KR20250090127A - Electronic device and method for outputting notification signal for taking medication using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a display, a processor, and a memory storing a medication schedule and instructions. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may be configured to display a watch screen including an icon for at least one medication based on the medication schedule, confirm a notification time for taking the at least one medication based on the medication schedule, confirm an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time, adjust an output time of the notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on the confirmed adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal, and display a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time. Various other embodiments may be possible.

Description

{ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OUTPUTTING NOTIFICATION SIGNAL FOR TAKING MEDICATION USING THE SAME}

An embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an electronic device and a method for outputting a notification signal for taking medicine using the same.

With the recent development of technology, electronic devices are gradually changing from a uniform rectangular shape to various shapes. For example, electronic devices are gradually developing into wearable electronic devices that can be worn on a part of the body to increase the convenience of use for users. Wearable electronic devices may include a wearable watch that can be worn on the user's wrist.

At a time when interest in health management is increasing, users want to take various medications at a set time. In order to take various medications correctly, methods for sharing information and precautions related to taking medications and providing medication-related notifications at a set time are being discussed.

The above information may be provided as related art for the purpose of assisting in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art related to the present disclosure.

Users who take various types of medicines want to accurately check the exact time and dosage for each medicine, but it may be difficult to take the medicine correctly due to personal activities and schedules. For example, there may be a problem of not taking the medicine correctly at the set time. For example, if the reminder time related to taking the medicine passes due to another schedule that overlaps with the medication taking schedule, the problem of forgetting to take the corresponding medicine may occur.

An electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a wearable watch) may provide a user with notification information about a medication to be taken (e.g., a medication) based on a medication schedule while being worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a wrist). For example, the electronic device may display a user interface related to medication through a display. The electronic device may display at least one medication icon for taking the medication, and may provide a visual effect for the medication icon according to a set medication time. The electronic device may provide the user with a notification signal that stimulates at least one of the user's five senses (e.g., sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch).

According to one embodiment, an electronic device may be provided that provides a notification to a user to take medication correctly at a set medication time based on a medication management application (e.g., a program related to medication).

The technical tasks to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this document belongs from the description below.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a display, a processor, and a memory storing a medication schedule and instructions. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may be configured to display a watch screen including an icon for at least one medication based on the medication schedule, confirm a notification time for taking the at least one medication based on the medication schedule, confirm an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time, adjust an output time of the notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on the confirmed adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal, and display a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time.

According to one embodiment, a method for outputting a notification signal for taking a medicine may include: an operation of displaying a watch screen including an icon for at least one medicine based on medication schedule information (611); an operation of confirming a notification time for taking the at least one medicine based on the medication schedule information (611); an operation of confirming an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time; an operation of adjusting an output time of a notification signal for taking the at least one medicine based on the confirmed adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal; and an operation of displaying a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time.

According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (or, a computer program product) storing one or more programs may be described. According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, perform an operation of displaying a watch screen including an icon for at least one medication based on medication schedule information (611), an operation of confirming a notification time for taking the at least one medication based on the medication schedule information (611), an operation of confirming an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time, an operation of adjusting an output time of a notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on the confirmed adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal, and an operation of displaying a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may provide a notification (e.g., a notification signal) based on a medication management application (e.g., a program related to medication) so that the user can properly take the prescribed medication at a set medication time. For example, the electronic device may adjust the output timing of the notification signal so that the notification signal for taking the medication sounds after the other confirmed schedule ends when another schedule is confirmed for the set medication time. The electronic device may adjust the output timing of the notification signal based on the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal for properly taking the prescribed medication. The notification signal may include at least one of a visual effect through a screen, an auditory effect through an audio signal, and/or a tactile effect through a vibration signal.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device can detect movement of the electronic device after outputting the notification signal, determine whether the medication has been taken based on the detected movement, and if the medication has been taken, automatically release the medication-related notification. The electronic device can conveniently manage the schedule related to medication by determining whether the medication has been taken based on the detected movement and managing the medication-related schedule. When the user manages the medication-related schedule, the user's convenience can be improved.

The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rear surface of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 5 is an example diagram illustrating a notification screen reflecting visual effects in a user interface related to medication according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of adjusting the output timing of a notification signal based on an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and outputting a notification signal with a visual effect reflected therein.
FIG. 8 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a user interface including icons of medications to be taken based on a medication schedule according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9a is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying a completed medication icon according to user input according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9b is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying a medicine icon for which a medication has been passed according to user input according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9c is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying an icon of a medicine that is important to take according to user input according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9d is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which a user interface changes over time according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9e is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying a message indicating a situation in which medication has been completed according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9f is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying an icon of a medicine that requires medication when a set medication time has elapsed according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of adjusting the output timing of a notification signal based on an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and outputting a notification signal with a visual effect reflected therein.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of outputting a notification signal related to medication based on another electronic device linked with the electronic device in a situation where the electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is not worn.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a notification message based on drug-related information according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and displaying a user interface reflecting visual effects according to the drug-related information.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a notification message based on drug-related information and displaying medical information related to taking a drug according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of detecting movement of an electronic device according to medication taking according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and recognizing completion of medication taking based on the detected movement.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of checking a user's body temperature and adjusting the output timing of a notification signal based on the checked body temperature according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of registering a drug by searching for the name of the drug according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and an example of registering a drug by scanning a drug written in a prescription with a camera.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components. In addition, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

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

The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in the volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in the nonvolatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphic processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with 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)), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), deep Q-networks, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may additionally or alternatively include a software structure.

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

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

The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

The audio output module (155) can output an audio signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as a part thereof.

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

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

The sensor module (176) can detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., 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) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., 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 (e.g., a headphone connector).

The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that a user can perceive through a tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can 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) can 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) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery (189) can power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) can include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

The communication module (190) may support establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102), the electronic device (104), or the server (108)), and performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., the 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 include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module may communicate with an external electronic device (104) via 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., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) may use subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196) to identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199).

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

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

In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) can form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module can include a printed circuit board, an RFIC positioned on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) positioned on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

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

In one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102, or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed 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) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a 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 a 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 may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an IoT (Internet of Things) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199). The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rear of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2 to 4 (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable electronic device that can be worn on a part of the human body.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, an electronic device (101) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a wearable watch) according to one embodiment may include a housing (210) including a first side (or front side) (210A), a second side (or back side) (210B), and a side surface (210C) surrounding a space between the first side (210A) and the second side (210B), and a fastening member (250, 260) connected to at least a portion of the housing (210) and configured to detachably fasten the electronic device (101) to a part of a user's body (e.g., a wrist or ankle). The fastening member (250, 260) may be, for example, a strap that is wrapped around a user's wrist to secure the electronic device (101). In another embodiment (not shown), the housing may refer to a structure forming a portion of the first side (210A), the second side (210B), and the side surface (210C) of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the first side (210A) may be formed by a front plate (201) that is at least partially substantially transparent (e.g., a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate). The second side (210B) may be formed by a back plate (207). The back plate (207) may be formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. The side (210C) may be coupled to the front plate (201) and the back plate (207) and may be formed by a side bezel structure (or “side member”) (206) comprising metal and/or polymer. In some embodiments, the back plate (207) and the side bezel structure (206) may be formed integrally and may comprise the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum). The fastening members (250, 260) may be formed of various materials and shapes. For example, the integral and multiple unit links may be formed to be movable with respect to each other by a woven material, leather, rubber, synthetic resin, metal, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the above materials.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a display (e.g., a display (220) of FIG. 4), an audio module (205, 208), a sensor module (211), a key input device (202, 203, 204), and a connector hole (209). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the key input device (202, 203, 204), the connector hole (209), or the sensor module (211)) or may additionally include other components. According to one embodiment, the components are not limited to the parts illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 4.

The display (220) may be visually exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (201). For example, a user may check at least one content displayed on the display (220) through the front plate (201). The shape of the display (220) may correspond to the shape of the front plate (201), and may be one of a circle, an oval, and/or a polygon. The display (220) may be at least partially coupled to, or disposed adjacent to, a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a fingerprint sensor.

The audio module (205, 208) may include a microphone hole (205) and a speaker hole (208). The microphone hole (205) may have a microphone placed inside to acquire external sound, and in some embodiments, multiple microphones may be placed to detect the direction of the sound. The speaker hole (208) may be used as an external speaker and a receiver for calls. In some embodiments, the speaker hole (208) and the microphone hole (205) may be implemented as one hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker hole (208) (e.g., a piezo speaker).

The sensor module (211) can generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (211) can include, for example, a biometric sensor module (e.g., a biometric sensor, an HRM sensor, an oxygen saturation sensor, and/or a blood sugar sensor) arranged toward the second surface (210B) of the housing (210). When the electronic device (101) is worn on a part of the human body (e.g., a wrist), the sensor module (211) can be arranged in a form that at least partially contacts the human body. The electronic device (101) can further include at least one of a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The key input devices (202, 203, 204) may include a wheel key (202) arranged corresponding to the first side (210A) of the housing (210) and rotatable along at least one direction (e.g., clockwise, counterclockwise), and/or a side key button (203, 204) arranged on a side surface (210C) of the housing (210). The wheel key (202) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (201). According to another embodiment, the electronic device (101) may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices (202, 203, 204), and the key input devices (202, 203, 204) that are not included may be implemented in the form of soft keys, touch keys on the display (220).

The connector hole (209) can accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data with an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1). The electronic device (101) can further include, for example, a connector cover (not shown) that covers at least a portion of the connector hole (209) and blocks the inflow of external foreign substances into the connector hole (209).

The fastening member (250, 260) can be detachably fastened to at least a portion of the housing (210) using the locking member (251, 261). The fastening member (250, 260) can include at least one of a fixing member (252), a fixing member fastening hole (253), a band guide member (254), and a band fastening ring (255). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can maintain a state of being at least partially fastened to a part of the human body (e.g., a wrist) using the fastening member (250, 260).

The fixing member (252) can be at least partially coupled with the fixing member fastening hole (253) so that the housing (210) and the fastening member (250, 260) are fastened to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist, ankle). The band guide member (254) is configured to limit the range of movement of the fixing member (252) when the fixing member (252) is fastened to the fixing member fastening hole (253), thereby allowing the electronic device (101) to be fastened to a part of the user's body while the fastening member (250, 260) is in close contact with the part of the user's body. The band fixing ring (255) can limit the range of movement of the fastening member (250, 260) when the fixing member (252) and the fastening member fastening hole (253) are fastened.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (101) may include a side bezel structure (206), a wheel key (202), a front plate (201), a display (220), a fixing member (460) (e.g., a support member), a battery (470), a printed circuit board (480), a sealing member (490), and fastening members (250, 260). For example, the fixing member (460) may be disposed inside the electronic device (101) and at least partially coupled with the side bezel structure (206), or may be formed integrally with the side bezel structure (206). The fixing member (460) may be formed of a metal material and/or a non-metal (e.g., a polymer) material. The fixing member (460) may have a display (220) coupled to one surface and a printed circuit board (480) coupled to the other surface. According to one embodiment, a battery (470) may be placed between a fixing member (460) and a printed circuit board (480), and the fixing member (460) and the printed circuit board (480) may be electrically connected. The fixing member (460) and the printed circuit board (480) may be electrically connected using a conductive member (e.g., a screw, a metallic material). According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (480) may be equipped with a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), and/or an interface (e.g., the interface (177) of FIG. 1). The processor (102) may include, for example, at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), an application processor (AP), a graphic processing unit (GPU), a sensor processor, or a communication processor (CP).

The memory (130) may include, for example, volatile memory or nonvolatile memory. The interface may include, for example, at least one of a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector.

The battery (470) (e.g., battery (189) of FIG. 1) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (101), and may include, for example, at least one of a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (470) may be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, the printed circuit board (480). The battery (470) may be disposed integrally within the electronic device (101), or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (101).

At least one antenna (e.g., an antenna module, a chip antenna) may be mounted on the printed circuit board (480). For example, the at least one antenna may include at least one of a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The at least one antenna may perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. According to one embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by at least a portion of the side bezel structure (206), the front plate (201), and/or the fixing member (460), or a combination thereof. According to one embodiment, the fixing member (460) and the printed circuit board (480) may be electrically connected, and an electric field (E-field, electronic field) may be formed based on the fixing member (460) and the printed circuit board (480). The electronic device (101) can transmit and receive communication signals based on the formed electric field (E-field) and can utilize at least a part of the fixed member (460) as an antenna.

A sealing member (490) may be positioned between the side bezel structure (206) and the rear plate (207). The sealing member (490) may be configured to block moisture and foreign substances from entering the space surrounded by the side bezel structure (206) and the rear plate (207) from the outside.

The sensor module (211) (e.g., a biometric sensor) may be arranged adjacent to the back plate (207). For example, when the electronic device (101) is worn on a body part (e.g., a wrist) of a wearer, the back plate (207) may be arranged in a state of at least partially contacting the body part. The sensor module (211) may be arranged in a form directed toward the body part (e.g., a wrist, skin). The sensor module (211) may transmit signals of various wavelength bands to the body part of the wearer. The electronic device (101) may obtain various biometric information (e.g., information related to heartbeat, information related to blood sugar, and/or oxygen saturation) based on the signals of the wavelength bands reflected, scattered, and/or absorbed from the body part of the wearer. According to one embodiment, the back plate (207) may be implemented in a form in which a back window (207a) is at least partially coupled so that the above-described signals may be transmitted.

FIG. 5 is an example diagram illustrating a notification screen reflecting visual effects in a user interface related to medication according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

The electronic device (101) of FIG. 5 (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a wearable watch) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 4, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device (101). The operation illustrated in FIG. 5 may be understood to be performed in the electronic device (101).

Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable electronic device (e.g., a wearable watch) that can be worn on a user's wrist, and may display a first user interface (510) (UI, user interface) including at least one medicine icon (501, 502, 503, 504) corresponding to a medicine to be taken, through a display (e.g., a display module (160) of FIG. 1, a display (220) of FIG. 2), based on a medication schedule stored in a memory (e.g., a memory (130) of FIG. 1).

According to one embodiment, a processor of an electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) may execute a medication management application (e.g., a program related to medication (medicine to be taken), a program for managing the timing and dosage of medication to be taken) installed in a memory (130). Based on the medication management application, the electronic device (101) may display a first user interface (510) that visually displays at least one medication to be taken. Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (101) may check about four medications to be taken today, and display a first user interface (510) including medication icons (501, 502, 503, 504) corresponding to the checked medications. The electronic device (101) can obtain image information related to medicine from an external electronic device (e.g., a server device (e.g., server (108) of FIG. 1)) connected to the communication, and based on the obtained image information, can display medicine icons (501, 502, 503, 504) corresponding to about four medicines to be taken. For example, the external electronic device can manage various information related to medicine (e.g., ingredients of medicine, method of taking, effect, number of times taking, precautions, correlation with other medicines, side effects, images, and/or forms) by creating a database (DB). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can store information related to medicine obtained from the external electronic device in the memory (130) and manage it independently. For example, the electronic device (101) can manage at least one medicine related to the main user based on the main user who uses the electronic device (101).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may set a medication schedule (e.g., medication to be taken) for at least one medication (501, 502, 503, 504) based on a medication management application, and may set at least one notification based on the set medication schedule. The electronic device (101) may implement at least one widget interface based on the medication management application, and may display the widget interface on the watch screen in a form that at least partially overlaps it. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable watch, and may display a watch screen that shows the current time. For example, the electronic device (101) may display an analog watch screen or a digital watch screen through the display. The electronic device (101) may be set to display at least one of the watch screen and the widget interface even in an AOD (always on display) setting state. Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (101) may display the widget interface in a form that at least partially overlaps the watch screen while the watch screen is being displayed. For example, a widget interface may include at least one medication (501, 502, 503, 504) that is scheduled to be taken today.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may check a medication-related notification corresponding to at least one medication (501, 502, 503, 504) included in the watch screen (510). For example, the electronic device (101) may check the medication schedule of the first medication (501) included in the watch screen (510) and may check that the first medication notification for the first medication (501) is set at 8:00 AM. As the output time of the first medication notification approaches, the electronic device (101) may apply a visual effect related to the first medication (501). For example, as the output time of the first medication notification approaches, the size of the first medication (510) may gradually increase at a certain ratio, and a visual emphasis effect (542) (e.g., highlight effect, color change, texture change, blink effect, image change) may be applied and displayed. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a first size of a first pill (501) about 1 hour before the first medication reminder, and increase the size of the first pill (501) by a certain percentage (e.g., about 10%) at set time intervals (e.g., about 10 minutes). Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (101) may display a second size of a first pill (541) at the time of the first medication reminder, and apply a highlight effect (542) based on the second size of the first pill (541).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may set a notification for at least one medicine based on a medication management application, and may display at least one medicine (501, 502, 503, 504) to be taken today based on the set notification. The electronic device (101) may display an interface including the at least one medicine (501, 502, 503, 504) in a form that at least partially overlaps a watch screen. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a visual effect based on the corresponding medicine so that the size of the corresponding medicine gradually increases as the set notification time approaches. For example, when the set notification time arrives, the electronic device (101) may display the medicine corresponding to the notification time by applying a highlight effect (542). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide a method for a user to conveniently manage a schedule related to medication based on a medication management application.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

The electronic device (101) of FIG. 6 (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable electronic device that can be worn on a part of the human body. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 6 may include a wearable watch that can be worn on a part of the human body (e.g., a wrist), like the electronic device (101) of FIG. 5.

Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1), a display (220) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1), a microphone (650) (e.g., the input module (150) of FIG. 1), and/or a communication circuit (690) (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1). For example, the sensor module (176) may include at least one of a motion sensor (621) for detecting movement of the electronic device (101), a body temperature measurement sensor (622) for measuring a user's body temperature, a heart rate measurement sensor (623) for measuring a user's heart rate, and/or a wearing detection sensor (624) for determining whether the electronic device (101) is worn. For example, at least one of medication schedule information (611), medication-related information (612), and/or gesture-related information (613) may be stored in the memory (130).

According to one embodiment, the processor (120) of the electronic device (210) may execute a program (e.g., program (140) of FIG. 1) stored in the memory (130) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be operatively, functionally, and/or electrically connected to the memory (130), the heart rate measuring sensor (320), the microphone (350), the display (360), and/or the communication circuitry (390).

According to one embodiment, the memory (130) may store a medication management application (e.g., a medication management program, a program that manages the timing (e.g., notification time) and dosage of medication to be taken) for managing medication (e.g., medication) taken by the user. For example, the processor (120) may set a medication schedule for correctly taking at least one medication based on the medication management application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may store medication schedule information (611) with a set medication reminder time, medication-related information (612), and/or gesture-related information (613) related to the movement of the electronic device (101) in the memory (130). For example, the medication schedule information (611) may include at least one of a reminder time for a medication (e.g., medication) to be taken by the user, a type of medication to be taken, a number of medications to be taken, a frequency of taking the medication, and/or information on whether the medication is a general medication or a prescription medication. The processor (120) may generate a medication reminder signal based on the medication schedule information (611), and output the medication reminder signal according to the set medication reminder time. For example, the medication-related information (612) may include various types of information related to the medication (e.g., ingredients of the medication, method of taking, effects, frequency of taking, precautions, correlation with other medications, side effects, images, and/or shapes). The drug-related information (612) can be managed in the form of a database (DB) in an external electronic device (e.g., a server), and the electronic device (101) can obtain the drug-related information (612) from the external electronic device. The electronic device (101) can store the drug-related information (612) obtained from the external electronic device in the memory (130). The electronic device (101) can store information related to drugs that the user frequently takes, either periodically or irregularly, in the memory (130). For example, the gesture-related information (613) can include movement information of the electronic device (101) according to the movement of the wrist when the electronic device (101) is worn on the user's wrist. For example, the gesture-related information (613) can include a gesture of the user lifting a cup and drinking water from the cup, or a gesture of putting the cup down on a table. The electronic device (101) can recognize a gesture for the electronic device (101) by using a motion sensor (621) included in the sensor module (176), and compare and analyze the recognized gesture with gesture-related information (613) stored in the memory (130) to determine whether the user has drunk water for taking medicine. When a movement related to taking medicine is recognized, the electronic device (101) can provide the user with a medication-related notification message, and in response to a user input thereto, determine whether or not the medication has been completed.

According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include at least one of a motion sensor (621) for detecting a movement of the electronic device (101), a body temperature measurement sensor (622) for measuring a user's body temperature, a heart rate measurement sensor (623) for measuring a user's heart rate, and/or a wearing detection sensor (624) for determining whether the electronic device (101) is worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a wrist). The motion sensor (621) may include various types of sensors for detecting a movement of the electronic device (101). For example, the motion sensor (621) may include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a six-axis sensor, an acceleration sensor, and/or a proximity sensor. The motion sensor (621) may detect a movement of the electronic device (101) worn on the user's wrist. In particular, the motion sensor (621) may distinguish and detect a movement of the user lifting a cup and a movement of drinking water from the cup. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may recognize a user's medication-related gesture based on the motion sensor (621), and determine that the medication has been taken correctly in response to the recognition of the medication-related gesture. The body temperature measurement sensor (622) may include a temperature sensor for measuring the user's body temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) may be worn in a form that physically contacts a human body (e.g., a wrist), and the body temperature measurement sensor (622) may be arranged in a form that at least partially contacts the human body. The processor (120) may use the body temperature measurement sensor (622) to periodically or irregularly measure and check the user's body temperature. The heart rate measurement sensor (623) may include an ECG (Electrocardiogram) sensor (e.g., electrocardiogram sensor) that detects an electric signal according to a heartbeat and/or a PPG (Photoplethysmography) sensor (e.g., optical blood flow measurement sensor, optical volumetric pulse measurement sensor, optical volumetric measurement sensor) that measures blood flow using light. For example, the electronic device (101) may measure and check the user's heart rate periodically or non-periodically using the heart rate measurement sensor (623). For example, when the user eats (e.g., eats food), the heart rate may fluctuate, and the processor (120) may determine whether the user has eaten food based on the fluctuated heart rate. The wearing detection sensor (624) may determine whether the electronic device (101) is worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist). For example, the electronic device (101) can use a wearing detection sensor (624) to distinguish and recognize whether the electronic device (101) is properly worn on the user's wrist or is removed from the user's wrist.

According to one embodiment, the display (220) may display a user interface (UI) implemented based on a medication management application. For example, the user interface may be implemented based on the shape (e.g., watch screen) and size of the display (220) and may include a medication icon corresponding to a medication to be taken by the user.

According to one embodiment, the microphone (650) may be a component for acquiring an external audio signal. For example, the processor (120) may at least partially activate the microphone (650) and acquire an external audio signal (e.g., a user's voice signal, a noise generated in an external environment, a sound of pouring water into a cup) using the activated microphone (650). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may at least partially activate the microphone (650) in response to the output of the medication reminder signal and recognize the sound of pouring water into a cup using the microphone (650). The electronic device (101) may guess and determine whether or not to take the medicine based on the audio signal acquired through the microphone (650).

According to one embodiment, the communication circuit (690) may be a component that operatively connects the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., the server (108) of FIG. 1). For example, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may be operatively communicatively connected with the external electronic device through the communication circuit (690) and may obtain drug-related information (612) from the external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may implement a user interface (e.g., a widget interface) related to the user's medication based on medication schedule information (611) and medication-related information (612), and may display the user interface through the display (220).

According to one embodiment, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) can check a notification (e.g., medication schedule, medication notification information) for at least one medication set based on a medication management application, and can display at least one medication scheduled to be taken today based on the checked notification. The notification for the at least one medication can be stored in medication schedule information (611) of the memory (130). The processor (120) can implement a user interface (e.g., a user interface including at least one medication scheduled to be taken) corresponding to a watch screen based on the medication schedule information (611), and can display the user interface through the display (220).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a visual effect based on the corresponding medicine so that the size of the corresponding medicine gradually increases as the notification time (e.g., the output time of the notification signal) approaches. For example, when the set notification time arrives, the electronic device (101) may display the corresponding medicine by applying a highlight effect. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide a method for a user to conveniently manage a schedule related to medication based on a medication management application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may check the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal for at least one medicine. For example, the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal may determine whether to adjust the output time of the medication-related notification signal based on at least one of the biometric information that confirms one of the exercise state and the sleep state, the location information of the electronic device (101), and/or other schedule information. For example, in relation to the medication-related notification time, if there is another schedule (e.g., a meeting schedule, another appointment, a travel schedule) that overlaps with the notification time, the processor (120) may adjust the output time (e.g., the output time) of the medication-related notification signal. For example, the processor (120) may check the medication schedule information (611) based on the medication management application, check the schedule information (e.g., schedule information) stored in the calendar application (e.g., another application, a schedule-related application), and check the time at which the medication schedule information (611) and the schedule information at least partially overlap. For example, if the time range for which the meeting is scheduled includes a medication-related notification time (e.g., the output time of the notification signal), the processor (120) may adjust the output time at which the medication-related notification time is output. The processor (120) may adjust the output time to be delayed so that the medication-related notification signal is output after the time at which the meeting ends. For example, the processor (120) may output the medication-related notification signal after the set meeting time has elapsed.

For another example, the processor (120) may check the user's physical condition (e.g., exercise condition, and/or sleeping condition) at the medication-related notification time, and adjust the output time (e.g., output time) of the medication-related notification time according to the checked physical condition. For example, the processor (120) may check at least one of the user's body temperature information measured using the body temperature measurement sensor (622) and/or the user's heart rate information measured using the heart rate measurement sensor (623) based on the medication-related notification time, and may determine whether the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal for the user is satisfied. For example, if the user's heart rate exceeds the set heart rate at the time the medication-related notification signal is output, the processor (120) may determine that the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal is satisfied, and may postpone the output time of the medication-related notification signal. The situation in which the user's heart rate exceeds the set heart rate may include a situation in which the user is exercising, a situation in which the user is excited, and/or a situation in which it is difficult for the user to properly take the medication. The processor (120) can check the user's heart rate periodically or irregularly, and when the user's heart rate falls below the set heart rate, the processor (120) can output the delayed medication-related notification signal. As another example, at the time when the medication-related notification signal is output, the processor (120) can check whether the user is in a sleeping state based on the body temperature information and the heart rate information, and in response to the confirmation of the sleeping state, determine that the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal is satisfied. The processor (120) can postpone the output time of the medication-related notification signal. According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) can adjust the output time of the medication-related notification signal in consideration of the user's physical state (e.g., exercise state, sleeping state).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may consider other schedules and the user's physical condition (e.g., exercise condition, and/or sleeping condition) when managing a medication schedule related to taking medication, and may adjust the output time (e.g., output point) of the medication notification signal according to the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal. The electronic device (101) may adjust the output time of the medication-related notification signal so that the user can conveniently manage the medication schedule.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, a wearable electronic device, a wearable watch) may include a display (220), a processor (120), and a memory (130) that stores medication schedule information (611) and instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to display a watch screen including an icon for at least one medication based on the medication schedule information (611), confirm a notification time for taking the at least one medication based on the medication schedule information (611), confirm an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time, adjust an output time of a notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on the confirmed adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal, and display a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a motion sensor (621) and a microphone (650). When the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to execute a recording function for the microphone (650) in response to an output of the notification signal, determine whether the at least one medicine has been taken based on at least one of an audio signal obtained using the recording function or gesture-related information obtained based on the motion sensor (621), and release the notification output function according to the notification time in response to confirmation of taking the at least one medicine.

According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to, in response to confirmation of taking the at least one medication based on at least one of the audio signal or the gesture-related information, display a notification message related to taking the medication, and, in response to a user input for the notification message, change a parameter value indicating whether or not the at least one medication has been taken.

In one embodiment, the visual effects corresponding to the icon may include changes in the size of the icon, changes in the color of the icon, changes in the shape of the icon, emphasis effects (e.g., highlight effects), and indication of cautions related to the drug.

According to one embodiment, the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal may determine whether to adjust the output timing of the medication-related notification signal based on at least one of the adjustment biometric information of the notification signal (e.g., heart rate information, body temperature information, electrocardiogram information), location information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., medication location according to medication history) and/or other schedule information (e.g., during a meeting, while moving, while talking).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a body temperature measurement sensor (622) for measuring the body temperature of the user and a heart rate measurement sensor (623) for measuring the heart rate of the user. When the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to determine that the user is in an exercise state based on at least one of body temperature information measured using the body temperature measurement sensor (622) and heart rate information measured using the heart rate measurement sensor (623), and to adjust an output timing of a notification signal for taking the at least one medication in response to determining the exercise state.

According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to check heart rate information by the heart rate measurement sensor (623) and movement information of the electronic device (101) by the motion sensor (621), and, based on the heart rate information and the movement information, check that the user wearing the electronic device is in a sleeping state, and, in response to the check of the sleeping state, adjust the output timing of a notification signal for taking the at least one medication.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a wearing detection sensor (624) and a communication circuit (690). When the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to determine, by using the wearing detection sensor (624), whether the electronic device (101) is worn on a part of the user's body, and in response to the electronic device (101) being not worn, identify, through the communication circuit (390), another electronic device (102, 104) operatively connected to the electronic device (101), and output a notification signal related to taking the at least one medication based on the identified other electronic device (102, 104).

According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to receive drug-related information from an external electronic device (108) and, based on the received drug-related information, display precautions related to taking the at least one drug through the display (220).

According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to adjust the output timing of the notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on information (e.g., calendar application, schedule information) received from another application (e.g., calendar application, schedule-related application) when the user's activity is confirmed based on the information (e.g., schedule information, schedule information) received from the other application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a camera (180). When the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be configured to use the camera (180) to scan medication information related to the at least one drug, and register medication schedule information (611) corresponding to the at least one drug based on the scanned medication information.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of adjusting the output timing of a notification signal based on an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and outputting a notification signal with a visual effect reflected therein.

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

According to one embodiment, operations 701 to 709 may be understood to be performed in a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIGS. 1 and 6) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6). The electronic device (101) of FIG. 7 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable electronic device that can be mounted on a part of the user's body (e.g., a wrist). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable watch worn on the user's wrist. When worn, the electronic device (101) may maintain a state of at least partial contact with the user's skin. The electronic device (101) may display at least one medicine icon related to medication through a display (e.g., the display (220) of FIG. 6), and may output a notification signal related to medication when a set medication reminder time arrives. The electronic device (101) may apply a visual effect to the medicine icon. For example, the medicine icon may gradually increase in size as the medication reminder time approaches, and when the medication reminder time arrives, the medicine icon may be displayed with an emphasis effect reflected thereon. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a user interface related to medication so that the user can intuitively check the schedule related to medication. The electronic device (101) can display a user interface related to medication so that the user can take the medication correctly according to the medication-related schedule.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may consider an adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal (e.g., a condition for adjusting the output timing of the medication-related notification signal) when outputting a medication-related notification signal, and may adjust the output timing of the medication-related notification signal based on the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal. For example, the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal may determine whether to adjust the output timing of the medication-related notification signal based on at least one of biometric information (e.g., heart rate information, body temperature information, electrocardiogram information) in which one of an exercise state and a sleep state is confirmed, location information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a medication location according to medication history), and/or other schedule information (e.g., information acquired during a meeting, during movement, during a conversation, or based on another application). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide a method for a user to conveniently manage the output timing of a medication-related notification signal (e.g., a schedule related to medication).

According to one embodiment, the action of adjusting the timing of output of the medication-related notification signal may be replaced with at least one of an action of updating, an action of postponing, an action of adjusting, and/or an action of changing with respect to the timing of output of the notification signal.

In operation 701, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may display a watch screen including a medication icon (e.g., the medication schedule information (611) of FIG. 6) (e.g., the medication schedule information (501, 502, 503, 504) of FIG. 5). For example, the electronic device (101) includes a wearable watch and may display a watch screen indicating the current time through the display (220). The processor (120) may check at least one medication scheduled to be taken today and a medication reminder time for taking the at least one medication based on the medication schedule information (611). For example, the processor (120) may obtain a drug icon (501, 502, 503, 504) (e.g., drug-related information (612) of FIG. 6) corresponding to at least one confirmed drug from an external electronic device (e.g., server (108)) that manages a drug-related database (DB), and may implement a user interface and/or widget interface including the obtained drug icon (501, 502, 503, 504). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a user interface (e.g., a user interface including a drug icon (501, 502, 503, 504)) corresponding to a watch screen through the display (220).

In operation 703, the processor (120) can check the notification time for taking the medicine based on the medication schedule. For example, at least one medicine icon (501, 502, 503, 504), each of which can be individually set to a notification time for taking the medicine. For example, a first medicine corresponding to a first medicine icon (501) can be set to a first notification time, and a second medicine corresponding to a second medicine icon (502) can be set to a second notification time.

In operation 705, the processor (120) may determine an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the verified notification time. For example, the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal may determine whether to adjust the output time of the medication-related notification signal based on at least one of biometric information (e.g., heart rate information, body temperature information, electrocardiogram information) in which one of an exercise state and a sleep state is verified, location information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a medication place according to medication history), and/or other schedule information (e.g., information acquired during a meeting, during movement, during a conversation, or based on another application). According to one embodiment, the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal may include a condition for adjusting the output time of the medication-related notification signal and a condition for determining whether the user's condition is suitable for taking medication.

According to one embodiment, the condition for adjusting the output time of the notification signal related to medication may include a situation in which another schedule is being performed at the output time of the notification signal, or a situation in which the user is in another state (e.g., an exercise state and/or a sleeping state) at the output time of the notification signal. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may adjust the output time of the notification signal related to medication when another schedule is confirmed, or when the user's exercise state and the user's sleeping state are confirmed based on the output time of the notification signal related to medication. The electronic device (101) may adjust the output time of the notification signal so that the notification signal is output after the other schedule ends, after the exercise state ends, or after the sleep state ends.

For example, a medication management application may request a calendar application that manages the user's other schedules for the user's other schedules, and may obtain other schedules registered by the user (e.g., schedules related to meetings, conferences, and personal activities). The processor (120) may determine whether an output time of a medication-related notification signal is included based on the user's other schedules. For example, if it is determined that the output time of a medication-related notification signal is included in the user's meeting time, the user may be in a situation where it is difficult to take medication at the current time. The electronic device (101) may adjust the output time of the notification signal so that the medication-related notification signal is output after the meeting ends.

For example, the medication management application can obtain movement information based on a motion sensor (e.g., the motion sensor (621) of FIG. 6) and heart rate information based on a heart rate measurement sensor (e.g., the heart rate measurement sensor (623) of FIG. 6), and determine whether the user is exercising or sleeping based on the obtained movement information and heart rate information. For example, if it is determined that the user is exercising (e.g., in an exercise state) at the time of outputting a notification signal related to medication, the user may currently be in a situation where it is difficult to take the medication at the notification time. The electronic device (101) can adjust the output time of the notification signal so that the notification signal related to medication is output after the exercise state ends. As another example, if it is determined that the user is sleeping (e.g., in a sleep state) at the time of outputting a notification signal related to medication, the user may currently be in a situation where it is difficult to take the medication at the notification time. The electronic device (101) can adjust the output timing of the notification signal so that the notification signal related to medication is output after the sleeping state ends (e.g., when the user wakes up).

In one embodiment, the condition for determining whether the user's condition is suitable for taking the medication may include a situation in which the user determines whether taking the medication is possible at the current time and in the current situation.

For example, a medication management application may request the user's biometric information from an application related to biometric information, and may obtain the user's biometric information. The processor (120) may determine whether the current user is in a state where medication can be taken (e.g., the user is in a state where medication is suitable for the user) based on the user's biometric information. For example, if it is confirmed that the user's heart rate exceeds a set heart rate, the user may be in a situation where medication is difficult at the current point in time. The processor (120) may display a guidance message related to medication in response to the confirmation of a situation where medication is difficult. According to one embodiment, if it is confirmed that the user's heart rate drops below a set heart rate, the electronic device (101) may output a notification signal related to medication.

For another example, a medication management application may request location information about the electronic device (101) from an application related to location information of the electronic device (101) and obtain location information related to a location where the user previously took medication. The processor (120) may determine whether the current user is in a state where medication can be taken (e.g., the user is in a state where medication is appropriate) based on the location information related to medication. For example, if it is confirmed that the user has visited an unfamiliar place that he has not visited before, the user may be in a situation where medication is difficult at the current point in time. The processor (120) may display a guidance message related to medication in response to the confirmation that medication is difficult. According to one embodiment, if the location information is changed and it is confirmed that the location is a place where medication was taken in the past, the electronic device (101) may output a notification signal related to medication.

In operation 707, the processor (120) may adjust the output timing of the notification signal according to the notification time based on the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal. For example, if it is determined that the user is in a condition where medication can be taken (e.g., if the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal is met), the electronic device (101) may output the medication-related notification signal according to the set medication schedule. Conversely, if it is determined that the user is in a condition where medication is difficult to take (e.g., if the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal is not met), the electronic device (101) may postpone the output timing of the medication-related notification signal. For example, if the medication-related notification time overlaps with the meeting time, the processor (120) may postpone the output timing of the medication-related notification signal to after the time when the meeting ends so that the medication-related notification signal is output after the meeting ends. For example, if the user's biometric information (e.g., heart rate information) measured at the medication-related notification time determines that it is difficult to take the medication, the processor (120) may delay the output time of the medication-related notification signal until after the biometric information has recovered to within a normal range, so that the medication-related notification signal is output. As another example, if it is confirmed that the user is sleeping at the medication-related notification time (e.g., medication notification time), the processor (120) may adjust the output time of the medication-related notification signal so that the medication notification signal is output after the user wakes up.

In operation 709, the processor (120) may display a visual effect corresponding to the medicine icon based on the adjusted output time. For example, the processor (120) may apply a visual effect to the medicine icon so that the size of the medicine icon gradually increases as the notification time (e.g., the output time of the notification signal) approaches. When the notification time is reached, the processor (120) may display the medicine icon by applying an emphasis effect (e.g., changing color, changing shape, reflecting a highlight effect).

According to one embodiment, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may implement a user interface (e.g., a clock screen) related to a medication to be taken based on a medication management application, and may include and display at least one medication icon according to medication schedule information (611) in the user interface. The processor (120) may adjust an output time (e.g., medication time) of a medication notification signal for a medication to be taken based on an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal. When the medication time is reached, the processor (120) may apply a visual effect based on at least one medication icon.

According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may detect a movement of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a movement of the user's wrist) using a motion sensor (e.g., a motion sensor (621) of FIG. 6), and may determine whether or not to take at least one medication based on the detected movement of the electronic device (101). For example, if the movement of the electronic device (101) matches a movement of taking medication within a set time after a medication-taking notification signal is output, the processor (120) may determine that the user has taken the medication. If it is confirmed that the medication has been taken, the processor (120) may release the medication-taking notification signal for the medication.

According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may obtain an external audio signal using a microphone (e.g., microphone (650) of FIG. 6) and, based on the obtained audio signal, determine whether or not to take at least one medicine. For example, if, within a set time after a medicine-taking reminder signal is output, a sound of pouring water into a cup and a sound of the user putting the cup down on a table after drinking the water are confirmed, the processor (120) may determine that the user has taken the medicine. If it is confirmed that the medicine has been taken, the processor (120) may release the medicine-taking reminder signal for the medicine.

According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may, in response to confirmation of taking at least one medication, display a notification message related to taking the medication through the display (220), and, in response to a user input for the notification message, change a parameter value indicating whether or not the at least one medication has been taken.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may individually install a health-related application that manages biometric information related to a user and a medication schedule-related application that manages a medication schedule. For example, a medication management application (e.g., a medication management program) may include the health-related application and the medication schedule-related application. The processor (120) may check the user's activity (e.g., status information, exercise status, sleep status) based on the health-related application, and may check the medication-related notification time based on the medication schedule-related application. The processor (120) may adjust the output time of the medication-related notification signal based on the checked user's activity and the medication-related notification time.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can adjust the output timing of a notification signal related to a medicine to be taken based on the adjustment condition of the notification signal related to taking medicine. The electronic device (101) can determine whether the medicine to be taken has been taken correctly by using various sensors, and if the correct taking is confirmed, the medication notification signal for the medicine to be taken can be released. The electronic device (101) can provide a method for conveniently managing a schedule related to taking medicine. According to one embodiment, when a user manages a schedule related to taking medicine, the user's convenience can be improved.

FIG. 8 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a user interface including icons of medications to be taken based on a medication schedule according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

The electronic device (101) of FIG. 8 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable electronic device that can be mounted on a part of the user's body (e.g., a wrist). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable watch worn on the user's wrist. The electronic device (101) may be maintained in a state of at least partial contact with the user's skin when worn. The electronic device (101) may display at least one medicine icon related to medication through a display (e.g., the display (220) of FIG. 6), and may output a notification signal related to medication when a set medication reminder time comes. The electronic device (101) may apply a visual effect to the medicine icon.

Referring to FIG. 8, the first screen (810) may include at least one medicine icon (801, 802, 803, 804) corresponding to a medicine that the user is scheduled to take today and current time information (e.g., 6:30 AM). For example, the first medicine corresponding to the first medicine icon (801) is scheduled to be taken at a first hour (e.g., 8:00 AM). The processor of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 6) may be set to output a first medication reminder signal according to the first hour. For example, the second medicine corresponding to the second medicine icon (802) and the third medicine corresponding to the third medicine icon (803) are scheduled to be taken at a second hour (e.g., 2:00 PM). The processor (120) may be set to output a second medication reminder signal according to the second hour. For example, the fourth medication corresponding to the fourth medication icon (804) is scheduled to be taken at the third hour (e.g., 7 p.m.). The processor (120) can be set to output the third medication reminder signal at the third hour.

When the first time (e.g., 8:00 a.m.) arrives on the second screen (820), the processor (120) may adjust and display the first medicine icon (801) as a 1-1 icon (821) with a larger size and a visual effect (e.g., an emphasis effect) applied thereto. For example, the first medicine icon (801) may be displayed with an effect of gradually increasing in size as the first time approaches. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may apply a visual effect to the first medicine icon (801) scheduled to be taken at the first time, and may adjust and display the first medicine icon (801) as the 1-1 icon (821).

When the second time (e.g., 1 p.m.) arrives on the third screen (830), the processor (120) can adjust the second medicine icon (802) and the third medicine icon (803) to display the second-first icon (831) and the third-first icon (832) with a visual effect (e.g., an emphasis effect) applied while increasing in size. For example, the second medicine icon (802) and the third medicine icon (803) can be displayed with an effect of gradually increasing in size as the second time approaches. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can apply visual effects to the second medication icon (802) and the third medication icon (803) to be taken at the second time, and can display the second medication icon (802) and the third medication icon (803) by adjusting them to the same size as the 2-1 icon (831) and the 3-1 icon (832).

When the third hour (e.g., 7 p.m.) arrives on the fourth screen (840), the processor (120) may adjust and display the fourth medicine icon (804) as the 4-1 icon (841) with a larger size and a visual effect (e.g., an emphasis effect) applied thereto. For example, the fourth medicine icon (804) may be displayed with an effect of gradually increasing in size as the fourth hour approaches. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may apply a visual effect to the fourth medicine icon (804) scheduled to be taken at the fourth hour, and may adjust and display the fourth medicine icon (804) like the 4-1 icon (841).

FIG. 9a is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying an icon of a completed medication according to user input according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9b is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying an icon of a passed medication according to user input according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9c is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying an icon of a medication that is important to take according to user input according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9d is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface that changes over time according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9e is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a message indicating a situation in which medication is completed according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9f is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying an icon of a medication that needs to be taken when a predetermined medication time has elapsed according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

The electronic device (101) of FIGS. 9A to 9F may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable electronic device that can be mounted on a part of the user's body (e.g., a wrist). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a wearable watch worn on the user's wrist. The electronic device (101) may be maintained in a state of at least partial contact with the user's skin when worn. The electronic device (101) may display at least one medicine icon related to medication through a display (e.g., the display (220) of FIG. 6), and may output a notification signal related to medication when a set medication reminder time comes. The electronic device (101) may apply a visual effect to the medicine icon.

Referring to FIG. 9A, the first screen (911) may include a first medicine icon (901) with a visual effect applied to it according to a set first time (e.g., 8:00 AM). For example, a processor of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 6) may check the set first time corresponding to the first medicine icon (901), and when the first time has arrived, may display the first medicine icon (901) with a visual effect applied to it. The processor (120) may detect a first user input (905) (e.g., double tap input) for the first medicine icon (901). For example, the electronic device (101) may be in a state where a double tap input is set in relation to a situation where taking medicine is completed. The user may check the first screen (911), and after taking the first medicine, input a double tap (905) on the display (e.g., the display (220) of FIG. 5). The processor (120) may, in response to the first user input (905), release the notification signal set in response to the first medicine icon (901).

The second screen (912) may be a screen having an animation effect (909) applied thereto in which the size of the first medicine icon (901) gradually decreases in response to a first user input (905) for the first medicine icon (901). The processor (120) may, in response to the first user input (905), release a notification signal set in response to the first medicine icon (901) and change the shape of the first medicine icon (901) so that the size of the first medicine icon (901) gradually decreases.

Referring to FIG. 9B, the third screen (921) may include a first medicine icon (901) with a visual effect applied to it according to a set first time (e.g., 8:00 AM). The processor (120) may detect a second user input (906) (e.g., a drag input) for the first medicine icon (901). For example, the second user input (906) may include a drag input in which the touch input moves out of the display (220) while the touch input for the first medicine icon (901) is maintained. For example, the electronic device (101) may be in a state in which a drag input is set to move out of a watch screen (e.g., the display (220)) in relation to a situation in which the medicine is not taken (e.g., a situation in which the medicine is passed).

The fourth screen (922) may be a screen having an animation effect (902) applied to the first medicine icon (901) in response to a second user input (906) for the first medicine icon (901), causing the first medicine icon (901) to move out of the watch screen (e.g., the display (220)) and disappear from the watch screen. The processor (120) may record that the first medicine icon (901) has not been taken in response to the second user input (906) and adjust the user interface so that the first medicine icon (901) is not displayed on the watch screen.

Referring to FIG. 9c, the fifth screen (931) may include a first medicine icon (901) with a visual effect applied to it according to the set first time (e.g., 8:00 a.m.). The processor (120) may detect a third user input (907) (e.g., a drag input) for the first medicine icon (901). For example, the third user input (907) may include a drag input in which the touch input for the first medicine icon (901) is maintained while moving out of the display (220). The third user input (907) may be substantially the same input as the second user input (906) of FIG. 9b. The first medicine icon (901) of Fig. 9c may be set as an essential medicine that the user must take, and may include a symbol (903) (e.g., an image, a label, a symbol) corresponding to the essential medicine. For example, a medicine icon displaying a symbol (903) related to an essential medicine may be set so that taking it cannot be skipped.

The sixth screen (932) may be a screen where the first medicine icon (901) remains on the watch screen (e.g., display (220)) even if the third user input (907) is confirmed because the first medicine icon (901) is set as a required medicine. The processor (120) may adjust the user interface so that the first medicine icon (901) (e.g., medicine set as a required medicine) is displayed on the watch screen even if the third user input (907) is confirmed.

Referring to FIG. 9d, the seventh screen (941) may include medicine icons (943, 944) related to at least one medicine scheduled to be taken today based on an analog watch screen. For example, the current time is 6:02 a.m. (946), and the seventh screen (941) may display medicine icons (943, 944) scheduled to be taken whose medication reminder time has not elapsed. For example, the second medicine icon (943) may have a medication reminder time set to 8:00 a.m., and the third medicine icon (944) may have a medication reminder time set to 1:00 p.m. The medicine with the medication reminder time set to 1:00 p.m. may additionally include one (+1) medicine together with the third medicine icon (944). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display an analog watch face, and based on the analog watch face, may display at least one medication icon (943, 944) to be taken.

For the 8th screen (942), the current time is 12:15 PM (947), and icons of medications (944, 945) to be taken that have not yet passed the medication reminder time can be displayed. For example, the 3rd medication icon (944) may have a medication reminder time set to 1 PM, and the 4th medication icon (945) may have a medication reminder time set to 8 PM. Referring to the 7th screen (941) and the 8th screen (942), the 2nd medication corresponding to the 2nd medication icon (942) was taken at 8 AM, and the 4th medication icon (945) to be taken later can be displayed based on the current time.

Referring to FIG. 9e, it may be a drawing illustrating a situation subsequent to the 8th screen (942) illustrated in FIG. 9d. The 9th screen (951) may include a screen in which an image (953) corresponding to the 3rd medicine icon (944) is displayed when the medication reminder time for the 3rd medicine icon (944) has arrived. The processor (120) may display the image (953) corresponding to the 3rd medicine icon (944) in a form that at least partially overlaps the clock screen.

For the 10th screen (952), the current time is 3:00 PM, and a medication completion message (954) indicating that the medication corresponding to the third medication icon (944) has been completed may be displayed. For example, a fourth medication icon (945) scheduled to be taken, for which the medication reminder time has not elapsed, may be maintained on the watch screen.

Referring to FIG. 9f, the 11th screen (961) may include a fifth medicine icon (971) with a visual effect applied at a set time (e.g., 7:00 a.m.). For example, the processor (120) may check the set time corresponding to the fifth medicine icon (905) and, when the time has arrived, display the fifth medicine icon (905) with a visual effect applied. The 11th screen (961) may include a digital clock screen.

The 12th screen (962) may include an analog clock screen and may include a 5th medicine icon (905) whose medication reminder time has elapsed. For example, in the case of the 12th screen (962), the current time is 8:00 AM, and the 5th medicine icon (905) may include a screen in which the medication reminder time (e.g., 7:00 AM) has elapsed by about one hour. The 12th screen (962) may have a visual effect applied to a section (972) in which the medication reminder time has elapsed. For example, the processor (120) may change a digital clock screen (e.g., the 11th screen (961)) to an analog clock screen (e.g., the 12th screen (962)) and display it in response to a situation in which the medication reminder time has elapsed, and may change and display the color of the time section (972) in which the medication reminder time has elapsed.

The 13th screen (963) may include a fifth medicine icon (973) with a visual effect applied when the medication reminder time has passed by about 1 hour. For example, the fifth medicine icon (973) may be displayed with an emphasis effect applied so as to be distinguished from the remaining medicines.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check the medication reminder time for at least one medication, and display a user interface related to the medication so that the user can take the medication correctly according to the set medication reminder time. The electronic device (101) can apply a visual effect to an icon of a medication for which the medication reminder time has elapsed, and adjust the user interface so that it is visually distinguished from the other medications.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of adjusting the output timing of a notification signal based on an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and outputting a notification signal with a visual effect reflected therein.

The electronic device (101) of FIG. 10 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 10, the electronic device (101) may be in a state (1010) where the medication reminder time corresponding to the first medication is set to 10:00 AM. For example, the user may have a meeting scheduled for today from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The electronic device (101) may be in a state where a schedule related to the meeting is registered based on a calendar application (e.g., a schedule-related application).

For example, at 9:28 a.m., the electronic device (101) may be in a state of entering a conference room (1011). The electronic device (101) may periodically or non-periodically check the location of the electronic device (101) and may obtain a meeting-related schedule from a calendar application. Referring to FIG. 10, the adjustment condition (1030) of the medication-related notification signal may include the meeting time scheduled for today. According to one embodiment, the adjustment condition (1030) of the medication-related notification signal may include at least one of biometric information of the user (e.g., heart rate information, body temperature information, electrocardiogram information), location information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., medication location according to medication history) and/or other schedule information (e.g., during a meeting, during movement, during a conversation). For example, when outputting a medication reminder signal, the electronic device (101) can check the adjustment condition (1030) of the medication-related reminder signal, and adjust the output timing of the medication reminder signal based on the adjustment condition (1030) of the medication-related reminder signal.

For example, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) can check the location of the electronic device (101) based on the medication reminder time, and determine whether the user has taken medication at the identified location by comparing it with the previous medication history. If the user has not taken medication at the identified location, the processor (120) can adjust the output time of the medication reminder signal until the electronic device (101) leaves the identified location. As another example, the processor (120) can check whether there is another schedule (e.g., a conference, a meeting, a personal schedule) that at least partially overlaps the medication reminder time. If the medication reminder time includes another schedule, the processor (120) can adjust the output time of the medication reminder signal until the other schedule is completed. As another example, the processor (120) can obtain the user's biometric information based on the medication reminder time, and determine whether the user is in a state where he or she can take medication based on the obtained biometric information. For example, if the user's heart rate is determined to exceed the set heart rate, the user may be in a situation where it is difficult to take medication at the current time. If the user's heart rate exceeds the set heart rate, the processor (120) may adjust the timing of the medication reminder signal output until the user's heart rate returns to within a normal range (e.g., below the set heart rate).

Referring to FIG. 10, the processor (120) can determine that the electronic device (101) is out of the conference room at 10:33 AM (1012). In response to determining that the electronic device (101) is out of the conference room (1012), the processor (120) can output a medication reminder signal (1020). For example, when outputting the medication reminder signal (1020), the electronic device (101) can display a first medication icon (1041) corresponding to the first medication on the first screen (1040) with a visual effect.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of outputting a notification signal related to medication based on another electronic device linked with the electronic device in a situation where the electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is not worn.

The electronic device (101) of FIG. 11 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 11, the electronic device (101) can check for untaken medication (e.g., untaken medication) based on a set medication reminder time, and can provide a notification signal related to medication to the user. In operation 1101, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) can check that untaken medication has occurred, and in operation 1103, can determine whether the electronic device (101) is being worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist). For example, the processor (120) can use a wearing detection sensor (e.g., a wearing detection sensor (624) of FIG. 6) to check whether the electronic device (101) is in physical contact with the user's wrist.

For example, when the electronic device (101) is worn on the user's wrist, the processor (120) can display a medicine icon (1112) corresponding to an untaken medicine on the first screen (1110) and visually display a time interval (1111) that has elapsed from the medication reminder time.

For example, if the electronic device (101) is not worn on the user's wrist, the processor (120) may determine whether there is another device operatively linked with the electronic device (101) at operation 1105. For example, the electronic device (101) may be in a state of being communicatively connected with another external electronic device through a communication circuit (e.g., the communication circuit (690) of FIG. 6). If there is another device linked with the electronic device (101) at operation 1105, the processor (120) may output medication-related information based on the other linked device at operation 1107. For example, if the other connected device is a television (TV) (1120), the electronic device (101) can transmit a command signal to the television (1120) for outputting a notification message (1109) and can at least partially control the operation of the television (1120) so that the notification message (1109) is output through the screen of the television (1120).

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a notification message based on drug-related information according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and displaying a user interface reflecting visual effects according to the drug-related information.

The electronic device (101) of FIG. 12 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 12, the electronic device (101) can identify the characteristics and the method of taking the medicine in relation to the medicine to be taken. For example, the electronic device (101) can be operatively connected to an external electronic device for communication, and can obtain various information related to the medicine (e.g., ingredients of the medicine, method of taking, effect, number of times taking, precautions, correlation with other medicines, side effects, images, and/or forms) from the external electronic device. For example, the external electronic device can include a server that manages various information related to the medicine by organizing it into a database (DB).

In operation 1201, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may analyze the characteristics of the medicine with respect to the medicine to be taken. For example, in operation 1203, the processor (120) may identify a medicine to be taken on an empty stomach, and in operation 1204, may output a notification message to refrain from eating food about 1 hour before the medication reminder time. As another example, in operation 1205, the processor (120) may identify a medicine to be taken after a meal, and in operation 1206, may output a notification message recommending eating food about 1 hour before the medication reminder time. As another example, in operation 1207, the processor (120) may identify a medicine that prohibits the intake of dairy products 2 hours before taking the medicine, and in operation 1208, may output a notification message to refrain from the intake of dairy products about 2 hours before the medication reminder time.

After operation 1203 and operation 1204, the processor (120) may display a first notification message (1211) to refrain from consuming food through a display (e.g., display (220) of FIG. 6). The processor (120) may display a visual effect to a one-hour section (1221) prior to the intake notification time, such as the first screen (1210).

After operation 1205 and operation 1206, the processor (120) may display a second notification message (1212) recommending food intake through the display (220). The processor (120) may display a visual effect to a one-hour section (1222) prior to the intake notification time, such as the second screen (1220).

After actions 1207 and 1208, the processor (120) may display a third notification message (1213) through the display (220) to prohibit the intake of dairy products. The processor (120) may display a visual effect to a two-hour section (1223) prior to the intake notification time, such as the third screen (1230).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify characteristics and a method of taking at least one medication to be taken, and based on the identified characteristics and method of taking, can display a notification message related to the medication so that the user can take the medication correctly. The electronic device (101) can display a visual effect for the medication to be taken so that the user can intuitively check it.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of displaying a notification message based on drug-related information and displaying medical information related to taking a drug according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

The electronic device (101) of FIG. 13 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 13, the electronic device (101) can check medical information about the medicine and precautions when taking the medicine in relation to the medicine to be taken. For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain medical information about the medicine and precautions when taking the medicine from an external electronic device (e.g., a server), and based on this, can output a medication reminder signal.

In the first screen (1310) of FIG. 13, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) can display a visual effect for a medicine icon (1311, 1312) to be taken according to the set medication reminder time. For example, in case medical opinions and precautions are confirmed in relation to the medicine to be taken, the processor (120) can apply a visual effect different from the visual effect for a general medicine icon. For example, by applying a different color to the medicine icon, it can be indicated that the medicine to be taken requires precautions.

In the second screen (1320), the processor (120) can display a notification message (1322) regarding medication, and can provide an option for checking medical information related to medication. In response to a user input (1321) for an option displayed in the second screen (1320), the electronic device (101) can provide the user with medical information in the third screen (1330). For example, the electronic device (101) can output the medical information through a portable terminal device (e.g., a smartphone) with which it is operatively connected for communication. Although not illustrated, the medical information can also be output through a display of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the display (220) of FIG. 6). For example, the medical information can include detailed information (1331, 1332) regarding precautions to be taken when taking medication.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can differentiate precautions in stages with respect to medication to be taken, and can also apply different visual effects for each precaution. For example, medication that requires a doctor's prescription can be displayed by applying a first effect implemented mainly in red, and medication that requires a doctor's prescription can be displayed by applying a second effect implemented mainly in yellow.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of detecting movement of an electronic device according to medication taking according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and recognizing completion of medication taking based on the detected movement.

The electronic device (101) of FIG. 14 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 14, the electronic device (101) may output a medication reminder signal, as in the first screen (1401), based on a set medication reminder time (e.g., 8:00 AM). In response to the output of the medication reminder signal, in operation 1403, the electronic device (101) may at least partially activate a microphone (e.g., the microphone (650) of FIG. 6) and may acquire an external audio signal using the microphone (650). In operation 1405, the electronic device (101) may detect a sound of pouring water based on the acquired audio signal. For example, the electronic device (101) may detect a sound of pouring water for a user to take medicine within a set time after outputting the medication reminder signal. In operation 1407, the electronic device (101) may at least partially activate a motion sensor (e.g., a motion sensor (621) of FIG. 6) and recognize a movement of the electronic device (101) using the motion sensor (621). For example, the electronic device (101) may recognize a gesture (1420) of a user taking medicine (e.g., a gesture of putting medicine in a mouth, a gesture of drinking water). The electronic device (101) may be worn on the user's wrist and may recognize a gesture (1420) of the user taking medicine based on the position and direction of the user's wrist.

In operation 1409, the electronic device (101) may display a notification message (1409) to confirm whether the medication has been taken. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the medication has been taken based on an audio signal including a sound of pouring water and a gesture of taking the medication, but for accurate confirmation, a notification message (1409) (e.g., a notification message to take a predetermined gesture action if the medication has been taken) may be provided to the user.

For example, the user may perform a gesture action (1430) (e.g., a wrist shaking action) described in the notification message (1409). The electronic device (101) may recognize the user's gesture action (1430) and determine that the medication has been completed in operation 1411. In operation 1411, the electronic device (101) may release a medication reminder signal related to the medication. The electronic device (101) may record that the medication has been completed correctly.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of checking a user's body temperature and adjusting the output timing of a notification signal based on the checked body temperature according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

The electronic device (101) of FIG. 15 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 15, in operation 1501, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may at least partially activate a body temperature measurement sensor (e.g., the body temperature measurement sensor (622) of FIG. 6) based on the set medication reminder time, and may measure the body temperature of the user using the activated body temperature measurement sensor (622).

In operation 1503, the processor (120) can compare the measured body temperature with the average body temperature of the user, and if the measured body temperature rises above a set value, the medication notification time can be postponed by about 30 minutes. For example, an increase in body temperature may mean that the user is exercising, or the user may be physically excited and have difficulty taking medication.

In operation 1507, the processor (120) can adjust the medication reminder time to about 30 minutes later, and after about 30 minutes have passed, the medication reminder signal can be output at 12:54 AM, as shown in the first screen (1509).

Referring to FIG. 15, if food information is input based on a health-related application (e.g., health application, food management application) in operation 1505, the processor (120) can postpone the medication reminder time by about 30 minutes in operation 1507. For example, if it is confirmed in operation 1505 that the user is eating, the processor (120) can adjust the output timing of the medication reminder signal so that the medication reminder signal is postponed by the set time.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of registering a drug by searching for the name of the drug according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and an example of registering a drug by scanning a drug written in a prescription with a camera.

The operation illustrated in FIG. 16 may be performed in an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6), or may be performed in another electronic device (e.g., a portable terminal device, a smart phone) linked to the electronic device (101). The screen illustrated in FIG. 16 is not limited to a rectangular shape. The electronic device (101) in FIG. 16 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 16, the electronic device (101) may provide the user with various methods for registering a medication to be taken. According to one embodiment, the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may display a first user interface (1610) including a search area (1601) for searching for a medication, and may search for at least one medication based on text information (e.g., text information entered by the user) entered in the search area (1601). According to another embodiment, the processor (120) may activate a camera (e.g., a camera module (180) of FIG. 1) in response to execution of a medication search function, and may search for at least one medication using a scan function via the camera (180).

According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may register detailed information related to the searched drug (e.g., drug dosage/type setting (1621), drug shape setting (1622), and/or medication schedule setting (1623)) into medication schedule information (e.g., medication schedule information (611) of FIG. 6).

In operation 1601, the processor (120) can confirm the execution of a function related to drug search, and display a search area (1601) for inputting drug information to be searched. The processor (120) can display a first user interface (1610) including the search area (1601). For example, the processor (120) can output at least one drug based on text information input into the search area (1601). The processor (120) can receive information on the at least one drug based on a drug-related database (DB) of an external electronic device (e.g., a server), and display at least one drug corresponding to the text information in a list form. For example, when one drug for registration is selected, the processor (120) can set detailed information on the selected one drug in operation 1613. The processor (120) may provide a first option (1621) for setting the dosage and type of the medicine (e.g., tablets, powder, and/or liquid medicine), a second option (1622) for setting the shape of the medicine, and/or a third option (1623) for setting a medication schedule. For example, the processor (120) may output a pop-up window for setting detailed information in a form that at least partially overlaps the first user interface (1610).

In operation 1611, the processor (120) may confirm the execution of a function related to scanning of a medicine, and activate the camera (180) to scan the name of the medicine. For example, if there is a prescription for medicine, the electronic device (101) may scan medication information (e.g., name of the medicine, type of medicine, quantity, medication time) written in the prescription for medicine. The processor (120) may display a second user interface (1612) including scanning result data (1603). The processor (120) may receive information on at least one medicine based on a medicine-related database (DB) of an external electronic device (e.g., server), and determine scanning result data (1603) based on the received information on at least one medicine. When the scanning result data (1603) is determined, the processor (120) may register medication schedule information (611) related to at least one drug, or display a user interface (e.g., a menu) for the registration. For example, when a user input for registration (e.g., an input for entering the next step after scanning) is detected, the processor (120) may provide a menu for setting detailed information corresponding to one drug selected in operation 1613.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) provides various methods for registering a medication to be taken (e.g., medication management application). The electronic device (101) may provide a medication registration service to a user based on a partner (e.g., an application, a medication management application) linked to a prescription. For example, if the prescription includes code information for executing a medication registration service (e.g., a QR (quick response) code, encrypted code information related to a medication to be taken, code information including medication information), the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may activate the camera (180) and capture (e.g., scan) the code information using the activated camera (180). When scanning the code information, the electronic device (101) may execute the medication management application, and may obtain medication information (e.g., medication information) to be taken according to the scanning based on the medication management application, and may register the medication information to be taken in the medication schedule information (611). For example, the electronic device (101) can register and record a schedule for taking medication with a single scan of code information. The medication management application can manage the medication schedule information (611) and output a notification signal according to the schedule for taking medication. According to one embodiment, the method for registering medication is not limited to the above-described method, and schedule information for at least one medication can be registered based on various methods that can be supported by the medication management application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide information on food that interacts with the medication to be taken based on a partner (e.g., an application, a medication management application) linked to a prescription. For example, the medication management application may display food and beverages (e.g., cigarettes, alcohol, tea, candy, chocolate) and foods that affect the human body when consumed together with the medication to be taken. The electronic device (101) may provide the user with various information that is related to the medication to be taken. For example, the electronic device (101) may obtain various information that is related to at least one medication based on a medication-related database (DB) of a server, and may provide the user with the obtained various information. The electronic device (101) may display various information that is related to the at least one medication through a display based on the medication management application.

According to one embodiment, when registering a medication to be taken, the electronic device (101) can check the dosage and type of the medication based on the medication-related database (DB) of the server, and display multiple menus that the user can select.

A method for outputting a notification signal for taking medicine in an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include: an operation of displaying a watch screen including an icon for at least one medicine based on medication schedule information (611); an operation of confirming a notification time for taking the at least one medicine based on the medication schedule information (611); an operation of confirming an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time; an operation of adjusting an output time of a notification signal for taking the at least one medicine based on the confirmed adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal; and an operation of displaying a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time.

A method according to one embodiment may further include, in response to an output of the notification signal, executing a recording function for a microphone (650); determining, based on at least one of an audio signal acquired using the recording function or gesture-related information acquired based on a motion sensor (621), whether the at least one drug has been taken; and in response to confirmation of the taking of the at least one drug, disabling the notification output function according to the notification time.

The method according to one embodiment may further include, in response to confirmation of taking the at least one drug based on at least one of the audio signal or the gesture-related information, displaying a notification message related to taking the drug, and in response to a user input for the notification message, changing a parameter value indicating whether or not the at least one drug has been taken.

In one embodiment, the visual effects corresponding to the icon may include changes in the size of the icon, changes in the color of the icon, changes in the shape of the icon, emphasis effects, and indication of cautions related to the drug.

According to one embodiment, the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal may determine whether to adjust the output timing of the medication-related notification signal based on at least one of biometric information (e.g., heart rate, body temperature, electrocardiogram) that confirms one of an exercise state and a sleep state, location information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., confirmation of a medication location according to a medication history), and other schedule information (e.g., during a meeting, while moving, while talking).

A method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of confirming that a user is in an exercise state based on at least one of body temperature information measured using a body temperature measurement sensor (622) and heart rate information measured using a heart rate measurement sensor (623), and an operation of adjusting an output timing of a notification signal for taking at least one medication in response to confirmation of the exercise state.

A method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of checking heart rate information by the heart rate measurement sensor (623) and movement information by the motion sensor (621), an operation of checking that the user is in a sleeping state based on the heart rate information and the movement information, and an operation of adjusting an output timing of a notification signal for taking the at least one medication in response to checking the sleeping state.

A method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of determining whether the electronic device (101) is worn on a part of a user's body by using a wearing detection sensor (624), an operation of identifying another electronic device (102, 104) operatively connected to the electronic device (101) through a communication circuit (390) in response to the electronic device (101) being not worn, and an operation of outputting a notification signal related to taking the at least one medication based on the identified other electronic device (102, 104).

A method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of receiving medication-related information from an external electronic device (108), and an operation of displaying precautions related to taking at least one medication through a display (220) based on the received medication-related information.

A method according to one embodiment may further include an operation of adjusting an output timing of the notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on information (e.g., calendar application, schedule information) received from another application (e.g., calendar application, schedule-related application), when a user's activity is confirmed based on information (e.g., calendar information, schedule information) received from the other application.

According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (or, a computer program product) storing one or more programs may be described. According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, perform an operation of displaying a watch screen including an icon for at least one medication based on medication schedule information (611), an operation of confirming a notification time for taking the at least one medication based on the medication schedule information (611), an operation of confirming an adjustment condition of a medication-related notification signal based on the confirmed notification time, an operation of adjusting an output time of a notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on the confirmed adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal, and an operation of displaying a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time.

The electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various forms. The 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 appliance devices. The electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

It should be understood that the various embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals 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 items, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "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 "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component 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 may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be an integrally configured component or a minimum unit of the component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the called at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, ‘non-transitory’ simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a commodity. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store ^TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, a server of an application store, or an intermediary server.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a single or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately arranged in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, the multiple components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component of the multiple components before the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by the module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

101: Electronic Devices 120: Processors
130: Memory 611: Medication Schedule Information
612: Drug related information 613: Gesture related information
176: Sensor module 621: Motion sensor
622: Body temperature sensor 623: Heart rate sensor
624: Wear detection sensor 220: Display
650: Microphone 690: Communication Circuit

Claims (20)

In an electronic device (101),
display (220);
Processor (120); and
Includes a memory (130) storing medication schedule information (611) and instructions;
When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes:
Based on the above medication schedule information (611), a watch screen including an icon for at least one medication is displayed,
Check the reminder time for taking at least one medication based on the above medication schedule information (611),
Check the adjustment conditions for medication-related notification signals based on the above-mentioned confirmed notification time,
Based on the adjustment conditions of the above-mentioned medication-related notification signals, the output timing of the notification signal for taking at least one medication is adjusted,
An electronic device that displays a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time. In paragraph 1,
motion sensor (621); and
Including further a microphone (650);
When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes:
In response to the output of the above notification signal, the recording function for the microphone (650) is executed,
Based on at least one of the audio signal acquired using the above recording function or the gesture-related information acquired based on the motion sensor (621), it is determined whether or not to take the at least one medicine,
An electronic device that, in response to confirming that at least one of the above medications has been taken, disables the notification output function according to the notification time. In the second paragraph,
When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes:
In response to confirming the taking of said at least one medication based on at least one of said audio signal or said gesture-related information, displaying a notification message related to taking the medication;
An electronic device, responsive to user input for said notification message, for changing a parameter value indicating whether said at least one medication has been taken. In paragraph 1,
An electronic device in which the visual effects corresponding to the above icons include changes in the size of the icon, changes in the color, changes in the shape, emphasis effects, and indications of caution related to the drug. In the second paragraph,
An electronic device that determines whether to adjust the output timing of the medication-related notification signal based on at least one of biometric information that confirms one of an exercise state and a sleep state, location information of the electronic device (101), and other schedule information, wherein the adjustment condition of the medication-related notification signal is as follows. In paragraph 5,
A body temperature measurement sensor (622) for measuring the user's body temperature; and
Further comprising a heart rate measuring sensor (623) for measuring the user's heart rate;
When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes:
Based on at least one of body temperature information measured using the body temperature measurement sensor (622) and heart rate information measured using the heart rate measurement sensor (623), it is confirmed that the user is in the exercise state.
An electronic device that adjusts the timing of outputting a notification signal for taking at least one medication in response to the confirmation of the above exercise status. In paragraph 6,
When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes:
Check the heart rate information by the heart rate measurement sensor (623) and the movement information of the electronic device (101) by the motion sensor (621),
Based on the above heart rate information and the above movement information, it is confirmed that the user is in the sleeping state,
An electronic device that adjusts the timing of outputting a reminder signal for taking at least one medication in response to the confirmation of the sleeping state. In paragraph 1,
Wear detection sensor (624); and
Further comprising a communication circuit (690);
When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes:
Using the above-mentioned wearing detection sensor (624), it is determined whether the electronic device (101) is worn on a part of the user's body,
In response to the electronic device (101) being in an unworn state, another electronic device (102, 104) operatively connected to the electronic device (101) is identified through the communication circuit (390).
An electronic device that outputs a notification signal related to taking at least one drug based on the other electronic device (102, 104) identified above. In paragraph 1,
When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes:
Receive drug-related information from an external electronic device (108),
An electronic device that displays precautions related to taking at least one drug through the display (220) based on the received drug-related information. In paragraph 1,
When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes:
An electronic device that, when a user's activity is confirmed based on information received from another application, adjusts the timing of outputting the notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on the information received from the other application. In paragraph 1,
Including further a camera (180);
When the above instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) causes:
Using the above camera (180), the medication information related to at least one drug is scanned,
An electronic device that registers medication schedule information (611) corresponding to at least one drug based on the scanned medication information. A method for outputting a notification signal for taking medication from an electronic device,
An action to display a watch face containing an icon for at least one medication based on medication schedule information (611);
An action of checking a notification time for taking at least one medication based on the above medication schedule information (611);
An action to check the adjustment conditions of medication-related notification signals based on the above-mentioned confirmed notification time;
An operation of adjusting the output timing of a notification signal for taking at least one medication based on the adjustment condition of the above-mentioned medication-related notification signal; and
A method including: an action of displaying a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time point; In Article 12,
In response to the output of the above notification signal, an action of executing a recording function for the microphone (650);
An action of determining whether to take at least one medicine based on at least one of the audio signal acquired using the above recording function or the gesture-related information acquired based on the motion sensor (621); and
A method further comprising: an action of disabling a notification output function according to the notification time in response to confirming taking at least one of the above drugs; In Article 13,
In response to confirming the taking of said at least one medication based on at least one of said audio signal or said gesture-related information, an action of displaying a notification message related to taking the medication; and
A method further comprising: in response to a user input for said notification message, changing a parameter value indicating whether said at least one medication has been taken; In Article 12,
The visual effects corresponding to the above icons include changes in the size of the icon, changes in color, changes in shape, emphasis effects, and indication of cautions related to the drug.
A method characterized in that the adjustment condition of the above medication-related notification signal determines whether to adjust the output timing of the medication-related notification signal based on at least one of biometric information that confirms one of an exercise state and a sleep state, location information of the electronic device (101), and other schedule information. In Article 15,
An action of confirming that a user is in an exercise state based on at least one of body temperature information measured using a body temperature measurement sensor (622) and heart rate information measured using a heart rate measurement sensor (623); and
A method further comprising: an operation of adjusting an output timing of a notification signal for taking at least one medication in response to the confirmation of the above exercise state; In Article 16,
An operation of checking heart rate information by the heart rate measurement sensor (623) and movement information by the motion sensor (621);
An action to confirm that the user is in a sleeping state based on the above heart rate information and the above movement information; and
A method further comprising: an operation of adjusting an output timing of a notification signal for taking at least one medication in response to confirmation of the sleeping state; In Article 12,
An operation of determining whether the electronic device (101) is worn on a part of the user's body using a wearing detection sensor (624);
In response to the electronic device (101) being in an unworn state, an operation of checking another electronic device (102, 104) operatively connected to the electronic device (101) through a communication circuit (390); and
A method further comprising: an operation of outputting a notification signal related to taking at least one drug based on the other electronic device (102, 104) identified above; In Article 12,
A method further comprising: an operation of adjusting the timing of outputting the notification signal for taking the at least one medication based on information received from the other application, when the user's activity is confirmed based on information received from the other application; A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs for performing a method of outputting a reminder signal for taking medication,
The above one or more programs, when executed by the processor (120) of the electronic device (101),
An action to display a watch face containing an icon for at least one medication based on medication schedule information (611);
An action of checking a notification time for taking at least one medication based on the above medication schedule information (611);
An action to check the adjustment conditions of medication-related notification signals based on the above-mentioned confirmed notification time;
An operation of adjusting the output timing of a notification signal for taking at least one medication based on the adjustment condition of the above-mentioned medication-related notification signal; and
A computer-readable storage medium including commands for performing an action of displaying a visual effect corresponding to the icon included in the watch screen based on the adjusted output time point.

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