10 , a section 360 (eg, 1 minute) in which the operation of the fan module 114 is stopped and the fan module 114 ), the driving section 370 (eg, 10 seconds) may be periodically repeated. The first sensor circuit 112a according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include an external electronic device (eg, an electronic device) to measure the carbon dioxide concentration during a period 360 (eg, 1 minute) in which the driving of the fan module 114 is stopped. device 101). The first sensor circuit 112a according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include an external electronic device (eg, an electronic device) so as not to measure the carbon dioxide concentration during a period 370 (eg, 10 seconds) in which the fan module 114 is driven. may be controlled by the processor 220 of the device 101 . Alternatively, the external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 101) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure stops the driving of the fan module 114 only once between the exercise start time and the exercise end time, It may be controlled by an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101) to measure the carbon dioxide concentration during the stopped section. Alternatively, the external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure does not drive the fan module 114 from the start of the exercise to the end of the exercise, and carbon dioxide during the exercise is continued. It may be controlled by an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101) to continuously measure the concentration. The exercise start time and exercise end time according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are determined from a second external electronic device (eg, electronic device 202 ) connected to an external electronic device (eg, electronic device 201 ) to operate. It may be determined by an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201 ) based on the received exercise start information or exercise end information. The second external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 202 ) may determine whether the current user is exercising or has finished exercising by using the acceleration information and/or the heart rate information. Alternatively, the external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure determines that the user wearing the smart mask 10 is exercising when the determined respiration rate is greater than or equal to a predetermined critical respiration rate. If the determined respiration rate per minute is less than a predetermined critical respiration rate, it may be determined that the user wearing the smart mask 10 has finished the exercise. In this case, the external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure receives information about the pressure change from the smart mask 10 when the determined number of respirations per minute is equal to or greater than a predetermined critical respiration rate. It can be determined that the exercise started at a point in time retrospectively from a predetermined time (eg, 1 minute). Similarly, the external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure receives information about the pressure change from the smart mask 10 when the determined respiration rate is less than a predetermined threshold respiration rate. It may be determined that the exercise has ended at a time point retrospectively from the time point (eg, 1 minute). Alternatively, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a user input for an exercise start time and an exercise end time may be received from the user, and an exercise start time and an exercise end time may be determined based on the received user input.

4A is an exemplary diagram for explaining a function or operation of an electronic device (eg, an external electronic device 201) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, and 4G are for explaining information related to the amount of calories consumed, displayed on an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; This is an example drawing.

Referring to FIG. 4A , in operation 410 , the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is connected to an electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 201 ) to be operable. Information on the concentration of carbon dioxide emitted from a user wearing an external electronic device (eg, the smart mask 10) may be acquired from the external electronic device. The first sensor circuit 112a) may sense the concentration of carbon dioxide emitted from a user wearing an external electronic device (eg, the smart mask 10) using the NDIR method. Accordingly, the electronic device 201 (eg, the communication module 290 ) may receive the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide from the external electronic device (eg, the smart mask 10 ).

In operation 420 , the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure operates the first sensor circuit 112a of the external electronic device when the concentration of carbon dioxide is equal to or greater than the first threshold concentration. It is possible to obtain information about a change in the concentration of carbon dioxide for a predetermined period of time, and information about a change in pressure according to the user's respiration measured through the second sensor circuit 112b.

In operation 430 , the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure calculates the user's calorie consumption based on the acquired information on the change in concentration and the information on the acquired pressure change. can be calculated. The electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure calculates the amount of calories consumed for a predetermined time through the graph representing the correlation between the above-described carbon dioxide emission and consumed calories ( Or, you can decide).

In operation 440 , the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may display information related to consumed calories based on the calculated calories consumed. For example, as shown in FIG. 4B , the first notification message 450a including the amount of calories consumed during the exercise time (eg, 10 minutes) may be displayed on the display module 260 . When the fan module 114 is set to periodically turn off (eg, in the case of FIG. 3D ), the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure performs an exercise from the starting point of the exercise. By adding up the calorie consumption per minute until the end of the exercise, it is possible to determine the amount of calories consumed during the exercise (eg, 10 minutes). The electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the fan module 114 is set to be turned off only once during an exercise period (eg, in the case of FIG. 3E ), the determined calories per minute By multiplying the amount consumed by the duration of the exercise, it is possible to determine the amount of calories burned during the duration of the exercise (eg, 10 minutes). Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4C , the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a second notification including information on the determined average value of the amount of calories consumed per minute. A message 450b may be displayed on the display module 260 . To this end, the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may calculate an average value of the amount of calories consumed per minute calculated from the exercise start time to the exercise end time. Referring to FIG. 4D , the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may receive, from the user, information on the amount of calories consumed by the user through the input field 460 . In FIG. 4E, for example, a case where the amount of calories consumed inputted from the user is 200Kcal is illustrated. When the user stops exercising, the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure compares the amount of calories consumed due to the exercise with the amount of calories input by the user and displays the comparison result on the display module 260 . ) can be displayed. The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes, as a comparison result, information on the exercise type and/or time for achieving the calorie consumption input by the user as shown in FIG. 4F . to display a third notification message 450c. In the electronic device 201 (eg, the memory 260 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in order to display the third notification message 450c, a look in which the correlation between exercise type, time, and calorie consumption is expressed. An up table may be stored. For example, in the lookup table, when "running" is performed for "10 minutes", the amount of calories consumed may be expressed as "100Kcal". When the amount of calories consumed by the user through a specific exercise is 100 Kcal, the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may display a third notification message 450c as information on a recommended exercise program. As illustrated in FIG. 4G , the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure provides additional information (eg, heart rate information, acceleration information, etc.) other than consumed calorie information as information related to consumed calories. may be displayed on the display module 260 together with consumed calorie information.

5 is a function in which an operation mode of the smart mask 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is determined by an electronic device (eg, a smart phone) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure according to the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide, or It is an exemplary diagram for explaining the operation.

In operation 510 , the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may obtain information on the carbon dioxide concentration. The smart mask 10 (eg, the first sensor circuit 112a) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is discharged from a user wearing an external electronic device (eg, the smart mask 10) using the NDIR method. The concentration of carbon dioxide can be sensed. The electronic device 201 (eg, the communication module 290 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may receive the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide from an external electronic device (eg, the smart mask 10 ).

In operation 520 , the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure determines whether the obtained concentration of carbon dioxide exceeds (or is greater than) a second threshold concentration. can The second threshold concentration according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be a lower concentration than the first threshold concentration according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In operation 530 , in the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the obtained concentration of carbon dioxide exceeds a second threshold concentration (520-Yes), the obtained carbon dioxide It may be determined whether the concentration of is greater than (or greater than) the first threshold concentration. The first threshold concentration according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a normal adult's breathing rate (eg, exceeding 24 breaths/min) during exercise, the measured CO ₂ value [(eg, 27 breaths) /min)]. When the obtained concentration of carbon dioxide does not exceed the second threshold concentration, the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may periodically repeat operation 520 . For convenience of description in the present disclosure, the operation of the electronic device 201 or the smart mask 10 when the obtained concentration of carbon dioxide does not exceed the second threshold concentration may be briefly referred to as a “normal mode”. there is.

In operation 540 , the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure enters the exercise mode when the obtained concentration of carbon dioxide exceeds the first threshold concentration (530 - Yes). can enter The term “exercise mode” according to an embodiment of the present disclosure means that the obtained concentration of carbon dioxide exceeds a first threshold concentration, so that the fan module 114 is operated and the electronic device 201 or the smart mask 10 It may mean a state in which a function or an operation of measuring the amount of consumed calories is performed. In operation 550 , the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 220 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure enters the ventilation mode when the obtained concentration of carbon dioxide is less than the first threshold concentration (530-No). can The term "ventilation mode" according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may mean a state in which the fan module 114 is operated in a state in which the obtained concentration of carbon dioxide exceeds the second threshold concentration but is less than the first threshold concentration. .

6A is an exemplary diagram for explaining functions or operations of the smart mask 10 and the electronic device 201 (eg, a smart phone) in a normal mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 6A , the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may transmit a carbon dioxide concentration measurement request to the exhaust module 110 in operation 600 . The carbon dioxide concentration measurement request according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include receiving a user input (eg, execution of a specific application, etc.) to the electronic device 201 or sensing a user's motion while wearing the smart mask 10 ( It may be transmitted to the exhaust module 110 according to an event such as when motion information is acquired from an external electronic device). However, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the smart mask 10 includes a proximity sensor, when wearing of the smart mask 10 is detected through the proximity sensor, operation 610 may be performed. In other words, operation 600 may be omitted according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The carbon dioxide concentration measurement request according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a command to cause the first sensor circuit 112a to measure the carbon dioxide concentration.

The exhaust module 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may sense a carbon dioxide concentration in operation 610 . Operation 610 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be performed by the first sensor circuit 112a. In operation 620 , the exhaust module 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may transmit information on the sensed carbon dioxide concentration to the electronic device 201 .

The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may compare the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide with a threshold concentration (eg, a second critical concentration) in operation 630 . The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure does not drive the fan module 114 when the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide does not exceed the threshold concentration in operation 630 and in operation 640 for a predetermined time. After waiting, in operation 650 , the carbon dioxide concentration measurement request may be retransmitted to the exhaust module 110 . As described above, as the fan module 114 is not operated, an effect of reducing power consumption of the battery 113 may be exhibited.

6B is an exemplary diagram for explaining functions or operations of the smart mask 10 and the electronic device 201 (eg, a smart phone) in a ventilation mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 6B , the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may transmit a carbon dioxide concentration measurement request to the exhaust module 110 in operation [605] 600 605. The carbon dioxide concentration measurement request according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include receiving a user input (eg, execution of a specific application, etc.) to the electronic device 201 or sensing a user's motion while wearing the smart mask 10 ( may be transmitted to the exhaust module 110 according to an event such as a case in which motion information is acquired from an external electronic device). However, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the smart mask 10 includes a proximity sensor, when wearing of the smart mask 10 is detected through the proximity sensor, operation 610 may be performed. In other words, operation [605] 600 605 may be omitted according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The carbon dioxide concentration measurement request according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a command to cause the first sensor circuit 112a to measure the carbon dioxide concentration.

The exhaust module 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may sense the carbon dioxide concentration in operation 615 . Operation 615 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be performed by the first sensor circuit 112a. The exhaust module 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may transmit information on the sensed carbon dioxide concentration to the electronic device 201 in operation 625 .

The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may compare the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide with a critical concentration (eg, a second critical concentration) in operation 635 . The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in operation 630, when the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide exceeds a threshold concentration (eg, a second critical concentration), the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide is a different threshold concentration ( For example, it may be determined whether the first threshold concentration) is exceeded. When the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide does not exceed another threshold concentration (eg, the first threshold concentration), in operation 645 , the number of revolutions per minute of the fan module 114 may be determined. The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure represents a correlation between the carbon dioxide concentration and the number of revolutions per minute of the fan module 114 stored in advance in the electronic device 201 (eg, the memory 230 ). The number of revolutions per minute of the fan module 114 may be determined using the look-up table.

The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may transmit a request to drive the fan module 114 to the exhaust module 110 in operation 655 . The fan module 114 driving request according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include information regarding the number of revolutions per minute of the fan module 114 determined in operation 645 . In operation 665 , the exhaust module 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may drive the fan module 114 according to a request for driving the fan module 114 . As such, as the exhaust module 110 drives the fan module 114 only when the current concentration of carbon dioxide is equal to or greater than a specific threshold concentration, an effect of reducing power consumption of the battery 113 may be exhibited.

6C is an exemplary diagram for explaining functions or operations of the smart mask 10 and the electronic device 201 (eg, a smart phone) in an exercise mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 6C , the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may transmit a carbon dioxide concentration measurement request to the exhaust module 110 in operation 603 . The carbon dioxide concentration measurement request according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include receiving a user input (eg, execution of a specific application, etc.) to the electronic device 201 or sensing a user's motion while wearing the smart mask 10 ( may be transmitted to the exhaust module 110 according to an event such as a case in which motion information is acquired from an external electronic device). However, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the smart mask 10 includes a proximity sensor, when wearing of the smart mask 10 is detected through the proximity sensor, operation 610606 may be performed. In other words, operation [605] 600603 may be omitted according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The carbon dioxide concentration measurement request according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a command to cause the first sensor circuit 112a to measure the carbon dioxide concentration.

The exhaust module 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may sense a carbon dioxide concentration in operation 606 . Operation 606 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be performed by the first sensor circuit 112a. The exhaust module 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may transmit information on the sensed carbon dioxide concentration to the electronic device 201 in operation 609 .

The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may compare the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide with a critical concentration (eg, a second critical concentration) in operation 612 . The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in operation 630, when the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide exceeds a threshold concentration (eg, a second critical concentration), the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide is a different threshold concentration ( For example, it may be determined whether the first threshold concentration) is exceeded. When the sensed concentration of carbon dioxide exceeds another threshold concentration (eg, the first threshold concentration), in operation 618 , the electronic device 201 stops the operation of the fan module 114 and measures the change in the concentration of carbon dioxide and the change in pressure The request may be sent to the exhaust module 110 .

In operation 621 , the exhaust module 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may stop driving of the fan module 114 in response to a request to stop driving the fan module 114 from the electronic device 201 . The exhaust module 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may sense a carbon dioxide concentration change and a pressure change in operation 624 . The exhaust module 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may transmit information on the sensed carbon dioxide concentration change and pressure change to the electronic device 201 in operation 627 . The electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may transmit a request to re-drive the fan module 114 when information on a carbon dioxide concentration change and a pressure change sensed from the exhaust module 110 is received. Accordingly, the exhaust module 110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may re-drive the fan module 114 .

The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may calculate consumed calories in operation 636 . The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may determine the carbon dioxide emission (VCO ₂ ) by multiplying the determined amount of ventilation per minute by the change in carbon dioxide concentration. An external electronic device (eg, the processor 220 of the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 3C , shows a correlation between carbon dioxide emissions (VCO ₂ ) and calories consumed Using the graph, it is possible to determine the calories burned for a predetermined time.

In operation 639 , the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may determine whether to end the exercise. The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure responds to the exercise start information or the exercise end information received from an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 202 ) connected to the electronic device 201 to be operable. based on the determination by an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201). According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 202 ) may determine whether the current user is exercising or has finished exercising by using acceleration information and/or heart rate information. Alternatively, the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may determine that the user wearing the smart mask 10 is exercising when the determined respiration rate is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold respiration rate, and the determined respiration rate is When it is less than a predetermined threshold respiratory rate, it may be determined that the user wearing the smart mask 10 has finished the exercise. In this case, the external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure receives information about the pressure change from the smart mask 10 when the determined respiration rate per minute is less than a predetermined critical respiration rate. At a point in time, it may be determined that the exercise is finished at a point in time that is retrospective to a predetermined time (eg, 1 minute). Alternatively, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a user input for an exercise end time (eg, an input to a user interface indicating termination of a specific application or exercise termination) is received from the user, and based on the received user input, the user It can be determined whether or not the exercise has ended. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, operations 618 to 639 may be repeatedly performed. In other words, the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may periodically transmit a request to stop driving the fan module 114 to the exhaust module 110 , and accordingly, the exhaust according to an embodiment of the present disclosure The module 110 may periodically stop driving of the fan module 114 to perform operation 624 .

When the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure determines that the user has finished exercising according to the determination in operation 639, information related to consumed calories (eg, the first notification message 450a, the second notification) The message 450b or the third notification message 450c) may be displayed on the display module 260 . According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, information related to consumed calories may be provided to the user through an auditory means. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 201 may perform operation 603 again simultaneously with operation 642 or after a predetermined time has elapsed.

7A is an exemplary view for explaining the mask module 100 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 7B is an exemplary diagram for explaining a function or operation of a smart mask (eg, an exhaust module) having a processor, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 7A , the mask module 100 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a control module 705 . The control module 705 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, executes software to execute at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the exhaust module 110 connected to the control module 705 . ) can be controlled, and various data processing or operations can be performed. Various functions or operations performed by the electronic device 201 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure described above may also be performed by the control module 705 . For example, referring to FIG. 7B , the smart mask 10 (eg, the control module 706 of the exhaust module 110 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in operation 710 , the first sensor circuit 112a ), information on the concentration of carbon dioxide emitted from a user wearing an electronic device (eg, the smart mask 10 ) measured through the first sensor circuit 114a may be acquired. In operation 710 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a user input to the electronic device 201 (eg, execution of a specific application, etc.) is received or a user's motion is sensed (external electronic device) while wearing the smart mask 10 . It may be performed according to a sensing request transmitted to the exhaust module 110 according to an event such as a case of acquiring motion information from a device). However, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the smart mask 10 includes a proximity sensor, when wearing of the smart mask 10 is detected through the proximity sensor, operation 710 may be performed. The carbon dioxide concentration sensing request according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a command to cause the first sensor circuit 112a to measure the carbon dioxide concentration. The smart mask 10 (eg, the control module 706 of the exhaust module 110) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in operation 720, when the concentration of carbon dioxide is equal to or greater than the first threshold concentration, the first sensor circuit ( The first sensor circuit 112a and the second sensor measure the change in the concentration of carbon dioxide for a predetermined time, measured through 112a), and the amount of pressure change according to the user's respiration, measured through the second sensor circuit 112b. Each can be obtained from the circuit 112b. The smart mask 10 (eg, the control module 706 of the exhaust module 110 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in operation 730 , based on information about the obtained concentration change and the obtained pressure change, You can calculate the calories burned. The smart mask 10 (eg, the control module 706 of the exhaust module 110 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in operation 740 , the electronic device (eg, the control module 706 of the exhaust module 110 ) ) and an external electronic device (eg, electronic device 201 ) connected to enable operation to display information related to consumed calories, information on calculated calories burned is transmitted to an external electronic device (eg, electronic device 201 ). ) can be transmitted.

The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure may have various types of devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of the present disclosure and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or more of the item, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. In this disclosure, "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 , B, or C" each may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the element from other elements in question, and may refer to elements in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. that one (eg first) component is "coupled" or "connected" to another (eg, second) component with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively" When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term “module” used in the present disclosure may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 636 or external memory 638) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 601) may be implemented as software (eg, the program 640) including For example, the processor (eg, the processor 620 ) of the device (eg, the electronic device 601 ) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure may be provided by being included in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly or online between smartphones (eg: smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one 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 among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

In an electronic device,

a first sensor module;

a second sensor module, and

and a communication module operably connected to the first sensor module and the second sensor module, wherein the communication module comprises:

Obtaining, from the first sensor module, information on the concentration of carbon dioxide emitted from the user wearing the electronic device, measured through the first sensor module,

When the concentration of carbon dioxide is greater than or equal to the first threshold concentration, the amount of change in the concentration of carbon dioxide for a predetermined time, measured through the first sensor module, and measured through the second sensor module, according to the user's respiration Obtaining a pressure change amount from the first sensor module and the second sensor module, respectively,

The information on the concentration change amount and the pressure change amount is transmitted to the external electronic device so that an external electronic device connected to the electronic device operably calculates the calories consumed by the user based on the concentration change amount and the pressure change amount An electronic device, characterized in that it is set to transmit.
According to claim 1,

The first sensor includes a non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) type carbon dioxide sensor,

The second sensor comprises a pressure sensor, the electronic device.
According to claim 1,

The communication module is configured to transmit information on the amount of pressure change to the external electronic device so that the external electronic device calculates the respiration rate and tidal volume using the amount of change in pressure, to the external electronic device .
4. The method of claim 3,

The calorie consumption is calculated based on a value obtained by multiplying an amount of ventilation per minute by a change amount of the carbon dioxide concentration, and the ventilation amount per minute is a value obtained by multiplying the number of respirations per minute and the tidal volume.
According to claim 1,

The electronic device further includes a fan module,

The communication module is configured to cause the external electronic device to determine the number of revolutions per minute of the fan module when the concentration of carbon dioxide is less than the first threshold concentration and greater than or equal to a second threshold concentration smaller than the first threshold concentration, The electronic device, characterized in that it is further configured to transmit information on the concentration of carbon dioxide to the external electronic device.
6. The method of claim 5,

When the concentration of the carbon dioxide is less than the second threshold concentration, the fan module is controlled by the external electronic device not to operate.
According to claim 1,

The communication module is

Transmitting information on the concentration of carbon dioxide to the external electronic device so that the external electronic device determines whether the concentration of carbon dioxide is equal to or greater than the first threshold concentration;

In response to the transmission, the electronic device characterized in that it is further configured to receive a response including information on whether the concentration of the carbon dioxide is equal to or greater than the first threshold concentration.
In an electronic device,

communication module,

display, and

at least one processor, the at least one processor comprising:

controlling the communication module to obtain information on a concentration of carbon dioxide emitted from a user wearing a first external electronic device connected to be operable with the electronic device from the first external electronic device;

When the concentration of the carbon dioxide is equal to or greater than the first threshold concentration, information on the amount of change in the concentration of the carbon dioxide for a predetermined time, measured through the first sensor module of the first external electronic device, and information of the first external electronic device Controls the communication module to obtain information about the amount of pressure change according to the user's respiration, measured through the second sensor module,

Calculate the calories consumed by the user based on the information on the obtained change in concentration and the obtained change in pressure,

The electronic device, characterized in that it is set to control the display module to display information related to the consumed calories based on the calculated consumed calories.
9. The method of claim 8,

The first sensor includes a non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) type carbon dioxide sensor,

The second sensor comprises a pressure sensor, the electronic device.
9. The method of claim 8,

The at least one processor, the electronic device, characterized in that it is further configured to calculate a respiration rate per minute and a tidal volume by using the pressure change amount.
11. The method of claim 10,

The calorie consumption is calculated based on a value obtained by multiplying a minute ventilation amount by a change amount of the carbon dioxide concentration, and the minute ventilation amount is a value obtained by multiplying the minute respiration rate and the tidal volume.
9. The method of claim 8,

The at least one processor is configured to determine the number of revolutions per minute of the fan module included in the first external electronic device when the concentration of carbon dioxide is less than the first threshold concentration and greater than or equal to a second threshold concentration smaller than the first threshold concentration An electronic device, characterized in that it is further set to do so.
13. The method of claim 12,

The at least one processor is further configured to control the fan module based on the determined number of revolutions per minute.
13. The method of claim 12,

The at least one processor is further configured to not drive the fan module when the concentration of the carbon dioxide is less than the second threshold concentration.
9. The method of claim 8,

wherein the at least one processor is further configured to determine the current state of the user based on the concentration of the carbon dioxide and sensing information received from a second external electronic device connected to the electronic device to operate Device.