Patent Publication Number: US-11048923-B2

Title: Electronic device and gesture recognition method thereof

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is based on and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2018-0117809, filed on Oct. 2, 2018, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. 
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The disclosure relates to an electronic device and a gesture recognition method thereof. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Normally an electronic device includes an input device such as a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a keypad, or a stylus pen to receive an input command. In addition, the electronic device may recognize a user gesture as an input command and thereby manipulate a user interface. 
     In the latter case, the electronic device has the capability of recognizing a user gesture through a motion sensor equipped therein or by analyzing an image acquired through a camera equipped therein. 
     When the electronic device is configured to recognize a user gesture at a fixed or optimized distance from the user, the user who is in a very narrow indoor space may have difficulty in inputting a gesture to electronic device. Further, the electronic device may often fail to recognize a user gesture made at a short distance. 
     SUMMARY 
     According to various embodiments of the disclosure an electronic device capable of performing a gesture recognition method while changing a distance from a user in real time is provided. 
     In addition, the electronic device according to various example embodiments of the disclosure is capable of performing a gesture recognition method by selecting a gesture detection mode suitable for a distance from the user. 
     According to various example embodiments of the disclosure, an electronic device may include one or more sensors, a driving module comprising driving circuitry configured to move the electronic device, a memory, and a processor. The processor may be configured, by executing instructions, to control the electronic device to determine a first distance between the electronic device and a user using at least one of the one or more sensors, to acquire information corresponding to a gesture of the user through at least one of the one or more sensors based on the first distance being within a first predefined range, and to move the electronic device using the driving module based on the first distance being within a second predefined range, such that the electronic device is located within the first predefined range and acquires the information corresponding to the gesture of the user based on the electronic device being within the first predefined range through at least one of the one or more sensors. 
     According to various example embodiments of the disclosure, a gesture recognition method of an electronic device may include determining a first distance between the electronic device and a user using at least one of one or more sensors; acquiring information corresponding to a gesture of the user through at least one of the one or more sensors based on the first distance being within a first predefined range; and moving the electronic device using a driving module, based on the first distance being within a second predefined range, such that the electronic device is located within the first predefined range and acquiring the information corresponding to the gesture of the user based on the electronic device being within the first predefined range through at least one of the one or more sensors. 
     According to various example embodiments of the disclosure, an electronic device may include one or more sensors, a driving module comprising driving circuitry configured to move the electronic device, a memory, and a processor. The processor may be configured, by executing instructions, to control the electronic device to determine a distance between the electronic device and a user using a position detecting sensor of the one or more sensors, to detect a gesture of the user in a first predefined detection mode using a motion detecting sensor of the one or more sensors based on the distance satisfying a first distance range, to detect the gesture of the user in a second predefined detection mode using the motion detecting sensor of the one or more sensors based on the distance satisfying a second distance range, and to perform a predefined action linked to the detected gesture. 
     According to the electronic device and the gesture recognition method thereof, by changing the distance between the electronic device and the user in real time, it is possible to provide the user with a gesture input environment with reduced space limitation. 
     According to the electronic device and the gesture recognition method thereof, by changing the distance between the electronic device and the user in real time or changing the gesture detection mode dependent on the distance, it is possible to provide various feedback environments to the user. 
     According to the electronic device and the gesture recognition method thereof, by changing the distance between the electronic device and the user in real time or changing the gesture detection mode dependent on the distance, it is possible to detect a user gesture through various sensors while reducing power consumption of the electronic device. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: 
         FIG. 1  is a block diagram illustrating an example electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of disclosure; 
         FIG. 2  is a block diagram illustrating example software of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 3  is a flowchart illustrating an example gesture recognition method of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 4  is a diagram illustrating an example repositioning operation of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 5  is a diagram illustrating an example repositioning and detection mode selecting operation of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 6  is a flowchart illustrating an example repositioning and detection mode selecting operation of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 7  is a diagram illustrating an example change in detection mode of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 8  is a diagram illustrating an example change in detection mode of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 9  is a diagram illustrating an example change in detection mode of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 10  is a diagram illustrating an example repositioning and detection mode changing operation of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 11  is a diagram illustrating an example repositioning and detection mode changing operation of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 12  is a diagram illustrating examples of gesture detection areas according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 13  is a diagram illustrating an example change in detection mode of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 14  is a diagram illustrating an example gesture recognition method at a short distance between an electronic device and a user according to various embodiments of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 15  is a diagram illustrating an example gesture recognition method at a long distance between an electronic device and a user according to various embodiments of the disclosure; 
         FIG. 16  is a diagram illustrating an example gesture detection area dependent on executed content according to various embodiments of the disclosure; and 
         FIG. 17  is a diagram illustrating an example gesture detection area dependent on executed content according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Hereinafter, various example embodiments of the disclosure will be described in greater detail with reference to accompanying drawings. 
       FIG. 1  is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device  101  in a network environment  100  according to various embodiments. 
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , the electronic device  101  in the network environment  100  may communicate with an electronic device  102  via a first network  198  (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or an electronic device  104  or a server  108  via a second network  199  (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device  101  may communicate with the electronic device  104  via the server  108 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device  101  may include a processor  120 , memory  130 , an input device  150 , a sound output device  155 , a display device  160 , a behavior module  163 , an audio module  170 , a sensor module  176 , an interface  177 , connecting terminal  178 , a haptic module  179 , a camera module  180 , a power management module  188 , a battery  189 , a communication module  190 , a subscriber identification module (SIM)  196 , or an antenna module  197 . In some embodiments, at least one (e.g., the display device  160  or the camera module  180 ) of the components may be omitted from the electronic device  101 , or one or more other components may be added in the electronic device  101 . In some embodiments, some of the components may be implemented as single integrated circuitry. For example, the sensor module  176  (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented as embedded in the display device  160  (e.g., a display). 
     The processor  120  may execute, for example, software (e.g., a program  140 ) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device  101  coupled with the processor  120 , and may perform various data processing or computation. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or computation, the processor  120  may load a command or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module  176  or the communication module  190 ) in volatile memory  132 , process the command or the data stored in the volatile memory  132 , and store resulting data in non-volatile memory  134 . According to an embodiment, the processor  120  may include a main processor  121  (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)), and an auxiliary processor  123  (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is operable independently from, or in conjunction with, the main processor  121 . Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor  123  may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor  121 , or to be specific to a specified function. The auxiliary processor  123  may be implemented as separate from, or as part of the main processor  121 . 
     The auxiliary processor  123  may control at least some of functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., the display device  160 , the sensor module  176 , or the communication module  190 ) among the components of the electronic device  101 , instead of the main processor  121  while the main processor  121  is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor  121  while the main processor  121  is in an active state (e.g., executing an application). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor  123  (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera module  180  or the communication module  190 ) functionally related to the auxiliary processor  123 . 
     The memory  130  may store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor  120  or the sensor module  176 ) of the electronic device  101 . The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program  140 ) and input data or output data for a command related thereto. The memory  130  may include the volatile memory  132  or the non-volatile memory  134 . 
     The program  140  may be stored in the memory  130  as software, and may include, for example, an operating system (OS)  142 , middleware  144 , or an application  146 . 
     The input device  150  may receive a command or data to be used by other component (e.g., the processor  120 ) of the electronic device  101 , from the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device  101 . The input device  150  may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a keypad, or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen). 
     The sound output device  155  may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device  101 . The sound output device  155  may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing record, and the receiver may be used for an incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as separate from, or as part of the speaker. 
     The display device  160  may visually provide information to the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device  101 . The display device  160  may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and control circuitry to control a corresponding one of the display, hologram device, and projector. According to an embodiment, the display device  160  may include touch circuitry adapted to detect a touch, or sensor circuitry (e.g., a pressure sensor) adapted to measure the intensity of force incurred by the touch. 
     The behavior module  163  may perform a face change expression, a posture expression, or a travel. According to an embodiment, the behavior module  163  may include a facial expression motor, a posture expression motor, or a driver. The facial expression motor may visually provide, for example, the state of the electronic device  101  via the display device  160 . The driver may be used, for example, to move the electronic device  101  or mechanically change other components. The driver may be in a form capable of rotating up/down, left/right, or clockwise/counterclockwise around at least one axis. The driver may be implemented by combining or independently controlling driving motors (e.g., a wheel, a sphere-type wheel, a continuous track, or a propeller). 
     The audio module  170  may convert a sound into an electrical signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module  170  may obtain the sound via the input device  150 , or output the sound via the sound output device  155  or a headphone of an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device  102 ) directly or wirelessly coupled with the electronic device  101 . 
     The sensor module  176  may detect an operational state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device  101  or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) external to the electronic device  101 , and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module  176  may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor. 
     The interface  177  may support one or more specified protocols to be used for the electronic device  101  to be coupled with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device  102 ) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly. According to an embodiment, the interface  177  may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface. 
     The connecting terminal  178  may include a connector via which the electronic device  101  may be physically connected with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device  102 ). According to an embodiment, the connecting terminal  178  may include, for example, a HDMI connector, a USB connector, a SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector). 
     The haptic module  179  may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., a vibration or a movement) or electrical stimulus which may be recognized by a user via his tactile sensation or kinesthetic sensation. According to an embodiment, the haptic module  179  may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator. 
     The camera module  180  may capture a still image or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module  180  may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes. According to an embodiment, the camera module  180  may include a 2D (e.g., RGB) camera  182  or an infrared-based depth camera  184  (see, e.g.,  FIG. 2 ). The camera module  180  may include a lens assembly, a flash, an image sensor, an image stabilizer, a memory (e.g., a buffer memory), or an image signal processor. 
     The lens assembly may collect light from a subject which is a target of image photographing. The lens assembly may include one or more lenses. According to an embodiment, the camera module  180  may include a plurality of lens assemblies. In this case, the camera module  180  may be, for example, a dual camera, a 360-degree camera, a spherical camera, the 2D camera  182 , or the infrared-based depth camera  184 . The plurality of lens assemblies may have the same lens properties (e.g., an angle of view, a focal length, an autofocus, an f number, or optical zoom), or at least one lens assembly may have at least one lens property different from that of the other lens assemblies. The lens assembly may include, for example, a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens. The flash is a special light source to give more light when taking a photograph. The flash may include at least one light emitting diode (e.g., red-green-blue (RGB) LED, white LED, infrared LED, or ultraviolet LED) or a xenon lamp. 
     The image sensor may convert the light collected from the subject through the lens assembly into an electric signal and thereby acquire an image corresponding to the subject. According to an embodiment, the image sensor may include one image sensor selected from image sensors having different properties, such as an RGB sensor, a black and white (BW) sensor, an IR sensor, or a UV sensor, a plurality of image sensors having the same property, or a plurality of image sensors having different properties. Each image sensor included in the image sensor may be implemented, for example, by a charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor. 
     The image stabilizer may move at least one lens of the lens assembly or the image sensor in a particular direction or control (e.g., adjust the read-out timing) in order to, when there is a movement of the camera module  180  or the electronic device  101 , compensate at least partially for negative effects (e.g., image blur) of such a movement on a captured image. According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer may be implemented as an optical image stabilizer, for example, and may detect the movement using a gyro sensor (not shown) or an acceleration sensor (not shown) disposed inside or outside the camera module  180 . 
     The memory may at least temporarily store at least a part of an image acquired through the image sensor for subsequent image processing operations. For example, if image acquisition is delayed due to a shutter or if a plurality of images are acquired at a high speed, the acquired original image (e.g., a high resolution image) may be stored in the memory, and a corresponding copy image (e.g., a low resolution image) may be previewed through the display device  160 . Thereafter, when a specific condition is satisfied (e.g., a user input or a system command), at least a part of the original image stored in the memory may be acquired and processed by the image signal processor. According to an embodiment, the memory may include a buffer memory as at least a part thereof or operating independently. 
     The image signal processor is capable of performing image processing (e.g., depth map generation, three-dimensional modeling, panorama generation, feature point extraction, image synthesis, or image compensation such as noise reduction, resolution adjustment, brightness adjustment, blurring, sharpening, or softening) for an image acquired through the image sensor or stored in the memory. 
     Additionally or alternatively, the image signal processor may perform control (e.g., exposure time control or lead-out timing control) for at least one of components (e.g., the image sensor) included in the camera module  180 . An image processed by the image signal processor may be stored again in the memory for further processing or may be delivered to an external component (e.g., the memory  130 , the display device  160 , the electronic device  102  or  104 , or the server  108 ) outside the camera module. According to an embodiment, the image signal processor may be formed of at least a part of the processor  120  or formed of a separate processor running independently of the processor  120 . In the latter case, images processed by the image signal processor may be displayed through the display device  160  by the processor  120  without or after additional image processing. 
     According to an embodiment, the electronic device  101  may include two or more camera modules  180  having different properties or functions. In this case, for example, at least one camera module  180  may be a wide-angle camera or a front camera, and at least one other camera module may be a telephoto camera or a rear camera. 
     The power management module  188  may manage power supplied to the electronic device  101 . According to one embodiment, the power management module  188  may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC). 
     The battery  189  may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device  101 . According to an embodiment, the battery  189  may include, for example, a primary cell which is not rechargeable, a secondary cell which is rechargeable, or a fuel cell. 
     The communication module  190  may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device  101  and the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device  102 , the electronic device  104 , or the server  108 ) and performing communication via the established communication channel. The communication module  190  may include one or more communication processors that are operable independently from the processor  120  (e.g., the application processor (AP)) and supports a direct (e.g., wired) communication or a wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module  190  may include a wireless communication module  192  (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module  194  (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules may communicate with the external electronic device via the first network  198  (e.g., a short-range communication network, such as Bluetooth™, wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or the second network  199  (e.g., a long-range communication network, such as a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or wide area network (WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or may be implemented as multi components (e.g., multi chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module  192  may identify and authenticate the electronic device  101  in a communication network, such as the first network  198  or the second network  199 , using subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module  196 . 
     The antenna module  197  may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside (e.g., the external electronic device) of the electronic device  101 . According to an embodiment, the antenna module  197  may be formed of a conductor or conductive pattern, and may further have other component (e.g., RFIC). According to an embodiment, the antenna module  197  may include one or more antennas, and, therefrom, at least one antenna appropriate for a communication scheme used in the communication network, such as the first network  198  or the second network  199 , may be selected, for example, by the communication module  190 . The signal or the power may then be transmitted or received between the communication module  190  and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. 
     At least some of the above-described components may be coupled mutually and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)). 
     According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device  101  and the external electronic device  104  via the server  108  coupled with the second network  199 . Each of the electronic devices  102  and  104  may be a device of a same type as, or a different type, from the electronic device  101 . According to an embodiment, all or some of operations to be executed at the electronic device  101  may be executed at one or more of the external electronic devices  102 ,  104 , or  108 . For example, if the electronic device  101  should perform a function or a service automatically, or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device  101 , instead of, or in addition to, executing the function or the service, may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or the service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may perform the at least part of the function or the service requested, or an additional function or an additional service related to the request, and transfer an outcome of the performing to the electronic device  101 . The electronic device  101  may provide the outcome, with or without further processing of the outcome, as at least part of a reply to the request. To that end, a cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. 
       FIG. 2  is a block diagram illustrating example software of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     Referring to  FIG. 2 , the software of the electronic device may include an operating system (OS)  142 , a middleware  144 , an internal storage  220 , and/or an intelligent framework  230 . The OS  142  controls one or more resources of the electronic device and may include, for example, Android™, iOS™, Windows™, Symbian™, Tizen™, or Bada™. At least some of software programs may be preloaded in the electronic device at the time of manufacture, for example, or downloaded (or updated) from an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device  102  or  104  or the server  108 ) when used by the user. 
     The OS  142  may manage (e.g., allocate or recover) one or more system resources (e.g., processes, memory, or power) of the electronic device. In addition, the OS  142  may include one or more device driver programs  215  for driving other hardware devices of the electronic device  101  such as the input device  150 , the sound output device  155 , the display device  160 , the behavior module  163 , the audio module  170 , the sensor module  176 , the interface  177 , the haptic module  179 , the camera module  180 , the power management module  188 , the battery  189 , the communication module  190 , the SIM  196 , and/or the antenna module  197 . 
     The middleware  144  may perform authentication by detecting, tracking, or recognizing a user face through signal-processed data. In addition, the middleware  144  may recognize a user&#39;s 3D gesture, track an input position (or a direction of arrival (DOA)) for an audio signal, recognize a voice, and process signals of various sensor data. The middleware  144  may include, for example, a gesture recognition manager  201 , a face detection/tracking/recognition manager  203 , a sensor information processing manager  205 , a dialog engine manager  207 , a voice synthesis manager  209 , a sound source tracking manager  211 , and/or a voice recognition manager  213 . 
     The intelligent framework  230  may include various processing circuitry and/or executable program elements, such as, for example, and without limitation, a multimodal fusion block  231 , a user pattern learning block  233 , and/or a behavior controller  235 . The multimodal fusion block may collect and manage various types of information processed in the middleware  144 . The user pattern learning block  233  may extract and learn meaningful information such as a user&#39;s life pattern and preference using the information of the multimodal fusion block  231 . The behavior controller  235  may output feedback information of the electronic device to the user in the form of movement, graphics (UI/UX), lighting, speech, or audio. 
     The internal storage  220  may include, for example, a user model DB  221 , a behavior model DB  223 , or a voice model DB  225 . The user model DB  221  may store, for each user, information learned by the intelligent framework  230 . The behavior model DB  223  may store information for behavior control of the electronic device. Such information stored in each DB may be stored in or shared with a wireless network DB  210  (e.g., a cloud). 
       FIG. 3  is a flowchart illustrating an example gesture recognition method of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     According to various embodiments, at operation  301 , the electronic device  101  may determine a first distance between the electronic device  101  and the user using one or more sensors under the control of the processor  120 . 
     In various embodiments, the one or more sensors may include, for example, and without limitation, a proximity light sensor, a three-dimensional (3D) depth sensor, a gesture sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a microphone, a camera sensor, a radio frequency (RF) sensor, and/or a touch sensor (or display), or the like. 
     The proximity light sensor may be a proximity sensor and/or an illuminance sensor, and may be a sensor included in the sensor module  176 . The 3D depth sensor may be the depth camera  184 . The camera sensor may be one of a dual camera, a 360-degree camera, a spherical camera, the 2D camera  182 , or an infrared-based depth camera  184 . The 3D depth sensor and the camera sensor may comprise the camera module  180 . 
     Using one or more sensors, the electronic device  101  may measure and determine the distance between the electronic device  101  and the user. 
     For example, the 3D depth sensor may include an IR emitter and a depth image CMOS. Using a time difference when an IR signal emitted from the IR emitter is reflected by a certain object (e.g., a user) and returned, it is possible to measure the distance between the electronic device  101  and the object (e.g., the user). 
     In various embodiments, the camera sensor may acquire and process an image containing a certain object (e.g., a user), determine the size of the object contained in the image, and thereby measure the distance between the electronic device  101  and the object (e.g., the user). 
     In various embodiments, when the user wears a communicable accessory (e.g., a wearable device such as the external electronic device  102  or  104  in  FIG. 1 ), the RF sensor may measure the received signal strength indication (RSSI) of a signal received from the accessory and thereby determine the distance between the electronic device  101  and the user. The RF sensor may be the communication module  190  capable of communicating with the external electronic device  102  or  104  shown in  FIG. 1 . 
     In various embodiments, it is possible to detect a sound signal (e.g., a voice, a clapping sound, a tramping feet sound, etc.) generated by the user, calculate a sound signal transmission time, and thereby measure the distance between the electronic device  101  and the user. 
     According to various embodiments, at operation  303 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may detect a user gesture in a gesture area corresponding to the determined first distance using a first detection mode. 
     In various embodiments, the electronic device  101  may store a gesture recognition algorithm in the memory  130 . Also, based on the gesture recognition algorithm, the electronic device  101  may process the user gesture detected in the gesture area. 
     In various embodiments, based on the gesture recognition algorithm, the electronic device  101  may track the movements or shapes of joints connecting user&#39;s head, arm, shoulder, hand, and the like (e.g., moving hand left or right, drawing a circle with hand, moving hand back and forth, moving hands closer or farther, etc.), and thereby recognize a user gesture. The recognized gesture may be used as an input command. 
     In various embodiments, the priority of gesture recognition dependent on the distance may be defined differently according to a user&#39;s selection. In various embodiments, according to the gesture recognition algorithm, the electronic device  101  may be configured to recognize first a gesture made by a motion of a relatively large joint such as arm or head, based on the distance (e.g., when the distance between the electronic device  101  and the user is long). In various embodiments, according to the gesture recognition algorithm, the electronic device  101  may be configured to recognize first a finger gesture having a small motion, based on the distance (e.g., when the distance is short). In various embodiments, according to the gesture recognition algorithm, the electronic device  101  may be configured to recognize various gestures from the movements or shapes of finger joints, based on the distance (e.g., when the distance is short). 
     According to various embodiments, at operation  305 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may determine whether moving (e.g., repositioning) the electronic device  101  is needed. 
     In various embodiments, the operation  305  may be dependent on the distance between the electronic device  101  and the user, and on specific content that is mainly executed at the distance. 
     In various embodiments, the operation  305  may be dependent on the type of an application associated with the electronic device  101 . 
     In various embodiments, when an application requiring face recognition or an application requiring depth measurement is being executed in the external electronic device (e.g.,  102 ,  104 , or  108 ) or the electronic device  101 , the electronic device  101  may determine whether to move, based on the type of the executed application. 
     For example, in case where the user&#39;s face or upper body is recognized as a gesture at the first distance, sensing the motion of the entire region may be needed in order to determine the user&#39;s whole body gesture. In this example, the electronic device  101  may determine that moving (i.e., repositioning) thereof is needed. 
     For example, when any game content requiring a large motion is executed in close proximity, the electronic device  101  may determine whether to move such that an effective gesture area can contain the whole body. In another example, when any content, such as a browser or a video player, requiring a relatively small motion is executed, the electronic device  101  may determine whether to move such that an effective gesture area can contain only the hand or head. 
     In various embodiments, the operation  305  may be performed based on a user&#39;s request. 
     In various embodiments, in case of failing to recognize a gesture even though the gesture is received, the electronic device  101  may determine that moving thereof is needed to receive the gesture again. 
     When determining that moving is needed, the electronic device  101  may then perform operation  307  under the control of the processor  120 . When determining that moving is not needed, the electronic device  101  may then perform operation  313  under the control of the processor  120 . 
     According to various embodiments, at the operation  307 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may determine a second distance between the user and the electronic device  101  such that the gesture area corresponds to a detecting range of one or more motion detecting sensors. The second distance is a distance necessary for recognizing a user&#39;s body region required for gesture recognition. The second distance may be longer or short than the first distance. 
     According to various embodiments, at operation  309 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may move to a position corresponding to the determined second distance by controlling the behavior module  163  to run the driver. 
     According to various embodiments, at operation  311 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may determine whether it is possible to detect a user gesture in a gesture area corresponding to the determined second distance using the first detection mode. 
     According to various embodiments, when it is determined at the operation  311  that it is possible to detect a user gesture in a gesture area corresponding to the second distance, the electronic device  101  may detect the user gesture using the first detection mode and perform operation  313 . 
     According to various embodiments, when it is determined at the operation  311  that it is not possible to detect a user gesture in a gesture area corresponding to the second distance, the electronic device  101  may perform operation  315 . 
     According to various embodiments, at the operation  315 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may change from the first detection mode to a second detection mode and detect the user gesture using the second detection mode. 
     For example, the gesture area corresponding to the first distance recited in the operation  303  and the gesture area corresponding to the second distance recited in the operation  311  may have different area values dependent on the first and second distances. 
     According to various embodiments, at the operation  313 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may perform a predefined action linked to the gesture detected in the gesture area. For example, as described above, the user gesture may be detected in the gesture area corresponding to the first distance using the first detection mode at the operation  303 , detected in the gesture area corresponding to the second distance using the first detection mode after the operation  311 , or detected in the gesture area corresponding to the second distance using the second detection mode at the operation  315 . The predefined action linked to the detected gesture may be performed at the operation  313 . 
     According to various embodiments, the predefined action linked to the detected gesture may, for example, and without limitation, be turning the lighting on or off, entering a letter, controlling the content being displayed (e.g., moving the content, controlling the playback of the content), connecting to an external device, controlling the external device, etc. 
     According to various embodiments, the first detection mode and the second detection mode may have the following example differences, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. 
     In various embodiments, the electronic device  101  may independently control each photodiode input of a pixel array of the camera module  180  and also independently control (on or off) pixels according to a predefined (based on factors such as a distance) resolution necessary for recognizing a user gesture input. 
     For example, when the user makes a gesture, the image sensor of the camera module  180  may recognize the gesture in the first detection mode (e.g., a low-resolution mode such as 8×8 pixels) or in the second detection mode (e.g., a mid-resolution mode such as 64×64 pixels, or a high-resolution mode such as full pixels). 
     In various embodiments, the image sensor of the camera module  180  may include a color filter layer for filtering the light incident on the photodiode by wavelength. In general, four filters of RGBG comprise a group corresponding to one pixel. Such a group of four filters may be arranged in a quadra- or tetra-pattern. 
     According to various embodiments, when operating in the first detection mode (e.g., a low-resolution mode), the electronic device  101  may recognize data of one pixel corresponding to the RGBG filter group as a single pixel itself. When operating in the second detection mode (e.g., a monochrome mode), the electronic device  101  may operate the color filter in the form of recognizing only one color (e.g., black and white) other than RGBG, thereby increasing the resolution. 
     According to various embodiments, when the group of four filters of RGBG is arranged in the quadra- or tetra-pattern, the electronic device  101  that operates in the first detection mode (e.g., a low-resolution mode) may recognize interpolated pixel data corresponding to the RGBG filter group as a single pixel itself. The RGBG filter group may be interpolated using, for example, the Bayer interpolation technique. The electronic device  101  that operates in the second detection mode (e.g., a high-resolution mode) may operate all pixels to increase the resolution. 
     According to various embodiments, in the first detection mode, the electronic device  101  may enable the IR emitter of the IR sensor to sparsely scan the light to a target area where the user is present. Also, in the second detection mode, the electronic device  101  may enable the IR emitter of the IR sensor to densely scan the light to the target area where the user is present. The electronic device  101  may change the density of scanning the light through the IR emitter by changing a mask or lens disposed in front of the IR emitter. 
       FIG. 4  is a diagram illustrating an example repositioning operation of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     According to various embodiments, a distance  410  between the electronic device  101  and a user  401  may be changed by the movement of the electronic device  101 . Using one or more sensors under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may determine a first distance  411  between the electronic device  101  and the user  401 . Under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may detect a user gesture in a gesture area corresponding to the determined first distance  411 . In addition, under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may determine whether any movement thereof is needed. If so, the electronic device  101  may, under the control of the processor  120 , determine a second distance  413  between the electronic device  101  and the user  401  using one or more sensors and move to a position corresponding to the determined second distance  413  by controlling the behavior module  163  to run the driver included therein. 
     According to various embodiments, determining whether any movement of the electronic device  101  is needed may be performed based on a user&#39;s request. When determining that the movement is needed, the electronic device  101  may run the driver in the behavior module  163  to move from a position corresponding to the first distance  411  to another position corresponding to the second distance  413 . 
     According to various embodiments, if a user gesture is not recognized even after moving from a position corresponding to the first distance  411  to another position corresponding to the second distance  413 , the electronic device  101  may change from the first detection mode to the second detection mode. 
       FIG. 5  is a diagram illustrating an example repositioning and detection mode selecting operation of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     According to various embodiments, the electronic device  101  may, under the control of the processor  120 , determine a first distance between the electronic device  101  and the user  500  using one or more sensors. 
     When the user  500  is not moving, a distance between the electronic device  101  located at a first position  510 A and the user  500  will be referred to as a first distance, and a distance between the electronic device  101  located at a second position  510 B and the user  500  will be referred to as a second distance. 
     Under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may detect a gesture of the user  500  in a gesture area corresponding to the determined first distance using a first detection mode. 
     Under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may determine whether the movement of the electronic device  101  is necessary. This determining operation may, for example, be dependent on a distance between the electronic device  101  and the user  500 , and on specific content that is mainly executed at the distance. 
     An external electronic device  501  and the electronic device  101  may be in a state of communication connection. The electronic device  101  may identify content being displayed (or being executed) in the external electronic device  501 . 
     For example, when yoga content is being displayed in the external electronic device  501 , and when the user  500  follows a yoga gesture while seeing the yoga content, the electronic device  101  may move to a position (e.g., the second position  510 B) that allows detecting a full body gesture of the user  500 . For example, the electronic device  101  may control the behavior module  163  to run the driver under the control of the processor  120 , and thereby move to the second position  510 B. At the second moved position  510 B, the electronic device  101  may detect a gesture of the user  500  in the first detection mode under the control of the processor  120 . 
     In various embodiments, if the electronic device  101  fails to recognize a gesture of the user  500  even though trying to detect the user gesture at the second position  510 B in the first detection mode under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may detect the user gesture in the second detection mode. 
     For example, for gesture recognition, the electronic device  101  may first change a position (e.g., move), and change a detection mode under the control of the processor  120 . 
     According to various embodiments, under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may determine, based on the type of an application associated with the electronic device  101 , whether to move. Based on a determination result, the electronic device  101  may move from the first position  510 A to the second position  510 B by running the driver of the behavior module  163 . 
     For example, when an application requiring face recognition or an application requiring depth measurement is being executed in the external electronic device (e.g.,  102 ,  104 , or  108 ) or the electronic device  101 , the electronic device  101  may determine that moving is needed, and thereby move from the first position  510 A to the second position  510 B by running the driver of the behavior module  163 . 
       FIG. 6  is a flowchart illustrating an example repositioning and detection mode selecting operation of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     According to various embodiments, at operation  601 , the electronic device  101  may, under the control of the processor  120 , determine a distance between the electronic device  101  and a user using one or more sensors. 
     In various embodiments, the one or more sensors may include, for example, and without limitation, a proximity light sensor, a three-dimensional (3D) depth sensor, a gesture sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a microphone, a camera sensor, a radio frequency (RF) sensor, and/or a touch sensor (or display), or the like. 
     The proximity light sensor may be a proximity sensor and/or an illuminance sensor, and may be a sensor included in the sensor module  176 . The 3D depth sensor may be the depth camera  184 . The camera sensor may be one of a dual camera, a 360-degree camera, a spherical camera, the 2D camera  182 , or an infrared-based depth camera  184 . The 3D depth sensor and the camera sensor may comprise the camera module  180 . 
     Using one or more sensors, the electronic device  101  may measure and determine the distance between the electronic device  101  and the user. 
     For example, the 3D depth sensor including an IR emitter and a depth image CMOS. Using a time difference when an IR signal emitted from the IR emitter is reflected by a certain object (e.g., a user) and returned, it is possible to measure the distance between the electronic device  101  and the object (e.g., the user). 
     In various embodiments, the camera sensor may acquire and process an image containing a certain object (e.g., a user), determine the size of the object contained in the image, and thereby measure the distance between the electronic device  101  and the object (e.g., the user). 
     In various embodiments, when the user wears a communicable accessory (e.g., a wearable device such as the external electronic device  102  or  104  in  FIG. 1 ), the RF sensor may measure the received signal strength indication (RSSI) of a signal received from the accessory and thereby determine the distance between the electronic device  101  and the user. The RF sensor may be the communication module  190  capable of communicating with the external electronic device  102  or  104  shown in  FIG. 1 . 
     In various embodiments, it is possible to detect a sound signal (e.g., a voice, a clapping sound, a tramping feet sound, etc.) generated by the user, calculate a sound signal transmission time, and thereby measure the distance between the electronic device  101  and the user. 
     According to various embodiments, at operation  603 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may determine whether the determined distance is within a first distance. 
     When the determined distance is within the first distance, the electronic device  101  may perform operation  605  under the control of the processor  120 . When the determined distance is not within the first distance, the electronic device  101  may perform operation  609  under the control of the processor  120 . 
     At the operation  605 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may detect a user gesture in a first detection mode within the first distance. 
     In various embodiments, the electronic device  101  may store a gesture recognition algorithm in the memory  130 . Also, based on the gesture recognition algorithm, the electronic device  101  may process the user gesture detected in the gesture area. 
     In various embodiments, based on the gesture recognition algorithm, the electronic device  101  may track the movements or shapes of joints connecting user&#39;s head, arm, shoulder, hand, and the like (e.g., moving hand left or right, drawing a circle with hand, moving hand back and forth, moving hands closer or farther, etc.), and thereby recognize a user gesture. The recognized gesture may be used as an input command. 
     In various embodiments, the priority of gesture recognition dependent on the distance may be defined differently according to a user&#39;s selection. In various embodiments, according to the gesture recognition algorithm, the electronic device  101  may be configured to recognize first a gesture made by a motion of a relatively large joint such as arm or head, based on the distance (e.g., when the distance between the electronic device  101  and the user is long). In various embodiments, according to the gesture recognition algorithm, the electronic device  101  may be configured to recognize first a finger gesture having a small motion, based on the distance (e.g., when the distance is short). In various embodiments, according to the gesture recognition algorithm, the electronic device  101  may be configured to recognize various gestures from the movements or shapes of finger joints, based on the distance (e.g., when the distance is short). 
     According to various embodiments, at operation  607 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may perform a predefined action linked to the gesture detected in the first detection mode. 
     In various embodiments, under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may determine the distance thereof and change the detection mode, based on the type of an application associated with the electronic device  101 . 
     In various embodiments, when an application requiring face recognition or an application requiring depth measurement is being executed in the external electronic device (e.g.,  102 ,  104 , or  108 ) or the electronic device  101 , the electronic device  101  may determine whether to change the detection mode, based on the type of the executed application. 
     For example, in case where the user&#39;s face or upper body is recognized as a gesture at the first distance, sensing the motion of the entire region may be needed in order to determine the user&#39;s whole body gesture. In this case, the electronic device  101  may determine that a change of the detection mode is needed. 
     In various embodiments, based on a user&#39;s request, the electronic device  101  may determine whether to change the detection mode. 
     Meanwhile, when it is determined at the operation  603  that the determined distance is not within the first distance, the electronic device  101  may determine, at operation  609 , under the control of the processor  120 , whether the determined distance is within a second distance. In various embodiments, the first distance may be shorter or longer than the second distance. 
     When the determined distance is within the second distance, the electronic device  101  may perform operation  611  under the control of the processor  120 . When the determined distance is not within the second distance, the electronic device  101  may terminate a gesture recognition process under the control of the processor  120 . 
     In various embodiments, at the operation  611 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may determine whether it is possible to detect the user gesture in the second detection mode. 
     When it is possible to detect the user gesture in the second detection mode, the electronic device  101  may perform operation  613  under the control of the processor  120 . When it is not possible to detect the user gesture in the second detection mode, the electronic device  101  may perform operation  615  under the control of the processor  120 . 
     At the operation  613 , the electronic device  101  may detect the user gesture in the second detection mode under the control of the processor  120 . At the operation  607 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may perform a predefined action linked to the gesture detected in the second detection mode. 
     At the operation  615 , the electronic device  101  may move to another position to change the distance from the user under the control of the processor  120 . 
     In various embodiments, at the operation  615 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may move to a position corresponding to a distance shorter than the distance determined at the operation  601 . 
     In various embodiments, after finishing the movement for changing the distance from the user at the operation  615 , the electronic device  101  may detect, at operation  617 , the user gesture in the first or second detection mode under the control of the processor  120 . At the operation  607 , under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may perform a predefined action linked to the gesture detected in the first or second detection mode. 
     The first detection mode and the second detection mode may, for example, and without limitation, have the following differences. 
     In various embodiments, the electronic device  101  may independently control each photodiode input of a pixel array of the camera module  180  and also independently control (on or off) pixels according to a predefined (based on factors such as a distance) resolution necessary for recognizing a user gesture input. 
     For example, when the user makes a gesture at the first distance (e.g., a short distance such as 30 cm), the image sensor of the camera module  180  may recognize the gesture in the first detection mode (e.g., a low-resolution mode such as 8×8 pixels). However, when the user makes a gesture at the second distance (e.g., a medium distance such as 1 m or a long distance such as 3 m), the image sensor of the camera module  180  may recognize the gesture in the second detection mode (e.g., a mid-resolution mode such as 64×64 pixels, or a high-resolution mode such as full pixels). It is therefore possible to provide the same recognition rate (e.g. 20 speckle recognition) regardless of distance. 
     In various embodiments, the image sensor of the camera module  180  may include a color filter layer for filtering the light incident on the photodiode by wavelength. In general, four filters of RGBG comprise a group corresponding to one pixel. Such a group of four filters may be arranged in a quadra- or tetra-pattern. 
     According to various embodiments, when operating in the first detection mode (e.g., a low-resolution mode) at the first distance (e.g., a short distance), the electronic device  101  may recognize data of one pixel corresponding to the RGBG filter group as a single pixel itself. When operating in the second detection mode (e.g., a monochrome mode) at the second distance (e.g., a long distance), the electronic device  101  may operate the color filter in the form of recognizing only one color (e.g., black and white) other than RGBG thereby increasing the resolution. 
     According to various embodiments, when the group of four filters of RGBG is arranged in the quadra- or tetra-pattern, the electronic device  101  that operates in the first detection mode (e.g., a low-resolution mode) at the first distance (e.g., a short distance) may recognize interpolated pixel data corresponding to the RGBG filter group as a single pixel itself. The RGBG filter group may be interpolated using the Bayer interpolation technique. The electronic device  101  that operates in the second detection mode (e.g., a high-resolution mode) at the second distance (e.g., a long distance) may operate all pixels to increase the resolution. 
     According to various embodiments, the electronic device  101  may be configured to enable a particular portion of the color filter to pass the IR wavelength when the distance is further away. This can improve the recognition rate of a gesture at a long distance (e.g., the second distance) by recognizing the IR light reflected from the outside. 
     According to various embodiments, in the first detection mode, the electronic device  101  may enable the IR emitter of the IR sensor to sparsely scan the light to a target area where the user is present at the first distance (e.g., a short distance). Also, in the second detection mode, the electronic device  101  may enable the IR emitter of the IR sensor to densely scan the light to the target area where the user is present at the second distance (e.g., a long distance). The electronic device  101  may change the density of scanning the light through the IR emitter by changing a mask or lens disposed in front of the IR emitter. 
     According to various embodiments, when the distance between the electronic device  101  and the user is the second distance beyond a distance (e.g., the first distance) at which the 3D sensor normally operates, the electronic device  101  may recognize a motion of an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device  102  or  104 , or a wearable device) mounted on the hand making a gesture through a motion/gesture detection module in the external electronic device rather than recognize a motion of the hand through a distance image sensor (i.e., time of flight (ToF)). For example, the motion/gesture detection module of the external electronic device may detect the motion of the external electronic device and transmit motion/gesture information to the electronic device  101  to recognize a gesture input. 
     According to various embodiments, the electronic device  101  may vary a gesture input area of the user depending on a distance between the user and the electronic device  101 . When the user is at the first distance (e.g., a short distance) from the electronic device  101 , the electronic device  101  may operate in the first detection mode (e.g., a mode for finger gesture input). In this mode, the electronic device  101  may recognize each individual finger gesture, thus enabling a detailed gesture input such as character input. In addition, when the user is at the second distance (e.g., a long distance) or more from the electronic device  101 , the electronic device  101  may operate in the second detection mode (e.g., a mode for upper body gesture input). In this mode, the electronic device  101  may recognize mainly a user&#39;s arm motion. Also, when the user is further away from the electronic device  101 , the electronic device  101  may recognize a gesture through a user&#39;s full body. 
     According to various embodiments, the motion/gesture detection module of the electronic device  101  obtains information on a distance between the electronic device and the user. In case of a relatively short distance (e.g., 1 to 3 cm), the electronic device may track the position of a gesture input object (e.g., hand) only in a proximity area including user&#39;s head/chest. Also, in case of a relatively medium distance (e.g., 1 m), the electronic device may track the position of a gesture input object (e.g., arm) in an area including a user&#39;s upper body. In case of a relatively long distance (e.g., 3 m), the electronic device may track the position of a gesture input object (e.g., body) in an area including a user&#39;s full body. 
     According to various embodiments, depending on a distance between the electronic device  101  and the gesture input object, the same gesture may be recognized with different gesture sizes. In order to compensate for this, a scale factor may be determined and used. For example, when a hand moves by 10 cm from left to right at the first distance, this hand motion may have a size of 100 pixels in the entire image for recognition. When the same motion is performed at the second distance, the hand motion may have a size of 25 pixels in the entire image for recognition. In such cases, the depth sensor may recognize a ratio of the second distance to the first distance between the electronic device and the user, and thus the hand motion may be scaled to generate a scaled gesture. Therefore, using a scale factor, the electronic device  101  may detect a gesture scaled in the first detection mode at the first distance, and may also detect a gesture scaled in the second detection mode at the second distance. 
       FIG. 7  is a diagram illustrating an example change in detection mode of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     In various embodiments, the electronic device  101  may independently control each photodiode input of a pixel array of the camera module  180  and may independently control (on or off) pixels according to a predefined (based on factors such as a distance) resolution necessary for recognizing a user gesture input. 
     For example, when the user  700  makes a gesture at the first distance (e.g., a short distance  711 ), the image sensor of the camera module  180  may recognize the gesture in the first detection mode (e.g., a low-resolution mode  701  such as 8×8 pixels). However, when the user  700  makes a gesture at the second distance (e.g., a medium distance  713  or a long distance  715 ), the image sensor of the camera module  180  may recognize the gesture in the second detection mode (e.g., a mid-resolution mode  703  such as 64×64 pixels, or a high-resolution mode  705  such as full pixels). It is therefore possible to provide the same recognition rate (e.g. 20 speckle recognition) regardless of distance. 
       FIG. 8  is a diagram illustrating an example change in detection mode of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     In various embodiments, the image sensor of the camera module  180  may include a color filter layer for filtering the light incident on the photodiode by wavelength. In addition, the electronic device  101  may control the color filter layer, based on the detection mode. 
     In general, four filters of RGBG comprise a group corresponding to one pixel. Such a group of four filters may be arranged in a quadra- or tetra-pattern. 
     According to various embodiments, when the user  800  makes a gesture at the first distance (e.g., a short distance  811 ), and when the electronic device  101  operates in the first detection mode (e.g., a low-resolution mode  801 ), the electronic device  101  may recognize data of one pixel corresponding to the RGBG filter group as a single pixel itself. 
     In addition, when the user  800  makes a gesture at the second distance (e.g., a medium distance  813 ), and when the electronic device  101  operates in the second detection mode (e.g., a monochrome mode  803 ), the electronic device  101  may operate the color filter in the form of recognizing only one color (e.g., black and white) other than RGBG, thereby increasing the resolution. 
     According to various embodiments, when the user  800  makes a gesture at the second distance (e.g., a long distance  815 ), the electronic device  101  may be configured to enable a particular portion of the color filter to further pass the IR wavelength as well in the second detection mode  805 . This can improve the recognition rate of a gesture at a long distance by recognizing the IR light reflected from the outside. 
     According to various embodiments, when the group of four filters of RGBG is arranged in the quadra- or tetra-pattern, and when the user  800  makes a gesture at the first distance  811 , the electronic device  101  that operates in the first detection mode  801  (e.g., a low-resolution mode) may recognize interpolated pixel data corresponding to the RGBG filter group as a single pixel itself. The RGBG filter group may be interpolated using the Bayer interpolation technique. When the user  800  makes a gesture at the second distance  813  or  815 , the electronic device  101  that operates in the second detection mode  803  or  805  may operate all pixels to increase the resolution. 
       FIG. 9  is a diagram illustrating an example change in detection mode of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     According to various embodiments, depending on a distance from the user, the electronic device  101  may change a mask or lens disposed in front of the IR emitter of the IR sensor under the control of the processor  120  so as to change the density of scanning the light at the IR emitter of the IR sensor. 
     For example, with respect to the user located at the first distance  910 , the electronic device  101  may enable the IR emitter to scan the light with a first gap  930  in the first detection mode  901 . 
     Also, with respect to the user located at the second distance  920 , the electronic device  101  may enable the IR emitter to scan the light with a second gap  940  in the second detection mode  903 . When the second distance  920  is greater than the first distance  910 , the second gap  940  may be smaller than the first gap  930 . 
       FIG. 10  is a diagram illustrating an example repositioning and detection mode changing operation of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     According to various embodiments, under the control of the processor  120 , the electronic device  101  may compensate for a gesture input using a scale factor according to a distance. 
     In various embodiments, when a distance between the electronic device  101  and the user  1000  making a gesture is varied, the electronic device  101  may recognize the gesture as having different gesture sizes even though the same gesture is recognized. In order to compensate for this, a scale factor may be determined and used. For example, when a hand moves by 10 cm from left to right as a scroll gesture at the first distance  1001 , this hand motion may have a size of 100 pixels in the entire image for recognition as indicated by reference numeral  1010 . When the same motion is performed at the second distance  1003 , the hand motion may have a size of 25 pixels in the entire image for recognition as indicated by reference numeral  1010 . In such cases, the depth sensor may recognize a ratio of the second distance to the first distance between the electronic device  101  and the user  1000 , so that the hand motion may be scaled to generate a scaled gesture  1020 . 
     Therefore, using a scale factor, the electronic device  101  may detect a gesture scaled in the first detection mode at the first distance, and detect a gesture scaled in the second detection mode at the second distance. In case of failing to recognize the gesture scaled in the second detection mode at the second distance, the electronic device  101  may move to another position to find a recognizable distance as described at the operation  615  above in  FIG. 6 . 
       FIG. 11  is a diagram illustrating an example repositioning and detection mode changing operation of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     According to various embodiments, the electronic device  101  may differently set a gesture input area of the user  1100 , depending on a distance between the user  1100  and the electronic device  101 . When the user  1100  is at the first distance  1101  from the electronic device  101 , the electronic device  101  may operate in the first detection mode  1110  (e.g., a mode for finger gesture input). In this mode, the electronic device  101  may recognize each individual finger gesture  1111 , thus enabling a detailed gesture input such as character input. When the user  1100  is at the second distance  1103  greater than the first distance  1101  from the electronic device  101 , the electronic device  101  may operate in the second detection mode  1120  while setting a user&#39;s upper body  1113  as the gesture input area. In this mode, the electronic device  101  may recognize mainly a user&#39;s arm motion. When the user is at another second distance  1105  from the electronic device  101 , the electronic device  101  may recognize a gesture through a user&#39;s full body  1115 . 
     According to various embodiments, the motion/gesture detection module of the electronic device  101  obtains information on a distance between the electronic device  101  and the user  1100 . When the distance is determined as the first distance  1101 , the electronic device may track the position of a gesture input object (e.g., hand) only in a proximity area including user&#39;s head/chest. Also, when the distance is determined as the second distance  1103 , the electronic device may track the position of a gesture input object (e.g., arm) in an area including a user&#39;s upper body. When the distance is determined as another second distance  1105 , the electronic device may track the position of a gesture input object (e.g., body) in an area including a user&#39;s full body. In case of failing to recognize the user gesture at the second distance  1105 , the electronic device  101  may move to another position to find a recognizable distance as described at the operation  615  above in  FIG. 6 . 
       FIG. 12  is a diagram illustrating examples of gesture detection areas according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     According to various embodiments, when varying a recognition range in a situation where a distance between the user  1200  and the electronic device  101  is unvaried, processed data size and consumed power may be varied in recognizing a user gesture.  FIG. 12  shows three examples of recognition ranges, e.g., gesture detection areas. In different gesture detection areas, the number of active pixels of the camera module  180 , the power consumption, and the processing speed are different. As shown in Table 1 below, full body tracking  1210  may require more active pixels (e.g., 300×300) and more power consumption in comparison with upper body tracking  1220  (e.g., 150×150) and hand tracking  1230 . 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
             
               
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                 300 * 300 
                 20 mW 
                 More than 1 ms 
               
               
                 Upper body tracking 
                 150 * 150 
                 15 mW 
                 More than 1 ms 
               
               
                 Hand tracking 
                 50 * 50 
                  7 mW 
                 More than 0.5 ms 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     When the gesture detection area is designated, the electronic device  101  may turn on only pixels corresponding to the gesture detection area in the camera module  180  and turn off the remaining pixels. 
     The active pixels refer to particular pixels that correspond to the gesture detection area and are turned on. However, in an example embodiment, the remaining pixels other than the gesture detection area may not be necessarily turned off. In this case, the gesture detection area may be densely recognized, whereas the other area may be sparsely recognized. 
       FIG. 13  is a diagram illustrating an example change in detection mode of an electronic device for gesture recognition according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     According to various embodiments, when the user is located at a second distance  1303  corresponding to a second gesture detection area  1320  out of a first distance  1301  corresponding to a first gesture detection area  1310 , the electronic device  101  may recognize a motion of an external electronic device  103  (e.g., a wearable device) mounted on the hand making a gesture through a motion/gesture detection module in the external electronic device  103  rather than recognize a motion of the hand through a distance image sensor (e.g., time of flight (ToF)). For example, the motion/gesture detection module of the external electronic device  103  may detect the motion of the external electronic device and transmit motion/gesture information to the electronic device  101  to recognize a gesture input. 
       FIG. 14  is a diagram illustrating an example gesture recognition method at a short distance between an electronic device and a user according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     As indicated by reference numeral  1401 , based on the distance (e.g., when the distance between the electronic device  101  and the user is short), the electronic device  101  may be configured to recognize first a finger gesture having a small motion according to the gesture recognition algorithm under the control of the processor  120 . 
     In addition, as indicated by reference numeral  1403 , based on the distance (e.g., when the distance between the electronic device  101  and the user is short), the electronic device  101  may be configured to recognize various hand gestures from the movements or shapes of finger joints according to the gesture recognition algorithm under the control of the processor  120 . 
     Reference numeral  1405  indicates various examples of finger/hand gestures recognizable at a short distance. 
       FIG. 15  is a diagram illustrating an example gesture recognition method at a long distance between an electronic device and a user according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     As indicated by reference numeral  1501 , based on the distance (e.g., when the distance between the electronic device  101  and the user is long), the electronic device  101  may be configured to recognize first a gesture made by a motion of a relatively large joint such as arm or head according to the gesture recognition algorithm under the control of the processor  120 . 
     In addition, as indicated by reference numeral  1503 , the electronic device  101  may track the movements or shapes of joints connecting user&#39;s head, arm, shoulder, hand, and the like (e.g., moving hand left or right, drawing a circle with hand, moving hand back and forth, moving hands closer or farther, etc.), and thereby recognize a user gesture according to the gesture recognition algorithm under the control of the processor  120 . 
     Reference numeral  1505  indicates various examples of recognized gestures to be used as input commands. 
       FIG. 16  is a diagram illustrating an example gesture detection area dependent on executed content according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     When game content requiring a large motion is executed in the external electronic device  102  connected to the electronic device  101 , the electronic device  101  may move to another position or change a gesture detection area such that an effective gesture area contains a user&#39;s whole body  1600 . 
       FIG. 17  is a diagram illustrating an example gesture detection area dependent on executed content according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
     When content, such as a browser or a video player, requiring a relatively small motion is executed in the external electronic device  102  connected to the electronic device  101 , the electronic device  101  may determine whether to move such that an effective gesture area contains only a user&#39;s upper body  1701 . 
     The electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic devices may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, a home appliance, or the like. According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic devices are not limited to those described above. 
     It should be appreciated that various example embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technological features set forth herein to particular embodiments and include various changes, equivalents, or replacements for a corresponding embodiment. With regard to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It is to be understood that a singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the things, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of such phrases as “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B, or C”, “at least one of A, B, and C”, and “at least one of A, B, or C” may include any one of, or all possible combinations of the items enumerated together in a corresponding one of the phrases. As used herein, such terms as “1 st ” and “2 nd ”, or “first” and “second” may be used to simply distinguish a corresponding component from another, and does not limit the components in other aspect (e.g., importance or order). It is to be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to, with or without the term “operatively” or “communicatively”, as “coupled with”, “coupled to”, “connected with”, or “connected to” another element (e.g., a second element), the element may be coupled with the other element directly (e.g., wiredly), wirelessly, or via a third element. 
     As used herein, the term “module” may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may interchangeably be used with other terms, for example, “logic”, “logic block”, “part”, or “circuitry”. A module may be a single integral component, or a minimum unit or part thereof, adapted to perform one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in a form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). 
     Various embodiments as set forth herein may be implemented as software (e.g., the program  140 ) including one or more instructions that are stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory  136  or external memory  138 ) that is readable by a machine (e.g., the electronic device  101 ). For example, a processor (e.g., the processor  120 ) of the machine (e.g., the electronic device  101 ) may invoke at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, and execute it, with or without using one or more other components under the control of the processor. This allows the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction invoked. The one or more instructions may include a code generated by a complier or a code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Wherein, the “non-transitory” storage medium is a tangible device, and does not include a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), but this term does not differentiate between where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and where the data is temporarily stored in the storage medium. 
     According to an embodiment, a method according to various embodiments of the disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online via an application store (e.g., PlayStore™), or between two user devices (e.g., smart phones) directly. If distributed online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in the machine-readable storage medium, such as memory of the manufacturer&#39;s server, a server of the application store, or a relay server. 
     According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a single entity or multiple entities. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as they are performed by a corresponding one of the plurality of components before the integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, the program, or another component may be carried out sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added. 
     While the disclosure has been illustrated and described with reference to various example embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the scope of the subject matter as defined, for example, by the appended claims and their equivalents.