Method and apparatus for displaying augmented reality object

A method performed by an electronic device, the method comprising:

• executing, by the electronic device, an augmented reality (AR) application that uses at least one camera of the electronic device;
• obtaining, by the electronic device, a first image of surroundings of the electronic device using the at least one camera;
• obtaining, by the electronic device using at least one sensor of the electronic device, first sensing information including at least one of first posture information or first position information of the electronic device that correspond to the first image;
• while outputting the first image to a display of the electronic device, producing, by the electronic device, a virtual object that is superimposed on the first image according to a user input;
• based on the first image and the first sensing information, obtaining, by the electronic device, first identification information corresponding to the virtual object;
• obtaining, by the electronic device using the at least one camera, a second image that at least partially overlaps the first image;
• obtaining, by the electronic device using the at least one sensor, second sensing information including at least one of second posture information or -second position information of the electronic device that correspond to the second image;
• based on a range of overlap between the first image and the second image being less than a threshold value, obtaining, by the electronic device, second identification information corresponding to the virtual object;
• and
• in response to information obtained via the at least one sensor in a state in which the AR application is executed corresponding to the second sensing information, outputting, by the electronic device, the virtual object to the display.

An electronic device comprising:

• communication circuitry;
• a display;
• at least one sensor;
• at least one camera;
• memory storing one or more computer programs;
• and
• one or more processors operatively connected to the communication circuitry, the display, the at least one sensor, the at least one camera, and the memory,
• wherein the one or more computer programs include computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to:
• execute an augmented reality (AR) application that uses the at least one camera,
• obtain a first image of surroundings of the electronic device using the at least one camera,
• obtain, using the at least one sensor, first sensing information including at least one of first posture information or first position information of the electronic device that correspond to the first image,
• while outputting the first image to the display, produce a virtual object that is superimposed on the first image according to a user input,
• based on the first image and the first sensing information, obtain first identification information corresponding to the virtual object,
• obtain a second image that at least partially overlaps the first image using the at least one camera,
• obtain, using the at least one sensor, second sensing information including at least one of second posture information or second position information of the electronic device that correspond to the second image,
• based on a range of overlap between the first image and the second image being less than a threshold value, obtain second identification information corresponding to the virtual object,
• transmit, to a server via the communication circuitry, the first identification information and the second identification information,
• receive, from the server, the first identification information and the second identification information, and
• in response to information;
• obtained via the at least one camera and the at least one sensor in a state in which the AR application is executed, corresponding to the second identification information, output the virtual object to the display.