WO-2026095645-A1 - ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

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Abstract

The present invention comprises a memory for storing one or more instructions, and at least one processor, wherein the one or more instructions, when executed collectively or individually by the at least one processor, cause a robot cleaner to: identify at least one external device that is not communicatively connected to a server device; when the at least one external device is identified, acquire first information about the at least one external device; identify, on the basis of the first information, whether an update of the at least one external device is required; when it is identified that the update of the at least one external device is required, acquire data for the update of the at least one external device and travel close to the at least one external device; and transmit the data for the update to the at least one external device.

Inventors

KANG, Sungmook

Assignees

삼성전자주식회사

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20251029
Priority Date: 20241030

Claims (15)

Regarding robot vacuum cleaners, Memory for storing at least one instruction; and Includes at least one processor; and When the above at least one instruction is executed collectively or individually by the above at least one processor, the robot vacuum cleaner, Identify at least one external device that is not connected to the server device, and When the above-mentioned at least one external device is identified, first information regarding the above-mentioned at least one external device is obtained, and Based on the above first information, identify whether an update of the at least one external device is required, and If it is identified that an update is required for at least one external device, data for updating the at least one external device is obtained and the vehicle is driven to approach the at least one external device. A robot vacuum cleaner that transmits data for the above update to at least one external device.
In Article 1, When the above at least one instruction is executed collectively or individually by the above at least one processor, the robot vacuum cleaner, If at least one external device that is not connected to the server device is identified, the connection between the robot vacuum cleaner and the AP (Access Point) device is disconnected, and Transmitting a signal requesting a communication connection to at least one external device, and A robot vacuum cleaner that acquires the first information when a communication connection is established with at least one external device.
In Paragraph 2, A robot vacuum cleaner, wherein the first information above includes at least one of version information, operation status information, or location information of the external device.
In Article 1, When the above at least one instruction is executed collectively or individually by the above at least one processor, the robot vacuum cleaner, Second information corresponding to at least one external device stored in the server is obtained from the server, and A robot vacuum cleaner that transmits information to a user terminal, including a user response request regarding whether the at least one external device is updated, based on the first information and the second information.
In Article 1, When the above at least one instruction is executed collectively or individually by the above at least one processor, the robot vacuum cleaner, Transmit the above first information to the above server, and A robot vacuum cleaner that transmits information to a user terminal, including a user response request regarding whether the at least one external device is updated, based on the above server.
In Article 1, When the above at least one instruction is executed collectively or individually by the above at least one processor, the robot vacuum cleaner, If it is identified that an update is required for at least one external device, information including a user response request regarding whether to update the at least one external device is transmitted to a user terminal, and A robot vacuum cleaner that, upon receiving a user response requesting an update of at least one external device, acquires data for updating the at least one external device.
In Article 1, When the above at least one instruction is executed collectively or individually by the above at least one processor, the robot vacuum cleaner, If it is identified that an update is required for at least one external device, information including a user response request regarding whether to update the at least one external device is transmitted to a user terminal, and A robot vacuum cleaner that terminates an update-related operation of at least one external device when a user response rejecting an update of at least one external device is received, or when a user response is not received within a preset time.
In a method for controlling a robot vacuum cleaner, A step of identifying at least one external device that is not connected to a server device for communication; When the above-mentioned at least one external device is identified, a step of obtaining first information about the above-mentioned at least one external device; A step of identifying whether an update of the at least one external device is required based on the first information above; If it is identified that an update is required for at least one external device, the step of acquiring data for updating the at least one external device and driving to approach the at least one external device; and A control method comprising the step of transmitting data for the above update to at least one external device.
In Paragraph 8, If at least one external device that is not connected to the server device is identified, the step of disconnecting the connection between the robot vacuum cleaner and the AP (Access Point) device; A step of transmitting a signal requesting a communication connection to at least one external device; and A control method comprising the step of acquiring the first information when a communication connection is established with at least one external device.
In Article 9, The above first information is a control method comprising at least one of version information, operation status information, or location information of the external device.
In Paragraph 8, A step of obtaining from the server second information corresponding to the at least one external device stored in the server; and A control method comprising the step of transmitting information to a user terminal, including a user response request regarding whether the at least one external device is updated, based on the first information and the second information.
In Paragraph 8, A step of transmitting the above first information to the server; and A control method comprising the step of transmitting information to a user terminal, including a user response request regarding whether the at least one external device is updated, based on the above server.
In Paragraph 8, If it is identified that an update is required for at least one external device, the step of transmitting information including a user response request regarding whether to update the at least one external device to a user terminal; and A control method comprising the step of obtaining data for updating the at least one external device when a user response requesting an update of the at least one external device is received.
In Paragraph 8, If it is identified that an update is required for at least one external device, the step of transmitting information including a user response request regarding whether to update the at least one external device to a user terminal; and A control method comprising the step of terminating an update-related operation of at least one external device when a user response rejecting an update of at least one external device is received, or when a user response is not received within a preset time.
In a non-transient computer-readable recording medium comprising a program for executing a control method for a robot vacuum cleaner, The above control method is, A step of identifying at least one external device that is not connected to a server device for communication; When the above-mentioned at least one external device is identified, a step of obtaining first information about the above-mentioned at least one external device; A step of identifying whether an update of the at least one external device is required based on the first information above; If it is identified that an update is required for at least one external device, the method comprises the steps of obtaining data for updating the at least one external device and driving to approach the at least one external device; and A non-transient computer-readable recording medium comprising the step of transmitting data for the above update to at least one external device.

Description

Electronic device and control method thereof The present disclosure relates to a robot vacuum cleaner and a control method, and more specifically, to a robot vacuum cleaner and a control method thereof that enables a plurality of electronic devices not connected to an Access Point (AP) device to be updated through a communication connection with the robot vacuum cleaner. Recently, the Internet of Things (IoT) is being widely used. For example, multiple home appliances are connected to a single Access Point (AP) within a home, allowing information about the appliances to be displayed or their operation to be controlled through a user terminal device. To use such Internet of Things services, all electronic devices within the home must be connected to the Internet. For example, multiple electronic devices can communicate wirelessly by connecting to an AP device, such as a router, that provides a wireless network. However, depending on the installation location of the AP device within the home, if some electronic devices are located in a dead zone outside the AP device's wireless signal coverage range, communication between devices may be restricted. Accordingly, if some electronic devices not connected to the AP device need to be updated, it is necessary to explore a method to enable them to be updated by directly connecting to the devices via a robot vacuum cleaner. FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining the operation of a robot vacuum cleaner, a user terminal device, an AP device, a plurality of external devices and a server device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a robot vacuum cleaner according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 3 is a drawing for illustrating a step of identifying at least one external device that is not connected to a communication connection with an AP (Access Point) device, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 4 and 5 are drawings for illustrating a guide UI for guiding whether to update an external device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining the step of a robot vacuum cleaner driving to an external device for updating an external device, according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIGS. 7 and 8 are flowcharts illustrating the operation of a robot vacuum cleaner according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a robot vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The embodiments described herein are subject to various modifications and may have various forms; specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the scope of specific embodiments and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of the present disclosure. In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar components. In describing the present disclosure, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known functions or configurations could unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present disclosure, such detailed description is omitted. Additionally, the following embodiments may be modified in various other forms, and the scope of the technical concept of the present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present disclosure more faithful and complete and to fully convey the technical concept of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. The terms used in this disclosure are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the rights. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present disclosure, expressions such as “have,” “may have,” “include,” or “may include” indicate the presence of such features (e.g., numerical values, functions, actions, or components such as parts) and do not exclude the presence of additional features. In the present disclosure, expressions such as “A or B,” “at least one of A or/and B,” or “one or more of A or/and B” may include all possible combinations of items listed together. For example, “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” or “at least one of A or B” may refer to cases including (1) at least one A, (2) at least one B, or (3) both at least one A and at least one B. Expressions such as "first," "second," "first," or "second" used in this disclosure may modify various components regardless of order and/or importance, and are used only to distinguish one component from another and do not limit said components. Where it is stated that a certain component (e.g., a first component