WO2024053931A1 - Procédé de commutation de microphone et dispositif électronique - Google Patents

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WO2024053931A1
WO2024053931A1 PCT/KR2023/012964 KR2023012964W WO2024053931A1 WO 2024053931 A1 WO2024053931 A1 WO 2024053931A1 KR 2023012964 W KR2023012964 W KR 2023012964W WO 2024053931 A1 WO2024053931 A1 WO 2024053931A1
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    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
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  • Electronic devices can be connected to various types of hearing devices (or audio output devices) (e.g., headsets, earphones, true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones) wired or wirelessly.
  • the electronic device may be connected to an external electronic device (e.g., TWS earphones) through a wireless interface (e.g., Bluetooth connection).
  • an electronic device When an electronic device is connected to an earphone, the electronic device can output audio data (e.g., voice data) through the speaker of the earphone and acquire external voice data through the microphone of the earphone.
  • the electronic device when making a call while the electronic device and earphones are connected, can output the voice data of the other party (e.g., the person on the call) through the speaker of the earphone, and can output voice data obtained through the microphone of the earphone.
  • the user's voice data can be transmitted to the other party.
  • the electronic device can make a phone call while being connected to an external electronic device (eg, TWS earphones) and communication (eg, BT (bluetooth)).
  • an external electronic device can be used as an input/output device for voice data instead of the electronic device.
  • the external electronic device may output the other party's voice data through the speaker of the external electronic device, and the user's voice data may be acquired through the microphone of the external electronic device.
  • an external electronic device e.g., earphone
  • worn on the user's ear may provide voice data of the other party to the user through a speaker.
  • the external electronic device worn on the user's ear may provide the user's voice data (eg, speech data) to the other party (eg, the other party's electronic device) through a microphone.
  • the external electronic device can be miniaturized to be worn on the user's ear and can be maintained at a certain physical distance from the user's mouth.
  • the microphone is located relatively further away from the user's mouth than in a call with the electronic device mounted on the user's face, so reception performance for voice data may be relatively poor.
  • the voice of a call based on an external electronic device may be relatively worse than a call based on an electronic device under certain conditions (e.g., when the electronic device is placed on the user's face).
  • the purpose of the electronic device is to acquire voice data based on the microphone included in the electronic device, rather than the microphone included in the external electronic device.
  • the electronic device may include a communication module, a motion sensor, at least one microphone, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the communication module, the motion sensor, the at least one microphone, and the memory.
  • the processor may set at least one microphone included in the external electronic device as a first microphone for acquiring an external voice signal.
  • the processor may determine motion information about the electronic device using a motion sensor.
  • the processor may check the audio quality corresponding to sound source data acquired through at least one microphone.
  • the process can use the communication module to check the strength of communication with an external electronic device over a set period of time. If the confirmed motion information, audio quality, and communication strength meet the set first conditions, the processor may switch the first microphone set in the external electronic device to at least one microphone included in the electronic device.
  • the processor may acquire an external voice signal based on at least one switched microphone.
  • a method for switching microphones in response to a communication connection with an external electronic device, at least one microphone included in the external electronic device may be set as a first microphone for acquiring an external voice signal.
  • the method according to one embodiment may check motion information about the electronic device using a motion sensor in response to a call connection.
  • the method according to one embodiment can check the audio quality corresponding to sound source data acquired through at least one microphone included in the electronic device.
  • the method according to one embodiment can check the strength of communication with an external electronic device for a set time.
  • the method according to one embodiment may switch the first microphone set in the external electronic device to at least one microphone included in the electronic device when the confirmed motion information, audio quality, and communication strength meet the set first condition. .
  • the method according to one embodiment may acquire an external voice signal based on at least one switched microphone.
  • a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (or computer program product) storing one or more programs may be described.
  • one or more programs when executed by the processor of the electronic device, may operate at least one microphone included in the external electronic device to acquire an external voice signal in response to a communication connection with the external electronic device. 1 An operation of setting a microphone, in response to a call connection, an operation of checking motion information about the electronic device using a motion sensor, and checking the audio quality corresponding to sound source data acquired through at least one microphone included in the electronic device.
  • the electronic device when the electronic device is connected to communication with an external electronic device (e.g., earphone, wireless earphone) (e.g., the first microphone of the external electronic device is set as the main microphone), the electronic device responds to a call connection. , you can check the specific motion, audio quality, and communication strength with external electronic devices for the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may switch the microphone of the external electronic device to at least one microphone of the electronic device in connection with the settings of the main microphone when specific motion, audio quality, and communication strength meet set conditions.
  • the microphone of the electronic device may be set as the first microphone (eg, main microphone). By using the microphone included in the electronic device as the first microphone, the electronic device can make a call with relatively better sound quality and volume than a call using a microphone of an external electronic device.
  • the electronic device is connected to communicate with an external electronic device, and even when making a call based on the microphone of the external electronic device, the electronic device sets conditions (e.g., detection of a specific motion, confirmation of audio quality, and communication strength). Confirmation), at least one microphone included in the electronic device can be used as the main microphone (e.g., the first microphone).
  • the electronic device can obtain optimized voice data under specific conditions and transmit voice data with improved sound quality to the other party.
  • An electronic device according to one embodiment can provide improved call services to users.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 2 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an embodiment in which a user wearing an external electronic device makes a call according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating an inner surface of an external electronic device that is at least partially in contact with the human body when the external electronic device is worn on the user's ear according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating the outer surface of the external electronic device exposed to the external environment when the external electronic device is worn on the user's ear according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 4 is a block diagram of an electronic device and an external electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of switching microphones when making a call while an electronic device and an external electronic device are communication-connected according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a first embodiment of checking motion information of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a second embodiment of checking motion information of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8A is an example diagram illustrating a user's first gesture according to first motion information according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8B is an example diagram illustrating a user's second gesture according to second motion information according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9A is an exemplary diagram illustrating a first icon for switching a microphone according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9B is an example diagram illustrating notification information related to switching of a microphone in response to selection of a first icon, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for switching microphones again by checking audio quality according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments.
  • 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 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 second network 199.
  • 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, where artificial intelligence 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 may be 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.
  • Figure 2 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an embodiment in which a user wearing an external electronic device makes a call according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device shown in FIG. 2 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101.
  • the external electronic device 201 shown in FIG. 2 may be at least partially similar to the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic devices 102 and 104.
  • the electronic device 101 is an external electronic device 201 that can be worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a hearing device, earphone, wireless earphone, wearable electronic device). It can be connected to communication with an electronic device).
  • the external electronic device 201 may include at least one of wireless ear phones, wired ear phones, and/or headsets that can be worn on the user's ears.
  • the external electronic device 201 may function as a speaker that provides an audio service (e.g., music service) to the user, or may transmit the user's voice (e.g., sound source, audio signal, voice data, speech data) to another user.
  • an audio service e.g., music service
  • voice e.g., sound source, audio signal, voice data, speech data
  • the external electronic device 201 may also function as a microphone (e.g., a microphone) that transmits signals to electronic devices.
  • the external electronic device 201 may be worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., ear, pinna) and may include a touch sensor to detect the user's input (e.g., touch input). You can.
  • the external electronic device 201 is not limited to earphones and includes various types of external devices capable of providing voice data to the user 200 or obtaining voice data of the user 200. can do.
  • the external electronic device 201 includes at least one sensor (e.g., a wearing detection sensor, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, and /or a grip sensor).
  • the external electronic device 201 may include a touch sensing area implemented based on a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) and laser direct structuring (LDS) to detect a touch input of the user 200, and the touch sensing It may include a touch integrated circuit (IC) (eg, a capacitive touch sensor) for converting the input of the user 200 corresponding to the area into an analog to digital converter (ADC).
  • FPCB flexible printed circuit board
  • LDS laser direct structuring
  • IC touch integrated circuit
  • ADC analog to digital converter
  • the capacitive touch sensor may detect the input of the user 200 corresponding to the touch sensing area based on the amount of change in capacitance.
  • the external electronic device 201 may include a wear detection sensor for determining whether the user 200 has completed wearing it on the ear and a touch sensor for detecting a touch input from the user 200.
  • the touch sensor and the grip sensor may be implemented separately or integrated into one sensor module.
  • the external electronic device 201 can be worn on the user's ear, and can use a wear detection sensor to determine whether the external electronic device 201 has been worn in a preset form.
  • the electronic device 101 communicates with the external electronic device 201 (e.g., short-range communication, BT (bluetooth) communication, WiFi) through a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 1). (wireless fidelity direct communication, IrDA (infrared data association) communication) can be connected, and the external electronic device 201 can be at least partially controlled.
  • the external electronic device 201 may transmit a wearing completion signal to the electronic device 101 in response to a situation in which the wearing on the user's ear is completed, and the electronic device 101 responds to reception of the wearing completion signal.
  • the function of the external electronic device 201 can be at least partially controlled.
  • the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 are connected to communication, the electronic device 101 is connected to the first audio module (e.g., the audio module of FIG. 1) included in the electronic device 101. 170)) and a second audio module included in the external electronic device 201, and the selected audio module can be set as the main audio module.
  • the electronic device 101 in response to connection with the external electronic device 201, the electronic device 101 may set at least one microphone included in the external electronic device 201 as the main microphone, and may be included in the external electronic device 201. You can set at least one speaker as the main speaker.
  • the electronic device 101 when connecting a call, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the other party based on the external electronic device 201 set as the main microphone and main speaker.
  • the electronic device 101 connected to communicate with the external electronic device 201 uses the user's signal based on the microphone (e.g., set as the main microphone) of the external electronic device 201 during a phone call with the other party.
  • Voice data can be acquired, and the voice data of the other party on the call can be output based on the speaker of the external electronic device 201 (e.g., set as the main speaker).
  • FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating an inner surface of an external electronic device (eg, earphones) that is at least partially in contact with the human body when the external electronic device (eg, earphones) is worn on the user's ear, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating the outer surface of an external electronic device (eg, earphones) exposed to the external environment when the external electronic device (eg, earphones) is worn on the user's ear, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the external electronic device 201 includes a first case 301, a housing 303 including a second case 302 at least partially coupled to the first case 301, and/ Alternatively, it may include an ear tip 312 detachably coupled to the housing 303.
  • the first case 301 when the external electronic device 201 is worn on a part of the human body (e.g., an ear), the first case 301 has a first side that is in physical contact with the part of the human body and is not exposed to the external environment ( Example: may include the inside surface.
  • the first surface may be included in at least a portion of the first case 301.
  • the second case 302 may include a second surface (eg, outside surface) that is exposed to the external environment when the external electronic device 201 is worn on part of the human body.
  • the second surface may be included in at least a portion of the second case 302.
  • the housing 303 of the external electronic device 201 may be at least partially implemented in a shape that can be worn on the user's ear.
  • the ear tip 312 may be formed of an elastic material (eg, rubber or silicone) of a size that can be at least partially inserted into the user's ear (eg, external auditory canal).
  • the external electronic device 201 includes an external microphone (e.g., a first microphone 321, and/or A second microphone 322) may be disposed.
  • the first microphone 321 may be used as a microphone to acquire the user's spoken voice
  • the second microphone 322 may be used as a microphone to acquire noise data (e.g., noise signal) generated in the external environment. You can.
  • the first microphone 321 may be placed relatively closer to the user's mouth than the second microphone 322.
  • the external electronic device 201 may remove noise data acquired through the second microphone 322 based on sound source data acquired through the first microphone 321. The external electronic device 201 can obtain the user's spoken voice from which noise components have been removed.
  • the external electronic device 201 may have a speaker 313 disposed in the inner space of the ear tip 312 and output sound source data through the speaker 313.
  • the first microphone 321 may be set as the main microphone
  • the speaker 313 may be set as the main speaker.
  • the external electronic device 201 may acquire the user's spoken voice based on the first microphone 321, , Voice data of an external user can be output based on the speaker 313.
  • the external electronic device 201 may have a touch sensing area 330 formed in a partial area of the second case 302 (eg, the outer surface) to detect a user's touch input.
  • the external electronic device 201 may include a touch sensor disposed corresponding to the touch sensing area 330.
  • the touch sensing area 330 may be determined based on an area where a user's touch input is easy to input while the external electronic device 201 is worn on a part of the human body (eg, an ear).
  • the external electronic device 201 uses a wearing detection sensor 314 in the first case 301 (e.g., the inner surface) based on an area where physical contact with the human body occurs relatively frequently. can be placed. For example, when the external electronic device 201 is worn on a part of the human body (e.g., an ear), the external electronic device 201 makes physical contact with the user's human body based on the wearing detection sensor 314. can be detected, and it can be determined that wearing has been completed.
  • a wearing detection sensor 314 in the first case 301 e.g., the inner surface
  • the external electronic device 201 makes physical contact with the user's human body based on the wearing detection sensor 314. can be detected, and it can be determined that wearing has been completed.
  • the external electronic device 201 may include a battery in the internal space of the housing 303, and a charging terminal 311 for charging the battery may be provided in a partial area of the first case 301. can be placed.
  • the external electronic device 201 may be mounted on a cradle (not shown) (e.g., a storage case, a charging device for charging the battery of the external electronic device 201), and when mounted on the cradle, the charging terminal The battery can be charged based on (311).
  • the first microphone 321 of the external electronic device 201 is set as the main microphone, or the external electronic device 201 sets the first microphone 321 as the main microphone.
  • speaker 313 can be set as the main speaker.
  • Figure 4 is a block diagram of an electronic device and an external electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 101 of FIG. 4 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101.
  • the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 4 is at least partially similar to the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 and/or the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 2, or includes other embodiments of the external electronic device 201. It can be included.
  • an electronic device e.g., electronic device 101 in FIG. 1 includes a processor (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 1), memory (e.g., memory 130 in FIG. 1), and a display module ( Example: display module 160 of Figure 1), audio module (e.g., audio module 170 of Figure 1), sensor module (e.g., sensor module 176 of Figure 1), and/or communication module (e.g. It may include the communication module 190 of FIG. 1).
  • the audio module 170 includes a plurality of microphones (e.g., a 1-1 microphone 421, a 1-2 microphone 422) for acquiring external sound source data (e.g., spoken voice, sound source data, noise, noise data). ) may include.
  • the sensor module 176 may include a motion sensor 411 and a proximity sensor 412 to detect the state of the electronic device 101.
  • the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 executes a program (e.g., program 140 of FIG. 1, a call connection program) stored in the memory 130, and executes at least one other component (e.g. hardware and/or software components) and can perform various data processing or computations.
  • the processor 120 operates operatively with the memory 130, the display module 160, the audio module 170, the sensor module 176, and/or the communication module 190, They may be functionally and/or electrically connected.
  • the processor 120 may execute a call connection program to perform a phone call with an external user (eg, the other party of the call, the other party's electronic device).
  • the processor 120 may set at least one microphone included in the audio module 170 as the first microphone (e.g., the main microphone), and when making a phone call with an external user, the first microphone is set as the main microphone. You can make phone calls using .
  • the display module 160 may visually display programs running in the electronic device 101 and activated functions. For example, when executing a call connection program, the processor 120 may display an execution screen corresponding to the call connection program through the display module 160.
  • the launch screen may include various setting information related to the call (e.g., setting information for the main microphone and main speaker, connection information with the external electronic device 201, activation/deactivation information for some components). there is.
  • the audio module 170 may include a plurality of microphones (eg, the 1-1 microphone 421 and the 1-2 microphone 422) for acquiring external sound source data.
  • the 1-1 microphone 421 is a microphone placed relatively close to the user's speaking point (e.g., mouth position), making it easy to acquire the user's speaking voice. You can.
  • the first-second microphone 422 is a microphone placed relatively close to the user's ear position, and can easily obtain noise data generated in the external environment.
  • the 1-1 microphone 421 may be disposed corresponding to one end (e.g., lower area) of the electronic device 101, and the 1-2 microphone 422 may be disposed at the other end of the electronic device 101.
  • the processor 120 may set the 1-1 microphone 421 as the main microphone and the 1-2 microphone 422 as the sub microphone.
  • the processor 120 selects voice data (e.g., user's speech voice data) acquired based on the 1-1 microphone 421 set as the main microphone, based on the 1-2 microphone 422 set as the sub-microphone. Noise data can be removed.
  • the processor 120 may provide sound source data with improved audio quality to the user.
  • the sensor module 176 may include a motion sensor 411 and a proximity sensor 412 for detecting the state of the electronic device 101.
  • the motion sensor 411 may include a proximity sensor, an acceleration sensor, and/or a gyro sensor.
  • the proximity sensor 412 may be implemented as an independent component (eg, an illumination sensor), or may be integrated with an acceleration sensor and/or a gyro sensor and implemented as a single component.
  • the processor 120 can use the motion sensor 411 to check whether the user is holding the electronic device 101 or whether the user is moving.
  • the proximity sensor 412 may be implemented based on a partial area of the display module 160.
  • the processor 120 may check the area (e.g., shape) according to the user's input based on a partial area of the display module 160 corresponding to the proximity sensor 412, and determine the confirmed area. Based on this, the state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a state in which the electronic device 101 is placed on a part of the user's body (e.g., face, ear, mouth)) can be determined.
  • the processor 120 can set the touch sensitivity of some areas of the display module 160 to increase, and some areas of the display module 160 can be used as the proximity sensor 412.
  • the communication module 190 may perform a communication connection with the external electronic device 201.
  • the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 may be connected through communication module 190 according to various communication methods (eg, wired communication channel, wireless communication channel).
  • the communication module 190 includes a first sub-communication module supporting a communication connection based on the first network 198 of FIG. 1 and a communication connection based on the second network 199 of FIG. 1. It may include a second sub-communication module.
  • the electronic device 101 may be connected to an external electronic device 201 (e.g., an earphone, a wireless earphone) through a first sub-communication module, and may be connected to another electronic device (e.g., an earphone, a wireless earphone) through a second sub-communication module.
  • a call can be connected to the other party's electronic device).
  • the electronic device 101 can perform a call connection (e.g., a phone call) with another electronic device (e.g., the electronic device of the other party to the call) while being connected to a communication (e.g., BT communication connection) with the external electronic device 201. You can.
  • a call connection e.g., a phone call
  • another electronic device e.g., the electronic device of the other party to the call
  • a communication e.g., BT communication connection
  • the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 4 may include at least some similar components to the electronic device 101.
  • an external electronic device e.g., external electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 includes a processor 220, an audio module 270, a sensor module 276, and/or a communication module 290. can do.
  • the audio module 270 includes a plurality of microphones (e.g., the 2-1 microphone 441) for acquiring external sound source data (e.g., spoken voice data, sound source data, external voice signal, external noise signal, noise signal, noise data). ), and may include a 2-2 microphone 442).
  • the sensor module 176 includes a wearing detection sensor 431 for detecting whether the external electronic device 201 has been worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., an ear) and a touch sensor 432 for detecting the user's touch input. ) may include.
  • the processor 220 of the external electronic device 201 can detect a situation in which a communication connection is possible (e.g., a situation in which a communication connection is possible), and in a situation in which a communication connection is possible, sends a communication signal to the electronic device. Can be transmitted to device 101.
  • the electronic device 101 may transmit a response signal for communication connection with the external electronic device 201 to the external electronic device 201.
  • the processor 220 of the external electronic device 201 may perform a communication connection with the electronic device 101 in response to receiving the response signal.
  • the electronic device 101 when communication between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is connected, uses at least one microphone included in the external electronic device 201 (e.g., the 2-1
  • the microphone 441 and the 2-2 microphone 442) can be set as the first microphone (e.g., the main microphone).
  • the processor 220 may use the sensor module 276 to determine whether the external electronic device 201 has been worn on a part of the user's body (eg, an ear).
  • the sensor module 276 of the external electronic device 201 includes a wearing detection sensor 431 for determining whether the external electronic device 201 is placed in a set form on a part of the user's body and a wear detection sensor 431 for acquiring the user's touch input. It may include a touch sensor 432.
  • the wearing detection sensor 431 may be at least partially disposed on the inside surface of the external electronic device 201 (e.g., the first case 301 in FIG.
  • the wearing sensor 431 may include a proximity sensor that detects the proximity of a human body and/or a touch sensor that detects a physical touch input of the human body.
  • the wearing detection sensor 431 may be at least partially disposed in the external electronic device 201 based on the first case 301 that physically contacts a part of the user's human body, and may include a touch sensor ( 432 may be arranged in some areas based on the second case 302 exposed to the external environment.
  • a partial area of the second case 320 may be set as a touch sensing area, and a touch sensor 432 may be disposed based on the touch sensing area.
  • the processor 220 may use the wearing detection sensor 431 to determine that the external electronic device 201 has been worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., an ear), and determine that the wearing of the external electronic device 201 is complete.
  • setup of the first microphone e.g, main microphone
  • the external electronic device When wearing of 201 is completed, the external electronic device 201 may transmit a wearing completion signal to the electronic device 101.
  • the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 connects the first microphone to at least one microphone included in the external electronic device 201 (e.g., the 2-1 microphone 441). ), can be converted to the 2-2 microphone (442)).
  • the audio module 270 of the external electronic device 201 uses a 2-1 microphone 441 for acquiring an external voice signal (e.g., user's speech voice data) and an external noise signal (e.g., It may include a 2-2 microphone 442 for acquiring noise data generated in the external environment.
  • the 2-1 microphone 441 and the 2-2 microphone 442 may be arranged based on the second case 302 exposed to the external environment in the external electronic device 201.
  • the electronic device 101 in response to a communication connection with the external electronic device 201, uses the 2-1 microphone 441 of the external electronic device 201 as a first microphone (e.g., a main microphone). It can be set to .
  • the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may confirm a communication connection with the external electronic device 201 through the communication module 190.
  • the processor 220 of the external electronic device 201 may transmit a communication signal to the electronic device 101 in response to a situation in which a communication connection is possible (e.g., a situation in which a communication connection is possible), and the electronic device 201 may transmit a communication signal to the electronic device 101.
  • the processor 120 of 101 may perform a communication connection with the external electronic device 201 in response to receiving a communication signal.
  • the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 uses at least one microphone (e.g. : The 2-1 microphone (441) and the 2-2 microphone (442) can be set as the first microphone (e.g., main microphone).
  • the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 sets conditions of the external environment for a call connection (e.g., a preset first condition) in response to execution of a call connection program stored in the memory 130. You can check it.
  • the processor 120 may use the motion sensor 411 (e.g., a proximity sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor) to determine whether the user has intentionally moved the electronic device 101 near the user's face (e.g. : The status of the electronic device 101 can be checked.
  • the processor 120 determines audio quality corresponding to sound source data acquired through at least one microphone (e.g., the 1-1 microphone 421 and the 1-2 microphone 422) included in the electronic device 101. You can check it.
  • the processor 120 can check the SNR value indicating audio quality based on the acquired sound source data and check whether the SNR value exceeds a preset threshold SNR value.
  • the processor 120 can use the communication module 190 to check the strength of communication between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 for a set time. For example, the processor 120 may determine whether the user moves the electronic device 101 near the face and maintains the state (e.g., location, arrangement) of the electronic device 101 for a certain period of time. .
  • the conditions of the external environment e.g., a preset first condition
  • the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 sets the first microphone (e.g., main microphone) in response to a situation in which a condition of the external environment (e.g., a preset first condition) is met. It can be converted. For example, according to a communication connection with the external electronic device 201, when the microphone of the external electronic device 201 is set as the first microphone, the processor 120 sets the first microphone to at least one microphone included in the electronic device 101. It can be converted to a single microphone (421, 422). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 uses at least one microphone 421 and 422 included in the electronic device 101 as a first microphone during a phone call with a call partner following execution of a call connection program. , you can make phone calls.
  • a condition of the external environment e.g., a preset first condition
  • the electronic device 101 connects the first microphone (e.g., the main microphone) to at least one microphone included in the electronic device 101 in order to conduct a phone call reflecting relatively high sound quality and high volume. It can be converted to (421, 422).
  • an electronic device e.g., electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1, 2, and/or 4 includes a communication module (e.g., communication module 190 of FIGS. 1 and/or 4). , a motion sensor (e.g., motion sensor 411 in FIG. 4), at least one microphone (e.g., 1-1 microphone 421, 1-2 microphone 422 in FIG. 4), memory (e.g., FIG. 1 and/or memory 130 of FIG. 4), and communication module 190, motion sensor 411, at least one microphone 421, 422, and a processor operably connected to memory 130 (e.g., It may include the processor 120 of FIGS. 1 and/or 4).
  • a communication module e.g., communication module 190 of FIGS. 1 and/or 4
  • a motion sensor e.g., motion sensor 411 in FIG. 4
  • at least one microphone e.g., 1-1 microphone 421, 1-2 microphone 422 in FIG. 4
  • memory e.g., FIG. 1 and/or memory 130 of FIG
  • the processor 120 uses at least one microphone 441 and 442 included in the external electronic device 201 to acquire an external voice signal. It can be set as the first microphone for.
  • the processor 120 may check motion information about the electronic device 101 using the motion sensor 411.
  • the processor 120 may check the audio quality corresponding to sound source data acquired through at least one microphone 421 and 422.
  • the processor 120 can check the strength of communication with the external electronic device 201 for a set time using the communication module 190. If the confirmed motion information, audio quality, and communication strength meet the set first conditions, the processor 120 connects the first microphone set in the external electronic device 201 to at least one microphone included in the electronic device 101. It can be converted to (421, 422).
  • the processor 120 may acquire an external voice signal based on the switched at least one microphone 421 and 422.
  • the set first condition is a condition in which the confirmed motion information matches the set motion information, a condition in which the signal to noise ratio (SNR) value according to the confirmed audio quality exceeds a preset SNR threshold, and It may include a condition in which the confirmed communication strength exceeds a preset communication threshold.
  • SNR signal to noise ratio
  • the motion sensor 411 may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a gyro sensor.
  • the proximity sensor may be implemented based on a partial area of the display module 160.
  • the processor 120 may check motion information of the electronic device 101 using the motion sensor 411. According to one embodiment, in response to a situation in which the confirmed motion information of the electronic device 101 matches preset motion information, the first condition based on the motion sensor 411 may be satisfied.
  • the external electronic device 201 may further include a housing 303 implemented in a form that can be worn on a part of the human body.
  • the housing 303 when the external electronic device 201 is worn on a part of the human body, the housing 303 is in physical contact with the part of the human body, and has a first side 301 that is not exposed to the external environment and a first side 301 that is exposed to the external environment. It may include a second side 302.
  • the external electronic device 201 includes a first microphone 321 and 441 for acquiring an external voice signal based on the first surface 301 and a second microphone 322 for acquiring an external noise signal. , 442).
  • the first microphones 321 and 441 may be placed relatively closer to the user's speech point than the second microphones 322 and 442.
  • the processor 120 determines a first SNR value corresponding to sound source data acquired through at least one microphone 421 and 422 and at least one microphone 441 and 442 of the external electronic device 201.
  • the second SNR value corresponding to the sound source data obtained through can be compared.
  • the first condition based on audio quality may be met.
  • the processor 120 may check the strength of communication with the external electronic device 201 using the communication module 190. According to one embodiment, a first condition based on communication strength may be satisfied in response to a situation where the confirmed communication strength exceeds a preset communication threshold for a set time.
  • the processor 120 responds to a situation in which a first condition based on motion information, audio quality, and communication strength is met, and selects an unacquired section in which sound source data is not acquired based on the set first microphone. can confirm.
  • the processor 120 may switch the first microphone set in the confirmed unacquired section to the at least one microphone 421 and 422 included in the electronic device 101.
  • the processor 120 may check the audio quality corresponding to sound source data acquired through at least one microphone 421 or 422 switched during a call connection. If the confirmed audio quality is below a preset threshold, the processor 120 may check motion information about the electronic device 101 using the motion sensor 411. The processor 120 can check the strength of communication with the external electronic device 201 for a set time using the communication module 190. The processor 120 switches the first microphone to at least one microphone 441 or 442 included in the external electronic device 201 when the confirmed audio quality, motion information, and communication strength meet the set second conditions. can do.
  • the processor 120 may check the first SNR value corresponding to sound source data acquired through at least one microphone 421 or 422 switched during a call connection.
  • the processor 120 may check the second SNR value corresponding to the sound source data acquired through at least one microphone 441 and 442 included in the external electronic device 201.
  • the processor 120 may determine at least one microphone corresponding to a relatively large SNR value based on the first SNR value and the second SNR value.
  • the processor 120 may switch the first microphone to at least one determined microphone.
  • the electronic device 101 may further include a display module 160.
  • the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may display an icon for determining switching of the first microphone through the display module 160.
  • the processor 120 may switch the first microphone to at least one microphone 421 or 422 included in the electronic device 101 in response to a user input for the displayed icon.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of switching microphones when making a call while an electronic device and an external electronic device are communication-connected according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially.
  • the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.
  • the electronic device 101 of FIG. 5 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 101 of FIG. 4, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101.
  • the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 5 is at least partially similar to the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 and/or the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 4, or includes other embodiments of the external electronic device 201. It can be included.
  • the processor of the electronic device 101 confirms a communication connection with the external electronic device 201 through a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 4).
  • a communication module e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 4.
  • the external electronic device 201 may transmit a communication signal to the electronic device 101 in response to a situation in which a communication connection is possible (e.g., a situation in which it is separated from the cradle), and the electronic device 101 may transmit a communication signal to the electronic device 101.
  • a communication connection with the external electronic device 201 may be performed.
  • the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 uses at least one microphone included in the external electronic device 201 (e.g., the 2-1 microphone in FIG. 4). (441)) can be set as the first microphone (e.g., main microphone). For example, when executing a program that uses a microphone, the processor 120 may use the 2-1 microphone 441 of the external electronic device 201, which is set as the first microphone, as the main microphone.
  • the processor 120 may use the 2-1 microphone 441 of the external electronic device 201, which is set as the first microphone, as the main microphone.
  • the processor 120 uses a motion sensor (e.g., the motion sensor 411 of FIG. 4) in response to a situation in which a call is connected (e.g., a situation in which a phone call program is executed) to detect the electronic device 101. ) You can check the motion information. For example, the processor 120 may determine whether the electronic device 101 is placed close to the user's face (eg, mouth) while the electronic device 101 is being gripped.
  • a motion sensor e.g., the motion sensor 411 of FIG. 414
  • the processor 120 may determine whether the electronic device 101 is placed close to the user's face (eg, mouth) while the electronic device 101 is being gripped.
  • the processor 120 transmits an external voice signal based on at least one microphone (e.g., the 1-1 microphone 421 and the 1-2 microphone 422 of FIG. 4) included in the electronic device 101.
  • You can check the audio quality (e.g. sound quality performance) corresponding to the signal (e.g. external sound source data).
  • the processor 120 can distinguish sound source data corresponding to the user's spoken voice from noise signals generated in the external environment, and can check the audio quality of the sound source data received from each microphone.
  • the processor 120 may check whether the audio quality exceeds a preset performance threshold. Audio quality exceeding a performance threshold may mean that the microphone of the electronic device 101 is placed physically close to the user's speaking point (e.g., mouth).
  • the processor 120 determines the strength of communication with the external electronic device 201 (e.g., the strength of a communication signal according to a communication connection (e.g., BT connection) between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201) for a set time. ) can be confirmed. For example, the closer the physical distance between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201, the stronger the communication strength.
  • the processor 120 may check whether the strength of communication with the external electronic device 201 exceeds a preset communication threshold. The fact that the communication strength exceeds the communication threshold may mean that the electronic device 101 is placed physically close to the external electronic device 201 worn on the user's ear.
  • the processor 120 may check whether the confirmed motion information, audio quality, and/or communication strength satisfies a preset first condition.
  • the first condition may include conditions in which motion information matches preset motion information, audio quality exceeds a performance threshold, and communication quality exceeds a communication threshold.
  • the processor 120 may switch the microphone set as the first microphone (eg, the main microphone) to another microphone in response to a situation in which the first condition is met. If the first condition is not met in operation 511, the processor 120 may maintain the microphone set as the first microphone (eg, main microphone).
  • the electronic device 101 may switch the microphone set as the first microphone (eg, the main microphone) to another microphone in order to provide the user with a call service based on improved audio quality.
  • the processor 120 may switch the first microphone (eg, the main microphone) to a microphone included in the electronic device 101.
  • the first microphone e.g. the main microphone
  • the 2-1 microphone 441 of the external electronic device 201 which is set as the first microphone, may be switched to the 1-1 microphone 421 of the electronic device 101.
  • the processor 120 uses the 1-1 microphone 421 of the electronic device 101 as a first microphone (e.g. It can be used as the main microphone.
  • the processor 120 may identify an unacquired section in which sound source data is not acquired based on the first microphone.
  • the unacquired section may include a section in which the user's speech is temporarily or continuously interrupted.
  • the processor 120 may switch the first microphone to at least one microphone included in the electronic device 101 (eg, the 1-1 microphone 421) in the confirmed unacquired section.
  • the processor 120 may acquire an external voice signal based on at least one microphone (eg, the 1-1 microphone 421) of the electronic device 101, which is set as the first microphone.
  • at least one microphone eg, the 1-1 microphone 421
  • the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 is connected in communication with the external electronic device 201 (e.g., one microphone among a plurality of microphones included in the external electronic device 201 is the first microphone). (e.g., set to main microphone), a specific condition (e.g., the first condition of operation 511) between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 can be confirmed, and in a situation where the specific condition is met, In response, settings for the first microphone can be changed.
  • the processor 120 may switch the 2-1 microphone 441 of the external electronic device 201, which is set as the first microphone, to the 1-1 microphone 421 of the electronic device 101.
  • the processor 120 may use the 1-1 microphone 421 as the first microphone to acquire external sound source data.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a first embodiment of checking motion information of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially.
  • the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.
  • the electronic device 101 of FIG. 6 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 101 of FIG. 4, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101.
  • the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 6 is at least partially similar to the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 and/or the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 4, or includes other embodiments of the external electronic device 201. It can be included.
  • the first embodiment of checking motion information in FIG. 6 may include an embodiment corresponding to operation 505 in FIG. 5 .
  • the processor of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 4) is connected to the external electronic device 201 through a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 4).
  • you can check the call connection (e.g., execution of a phone call program).
  • the electronic device 101 sets at least one microphone included in the external electronic device 201 as the first microphone (e.g., the main microphone) in response to a communication connection with the external electronic device 201. It can be.
  • the processor 120 may activate a proximity sensor (e.g., proximity sensor 412 in FIG. 4) included in a sensor module (e.g., sensor module 176 in FIG. 4).
  • a proximity sensor e.g., proximity sensor 412 in FIG. 4
  • the proximity sensor 412 is disposed in some area of the display module (e.g., display module 160 of FIG. 4) of the electronic device 101, or is at least partially disposed in the housing of the electronic device 101. It can be.
  • the proximity sensor 412 may be placed based on an area (eg, proximity sensing area) where physical contact with the human body occurs when the electronic device 101 is mounted on the user's face.
  • the proximity sensor 412 may be implemented by setting the touch sensitivity of a touch panel (eg, a touchscreen panel) corresponding to a portion of the display module 160 to be high.
  • the processor 120 can change settings to increase the touch sensitivity of a partial area of the touch panel, and use the partial area of the touch panel as a proximity sensing area corresponding to the proximity sensor 412.
  • the processor 120 may use the activated proximity sensor 412 to check whether the electronic device 101 is close to (or in contact with) the user's face.
  • the processor 120 may check the movement (e.g., status, posture) of the electronic device 101 using a motion sensor (e.g., the motion sensor 411 of FIG. 4).
  • the motion sensor 411 may include an acceleration sensor and/or a gyro sensor to check the status, position, movement, and movement of the electronic device 101.
  • the processor 120 may use the acceleration sensor and/or gyro sensor included in the motion sensor 411 to check the movement of the electronic device 101 based on the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis.
  • the processor 120 determines whether the electronic device 101 is held near the user's face while being gripped in the user's hand (e.g., the first gesture shown in FIG. 8A) or when the electronic device 101 is held near the user's face. You can check whether it is in a fixed state nearby (e.g., the second gesture shown in FIG. 8B).
  • the processor 120 may check motion information about the electronic device 101 based on the confirmed movement of the electronic device 101.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a second embodiment of checking motion information of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially.
  • the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.
  • the electronic device 101 of FIG. 7 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 101 of FIG. 4, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101.
  • the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 7 is at least partially similar to the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 and/or the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 4, or includes other embodiments of the external electronic device 201. It can be included.
  • the second embodiment of checking motion information in FIG. 7 may include an embodiment corresponding to operation 505 in FIG. 5 .
  • the processor of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 4) is connected to the external electronic device 201 through a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 4).
  • you can check the call connection (e.g., execution of a phone call program).
  • the electronic device 101 sets at least one microphone included in the external electronic device 201 as the first microphone (e.g., the main microphone) in response to a communication connection with the external electronic device 201. It can be.
  • the processor 120 may check the movement (e.g., status, posture) of the electronic device 101 using a motion sensor (e.g., the motion sensor 411 of FIG. 4).
  • the motion sensor 411 may include an acceleration sensor and/or a gyro sensor to check the status, position, movement, and movement of the electronic device 101.
  • the processor 120 may use the acceleration sensor and/or gyro sensor included in the motion sensor 411 to check the movement of the electronic device 101 based on the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis.
  • the processor 120 determines whether the electronic device 101 is held near the user's face while being gripped in the user's hand (e.g., the first gesture shown in FIG. 8A) or when the electronic device 101 is held near the user's face. You can check whether it is in a fixed state nearby (e.g., the second gesture shown in FIG. 8B).
  • the processor 120 may activate at least one microphone included in the electronic device 101 (e.g., the 1-1 microphone 421 and the 1-2 microphone 422 of FIG. 4).
  • the processor 120 may check the audio quality corresponding to each microphone using at least one activated microphone. For example, the processor 120 determines the audio quality corresponding to the first sound source data acquired through the 1-1 microphone 421 and the audio quality corresponding to the second sound source data acquired through the 1-2 microphone 422. You can compare audio quality. The processor 120 may determine sound source data with relatively good audio quality among the first sound source data and the second sound source data.
  • the processor 120 may confirm motion information about the electronic device 101 based on the confirmed audio quality.
  • FIG. 8A is an example diagram illustrating a user's first gesture 810 according to first motion information according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8B is an example diagram illustrating a user's second gesture 820 according to second motion information according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 8A and 8B is at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 101 of FIG. 4, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101. You can.
  • the external electronic device 201 of FIGS. 8A and 8B is at least partially similar to the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 and/or the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 4, or is another embodiment of the external electronic device 201. Additional examples may be included.
  • the processor of the electronic device 101 communicates with the external electronic device 201 through a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 4). ), may be in a state of performing a call connection (e.g., execution of a phone call program).
  • a communication module e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 4
  • the electronic device 101 connects an audio module (e.g., the audio module 270 in FIG. 4) included in the external electronic device 201 to the main audio module. It may be set to .
  • the first gesture 810 shown in FIG. 8A is when the external electronic device 201 is worn on the ear of the user 200, and the user 200 places the electronic device 101 near the ear and mouth of the user 200. Depicts the holding situation.
  • the first gesture 810 includes a situation in which the user 200 wants to connect a call based on an audio module (e.g., the audio module 170 of FIG. 4) included in the electronic device 101. can do.
  • the first gesture 810 may include a situation in which the user 200 intentionally places the electronic device 101 on the face due to noise generated in the surroundings.
  • the second gesture 820 shown in FIG. 8B is performed when the external electronic device 201 is worn on the ear of the user 200, and the user 200 uses the display module (e.g., the display of FIG. 4) of the electronic device 101.
  • the second gesture 820 may include a situation where the user 200 wishes to make a call connection based on the audio module 170 included in the electronic device 101.
  • the second gesture 820 indicates that the user 200 intentionally turns on the microphone of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the 1-1 microphone 421 in FIG. 4) due to noise generated in the surroundings. It may include a situation of moving close to .
  • the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 detects a motion sensor (e.g., the motion sensor 411 of FIG. 4) included in a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 176 of FIG. 4) and a proximity sensor. Based on a sensor (eg, the proximity sensor 412 in FIG. 4), the first gesture 810 and the second gesture 820 of the user 200 can be confirmed.
  • a motion sensor e.g., the motion sensor 411 of FIG. 4
  • a sensor module e.g., the sensor module 176 of FIG. 4
  • a proximity sensor e.g., the proximity sensor 412 in FIG. 4
  • the processor 120 may activate a plurality of microphones (e.g., the 1-1 microphone 421 and the 1-2 microphone 422) included in the electronic device 101, You can check the audio quality of sound source data acquired through each microphone. For example, the audio quality of the first sound source data based on the 1-1 microphone 421 and the audio quality of the second sound source data based on the 1-2 microphone 422 can be confirmed.
  • a plurality of microphones e.g., the 1-1 microphone 421 and the 1-2 microphone 422
  • the processor 120 may check the strength of communication between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 for a set time through a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 4). .
  • the processor 120 may determine a situation in which the communication strength continuously exceeds the communication threshold for a set time, and the user 200 intentionally uses the first gesture 810 and the second gesture 820. You can confirm that it is maintained.
  • the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 determines motion information (e.g., first gesture 810, second gesture 820), confirmed audio quality, and/or communication strength. Based on this, it is possible to determine whether a preset condition (e.g., a condition in which the user intentionally intends to utilize the audio module 190 of the electronic device 101) is met, and in response to a situation in which the preset condition is met, the main The audio module can be converted to the audio module 190 of the electronic device 101.
  • a preset condition e.g., a condition in which the user intentionally intends to utilize the audio module 190 of the electronic device 101
  • FIG. 9A is an exemplary diagram illustrating a first icon for switching a microphone according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9B is an example diagram illustrating notification information related to switching of a microphone in response to selection of a first icon, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 9A and 9B is at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 101 of FIG. 4, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101. You can.
  • the external electronic device 201 of FIGS. 9A and 9B is at least partially similar to the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 and/or the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 4, or is another embodiment of the external electronic device 201. Additional examples may be included.
  • the processor of the electronic device 101 communicates with the external electronic device 201 through a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 4).
  • a call connection e.g., execution of a phone call program
  • the electronic device 101 sets at least one microphone included in the external electronic device 201 as the first microphone (e.g., the main microphone) in response to a communication connection with the external electronic device 201. It can be.
  • the electronic device 101 when making a call while the microphone included in the external electronic device 201 is set as the first microphone, the electronic device 101 is connected to the display module of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module of FIG. 4 ( Through 160)), the call connection user interface 901 can be displayed.
  • the processor 120 may display various functions and/or information related to the call connection in the call connection user interface 901.
  • the call connection user interface 901 may include a recording icon 911 for recording call content, a video call icon 912 for converting to a video call, and a short-range communication connection with an external electronic device 201, e.g. Communication connection icon 913 for activating/deactivating BT (bluetooth) connection, microphone switching icon 921 for switching the first microphone (e.g. main microphone), microphone blocking icon for deactivating the first microphone ( 914), and/or may include a keypad icon 915 for displaying the keypad.
  • the type and/or number of icons constituting the call connection user interface 901 are not limited.
  • the microphone switch icon 921 may be included in the call connection user interface 901 when the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 are in a communication state.
  • the processor 120 can check the user input 922 for the microphone switch icon 921, and the user input
  • the first microphone e.g., main microphone
  • the microphone of the external electronic device 201 e.g., the 2-1 microphone 441 of FIG. 4
  • the microphone of the electronic device 101 e.g., : Can be converted to the 1-1 microphone (421) in FIG. 4).
  • the electronic device 101 may output the sound source data of the other party through the speaker of the external electronic device 201, and use the microphone of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the first -1 Through the microphone 421), the user's speech sound source data can be obtained.
  • the processor 120 responds to the user input 922 and sends a notification message 931 indicating that the first microphone (e.g., the main microphone) has been switched (e.g., “Switch the main microphone to the microphone of the electronic device. “.”) can be displayed.
  • the processor 120 displays a microphone switching user interface 902 that includes user input 922 information for the microphone switching icon 921 and a notification message 931 indicating switching of the first microphone. It can be displayed.
  • the electronic device 101 may display an icon for switching the first microphone (e.g., a microphone switching icon 921) through the display module 160, and in response to the user's input to the microphone switching icon 921, the first microphone can be switched. Switching of microphones can be performed. The electronic device 101 may determine whether to switch the set first microphone in response to an optional user input.
  • the first microphone e.g., main microphone
  • the electronic device 101 may be connected in communication with a plurality of external electronic devices (e.g., a first external electronic device, a second external electronic device) including an audio module, and among the plurality of audio modules, You can set one as the main audio module.
  • a plurality of external electronic devices e.g., a first external electronic device, a second external electronic device
  • Figure 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for switching microphones again by checking audio quality according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially.
  • the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.
  • the electronic device 101 of FIG. 10 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 101 of FIG. 4, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101.
  • the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 10 is at least partially similar to the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 and/or the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 4, or is similar to other embodiments of the external electronic device 201. It can be included.
  • the processor of the electronic device 101 communicates with the external electronic device 201 through a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 4).
  • a call may be connected (e.g., a phone call program is running).
  • the processor 120 is configured to use at least one microphone (e.g., the 1-1 microphone 421 and the 1-2 microphone 422 of FIG. 4) of the electronic device 101, which is set as the first microphone (e.g., the main microphone). ), you can make a phone call with the other party.
  • the processor 120 may acquire an external voice signal based on the microphone of the electronic device 101, which is set as the first microphone, and check the audio quality corresponding to the acquired external voice signal. For example, the processor 120 may check the audio quality corresponding to sound source data (eg, speech voice data) acquired through a first microphone (eg, main microphone) at regular time intervals. While the call connection with the other party is maintained, the processor 120 may check the audio quality based on the first microphone at regular time intervals.
  • sound source data eg, speech voice data
  • a first microphone eg, main microphone
  • the processor 120 may determine whether the confirmed audio quality exceeds a preset threshold.
  • audio quality may be expressed as a performance threshold (e.g., SNR threshold) measured based on acquired sound source data.
  • the performance threshold is a reference value for switching the first microphone, and may be set in advance and stored in the memory 130. If the audio quality confirmed in operation 1003 exceeds a preset performance threshold, the processor 120 may maintain the setting of the first microphone (eg, the microphone of the electronic device 101).
  • the processor 120 uses a motion sensor (e.g., motion sensor 411 in FIG. 4) to detect a motion for the electronic device 101. You can check the information. For example, the processor 120 may determine whether the electronic device 101 is positioned relatively away from the user's face (eg, mouth) compared to the previous movement.
  • a motion sensor e.g., motion sensor 411 in FIG. 4
  • the processor 120 determines the strength of communication with the external electronic device 201 (e.g., the strength of a communication signal according to a communication connection (e.g., BT connection) between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201) for a set time. ) can be confirmed. For example, as the physical distance between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 increases, communication strength may weaken. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may check whether the communication strength with the external electronic device 201 is below a preset communication threshold. If the communication strength is below the communication threshold, it may mean that the electronic device 101 is physically moving away from the external electronic device 201 worn on the user's ear.
  • a communication connection e.g., BT connection
  • the processor 120 may check whether the confirmed audio quality, motion information, and/or communication strength satisfies a preset second condition.
  • the second condition may include conditions in which motion information does not match preset motion information, audio quality is below a performance threshold, and communication quality is below a communication threshold.
  • the processor 120 selects a microphone (e.g., the microphone of the electronic device 101) set as the first microphone (e.g., the main microphone) to another microphone (e.g., the microphone of the electronic device 101). : Can be converted to the microphone of the external electronic device 201.
  • the processor 120 may maintain the previous microphone (e.g., the microphone of the electronic device 101) as the first microphone (e.g., the main microphone). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may switch the microphone set as the first microphone (eg, the main microphone) to another microphone in order to provide the user with a call service based on improved audio quality.
  • the previous microphone e.g., the microphone of the electronic device 101
  • the electronic device 101 may switch the microphone set as the first microphone (eg, the main microphone) to another microphone in order to provide the user with a call service based on improved audio quality.
  • the processor 120 may switch the first microphone (eg, the main microphone) to a microphone included in the external electronic device 201.
  • the 1-1 microphone 421 of the electronic device 101 which was previously set as the first microphone, may be switched to the 2-1 microphone 441 of the external electronic device 201.
  • the processor 120 uses the 2-1 microphone 441 of the external electronic device 201 as a first microphone (e.g. : Can be used as the main microphone.
  • the processor 120 may acquire an external voice signal based on at least one microphone (eg, the 2-1 microphone 441) of the external electronic device 201, which is set as the first microphone.
  • at least one microphone eg, the 2-1 microphone 441
  • the electronic device 101 may check the audio quality corresponding to the sound source data acquired through the first microphone at certain time intervals, and may detect a situation in which the audio quality deteriorates ( In response to a situation (e.g., a situation where the SNR value indicating audio quality is less than or equal to a preset SNR threshold), the setting of the first microphone (e.g., main microphone) may be switched. For example, if it is confirmed that the audio quality is degraded while the first microphone is set to the 1-1 microphone 421, the electronic device 101 changes the setting of the first microphone to the 2-1 microphone 441. ) can be converted to .
  • a situation e.g., a situation where the SNR value indicating audio quality is less than or equal to a preset SNR threshold
  • the electronic device 101 uses at least one microphone included in the electronic device 101 and at least one microphone included in the external electronic device 201 at regular time intervals. Based on this, sound source data can be acquired individually.
  • the electronic device 101 can check the audio quality (e.g., SNR value indicating audio quality) corresponding to the plurality of acquired sound source data and determine the microphone with the best audio quality.
  • the electronic device 101 may change the setting of the first microphone to the microphone with the best audio quality.
  • the electronic device 101 may be restored to its initial settings (eg, default value) in response to a situation where a call is terminated.
  • the electronic device 101 may be changed to a setting value corresponding to the situation in which communication is first connected to the external electronic device 201.
  • the electronic device 101 may change the setting for the first microphone to a microphone included in the external electronic device 201 (eg, the 2-1 microphone 441).
  • the electronic device 101 may detect a user input based on the touch sensing area 330 of the external electronic device 201 while a call is connected. For example, the electronic device 101 can check the amount of change in the capacitor value based on the touch sensing area 330 and determine whether a user input has occurred based on the amount of change in the confirmed capacitor value. The electronic device 101 determines whether wearing of the external electronic device 201 has been completed or whether wearing of the external electronic device 201 has been released based on information on the occurrence of user input to the touch sensing area 330. You can judge.
  • the electronic device 101 when the user input to the touch sensing area 330 satisfies a set condition (e.g., wearing completion condition, wearing release condition), the electronic device 101 is included in the external electronic device 201. Sound source data can be acquired based on at least one microphone, and audio quality corresponding to the acquired sound source data can be confirmed. The electronic device 101 may determine whether to change the settings of the first microphone (eg, main microphone) based on the confirmed audio quality.
  • a set condition e.g., wearing completion condition, wearing release condition
  • a method of switching a microphone in response to a communication connection with an external electronic device 201, at least one microphone 441 or 442 included in the external electronic device 201 is used to acquire an external voice signal. You can set it as the first microphone to do this.
  • the method according to one embodiment may check motion information about the electronic device 101 using the motion sensor 411 in response to a call connection.
  • the method according to one embodiment can check the audio quality corresponding to sound source data acquired through at least one microphone 421 and 422 included in the electronic device 101.
  • the method according to one embodiment can check the strength of communication with the external electronic device 201 for a set time.
  • the method according to one embodiment is to use the first microphone set in the external electronic device 201 to use at least one microphone included in the electronic device 101 when the confirmed motion information, audio quality, and communication strength meet the set first conditions. You can switch to the microphone (421, 422).
  • the method according to one embodiment may acquire an external voice signal based on the switched at least one microphone (421, 422).
  • the set first condition is a condition in which the confirmed motion information matches the set motion information, a condition in which the signal to noise ratio (SNR) value according to the confirmed audio quality exceeds a preset SNR threshold, and It may include a condition in which the confirmed communication strength exceeds a preset communication threshold.
  • SNR signal to noise ratio
  • a method includes an operation of checking motion information of the electronic device 101 using at least one of a proximity sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a gyro sensor included in the motion sensor 411, and the confirmed electronic device ( In response to a situation in which the motion information of 101) matches preset motion information, an operation of satisfying the first condition based on the motion sensor 411 may be further included.
  • the method includes a first SNR value corresponding to sound source data acquired through at least one microphone 421 and 422 and a first SNR value obtained through at least one microphone 441 and 442 of the external electronic device 201.
  • the method may further include comparing a second SNR value corresponding to the sound source data, and satisfying a first condition based on audio quality in response to a situation in which the first SNR value exceeds the second SNR value. .
  • a method includes the operation of checking communication strength with an external electronic device 201, and responding to a situation where the confirmed communication strength exceeds a preset communication threshold for a set time, and providing a response based on the communication strength. 1 Additional operations that satisfy the condition may be included.
  • a method includes, in response to a situation in which a first condition based on motion information, audio quality, and communication strength is met, identifying an unacquired section in which sound source data is not acquired based on a set first microphone.
  • the operation may further include switching the first microphone set in the confirmed unacquired section to at least one microphone 421 or 422 included in the electronic device 101.
  • the method includes the operation of checking the audio quality corresponding to sound source data acquired through at least one microphone (421, 422) switched during a call connection, and when the confirmed audio quality is below a preset threshold, An operation to check motion information about the electronic device 101 using the motion sensor 411, an operation to check the strength of communication with the external electronic device 201 for a set time, and the confirmed audio quality, motion information, and communication
  • the operation of switching the first microphone to at least one microphone 441 or 442 included in the external electronic device 201 may be further included.
  • a method includes the operation of checking a first SNR value corresponding to sound source data acquired through at least one microphone (421, 422) switched during a call connection, and at least one included in the external electronic device 201.
  • the method may further include determining a microphone and switching the first microphone to the determined at least one microphone.
  • a method includes displaying, through the display module 160, an icon for determining switching of the first microphone, and in response to a user input for the displayed icon, switching the first microphone to the electronic device 101. ) may further include an operation of switching to at least one microphone 421, 422 included in the .
  • 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 component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited.
  • One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.”
  • any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • 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.
  • the computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or through an application store (e.g. Play StoreTM) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online.
  • a machine-readable storage medium e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
  • an application store e.g. Play StoreTM
  • two user devices e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online.
  • 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.

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Selon divers modes de réalisation, un dispositif électronique peut comprendre : un module de communication ; un capteur de mouvement ; au moins un microphone ; une mémoire ; et un processeur fonctionnellement couplé au module de communication, au capteur de mouvement, audit au moins un microphone et à la mémoire. Le processeur peut procéder aux opérations consistant à : en réponse à une connexion de communication à un dispositif électronique externe par l'intermédiaire d'un module de communication, paramétrer au moins un microphone intégré dans le dispositif électronique externe à titre de premier microphone permettant d'acquérir un signal vocal externe ; en réponse à une connexion d'appel, vérifier des informations de mouvement concernant le dispositif électronique à l'aide du capteur de mouvement ; vérifier une qualité audio correspondant à des données d'une source sonore acquises par l'intermédiaire dudit au moins un microphone ; vérifier l'intensité de communication avec le dispositif électronique externe pendant une période paramétrée à l'aide du module de communication ; si les informations de mouvement, la qualité audio et l'intensité de communication vérifiées satisfont une première condition paramétrée, commuter le premier microphone paramétré dans le dispositif électronique externe avec ledit au moins un microphone intégré dans le dispositif électronique ; et acquérir un signal vocal externe sur la base dudit au moins un microphone commuté. Divers autres modes de réalisation sont possibles.
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