WO2024101747A1 - 카메라를 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치 및 이의 동작 방법 - Google Patents
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- Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a wearable electronic device including a camera and a method of operating the same.
- AR glass augmented reality glass
- AR glass (augmented reality glass) device is a wearable device worn on the user's head and can provide augmented reality services to the user by providing content through a display.
- the display of an augmented reality glass (AR glass) device may be implemented as a light output device for displaying content through the glass.
- a wearable electronic device may include a first camera, a second camera including an image processing circuit, memory, and at least one processor.
- the memory when executed by the at least one processor, allows the wearable electronic device to view the user's gaze through the first camera while the wearable electronic device is worn by the user. At least one instruction that causes the area to be checked can be stored.
- the memory when executed by the at least one processor, causes the wearable electronic device to acquire an image of a first resolution by photographing an external object through the second camera. Instructions can be saved.
- the memory when executed by the at least one processor, causes the wearable electronic device to display a first area corresponding to the gaze area of the user in the image and an area other than the gaze area. At least one instruction causing determination of a corresponding second area may be stored.
- the memory when executed by the at least one processor, allows the wearable electronic device to read the image from the image through a first channel among a plurality of channels between the processor and the second camera. At least one instruction that causes acquisition of a first image corresponding to a first area having a first resolution may be stored.
- the memory when executed by the at least one processor, causes the wearable electronic device to display a second resolution lower than the first resolution through a second channel among the plurality of channels. At least one instruction that causes acquisition of a second image corresponding to area 2 may be stored.
- a method of operating a wearable electronic device includes the operation of checking the user's gaze area through a first camera included in the wearable electronic device while the wearable electronic device is worn by a user. can do.
- a method of operating a wearable electronic device may include acquiring an image of a first resolution by photographing an external object through a second camera included in the wearable electronic device.
- a method of operating a wearable electronic device may include determining a first area corresponding to the gaze area of the user and a second area corresponding to an area other than the gaze area in the image. there is.
- a first camera having the first resolution in the image is transmitted through a first channel among a plurality of channels between a processor included in the wearable electronic device and the second camera. It may include an operation of acquiring a first image corresponding to the area.
- the operation of acquiring a second image corresponding to a second area having a second resolution lower than the first resolution through a second channel among the plurality of channels can be included.
- a wearable electronic device when a wearable electronic device is worn by a user, at least an operation of checking the user's gaze area through a first camera included in the wearable electronic device is provided. One instruction can be saved.
- At least one instruction capable of executing an operation of acquiring an image of a first resolution by photographing an external object through a second camera included in the wearable electronic device may be stored.
- At least one device capable of performing an operation of determining a first area corresponding to the gaze area of the user and a second area corresponding to an area other than the gaze area in the image. Instructions can be saved.
- a first region of the image having the first resolution is recorded through a first channel among a plurality of channels between the processor included in the wearable electronic device and the second camera.
- At least one instruction capable of executing an operation to obtain a corresponding first image may be stored.
- an operation of acquiring a second image corresponding to a second area having a second resolution lower than the first resolution may be performed through a second channel among the plurality of channels.
- At least one instruction can be stored.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
- Figure 2 is a perspective view for explaining the internal configuration of a wearable electronic device, according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 3A is a schematic block diagram of the configuration of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 3B is a schematic block diagram of the configuration of a second camera according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a method of operating a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.
- Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a method of operating a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an operation of a conventional wearable electronic device according to a comparative example to acquire an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area.
- FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an operation in which a wearable electronic device acquires an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area, according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 6C is a diagram illustrating an operation in which a wearable electronic device acquires an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area, according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 7A is a flowchart showing a method of operating a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating an operation in which a wearable electronic device acquires an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area, according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 7C is a diagram for explaining an operation in which a wearable electronic device acquires an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area, according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment combining an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area and displaying the image through glass.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment combining an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area and displaying the image through glass.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments.
- the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
- a first network 198 e.g., a short-range wireless communication network
- a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199.
- the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
- the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197.
- at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101.
- some of these components e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.
- the processor 120 for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134.
- software e.g., program 140
- the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132.
- the commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134.
- the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
- a main processor 121 e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor
- auxiliary processor 123 e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
- the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123
- the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can.
- the auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.
- the auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled.
- co-processor 123 e.g., image signal processor or communication processor
- may be implemented as part of another functionally related component e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190. there is.
- the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models.
- Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself, where artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108).
- Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited.
- An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers.
- Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above.
- artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.
- the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto.
- Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.
- the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.
- the input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user).
- the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).
- the sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101.
- the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
- the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.
- the display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user).
- the display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device.
- the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.
- the audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).
- the electronic device 102 e.g., speaker or headphone
- the sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do.
- the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.
- the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
- 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.
- HDMI high definition multimedia interface
- USB universal serial bus
- SD card interface Secure Digital Card interface
- audio interface audio interface
- connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
- the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
- the haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses.
- the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
- the camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images.
- the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
- the power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101.
- the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
- PMIC power management integrated circuit
- the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101.
- the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.
- Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication.
- processor 120 e.g., an application processor
- the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included.
- a wireless communication module 192 e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- wired communication module 194 e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module
- the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
- a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
- a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
- a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network
- the wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199.
- subscriber information e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
- IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
- the wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology).
- NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or ultra-reliable and low-latency (URLLC). -latency communications)) can be supported.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates.
- the wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing.
- MIMO massive array multiple-input and multiple-output
- the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 supports Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC.
- Peak data rate e.g., 20 Gbps or more
- loss coverage e.g., 164 dB or less
- U-plane latency e.g., 164 dB or less
- the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
- the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern created on a substrate (eg, PCB).
- the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna.
- other components eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) may be additionally produced as part of the antenna module 197.
- RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
- the antenna module 197 may generate a mmWave antenna module.
- a mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.
- a mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side)
- peripheral devices e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
- signal e.g. commands or data
- commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199.
- Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101.
- all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108.
- the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own.
- one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service.
- One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101.
- the electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request.
- cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used.
- the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
- the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device.
- Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
- the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199.
- the electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
- Figure 2 is a perspective view for explaining the internal configuration of a wearable electronic device, according to an embodiment.
- the wearable electronic device 200 is accommodated in housings 210a, 210b, and 210c, is disposed on housings 210a, 210b, and 210c, and/or is provided in housings 210a, It may include parts exposed through openings formed in 210b and 210c).
- the wearable electronic device 200 uses a plurality of camera modules 253, 254, 255, and 256 to detect the direction in which the user is looking or the wearable electronic device 200 is oriented (e.g., -Y direction). ) can obtain visual images of objects or the environment.
- the camera modules 253 and 254 may be disposed on relatively upper portions of the housings 210b and 210c (or may be exposed through openings formed in the housings 210b and 210c).
- the camera modules 253 and 254 have a field of view (FOV) based on at least one point of the housings 210b and 210c, for example, when the user wears the wearable electronic device 200, An image corresponding to the FOV corresponding to the upper side can be captured.
- FOV field of view
- Images acquired by the camera modules 253 and 254 are used, for example, for simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and/or degrees of freedom (6DoF), and/or recognition of a subject corresponding to the FOV and/or Or it can be used for tracking. Images acquired by the camera modules 253 and 254 may also be used for head tracking.
- SLAM simultaneous localization and mapping
- 6DoF degrees of freedom
- the camera modules 255 and 256 may be disposed on the relatively lower portions of the housings 210b and 210c (or may be exposed through openings formed in the housings 210b and 210c). ).
- the upper part corresponding to the camera modules 253 and 254 and the lower part corresponding to the camera modules 255 and 256 are defined when the user wears the wearable electronic device 200, and are relatively close to the ground.
- the part is named the lower part, and the part that is relatively far from the ground is called the upper part, which is only for convenience of explanation.
- the camera modules 255 and 256 produce images corresponding to a FOV based on at least one point of the housings 210b and 210c, for example, a FOV corresponding to the relatively lower side when the user wears the wearable electronic device 200. can be filmed. Images acquired by the camera modules 255 and 256 may be used for recognition and/or tracking of a subject corresponding to the FOV. For example, when a user wears the wearable electronic device 200, the images acquired by the camera modules 255 and 256 are images of a subject located relatively lower than the corresponding part of the head, for example, the user's head. It can be used for hand recognition and/or tracking, but is not limited to this.
- the wearable electronic device 200 may recognize and/or track a subject using at least one image captured by the camera modules 253, 254, 255, and 256.
- the wearable electronic device 200 may perform an operation identified based on recognition and/or tracking results, and may, for example, provide a visual object at a location corresponding to the subject, but there is no limitation on its operation.
- a virtual keyboard is provided by the wearable electronic device 200
- keys designated in the virtual keyboard may be recognized based on the tracking result of the user's hand.
- Operations corresponding to recognition and/or tracking results may, for example, be performed independently by the wearable electronic device 200, but this is an example and the operations are performed using the wearable electronic device 200 and an external electronic device (e.g. For example, it may be performed based on cooperation with the electronic device 102, electronic device 104, and/or server 108 of FIG. 1.
- the camera modules 253, 254, 255, and 256 are for 3DoF, 6DoF head tracking, hand detection, hand tracking, and/or spatial recognition, and GS (global It can be a shutter camera, but there is no limitation, and it can also be implemented as a rolling shutter (RS) camera.
- RS rolling shutter
- the camera modules 251 and 252 are eye tracking (ET) cameras, and images captured by the camera modules 251 and 252 may be used for detecting and/or tracking the pupil. For example, using the captured image, the position of the virtual image projected on the wearable electronic device 200 may be determined so that it is located according to the direction in which the eyes of the wearer of the wearable electronic device 200 are looking.
- the camera modules 251 and 252 may be implemented as GS cameras for detecting and/or tracking the pupil, but there is no limitation.
- the display module 240 may include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a digital mirror device (DMD), or a liquid crystal on silicon (liquid crystal display) device. It may include LCoS), light emitting diode (LED) on silicon (LEDoS), organic light emitting diode (OLED), or micro LED (micro light emitting diode (micro LED)).
- LCoS liquid crystal display
- LED light emitting diode
- OLED organic light emitting diode
- micro LED micro light emitting diode
- the wearable electronic device 200 radiates light to the screen output area of the display module 240. May include a light source.
- the wearable electronic device 200 may generate light even if it does not include a separate light source. It is possible to provide a virtual image of good quality to the user.
- the display module 240 is implemented with organic light emitting diodes or micro LEDs, a light source is not required, so the wearable electronic device 200 can be lightweight.
- the wearable electronic device 200 may include a display module 240, a first transparent member 201, and/or a second transparent member 202, and the user wears the wearable electronic device 200 on the face. It can be used as is.
- the first transparent member 201 and/or the second transparent member 202 may be formed of a glass plate, a plastic plate, or a polymer, and may be made transparent or translucent.
- the optical waveguide can transmit the light source generated by the display module 240 to the user's eyes.
- the optical waveguide may be made of glass, plastic, or polymer, and may include a nanopattern formed on some of the interior or exterior surfaces, for example, a polygonal or curved grating structure. According to one embodiment, light incident on one end of the waveguide may be propagated inside the display optical waveguide by a nano-pattern and provided to the user. Additionally, an optical waveguide composed of a free-form prism can provide incident light to the user through a reflection mirror.
- the optical waveguide may include at least one of at least one diffractive element (eg, a diffractive optical element (DOE), a holographic optical element (HOE)) or a reflective element (eg, a reflective mirror).
- the optical waveguide may guide display light emitted from the light source unit to the user's eyes using at least one diffractive element or reflective element included in the optical waveguide.
- the diffractive element may include input optics/output optics (not shown).
- an input optical member may refer to an input grating area
- an output optical member (not shown) may refer to an output grating area.
- the input grating area diffracts (or reflects) the light output from (e.g., micro LED) to transmit the light to the transparent member (e.g., the first transparent member 201 and the second transparent member 202) of the screen display unit. Shiki can act as an input terminal.
- the output grating area serves as an outlet to diffract (or reflect) the light transmitted to the transparent member (e.g., the first transparent member 201 and the second transparent member 202) of the wave guide (optical waveguide) to the user's eyes. can do.
- the reflective element may include a total internal reflection (TIR) optical element or a total internal reflection waveguide. For example, total reflection is a method of guiding light.
- the angle of incidence is created so that the light (e.g. virtual image) input through the input grating area is 100% reflected from one side of the waveguide (e.g. a specific side), and the light input through the input grating area is created so that 100% of the light (e.g. virtual image) is reflected from one side of the waveguide (e.g. a specific side).
- This may mean ensuring that 100% delivery is achieved.
- light emitted from the display module 240 may be guided to an optical path through an input optical member to a waveguide. Light traveling inside the waveguide may be guided toward the user's eyes through the output optical member.
- the screen display may be determined based on the light emitted in the eye direction.
- the first transparent member 201 may be disposed to face the user's right eye, and the second transparent member 202 may be disposed to face the user's left eye.
- the display module 240 when the display module 240 is transparent, it may be placed in a position facing the user's eyes to form a screen display unit.
- the wearable electronic device 200 may further include a lens.
- the lens can adjust the focus so that the screen output to the display module 240 can be seen by the user's eyes.
- it may be composed of a Fresnel lens, a pancake lens, a multi-channel lens, etc.
- the circuit board 241 may include components for driving the wearable electronic device 200.
- the circuit board 241 may include at least one integrated circuit chip, a processor 120, memory (e.g., memory 130 of FIG. 1), and a power management module. At least one of (e.g., power management module 188/battery 189 in FIG. 1) or a communication module (e.g., communication module 190 in FIG. 1) may be provided on an integrated circuit chip.
- the circuit board 241 may be disposed within the housing 210a.
- the circuit board 241 may be electrically connected to the battery 243 through a power transmission structure.
- the circuit board 241 is connected to a flexible printed circuit board, and electronic components of an electronic device (e.g., display module 240, camera modules 251, 252, According to one embodiment, the circuit board 241 may include a circuit board including an interposer.
- the battery 243 may be electrically connected to the components of the wearable electronic device 200 through a power transmission structure and may supply power to the components of the wearable electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the battery 243 may be disposed on the wearing member.
- the speaker module 245 can convert electrical signals into sound. At least a portion of the speaker module 245 according to one embodiment may be disposed within the housings 210a, 210b, and 210c. According to one embodiment, the speaker module 245 may be disposed between the circuit board 241 and the battery 243 to correspond to the user's ears. The speaker module 245 according to one embodiment may transmit auditory information to the user through low-frequency vibration of the user's skin and bones.
- the microphone module 247 can convert sound into an electrical signal. According to one embodiment, the microphone module 247 may be disposed in at least a portion of the housings 210b and 210c.
- the wearable electronic device 200 may recognize the user's voice and/or external sounds using at least one microphone module 247. According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 generates voice information based on voice information and/or additional information (e.g., low-frequency vibration of the user's skin and bones) acquired through at least one microphone module 247. and surrounding noise can be distinguished. For example, the wearable electronic device 200 can clearly recognize the user's voice and perform a function to reduce surrounding noise (eg, noise canceling).
- additional information e.g., low-frequency vibration of the user's skin and bones
- the camera module 259 may include an infrared (IR) camera module (eg, a time of flight (TOF) camera, or structured light camera).
- IR infrared
- TOF time of flight
- the IR camera may operate as at least part of a sensor module (sensor module or LiDAR (light detection and ranging) sensor) for detecting the distance to the subject.
- the wearable electronic device 200 may further include a sensor module (eg, LiDAR sensor).
- the sensor module may include at least one of a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), an infrared sensor, and/or a photodiode.
- VCSEL vertical cavity surface emitting laser
- LED 242 may have various uses depending on where it is attached.
- the LEDs 242 attached to the housings 210b and 210c are used as an auxiliary means to facilitate gaze detection when tracking eye movements with the camera modules 251 and 252, and the IR LEDs with an infrared wavelength are used as an auxiliary means to facilitate gaze detection. It is mainly used.
- the LED 242 is attached around the hinge 229 connecting the housings 210b and 210c of the transparent members 201 and 202 and the housing 210a of the temple (glasses leg portion) or adjacent to the camera module to use the camera. When shooting, it can be used as a means of supplementing ambient brightness.
- the photographing camera module 260 may capture a relatively high-definition image of the foreground of the wearable electronic device 200.
- FIG. 3A is a schematic block diagram of the configuration of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.
- the wearable electronic device 301 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the wearable electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) includes a processor 320, a memory 330, and a first camera 370. ), a second camera 380, and a display 360.
- the wearable electronic device 301 may display an augmented reality (AR) image through the display 360.
- the wearable electronic device 301 may display information related to the real object (or object) as a virtual object (eg, an AR image) near the real object (or object).
- a user wearing the wearable electronic device 301 may use the display 360 (e.g., the first transparent member 201 and the second transparent member 202 in FIG. 2) to display content or objects through the glass.
- a virtual image (or virtual object) displayed by the wearable electronic device 301 can be viewed along with the real space.
- the wearable electronic device 301 may be implemented as smart glasses or a head-mounted display device.
- the processor 320 may control the overall operation of the wearable electronic device 301.
- the processor 320 may be implemented identically or similarly to the processor 120 of FIG. 1 .
- the display 360 may be implemented the same or similar to the display module 160 of FIG. 1. According to one embodiment, the display 360 may be implemented the same or similar to the display module 240 of FIG. 2. According to one embodiment, the display 360 may display content or objects under the control of the processor 320. For example, when the wearable electronic device 301 is implemented as smart glasses, the display 360 may be implemented as an optical output device for displaying content or objects through the glass.
- the processor 320 may check the user's gaze area through the first camera 370 while the wearable electronic device 301 is worn by the user.
- the first camera 370 may photograph the user's eyes.
- the processor 320 may check the user's gaze area based on an image of the user's eyes.
- the first camera 370 may be implemented as an eye tracking camera (ET camera) to check the user's gaze.
- the first camera 370 may be implemented identically or similarly to the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 and/or the camera modules 251 and 252 of FIG. 2.
- the processor 320 may acquire a first resolution image of an external object through the second camera 380.
- the second camera 380 may photograph an external object under the control of the processor 320.
- the first resolution may be a resolution preset by the processor 320 or the user among resolutions supported by the second camera 380.
- the first resolution may be the maximum resolution (or full resolution) supported by the second camera 380.
- the second camera 380 may be implemented identically or similarly to the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 and/or the camera modules 253, 254, 255, 256, and 260 of FIG. 2.
- the processor 320 may control to store data about the image at the first resolution in a volatile memory included in the second camera 380.
- the processor 320 may determine a first area corresponding to the user's gaze area and a second area corresponding to an area other than the gaze area in the image acquired through the second camera 380.
- the first area and the second area may be determined by the second camera 380.
- the second camera 380 may determine the first area and the second area based on the user's gaze area confirmed by the processor 320.
- the processor 320 selects a first region ( A first image corresponding to the area corresponding to the gaze area may be acquired.
- the processor 320 stores data about the image of the first resolution so that the image processing circuit (e.g., the image processing circuit 315 of FIG. 3B) included in the second camera 380 is stored in the volatile memory. It can be controlled to read from and binning the second area to the second resolution.
- the second resolution may be a lower resolution than the first resolution.
- the processor 320 generates a second image corresponding to a second area having a second resolution in the image through a second channel among the plurality of channels between the processor 320 and the second camera 380. Images can be obtained.
- the processor 320 may acquire a first image corresponding to the first area and a second image corresponding to the second area in parallel through the first channel and the second channel. .
- the processor 320 may sequentially acquire the first image and the second image.
- the first channel and the second channel may be different channels.
- the first channel and the second channel may each be implemented as physically separate channels.
- each of the first and second channels may be implemented as logically separate channels (eg, virtual channels).
- the processor 320 may divide the second area into a plurality of areas. According to one embodiment, the processor 320 may divide the area into a plurality of areas based on the distance from the first area corresponding to the gaze area. According to one embodiment, the processor 320 may control the second camera 380 to binning a plurality of areas at different resolutions. According to one embodiment, a partial area of the second area located at a relatively close distance from the first area may be binned to have a relatively higher resolution than a partial area of the second area located at a relatively long distance from the first area. there is.
- the processor 320 may acquire the first image and the second image in parallel through the first channel and the second channel.
- the processor 320 may acquire the first image and the second image simultaneously or sequentially.
- the first channel may include a channel related to improved inter integrated circuit (I3C).
- the second channel may include a channel related to MIPI (mobile industry processor interface).
- the first channel may include a first virtual channel related to MIPI (mobile industry processor interface).
- the second channel may include a second virtual channel related to MIPI (mobile industry processor interface).
- the processor 320 may obtain a third image that is a composite of the acquired first and second images.
- the third image may correspond to an image including an external object captured through the second camera 380.
- the third image may be an image in which a second area different from the user's gaze area in the image is binned to a relatively low resolution (eg, second resolution).
- the processor 320 may control the display 360 to display the third image through glass (e.g., the first transparent member 201 and the second transparent member 202 in FIG. 2). there is.
- the processor 320 can quickly acquire the first image and the second image processed through the second camera 380. Through this, the processor 320 can display the third image on the display 360 without frame delay.
- FIG. 3B is a schematic block diagram of the configuration of a second camera according to an embodiment.
- the second camera 380 may include an image sensor 311, a memory 313, an image processing circuit 315, a first channel 317, and a second channel 319.
- the image sensor 311 converts light emitted or reflected from a subject (external object) and transmitted through the lens into an electrical signal, thereby obtaining an image with a first resolution corresponding to the subject.
- the image sensor 311 is one image sensor selected from among image sensors with different properties, such as an RGB sensor, a BW (black and white) sensor, an IR sensor, or a UV sensor, and the same It may include a plurality of image sensors having different properties, or a plurality of image sensors having different properties.
- Each image sensor included in the image sensor 311 may be implemented as, for example, a charged coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.
- CCD charged coupled device
- CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor
- the memory 313 may store data about an image at a first resolution.
- the memory 313 may include volatile memory.
- the memory 313 may include dynamic random access memory (DRAM).
- DRAM dynamic random access memory
- the image processing circuit 315 may read data for an image (eg, the entire image) of the first resolution stored in the memory 313. According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 may perform defective pixel correction (DPC), frame white balance, and/or noise reduction. According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 may use the read data to obtain a first image corresponding to the first area (eg, the user's gaze area) in the entire image. According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 uses the read data to binning a second area (e.g., an area other than the gaze area) in the entire image to a second resolution lower than the first resolution. can do. According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 may obtain a second image corresponding to the second area based on the binned image.
- DPC defective pixel correction
- frame white balance e.g., the image processing circuit 315 may perform defective pixel correction (DPC), frame white balance, and/or noise reduction.
- the image processing circuit 315 may use the read data to obtain
- the image processing circuit 315 may be connected to the processor 320 through the first channel 317 and/or the second channel 319. According to one embodiment, the first channel 317 and the second channel 319 may be different channels.
- the image processing circuit 315 may transmit the first image corresponding to the first area with the first resolution to the processor 320 through the first channel 317. According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 may transmit a second image corresponding to the second area with the second resolution to the processor 320 through the second channel 319. According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 may transmit the first image and the second image to the processor 320 in parallel through the first channel 317 and the second channel 319.
- the first channel 317 may include a channel related to improved inter integrated circuit (I3C).
- the second channel 319 may include a channel related to MIPI (mobile industry processor interface).
- MIPI mobile industry processor interface
- each of the first channel 317 and the second channel 319 may be implemented as logically separate channels (eg, virtual channels).
- the first channel 317 may include a first virtual channel related to mobile industry processor interface (MIPI), and the second channel 319 may include a second virtual channel related to MIPI.
- MIPI mobile industry processor interface
- Operations of the wearable electronic device 301 described in FIG. 4 below may be performed by the processor 320. However, for convenience of explanation, operations performed by the processor 320 will be described as being performed by the wearable electronic device 301.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a method of operating a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.
- the wearable electronic device 301 uses a first camera 370 (e.g., the first camera 370 in FIG. 3A). You can check the user's gaze area through this.
- the first camera 370 may photograph the user's eyes while the wearable electronic device 301 is worn by the user.
- the wearable electronic device 301 may check the user's gaze area based on an image captured of the user's eyes.
- the first camera 370 may be implemented as an eye tracking camera (ET camera) to check the user's gaze.
- ET camera eye tracking camera
- the wearable electronic device 301 acquires a first resolution image of an external object through the second camera 380 (e.g., the second camera 380 in FIG. 3A). can do.
- the first resolution may be a resolution preset by the processor 320 or the user among the resolutions supported by the second camera 380.
- the wearable electronic device 301 may determine a first area corresponding to the user's gaze area and a second area corresponding to an area other than the gaze area. According to one embodiment, the first area and the second area may be different areas.
- the wearable electronic device 301 displays a first image having a first resolution through a first channel 317 among a plurality of channels between the processor 320 and the second camera 380.
- a first image corresponding to the area may be acquired.
- the plurality of channels may include physically separated channels or virtually separated channels.
- the wearable electronic device 301 may acquire a second image corresponding to the second area with the second resolution through the second channel 319 among the plurality of channels.
- the second resolution may be a lower resolution than the first resolution.
- the first channel 317 and the second channel 319 may include different channels.
- the wearable electronic device 301 may acquire the first image and the second image in parallel through the first channel 317 and the second channel 319.
- the processor 320 may acquire the first image and the second image simultaneously or sequentially.
- the first channel 317 may include a channel related to improved inter integrated circuit (I3C).
- the second channel 319 may include a channel related to MIPI (mobile industry processor interface).
- the first channel 317 and the second channel 319 may each be implemented as logically separate channels.
- the first channel 317 may include a first virtual channel related to MIPI (mobile industry processor interface).
- the second channel 319 may include a second virtual channel related to MIPI (mobile industry processor interface).
- operation 409 is described as being performed after operation 407, but operation 407 may be performed after operation 409, or operations 407 and 409 may be performed simultaneously.
- the wearable electronic device 301 may obtain a third image obtained by merging the first image and the second image.
- the wearable electronic device 301 displays a third image through glass (e.g., the first transparent member 201 and the second transparent member 202 in FIG. 2). 360) can be controlled.
- the third image may correspond to an image including an external object captured through the second camera 380.
- the third image may be an image in which a second area different from the user's gaze area in the image is binned to a relatively low resolution (eg, second resolution).
- the wearable electronic device 301 may binning an image corresponding to an area other than the user's gaze area, thereby making the resolution of the image corresponding to the user's gaze area relatively high.
- the wearable electronic device 301 can relatively reduce the current consumption of the wearable electronic device 301 by binning the image corresponding to the area other than the user's gaze area to reduce the data capacity.
- the image processing circuit 315 transmits an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the user's gaze area to the processor 330 through different channels, thereby transmitting the image corresponding to the user's gaze area to the processor 330.
- frame delay does not occur, and thus the deterioration of the frame rate can be relatively reduced.
- the operations of the wearable electronic device 301 described in FIG. 5 below may be performed by the second camera 380. However, for convenience of explanation, operations performed by the second camera 380 will be described as being performed by the wearable electronic device 301.
- Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a method of operating a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.
- the wearable electronic device 301 uses an image sensor 311 (e.g., the image sensor 311 in FIG. 3B). Data on a first resolution image of an external object may be acquired, and the data may be stored in the memory 313 (eg, the memory 313 in FIG. 3B).
- the second camera 380 may include a memory 313.
- the memory 313 may be implemented as a volatile memory.
- the memory 313 may be implemented as dynamic random access memory (DRAM).
- DRAM dynamic random access memory
- the type of memory is a simple example, and the memory 313 may be implemented with various types of memory.
- image processing circuitry 315 e.g., image processing of FIG. 3B
- the circuit 315 may determine a first area corresponding to the gaze area and a second area corresponding to an area other than the gaze area in the image of the first resolution.
- the processor 320 may transmit data (e.g., coordinates, etc.) related to the gaze area to the image processing circuit 315 based on confirming the user's gaze area through the first camera 370. there is.
- the image processing circuit 315 may acquire only a portion corresponding to the first area in an image (e.g., the entire image) of the first resolution in which an external object is photographed as the first image. there is.
- the image processing circuit 315 may read data for an image (eg, the entire image) of the first resolution stored in the memory 313.
- the image processing circuit 315 may use the read data to obtain a first image corresponding to the first area (eg, the user's gaze area) in the entire image.
- the image processing circuit 315 may bin the second area to a second resolution.
- the second resolution may be a lower resolution than the first resolution.
- the image processing circuit 315 reads data for the image of the first resolution stored in the memory 313 and bins the image of the first resolution corresponding to the second area to the second resolution. can do.
- the image processing circuit 315 may obtain as a second image only a portion corresponding to the binned second area in an image (eg, entire image) of a first resolution in which an external object is photographed.
- the image processing circuit 315 processes a first image corresponding to the first area through the first channel 317 (e.g., the first channel 317 in FIG. 3B) to the processor ( 320).
- the image processing circuit 315 sends a second image corresponding to the second area through the second channel 319 (e.g., the second channel 319 in FIG. 3B) to the processor ( 320).
- the first channel 317 and the second channel 319 may be different channels.
- the first channel 317 may include a channel related to improved inter integrated circuit (I3C).
- the second channel 319 may include a channel related to MIPI (mobile industry processor interface).
- the first channel 317 may include a first virtual channel related to MIPI (mobile industry processor interface).
- the second channel 319 may include a second virtual channel related to MIPI (mobile industry processor interface).
- the image processing circuit 315 may transmit the first image and the second image to the processor 320 in parallel through the first channel 317 and the second channel 319.
- the processor 320 may acquire the first image and the second image simultaneously or sequentially.
- operation 509 is described as being performed after operation 507, but operation 507 may be performed after operation 509, or operations 509 and 507 may be performed simultaneously.
- FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an operation of a conventional wearable electronic device according to a comparative example to acquire an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area.
- read out may mean that the image processing circuit transmits an image (or frame) to the processor.
- the first time interval t1 is an image (or frame) (e.g., an image of the first resolution) corresponding to the gaze area of the image processing circuit of the nth frame (e.g., n is a natural number) and It may refer to a time interval in which an image (or frame) (e.g., a binned image) corresponding to an area other than the gaze area of the n'th frame (e.g., n' is a natural number) is transmitted to the processor.
- the n'th frame may mean a binned image (or frame) of the nth frame.
- the second time interval t2 is an image (or frame) corresponding to the gaze area of the n+1th frame (e.g., an image of the first resolution) and the n'+1th frame. It may refer to a time interval in which an image (or frame) (e.g., binned image) (e.g., n' is a natural number) corresponding to an area other than the gaze area of the frame is transmitted to the processor.
- the n'+1th frame may mean the binned image (or frame) of the n+1th frame.
- image acquisition may mean that a frame (or image) is acquired by exposure.
- the wearable electronic device may acquire an image (e.g., binned image) corresponding to a region other than the gaze region through a channel.
- the wearable electronic device may acquire an image corresponding to the gaze area (e.g., an image of the first resolution) through a channel.
- the wearable electronic device processes an image corresponding to the gaze area for the nth frame acquired through a camera and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area for the n'th frame through one channel. Since the image was transmitted to the processor, two transmission operations had to be performed in order to transmit a plurality of images with different resolutions to the processor.
- the processor of the wearable electronic device acquired images corresponding to the gaze area and the non-gaze area through the same channel, resulting in frame delay.
- the frame rate may deteriorate due to frame delay.
- FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an operation in which a wearable electronic device acquires an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area, according to an embodiment.
- image acquisition may mean an operation in which a frame (or image) is acquired by exposing it through the image sensor 311 included in the second camera 380.
- read out may refer to an operation in which the image processing circuit 315 transmits an image (or frame) to the processor 320.
- the first time interval t3 is an image (or frame) (e.g., binning) corresponding to an area other than the gaze area of the nth frame (e.g., n is a natural number) by the image processing circuit 315. image) and an image (or frame) corresponding to the gaze area of the nth frame (e.g., an image of the first resolution) in a first channel (I3C) (e.g., the first channel 317 in FIG.
- I3C first channel
- the second time interval t4 is an image (or frame) (e.g., binned image) corresponding to an area other than the gaze area of the n+1th frame and n
- a time interval for transmitting an image (or frame) e.g., an image of first resolution
- the processor 320 can mean.
- the first channel (I3C) may include a channel related to improved inter integrated circuit (I3C).
- the second channel (MIPI) may include a channel related to MIPI (mobile industry processor interface).
- MIPI mobile industry processor interface
- the first channel (I3C) and the second channel (MIPI) may each be physically separate channels.
- the image processing circuit 315 may transmit an image (or frame) (e.g., an image at first resolution) corresponding to the gaze area to the processor 320 through the first channel (I3C). . According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 may transmit an image (or frame) (e.g., binned image) corresponding to an area other than the gaze area to the processor 320 through a second channel (MIPI). there is.
- an image or frame
- MIPI second channel
- the image processing circuit 315 sends an image corresponding to the gaze area (e.g., an image of the first resolution) and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area (e.g., a binned image) into the first channel, respectively. It can be transmitted in parallel through (I3C) and a second channel (MIPI).
- the binned image may be an image with a lower resolution than the first resolution image.
- the first time interval t3 may be shorter than the first time interval t1 shown in FIG. 6A, and the second time interval t4 may be shorter than the second time interval t2 shown in FIG. 6A. ) can be shorter than According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 301 can reduce frame rate degradation by minimizing frame delay.
- FIG. 6C is a diagram illustrating an operation in which a wearable electronic device acquires an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area, according to an embodiment.
- the first time interval t5 is the image processing circuit 315 (e.g., the image processing circuit 315 of Figure 3b) corresponding to the gaze area of the nth frame (e.g., n is a natural number).
- An image (or frame) e.g., image of first resolution
- an image (or frame) e.g., binned image
- VC1 first virtual channel
- This may refer to a time interval for transmission to the processor 320 through the second virtual channel (VC2).
- the first time interval t6 is when the image processing circuit 315 displays an image (or frame) (e.g., an image of the first resolution) corresponding to the gaze area of the n+1th frame and n+ Transmitting an image (or frame) (e.g., binned image) corresponding to an area other than the gaze area of the first frame to the processor 320 through the first virtual channel (VC1) and the second virtual channel (VC2). It may mean a time section.
- the first virtual channel VC1 and the second virtual channel VC2 may include a virtual channel related to a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI).
- MIPI mobile industry processor interface
- each of the first virtual channel (VC1) and the second virtual channel (VC2) may be logically separate channels (or virtual channels).
- the image processing circuit 315 may transmit an image (or frame) (e.g., an image of first resolution) corresponding to the gaze area to the processor 320 through the first virtual channel (VC1). there is. According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 transmits an image (or frame) (e.g., binned image) corresponding to an area other than the gaze area to the processor 320 through the second virtual channel (VC2). You can.
- an image or frame
- VC1 e.g., an image of first resolution
- the image processing circuit 315 transmits an image (or frame) (e.g., binned image) corresponding to an area other than the gaze area to the processor 320 through the second virtual channel (VC2). You can.
- the image processing circuit 315 sends an image corresponding to the gaze area (e.g., an image at the first resolution) and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area (e.g., a binned image) into a first virtual channel. It can be transmitted in parallel through (VC1) and a second virtual channel (VC2).
- the binned image may be an image with a lower resolution than the first resolution image.
- the first time interval t5 may be shorter than the first time interval t1 shown in FIG. 6A, and the second time interval t6 may be shorter than the second time interval t2 shown in FIG. 6A. ) can be shorter than According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device 301 can reduce frame rate degradation by minimizing frame delay.
- FIG. 7A is a flowchart showing a method of operating a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.
- the processor 320 may check the user's gaze area through the first camera 370 (eg, the first camera 370 in FIG. 3A).
- the processor 320 may acquire a first resolution image of an external object through the second camera 380 (e.g., the second camera 380 in FIG. 3A). there is.
- the processor 320 may determine a first area corresponding to the user's gaze area and a second area corresponding to an area other than the gaze area.
- the processor 320 may divide the second area into a plurality of areas. According to one embodiment, the processor 320 may divide the second area into a plurality of areas based on the distance from the first area. For example, the processor 320 may divide an area that is relatively close from the first area into a third area, and an area that is relatively far from the first area may be divided into a fourth area. However, dividing into a plurality of areas based on distance is a simple example, and embodiments are not limited to this and may be divided into a plurality of areas in various ways.
- the image processing circuit 315 may bin a plurality of areas at different resolutions. According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 may bin an area that is relatively close to the first area to have a relatively higher resolution than an area that is relatively far away from the first area. For example, the image processing circuit 315 may bin the image corresponding to the third area to a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution. The image processing circuit 315 may bin the image corresponding to the fourth area to a third resolution that is lower than the second resolution.
- the image processing circuit 315 in operation 711, the image processing circuit 315 generates a first image corresponding to a first area with a first resolution through a first channel (e.g., the first channel 317 in FIG. 3B). It can be transmitted to the processor 320.
- the first channel 317 may include a channel related to improved inter integrated circuit (I3C).
- the first channel 317 may include a first virtual channel related to MIPI (mobile industry processor interface).
- the image processing circuit 315 produces images corresponding to a plurality of regions binned at different resolutions through a second channel (e.g., the second channel 319 in FIG. 3B). It can be transmitted to the processor 320.
- the second channel 319 may mean a different channel from the first channel 317.
- the second channel 319 may include a channel related to MIPI (Mobile Industry Processor Interface) when the first channel 317 is implemented as a channel related to I3C (Improved Inter Integrated Circuit). there is.
- the second channel 319 may include a second virtual channel related to MIPI when the first channel 317 is implemented as a first virtual channel related to MIPI.
- the image processing circuit 315 may transmit an image corresponding to the third area to the processor 320 through the second channel 319. Afterwards, the image processing circuit 315 may transmit the image corresponding to the fourth area to the processor 320 through the second channel 319.
- operation 713 is described as being performed after operation 711, but operation 711 may be performed after operation 713, or operations 711 and 713 may be performed simultaneously.
- the processor 320 may combine the first image with images corresponding to a plurality of areas.
- the processor 320 configures the display 360 to display the composite image through glass (e.g., the first transparent member 201 and the second transparent member 202 of FIG. 2). ) can be controlled.
- the processor 320 may display an image with gradually lowered resolution centered on the user's gaze area through the display 360.
- FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating an operation in which a wearable electronic device acquires an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area, according to an embodiment.
- the first channel (I3C) (eg, first channel 317 in FIG. 3B) may include a channel related to I3C (Improved Inter Integrated Circuit).
- the second channel (MIPI) (eg, second channel 319 in FIG. 3B) may include a channel related to MIPI (mobile industry processor interface).
- the image processing circuit 315 may transmit the first image corresponding to the first area with the first resolution to the processor 320 through the first channel 317.
- the processor 320 may divide the second area into a plurality of areas.
- the processor 320 may divide an area that is relatively close from the first area into a third area, and an area that is relatively far from the first area may be divided into a fourth area.
- the image processing circuit 315 may bin the image corresponding to the third area to a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution.
- the image processing circuit 315 may bin the image corresponding to the fourth area to a third resolution that is lower than the second resolution.
- the image processing circuit 315 may transmit an image corresponding to the third area (eg, an image binned at the second resolution) to the processor 320 through the second channel (MIPI).
- the image processing circuit 315 may transmit an image corresponding to the fourth area (e.g., an image binned at a third resolution) to the processor 320 through a second channel (MIPI).
- MIPI second channel
- the image processing circuit 315 may sequentially transmit the third image and the fourth image to the processor 320.
- FIG. 7C is a diagram for explaining an operation in which a wearable electronic device acquires an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area, according to an embodiment.
- the first virtual channel VC1 (eg, first channel 317 in FIG. 3B) may include a virtual channel related to MIPI.
- the second virtual channel VC2 (eg, second channel 319 in FIG. 3B) may include a virtual channel related to MIPI.
- the image processing circuit 315 may transmit the first image corresponding to the first area with the first resolution to the processor 320 through the first virtual channel VC1.
- the image processing circuit 315 may transmit an image corresponding to the third area (eg, an image binned at the second resolution) to the processor 320 through the second virtual channel VC2.
- the image processing circuit 315 may transmit an image corresponding to the fourth area (eg, an image binned at the third resolution) to the processor 320 through the second virtual channel VC2.
- the image processing circuit 315 may sequentially transmit the third image and the fourth image to the processor 320.
- the image processing circuit 315 sequentially processes an image corresponding to the first area and an image corresponding to the fourth area (e.g., an image binned at the third resolution) to the processor 320.
- the image processing circuit 315 may transmit the third image or the fourth image to the processor 320 in parallel through a virtual channel other than the second virtual channel.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment combining an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area and displaying the image through glass.
- the processor processes the user's eyes based on an image captured by the user's eyes through a first camera (e.g., first camera 370 in FIG. 3a). You can check the gaze area.
- a first camera e.g., first camera 370 in FIG. 3a. You can check the gaze area.
- the processor 320 may acquire an image 810 of first resolution by photographing an external object through the second camera 380 (e.g., the second camera 380 in FIG. 3A). .
- data for the image 810 of the first resolution may be stored in a memory included in the second camera 380 (eg, memory 313 in FIG. 3B).
- the processor 320 may determine a first area corresponding to the user's gaze area and a second area corresponding to an area other than the gaze area in the image 810 of the first resolution.
- the image processing circuit 315 may read data for an image (eg, the entire image) of the first resolution stored in the memory 313. According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 may acquire a first image corresponding to the first area in the entire image using read data. According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 may use read data to binning a second area in the entire image to a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution. The image processing circuit 315 may acquire a second image corresponding to the second area based on the binned image.
- the image processing circuit 315 transmits the first image 830 corresponding to the first area to the processor 320 through a first channel (e.g., the first channel 317 in FIG. 3B). You can. According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 transmits the second image 820 corresponding to the second area to the processor 320 through a second channel (e.g., the second channel 319 in FIG. 3B). You can.
- the processor 320 may obtain a third image by combining the first image 830 corresponding to the first area and the second image 820 corresponding to the second area.
- the third image may be displayed through glass (eg, the first transparent member 201 and the second transparent member 202 in FIG. 2).
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment combining an image corresponding to the user's gaze area and an image corresponding to an area other than the gaze area and displaying the image through glass.
- the processor e.g., processor 320 in FIG. 3A captures an image 910 of a first resolution of an external object through a second camera (e.g., second camera 380 in FIG. 3a). can be obtained.
- a second camera e.g., second camera 380 in FIG. 3a
- data about the image 910 of the first resolution may be stored in a memory included in the second camera 380 (eg, memory 313 in FIG. 3B).
- the processor 320 may determine a first area corresponding to the user's gaze area and a second area corresponding to an area other than the gaze area in the image 910 of the first resolution.
- the processor 320 may divide the second area into a plurality of areas. According to one embodiment, the processor 320 may divide an area that is relatively close from the first area into a third area, and an area that is relatively far from the first area may be divided into a fourth area.
- an image processing circuit may read data for an image (e.g., the entire image) of the first resolution stored in the memory 313. there is.
- the image processing circuit 315 may acquire a first image corresponding to the first area in the entire image using read data.
- the image processing circuit 315 may binning the third area in the second area to a second resolution lower than the first resolution using the read data.
- the image processing circuit 315 may acquire a third image corresponding to the third area based on the image binned at the second resolution.
- the image processing circuit 315 may binning the fourth area in the second area to a third resolution lower than the second resolution using the read data.
- the image processing circuit 315 may acquire a fourth image corresponding to the fourth area based on the image binned at the third resolution.
- the image processing circuit 315 transmits the first image 920 corresponding to the first area to the processor 320 through a first channel (e.g., the first channel 317 in FIG. 3B). You can. According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 transmits the second image 930 corresponding to the third area to the processor 320 through a second channel (e.g., the second channel 319 in FIG. 3B). You can. According to one embodiment, the image processing circuit 315 may transmit the third image 940 corresponding to the fourth area to the processor 320 through the second channel 319.
- the processor 320 generates a first image 920 corresponding to the first area, a third image 930 corresponding to the third area, and a fourth image 940 corresponding to the fourth area.
- a fifth image can be obtained by compositing.
- the processor 320 may display the fifth image through glass (eg, the first transparent member 201 and the second transparent member 202 of FIG. 2).
- a first camera e.g., the first camera 370 of FIG. 3a
- an image processing circuit e.g., the wearable electronic device 301 of FIG. 3a
- a second camera e.g., the second camera 380 in FIG. 3A
- a memory e.g., 330 in FIG. 3A
- at least one processor e.g., the processor 320 in FIG. 3A)
- the memory 330 when executed by the at least one processor 320, causes the wearable electronic device 301 to operate in a state in which the wearable electronic device 301 is worn by the user. At least one instruction that causes the user to check the gaze area through the first camera 370 may be stored.
- the memory 330 When executed by the at least one processor 320, the memory 330 according to one embodiment allows the wearable electronic device 301 to photograph an external object through the second camera 380. At least one instruction causing to acquire an image of the first resolution may be stored.
- the memory 330 when executed by the at least one processor 320, causes the wearable electronic device 301 to display a first image corresponding to the gaze area of the user in the image.
- An area and at least one instruction that causes the second area corresponding to the area other than the gaze area to be determined may be stored.
- the memory 330 when executed by the at least one processor 320, allows the wearable electronic device 301 to detect between the processor 320 and the second camera 380. At least one that causes acquisition of a first image corresponding to a first region having the first resolution in the image through a first channel (e.g., the first channel 317 in FIG. 3B) among the plurality of channels. Instructions can be saved.
- a first channel e.g., the first channel 317 in FIG. 3B
- the memory 330 when executed by the at least one processor 320, allows the wearable electronic device 301 to use a second channel among the plurality of channels (e.g., Figure 3b). At least one instruction that causes acquisition of a second image corresponding to a second area having a second resolution lower than the first resolution may be stored through the second channel 319 of .
- the memory 330 when executed by the at least one processor 320, causes the wearable electronic device 301 to transmit the first image and the second image to the first channel. and at least one instruction causing parallel acquisition through the second channel.
- the wearable electronic device 301 may include glass (eg, the first transparent member 201 in FIG. 2 and the second transparent member 202 in FIG. 2).
- the wearable electronic device 301 may include a display (eg, display 360 in FIG. 3A) that displays virtual objects through the glasses 201 and 202.
- a display eg, display 360 in FIG. 3A
- the memory when executed by the at least one processor 320, causes the wearable electronic device 301 to obtain a third image that is a composite of the first image and the second image. At least one instruction that causes it to be stored can be stored.
- the memory 330 When executed by the at least one processor 320, the memory 330 according to one embodiment allows the wearable electronic device 301 to display the third image through the glasses 201 and 202. At least one instruction causing control of the display 360 to display may be stored.
- the first channel 317 may include a channel related to I3C (Improved Inter Integrated Circuit).
- the second channel 319 may include a channel related to MIPI (Mobile Industry Processor Interface).
- MIPI Mobile Industry Processor Interface
- the first channel 317 may include a first virtual channel related to MIPI (Mobile Industry Processor Interface).
- MIPI Mobile Industry Processor Interface
- the second channel 319 may include a second virtual channel related to the MIPI.
- the second camera 380 may include volatile memory.
- the memory 330 when executed by the at least one processor 320, causes the wearable electronic device 301 to store data about the image of the first resolution in the volatile memory. It is possible to store at least one instruction that causes storage in .
- the memory 330 when executed by the at least one processor 320, causes the wearable electronic device 301 to store the image processing circuit 315 in the volatile memory. At least one instruction that causes data to be read and binning the second area to the second resolution may be stored.
- the memory 330 when executed by the at least one processor 320, causes the wearable electronic device 301 to display the image processing circuit 315 in a portion of the second area. At least one instruction that causes a region to be binned to a third resolution lower than the second resolution may be stored.
- the partial area may include an edge area of the second area.
- the first camera 370 may include an eye tracking camera to check the user's gaze.
- the first camera 370 included in the wearable electronic device 301 is used. It may include an operation of checking the user's gaze area.
- an operation of acquiring an image of a first resolution by photographing an external object through a second camera 380 included in the wearable electronic device 301 It can be included.
- the operation of determining a first area corresponding to the gaze area of the user and a second area corresponding to an area other than the gaze area in the image can be included.
- a first channel ( 317) may include acquiring a first image corresponding to a first area having the first resolution in the image.
- a second signal corresponding to a second area having a second resolution lower than the first resolution is transmitted through the second channel 319 among the plurality of channels. It may include the operation of acquiring an image.
- an operation of acquiring the first image and the second image in parallel through the first channel 317 and the second channel 319 may include.
- a method of operating a wearable electronic device 301 may include obtaining a third image that is a composite of the first image and the second image.
- a method of operating the wearable electronic device 301 may include controlling the display 360 to display the third image through the glasses 201 and 202.
- a method of operating a wearable electronic device 301 may include storing data about the image at the first resolution in the volatile memory.
- the image processing circuit 315 reads the data stored in the volatile memory and bins the second area at the second resolution. Can include actions.
- the image processing circuit 315 may include an operation of binning a partial area of the second area to a third resolution lower than the second resolution. there is.
- a wearable electronic device while a wearable electronic device is worn by a user, the user's gaze area is confirmed through the first camera 370 included in the wearable electronic device 301. At least one instruction that can execute an action can be stored.
- At least one device capable of performing an operation of acquiring an image of a first resolution by photographing an external object through a second camera 380 included in the wearable electronic device 301 Instructions can be saved.
- At least one device capable of performing an operation of determining a first area corresponding to the gaze area of the user and a second area corresponding to an area other than the gaze area in the image. Instructions can be saved.
- the data is transmitted through a first channel 317 among a plurality of channels between the processor 320 included in the wearable electronic device 301 and the second camera 380.
- At least one instruction capable of executing an operation of acquiring a first image corresponding to a first area having the first resolution in an image may be stored.
- Electronic devices may be of various types.
- Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances.
- Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.
- first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited.
- One (e.g. first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g. second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”.
- any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
- module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
- ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
- a storage medium e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138
- the processor e.g., processor 120
- a device e.g., electronic device 101, 200, 301
- software e.g., program 140
- One or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter.
- a storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
- 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves). This term refers to cases where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.
- Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers.
- the computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or through an application store (e.g. Play StoreTM) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online.
- a machine-readable storage medium e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
- an application store e.g. Play StoreTM
- two user devices e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online.
- at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.
- each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is.
- one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
- multiple components eg, modules or programs
- the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
- operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.
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- 웨어러블 전자 장치(도 1의 101; 도 2의 200; 도 3a의 301)에 있어서,제1 카메라(도 1의 180; 도 2의 251, 252; 도 3a의 370);이미지 처리 회로(도 3a의 315)를 포함하는 제2 카메라(도 1의 180; 도 2의 253, 254, 255, 256, 260; 도 3a의 380);메모리(도 1의 130; 도 3a의 330); 및적어도 하나의 프로세서(도 1의 120; 도 3a의 320)를 포함하고,상기 메모리는, 상기 적어도 하나의 프로세서에 의하여 실행되는 경우, 상기 웨어러블 전자 장치로 하여금:상기 웨어러블 전자 장치가 사용자에 의해 착용된 상태에서, 상기 제1 카메라를 통해 상기 사용자의 시선 영역을 확인하고,상기 제2 카메라를 통해 외부 객체를 촬영한 제1 해상도의 이미지를 획득하고,상기 이미지에서 상기 사용자의 상기 시선 영역에 대응하는 제1 영역 및 상기 시선 영역이 아닌 영역에 대응하는 제2 영역을 결정하고,상기 적어도 하나의 프로세서와 상기 제2 카메라 사이의 복수의 채널들 중 제1 채널(도 3c의 317)을 통해 상기 이미지에서 상기 제1 해상도를 가지는 제1 영역에 대응하는 제1 이미지를 획득하고, 상기 복수의 채널들 중 제2 채널(도 3c의 319)을 통해 상기 제1 해상도보다 낮은 제2 해상도를 가지는 제2 영역에 대응하는 제2 이미지를 획득하도록 야기하는 적어도 하나의 인스트럭션을 저장하는 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 적어도 하나의 인스트럭션은, 상기 적어도 하나의 프로세서에 의하여 실행되는 경우, 상기 웨어러블 전자 장치로 하여금:상기 제1 이미지와 상기 제2 이미지를 상기 제1 채널과 상기 제2 채널을 통해 병렬적으로 획득하도록 더 야기하는 적어도 하나의 인스트럭션을 저장하는 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제1항 또는 제2항에 있어서,글라스(도 2의 201, 202);상기 글라스를 통하여 가상 객체를 표시하는 디스플레이(도 1의 160; 도 2의 240; 도 3a의 360)를 더 포함하고,상기 적어도 하나의 인스트럭션은, 상기 적어도 하나의 프로세서에 의하여 실행되는 경우, 상기 웨어러블 전자 장치로 하여금:상기 제1 이미지와 상기 제2 이미지를 합성한 제3 이미지를 획득하고,상기 글라스를 통해 상기 제3 이미지를 표시하도록 상기 디스플레이를 제어하도록 더 야기하는 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제1항 내지 제3항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 제1 채널은 I3C(improved inter integrated circuit)와 관련된 채널을 포함하고,상기 제2 채널은 MIPI(mobile industry processor interface)와 관련된 채널을 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제1항 내지 제4항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 제1 채널은 MIPI(mobile industry processor interface)와 관련된 제1 가상 채널을 포함하고,상기 제2 채널은 상기 MIPI와 관련된 제2 가상 채널을 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제1항 내지 제5항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 제2 카메라는 휘발성 메모리(도 1의 130; 도 3b의 313)를 더 포함하고,상기 메모리는, 상기 적어도 하나의 프로세서에 의하여 실행되는 경우, 상기 웨어러블 전자 장치로 하여금:상기 제1 해상도의 상기 이미지에 대한 데이터를 상기 휘발성 메모리에 저장하도록 더 야기하는 적어도 하나의 인스트럭션을 저장하는 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제1항 내지 제6항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 메모리는, 상기 적어도 하나의 프로세서에 의하여 실행되는 경우, 상기 웨어러블 전자 장치로 하여금:상기 이미지 처리 회로가 상기 휘발성 메모리에 저장된 상기 데이터를 리드(read)하여 상기 제2 영역을 상기 제2 해상도로 비닝하도록 더 야기하는 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제1항 내지 제7항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 메모리는, 상기 적어도 하나의 프로세서에 의하여 실행되는 경우, 상기 웨어러블 전자 장치로 하여금:상기 이미지 처리 회로가 상기 제2 영역의 일부 영역을 상기 제2 해상도보다 낮은 제3 해상도로 비닝하도록 더 야기하는 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제1항 내지 제8항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 일부 영역은, 상기 제2 영역의 엣지 영역을 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 제1항 내지 제9항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 제1 카메라는,상기 사용자의 시선을 확인하기 위한 시선 추적 카메라(eye tracking camera)를 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치.
- 웨어러블 전자 장치(도 1의 101; 도 2의 200; 도 3a의 301)의 동작 방법에 있어서,상기 웨어러블 전자 장치가 사용자에 의해 착용된 상태에서, 상기 웨어러블 전자 장치에 포함된 제1 카메라(도 1의 180; 도 2의 251, 252; 도 3a의 370)를 통해 상기 사용자의 시선 영역을 확인하는 동작;상기 웨어러블 전자 장치에 포함된 제2 카메라(도 1의 180; 도 2의 253, 254, 255, 256, 260; 도 3a의 380)를 통해 외부 객체를 촬영한 제1 해상도의 이미지를 획득하는 동작;상기 이미지에서 상기 사용자의 상기 시선 영역에 대응하는 제1 영역 및 상기 시선 영역이 아닌 영역에 대응하는 제2 영역을 결정하는 동작;상기 웨어러블 전자 장치에 포함된 적어도 하나의 프로세서(도 1의 120; 도 3a의 320)와 상기 제2 카메라 사이의 복수의 채널들 중 제1 채널(도 3c의 317)을 통해 상기 이미지에서 상기 제1 해상도를 가지는 제1 영역에 대응하는 제1 이미지를 획득하는 동작; 및상기 복수의 채널들 중 제2 채널(도 3c의 319)을 통해 상기 제1 해상도보다 낮은 제2 해상도를 가지는 제2 영역에 대응하는 제2 이미지를 획득하는 동작을 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치의 동작 방법.
- 제11항에 있어서,상기 제1 이미지와 상기 제2 이미지를 상기 제1 채널과 상기 제2 채널을 통해 병렬적으로 획득하는 동작을 더 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치의 동작 방법.
- 제11항 내지 제12항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 웨어러블 전자 장치는,글라스;상기 글라스를 통하여 가상 객체를 표시하는 디스플레이를 더 포함하고,상기 전자 장치의 동작 방법은,상기 제1 이미지와 상기 제2 이미지를 합성한 제3 이미지를 획득하는 동작; 및상기 글라스를 통해 상기 제3 이미지를 표시하도록 상기 디스플레이를 제어하는 동작을 더 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치의 동작 방법.
- 제11항 내지 제13항 중 어느 한 항에 있어서,상기 제1 채널은 I3C(improved inter integrated circuit)와 관련된 채널을 포함하고,상기 제2 채널은 MIPI(mobile industry processor interface)와 관련된 채널을 포함하는 웨어러블 전자 장치의 동작 방법.
- 비일시적 기록매체에 있어서,웨어러블 전자 장치(도 1의 101; 도 2의 200; 도 3a의 301)가 사용자에 의해 착용된 상태에서, 상기 웨어러블 전자 장치에 포함된 제1 카메라(도 1의 180; 도 2의 251, 252; 도 3a의 370)를 통해 상기 사용자의 시선 영역을 확인하는 동작;상기 웨어러블 전자 장치에 포함된 제2 카메라(도 1의 180; 도 2의 253, 254, 255, 256, 260; 도 3a의 380)를 통해 외부 객체를 촬영한 제1 해상도의 이미지를 획득하는 동작;상기 이미지에서 상기 사용자의 상기 시선 영역에 대응하는 제1 영역 및 상기 시선 영역이 아닌 영역에 대응하는 제2 영역을 결정하는 동작;상기 웨어러블 전자 장치에 포함된 적어도 하나의 프로세서(도 1의 120; 도 3a의 320)와 상기 제2 카메라 사이의 복수의 채널들 중 제1 채널(도 3c의 317)을 통해 상기 이미지에서 상기 제1 해상도를 가지는 제1 영역에 대응하는 제1 이미지를 획득하는 동작; 및상기 복수의 채널들 중 제2 채널(도 3c의 319)을 통해 상기 제1 해상도보다 낮은 제2 해상도를 가지는 제2 영역에 대응하는 제2 이미지를 획득하는 동작을 실행할 수 있는 적어도 하나의 인스트럭션을 저장하는 기록매체.
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