WO2024058434A1 - Control device for capturing external environment of user and operating method therefor, and head-mounted electronic device connected to control device - Google Patents

Abstract

A control device for capturing the external environment of a user and an operating method therefor, and a head-mounted electronic device connected to the control device are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the control device held by a user may comprise: a communication module capable of communicating with the outside of the control device. According to one embodiment, the control device may comprise a plurality of cameras arranged to capture in different directions. According to one embodiment, the control device may comprise a processor for receiving a camera execution command from the user, who is wearing a head-mounted electronic device connected to the control device. According to one embodiment, the control device may comprise the processor for transmitting, to the head-mounted electronic device, at least one from among images captured by the plurality of cameras according to the camera execution command. According to the one embodiment, the images can indicate the external environment of the user captured by the plurality of cameras regardless of the gaze direction of the user.

Description

A control device that takes pictures of the user's external environment, its operation method, and a head-worn electronic device connected to the control device

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a control device that photographs a user's external environment and a method of operating the same. Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a head-worn electronic device connected to a control device.

Head-worn electronic devices are being developed that provide users with experiences of augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, and/or extended reality. The head-worn electronic device may be connected to a control device. A user may interact with augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality and/or extended reality using the control device. The above-mentioned background technology is possessed or acquired in the process of deriving this disclosure and cannot necessarily be said to be known technology disclosed to the general public before the application of this disclosure.

According to one embodiment, a control device held by a user may include a communication module capable of communicating with the outside of the control device. According to one embodiment, the control device may include a plurality of cameras arranged to capture images in different directions. According to one embodiment, the control device may include a processor that receives a camera execution command from a user wearing a head-worn electronic device connected to the control device. According to one embodiment, the control device may include a processor that transmits one or more of the images captured by a plurality of cameras to the head-worn electronic device according to a camera execution command. According to one embodiment, the images may represent the user's external environment captured by a plurality of cameras regardless of the user's gaze direction.

According to one embodiment, the operation method performed by the control device held by the user includes receiving a camera execution command from a user wearing a head-worn electronic device connected to a control device including a plurality of cameras arranged to capture images in different directions. It can include actions to receive input. According to one embodiment, an operation method performed by the control device may include transmitting one or more images captured by a plurality of cameras to a head-worn electronic device according to a camera execution command. According to one embodiment, the images may represent the user's external environment captured by a plurality of cameras regardless of the user's gaze direction.

According to one embodiment, a head-worn electronic device may be connected to a control device. According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device may include a processor that receives one or more images captured by a plurality of cameras included in the control device and sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors included in the control device. there is. According to one embodiment, a head-worn electronic device may include a display that displays one of images received based on sensor values. According to one embodiment, a head-worn electronic device may include a plurality of cameras capable of photographing the external environment of the head-worn electronic device. According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device may include a communication module capable of communicating with the outside of the head-worn electronic device. According to one embodiment, the images may represent the user's external environment captured by the plurality of cameras regardless of the user's gaze direction.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.

Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining a control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3 is a front perspective view of a head-worn electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 4 is a rear perspective view of a head-worn electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 5 is a block diagram for explaining devices according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams for explaining the display of images captured by a control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining the display of an image according to the location of a control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining image correction according to the state of a control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation method of the control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

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

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

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

The antenna module 197 may transmit signals or power to or receive signals or power from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197. According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.

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

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

In one embodiment, the external electronic device 102 may render content data executed in an application and then transmit it to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 that received the data may output the content data to the display module 160. If the electronic device 101 detects user movement through an IMU sensor or the like, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 corrects the rendering data received from the external electronic device 102 based on the movement information. It can be output to the display module 106. Alternatively, the motion information may be transmitted to the external electronic device 102 and rendering may be requested so that the screen data is updated accordingly. According to various embodiments, the external electronic device 102 may be various types of devices, such as a smartphone or a case device that can store and charge the electronic device 101.

Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining a control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2, a control device 201 (eg, electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) is disclosed. Since the control device 201 can be held and used in both hands, the control device 201 can be paired. In this specification, only one of a pair of control devices is shown for convenience.

The control device 201 includes a head-worn electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102 or 104 in FIG. 1, the head-worn electronic device 301 in FIG. 3, or the head-worn electronic device 520 in FIG. 5). can be connected The control device 201 may include a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 1 or the communication module 514 of FIG. 5), and may control a head-worn electronic device and/or a user terminal ( Example: It may be connected to the electronic device 102 or 104 of FIG. 1 or the user terminal 530 of FIG. 5 by wire and/or wirelessly. According to one embodiment, the communication module may support Bluetooth and/or BLE (Bluetooth low energy). However, the communication protocols supported by the communication module are not limited to Bluetooth and BLE.

The user uses the control device 201 to interact with augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and/or extended reality (XR) environments. It can work. For example, the user uses the button 233 (e.g., the input module 150 of FIG. 1) and/or the joystick 234 (e.g., the input module 150 of FIG. 1) of the control device 201. You can interact with objects displayed by the head-worn electronic device.

The control device 201 may include a grip unit 210, a sensor unit 220, and a control unit 230. The grip portion 210 may be a portion that a user using the control device 201 holds with his/her hand. According to one embodiment, the grip part 210 may have a curved exterior so that the user can easily hold it by hand. The control unit 230 may be coupled to one end of the gripping unit 210.

The control unit 230 may include a button 233, a joystick 234, and/or a trigger 235. Button 233, joystick 234, and/or trigger 235 may receive commands from the user to interact with an XR environment such as AR, VR, and/or MR. For example, the button 233 of the control unit 230 may receive a command from the user to select an object displayed by the head-worn electronic device. For example, the joystick 234 of the control unit 230 may receive a command from the user to move the pointer within a visual image such as virtual reality or augmented reality displayed by the head-worn electronic device. The pointer may be a sign indicating a point that the control device 201 points to within a visual image. Accordingly, the head-worn electronic device can display a pointer, which is the point pointed by the control device 201, on a visual image. Although not shown in this specification, the control unit 230 may include a touch pad (not shown) as well as any device that can receive commands from a user using the control device 201.

The control unit 230 may further include a plurality of cameras 236 (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1). For example, the control unit 230 may further include a first camera 231 and/or a second camera 232. Although two cameras are shown in this specification, the number of cameras is not limited thereto.

The first camera 231 may be arranged to face the direction the controller is facing. The second camera 232 may be arranged to face upward in the direction the controller is facing. The first camera 231 and the second camera 232 may be arranged to face different directions. However, the direction in which the first camera 231 and the second camera 232 face is only an example, and the direction of the camera is not limited to this and may be arranged to face various directions.

According to one embodiment, the control device 201 may photograph the user's external environment using a plurality of cameras 236. For example, the control device 201 may use the first camera 231 to photograph the external environment in the direction the control device 201 faces. For example, the control device 201 may use the second camera 232 to take pictures above the direction the control device 201 is facing.

According to one embodiment, the control device 201 may transmit captured images to a head-worn electronic device and/or a user terminal connected to the control device 201. The head-worn electronic device can display the image received from the control device 201 on the display. According to one embodiment, the user can change the image displayed by the head-worn electronic device using the button 233, joystick 234, and/or trigger 235. For example, if the head-worn electronic device receives a command to change the image from the user while displaying the image captured by the first camera 231, the head-worn electronic device displays the image captured by the second camera 231. You can change the image being displayed.

According to one embodiment, the control device 201 can track the location of the control device 201 using a plurality of cameras 236.

The control unit 230 may be connected to the sensor unit 220 (eg, sensor module 176 in FIG. 1). The sensor unit 220 can detect the movement of the control device 201. The sensor unit 220 may include a plurality of sensors 221 to obtain movement information of the control device 201. The control device 201 may obtain sensor values including movement information through a plurality of sensors 221. The control device 201 may determine the location of the control device using sensor values. The plurality of sensors 221 may include, but are not limited to, a gyro sensor and an inertial measurement unit sensor (IMU sensor). According to one embodiment, the control device 201 may track the location of the control device 201 using sensor values and/or a plurality of cameras 236.

According to one embodiment, the control device 201 may transmit the acquired sensor value to the head-worn electronic device and/or the user terminal.

The control device 201 may include a processor 211 (eg, processor 120 in FIG. 1). The processor 211 may be included within the housing of the gripper 210, but is not limited thereto. The processor 211 can control the control device 201. The processor 211 can control the control device 201 according to the user's commands.

According to one embodiment, the processor 211 may receive commands from the user and control devices according to the received commands. For example, the processor 211 may execute the plurality of cameras 236 when receiving a command to execute the plurality of cameras 236 from the user. According to one embodiment, the processor 211 may determine the location of the control device 201 using sensor values collected by the plurality of sensors 221. For example, the processor 211 may determine the location of the controller based on the user.

In an embodiment not shown, the control device 201 includes a microphone (e.g., the input module 150 of FIG. 1), a speaker (e.g., the sound output module 155 of FIG. 1), and a battery (e.g., the input module 150 of FIG. 1). It may include a battery 189), an antenna (e.g., antenna module 197 of FIG. 1), memory (e.g., memory 130 of FIG. 1), and/or any other components suitable for the control device 201. there is.

Figure 3 is a front perspective view of a head-worn electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 is a rear perspective view of a head-worn electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , a head-worn electronic device 301 (eg, electronic device 102 of FIG. 1 ) may be worn on a part of the user's body and provide a user interface. For example, the head-worn electronic device 301 may provide users with augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and/or extended reality. XR) experience.

According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 301 may include a housing 310. Housing 310 may be configured to accommodate at least one component.

According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 301 may include at least one lens structure 320. The lens structure 320 may include at least one lens 330 configured to adjust the focus of an image provided to the user. For example, at least one lens 330 may be configured to adjust the focus of an image output by the display 340. At least one lens 330 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the position of the display 340. The at least one lens 330 may include, for example, a Fresnel lens, a pancake lens, a multi-channel lens, and/or any other suitable lens. The lens structure 320 may be disposed on the rear side (eg, -Z direction) of the housing 310.

According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 301 may include a display 340. The display 340 may be configured to provide an image (eg, a virtual environment) to the user. For example, the display 340 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a digital mirror device (DMD), a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS), an organic It may include an organic light emitting diode (OLED), and/or a micro light emitting diode (micro LED). According to one embodiment, when the display 240 is one of LCD, DMD, and LCoS, the display 240 may include a light source (not shown) configured to transmit an optical signal to an area where an image is output. According to one embodiment, when the display 340 is an OLED or micro LED, the display 340 can provide an image to the user by generating an optical signal on its own. According to one embodiment, the display 340 may provide a different experience to the user depending on whether the first camera 360 is operating. For example, when the first camera 360 is operating, the display 340 may display the external environment captured by the first camera 360 to provide an AR experience to the user. For example, when the first camera 360 is not operating, the display 340 may display a virtual environment to provide a VR experience to the user. According to one embodiment, the display 340 may display a pointer indicating a point that a control device (e.g., the control device 201 of FIG. 2) points within a visual image such as virtual reality or augmented reality. According to one embodiment, the display 340 may display an image captured by one of the plurality of cameras (eg, the plurality of cameras 236 of FIG. 2) of the control device in a visual image.

In one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 301 may include a sensor 350. The sensor 350 may be configured to detect the depth of the subject. The sensor 350 may be configured to transmit a signal toward and/or receive a signal from the subject. For example, the transmitted signal may include near-infrared light, ultrasound, and/or laser. The sensor 350 may be configured to measure the time of flight (ToF) of a signal to measure the distance between the head-worn electronic device 301 and the subject.

In one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 301 may include a plurality of first cameras 360. A plurality of first cameras 360 may be configured to acquire images from a subject. A plurality of first cameras 360 may be disposed on the front side (eg, Z direction) of the housing 310. A plurality of first cameras 360 may be disposed on both sides of the sensor 350, respectively. The plurality of first cameras 360 may include an image stabilizer actuator (not shown) and/or an autofocus actuator (not shown). For example, the plurality of first cameras 360 may include at least one camera configured to acquire a color image, a global shutter camera, or a rolling shutter camera, or a combination thereof. According to one embodiment, the first camera 360 may selectively photograph the user's surrounding environment according to the user's command. For example, when a closed mode command is received from a user, the first camera 360 may be turned off. For example, when an open mode command is received from a user, the first camera 360 may be turned on.

In one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 301 may include a plurality of second cameras 370. A plurality of second cameras 370 may be configured to recognize a subject. The plurality of second cameras 370 may be configured to detect and/or track an object (eg, a human head or hand) or space with 3 degrees of freedom or 6 degrees of freedom. For example, the plurality of second cameras 370 may include global shutter cameras. The plurality of second cameras 370 may be configured to perform simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) using depth information of the subject. The plurality of second cameras 370 may be configured to recognize the subject's gesture. In one embodiment, a plurality of second cameras 370 may be disposed on the front of the housing 310. In one embodiment, a plurality of second cameras 370 may be respectively disposed in corner areas of the front of the housing 310.

In one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 301 may include a plurality of third cameras 380. The plurality of third cameras 380 may be configured to recognize the user's face. For example, the plurality of third cameras 380 may be configured to detect and track the user's facial expression.

In one embodiment, although not shown, the head-worn electronic device 301 may include a processor (eg, processor 521 in FIG. 5). The processor may be included inside the housing 310. Alternatively, the processor may be included in a temple (not shown) that is connected to the head-worn electronic device 301 and secures it in close contact with the head of the user of the head-worn electronic device 301. The processor may be electrically and/or physically connected to the display 340, sensor 350, first camera 360, second camera 370, and third camera 380. Processors include, for example, central processing units, microprocessors, graphic processing units, application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), and digital signal processing devices (DSPDs). ), programmable logic devices (PLDs), and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), but are not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, although not shown, the head-worn electronic device 301 may include a communication module (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1 or the communication module 524 of FIG. 5). The head-worn electronic device 301 can communicate wired/wireless with a control device and/or a user terminal through a communication module.

In an embodiment not shown, head-worn electronic device 301 may include a microphone, speakers, batteries, antennas, sensors, and/or any other components suitable for head-worn electronic device 301 .

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

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” When mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

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

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

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

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, identical components will be assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted.

Figure 5 is a block diagram for explaining devices according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5, a control device 510 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the control device 201 of FIG. 2) and a head-worn electronic device 520 (e.g., the head-worn electronic device 520 of FIG. 3). An electronic device 301) and a user terminal 530 are shown.

The control device 510, the head-worn electronic device 520, and the user terminal 530 may each be connected to other devices wired and/or wirelessly. For example, the control device 510 is wirelessly connected to the head-worn electronic device 520 and the user terminal 530, and the head-worn electronic device 520 and the user terminal 530 are wired and/or wirelessly connected. It can be connected to .

According to one embodiment, the control device 510, the head-worn electronic device 520, and the user terminal 530 may transmit and receive data with each other. For example, the control device 510 may receive a command input from a user and an image captured by a plurality of cameras 512 (e.g., the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 and the plurality of cameras 236 of FIG. 2). And/or the sensor value may be transmitted to the head-worn electronic device 520 and/or the user terminal 530. for example. The head-worn electronic device 520 and/or the user terminal 530 processes the received data using its respective processor (e.g., processor 521 and processor 531) and then returns the processing result to the control device ( 510). For example, when graphics operation processing is insufficient, the head-worn electronic device 520 may transmit data to the user terminal 530. The user terminal 530 may perform graphic calculation processing using the received data and transmit the processing result to the head-worn electronic device 520.

Below, each device will be described.

The control device 510 includes a processor 511 (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 1 and processor 211 in FIG. 2), a plurality of cameras 512, and a plurality of sensors 513 (e.g., FIG. 1 may include a sensor module 176 and a plurality of sensors 221 of FIG. 2) and a communication module 514 (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 1). A user may interact with augmented reality and/or virtual reality using control device 510 . For example, a user may use the control device 510 to interact with objects displayed in augmented reality and/or virtual reality.

According to one embodiment, the communication module 514 of the control device 510 may communicate with an external device of the control device 510 by wire and/or wirelessly. For example, communication module 514 may communicate with head-worn electronic device 520 wired and/or wirelessly. The communication module 514 may communicate with the user terminal 530 wired and/or wirelessly. According to one embodiment, the communication module 514 of the control device 510 may transmit and/or receive data with an external device of the control device 510. The control device 510 transmits sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors 513 and/or one or more visual images captured by a plurality of cameras 512 to the head-worn electronic device 520 and/or the user terminal ( 530).

According to one embodiment, the control device 510 can turn on/off the plurality of cameras 512 when receiving a camera on/off command from the user. Specifically, the processor 511 of the control device 510 can turn on/off the plurality of cameras 512 when receiving a camera on/off command from the user. That is, the processor 511 can control the control device 510 and/or components included in the control device 510 and integrate and process data. Accordingly, in this specification, the configuration performed by the control device 510 may be the configuration performed by the processor 511.

According to one embodiment, the control device 510 may execute the plurality of cameras 512 when receiving a specific input from the user. The specific input may be a predetermined input for executing the plurality of cameras 512. For example, a specific input may include, but is not limited to, pressing a button (e.g., button 233 in FIG. 2) twice and pressing the button for more than 3 seconds. According to one embodiment, the specific input may be a predetermined input for executing a plurality of cameras 512 on the control device 510 as well as the head-worn electronic device 520 and/or the user terminal 530. . For example, a specific input may be when a user wearing the head-worn electronic device 520 continuously moves his head left and right and when a user wearing the head-worn electronic device 520 blinks his eyes three times in succession. Cases may be included, but are not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, when the control device 510 receives a specific input, it may provide the user wearing the head-worn electronic device 520 with the choice of whether to use other components in addition to the plurality of cameras 512. there is. For example, when the control device 510 receives a specific input, the control device 510 causes the display 522 of the head-worn electronic device 520 to display buttons, a joystick (or a joystick) in addition to the plurality of cameras 512. Example: A pop-up window may be displayed indicating whether to activate the joystick 234 and/or the trigger (e.g., the trigger 235 in Figure 2) in Figure 2. If the user uses other than the plurality of cameras 512, a pop-up window may be displayed. If the user selects not to use other components, only the plurality of cameras 512 can be run on the control device 510. If the user selects to use other components in addition to the plurality of cameras 512, the plurality of cameras 512 can be run. Cameras 512 as well as other components may be activated.

According to one embodiment, the control device 510 uses sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors 513 and/or one or more visual images captured by a plurality of cameras 512. The location can be determined. The control device 510 may determine the location of the control device 510 using sensor values detected by the plurality of sensors 513. The control device 510 may determine the location of the control device 510 using one or more visual images captured by the plurality of cameras 512. The position of the control device 510 may be a relative position of the control device 510 with respect to the user.

According to one embodiment, the control device 510 may run a plurality of cameras 512 depending on the location of the control device 510. For example, the control device 510 may launch a plurality of cameras 512 when the location of the control device 510 is outside the user's viewing angle.

However, according to one embodiment, when the moving speed of the control device 510 determined by the processor 511 using the sensor value is more than a threshold, even if the position of the control device 510 is outside the user's viewing angle, the control device ( 510) may not execute the plurality of cameras 512. For example, if the speed of the control device 510 is above the threshold, the processor 511 determines that the movement of the control device 510 is a movement that occurred in interaction with augmented reality and/or virtual reality and determines the movement of the control device 510 ( Even if the location of 510 is outside the user's viewing angle, the plurality of cameras 512 may not be executed. The threshold may be a predetermined value that is less than the movement speed resulting from interaction with augmented reality and/or virtual reality.

According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 520 may receive sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors 513 of the control device 510 and/or one or more visual images captured by a plurality of cameras 512. The location of the control device 510 can be tracked using . The user terminal 530 uses sensor values detected by the plurality of sensors 513 of the control device 510 and/or one or more visual images captured by the plurality of cameras 512 to control the control device 510. Location can be tracked. The head-worn electronic device 520 may track the position of the control device 510 and display an image at a position within the visual image corresponding to the relative position of the control device 510. The head-worn electronic device 520 or the user terminal 530 may track the location of the control device 510 and move the image displayed within the visual image according to the tracked location.

The head-worn electronic device 520 includes a processor 521, a display 522 (e.g., display 340 in FIG. 3), and a plurality of cameras 523 (e.g., first camera 360 in FIG. 3). and a communication module 524 (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 1).

According to one embodiment, the display 522 may be controlled to provide a visual image, such as augmented reality or virtual reality, to the user. According to one embodiment, the display 522 includes a plurality of cameras 523 (e.g., the It can be controlled to provide different visual images to the user depending on whether the first camera 360 is running. For example, when multiple cameras 523 are running, display 522 can be controlled by processor 521 to provide augmented reality to the user. For example, when the plurality of cameras 523 are not running, the display 522 can be controlled by the processor 521 to provide virtual reality to the user.

According to one embodiment, the processor 521 may control components included in the head-worn electronic device 520. For example, the processor 521 may control the plurality of cameras 523 to turn on/off according to commands received from the user.

According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 520 may execute a plurality of cameras 512 depending on the location of the control device 510. The head-worn electronic device 520 receives the sensor values 513 detected by the plurality of sensors 513 of the control device 510 and determines whether the location of the control device 510 is outside the user's viewing angle. can do. When the camera is out of the user's viewing angle, the head-worn electronic device 520 may generate a camera execution command for the plurality of cameras 512 included in the control device 510. The generated execution command may be transmitted to the control device 510 through the communication module 524 of the head-worn electronic device 520. The control device 510 that receives the execution command can execute the plurality of cameras 512.

However, according to one embodiment, the processor 521 of the head-worn electronic device 520 determines the control device 510 using sensor values detected by the plurality of sensors 513 of the control device 510. When the movement speed is above the threshold, the head-worn electronic device 520 executes the camera operation for the plurality of cameras 512 included in the control device 510 even if the location of the control device 510 is outside the user's viewing angle. Commands may not be generated.

According to one embodiment, the processor 521 may receive one or more images captured by the plurality of cameras 512 and sensor values detected by the plurality of sensors 513 from the control device 510.

According to one embodiment, the processor 521 may track the location of the control device 510 using one or more received images and sensor values.

According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 520 uses sensor values and images collected using a sensor (e.g., sensor 350 in FIG. 3) and a plurality of cameras 523 to provide information about the surrounding environment. Can draw 3D maps. The head-worn electronic device 520 can recognize the initial location of the control device 510 by comparing the image and sensor values received from the control device 510 with the 3D map. After recognizing the initial location, the head-worn electronic device 520 can continuously track the location of the control device 510 using images and sensor values received from the control device 510.

According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 520 is a control device ( 510) can be recognized. After recognizing the initial location, the head-worn electronic device 520 can continuously track the location of the control device 510 using images and sensor values received from the control device 510.

According to one embodiment, the processor 521 displays an image captured by a camera (e.g., the first camera 231 in FIG. 2) disposed in the direction toward which the control device 510 faces among one or more images with priority. The display 522 can be controlled to do so.

The user terminal 530 may include a processor 531. According to one embodiment, the user terminal 530 may be an electronic device including a processor 531. For example, various computing devices such as mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, e-book devices, laptops, personal computers, desktops, workstations or servers, or various wearable devices such as smart watches, smart speakers, smart TVs, or smart refrigerators. It may include various home appliances, smart cars, smart kiosks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Walking Assist Devices (WADs), drones, or robots.

According to one embodiment, head worn electronic device 520 may render virtual reality and/or augmented reality and cause head worn electronic device 520 to display the rendered virtual reality and/or augmented reality. . However, according to one embodiment, when the head-worn electronic device 520 includes the processor 521, the head-worn electronic device 520 can render and display virtual reality and/or augmented reality to the user. The terminal 530 may not be needed. Accordingly, according to one embodiment, when the head worn electronic device 520 is capable of rendering virtual reality and/or augmented reality, the control device 510 and the head worn electronic device 520 are used to practice the present invention. ) may be necessary. According to one embodiment, when the head-worn electronic device 520 is unable to render virtual reality and/or augmented reality, the control device 510, the head-worn electronic device 520 and the A user terminal 530 may be required.

According to one embodiment, the processor 531 may control the control device 510 and/or the head-worn electronic device 520 connected to the user terminal 530.

According to one embodiment, the processor 531 of the user terminal 530 receives one or more images captured by a plurality of cameras 512 and/or sensed by a plurality of sensors 513 from the control device 510. Sensor values can be received.

According to one embodiment, the processor 531 may determine the location of the control device 510 using the received sensor value. The processor 531 may control the plurality of cameras 512 of the control device 510 to be executed when the location of the control device 510 is outside the user's viewing angle.

According to one embodiment, the processor 531 may determine the moving speed of the control device 510 using the received sensor value. When the moving speed of the control device 510 is greater than the threshold, the processor 531 controls the plurality of cameras 512 of the control device 510 not to run even if the control device 510 is out of the user's viewing angle. can do.

According to one embodiment, the processor 531 may track the location of the control device 510 using received images and/or sensor values. The processor 531 may display the image received by the head-worn electronic device 520 on a partial area of the display 522 of the head-worn electronic device 520 based on the location of the control device 510. . The processor 531 may display the image received from the control device 510 in an area within the display 522 of the head-worn electronic device 520 that corresponds to the location of the control device 510.

According to one embodiment, the processor 531 may determine whether the control device 510 is tilted using the sensor value. If the control device 510 is tilted, the processor 531 can straighten the image received from the control device 510. For example, the processor 531 may correct the image received from the control device 510 so that it is displayed directly on the display 522 of the head-worn electronic device 520.

According to one embodiment, the processor 531 displays the head-worn electronic device 520 with priority on the image captured by the camera disposed in the direction facing the front of the control device 510 among the at least one received image. (522) can be displayed. The processor 531 may cause the display 522 of the head-worn electronic device 520 to display an image captured by a camera disposed in a direction other than the front according to the user's operation of the control device 510.

According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 520 may operate independently without the user terminal 530. Even if the head-worn electronic device 520 is not connected to the user terminal 530, it can independently provide a visual image to the user through the display 522. Even when the head-worn electronic device 520 operates independently without the user terminal 530, the head-worn electronic device 520 and the control device 510 can perform all operations disclosed in this specification.

Hereinafter, embodiments of displaying images captured by the control device 510 will be described.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams for explaining the display of images captured by a control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6A is a diagram for explaining a user wearing a head-worn electronic device 602 (e.g., the head-worn electronic device 301 of FIG. 3 and the head-worn electronic device 520 of FIG. 5). FIG. 6B shows a visual image 610 among one or more images captured by the control device 601 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the control device 201 of FIG. 2, and the control device 510 of FIG. 5). This is a diagram to explain the display image 611 displayed in ).

Referring to FIG. 6A, a user may wear the head-worn electronic device 602 and hold the control device 601. Referring to FIG. 6A, the user can view images captured by a plurality of cameras (e.g., the first camera 360 of FIG. 3 and the plurality of cameras 523 of FIG. 5) included in the head-worn electronic device 602. Among the external environments, only the subject 605 and the external environment included within the user's viewing angle 604 can be seen. Because the user's viewing angle 604 may be narrower than the viewing angles of the plurality of cameras, the user cannot recognize the entire external environment captured by the plurality of cameras included in the head-worn electronic device. For example, if the visual image 610 provided to the user by the head-worn electronic device 602 is augmented reality, the user can recognize the subject and the external environment only within the user's viewing angle 604. In order to recognize objects and external environments outside the user's viewing angle 604, the user may need to move the head wearing the head-worn electronic device 602.

According to one embodiment, the subject 605 (eg, a cat) may be located outside the user's viewing angle 604. The user can point the control device 601 toward the subject 605 without moving the head wearing the head-worn electronic device 602. For example, the user may point the control device at the subject 605 while looking in the gaze direction 606 that is in front of the user.

At this time, according to one embodiment, a plurality of cameras (e.g., a camera module 180 in FIG. 1, a plurality of cameras 236 in FIG. 2, and a plurality of cameras 512 in FIG. 5) of the control device 601 )) is running, the control device 601 displays one or more images representing the external environment captured by a plurality of cameras on the display of the head-worn electronic device 602 worn by the user (e.g., the display 340 in FIG. 3). ) and can be transmitted to the head-worn electronic device 602 for display on the display 522 of FIG. Images representing the external environment captured by the control device 601 may represent the user's external environment captured by a plurality of cameras regardless of the user's gaze direction 606. For example, an image captured by the control device 601 of the subject 605 may be an image captured by a plurality of cameras regardless of the user's gaze direction 606.

According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 602 that receives one or more images selects a first camera disposed in the control device direction 603 toward which the control device 601 faces among the one or more images (e.g., in FIG. 2 The image captured by the first camera 231 can first be selected as the display image 611 to be displayed on the display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an image captured by a camera arranged to capture a direction different from the direction 603 of the control device 601 toward which the control device 601 faces may be displayed first.

According to one embodiment, when the control device 601 receives a command from the user to display an image captured by a camera arranged to face a different direction (e.g., the second camera 232 in FIG. 2), it sends the command. It can be transmitted to the head-worn electronic device 602. For example, when the control device 601 receives a command to change the display image 611 from the user, the control device 601 may transmit the command to the head-worn electronic device 602. The head-worn electronic device 602, which has received a command to change the display image 611, may change the display image 611 to an image captured by another camera.

According to one embodiment, the control device 601 includes a first camera (e.g., the first camera 231 in FIG. 2) disposed in the direction toward which the controller faces and a second camera (e.g., the first camera 231 in FIG. 2) disposed in a direction different from the first camera. : A plurality of images captured by the second camera 232 in FIG. 2 can be transmitted to the head-worn electronic device 602. The head-worn electronic device 602 that has received the plurality of images may first display the image captured by the first camera of the controller as the display image 611. When receiving a command to change the display image 611 while displaying the image captured by the first camera, the head-worn electronic device 602 can display the image captured by the second camera as the display image 611. there is.

According to one embodiment, the control device 601 may preferentially photograph the surrounding environment using only the first camera (eg, the first camera 231 in FIG. 2) disposed in the direction the controller faces. The control device 601 may transmit an image captured using the first camera to the head-worn electronic device 602. The head-worn electronic device 602 may display the received image captured by the first camera as a display image 611. When the control device 601 receives a command to switch the display image 611, the control device 601 switches the operating camera from the first camera to the second camera (e.g., the second camera 232 in FIG. 2). You can switch. The control device 601 can capture the surrounding environment using the switched second camera. The control device 602 may transmit the image captured by the switched second camera to the head-worn electronic device 602. The head-worn electronic device 602 can display the image captured by the switched second camera as a display image 611.

According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device 602 may directly receive a command to change the display image 611 from the user. When the head-worn electronic device 602 directly receives a command from the user to display an image captured by another camera (e.g., the second camera 232 in FIG. 2) while displaying an image captured by the first camera. , the head-worn electronic device 602 can change the displayed image 611 to an image captured by another camera.

According to one embodiment, the control device 601 displays a visual image 610 only as an image captured by a first camera disposed in the direction toward which the control device 601 faces among one or more images representing the external environment captured by a plurality of cameras. ) can be transmitted to the head-worn electronic device 602 for display. According to one embodiment, when the control device 601 receives a command from the user to display an image captured by a camera disposed to face a different direction (e.g., the second camera 232 in FIG. 2), it displays the image in a different direction. Images captured by a camera arranged to face the camera may be transmitted to the head-worn electronic device 602. The head-worn electronic device 602 that receives images captured by cameras arranged to face different directions can change the displayed image 611.

According to one embodiment, the control device 601 captures not only a subject 605 outside the user's viewing angle 604, but also a subject 605 obscured by an obstacle (not shown) and/or the external environment, and captures a visual image ( 610). For example, while sitting on a chair, the user can recognize the subject 605 under the desk by moving only the control device 601 below the desk. For example, the user can recognize the environment outside the door by holding only the control device 601 out the door.

Referring to FIG. 6B, the head-worn electronic device 602 may provide a visual image 610 to the user. Visual image 610 may be an image representing an XR environment including augmented reality and virtual reality. Objects 612 and a display image 611 may be displayed in the visual image 610. Objects 612 may display content provided to the user. For example, the object 612-1 may display an execution screen of a game application. Object 612-2 may display a photo gallery including a plurality of image objects. The object 612-3 may display an execution window of an Internet application containing various contents such as text, image, or URL. The object 612-4 may display a screen playing a movie.

The left and right ends of the visual image 610 are represented by a plurality of cameras included in the head-worn electronic device 602 (e.g., the first camera 360 in FIG. 3 and the plurality of cameras 523 in FIG. 5). ) may be determined based on the user's viewing angle 604 among the captured external environments. For example, even if the visual image 610 provides augmented reality, the user cannot recognize the subject 605 outside the user's viewing angle 604.

The display image 611 may be an external environment captured by the control device 601. The display image 611 may be displayed within the visual image 610. According to one embodiment, the display image 611 may be an image captured by a camera disposed in the direction where the control device 601 faces. According to one embodiment, the displayed image 611 may be an image that has been changed by receiving a command from the user to display an image captured by a camera positioned to face a different direction.

The user can recognize the external environment using the control device 601 even while wearing the head-worn electronic device 602. Therefore, a patient who has difficulty moving his head can recognize the external environment by moving only the control device 601 without moving his head. Additionally, a user in an environment where it is difficult to move the head can recognize the external environment by only moving the control device 601. Accordingly, the usability of the head-worn electronic device 602 can be increased through the control device 601 including a plurality of cameras.

Hereinafter, the position at which the display image 611 is displayed in the visual image 610 according to the position of the control device 601 will be described.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining the display of an image according to the location of a control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 7a shows that the user's head is fixed to face the gaze direction 706 (e.g., the gaze direction 606 of Figure 6a and the gaze direction 606 of Figure 6b) and the control device 701 (e.g., the electronic device of Figure 1) This diagram is for explaining an example in which only the positions of (101), the control device 201 of FIG. 2, the control device 510 of FIG. 5, and the control device 601 of FIG. 6A) are changed. FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining the position at which the display image 711 (e.g., the display image 611 of FIG. 6B) is displayed according to the position of the control device 701.

Referring to FIG. 7A, a control device direction 703 including directions ① to ⑧ (e.g., control device direction 603 in FIG. 6A) is shown. Wearing a head-worn electronic device 702 (e.g., head-worn electronic device 301 in FIG. 3, head-worn electronic device 520 in FIG. 5, and head-worn electronic device 602 in FIG. 6A) A user can only change the control device direction 703 toward which the control device faces while fixing the gaze direction 706. Hereinafter, the description will be made assuming that the user's gaze direction 706 is forward.

① The direction may be left in front of the user. ② The direction may be the center in front of the user. ③ The direction may be to the right of the front. ④ The direction may be to the left of the user. ⑤ The direction may be to the right of the user. ⑥ The direction may be the rear left of the user. ⑦ The direction may be the center of the user's rear. ⑧ The direction may be to the right of the rear of the user. ① direction, ② direction, and ③ direction may be included within the user's viewing angle 704 (e.g., the user's viewing angle 604 in FIG. 6A and the viewing angle 604 in FIG. 6B). ① direction to ⑧ direction are for convenience of explanation. It is only for this purpose, and the direction that the control device can face is not limited to this.

Hereinafter, the position at which the display image 711 is displayed according to the direction in which the control device 701 faces will be described.

Referring to FIG. 7B, the head-worn electronic device 702 may provide a visual image 710 (eg, visual image 610 in FIG. 6B) to the user. Visual image 710 may be an image representing an XR environment including augmented reality and virtual reality. Objects 712 (e.g., objects 612 in FIG. 6B) and display images 711 (e.g., display image 611 in FIG. 6B) may be displayed in the visual image 710. Objects 712 may display content provided to the user. For example, the object 712-1 may display an execution screen of a game application. Object 712-2 may display a photo gallery including a plurality of image objects.

The left and right ends of the visual image 710 correspond to a plurality of cameras included in the head-worn electronic device 702 (e.g., the first camera 360 in FIG. 3 and the plurality of cameras 6 in FIG. 5). (523)) may be determined based on the user's viewing angle 704 among the captured external environments. For example, even if the visual image 710 provides augmented reality, the user cannot recognize a subject outside the user's viewing angle 704 (eg, the subject 605 in FIG. 6A).

Referring to FIG. 7B, eight display areas 720 are shown where the display image 711 is displayed within the visual image 710 (eg, the visual image 610 of FIG. 6B). The positions at which the display image 711 is displayed within the visual image 710 may correspond to each of the eight control device directions 703 shown in FIG. 7A.

According to one embodiment, the area where the display image 711 in the visual image 710 is displayed may be determined based on the gaze direction of the user wearing the head-worn electronic device 702 and the relative position of the control device 711. You can.

According to one embodiment, the display image 711 is displayed in the display area 720, which is a partial area of the visual image 710 corresponding to the position of the control device 703 based on the user's gaze direction 706. You can. According to one embodiment, among the control device directions 703 based on the user's gaze direction 706, the front, side, and rear are respectively the upper display area 720-1 and the middle display area of the visual image 710 ( 720-2) and the lower display area 720-3. For example, the upper display area 720-1 of the visual image 710 may correspond to the front in the control device direction 703. The interrupted display area 720-2 of the visual image 710 may correspond to the left room and the right room among the control device directions 703. The lower display area 720-3 of the visual image 710 may correspond to the rear of the control device direction 703.

According to one embodiment, the left, center, and right of the control device direction 703 based on the user's gaze direction 706 are the left display area 720-4 and the center display area 720 of the visual image 710. -5) and the right display area (720-6). For example, the left display area 720-4 of the visual image 710 may correspond to the left side of the control device direction 703. The central display area 720-5 of the visual image 710 may correspond to the center of the control device direction 703. The right display area 720-6 of the visual image 710 may correspond to the right side of the control device direction 703.

Accordingly, the left display area 720-4 and the upper display area 720-1 of the visual image 710 where display image number 1 is displayed may correspond to the ① direction of the control device 701. The central display area 720-5 and the upper display area 720-1 of the visual image 710 where display image number 2 is displayed may correspond to the ② direction of the control device 701. In the display image number 3, the right display area 720-6 and the upper display area 720-1 of the visual image 710 where the visual image 710 is displayed may correspond to the ③ direction of the control device 701. The left display area 720-4 and the middle display area 720-2 of the visual image 710 where display image number 4 is displayed may correspond to the direction ④ of the control device 701. The right display area 720-6 and the middle display area 720-2 of the visual image 710 where display image number 5 is displayed may correspond to the ⑤ direction of the control device 701. The left display area 720-4 and the bottom display area 720-3 of the visual image 710 where display image number 6 is displayed may correspond to the ⑥ direction of the control device 701. The central display area 720-5 and the lower display area 720-3 of the visual image 710 where display image number 7 is displayed may correspond to the direction ⑦ of the control device 701. The right display area 720-6 and the bottom display area 720-3 of the visual image 710 where display image number 8 is displayed may correspond to the ⑧ direction of the control device 701.

According to one embodiment, the position of the display image 711 within the visual image 710 may move according to the user's gaze direction 706. When a user fixes the control device 701 toward a subject (e.g., the subject 605 in FIG. 6A) and moves the head wearing the head-worn electronic device 702, the position of the display image 711 changes depending on the visual angle. You can move within the video 710. The position of the display image 711 may move within the visual image 710 based on the gaze direction 706 of the head wearing the head-worn electronic device 702. For example, in FIG. 7A, when the user fixes the control device 701 in direction ④ and moves only the head wearing the head-worn electronic device 702 in direction ④, the relative position of the control device 701 is You can move from the left side before moving your head to the center of the front after moving your head. Therefore, the position of the display image 711 within the visual image 710 is also similar to that of the control device 701 in the left display area 720-4 and the middle display area 720-2 of the visual image 710 where display image number 4 is displayed. ) can be moved to the positions of the central display area 720-5 and the upper display area 720-1 of the visual image 710 where the display image number 2 corresponding to the front center of ) is displayed.

For example, in FIG. 7A, when the user fixes the control device 701 in direction ② and moves only the head wearing the head-worn electronic device in direction ⑦, the relative position of the control device 701 is forward before moving the head. You can move your head from the center and then move it to the center of the back. Therefore, the position of the display image 711 within the visual image 710 is also similar to that of the display image No. 7 in the central display area 720-5 and the upper display area 720-1 of the visual image 710 where the display image No. 2 is displayed. You can move to the central display area 720-5 and the lower display area 720-3 of the displayed visual image 710.

According to one embodiment, the ① direction, ② direction, and ③ direction are included within the user's viewing angle 704, but due to obstacles, the user recognizes subjects existing in the ① direction, ② direction, and ③ direction within the visual image 710. You may not be able to do it. The user can use the control device 701 to check the subject existing behind obstacles in direction ①, direction ②, and direction ③ through the display image 711.

Since the position of the display image 711 in the visual image 710 can be determined based on the gaze direction of the user wearing the head-worn electronic device 701 and the relative position of the control device 701, the user can Even if the electronic device 701 is worn, the external environment or the external location of the subject included in the display image 711 can be intuitively recognized.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining image correction according to the state of a control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 8, a control device 801 (e.g., the electronic device 101 in FIG. 1, the control device 201 in FIG. 2, the control device 510 in FIG. 5, the control device 601 in FIG. 6A, and When the control device 701 in FIG. 7A is turned over, a display image (eg, display image 611 in FIG. 6B and display image 711 in FIG. 7B) is shown.

It may be difficult for the user to always hold the control device 801 pointing straight at an object (e.g., object 605 in FIG. 6A) and/or the external environment. Therefore, in order to provide an accurate image to the user, the control device 801 may need to correct the captured image (eg, image 802) to display the image in the forward direction even if it is tilted or flipped.

According to one embodiment, a user may tilt or flip the control device 801 to photograph a subject and/or the external environment. The tilted or flipped control device 801 can capture a tilted or flipped image 802.

According to one embodiment, the control device 801 detects a plurality of sensors (e.g., the sensor module 176 in FIG. 1, the plurality of sensors 221 and the plurality of sensors 513 in FIG. 2). It is possible to determine whether the control device 801 is tilted or turned over using the sensor value. When the control device 801 is tilted or turned over, the control device 801 uses a plurality of cameras (e.g., a camera module 180 in FIG. 1, a plurality of cameras 236 in FIG. 2, and a plurality of cameras ( The tilted or flipped image 802 captured by 512)) can be straightened. The corrected image 803 may be the same image as the image captured while the control device 801 is held without being tilted or turned over. The control device 801 transmits the corrected image 803 to a head-worn electronic device (e.g., the head-worn electronic device 301 in FIG. 3, the head-worn electronic device 520 in FIG. 5, and the head-worn electronic device in FIG. 6A). It can be transmitted to a type electronic device 602 and a head-worn electronic device 702). The head-worn electronic device 702 that has received the corrected image 803 may display the visual image (e.g., the visual image 610 in FIG. 6B and the visual image 710 in FIG. 7B).

According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device may receive a tilted or flipped image 802 and sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors from the control device 801. The head-worn electronic device can use sensor values to determine whether the received image is tilted or flipped. If the head-worn electronic device determines that the received image is tilted or flipped, it can straighten the tilted or flipped image 802. The corrected image 803 may be the same image as the image captured while the control device 801 is held without being tilted or turned over. The head-worn electronic device can display the corrected image 803 within the visual image.

According to one embodiment, a user terminal (e.g., user terminal 530 in FIG. 5) may receive a tilted or flipped image 802 and/or sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors from the control device 801. there is. The user terminal can determine whether the received image is tilted or flipped using the sensor value. If the user terminal determines that the received image is tilted or flipped, it can cause the head-worn electronic device to straighten the tilted or flipped image 802 received from the control device 801. The corrected image 803 may be the same image as the image captured while the control device 801 is held without being tilted or turned over. The head-worn electronic device can display the corrected image 803 within the visual image.

According to one embodiment, even when the control device 801 is tilted or flipped to capture a subject and/or the external environment, the user can receive images captured by holding the control device 801 upright.

Figure 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation method of the control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Operations 901 to 902 are performed using a control device (e.g., the electronic device 101 in FIG. 1, the control device 201 in FIG. 2, the control device 510 in FIG. 5, and the control device 601 in FIG. 6A). , at least one component (e.g., the processor 120 in FIG. 1, the processor 211 and the processor 511 in FIG. 2) of the control device 701 in FIG. 7A and the control device 801 in FIG. 8). It can be performed by

In operation 901, the processor configures a plurality of cameras arranged to capture images in different directions (e.g., camera module 180 in FIG. 1, plurality of cameras 236 in FIG. 2, and plurality of cameras 512). A head-worn electronic device connected to a control device comprising a (e.g., head-worn electronic device 301 in FIG. 3, head-worn electronic device 520 in FIG. 5, head-worn electronic device 602 in FIG. 6A) A camera execution command may be received from a user wearing the head-worn electronic device 702 of FIG. 7A. When the processor receives a camera execution command from the user, it can control a plurality of cameras to be executed. The images are a plurality of images regardless of the user's gaze direction (e.g., gaze direction 606 in FIG. 6A, gaze direction 606 in FIG. 6B, gaze direction 706 in FIG. 7A, and gaze direction 706 in FIG. 7B). It can represent the user's external environment captured by cameras.

In operation 902, the processor may transmit one or more images captured by a plurality of cameras to the head-worn electronic device according to a camera execution command.

Since the matters described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 are applied to each operation shown in FIG. 9, a more detailed description will be omitted.

According to one embodiment, a control device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the control device 201 of FIG. 2, the control device 510 of FIG. 5, the control device 601 of FIG. 6A, the control device 201 of FIG. 7A) The control device 701 and the control device 801 of FIG. 8) include a plurality of sensors that detect the status of the control device (e.g., the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1, the plurality of sensors 221 of FIG. 2, and It may further include a plurality of sensors 513). According to one embodiment, a head-worn electronic device (e.g., head-worn electronic device 301 in FIG. 3, head-worn electronic device 520 in FIG. 5, head-worn electronic device 602 in FIG. 6A, and The head-worn electronic device 702 of FIG. 7A can determine the location of the control device using sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors. According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device determines the location of the control device by using a plurality of cameras included in the head-worn electronic device (e.g., the first camera 360 in FIG. 3 and a plurality of cameras in FIG. 5). Among the external environments captured by 523)), the user's viewing angle (e.g., the user's viewing angle 604 in FIG. 6A, the user's viewing angle 604 in FIG. 6B, the user's viewing angle 704 in FIG. 7A, and the user's viewing angle in FIG. 7B) If it is out of the viewing angle 704, a plurality of cameras included in the control device (e.g., the camera module 180 in FIG. 1, the plurality of cameras 236 and the plurality of cameras 512 in FIG. 2) are It can be run.

According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device may determine the movement speed of the control device based on sensor values. According to one embodiment, when the movement speed is greater than or equal to a threshold, the head-worn electronic device may not generate a camera execution command to execute a plurality of cameras included in the control device even if the control device is out of the user's viewing angle.

According to one embodiment, the processor (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 1, processor 211, and processor 511 in FIG. 2) is positioned in a direction facing the front of the control device among a plurality of cameras included in the control device. The image captured by the deployed camera (e.g., the first camera 231 in FIG. 2) may be transmitted to the head-worn electronic device with priority. According to one embodiment, the processor may transmit an image captured by a camera disposed in a direction other than the front (e.g., the second camera 232 in FIG. 2) to the head-worn electronic device according to the user's manipulation.

According to one embodiment, the processor uses a plurality of sensors (e.g., the sensor module 176 in FIG. 1, the plurality of sensors 221 and the plurality of sensors 513 in FIG. 2) to detect the state of the control device. It may further include. According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device may track the location of the control device based on sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors and images captured by a plurality of cameras included in the control device.

According to one embodiment, the processor displays a visual image (e.g., the visual image 610 of FIG. 6B) displayed by the display of the head-worn electronic device (e.g., the display 340 of FIG. 3 and the display 522 of FIG. 5). The image may be transmitted to display the image in a display area (e.g., the display area 720 of FIG. 7B), which is a portion of the visual image 710 of FIG. 7B. According to one embodiment, the display area, which is a portion of the visual area displayed by the display of the head-worn electronic device, is located in the user's gaze direction (e.g., gaze direction 606 in FIG. 6A, gaze direction 606 in FIG. 6B). , the direction in which the control device is located relative to the gaze direction 706 in FIG. 7A and the gaze direction 706 in FIG. 7B (e.g., the control device direction 603 in FIG. 6A and the control device direction 703 in FIG. 7A) It may be an area where a display image within a visual image corresponding to is displayed.

According to one embodiment, the control device may further include a plurality of sensors that detect the state of the control device. According to one embodiment, the processor may determine whether the control device is tilted or turned over using sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors. According to one embodiment, when the control device is tilted or turned over, the processor can correct the image captured by the control device (eg, image 802 in FIG. 8) to be straight.

According to one embodiment, a control device held by a user (e.g., the electronic device 101 in FIG. 1, the control device 201 in FIG. 2, the control device 510 in FIG. 5, and the control device 601 in FIG. 6A) ), the operation method performed by the control device 701 of FIG. 7A and the control device 801 of FIG. 8) includes a plurality of cameras arranged to capture images in different directions (e.g., the camera module 180 of FIG. 1, A head-worn electronic device connected to a control device including a plurality of cameras 236 and a plurality of cameras 512 of FIG. 2 (e.g., head-worn electronic device 301 of FIG. 3, head of FIG. 5). It may include receiving a camera execution command from a user wearing the wearable electronic device 520, the head-worn electronic device 602 of FIG. 6A, and the head-worn electronic device 702 of FIG. 7A. According to one embodiment, the operating method may include transmitting one or more images captured by a plurality of cameras to a head-worn electronic device according to a camera execution command. According to one embodiment, the images are in the user's gaze direction (e.g., gaze direction 606 in FIG. 6A, gaze direction 606 in FIG. 6B, gaze direction 706 in FIG. 7A, and gaze direction 706 in FIG. 7B). )), it can represent the user's external environment captured by a plurality of cameras.

According to one embodiment, the control device includes a plurality of sensors (e.g., a sensor module 176 in FIG. 1, a plurality of sensors 221 in FIG. 2, and a plurality of sensors 513) that detect the state of the control device. ) may include. According to one embodiment, the operation of receiving a camera execution command may include an operation of the head-worn electronic device determining the location of the control device using sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors. According to one embodiment, the position of the control device determines the viewing angle of a plurality of cameras (e.g., the first camera 360 in FIG. 3 and the plurality of cameras 523 in FIG. 5) included in the head-worn electronic device. If not, the head-worn electronic device may include generating a camera execution command to execute a plurality of cameras included in the control device.

According to one embodiment, an operation of generating a camera execution command to execute a plurality of cameras may include an operation of determining a movement speed of the control device based on sensor values. According to one embodiment, the operation of generating a camera execution command to execute a plurality of cameras includes, when the movement speed of the control device is greater than a threshold, the plurality of cameras included in the control device are activated even if the control device is out of the user's viewing angle. It can contain actions that do not generate a camera launch command to execute.

According to one embodiment, the operation of transmitting to a head-worn electronic device is performed using a camera disposed in a direction facing the front of the control device (e.g., the first camera 231 in FIG. 2) among a plurality of cameras included in the control device. ) can be transmitted to a head-worn electronic device with priority. According to one embodiment, the operation of transmitting to a head-worn electronic device involves transmitting an image captured by a camera disposed in a direction other than the front (e.g., the second camera 232 in FIG. 2) according to the user's manipulation to the head-worn electronic device. Can be transmitted to electronic devices.

According to one embodiment, the control device may include a plurality of sensors that detect the state of the control device. According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device may further include tracking the location of the control device based on sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors and images captured by a plurality of cameras included in the control device. there is.

According to one embodiment, the operation of transmitting to the head-worn electronic device is a visual image displayed by the display (e.g., the display 340 of FIG. 3 and the display 522 of FIG. 5) of the head-worn electronic device (e.g. : The image may be transmitted to display the image in a display area (e.g., the display area 720 in FIG. 7B), which is a partial area of the visual image 610 in FIG. 6B and the visual image 710 in FIG. 7B. According to one embodiment, the display area, which is a partial area of the visual image displayed by the display of the head-worn electronic device, is located in the user's gaze direction (e.g., gaze direction 606 in FIG. 6A, gaze direction 606 in FIG. 6B). , the direction in which the control device is located relative to the gaze direction 706 in FIG. 7A and the gaze direction 706 in FIG. 7B (e.g., the control device direction 603 in FIG. 6A and the control device direction 703 in FIG. 7A) It may be an area where a display image within a visual image corresponding to is displayed.

According to one embodiment, the control device may include a plurality of sensors that detect the state of the control device. According to one embodiment, the operating method may include determining whether the control device is tilted or turned over using sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors. According to one embodiment, the operating method may include straightening an image captured by the control device (eg, image 802 in FIG. 8) when the control device is tilted or turned over.

According to one embodiment, a head-worn electronic device (e.g., head-worn electronic device 301 in FIG. 3, head-worn electronic device 520 in FIG. 5, head-worn electronic device 602 in FIG. 6A, and The head-worn electronic device 702 in FIG. 7A) is a control device (e.g., the electronic device 101 in FIG. 1, the control device 201 in FIG. 2, the control device 510 in FIG. 5, and the control device in FIG. 6A). (601), it can be connected to the control device 701 of FIG. 7A and the control device 801 of FIG. 8). According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device includes a plurality of cameras (e.g., a camera module 180 in FIG. 1, a plurality of cameras 236 in FIG. 2, and a plurality of cameras 512) included in the control device. )) may include a processor (e.g., processor 521 in FIG. 5) that receives one or more of the captured images and sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors included in the control device. According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device may include a display (e.g., display 340 in FIG. 3 or processor 522 in FIG. 5) that displays one of one or more images received based on sensor values. there is. According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device includes a plurality of cameras (e.g., the first camera 360 of FIG. 3 and the plurality of cameras 523 of FIG. 5) capable of photographing the exterior of the head-worn electronic device. ) may include. According to one embodiment, the head-worn electronic device may include a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 in FIG. 1 and the communication module 524 in FIG. 5) capable of communicating with the outside of the head-worn electronic device. You can. According to one embodiment, the one or more images received are in the direction of the user's gaze (e.g., the gaze direction 606 in FIG. 6A, the gaze direction 606 in FIG. 6B, the gaze direction 706 in FIG. 7A, and the gaze direction 706 in FIG. 7B). Regardless of the gaze direction 706), a plurality of cameras included in the control device (e.g., the camera module 180 in FIG. 1, the plurality of cameras 236 and the plurality of cameras 512 in FIG. 2) It can represent the user's external environment captured by

According to one embodiment, a processor (eg, processor 521 in FIG. 5) may track the location of the control device based on received images and sensor values. According to one embodiment, the display may display a visual image (e.g., visual image 610 in FIG. 6B and visual image 7B in FIG. 6B) in which the display displays one of one or more images received based on the location of the tracked control device. 710)) can be displayed in a display area (e.g., display area 720 in FIG. 7B).

According to one embodiment, the display area may be an area where a display image within a visual image corresponding to the direction in which the control device is located based on the user's gaze direction is displayed.

According to one embodiment, the processor may determine whether the control device is tilted or turned over based on sensor values. According to one embodiment, the processor may straighten one or more received images (e.g., image 802 in FIG. 8) when the control device is tilted or turned over.

According to one embodiment, the processor displays, among one or more images received, an image captured by a camera disposed in a direction facing the front of the control device (e.g., the first camera 231 in FIG. 2) on the display with priority. can do. According to one embodiment, the processor may display an image captured by a camera disposed in a direction other than the front (eg, the second camera 232 in FIG. 2) on the display according to the user's manipulation.

In addition, the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the specification and drawings are merely provided as specific examples to easily explain the technical content according to the embodiments of the present invention and to aid understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, and limit the scope of the embodiments of the present invention. It is not intended to be limiting. Therefore, the scope of the various embodiments of the present invention should be interpreted as including all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical idea of the various embodiments of the present invention in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein. .

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In the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) held by the user, A communication module (190; 514) capable of communicating with the outside of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801); A plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) arranged to take pictures in different directions; and A camera execution command is received from a user wearing a head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702) connected to the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801), and the camera execution command is executed according to the camera execution command. A processor (120; 211; 511) that transmits one or more of the images captured by the plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) to the head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702) Including, The above videos are, Representing the user's external environment captured by the plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) regardless of the user's gaze direction (605; 705) control device. According to paragraph 1, A plurality of sensors (176; 221; 513) that detect the status of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) It further includes, The head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702), The position of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) is determined using the sensor values detected by the plurality of sensors (176; 221; 513), and the position is determined by the head-worn device. If the external environment captured by the plurality of cameras 360; 523 included in the electronic device 301; 520; 602; 702 is outside the user's viewing angle 604; 704, the control device 101; 201; A control device that generates the camera execution command to execute the plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) included in (510; 601; 701; 801). According to any one of claims 1 and 2, The head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702), The moving speed of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) is determined based on the sensor value, and when the moving speed is greater than a threshold value, the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; Even if 701; 801 is outside the user's viewing angle 604; 704, the plurality of cameras 180; 236; 512 included in the control device 101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801 are executed. A control device that does not generate commands to execute the camera. According to any one of claims 1 to 3, The processor (120; 211; 511), Front of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) among the plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) included in the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) The image captured by the camera 231 placed in the direction facing is first transmitted to the head-worn electronic device 301; 520; 602; 702, and the camera placed in a direction other than the front according to the user's operation A control device that transmits the image captured by (232) to the head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702). According to any one of claims 1 to 4, A plurality of sensors (176; 221; 513) that detect the status of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) Contains more, The head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702), The sensor values detected by the plurality of sensors (176; 221; 513) and the plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) included in the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) A control device that tracks the location of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) based on captured images. According to any one of claims 1 to 5, The processor (120; 211; 511), To display the image in the display area 720, which is a portion of the visual image 610; 710 displayed by the display 340; 522 of the head-worn electronic device 301; 520; 602; 702. and send The display area 720, which is a portion of the visual image 610; 710 displayed by the display 340; 522 of the head-worn electronic device 301; 520; 602; 702, is, Display image in the visual image (610; 710) corresponding to the direction (603; 703) in which the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) is located based on the user's gaze direction (606; 706) Control device, the area where (611; 711) is displayed. According to any one of claims 1 to 6, A plurality of sensors (176; 221; 513) that detect the status of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) It further includes, The processor (120; 211; 511), Using the sensor values detected by the plurality of sensors (176; 221; 513), it is determined whether the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) is tilted or turned over, and the control device ( A control device that straightens the image 802 captured by the control device 101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) when it is tilted or turned over. In the operation method performed by the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) held by the user, a head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602) connected to a control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) including a plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) arranged to capture images in different directions; 702) An operation of receiving a camera execution command from a user wearing the device; An operation of transmitting one or more of the images captured by the plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) to the head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702) according to the camera execution command. Including, The above videos are, Representing the user's external environment captured by the plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) regardless of the user's gaze direction (605; 705) How it works. According to clause 8, The control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) includes a plurality of sensors (176; 221; 513) that detect the status of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801). Contains, The operation of receiving the camera execution command is, The head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702) uses sensor values detected by the plurality of sensors (176; 221; 513) to control the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) an operation to determine the location; If the location is outside the user's viewing angle (604; 704) in the external environment captured by the plurality of cameras (360; 523) included in the head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702), the head A wearable electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702) executes a plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) included in the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801). Actions that generate execution commands An operation method further comprising: According to any one of claims 8 to 9, The operation of generating the camera execution command to execute the plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) includes: An operation of determining a movement speed of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) based on the sensor value; When the moving speed is greater than or equal to the threshold, the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) is controlled even if the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) is outside the user's viewing angle (604; 704). An operation of not generating the camera execution command to execute the plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) included in 701; 801 An operation method comprising: According to any one of claims 8 to 10, The operation of transmitting to the head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702) is: Front of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) among the plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) included in the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) The image captured by the camera 231 placed in the direction facing is first transmitted to the head-worn electronic device 301; 520; 602; 702, and the camera placed in a direction other than the front according to the user's operation An operation method of transmitting an image captured by (232) to the head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702). According to any one of claims 8 to 11, The control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) includes a plurality of sensors (176; 221; 513) that detect the status of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801). Contains, The head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702) is, The sensor values detected by the plurality of sensors (176; 221; 513) and the plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) included in the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) The operating method further includes tracking the location of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) based on captured images. According to any one of claims 8 to 12, The operation of transmitting to the head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702) is: To display the image in the display area 720, which is a portion of the visual image 610; 710 displayed by the display 340; 522 of the head-worn electronic device 301; 520; 602; 702. and send The display area 720, which is a portion of the visual image 610; 710 displayed by the display 340; 522 of the head-worn electronic device 301; 520; 602; 702, is, Display image in the visual image (610; 710) corresponding to the direction (603; 703) in which the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) is located based on the user's gaze direction (606; 706) (611; 711) is the displayed area, operation method. According to any one of claims 8 to 13, The control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) includes a plurality of sensors (176; 221; 513) that detect the status of the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801). Contains, An operation of determining whether the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701) is tilted or turned over using sensor values detected by the plurality of sensors (176; 221; 513); and When the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) is tilted or turned over, the image 802 captured by the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) is straightened. movement An operation method further comprising: In the head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702), The head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702) is connected to a control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801), One or more of the images captured by the plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) included in the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) and the control device (101; 201; 510; 601) ; a processor 521 that receives sensor values detected by a plurality of sensors 176; 221; 513 included in 701; 801; a display (340; 522) that displays one of the one or more received images based on the sensor value; a plurality of cameras (360; 523) capable of photographing the external environment of the head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702); and A communication module (190; 524) capable of communicating with the outside of the head-worn electronic device (301; 520; 602; 702) Including, The one or more received images are captured by the plurality of cameras (180; 236; 512) included in the control device (101; 201; 510; 601; 701; 801) regardless of the user's viewing direction (605; 705). ) representing the user's external environment taken by Head-worn electronic devices.

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