WO2025259081A1 - Wearable device and method for controlling electronic device, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

This wearable device may comprise: a memory for storing instructions; a communication circuit; at least one first sensor; and at least one second sensor. The wearable device can be instructed to: use the at least one fist sensor to acquire first data for identifying whether the wearable device is worn; use the at least one second sensor to acquire second data for identifying movement of the wearable device; select a first electronic device from among a plurality of external electronic devices on the basis of the first data; generate, on the basis of the second data, a control signal for controlling the first electronic device; and use a communication circuit (305) to transmit the generated control signal to the first electronic device.

Description

Wearable device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for controlling electronic devices

The present disclosure relates to a wearable device, a method, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for controlling an electronic device.

An electronic device may include a communication circuit. The electronic device may be connected to other electronic devices via the communication circuit. For example, the electronic device may be used to control the other electronic devices. For example, the electronic device may transmit a signal to each of the other electronic devices via the communication circuit, causing a function to be executed within each of the other electronic devices.

The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure.

No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art to the present disclosure.

A wearable device is described. The wearable device may include a memory storing instructions and including one or more storage media. The wearable device may include one or more first sensors. The wearable device may include one or more second sensors. The wearable device may include communication circuitry. The wearable device may include at least one processor including processing circuitry. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to obtain first data using the one or more first sensors. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit, using the communication circuitry, second data regarding movement of the wearable device, acquired using the one or more second sensors, to a first electronic device among electronic devices associated with the wearable device, based on the first data indicating that the wearable device is worn in a first orientation, to control the first electronic device using the wearable device. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit, using the communication circuitry, second data to a second electronic device among the electronic devices, based on the first data indicating that the wearable device is worn in a second orientation different from the first orientation, to control the second electronic device using the wearable device.

A wearable device is described. The wearable device may include a memory storing instructions and including one or more storage media. The wearable device may include at least one first sensor. The wearable device may include at least one second sensor. The wearable device may include communication circuitry. The wearable device may include at least one processor including processing circuitry. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to obtain first data for identifying whether the wearable device is being worn using the at least one first sensor. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to obtain second data for identifying movement of the wearable device using the at least one second sensor. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to select a first electronic device from among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to generate a control signal for controlling the first electronic device based on the second data. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit the generated control signal to the first electronic device using the communication circuit.

A method is provided. The method may be executed in a wearable device having one or more first sensors, one or more second sensors, and a communication circuit. The method may include an operation of obtaining first data using the one or more first sensors. The method may include an operation of transmitting, to a first electronic device, second data regarding movement of the wearable device, obtained using the one or more second sensors, using the communication circuit, based on the first data indicating that the wearable device is worn in a first direction, to control a first electronic device among electronic devices associated with the wearable device using the wearable device. The method may include an operation of transmitting, to a second electronic device, using the communication circuit, the second data, based on the first data indicating that the wearable device is worn in a second direction different from the first direction, to control a second electronic device among the electronic devices using the wearable device.

A method is provided. The method may be executed in a wearable device having at least one first sensor, at least one second sensor, and a communication circuit. The method may include an operation of obtaining first data for identifying whether the wearable device (100) is worn using the at least one first sensor (309). The method may include an operation of obtaining second data for identifying a movement of the wearable device (100) using the at least one second sensor (310). The method may include an operation of selecting a first electronic device from among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data. The method may include an operation of generating a control signal for controlling the first electronic device based on the second data. The method may include an operation of transmitting the generated control signal to the first electronic device using the communication circuit (305).

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a wearable device having one or more first sensors, one or more second sensors, and a communication circuit, cause the wearable device to obtain first data using the one or more first sensors. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit, using the communication circuit, second data regarding movement of the wearable device obtained using the one or more second sensors to a first electronic device among electronic devices associated with the wearable device, based on the first data indicating that the wearable device is worn in a first orientation, to the first electronic device to control the first electronic device using the wearable device. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit, using the communication circuit, second data to a second electronic device to control a second electronic device among the electronic devices using the wearable device based on the first data indicating that the wearable device is worn in a second direction different from the first direction.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a wearable device having at least one first sensor, at least one second sensor, and a communication circuit, cause the wearable device (100) to obtain first data for identifying whether the wearable device is being worn using the at least one first sensor (309). The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to obtain second data for identifying movement of the wearable device (100) using the at least one second sensor (310). The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to select a first electronic device from among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to generate a control signal for controlling the first electronic device based on the second data. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit the generated control signal to the first electronic device using the communication circuit (305).

A wearable device is described. The wearable device may include a memory storing instructions and including one or more storage media. The wearable device may include communication circuitry. The wearable device may include at least one processor including processing circuitry. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to receive, through the communication circuitry, first data acquired from a wearable device including one or more first sensors and one or more second sensors via the one or more first sensors. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to identify a direction in which the wearable device is worn using the first data. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit, through the communication circuit, a signal to the wearable device, the signal requesting the wearable device to transmit second data acquired via the one or more second sensors to control another electronic device corresponding to the direction in which the wearable device is worn. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to receive, through the communication circuit, the second data from the wearable device. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to identify a movement of the wearable device using the second data. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit third data to the other electronic device via the communication circuit, the third data causing a function corresponding to the movement of the wearable device to be executed within the other electronic device.

A method is provided. The method can be executed in a wearable device having a communication circuit. The method can include receiving, through the communication circuit, first data acquired through one or more first sensors from a wearable device including one or more first sensors and one or more second sensors. The method can include identifying a direction in which the wearable device is worn using the first data. The method can include transmitting, through the communication circuit, a signal to the wearable device requesting transmission of second data acquired through the one or more second sensors to control another electronic device corresponding to the direction in which the wearable device is worn. The method can include receiving, through the communication circuit, the second data from the wearable device. The method can include identifying a movement of the wearable device using the second data. The method may include an action of transmitting third data to the other electronic device via the communication circuit, the third data causing a function corresponding to the movement of the wearable device to be executed within the other electronic device.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a wearable device having a communication circuit, cause the wearable device to receive, through the communication circuit, first data acquired through one or more first sensors and one or more second sensors from the wearable device. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to identify a direction in which the wearable device is worn using the first data. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit, through the communication circuit, a signal requesting the wearable device to transmit second data acquired through the one or more second sensors to control another electronic device corresponding to the direction in which the wearable device is worn. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit, through the communication circuit, a signal requesting the wearable device to transmit second data acquired through the one or more second sensors to control another electronic device corresponding to the direction in which the wearable device is worn. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to receive, through the communication circuit, the second data from the wearable device. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to identify movement of the wearable device using the second data. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit third data to the other electronic device via the communication circuit, the third data causing a function corresponding to the movement of the wearable device to be executed within the other electronic device.

Figure 1 illustrates an example of an environment including a wearable device.

Figure 2 illustrates an example of an interface for controlling other electronic devices.

Figure 3 is a simplified block diagram of an exemplary wearable device.

Figure 4 is a simplified block diagram of an exemplary electronic device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method for controlling a first electronic device in relation to the direction in which the wearable device is worn.

FIG. 6 illustrates an example in which at least one first sensor is arranged in a wearable device.

FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate examples of identifying the direction in which a wearable device is worn and the type of finger on which the wearable device is worn using at least one first sensor.

Figure 9 illustrates an example of identifying the type of finger on which a wearable device is worn using a soft sensor.

FIG. 10A illustrates an example of controlling a first electronic device in relation to the direction in which the wearable device is worn.

FIG. 10b illustrates an example of an interface for changing a first electronic device controlled by a wearable device.

FIG. 11 illustrates an example of controlling a first electronic device in relation to the type of finger on which the wearable device is worn.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method for controlling a first electronic device based on the position of a second finger.

Figure 13 illustrates an example of determining the position of another finger using a touch sensor.

Figure 14 shows an example in which the signal strength of an antenna changes depending on the position of a finger.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method for controlling a first electronic device based on the type of finger on which the wearable device is worn.

FIG. 16 illustrates an example of controlling a first electronic device based on a finger worn by a wearable device and movement of the wearable device.

Figure 17 illustrates an example in which a controllable electronic device is determined based on the location of the wearable device.

Figure 18 illustrates an example of switching from the first mode to the second mode using a touch sensor.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method in which an electronic device controls a first electronic device based on the type of finger on which the wearable device is worn.

FIG. 20 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

FIG. 21A illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary wearable device according to one embodiment.

FIG. 21b is an example of a partial cross-sectional view of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

Figure 1 illustrates an example of an environment including a wearable device.

Referring to FIG. 1, a wearable device (100) may include a housing that defines the appearance of the wearable device (100). The housing of the wearable device (100) may include a first side (e.g., a first side (610) of FIG. 6) facing a part of the body of a user (120) (e.g., a finger) and a second side (e.g., a second side (620) of FIG. 6) opposite the first side. For example, the housing of the wearable device (100) may have a ring shape. An example of the structure of a wearable device (100) having a ring shape is described with reference to FIGS. 21A and 21B.

The environment (130) may include a wearable device (100) worn by a user (120). For example, the wearable device (100) may be worn on the finger of the user (120). For example, the wearable device (100) may control other electronic devices (e.g., an air conditioner (140), a Bluetooth speaker (150), a television (160), a washing machine (170)). For example, the environment (130) may include an air conditioner (140), a Bluetooth speaker (150), a television (160), a washing machine (170), and a server (180). For example, the server (180) may be connected to each of the air conditioner (140), the Bluetooth speaker (150), the television (160), and the washing machine (170).

A user (120) can control an air conditioner (140), a Bluetooth speaker (150), a television (160), and a washing machine (170) using a remote control. For example, the remote control may include an electronic device (110). For example, the electronic device (110) may transmit data for controlling the air conditioner (140) through a communication circuit (e.g., a communication circuit (405) of FIG. 4). For example, the electronic device (110) may transmit data for controlling a Bluetooth speaker (150) through a communication circuit (e.g., a communication circuit (405) of FIG. 4). For example, the electronic device (110) may transmit data for controlling a television (160) through a communication circuit (e.g., a communication circuit (405) of FIG. 4). For example, the electronic device (110) may transmit data for controlling a washing machine (170) through a communication circuit (e.g., a communication circuit (405) of FIG. 4). For example, the data may be transmitted to each of an air conditioner (140), a Bluetooth speaker (150), a television (160), and a washing machine (170) via the server (180). For example, each of the air conditioner (140), a Bluetooth speaker (150), a television (160), and a washing machine (170) may receive data causing a function to be executed from the electronic device (110) via the server (180).

The server (180) can be connected to each of other electronic devices (e.g., air conditioner (140), television (160)). The server (180) can be wirelessly connected to the wearable device (100). The server (180) can be wirelessly connected to the electronic device (110). For example, the server (180) can be connected to the wearable device (100) via a Bluetooth communication technique. For example, the server (180) can be connected to the wearable device (100) via a Wi-Fi communication technique. By being connected to the server (180), the wearable device (100) can transmit data or signals to each of other electronic devices (e.g., air conditioner (140)) via a communication circuit (e.g., communication circuit (305) of FIG. 3). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The wearable device (100) can be directly connected to each of the other electronic devices. The wearable device (100) can transmit data or signals to each of the other electronic devices using the communication circuit.

The user (120) may be required to place the electronic device (110) close to the user (120) in order to control the television (160). For example, the electronic device (110) may be positioned around the user (120). For example, by the user (120) holding the electronic device (110) in order to control the television (160), the user's (120) actions may be restricted. For example, the user (120) may be aware of the weight of the electronic device (110). For example, the weight of the electronic device (110) may be aware when controlling the television (160) using the electronic device (110).

Figure 2 illustrates an example of an interface for controlling other electronic devices.

Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (110) can control other electronic devices (e.g., a television (160)). For example, the electronic device (110) can display a screen (210) on a display (e.g., a display (408) of FIG. 4). The screen (210) can include an interface (212). For example, the interface (212) can include executable objects. For example, each executable object can correspond to a software application. For example, the software applications can include a software application for making a phone call, a software application for sending a text message, and a software application for sending an email. For example, the interface (212) can include an executable object (214) for controlling other electronic devices.

The electronic device (110) can receive a user input for an executable object (214). By receiving the user input for the executable object (214), the electronic device (110) can change the screen displayed through a display (e.g., the display (408) of FIG. 4) from the screen (210) to the screen (220). For example, the screen (220) can be described as a screen for determining which of the other electronic devices to control using the electronic device (110). For example, the screen (220) can include an executable object (222) corresponding to an air conditioner (140), an executable object (224) corresponding to a washing machine (170), and an executable object (226) corresponding to a television (160). For example, the electronic device (110) can receive a user input for one of the executable object (222), the executable object (224), and the executable object (226). For example, the electronic device (110) may receive user input selecting an executable object (226).

The electronic device (110) can change the screen displayed on the display from the screen (220) to the screen (230) by receiving the user input. The screen (230) can include an interface for controlling the television (160). The screen (230) can include an executable object (232) for controlling the volume of the television (160). The screen (230) can include an executable object (234) for controlling the channel of the television (160).

The electronic device (110) can receive multiple user inputs to control the television (160). Based on receiving the multiple user inputs to control the television (160), the electronic device (110) can change an interface displayed on a display (e.g., display (408)). For example, when a user (120) controls the television (160) using the electronic device (110), time may be required for the user inputs. For example, the time required for the user (120) to control the television (160) using the wearable device (100) may be shorter than the time required for the user (120) to control the television (160) using the electronic device (110).

The wearable device (100) can identify the direction of the finger of the user (120) wearing the wearable device (100). By identifying the direction, the wearable device (100) can determine which of other electronic devices to control using the wearable device (100). For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the position of the finger of the user (120) wearing the wearable device (100). For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the type of finger of the user (120) wearing the wearable device (100). For example, the type of finger can include a thumb and an index finger. For example, the wearable device (100) can transmit data to the one through a communication circuit (e.g., the communication circuit (305) of FIG. 3) to control the one. For example, the wearable device (100) can receive information including the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn from the electronic device (110) by transmitting data acquired through sensors (e.g., at least one first sensor (309) of FIG. 3) to the electronic device (110).

For example, the wearable device (100) may include hardware components used to perform or execute the above operations. The hardware components are described and exemplified with reference to FIG. 3.

Figure 3 is a simplified block diagram of an exemplary wearable device.

Referring to FIG. 3, the wearable device (100) may include at least one processor (307), a communication circuit (305), at least one first sensor (309), at least one second sensor (310), a soft sensor (311), a touch sensor (312), an antenna sensor (313), a grip sensor (314), and a memory (306).

At least one processor (307) may include a hardware component for processing data using instructions stored in the memory (306). The hardware component for processing data may include a central processing unit (CPU) (e.g., including a processing circuit).

At least one processor (307) may include one or more cores. For example, at least one processor (307) may have a multi-core processor structure such as a dual core, a quad core, or a hexa core.

The memory (306) may include a hardware component for storing data and/or instructions input to and/or output from at least one processor (307). The memory (306) may include, for example, volatile memory such as random-access memory (RAM), and/or non-volatile memory such as read-only memory (ROM). The volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), cache RAM, and pseudo SRAM (PSRAM). The non-volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of programmable ROM (PROM), erasable PROM (EPROM), electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, compact disc, and embedded multimedia card (EMMC).

The communication circuit (305) may include hardware components for supporting transmission and/or reception of signals between the wearable device (100) and an external electronic device. The communication circuit (305) may include, for example, at least one of a modem, an antenna, and an optical/electronic (O/E) converter. The communication circuit (305) may support transmission and/or reception of signals based on various types of protocols, such as Ethernet, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), wireless fidelity (WiFi), Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy (BLE), zigbee, long term evolution (LTE), and 5G new radio (NR).

At least one first sensor (309) can obtain data for identifying the orientation of the wearable device (100). For example, the at least one first sensor (309) can be used to identify whether the wearable device (100) is worn in a first orientation. For example, the at least one first sensor (309) can be used to identify whether the wearable device (100) is worn in a second orientation. For example, the at least one first sensor (309) can include a proximity sensor. For example, the at least one first sensor (309) can include a touch sensor (312). For example, the at least one first sensor (309) can be positioned in opposite directions.

At least one second sensor (310) may acquire data for identifying the movement of the wearable device (100). For example, at least one second sensor (310) may include an acceleration sensor. For example, at least one second sensor (310) may include a gyroscope sensor. For example, at least one second sensor (310) may include a photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensor.

The soft sensor (311) can be used to identify the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, the soft sensor (311) can measure capacitance. For example, the soft sensor (311) can include a portion made of a soft material. For example, the soft sensor (311) can measure capacitance that changes as the length of the portion made of a soft material changes.

The touch sensor (312) may be used to detect a touch input. For example, the touch sensor (312) may include a capacitive touch sensor. For example, the touch sensor (312) may include a pressure-sensitive touch sensor.

The antenna sensor (313) can be used to identify the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn, and whether another finger is attached to the wearable device (100). For example, the wearable device (100) can include an antenna. For example, the antenna sensor (313) can measure the strength of a signal from the antenna. For example, the signal from the antenna can vary depending on the user (120). For example, the signal from the antenna can decrease depending on the finger of the user (120) around the wearable device (100).

The grip sensor (314) can be used to identify the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn and whether the wearable device (100) is attached to another finger. For example, the grip sensor (314) can detect the grip of the user (120). For example, by detecting the grip of the user (120), the grip sensor (314) can identify the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn and whether the wearable device (100) is attached to another finger.

At least one first sensor (309) can obtain direction data for identifying the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn. At least one second sensor (310) can obtain second data for identifying the movement of the wearable device (100). At least one processor (307) can use the direction data to identify the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn. At least one processor (307) can use the second data to identify the movement of the wearable device (100). The communication circuit (305) can be used to transmit a control signal for controlling the electronic device.

For example, the electronic device (110) may include hardware components used to perform or execute the operations of FIGS. 1 and 2. The hardware components are described and exemplified with reference to FIG. 4.

Figure 4 is a simplified block diagram of an exemplary electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (110) may include at least one processor (407), memory (406), communication circuit (405), and display (408).

At least one processor (407) may include a hardware component for processing data using instructions stored in the memory (406). The hardware component for processing data may include a central processing unit (CPU) (e.g., including processing circuitry). The hardware component for processing data may include a graphic processing unit (GPU) (e.g., including processing circuitry). The hardware component for processing data may include a display processing unit (DPU) (e.g., including processing circuitry). The hardware component for processing data may include a neural processing unit (NPU) (e.g., including processing circuitry).

At least one processor (407) may include one or more cores. For example, at least one processor (407) may have a multi-core processor structure such as a dual core, a quad core, or a hexa core.

The memory (406) may include a hardware component for storing data and/or instructions input to and/or output from at least one processor (407). The memory (406) may include, for example, volatile memory such as random-access memory (RAM), and/or non-volatile memory such as read-only memory (ROM). The volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), cache RAM, and pseudo SRAM (PSRAM). The non-volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of programmable ROM (PROM), erasable PROM (EPROM), electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, compact disc, and embedded multimedia card (EMMC).

The communication circuit (405) may include hardware components for supporting transmission and/or reception of signals between the wearable device (100) and an external electronic device. The communication circuit (405) may include, for example, at least one of a modem, an antenna, and an optical/electronic (O/E) converter. The communication circuit (405) may support transmission and/or reception of signals based on various types of protocols, such as Ethernet, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), wireless fidelity (WiFi), Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy (BLE), zigbee, long term evolution (LTE), and 5G new radio (NR).

The display (408) can output visualized information. For example, the display (408) can output visualized information to the user under the control of at least one processor (407). The display (408) can include hardware components used to display a screen. For example, the display (408) can include light-emitting elements and circuits (e.g., transistors) that control the light-emitting elements to emit light. For example, each of the light-emitting elements can include an organic light emitting diode (OLED) or a micro LED. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the display (408) can include a liquid crystal display (LCD).

The communication circuit (405) may be used to receive data acquired through at least one first sensor (309). At least one processor (407) may use the data to identify the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn. The at least one processor (407) may transmit a signal to the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405) requesting the wearable device (100) to transmit the data acquired using at least one second sensor (310). The at least one processor (407) may receive the data from the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405). The at least one processor (407) may use the data to identify the movement of the wearable device (100). The wearable device (100) can transmit data to each of the other electronic devices (e.g., air conditioner (140)) through the communication circuit (405) that causes a function corresponding to the movement of the wearable device (100) to be executed in each of the other electronic devices.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method for controlling a first electronic device in relation to the direction in which the wearable device is worn. This method may be executed by the wearable device (100) illustrated in FIG. 3 or by at least one processor (307) of the wearable device (100).

Referring to FIG. 5, in operation 510, the wearable device (100) may obtain first data using at least one first sensor (309). The wearable device (100) may obtain first data for identifying whether the wearable device (100) is being worn using at least one first sensor (309). For example, the first data may include data measured using at least one first sensor (309).

In operation 520, the wearable device (100) may obtain second data for identifying movement of the wearable device (100) using at least one second sensor (310). The wearable device (100) may identify movement of the wearable device (100) using the second data. For example, the wearable device (100) may identify movement of the wearable device (100). For example, the wearable device (100) may identify rotation of the wearable device (100). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The wearable device (100) may identify movement of the wearable device (100) while detecting touch input.

In operation 530, the wearable device (100) may select a first electronic device among a plurality of external electronic devices based on first data. For example, the wearable device (100) may select a first electronic device (e.g., the first electronic device (1902) of FIG. 19) among a plurality of external electronic devices (e.g., an air conditioner (140), a Bluetooth speaker (150), a television (160)) based on first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a first direction. For example, the wearable device (100) may select a second electronic device among a plurality of external electronic devices based on first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a second direction different from the first direction.

In operation 540, the wearable device (100) may generate a control signal for controlling the first electronic device based on the second data. For example, the wearable device (100) may generate a control signal for controlling the second electronic device based on the second data. For example, the control signal may include a signal corresponding to the movement of the wearable device (100).

In operation 550, the wearable device (100) may transmit the generated control signal to the first electronic device using the communication circuit (305). For example, the wearable device (100) may transmit the control signal to the second electronic device using the communication circuit (305). For example, the control signal may cause the first electronic device to execute a function corresponding to second data within the first electronic device. For example, the control signal may cause the second electronic device to execute a function corresponding to second data within the second electronic device.

At least one first sensor (309) may be used to identify the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn on the finger of the user (120). For example, the at least one first sensor (309) may be arranged relative to the housing of the wearable device (100) to identify the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn. The arrangement of the at least one first sensor (309) is described and exemplified in more detail with reference to FIG. 6.

FIG. 6 illustrates an example in which at least one first sensor is arranged in a wearable device.

Referring to FIG. 6, the wearable device (100) may include a housing having a ring shape. For example, the wearable device (100) may include a first side (610) and a second side (620). For example, the housing may include a first side (610) that at least partially contacts a finger of a user (120) when worn by the user (120), and a second side (620) opposite the first side (610). For example, at least one first sensor (309) may include four sensors. For example, at least one first sensor (309) may include a sensor (612), a sensor (614), a sensor (622), and a sensor (624). For example, the sensor (612) and the sensor (624) may be arranged on the first side (610). For example, the sensors (614) and (622) may be arranged on the second surface (620). For example, at least one first sensor (309) may include a proximity sensor. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. At least one first sensor (309) may include two sensors.

The sensor (612) and the sensor (624) may be located on the first surface (610). For example, the first surface (610) may be described as a surface that is perpendicular to the direction in which the user's (120's) finger enters when the user wears the wearable device (100). For example, the first surface (610) may be described as a surface that is perpendicular to the direction of the user's (120's) finger when the wearable device (100) is worn on the user's (120's) finger. For example, the sensor (612) may be located away from the sensor (624). For example, the sensor (612) may be located opposite the sensor (624) with respect to the center of the circle formed by the first surface (610). For example, the sensor (612) may be located farthest from the sensor (624) in the circle formed by the first surface (610). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the sensor (612) may be located next to the sensor (624).

The sensor (614) and the sensor (622) may be included in the second surface (620). For example, the second surface (620) may be described as a surface that is perpendicular to the direction in which the user's (120's) finger enters when the user (120) wears the wearable device (100). For example, the second surface (620) may be described as a surface that is perpendicular to the direction of the user's (120's) finger when the wearable device (100) is worn on the user's (120's) finger. For example, the sensor (614) may be positioned away from the sensor (622). For example, the sensor (614) may be positioned opposite the sensor (622) with respect to the center of the circle formed by the second surface (620). For example, the sensor (614) may be positioned farthest from the sensor (622) in the circle formed by the second surface (620). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the sensor (614) may be located next to the sensor (622).

The first side (610) may be parallel to the second side (620). For example, a ring-shaped housing may be formed by the first side (610) and the second side (620) being parallel. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first side (610) may not be parallel to the second side (620). For example, the first side (610) may not have a circular shape. For example, the first side (610) may include an elliptical shape.

At least one first sensor (309) may be positioned on the first side (610) and the second side (620) to identify the orientation of the wearable device (100). For example, while the sensor (612) and/or the sensor (624) positioned on the first side (610) may detect a portion of the user (120), the sensor (612) and the sensor (622) positioned on the second side may not detect a portion of the user (120). Identification of the orientation of the wearable device (100) is described and illustrated in more detail with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate examples of identifying the direction in which a wearable device is worn and the type of finger on which the wearable device is worn using at least one first sensor.

Referring to FIG. 7, a state (710) can be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn in a direction and a type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn using at least one first sensor (309). For example, the at least one first sensor (309) can include a proximity sensor. For example, the at least one first sensor (309) can include a touch sensor. For example, the state (710) can be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn in a first direction on an index finger. For example, in the state (710), the sensor (622) can detect a part of the user (120). For example, the sensors (612), (614), and (624) may not detect a part of the user (120). For example, the wearable device (100) can obtain first data using at least one first sensor (309). For example, the first data can include data on whether at least one of the sensors (612), (614), (622), and/or (624) detected a part of the user (120). When the sensor (622) detects a part of the user (120), while the sensor (612) and the sensor (624) do not detect a part of the user (120), the wearable device (100) can identify that the wearable device (100) is worn in the first direction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The wearable device (100) can transmit the first data to the electronic device (110) through the communication circuit (305). The electronic device (110) can receive the first data from the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405). The electronic device (110) can identify the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn using the first data.

For example, the sensor (622) may provide data indicating that the distance between the index finger and the middle finger of the user (120) is close to the sensor (622). For example, when the sensor (614) does not detect a part of the user (120) and the sensor (622) detects a part of the user (120), the wearable device (100) may identify the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn may include the index finger. For example, the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn may include the baby finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The wearable device (100) may transmit the first data to the electronic device (110) through the communication circuit (305). The electronic device (110) can receive first data from the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405). The electronic device (110) can use the first data to identify the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn.

State (720) may be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger in a first direction. For example, in state (720), the sensor (614) and the sensor (622) may detect a part of the user (120). For example, the sensor (612) and the sensor (624) may not detect a part of the user (120). For example, the wearable device (100) may obtain first data using at least one first sensor (309). For example, the first data may include data on whether at least one of the sensors (612), (614), (622), and/or (624) detected a part of the user (120). While the sensor (614) and the sensor (622) detect a part of the user (120), when the sensor (612) and the sensor (624) do not detect a part of the user (120), the wearable device (100) can identify that the wearable device (100) is worn in the first direction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The wearable device (100) can transmit the first data to the electronic device (110) through the communication circuit (305). The electronic device (110) can receive the first data from the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405). The electronic device (110) can use the first data to identify the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn.

For example, the sensor (614) may provide data indicating that the distance between the index finger and the middle finger of the user (120) is close to the sensor (614). The sensor (622) may provide data indicating that the distance between the middle finger and the ring finger of the user (120) is close to the sensor (622). For example, by the sensors (614) and (622) detecting a part of the user (120), the wearable device (100) may identify the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn may include the middle finger. For example, the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn may include the ring finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The wearable device (100) may transmit the first data to the electronic device (110) through the communication circuit (305). The electronic device (110) can receive first data from the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405). The electronic device (110) can use the first data to identify the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn.

For example, when the wearable device (100) identifies the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn using at least one first sensor (309), the wearable device (100) may obtain first data using at least one first sensor (309) by receiving a user input to reduce errors. For example, the mode of the wearable device (100) may include a first mode and a second mode. The first mode may be described as a mode in which power supplied to at least one of the sensors of the wearable device (100) is cut off. For example, when the wearable device (100) is in the first mode, the wearable device (100) may refrain from obtaining the first data. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, when the wearable device (100) is in the first mode, the wearable device (100) may refrain from identifying the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn using the first data. The wearable device (100) can change the mode from the first mode to the second mode by receiving a user input. The user input may include a touch input. For example, when the wearable device (100) is in the second mode, the wearable device (100) can obtain first data using at least one first sensor (309). For example, the second mode can be described as a mode in which the wearable device (100) identifies the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn using the first data obtained through the at least one first sensor (309). For example, the wearable device (100) can reduce errors in identifying the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn by using the first mode and the second mode.

Referring to FIG. 8, a state (810) may be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn in a direction and a type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn using at least one first sensor (309). For example, the state (810) may be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn in a second direction and on an index finger. For example, in the state (810), the sensor (624) may detect a part of the user (120). For example, the sensor (612), the sensor (614), and the sensor (622) may not detect a part of the user (120). For example, the wearable device (100) may obtain first data using at least one first sensor (309). For example, the first data may include data on whether at least one of the sensors (612), (614), (622), and/or (624) detected a portion of the user (120). If the sensor (624) detects a portion of the user (120), while the sensor (614) and the sensor (622) do not detect a portion of the user (120), the wearable device (100) may identify that the wearable device (100) is worn in a second orientation. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The wearable device (100) may transmit the first data to the electronic device (110) via the communication circuit (305). The electronic device (110) may receive the first data from the wearable device (100) via the communication circuit (405). The electronic device (110) may use the first data to identify the orientation in which the wearable device (100) is worn.

For example, the sensor (624) may provide data indicating that the space between the index finger and the middle finger of the user (120) is close to the sensor (624). For example, when the sensor (612) does not detect a part of the user (120) and the sensor (624) detects a part of the user (120), the wearable device (100) may identify the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn may include the index finger. For example, the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn may include the little finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The wearable device (100) may transmit the first data to the electronic device (110) through the communication circuit (305). The electronic device (110) may receive the first data from the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405). The electronic device (110) can use the first data to identify the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn.

State (820) may be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger in a second direction. For example, in state (820), the sensor (612) and the sensor (624) may detect a part of the user (120). For example, the sensor (614) and the sensor (622) may not detect a part of the user (120). For example, the wearable device (100) may obtain first data using at least one first sensor (309). For example, the first data may include data on whether at least one of the sensors (612), (614), (622), and/or (624) detected a part of the user (120). While the sensor (612) and the sensor (624) detect a part of the user (120), when the sensor (614) and the sensor (622) do not detect a part of the user (120), the wearable device (100) can identify that the wearable device (100) is worn in the second direction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The wearable device (100) can transmit the first data to the electronic device (110) through the communication circuit (305). The electronic device (110) can receive the first data from the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405). The electronic device (110) can use the first data to identify the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn.

For example, the sensor (612) may provide data indicating that the space between the user's (120) index finger and middle finger is close to the sensor (612). The sensor (624) may provide data indicating that the space between the user's (120) middle finger and ring finger is close to the sensor (624). For example, by the sensor (612) and the sensor (624) detecting a part of the user's (120), the wearable device (100) may identify the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn may include the middle finger. For example, the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn may include the ring finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The wearable device (100) may transmit the first data to the electronic device (110) through the communication circuit (305). The electronic device (110) can receive first data from the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405). The electronic device (110) can use the first data to identify the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn.

The wearable device (100) may further include a soft sensor (311). The thickness of the thumb may be different from the thickness of the little finger. The wearable device (100) may identify the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn by measuring the change in capacitance using the soft sensor (311). The identification of the type of finger using the soft sensor (311) is described and exemplified in more detail with reference to FIG. 9.

Figure 9 illustrates an example of identifying the type of finger on which a wearable device is worn using a soft sensor.

Referring to FIG. 9, the wearable device (100) may further include a soft sensor (311). The soft sensor (311) may be referred to as a flexible sensor. State (910) may be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn on the index finger. State (920) may be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn on the thumb. For example, the soft sensor (311) may include a portion made of a soft material. For example, the portion made of a soft material may include silicon. For example, the soft sensor (311) may measure a change in capacitance of the portion made of a soft material as the length of the portion made of a soft material changes. For example, the soft sensor (311) may include a soft conductive portion and a soft dielectric portion. For example, while the wearable device (100) is worn on the thumb, the thickness of the soft dielectric portion may be reduced. For example, while the wearable device (100) is worn on the thumb, the capacitance included in the soft sensor (311) may be reduced by reducing the thickness of the dielectric portion. For example, the wearable device (100) may identify that the wearable device (100) is worn on the thumb by measuring the amount of change in the capacitance. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the wearable device (100) may transmit capacitance data acquired using the soft sensor (311) to the electronic device (110) through the communication circuit (305). For example, the electronic device (110) may receive capacitance data from the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405). For example, the electronic device (110) can use the capacitance data to identify the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn.

For example, while the wearable device (100) is worn on the index finger, the thickness of the flexible dielectric portion may increase. For example, while the wearable device (100) is worn on the index finger, the capacitance may increase as the thickness of the dielectric portion increases. For example, the wearable device (100) may identify that the wearable device (100) is worn on the index finger by measuring the amount of change in the capacitance. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the wearable device (100) may transmit capacitance data acquired using the flexible sensor (311) to the electronic device (110) through the communication circuit (305). For example, the electronic device (110) may receive capacitance data from the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405). For example, the electronic device (110) can use the capacitance data to identify the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn.

The finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn can be identified by sensors (not shown) capable of communication. For example, the sensors capable of communication may include a first part of the sensor (not shown) and a second part of the sensor (not shown). The second part of the sensor may measure the time it takes for a wave originating from the first part of the sensor to arrive at the second part of the sensor. The time may vary depending on the thickness of the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. By measuring the time, the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn can be identified by the sensors. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn can be identified by measuring the time it takes for a wave originating from the sensor to arrive at the sensor while being reflected by the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn.

The finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn can be identified by a pressure sensor. For example, as the thickness of the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn increases, the magnitude of the pressure detected by the pressure sensor may increase. The finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn can be identified by measuring the magnitude of the pressure.

The wearable device (100) can control other electronic devices (e.g., an air conditioner (140), a television (160)) based on the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn and the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. The wearable device (100) can determine which of the other electronic devices will be controlled by the wearable device based on the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn and the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. The determination of which of the other electronic devices will be controlled by the wearable device (100) is described and illustrated in more detail with reference to FIG. 10A.

FIG. 10A illustrates an example of controlling a first electronic device in relation to the direction in which the wearable device is worn.

Referring to FIG. 10A, the wearable device (100) may determine a first electronic device to be controlled through the wearable device (100) based on the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, state (1010) may be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger in a first direction. For example, when the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger in a first direction, the wearable device (100) may be described as being in an off mode. For example, when the wearable device (100) is worn on the ring finger in a first direction, the wearable device (100) may be described as being in an off mode. For example, while the wearable device (100) is in an off mode, the wearable device (100) may refrain from or skip acquiring the first data using at least a part of at least one first sensor (309). For example, while the wearable device (100) is in the off mode, the wearable device (100) may refrain from or skip acquiring the second data using at least a part of the at least one second sensor (310). For example, while the wearable device (100) is in the off mode, the wearable device (100) may refrain from, skip, or bypass transmitting a control signal of the wearable device (100) generated using at least one of the at least one second sensor (310) to a first electronic device (e.g., an air conditioner (140)) or a second electronic device (e.g., a television (160)) via the communication circuit (305).

While the wearable device (100) is in the off mode, power supplied to at least one of the sensors of the wearable device (100) (e.g., at least one first sensor (309), at least one second sensor (310)) may be cut off. For example, while the wearable device (100) is in the off mode, power supplied to at least one of the sensors of the wearable device (100) may be reduced.

State (1020) can be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger of the user (120) in a second direction. For example, the wearable device (100) can transmit a control signal generated using at least one second sensor (310) to a second electronic device (e.g., an air conditioner (140)) among other electronic devices related to the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100) by using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device based on the wearable device (100) being worn on the middle finger in a second direction. For example, in state (1020), the second electronic device can be described as an air conditioner (140).

State (1030) can be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn on the user's (120) index finger in a first direction. For example, the wearable device (100) can transmit a control signal generated by the wearable device (100) using at least one second sensor (310) to the first electronic device (e.g., air conditioner (140)) related to the wearable device (100) using the communication circuit (305) in order to control the first electronic device using the wearable device (100) based on the wearable device (100) being worn on the user's (120) index finger in the first direction. For example, in state (1030), the first electronic device can be described as a television (160).

State (1040) can be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn on the user's (120) index finger in a second direction. For example, the wearable device (100) can transmit a control signal generated by the wearable device (100) using at least one second sensor (310) to a second electronic device (e.g., an air conditioner (140)) related to the wearable device (100) using the communication circuit (305) in order to control the second electronic device using the wearable device (100) based on the wearable device (100) being worn on the user's (120) index finger in a second direction. For example, in state (1040), the second electronic device can be described as a Bluetooth speaker (150). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The first electronic device corresponding to the first direction of the wearable device (100) can be changed. The second electronic device corresponding to the second direction of the wearable device (100) may be changed. The change is described and exemplified in more detail with reference to FIG. 10b.

FIG. 10b illustrates an example of an interface for changing a first electronic device controlled by a wearable device.

Referring to FIG. 10B, a first electronic device corresponding to a first direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn and a finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn may be changed. For example, a second electronic device corresponding to a second direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn and a finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn may be changed. For example, a user (120) may cause the electronic device (110) to change the first electronic device corresponding to the first direction of the wearable device (100). For example, the user (120) may cause the electronic device (110) to change the second electronic device corresponding to the second direction of the wearable device (100). For example, the electronic device (110) may provide an interface (1051) for changing the first electronic device corresponding to the first direction of the wearable device (100). For example, the electronic device (110) may display an interface (1051) on the display (408) for changing the first electronic device corresponding to the first direction. For example, the interface (1051) may include a visual object corresponding to the hand of the user (120). For example, the interface (1051) may include an area corresponding to a finger of the user (120). For example, area (1050) may correspond to the thumb of the user (120). For example, area (1060) may correspond to the index finger of the user (120). For example, area (1070) may correspond to the middle finger of the user (120). For example, area (1080) may correspond to the ring finger of the user (120). For example, area (1090) may correspond to the little finger of the user (120). The interface (1051) may include an executable object that can select an orientation of the wearable device (100). For example, the executable object (1092) may correspond to a first orientation of the wearable device (100). For example, the executable object (1094) may correspond to a second orientation of the wearable device (100). The interface (1051) may include an executable object (1096) that can select another electronic device (e.g., a first electronic device) to be controlled depending on the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn and the orientation in which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, the executable object (1096) may include text corresponding to the television (160).

The wearable device (100) can identify the movement of the wearable device (100) using at least one second sensor (310). The wearable device (100) can transmit a signal to each of the other electronic devices (e.g., a television (160)) via the communication circuit (305) that causes a function corresponding to the movement of the wearable device (100) to be executed within each of the other electronic devices. The movement of the wearable device (100) is described and illustrated in more detail with reference to FIG. 11.

FIG. 11 illustrates an example of controlling a first electronic device in relation to the type of finger on which the wearable device is worn.

Referring to FIG. 11, the wearable device (100) can acquire second data using at least one second sensor (310). State (1110) can be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn on the finger of the user (120). For example, the wearable device (100) can control a first electronic device by being worn on the index finger in a first direction. For example, the first electronic device can include a television (160).

State (1120) and state (1130) can be described as states for controlling the channel of the television (160). For example, while the user (120) makes a movement of raising the finger wearing the wearable device (100) from below, the wearable device (100) can be moved from below to above. The wearable device (100) can identify that the wearable device (100) is moved from below to above using at least one second sensor (310). By identifying that the wearable device (100) is moved from below to above, the wearable device (100) can transmit a control signal to the television (160) through the communication circuit (305). For example, while the user (120) makes a movement of lowering the finger wearing the wearable device (100) from above, the wearable device (100) can be moved from above to below. The wearable device (100) can identify that the wearable device (100) is moved from top to bottom using at least one second sensor (310). By identifying that the wearable device (100) is moved from top to bottom, the wearable device (100) can transmit a control signal to the television (160) through the communication circuit (305). For example, the control signal can include data on the movement of the wearable device (100). For example, the control signal can include a signal that causes the television (160) to change a channel. For example, the television (160) can receive the control signal. For example, the television (160) can change a channel corresponding to a screen displayed on the display of the television (160) by receiving the control signal.

State (1140) and state (1150) may be described as states for controlling the volume of the television (160). For example, while the user (120) moves the finger wearing the wearable device (100) from right to left, the wearable device (100) may be moved from right to left. The wearable device (100) may identify that the wearable device (100) is moved from right to left using at least one second sensor (310). By identifying that the wearable device (100) is moved from right to left, the wearable device (100) may transmit a control signal to the television (160) through the communication circuit (305). For example, while the user (120) moves the finger wearing the wearable device (100) from left to right, the wearable device (100) may be moved from left to right. The wearable device (100) can identify that the wearable device (100) is moved from left to right using at least one second sensor (310). By identifying that the wearable device (100) is moved from left to right, the wearable device (100) can transmit a control signal to the television (160) through the communication circuit (305). For example, the control signal can include data about the movement of the wearable device (100). For example, the control signal can include data that causes the volume of the television (160) to be changed. For example, the television (160) can receive the control signal. For example, the television (160) can change the volume of the television (160) by receiving the control signal.

The wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor. The third sensor may include a touch sensor (312). The wearable device (100) may use the third sensor to identify the position of a second finger, which is different from the first finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. The wearable device (100) may further transmit third data to the first electronic device through the communication circuit (305) based on the position of the second finger. By transmitting the third data, the wearable device (100) may cause a function corresponding to the control signal and another function to be executed within the first electronic device. The identification of the position of the second finger is described and exemplified in more detail with reference to FIG. 12.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method for controlling a first electronic device based on the position of a second finger. This method may be executed by the wearable device (100) illustrated in FIG. 3 or by at least one processor (307) of the wearable device (100).

Referring to FIG. 12, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor. In operation 1210, the wearable device (100) may acquire third data using the third sensor. The third sensor may be used to identify the position of a second finger that is different from the first finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, the third data may include data for identifying whether the fingers of the user (120) are in contact with each other and/or the positions of the fingers of the user (120). For example, when the wearable device (100) is worn on the index finger, the second finger may include the middle finger. For example, when the wearable device (100) is worn on the index finger, the second finger may include the thumb.

In operation 1220, the wearable device (100) may further transmit third data on the position of the second finger, obtained using the third sensor, to the first electronic device (100) using the communication circuit (305), based on the third data indicating the position of the second finger, which is different from the first finger worn by the wearable device (100), in order to control a first electronic device among other electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100). For example, the wearable device (100) may cause a function to be executed within the first electronic device by transmitting the third data on the position of the second finger. For example, a function that the first electronic device operates by receiving a control signal may be different from a function that the first electronic device operates by receiving the third data. For example, the third data may include data indicating the position of the second finger. For example, the third data may include data that causes a function corresponding to the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn and the location of the second finger to be executed within the first electronic device. For example, the location of the second finger may include a location around the first finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, the second finger may be positioned parallel to the first finger.

The wearable device (100) can identify the position of the second finger using the third sensor. For example, the third sensor can include a touch sensor (312). For example, the third sensor can include an antenna sensor (313). For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the position of another finger that is close to the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn using the touch sensor (312). For example, the wearable device (100) can identify whether the other finger and the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn are attached using the touch sensor (312). The identification of the position of the other finger is described and illustrated in more detail with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.

Figure 13 illustrates an example of determining the position of another finger using a touch sensor.

Referring to FIG. 13, a state (1310) can be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) uses the touch sensor (312) to identify the position of a second finger that is different from the first finger worn. The second finger can be referred to as another finger. For example, the wearable device (100) can be worn on the index finger. The wearable device (100) can detect the middle finger using the touch sensor (312) while the user (120) brings the index finger and the middle finger together. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify that the middle finger is in contact with the wearable device (100) while the user (120) brings the index finger and the middle finger together. For example, the touch sensor (312) can include a capacitive touch sensor. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The touch sensor (312) can include a pressure-sensitive touch sensor.

State (1320) can be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) does not detect the thumb or the middle finger while the wearable device (100) is worn on the user's (120) index finger. For example, while the user (120) wears the wearable device (100) on the index finger, the thumb, the index finger, and the middle finger may be positioned apart from each other. For example, since the wearable device (100) positions the thumb, the index finger, and the middle finger apart from each other, the touch sensor (312) cannot detect the other fingers.

State (1330) can be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) detects a finger using the touch sensor (312). For example, the wearable device (100) can include a touch sensor (312-1) and a touch sensor (312-2). For example, the touch sensor (312-1) and the touch sensor (312-2) can be arranged in a housing having a ring shape. For example, the touch sensor (312-1) and the touch sensor (312-2) can be arranged on an outer surface of the housing. For example, the outer surface can be described as a surface perpendicular to the first surface (610). For example, the outer surface can be described as a surface perpendicular to the second surface (620). For example, the touch sensor (312-1) and the touch sensor (312-2) can be arranged in opposite directions. While the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger of the user (120), the user (120) can bring the index finger, the middle finger, and the ring finger together. For example, the user (120) can bring the index finger, the middle finger, and the ring finger together. For example, while the user (120) brings the index finger, the middle finger, and the ring finger together, the wearable device (100) can detect a touch using the touch sensor (312). For example, the index finger of the user (120) can be detected by the touch sensor (312-1). For example, the ring finger of the user (120) can be detected by the touch sensor (312-2).

State (1340) can be described as a state in which the touch sensor (312-2) detects a touch by the ring finger while the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger. The user (120) can separate the index finger from the middle finger and bring the ring finger together with the middle finger while wearing the wearable device (100) on the middle finger. For example, the touch sensor (312-1) cannot detect a touch by the index finger while the middle finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn is separated from the index finger. For example, the touch sensor (312-2) can detect a touch by the ring finger while the middle finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn is attached to the ring finger.

State (1350) can be described as a state in which the touch sensor (312-1) detects a touch by the index finger while the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger. The user (120) can separate the ring finger from the middle finger and bring the index finger together with the middle finger while wearing the wearable device (100) on the middle finger. For example, the touch sensor (312-2) cannot detect a touch of the ring finger while the middle finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn is separated from the ring finger. For example, the touch sensor (312-1) can detect a touch of the ring finger while the middle finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn is attached to the index finger.

Figure 14 shows an example in which the signal strength of an antenna changes depending on the position of a finger.

Referring to FIG. 14, a wearable device (100) may include an antenna sensor (313). FIG. 14 illustrates a graph (1410) showing signal intensity according to frequency. The horizontal axis of the graph (1410) represents frequency (unit: gigahertz [GHz]), and the vertical axis of the graph (1410) represents signal intensity (unit: decibel-milliwatt [dBm]).

The graph (1410) includes a first line (1420) indicating the intensity of a signal according to frequency when another finger does not come into contact with the wearable device (100) while the wearable device (100) is worn on a finger, and a second line (1430) indicating the intensity of a signal according to frequency when another finger comes into contact with the wearable device (100) while the wearable device (100) is worn on a finger.

The first line (1420) can be described as a graph of the strength of the antenna signal when no other finger is in contact with the wearable device (100). For example, the second line (1430) can be described as a graph of the strength of the antenna signal when another finger is in contact with the wearable device (100). For example, the strength of the antenna signal can be reduced when a part of the user (120) is in contact with the antenna. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the location of a finger around the wearable device (100) by identifying a change in the strength of the antenna signal. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn by identifying a change in the strength of the antenna signal. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the position of a second finger that is different from the first finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify whether the other finger is in contact with the wearable device (100). For example, by identifying whether the wearable device (100) is in contact with another finger, the wearable device (100) can identify the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, when the wearable device (100) is worn on the index finger, the wearable device (100) can identify that the strength of the antenna signal is reduced because the wearable device (100) may be in contact with the middle finger. For example, when the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger, the wearable device (100) can identify that the intensity of the antenna signal is reduced because the wearable device (100) can come into contact with the index finger and the ring finger. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify that the intensity of the antenna signal when the wearable device (100) is worn on the index finger is higher than the intensity of the antenna signal when the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger. For example, the wearable device (100) can determine that the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger based on the above identification.

The wearable device (100) may include a grip sensor (314). The wearable device (100) may use the grip sensor to reduce the intensity of an antenna signal transmitted to the user (120). For example, the grip sensor (314) may detect the grip of the user (120). For example, the wearable device (100) may identify the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn by detecting the grip. For example, when the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger, the grip sensor (314) may detect the grip. For example, when the wearable device (100) is worn on the thumb, the grip sensor (314) may not detect the grip. The wearable device (100) may control the intensity of the antenna signal by using the grip sensor (314). For example, the wearable device (100) can detect that a part of the user (120) is in contact with the wearable device (100) using the grip sensor (314), thereby reducing the intensity of the antenna signal. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn using the reduced intensity of the antenna signal.

The wearable device (100) can control other electronic devices depending on the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, when the wearable device (100) is worn on the index finger, the wearable device (100) can control the television (160). For example, when the wearable device (100) is worn on the ring finger, the wearable device (100) can refrain from or skip transmitting a control signal for controlling other electronic devices through the communication circuit (305). The skipping of the control signal is described and exemplified in more detail with reference to FIG. 15.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method for controlling a first electronic device based on the type of finger on which the wearable device is worn. This method may be executed by the wearable device (100) illustrated in FIG. 3 or by at least one processor (307) of the wearable device (100).

Referring to FIG. 15, in operation 1510, the wearable device (100) may include a fourth sensor for identifying the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. The wearable device (100) may obtain fourth data using the fourth sensor. For example, the fourth data may include data indicating the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn.

In operation 1520, the wearable device (100) may transmit a control signal to the first electronic device or the second electronic device using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device or the second electronic device among other electronic devices related to the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), further based on the fourth data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on the first finger.

In operation 1530, the wearable device (100) may skip transmitting a control signal to the first electronic device or the second electronic device, using the communication circuit (305), to control the first electronic device or the second electronic device among other electronic devices related to the wearable device (100), based on fourth data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger. For example, the wearable device (100) may skip transmitting the control signal based on fourth data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a middle finger. For example, the wearable device (100) may skip transmitting the control signal based on fourth data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a ring finger.

The wearable device (100) can control other electronic devices in a number of ways. For example, the wearable device (100) can determine one of the other electronic devices to be controlled by the wearable device (100) in response to the movement of the wearable device (100) based on the wearable device (100) being worn on the index finger. The wearable device (100) can transmit data through the communication circuit (305) that causes a function to be executed within the one of the other electronic devices in response to the movement of the wearable device (100) while the middle finger is in contact with the index finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. The method of controlling the other electronic devices is described and illustrated in more detail with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17 .

FIG. 16 illustrates an example of controlling a first electronic device based on a finger worn by a wearable device and movement of the wearable device.

Referring to FIG. 16, a state (1610) may be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger or the ring finger. For example, while the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger or the ring finger, the wearable device (100) may refrain from or skip acquiring second data using at least one second sensor (310). For example, while the wearable device (100) is worn on the middle finger or the ring finger, the wearable device (100) may be described as an off mode in which it skips transmitting a control signal.

State (1620) may be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn on the index finger. For example, based on the finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn changing from the middle finger or the ring finger to the index finger, the wearable device (100) may change from the off mode to the on mode. For example, the on mode may be described as a mode in which the wearable device (100) transmits a control signal for controlling the first electronic device through the communication circuit (305).

State (1621) can be described as a state in which a first electronic device to be controlled is determined using the index finger. For example, State (1621) can be described as a state in which the index finger is extended and the middle finger is closed. For example, the wearable device (100) can determine the first electronic device to be controlled using the index finger based on the movement of the wearable device (100).

State (1622) to state (1623) may be described as a state in which one of the other electronic devices is to be controlled using the wearable device (100). For example, the wearable device (100) may identify the movement of the wearable device (100) using at least one second sensor (310). For example, state (1622) may be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) moves left and right. For example, state (1623) may be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) moves up and down. For example, the user (120) may determine one of the other electronic devices to be controlled using the wearable device (100) by moving the wearable device (100). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The wearable device (100) can transmit second data acquired using at least one second sensor (310) to the electronic device (110) via the communication circuit (305). The electronic device (110) can receive the second data from the wearable device (100). The electronic device (110) can transmit a control signal to the determined one to control the determined one using the received second data. For example, the determined one can include the first electronic device. For example, the determined one can include the second electronic device.

State (1624) can be described as a state of controlling the above one using the wearable device (100). The determined one can include the television (160). For example, the wearable device (100) can attach the middle finger to the index finger while wearing the wearable device (100) on the index finger. For example, the wearable device (100) can bring the middle finger and the index finger together while wearing the wearable device (100) on the index finger. State (1625) and State (1626) can be described as a state of controlling the television (160) using the wearable device (100). For example, the wearable device (100) can identify left-right movement while attaching the index finger and the middle finger while wearing the wearable device (100). For example, the wearable device (100) can transmit data to the television (160) via the communication circuit (305) to cause the television (160) to change the volume of the television (160) based on identifying the left-right movement. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify up-and-down movement while the index finger and middle finger wearing the wearable device (100) are held together. For example, the wearable device (100) can transmit data to the television (160) via the communication circuit (305) to cause the television (160) to change the channel of the television (160) based on identifying the up-and-down movement.

State (1630) can be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is worn on the little finger of the user (120). State (1632) can be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is rotating. For example, the wearable device (100) can obtain rotation data using at least one second sensor (310). For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the rotation of the wearable device (100) using the rotation data. For example, the wearable device (100) can transmit data to cause the Bluetooth speaker (150) to output a notification to confirm the schedule based on the identification of the rotation. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the wearable device (100) can transmit data to the television (160) to output a notification to confirm the schedule based on the identification of the rotation. State (1634) and state (1636) can be described as states that change the schedule for receiving notifications. For example, based on identifying a movement from right to left, the wearable device (100) can transmit data that causes the Bluetooth speaker (150) to output a notification for a previous schedule. For example, based on identifying a movement from left to right, the wearable device (100) can transmit data that causes the Bluetooth speaker (150) to output a notification for a next schedule. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The wearable device (100) can transmit the rotation data to the electronic device (110) via the communication circuit (305). For example, the electronic device (110) can receive the rotation data via the communication circuit (405). For example, the electronic device (110) can transmit data that causes the Bluetooth speaker (150) to output a notification confirming the schedule using the rotation data.

Figure 17 illustrates an example in which a controllable electronic device is determined based on the location of the wearable device.

Referring to FIG. 17, the wearable device (100) may include a light emitting diode (LED). State (1710) and state (1712) may be described as states in which light of different colors is emitted through the LED based on the location of the wearable device (100). For example, when the wearable device (100) is located in the kitchen, the LED of the wearable device (100) may emit blue light. For example, when the wearable device (100) is located in the bedroom, the LED of the wearable device (100) may emit red light.

State (1720) can be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) controls another electronic device while detecting a touch input through the touch sensor (312). The wearable device (100) can include the touch sensor (312). For example, the wearable device (100) can include the touch sensor (312-1) and the touch sensor (312-2). For example, the wearable device (100) can control a first electronic device by detecting a touch input using the touch sensor (312-1) while the wearable device (100) emits light through the LED. For example, the wearable device (100) can control a second electronic device by detecting a touch input using the touch sensor (312-2) while the wearable device (100) emits light through the LED. For example, a rice cooker (not shown) located in the kitchen can be controlled by detecting a touch input using the touch sensor (312-1) while the wearable device (100) is emitting blue light. For example, a refrigerator (not shown) located in the kitchen can be controlled by detecting a touch input using the touch sensor (312-2) while the wearable device (100) is emitting blue light. For example, a wearable device (100) can control an air conditioner (140) located in the bedroom by detecting a touch input using the touch sensor (312-1) while the wearable device (100) is emitting red light corresponding to the bedroom. For example, a light (not shown) located in the bedroom can be controlled by detecting a touch input using the touch sensor (312-2) while the wearable device (100) is emitting red light corresponding to the bedroom.

State (1730) can be described as a state in which each of the touch sensor (312-1) and other electronic devices corresponding to the touch sensor (312-2) is changed based on the rotation of the wearable device (100). For example, while the wearable device (100) is emitting a red light corresponding to the bedroom, by detecting a rotational movement, the wearable device (100) can change the electronic device corresponding to the touch sensor (312-1) from an air conditioner (140) located in the bedroom to a Bluetooth speaker (150) located in the bedroom.

The wearable device (100) may include a wake-up mode. The wearable device (100) may include a sleep mode. While the wearable device (100) is in the sleep mode, the wearable device (100) may cut off power supplied to at least one of the at least one first sensor (309). The sleep mode is described and exemplified in more detail with reference to FIG. 18.

Figure 18 illustrates an example of switching from the first mode to the second mode using a touch sensor.

Referring to FIG. 18, the wearable device (100) may include a first mode and a second mode. The first mode may be referred to as a sleep mode. The second mode may be described as a wake-up mode. State (1810) may be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) is in the first mode. For example, the first mode may be described as a mode in which at least a portion of the power supplied to the sensors of the wearable device (100) is cut off. For example, while the wearable device (100) is in the first mode, the wearable device (100) may cut off the power supplied to at least one of the sensors included in the wearable device (100). For example, while the wearable device (100) is in the first mode, the wearable device (100) may refrain from transmitting data to the electronic device (110). For example, the wearable device (100) may refrain from or skip transmitting a control signal to the first electronic device or the second electronic device while in the first mode. For example, the second mode may be described as a mode in which the wearable device (100) identifies the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn and the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn by supplying power to the sensor of the wearable device (100).

State (1820) can be described as a state in which the mode of the wearable device (100) changes from the first mode to the second mode. For example, the wearable device (100) can change from the first mode to the second mode in response to detecting a touch input using the touch sensor (312). For example, the wearable device (100) can change from the first mode to the second mode in response to receiving a touch input. For example, the wearable device (100) can switch from the first mode to the second mode by receiving a touch input.

State (1830) can be described as a state in which the wearable device (100) acquires data using at least one first sensor (309) while the wearable device (100) is in the second mode. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn using at least one first sensor (309) while the wearable device (100) is in the second mode. For example, the wearable device (100) can identify the type of finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn using at least one first sensor (309) while the wearable device (100) is in the second mode.

The electronic device (110) can receive first data from the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405). The electronic device (110) can identify the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn using the received first data. The identification of the electronic device (110) is described and exemplified in more detail with reference to FIG. 19.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method in which an electronic device controls a first electronic device based on the type of finger on which the wearable device is worn. This method may be executed by the electronic device (110) illustrated in FIG. 4 or by at least one processor (407) of the electronic device (110).

Referring to FIG. 19, in operation 1910, the wearable device (100) may obtain first data regarding the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn using at least one first sensor (309). Operation 1910 may correspond to operation 510. The first data may include data provided from at least one first sensor (309). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The first data may include data indicating the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn.

The electronic device (110) can receive an advertisement packet. The advertisement packet can be periodically transmitted from the wearable device (100). The advertisement packet can be an example of a wake-up packet. When the distance between the electronic device (110) and the wearable device (100) decreases below a distance at which the advertisement packet can be received, the electronic device (110) can receive the advertisement packet via a BLE communication circuit (e.g., communication circuit (405)). The distance at which the advertisement packet can be received can vary depending on the wireless communication environment between the electronic device (110) and the wearable device (100). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (110) can receive the advertisement packet before the wearable device (100) acquires the first data. For example, the electronic device (110) can identify that the wearable device (100) is in the vicinity of the electronic device (110) by receiving an advertisement packet. For example, the first electronic device (1902) can identify that the wearable device (100) is in the vicinity of the first electronic device (1902) by receiving an advertisement packet. For example, the second electronic device (1904) can identify that the wearable device (100) is in the vicinity of the second electronic device (1904) by receiving an advertisement packet.

In operation 1920, the wearable device (100) can transmit the first data to the electronic device (110) via the communication circuit (305). The electronic device (110) can receive the first data from the wearable device (100) via the communication circuit (405).

In operation 1930, the electronic device (110) may identify the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn using first data received from the wearable device (100). For example, at least one first sensor (309) may include at least one of sensor (612), sensor (614), sensor (624), and/or sensor (622). For example, the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn may be identified based on whether sensor (612), sensor (614), sensor (624), and sensor (622) detect a part of the user (120).

In operation 1940, the electronic device (110) may transmit a request signal to the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405) requesting the wearable device (100) to transmit a control signal to control another electronic device corresponding to the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn. The wearable device (100) may receive the request signal from the electronic device (110) through the communication circuit (305).

In operation 1950, the wearable device (100) may obtain second data for identifying movement of the wearable device (100) using at least one second sensor (310). For example, the at least one second sensor (310) may include an acceleration sensor. For example, the at least one second sensor (310) may include a gyroscope sensor.

In operation 1960, the wearable device (100) can transmit the second data to the wearable device (100) via the communication circuit (305). The electronic device (110) can receive the second data from the wearable device (100) via the communication circuit (405).

In operation 1970, the electronic device (110) may use the second data to identify the movement of the wearable device (100). For example, the movement may include left-right movement. For example, the movement may include up-down movement. For example, the movement may include rotational movement.

In operation 1980, the electronic device (110) may transmit function data to the first electronic device (1902) via the communication circuit (405), which causes a function corresponding to the movement of the wearable device (100) to be executed within the first electronic device (1902). For example, the function data may include data representing the movement of the wearable device (100). For example, the function data may be referenced as a control signal. For example, the first electronic device (1902) may include an air conditioner (140). The electronic device (110) may transmit the function data to the first electronic device (1902) via the server (180). The first electronic device (1902) may receive the function data from the electronic device (110). For example, the first electronic device (1902) may execute a function corresponding to the movement of the wearable device (100) based on receiving the function data. For example, the functional data may include data indicating the movement of the wearable device (100). For example, the first electronic device (1902) may store matching data for a function corresponding to the movement. For example, the first electronic device (1902) may execute a function corresponding to the movement by comparing the matching data with the movement. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The functional data may include information about a function requested to be executed within the first electronic device (1902). For example, the first electronic device (1902) may execute a function corresponding to the movement in response to receiving the functional data. For example, the first electronic device (1902) may activate a function corresponding to the movement in response to receiving the functional data.

In operation 1990, the electronic device (110) may transmit functional data to a second electronic device (1904) (e.g., a television (160)) via the communication circuit (405) that causes a function to be executed in response to the movement of the wearable device (100) within the second electronic device (1904).

FIG. 20 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

FIG. 20 is a block diagram of an electronic device (2001) within a network environment (2000) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 20, in the network environment (2000), the electronic device (2001) may communicate with the electronic device (2002) via a first network (2098) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (2004) or the server (2008) via a second network (2099) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2001) may communicate with the electronic device (2004) via the server (2008). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2001) may include a processor (2020), a memory (2030), an input module (2050), an audio output module (2055), a display module (2060), an audio module (2070), a sensor module (2076), an interface (2077), a connection terminal (2078), a haptic module (2079), a camera module (2080), a power management module (2088), a battery (2089), a communication module (2090), a subscriber identification module (2096), or an antenna module (2097). In some embodiments, the electronic device (2001) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (2078)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (2076), camera module (2080), or antenna module (2097)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (2060)).

The processor (2020) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (2040)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (2001) connected to the processor (2020) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (2020) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (2076) or a communication module (2090)) in the volatile memory (2032), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (2032), and store the resulting data in the non-volatile memory (2034). According to one embodiment, the processor (2020) may include a main processor (2021) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (2023) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (2021). For example, when the electronic device (2001) includes the main processor (2021) and the secondary processor (2023), the secondary processor (2023) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (2021) or to be specialized for a given function. The secondary processor (2023) may be implemented separately from the main processor (2021) or as a part thereof.

The auxiliary processor (2023) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., the display module (2060), the sensor module (2076), or the communication module (2090)) of the electronic device (2001), for example, on behalf of the main processor (2021) while the main processor (2021) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (2021) while the main processor (2021) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2023) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (2080) or a communication module (2090)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2023) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (2001) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (2008)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network can be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), deep Q-networks, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model can also or alternatively include a software structure.

The memory (2030) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (2020) or the sensor module (2076)) of the electronic device (2001). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (2040)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (2030) can include volatile memory (2032) or non-volatile memory (2034).

The program (2040) may be stored as software in memory (2030) and may include, for example, an operating system (2042), middleware (2044), or an application (2046).

The input module (2050) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (2001) (e.g., a processor (2020)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (2001). The input module (2050) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

The audio output module (2055) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (2001). The audio output module (2055) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

The display module (2060) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (2001). The display module (2060) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (2060) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

The audio module (2070) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to one embodiment, the audio module (2070) can acquire sound through the input module (2050), output sound through the sound output module (2055), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2002)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (2001).

The sensor module (2076) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (2001) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (2076) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface (2077) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (2001) to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (2002)). In one embodiment, the interface (2077) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal (2078) may include a connector through which the electronic device (2001) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (2002)). In one embodiment, the connection terminal (2078) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

The haptic module (2079) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (2079) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module (2080) can capture still images and videos. In one embodiment, the camera module (2080) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module (2088) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (2001). According to one embodiment, the power management module (2088) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

A battery (2089) may power at least one component of the electronic device (2001). In one embodiment, the battery (2089) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

The communication module (2090) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (2001) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2002), electronic device (2004), or server (2008)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (2090) may operate independently from the processor (2020) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (2090) may include a wireless communication module (2092) (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 (2094) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Any of these communication modules may communicate with an external electronic device (2004) via a first network (2098) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (2099) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a local area network or a wide area network)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (2092) may use subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (2096) to verify or authenticate the electronic device (2001) within a communication network such as the first network (2098) or the second network (2099).

The wireless communication module (2092) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimizing terminal power and connecting multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (2092) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (2092) can support various technologies for securing performance in high-frequency bands, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (2092) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (2001), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (2004)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (2099)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (2092) may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

The antenna module (2097) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (2097) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (2097) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., 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 (2098) or the second network (2099), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (2090). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (2090) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (2097).

According to various embodiments, the antenna module (2097) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band.

At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (2001) and an external electronic device (2004) via a server (2008) connected to a second network (2099). Each of the external electronic devices (2002 or 2004) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (2001). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (2001) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (2002, 2004, or 2008). For example, when the electronic device (2001) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (2001) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion 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 (2001). The electronic device (2001) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (2001) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (2004) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (2008) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and/or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (2004) or the server (2008) may be included in the second network (2099). Electronic devices (2001) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

FIG. 21A illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary wearable device according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 21A, a wearable device (100) (e.g., the wearable device (100) of FIG. 3) may include a housing (2101) that includes a first side (2111) facing a part of a user's body (e.g., a finger) and a second side (2112) opposite the first side (2111). For example, the wearable device (100) may include a ring-shaped housing (2101). For example, the wearable device (100) may be configured in a ring shape.

For example, the wearable device (100) may be referred to as a wearable device that can be worn by a user. The wearable device (100) may be worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger). For example, the wearable device (100) may be worn on a part of the user's body. For example, the wearable device (100) may be fastened to a part of the user's body. For example, the wearable device (100) may be detachable from a part of the user's body. For example, the wearable device (100) may have a shape corresponding to a part of the user's body in order to be worn on a part of the user's body.

For example, the wearable device (100) may be worn by the user and thus come into contact with a part of the user's body. For example, the wearable device (100) may be configured to obtain information about the user through a part of the user's body by being worn by the user. For example, the information about the user may include the user's health information. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the wearable device (100) may provide information about the user through the wearable device (100) and/or an external electronic device connected to the wearable device (100). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, at least a portion of the first surface (2111) may come into contact with a part of the user's body when the wearable device (100) is worn by the user. For example, the first surface (2111) may surround a part of the user's body on which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, the first surface (2111) may cover a part of the user's body on which the wearable device (100) is worn. For example, the first surface (2111) may be configured to pressurize a part of the user's body when the wearable device (100) is worn by the user, thereby fastening the wearable device (100) to a part of the body. For example, the first surface (2111) may be deformable by a part of the user's body. For example, the wearable device (100) can provide information about the user through the first surface (2111) based on haptic technology.

For example, the second surface (2112) may form an outer appearance of the wearable device (100) together with the first surface (2111). For example, the second surface (2112) may form a ring-shaped housing (2101) together with the first surface (2111). For example, the second surface (2112) may be a surface spaced apart from a part of the user's body when the wearable device (100) is worn by the user. For example, the first surface (2111) may be referred to as an inner circumference surface of the housing (2101). The second surface (2112) opposite to the first surface (2111) may be referred to as an outer circumference surface of the housing (2101).

For example, the second surface (2112) may be exposed to the outside when the wearable device (100) is worn by the user. The second surface (2112) may be composed of at least one of titanium, stainless steel, and ceramic. The second surface (2112) may be composed of a material for protection against external impact and/or scratches. For example, the second surface (2112) may be coated with an additional material for protection of the color and/or appearance of the wearable device (100).

For example, the first side (2111) may be composed of the same and/or similar material as the second side (2112). For example, at least a portion of the first side (2111) may be composed of at least one of a molding material for acquiring data, transparent plastic, and/or glass. For example, at least a portion of the first side (2111) may be composed of a metal for identifying a biosignal.

For example, the wearable device (100) may further include a hole (2170) formed by the first surface (2111) for passing a part of the user's body through the wearable device (100) when the wearable device (100) is worn by the user. For example, the hole (2170) may be penetrated by a part of the user's body when the wearable device (100) is worn by the user. The wearable device (100) may be configured to be fastened to a part of the user's body when the user wears the wearable device (100) by including a hole (2170) configured to pass a part of the user's body through the hole.

For example, the wearable device (100) may further include one or more components between the first side (2111) and the second side (2112). For example, the wearable device (100) may include a communication circuit, one or more sensors, and/or a processor between the first side (2111) and the second side (2112). The arrangement of the one or more components will be described later in FIG. 21B.

FIG. 21b is an example of a partial cross-sectional view of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 21B, the wearable device (100) may be formed in a ring shape. For example, the housing (2101) of the wearable device (100) may be formed in a ring shape that can be worn on a user's finger. FIGS. 21A and 21B illustrate a wearable device (100) having a ring shape with a smooth surface, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the wearable device (100) may be implemented as a housing including a plurality of flat surfaces. For example, a wearable device (100) having a ring shape without a smooth surface may also be understood as an embodiment of the present disclosure.

For example, a ring-shaped housing (2101) may include a first side (2111) that comes into contact with a user's body when worn by the user, a second side (2112) that is exposed to the outside, and a side surface between the first side (2111) and the second side (2112). For example, a space may be included between the first side (2111) and the second side (2112) to include (or place) at least one component (e.g., at least one processor (307), a memory (306), and a communication circuit (305)).

For example, a PCB may be placed between the first side (2111) and the second side (2112) of the wearable device (100). For example, at least one processor (2110), a communication circuit (2120), an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a PPG sensor, a temperature sensor, a memory (2140), and/or a PMIC (2154) may be placed on the PCB (2151). For example, the PCB (2151) may be composed of a rigid region and a flexible region. For example, the rigid region may be referred to as a rigid flexible printed circuit board (RFPCB). For example, the flexible region may be referred to as a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).

For example, a PPG sensor may include one or more light-emitting circuits (2133-1), one or more light-receiving circuits (2133-2), and a control circuit (2133-3). For example, the one or more light-emitting circuits (2133-1) and the one or more light-receiving circuits (2133-2) may be arranged toward the first side (2111). For example, the control circuit (2133-3) may be arranged toward the second side (2112).

For example, the PMIC (2154) may be used to manage power of the wearable device (100). The PMIC (2154) may be used to provide (or distribute) power to components requiring power in the wearable device (100). The PMIC (2154) may support a wired charging method (e.g., terminal, pogo pin) or a wireless charging method (e.g., wireless power consortium (WPC), NFC) for charging the wearable device (100) through the charging interface (2153).

For example, a battery (2152) may be placed between the first side (2111) and the second side (2112) of the wearable device (100). The battery (2152) may be configured with at least one battery (or battery pack). For example, the battery (2152) may be configured such that at least one battery is connected in series and/or in parallel. For example, the battery (2152) may be configured as a flexible battery pack. For example, the battery (2152) may be charged and/or discharged as a secondary battery. For example, the material constituting the battery (2152) may be configured in various ways. For example, the material constituting the battery (2152) may include at least one of lithium ion and mercury.

For example, an antenna (2155) may be positioned between the first side (2111) and the second side (2112) of the wearable device (100). For example, the antenna (2155) may be composed of a single antenna and/or multiple segmented antennas. For example, the antenna (2155) may be composed of a part of the housing (2101) of the wearable device (100). For example, the antenna (2155) may be electrically connected to the communication circuit (2120) via the PCB (2151).

Although not illustrated, the wearable device (100) may include various other components in addition to the illustrated components. For example, the wearable device (100) may include a display. The display may be positioned on the outer surface of the housing (2101).

The wearable device as described above may include a memory (306) for storing instructions. The wearable device (100) may include a communication circuit (305). The wearable device may include at least one first sensor (309). The wearable device may include at least one second sensor (310). The wearable device may include at least one processor (307). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to acquire first data using the at least one first sensor (309). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit, to the first electronic device (1902), using the communication circuit (305), second data regarding movement of the wearable device (100), obtained using the at least one second sensor (310), to control a first electronic device (1902) among electronic devices associated with the wearable device using the wearable device (100), based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a first direction. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit, using the communication circuit (305), the second data to a second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices, based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a second direction different from the first direction, to control the second electronic device (1904) using the wearable device (100).

The wearable device (100) as described above may include a memory (306) that stores instructions and includes one or more storage media. The wearable device (100) may include at least one first sensor (309). The wearable device (100) may include at least one second sensor (310). The wearable device (100) may include a communication circuit (305). The wearable device (100) may include at least one processor that includes a processing circuit. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device (100) to obtain first data for identifying whether the wearable device (100) is being worn using the at least one first sensor (309). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device (100) to obtain second data for identifying movement of the wearable device (100) using the at least one second sensor (310). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device (100) to select a first electronic device from among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device (100) to generate a control signal for controlling the first electronic device based on the second data. The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device (100) to transmit the generated control signal to the first electronic device using the communication circuit (305).

In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to select a first electronic device from among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a first orientation. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to generate a control signal for controlling the first electronic device based on the second data. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit the generated control signal to the first electronic device using the communication circuit (305). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device (100) to select a second electronic device from among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a second direction different from the first direction. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to generate a control signal for controlling the second electronic device based on the second data. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit the generated control signal to the second electronic device using the communication circuit (305).

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may include a housing having a ring shape. The housing may include a first surface (610) that at least partially contacts a finger of a user when worn by the user, and a second surface (620) opposite to the first surface. The at least one first sensor (309) may include a third sensor (612) arranged on the first surface, a fourth sensor (614) arranged on the second surface, a fifth sensor (622) arranged on the second surface, and a sixth sensor (624) arranged on the first surface.

According to one embodiment, the third sensor (612), the fourth sensor (614), the fifth sensor (622), and the sixth sensor (624) may include proximity sensors.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (311) including a flexible portion. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to acquire third data using the third sensor (311). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a first finger. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device (100) to transmit the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100) based further on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (312) for detecting a touch input. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to obtain third data using the third sensor (312). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100) based further on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a first finger. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device (100) to transmit the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100) based further on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (313) for measuring a level of an antenna signal. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to obtain third data using the third sensor (313). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a first finger. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device (100) to transmit the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100) based further on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (314) for detecting a grip. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to obtain third data using the third sensor (314). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device using the wearable device (100) based further on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a first finger. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device (100) to transmit the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100) based further on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor for identifying a finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to obtain third data using the third sensor. According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit the control signal, using the communication circuit (305), to the first electronic device (1902) or the second electronic device (1904), to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a first finger. According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to skip transmitting the control signal, using the communication circuit (305), to the first electronic device (1902) or the second electronic device (1904), to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device using the wearable device (100), further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (312) for detecting a touch input. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device (100) to switch a mode from a first mode that skips acquisition of the first data to a second mode that acquires the first data, based on detecting a touch input using the third sensor (312).

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to obtain third data using the third sensor. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may further cause the wearable device to transmit, to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305), third data regarding the position of the other finger obtained using the third sensor, based on the detection, further based on the third data indicating the position of the other finger different from the first finger worn by the wearable device (100), to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100).

According to one embodiment, the second data may include data that causes a function corresponding to the movement to be executed within the first electronic device (1902).

According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the wearable device to transmit an advertisement packet to a third electronic device using the communication circuit (305).

A method performed by a wearable device (100) having a communication circuit, at least one first sensor (309), and at least one second sensor (310) as described above may include an operation of obtaining first data using the at least one first sensor (309). The method may include an operation of transmitting, using the communication circuit (305), to the first electronic device (1902) second data regarding movement of the wearable device (100) obtained using the at least one second sensor (310) to control the first electronic device (1902) among electronic devices associated with the wearable device using the wearable device (100) based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a first direction. The method may include an operation of transmitting the second data to a second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices using the wearable device (100), based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a second direction different from the first direction.

As described above, a method performed by a wearable device (100) having a communication circuit, at least one first sensor (309), and at least one second sensor (310) may include an operation of obtaining first data for identifying whether the wearable device (100) is worn using the at least one first sensor (309). The method may include an operation of obtaining second data for identifying a movement of the wearable device (100) using the at least one second sensor (310). The method may include an operation of selecting a first electronic device from among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data. The method may include an operation of generating a control signal for controlling the first electronic device based on the second data. The method may include an operation of transmitting the generated control signal to the first electronic device using the communication circuit (305).

According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of selecting a first electronic device among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a first direction. The method may include an operation of generating a control signal for controlling the first electronic device based on the second data. The method may include an operation of transmitting the generated control signal to the first electronic device using the communication circuit (305). The method may include an operation of selecting a second electronic device among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a second direction different from the first direction. The method may include an operation of generating a control signal for controlling the second electronic device based on the second data. The method may include an operation of transmitting the generated control signal to the second electronic device using the communication circuit (305).

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may include a housing having a ring shape. The housing may include a first surface (610) that at least partially contacts a finger of a user when worn by the user, and a second surface (620) opposite to the first surface. The at least one first sensor (309) may include a third sensor (612) arranged on the first surface, a fourth sensor (614) arranged on the second surface, a fifth sensor (622) arranged on the second surface, and a sixth sensor (624) arranged on the first surface.

According to one embodiment, the third sensor (612), the fourth sensor (614), the fifth sensor (622), and the sixth sensor (624) may include proximity sensors.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (311) including a flexible portion. The method may include an operation of acquiring third data using the third sensor (311). The method may further include an operation of transmitting the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100) based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a first finger. The method may further include an operation of transmitting the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (312) for detecting a touch input. The method may include an operation of obtaining third data using the third sensor (312). The method may further include an operation of transmitting the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100) based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on the first finger. The method may further include an operation of transmitting the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (313) for measuring a level of an antenna signal. The method may include an operation of obtaining third data using the third sensor (313). The method may further include an operation of transmitting the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices related to the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on the first finger. The method may further include an operation of transmitting the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (314) for detecting a grip. The method may include an operation of obtaining third data using the third sensor (314). The method may further include an operation of transmitting the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device using the wearable device (100) based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on the first finger. The method may further include an operation of transmitting the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor for identifying a finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. The method may include an operation of obtaining third data using the third sensor. The method may further include an operation of transmitting the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) or the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on the first finger. The method may further include an operation of skipping transmitting the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) or the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device using the wearable device (100), based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (312) for detecting a touch input. The method may include an operation of switching the mode of the wearable device (100) from a first mode that skips acquisition of the first data to a second mode that acquires the first data, based on detecting a touch input using the third sensor (312).

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor. The method may include an operation of obtaining third data using the third sensor. The method may further include an operation of transmitting, to the first electronic device (1902), using the communication circuit (305), third data regarding the position of the other finger, obtained using the third sensor, to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), based on the third data indicating the position of the other finger different from the first finger worn by the wearable device (100).

According to one embodiment, the second data may include data that causes a function corresponding to the movement to be executed within the first electronic device (1902).

According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of transmitting an advertisement packet to a third electronic device using the communication circuit (305).

In a computer-readable storage medium having one or more programs stored thereon, as described above, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a wearable device (100) having at least one first sensor (309), at least one second sensor (310), and a communication circuit (305), cause the wearable device to obtain first data using the at least one first sensor (309). The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit, to the first electronic device (1902), using the communication circuit (305), second data regarding movement of the wearable device (100), obtained using the at least one second sensor (310), to control a first electronic device (1902) among electronic devices associated with the wearable device using the wearable device (100), based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a first direction. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit, using the communication circuit (305), the second data to a second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices, based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a second direction different from the first direction, to control the second electronic device (1904) using the wearable device (100).

In a computer-readable storage medium having one or more programs stored thereon, as described above, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a wearable device (100) having at least one first sensor (309), at least one second sensor (310), and a communication circuit (305), cause the wearable device (100) to obtain first data for identifying whether the wearable device (100) is being worn using the at least one first sensor (309). The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to obtain second data for identifying movement of the wearable device (100) using the at least one second sensor (310). The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to select a first electronic device from among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to generate a control signal for controlling the first electronic device based on the second data. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit the generated control signal to the first electronic device using the communication circuit (305).

According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to select a first electronic device from among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a first direction. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to generate a control signal for controlling the first electronic device based on the second data. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit the generated control signal to the first electronic device using the communication circuit (305). The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to select a second electronic device from among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a second direction different from the first direction. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to generate a control signal for controlling the second electronic device based on the second data. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit the generated control signal to the second electronic device using the communication circuit (305).

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may include a housing having a ring shape. The housing may include a first surface (610) that at least partially contacts a finger of a user when worn by the user, and a second surface (620) opposite to the first surface. The at least one first sensor (309) may include a third sensor (612) arranged on the first surface, a fourth sensor (614) arranged on the second surface, a fifth sensor (622) arranged on the second surface, and a sixth sensor (624) arranged on the first surface.

According to one embodiment, the third sensor (612), the fourth sensor (614), the fifth sensor (622), and the sixth sensor (624) may include proximity sensors.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (311) including a flexible portion. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to obtain third data using the third sensor (311). The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a first finger. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100) based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (312) for detecting a touch input. The one or more programs may include instructions for causing the wearable device to obtain third data using the third sensor (312). The one or more programs may further include instructions for causing the wearable device to transmit the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100) based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a first finger. The one or more programs may further include instructions that cause the wearable device (100) to transmit the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (313) for measuring a level of an antenna signal. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to obtain third data using the third sensor (313). The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100) based further on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a first finger. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100) based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (314) for detecting a grip. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to obtain third data using the third sensor (314). The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device using the wearable device (100) based further on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a first finger. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100) based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor for identifying a finger on which the wearable device (100) is worn. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to obtain third data using the third sensor. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit the control signal, using the communication circuit (305), to the first electronic device (1902) or the second electronic device (1904), to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a first finger. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the wearable device, when executed by the wearable device, to skip transmitting the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) or the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device using the wearable device (100) based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger.

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor (312) for detecting a touch input. The one or more programs, when executed by the wearable device, may include instructions that cause the wearable device to switch a mode of the wearable device (100) from a first mode that skips acquisition of the first data to a second mode that acquires the first data, based on detecting a touch input using the third sensor (312).

According to one embodiment, the wearable device (100) may further include a third sensor. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to obtain third data using the third sensor. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to further transmit, to the first electronic device (1902), using the communication circuit (305), third data regarding the position of the other finger obtained using the third sensor, to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices associated with the wearable device (100), using the wearable device (100), based on the third data indicating the position of the other finger different from the first finger worn by the wearable device (100).

According to one embodiment, the second data may include data that causes a function corresponding to the movement to be executed within the first electronic device (1902).

According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the wearable device, cause the wearable device to transmit an advertisement packet to a third electronic device using the communication circuit (305).

As described above, the electronic device (110) may include a memory (406) that stores instructions. The electronic device may include a communication circuit (405). The electronic device may include at least one processor (407). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to receive, through the communication circuit (405), first data acquired using the at least one first sensor (309) from a wearable device (100) including at least one first sensor (309) and at least one second sensor (310). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn using the first data. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device (100) to transmit, through the communication circuit (405), a signal to the wearable device (100) requesting transmission of second data acquired using the at least one second sensor (310) to control another electronic device (1902) corresponding to the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device (100) to receive, through the communication circuit (405), the second data from the wearable device (100). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device (100) to identify a movement of the wearable device (100) using the second data. The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device (1902) to transmit third data to the other electronic device (1902) via the communication circuit (405), causing a function corresponding to the movement of the wearable device (100) to be executed within the other electronic device (1902).

The method performed by the electronic device (110) having the communication circuit (405) as described above may include an operation of determining to link a first block for a transaction to at least one second block within each of the nodes storing the ledger. The method may include an operation of receiving, through the communication circuit (405), first data acquired using at least one first sensor (309) from a wearable device (100) including at least one first sensor (309) and at least one second sensor (310). The method may include an operation of identifying a direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn using the first data. The method may include an operation of transmitting, to the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405), a signal requesting the wearable device (100) to transmit second data acquired using the at least one second sensor (310) to control another electronic device (1902) corresponding to the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn. The method may include an operation of receiving, from the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405), the second data. The method may include an operation of identifying a movement of the wearable device (100) using the second data. The method may include an operation of transmitting, to the other electronic device (1902) through the communication circuit (405), third data causing a function corresponding to the movement of the wearable device (100) to be executed within the other electronic device (1902).

In a computer-readable storage medium having one or more programs stored thereon, as described above, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by an electronic device (110) having a communication circuit (405), cause the electronic device (110) to receive, through the communication circuit (405), first data acquired using the at least one first sensor (309) from a wearable device (100) including at least one first sensor (309) and at least one second sensor (310). The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the electronic device to identify, using the first data, a direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the electronic device to transmit, through the communication circuit (405), to the wearable device (100), a signal requesting the electronic device to transmit second data acquired using the at least one second sensor (310) to control another electronic device (1902) corresponding to the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the electronic device to receive, through the communication circuit (405), the second data from the wearable device (100). The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the electronic device to identify a movement of the wearable device (100) using the second data. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the electronic device to transmit third data to the other electronic device (1902) via the communication circuit (405), which causes a function corresponding to the movement of the wearable device (100) to be executed within the other electronic device (1902).

The devices described above may be implemented as hardware components, software components, and/or a combination of hardware components and software components. For example, the devices and components described in the embodiments may be implemented using one or more general-purpose computers or special-purpose computers, such as a processor, a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a programmable logic unit (PLU), a microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing instructions and responding to them. The processing device may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications running on the operating system. The processing device may also access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to the execution of the software. For ease of understanding, the processing device is sometimes described as being used alone; however, one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the processing device may include multiple processing elements and/or multiple types of processing elements. For example, a processing unit may include multiple processors, or a processor and a controller. Other processing configurations, such as parallel processors, are also possible.

Software may include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of these, which may configure a processing device to perform a desired operation or may independently or collectively command the processing device. The software and/or data may be embodied in any type of machine, component, physical device, computer storage medium, or device for interpretation by the processing device or for providing instructions or data to the processing device. The software may also be distributed over networked computer systems and stored or executed in a distributed manner. The software and data may be stored on one or more computer-readable recording media.

The method according to the embodiment may be implemented in the form of program commands that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. In this case, the medium may be one that continuously stores a computer-executable program or one that temporarily stores it for execution or download. In addition, the medium may be various recording or storage means in the form of a single or multiple hardware combinations, and is not limited to a medium directly connected to a computer system, but may also be distributed over a network. Examples of the medium may include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, and those configured to store program commands, including ROM, RAM, and flash memory. In addition, examples of other media may include recording or storage media managed by app stores that distribute applications, sites that supply or distribute various software, servers, etc.

Although the embodiments described above have been described by way of limited examples and drawings, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made based on the above teachings. For example, appropriate results can still be achieved even if the described techniques are performed in a different order than described, and/or components of the described systems, structures, devices, circuits, etc. are combined or combined in a different manner than described, or are replaced or substituted with other components or equivalents.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims are also within the scope of the claims described below. According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a commodity between a seller and a buyer. 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 may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the 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, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

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In wearable devices, At least one first sensor (309) for identifying whether the wearable device is worn; At least one second sensor (310) for identifying movement of the wearable device; Communication circuit (305); A memory (306) storing instructions and including one or more storage media; and At least one processor (307) comprising processing circuitry, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Obtaining first data for identifying whether the wearable device (100) is worn using at least one first sensor (309), Obtaining second data for identifying movement of the wearable device (100) using at least one second sensor (310), Selecting a first electronic device among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data above, Generating a control signal for controlling the first electronic device based on the second data, and Using the above communication circuit (305), transmit the generated control signal to the first electronic device. causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices. In claim 1, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Selecting a first electronic device among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a first direction, Generating a control signal for controlling the first electronic device based on the second data; Using the above communication circuit (305), the generated control signal is transmitted to the first electronic device, Selecting a second electronic device among a plurality of external electronic devices based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a second direction different from the first direction, Generating a control signal for controlling the second electronic device based on the second data, and Using the above communication circuit (305), transmit the generated control signal to the second electronic device. causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices. In claim 2, Further including a third sensor (311) including a soft portion, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Obtain third data using the third sensor (311), Further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on the first finger, the control signal is transmitted to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices related to the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), and Further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger, the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices related to the wearable device (100) is controlled using the wearable device (100), so as to transmit the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305). causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices. In claim 2, Further comprising a third sensor (312) for detecting touch input, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Obtain third data using the third sensor (312), Further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on the first finger, the control signal is transmitted to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices related to the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), and Further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger, the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices related to the wearable device (100) is controlled using the wearable device (100), so as to transmit the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305). causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices. In claim 2, Further comprising a third sensor (313) for measuring the level of the antenna signal, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Obtain third data using the third sensor (313), Further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on the first finger, the control signal is transmitted to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices related to the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), and Further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger, the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices related to the wearable device (100) is controlled using the wearable device (100), so as to transmit the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305). causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices. In claim 2, Further comprising a third sensor (314) for detecting the grip, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Obtain third data using the third sensor (314), Further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on the first finger, the control signal is transmitted to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices related to the wearable device using the wearable device (100), and Further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger, the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices related to the wearable device (100) is controlled using the wearable device (100), so as to transmit the control signal to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305). causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices. In claim 2, The wearable device (100) further includes a third sensor for identifying the finger on which it is worn, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Obtaining third data using the third sensor, Further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on the first finger, the control signal is transmitted to the first electronic device (1902) or the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices related to the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), and Further based on the third data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn on a second finger different from the first finger, to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices related to the wearable device using the wearable device (100), skip transmitting the control signal to the first electronic device (1902) or the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305). causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices. In claim 2, Further comprising a third sensor (312) for detecting touch input, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Based on detecting a touch input using the third sensor (312), the mode of the wearable device (100) is switched from a first mode that skips acquisition of the first data to a second mode that acquires the first data. causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices. In claim 2, Including a third sensor, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Using the third sensor, third data is acquired, Further based on the third data indicating the position of the second finger different from the first finger worn by the wearable device (100), to control the first electronic device (1902) among the electronic devices related to the wearable device (100) using the wearable device (100), the third data on the position of the second finger obtained using the third sensor is further transmitted to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305). causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices. In claim 2, the control signal is: Contains data that causes a function corresponding to the movement to be executed within the first electronic device (1902). Wearable devices. In claim 2, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, To transmit an advertisement packet to a third electronic device using the above communication circuit (305), causing the above wearable device, Wearable devices. In claim 1, comprising a housing having a ring shape, The above housing, It comprises a first side (610) that at least partially contacts the user's finger when worn by the user, and a second side (620) opposite to the first side, At least one of the first sensors (309) above, A third sensor (612) arranged on the first surface, a fourth sensor (614) arranged on the second surface, a fifth sensor (622) arranged on the second surface, and a sixth sensor (624) arranged on the first surface. Wearable devices. In claim 12, the third sensor (612), the fourth sensor (614), the fifth sensor (622), and the sixth sensor (624) Proximity sensor, Wearable devices. In electronic devices, A memory (406) storing instructions and including one or more storage media; Communication circuit (405); and At least one processor (407) comprising processing circuitry, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Receive first data acquired using at least one first sensor (309) from a wearable device (100) including at least one first sensor (309) and at least one second sensor (310) through the communication circuit (405), Using the above first data, the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn is identified, Transmitting a signal requesting the wearable device (100) to transmit second data acquired using the at least one second sensor (310) to control another electronic device (1902) corresponding to the direction in which the wearable device (100) is worn, to the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405); Receive the second data from the wearable device (100) through the communication circuit (405), Using the above second data, the movement of the wearable device (100) is identified, and To transmit third data that causes a function corresponding to the movement of the wearable device (100) to be executed within the other electronic device (1902) to the other electronic device (1902) through the communication circuit (405). causing the above electronic device, Electronic devices. In a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs, when executed by a wearable device (100) including at least one first sensor (309), at least one second sensor (310), and a communication circuit (305), By using at least one first sensor (309), first data is acquired, Based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a first direction, to control a first electronic device (1902) among electronic devices related to the wearable device using the wearable device (100), second data on movement of the wearable device (100) obtained using the at least one second sensor (310) is transmitted to the first electronic device (1902) using the communication circuit (305), and Based on the first data indicating that the wearable device (100) is worn in a second direction different from the first direction, the second data is transmitted to the second electronic device (1904) using the communication circuit (305) to control the second electronic device (1904) among the electronic devices using the wearable device (100). comprising instructions causing the wearable device to operate; Non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.