WO2024106730A1 - Electronic device, and method for controlling sound signal by using same - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present invention, comprises: a first wireless earphone including a first microphone, a first sensor module, a first communication module, and a first processor; a second wireless earphone including a second microphone, a second sensor module, a second communication module, and a second processor; and a processor operatively connected to the first wireless earphone and/or the second wireless earphone through wireless communication, wherein the processor may be configured to: identify first noise and/or second noise in a first signal and/or a second signal corresponding to sound acquired through the first microphone and/or the second microphone; identify rotation of the first wireless earphone and/or the second wireless earphone on the basis of a sensor value acquired through the first sensor module and/or the second sensor module; compare signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal; and control, on the basis of the comparison, the strength of at least one of the first signal and the second signal.

Description

Electronic device and method for controlling sound signals using the electronic device

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices and methods of controlling sound signals using the electronic devices.

The use of wearable electronic devices such as wireless earphones (TWS, true wireless stereo) that are wirelessly connected to electronic devices (e.g. smart phones) is increasing.

When wearable electronic devices (e.g., wireless earphones) are used in a windy environment, noise such as wind flowing through the sound hole may cause, for example, ambient noise hearing, active noise cancellation, and/or Functions such as sending and receiving speech may be impaired.

Noise, such as wind, flowing through the sound hole of a wearable electronic device (e.g., wireless earphones) may contain energy concentrated in the low-frequency band (about 2 kHz or less).

To remove noise (e.g., wind) flowing into a wearable electronic device (e.g., wireless earphone), a software method and/or a hardware method may be used.

For example, in the method using software, when detecting noise such as wind, the band (low band) corresponding to the noise can be filtered or the sound volume can be attenuated using an algorithm. When filtering noise (eg, wind) using a software method, there may be limitations in attenuating noise (eg, wind) input together with a sound signal (eg, audio signal).

For example, the method using hardware is to place a member such as at least one of a wind grill, a porous form (e.g., sponge), and fur at the front of the sound hole to reduce noise (e.g., wind). ) can reduce the turbulence caused by this. When noise is reduced using hardware methods, there may be limitations in miniaturizing wearable electronic devices (e.g., wireless earphones) and durability may be weakened.

Various embodiments of the present invention compare and combine the noise level and head rotation information detected on both sides (e.g., left and right) of the wearable electronic device when noise such as wind is detected in a wearable electronic device (e.g., wireless earphones). Thus, an electronic device capable of reducing noise and a control method for the electronic device can be provided.

Various embodiments of the present invention include an electronic device that can guide a user of a wearable electronic device (e.g., wireless earphones) to a head rotation angle that can be less affected by noise (e.g., wind), and a control method of the electronic device. can be provided.

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

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first wireless earphone including a first microphone, a first sensor module, a first communication module, and a first processor, a second microphone, a second sensor module, and a second communication device. It may include a second wireless earphone including a module and a second processor, and a processor operatively connected to the first wireless earphone and/or the second wireless earphone through wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the processor is configured to identify first noise and/or second noise in the first signal and/or second signal corresponding to the sound acquired through the first microphone and/or the second microphone. You can. According to one embodiment, the processor determines the rotation of the first wireless earphone and/or the second wireless earphone based on sensor values obtained through the first sensor module and/or the second sensor module. You can. According to one embodiment, the processor may compare the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal. According to one embodiment, the processor may control the strength of at least one of the first signal and the second signal based on the comparison result.

A method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first wireless earphone and/or a second microphone and a second sensor including a first microphone, a first sensor module, a first communication module, and a first processor. It is operatively connected to a second wireless earphone including a module, a second communication module, and a second processor, and is capable of controlling the first wireless earphone and/or the second wireless earphone. According to one embodiment, the method identifies first noise and/or second noise in the first signal and/or the second signal corresponding to the sound acquired through the first microphone and/or the second microphone. It may include actions such as: According to one embodiment, the method determines the rotation of the first wireless earphone and/or the second wireless earphone based on sensor values obtained through the first sensor module and/or the second sensor module. It may include actions such as: According to one embodiment, the method may include comparing the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal. According to one embodiment, the method may include controlling the intensity of at least one of the first signal and the second signal based on the comparison result.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device may be performed using a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that stores one or more programs. One or more programs according to an embodiment, when executed by a processor of the electronic device, select a first signal from a first signal and/or a second signal corresponding to a sound acquired through the first microphone and/or the second microphone. An operation of checking noise and/or second noise, rotating the first wireless earphone and/or the second wireless earphone based on sensor values obtained through the first sensor module and/or the second sensor module. An operation of checking, an operation of comparing the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal, and based on the comparison result, the first signal and It may include instructions (eg, commands) that perform an operation to control the strength of at least one of the second signals.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, noise (eg, wind) introduced through a microphone in a windy environment can be removed and sound signals (eg, audio signals) can be strengthened.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, a guide related to the rotation angle of the wearable electronic device can be provided so that it is less affected by noise such as wind.

In addition, various effects can be provided directly or indirectly through various embodiments of the present disclosure.

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

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2b is a perspective view schematically showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2C is a diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a flowchart schematically showing a method by which a processor of an electronic device controls a sound signal received based on wind noise and/or rotation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a processor of an electronic device controls a sound signal based on wind noise and/or rotation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram corresponding to the sound received from the first microphone and/or the second microphone when the processor of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention controls the sound signal received based on wind noise and/or rotation. This is a diagram showing a graph related to signals.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a wearable electronic device and a system including the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a sound signal based on noise and/or rotation by a wearable electronic device and a system including the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen on which an electronic device provides a rotation guide related to noise, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen provided by an electronic device to control a sound signal based on noise and/or rotation, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to embodiments of the present invention.

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 device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself 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 may be a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). 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 (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or ultra-reliable and low-latency (URLLC). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 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 or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

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

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

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 must 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.

FIG. 2A is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2A, the wearable electronic device 200 may include a first wireless earphone 200-1 and a second wireless earphone 200-2. The first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2 may include substantially the same or similar configuration. The first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2 may perform substantially the same or similar functions. For example, the wearable electronic device 200 may include at least some of the components included in the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 .

According to one embodiment, the first wireless earphone 200-1 includes a first microphone 230-1, a first sensor module 276-1, a first processor 260-1, and/or a first communication module. It may include (290-1).

According to one embodiment, the second wireless earphone 200-2 includes a second microphone 230-2, a second sensor module 276-2, a second processor 260-2, and/or a second communication module. It may include (290-2).

According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 (e.g., the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2) is an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1). )) and is operatively connected through wireless communication and is capable of transmitting and/or receiving various information.

According to various embodiments, the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 may include the audio module 170 of FIG. 1. The first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2 may include the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1. The first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2 may include the processor 120 of FIG. 1. The first communication module 290-1 and/or the second communication module 290-2 may include the communication module 190 of FIG. 1. For example, the first microphone 230-1 may include at least one external microphone and at least one internal microphone. For example, the second microphone 230-2 may include at least one external microphone and at least one internal microphone.

According to one embodiment, the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 receives sounds (e.g., sound signals and/or audio signals) occurring around the wearable electronic device 200. can do. The first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 may convert sound input through a sound hole (eg, sound hole 255 in FIG. 2B) into an electrical signal. The first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 may transmit the converted electrical signal to the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2. The first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2 uses the first communication module 290-1 and/or the second communication module 290-2 to A signal may be transmitted to an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2 may detect the rotation direction, rotation speed, and/or rotation angle of the wearable electronic device 200. . The first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2 may include, for example, a gyro sensor (eg, a rotation sensor) and/or an acceleration sensor. For example, a gyro sensor (eg, rotation detection sensor) may measure signals related to the angular velocity and/or angle acting based on each axis of the wearable electronic device 200. For example, a gyro sensor (e.g., rotation detection sensor) can measure the change in rotation angle per time unit of roll, pitch, and yaw axes around a reference axis. For example, an acceleration sensor may measure a signal related to the acceleration of the wearable electronic device 200. For example, an acceleration sensor can measure rotation angles of roll, pitch, and yaw axes around a reference axis.

According to one embodiment, the first communication module 290-1 and/or the second communication module 290-2 is connected to a network (e.g., the first network 198 and/or the second network 199 of FIG. 1). ), various information can be received and/or transmitted by communicating with the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the external electronic devices 102, 104, and 108.

According to one embodiment, the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2 are electrically connected to the first communication module 290-1 and/or the second communication module 290-2. It is connected and can process various information received from the electronic device 101 and/or external electronic devices 102, 104, and 108. The first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2 transmits various information through the first communication module 290-1 and/or the second communication module 290-2 to an electronic device ( 101) and/or may be transmitted to external electronic devices 102, 104, and 108.

According to one embodiment, the first processor 260-1 may be operatively or electrically connected to the first microphone 230-1, the first sensor module 276-1, and the first communication module 290-1. You can. The second processor 260-2 may be operatively or electrically connected to the second microphone 230-2, the second sensor module 276-2, and the second communication module 290-2.

According to one embodiment, the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2 processes sound acquired through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2. You can check noise (e.g. wind) in . According to one embodiment, the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2 acquires information through the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2. Based on the sensor value, the rotation of the wearable electronic device 200 (e.g., the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 20-2) can be confirmed. According to one embodiment, the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2 are each obtained through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2. Based on the sound (eg, audio signal), a first signal (eg, first noise energy) and a second signal (eg, second noise energy) may be compared. According to one embodiment, the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2 processes sound acquired through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2. Signals (e.g. audio signals) can be controlled.

Figure 2b is a perspective view schematically showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2C is a diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C may be the first wireless earphone 200-1 or the second wireless earphone 200-2 shown in FIG. 2A. The wearable electronic device 200 disclosed in FIGS. 2B and 2C may include substantially the same embodiments described in the first wireless earphone 200-1 or the second wireless earphone 200-2 disclosed in FIG. 2A. there is.

According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 can be worn on the user's ears and output music or video sound or process the user's voice. According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 operates independently through a stand-alone method, or operates with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, through an interaction method). It may operate in conjunction with the electronic devices 102 and 104 and/or the server 108. For example, when the wearable electronic device 200 operates in a stand-alone manner, the wearable electronic device 200 can output sound corresponding to music or video played on its own, or receive and process the user's voice. there is. For example, when the wearable electronic device 200 operates through an interaction method, the wearable electronic device 200 is paired with an electronic device such as a smart phone (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) through Bluetooth communication. (paired), and converts the data received from the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) to output sound or receives the user's voice and outputs the sound to the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1). can be transmitted to.

2B and 2C, the wearable electronic device 200 (e.g., the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2) includes a housing 210 and a speaker 220. , microphone 230 (e.g., first microphone 230-1 or second microphone 230-2), printed circuit board 240, sound hole cover 250, and/or sensor module 276 (e.g. : May include a first sensor module (276-1) or a second sensor module (276-2).

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device 200 is not limited to the above-described configuration and may further include various other components.

According to one embodiment, the housing 210 includes a speaker 220, a microphone 230 (e.g., a first microphone 230-1 or a second microphone 230-2), a printed circuit board 240, and /Or the sensor module 276 (e.g., the first sensor module 276-1 or the second sensor module 276-2) may be accommodated and protected therein. The housing 210 may include a first housing 210a (eg, upper housing) and a second housing 210b (eg, lower housing). The first housing 210a (eg, upper housing) and the second housing 210b (eg, lower housing) may be detachably coupled. The first housing 210a (eg, upper housing) and the second housing 210b (eg, lower housing) may be formed integrally. According to one embodiment, FIG. 2C may be a diagram schematically showing a portion of the internal configuration of the wearable electronic field 200 from which the first housing 210a (eg, upper housing) has been removed.

According to one embodiment, the housing 210 may include a protrusion 211 for insertion into the user's ear. The housing 210 may be integrally connected to the protrusion 211. The protrusion 211 may form part of the housing 210. For example, the protrusion 211 may protrude outward from a portion of the housing 210 in a substantially cylindrical shape. The protrusion 211 may include a sound hole 255 therein. The sound hole 255 is, for example, a speaker hole (not shown) in communication with the speaker 220 and/or a microphone 230 (e.g., a first microphone 230-1 or a second microphone 230-2). )) and may include a microphone hole (not shown) in communication with the microphone hole. According to one embodiment, the speaker hole (not shown) and the microphone hole (not shown) may be physically separated by a partition. According to various embodiments, the speaker hole (not shown) and the microphone hole (not shown) may not be separated by the partition.

According to one embodiment, the speaker 220 may convert an electrical signal into a sound (eg, an audio signal) and output the converted sound through the sound hole 255. The speaker 220 may receive an electrical signal from a processor (eg, the first processor 260-1 or the second processor 260-2) disposed on the printed circuit board 240. According to one embodiment, the speaker 220 may be configured in a cylindrical shape. The speaker 220 may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 240.

According to one embodiment, the microphone 230 (e.g., the first microphone 230-1 or the second microphone 230-2) can convert sound input through the sound hole 255 into an electrical signal. there is. The microphone 230 (e.g., the first microphone 230-1 or the second microphone 230-2) transmits the converted electrical signal to a processor (e.g., the first processor (e.g., the first processor) disposed on the printed circuit board 240. It may be transmitted to 260-1) or the second processor 260-2). According to one embodiment, the microphone 230 (e.g., the first microphone 230-1 or the second microphone 230-2) may include at least one external microphone and/or at least one internal microphone. . For example, referring to FIG. 2A, at least one external microphone may be disposed on the outer surface of the housing 210 (eg, the first housing 210a). For example, at least one internal microphone may be placed adjacent to the printed circuit board 240 within the housing 210.

According to one embodiment, a processor (eg, first processor 260-1 or second processor 260-2) may be disposed on the printed circuit board 240. A processor (eg, first processor 260-1 or second processor 260-2) may be electrically connected to the speaker 220, microphone 230, and sensor module 276. A processor (eg, first processor 260-1 or second processor 260-2) may process signals related to the speaker 220, microphone 230, and sensor module 276. The printed circuit board 240 may include a flexible printed circuit board.

According to one embodiment, the sound hole cover 250 may be disposed at the end of the protrusion 211. The sound hole cover 250 may cover the end of the protrusion 211. The housing 210 can prevent foreign substances from entering the sound hole 255 through the sound hole cover 250. The sound hole cover 250 may include at least one hole to allow sound to enter and exit through the sound hole 255. According to one embodiment, the sound hole cover 250 may include a grill mesh.

According to one embodiment, the sensor module 276 (e.g., the first sensor module 276-1 or the second sensor module 276-2) is a processor (e.g., the first sensor module 276-2) disposed on the printed circuit board 240. It may be electrically connected to the processor 260-1 or the second processor 260-2. The sensor module 276 (e.g., the first sensor module 276-1 or the second sensor module 276-2) can detect the rotation direction, rotation speed, and/or rotation angle of the wearable electronic device 200. there is. The sensor module 276 (e.g., the first sensor module 276-1 or the second sensor module 276-2) includes, for example, a gyro sensor (e.g., a rotation sensor), and/or an acceleration sensor. can do.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart schematically showing a method by which a processor of an electronic device controls a received sound signal based on noise (eg, wind) and/or rotation, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to one embodiment, the method disclosed in FIG. 3 may be performed, for example, through components of the electronic device 101 and/or the wearable electronic device 200 disclosed in FIGS. 1 to 2C. The method disclosed in Figure 3 may include, for example, the embodiments disclosed in Figures 1-2C. In the embodiments below, each operation may be performed sequentially, but may not necessarily be performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed. For example, the sequence of each operation may be performed in parallel. For example, each operation may not be performed entirely, but at least some of them may be performed. Operations 310 to 340 disclosed below may be performed by the processor 120 of the electronic device 101. According to various embodiments, operations 310 to 340 disclosed below may be performed by a processor (e.g., first processor 260-1 and/or second processor 260-2) of the wearable electronic device 200. there is.

According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 (e.g., the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2) is an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1). )) and is operatively connected through wireless communication and is capable of transmitting and/or receiving various information. For example, the first wireless earphone 200-1, the second wireless earphone 200-2, and/or the electronic device 101 can be paired with each other through Bluetooth communication and transmit and/or receive various information. there is. The first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2 may include substantially the same or similar configuration. The first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2 may perform substantially the same or similar functions.

According to one embodiment, the first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2 communicate with various users through the first communication module 290-1 and/or the second communication module 290-1. Information can be sent and received. For example, the first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2 communicate with the first microphone through the first communication module 290-1 and/or the second communication module 290-1. Information related to the sound (e.g., sound signal and/or audio signal) acquired by the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 and/or the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2. 2 The sensor module 276-1 may transmit and receive information related to the acquired sensor value.

According to one embodiment, the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2 use the first communication module 290-1 and/or the second communication module 290-1. Through this, various information can be transmitted and received with the electronic device 101. For example, the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2 communicate with the first wireless earphone 200-2 through the first communication module 290-1 and/or the second communication module 290-1. Information related to the sound acquired by the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 and/or the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-1 For transmitting information related to the acquired sensor value to the electronic device 101 and controlling the sound obtained from the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 from the electronic device 101. Information related to parameters can be received. The electronic device 101 is operatively connected to the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2, and is connected to the first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2 through the processor 120. /Or the second wireless earphone 200-2 can be controlled.

According to one embodiment, in operation 310, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) acquires information through the first microphone 230-1. A first noise (e.g., wind) is confirmed in a first signal corresponding to a sound (e.g., a sound signal and/or an audio signal), and a second noise (e.g., wind) is detected in the first signal corresponding to the sound acquired through the second microphone 230-2. Secondary noise (e.g. wind) can be seen in the signal.

According to one embodiment, the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 may receive sounds (eg, sound signals and/or audio signals) occurring in the surroundings. The first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 converts the received sound into an electrical signal, and transmits the converted electrical signal to the first processor 260-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2. 2 It can be transmitted to the processor 260-2. The first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2 electronically transmits the converted electrical signal through the first communication module 290-1 and/or the second communication module 290-2. It can be transmitted to the device 101.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) uses the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230. The first signal and/or the second signal obtained through -2) can be analyzed. For example, processor 120 (first processor 260-1 and/or second processor 260-2) uses first microphone 230-1 and/or second microphone 230-2. The signal obtained through FFT (fast Fourier transform) can be performed, and the frequencies included in the signal can be analyzed.

According to one embodiment, processor 120 (e.g., first processor 260-1 and/or second processor 260-2) generates first noise (e.g., wind) energy and/or second noise (e.g., Example: wind) You can check whether the energy is above the specified value. For example, the first noise energy is the signal strength in the frequency domain of the first signal acquired through the first microphone 230-1, and the second noise energy is obtained through the second microphone 230-2. It may be the signal strength in the frequency domain of the second signal. For example, processor 120 (e.g., first processor 260-1 and/or second processor 260-2) may use first microphone 230-1 and/or second microphone 230-2. ) It is possible to check whether the signal strength in the frequency domain of the first signal and/or the second signal obtained through is greater than or equal to a specified value.

According to one embodiment, in operation 320, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) uses the first sensor module 276-1 and/or Based on the sensor value acquired through the second sensor module 276-1, the wearable electronic device 200 (e.g., the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2) You can check the rotation (e.g. movement) of .

According to one embodiment, the first sensor module (276-1) and/or the second sensor module (276-1) of the first wireless earphone (200-1) and/or the second wireless earphone (200-2) Values related to rotation (e.g. movement) can be measured. For example, the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-1 may include an acceleration sensor and/or a gyro sensor. For example, the acceleration sensor may measure a signal related to the acceleration of the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2. For example, an acceleration sensor can measure rotation angles of roll, pitch, and yaw axes around a reference axis. For example, the gyro sensor may measure a signal related to the angular velocity of the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2. For example, a gyro sensor can measure the amount of change in rotation angle per time unit of roll, pitch, and yaw axes around a reference axis.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120, the first processor 260-1, and/or the second processor 260-2 confirm that the first noise energy and/or the second noise energy are greater than or equal to a specified value, Based on the sensor value acquired through the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-1, the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200- 2) You can check the rotation angle.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2), the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless It is possible to check whether the rotation angle of the earphone 200-2 is greater than or equal to a specified angle. For example, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) may be connected to the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276. You can check whether the sensor value obtained through -1) is greater than or equal to the specified value.

According to one embodiment, in operation 330, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) uses the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second processor 260-2. 2 Based on the sound (eg, sound signal and/or audio signal) acquired through the microphone, the first signal (eg, first noise energy) and the second signal (eg, second noise energy) may be compared.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 (e.g., first processor 260-1 and/or second processor 260-2) processes a first signal (e.g., first noise energy) and a second signal (e.g., first processor 260-1 and/or second processor 260-2). By comparing the second noise energy (e.g. second noise energy), you can identify which microphone has higher noise (e.g. wind) energy. For example, the processor 120 (the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) in the frequency domain of the first signal acquired through the first microphone 230-1. By comparing the signal strength in the frequency domain of the second signal obtained through the second microphone 230-2, the microphone with the higher signal strength can be identified.

According to one embodiment, in operation 340, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) receives the information obtained through the first microphone 230-1. The intensity of at least one signal among the first signal and the second signal obtained through the second microphone 230-2 can be controlled.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 (e.g., first processor 260-1 and/or second processor 260-2) processes a first signal (e.g., first noise energy) and a second signal (e.g., first processor 260-1 and/or second processor 260-2). Example: based on the result of comparing the second noise energy), at least one of the first signal acquired through the first microphone 230-1 and the second signal obtained through the second microphone 230-2 You can control the strength of the signal.

For example, processor 120 (e.g., first processor 260-1 and/or second processor 260-2) may determine which of the first signal or the second signal has higher noise (e.g., wind) energy. A first degree of control (e.g., gain control and/or noise (e.g., wind) removal algorithm) may be applied to the sound received through the side microphone. For example, processor 120 (e.g., first processor 260-1 and/or second processor 260-2) may determine which of the first signal or the second signal has lower noise (e.g., wind) energy. A second degree of control (e.g., gain control and/or noise (e.g., wind) removal algorithm) may be applied to the sound received through the side microphone. The first degree of control may be a control that reduces the intensity of the signal, and the second degree of control may be a control that amplifies the intensity of the signal.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) acquires information through the first microphone 230-1 based on a specified parameter. The generated first signal and the second signal obtained through the second microphone 230-2 can be controlled.

For example, the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2 may obtain information related to user setting parameters transmitted through the processor 120 of the electronic device 101, Based on the obtained parameters, the first signal and/or the second signal obtained from the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 may be controlled. For example, the parameter may include at least one of the level of noise (eg, wind) energy, rotation angle, delay time, and gain control.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a processor of an electronic device controls a sound signal based on noise and/or rotation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the description with respect to FIG. 4, the processors 260-1 and 260-2 are the first processor 260-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-1 of the first wireless earphone 200-1 (e.g., the first electronic device). It may be at least one of the second processor 260-2 of the electronic device 200-2 (e.g., a second electronic device), or the processor 120 of the electronic device 101.

4(a) shows the first user 410 wearing the first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2, and the second user 420 (e.g., the other party) It may be windy during a conversation.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 4, the processor 120, the first processor 260-1, and/or the second processor 260-2 use the first microphone 230 of the first wireless earphone 200-1. -1) and/or noise (eg, wind) can be confirmed in the sound received through the second microphone 230-2 of the second wireless earphone 200-2.

According to one embodiment, the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 may receive sounds (eg, sound signals and/or audio signals) occurring in the surroundings. The first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 converts the received sound into an electrical signal, and the converted electrical signal is transmitted to the processor 120 and the first processor 260-1. and/or may be transmitted to the second processor 260-2.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120, the first processor 260-1, and/or the second processor 260-2 may generate the first noise (e.g., wind) energy 231-1 (e.g., the first It is possible to check whether the noise signal) and/or the second noise (e.g. wind) energy 231-2 (e.g. second noise signal) is greater than or equal to a specified value. For example, the first noise energy 231-1 is the signal intensity in a specified frequency range of the first signal acquired through the first microphone 230-1, and the second noise energy 231-2 is This may be the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal acquired through the second microphone 230-2. For example, processor 120 (e.g., first processor 260-1 and/or second processor 260-2) may use first microphone 230-1 and/or second microphone 230-2. ) It is possible to check whether the signal strength in the designated frequency range of the first and second signals obtained through ) is greater than or equal to the designated value.

4(b) shows the first user 410 wearing the first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2, and the second user 420 (e.g., the other party) When the wind blows during a conversation, it can be a situation where your head turns.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 4, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) uses the first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second processor 260-2. 2 It is confirmed that the rotation angle of the wireless earphone 200-2 is more than a specified angle, and the first noise energy 231-1 and the second noise energy 231-2 can be compared.

According to one embodiment, the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-1 detects the rotation of the first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2 ( (e.g. movement) can be measured. For example, the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-1 may include an acceleration sensor and/or a gyro sensor. For example, the acceleration sensor may measure signals related to the acceleration of the first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2. For example, an acceleration sensor can measure rotation angles of roll, pitch, and yaw axes around a reference axis. For example, the gyro sensor may measure signals related to the angular velocity of the electronic devices 200-1 and 200-2. For example, a gyro sensor can measure the amount of change in rotation angle per time unit of roll, pitch, and yaw axes around a reference axis.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) operates the first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200. You can check whether the rotation angle of -2) is greater than or equal to the specified angle. For example, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) may be connected to the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276. You can check whether the sensor value obtained through -2) is greater than or equal to the specified value.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) uses the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone. Based on the acquired sound, the first noise energy 231-1 and the second noise energy 231-2 can be compared.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) uses the first noise energy 231-1 and the second noise energy 231. By comparing -2), you can check which microphone has higher noise energy. For example, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) may select a specified frequency of the first signal acquired through the first microphone 230-1. By comparing the intensity of the signal in the area and the intensity of the signal in the specified frequency area of the second signal acquired through the second microphone 230-2, the microphone whose intensity is higher among the first signal and the second signal You can check.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) uses the first noise energy 231-1 and the second noise energy 231. Based on the result of comparing -1), the first signal and/or the second signal acquired through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 can be controlled. For example, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) determines that the intensity of the second noise energy 231-2 is equal to the intensity of the first noise energy 231. Based on the intensity higher than -1), a first degree of control (e.g., gain control and/or wind noise removal algorithm) for the second signal corresponding to the sound received by the second microphone 230-2 may be applied, and a second degree of control (eg, gain control and/or wind noise removal algorithm) may be applied to the first signal corresponding to the sound received by the first microphone 230-1. The first degree of control may be a control that reduces the intensity of the signal, and the second degree of control may be a control that amplifies the intensity of the signal.

5 shows the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-1 when the processor of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention controls the sound signal received based on noise and/or rotation. This is a diagram showing a graph related to the signal corresponding to the sound received in 2).

Figure 5(a) is a graph related to the first signal of the sound received from the first microphone 230-1, and Figure 5(b) is a graph related to the second signal of the sound received from the second microphone 230-2. It may be a graph related to a signal. For example, (a) of Figure 5 is a graph converting the sound received by the first microphone 230-1 into an electrical signal, and (b) of Figure 5 is a graph of the sound received by the second microphone 230-2. It may be a graph that converts sound into an electrical signal.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIGS. 5, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 uses the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230 at about 0 seconds in operation 510. You can check noise signals (e.g. wind) in the received sound through -2).

For example, processor 120 (e.g., first processor 260-1 and/or second processor 260-2) may generate first noise energy 231-1 and/or second noise energy 231. You can check whether -2) is greater than or equal to the specified value. For example, the first noise energy 231-1 is the signal intensity in a specified frequency range of the first signal acquired through the first microphone 230-1, and the second noise energy 231-2 is It may be the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal acquired through the second microphone 230-2. For example, the processor 120 determines that the signal strength in a specified frequency range of the first signal and the second signal acquired through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 is You can check whether it is greater than or equal to the specified value.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIGS. 5, the processor 120 operates the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2 at approximately 5.5 seconds in operation 520. You can check the rotation of more than the specified angle from the sensor values obtained through .

According to one embodiment, the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-1 detects the rotation of the first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2 ( (e.g. movement) can be measured. For example, the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-1 may include an acceleration sensor and/or a gyro sensor.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2), the first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone ( You can check whether the rotation angle of 200-2) is greater than or equal to the specified angle. For example, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) may be connected to the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276. You can check whether the sensor value obtained through -2) is greater than or equal to the specified value.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIGS. 5, in operation 530, the processor 120 uses the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-1 in a period of about 5.5 seconds to about 11 seconds. The first noise energy 231-1 and the second noise energy 231-2 obtained through 2) can be compared.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) uses the first noise energy 231-1 and the second noise energy 231. By comparing -2), you can check which microphone has higher noise energy. For example, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) may select a specified frequency of the first signal acquired through the first microphone 230-1. By comparing the intensity of the signal in the area and the intensity of the signal in the specified frequency area of the second signal acquired through the second microphone 230-2, the microphone whose intensity is higher among the first signal and the second signal You can check.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 5, in a period of about 5.5 seconds to about 11 seconds, the processor 120 determines that the second noise energy 231-2 of (b) of FIG. 5 is ( It can be confirmed that it is higher than the first noise energy (231-1) in a).

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIGS. 5, in operation 540, the processor 120 uses the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-1 in a period of about 11 seconds to about 31 seconds. It is possible to control the sound corresponding to the first signal and/or the sound corresponding to the second signal obtained through 2).

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 uses the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second noise energy 231-2 based on a result of comparing the first noise energy 231-1 and the second noise energy 231-2. The intensity of at least one of the first signal and the second signal obtained through the two microphones 230-2 can be controlled. For example, the processor 120, as confirmed in the section of about 5.5 seconds to about 11 seconds of the above-described operation 530, the second noise energy 231-2 as shown in (b) of FIG. 5 is ( In response to being higher than the first noise energy 231-1, such as a), a first degree of control (e.g., gain control and /or wind noise removal algorithm) is applied, and a second degree of control (e.g., gain control and/or wind noise removal algorithm) is applied to the second signal corresponding to the sound received by the first microphone 230-1. It can be applied. The first degree of control may be a control that reduces the intensity of the signal, and the second degree of control may be a control that amplifies the intensity of the signal.

Referring to Figures 5 (a) and (b), the sound (e.g., first signal) received by the first microphone 230-1 to which the second degree of control is applied in a period of about 11 seconds to about 31 seconds. The signal strength may be greater than the sound (e.g., second signal) received by the second microphone 230-2 to which the first degree of control is applied. According to one embodiment, the first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2 may obtain sound from which noise (eg, wind) signals have been removed.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a wearable electronic device and a system including the electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to one embodiment, a system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a wearable electronic device 200 and an electronic device 1014.

According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 can be worn on the user's ears and output the sound of music or video, or receive and process the user's voice input.

According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 includes the first wireless earphone 200-1 (e.g., the first electronic device) and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2 (e.g., the first electronic device) shown in FIG. 2A. may include a second electronic device).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may control the wearable electronic device 200 by transmitting and receiving information with the wearable electronic device 200. The electronic device 101 may include components that are substantially the same as or similar to the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 .

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 transmits and receives information to and from the wearable electronic device 200 through the communication module 190 (e.g., the wireless communication module 192) and displays the wearable electronic device 200 through the display module 160. A rotation guide for the device 200 may be provided.

According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 (e.g., the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2) includes the first communication module 290-1 and/or At least one piece of information can be transmitted to the electronic device 101 or at least one piece of information can be received from the electronic device 101 through the second communication module 290-1. For example, the wearable electronic device 200 communicates with the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230 through the first communication module 290-1 and/or the second communication module 290-1. -Transmitting information related to the sound acquired by 2) and/or information related to the sensor value acquired by the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-1 to the electronic device 101. And, information (e.g., set value) related to parameters for controlling the sound obtained from the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 may be received from the electronic device 101. .

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method by which a wearable electronic device and a system including the electronic device control a sound signal based on noise and/or rotation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to one embodiment, the method disclosed in FIG. 7 may be performed, for example, through components of the electronic device 101 and/or the wearable electronic device 200 disclosed in FIGS. 1 to 2C. The method disclosed in Figure 7 may include, for example, the embodiments disclosed in Figures 1-6. In the embodiments below, each operation may be performed sequentially, but may not necessarily be performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed. For example, the sequence of each operation may be performed in parallel. For example, each operation may not be performed entirely, but at least some of them may be performed. Operations 710 to 740 disclosed below may be performed by the processor 120 of the electronic device 101. According to various embodiments, operations 710 to 740 disclosed below may be performed by a processor (e.g., first processor 260-1 and/or second processor 260-2) of the wearable electronic device 200. there is.

According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 (e.g., the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2) is an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1). )) and is operatively connected through wireless communication and is capable of transmitting and/or receiving various information. For example, the first wireless earphone 200-1, the second wireless earphone 200-2, and/or the electronic device 101 are paired with each other through Bluetooth communication and can transmit and/or receive various information. there is. The first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2 may include substantially the same or similar configuration. The first wireless earphone 200-1 and the second wireless earphone 200-2 may perform substantially the same or similar functions. According to one embodiment, in operation 710, the wearable electronic device 200 transmits sound (e.g., a sound signal and/or an audio signal) and/or information related to the rotation of the wearable electronic device 200 to the electronic device 101. It can be delivered.

According to one embodiment, the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 of the wearable electronic device 200 may receive sound occurring in the surroundings. The first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 may convert the received sound into an electrical signal.

According to one embodiment, the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2 of the wearable electronic device 200 may measure a value related to the rotation of the wearable electronic device 200. there is.

According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 communicates with the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone through the first communication module 290-1 and/or the second communication module 290-2. The sound signal obtained from 230-2 and the information related to the rotation of the electronic device 200 obtained from the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2 are transmitted to the electronic device ( 101).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may provide a rotation guide to the wearable electronic device 200 in operation 720.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may provide a rotation guide through the display module 160 based on sound signals and information related to the rotation of the wearable electronic device 200. For example, the rotation guide allows the wearable electronic device 200 to remove noise (e.g., a noise signal such as wind) from the signal of the sound received by the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2. It may include a notification guiding the wearable electronic device 200 to rotate at an angle to eliminate . For example, the electronic device 101 has the largest difference between the first noise energy 231-1 and the second noise energy 231-2 included in the sound signal at the rotation angle of the wearable electronic device 200. A rotation guide may be provided to guide the user to rotate his or her head to correspond to the angle.

According to one embodiment, in operation 730, the electronic device 101 may transmit information related to parameters set by the user to the wearable electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may receive parameters related to the operation of the wearable electronic device 200 to control a sound signal to remove noise (eg, wind) from the user. For example, the parameter may include at least one of noise energy level, rotation angle, delay time, and gain control.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit information related to parameters input from the user to the wearable electronic device 200 through the communication module 190 (e.g., the wireless communication module 192).

According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 may control sound acquired from the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 in operation 740.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 receives a signal obtained through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 based on parameters input by the user. can be controlled.

For example, the wearable electronic device 200 may obtain information related to parameters set by the user from the electronic device 101, and use the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone (230-1) based on the parameters. 230-2), the acquired signal (eg, at least one of the first signal and the second signal) can be controlled.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen on which an electronic device provides a rotation guide related to noise, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 8, the electronic device 101 receives a sound signal obtained through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 of the wearable electronic device 200, and Based on related information, it can be notified that noise (e.g., a noise signal such as wind) has occurred.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 and/or the wearable electronic device 200 determines whether the first noise energy 231-1 and/or the second noise energy 231-2 is greater than or equal to a specified value. You can check it. For example, the first noise energy 231-1 is the signal intensity in a specified frequency range of the first signal acquired through the first microphone 230-1, and the second noise energy 231-2 is It may be the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal acquired through the second microphone 230-2. For example, the processor 120 (e.g., the first processor 260-1 and/or the second processor 260-2) may use the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-1. It can be confirmed whether the signal strength in the designated frequency range of the first signal and/or the second signal obtained through 2) is greater than or equal to the designated value.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 determines that the first noise energy 231-1 and/or the second noise energy 231-2 is greater than or equal to a specified value, and generates noise as shown in (a) of FIG. 8. A guide can be provided to notify that (e.g. wind) has occurred.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 8, the electronic device 101 can guide the head rotation of the user wearing the wearable electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, as the user of the wearable electronic device 200 rotates his head according to the guide, the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276 of the wearable electronic device 200 -2) can measure a value related to the rotation of the wearable electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-1 of the wearable electronic device 200 are connected to the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-1. A value related to the rotation of the earphone 200-2 can be measured.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 and/or the wearable electronic device 200 uses sensor values obtained through the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-1. Thus, the rotation of the wearable electronic device 200 can be confirmed.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 8, the electronic device 101 receives a signal from the sound signal received by the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 of the wearable electronic device 200. A rotation guide including a notification guiding the most appropriate rotation angle to remove noise (e.g., wind) may be provided to the wearable electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide a rotation guide for the wearable electronic device 200 based on sound signals and information related to the rotation of the wearable electronic device 200.

For example, the rotation guide is set at an angle most suitable for the wearable electronic device 200 to remove noise from the signal of the sound received through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2. It may include a notification guiding the wearable electronic device 200 to rotate. For example, the electronic device 101 has the largest difference between the first noise energy 231-1 and the second noise energy 231-2 included in the sound signal at the rotation angle of the wearable electronic device 200. A rotation guide may be provided that instructs the user to rotate the user's head to correspond to the angle.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen provided by an electronic device to control a sound signal based on noise and/or rotation, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may receive parameters related to the operation of the wearable electronic device 200 to control sound signals to remove noise from the user. For example, the parameter may include at least one of noise energy level, rotation angle, delay time, and gain control.

According to one embodiment, the noise energy level 901 is determined by the wearable electronic device 200, for example, through operation 310 of FIG. 3, through the first noise energy 231-1 and/or the second noise energy ( When checking whether 231-2) is greater than or equal to a specified value, it may be a parameter related to the specified value.

According to one embodiment, the rotation angle 902 is determined by the wearable electronic device 200, for example, through operation 320 of FIG. 3 to determine whether the rotation angle of the wearable electronic device 200 is greater than or equal to a specified angle. When, it may be a parameter related to a specified angle.

According to one embodiment, the delay time 903 is the time when the wearable electronic device 200 generates the first noise energy 231-1 and/or the second noise energy 231, for example, through operation 330 of FIG. 3. If -2) is greater than or equal to the specified value and the rotation angle of the wearable electronic device 200 is greater than or equal to the specified angle, an operation for comparing the first noise energy 231-1 and the second noise energy 231-2 may be performed. It may be a parameter related to the time until.

According to one embodiment, the gain control 1104 controls the wearable electronic device 200 to control the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2, for example, through operation 340 of FIG. 3. ) may be a parameter related to controlling the signal obtained from.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit information related to parameters input from the user to the wearable electronic device 200 through the communication module 190 (eg, wireless communication module 192).

The electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first microphone 230-1, a first sensor module 276-1, a first communication module 290-1, and a first processor 260-1. 1) including a first wireless earphone (200-1), a second microphone (230-2), a second sensor module (276-2), a second communication module (290-2), and a second processor (260-) 2) a second wireless earphone (200-2), and a processor operatively connected to the first wireless earphone (200-1) and/or the second wireless earphone (200-2) through wireless communication ( 120) may be included. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 generates a first signal and/or a second signal corresponding to the sound acquired through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2. The first noise and/or the second noise can be confirmed. According to one embodiment, the processor 120, based on sensor values obtained through the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2, The rotation of the earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2 can be confirmed. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 compares the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal, and based on the comparison result, , the strength of at least one of the first signal and the second signal can be controlled.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may determine whether the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal are greater than or equal to a designated value. there is.

According to one embodiment, the first sensor module 276-1 measures a value related to the rotation of the first wireless earphone 200-1, and the second sensor module 276-2 measures the second A value related to the rotation of the wireless earphone 200-2 can be measured. According to one embodiment, the processor 120, based on sensor values obtained through the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2, It can be confirmed that the earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2 rotates more than a specified angle.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120, based on comparison of the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal, Decrease the signal strength for a signal whose signal strength is higher among the signal strength and the second signal strength, and for a signal whose signal strength is lower among the first signal strength and the second signal strength. The strength of the signal can be amplified.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 is related to control of signals to the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2 through the communication module 190. A parameter value may be transmitted, and the first signal and/or the second signal may be controlled based on the parameter value.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120, the first noise of the first signal, the second noise of the second signal, the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor Based on the sensor value acquired through the module 276-2, a rotation guide instructing to rotate the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2 may be provided. there is.

According to one embodiment, the rotation guide rotates the first wireless earphone ( 200-1) and/or may include a notification guiding the second wireless earphone 200-2 to rotate.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 obtains parameter values related to control of the first signal and/or the second signal from the user of the electronic device 101, and transmits the parameter values to the first signal. It can be transmitted to the wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2.

According to one embodiment, the parameter value is at least one of a noise energy level, a rotation angle of the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2, a delay time, and gain control. It can be included.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 generates a first signal and/or a second signal corresponding to the sound acquired through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2. Based on identifying the first noise and/or the second noise in the signal, it is determined whether the first noise and/or the second noise are included in a specified frequency region, and the first noise and/or /Or, if the second noise is not included in the designated frequency range, the first noise and/or the second noise may be removed.

A method of controlling the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the first microphone 230-1, the first sensor module 276-1, the first communication module 290-1, and the first A first wireless earphone (200-1) including a processor (260-1), and/or a second microphone (230-2), a second sensor module (276-2), and a second communication module (290-2) and a processor 120 operatively connected to the second wireless earphone 200-2 including the second processor 260-2. According to one embodiment, the method includes a first signal and/or a second signal corresponding to a sound acquired through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2. It may include an operation to check first noise and/or second noise. According to one embodiment, the method is based on sensor values obtained through the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2, the first wireless earphone 200 -1) and/or may include an operation of checking the rotation of the second wireless earphone 200-2. According to one embodiment, the method may include comparing the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal. According to one embodiment, the method may include controlling the intensity of at least one of the first signal and the second signal based on the comparison result.

According to one embodiment, the method includes determining whether the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal are greater than or equal to a designated value. can do.

According to one embodiment, the method is based on sensor values obtained through the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2, the first wireless earphone 200- 1) and/or confirming that the second wireless earphone 200-2 rotates more than a specified angle.

According to one embodiment, the method is based on comparing the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal, An operation of reducing the signal intensity for a signal whose signal intensity is higher among the intensity of the first signal and the intensity of the second signal, and for a signal whose signal intensity is lower among the intensity of the first signal and the intensity of the second signal. It may include an operation to amplify the strength of the signal.

According to one embodiment, the method provides parameter values related to signal control to the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2 through the communication module 190. It may include an operation of transmitting and an operation of controlling the first signal and/or the second signal based on the parameter value.

According to one embodiment, the method includes: the first noise of the first signal, the second noise of the second signal, the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276 Based on the sensor value obtained through -2), it may include the operation of providing a rotation guide instructing to rotate the first wireless earphone (200-1) and/or the second wireless earphone (200-2). You can.

According to one embodiment, the rotation guide rotates the first wireless earphone ( 200-1) and/or may include a notification guiding the second wireless earphone 200-2 to rotate.

According to one embodiment, the method includes obtaining parameter values related to control of the first signal and/or the second signal from a user of the electronic device 101, and transmitting the parameter values to the first wireless device. It may include an operation of transmitting information to the earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2.

According to one embodiment, the parameter value is at least one of a noise energy level, a rotation angle of the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2, a delay time, and gain control. It can be included.

According to one embodiment, the method includes: Based on checking the first noise and/or the second noise, an operation of checking whether the first noise and/or the second noise is included in a designated frequency region, and the first noise and/or Alternatively, if the second noise is not included in a designated frequency range, an operation of removing the first noise and/or the second noise may be included.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device 101 may be performed using a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that stores one or more programs. One or more programs according to an embodiment may include instructions (eg, commands) that perform at least one operation related to a method of controlling the electronic device 101.

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, but 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 those components in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” 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). This term refers to cases where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. There is no distinction between cases where it is temporarily stored.

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

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to 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.

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In the electronic device 101, A first wireless earphone (200-1) including a first microphone (230-1), a first sensor module (276-1), a first communication module (290-1), and a first processor (260-1); A second wireless earphone (200-2) including a second microphone (230-2), a second sensor module (276-2), a second communication module (290-2), and a second processor (260-2); and Comprising a processor 120 operatively connected to the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2 through wireless communication, The processor 120 is Check first noise and/or second noise in the first signal and/or second signal corresponding to the sound acquired through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2. do, Based on the sensor value acquired through the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2, the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless Check the rotation of the earphone (200-2), Comparing the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal, An electronic device configured to control the strength of at least one of the first signal and the second signal based on the comparison result. According to clause 1, The processor 120, An electronic device configured to determine whether the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal are greater than or equal to a designated value. According to claim 1 or 2, The first sensor module 276-1 measures a value related to the rotation of the first wireless earphone 200-1, The second sensor module 276-2 measures a value related to the rotation of the second wireless earphone 200-2, The processor 120, Based on the sensor value acquired through the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2, the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless An electronic device configured to confirm that the earphone 200-2 is rotated more than a specified angle. According to any one of claims 1 to 3, The processor 120, Based on a comparison of the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal, Reducing the signal intensity for a signal whose signal intensity is higher among the intensity of the first signal and the intensity of the second signal, An electronic device configured to amplify the signal strength of a signal having a lower signal strength among the strengths of the first signal and the strength of the second signal. According to any one of claims 1 to 4, The processor 120, Transmitting parameter values related to signal control to the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2 through the communication module 190, An electronic device configured to control the first signal and/or the second signal based on the parameter value. According to any one of claims 1 to 5, The processor 120, The first noise of the first signal, the second noise of the second signal, and the sensor value acquired through the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2 Based on this, an electronic device configured to provide a rotation guide that instructs the first wireless earphone (200-1) and/or the second wireless earphone (200-2) to rotate. According to clause 6, The rotation guide rotates the first wireless earphone 200-1 at an angle where the difference between the signal strength in the designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in the designated frequency range of the second signal is greatest. Or, an electronic device including a notification that guides the second wireless earphone (200-2) to rotate. According to clause 6, The processor 120, Obtaining parameter values related to control of the first signal and/or the second signal from the user of the electronic device 101, An electronic device configured to transmit the parameter value to the first wireless earphone (200-1) and/or the second wireless earphone (200-2). According to clause 8, The parameter value includes at least one of a noise energy level, a rotation angle of the first wireless earphone (200-1) and/or the second wireless earphone (200-2), a delay time, and gain control. According to clause 1, The processor 120, The first noise and/or the second noise in the first signal and/or the second signal corresponding to the sound acquired through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2 Based on checking, determine whether the first noise and/or the second noise are included in a designated frequency region, An electronic device configured to remove the first noise and/or the second noise if the first noise and/or the second noise are not included in a designated frequency range. In a method of controlling an electronic device, A first wireless earphone (200-1) including a first microphone (230-1), a first sensor module (276-1), a first communication module (290-1), and a first processor (260-1), and/or a second wireless earphone (200-) including a second microphone (230-2), a second sensor module (276-2), a second communication module (290-2), and a second processor (260-2). 2) is operationally connected to Check first noise and/or second noise in the first signal and/or second signal corresponding to the sound acquired through the first microphone 230-1 and/or the second microphone 230-2. action; Based on the sensor value acquired through the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2, the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless An operation to check the rotation of the earphone 200-2; Comparing the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal; and A method comprising controlling the intensity of at least one of the first signal and the second signal based on the comparison result. According to claim 11, A method comprising checking whether the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal are greater than or equal to a designated value. The method of claim 11 or 12, Based on the sensor value acquired through the first sensor module 276-1 and/or the second sensor module 276-2, the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone A method that includes the action of checking that (200-2) rotates beyond a specified angle. According to any one of claims 11 to 13, Based on the operation of comparing the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the first signal and the signal strength in a designated frequency range of the second signal, reducing the signal strength of a signal whose strength is higher among the strengths of the first signal and the strength of the second signal; and A method comprising amplifying the signal strength of a signal having a lower signal strength among the strengths of the first signal and the strength of the second signal. According to any one of claims 11 to 12, Transmitting parameter values related to signal control to the first wireless earphone 200-1 and/or the second wireless earphone 200-2 through the communication module 190; and A method comprising controlling the first signal and/or the second signal based on the parameter value.

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