WO2024053886A1 - Dispositif électronique et procédé de transmission de signal pour rétroaction - Google Patents

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WO2024053886A1
WO2024053886A1 PCT/KR2023/011993 KR2023011993W WO2024053886A1 WO 2024053886 A1 WO2024053886 A1 WO 2024053886A1 KR 2023011993 W KR2023011993 W KR 2023011993W WO 2024053886 A1 WO2024053886 A1 WO 2024053886A1
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    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
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  • Various embodiments relate to electronic devices and methods for transmitting signals for feedback.
  • UWB (ultra wide band) communication technology is a communication technology for transmitting data with low power through a broadband.
  • UWB communication technology can be used to measure accurate distance and angle compared to RAT (radio access technology), which is distinct from UWB communication. Since UWB communication technology can transmit and receive signals through a broadband, it may not cause interference to RAT, which is distinct from UWB communication.
  • RAT radio access technology
  • the electronic device may include a first communication circuit, a second communication circuit, and a processor operatively connected to the first communication circuit and the second communication circuit.
  • the processor provides a set, including a plurality of external electronic devices that transmit an identifiable signal from the electronic device based on first information received from a server connected to the electronic device using the second communication circuit. Can be set to identify.
  • the processor identifies a first signal transmitted from a first external electronic device among the plurality of external electronic devices to the remaining external electronic devices among the plurality of external electronic devices, using the first communication circuit. It can be set to do so.
  • the processor may be set to identify second signals transmitted from the remaining external electronic devices to the first external electronic device, respectively, using the first communication circuit.
  • the processor may be set to obtain second information about a communication path between the electronic device and each of the plurality of external electronic devices based on at least a portion of the first signal and the second signal.
  • the processor may be set to transmit the second information to the server using the second communication circuit to partially change the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set.
  • a method of an electronic device transmits an identifiable signal from the electronic device based on first information received from a server connected to the electronic device using a second communication circuit of the electronic device.
  • An operation of identifying a set including a plurality of external electronic devices may be included.
  • the method includes sending a first signal transmitted from a first external electronic device among the plurality of external electronic devices to the remaining external electronic devices among the plurality of external electronic devices, and a first communication circuit of the electronic device. It may include an identification operation.
  • the method may include identifying second signals transmitted from the remaining external electronic devices to the first external electronic device, using the first communication circuit.
  • the method may include obtaining second information about a communication path between the electronic device and each of the plurality of external electronic devices based on at least a portion of the first signal and the second signals. .
  • the method may include transmitting the second information to the server using the second communication circuit to partially change the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set.
  • the server may include a first communication circuit, a second communication circuit, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the first communication circuit, the second communication circuit, and the memory.
  • the processor may be set to transmit first information about a set including a plurality of external electronic devices that transmit identifiable signals from an electronic device connected to the server, using the first communication circuit. Based on the first information, the processor receives second information about a communication path between the electronic device and each of the plurality of external electronic devices from the electronic device, using the first communication circuit. It can be set to do so.
  • the processor may be set to partially change the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set based on the second information.
  • the processor may be configured to transmit information indicating that the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set have been partially changed to the plurality of external electronic devices using the second communication circuit.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an example of an environment including an electronic device, a server, and a plurality of external electronic devices, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 shows examples of simplified block diagrams of an electronic device, a server, and a first external electronic device, according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 4 shows a flowchart of the operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 5 shows an example of an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 6 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of a server according to one embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a signal flow diagram of an electronic device, a server, and a plurality of external electronic devices according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 8 shows an example of server operation according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 9 shows an example of server operation according to one embodiment.
  • Figure 10 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of a first external electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 shows a flowchart of the operation of a second external electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to one embodiment.
  • the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
  • a first network 198 e.g., a short-range wireless communication network
  • a second network 199 e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network.
  • the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197.
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101.
  • some of these components e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or operations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134.
  • software e.g., program 140
  • the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132.
  • the commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134.
  • the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
  • a main processor 121 e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor
  • auxiliary processor 123 e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a auxiliary processor 123
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled.
  • co-processor 123 e.g., image signal processor or communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190. there is.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models.
  • Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108).
  • Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited.
  • An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers.
  • Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above.
  • artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.
  • the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto.
  • Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.
  • the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.
  • the input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user).
  • the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).
  • the sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101.
  • the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
  • the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.
  • the display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user).
  • the display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device.
  • the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.
  • the audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).
  • the electronic device 102 e.g., speaker or headphone
  • the sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.
  • the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card interface
  • audio interface audio interface
  • connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
  • the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses.
  • the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images.
  • the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101.
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101.
  • the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.
  • Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • processor 120 e.g., an application processor
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included.
  • a wireless communication module 192 e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • wired communication module 194 e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module
  • the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
  • a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
  • a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
  • a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199.
  • subscriber information e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
  • IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology).
  • NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates.
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199).
  • the wireless communication module 192 supports Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC.
  • Peak data rate e.g., 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage e.g., 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency e.g., 164 dB or less
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB).
  • the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna.
  • other components eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.
  • a first side e.g., bottom side
  • a designated high frequency band e.g., mmWave band
  • a plurality of antennas e.g., array antennas
  • peripheral devices e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • signal e.g. commands or data
  • commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199.
  • Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101.
  • all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108.
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101.
  • the electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device.
  • Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199.
  • the electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
  • a plurality of external electronic devices may transmit and receive signals for the electronic device to identify the location of the electronic device (or itself).
  • An electronic device can identify signals transmitted between a plurality of external electronic devices.
  • the electronic device can identify its location based on signals transmitted between a plurality of external electronic devices.
  • the electronic device may transmit feedback information about signals transmitted between a plurality of external electronic devices, along with information about the location of the electronic device, to a server for managing the plurality of external electronic devices.
  • the server may change the operation and/or configuration of a plurality of external electronic devices based on feedback information received from the electronic device.
  • an electronic device for obtaining feedback information based on signals transmitted between a plurality of external electronic devices and transmitting it to a server, and an operation and/or operation of a plurality of external electronic devices based on the received feedback information.
  • a server for changing the configuration may be described.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an example of an environment including an electronic device, a server, and a plurality of external electronic devices, according to an embodiment.
  • the environment 200 includes an electronic device 210 (e.g., the electronic device 101 in FIG. 1), a server 220 (e.g., the server 108 in FIG. 1), and a plurality of external electronic devices. It may include devices 230 (e.g., electronic device 102 of FIG. 1).
  • the plurality of external electronic devices 230 include a first external electronic device 231, a second external electronic device 232, a third external electronic device 233, and a fourth external electronic device 234. may include.
  • the server 220 may provide a service area 250 for location identification through a plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the server 220 may provide a service area 250 for location identification by configuring a plurality of external electronic devices 230 into one set.
  • the set may be referred to as a cluster.
  • the electronic device 210 may be located within the service area 250.
  • the electronic device 210 may identify the location of the electronic device 210 based on signals transmitted and received between a plurality of external electronic devices 230 within the service area 250. For example, in a state where the electronic device 210 has not established a connection with a plurality of external electronic devices 230, the electronic device 210 uses signals transmitted and received between the plurality of external electronic devices 230. The location can be identified.
  • the shape of the electronic device 210 shown in FIG. 2 is exemplary, and the electronic device 210 may be one of a smartphone, a tag (or smart tag), a wireless earphone, and a smart watch.
  • the first external electronic device 231 among the plurality of external electronic devices 230 is used to initiate (or manage) signals transmitted between the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the first external electronic device 231 is connected to the remaining external electronic devices (e.g., the second external electronic device 232, the third external electronic device 233, and the fourth external electronic device 234).
  • the first signal can be transmitted.
  • the remaining external electronic devices may transmit second signals to the first external electronic device 231 based on the first signal received from the first external electronic device 231.
  • the electronic device may identify the location of the electronic device 210 based on at least some of the first signals and the second signals.
  • a plurality of external electronic devices 230 may be referred to as anchors.
  • the first external electronic device 231 used to initiate signals transmitted between the plurality of external electronic devices 230 may be referred to as an anchor initiator. .
  • the remaining external electronic devices may be referred to as anchor responders.
  • the electronic device 210 identifies the location of the electronic device 210 based on signals transmitted and received between the electronic device 210 and the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • Based on the information, an embodiment for partially changing the plurality of external electronic devices 230 may be described.
  • the server 220 may partially change the plurality of external electronic devices 230 by changing the configuration of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in one set.
  • FIG. 3 shows examples of simplified block diagrams of an electronic device, a server, and a first external electronic device, according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 210 may include some or all of the components of the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 .
  • the server 220 may include some or all of the components of the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 .
  • the first external electronic device 231 may include some or all of the components of the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 .
  • the electronic device 210 may include a processor 311, a first communication circuit 312, and/or a second communication circuit 313.
  • the electronic device 210 may include at least one of a processor 311, a first communication circuit 312, and a second communication circuit 313.
  • the electronic device 210 may include various components in addition to the processor 311, the first communication circuit 312, and the second communication circuit 313.
  • the electronic device 210 may include memory.
  • the processor 311 may correspond to the processor 120 of FIG. 1.
  • the processor 311 may be operatively or operably coupled with or connected to the first communication circuit 312 and the second communication circuit 313.
  • the processor 311 is operatively coupled or connected to the first communication circuit 312 and the second communication circuit 313, meaning that the processor 311 is connected to the first communication circuit 312 and the second communication circuit 313.
  • the first communication circuit 312 and the second communication circuit 313 may be controlled by the processor 311.
  • the processor 311 may include hardware components for processing data based on one or more instructions.
  • Hardware components for processing data may include, for example, an arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), and/or a central processing unit (CPU).
  • ALU arithmetic and logic unit
  • FPGA field programmable gate array
  • CPU central processing unit
  • the electronic device 210 may include a first communication circuit 312 and a second communication circuit 313.
  • the first communication circuit 312 and the second communication circuit 313 may correspond to the communication module 190 of FIG. 1 .
  • the first communication circuit 312 may be used to identify signals transmitted between a plurality of external electronic devices 230. Signals transmitted between the plurality of external electronic devices 230 may be signals based on ultra wide band (UWB) communication.
  • the processor 311 may identify signals transmitted between the plurality of external electronic devices 230 using the first communication circuit 312.
  • the processor 311 sniffs signals transmitted between the plurality of external electronic devices 230 using the first communication circuit 312 while not connected to the plurality of external electronic devices 230. ), the location of the electronic device 210 can be identified.
  • the first communication circuit 312 may be referred to as a UWB communication circuit.
  • the second communication circuit 313 may be used to establish a connection with the server 220.
  • the second communication circuit 313 may be used to support various radio access technologies (RAT), excluding UWB communication.
  • RAT radio access technologies
  • the electronic device 210 may be connected to the server 220 through Bluetooth (or BLE) using the second communication circuit 313.
  • the electronic device 210 may be connected to the server 220 through cellular communication using the second communication circuit 313.
  • the processor 311 uses the second communication circuit 313 to provide information about the location of the electronic device 210 and/or a communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230. Information can be transmitted to the server 220.
  • the server 220 may be used to provide a service for location identification using a plurality of external electronic devices 230 including the first external electronic device 231.
  • the service for location identification may be referred to as a real time locating system (RTLS) service based on UWB DL-TDoA (downlink-time difference of arrival).
  • RTLS real time locating system
  • the server 220 may include a processor 321, a memory 322, a first communication circuit 323, and/or a second communication circuit 324.
  • the server 220 may include at least one of a processor 321, a memory 322, a first communication circuit 323, and a second communication circuit 324.
  • the processor 321, memory 322, first communication circuit 323, and second communication circuit 324 may be omitted depending on the embodiment.
  • the processor 321 may correspond to the processor 311 of the electronic device 210.
  • the first communication circuit 323 may correspond to the second communication circuit 312 of the electronic device 210.
  • the server 220 may communicate with the second communication circuit 312 of the electronic device 210 through the first communication circuit 323.
  • server 220 may include memory 322.
  • Memory 322 may be used to store information or data.
  • the memory 322 may store information about at least one set of external electronic devices for providing a service for location identification.
  • the memory 322 may store information about external electronic devices constituting at least one set.
  • the processor 321 of the server 220 may store information indicating that the plurality of external electronic devices 230 are configured as one set in the memory 322.
  • memory 322 may correspond to memory 130 of FIG. 1 .
  • memory 322 may be a volatile memory unit or units.
  • memory 322 may be a non-volatile memory unit or units.
  • memory 322 may be another form of computer-readable medium, such as a magnetic or optical disk.
  • server 220 may include second communication circuitry 324.
  • the second communication circuit 324 may be used for connection with a plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the second communication circuit 324 may be used to support wired communication.
  • the processor 321 of the server 220 uses the second communication circuit 324 to establish a connection with a plurality of external electronic devices 230 including the first external electronic device 231 through wired communication. You can.
  • the processor 321 of the server 220 may transmit information for changing settings (or parameters) regarding a plurality of external electronic devices 230 using the second communication circuit 324. .
  • the first external electronic device 231 may be used to transmit at least one signal for providing a service for location identification.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates only the first external electronic device 231 among the plurality of external electronic devices 230, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • a plurality of external electronic devices 230 e.g., the first external electronic device 231, the second external electronic device 232, the third external electronic device 233, and/or the fourth external electronic device in FIG. 2 Like the first external electronic device 231, each device (234) can establish a connection with the server 220.
  • Each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 may correspond to the first external electronic device 231.
  • the first external electronic device 231 may include a processor 331, a first communication circuit 332, and/or a second communication circuit 333.
  • the processor 331, the first communication circuit 332, and the second communication circuit 333 may be omitted depending on the embodiment.
  • the processor 331 may correspond to the processor 311 of the electronic device 210.
  • the first external electronic device 231 may include various components in addition to the processor 331, the first communication circuit 332, and the second communication circuit 333.
  • the first external electronic device 231 may include memory.
  • the first communication circuit 332 may connect the remaining external electronic devices excluding the first external electronic device 231 among the plurality of external electronic devices 230 (e.g., the second external electronic device 232). , the third external electronic device 233, and the fourth external electronic device 234), or may be used to receive at least one signal from the remaining external electronic devices.
  • the first communication circuit 332 may be referred to as a UWB communication circuit.
  • the first communication circuit 332 may correspond to the first communication circuit 312 of the electronic device 210.
  • the second communication circuit 333 may be used for connection with the server 220.
  • the second communication circuit 333 may be used to support wired communication.
  • the second communication circuit 333 may correspond to the second communication circuit 324 of the server 220.
  • Figure 4 shows a flowchart of the operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • the processor 311 may identify a set (or cluster) including a plurality of external electronic devices 230. For example, the processor 311 generates an identifiable signal from the electronic device 210 based on first information received from the server 220 connected to the electronic device 210 using the second communication circuit 313. A set including a plurality of external electronic devices 230 that transmit can be identified.
  • the processor 311 may receive first information from the server 220 using the second communication circuit 313.
  • the first information may include information about the set (or cluster) identified according to the location of the electronic device 210.
  • the information about the set includes a plurality of external electronic devices 230 constituting the set, an electronic map indicating the locations of the plurality of external electronic devices 230, and/or a plurality of external electronic devices 230. It may include at least one piece of information about the service area provided by .
  • the processor 311 receives the first information from the server 220, thereby using a plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set to provide a service area regarding the location of the electronic device 210. can be identified.
  • the processor 311 may identify an electronic map indicating the locations of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 by receiving the first information from the server 220.
  • the processor 311 may identify information about the service area provided by the plurality of external electronic devices 230 by receiving the first information from the server 220.
  • the processor 311 sends a first signal transmitted from the first external electronic device 231 among the plurality of external electronic devices 230 to the remaining external electronic devices among the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the processor 311 may send a first signal transmitted from the first external electronic device 231 among the plurality of external electronic devices 230 to the remaining external electronic devices among the plurality of external electronic devices 230. , can be identified using the first communication circuit 312.
  • the first external electronic device 231 among the plurality of external electronic devices 230 may be used to initiate a signal transmitted between the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the first external electronic device 231 may initiate signals transmitted between the plurality of external electronic devices 230 by transmitting the first signal to the remaining external electronic devices.
  • the first external electronic device 231 may broadcast a first signal.
  • the first external electronic device 231 can transmit the first signal to the remaining external electronic devices by broadcasting the first signal.
  • the first signal may include a ranging request message.
  • the first signal may be transmitted based on UWB communication.
  • the first signal may be referred to as the first UWB signal.
  • the first external electronic device 231 may transmit at least one first signal to each of the remaining external electronic devices.
  • the processor 311 may identify the first signal transmitted from the first external electronic device 231 to the remaining external electronic devices.
  • the processor 311 may identify the first signal by sniffing the first signal transmitted from the first external electronic device to the remaining external electronic devices.
  • the processor 311 may sniff the first signal transmitted from the first external electronic device to the remaining external electronic devices while not connected to the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the processor 311 may identify information about the timing at which the first signal is transmitted and/or information about the frequency band (or channel) at which the first signal is transmitted, based on the first information.
  • the processor 210 may sniff the first signal based on information about the timing at which the first signal is transmitted and/or information about the frequency band (or channel) through which the first signal is transmitted.
  • the first signal may be referred to as a downlink signal.
  • the processor 311 may identify second signals transmitted from the remaining external electronic devices to the first external electronic device 231, respectively.
  • the processor 311 may use the first communication circuit 312 to identify second signals transmitted from the remaining external electronic devices to the first external electronic device 231 .
  • the remaining external electronic devices may receive the first signal from the first external electronic device 231.
  • Each of the remaining external electronic devices may transmit second signals to the first external electronic device 231 in response to the first signal.
  • the first signal may include scheduling information for the second signal.
  • Each of the remaining external electronic devices may sequentially transmit the second signal to the first external electronic device 231 based on scheduling information for the second signal included in the first signal.
  • the second signals may each include a ranging response message.
  • the second signals may be transmitted based on UWB communications.
  • the second signals may be referred to as second UWB signals.
  • the processor 311 may identify second signals transmitted from the remaining external electronic devices to the first external electronic device 231, respectively.
  • the processor 311 may identify the second signals by sniffing the second signals transmitted from the remaining external electronic devices to the first external electronic device 231, respectively.
  • the processor 311 may sniff the second signals transmitted from the remaining external electronic devices to the first external electronic device 231 while not connected to the plurality of external electronic devices 230. there is.
  • the second signals may be referred to as downlink signals.
  • the processor 311 may obtain second information about the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the processor 311 obtains second information about the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 based on at least part of the first signal and the second signal. can do.
  • the second information may be referred to as feedback information or a tuple.
  • the processor 311 may identify the location of the electronic device 210 based on at least part of the first signal and the second signal. The processor 311 may obtain the second information along with the location of the electronic device 210.
  • the second information may include information about the identifier of the electronic device 210, information about the location of the electronic device 210, information about the time when the location of the electronic device 210 was identified, and the identified electronic device ( Information about the accuracy of the location of the device 210, information about the identifiers of the plurality of external electronic devices 230, line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 ( It may include at least one of information about line of sight (LoS) and information about the quality of signals transmitted from each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • LiS line of sight
  • the processor 311 may provide the location of the electronic device 210, information about the identifier of the electronic device 210, information about the accuracy of the location of the identified electronic device 210, and a plurality of external electronic devices. It is possible to obtain (or identify) information about the identifier of the devices 230 and information about the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230. there is.
  • the processor 311 may identify the second signals and then identify the third signal transmitted from the first external electronic device 231 to the remaining external electronic devices.
  • the processor 311 may obtain second information based on the first signal, second signals, and third signal.
  • the processor 311 may transmit second information to the server 220.
  • the processor 311 uses the second communication circuit 313 to transmit second information to the server 220 in order to partially change the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set. Can be sent.
  • the processor 311 may identify that the location accuracy of the identified electronic device 210 is less than the reference accuracy based on information about the location accuracy of the identified electronic device 210.
  • the processor 311 may transmit second information to the server 220 using the second communication circuit 313, based on identifying that the accuracy of the location of the identified electronic device 210 is less than the reference accuracy. there is. For example, when a plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set are partially changed, the accuracy of the location identified by the electronic device 210 may increase. Accordingly, the processor 311 transmits second information to the server 220 using the second communication circuit 313 in order to partially change the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set. You can.
  • information about the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 may be stored in the information between one of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 and the electronic device 210.
  • information about the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 may include the communication path between the first external electronic device 231 and the electronic device 210. It can contain values for the visible line.
  • information about the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 may include the communication path between the second external electronic device 232 and the electronic device 210. It can contain values for the visible line.
  • the processor 311 may provide a value for the line-of-sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and one of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 based on at least a portion of the first signal and the second signal. can be identified within a specified range. As an example, the designated range may be set between a first value (eg, 0) and a second value (eg, 1). The processor 311 may identify a value for the line of sight of a communication path between the electronic device 210 and one of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 as a value between the first value and the second value.
  • the value for the line of sight of the communication path may be identified as a value closer to the second value.
  • the value for the line of sight of the communication path is identified as a value closer to the first value. It can be.
  • the processor 311 controls the electronic device 210 and the plurality of external electronic devices 230 based on information about the line of sight of the communication path between each of the electronic device 210 and the plurality of external electronic devices 230. Values for the line of sight of the communication path between each can be identified.
  • the processor 311 may identify that a specified number or more of the values for the visible line satisfy a specified condition.
  • the processor 311 may transmit second information to the server 220 using the second communication circuit 313, based on identifying that a specified number or more of the values for the visible line satisfy a specified condition. .
  • the designated condition may be set to a case where the value for the visible line is less than or equal to a threshold value.
  • the processor 311 may identify values that are less than or equal to a threshold value among the values for the visible line.
  • the processor 311 may transmit second information to the server 220 using the second communication circuit 313, based on identifying that the values below the threshold among the values for the visible line are greater than or equal to a specified number. .
  • the processor 311 selects a device for transmitting the first signal from the server 220 to one of the external electronic devices remaining from the first external electronic device 231. You can receive information indicating (or indicating) a change. After receiving the information, the processor 311 may identify the first signal transmitted from the changed external electronic device and identify second signals transmitted in response to the first signal.
  • the processor 311 may identify the location of the electronic device 210 based on triangulation. Accordingly, the processor 311 can identify the location of the electronic device 210 based on signals transmitted from three or more external electronic devices.
  • the processor 311 determines the first distance between the electronic device 210 and the first external electronic device 231, the electronic device 210 and the first external electronic device 231 based on at least some of the first signal and the second signal. A second distance between the second external electronic device 232 and a third distance between the electronic device 210 and the third external electronic device 233 may be identified. The processor 311 may identify the location of the electronic device 210 based on the first distance, second distance, and third distance. When the first distance, second distance, and third distance are accurately identified, the location of the electronic device 210 can be accurately identified.
  • the processor 311 provides information about the first communication path between the electronic device 210 and the first external electronic device 231, and information about the second communication path between the electronic device 210 and the second external electronic device 232. Identifying whether the first distance, the second distance, and the third distance are accurate by identifying information about the path and information about the third communication path between the electronic device 210 and the third external electronic device 233. can do.
  • the processor 311 determines the difference between the first distance between the electronic device 210 and the first external electronic device 231 and the second distance between the electronic device 210 and the second external electronic device 232.
  • the first value for can be identified.
  • the processor 311 generates a second signal for the difference between the first distance between the electronic device 210 and the first external electronic device 231 and the third distance between the electronic device 210 and the third external electronic device 233.
  • the value can be identified.
  • the processor 311 may calculate a third distance for the difference between the second distance between the electronic device 210 and the second external electronic device 232 and the third distance between the electronic device 210 and the third external electronic device 233. The value can be identified.
  • the processor 311 may identify the location of the electronic device 210 based on the first value, second value, and third value. When the first value, second value, and third value are accurately identified, the location of the electronic device 210 can be accurately identified. Accordingly, the processor 311 provides information about the first communication path between the electronic device 210 and the first external electronic device 231, and information about the second communication path between the electronic device 210 and the second external electronic device 232. Identifying whether the first value, the second value, and the third value are accurate by identifying information about the path and information about the third communication path between the electronic device 210 and the third external electronic device 233. can do.
  • the processor 311 sends information about the first communication path, information about the second communication path, and information about the third communication path to the server 220. You can give feedback.
  • the server 220 changes a plurality of external electronic devices 230 constituting a set for providing a service for identifying the location of the electronic device 210, or changes the plurality of external electronic devices 230
  • configuration information e.g., frequency band (or channel) or preamble for transmitting a signal
  • Figure 5 shows an example of an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • the processor 311 may identify the first signal and the second signal based on a designated time interval.
  • the plurality of external electronic devices 230 may transmit first signals and second signals based on designated time intervals.
  • the processor 311 may identify the first signal and the second signal at times 501 to 506.
  • the processor 311 may obtain second information based on the first signal and the second signal.
  • the processor 311 may transmit the second information to the server 220 based on the specified condition being satisfied. For example, processor 311 may identify that a specified condition is met at point 502. The processor 311 may transmit the second information to the server 220 using the second communication circuit 313 at time point 502 . For example, processor 311 may identify that a specified condition is met at point 505. The processor 311 may transmit the second information to the server 220 using the second communication circuit 313 at time point 505 .
  • the processor 311 may identify information about the accuracy of the location of the identified electronic device 210. If the accuracy of the location of the identified electronic device 210 is less than the reference accuracy, the processor 311 may transmit the second information to the server 220. The processor 311 may transmit second information to the server 220 based on identifying that the accuracy of the location of the identified electronic device 210 is less than the reference accuracy. For example, processor 311 may identify that the accuracy of the location of the identified electronic device 210 at time 502 and time 505 is less than a reference accuracy. The processor 311 may transmit the second information to the server 220 at times 502 and 505.
  • the processor 311 may obtain information about the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the processor 311 may identify values for the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the processor 311 may identify a value for the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and the first external electronic device 231.
  • the processor 311 may identify a value for the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and the second external electronic device 232.
  • the processor 311 may identify a value for the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and the third external electronic device 233.
  • the processor 311 may identify a value for the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and the fourth external electronic device 234.
  • the processor 311 performs a second Information can be transmitted to the server 220.
  • the processor 311 generates second information based on identifying that among the values for the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230, the values that are less than or equal to the threshold value are greater than or equal to a specified number. can be transmitted to the server 220.
  • the processor 311 determines that the line-of-sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and the plurality of external electronic devices 230 is less than or equal to a threshold value at time points 502 and 505. It can be identified that the values are greater than or equal to a specified number.
  • the processor 311 may transmit the second information to the server 220 at times 502 and 505. In other words, if the values for the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 are less than or equal to a specified number of values, the electronic device identified in the electronic device 210 The accuracy of the location of device 210 may be low.
  • the processor 311 performs a second operation based on identifying that among the values for the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230, the values that are less than or equal to the threshold value are greater than or equal to a specified number.
  • 2 Information can be transmitted to the server 220.
  • the processor 311 can reduce the amount of memory used in the electronic device 210 by transmitting the second information to the server 220 only when the accuracy of the location of the electronic device 210 is low. For example, the processor 311 transmits the second information to the server 220 only when the accuracy of the location of the electronic device 210 is low, thereby identifying areas in the service area where it is difficult to identify the exact location. there is.
  • the processor 311 may identify whether a specified condition is satisfied at a time point 501 to a time point 506. The processor 311 may obtain the second information and transmit the second information to the server 220 only when the specified condition is satisfied at the time point 501 to the time point 506.
  • the processor 311 may obtain second information and transmit the second information to the server 220 based on a designated time interval. For example, the processor 311 may obtain second information and transmit the second information to the server 220 at all of time points 501 to 506. If the second information is always transmitted to the server 220 based on a designated time interval, the quality of service for location identification can be improved within the service area.
  • the second information includes information about the identifier of the electronic device 210, information about the location of the electronic device 210, information about the time when the location of the electronic device 210 was identified, and the identified electronic device 210.
  • the processor 311 may obtain information about the location of the electronic device 210.
  • the processor 311 may identify the location of the electronic device 210 based on at least some of the first signal and the second signal.
  • the processor 311 may obtain information about the location of the identified electronic device 210.
  • the processor 311 may identify (or estimate) the location of the electronic device 210 using triangulation.
  • the processor 311 may obtain information about the identifier of the electronic device 210.
  • the identifier of the electronic device 210 may be designated by the server 220.
  • the identifier of the electronic device 210 may include the MAC address of the electronic device 210.
  • the processor 311 obtains information about the identifier of the electronic device 210 and transmits it to the server 220, thereby preventing weighting from being assigned to the second information transmitted from the electronic device 210. You can.
  • the processor 311 may transmit second information when the accuracy of the location of the identified electronic device 210 is low.
  • the processor 311 may repeatedly transmit the second information even when an error occurs in the first communication circuit 312 of the electronic device 210. In this case, excessive second information may be transmitted from the electronic device 210 to the server 220. If the second information is transmitted from the electronic device 210 more than a specified number of times, the server 220 may lower the weight of the second information transmitted from the electronic device 210.
  • the processor 311 may obtain information about the time when the location of the electronic device 210 was identified based on at least some of the first signal and the second signal.
  • the server 220 may lower the weight of the second information transmitted from the electronic device 210 when the second information is transmitted more than a specified number of times within a specified time interval.
  • the processor 311 may obtain information about the accuracy of the location of the identified electronic device 210 based on at least some of the first signal and the second signal.
  • the processor 311 may transmit information about the accuracy of the location of the identified electronic device 210 to the server 220 so that the server 220 can identify the error value of the identified location.
  • the processor 311 may obtain information about the identifiers of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 based on at least some of the first signal and the second signal. For example, the processor 311 may identify the identifier of the first external electronic device 231 based on the first signal transmitted from the first external electronic device 231. Depending on the embodiment, the processor 311 may receive information about the identifiers of a plurality of external electronic devices 230 from the server 220. The processor 311 may identify that the first signal was transmitted from the first external electronic device 231 by comparing the identifier identified in the first signal with the identifiers of the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the processor 311 configures the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 based on at least some of the first signal and the second signal. You can obtain information about (of sight, LoS). As an example, the processor 311 determines whether the communication path between the electronic device 210 and the first external electronic device 231 is close to the line of sight based on at least some of the first signal and the second signal. It can be expressed as one of the values between a 1 value (e.g. 0) and a second value (e.g. 1).
  • the processor 311 sets the electronic device 210 and the first external electronic device 231 to a value closer to the second value as the communication path between the electronic device 210 and the first external electronic device 231 approaches the line of sight. You can set a value for the line of sight of the communication path between
  • Figure 6 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of a server according to one embodiment.
  • the processor 321 of the server 220 is a set (or cluster) including a plurality of external electronic devices 230 that transmit identifiable signals from the electronic device 210 connected to the server 220. ) can transmit the first information about.
  • the processor 321 may send first information about a set including a plurality of external electronic devices 230 that transmit an identifiable signal from the electronic device 210 connected to the server 220, and send the first information to the electronic device 210 connected to the server 220. It can be transmitted using the circuit 323.
  • the processor 321 provides a set including a plurality of external electronic devices 230 to the electronic device 210 using various RATs (e.g., BLE communication or cellular communication) excluding UWB communication.
  • the first information about can be transmitted.
  • the processor 321 provides an electronic map indicating the locations of a plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set identified according to the location of the electronic device 210 and an electronic map provided by the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • First information including at least one piece of information about the service area may be transmitted to the electronic device 210.
  • the processor 321 manages signals between the first external electronic device 231 among the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set. It can be decided with a device for. For example, the processor 321 may set the first external electronic device 231 as an anchor initiator. For example, the processor 321 may determine the first external electronic device 231 as a device for transmitting the first signal. Depending on the embodiment, the processor 321 may transmit a signal to the first external electronic device 231 to cause the first external electronic device 231 to transmit the first signal to each of the remaining external electronic devices.
  • the processor 321 may receive second information about a communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 from the electronic device 210. For example, based on the first information, the processor 321 receives second information about a communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 from the electronic device 210, It can be received using the first communication circuit 323. For example, operation 620 may correspond to operation 450 of FIG. 4 .
  • the processor 321 may partially change a plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set. For example, the processor 321 may partially change the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set based on the second information.
  • the processor 321 partially changes the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set to improve the accuracy of the location of the electronic device 210 identified in the electronic device 210. You can.
  • the processor 321 may change the configuration of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set. For example, when the set consists of the first external electronic device 231, the second external electronic device 232, the third external electronic device 233, and the fourth external electronic device 234, the processor 321 operates the set.
  • the external electronic devices constituting can be changed to the first external electronic device 231, the second external electronic device 232, the third external electronic device 233, and the fifth external electronic device (not shown).
  • the processor 321 may change the configuration of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set by changing the fourth external electronic device 234 to a fifth external electronic device (not shown).
  • the processor 321 when the set consists of the first external electronic device 231, the second external electronic device 232, the third external electronic device 233, and the fourth external electronic device 234, the processor 321 operates the set.
  • the external electronic devices configuring can be changed to the first external electronic device 231, the second external electronic device 232, and the third external electronic device 233.
  • the processor 321 may change the configuration of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set by excluding the fourth external electronic device 234 from the set.
  • the processor 321 configures a device for managing signals between a plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set from the first external electronic device 231 to another external electronic device (e.g., You can change it to one of the remaining external electronic devices).
  • the processor 321 may change the device set as the anchor initiator from the first external electronic device 231 to another external electronic device.
  • the processor 321 may change the device for transmitting the first signal from the first external electronic device 231 to another external electronic device.
  • the processor 321 may transmit information indicating that the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set have been partially changed to the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the processor 321 uses the second communication circuit 324 to send information indicating that the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set have been partially changed to the plurality of external electronic devices 230. So, it can be transmitted.
  • the processor 321 sends information indicating that a plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set have been partially changed to the electronic device 210 using the first communication circuit 323, Can be sent.
  • the processor 321 sends information indicating that the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set have been partially changed to the plurality of external electronic devices 230 using the second communication circuit 324. It can be transmitted to the electronic device 210 using the first communication circuit 323.
  • the processor 321 may receive second information not only from the electronic device 210 but also from other electronic devices located within the service area.
  • the processor 321 can optimize the service for location identification provided by the set by partially changing the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set.
  • the processor 321 selects a plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set based on second information received from not only the electronic device 210 but also other electronic devices located within the service area. ) You can change the setting information (e.g. parameter information).
  • the electronic device 210 (or The processor 311 of 210 may identify the location of the electronic device 210 based on signals transmitted and received between the plurality of changed external electronic devices 230.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a signal flow diagram of an electronic device, a server, and a plurality of external electronic devices according to an embodiment.
  • the processor 311 of the electronic device 210, the processor 321 of the server 220, and the processors of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 can transmit and receive signals.
  • the operation of the processor 311 of the electronic device 210 to transmit a signal is performed when the electronic device 210 uses a communication circuit (e.g., the first communication circuit 312 or the second communication circuit 313). It can be described as an operation to transmit a signal through .
  • the operation of the processor 321 of the server 220 transmitting a signal is an operation of the server 220 transmitting a signal through a communication circuit (e.g., the first communication circuit 323 or the second communication circuit 324). It can be explained.
  • the operation of the processors of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 transmitting signals is performed when the plurality of external electronic devices 230 use a communication circuit (e.g., the first communication circuit 332 or the second communication circuit 333). It can be described as an operation to transmit a signal through .
  • the first external electronic device 231 may transmit a first signal.
  • the first external electronic device 231 sends the first signal through broadcast to the remaining electronic devices included in the set, the second external electronic device 232, the third external electronic device 233, and can be transmitted to the fourth external electronic device 234.
  • the second external electronic device 232 may receive the first signal.
  • the third external electronic device 233 may receive the first signal.
  • the fourth external electronic device 234 may receive the first signal.
  • the server 220 may transmit a plurality of signals to a plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the first external electronic device 231 may transmit a first signal based on a plurality of signals.
  • the plurality of signals may include at least one of information about frequencies for transmitting the first signal and the second signal and information for configuring a preamble about the first signal and the second signal.
  • the electronic device 210 can identify the first signal.
  • the electronic device 210 may identify the first signal by sniffing the first signal.
  • the electronic device 210 may identify the first signal by sniffing the first signal while not connected to the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the second external electronic device 232 may transmit a second signal to the first external electronic device 231 in response to the first signal.
  • the second external electronic device 232 may transmit the second signal to the first external electronic device 231 based on scheduling information for the second signal included in the first signal.
  • the electronic device 210 may identify the second signal transmitted from the second external electronic device 232.
  • the electronic device 210 may identify the second signal by sniffing the second signal transmitted from the second external electronic device 232.
  • the third external electronic device 233 may transmit a second signal to the first external electronic device 231 in response to the first signal.
  • the third external electronic device 233 may transmit the second signal to the first external electronic device 231 based on scheduling information for the second signal included in the first signal.
  • the electronic device 210 may identify the second signal transmitted from the third external electronic device 233.
  • the electronic device 210 may identify the second signal by sniffing the second signal transmitted from the third external electronic device 233.
  • the fourth external electronic device 234 may transmit a second signal to the first external electronic device 231 in response to the first signal.
  • the fourth external electronic device 234 may transmit the second signal to the first external electronic device 231 based on scheduling information for the second signal included in the first signal.
  • the electronic device 210 may identify the second signal transmitted from the fourth external electronic device 234.
  • the electronic device 210 may identify the second signal by sniffing the second signal transmitted from the fourth external electronic device 234.
  • the first external electronic device 231 may transmit a third signal in response to the second signals. Depending on the embodiment, the first external electronic device 231 may not transmit the third signal. If the first external electronic device 231 is set not to transmit the third signal, operation 709 may not be performed.
  • the electronic device 210 sniffs the third signal transmitted from the first external electronic device 231 to identify the third signal. Depending on the embodiment, if the third signal is not transmitted from the first external electronic device 231, operation 710 may not be performed. If the first external electronic device 231 is set not to transmit the third signal, operation 710 may not be performed.
  • the electronic device 210 may obtain second information.
  • the electronic device 210 may provide second information about a communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 based on at least some of the first signal and the second signal. can be obtained.
  • the electronic device 210 may obtain information about the communication path between the electronic device 210 and the first external electronic device 231.
  • the electronic device 210 may obtain information about the communication path between the electronic device 210 and the second external electronic device 232.
  • the electronic device 210 may obtain information about the communication path between the electronic device 210 and the third external electronic device 233.
  • the electronic device 210 may obtain information about the communication path between the electronic device 210 and the fourth external electronic device 234.
  • the second information may include information about the identifier of the electronic device 210, information about the location of the electronic device 210, information about the time when the location of the electronic device 210 was identified, and the identified electronic device ( Information about the accuracy of the location of the device 210, information about the identifiers of the plurality of external electronic devices 230, line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 ( It may include at least one of information about line of sight and information about the quality of signals transmitted from each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the electronic device 210 may transmit second information to the server 220.
  • the electronic device 210 may transmit the second information to the server 220 based on the specified condition being satisfied. For example, the electronic device 210 may transmit the second information to the server 220 based on identifying that the accuracy of the location of the electronic device 210 identified in the electronic device 210 is less than the reference accuracy. there is.
  • the server 220 may determine setting information regarding a plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the server 220 may determine setting information regarding the plurality of external electronic devices 230 based on the second information.
  • the server 220 may partially change the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set based on the second information.
  • the server 220 selects a device for managing signals between the plurality of external electronic devices from the first external electronic device 231 to another external electronic device (e.g., a second external electronic device). It can be changed to the external electronic device 232 to the fourth external electronic device 234).
  • the server 220 may change the device for transmitting the first signal from the first external electronic device 231 to another external electronic device.
  • Operations 714 to 723 may correspond to operations 701 to 710.
  • the plurality of external electronic devices 230 may transmit first signals and second signals based on designated time intervals.
  • the plurality of external electronic devices 230 generate the first signal and the 2 signals can be transmitted.
  • the server 220 may transmit setting information regarding the plurality of external electronic devices 230 to the plurality of external electronic devices 230. For example, the server 220 may transmit information indicating that the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set have been partially changed to the plurality of external electronic devices 230. Although not shown, the server 220 may transmit information indicating that a plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set have been partially changed to the electronic device 210.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a signal flow diagram when the electronic device 210 is located within a service area provided by a plurality of external electronic devices 230, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the other electronic devices may perform the same or similar operations as the electronic device 210.
  • the server 220 may determine setting information regarding the plurality of external electronic devices 230 based on the second information received from the electronic device 210 and the third information received from other electronic devices.
  • Figure 8 shows an example of server operation according to one embodiment.
  • the processor 321 of the server 220 operates on a plurality of external electronic devices 230 (e.g., a first external electronic device 231, a second external electronic device 232, and a third external electronic device).
  • the device 233 and the fourth external electronic device 234) can be configured as one set.
  • the processor 321 includes a plurality of external electronic devices 230 (e.g., a first external electronic device 231, a second external electronic device 232, a third external electronic device 233, and a fourth external electronic device).
  • second information may be received from the electronic device 210.
  • the processor 321 may receive third information from other electronic devices that are distinct from the electronic device 210 within the service area 250.
  • the processor 321 may receive second information about a communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 from the electronic device 210.
  • the processor 321 may receive information about a communication path between other electronic devices and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 from other electronic devices.
  • the processor 321 may identify the location where the second information and third information were received within the service area 250.
  • the location where the second information and third information are received may mean a location estimated from the electronic device 210 or other electronic devices.
  • the processor 311 operates at least one of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 when the plurality of external electronic devices 230 are installed incorrectly or when the electronic device 210 is in an abnormal state.
  • the communication path between and the electronic device 210 may be close to a non-line of sight.
  • the distribution of the visible lines of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 can be identified and the distribution can be optimized.
  • the processor 321 may use the second information and third information to optimize the distribution. For example, the processor 321 determines setting information of a plurality of external electronic devices 230 to secure line-of-sight paths of at least three external electronic devices at all locations in the service area 250 and provides the determined setting information.
  • a plurality of external electronic devices 230 can be controlled to operate as follows.
  • the processor 321 may reconstruct data according to the optimization goal of the service area 250 based on the second information and the third information.
  • the processor 321 may partially change the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set based on the reconstructed data.
  • the processor 321 may change setting information regarding the plurality of external electronic devices 230 based on the reconstructed data.
  • the processor 321 may transmit changed setting information to a plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the processor 321 may configure a cumulative distribution function (CDF) related to service quality within the service area 250 according to the optimization goal of the service area 250. Based on the CDF, the processor 321 changes the device set as the anchor initiator (e.g., the first external electronic device 231) or selects one of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 to provide the service area 250. Some things can be changed.
  • CDF cumulative distribution function
  • the processor 321 may identify a location where the second information and third information were repeatedly transmitted within the service area 250 based on the second information and third information.
  • the processor 321 may identify the location where the second information and the third information were repeatedly transmitted, thereby identifying that the line-of-sight path of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 is not secured at the identified location.
  • the processor 321 may change setting information regarding the plurality of external electronic devices 230 so that the line-of-sight path of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 can be secured at the identified location.
  • Figure 9 shows an example of server operation according to one embodiment.
  • the processor 321 of the server 220 operates on a plurality of external electronic devices 230 (e.g., a first external electronic device 231, a second external electronic device 232, and a third external electronic device 230).
  • the device 233 and the fourth external electronic device 234) can be configured as one set.
  • the processor 321 includes a plurality of external electronic devices 230 (e.g., a first external electronic device 231, a second external electronic device 232, a third external electronic device 233, and a fourth external electronic device).
  • second information may be received from the electronic device 210.
  • the processor 321 may receive third information from other electronic devices that are distinct from the electronic device 210 within the service area 250.
  • the processor 321 may receive second information about a communication path between the electronic device 210 and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 from the electronic device 210.
  • the processor 321 may receive information about a communication path between other electronic devices and each of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 from other electronic devices.
  • the processor 321 uses the second information and the third information to provide a service for identifying locations provided from a plurality of external electronic devices 230. 3
  • the data contained in the information can be processed.
  • the processor 321 optimizes the service area 250 based on the second information and the third information at all locations where the second information and the third information are received (e.g., a plurality of external electronic devices). (Change setting information in (230)) can be performed. If optimization of the service area 250 is performed in all locations where the second information and third information are received, excessive resources (e.g., storage capacity or processing time) of the server 220 are required, and complexity is increased. may increase.
  • excessive resources e.g., storage capacity or processing time
  • the processor 321 may divide the service area 250 into a plurality of areas.
  • the processor 321 may identify at least some of the plurality of areas based on the second information and third information.
  • the processor 321 may identify at least some of the plurality of areas in which the second information and the third information have been received more than a specified number of times.
  • the processor 321 determines setting information regarding the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set based on the fourth information obtained in at least some of the plurality of areas among the second information and third information. And you can change it.
  • the processor 321 may partially change the plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set based on the fourth information.
  • the processor 321 may divide the service area 250 into a plurality of areas as in the state 910. As an example, the processor 321 may divide the service area 250 into a plurality of areas in the form of a grid and identify second information and third information received within the plurality of areas. As an example, the processor 321 may identify a probability distribution related to service quality based on second information and third information received within a plurality of areas.
  • the processor 321 may identify the area 901 in which the second information and the third information have been received more than a specified number of times, among the plurality of areas.
  • Processor 321 may identify second and third information received in region 901, such as state 920.
  • the processor 321 may optimize the service area 250 based on the second information and third information received in the area 901.
  • the processor 321 may optimize the service area 250 by changing setting information of a plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the processor 321 may optimize the service area 250 by partially changing the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the processor 321 may optimize the service area 250 by changing a device for managing signals (or a device for transmitting the first signal) between a plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the processor 321 controls a device for managing signals (or a device for transmitting a first signal) between a plurality of external electronic devices 230 from the first external electronic device 231 to the third external electronic device 233. ), the service area 250 can be optimized.
  • the processor 321 may optimize the service area 250 by changing the timing or period at which the first and second signals are transmitted.
  • the processor 321 may optimize the service area 250 by changing the configuration of the plurality of external electronic devices 230 that constitute one set.
  • the processor 321 divides a group of external electronic devices to form one set (or cluster) into a first external electronic device 231, a second external electronic device 232, a third external electronic device 233, and From the first group consisting of the fourth external electronic device 234, the first external electronic device 231, the second external electronic device 232, the third external electronic device 233, and the fifth external electronic device (not shown) ) can be changed to the second group consisting of
  • Figure 10 shows a flowchart regarding the operation of a first external electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • the first external electronic device 231 may operate as a device for managing signals between a plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set.
  • the first external electronic device 231 may be set as an anchor initiator.
  • the processor 331 of the first external electronic device 231 may identify whether setting information has been received.
  • the processor 331 may identify whether setting information has been received from the server 220 using wired communication.
  • the setting information may include information indicating that the first external electronic device 231 is a device for managing signals between a plurality of external electronic devices 230 included in the set.
  • the setting information may include information about a frequency band (or channel) for transmitting the first signal and the second signal.
  • the setting information may include information for setting a preamble index related to the first signal and the second signal.
  • the configuration information may include scheduling information regarding the first signal and the second signal.
  • the processor 331 may change the setting information. For example, the processor 331 may update configuration information about the first external electronic device 231 based on receiving configuration information.
  • processor 331 may transmit a first signal.
  • the processor 331 may transmit the first signal based on UWB communication.
  • the processor 331 may identify the first time point for transmitting the first signal using the setting information before it is updated.
  • the processor 331 may transmit the first signal to the remaining external electronic devices among the plurality of external electronic devices 230 at the first identified time point.
  • the processor 331 may identify a second time point for transmitting the first signal using the updated setting information.
  • the processor 331 may transmit the first signal to the remaining external electronic devices among the plurality of external electronic devices 230 at the identified second time point.
  • processor 331 may receive second signals.
  • the processor 331 may receive the second signals based on UWB communication.
  • the processor 331 may receive second signals in response to the first signal from the remaining external electronic devices among the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the first signal may include scheduling information regarding second signals transmitted from the remaining external electronic devices.
  • the processor 331 may receive second signals based on scheduling information regarding the second signals.
  • FIG. 11 shows a flowchart of the operation of a second external electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • the second external electronic device 232 is distinguished from the first external electronic device 231, which is a device for managing signals between a plurality of external electronic devices 230, and is a device for managing signals between the plurality of external electronic devices 230.
  • the first external electronic device 231 may be set as an anchor responder.
  • the processor of the second external electronic device 232 may identify whether setting information has been received. For example, the processor of the second external electronic device 232 may identify whether setting information has been received from the server 220 using wired communication. Operation 1101 may correspond to operation 1001 of FIG. 10 .
  • the processor of the second external electronic device 232 may change the setting information. For example, the processor of the second external electronic device 232 may update configuration information about the second external electronic device 232 based on receiving configuration information.
  • the processor 331 may receive a first signal. For example, when the setting information is not received, the processor of the second external electronic device 232 may identify the first time point at which the first signal will be received using the setting information before it is updated. The processor of the second external electronic device 232 may receive the first signal from the first external electronic device 231 at the first identified time point. For example, when setting information is received, the processor of the second external electronic device 232 may use the updated setting information to identify a second time point at which the first signal will be received. The processor of the second external electronic device 232 may receive the first signal from the first external electronic device 231 at the identified second time point.
  • the processor of the second external electronic device 232 may transmit a second signal.
  • the processor of the second external electronic device 232 may transmit a second signal to the first external electronic device 231 in response to the first signal.
  • the processor of the second external electronic device 232 may transmit the second signal to the first external electronic device 231 based on scheduling information about the second signals included in the first signal. .
  • the processor of the second external electronic device 232 may identify that the second external electronic device 232 has been changed to a device for transmitting the first signal, based on the received setting information. For example, the processor of the second external electronic device 232 may identify that the second external electronic device 232 is set as an anchor initiator based on the setting information. Unlike operations 1103 and 1104, the processor of the second external electronic device 232 may transmit a first signal and receive second signals. For example, the processor of the second external electronic device 232 may perform operations 1003 and 1004 of FIG. 10 .
  • an electronic device e.g., electronic device 210) includes a first communication circuit (e.g., first communication circuit 312) and a second communication circuit (e.g., second communication circuit 313). , and may include a processor (eg, processor 311) operatively connected to the first communication circuit and the second communication circuit.
  • the processor transmits an identifiable signal from the electronic device based on first information received using the second communication circuit 313 from a server (e.g., server 220) connected to the electronic device. It can be set to identify a set that includes a plurality of external electronic devices.
  • the processor identifies a first signal transmitted from a first external electronic device among the plurality of external electronic devices to the remaining external electronic devices among the plurality of external electronic devices, using the first communication circuit. It can be set to do so.
  • the processor may be set to identify second signals transmitted from the remaining external electronic devices to the first external electronic device, respectively, using the first communication circuit.
  • the processor is configured to establish a communication path between the electronic device and each of the plurality of external electronic devices (e.g., the plurality of external electronic devices 230) based on at least a portion of the first signal and the second signal. It can be set to obtain second information about.
  • the processor may be set to transmit the second information to the server using the second communication circuit to partially change the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set.
  • the processor may be set to identify the first signal by sniffing the first signal transmitted from the first external electronic device to the remaining external electronic devices.
  • the processor may be configured to identify the second signals by sniffing the second signals transmitted from the remaining external electronic devices, respectively, to the first external electronic device.
  • the processor may be set to identify the location of the electronic device based on at least part of the first signal and the second signal.
  • the second information includes information about the identifier of the electronic device, information about the location of the electronic device, information about the time when the location of the electronic device was identified, information about the accuracy of the location of the identified electronic device, Information about identifiers of the plurality of external electronic devices, information about a line of sight of a communication path between the electronic device and each of the plurality of external electronic devices, and each of the plurality of external electronic devices It may include at least one piece of information about the quality of signals transmitted in .
  • the processor may be set to identify that the location accuracy of the identified electronic device is less than a reference accuracy, based on information about the location accuracy of the identified electronic device.
  • the processor may be configured to transmit the second information to the server using the second communication circuit based on identifying that the accuracy of the location of the identified electronic device is less than the reference accuracy.
  • the information about the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device and each of the plurality of external electronic devices includes the line of sight of the communication path between one of the plurality of external electronic devices and the electronic device. It can contain values for .
  • the processor identifies, within a specified range, a value for a line of sight of a communication path between the electronic device and one of the plurality of external electronic devices, based on at least a portion of the first signal and the second signal. It can be set to do so.
  • the processor determines the communication between the electronic device and each of the plurality of external electronic devices, based on information about the line of sight of the communication path between the electronic device and each of the plurality of external electronic devices. It can be set to identify that a specified number or more of the values for the line of sight of the communication path satisfy a specified condition.
  • the processor may be set to transmit the second information to the server using the second communication circuit, based on identifying that more than the specified number of values for the line of sight satisfy the specified condition. there is.
  • the processor changes the device for transmitting the first signal from the server from the first external electronic device to one of the remaining external electronic devices. It can be set to receive indicated information.
  • the first signal may be set to be transmitted from the first external electronic device based on a plurality of signals transmitted from the server to the plurality of external electronic devices.
  • the plurality of signals may include at least one of information about frequencies for transmitting the first signal and the second signals, and information for configuring a preamble about the first signal and the second signals. there is.
  • the processor after identifying the second signals, the processor identifies a third signal that is transmitted from the first external electronic device to the remaining external electronic devices and is distinguished from the first signal. It can be set to do so.
  • the first information includes an electronic map indicating the locations of the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set identified according to the location of the electronic device and provided by the plurality of external electronic devices. It may include at least one piece of information about the service area.
  • the server may include a first communication circuit, a second communication circuit, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the first communication circuit, the second communication circuit, and the memory.
  • the processor may be set to transmit first information about a set including a plurality of external electronic devices that transmit identifiable signals from an electronic device connected to the server, using the first communication circuit. Based on the first information, the processor receives second information about a communication path between the electronic device and each of the plurality of external electronic devices from the electronic device, using the first communication circuit. It can be set to do so.
  • the processor may be set to partially change the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set based on the second information.
  • the processor may be configured to transmit information indicating that the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set have been partially changed to the plurality of external electronic devices using the second communication circuit.
  • the processor may be set to transmit information indicating that the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set have been partially changed to the electronic device using the first communication circuit.
  • the processor may be set to identify a service area provided by the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set and divided into a plurality of areas.
  • the processor may be set to identify at least some of the plurality of areas based on second information received from the electronic device and third information received from another electronic device located within the service area.
  • the processor is set to partially change the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set based on fourth information obtained from at least some of the plurality of areas among the second information and the third information. It can be.
  • the processor may be set to determine a first external electronic device among the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set as a device for managing signals between the plurality of external electronic devices. there is.
  • the processor may be configured to transmit a signal to the first external electronic device that causes the first external electronic device to transmit a first signal to each of the remaining external electronic devices.
  • the processor based on the second information, configures a device for managing signals between the plurality of external electronic devices from the first external electronic device to one of the remaining external electronic devices. Can be set to change.
  • a method of an electronic device transmits an identifiable signal from the electronic device based on first information received from a server connected to the electronic device using a second communication circuit of the electronic device.
  • An operation of identifying a set including a plurality of external electronic devices may be included.
  • the method includes sending a first signal transmitted from a first external electronic device among the plurality of external electronic devices to the remaining external electronic devices among the plurality of external electronic devices, and a first communication circuit of the electronic device. It may include an identification operation.
  • the method may include identifying second signals transmitted from the remaining external electronic devices to the first external electronic device, using the first communication circuit.
  • the method may include obtaining second information about a communication path between the electronic device and each of the plurality of external electronic devices based on at least a portion of the first signal and the second signals. .
  • the method may include transmitting the second information to the server using the second communication circuit to partially change the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set.
  • the method may include identifying the first signal by sniffing the first signal transmitted from the first external electronic device to the remaining external electronic devices.
  • the method may include identifying second signals by sniffing second signals transmitted from the remaining external electronic devices, respectively, to the first external electronic device.
  • the second information includes information about the identifier of the electronic device, information about the location of the electronic device, information about the time when the location of the electronic device was identified, and the location of the identified electronic device. information about the accuracy of, information about identifiers of the plurality of external electronic devices, information about the line of sight of a communication path between the electronic device and each of the plurality of external electronic devices, and the plurality of external electronic devices. It may include at least one of information about the quality of signals transmitted from each of the external electronic devices.
  • the method may include identifying that the location accuracy of the identified electronic device is less than a reference accuracy, based on information about the location accuracy of the identified electronic device.
  • the method may include transmitting the second information to the server using the second communication circuit based on identifying that the accuracy of the location of the identified electronic device is less than the reference accuracy.
  • the first information includes an electronic map indicating the locations of the plurality of external electronic devices included in the set identified according to the location of the electronic device and provided by the plurality of external electronic devices. It may include at least one piece of information about the service area.
  • an electronic device e.g., a processor of an electronic device
  • the electronic device may obtain second information about the communication path between the electronic device and each of a plurality of external electronic devices and transmit it to the server.
  • the electronic device identifies signals transmitted between a plurality of external electronic devices even without establishing a connection with the plurality of external electronic devices, and determines the location of the electronic device based on the signals. It is possible to identify or obtain second information.
  • the server receives second information received from the electronic device and third information about a communication path between other electronic devices and each of a plurality of external electronic devices from other electronic devices located in the service area. can do.
  • the server may identify the status of a service for location identification provided to the electronic device and other electronic devices based on the second information and the third information.
  • the server can identify areas where many services for location identification are performed within the service area.
  • the server can improve the quality of service for wish identification by changing setting information on a plurality of external electronic devices, focusing on areas where many services are provided. By improving the quality of service, the installation cost of external electronic devices to provide services for wish identification can be reduced.
  • Electronic devices may be of various types.
  • Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances.
  • Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.
  • first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish one element from another, and may be used to distinguish such elements in other respects, such as importance or order) is not limited.
  • One (e.g. first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g. second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”.
  • any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module used may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these.
  • a processor e.g., processor 120
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter.
  • a storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.
  • Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers.
  • a computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store), or on two user devices (e.g. : Smartphones) can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly or online.
  • a machine-readable storage medium e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
  • an application store e.g. Play Store
  • two user devices e.g. : Smartphones
  • at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.
  • each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is.
  • one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • multiple components eg, modules or programs
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

Abstract

La présente invention concerne un dispositif électronique comprenant un premier circuit de communication, un deuxième circuit de communication et un processeur, le processeur étant configuré pour : identifier, sur la base de premières informations reçues d'un serveur, un ensemble comprenant une pluralité de dispositifs électroniques externes transmettant des signaux pouvant être identifiés par le dispositif électronique ; identifier un premier signal transmis, à partir d'un premier dispositif électronique externe parmi la pluralité de dispositifs électroniques externes, aux dispositifs électroniques externes restants parmi la pluralité de dispositifs électroniques externes ; identifier les deuxièmes signaux transmis au premier dispositif électronique externe par chacun des dispositifs électroniques externes restants ; acquérir les deuxièmes informations sur un chemin de communication entre le dispositif électronique et chacun de la pluralité de dispositifs électroniques externes ; et transmettre les deuxièmes informations au serveur afin de modifier certains de la pluralité de dispositifs électroniques externes inclus dans l'ensemble.
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