WO2024096310A1 - Dispositif électronique pour fournir un service de localisation, son procédé de fonctionnement et support de stockage - Google Patents

Dispositif électronique pour fournir un service de localisation, son procédé de fonctionnement et support de stockage Download PDF

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WO2024096310A1
WO2024096310A1 PCT/KR2023/014137 KR2023014137W WO2024096310A1 WO 2024096310 A1 WO2024096310 A1 WO 2024096310A1 KR 2023014137 W KR2023014137 W KR 2023014137W WO 2024096310 A1 WO2024096310 A1 WO 2024096310A1
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  • An embodiment disclosed in this document relates to an electronic device, an operating method, and a storage medium for providing a location finding service.
  • IoT Internet of Things
  • IoT technology can provide intelligent Internet technology services that create new value in human life by collecting and analyzing data generated from devices.
  • IoT technology can be applied to fields such as smart homes, smart buildings, smart cities, smart cars, and smart home appliances.
  • Home network technology can provide various services to users at home through a home network.
  • IoT devices e.g., home appliances equipped with IoT technology
  • a personal electronic device e.g., a smart phone.
  • Users may want to receive more diverse services using IoT devices.
  • the electronic device 310 may include a communication module 490, a memory 430, and a processor 420 operatively connected to the communication module 490 and the memory 430.
  • the processor 420 is set to store location information of a specific area where the electronic device 310 is placed and identification information of a location tracking target within the specific area in the memory 430. It can be.
  • the processor 420 may be set to identify whether the first external device is the location tracking target in response to receiving a signal from the first external device through the communication module 490.
  • the processor 420 in response to identifying whether the first external device is the location tracking target, the processor 420 sends at least one of the identification information of the first external device and the stored location information to the server.
  • the processor 420 may be set to compare the current location information of the electronic device 310 with the stored location information when a specific condition is satisfied. According to one embodiment, the processor 420 may be set to correct the location of the electronic device 310 based on a comparison result between the current location information and the stored location information.
  • a method for providing a location finding service in an electronic device 310 includes location information of a specific area where the electronic device 310 is placed and identification information of a location tracking target within the specific area. It may include a saving operation. According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of identifying whether the first external device is the location tracking target in response to receiving a signal from the first external device. According to one embodiment, the method includes transmitting at least one of identification information of the first external device and the stored location information to a server in response to identifying whether the first external device is the location tracking target. may include. According to one embodiment, the method may include comparing the current location information of the electronic device 310 with the stored location information when a specific condition is satisfied. According to one embodiment, the method may include correcting the location of the electronic device 310 based on a comparison result between the current location information and the stored location information.
  • a non-volatile storage medium storing instructions
  • the instructions when executed by at least one processor 420 of the electronic device 310, cause the electronic device 310 to perform at least one operation. is set to perform, wherein the at least one operation includes storing location information of a specific area where the electronic device 310 is placed and identification information of a location tracking target within the specific area, from a first external device.
  • an operation of identifying whether the first external device is the location tracking target In response to receiving a signal, an operation of identifying whether the first external device is the location tracking target, and in response to identifying whether the first external device is the location tracking target, identification information of the first external device and the Transmitting at least one of the stored location information to a server, comparing the current location information of the electronic device 310 with the stored location information when a specific condition is satisfied, and comparing the current location information with the stored location information Based on the results, the operation of correcting the position of the electronic device 310 may be included.
  • FIG 1 shows an Internet of things (IoT) system according to an embodiment.
  • IoT Internet of things
  • Figure 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration in an IoT environment for providing a location finding service according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is an internal block diagram of a fixed helper device and an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of area information used in a location finding service according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 6 is an operation flowchart of a fixed helper device for providing a location finding service according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 7 is a flowchart of signal transmission and reception for adding a fixed helper node between a fixed helper device, an electronic device, and a server according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 8 is a flowchart of signal transmission and reception for self-position correction between a fixed helper device, an electronic device, and a server according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 9 is a flowchart of signal transmission and reception for location correction according to location information between a fixed helper device, an electronic device, and a server according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 10 is an example screen for specifying a zone of a location search service according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 11 is an example screen for adding a device and setting presence or absence according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 12 is an example screen for specifying a location search target according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 13 is an example screen showing a location search target in a designated area according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 14 is an example screen for setting a location search target and notification content according to an embodiment.
  • Figure 15 is an example screen notifying a zone change according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 shows an Internet of things (IoT) system 100 according to one embodiment. Meanwhile, at least some of the components in FIG. 1 may be omitted, and may be implemented to include additional components not shown.
  • IoT Internet of things
  • the IoT system 100 includes a plurality of electronic devices connectable to the data network 116 or 146.
  • the IoT system 100 includes a first IoT server 110, a first node 120, a voice assistance server 130, a second IoT server 140, and a second node. 150, or may include at least one of the devices 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 136, 137, 151, 152, and 153.
  • the first IoT server 110 may include at least one of a communication interface 111, a processor 112, or a storage unit 113.
  • the second IoT server 140 may include at least one of a communication interface 141, a processor 142, or a storage unit 143.
  • “IoT server” in this document refers to a relay device (e.g., first node 120 or second node (120), for example, based on a data network (e.g., data network 116 or data network 146).
  • a data network e.g., data network 116 or data network 146.
  • One or more devices e.g., devices 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 151, 152, 153) can be remotely controlled and/or monitored via 150) or directly without a relay device.
  • Device herein refers to a sensor, home appliance, office electronic device, or It is a device for performing processes, and there are no restrictions on its type.
  • a device that receives a control command and performs an operation corresponding to the control command may be named a “target device.”
  • the IoT server may be called a central server in that it selects a target device among a plurality of devices and provides control commands.
  • the first IoT server 110 may communicate with the devices 121, 122, and 123 through the data network 116.
  • Data network 116 may refer to a network for long-distance communication, such as the Internet or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN), or may include a cellular network.
  • the first IoT server 110 may be connected to the data network 116 through the communication interface 111.
  • the communication interface 111 may include a communication device (or communication module) to support communication of the data network 116, and may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip), or may be integrated into a plurality of separate components. It can be implemented with components (e.g., multiple chips).
  • the first IoT server 110 may communicate with the devices 121, 122, and 123 through the first node 120.
  • the first node 120 may receive data from the first IoT server 110 through the data network 116 and transmit the received data to at least some of the devices 121, 122, and 123.
  • the first node 120 may receive data from at least some of the devices 121, 122, and 123, and transmit the received data to the first IoT server 110 through the data network 116.
  • the first node 120 may function as a bridge between the data network 116 and the devices 121, 122, and 123. Meanwhile, in FIG. 1, it is shown as if there is only one first node 120, but this is simply an example and there is no limit to the number.
  • a “node” in this document may be an edge computing system, or may be a hub device.
  • the first node 120 supports wired and/or wireless communication of the data network 116, and may also support wired and/or wireless communication with the devices 121, 122, and 123.
  • the first node 120 may be configured to communicate via a short-range communication network such as at least one of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi direct, Z-wave, Zig-bee, INSETEON, X10, or IrDA (infrared data association).
  • the first node 120 may be connected to the devices 121, 122, and 123, but there is no limitation on the type of communication, and the first node 120 may be placed in an environment such as a home, office, factory, building, external location, or other types of premises. (or location). Accordingly, the devices 121, 122, and 123 may be monitored and/or controlled by the service provided by the first IoT server 110, and the devices 121, 122, and 123 may be monitored and/or controlled by the first IoT server 110.
  • the devices 121, 122, and 123 may not be required to have the capability of complete network communication (e.g., Internet communication) for direct connection to the IoT server 110, for example, a light switch, a proximity sensor, etc.
  • complete network communication e.g., Internet communication
  • the first IoT server 110 may support direct communication with the devices 124 and 125.
  • direct communication may mean communication that does not go through a relay device such as the first node 120, for example, communication through a cellular communication network and/or a data network.
  • the first IoT server 110 may transmit a control command to at least some of the devices 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125.
  • control command may mean data that causes a controllable device to perform a specific operation, and the specific operation is an operation performed by the device, such as outputting information, sensing information, reporting information, It may include management of information (e.g. deletion or creation), and there is no limit to the type.
  • the processor 112 generates a control command from an external source (e.g., the voice assistant server 130, the second IoT server 140, the external system 160, or at least some of the devices 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125).
  • control command may be generated based on the obtained information.
  • the processor 112 may generate a control command based on whether the monitoring results of at least some of the devices 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125 satisfy specified conditions.
  • the processor 112 may control the communication interface 111 to transmit control commands to the target device.
  • the processor 112, or the processor 132, or the processor 142 includes a central processing unit (CPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application processor (AP), or a communication processor (CP). It may be implemented as a combination of one or more of a general-purpose processor, a graphics-specific processor such as a GPU (graphical processing unit), a VPU (vision processing unit), or an artificial intelligence-specific processor such as an NPU (neural processing unit).
  • a general-purpose processor such as a GPU (graphical processing unit), a VPU (vision processing unit), or an artificial intelligence-specific processor such as an NPU (neural processing unit).
  • a graphics-specific processor such as a GPU (graphical processing unit), a VPU (vision processing unit)
  • an artificial intelligence-specific processor such as an NPU (neural processing unit).
  • the processor 112 may configure a web-based interface based on the API 114 or expose resources managed by the first IoT server 110 to the outside. .
  • the web-based interface may support communication between the first IoT server 110 and an external web service, for example.
  • the processor 112 may, for example, allow the external system 160 to control and/or access the devices 121, 122, and 123.
  • External system 160 may be, for example, an independent system that is not related to or part of system 100.
  • External system 160 may be, for example, an external server or a website. However, security is required for access to the devices 121, 122, and 123 from the external system 160 or the resources of the first IoT server 110.
  • the processor 112 and the automation application may expose an API endpoint (eg, a universal resource locator (URL)) based on the API 114 to the outside.
  • the first IoT server 110 may transmit a control command to the target device among the devices 121, 122, and 123.
  • the description of the communication interface 141, the processor 142, the API 144 of the storage unit 143, and the database 145 of the second IoT server 140 are described in detail in the communication of the first IoT server 110. It may be substantially the same as the description of the interface 111, the processor 112, the API 114 of the storage unit 113, and the database 115.
  • the description of the second node 150 may be substantially the same as the description of the first node 120.
  • the second IoT server 140 may transmit a control command to a target device among the devices 151, 152, and 153.
  • the first IoT server 110 and the second IoT server 140 may be operated by the same service provider in one embodiment, but may be operated by different service providers in another embodiment.
  • the voice assistant server 130 may transmit and receive data with the first IoT server 110 through the data network 116.
  • the voice assistant server 130 may include at least one of a communication interface 131, a processor 132, and a storage unit 133.
  • the communication interface 131 may communicate with the smart phone 136 or the AI speaker 137 through a data network (not shown) and/or a cellular network (not shown).
  • the smart phone 136 or the AI speaker 137 may include a microphone, acquire a user voice, convert it into a voice signal, and transmit the voice signal to the voice assistant server 130.
  • the processor 132 may receive a voice signal from the smart phone 136 or the AI speaker 137 through the communication interface 131.
  • the processor 132 may process the received voice signal based on the stored model 134.
  • the processor 132 may generate (or confirm) a control command using the processing result based on information stored in the database 135.
  • the storage units 113, 133, and 143 include flash memory type, hard disk type, multimedia card micro type, and card type memory (e.g. SD or It may include at least one type of non-transitory storage medium among memory, magnetic memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk, and there is no limitation on the type.
  • At least one device communicating with the first IoT server 110 may be a smartphone (eg, electronic device 201 of FIG. 2) in a network environment.
  • Figure 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device 201 in a network environment 200, according to one embodiment.
  • the electronic device 201 communicates with the electronic device 202 through the first network 298 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or through the second network 299. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 204 or the server 208 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may communicate with the electronic device 204 through the server 208.
  • the first network 298 e.g., a short-range wireless communication network
  • the server 208 e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network
  • the electronic device 201 includes a processor 220, a memory 230, an input module 250, an audio output module 255, a display module 260, an audio module 270, and a sensor module ( 276), interface 277, connection terminal 278, haptic module 279, camera module 280, power management module 288, battery 289, communication module 290, subscriber identification module 296 , or may include an antenna module 297.
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 278) may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 201.
  • some of these components e.g., sensor module 276, camera module 280, or antenna module 297) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 260). It can be.
  • Processor 220 executes software (e.g., program 240) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 201 connected to processor 220. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or computation, the processor 220 stores instructions or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module 276 or the communication module 290) in the volatile memory 232. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 232 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 234.
  • software e.g., program 240
  • the processor 220 stores instructions or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module 276 or the communication module 290) in the volatile memory 232.
  • the commands or data stored in the volatile memory 232 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 234.
  • the processor 220 includes a main processor 221 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 223 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
  • a main processor 221 e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor
  • auxiliary processor 223 e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the electronic device 201 includes a main processor 221 and a auxiliary processor 223, the auxiliary processor 223 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 221 or be specialized for a designated function. You can.
  • the auxiliary processor 223 may be implemented separately from the main processor 221 or as part of it.
  • the auxiliary processor 223 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 221 while the main processor 221 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 221 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 221, at least one of the components of the electronic device 201 (e.g., the display module 260, the sensor module 276, or the communication module 290) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled.
  • coprocessor 223 e.g., image signal processor or communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component e.g., camera module 280 or communication module 290. there is.
  • the auxiliary processor 223 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 201 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 208).
  • Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited.
  • An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers.
  • Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above.
  • artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.
  • the memory 230 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 220 or the sensor module 276) of the electronic device 201. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 240) and instructions related thereto.
  • Memory 230 may include volatile memory 232 or non-volatile memory 234.
  • the program 240 may be stored as software in the memory 230 and may include, for example, an operating system 242, middleware 244, or application 246.
  • the input module 250 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 201 (e.g., the processor 220) from outside the electronic device 201 (e.g., a user).
  • the input module 250 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).
  • the sound output module 255 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 201.
  • the sound output module 255 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 260 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 201 (eg, a user).
  • the display module 260 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device.
  • the display module 260 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 270 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 270 acquires sound through the input module 250, the sound output module 255, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 201). Sound may be output through an electronic device 202 (e.g., speaker or headphone).
  • an electronic device 202 e.g., speaker or headphone
  • the sensor module 276 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 201 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do.
  • the sensor module 276 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 277 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 201 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 202).
  • the interface 277 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card
  • the connection terminal 278 may include a connector through which the electronic device 201 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 202).
  • the connection terminal 278 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 279 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses.
  • the haptic module 279 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 280 can capture still images and moving images.
  • the camera module 280 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 288 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 201.
  • the power management module 288 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • Battery 289 may supply power to at least one component of electronic device 201.
  • the battery 289 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.
  • Communication module 290 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between the electronic device 201 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 202, electronic device 204, or server 208). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 290 operates independently of processor 220 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • processor 220 e.g., an application processor
  • the communication module 290 is a wireless communication module 292 (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 294 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included.
  • the corresponding communication module is a first network 298 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network 299 (e.g.
  • the wireless communication module 292 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 296 within a communication network such as the first network 298 or the second network 299.
  • IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
  • the wireless communication module 292 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 (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or ultra-reliable and low-latency (URLLC). -latency communications)) can be supported.
  • the wireless communication module 292 may support high frequency bands (e.g., mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates.
  • the wireless communication module 292 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.
  • MIMO massive array multiple-input and multiple-output
  • the wireless communication module 292 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 201, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 204), or a network system (e.g., second network 299). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 292 supports peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC.
  • peak data rate e.g., 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage e.g., 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency e.g., 164 dB or less
  • the antenna module 297 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 297 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB).
  • the antenna module 297 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 298 or the second network 299 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 290. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 290 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna.
  • other components eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 297.
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module 297 may form a mmWave antenna module.
  • a mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.
  • a 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)
  • peripheral devices e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • signal e.g. commands or data
  • commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 201 and the external electronic device 204 through the server 208 connected to the second network 299.
  • Each of the external electronic devices 202 or 204 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 201.
  • all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 201 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 202, 204, or 208.
  • the electronic device 201 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 201.
  • the electronic device 201 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used.
  • the electronic device 201 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 204 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device.
  • Server 208 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 204 or server 208 may be included in the second network 299.
  • the electronic device 201 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
  • Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration in an IoT environment for providing a location finding service according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 201 in FIG. 3 may be the electronic device 201 in FIG. 2 .
  • the user can use one or more electronic devices (e.g., the electronic device 201), and can control at least one connectable device based on the electronic device 201.
  • tags can be used to remotely control and/or monitor a specific target, such as determining its location.
  • a tag may be a device attached to a target such as a specific person, companion animal, or specific object. Additionally, in order to monitor a subject entering or leaving a specific space, an electronic device possessed by the subject may be used.
  • the tag that is the target of location finding and the electronic device possessed by the target may be referred to as a location tracking target device.
  • helper device can scan for signals (e.g. BLE advertising signals) broadcast from the lost device.
  • a helper device may refer to a device in the vicinity of a lost device that becomes a 'helper' and sends a signal sharing the location of the lost device to the server.
  • the helper device provides its location along with the ID of the scanned device to the server, so that the server can inform the electronic device that has requested location finding of the location of the lost device.
  • the mobile helper device may perform positioning to provide the ID of the device scanned to the server and its current location to the server.
  • errors may occur during positioning due to movement or the influence of the surrounding environment.
  • a mobile helper device in a moving vehicle even if it can scan a signal from a lost device outside the vehicle, it is already moving, so the location of the lost device at the time of scanning the signal, and the mobile helper device There may be a lot of error between the current location of the device, so it may be difficult to find the location of the lost device.
  • a method that can increase the accuracy of estimating the location of the target may be needed. For example, in a place (or location, space) that requires a location finding service, such as an amusement park or a logistics center, it is necessary to connect with a plurality of helper devices placed at the location to find the location tracking target. .
  • an electronic device, an operating method, and a storage medium for providing a location finding service by correcting the location of a helper device located around a location tracking target are provided.
  • the IoT system 300 for providing a location finding service includes an electronic device 201, a fixed helper device 310, a plurality of external devices 320, and/or an IoT server ( 340) may be included.
  • the system 300 may further include servers such as a cloud server and an application market server in addition to the IoT server 340.
  • the fixed helper device 310 may include a communication unit and receive data from a plurality of external devices 320 through the communication unit. At least some of the fixed helper devices 310 may be called a hub device, a control device, an access point (AP), a coordinator, or a server.
  • a hub device e.g., a control device
  • AP access point
  • a coordinator e.g., a coordinator
  • server e.g., IoT server 340.
  • the fixed helper device 310 may be formed as a separate device or may include an electronic device 302 such as a TV or a PC.
  • the electronic device 301 such as a wireless charger, can also operate as a fixed helper because it is mainly used in a specific place (or location or space) such as a home or office. In this way, there may be various types of devices that can operate as fixed helpers within a specific location.
  • the hub device 303 may communicate with a plurality of external devices (e.g., IoT devices) 320 and the electronic device 201, and the electronic device 302 is one of the IoT devices based on the Internet of Things.
  • IoT app It can be controlled through an application (hereinafter referred to as IoT app), but if a fixed helper function is installed, it can operate as a fixed helper like the hub device 303. Additionally, the electronic device 301 performs wireless charging for the electronic device 201, but if equipped with a stationary helper function, it can be controlled through an IoT app.
  • IoT app an application
  • the electronic device 301 performs wireless charging for the electronic device 201, but if equipped with a stationary helper function, it can be controlled through an IoT app.
  • the fixed helper device 310 is an electronic device (e.g., a wireless charger) 301, an electronic device (e.g., a home appliance such as a TV, a PC) 302, or a separate device (e.g. : May include at least one of the hub devices 303).
  • an electronic device e.g., a wireless charger
  • an electronic device e.g., a home appliance such as a TV, a PC
  • a separate device e.g. : May include at least one of the hub devices 303.
  • a plurality of external devices 320 may be located in various spaces and may be connected to the electronic device 201 through a fixed helper device 310.
  • the external devices 320 may include various types of electronic devices or digital devices that operate based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology such as smart home.
  • IoT Internet of Things
  • the external devices 320 may be referred to as Internet of Things devices or IoT devices.
  • At least some of the external devices 320 may include sensors or switches for detecting the surrounding environment.
  • at least some of the external devices 320 may include a tag device 330 that is attached to a target such as a specific person, companion animal, or specific object.
  • a target such as a specific person, companion animal, or specific object.
  • specific people may include children or elderly people whose location is required.
  • Tag device 330 may be attached (or worn) to an object that moves or moves within an environment such as, for example, a home, office, factory, building, off-site location, or other types of premises.
  • a tag device (hereinafter referred to as a tag) may be used to remotely control and/or monitor such an object.
  • a tag device may be called a smart tag.
  • At least one tag 330 is a device attached to an object whose location is to be determined through a communication connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection) with at least one helper device near the tag 330.
  • the location can be determined.
  • the location of the tag 330 can also be obtained (or collected) from helper devices around the tag 330.
  • the peripheral helper devices that provide the location of the tag 330 may include at least one of the external devices 320, the fixed helper device 310, or the electronic device 201 of FIG. 3.
  • the electronic device 301 may be a wireless charger that transmits power wirelessly to the electronic device 201.
  • peripheral helper devices can be broadly divided into fixed helper devices and mobile helper devices according to their roles.
  • a plurality of helper devices placed at the location may be used to find the location tracking target. Accordingly, since the location finding service is provided using the location of the helper device itself deployed at a specific location, the helper device may be a fixed helper device.
  • the fixed helper device 310 may be an electronic device placed in a fixed location, such as a TV, PC, or AI speaker, but since the electronic device 301, such as a wireless charger, is also mainly used within a specific space, It can operate as a fixed helper device.
  • the fixed helper device 310 may be a device that includes a short-range communication method (eg, BLE) and a communication function for connection to a network, but does not support a function for self-positioning.
  • a short-range communication method eg, BLE
  • the fixed helper device 310 is connected to communication with the adjacent tag 330, and when the tag 330 approaches, the fixed helper device 310 provides its own location as the location of the tag 330. You can.
  • the fixed helper device 310 since the fixed helper device 310 does not have a positioning function, it may store information indicating its location in advance. For example, when the fixed helper device 310 is placed in a specific location, it can obtain location information through interworking with the network. However, a situation may occur where the location changes after the fixed helper device 310 is installed at the specific location.
  • the fixed helper device 310 Location information can be updated.
  • the fixed helper device 310 may identify whether a specific condition is satisfied, and if the specific condition is satisfied, the fixed helper device 310 may be moved. Considering that certain conditions are satisfied due to installation, the location information for the fixed helper device 310 can be re-established, and a detailed description of this will be described later.
  • the fixed helper device 310 may receive location information about the area in which the fixed helper device 310 is deployed from the area management server 350.
  • the zone management server 350 can map and manage location information about the fixed helper device for each zone (e.g., zone 1, zone 2, zone 3, ).
  • the zone management server 350 may manage data in which location information (e.g., 1st floor, xx building, Myeongryun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul) for a fixed helper device is mapped to zone 1 (e.g., office) in a table form.
  • the area may be a place arbitrarily designated by the user (e.g., my home, office,).
  • the location information for the area represents the actual physical location of the place, and the user may select location information corresponding to the place automatically displayed on the map, or the location information may be directly input by the user.
  • one or more fixed helper devices can be placed in each zone, so for example, if three fixed helper devices are placed in zone 1, regardless of the type of device, the three fixed helper devices are grouped into zone 1 and have the same It can be managed with location information. For example, the user can check the information displayed on the IoT app execution screen of the electronic device 201, designate a fixed helper device for each zone, and set the location of the designated fixed helper device.
  • Figure 3 illustrates the case where the zone management server 350 is implemented as a separate server that manages zone-specific information.
  • the zone management server 350 is implemented as a separate server that manages zone-specific information. It may perform the role of the management server 350, and accordingly, the area management server 350 may be omitted.
  • the location information of the fixed helper device 310 may be used to find the location of a location tracking target within a specific area.
  • a tag attached to an object whose location is to be determined can be referred to as a location tracking object.
  • the location tracking object is not limited to a tag and may be designated by the user.
  • the user may designate another electronic device of the same account as the electronic device 201 as a location tracking target, and the types of devices that can be designated may not be limited to this.
  • the fixed helper device 310 obtains a signal (e.g., advertising signal) from at least one tag 330 that is periodically broadcast, and determines the location of the tag 330. can be periodically uploaded to the IoT server 340.
  • the fixed helper device 310 sends the identification information (e.g., unique ID, and/or serial number) from the tag and the location information of the fixed helper device 310 to the IoT server through the area management server 350. It can be delivered to (340).
  • the IoT server 340 can transmit the delivered information to the electronic device 201 that has registered the tag 330, allowing the electronic device 201 to know the location of the tag.
  • a fixed helper device that is located around a tag that is subject to location tracking in a specific place (or space) and can provide a location finding service is, for example, within a range (e.g., 120 m) capable of short-distance communication (e.g., Bluetooth communication). ) may be adjacent devices located inside or outside.
  • a fixed helper device that determines the location of a tag and provides a location finding service may be referred to as a find node.
  • the fixed helper device 310 is a helper at a fixed location and is installed in a fixed location (e.g., a house, a building) to detect signals from other external devices including the tag 330, and detects signals from the tag 330 and other external devices. ) can be provided.
  • a fixed helper may be a device placed in a fixed location, such as a fixed helper device 310 including a TV, and may be designated by the user.
  • a fixed helper may be a mobile base station attached to a specific building in the external case.
  • the positioning information (e.g., location of the tag 330) provided from the fixed helper is determined by the object to which the tag 330 is attached in the specific space. It can be used to identify incoming or outgoing.
  • an electronic device 301 such as a wireless charger may also operate as a fixed helper device, so the tag 330
  • An operation may be performed to find the location.
  • an operation to find the location of the tag 330 may be performed in adjacent devices, including the electronic device 201.
  • the electronic device 201 may be able to track the location of the tag 330 using devices around the tag 330.
  • the external devices 320 are not limited to the above-described types of devices, and may include all devices capable of communicating with the electronic device 201.
  • the electronic device 201 may be capable of 1:N communication with the external devices 320.
  • the external devices 320 may operate through user manipulation or may operate automatically when given conditions are met. For example, when an event occurs, the external devices 320 may output data (or signals) to the fixed helper device 310 in response to the event occurrence.
  • the data may include device identification information (e.g., device ID), and a unique device ID may be set when the device is manufactured.
  • the device unique ID may represent an ID given by the server after the user purchases the device and during the process of registering the device through an account on the server. The ID given by the server may change each time the device is re-registered after deleting its registration.
  • the device unique ID given when registering from the server is used as an example.
  • the external devices 320 may include a communication module and output the data to the fixed helper device 310 through the communication module. According to one embodiment, at least some of the external devices 320 may be connected to the Internet where the IoT server 340 exists through a Wi-Fi connection mainly based on the Wi-Fi method.
  • the external devices 320 establish a connection with the electronic device 201 and receive information about the fixed helper device 310 to be directly connected through the established connection, thereby helping the fixed helper device 310 You can connect to the IoT server 340 through the fixed helper device 310 and maintain a connection with the IoT server 340.
  • the electronic device 201 is a device that manages a plurality of external devices 320, and is capable of searching for nearby external devices 320 and establishing communication with each external device 320. there is. Accordingly, the electronic device 201 may receive data from a plurality of external devices 320 and display information about the external devices 320 on the screen in response to the received data. For example, the electronic device 201 may manage status information about a plurality of external devices 320 based on the acquired data. In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may be a user device (eg, a smartphone).
  • the electronic device 201 when an Internet of Things-based application (hereinafter referred to as an IoT app) for controlling a plurality of external devices 320 is executed, the electronic device 201 has a user interface (user interface) related to the executed application. UI) can be displayed. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 201 can manage targets that can be tagged, such as a specific person, a companion animal, or a specific object, through an IoT app.
  • an IoT app Internet of Things-based application for controlling a plurality of external devices 320
  • the electronic device 201 has a user interface (user interface) related to the executed application. UI) can be displayed.
  • the electronic device 201 can manage targets that can be tagged, such as a specific person, a companion animal, or a specific object, through an IoT app.
  • the electronic device 201 obtains data on an object to which a tag is attached (or possesses a tag) by monitoring the location or movement pattern of the tag, and provides a location finding service associated with the identified object based on the acquired data. can be provided.
  • the electronic device 201 may display a map indicating the location of the onboarded tag 330 on the IoT app screen.
  • the IoT server 340 may schedule a search cycle in devices adjacent to the tag 330.
  • the IoT server 340 may provide information including the scheduled search cycle as described above to a device adjacent to the tag 330, that is, the fixed helper device 310. In this way, by controlling the IoT server 340 to adjust the search cycle of the helper near the tag 330, the tag 330 can be searched with a faster search cycle. If an emergency situation such as a lost child occurs, the location of the tag 330 can be provided in connection with surrounding fixed devices, thereby increasing the utility value of the tag 330.
  • the tag 330 is registered (e.g., onboarded) to the IoT server 340 and an IoT application is executed to control a plurality of external devices 320 including the tag 330 connected to the parent terminal.
  • a terminal may be referred to as a parent terminal.
  • the parent terminal may be an electronic device 201.
  • FIG. 4 is an internal block diagram of a fixed helper device and an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • the fixed helper device 310 may be a device placed in a fixed space, such as a TV, and may include a processor 420, a communication module 490, and/or a memory 430. Additionally, when the fixed helper device 310 is a wireless charger, it may further include a power transmission circuit 480.
  • the power transmission circuit 480 may wirelessly transmit power according to at least one of an inductive method, a resonance method, or an electromagnetic wave method.
  • the processor 420 can control the amount of power transmitted by the power transmission circuit 480 and may be referred to as a control circuit.
  • the fixed helper device 310 may further include a charger for charging the battery of the electronic device 201, and the components of the fixed helper device 310 operating as a wireless charger are not limited to this. .
  • the memory 430 may store location information of a specific area where the fixed helper device 310 is placed and identification information of a location tracking target within the specific area.
  • devices operating as fixed helper devices do not support a positioning function and therefore cannot provide their own location information used to provide a location finding service for a location tracking target.
  • devices operating as fixed helper devices placed in a specific place may be grouped into one zone by the user and given the same location information. For example, if the designated area is 'my house', the actual location information (e.g. physical location) about 'my house' may be set as the location information of the fixed helper device.
  • the location information of this specific area may be stored and managed in the area management server 350 of FIG. 3, and may be obtained from the area management server 350 when installing (or onboarding) a fixed helper device and stored in advance. .
  • the processor 420 may obtain at least part of the zone information managed by the zone management server 350.
  • zone information managed by the zone management server 350 is as shown in FIG. 5.
  • Figure 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of area information used in a location finding service according to an embodiment.
  • the zone information 500 includes zone name, identification information (ID) (or list value) of the target tag device, identification information of the fixed helper device, location, radius, scan duty cycle, UWB option, and custom message. It may include at least one of:
  • the zone name represents a specific place (or location, space) and can be designated by the user.
  • the identification information of the target tag device may be information indicating at least one tag device corresponding to a location tracking target within a designated area.
  • the identification information of the target tag device may be identification information indicating the location tracking target for presence detection. If there are multiple location tracking targets, the identification information of the target tag device may have a list of location tracking targets.
  • the fixed helper device 310 may check which tag device is the target of location tracking within a specified radius based on the identification information of the target tag device.
  • the identification information of the fixed helper device may be identification information of a device that will operate as a helper device given the same location information within the designated area.
  • the location represents actual location information (eg, physical location) of the area and can be set by the user.
  • the radius represents a range for searching for a location tracking object, and for example, when using the presence detection function, it may be a radius based on the location information of the area.
  • the scan duty cycle may represent a cycle for scanning a signal from the location tracking object, and when using the presence detection function, it may be a cycle for adjusting the responsiveness of an outing event.
  • the custom message may include notification content preset by the user to be displayed on the electronic device 201 when an presence event occurs.
  • the UWB option may be used to inform whether the location tracking target is present and the location of the detected target within the area. Accordingly, the zone management server 350 can store UWB option values and whether the fixed helper device supports UWB for each zone.
  • the communication module 490 may include a UWB communication module.
  • the UWB communication module can support the fixed helper device 310 to perform UWB communication with a location tracking device (eg, tag).
  • the UWB communication module can measure the distance between the fixed helper device 310 and the location tracking target device through UWB communication.
  • the UWB communication module can measure the direction (e.g., arrival of angle (AOA)) of the location tracking device using multiple antennas.
  • AOA arrival of angle
  • the UWB angle of arrival (AOA) measurement method based on the UWB communication method uses the time difference between a plurality of antenna signals, and is based on the signal received using the antenna of the communication module 490.
  • the location or direction of can be identified, and the distance of the location tracking target device away from the fixed helper device 310 can also be identified.
  • the fixed helper device 310 may further include an antenna module (eg, UWB antenna) for identifying at least one of the location, direction, or distance of the location tracking target device.
  • the antenna module may include a plurality of antennas for measuring at least one of the location, direction, or distance of the location tracking target device.
  • the fixed helper device 310 measures the distance and/or direction (or angle (e.g., AOA)) to the location tracking device using at least two antennas among the plurality of antennas included in the antenna module. can do.
  • the processor 420 may activate UWB signal scanning for UWB AOA measurement after detecting a location tracking target device based on the BLE communication method. For example, when a location tracking target device is discovered through BLE communication, the processor 420 can activate UWB signal scanning by transmitting information necessary for UWB communication through BLE communication. The processor 420 can connect to the location tracking device through UWB communication using the transmitted information, and can check the relative position of the location tracking device with respect to the fixed helper device 310.
  • the processor 420 responds to receiving a signal from an external device (e.g., tag 330) through the communication module 490, based on zone information obtained from the zone management server 350. You can identify whether an external device is subject to location tracking. For example, the processor 420 may acquire a signal (eg, advertising signal) from at least one tag 330 that is periodically broadcast. The processor 420 may periodically upload the location of the tag 330 to the IoT server 340 in response to receiving the signal. For example, the fixed helper device 310 uses the identification information (e.g., unique ID, and/or serial number) from the tag and the pre-stored location information of the fixed helper device 310 through the area management server 350. It can be transmitted to the IoT server 340.
  • identification information e.g., unique ID, and/or serial number
  • the location information of the fixed helper device 310 is registered in the IoT server 340, the location information of the fixed helper device 310 is not transmitted to the IoT server 340 and the location information of the fixed helper device 310 is not transmitted to the IoT server 340.
  • Identification information e.g., device unique ID
  • the IoT server 340 transfers the delivered information to the electronic device 201 that has registered the tag 330, and the electronic device 201 can display information indicating the location of the tag on the screen.
  • the processor 420 transmits its own location information pre-stored in the memory 430 to the IoT server 340 along with the identification information of the tag through the communication module 490. It can be sent to .
  • the processor 420 corrects (or updates) the location information about the fixed helper device 310. ) can be performed. In one embodiment, as a criterion for determining a situation in which the location is changed, the processor 420 may identify whether a specific condition is satisfied, and if the specific condition is satisfied, the fixed helper device 310 You can set location information to your actual current location.
  • the specific condition is when the connection to the network through the communication module 490 changes from an offline state to an online state, and when the power of the fixed helper device 310 changes from off to on, Alternatively, it may include at least one of a case where the access processor (AP) to which the fixed helper device 310 is connected is changed. For example, if the fixed helper device 310 placed in a specific space moves, the connection with the network may be disconnected or the power state may change.
  • AP access processor
  • the connection with the network may be disconnected and the fixed helper device 310 may be turned off.
  • the fixed helper device 310 For use in a new location, the fixed helper device 310 must be connected to the network. is reconnected and the power of the fixed helper device 310 can also be turned on again.
  • the access device (AP) to which the fixed helper device 310 was connected in a specific space may be different from the access device (AP) to which it is connected in the newly moved space. Accordingly, when the above specific conditions are met, the processor 420 considers that the fixed helper device 310 has been moved and can identify whether the previous location information is actually changed.
  • the processor 420 may compare the current location information of the fixed helper device 310 with the stored location information.
  • the current location information may be, for example, location information received from a network location provider (NLP) based on a short-range wireless signal.
  • NLP network location provider
  • the processor 420 may request location information from an external NLP server through the ID (e.g. MAC address or MAC ID) of the Wi-Fi AP using the communication module 490. .
  • Wi-Fi MAC address can be mapped to location information (e.g. location of Wi-Fi router) and stored in database form.
  • location information e.g. location of Wi-Fi router
  • location information corresponding to the acquired MAC address can be identified based on mapping information stored in the database. Accordingly, the processor 420 may use the location information corresponding to the MAC address obtained through the scan to identify the location information of the fixed helper device 310.
  • the processor 420 may correct the location of the fixed helper device 310 based on a comparison result between the current location information received from NLP and the stored location information. If the comparison result between the current location information and the stored location information differs by more than a threshold value, the processor 420 may correct the location of the fixed helper device 310. If there is a difference between the current location information and the stored location information by more than a threshold, the location of the fixed helper device 310 needs to be re-designated.
  • the processor 420 transmits the location comparison result to the IoT server 340, so that the IoT server 340 can induce the electronic device 201 of the user account to reposition the fixed helper device 310.
  • the IoT server 340 may transmit a notification to the electronic device 201 requesting that the fixed helper device 310 be repositioned, and accordingly the electronic device 201 displays the fixed helper device 310 on the screen.
  • a notification to re-specify the location of (310) can be displayed.
  • the processor 420 may request location confirmation through the IoT server 340, and may receive redirected location information from the IoT server 340 in response to the location confirmation request.
  • the processor 420 may correct (or update) the location of the fixed helper device 310 using the redirected location information and store it in the memory 430.
  • the processor 420 performs location correction by comparing the current location information received from NLP with previously stored location information when a specific condition is satisfied, but the location correction is performed at a preset time point or periodically. Location correction can also be performed by comparing location information obtained through NLP with previously stored location information.
  • the processor 420 may transmit power to the electronic device 201 through the power transmission circuit 480. If the fixed helper device 310 is wireless charging, the electronic device 201 transmits a BLE advertising signal, and the fixed helper device 310 detects the wireless charging status of the electronic device 201 by scanning it. can do. In this way, during wireless charging, the fixed helper device 310 is connected to the electronic device 201 for wireless charging, so the fixed helper device 310 can obtain GPS positioning information of the electronic device 201. The processor 420 compares the GPS positioning information and the stored location information, and corrects the location of the fixed helper device 310 (or update) can be stored in the memory 430.
  • the processor 420 may request location confirmation by transmitting the GPS positioning information to the IoT server 340, and may receive redirected location information from the IoT server 340 in response to the location confirmation request. You can.
  • the re-designated location information can be set through the execution screen of an IoT app for controlling a plurality of external devices in the electronic device 201.
  • the processor 420 may correct (or update) the location of the fixed helper device 310 using the re-designated location information and store it in the memory 430. Additionally, the processor 420 may correct the location of the fixed helper device 310 using the GPS positioning information instead of receiving redirected location information.
  • the processor 420 transmits the corrected location information corresponding to the GPS positioning information to the IoT server 340, thereby It may also be transmitted to other fixed helper devices within a specific area through the server 340.
  • the electronic device 201 includes at least one processor 220. , may include a memory 230, a display 260 (or, for example, the display module 260 of FIG. 2), and/or a communication module 290.
  • the memory 230 may store information for communication and transmitted/received data with at least one external device among the plurality of external devices 320.
  • the memory 230 includes a control program for controlling the electronic device 201, images for providing UI and UI related to applications provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from outside, user information, documents, and databases. or related data can be stored.
  • the memory 230 may store an Internet of Things-based application (eg, IoT app) for controlling the operation of external devices in an indoor environment.
  • IoT app Internet of Things-based application
  • the memory 230 may store instructions that control the processor 220 to perform various operations when executed.
  • the memory 230 is operatively connected to the communication module 290, the display 260, and the processor 220, and is configured to provide a location finding service for the target of at least one tag. Instructions can be saved.
  • the target of the tag may mean a specific person, companion animal, or specific object whose location can be tracked and managed through an IoT app. For example, but not limited to, specific objects that can be tagged and managed, such as bicycles, wallets, or keys.
  • the display 260 when an Internet of Things-based application is executed under the control of the processor 220, the display 260 (e.g., the display module 260 in FIG. 2) may display a user interface related to the running application. there is. According to one embodiment, the display 260 may display each of the external devices 320 using objects.
  • An object is a graphic element related to an external device and may include, for example, an image representing the external device or a tag attachment target, such as an icon.
  • the communication module 290 may perform communication with external devices 320 under the control of the processor 220.
  • the communication module 290 may use Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ultra-Wide Band (UWB), Wirelress USB, or NFC (Near Communication can be performed using at least one communication method including Field Communication.
  • the communication module 290 may perform low-power wireless communication using ZigBee or Z-Wave communication for communication with external devices 320.
  • the communication module 290 may support short-range communication such as Bluetooth or near field communication (NFC) in addition to ZigBee or Z-Wave communication.
  • NFC near field communication
  • the processor 220 may perform an operation based on at least one communication method supported by the electronic device 201.
  • the processor 220 may be connected to surrounding external devices through a designated communication method.
  • the processor 220 communicates with at least some of the external devices 320 using a first communication method, and communicates with at least some other external devices 320 using a second communication method. Communication can be performed using .
  • the processor 220 may indirectly communicate with external devices 320 through the fixed helper device 310, and each external device 320 is an adjacent external device or fixed helper corresponding to an intermediary. Through the device 310, they can communicate with each other or with the electronic device 201.
  • the processor 220 monitors, sets, and controls external devices 320 including tags 330 registered on a server (e.g., IoT server 340) using a user account. You can. For example, the processor 220 performs remote monitoring of at least one object to which a tag 330 is attached when executing an IoT app for controlling the external devices 320 connected to the electronic device 201. can do.
  • a server e.g., IoT server 340
  • the processor 220 may be able to track the location of the tag 330 using helper devices around the tag 330 even if the connection is lost (offline) due to a long distance from the tag 330.
  • the processor 220 may display an IoT execution screen showing the location of the tag 330 on a map through the display module 260.
  • the electronic device 310 may include a communication module 490, a memory 430, and a processor 420 operatively connected to the communication module 490 and the memory 430.
  • the processor 420 is set to store location information of a specific area where the electronic device 310 is placed and identification information of a location tracking target within the specific area in the memory 430. It can be.
  • the processor 420 may be set to identify whether the first external device is the location tracking target in response to receiving a signal from the first external device through the communication module 490.
  • the processor 420 in response to identifying whether the first external device is the location tracking target, the processor 420 sends at least one of the identification information of the first external device and the stored location information to the server.
  • the processor 420 may be set to compare the current location information of the electronic device 310 with the stored location information when a specific condition is satisfied. According to one embodiment, the processor 420 may be set to correct the location of the electronic device 310 based on a comparison result between the current location information and the stored location information.
  • the processor 420 may be set to correct the location of the electronic device 310 in response to a difference greater than a threshold value as a result of comparing the current location information and the stored location information.
  • the specific condition is when the connection to the network through the communication module 490 changes from offline to online, and when the power of the electronic device 310 changes from off to on. , or when the access processor (AP) to which the electronic device 310 is connected is changed.
  • AP access processor
  • the processor 420 requests location confirmation through the server in response to a difference greater than a threshold as a result of comparing the current location information and the stored location information, and responds to the location confirmation request. It can be configured to receive redirected location information from the server and correct the location of the electronic device using the redirected location information.
  • the current location information of the electronic device includes location information received from a network location provider (NLP) based on a short-range wireless signal or global positioning system (GPS) positioning information obtained from the electronic device 201. It can be included.
  • NLP network location provider
  • GPS global positioning system
  • the electronic device 310 may be a wireless power transmission device including a power transmission circuit 480 that transmits power to the electronic device 201.
  • the processor 420 identifies whether wireless charging is in progress with the electronic device 201 and determines whether the electronic device 201 is in wireless charging. In response to identifying , it may be set to obtain GPS positioning information of the electronic device 201 from the electronic device 201.
  • the processor 420 compares the GPS positioning information and the stored location information, and in response to a difference greater than a threshold as a result of comparing the GPS positioning information and the stored location information, the electronic device ( 310) can be set to correct the position.
  • the processor 420 when the electronic device 310 is a wireless power transmission device, the processor 420 is set to correct the location of the electronic device 310 with the GPS positioning information of the electronic device 201. It can be.
  • the processor 420 requests location confirmation by transmitting GPS positioning information of the electronic device 201 to the server, and receives location information redirected from the server in response to the location confirmation request. It can be set to receive and correct the location of the electronic device 310 using the redirected location information.
  • the re-designated location information received from the server may be transmitted to another electronic device designated to find a location tracking target within the specific area.
  • the re-designated location information may be set through an execution screen of an Internet of Things-based application for controlling a plurality of external devices in the electronic device 201.
  • Figure 6 is an operation flowchart of a fixed helper device for providing a location finding service according to an embodiment.
  • the operating method may include operations 605 to 625.
  • Each operation of the operation method of FIG. 6 may be performed by a fixed helper device (e.g., the electronic device 310 of FIG. 3) and at least one processor of the fixed helper device (e.g., the processor 420 of FIG. 3). there is.
  • at least one of operations 605 to 625 may be omitted, the order of some operations may be changed, or another operation may be added.
  • the fixed helper device in FIG. 6 may be an electronic device that operates as a helper for tracking the location of a tag. As shown in FIG.
  • examples of the fixed helper device 310 include devices 302 and 303 placed at fixed locations such as a hub and TV, and an electronic device 301 that transmits power for wireless charging. You can.
  • each operation in FIG. 6 is described as being performed by an electronic device, but should be understood as an operation of the fixed helper device 310.
  • the electronic device may store location information of a specific area where the electronic device 310 is placed and identification information of a location tracking target within the specific area.
  • information on a specific area related to the electronic device 310 may be obtained upon onboarding the electronic device 310 and stored in advance. Additionally, when the electronic device 310 is already onboarded and the electronic device 310 is added to a specific area, information about the specific area can be received and stored.
  • the electronic device 310 may identify whether the first external device is the location tracking target in response to receiving a signal from the first external device. For example, the electronic device 310 acquires a signal (e.g., advertising signal) from at least one tag 330 and determines the location based on the identification information of the target within a specific area. , it is possible to identify whether the tag 330 is a location tracking target.
  • a signal e.g., advertising signal
  • the electronic device 310 may transmit at least one of the identification information of the first external device and the stored location information to the server in response to identifying whether the first external device is the location tracking target. there is.
  • the location of the tag 330 may be periodically uploaded to the IoT server 340.
  • the electronic device 310 may receive identification information (e.g., unique ID, and/or serial number) from the tag 330 and location information for the specific area of the electronic device 310 through an IoT server. It can be delivered to the server 340.
  • the server may be the zone management server 350 of FIG. 3.
  • the IoT server 340 includes a database that stores information for each zone, it may perform the role of the zone management server 350, and accordingly, the server may be the IoT server 340.
  • the electronic device 310 may compare the current location information of the electronic device with the stored location information.
  • the specific condition is when the connection to the network is changed from offline to online, when the power of the electronic device 310 is changed from off to on, or when the electronic device 310 is turned on. It may include at least one of the cases where the connected access processor (AP) is changed.
  • AP connected access processor
  • the current location information of the electronic device may include location information received from NLP based on a short-range wireless signal or GPS positioning information obtained from the electronic device 201.
  • the electronic device 310 may identify whether wireless charging is in progress with the electronic device 201 when the electronic device 310 is a wireless power transmission device.
  • the electronic device 310 may obtain GPS location information of the electronic device 201 from the electronic device 201 in response to identifying that wireless charging is in progress.
  • the electronic device 310 may correct the location of the electronic device 310 based on a comparison result between the current location information and the stored location information. For example, based on the comparison result, the location of the electronic device 310 may be updated to a new location.
  • the electronic device 310 may request location confirmation through the server in response to a difference greater than a threshold value as a result of comparing the current location information and the stored location information.
  • the electronic device 310 may receive redirected location information from the server in response to the location confirmation request.
  • the electronic device 310 may correct its location using the re-designated location information.
  • the electronic device 310 may compare the GPS positioning information of the electronic device 201 with the stored location information.
  • the electronic device 310 uses the GPS positioning information of the electronic device 201 in response to a difference greater than a threshold as a result of comparing the GPS positioning information of the electronic device 201 with the stored location information. 310) can be corrected.
  • the electronic device 310 is a wireless power transmission device, the electronic device 310 may display the current location of the electronic device 310 because the wireless charging distance is within the charging proximity range. It can be set (or changed) using the GPS positioning information of the device 201.
  • the electronic device 310 may request location confirmation by transmitting GPS positioning information of the electronic device 201 to the server.
  • the electronic device 310 may receive re-designated location information from the server in response to the location confirmation request and correct the location of the electronic device 310 using the re-designated location information.
  • Figure 7 is a flowchart of signal transmission and reception for adding a fixed helper node between a fixed helper device, an electronic device, and a server according to an embodiment.
  • the operating method may include operations 705 to 755, and at least one of operations 705 to 755 may be omitted, the order of some operations may be changed, or another operation may be added.
  • fixed helper device 1 (301), fixed helper device 2 (302), fixed helper device 3 (303), electronic device 201, tag device 330, or area management server ( 350) may correspond to each component of the same reference number in FIG. 3.
  • the user of the electronic device 201 may group one or more fixed helper devices into a specific area and provide the same location information to the grouped fixed helper devices.
  • one or more fixed helper devices are designated in a specific area, there may be a situation where another fixed helper device is added or the location is updated in one of the one or more fixed helper devices. In this case, the information changed according to the addition or update operation must be uniformly applied to all fixed helper devices in the specific area.
  • a fixed helper device when a fixed helper device receives a request to add or update a specific area through a server, it can retrieve information about the specific area through the server. Accordingly, each fixed helper device can collectively change (or set) its respective location to the location of the imported specific area.
  • the electronic device 201 can manage zone information.
  • the electronic device 201 may transmit a 'manage zone information' command to the zone management server 350.
  • the electronic device 201 can set (or change) zone information through the zone management mode on the execution screen of the IoT app.
  • the zone management mode is a fixed helper device for location, zone name, occupancy detection, or location reporting, location tracking device (e.g. tag, mobile device) corresponding to occupancy detection, or an item to select whether to notify. may include.
  • the zone information may include information based on selection of at least one of the items.
  • the zone management server 350 may notify fixed helper device 1 (301) of an addition or update event.
  • fixed helper device 1 (301) receives ' You can receive the ‘add or update event’ command.
  • fixed helper device 1 (301) may retrieve zone management information from the zone management server 350 in operation 715.
  • fixed helper device 1 (301) can transmit the 'get manage zone information' command.
  • the zone management server 350 may notify the fixed helper device 2 (302) of an addition or update event in operation 720.
  • fixed helper device 2 302 may receive an 'add or update event' command from the area management server 350.
  • fixed helper device 2 302 may retrieve zone management information from the zone management server 350 in operation 725.
  • the zone management server 350 can notify the fixed helper device 3 (303) of an addition or update event, and in operation 735, the fixed helper device 3 (303) receives zone management from the zone management server (350). Information can be retrieved.
  • each of the fixed helper devices 301, 302, and 303 can collectively change (or set) their respective locations to locations obtained through the area management server 350 (e.g., re-designated locations). Accordingly, at least some of the fixed helper devices 301, 302, and 303 (e.g., the fixed helper device 301) transmit a signal (e.g., a BLE advertising signal) broadcast from the tag device 330 as in operation 740. ) can be scanned. In operation 745, fixed helper device 1 (301) can identify whether a location tracking object is detected through the scan.
  • a signal e.g., a BLE advertising signal
  • fixed helper device 1 (301) determines that the detected tag device 330 is a location tracking target stored in the memory (e.g., memory 430 of FIG. 4) of fixed helper device 1 (301). You can identify if it applies. In response to detection of the location tracking target, fixed helper device 1 (301) notifies this to the area management server 350 in operation 750, and in operation 755, the IoT server 340 searches for the location through the area management server 350. The location of the detected tag device 330 can be informed to the electronic device 201 that requested it. For example, when the tag device 330 is detected, as the fixed helper device 1 (301) transmits the location information of the tag device 330 to the server in operation 750, the electronic device 201 detects the corresponding tag device 330. ) can be displayed.
  • Figure 8 is a flowchart of signal transmission and reception for self-position correction between a fixed helper device, an electronic device, and a server according to an embodiment.
  • the operating method may include operations 805 to 860, and at least one of operations 805 to 860 may be omitted, the order of some operations may be changed, or another operation may be added.
  • one or more fixed helper devices are designated and managed to have the same location information for a specific area, if any one fixed helper device changes location due to a change in the deployment location, it is moved to another location. You may need to update the location of deployed static helper devices. Additionally, if the location information of one fixed helper device changes, it needs to be collectively updated with the changed location information in the other fixed helper devices. For example, when the latest location information for a specific area is changed in one of the grouped fixed helper devices, the remaining fixed helper devices may also be updated with the latest location information.
  • the location information of only fixed helper device 1 (301) among the grouped fixed helper devices changes as it moves out of a specific area, the location information of the other fixed helper devices in the group does not change and the group Only the fixed helper device 1 (301) may be removed from the list.
  • Specific conditions for determining whether a change in location results in a change in location include: when the connection to the network changes from offline to online; when the power of a stationary helper device changes from off to on; or when the stationary helper device changes from off to on. This may include at least one of cases where the access processor (AP) to which the helper device is connected is changed.
  • AP access processor
  • fixed helper device 1 (301) can determine the NLP location and compare the location information of the previously stored area. Positioning of the NLP location may indicate receiving location information from NLP based on a short-range wireless signal at the current location of fixed helper device 1 (301). When the comparison result between the current location information received from NLP and the stored location information differs by more than a threshold, fixed helper device 1 (301) performs the same location update operation as in operation 810. can do. If there is a difference between the current location information and the stored location information by more than a threshold, it is necessary to re-designate the location of fixed helper device 1 (301).
  • Fixed helper device 1 301 may request location confirmation in operation 815, and the area management server 350 may request location confirmation from the electronic device 201 in response to the location confirmation request in operation 820. If the user readjusts the location in operation 825, the electronic device 201 may update the location of the zone to the zone management server 350 in operation 830.
  • the zone management server 350 As the zone-specific information managed by the zone management server 350 is updated, the zone management server 350 generates a zone information update event for each of the fixed helper devices 301, 302, and 303 in operations 835 to 845. After notification, the location information updated by the electronic device 201 may be collectively transmitted from the area management server 350 to each of the fixed helper devices 301, 302, and 303 in operations 850 to 860. By receiving the re-designated location information as described above, each of the fixed helper devices 301, 302, and 303 can correct (or update) and store the previous location using the re-designated location information.
  • the server in fixed helper device 1 (301), the current location information received from NLP is transmitted to the server and the server is fixed. It may be implemented to compare the current location information with pre-stored location information for helper device 1 (301). If the comparison result is outside the error range, the server may transmit a command requesting the electronic device 201 to reconfirm the location. The electronic device 201 can confirm and re-designate the actual location of fixed helper device 1 (301) in response to the command.
  • Figure 9 is a flowchart of signal transmission and reception for location correction according to location information between a fixed helper device, an electronic device, and a server according to an embodiment.
  • the operating method may include operations 900 to 970, and at least one of operations 900 to 970 may be omitted, the order of some operations may be changed, or another operation may be added.
  • fixed helper device 1 (301) in FIG. 9 may be a wireless charger.
  • the wireless charger can operate as a fixed helper, but since it is not equipped with its own positioning function, it can obtain GPS information from the connected electronic device 201 for wireless charging. The wireless charger can correct its location using GPS information.
  • the electronic device 201 transmits a BLE advertising signal when in a wireless charging state, and fixed helper device 1 301 can scan it.
  • fixed helper device 1 (301) may detect a charging target through BLE scan and then perform a communication connection (e.g., GATT connection).
  • a communication connection e.g., GATT connection
  • the electronic device 201 transmits positioning information using GPS to fixed helper device 1 (301). You can.
  • fixed helper device 1 (301) compares the GPS positioning information and previously stored location information, and in response to a difference greater than a threshold as a result of comparing the GPS positioning information and the stored location information, performs a location update operation (920). ) can be performed. If there is a difference between the GPS positioning information and the previously stored location information by more than a threshold, it is necessary to re-designate the location of the fixed helper device 1 (301).
  • the location update operation (eg, operation 920) is an operation in which fixed helper device 1 (301) corrects (or updates) the location and stores it, and may include operations 925 to 970. Since operations 925 to 970 of FIG. 9 related to the location update operation 920 are the same as operations 815 to 860 of FIG. 8, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • fixed helper device 1 (301) acquires GPS information from the electronic device (201) subject to wireless charging.
  • the wireless charger itself is capable of BLE scanning
  • the electronic device (201) can perform BLE scanning through BLE scanning. 201)
  • other electronic devices may be detected.
  • fixed helper device 1 (301) may be connected to another electronic device detected through BLE scanning and obtain location information from the other electronic device.
  • the other electronic device may be a device with an account different from the user account of the electronic device 201.
  • fixed helper device 1 (301) may transmit the acquired location information to the zone management server 350, and a comparison operation of the location information may be performed by the zone management server 350 or IoT server 340. there is.
  • the area management server 350 compares the location information obtained from fixed helper device 1 (301) with the previously stored location information for fixed helper device 1 (301), and the comparison result is outside the error range.
  • the electronic device 201 may be requested to confirm location information about the area.
  • Figure 10 is an example screen for specifying a zone of a location search service according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 201 may display a user interface (UI) related to the executed IoT app.
  • the electronic device 201 can manage targets that can be tagged, such as a specific person, a companion animal, or a specific object, through an IoT app.
  • targets such as a specific person, a companion animal, or a specific object, through an IoT app.
  • the first screen 1005 provides guidance for specifying a specific place to observe the location tracking object. can be provided.
  • the first screen 1005 may include information that you can set a specific location and receive notifications when a device enters or leaves the location, and information that you can receive notifications using a fixed device. Items for adding places can be included.
  • the electronic device 201 can identify whether a zone has already been created in operation 1015. If a zone has already been created, a second screen 1020 may be displayed. The second screen 1020 illustrates a case where location information is specified for the area name 'home'. On the other hand, when no zone has been created, the third screen 1030 to the fifth screen 1040 can be displayed. The third screen 1030 includes information indicating that arrival/departure notifications can be set for a set area, and the fourth screen 1035 includes information indicating that safe zones such as home and office can be set.
  • the fifth screen 1040 specifies the name of the area according to the information about the area to be designated, and includes items that can specify the search radius 1045 corresponding to the area and the actual location of the area. You can. For example, when a user specifies an area corresponding to the search radius (1045), the actual location is provided by directly inputting location information for the designated area and by recommending location information through a method that guides the user's selection. Information may be specified for that area.
  • FIG. 10 When a zone is designated as shown in FIG. 10, a device that wants to receive an occupancy alarm for the zone can be designated.
  • FIGS. 11 and 12 Figure 11 is an example screen for adding a device and setting presence or absence according to an embodiment
  • Figure 12 is an example screen for designating a location search target according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram following FIG. 11. Operation 1200 of FIG. 12 can be performed according to the selection on the fourth screen 1130 of FIG. 11, and identification number 1 is used to indicate the connection relationship.
  • the electronic device 201 can identify whether a hub (or wireless charger) is present in operation 1110.
  • the hub in FIGS. 11 and 12 may represent a fixed helper device. If there is no hub (or wireless charger), the second screen 1115 is displayed, and the second screen 1115 may include an item for selecting a device to receive notifications about the set area.
  • the second screen 1115 may include an item for selecting a corresponding electronic device so that other electronic devices with the same account as the user can also receive the notification.
  • the third screen 1120 may include an item for selecting whether to output a notification when a device designated in a set area arrives, departs, or arrives and departs.
  • a fourth screen 1130 may be displayed including content specifying the type of device for which arrival/departure notifications will be set.
  • the electronic device 201 can identify whether a hub is already connected to the corresponding area in operation 1200 of FIG. 12. If the hub is already connected, a fifth screen 1205 including the device name specified by the user may be displayed to receive notifications about the set area. For example, even if the user's tag (e.g., my tag) or another user's tag (e.g., the other user's tag) is not currently connected to the electronic device 201, the user may enter the zone set through the fifth screen 1205.
  • the user's tag e.g., my tag
  • another user's tag e.g., the other user's tag
  • the hub e.g., wireless charger
  • the electronic device 201 sends a notification such as arrival and/or departure in response to the detection of the tag. can be output.
  • the sixth screen 1210 to the ninth screen 1225 may be displayed.
  • the sixth screen 1210 may include an item for selecting a hub to detect all tags in a designated area.
  • the seventh screen 1215 may include an item for selecting a tag that causes a notification to be output upon arrival/departure from the designated area through the selected hub.
  • the seventh screen 1215 may be a settings screen where the user can select a tag for which he or she wants to receive notifications. Accordingly, when the selected hub detects the tag selected by the user and notifies the server, the electronic device 201 may display a notification such as arrival and/or departure for the selected tag. Additionally, as in the eighth screen 1220 and the ninth screen 1225, the user can select a hub for receiving arrival/departure notifications for the tag.
  • the user of the electronic device 201 designates an area and receives the results of monitoring the position or movement pattern of the tag in the designated area by one or more fixed helper devices (e.g., a hub), thereby providing information related to the target.
  • a location search service is available. For example, when a user onboards a purchased hub, the user can select the desired hub among the onboarded hubs as shown in the sixth screen 1210, the eighth screen 1220, and the ninth screen 1225. there is.
  • Figure 13 is an example screen showing a location search target in a designated area according to an embodiment.
  • the user of the electronic device 201 may select an item for selecting at least one tag corresponding to a location tracking target within a specific area set by the user through the first screen 1305, and You can select the item for which you want to receive a notification among the arrival, departure, or arrival/departure status of the tag, and select an item indicating the device to receive the notification.
  • an accessory type tag (attached to a target such as a specific person, pet, or specific object) is provided through an item indicating the device to receive notifications.
  • a tag ( tag) device 330 may be registered as a location search target, but electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets may also be registered as a location search target. According to this selection, as shown in the second screen 1310, a name indicating a specific area set by the user, a search radius, or a map indicating the current location can be displayed on the IoT app screen.
  • Figure 14 is an example screen for setting a location search target and notification content according to an embodiment.
  • the user when a list for specifying a location tracking target is displayed, the user can designate a desired location tracking target device. Additionally, as shown in the second screen 1410, a list of devices to be found, an item for setting whether to enter or exit a specific area, and an item for setting a customized message may be displayed. As in the third screen 1415, the customized message can be set by the user as a message when entering and a message when leaving. For example, the display method of the notification message may be as shown in FIG. 15.
  • Figure 15 is an example screen showing a zone change according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 201 displays content to notify that the location of the fixed helper device has changed and to induce the electronic device 201 to re-designate the location of the fixed helper device.
  • a notification window can be displayed asking whether to update location information.
  • the electronic device 201 displays a notification window informing that the location of the fixed helper device has been modified and asking whether to apply the modified location to other fixed helper devices grouped in a specific area. You can.
  • the location tracking target in a place where a location finding service is needed, such as an amusement park or a logistics center, the location tracking target, such as a smart tag, can be found by linking it with a plurality of fixed helper devices.
  • the position accuracy of the fixed helper device can be improved by correcting the position of the fixed helper device.
  • the corrected position of the fixed helper device with increased accuracy can be used to find the location tracking target.
  • a guardian can easily determine the location of a tagged pet or child through a nearby fixed helper device, thereby preventing the disappearance of the subject of protection.
  • the value of the location finding service can be increased through linkage with various services such as finding lost items or logistics management.
  • Electronic devices may be of various types.
  • Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances.
  • Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.
  • first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to those components in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited.
  • One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” Where mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these.
  • a processor e.g., processor 120
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter.
  • a storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves). This term refers to cases where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.
  • Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers.
  • the computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or via an application store (e.g. Play Store TM ) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online.
  • a machine-readable storage medium e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
  • an application store e.g. Play Store TM
  • two user devices e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online.
  • at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store server, or a relay server.
  • each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is.
  • one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • multiple components eg, modules or programs
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.
  • the instructions when executed by at least one processor 420 of the electronic device 301, cause the electronic device to perform at least one operation.
  • the at least one operation includes storing location information of a specific area where the electronic device 301 is placed and identification information of a location tracking target within the specific area, and receiving a signal from a first external device.
  • an operation of identifying whether the first external device is the location tracking target in response to identifying whether the first external device is the location tracking target, identification information of the first external device and the stored location information
  • an operation of correcting the position of the electronic device 301 may be included.

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Abstract

Selon un mode de réalisation, un dispositif électronique (310) peut comprendre un module de communication (490), une mémoire (430) et un processeur (420) connecté fonctionnellement au module de communication (490) et à la mémoire (430). Selon un mode de réalisation, le processeur (420) peut être configuré pour : stocker, dans la mémoire (430), des informations de localisation d'une zone spécifique dans laquelle le dispositif électronique (310) est disposé, ainsi que des informations d'identification d'une cible de suivi de localisation à l'intérieur de la zone spécifique ; en réponse à la réception d'un signal provenant d'un premier dispositif externe par l'intermédiaire du module de communication (490), identifier si le premier dispositif externe est la cible de suivi de localisation ; en réponse à l'identification du fait que le premier dispositif externe est la cible de suivi de localisation, transmettre au moins l'une des informations d'identification du premier dispositif externe et des informations de localisation stockées à un serveur par l'intermédiaire du module de communication (490) ; si une condition spécifique est satisfaite, comparer des informations de localisation actuelle du dispositif électronique (310) aux informations de localisation stockées ; et corriger la localisation du dispositif électronique (310) sur la base d'un résultat de la comparaison entre les informations de localisation actuelle et les informations de localisation stockées.
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