WO2024063307A1

WO2024063307A1 - Method and electronic device for controlling external electronic device

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Publication number: WO2024063307A1
Application number: PCT/KR2023/010966
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김준왕
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2022-09-20
Filing date: 2023-07-27
Publication date: 2024-03-28

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include: an audio module; a wireless charging coil; a communication module; a memory; and a processor operatively connected to the audio module, the wireless charging coil, the communication module, and the memory. The processor may receive, in response to performing of a wireless charging function based on a first external electronic device, an activation request signal of the audio module of the electronic device and charging power from the first external electronic device through the wireless charging coil. The processor may activate the audio module of the electronic device in response to the reception of the activation request signal. The processor may acquire a sound signal for controlling at least one second external electronic device operatively connected to the first external electronic device through the activated audio module. The processor may transmit a sound signal to a server so as to transmit a control command signal corresponding to the acquired sound signal to the first external electronic device. Various other embodiments may be possible.

Description

Methods and electronic devices for controlling external electronic devices

Various embodiments relate to a method and electronic device for controlling an external electronic device. For example, an electronic device controls an external electronic device (e.g., a hub device that controls an IoT (internet of things) device) to control an Internet of Things (e.g., at least one IoT device) that is communicated and connected to the external electronic device. It's about method.

Cloud computing technology is a technology that provides computing services such as servers, storage, software, or analysis by providing computing resources that exist in a different location to users through a network. Cloud computing technology can be utilized in situations where an electronic device controls at least one Internet of Things (IoT device, other electronic device). For example, the electronic device may be operatively connected to a hub device that controls at least one Internet of Things (e.g., IoT device). The electronic device may transmit a control command signal for controlling at least one Internet of Things to the hub device. In response to receiving a control command signal, the hub device may at least partially control at least one communication-connected Internet of Things based on cloud computing technology.

The above information may be provided as background technology for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may apply as prior art with respect to the present disclosure.

An external electronic device (eg, a hub device) can typically obtain a user's voice command and control at least one IoT device based on the acquired voice command. The external electronic device requires an audio module (e.g., microphone) to acquire the user's voice command. The internal complexity of external electronic devices may increase due to the mounting of the audio module, and power (e.g., battery) consumption may increase due to acquisition and processing of voice commands. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device may include at least one coil (eg, wireless charging coil) for performing a wireless charging function while removing the audio module.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may activate an audio module included in the electronic device in response to performing a wireless charging function through an external electronic device, and obtain a user's voice command by utilizing the activated audio module. can do. According to one embodiment, the obtained voice command may be transmitted to an external electronic device (eg, a hub device), and at least one IoT device may be controlled by the external electronic device.

The technical challenges sought to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical challenges mentioned above, and other technical challenges not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art of this document from the description below. There will be.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include an audio module, a wireless charging coil, a communication module, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the audio module, the wireless charging coil, the communication module, and the memory. In response to the performance of the wireless charging function based on the first external electronic device, the processor may receive charging power and an activation request signal for the audio module of the electronic device from the first external electronic device through the wireless charging coil. The processor may activate the audio module of the electronic device in response to receiving the activation request signal. The processor may obtain an acoustic signal for controlling at least one second external electronic device operatively connected to the first external electronic device through the activated audio module. The processor may transmit the acoustic signal to the server in order to transmit a control command signal corresponding to the acquired acoustic signal to the first external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device may include a wireless charging coil, a communication module, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the wireless charging coil, the communication module, and the memory. The processor of the first external electronic device may perform a wireless charging function using the wireless charging coil in response to mounting of the electronic device in the charging area based on the wireless charging coil. In response to performing the wireless charging function, the processor of the first external electronic device may transmit charging power and an activation request signal for activating the audio module of the electronic device to the electronic device through the wireless charging coil. The processor of the first external electronic device may receive a control command signal corresponding to the sound signal obtained through the activated audio module of the electronic device from the server. The processor of the first external electronic device may control at least one operatively connected second external electronic device based on the received control command signal.

In a method for controlling a first external electronic device according to an embodiment, the electronic device receives charging power from the first external electronic device through a wireless charging coil in response to performance of a wireless charging function based on the first external electronic device. And a request signal for activation of the audio module may be received. In a method according to one embodiment, the electronic device may activate the audio module in response to receiving an activation request signal. In a method according to an embodiment, the electronic device may acquire an acoustic signal for controlling at least one second external electronic device operatively connected to the first external electronic device through an activated audio module. In a method according to an embodiment, the electronic device may transmit an acoustic signal to a server in order to transmit a control command signal corresponding to the acquired acoustic signal to the first external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (or computer program product) storing one or more programs may be described. According to one embodiment, one or more programs, when executed by a processor of the electronic device, in response to performance of a wireless charging function based on the first external electronic device, charge power from the first external electronic device through a wireless charging coil. and receiving an activation request signal for the audio module, in response to receiving the activation request signal, the electronic device activating the audio module, the electronic device being operatively connected to the first external electronic device through the activated audio module. Obtaining an acoustic signal for controlling at least one second external electronic device, transmitting the acoustic signal to a server so that the electronic device transmits a control command signal corresponding to the acquired acoustic signal to the first external electronic device. It may contain instructions that perform actions.

In one embodiment, an external electronic device (eg, a hub device) operatively connected to the electronic device may include a wireless charging coil for a wireless charging function, and an audio module for acquiring an external sound signal may be removed. According to one embodiment, an acoustic signal obtained through an audio module of an electronic device may be converted into a control command signal through a server, and an external electronic device may receive the control command signal from the server. An external electronic device may at least partially control at least one IoT device based on a received control command signal.

In one embodiment, the electronic device may automatically activate an audio module in response to performing a wireless charging function through an external electronic device (e.g., a hub device), and may automatically activate the user's acoustic signal (e.g., a sound signal) through the activated audio module. : voice command) can be obtained. The electronic device can transmit an acoustic signal for controlling at least one IoT device to a server, and convert the acoustic signal into a control command signal through the server. The server may transmit a control command signal to an external electronic device, and the external electronic device may at least partially control at least one IoT device based on the control command signal. The electronic device can automatically activate the audio module when the wireless charging function by the external electronic device starts, and user convenience can be improved when controlling at least one IoT device.

In one embodiment, even in a situation where an electronic device being wirelessly charged is disconnected from an external electronic device, the electronic device may remain operatively connected to the external electronic device through a communication module. When disconnected from an external electronic device (e.g., a wireless charging function is interrupted), the electronic device may decide to disconnect communication with the external electronic device based on preset release conditions. According to one embodiment, in a situation where at least one IoT device is controlled through an external electronic device, even if the wireless charging function by the external electronic device is interrupted, the electronic device operatively maintains a connection state with the external electronic device. You can. According to one embodiment, when controlling an IoT device, mobility according to the location movement of the electronic device can be improved.

In one embodiment, when disconnected from an external electronic device (e.g., a wireless charging function is interrupted), the electronic device and the external electronic device may automatically switch to a low-power mode (e.g., away mode, security mode). there is. According to one embodiment, electronic devices can efficiently reduce power consumption and enhance security functions in relation to control of IoT devices.

The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. will be.

In relation to the description of the drawings, identical or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

Figure 2 is an example diagram illustrating an embodiment in which the wireless charging function is performed and the audio module of the electronic device is activated in a situation where the electronic device is mounted on an external electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device and an external electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method by which an electronic device controls at least one IoT device through an external electronic device in response to performing a wireless charging function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5A is a first operation table illustrating a method by which an electronic device controls at least one IoT device through an external electronic device in response to performing a wireless charging function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5B is a second operation table illustrating a method in which an electronic device controls at least one IoT device through an external electronic device in response to performing a wireless charging function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

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

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing device) 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. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 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. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 may support secure digital input/output (SDIO), which is one of the input/output (IO) control methods. For example, the communication module 190 may be SDIO-based, such as a GPS receiver, WiFi, Bluetooth adapter, modem, Ethernet adapter, IrDA adapter, radio receiver, TV receiver, RFID reader, digital camera, and/or hard drive. It can support devices corresponding to the SD (secure digital) form factor. These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

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

According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is an inter-integrated circuit (I2C), which is a serial bus for connecting low-speed peripheral devices such as a mainboard, an embedded system, and a portable terminal. ) can be supported. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 may convert parallel data into a serial method and support a UART (universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter) protocol for communication (e.g., data transmission).

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

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.

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

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external

electronic devices

102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external

electronic devices

102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

The electronic device shown in FIG. 2 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) 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.

According to various embodiments referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device 101 includes a power management module (e.g., a power management module) for performing a wireless charging function with an external electronic device 201 (e.g., a HUB device, a hub charging device). It may include a power management module 188 of FIG. 1). For example, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 may perform a wireless charging function through charging coils 311 and 321 (eg, wireless charging coils). The electronic device 101 may include a communication module (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1) to be operatively connected to the external electronic device 201.

According to one embodiment, in response to a situation in which the electronic device 101 is mounted on the external electronic device 201 (e.g., a situation in which a wireless charging function is performed between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201), The electronic device 101 may obtain a request signal for activating an audio module (eg, the audio module 170 of FIG. 1) from the external electronic device 201. For example, the external electronic device 201 may confirm that the electronic device 101 is mounted in a wireless charging area (e.g., an area where the wireless charging function can be performed, an area corresponding to the location of the charging coil 321), , In response to the confirmation, wireless charging power may be supplied to the electronic device 101.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 may perform communication based on an in-band communication method when performing a wireless charging function (e.g., wireless power transfer). there is. For example, the in-band communication method uses wireless charging power and data (e.g., mounting information of the electronic device 101, electronic device 101, and external electronic device 201) based on the resonant frequency used for wireless charging. A communication method for transmitting and receiving ID information, initial setting information (e.g. default information) of the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201, and/or information related to the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 It can mean. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 201 can check whether the object mounted in the wireless charging area is the electronic device 101 based on the in-band communication method, and determines whether the object mounted in the wireless charging area is the electronic device 101. In response, charging power and data may be transmitted to the electronic device 101.

According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 201 supplies wireless charging power to the electronic device 101 based on a magnetic induction method while providing additional data (e.g., components (e.g., audio) based on an in-band communication method. An activation request signal for a module or microphone can be transmitted. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 can obtain wireless charging power supplied from the external electronic device 201 and charge the built-in battery (eg, battery 189 in FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may check received data (e.g., an activation request signal for an audio module (e.g., the audio module 170 of FIG. 1)) based on an in-band communication method, The audio module 170 may be at least partially activated based on the confirmed data.

Referring to FIG. 2 , situation (A) may be a situation in which the electronic device 101 is mounted in the charging area of an external electronic device 201 (eg, a hub device, a hub charging device). The (B) situation may be a situation in which the audio module 170 is activated while receiving wireless charging power from the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 is mounted. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 201 supplies wireless charging power to the electronic device 101 using a magnetic induction method and substantially simultaneously connects the audio module of the electronic device 101 based on an in-band communication method. A request signal to activate (170) may be transmitted. According to one embodiment, when a request signal for activation of the audio module 170 is received from the external electronic device 201, the electronic device 101 may at least partially activate the audio module 170, and activate the audio module 170. Through the audio module 170, the user's voice data (eg, sound signal, speech data) can be obtained.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit the acquired voice data to the external electronic device 201 through a communication module (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1). The external electronic device 201 may control at least one IoT device while being operatively connected to the at least one IoT device. The external electronic device 201 may at least partially control at least one IoT device based on the acquired voice data. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 201 utilizes the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 performing a wireless charging function to acquire the user's voice data (e.g., acoustic signal, voice command). and, based on the acquired voice data, at least one IoT device can be controlled.

The electronic device 101 of FIG. 3 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. 3 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 is similar to other embodiments of the external electronic device 201. It can be included.

Referring to FIG. 3, 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 an audio module ( It may include, for example, audio module 170 of FIG. 1), a power management module (e.g., power management module 188 of FIG. 1), and/or a communication module (e.g., communication module 190 of FIG. 1). there is. The power management module 188 may include a charging coil 311 (eg, a wireless charging coil) to perform a wireless charging function. The electronic device 101 uses the charging coil 311 to acquire wireless charging power generated from the charging coil 321 (e.g., wireless charging coil) of an external charging device (e.g., external electronic device 201). A battery (e.g., the battery 189 in FIG. 1) can be charged using the obtained charging power.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 executes a program (e.g., program 140 of FIG. 1, a program related to the Internet of Things (e.g., IoT device)) stored in the memory 130. , other components (e.g., hardware and/or software components) of the electronic device 101 and/or the external electronic device 201 may be controlled, and various data processing and/or calculations may be performed. According to one embodiment, processor 120 is operatively and functionally associated with memory 130, audio module 170, power management module 188, and/or communication module 190. and/or may be electrically connected.

According to one embodiment, when the wireless charging power 322 is supplied from the external electronic device 201, the processor 120 may obtain the wireless charging power 322 through the power management module 188. . The processor 120 may perform a wireless charging function to charge a built-in battery (eg, battery 189 in FIG. 1) based on the acquired wireless charging power 322. According to one embodiment, when the processor 120 receives a request signal for activating the audio module 170 (e.g., a microphone) from the external electronic device 201, the processor 120 may at least partially activate the audio module 170. You can. The processor 120 may obtain a user's acoustic signal (e.g., voice command signal, sound source data, control signal for controlling at least one IoT device) through the activated audio module 170. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may transmit the acquired acoustic signal to the external electronic device 201 through the communication module 190. The external electronic device 201 may control at least one IoT device based on the acoustic signal received from the electronic device 101.

According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 may include a microphone for acquiring a user's sound signal and a speaker for outputting the sound signal to the outside. For example, the processor 120 may activate the audio module 170 in response to receiving an activation request signal for the audio module 170, and use the activated audio module 170 to perform the user's audio. A signal can be obtained. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 can efficiently activate the audio module 170 based on the wireless charging power 322 obtained through the power management module 188, and audio quality and audio performance are improved. acoustic signals can be obtained.

According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may include a charging coil 311 for acquiring data based on the in-band communication method 350 while acquiring wireless charging power based on magnetic induction method. there is. For example, in response to a situation where the electronic device 101 is mounted on the external electronic device 201, the processor 120 may perform a wireless charging function based on a magnetic induction method and may perform a wireless charging function through the charging coil 311. , wireless charging power 322 generated from the external electronic device 201 can be obtained. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 acquires wireless charging power 322 from the external electronic device 201 in a magnetic induction manner and substantially simultaneously provides data (e.g., electronic device ( 101) mounting information, ID information of the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201, initial setting information (e.g. default information) of the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201, and/or the electronic device (information related to the audio module 170 of 101) can be exchanged.

According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 has a communication connection with an external electronic device 201 (e.g., a communication connection 360 through a router 301 and an access point (AP), and/or a device to device (D2D) connection. ) Communication connection 370) can be performed. For example, the electronic device 101 may be connected to the router 301 through the communication module 190 and may be operatively connected to the external electronic device 201 through the router 301. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 communicates with the external electronic device 201 through various communication methods (e.g., the first network 198 of FIG. 1 (e.g., Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data (IrDA) association) and/or a communication method based on a second network 199 (e.g., a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a long-distance communication network such as a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN) Communication can be connected based on a communication network)). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 may be connected to the same router 301, and the electronic device 101 may be connected to the external electronic device 201 through the router 301 at least. An acoustic signal (e.g., voice command) for controlling one IoT device 302 may be transmitted. The external electronic device 201 may control at least one operatively connected IoT device 302 based on the acoustic signal.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 exchange each other's ID information and connection information related to the router 301 (e.g., router network) based on the in-band communication method 350. and may be substantially connected together to the same router 301 (e.g., communication connection 360 through the router 301). For example, when the external electronic device 201 has no history of being connected to a specific router, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 connects the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 to the same router 301. In order to be connected, connection information related to the same router 301 can be transmitted to the external electronic device 201 through the in-band communication method 350. For example, when the electronic device 101 is first connected to the external electronic device 201, the electronic device 101 provides router-related information (e.g., SSID) so that the external electronic device 201 is connected to the same router 301. (service set identifier) and PW (password) information) can be transmitted to the external electronic device 201. When the external electronic device 201 (e.g., hub device) is connected to the router 301, the external electronic device 201 receives information (e.g., the electronic device 101 and the router) of the IoT device 302 with a connection history. Information stored in (301) may be acquired, or a communication connection may be attempted with an IoT device (302) that has no connection history. For example, the external electronic device 201 obtains a broadcast signal generated from the IoT device 302 and connects to communicate with the IoT device 302, or performs a setup process with the IoT device 302 (e.g., mutually A communication connection with the IoT device 302 can be made by exchanging communication signals and obtaining the QR code of the IoT device 302.

According to one embodiment, when the external electronic device 201 is connected to the router 301 (e.g., router network) connected to the electronic device 101, the external electronic device 201 is connected to the wide area network through the router 301. can be connected to The external electronic device 201 may obtain a control command signal corresponding to the sound signal transmitted from the electronic device 101 from a server (eg, cloud server) through the communication connection 360 with the router 301. For example, the electronic device 101 may transmit the acquired sound signal to a server, and the server may analyze the sound signal and convert it into a control command signal. The server may transmit a control command signal to the external electronic device 201. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 201 may at least partially control at least one IoT device 302 that is operatively connected based on a control command signal obtained from a server.

The external electronic device 201 of FIG. 3 may include at least some similar components to the electronic device 101. Referring to FIG. 3 , the external electronic device 201 may include a processor 220, a memory 230, a charging module 320, a power supply module 330, and/or a communication module 290. The charging module 320 may include a charging coil 321 to perform a wireless charging function. The external electronic device 201 may supply wireless charging power to the electronic device 101 through the charging coil 321, based on the power obtained from the power supply module 330.

According to one embodiment, the processor 220 of the external electronic device 201 may control the power supply module 330 to generate power (e.g., wireless charging power), and use the generated power to charge the charging module 320. Wireless charging power can be provided to the electronic device 101 using the charging coil 321. For example, when the electronic device 101 is mounted in the wireless charging area (e.g., an area where the wireless charging function can be performed, an area corresponding to the location of the charging coil 321) of the external electronic device 201, The electronic device 201 can check whether the electronic device 101 is mounted based on the in-band communication method 350. For example, when the electronic device 101 is mounted, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 can exchange ID information with each other, and the external electronic device 201 can Based on the ID information, it may be determined that the electronic device 101 is mounted in the wireless charging area.

According to one embodiment, the processor 220 of the external electronic device 201 provides wireless charging power to the electronic device 101 based on the in-band communication method 350 in response to mounting of the electronic device 101. may be supplied, and additional data (e.g., an activation request signal for a component (e.g., audio module 170, microphone)) may be transmitted together. According to one embodiment, in order to utilize the audio module 170 included in the electronic device 101, the external electronic device 201 sends an activation request signal for activation of the audio module 170 to the electronic device 101. Can be transmitted. The processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may activate the audio module 170 in response to receiving an activation request signal.

According to one embodiment, the communication module 290 of the external electronic device 201 may perform a communication connection (eg, a communication connection 360 through the router 301) with the electronic device 101. For example, the external electronic device 201 may obtain connection information related to the connection of the router 301 from the electronic device 101 based on the in-band communication method 350, and based on the obtained connection information The electronic device 101 may be connected to the connected router 301 for communication. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 may be operatively connected through the same router 301.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may obtain a user's sound signal (eg, a control command signal for controlling at least one IoT device) through the activated audio module 170. The electronic device 101 may transmit the acquired sound signal to the external electronic device 201 based on the communication connection 360 through the router 301. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 201 may transmit the acquired sound signal to the server so that the acquired sound signal is transmitted to the external electronic device 201 through the server. The server can convert the acoustic signal into a control command signal and transmit the control command signal to the external electronic device 201. The external electronic device 201 may at least partially control at least one IoT device 302 based on the control command signal.

According to one embodiment, when the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 is activated, even if the electronic device 101 is separated from the external electronic device 201 (e.g., the wireless charging function is stopped), the electronic device 101 101 can maintain a connection with the external electronic device 201 through the communication module 190. Mobility related to positional movement of the electronic device 101 may be guaranteed. For example, there may be various conditions (e.g., communication maintenance conditions, mobility guarantee conditions) for maintaining the connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201. According to one embodiment, the communication maintenance conditions include, for example, a condition in which the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 remain connected to the same router 301, and the location coordinates of the external electronic device 201. Based on the condition that the electronic device 101 is located within a certain distance, the condition that the communication strength between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is maintained higher than a preset threshold, and the electronic device 101 is connected to the external electronic device 201 Among the conditions of being located within the communication range of the device 201, the condition that a certain preset time does not elapse after the electronic device 101 is separated from the external electronic device 201, and/or the condition in which an additional user request occurs. It can contain at least one. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may perform a voice recognition function based on the communication connection with the external electronic device 201 while the communication connection with the external electronic device 201 is maintained.

According to one embodiment, when the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 is activated (e.g., performing a voice recognition function), a signal requesting the use of the audio module 170 based on another program and another function is sent. When this occurs, the electronic device 101 may stop performing the voice recognition function. The electronic device 101 may change the operation of the audio module 170 to support other programs and other functions. For example, even if the electronic device 101 is separated from the external electronic device 201 (e.g., the wireless charging function is interrupted), the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 can maintain a communication connection. The external electronic device 201 may acquire an external sound signal (eg, external sound source data) based on a voice recognition function using the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, when the communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is maintained, other functions that require the use of a microphone (e.g., audio module 170) in the electronic device 101 And when another event occurs, the electronic device 101 stops the voice recognition function through the audio module 170, and operates the audio module 170 in response to other functions and other events. You can change the behavior. The electronic device 101 sends notification information (e.g., notification message, notification signal) indicating that the voice recognition function has been stopped to an output device of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the sound output module 155 of FIG. 1, the display module (e.g., 160), audio module 170, sensor module 176, and/or haptic module 179). For example, the electronic device 101 displays a notification message through the display module 160, outputs a notification audio signal through the sound output module 155 and the audio module 170, or uses the sensor module 176. And a notification vibration signal can be output through the haptic module 179.

According to one embodiment, functions and events that require the use of a microphone include situations in which phone calls and video calls occur, situations in which the camera module 180 is activated for video recording, and a recording function to record an external audio signal is executed. This may include situations in which a function requiring a voice recognition function and/or another voice recognition function is executed.

According to one embodiment, when functions and events requiring the use of a microphone are terminated, the electronic device 101 may resume the voice recognition function by the external electronic device 201. For example, one of the following situations may be identified: phone calls and video calls being terminated, camera module 180 being disabled, recording functions being terminated, and/or other features requiring voice recognition functionality being terminated. If so, the electronic device 101 can resume the voice recognition function by the external electronic device 201. For example, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may activate the audio module 170 to resume the interrupted voice recognition function.

According to one embodiment, the communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is maintained (e.g., mobility is guaranteed, the voice recognition function by the external electronic device 201 is maintained). There may be various conditions (eg, communication release conditions) under which the connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is released. According to one embodiment, the communication release condition includes, for example, a state in which the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 are not connected to the same router 301 (e.g., the connection to the same router 301 is lost). condition) occurs, a condition in which the electronic device 101 is located beyond a certain distance based on the location coordinates of the external electronic device 201, and communication strength between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201. A condition of remaining below a preset threshold, a condition of the electronic device 101 being located outside the communication range of the external electronic device 201, after the electronic device 101 is separated from the external electronic device 201, It may include at least one of a condition in which a preset specific time elapses, and/or a condition in which an additional user request occurs. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may stop the voice recognition function based on the communication connection with the external electronic device 201 in a situation where the communication connection with the external electronic device 201 is not maintained.

According to one embodiment, the communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is disconnected, and the voice recognition function by the external electronic device 201 is stopped (e.g., the voice recognition function is deactivated). , when the communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is resumed, the electronic device 101 may reactivate the voice recognition function by the external electronic device 201. For example, the condition for resuming the communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is the condition that the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 are reconnected to the same router 301, and the external electronic device 201 is reconnected to the same router 301. The condition that the electronic device 101 enters within a certain distance based on the location coordinates of the device 201, the condition that the communication strength between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is higher than a preset threshold, the electronic device ( It may include at least one of a condition that 101) enters the communication range of the external electronic device 201, and/or a condition that a user's request occurs. According to one embodiment, in response to a situation in which the communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is resumed, the electronic device 101 may resume the voice recognition function by the external electronic device 201. there is.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1, 2, and/or 3) includes an audio module (e.g., audio module 170 of FIGS. 1 and/or 3). , wireless charging coil (e.g., charging coil 311 in FIG. 3), communication module (e.g., communication module 190 in FIG. 1 and/or 3), memory (e.g., memory in FIG. 1 and/or 3) (130)), and a processor operatively connected to the audio module 170, the wireless charging coil 311, the communication module 190, and the memory 130 (e.g., processor 120 of FIGS. 1 and/or 3 ))) may be included. The processor 120 is a wireless device based on a first external electronic device (e.g., the external

electronic devices

102 and 104 of FIG. 1, the external electronic device 201 of FIGS. 2 and/or 3, a hub device, and a charging hub device). In response to performing the charging function, a request signal for charging power and activating the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 may be received from the first external electronic device 201 through the wireless charging coil 311. The processor 120 may activate the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 in response to receiving an activation request signal. The processor 120 operates at least one second external electronic device (e.g., an Internet of Things (IoT) device of FIG. 3) that is operatively connected to the first external electronic device 201 through the activated audio module 170. 302)) can obtain an acoustic signal to control. The processor 120 may transmit the sound signal to the server in order to transmit a control command signal corresponding to the acquired sound signal to the first external electronic device 201.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may perform a voice recognition function between the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 based on the activated audio module 170.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may check whether the electronic device 101 is mounted in the charging area of the first external electronic device 201 based on the wireless charging coil 311. The processor 120 may perform a wireless charging function using a magnetic induction method in response to the electronic device 101 being placed in the charging area of the first external electronic device 201. The processor 120 may receive an activation request signal for activating the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 from the first external electronic device 201 based on an in-band communication method. .

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may check the router 301 connected to the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 based on an in-band communication method. The processor 120 connects at least one of the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 so that the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 are connected together to the confirmed router 301. The state can be changed.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may transmit an acoustic signal to the server through the router 301. The sound signal may be converted into a control command signal corresponding to the sound signal through a server and transmitted from the server to the first external electronic device 201.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may check the interruption condition of the voice recognition function through the communication module 190 in response to disabling the wireless charging function. The processor 120 may stop the voice recognition function through the audio module 170 when the confirmed condition for stopping the voice recognition function is met.

According to one embodiment, the conditions for stopping the voice recognition function are conditions in which a phone call or video call occurs from another external electronic device, a condition in which a function related to video shooting is executed and the camera module 180 is activated, and a condition in which the camera module 180 is activated. It may include at least one of a condition under which a recording function for acquisition is executed and a condition under which a function related to the acquisition of another sound signal is executed.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may check a condition for canceling communication with the first external electronic device 201 through the communication module 190 in response to canceling the wireless charging function. The processor 120 may release the communication connection with the first external electronic device 201 when the confirmed communication release condition is met. The processor 120 may stop the voice recognition function with the first external electronic device 201 in response to termination of the communication connection.

According to one embodiment, the communication release condition is a condition in which the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 are not connected to substantially the same router, and the electronic device 101 uses the first external electronic device 201. It may include at least one of a condition of being located beyond a distance set as a standard, a condition of a set time elapsed after disabling the wireless charging function, and a condition of a user's request occurring.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may release the communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 in response to satisfying the communication release condition. The processor 120 operates under the condition that the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 are reconnected to substantially the same router, and that the electronic device 101 is within a set distance based on the first external electronic device 201. It can be confirmed that at least one of the conditions for entry and the condition for the user's request to occur has occurred. The processor 120 may resume the communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201.

According to one embodiment, the first external electronic device (e.g., the external

electronic devices

102 and 104 of FIG. 1, the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 and/or 3, and the hub device) includes a wireless charging coil ( Example: charging coil 321 of FIG. 3), communication module (e.g., communication module 290 of FIG. 3), memory (e.g., memory 230 of FIG. 3), and wireless charging coil 321, communication module 290, and may include a processor operatively connected to the memory 230 (eg, processor 220 of FIG. 3). The processor 220 responds to the placement of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1, 2, and/or 3) in a charging area based on the wireless charging coil 321, and generates a wireless charging coil ( 321) can be used to perform the wireless charging function. In response to performing the wireless charging function, the processor 220 provides charging power and an audio module of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the audio module 170 of FIGS. 1 and/or 3 ) through the wireless charging coil 321. ) may be transmitted to the electronic device 101. The processor 220 may receive a control command signal corresponding to the sound signal obtained through the activated audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 from the server. The processor 220 may control at least one operatively connected second external electronic device (eg, the Internet of Things (IoT) device 302 of FIG. 3) based on the received control command signal.

According to one embodiment, the processor 220 may supply charging power to the electronic device 101 using magnetic induction in response to performing the wireless charging function. The processor 220 may transmit an activation request signal to the electronic device 101 to activate the audio module 170 included in the electronic device 101 based on an in-band communication method.

According to one embodiment, the processor 220 may check the router 301 connected to the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 based on an in-band communication method. The processor 220 can change the communication connection state so that the electronic device 101 is connected to the router 301 together.

According to one embodiment, the processor 220 may obtain a control command signal corresponding to the sound signal obtained from the electronic device 101 from the server while connected to the same router 301 as the electronic device 101. there is. The processor 220 may select at least one second external electronic device 302 from among operatively connected second external electronic devices based on the obtained control command signal. The processor 220 may at least partially control the selected at least one second external electronic device 302.

In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

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. 3, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101. The external electronic device 201 of FIG. 4 (e.g., hub device, hub charging device) is at least partially similar to the

electronic devices

102 and 104 of FIG. 1 and/or the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 3, or is similar to the external electronic device 201 of FIG. Other embodiments of the device 201 may further be included.

In operation 401, the processor of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 3) may perform a wireless charging function through the external electronic device 201. For example, in response to a situation where the electronic device 101 is mounted on the external electronic device 201, the electronic device 101 may acquire wireless charging power for performing the wireless charging function from the external electronic device 201. You can. A charging coil of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the charging coil 311 included in the power management module 188 of FIG. 3) and a charging coil of the external electronic device 201 (e.g., the charging module 320 of FIG. 3). The charging coil 321 included in may be placed adjacent to the range within which wireless charging power can be supplied. The electronic device 101 may be mounted in the wireless charging area of the external electronic device 201. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may receive wireless charging power from the external electronic device 201 through magnetic induction, and may be connected to the external electronic device 201 based on an in-band communication method substantially simultaneously. Data (e.g., mounting information of the electronic device 101, ID information of the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201, initial setting information (e.g., default information) of the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 ), and/or information related to the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101) can be transmitted.

In operation 403, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may receive an activation request signal for the audio module 170 from the external electronic device 201 based on the wireless charging function. For example, the external electronic device 201 may transmit an activation request signal to activate the audio module 170 to the electronic device 101 using an in-band communication method. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 201 utilizes the audio module 170 included in the electronic device 101 to send an activation request signal related to the audio module 170 to perform a voice recognition function. Can be transmitted to device 101. For example, the external electronic device 201 may include ID information of the electronic device 101, initial setting information (e.g., default information) of the electronic device 101, and/or the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101. An activation request signal related to the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted to the electronic device 101 based on the information related to the .

In operation 405, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may activate the audio module 170. For example, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 may be in a communication state. According to one embodiment, when the wireless charging function is performed, the electronic device 101 may be connected to the external electronic device 201 through a communication module (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 3).

In operation 407, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may acquire the user's sound signal through the activated audio module 170. For example, the user's sound signal may include a voice command signal for controlling at least one IoT device that is operatively connected to the external electronic device 201. According to one embodiment, when the audio module 170 is activated, the electronic device 101 may perform a voice recognition function related to the activated audio module 170, and based on the voice recognition function, the user's uttered voice A signal (e.g., an acoustic signal) can be acquired. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 is mounted in the charging area of the external electronic device 201 with the intention of charging the battery of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the battery 189 in FIG. 1) and the external electronic device 201. It may include at least one intention to control at least one IoT device through the electronic device 201.

In operation 409, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may transmit a voice command signal (e.g., a control command signal) corresponding to the acquired sound signal to the external electronic device 201 through the communication module 190. . For example, the communication-connected electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 may be connected to the same router (eg, router 301 in FIG. 3). According to one embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may transmit an acoustic signal to a server (e.g., a cloud server) through the router 301, and the server may transmit the received acoustic signal as a control command signal. You can perform the operation of converting to . The server may transmit a control command signal converted into an acoustic signal to the external electronic device 201. For example, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 are connected to the same router 301, and the server may transmit a control command signal to the external electronic device 201.

According to one embodiment, when transmitting the acquired sound signal to a server (e.g., a cloud server), the electronic device 101 includes a destination address in the packet header information included in the sound signal. (For example, identification information of the external electronic device 201, media access control (MAC) address information of the external electronic device 201) may be stored. The server can analyze the acoustic signal transmitted from the electronic device 101 and convert the acoustic signal into a control command signal. The server may transmit the converted control command signal to the external electronic device 201 corresponding to the destination address included in the packet header information. According to one embodiment, when the external electronic device 201 obtains a control command signal from the server, the external electronic device 201 connects at least one operatively connected IoT device 302 based on the control command signal. You can at least partially control it.

In operation 411, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may control at least one IoT device by the external electronic device 201 based on a voice command signal (eg, a control command signal). For example, the external electronic device 201 may be a control device that actually controls at least one IoT device. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 transmits a control signal (e.g., an acoustic signal, a voice command signal) for controlling at least one IoT device to an external electronic device 201 connected through the same router 301. and can control at least one IoT device.

According to one embodiment, the intention of mounting the electronic device 101 in the charging area of an external electronic device 201 (e.g., hub device, hub charging device) is to allow the user to charge the battery 189 of the electronic device 101. It may include an intention to control and/or control at least one IoT device through the external electronic device 201. When the electronic device 101 is mounted on the external electronic device 201, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 can perform a wireless charging function with each other, and the communication module (e.g., the communication module of FIG. 3) Communication may be connected through

modules

190 and 290. The electronic device 101 may activate the audio module 170 in response to a request from the external electronic device 201. The electronic device 101 may acquire a user's sound signal for controlling at least one IoT device based on the activated audio module 170. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may automatically activate the audio module 170 in response to a situation in which the external electronic device 201 is mounted and the wireless charging function is performed. In one embodiment, user convenience for controlling at least one IoT device may be improved.

FIG. 5A is a first operation table illustrating a method by which an electronic device controls at least one IoT device through an external electronic device in response to performing a wireless charging function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B is a second operation table illustrating a method in which an electronic device controls at least one IoT device through an external electronic device in response to performing a wireless charging function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B , after operation 519 of FIG. 5A is performed, operation 520 of FIG. 5B may be performed. Each operation shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

The electronic device 101 of FIGS. 5A and 5B is at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 101 of FIG. 3, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device 101. You can. The external electronic device 201 (e.g., hub device, hub charging device) of FIGS. 5A and 5B is at least partially similar to the

electronic devices

102 and 104 of FIG. 1 and/or the external electronic device 201 of FIG. 3. , may further include other embodiments of the external electronic device 201. The router 301 of FIGS. 5A and 5B may be at least partially similar to the router 301 of FIG. 3 or may further include other embodiments of the router 301.

5A and 5B show signals based on a user 501, an electronic device 101, an external electronic device 201, an IoT device 302, a router 301, and/or a server 502 (e.g., a cloud server). Shows the delivery order.

In operation 511, the electronic device 101 may be mounted on an external electronic device 201 (eg, a hub device, a hub charging device). For example, the electronic device 101 may be mounted in the charging area of the external electronic device 201 and may be operatively connected to the external electronic device 201 through an in-band communication method. there is.

In operation 512, the external electronic device 201 may supply wireless charging power to the electronic device 101 and use an in-band communication method to connect the audio module (e.g., the audio module 170 of FIG. 3) of the electronic device 101. ) can transmit an activation request signal requesting activation. For example, when the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 are operatively connected through in-band communication, data related to each device (e.g., storage information of the electronic device 101, ID information of the device 101 and the external electronic device 201, initial setting information (e.g. default information) of the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201, and/or the audio module of the electronic device 101 ( 170) and related information) can be shared. For example, the external electronic device 201 may confirm that the electronic device 101 includes the audio module 170 and may transmit an activation request signal for the audio module 170.

In operation 513, the electronic device 101 may activate the audio module 170. For example, when the audio module 170 is activated, the electronic device 101 may implement at least one of a visual effect, an auditory effect, and/or a tactile effect indicating that the audio module 170 is activated. . For example, the electronic device 101 displays a notification message through a display module (e.g., the display module 160 of FIG. 1), outputs a preset sound effect through the audio module 170, or displays a haptic module (e.g. : A vibration signal can be output through the haptic module 179 in FIG. 1.

In operation 514, the user 501 may speak (e.g., an acoustic signal, command data for controlling at least one IoT device 302), and in operation 515, the electronic device 101 may speak the user's spoken voice (e.g., : acoustic signal) can be acquired.

In operation 516, the electronic device 101 may transmit the acquired acoustic signal to the router 301 connected to communication. According to one embodiment, when the wireless charging function is performed in

operations

511 and 512, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 each use a communication module (e.g., a communication module of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 3). It is possible to access the same router 301 through the module 190 and the communication module 290 of the external electronic device 201. The electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 may be operatively connected through the router 301.

In operation 517, the router 301 may transmit an acoustic signal to the server 502 (eg, a cloud server). For example, the server 502 may analyze an acoustic signal and convert it into a control command signal. In operation 518, the server 502 may analyze the acquired acoustic signal and generate a control command signal corresponding to the acoustic signal.

In operation 519, the server 502 may transmit the generated control command signal to the router 301. In operation 520, the router 301 may transmit the control command signal to the external electronic device 201. For example, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 are connected to the same router 301, and the router 301 may transmit the control command signal to the external electronic device 201.

According to one embodiment, when transmitting the acquired acoustic signal to the server 502 through the router 301, the electronic device 101 includes the destination address (packet header information included in the acoustic signal) destination address) (e.g., identification information of the external electronic device 201, media access control (MAC) address information of the external electronic device 201) may be stored. The server 502 can analyze the acoustic signal transmitted from the electronic device 101 and convert the acoustic signal into a control command signal. The server 502 may transmit the converted control command signal to the external electronic device 201 corresponding to the destination address included in the packet header information. According to one embodiment, when the external electronic device 201 obtains a control command signal from the server 502, the external electronic device 201 is operatively connected to the Internet of Things based on the control command signal. ) (e.g., at least one IoT device 302) can be at least partially controlled.

In operation 521, the external electronic device 201 may control at least one IoT device 302 based on the obtained control command signal. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 201 includes a hub device (e.g., a hub charging device) and, based on the obtained control command signal, communicates with the Internet of things (e.g., at least one The IoT device 302) can be at least partially controlled.

In operation 522, at least one IoT device 302 may transmit a response signal corresponding to a control command signal transmitted from the external electronic device 201 to the external electronic device 201. For example, the response signal may include a result signal (eg, a control result signal) indicating whether the IoT device 302 was appropriately controlled or not controlled based on the control command signal.

In operation 523, the external electronic device 201 may transmit a control result signal to the router 301. In operation 524, the router 301 may transmit the obtained control result signal to the electronic device 101. In operation 525, the user 501 can check the result corresponding to the sound signal (eg, the user's sound source data) in operation 514. For example, the user can check whether the acoustic signal is accurately transmitted to the at least one IoT device 302 and the at least one IoT device 302 is controlled as intended.

In operation 526, the electronic device 101 may be separated from the external electronic device 201. For example, operation 526 includes a situation in which the electronic device 101 is physically separated from the charging area of the external electronic device 201, and a situation in which the wireless charging function through the external electronic device 201 is stopped. can do. For example, before separation, a wireless charging function according to the magnetic induction method is being performed between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201, and the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 are operating between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 through a communication module based on an in-band communication method. It may be in a communication-connected state. As the electronic device 101 is physically separated from the charging area of the external electronic device 201 in operation 526, the wireless charging function of the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 may be stopped. In operation 526, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 may maintain an operational communication connection through the same router 302. For example, the electronic device 101 may be performing a voice recognition function by the external electronic device 201 while the audio module 170 remains activated.

According to one embodiment, in operation 526, the electronic device 101 may be in a state where communication maintenance conditions and/or mobility guarantee conditions are met. For example, the communication maintenance condition includes the condition that the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 remain connected to the same router 301, and the electronic device ( 101) is located within a certain distance, a condition in which the communication strength between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is maintained higher than a preset threshold, and the electronic device 101 communicates with the external electronic device 201. It may include at least one of the following conditions: a condition that is within the possible range, a condition that a preset specific time does not elapse after the electronic device 101 is separated from the external electronic device 201, and/or a condition in which an additional user request occurs. there is.

In operation 527, the external electronic device 201 may check the condition under which the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 is deactivated. For example, the condition under which the audio module 170 is disabled may be based on the condition under which the communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is disconnected (e.g., a communication disconnect condition) and/or based on other programs and other functions. , may include a condition in which a signal requesting the use of the audio module 170 is generated.

According to one embodiment, the communication release condition includes, for example, a state in which the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 are not connected to the same router 301 (e.g., the connection to the same router 301 is lost). condition) occurs, a condition in which the electronic device 101 is located beyond a certain distance based on the location coordinates of the external electronic device 201, and communication strength between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201. A condition of remaining below a preset threshold, a condition of the electronic device 101 being located outside the communication range of the external electronic device 201, after the electronic device 101 is separated from the external electronic device 201, It may include at least one of a condition in which a preset specific time elapses, and/or a condition in which an additional user request occurs. For example, under the condition that the electronic device 101 is located beyond a certain distance based on the location coordinates of the external electronic device 201, the certain distance may be changed by the user's settings. The user can increase or decrease the certain distance according to the living environment and living conditions. For another example, under the condition that a preset specific time elapses after the electronic device 101 is separated from the external electronic device 201, the specific time may be changed according to the user's settings. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may stop the voice recognition function by the external electronic device 201 in a situation where the communication connection with the external electronic device 201 is not maintained. The electronic device 101 may deactivate the audio module 170.

According to one embodiment, when the communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is maintained, a function that requires the use of a microphone (e.g., the audio module 170) in the electronic device 101 and When an event occurs, the electronic device 101 may stop the voice recognition function by the external electronic device 201. The electronic device 101 may deactivate the audio module 170. According to one embodiment, functions and events that require the use of a microphone include situations in which phone calls and video calls occur, situations in which the camera module 180 is activated for video recording, and a recording function to record an external audio signal is executed. This may include situations in which a function requiring a voice recognition function and/or another voice recognition function is executed. The electronic device 101 may deactivate the audio module 170. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 may individually check communication maintenance conditions and/or communication release conditions.

In operation 528, when deactivating the audio module 170, the electronic device 101 may transmit a signal related to deactivation to the external electronic device 201. In operation 529, the electronic device 101 may disable the audio module 170 and stop the voice recognition function by the external electronic device 201. According to one embodiment, in operation 528, the electronic device 101 responds to the occurrence of other functions and/or other events related to the use of the audio module 170 (e.g., occurrence of a call, execution of video capture), and The operation of (170) can be changed. For example, the electronic device 101 may stop the voice recognition function through the audio module 170 while operating the audio module 170 corresponding to another function (e.g., connecting a call) (e.g., making a call with the other party). Utilization of the audio module 170 for a call) can be performed.

In operation 530, the external electronic device 201 may transmit a control signal to change the operation mode of the at least one IoT device 302 to the away security mode to the at least one IoT device 302. In operation 531, the external electronic device 201 may change its operation mode to the away security mode.

According to one embodiment, the communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 is disconnected, and the voice recognition function by the external electronic device 201 is stopped (e.g., the voice recognition function is deactivated). , if certain conditions are met, the voice recognition function can be performed again. For example, in a state where the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 have a history of being connected to the same router 301, the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 are connected to the router 301. When reconnected, the audio module 170 may be automatically activated and the voice recognition function may be re-performed. For another example, when the location coordinates of the electronic device 101 are within a specific coordinate range determined based on the external electronic device 201, the voice recognition function may be performed again. For another example, when the user arbitrarily requests performance of the voice recognition function, the voice recognition function between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201 may be performed again. According to one embodiment, the specific condition is not limited to the above-described conditions and may include various conditions, and may also include conditions in which a plurality of the various conditions are combined.

In operation 526 of FIG. 5B, even if the electronic device 101 is separated from the external electronic device 201 (e.g., the wireless charging function is stopped), the electronic device 101 can maintain a connection with the external electronic device 201 through the communication module 190. there is. The electronic device 101 may be guaranteed mobility related to location movement.

According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 may be activated through in-band communication in response to performing a wireless charging function with the external electronic device 201. Even in a situation where performance of the wireless charging function is interrupted, the electronic device 101 can maintain communication connection with the external electronic device 201 through the communication module 190 and maintain the activated audio module 170. there is. A voice recognition function can be performed between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 201.

In a method for controlling the first external electronic device 201 according to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 controls the wireless charging coil 311 in response to performing a wireless charging function based on the first external electronic device 201. ), a request signal for charging power and activation of the audio module 170 can be received from the first external electronic device 201. The method according to one embodiment may activate the audio module 170 in response to receiving an activation request signal. A method according to an embodiment includes the electronic device 101 controlling at least one second external electronic device 302 operatively connected to the first external electronic device 201 through an activated audio module 170. Acoustic signals can be obtained. In the method according to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit the sound signal to the server in order to transmit a control command signal corresponding to the acquired sound signal to the first external electronic device 201.

The method according to one embodiment may perform a voice recognition function between the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 based on the activated audio module 170 of the electronic device 101.

The operation of the electronic device 101 receiving charging power and an activation request signal according to an embodiment is to receive charging power from the first external electronic device 201 using a magnetic induction method in response to the performance of the wireless charging function. It may include receiving an activation request signal for activating the audio module 170 from the first external electronic device 201 based on an in-band communication method.

The method according to one embodiment includes the operation of checking the router 301 connected to the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 based on an in-band communication method, and sending electronic information to the confirmed router 301. The method may further include changing the communication connection state of at least one of the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 so that the device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 are connected together.

The method according to one embodiment includes an operation of the electronic device 101 transmitting an acoustic signal obtained through the router 301 to a server, an operation of the server converting the transmitted acoustic signal into a control command signal, and the server converting the acoustic signal into a control command signal. transmitting a control command signal received to the first external electronic device 201, and at least one second external electronic device 302 to which the first external electronic device 201 is operatively connected based on the received control command signal. ) may further include an operation to control.

The method according to one embodiment includes, in response to release of the wireless charging function, the electronic device 101, through the communication module 190, a condition for stopping the voice recognition function and a condition for disconnecting communication with the first external electronic device 201. An operation of checking at least one condition, and when at least one condition of a voice recognition function interruption condition and a communication release condition is met, stopping the voice recognition function between the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201. Additional actions may be included.

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

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

The term “module” used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

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

According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided and included in a computer program product. Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or through an application store (e.g. Play StoreTM) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

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

Claims

In the electronic device 101,

Audio module 170;

Wireless charging coil 311;

Communication module 190;

memory (130); and

Comprising a processor 120 operatively connected to the audio module 170, the wireless charging coil 311, the communication module 190, and the memory 130,

The processor 120,

In response to performance of a wireless charging function based on the first external electronic device 201, charging power from the first external electronic device 201 and activation of the audio module 170 through the wireless charging coil 311 receive a request signal,

In response to receiving the activation request signal, activating the audio module 170,

Obtaining an acoustic signal for controlling at least one second external electronic device (302) operatively connected to the first external electronic device (201) through the activated audio module (170),

An electronic device that transmits the sound signal to the server in order to transmit a control command signal corresponding to the acquired sound signal to the first external electronic device (201).
According to claim 1,

The processor 120,

An electronic device that performs a voice recognition function between the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 based on the activated audio module 170.
According to claims 1 and 2,

The processor 120,

Check whether the electronic device 101 is mounted in the charging area of the first external electronic device 201 based on the wireless charging coil 311,

In response to the electronic device 101 being placed in the charging area of the first external electronic device 201, performing the wireless charging function using a magnetic induction method,

An electronic device that receives the activation request signal for activating the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 from the first external electronic device 201 based on an in-band communication method.
According to claims 1 to 3,

The processor 120,

Confirming the router 301 connected to the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 based on the in-band communication method,

Communication connection of at least one of the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 so that the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 are connected together to the confirmed router 301 An electronic device that changes state.
According to claims 1 to 4,

The processor 120,

Transmitting the acoustic signal to the server through the router 301,

The acoustic signal is converted into the control command signal corresponding to the acoustic signal through the server and transmitted from the server to the first external electronic device (201).
According to claims 1 to 5,

The processor 120,

In response to the release of the wireless charging function, a condition for stopping the voice recognition function is confirmed through the communication module 190,

When the confirmed conditions for stopping the voice recognition function are met, the voice recognition function through the audio module 170 is stopped,

The conditions for stopping the voice recognition function include conditions in which a phone call or video call occurs from another external electronic device, a condition in which a function related to video shooting is executed and the camera module 180 is activated, and a recording function for acquiring an external sound signal. An electronic device comprising at least one of the conditions under which a function is executed and the conditions under which a function related to the acquisition of another acoustic signal is executed.
According to claim 1,

The processor 120,

In response to canceling the wireless charging function, a condition for canceling communication with the first external electronic device 201 is confirmed through the communication module 190,

When the confirmed communication release condition is met, the communication connection with the first external electronic device 201 is released,

In response to the release of the communication connection, stopping the voice recognition function with the first external electronic device 201,

The communication release condition is a condition in which the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 are not connected to substantially the same router, and the electronic device 101 is based on the first external electronic device 201. An electronic device including at least one of the following: a condition of being located beyond a set distance, a condition of a set time elapsed after disabling the wireless charging function, and a condition of a user's request occurring.
According to claims 1 to 7,

The processor 120,

In response to satisfying the communication release condition, release the communication connection between the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201,

A condition in which the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 are reconnected to substantially the same router, and the electronic device 101 enters within a set distance based on the first external electronic device 201 Confirm that at least one of the conditions for which the user's request occurs, and the condition for which the user's request occurs,

An electronic device that resumes a communication connection between the electronic device (101) and the first external electronic device (201).
In the first external electronic device 201,

Wireless charging coil 321;

communication module 290;

memory(230); and

Comprising a processor 220 operatively connected to the wireless charging coil 321, the communication module 290, and the memory 230,

The processor 220,

In response to mounting the electronic device 101 in a charging area based on the wireless charging coil 321, performing a wireless charging function using the wireless charging coil 321,

In response to performing the wireless charging function, an activation request signal for activating charging power and the audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 is sent to the electronic device 101 through the wireless charging coil 321. transmit,

Receiving a control command signal corresponding to an audio signal obtained through the activated audio module 170 of the electronic device 101 from a server,

A first external electronic device that controls at least one operatively connected second external electronic device (302) based on the received control command signal.
According to clause 9,

The processor 220,

While connected to the same router 301 as the electronic device 101, obtain a control command signal corresponding to the sound signal obtained from the electronic device 101 from the server,

Based on the obtained control command signal, select the at least one second external electronic device 302 from among operatively connected second external electronic devices,

A first external electronic device that at least partially controls the selected at least one second external electronic device (302).
In a method of controlling the first external electronic device 201,

In response to performing a wireless charging function based on the first external electronic device 201, a request for activation of the charging power and audio module 170 is made from the first external electronic device 201 through the wireless charging coil 311. An action of receiving a signal;

activating the audio module 170 in response to receiving the activation request signal;

Obtaining an acoustic signal for controlling at least one second external electronic device (302) operatively connected to the first external electronic device (201) through the activated audio module (170);

Transmitting the sound signal to a server to transmit a control command signal corresponding to the acquired sound signal to the first external electronic device 201; How to include .
According to claim 11,

An operation of performing a voice recognition function between the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 based on the activated audio module 170; How to include more.
The method of claims 11 to 12,

The operation of receiving the charging power and activation request signal is,

In response to performing the wireless charging function, receiving the charging power from the first external electronic device 201 using a magnetic induction method; and

An operation of receiving the activation request signal for activating the audio module 170 from the first external electronic device 201 based on an in-band communication method; How to include .
The method of claims 11 to 13,

An operation of checking a router 301 connected to the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 based on the in-band communication method; and

Communication connection of at least one of the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 so that the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 201 are connected together to the confirmed router 301 An action that changes state; How to include more.
The method of claims 11 to 14,

Transmitting the acquired acoustic signal to the server through the router 301;

Converting the transmitted sound signal into the control command signal by the server;

An operation of the server transmitting the converted control command signal to the first external electronic device 201; and

An operation of the first external electronic device 201 controlling at least one operatively connected second external electronic device 302 based on the received control command signal; How to include more.