Patent ID: 12225324

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The terms used in this disclosure are merely used for describing various embodiments, and are not intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. All terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the equivalent meaning as the meaning generally understood by those skilled in the art of the disclosure. The terms defined in a generally used dictionary may be interpreted as having a meaning that is the same as or similar to the meaning that the context of related technology has, and may not be construed as an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless clearly defined otherwise. Depending on the case, a term that is defined even in the disclosure may not be interpreted to exclude the embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG.1is a block diagram illustrating an example electronic device101in a network environment100according to various embodiments.

Referring toFIG.1, the electronic device101in the network environment100may communicate with an electronic device102via a first network198(e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or at least one of an electronic device104or a server108via a second network199(e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device101may communicate with the electronic device104via the server108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device101may include a processor120, memory130, an input module150, a sound output module155, a display module160, an audio module170, a sensor module176, an interface177, a connecting terminal178, a haptic module179, a camera module180, a power management module188, a battery189, a communication module190, a subscriber identification module (SIM)196, or an antenna module197. In various embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., the connecting terminal178) may be omitted from the electronic device101, or one or more other components may be added in the electronic device101. In various embodiments, some of the components (e.g., the sensor module176, the camera module180, or the antenna module197) may be implemented as a single component (e.g., the display module160).

The processor120may execute, for example, software (e.g., a program140) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device101coupled with the processor120, and may perform various data processing or computation. According to an embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or computation, the processor120may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module176or the communication module190) in volatile memory132, process the command or the data stored in the volatile memory132, and store resulting data in non-volatile memory134. According to an embodiment, the processor120may include a main processor121(e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)), or an auxiliary processor123(e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), 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 processor121. For example, when the electronic device101includes the main processor121and the auxiliary processor123, the auxiliary processor123may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor121, or to be specific to a specified function. The auxiliary processor123may be implemented as separate from, or as part of the main processor121.

The auxiliary processor123may control, for example, at least some of functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., the display module160, the sensor module176, or the communication module190) among the components of the electronic device101, instead of the main processor121while the main processor121is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor121while the main processor121is in an active (e.g., executing an application) state. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor123(e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera module180or the communication module190) functionally related to the auxiliary processor123. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor123(e.g., the neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure specified for artificial intelligence model processing. An artificial intelligence model may be generated by machine learning. Such learning may be performed, e.g., by the electronic device101where the artificial intelligence model is performed or via a separate server (e.g., the server108). Learning algorithms may include, but are not limited to, e.g., supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), deep Q-network or a combination of two or more thereof but is not limited thereto. The artificial intelligence model may, additionally or alternatively, include a software structure other than the hardware structure.

The memory130may store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor120or the sensor module176) of the electronic device101. The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program140) and input data or output data for a command related thereto. The memory130may include the volatile memory132or the non-volatile memory134.

The program140may be stored in the memory130as software, and may include, for example, an operating system (OS)142, middleware144, or an application146.

The input module150may receive a command or data to be used by another component (e.g., the processor120) of the electronic device101, from the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device101. The input module150may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

The sound output module155may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device101. The sound output module155may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing record. The receiver may be used for receiving incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as separate from, or as part of the speaker.

The display module160may visually provide information to the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device101. The display module160may 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 module160may include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of force incurred by the touch.

The audio module170may convert a sound into an electrical signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module170may obtain the sound via the input module150, or output the sound via the sound output module155or an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device102(e.g., a speaker or a headphone)) directly or wirelessly coupled with the electronic device101.

The sensor module176may detect an operational state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device101or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) external to the electronic device101, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module176may 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 interface177may support one or more specified protocols to be used for the electronic device101to be coupled with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device102) directly or wirelessly. According to an embodiment, the interface177may 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.

A connecting terminal178may include a connector via which the electronic device101may be physically connected with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device102). According to an embodiment, the connecting terminal178may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

The haptic module179may 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 module179may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.

The camera module180may capture a still image or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module180may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module188may manage power supplied to the electronic device101. According to one embodiment, the power management module188may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery189may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device101. According to an embodiment, the battery189may include, for example, a primary cell which is not rechargeable, a secondary cell which is rechargeable, or a fuel cell.

The communication module190may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device101and the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device102, the electronic device104, or the server108) and performing communication via the established communication channel. The communication module190may include one or more communication processors that are operable independently from the processor120(e.g., the application processor (AP)) and supports a direct (e.g., wired) communication or a wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module190may include a wireless communication module192(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 module194(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 device104via the first network198(e.g., a short-range communication network, such as Bluetooth™, wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or the second network199(e.g., a long-range communication network, such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., 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 module192may identify or authenticate the electronic device101in a communication network, such as the first network198or the second network199, using subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module196.

The wireless communication module192may support a 5G network, after a 4G network, and next-generation communication technology, e.g., new radio (NR) access technology. The NR access technology may support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communications (mMTC), or ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC). The wireless communication module192may support a high-frequency band (e.g., the mmWave band) to achieve, e.g., a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module192may support various technologies for securing performance on a high-frequency band, such as, e.g., beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (massive MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module192may support various requirements specified in the electronic device101, an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device104), or a network system (e.g., the second network199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module192may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for implementing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or a round trip of 1 ms or less) for implementing URLLC.

The antenna module197may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside (e.g., the external electronic device) of the electronic device101. According to an embodiment, the antenna module197may include an antenna including a radiating element composed of or including a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module197may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas). In such a case, at least one antenna appropriate for a communication scheme used in the communication network, such as the first network198or the second network199, may be selected, for example, by the communication module190from the plurality of antennas. The signal or the power may then be transmitted or received between the communication module190and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiating element may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module197.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module197may form a mmWave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on a first surface (e.g., the bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., the mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on a second surface (e.g., the top or a side surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high-frequency band.

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 device101and the external electronic device104via the server108coupled with the second network199. Each of the external electronic devices102or104may be a device of a same type as, or a different type, from the electronic device101. According to an embodiment, all or some of operations to be executed at the electronic device101may be executed at one or more of the external electronic devices102,104, or108. For example, if the electronic device101should perform a function or a service automatically, or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device101, 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 device101. The electronic device101may 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, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example.

The electronic device101may provide ultra low-latency services using, e.g., distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device104may include an internet-of-things (IoT) device. The server108may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or a neural network. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device104or the server108may be included in the second network199. The electronic device101may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technology.

FIG.2is a diagram illustrating an example electronic device, an example external electronic device, and an example video call server according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIG.2, the electronic device101according to an embodiment may communicate with a server108(e.g., a video call server) via a network199. The server108according to an embodiment may provide, for example, a multilateral video call service. The electronic device101according to an embodiment may perform, for example, a multilateral video call with electronic devices201:201-1,201-2, . . .201-N of at least one partner (or multiple partners) via the server108. The electronic device101according to an embodiment may execute content (e.g., a game application, a video streaming application, and/or other applications executable in the electronic device101) while performing a video call with at least one partner electronic device201, may share information associated with content execution with the at least one partner electronic device201while performing a video call, and/or may relay information associated with content execution to each of the at least one partner device201while performing a video call.

The electronic device101according to an embodiment may identify at least one external electronic device102that is connected or connectable to the electronic device101when the electronic device101executes (shares (or relays)) content while performing a video call with at least one partner electronic device201. For example, the electronic device101may be a mobile phone, and the external electronic device102may be a TV, a speaker, a microphone, a camera, a sensor, an input device, and/or a wearable device connected or connectable to the electronic device101, and may further include another electronic device interoperable with a mobile phone.

In a case of executing content while performing a video call, the electronic device101according to an embodiment may identify at least one function executable in the external electronic device102that is connected or connectable to the electronic device101among functions associated with video calling and content execution. For example, in a case of executing a content while performing a video call, the electronic device101may identify at least one function executable in each of a plurality of external electronic devices among the functions associated with video calling and content execution, if a plurality of external electronic devices connected or connectable are present. According to an embodiment, functions associated with video calling and content execution may include functions associated with a video call and functions associated with content execution. For example, the functions associated with a video call may include, but are not limited to, a video call screen display function, a selfie camera function, a video call voice output function, a microphone input function and/or other functions associated with a video call, and the functions associated with content execution may include, but are not limited to, a content screen display function, a content sound output function, a content-related input function, a content-related camera function, a content-related sensing function, and/or other functions associated with a content. Based on device configuration information of the electronic device101and device configuration information of the external electronic device102(or based on user selection), the electronic device101according to an embodiment may identify at least one function to be executed in the external electronic device102among the functions associated with video calling and content execution. For example, the device configuration information of the electronic device101may include information associated with hardware components included in the electronic device101(or constituting the electronic device101), and the device configuration information of the external electronic device102may include information associated with hardware components included in the external electronic device102(or constituting the external electronic device102). For example, the hardware component information may include the type of hardware component and specification information. For example, the type of hardware component may further include a display, a microphone, a speaker, a camera, a sensor, an input device, and/or other hardware components capable of being included in the electronic device101. For example, the specification information of hardware components may include information associated with the specifications of a display, the specifications of a microphone, the specifications of a speaker, the specifications of a camera, the specifications of a sensor, and/or the specifications of an input device. The electronic device101according to an embodiment may obtain hardware component information of each of the at least one external electronic device via a server (not illustrated) that provides information associated with at least one external electronic device connectable to the electronic device101, or may obtain hardware component information of each of the at least one external electronic device via communication with each of the at least one external electronic device.

The electronic device101according to an embodiment may compare the hardware component information of the electronic device101and the hardware component information of the external electronic device102, and may identify a hardware component more suitable for (e.g., having faster or better performance or having a processing rate equal to or exceeding a predetermined processing rate or having a performance equal to or exceeding some performance standard, etc.) performing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device101and the hardware components of the external electronic device102. For example, the electronic device101may obtain optimal specification information for executing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution, and may identify, based on the optimal specification information, a hardware component optimized for (or having a faster processing rate or a better performance or having a processing rate equal to or exceeding a predetermined processing rate or having a performance equal to or exceeding some performance standard, etc.) performing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device101and the hardware components of the external electronic device102. For example, based on a hardware component more optimized for performing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device101and the hardware components of the external electronic device102, the electronic device101may identify a function to be performed in the external electronic device102among the functions associated with video calling and content execution. For example, based on the hardware component more optimized for performing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device101and the hardware components of the external electronic device102, the electronic device101may distribute the functions associated with video calling and content execution to a function to be executed in the electronic device101and a function to be executed in the external electronic device102. The electronic device101according to an embodiment may transmit, to the external electronic device, information corresponding to the function to be executed in the external electronic device102. Based on the information received from the electronic device101, the external electronic device102may perform the function distributed from the electronic device101.

While video calling and content execution are performed, if the function to be executed in the external electronic device102is a function of displaying a video call and content execution screen, the electronic device101according to an embodiment may identify context information of content. For example, the context information of the content may include a content format, a content type, a content progress state, and/or content participant information. For example, the content format may include a tournament (or competition) format, a lecture (or class) format, a sharing (or friendship) format, and/or other formats. The content type may include a game (or sports), an exercise (or dance), a concert (or show), and/or other types of contents. The content progress state may include a score (or mark) state, a victory-or-defeat state, progress/end state, and/or other states. The content participant information may include information associated with a user or an electronic device that participates in content.

The electronic device101according to an embodiment may identify, based on the context information of the content, the display layout of a video call and content execution screen to be displayed in the external electronic device102. The electronic device101according to an embodiment may transmit information associated with the video call and content execution screen to the external electronic device102based on the display layout of the video call and content execution screen. The external electronic device102according to an embodiment may display, on a display, the video call and content execution screen in a predetermined display layout provided from the electronic device101.

The electronic device101according to an embodiment may identify a change in the content context information while transmitting, to the external electronic device based on the content context information, information associated with a first video call and content execution screen provided in a first display layout. Based on the change in the content context information, the electronic device101according to an embodiment may transmit, to the external electronic device, information associated with a second video call and content execution screen in a second display layout. Accordingly, the external electronic device102may display a video call and content execution screen of which the layout is changed according to the change in the content context information. In the same manner as the electronic device101, each of the at least one partner electronic device201according to an embodiment may enable some of the functions associated with video calling and content execution to be performed in at least one external electronic device (not illustrated) by connecting to the at least one external electronic device (not illustrated).

FIG.3is a block diagram illustrating an example electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIG.3, an electronic device301(e.g., the electronic device101ofFIG.1) according to an embodiment may include at least one processor320, a memory330, a microphone350, a speaker355, a display360, a sensor module376, a camera module380, and/or a communication module390. The electronic device301according to an embodiment is not limited to the components illustrated inFIG.3, and may be configured to include additional components or to exclude some of the components shown inFIG.3. The electronic device301according to an embodiment may further include the whole or part of the electronic device101illustrated inFIG.1.

A processor (or at least one processor)320(e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1) (e.g., including processing circuitry) according to an embodiment may control overall operation of the component elements included in the electronic device301. The processor320according to an embodiment may perform a video call with at least one partner electronic device201via the server108by executing a video call application, and may execute content (e.g., a game application, a video streaming application, and/or other applications executable in the electronic device101) while performing the video call. The processor320according to an embodiment may share information associated with content execution with at least one partner electronic device201while performing a video call, or may relay a content progress state to at least one partner electronic device201while performing a video call.

When executing (sharing (or relaying)) content while performing a video call with at least one partner electronic device201, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify at least one external electronic device102that is connected or connectable to the electronic device101. For example, the processor320may execute content while performing a video call by communicating with the server108via the second network199(e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next generation communication network (e.g., a new radio (NR) access technology), the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN)), and may identify at least one external electronic device102that is connected or connectable to the electronic device101via the first network198(e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)). For example, the processor320may receive, from an external server via the second network199, information associated with at least one external electronic device102connected or connectable to the electronic device101.

When executing content while performing a video call, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify functions associated with video calling and content execution, and may identify at least one function executable in the external electronic device102among the functions associated with video calling and content execution. For example, when a plurality of external electronic devices102are present, the processor320may identify at least one function executable in each of the plurality of external electronic devices among the functions associated with video calling and content execution. According to an embodiment, functions associated with video calling and content execution may include functions associated with a video call and functions associated with content execution. For example, the functions associated with a video call may include, but are not limited to, a video call screen display function, a selfie camera function, a video call voice output function, a microphone input function and/or other functions associated with a video call, and the functions associated with content execution may include, but are not limited to, a content screen display function, a content sound output function, a content-related input function, a content-related camera function, a content-related sensing function, and/or other functions associated with a content. Based on device configuration information of the electronic device101and/or device configuration information of the external electronic device102(or based on user selection), the processor320according to an embodiment may identify at least one function to be executed in the external electronic device102among the function(s) associated with video calling and content execution. For example, the device configuration information of the electronic device101may include information associated with hardware components included in the electronic device101(or constituting the electronic device101), and the device configuration information of the external electronic device102may include information associated with hardware components included in the external electronic device102(or constituting the external electronic device102). For example, the hardware component information may include the type of hardware component and specification information. For example, the type of hardware component may further include a display, a microphone, a speaker, a camera, a sensor, an input device, and/or other hardware components capable of being included in the electronic device101. For example, the specification information of a hardware component may include information associated with the specifications of a display, the specifications of a microphone, the specifications of a speaker, the specifications of a camera, the specifications of a sensor, and/or the specifications of an input device. The processor320according to an embodiment may obtain hardware component information of each of at least one external electronic device via a server (not illustrated) that provides information associated with at least one external electronic device connectable to the electronic device101, or may obtain hardware component information of each of the at least one external electronic device via communication with each of the at least one external electronic device.

The processor320according to an embodiment may compare the hardware component information of the electronic device101and the hardware component information of the external electronic device102, and may identify a hardware component more suitable for (or having faster or better performance for) performing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device101and the hardware components of the external electronic device102. For example, the electronic device101may obtain optimal specification information for executing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution, and may identify, based on the optimal specification information, a hardware component more optimized for (or having a faster processing rate or a better performance or having a processing rate equal to or exceeding a predetermined processing rate or having a performance equal to or exceeding some performance standard, etc.) performing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device101and the hardware components of the external electronic device102. For example, based on a hardware component more optimized for performing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device101and the hardware components of the external electronic device102, the processor320may identify a function to be performed in the external electronic device102among the functions associated with video calling and content execution. For example, based on a hardware component more optimized for performing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device101and the hardware components of the external electronic device102, the processor320may distribute the functions associated with video calling and content execution as a function to be executed in the electronic device101and a function to be executed in the external electronic device102. The processor320according to an embodiment may transmit information corresponding to the function to be executed in the external electronic device102to the external electronic device102via the communication module390. Based on the information received from the electronic device101, the external electronic device102may perform the function distributed from the electronic device101.

While video calling and content execution are performed, if the function to be executed in the external electronic device102is a function of displaying a video call and content execution screen, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify the context information of content. For example, the context information of the content may include a content format, a content type, a content progress state, and/or content participant information. For example, the content format may include a tournament (or competition) format, a lecture (or class) format, a sharing (or friendship) format, and/or other formats. The content type may include a game (or sports), an exercise (or dance), a concert (or show), and/or other types. The content progress state may include a score (or mark) state, a victory-or-defeat state, a progress/end state, and/or other states. The content participant information may include information associated with a user or an electronic device that is participating in a content.

Based on the content context information, for example, a content format, a content type, a content progress state, and/or content participant information, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify (or designate) a display layout for a video call and content execution screen to be displayed in the external electronic device102. The processor320according to an embodiment may transmit, based on the identified (or designated) display layout, information associated with the video call and content execution screen to the external electronic device102. The external electronic device102(or at least one processor of the external electronic device102) according to an embodiment may display, on a display, the video call and content execution screen in the designated display layout provided from the electronic device101.

The processor320according to an embodiment may identify a change in the content context information while transmitting, to the external electronic device102based on the content context information, information associated with a first video call and content execution screen provided in a first display layout. For example, the processor320may identify a change in a content format, a content type, a content progress state, and/or content participant information. Based on the change in the content context information, the processor320according to an embodiment may transmit, to the external electronic device102, information associated with a second video call and content execution screen provided in a second display layout. Accordingly, the external electronic device102may display a video call and content execution screen of which the layout is changed according to the change in the content context information.

The memory330(e.g., the memory130ofFIG.1) according to an embodiment may store an application program and data. For example, the memory330may store an application (a function or a program) associated with the operation of the processor320of the electronic device301. For example, the memory330may store a video call application and a content application. The memory330according to an embodiment may store various types of data generated while the program140is executed, in addition to a program (e.g., the program140ofFIG.1) used for performing a function. The memory330may include a program area140and a data area (not illustrated). The program area140may store program information related to operating the electronic device301, such as an operating system (OS) (e.g., the operating system142ofFIG.1) that boots up the electronic device301. The data area (not illustrated) may store transmitted and/or received data and generated data according to an embodiment. Also, the memory330may include at least one storage medium from among flash memory, hard disk, multimedia card micro type memory (e.g., secure digital (SD) or extreme digital (XD) memory), RAM, and ROM.

The microphone350(e.g., the input module150ofFIG.1) according to an embodiment may receive sound input. For example, the microphone350may receive sound (e.g., voice) associated with video calling and content execution based on the control performed by the processor320.

The speaker355(e.g., the sound output module155ofFIG.1) according to an embodiment may output sound. For example, the speaker355may output a video call sound and/or a content sound based on the control performed by the processor320.

The display360(the display module160ofFIG.1) according to an embodiment may include a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display module360may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the strength of a force given by the touch. The display360according to an embodiment may display a video call and content execution screen. For example, the video call and content execution screen may include a video call screen and/or a content execution screen.

The sensor module376(e.g., the first sensor module176ofFIG.1) (e.g., including one or more sensors) according to an embodiment may detect an operation state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device101or an external environmental state (e.g., a user state), and may produce an electric signal or a data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module376may 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, and/or an illuminance sensor, may detect an operation state (power or temperature) of the electronic device101in association with video calling and content execution, and may produce an electric signal or a data value corresponding to the detected state.

The camera module380(e.g., the camera module180ofFIG.1) (e.g., including a camera) according to an embodiment may perform shooting associated with execution of a video call and/or content, and may provide the shot image to the processor320. For example, the camera module380may perform shooting to obtain a selfie image based on a selfie function while performing a video call.

Based on the control performed by at least one processor320, the communication module390(e.g., the communication module190ofFIG.1) (e.g., including communication circuitry) according to an embodiment may communicate with the external electronic device102via the first network198(e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)), or may communicate with the server108and/or each of the at least one partner electronic device201via the second network199(e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next generation communication network (e.g., new radio (NR) access technology), the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., an LAN or WAN)).

According to an embodiment, the configuration of the electronic device301is not limited to the configuration illustrated inFIG.3, and may further include various components. According to an embodiment, the electronic device301may further include an image processing module (not illustrated). The image processing module may perform a 2D or 3D image processing and/or rendering operation based on the control performed by the processor320.

In the above-described embodiments, the main components of an electronic device have been described through the electronic device301ofFIG.3. However, in an embodiment, not all the components illustrated inFIG.3are required, and the electronic device301may be embodied by including more components than the components ofFIG.3or the electronic device301may be embodied by including fewer components.

According to an embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device101ofFIG.1or electronic device301ofFIG.3) may include a communication module, a display, a memory, and at least one processor connected to the communication module, the display, and the memory, and the at least one processor may be configured to identify an external electronic device connectable to the electronic device based on video calling and content execution, to identify at least one function executable in the external electronic device among functions associated with video calling and content execution, to identify, based on device configuration information of the electronic device and device configuration information of the external electronic device, a function to be executed in the external electronic device among the at least one function executable in the external electronic device, and to transmit, to the external electronic device via the communication module, information corresponding to the function to be executed in the external electronic device.

According to an embodiment, the functions associated with video calling and content execution may include functions associated with a video call and functions associated with execution of content.

According to an embodiment, the functions associated with a video call may include a video call screen display function, a selfie-camera function, a video call voice output function, and/or a microphone input function.

According to an embodiment, the functions associated with execution of content may include a content screen display function, a content sound output function, a content-related input function, a content-related camera function, and/or a content-related sensing function.

According to an embodiment, the device configuration information of the electronic device may include information associated with hardware components included in the electronic device, and the device configuration information of the external electronic device may include information associated with hardware components included in the external electronic device.

According to an embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to identify context information of content in a case in which the function to be executed in the external electronic device is a function of displaying a video call and content execution screen, to identify a display layout of the video call and content execution screen based on the context information of the content, and to transmit, based on the identified display layout, information associated with the video call and content execution screen to the external electronic device.

According to an embodiment, the context information of the content may include at least one of a content format, a content type, or a content progress state.

According to an embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to identify a change in the context information of the content while a first video call and content execution screen is displayed in a first display layout, to identify a second display layout based on the change in the context information of the content, and to display the first video call and content execution screen in the second display layout.

According to an embodiment, the external electronic device may include a TV.

FIG.4is a flowchart illustrating an example operation of distributing functions associated with video calling and content execution using an external electronic device when video calling and content execution are performed in an example electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIG.4, a processor (e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1or the electronic device320ofFIG.3) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device301ofFIG.3) according to various embodiments may perform at least one operation among operations410,420,430, and440.

In operation410, based on video calling and content execution, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device102ofFIG.1andFIG.2) connectable to an electronic device. For example, when executing (sharing (or relaying)) content while performing a video call with at least one partner electronic device201via the video call server108, the processor320may identify at least one external electronic device102that is connected or connectable to the electronic device101. For example, the processor320may execute content while performing a video call by communicating with the server108via the second network199(e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next generation communication network (e.g., a new radio (NR) access technology), Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN)), and may identify at least one external electronic device102that is connected or connectable to the electronic device101via the first network198(e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)). For example, the processor320may receive, from an external server via the second network199, information associated with at least one external electronic device102connected or connectable to the electronic device101.

In operation420, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify functions associated with video calling and content execution, and may identify at least one function executable in the external electronic device102among the functions associated with video calling and content execution. For example, when a plurality of external electronic devices102are present, the processor320may identify at least one function executable in each of the plurality of external electronic devices among the functions associated with video calling and content execution. According to an embodiment, functions associated with video calling and content execution may include functions associated with a video call and functions associated with content execution. For example, the functions associated with a video call may include, but are not limited to, a video call screen display function, a selfie camera function, a video call voice output function, a microphone input function and/or other functions associated with a video call, and the functions associated with content execution may include, but are not limited to, a content screen display function, a content sound output function, a content-related input function, a content-related camera function, a content-related sensing function, and/or other functions associated with a content.

In operation430, based on device configuration information of the electronic device101and device configuration information of the external electronic device102(or based on user selection), the processor320according to an embodiment may identify at least one function to be executed in the external electronic device102among the functions associated with video calling and content execution. For example, the device configuration information of the electronic device101may include information associated with hardware components included in the electronic device101(or constituting the electronic device101), and the device configuration information of the external electronic device102may include information associated with hardware components included in the external electronic device102(or constituting the external electronic device102). For example, the hardware component information may include the type of hardware component and specification information. For example, the type of hardware component may further include a display, a microphone, a speaker, a camera, a sensor, an input device, and/or other hardware components capable of being included in the electronic device101. For example, the specification information of a hardware component may include information associated with the specifications of a display, the specifications of a microphone, the specifications of a speaker, the specifications of a camera, the specifications of a sensor, and/or the specifications of an input device. The processor320according to an embodiment may obtain hardware component information of each of at least one external electronic device via a server (not illustrated) that provides information associated with at least one external electronic device connectable to the electronic device101, or may obtain hardware component information of each of the at least one external electronic device via communication with each of the at least one external electronic device. The processor320according to an embodiment may compare the hardware component information of the electronic device101and the hardware component information of the external electronic device102, and may identify a hardware component more suitable for (e.g., having faster or better performance or having a processing rate equal to or exceeding a predetermined processing rate or having a performance equal to or exceeding some performance standard, etc.) performing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device101and the hardware components of the external electronic device102. For example, the electronic device101may obtain optimal specification information for executing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution, and may identify, based on the optimal specification information, a hardware component optimized for (e.g., having a faster processing rate or a better performance or having a processing rate equal to or exceeding a predetermined processing rate or having a performance equal to or exceeding some performance standard, etc.) performing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device101and the hardware components of the external electronic device102. For example, based on the hardware component more optimized for performing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device101and the hardware components of the external electronic device102, the processor320may identify a function to be performed in the external electronic device102among the functions associated with video calling and content execution. For example, based on the hardware component more optimized for performing each of the functions associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device101and the hardware components of the external electronic device102, the processor320may distribute the functions associated with video calling and content execution as a function to be executed in the electronic device101and a function to be executed in the external electronic device102.

In operation440, the processor320according to an embodiment may transmit information corresponding to the function to be executed in the external electronic device102to the external electronic device102via the communication module390. Based on the information received from the electronic device101, the external electronic device102may perform the function distributed from the electronic device101.

FIG.5Ais a diagram illustrating an example of distributing functions associated with video call and game content execution using an external electronic device when an example electronic device according to an embodiment executes game content while performing a video call.

Referring toFIG.5A, when executing game content while performing a video call, the processor320of the electronic device301according to various embodiments may perform functions510associated with video call and game content execution. For example, the functions510associated with video call and game content execution may include a controller function, a microphone function, a camera function, a video call and content screen display function, a video call sound output function, a content sound output function, and/or other functions associated with video call and game content execution. The processor320according to an embodiment may distribute the functions510associated with video call and game content execution so that at least some functions514of the functions510associated with video call and game content execution are performed in the external electronic device302and the remaining functions512are performed in the electronic device301. According to an embodiment, based on a hardware component more optimized for performing each of the functions510associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device301and the hardware components of the external electronic device302, and/or based on user selection, the processor320may identify the functions512to be executed in the electronic device301and the functions514to be executed in the external electronic device302among the functions associated with video calling and content execution. For example, the processor320may perform control so that the camera function, the video call and content screen display function, and the content sound output function among the functions510associated with video calling and content execution are performed by a camera (not illustrated), a display (not illustrated), and a speaker (not illustrated) of the external electronic device302, as opposed to the camera module380, the display360, and the speaker355of the electronic device301, and the controller function, the microphone function, and the video call sound output function are performed by the display360, the microphone350, and the speaker355of the electronic device301. For example, in a case in which all the functions510associated with video call and game content execution are performed in the electronic device301, the processor320of the electronic device301may display a video call and content screen50on the display360. For example, in a case in which the controller function, the microphone function, and the video call sound output function among the functions510associated with video call and game content are performed in the electronic device301, and the camera function, the video call and content screen display function, and the content sound output function are performed in the external electronic device302, the processor320of the electronic device301may display a screen50-1(e.g., a game controller screen) corresponding to the controller function in the display360of the electronic device301, and may display a video call and content screen50-2in the display of the external electronic device302.

FIG.5Bis a diagram illustrating an example of distributing functions associated with video call and exercise content execution using an external electronic device when an example electronic device according to an embodiment executes exercise content while performing a video call.

Referring toFIG.5B, when executing an exercise content while performing a video call, the processor320of the electronic device301according to various embodiments may perform functions520associated with video call and exercise content execution. For example, the functions520associated with video call and exercise content execution may include a microphone function, a first camera function (front or full-length), a second camera function (part or zoom-in), a video call and content screen display function, a video call sound output function, a content sound output function, a timer function and/or other functions associated with video call and exercise content execution. The processor320according to an embodiment may distribute the functions520associated with video call and exercise content execution so that at least some functions524of the functions520associated with video call and exercise content execution are performed in the first external electronic device302, at least some other functions526are performed in the second external electronic device303, and the remaining functions522are performed in the electronic device301. According to an embodiment, based on a hardware component more optimized for performing each of the functions520associated with video call and exercise content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device301, the hardware components of the first external electronic device302, and the hardware components of the second external electronic device303, and/or based on user selection, the processor320may identify the functions522to be performed in the electronic device301, the functions524to be performed in the first external electronic device302, and the functions526to be performed in the second electronic device303among the functions associated with video call and exercise content execution. For example, the processor320may perform control so that the microphone function, the second camera function (part or zoom-in) among the functions520associated with video call and exercise content execution are performed using the microphone350and the camera module380of the electronic device301, the video call and content screen display function, the first camera function (front or full-length), the content sound output function, and the video call sound output function are performed by a display (not illustrated), a camera (not illustrated), and a speaker (not illustrated) of the first external electronic device302, and the timer function is performed by a display (not illustrated) of the second external electronic device303. For example, in a case in which all the functions520associated with video call and exercise content execution are performed in the electronic device301, the processor320of the electronic device301may display a video call and exercise content screen55in the display360. For example, in a case in which the processor320of the electronic device301performs control so that the microphone function and the second camera function (part or zoom-in) among the functions520associated with the video call and exercise content execution are executed in the electronic device301, the video call and content screen display function, the first camera function (front or full-length), the content sound output function, and video call sound output function are performed in the first external electronic device302, and the timer function is performed in the second external electronic device303, the processor320of the electronic device301may display a screen55-1(part or zoom-in screen) based on the second camera function on the display360of the electronic device301, may display a video call and exercise content screen55-2on the display of the first external electronic device302, and may display a timer screen55-3on the display of the second external electronic device303.

FIG.5Cis a diagram illustrating an example of distributing functions associated with video call and concert content execution using an external electronic device when an example electronic device according to an embodiment executes concert content while performing a video call.

Referring toFIG.5C, when executing concert content while performing a video call, the processor320of the electronic device301according to an embodiment may perform functions530associated with video call and concert content execution. For example, the functions530associated with video call and concert content execution may include a video call and content screen display function, a video call sound output function, a content sound output function, a camera function and/or other functions associated with video call and concert content execution. The processor320according to an embodiment may distribute the functions530associated with video call and concert content execution so that at least some functions534of the functions530associated with video call and concert content execution are performed in the external electronic device302and the remaining functions532are performed in the electronic device301.

According to an embodiment, based on a hardware component more optimized for performing each of the functions530associated with video calling and content execution among the hardware components of the electronic device301and the hardware components of the external electronic device302, and/or based on user selection, the processor320may identify the functions532to be executed in the electronic device301and the functions534to be executed in the external electronic device302among the functions530associated with video call and concert content execution. For example, the processor320may perform control so that a microphone function, a cheering tool function, a text and emoji input function among the functions530associated with video call and concert content execution are performed using the microphone350and display360of the electronic device301, and a video call and content screen display function, a video call sound output function, a content sound output function, and a camera function are performed using a display (not illustrated), a speaker (not illustrated), a camera (not illustrated) of the external electronic device302. For example, in a case in which all the functions530associated with video call and concert content execution are performed in the electronic device301, the processor320of the electronic device301may display a video call and concert content screen57on the display360. For example, in a case in which the microphone function, the cheering tool function, and the text and emoji input function among the functions530associated with video calling and concert content execution are performed in the electronic device301, and the video call and content screen display function, the video call sound output function, and the content sound output function, and the camera function are performed in the external electronic device302, the processor320of the electronic device301may display a screen57-1or57-2associated with the cheering tool function and a text and emoji input function screen57-3on the display360of the electronic device301, and may display a video call and concert content screen57-4on the display of the external electronic device302.

FIG.6Ais a diagram illustrating an example of a screen when an example electronic device according to an embodiment selects a function to be executed in an external electronic device among functions associated with video calling and content execution, andFIG.6Bis a diagram illustrating an example of performing a function by an example electronic device and an external electronic device according to a result of selecting, by an example electronic device according to an embodiment, a function to be executed in the external electronic device among functions associated with video calling and content execution.

Referring toFIG.6A, while displaying a video call and content execution screen610in the display360based on video calling and content execution, the processor360of the electronic device301according to an embodiment may display an external electronic device information screen620identifying external electronic devices connectable to the electronic device301, based on selecting an icon611(e.g., setting icon) associated with function distribution to the external electronic device302. The processor360according to an embodiment may display the list of devices (or equipment) connected or connectable to the electronic device301in the external electronic device information screen620associated with an external electronic device connectable to the electronic device301. The processor360according to an embodiment may obtain device configuration information (e.g., use environment) of each of the devices included in the list of devices (or equipment) connected or connectable to the electronic device301, or may obtain device configuration information (use environment) associated with an external electronic device (e.g., [TV] Samsung The Frame) selected (by a user or automatically) from the list. The processor360according to an embodiment may display, in the display360, an information screen622indicating that the device configuration information (use environment) associated with an external electronic device is being identified (or obtained). The processor360according to an embodiment may identify at least one function executable in an external electronic device based on identifying of the device configuration information (use environment) associated with an external electronic device. The processor360according to an embodiment may display, on a screen624, at least one function (e.g., a content screen (display function), a video call (screen display function), a content download (function), a selfie camera (function), and/or a video call voice (output function)) executable in an external electronic device. The processor360according to an embodiment may select at least one function to be executed (e.g., a content screen (display function), a video call (screen display function), a content download (function), and/or a selfie camera (function)) in an external electronic device from the screen624showing at least one function executable in an external electronic device. For example, based on device configuration information (e.g., hardware component information) of the electronic device101and device configuration information (e.g., hardware component information) of the external electronic device102(and/or based on user selection), the processor320may select (or identify) at least one function to be executed in the external electronic device102among the functions associated with video calling and content execution.

Referring toFIG.6B, based on the selection (or identification) of at least one function to be executed in the external electronic device102from among functions associated with video calling and content execution, the processor360of the electronic device301according to an embodiment may display a screen626showing a function to be executed in an external electronic device and a function to be executed in the electronic device301. The processor360according to an embodiment may connect to the external electronic device302and may perform control so that a function to be executed in the external electronic device (e.g., a content screen display function, a video call screen display function, a content sound output function, and a selfie camera function) is performed in the external electronic device302, and may perform control so that a function to be executed in the electronic device301(e.g., a video call sound output function, a controller function, a microphone input function) is performed in the electronic device301.

Referring toFIG.7, a processor (e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1or the processor320ofFIG.3) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device301ofFIG.3) according to an embodiment may perform at least one operation among operations710,720,730, and740.

In operation710, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify whether a display function is distributed to an external electronic device while video calling and content execution are performed. For example, the processor320may identify (or determine) whether a function to be executed in the external electronic device302is a video call and content execution screen display function.

In operation720, based on the display function among functions associated with video calling and content execution being distributed to the external electronic device302, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify content context information. For example, the context information of the content may include a content format, a content type, a content progress state, and/or content participant information. For example, the content format may include a tournament (or competition) format, a lecture (or class) format, a sharing (or friendship) format, and/or other formats. The content type may include a game (or sports), an exercise (or dance), a concert (or show), and/or other types. The content progress state may include a score (or mark) state, a victory-or-defeat state, progress/end state, and/or other states. The content participant information may include information associated with a user or an electronic device that is participating in a content.

In operation730, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify, based on the content context information, a display layout of a video call and content execution screen. Based on the content context information, for example, a content format, a content type, a content progress state, and/or content participant information, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify (or designate) a display layout for a video call and content execution screen to be displayed in the external electronic device102.

In operation740, the processor320according to an embodiment may transmit information associated with the video call and content execution screen to the external electronic device302, based on the display layout of the video call and content execution screen. The external electronic device302(or at least one processor of the external electronic device302) according to an embodiment may display, on a display, the video call and content execution screen in a predetermined display layout provided from the electronic device301.

FIG.8is a diagram illustrating an example of content context information according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIG.8, the content context information according to an embodiment may include a content format810, a content type820, a content progress matter (or state)830, and/or content participant information.

The content format810according to an embodiment may include a tournament (or competition) format, a lecture (or class) format, a sharing (or friendship) format, and/or other formats. For example, in a case in which the content format is a tournament (or competition) format, the number of participants joining content among video callers may be decreased due to competition occurring when the content is in progress, and the processor320may change the display layout according to a change in the number of participants joining the content. For example, in a case in which the content format is a lecture (or class) format, one (e.g., a host) of the video callers may be a participant of content and the remaining video callers may be viewers, and the processor320may identify (or determine) a display layout corresponding thereto. For example, in a case in which the content format is a sharing (or friendship) format, all of the video callers are in a same level, and the processor320may identify (or determine) a display layout corresponding thereto.

The content type820according to an embodiment may include a game (or sports) type, an exercise (or dance) type, a concert (or show) type, and/or other types. For example, in a case in which the content type is a game (or sports) type, a video caller has a high possibility of participating in or responding to the content, and the processor320may change a display layout based on whether a video caller joins the content or whether a response to the content is received. For example, in a case in which the content type is an exercise (or dance) type, a video caller has a high possibility of moving while watching an exercise or dance, and the processor320may change a display layout based on whether the movement of the video caller is detected (or received). For example, in a case in which the content type is a concert (or a show) type and a video caller may desire to have a sense of realism while watching the concert or show, and the processor320may change a display layout to a display layout for increasing a sense of realism for the video caller.

The content progress matter (progress state)830according to an embodiment may include a score, victory/defeat, a progress, and/or other progress matters. For example, in a case in which the content progress state is a predetermined score (mark), the processor320may change a display layout based on a main content participant determined based on a score among participants of the content. For example, in a case in which the content progress matter is victory/defeat, the processor320may change a display layout according to a change in the number of participants based on the victory/defeat of each of the video callers. For example, in a case in which the content progress matter is progress, the processor320may randomly display a content screen in units of time, or may change a display layout based on a participant randomly selected.

FIG.9is a diagram illustrating examples of a display layout according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIG.9, the processor320of the electronic device301according to an embodiment may identify, based on content context information, one of a plurality of display layouts (e.g., layouts901to907) as a display layout of a video call and content execution screen, and may perform control so that the video call and content execution screen is displayed on a display of the external electronic device302(or the display360of the electronic device301) based on the identified display layout.

The processor320according to an embodiment may display a video call content execution screen based on first and second display layouts901and902when all video callers receive a content execution screen provided (or shared), may display a video call and content execution screen based on third to fifth display layouts903to905when only some of the video callers receive a content execution screen provided (or shared), and may display a video call and content execution screen based on sixth and seventh display layouts906and907when only one of the video callers receives a content execution screen provided (or shared).

According to an embodiment, in a case in which video callers91to96participate in or watch a content in the same level, the processor320may display a video call and content execution screen based on the first display layout901. In a case in which the participant91having the highest score among the video callers91to96is present, or a main participant is randomly selected, the processor320according to an embodiment may display a video call and content execution screen based on the second display layout902. In a case in which some video callers91and92among the video callers are joining a content in a tournament manner, or the video callers are classified as the participants91and92of the content and spectators, the processor320according to an embodiment may display a video call and content execution screen in the third display layout903. In a case in which some video callers91and92among the video callers are participating in content and the video callers joining the content have scores, the processor320according to an embodiment may display a video call and content execution screen based on the fourth display layout904that increases the size of a display area for the participant91having a high(er) score. In a case in which all of the video callers are participating in content and some participants are in a first team91and the remaining participants are in a second team92, the processor320according to an embodiment may display a video call and content execution screen based on the fifth display layout905. In a case in which a video caller91who is the final winner of a content is present among the video callers, the processor320according to an embodiment may display a video call and content execution screen based on the sixth display layout906. In a case in which video callers simultaneously access (or simultaneously watch) a single content, the processor320may display a video call and content execution screen based on the seventh display layout907.

FIG.10is a flowchart illustrating an example operation of changing a display layout according to a change in content context information while an example electronic device according to an embodiment displays a video call and content execution screen.

Referring toFIG.10, a processor (e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1or the processor320ofFIG.3) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device301ofFIG.3) according to an embodiment may perform at least one operation among operations1010to1030.

In operation1010, the processor320according to an embodiment may transmit, to the external electronic device302, first video call and content execution screen information provided in a first display layout identified based on content context information.

In operation1020, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify whether the content context information is changed while transmitting the first video call and content execution screen information. For example, the processor320may identify a change in a content format, a content type, a content progress state, and/or content participant information.

In operation1030, based on the change in the content context information, the processor320according to an embodiment may transmit, to the external electronic device102, second video call and content execution screen information provided in a second display layout. Accordingly, the external electronic device102may display a video call and content execution screen of which the layout is changed according to the change in the content context information.

According to an embodiment, a method of performing, by an electronic device, a video call and content function using an external electronic device, may include an operation of identifying, based on video calling and content execution, an external electronic device connectable to the electronic device, an operation of identifying at least one function executable in the external electronic device among functions associated with video calling and content execution, an operation of identifying, based on device configuration information of the electronic device and device configuration information of the external electronic device, a function to be executed in the external electronic device among the at least one function executable in the external electronic device, and an operation of transmitting, to the external electronic device, information corresponding to the function to be executed in the external electronic device (e.g., via a communication module).

According to an embodiment, the functions associated with video calling and content execution may include functions associated with a video call and functions associated with execution of content.

According to an embodiment, the functions associated with a video call may include a video call screen display function, a selfie-camera function, a video call voice output function, and/or a microphone input function.

According to an embodiment, the functions associated with execution of content may include a content screen display function, a content sound output function, a content-related input function, a content-related camera function, and/or a content-related sensing function.

According to an embodiment, the device configuration information of the electronic device may include information associated with hardware components included in the electronic device, and the device configuration information of the external electronic device may include information associated with hardware components included in the external electronic device.

According to an embodiment, an operation of identifying context information of a content in a case in which the function to be executed in the external electronic device is a function of displaying a video call and content execution screen, an operation of identifying a display layout of the video call and content execution screen based on the context information of the content, and an operation of transmitting, based on the identified display layout, information associated with the video call and content execution screen to the external electronic device may be included.

According to an embodiment, the context information of the content may include at least one of a content format, a content type, or a content progress state.

According to an embodiment, an operation of identifying a change in the context information of the content while a first video call and content execution screen is displayed in a first display layout, an operation of identifying a second display layout based on the change in the context information of the content, and an operation of displaying the first video call and content execution screen in the second display layout may be included.

According to an embodiment, the external electronic device may include a TV.

FIG.11Ais a diagram illustrating an example of the case in which content context information is changed from the start of a tournament game to competition in a tournament, and to a final round, while a first video call and content execution screen is displayed in a first display layout according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIG.11A, in a case in which, when a tournament game content is executed while a video call is performed, a tournament game begins and all 6 video callers participate in the tournament game, the processor320of the electronic device301according to an embodiment may transmit, to the external electronic device302information associated with a first video call and content execution screen1101based on a first display layout that shows images1111,1112,1113,1114,1115, and1116of the respective video callers who are participating in the tournament game content. The external electronic device302may display a first video call and content execution screen1101on a display. In a case in which content context information is changed to the final round in the tournament game as the tournament game content is in progress after the tournament game begins, the processor320according to an embodiment may change the first display layout to a second display layout to show content images1118and1119of participants who are participating in the final round, and may transmit, to the external electronic device302, information associated with a second video call and content execution screen1102based on the second display layout. The external electronic device302may display the second video call and content execution screen1102on the display.

FIG.11Bis a diagram illustrating an example of a case in which content context information is changed from the start of exercise coaching to an exercise in progress, while a first video call and content execution screen is displayed in a first display layout according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIG.11B, in a case in which five (5) video callers1121,1122,1123,1124, and1125watch a single exercise content1120when an exercise content is executed while a video call is performed, the processor320of the electronic device301according to an embodiment may transmit, to the external electronic device302, information associated with a first video call and content execution screen1104based on a first display layout corresponding to the case. The external electronic device302may display the first video call and content execution screen1104on a display.

In a case in which, while the exercise is in progress, content context information is changed to a situation in which a user1125of the electronic device301participates in the exercise, the processor320according to an embodiment may change the first display layout to a second display layout that shows the exercise participate images1125-1and1125-2of the user1125who is participating in the exercise, and may transmit, to the external electronic device302, information associated with a second video call and content execution screen1105based on the second display layout. The external electronic device302may display the second video call and content execution screen1105on the display. According to an embodiment, the exercise participate image of the user1125who is participating in the exercise may include a first exercise participate image1125-1and a second exercise participate image1125-2, and the first exercise participate image1125-1may be an image (a front image) shot using a first camera function of the external electronic device302, and the second exercise participate image1125-2may be an image shot using a second camera function of the electronic device301.

FIG.12is a diagram illustrating an operation of distributing some of functions associated with video calling and content execution to a TV, and performing the same when video calling and content execution are performed in an example electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIG.12, a processor (e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1or the processor320ofFIG.3) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device301ofFIG.3) according to an embodiment may perform at least one operation among operations1202to1220.

In operation1202, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify whether video calling and content execution are started.

In operation1204, based on the start of video calling and content execution, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify whether the electronic device is in a state of being connected to a TV. In a case in which the electronic device is not in the state of being connected to a TV when video calling and content execution are started, the processor320according to an embodiment may perform functions associated with video calling and content using the electronic device301in operation1222. For example, the functions associated with video calling and content may include functions associated with a video call and functions associated with content execution. For example, the functions associated with a video call may include, but are not limited to, a video call screen display function, a selfie camera function, a video call voice output function, a microphone input function and/or other functions associated with a video call, and the functions associated with content execution may include, but are not limited to, a content screen display function, a content sound output function, a content-related input function, a content-related camera function, a content-related sensing function, and/or other functions associated with a content.

In operation1206, in a case in which the electronic device is in the state of being connected to a TV when video calling and content execution are started, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify (or determine) whether a camera function (e.g., a selfie camera function and/or a content-related camera function) among functions associated with video calling and content is included in the TV.

In operation1208, in a case in which the camera function among the functions associated with video calling and content execution is included in the TV, the processor320according to an embodiment may set (or select or designate) the camera function to be performed in the TV when video calling and content execution are performed.

In operation1210, in a case in which the camera function among the functions associated with video calling and content execution is not included in the TV, the processor320according to an embodiment may set (or select or designate) the camera function to be performed in the electronic device301when video calling and content execution are performed.

In operation1212, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify (or determine) whether a microphone function (e.g., a microphone input function) among functions associated with video calling and a content is included in the TV.

In operation1214, in a case in which the microphone function among the functions associated with video calling and content execution is included in the TV, the processor320according to an embodiment may set (or select or designate) the microphone function to be performed in the TV when video calling and content execution are performed.

In operation1216, in a case in which the microphone function among the functions associated with video calling and content execution is not included in the TV, the processor320according to an embodiment may set (or select or designate) the microphone function to be performed in the electronic device301when video calling and content execution are performed.

In operation1218, the processor320according to an embodiment may set (or select or designate) a display function (e.g., a video call screen display function and/or content screen display function) and a speaker function (e.g., a video call sound output function and/or content sound output function) to be performed in the TV when video calling and content execution are performed.

In operation1220, the processor320according to an embodiment may perform video calling and content execution using the electronic device301and/or the TV depending on settings.

FIG.13is a diagram illustrating an example operation performed in response to a request for releasing the connection to a TV while video calling and content execution are performed using a TV and an example electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIG.13, a processor (e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1or the processor320ofFIG.3) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device301ofFIG.3) according to an embodiment may perform at least one operation among operations1302,1304,1306,1308,1310,1312,1314,1316, and1318.

In operation1302, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify (or determine) whether releasing a connection to a TV is requested while video calling and content execution are performed using the electronic device and the TV.

In operation1304, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify (or determine) whether a mirroring function using the TV is being performed in a case in which releasing of the connection to the TV is requested while video calling and content execution are performed using the electronic device and the TV. For example, the mirroring function may be a function of simply mirroring the display information of the electronic device301and displaying the same on the TV.

In operation1306, the processor320according to an embodiment may terminate the mirroring function when the mirroring function is being performed, and may proceed with operation1310so as to release the connection between the electronic device301and the TV.

In operation1308, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify (or determine) whether a function associated with a content and video calling are being performed via the TV when the mirroring function using the TV is not performed. For example, functions associated with video call and content execution may include functions associated with a video call and functions associated with content execution. For example, the functions associated with a video call may include, but are not limited to, a video call screen display function, a selfie camera function, a video call voice output function, a microphone input function and/or other functions associated with a video call, and the functions associated with content execution may include, but are not limited to, a content screen display function, a content sound output function, a content-related input function, a content-related camera function, a content-related sensing function, and/or other functions associated with a content. For example, the processor320may identify whether at least some of the functions associated with video call and a content are being performed via the TV.

In operation1310, the processor320according to an embodiment may release the connection between the electronic device301and the TV when a function associated with a content and a video calling is not being performed via the TV.

In operation1312, in a case in which the function associated with the video call and the content is being performed via the TV, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify (or determine) whether the electronic device301(or a user of the electronic device301) is participating in the content via a function of the TV.

In operation1314, in a case in which the electronic device301(or the user of the electronic device301) is participating in the content using a function of the TV, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify (or determine) whether participating in the content is to be maintained. For example, based on a user input associated with maintaining of participating in the content, whether the electronic device301(or the user of the electronic device301) maintains participating in the content may be identified.

In operation1316, when it is identified that participating in the content is not to be maintained, the processor320according to an embodiment may perform control so that the electronic device301performs the functions associated with video calling and content execution and operates in a view mode.

In operation1318, when it is identified that participating in the content is to be maintained, the processor320according to an embodiment may perform control so that the electronic device301performs the functions associated with video calling and content execution and maintains a participate mode.

FIGS.14A and14Bare diagrams illustrating an example operation performed when a TV that is connectable is present nearby while video calling and content execution are performed in an example electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring toFIGS.14A and14B, a processor (e.g., the processor120ofFIG.1or the electronic device320ofFIG.3) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device101ofFIG.1or the electronic device301ofFIG.3) according to an embodiment may perform at least one operation among operations shown inFIGS.14A and14B.

In operation1402, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify (or determine) whether a TV that is connectable is present nearby while video calling and content execution are performed. In a case in which the connectable TV is not present nearby while video calling and content execution are performed, the processor320according to an embodiment may perform functions associated with video call and content execution in the electronic device301in operation1424.

In operation1404, based on identifying identify that a TV that is connectable is present nearby while video calling and content execution are performed, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify whether the content that has a participant. For example, the processor320may identify whether a video caller that is participating in the content is present among video callers.

In operation1406, based on identifying that the content has a participant in operation1404, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify whether the electronic device301(or the user of the electronic device301) is a participant of the content or a viewer.

In operation1408, in a case in which the electronic device301(or the user of the electronic device301) is a viewer of the content, the processor320according to an embodiment may set (or distribute) a display function among the functions associated with video call and content execution to be performed in the TV, and may set (or distribute) a chatting screen display function of the display function to be performed in the electronic device301.

In operation1410, in a case in which the electronic device301(or the user of the electronic device301) is a participant of the content, the processor320according to an embodiment may set (or distribute) the display function among the functions associated with video call and content execution to be performed in the TV.

In operation1412, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify whether a camera and a microphone are included in the TV.

In operation1414, in a case in which a camera and a microphone are not included in the TV, the processor320according to an embodiment may set (or distribute) a camera function and a microphone function among the functions associated with video call and content execution to be performed in the electronic device.

In operation1416, in a case in which a camera and a microphone are included in the TV, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify (or determine) whether an auxiliary camera function is included in the content.

In operation1418, in a case in which the auxiliary camera function is not included in the content, the processor320according to an embodiment may set (or distribute) the camera function and the microphone function among the functions associated with video call and content execution to be performed in one of the electronic device and TV selected based on a designated condition. For example, the designated condition may be which of the camera specifications and the microphone specifications of each of the electronic device and the TV have higher performance than designated reference specifications, or which of the camera specifications and the microphone specifications of each of the electronic device and the TV has a higher performance.

In operation1420, in a case in which an auxiliary camera function is included in the content, the processor320according to an embodiment activates the camera and the microphone of each of the electronic device and the TV, and may set (or distribute) a main camera and microphone function to be performed in one of the electronic device and the TV, and an auxiliary camera and microphone function to be performed in the other.

In operation1422, the processor320according to an embodiment may identify (or determine) whether a video call sound and a content sound need to be simultaneously output.

In operation1426, in a case in which the video call sound and the content sound need to be simultaneously output, the processor320according to an embodiment may set (or distribute) a video call sound output function to be performed in the electronic device and a content sound output function to be performed in the TV.

In operation1428, in a case in which the video call sound and the content sound need not be simultaneously output, the processor320according to an embodiment may set (or distribute) all the video call sound output function and the content sound output function to be performed in the TV.

FIG.15is a diagram illustrating an example of operation performed in a case in which an example video call server according to an embodiment configures a video call screen when a multilateral video call is performed, and provides the same to electronic devices of participants of the video call.

Referring toFIG.15, a video call server1508according to an embodiment may provide a multilateral video call service among video callers (e.g., ME, A, B, C, D, and E). In a case in which a first video caller (ME) executes content while performing a video call via an electronic device1501and an external electronic device1502, and shares with (or relays to) a second video caller to a sixth video caller, the video call server108according to an embodiment may provide a video call and content execution screen to at least one electronic device for each of the first to sixth video callers (e.g., ME, A, B, C, D, E).

For example, in a case in which the first video caller (ME) executes and participates in content while performing a video call via an electronic device1501and an external electronic device1502, a first video call and content execution screen may be provided based on a function distribution state (e.g., the state of a device currently used, a set function for each device) of the electronic device1501and the external electronic device1502, and content context information (e.g., a content progress state, the number of participants in person and the number of viewers). For example, in a case in which a second video caller (A) participates content while performing a video call via an electronic device1511, a second video call and content execution screen may be provided to the electronic device1511based on content context information (a content progress state, the number of participants in person, the number of viewers). For example, in a case in which the third video caller (B) watches content while performing a video call via an electronic device1521and an external electronic device1522, a third video call and content execution screen may be provided to the electronic device1521and the external electronic device1522based on a function distribution state (e.g., the state of a device currently used, a set function for each device) and content context information (e.g., a content progress state, the number of participants in person and the number of viewers). For example, in a case in which the fourth video caller (C) and the fifth video caller (D) watch content while performing a video call via the electronic devices1531and1541, respectively, the fourth and fifth video call and content execution screens may be provided to the electronic devices1531and1541, respectively, based on content context information (a content progress state, the number of participants in person, the number of viewers). For example, in a case in which a sixth video caller (E) watches content while performing a video call via each external electronic device1552, a sixth video call and content execution screen may be provided to the external electronic device1552based on content context information (a content progress state, the number of participants in person, the number of viewers).

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 smartphone), 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 embodiments of the 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 “1st” and “2nd”, 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 in connection with the disclosure, the term “module” may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, or any combination thereof, 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 program140) including one or more instructions that are stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory136or external memory138) that is readable by a machine (e.g., the electronic device101). For example, a processor (e.g., the processor120) of the machine (e.g., the electronic device101) may invoke at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, and execute it. 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 code generated by a compiler or a code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. The term “non-transitory” storage medium refers, for example, to a tangible device, and may 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'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 or operations may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations 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, 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.

According to an embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing instructions that cause an electronic device to perform at least one operation when the instructions are executed by at least one processor of the electronic device is provided, and the at least one operation includes identifying an external electronic device connectable to an electronic device based on video calling and content execution, identifying at least one function executable in the external electronic device among functions associated with video calling and content execution, and identifying, based on device configuration information of the electronic device and device configuration information of the external electronic device, a function to be executed in the external electronic device among the at least one function executable in the external electronic device, and transmitting, to the external electronic device via the communication module, information corresponding to the function to be executed in the external electronic device.

An embodiment of the present disclosure provided in the present specifications and drawings merely are certain examples to readily describe the technology associated with embodiments of the present disclosure and to help understanding of the embodiment of the present disclosure, but may not limit the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, in addition to the embodiment disclosed herein, the scope of an embodiment of the present disclosure should be construed to include all modifications or modified forms drawn based on the technical idea of an embodiment of the present disclosure.

While the disclosure has been illustrated and described with reference to various example embodiments, it will be understood that the various example embodiments are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. It will be further understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the true spirit and full scope of the disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. It will also be understood that any of the embodiment(s) described herein may be used in conjunction with any other embodiment(s) described herein.