Erectronic device and contrl method thereof

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a socket for supplying power, a sensor for detecting whether an object is inserted into the socket, a switch for controlling the supply of current to the socket, a galvanometer for detecting the current flowing through the socket, and a processor for controlling the switch based on the detection result of the sensor and the galvanometer. When the insertion of an object into the socket is detected, the processor controls the switch for a preset galvanometer time, and controls the switch so that the supply of current to the socket is maintained based on the current flowing through the socket during the galvanometer time.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and a method for controlling the same, and more specifically, to an electronic device and a method for controlling the same that detect when an object is introduced into a socket to which a light source is coupled and control the power supply to the socket. Background Technology

[0002] With technological advancements, electronic devices equipped with various optical output functions are being developed, such as lighting devices, display devices, portable communication devices, or projectors. These electronic devices may include a socket structure to which a light source is incorporated, and recently, there has been an increase in electronic devices equipped with multimedia output or smart functions in addition to lighting capabilities, utilizing power-efficient and eco-friendly LED bulbs.

[0003] Conventional light bulb sockets posed a risk of electric shock because parts of the socket's electrodes were exposed when the bulb was removed; consequently, electronic devices containing bulbs required special caution during handling. Furthermore, due to these safety issues, electronic devices including conventional bulb sockets had to obtain certification as lighting devices under US (Underwriter's Laboratories) or NEC (National Electrical Code) regulations, even if they featured multimedia output or smart functions. Therefore, electronic devices equipped with the function to detect the proper insertion of a bulb and control the power supply offer the advantage of reducing the risk of electric shock compared to lighting devices and enabling them to obtain certification as multimedia devices. Accordingly, there has been a technical demand for electronic devices capable of reliably cutting off power to the socket when the bulb is removed and detecting the proper insertion and detachment of the bulb. The problem to be solved

[0004] The present disclosure is designed to improve upon the aforementioned problem and relates to an electronic device and a method for controlling the same, which detects the coupling state of a socket and controls the power supply, comprising a sensor that detects when an object is inserted into a socket and a galvanometer that detects the intensity of the current flowing through the socket. means of solving the problem

[0005] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a socket, a sensor for detecting whether an object is inserted into the socket, a switch for controlling the supply of current to the socket, a galvanometer for detecting the current flowing through the socket, and a processor for controlling the switch based on the detection results of the sensor and the galvanometer. The processor controls the switch for a preset galvanometer time when the insertion of an object into the socket is detected, and can control the switch to maintain the supply of current to the socket based on the value of the current flowing through the socket during the galvanometer time.

[0006] In this case, the processor can control the switch so that the current supply to the socket is maintained based on the current value measured after the first waiting time, which is the initial time of the galvanizing time.

[0007] Meanwhile, the processor may repeat a cycle multiple times in which the switch is turned on for a preset first time and the switch is turned off for a preset second time during the galvanizing time.

[0008] In this case, the processor can maintain the ON state of the switch based on the current value measured after a preset number of initial cycles among the plurality of cycles.

[0009] Meanwhile, the processor can maintain the ON state of the switch if the current value is between a first current value, which is a preset positive value, and a second current value, which is a preset negative value.

[0010] In this case, the processor can control the switch so that the supply of current to the socket is cut off if the current value is greater than or equal to the first current value or less than or equal to the second current value.

[0011] In this case, the processor may turn the switch on and off again for the galvanized current time after turning off the switch based on the current value.

[0012] Meanwhile, the sensor may include a light-emitting part that irradiates light into the socket, a light-receiving part that is spaced apart from the light-emitting part and recognizes the light, and a transmission part that detects the recognition state of the light by the light-receiving part and transmits it to the processor.

[0013] In this case, the sensor may be an infrared sensor in which the light-emitting part and the light-receiving part irradiate and recognize infrared rays.

[0014] Meanwhile, the sensor may include a button that protrudes into the socket and moves as it is pushed when an object is inserted, a spring that supports the button and provides elastic force, and an electrode that contacts and separates from the button based on the movement of the button and supplies or cuts off current to the socket.

[0015] In this case, the sensor may include a plurality of the buttons spaced apart and disposed inside the socket, and may include a plurality of the springs and electrodes corresponding to the plurality of buttons.

[0016] Meanwhile, the above galvanometer may include a galvanometer placed in the path through which the current flowing to the socket travels, an amplifier that amplifies the voltage of the galvanometer, and a comparator that receives the voltage of the amplifier, compares it with a preset voltage value, and provides it to the processor.

[0017] Additionally, a control method for an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include the steps of detecting whether an object is inserted into a socket, controlling a switch that controls the supply of current to the socket for a preset galvanizing time, checking the value of the current flowing through the socket during the galvanizing time, and controlling the switch to maintain the supply of current to the socket based on the value of the current.

[0018] In this case, the step of checking the current value flowing through the socket during the galvanizing time may include a step of waiting during a first waiting time, which is an initial time during the galvanizing time, and a step of checking the current value measured after the step of waiting during the first waiting time.

[0019] Meanwhile, the step of controlling the switch during the above-mentioned preset galvanizing time may repeat a cycle in which the switch is turned on for a preset first time and the switch is turned off for a preset second time multiple times.

[0020] In this case, the step of checking the current value flowing through the socket during the above galvanizing time can check the current value measured after an initial number of preset cycles among a plurality of the above cycles.

[0021] Meanwhile, the step of checking the current value flowing through the socket during the above galvanizing time may proceed to the step of maintaining the current supply to the socket if the current value is between a first current value, which is a preset positive value, and a second current value, which is a preset negative value.

[0022] In this case, the step of checking the current value flowing to the socket during the galvanizing time may include the step of controlling the switch to cut off the current supply to the socket if the current value is greater than or equal to the first current value or less than or equal to the second current value.

[0023] In this case, the step of cutting off the current supply to the socket may include the step of waiting for a preset second waiting time after turning off the switch.

[0024] Meanwhile, the step of controlling the switch to cut off the current supply to the socket may return to the step of controlling the switch for the galvanized time after turning off the switch. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0025] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the external appearance of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 3a to 3e are perspective views illustrating various external appearances of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 4a and 4b are perspective views illustrating a socket of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5a is a diagram illustrating the coupling process of a socket of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5b is a diagram illustrating the coupling process of a socket of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5c is a diagram illustrating the coupling process of a socket of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6a is a graph illustrating a control method for an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6b is a graph illustrating a control method of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a graph illustrating a control method for an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0026] The terms used in this specification will be briefly explained, and the present disclosure will be described in detail. In describing the present disclosure, detailed descriptions of related prior art may be omitted, and redundant descriptions of identical components will be omitted whenever possible.

[0027] The terms used in the embodiments of this disclosure have been selected to be as widely used as possible, taking into account their functions within this disclosure; however, these terms may vary depending on the intent of those skilled in the art, case law, or the emergence of new technologies. Additionally, in specific cases, terms have been selected at the applicant's discretion, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant explanatory section of this disclosure. Therefore, terms used in this disclosure should be defined not merely by their names, but based on their meanings and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0028] The embodiments of the present disclosure are subject to various modifications and may have various embodiments; therefore, 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 it should be understood that it includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the scope of the disclosed spirit and technology. In describing the embodiments, if it is determined that a detailed description of related prior art may obscure the essence, such detailed description is omitted.

[0029] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such 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 each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicationly," it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0030] Terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, but said components should not be limited by said terms. Such terms may be used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component.

[0031] The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, terms such as “comprising” or “consisting of” are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0032] In the present disclosure, a "module" or "part" performs at least one function or operation and may be implemented in hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software. Additionally, a plurality of "modules" or a plurality of "parts" may be integrated into at least one module and implemented by at least one processor, except for a "module" or "part" that needs to be implemented in specific hardware.

[0033] The term “module” as used in the various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0034] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the present disclosure in the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification are denoted by similar reference numerals.

[0035] Furthermore, embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings and the contents described therein, but the present disclosure is not limited or restricted by the embodiments.

[0036] Hereinafter, the electronic device of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8.

[0037] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the appearance of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may include a head (103), a main body (105), a projection lens (110), a socket (150), or a cover (107).

[0038] The electronic device (100) can be a device of various forms. In particular, the electronic device (100) may be a projector device that projects an enlarged image onto a wall or screen, and the projector device may be an LCD projector or a DLP (digital light processing) projector using a DMD (digital micromirror device).

[0039] Additionally, the electronic device (100) may be a home or industrial display device, or a lighting device used in daily life, or a sound device including a sound module, or may be implemented as a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a wearable device, or a home appliance. Meanwhile, the electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to the devices described above, and the electronic device (100) may be implemented as an electronic device (100) having two or more functions of the devices described above. For example, the electronic device (100) may be used as a display device, a lighting device, or a sound device by turning off the projector function and turning on the lighting function or speaker function according to the operation of the processor, and may be used as an AI speaker by including a microphone or a communication device.

[0040] The main body (105) is a housing that forms the exterior and can support or protect components of an electronic device (100) placed inside the main body (105) (e.g., a configuration shown in FIG. 2). The shape of the main body (105) may have a structure close to a cylinder as shown in FIG. 1. However, the shape of the main body (105) is not limited thereto, and according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the main body (105) may be implemented in various geometric shapes such as a column, a cone, or a sphere having a polygonal cross-section.

[0041] The size of the main body (105) may be such that a user can hold or move it with one hand, may be implemented in a super-compact size for easy portability, and may be implemented in a size that can be mounted on a table or combined with a lighting device.

[0042] The material of the main body (105) may be made of a matte metal or synthetic resin so that the user's fingerprints or dust do not adhere to it, or, the exterior of the main body (105) may be made of a smooth glossy finish.

[0043] A friction area may be formed in a part of the exterior of the main body (105) so that a user can grip and move it. Alternatively, the main body (105) may be provided with a folded gripping part or support (108, see FIG. 3) that a user can grip in at least a part of the area.

[0044] A projection lens (110) is formed on one side of the main body (105) to project light that has passed through a lens array out of the main body (105). In various embodiments, the projection lens (110) may be an optical lens with a low-dispersion coating to reduce chromatic aberration. The projection lens (110) may be a convex lens or a condensing lens, and in one embodiment, the projection lens (110) may adjust the focus by adjusting the positions of a plurality of sub-lenses.

[0045] The head (103) is provided to be coupled to one side of the main body (105) to support and protect the projection lens (110). The head (103) can be coupled to the main body (105) so as to be swivelable within a preset angle range relative to one side of the main body (105).

[0046] The head (103) can be swiveled automatically or manually by a user or processor to freely adjust the projection angle of the projection lens (110). Alternatively, although not shown in the drawing, the head (103) may be coupled to the main body (105) and may include a neck extending from the main body (105), so that the head (103) may be tilted or tilted to adjust the projection angle of the projection lens (110).

[0047] The electronic device (100) can project light or an image to a desired location by adjusting the direction of the head (103) and the emission angle of the projection lens (110) while the position and angle of the main body (105) are fixed. Additionally, the head (103) may include a handle that can be grasped after being rotated in a desired direction by the user.

[0048] A plurality of openings may be formed on the outer surface of the main body (105). Audio output from the audio output unit may be output to the outside of the main body (105) of the electronic device (100) through the plurality of openings. The audio output unit may include a speaker, and the speaker may be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback, recording playback, voice output, etc.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a heat dissipation fan (not shown) may be provided inside the main body (105), and when the heat dissipation fan (not shown) is driven, air or heat inside the main body (105) can be discharged through a plurality of openings. Therefore, the electronic device (100) can discharge heat generated by the operation of the electronic device (100) to the outside and prevent the electronic device (100) from overheating.

[0050] The socket (150) can connect the electronic device (100) to an external device to transmit and receive electrical signals or receive power from an external source. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the socket (150) can be physically connected to an external device. In this case, the socket (150) may include an input / output interface and may communicate with the external device via wired or wireless means or receive power. For example, the socket (150) may include an HDMI connection terminal, a USB connection terminal, an SD card receiving slot, an audio connection terminal, or a power outlet, or may include a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or wireless charging connection module that is wirelessly connected to an external device.

[0051] Additionally, the socket (150) may have a socket structure connected to an external lighting device and may receive power by being connected to the socket receiving groove of the external lighting device. The size and specifications of the socket structure (150) can be implemented in various ways considering the receiving structure of the external device that can be combined. For example, according to the international standard E26, the diameter of the joint portion of the socket (150) may be implemented as 26 mm, in which case the electronic device (100) can be combined with an external lighting device such as a stand by replacing a conventionally used light bulb. Meanwhile, when connected to an existing socket located on the ceiling, the electronic device (100) has a structure that projects from top to bottom, and if the electronic device (100) does not rotate due to the socket connection, the screen also cannot rotate. Accordingly, even when power is supplied through a socket connection, the electronic device (100) can rotate. The electronic device (100) is socket-connected to a stand on the ceiling, and the head (103) swivels on one side of the main body (105) to adjust the projection angle, thereby allowing the screen to be projected to a desired position or the screen to be rotated.

[0052] The socket (150) may include a coupling sensor, and the coupling sensor may sense whether the socket (150) and an external device are coupled, the coupling state, or the coupling target and transmit this to a processor, and the processor may control the operation of the electronic device (100) based on the received detection value. Specific operations of the processor controlling the operation of the electronic device (100) based on the detection result of the coupling sensor will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 4a to 8.

[0053] The cover (107) can be attached to and detached from the main body (105) and can protect the socket (150) so that the socket (150) is not always exposed to the outside. The shape of the cover (107) may have a shape that is continuous with the main body (105) as shown in FIG. 1, or it may be implemented to correspond to the shape of the socket (150). The cover (107) can support an electronic device (100), and the electronic device (100) can be attached to the cover (107) and used by being attached to or mounted on an external stand.

[0054] In various embodiments of the electronic device (100), a battery may be provided inside the cover (107). The battery may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0055] Although not illustrated in the drawings, the electronic device (100) may include a camera module, and the camera module may capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0056] Although not shown in the drawing, the electronic device (100) may include a protective case (not shown) to protect the electronic device (100) and to allow for easy transport, or may include a stand (not shown) that supports or fixes the main body (105), or a bracket (not shown) that can be attached to a wall or partition.

[0057] Additionally, the electronic device (100) can be connected to various external devices using a socket structure to provide various functions. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can be connected to an external camera device using a socket structure. The electronic device (100) can provide images stored in the connected camera device or images currently being captured using a projection unit (210). In another embodiment, the electronic device (100) can be connected to a battery module using a socket structure to receive power. Meanwhile, although the electronic device (100) can be connected to an external device using a socket structure, this is merely one embodiment, and it can be connected to an external device using another interface (e.g., USB, etc.).

[0058] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic device (100) may include a projection unit (210), a memory (220), a user interface (230), an input / output interface (240), an audio output unit (250), a power supply unit (260), a processor (270), and a sensor unit (280). Meanwhile, the configuration shown in FIG. 2 is merely one embodiment, and some components may be omitted, and new components may be added.

[0059] The projection unit (210) is configured to project an image outward. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the projection unit (210) can be implemented using various projection methods (e.g., cathode-ray tube (CRT) method, liquid crystal display (LCD) method, digital light processing (DLP) method, laser method, etc.). For example, the CRT method is basically the same principle as a CRT monitor. The CRT method magnifies the image using a lens in front of the cathode-ray tube (CRT) to display an image on a screen. Depending on the number of cathode-ray tubes, it is divided into a single-tube type and a three-tube type, and in the case of the three-tube type, the red, green, and blue cathode-ray tubes can be implemented separately.

[0060] As another example, the LCD method displays an image by transmitting light from a light source through a liquid crystal. LCD methods are divided into single-panel and three-panel types. In the case of the three-panel type, light from a light source is separated into Red, Green, and Blue by a dichroic mirror (a mirror that reflects only specific colors of light and allows the rest to pass through), then passes through the liquid crystal, and finally converges back into one place.

[0061] As another example, the DLP method is a technique that displays images using a DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) chip. The projection section of the DLP method may include a light source, a color wheel, a DMD chip, and a projection lens. Light emitted from the light source can acquire color as it passes through a rotating color wheel. The light passing through the color wheel is input into the DMD chip. The DMD chip contains numerous micro-mirrors and reflects the light input into it. The projection lens performs the function of magnifying the light reflected from the DMD chip to the size of the image.

[0062] As another example, the laser method includes DPSS (Diode Pumped Solid State) lasers and galvanometers. Lasers that output various colors utilize a laser formed by installing three DPSS lasers for each RGB color and superimposing their optical axes using special mirrors. The galvanometer includes mirrors and high-output motors to move the mirrors at high speeds. For example, a galvanometer can rotate the mirror at a maximum speed of 40 KHz / sec. The galvanometer is mounted according to the scanning direction; since projectors generally perform planar scanning, the galvanometer can also be positioned along the x and y axes.

[0063] The projection unit (210) can output images with a 4:3 aspect ratio, a 5:4 aspect ratio, or a 16:9 wide aspect ratio depending on the use of the electronic device (100) or the user's settings, and can output images with various resolutions such as WVGA (854*480), SVGA (800*600), XGA (1024*768), WXGA (1280*720), WXGA (1280*800), SXGA (1280*1024), UXGA (1600*1200), and Full HD (1920*1080) depending on the aspect ratio.

[0064] Meanwhile, the projection unit (210) can perform various functions to adjust the output image under the control of the processor (270). For example, the projection unit (210) can perform functions such as zoom, keystone, quick corner (4-corner) keystone, and lens shift.

[0065] Specifically, the projection unit (210) can enlarge or reduce the image depending on the distance from the screen (projection distance). That is, a zoom function can be performed depending on the distance from the screen. At this time, the zoom function may include a hardware method that adjusts the screen size by moving a lens and a software method that adjusts the screen size by cropping the image. Meanwhile, when the zoom function is performed, the focus of the image needs to be adjusted. For example, the focus adjustment method includes a manual focus method and an electric method. A manual focus method refers to a method of manually adjusting the focus, and an electric method refers to a method in which the projector automatically adjusts the focus using a motor built into it when the zoom function is performed. When performing the zoom function, the projection unit (210) may provide a digital zoom function through software and may provide an optical zoom function that performs the zoom function by moving the lens through a driving unit.

[0066] Additionally, the projection unit (210) can perform a keystone function. If the height is not correct for front projection, the screen may be distorted upward or downward. The keystone function refers to a function that corrects the distorted screen. For example, if distortion occurs in the left-right direction of the screen, it can be corrected using horizontal keystone, and if distortion occurs in the up-down direction, it can be corrected using vertical keystone. The quick corner (4-corner) keystone function is a function that corrects the screen when the central area of ​​the screen is normal but the corner areas are unbalanced. The lens shift function is a function that moves the screen as is when the screen is off the screen.

[0067] Meanwhile, the projection unit (210) can automatically provide zoom / keystone / focus functions by analyzing the surrounding environment and projection environment without user input. Specifically, the projection unit (210) can automatically provide zoom / keystone / focus functions based on the distance between the electronic device (100) and the screen detected through sensors (depth camera, distance sensor, infrared sensor, illuminance sensor, etc.), information about the space where the electronic device (100) is currently located, and information about the amount of ambient light.

[0068] Additionally, the projection unit (210) can provide a lighting function using a light source. In particular, the projection unit (210) can provide a lighting function by outputting a light source using an LED. According to one embodiment, the projection unit (210) may include a single LED, and according to another embodiment, the electronic device may include a plurality of LEDs. Meanwhile, the projection unit (210) may output a light source using a surface-emitting LED according to an implementation example. Here, the surface-emitting LED may refer to an LED having a structure in which an optical sheet is placed on the upper side of the LED so that the light source is evenly distributed and output. Specifically, when a light source is output through the LED, the light source can be evenly distributed through the optical sheet, and the light source distributed through the optical sheet can be incident on the display panel.

[0069] Meanwhile, the projection unit (210) can provide a dimming function to the user for adjusting the intensity of the light source. Specifically, when user input for adjusting the intensity of the light source is received from the user through the user interface (240) (e.g., a touch display button or a dial), the projection unit (210) can control the LED to output the intensity of the light source corresponding to the received user input.

[0070] Additionally, the projection unit (210) can provide a dimming function based on content analyzed by the processor (270) without user input. Specifically, the projection unit (210) can control an LED to output the intensity of a light source based on information about the currently provided content (e.g., content type, content brightness, etc.).

[0071] Meanwhile, the projection unit (210) can control the color temperature under the control of the processor (270). Here, the processor (270) can control the color temperature based on the content. Specifically, when the content is identified as being output, the processor (270) can obtain frame-by-frame color information of the content determined to be output. Then, the processor (270) can control the color temperature based on the obtained frame-by-frame color information. Here, the processor (270) can obtain at least one main color of the frame based on the frame-by-frame color information. Then, the processor (270) can adjust the color temperature based on at least one obtained main color. For example, the color temperature that the processor (270) can adjust can be classified as a warm type or a cold type. Here, it is assumed that the frame to be output (hereinafter output frame) contains a scene where a fire has occurred. The processor (270) can identify (or obtain) that the main color is red based on the color information contained in the current output frame. And, the processor (270) can identify a color temperature corresponding to the identified primary color (red). Here, the color temperature corresponding to red may be a warm type. Meanwhile, the processor (270) may use an artificial intelligence model to obtain color information of the frame or the primary color. According to one embodiment, the artificial intelligence model may be stored in an electronic device (100) (e.g., memory (220)). According to another embodiment, the artificial intelligence model may be stored in an external server capable of communicating with the electronic device (100).

[0072] Meanwhile, the electronic device (100) can control lighting functions by linking with an external device. Specifically, the electronic device (100) can receive lighting information from an external device. Here, the lighting information may include at least one of brightness information or color temperature information set by the external device. Here, the external device may refer to a device connected to the same network as the electronic device (100) (e.g., an IoT device included in the same home / company network) or a device that is not on the same network as the electronic device (100) but can communicate with the electronic device (e.g., a remote control server). For example, assume that an external lighting device (IoT device) included in the same network as the electronic device (100) is outputting red light at a brightness of 50. The external lighting device (IoT device) can transmit lighting information (e.g., information indicating that it is outputting red light at a brightness of 50) to the electronic device (100) directly or indirectly. Here, the electronic device (100) can control the output of the light source based on the lighting information received from the external lighting device. For example, if the lighting information received from an external lighting device includes information that outputs red light at a brightness of 50, the electronic device (100) can output red light at a brightness of 50.

[0073] Meanwhile, the electronic device (100) can control the lighting function based on biometric information. Specifically, the processor (270) can acquire the user's biometric information. Here, the biometric information may include at least one of the user's body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and electrocardiogram. Here, the biometric information may include various information in addition to the information described above. As an example, the electronic device may include a sensor for measuring biometric information. The processor (270) can acquire the user's biometric information through the sensor and control the output of the light source based on the acquired biometric information. As another example, the processor (270) can receive biometric information from an external device through an input / output interface (240). Here, the external device may refer to the user's portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone or a wearable device). The processor (270) can acquire the user's biometric information from the external device and control the output of the light source based on the acquired biometric information. Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, the electronic device can identify whether the user is sleeping, and if the user is identified as being asleep (or preparing to sleep), the processor (270) can control the output of the light source based on the user's biometric information.

[0074] The memory (220) may store at least one instruction regarding the electronic device (100). Additionally, the memory (220) may store an operating system (O / S) for operating the electronic device (100). Furthermore, the memory (220) may store various software programs or applications for operating the electronic device (100) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Additionally, the memory (220) may include semiconductor memory such as flash memory or magnetic storage media such as a hard disk.

[0075] Specifically, various software modules for operating an electronic device (100) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be stored in the memory (220), and the processor (270) may control the operation of the electronic device (100) by executing the various software modules stored in the memory (220). That is, the memory (220) is accessed by the processor (270), and reading / writing / modifying / deleting / updating of data by the processor (270) may be performed.

[0076] Meanwhile, in the present disclosure, the term memory (220) may be used to include memory (220), ROM (not shown), RAM (not shown) within the processor (270), or a memory card (not shown) (e.g., micro SD card, memory stick) mounted in the electronic device (100).

[0077] The user interface (230) may include various types of input devices. For example, the user interface (230) may include a physical button. In this case, the physical button may include a function key, a directional key (e.g., a four-way key), or a dial button. According to one embodiment, the physical button may be implemented as a plurality of keys. According to another embodiment, the physical button may be implemented as a single key. Here, when the physical button is implemented as a single key, the electronic device (100) may receive user input in which a single key is pressed for a threshold time or longer. When user input in which a single key is pressed for a threshold time or longer is received, the processor (270) may perform a function corresponding to the user input. For example, the processor (270) may provide a lighting function based on the user input.

[0078] Additionally, the user interface (230) can receive user input using a non-contact method. When receiving user input through a contact method, physical force must be transmitted to the electronic device. Therefore, a method for controlling the electronic device regardless of physical force may be required. Specifically, the user interface (230) can receive user gestures and perform actions corresponding to the received user gestures. Here, the user interface (230) can receive user gestures through a sensor (e.g., an image sensor or an infrared sensor).

[0079] Additionally, the user interface (230) can receive user input using a touch method. For example, the user interface (230) can receive user input through a touch sensor. According to one embodiment, the touch method can be implemented in a non-contact manner. For example, the touch sensor can determine whether the user's body has approached within a threshold distance. Here, the touch sensor can identify user input even when the user does not touch the touch sensor. Meanwhile, according to another embodiment, the touch sensor can identify user input when the user touches the touch sensor.

[0080] Meanwhile, the electronic device (100) may receive user input in various ways other than the user interface described above. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may receive user input through an external remote control device. Here, the external remote control device may be a remote control device corresponding to the electronic device (100) (e.g., a control device dedicated to the electronic device) or a user's portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone or a wearable device). Here, the user's portable communication device may store an application for controlling the electronic device. The portable communication device may acquire user input through the stored application and transmit the acquired user input to the electronic device (100). The electronic device (100) may receive user input from the portable communication device and perform an operation corresponding to the user's control command.

[0081] Meanwhile, the electronic device (100) can receive user input using voice recognition. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can receive user voice through a microphone included in the electronic device. According to another embodiment, the electronic device (100) can receive user voice from a microphone or an external device. Specifically, the external device can acquire user voice through the microphone of the external device and transmit the acquired user voice to the electronic device (100). The user voice transmitted from the external device may be audio data or digital data converted from audio data (e.g., audio data converted into the frequency domain). Here, the electronic device (100) can perform an operation corresponding to the received user voice. Specifically, the electronic device (100) can receive audio data corresponding to the user voice through the microphone. And, the electronic device (100) can convert the received audio data into digital data. Additionally, the electronic device (100) can convert the converted digital data into text data using a STT (Speech To Text) function. According to one embodiment, the STT (Speech To Text) function can be performed directly in the electronic device (100), and

[0082] According to another embodiment, the Speech To Text (STT) function may be performed on an external server. The electronic device (100) may transmit digital data to an external server. The external server may convert the digital data into text data and obtain control command data based on the converted text data. The external server may transmit the control command data (which may also include text data) to the electronic device (100). The electronic device (100) may perform an action corresponding to the user's voice based on the obtained control command data.

[0083] Meanwhile, the electronic device (100) is an assistant (or artificial intelligence assistant, e.g., Bixby). TM Voice recognition functions can be provided using (etc.), but this is merely one embodiment, and voice recognition functions can be provided through a plurality of assistances. At this time, the electronic device (100) can provide voice recognition functions by selecting one of the plurality of assistances based on a trigger word corresponding to the assistance or a specific key existing on the remote control.

[0084] Meanwhile, the electronic device (100) can receive user input using screen interaction. Screen interaction refers to a function in which the electronic device identifies whether a predetermined event occurs through an image projected onto a screen (or projection surface) and obtains user input based on the predetermined event. Here, the predetermined event may refer to an event in which a predetermined object is identified at a specific location (e.g., a location where a UI for receiving user input is projected). Here, the predetermined object may include at least one of a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger), a pointer, or a laser pointer. When the electronic device (100) identifies a predetermined object at a location corresponding to the projected UI, it may identify that user input for selecting the projected UI has been received. For example, the electronic device (100) may project a guide image to display the UI on the screen. And, the electronic device (100) may identify whether the user selects the projected UI. Specifically, the electronic device (100) can identify that a user has selected the projected UI when a predetermined event is identified at the location of the projected UI. Here, the projected UI may include at least one item. Here, the electronic device (100) can perform spatial analysis to identify whether the predetermined event is at the location of the projected UI. Here, the electronic device (100) can perform spatial analysis through a sensor (e.g., image sensor, infrared sensor, depth camera, distance sensor, etc.). By performing spatial analysis, the electronic device (100) can identify whether the predetermined event occurs at a specific location (the location where the UI is projected). And, if it is identified that the predetermined event occurs at a specific location (the location where the UI is projected), the electronic device (100) can identify that user input for selecting the UI corresponding to the specific location has been received.

[0085] The input / output interface (240) is configured to input or output at least one of an audio signal and a video signal. The input / output interface (240) can receive at least one of the audio and video signals from an external device and can output control commands to the external device.

[0086] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the input / output interface (240) may be implemented as at least one wired input / output interface among HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), USB (Universal Serial Bus), USB C-type, DP (Display Port), Thunderbolt, VGA (Video Graphics Array) port, RGB port, D-SUB (D-subminiature), and DVI (Digital Visual Interface). According to one embodiment, the wired input / output interface may be implemented as an interface that inputs and outputs only audio signals and an interface that inputs and outputs only video signals, or as a single interface that inputs and outputs both audio signals and video signals.

[0087] Additionally, the electronic device (100) can receive data through a wired input / output interface, but this is merely one embodiment, and it can also receive power through a wired input / output interface. For example, the electronic device (100) can receive power from an external battery via a USB C-type or from an outlet via a power adapter. As another example, the electronic device can receive power from an external device (e.g., a laptop or monitor) via DP.

[0088] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the input / output interface (240) may be implemented as a wireless input / output interface that performs communication using at least one of the communication methods of Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, Zigbee, 3G (3rd Generation), 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), and LTE (Long Term Evolution). Depending on the implementation example, the wireless input / output interface may be implemented as an interface that inputs and outputs only audio signals and an interface that inputs and outputs only video signals, or as a single interface that inputs and outputs both audio signals and video signals.

[0089] Additionally, the audio signal can be implemented to be received through a wired input / output interface, and the video signal to be received through a wireless input / output interface. Alternatively, the audio signal can be implemented to be received through a wireless input / output interface, and the video signal to be received through a wired input / output interface.

[0090] The audio output unit (250) is configured to output an audio signal. In particular, the audio output unit (250) may include an audio output mixer, an audio signal processor, and an audio output module. The audio output mixer can synthesize a plurality of audio signals to be output into at least one audio signal. For example, the audio output mixer can synthesize an analog audio signal and another analog audio signal (e.g., an analog audio signal received from the outside) into at least one analog audio signal. The audio output module may include a speaker or an output terminal. According to one embodiment, the audio output module may include a plurality of speakers, in which case the audio output module may be placed inside the main body, and the sound radiated by covering at least a part of the diaphragm of the audio output module may pass through a waveguide and be transmitted to the outside of the main body. The audio output module may include a plurality of audio output units, and by symmetrically arranging the plurality of audio output units on the exterior of the main body, sound can be radiated in all directions, that is, in all 360 degrees.

[0091] The power supply unit (260) can receive power from an external source and supply power to various components of the electronic device (100). The power supply unit (260) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can receive power through various methods. In one embodiment, the power supply unit (260) can receive power using a socket (150) as shown in FIG. 1. In addition, the power supply unit (260) can receive power through an external power source connected to the socket (150).

[0092] Additionally, the power supply unit (260) can receive power using a 220V DC power cord. However, it is not limited to this, and the electronic device can receive power using a USB power cord or a wireless charging method.

[0093] Additionally, the power supply unit (260) may receive power using an internal battery or an external battery. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the power supply unit (260) may receive power through an internal battery. For example, the power supply unit (260) may charge the power of the internal battery using at least one of a 220V DC power cord, a USB power cord, and a USB C-Type power cord, and receive power through the charged internal battery. In addition, the power supply unit (260) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may receive power through an external battery. For example, when a connection between an electronic device and an external battery is made through various wired communication methods such as a USB power cord, a USB C-Type power cord, or a socket, the power supply unit (260) may receive power through the external battery. That is, the power supply unit (260) may receive power directly from the external battery, or charge the internal battery through the external battery and receive power from the charged internal battery.

[0094] The power supply unit (260) according to the present disclosure can receive power using at least one of the plurality of power supply methods described above.

[0095] Meanwhile, regarding power consumption, the electronic device (100) may have power consumption less than or equal to a preset value (e.g., 43W) due to reasons such as the socket type and other standards. At this time, the electronic device (100) may vary power consumption to reduce power consumption when using a battery. That is, the electronic device (100) may vary power consumption based on the power supply method and power usage.

[0096] The sensor unit (280) may include various types of sensors that detect the state of the electronic device (100) or the surrounding environment. For example, the sensor unit (280) may include at least one of a tilt sensor that senses the tilt of the electronic device (100) and an image sensor that captures an image. Here, the tilt sensor may be an accelerometer or a gyroscope, and the image sensor may mean a camera or a depth camera.

[0097] The sensor unit (280) may include various sensors in addition to a tilt sensor or an image sensor. For example, the sensor unit (280) may include an illuminance sensor and a distance sensor. Additionally, the sensor unit (280) may include a LiDAR sensor. The sensor unit (280) of one embodiment of the present disclosure may include sensors (160, 170, 180) that detect whether or not the socket (150) is connected or the state of connection, which will be described in detail below in FIG. 5a.

[0098] Meanwhile, an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can provide various smart functions.

[0099] Specifically, the electronic device (100) is connected to a mobile terminal device for controlling the electronic device (100), and the screen output from the electronic device (100) can be controlled through user input received from the mobile terminal device. For example, the mobile terminal device may be implemented as a smartphone including a touch display, and the electronic device (100) receives and outputs screen data provided by the mobile terminal device from the mobile terminal device, and the screen output from the electronic device (100) can be controlled according to user input received from the mobile terminal device.

[0100] The electronic device (100) can connect with a mobile terminal device through various communication methods such as Miracast, Airplay, wireless DEX, and Remote PC, and share content or music provided by the mobile terminal device.

[0101] Additionally, the mobile terminal device and the electronic device (100) can be connected in various connection methods. In one embodiment, the mobile terminal device may search for the electronic device (100) to perform a wireless connection, or the electronic device (100) may search for the mobile terminal device to perform a wireless connection. Additionally, the electronic device (100) can output content provided by the mobile terminal device.

[0102] In one embodiment, when a specific content or music is being output from a mobile terminal device, the mobile terminal device is placed near an electronic device, and a preset gesture is detected through the display of the mobile terminal device (e.g., motion tap view), the electronic device (100) can output the content or music being output from the mobile terminal device.

[0103] In one embodiment, when specific content or music is being output from a mobile terminal device, if the mobile terminal device comes closer to the electronic device (100) at a distance less than a preset distance (e.g., non-contact tap view) or if the mobile terminal device comes into contact with the electronic device (100) twice at short intervals (e.g., contact tap view), the electronic device (100) can output the content or music being output from the mobile terminal device.

[0104] In the above-described embodiment, it was explained that a screen identical to the screen provided by the mobile terminal device is provided by the electronic device (100), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. That is, when a connection is established between the mobile terminal device and the electronic device (100), a first screen provided by the mobile terminal device may be output at the mobile terminal device, and a second screen provided by the mobile terminal device that is different from the first screen may be output at the electronic device (100). For example, the first screen may be a screen provided by a first application installed on the mobile terminal device, and the second screen may be a screen provided by a second application installed on the mobile terminal device. For example, the first screen and the second screen may be different screens provided by a single application installed on the mobile terminal device. In addition, for example, the first screen may be a screen that includes a UI in the form of a remote control for controlling the second screen.

[0105] The electronic device (100) according to the present disclosure may output a standby screen. For example, the electronic device (100) may output a standby screen when the electronic device (100) is not connected to an external device or when there is no input received from an external device for a preset period of time. The conditions for the electronic device (100) to output a standby screen are not limited to the above-described example, and a standby screen may be output under various conditions.

[0106] The electronic device (100) may output a standby screen in the form of a blue screen, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (100) may obtain an unstructured object by extracting only the shape of a specific object from data received from an external device, and may output a standby screen including the obtained unstructured object.

[0107] FIG. 3a is a perspective view illustrating the appearance of an electronic device (100) according to other embodiments of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 3a, the electronic device (100) may include a support (or a handle) (108a).

[0108] In various embodiments, the support (108a) may be a handle or a ring provided for a user to grasp or move the electronic device (100), or the support (108a) may be a stand that supports the main body (105) when the main body (105) is lying on its side.

[0109] As shown in FIG. 3a, the support member (108a) may be connected to the outer surface of the main body (105) by a hinge structure to be coupled or separated, and may be selectively separated and fixed from the outer surface of the main body (105) as needed by the user. The number, shape, or arrangement structure of the support member (108a) may be implemented in various ways without restriction. Although not shown in the drawings, the support member (108a) may be embedded inside the main body (105) so that the user can take it out and use it as needed, or the support member (108a) may be implemented as a separate accessory so that it can be attached to and detached from the electronic device (100).

[0110] The support member (108a) may include a first support surface (108a-1) and a second support surface (108a-2). The first support surface (108a-1) may be a surface facing the outside direction of the main body (105) when the support member (108a) is separated from the outer surface of the main body (105), and the second support surface (108a-2) may be a surface facing the inside direction of the main body (105) when the support member (108a) is separated from the outer surface of the main body (105).

[0111] The first support surface (108a-1) extends from the bottom of the main body (105) to the top of the main body (105) and can be moved away from the main body (105), and the first support surface (108a-1) may have a flat or uniformly curved shape. The first support surface (108a-1) can support the main body (105) when the electronic device (100) is mounted so that the outer surface of the main body (105) touches the bottom surface, that is, when the projection lens (110) is positioned to face the front direction. In an embodiment including two or more supports (108a), the projection angle of the head (103) and the projection lens (100) can be adjusted by adjusting the spacing between the two supports (108a) or the angle at which the hinges are open.

[0112] The second support surface (108a-2) is a surface that comes into contact with the user or the external mounting structure when the support (108a) is supported by the user or the external mounting structure, and may have a shape corresponding to the grip structure of the user's hand or the external mounting structure so as not to slip when supporting or moving the electronic device (100). The user can fix the head (103) by orienting the projection lens (110) toward the front, hold the support (108a), move the electronic device (100), and use the electronic device (100) like a flashlight.

[0113] The support groove (104) is provided in the main body (105) and is a groove structure capable of accommodating the support (108a) when it is not in use. As shown in FIG. 3, it can be implemented as a groove structure corresponding to the shape of the support (108a) on the outer surface of the main body (105). Through the support groove (104), the support (108a) can be stored on the outer surface of the main body (105) when the support (108) is not in use, and the outer surface of the main body (105) can be kept smooth.

[0114] Alternatively, the structure may have a support member (108a) stored inside the main body (105) and a support member (108a) that is pulled out of the main body (105) when the support member (108a) is needed. In this case, the support member groove (104) may be structured to be inserted into the main body (105) to accommodate the support member (108a), and may include a second support surface (108a-2) that is in close contact with the outer surface of the main body (105) or a door (not shown) that opens and closes a separate support member groove (104).

[0115] Although not shown in the drawing, the electronic device (100) may include various types of accessories that help with the use or storage of the electronic device (100). For example, the electronic device (100) may include a protective case (not shown) to protect the electronic device (100) and to allow for easy transport, or may include a tripod (not shown) to support or fix the main body (105) or a bracket (not shown) that is attached to the outer surface to fix the electronic device (100).

[0116] Referring to FIG. 3b, the electronic device (100) may include a support (or "handle") (108b).

[0117] In various embodiments, the support (108b) may be a handle or a ring provided for a user to grasp or move the electronic device (100), or the support (108b) may be a stand that supports the main body (105) so that it can be directed at any angle while the main body (105) is lying on its side.

[0118] As shown in FIG. 3b, the support member (108b) can be connected to the main body (105) at a predetermined point (e.g., 2 / 3 to 3 / 4 point) of the main body (105). When the support member (108b) is rotated toward the main body, it can support the main body (105) so that it can face at any angle while lying on its side.

[0119] Referring to FIG. 3c, the electronic device (100) may include a support (or "base") (108c). The support (108c) of various embodiments may include a base plate (108c-1) provided to support the electronic device (100) on the ground and two support members (108c-2) connecting the base plate (108c-1) and the main body (105).

[0120] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the heights of the two support members (108c-2) are the same, so that each of the cross-sections of the two support members (108c-2) can be joined or separated by a groove provided on one outer surface of the main body (105) and a hinge member (108c-3).

[0121] Two support members can be hinge-connected to the main body (105) at a preset point of the main body (105) (e.g., 1 / 3 to 2 / 4 of the height of the main body).

[0122] When the two support members and the main body are joined by the hinge member (108c-3), the main body (105) can be rotated around a virtual horizontal axis formed by the two hinge members (108b-3) so that the projection angle of the projection lens (110) can be adjusted.

[0123] Although FIG. 3c illustrates an embodiment in which two support members (108c-2) are connected to the main body (105), the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and as in FIG. 3d and FIG. 3e, one support member and the main body (105) may be connected by one hinge member.

[0124] Referring to FIG. 3d and FIG. 3e, a support (108d) of various embodiments may include a base plate (108d-1) provided to support an electronic device (100) on the ground and a support member (108d-2) connecting the base plate (108d-1) and the main body (105).

[0125] And, the cross-section of one support member (108d-2) can be joined or separated by a groove provided on one outer surface of the main body (105) and a hinge member (not shown).

[0126] When one support member (108d-2) and the main body (105) are joined by one hinge member (not shown), the main body (105) can be rotated around a virtual horizontal axis formed by one hinge member (not shown) as in FIG. 3e.

[0127] Meanwhile, the support shown in FIGS. 3a to 3e is merely one embodiment, and it goes without saying that the electronic device (100) can be equipped with a support in various positions or shapes.

[0128] FIGS. 4a and 4b are perspective views illustrating a socket (150) of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 4a, the electronic device (100) of the present disclosure may include a socket (150) to which a light source (40) can be coupled.

[0129] The light source (40) may be an external optical device that can be coupled to the socket (150) of the electronic device (100), or it may be included in the projection unit (210) as a component of the electronic device (100). The light source (40) may emit light by receiving power or an electrical signal from the socket (150). The light source (40) may be implemented in various types, for example, it may be a commonly used incandescent light bulb, or it may be one of a lamp, an LED, or a laser.

[0130] The light source (40) may include a coupling part (50) that can be coupled to the socket (150). The coupling part (50) may be inserted into and fixed to the socket (150) and may have a shape corresponding to the socket (150). The coupling part (50) is made of a conductor, and the light source (40) may receive power or an electrical signal from the power supply unit (260) or the processor (270) through the socket (150).

[0131] In FIG. 4a, the upper part of the coupling portion (50) of the light source (40) is omitted, but a light-emitting structure (not shown) of a commonly used light bulb or lamp may be formed on the upper part of the light source (40). For example, the light-emitting structure (not shown) may be a glass tube, a filament, or a light-emitting diode (LED). In one embodiment, a head (103) including a light-emitting structure (not shown) and a projection lens (110) may be coupled to the upper part of the light source (40), but is not limited thereto and may be coupled with a light-emitting structure of various types and shapes.

[0132] The socket (150) can be coupled to the coupling part (50) of the light source (40), can supply power to the light source (40), and can transmit an electrical signal. The coupling structure of the socket (150) and the coupling part (50) of the light source (40) can be implemented in various ways, and the socket (150) can have a socket (150) structure of various types such as E40, E27, E26, E14, GU, B22, BX, BA, EP, EX, GY, GX, GR, GZ, G type so as to correspond to existing lighting devices.

[0133] The coupling portion (50) of the light source (40) illustrated in FIG. 4a is merely an exemplary coupling structure of the light source (40) and is not limited thereto in actual implementation, and the electronic device (100) of the present disclosure may have a socket (150) structure corresponding to various shapes and structures of the light source (40).

[0134] Since the socket (150) can be connected to or separated from the connecting part (50) of the light source (40), if other materials, such as a light source that does not fit the specifications of the socket (150), an external electronic product, a metal material, or a part of the user's body, are introduced into the socket (150) while the connecting part (50) of the light source (40) is separated, there is a risk of electric shock through the electrodes inside the socket (150).

[0135] Referring to FIG. 4b, the positions of the socket (150) and the light source (40) can be implemented in the opposite way to the structure of FIG. 4a. Specifically, the light source (40) is included in the projection part (210) as a component of the electronic device (100) and is positioned on the main body (105) side, and the socket (150) can be positioned so as to be selectively coupled with the coupling part (50) of the light source (40).

[0136] That is, the electronic device (100) of FIG. 4b may have a coupling structure in which the male and female parts are reversed compared to the electronic device (100) shown in FIG. 4a. The electronic devices (100) of FIG. 4a and 4b may have the same specifications and sizes as each other, except that only the positions of the socket (150) and the light source (40) are reversed.

[0137] The electronic device (100) may include a connecting part (109) that is detachable from the main body (105). The connecting part (109) may have a cylindrical shape, be formed of the same material as the main body (105), and have a cross-section of the same size. Accordingly, when the connecting part (109) is coupled to the main body (105), the main body (105) and the connecting part (109) may have a cylindrical shape as a single unit. The connecting part (109) may be coupled to the main body (105) by a screw coupling method, a key-groove coupling method, a hook coupling method, etc., but the coupling method is not limited thereto.

[0138] The light source (40) may be positioned to protrude toward the socket (150) from one side of the connection part (109). Accordingly, when power is to be supplied to the light source (40), the user may attach the connection part (109) to the main body (105) and connect the coupling part (50) of the light source (40) positioned on the connection part (109) to the socket (150).

[0139] The socket (150) is connected to a wire (W) to receive AC power from the outside through the wire (W) and can transmit it to the coupling part (50) of the light source (40). Accordingly, the light source (40) can receive power or an electrical signal from the socket (150) and emit light.

[0140] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 5a to 8, the structure and operation of an electronic device (100) and a control method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, which detect whether the coupling part (50) of a light source (40) is normally coupled to a socket (150) and control the power supply, will be described in detail.

[0141] FIGS. 5a to 5c are drawings illustrating the coupling process of a socket (150) of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, FIGS. 5a to 5c are drawings schematically illustrating the cross-sectional structure and circuit diagram of a part of the electronic device (100) based on the line I-I' of FIG. 4a.

[0142] Referring to FIGS. 5a to 5c, an electronic device (100) of one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first sensor (160), a second sensor (170), and a galvanometer (180).

[0143] FIGS. 5a to 5c illustrate a structure in which the coupling part (50) of the light source (40) is coupled to the socket (150), but in actual implementation, it is not limited to this, and a light source that does not meet the specifications, an external electronic product, a metal material, or a part of the user's body may be inserted into the socket (150), and hereinafter, such external structures inserted into the socket (150) are collectively referred to as 'objects'.

[0144] Additionally, the circuit and structural drawings of FIGS. 5a to 5c are exemplary structures for explaining the structure of an electronic device (100) of one embodiment of the present disclosure, and are not limited thereto in actual implementation, but can be modified in various ways within a range obvious to those skilled in the art so as to implement the same or similar operation.

[0145] An electronic device (100) of one embodiment may include a Micro Controller Unit (hereinafter referred to as 'MCU') (190) that controls the power delivery structure of a socket (150). The MCU (190) may be the processor (270) described above, or may be a controller unit that is a component of the processor (270) for controlling the power of the socket (150).

[0146] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the MCU (190) can perform a control operation to maintain or block power delivery to the socket (150) based on the result received from the galvanometer (180). In detail, the MCU (190) and some components of the galvanometer (180) described below can check whether the current flowing to the socket (150) exceeds a safe range and control the switch (181) based on this, and such components used for controlling the switch (181) may be referred to as a switch control unit (185).

[0147] The MCU (190) can receive an applied voltage (Vcc) from the power supply unit (260), and the MCU (190) can supply the applied voltage (Vcc) to the AC / DC converter and the second sensor (170). The AC / DC converter converts the applied voltage (Vcc) into a DC-AC form and can supply power to the socket (150).

[0148] The electronic device (100) may include sensors (160, 170) capable of detecting whether an external object, such as the coupling part (50) of the light source (40), is introduced into the socket (150) and providing the detection result to the processor (270). Although FIGS. 5a to 5c sequentially illustrate the process of the coupling part (50) of the light source (40) being introduced into the socket (150), in actual implementation, an object other than the coupling part (50) of the light source (40) may be introduced, and the power supply can be cut off through the process of detecting the other object using the sensors (160, 170) and the galvanometer (180).

[0149] The socket (150) may have a shape corresponding to the coupling part (50) of the light source (40). For example, the coupling part (50) may have a structure of a male screw or a bolt including a screw thread (53), and the socket (150) may have a structure of a female screw having a receiving groove (153) that receives the screw thread (53) of the coupling part (50). In this case, the coupling part (50) may rotate to be inserted into the socket (150) and fixed.

[0150] The socket (150) may include a socket housing (151) made of an insulator. The socket housing (151) may accommodate and secure a portion of the first sensor (160) or the second sensor (170). The socket housing (151) may have a first electrode (167) and a second electrode (168) embedded therein to supply power to an object inside the socket (150), and the socket housing (151) may support and secure the coupling portion (50), the first electrode (167), and the second electrode (168).

[0151] The sensor (160, 170) may include one of the first sensor (160) and the second sensor (170), or may include both the first sensor (160) and the second sensor (170). The first sensor (160) and the second sensor (170) may each detect whether an object is being inserted into the socket (150) in a respective manner and provide the detection result to the processor (270).

[0152] The first sensor (160) may include a button (161, 162) that protrudes into the socket (150) and moves outward when an object is inserted, and a spring (163, 164) that supports the button (161, 162) and provides elastic force. One end of the button (161, 162) may be formed in the receiving groove (153) of the socket (150), and the other end may be positioned to contact the spring (163, 164).

[0153] The buttons (161, 162) are pushed outward from the socket (150) when an object is inserted into the socket (150), and can move inward into the socket (150) by receiving elastic force from the springs (163, 164) when an object is separated from the socket (150).

[0154] The buttons (161, 162) may include a conductor (165, 166). The conductor (165, 166) is fixed to the buttons (161, 162) and can move and be fixed together with the buttons (161, 162).

[0155] The first sensor (160) may include a first button (161) and a second button (162) spaced apart from each other inside the socket (150). The first sensor (160) may include a first spring (163) and a second spring (164) corresponding to each of the first button (161) and the second button (162), and each of the first button (161) and the second button (162) may include a first conductor part (165) and a second conductor part (166).

[0156] The first electrode (167) may come into contact with or be separated from the first conductor portion (165) of the first button (161) based on the movement of the first button (161), and the second electrode (168) may come into contact with or be separated from the second conductor portion (166) of the second button (162) based on the movement of the second button (162). Therefore, the first electrode (167) and the second electrode (168) can supply or cut off current to the socket (150) by the first sensor (160).

[0157] Referring to FIGS. 5a and 5b, the process of the first button (161) being pushed and moved by the coupling part (50) can be observed. When at least a portion of the coupling part (50) is inserted into the socket (150), the coupling part (50) can push and move the first button (161), and the first conductor part (165) of the first button (161) moves to come into contact with or electrically connect with the first electrode (167), so that the first electrode (167) can provide alternating voltage to the socket (150).

[0158] As illustrated in FIG. 5b, if the coupling portion (50) moves only to the middle position of the socket (150), the first button (161) may be pushed and moved, but the second button (162) may not move. Since the second electrode (168) is separated from the second conductor portion (166) of the second button (162), the socket (150) may not receive power normally.

[0159] If an object other than the coupling part (50), such as a coupling part of a light source having different specifications, a conductive material, or the user's body, is inserted into the socket (150), the socket (150) cannot supply power unless both the first button (161) and the second button (162) are pushed and moved. For example, if the user presses only one button (161, 162), the socket (150) does not receive power, so the electronic device (100) can prevent the risk of the user being electrocuted.

[0160] Referring to FIGS. 5b and 5c, the process of the second button (162) being pushed and moved by the coupling part (50) can be observed. When the coupling part (50) is pushed further into the socket (150), the coupling part (50) can push and move the second button (162). The second conductor part (166) of the second button (162) can move and come into contact with or be electrically connected to the second electrode (168), and the first electrode (167) and the second electrode (168) can provide alternating voltage to the socket (150).

[0161] That is, the first sensor (160) may have a structure in which the first button (161) and the second button (162) are pressed when the coupling part (50) of a light source (40) of suitable specifications is inserted into the socket (150), but at least one of the first button (161) or the second button (162) is not pressed when another object is inserted, and through this, the first sensor (160) can detect the insertion of a suitable object into the socket (150).

[0162] The first sensor (160) can maintain or cut off power supply to the socket (150) based on an object being introduced into the socket (150), and can prevent leakage current of the electronic device (100) by cutting off the power. In addition, the first sensor (160) can mechanically supply and cut off power to the socket (150) without separate signal transmission from the processor (270) or MCU (190).

[0163] The second sensor (170) may be a light sensor comprising a light-emitting part (171) that irradiates light (L) into the socket (150), a light-receiving part (172) that is spaced apart from the light-emitting part (171) and receives the light (L), and a transmission part (173) that detects the recognition state of the light (L) of the light-receiving part (172) and transmits it to the MCU (190). In one embodiment, the light-emitting part (171) and the light-receiving part (172) may irradiate and recognize infrared light (L), and the second sensor (170) may be an infrared sensor.

[0164] At least one of the light-emitting part (171) and the light-receiving part (172) may be positioned adjacent to the end of the coupling part (50) when the coupling part (50) is completed to the socket (150). The light-emitting part (171) may irradiate light (L) at predetermined intervals or may continuously irradiate light (L). When the coupling part (50) is completed to the socket (150), the coupling part (50) may be positioned in a space separated from the light-emitting part (171) and the light-receiving part (172).

[0165] The transmission unit (173) can transmit the state in which the light receiving unit (172) recognizes light (L) to the first input unit (IN1) of the MCU (190). For example, the state in which the light receiving unit (172) recognizes light (L) can be a High state or S1 state (see FIG. 6a), and the state in which the light receiving unit (172) does not recognize light (L) or the amount of light recognized is reduced to a certain level or lower can be a Low state or S2 state (see FIG. 6a).

[0166] The light receiving unit (172) can continuously recognize light (L) from the light emitting unit (171), and as shown in FIG. 5a and FIG. 5b, if there is no obstacle between the light receiving unit (172) and the light emitting unit (171), the transmission unit (173) can maintain the S1 state.

[0167] As illustrated in FIG. 5c, when the coupling part (50) is coupled into the socket (150) or when an external object enters and blocks the space between the light receiving part (172) and the light emitting part (171), the light (L) irradiated from the light emitting part (171) is blocked by the obstacle and the light (L) reaching the light receiving part (172) may be reduced.

[0168] The light receiving unit (172) can detect a change in light (L) and provide the detection result to the transmission unit (173). The S1 and S2 states of the transmission unit (173) are transmitted to the MCU (190) through the first input unit (IN1), and the MCU (190) can control the operation of the switch (181) based on this.

[0169] The switch (181) can control the supply of current to the socket (150). For example, the switch (181) can be turned on to supply current to the socket (150) or turned off to cut off the current to the socket (150).

[0170] The switch (181) may be placed on a path leading from the AC / DC converter to the first electrode (167) and the second electrode (168) of the socket (150). The switch (181) may be controlled by an MCU (190), and the MCU (190) may control the switch (181) based on a sensor and a galvanometer (180).

[0171] Due to various factors such as aging of the electronic device (100), external impact, overheating, or damage, there is a possibility that the first sensor (160) or the second sensor (170) may misidentify that the appropriate coupling part (50) is not inserted into the socket (150). The electronic device (100) of one embodiment of the present disclosure can prevent the risk of electric shock of the electronic device (100) in the event that a malfunction or error occurs in either one of the sensors, including the first sensor (160) and the second sensor (170).

[0172] For example, even if an unsuitable external object is introduced into the socket (150) and the first button (161) and second button (162) of the first sensor (160) are pushed and the first electrode (167) and second electrode (168) are connected to the AC / DC converter, if the second sensor (170) maintains the S1 state, the MCU (190) can keep the switch (181) in the off state and cut off the power supply to the socket (150). Additionally, even if an unsuitable external object is introduced into the socket (150) and the second sensor (170) switches to the S2 state, the first sensor (160) can cut off the power supply to the socket (150) unless both the first button (161) and the second button (162) are pushed.

[0173] The electronic device (100) of the present disclosure can have a double safety device function that prevents electric shock caused by an object entering the socket (150) because, even if one of the first sensor (160) and the second sensor (170) malfunctions, the other can cut off the current supply to the socket (150). Furthermore, the electronic device (100) of the present disclosure can have a triple safety function through a galvanometer (180) to be described later.

[0174] The galvanometer (180) is a device for detecting current flowing into the socket (150) and may include a galvanometer (183) placed in the path where the current flowing into the socket (150) travels, an amplifier (184) that measures and amplifies the voltage of the galvanometer (183), and a comparator (186, 188) that receives the voltage of the amplifier (184), compares it with a preset voltage value, and provides it to the MCU (190).

[0175] In one embodiment, the galvanometer (183) may be connected in series with the switch (181), and when the switch (181) is turned on and voltage is applied to the socket (150), voltage, hereinafter galvanometer voltage, may also be applied to the galvanometer (183). The galvanometer (183) is a resistor for detecting normal coupling of the socket (150), and the resistance value of the galvanometer (183) may be set very low to minimize power loss when the socket (150) receives normal current.

[0176] The galvanometer (180) can include an amplifier (184) to amplify the voltage value of the galvanometer (183). When a galvanometer voltage is applied to both ends of the galvanometer (183), the amplifier (184) can amplify the galvanometer voltage of the galvanometer (183) and transmit it to the comparator (186, 188).

[0177] The comparator (186, 188) may include a first comparator (186) and a second comparator (188). The first comparator (186) can compare the amplified galvanic voltage with a preset first voltage value (V1, see FIG. 6a) when the galvanic voltage is a forward voltage, and the second comparator (188) can compare the amplified galvanic voltage with a preset second voltage value (V2, see FIG. 6a) when the galvanic voltage is a reverse voltage.

[0178] In detail, the first comparator (186) is connected to a first voltage source (187) having a first voltage value (V1) and can transmit a High or Low output to one diode of the second input section (IN2) depending on whether the amplified galvanic voltage is greater than the first voltage value (V1). The second comparator (188) is connected to a second voltage source (189) having a second voltage value (V2) and can transmit a High or Low output to another diode of the second input section (IN2) depending on whether the amplified galvanic voltage is less than the second voltage value (V2).

[0179] The outputs of the first comparator (186) and the second comparator (188) can each be transmitted to the second input section (IN2) of the MCU (190) through a diode. The MCU (190) can predict the current value flowing to the socket (150) based on the input result of the second input section (IN2), and can control the switch (181) through the first output section (OUT1) based on this.

[0180] FIG. 6a is a graph illustrating a control method of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 6b is a graph illustrating a control method of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0181] Below, the operation of the sensor (160, 170), switch (181), and galvanometer (180) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6a and 6b.

[0182] S1 of the sensor (160, 170) may be a state where an object is not inserted into the socket (150) or is not fully inserted, and S2 may be a state where an object is fully inserted into the socket (150) and combined. For example, if the light receiving part (172) of the second sensor (170) does not recognize light (L) or the amount of light decreases, the second sensor (170) may detect the insertion of an object and change from the S1 state to the S2 state.

[0183] Point A may be the state of FIG. 5b where an object is inserted into the socket (150) up to the midpoint, or a state where one of the first sensor (160) and the second sensor (170) recognizes the insertion of the object. Point B may be the state of FIG. 5c where the object is fully inserted into and coupled to the socket (150), or a state where both the first sensor (160) and the second sensor (170) recognize the insertion of the object.

[0184] When time B is reached, the MCU (190) can control the switch (181) for a preset galvanizing time when the entry of an object into the socket (150) is detected. For example, the MCU (190) can control the switch (181) so that the ON state and OFF state of the switch (181) are repeated sequentially for a preset galvanizing time when the entry of an object into the socket (150) is detected.

[0185] In detail, the MCU (190) may repeat a cycle multiple times in which the switch (181) is turned on for a preset first time (t1) and the switch (181) is turned off for a preset second time (t2) during the galvanizing time. The first time (t1) and the second time (t2) may be short time intervals; for example, the first time (t1) may be a time within the range of tens of microseconds, and the second time (t2) may be a time within the range of hundreds of microseconds. The electronic device (100) of the present disclosure can reduce the risk of electric shock even if the object introduced into the socket (150) is an unsuitable object through a rapid galvanizing process.

[0186] When the switch (181) is repeatedly turned on and off, a galvanic voltage can be applied across the ends of the galvanic resistor (183), and the galvanic device (180) can receive the output value of the galvanic voltage that has passed through the amplifier (184). The galvanic device (150) can check whether the output value of the amplifier (184) is within a preset range, and based on this, can transmit data regarding the current value flowing through the socket (150) to the MCU (190).

[0187] If the output value of the MCU (190) is measured to be greater than the first voltage value (V1) or less than the second voltage value (V2), the MCU (190) can confirm that a voltage greater than the expected value has been applied to the galvanometer (183), and based on this, can determine that the object introduced into the socket (150) is an unsuitable object and turn off the switch (181). The first voltage value (V1) and the second voltage value (V2) can be set in various ways depending on the type of electronic device (100), the type and specifications of the light source (40), the amplification multiplier of the amplifier (184), etc., and, for example, may be around 10 V.

[0188] In one embodiment, the MCU (190) may ignore the output value during the first waiting time (C), which is the initial time during the galvanizing time, and the subsequent time may be the galvanizing time (D). Then, the ON state of the switch (181) may be determined based on the output value measured during the galvanizing time (D). If the light source (40) contains a capacitor with a large capacity of the SMPS input terminal, an inrush current may occur initially, so the initial output value may be ignored.

[0189] The first waiting time (C) may be set to a preset time range, or it may be the initial cycle of a preset number of cycles in which the switch (181) is turned on and off. For example, in FIGS. 6a to 7, the first waiting time is set to five initial cycles, and this can be set to various values ​​depending on the operating environment of the electronic device (100).

[0190] After the first waiting time (C), the MCU (190) can determine whether the output value (Output) is stable by repeatedly turning the switch (181) on and off for a preset galvanizing time (D). The galvanizing time (D) can be set to a preset time range, or it can be a later cycle of a preset number of cycles in which the switch (181) is turned on and off.

[0191] Referring to FIG. 6a, it can be seen that when the output value (Output) is a forward voltage, the output value (Output) is initially greater than the first voltage value (V1) due to the inrush current, but stabilizes after the first waiting time (C) and the galvanizing time (D) to have a value within the first voltage value (V1). The MCU (190) can control the switch (181) so that the current supply to the socket (150) is maintained after the galvanizing time (D) if the output value (Output) during the first waiting time (C) and the galvanizing time (D) is within the first voltage value (V1) and the second voltage value (V2).

[0192] Referring to FIG. 6b, it can be seen that when the output value (Output) is reverse voltage, the output value (Output) is initially smaller than the second voltage value (V2) due to the inrush current, but stabilizes after the first waiting time (C) and the galvanizing time (D) to have a value within the second voltage value (V2). The MCU (190) can control the switch (181) so that the current supply to the socket (150) is maintained after the galvanizing time (D) if the output value (Output) during the first waiting time (C) and the galvanizing time (D) is within the first voltage value (V1) and the second voltage value (V2).

[0193] The MCU (190) can measure the range of current values ​​flowing to the socket (150) through the data of the galvanometer (180), measure whether the current values ​​flowing to the socket (150) are within the range of a first current value (V1), which is a preset positive value, and a second current value (V2), which is a preset negative value, and determine whether to maintain the ON state of the switch (181) based on this.

[0194] FIG. 7 is a graph illustrating a control method of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0195] Specifically, FIG. 7 is a graph illustrating the simulated operation of the electronic device (100) when an unsuitable object is introduced into the socket (150).

[0196] The galvanometer (180) can detect a point (d) where the output value (Output) exceeds the first voltage value (V1) during the first galvanometer time (D1) after the first waiting time (C) and transmit it to the MCU (190). If the output value (Output) is greater than or exceeds the first voltage value (V1), the MCU (190) can confirm that the current flowing to the socket (150) is in an overcurrent state because the current exceeds the first current value, and can turn off the switch (181) to cut off the current flowing to the socket (150).

[0197] In one embodiment, the MCU (190) can maintain the off state of the switch (181) for a preset second waiting time (t3) when it detects an overcurrent condition as shown in FIG. 7. After turning the switch (181) off, the MCU (190) can turn the switch (181) on and off again to proceed with the galvanizing time (D2).

[0198] The MCU (190) can repeat turning the switch (181) on and off again after the second waiting time (t3). The MCU (190) can conduct galvanizing again during the second galvanizing time (D2) after the first waiting time (C). Referring to FIG. 7, a point (d) where the output value (Output) exceeds the first voltage value (V1) is detected relatively early during the second galvanizing time (D2), and the MCU (190) can immediately turn off the switch (181) to cut off the current flowing to the socket (150).

[0199] The MCU (190) may have a second waiting time (t3) after the second galvanizing time (D2) and may repeat turning the switch (181) on and off again. The MCU (190) may conduct galvanizing again during the third galvanizing time (D3) after the first waiting time (C). Referring to FIG. 7, during the third galvanizing time (D3), a point (d) where the output value is less than or equal to the second voltage value (V2) can be detected, and the MCU (190) can check this and immediately turn off the switch (181) to cut off the current flowing to the socket (150).

[0200] The MCU (190) can set different lengths for the first waiting time (C), the second waiting time (t3), and the galvanizing time (D) after the second galvanizing time (D2), and can stop galvanizing and temporarily cut off power supply to the socket (150) when the galvanizing time of the preset order is exceeded. Additionally, if multiple galvanizing times (D) are repeated more than a preset number of times, the MCU (190) transmits this to the processor (270), and the processor (270) can notify the user of the abnormal combination.

[0201] If the current applied to the socket (150) exceeds a preset safety range due to an artificial cause, for example, a malfunction of the first sensor (160) or the second sensor (170) or the ingress of an unsuitable object, the processor (270) to the MCU (190) turns off the switch (181) and performs a safety operation to prevent electric shock or safety accidents, and if this phenomenon continues to occur in multiple current stages, additional safety operations may also continue.

[0202] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0203] Referring to FIG. 8, the control method of the electronic device (100) of the present disclosure may include the step of detecting whether an object is inserted into the socket (150) (S10), the step of controlling the supply of current to the socket (150) for a preset galvanizing time (S20), the step of checking the value of the current flowing through the socket (150) for the galvanizing time (S30), and the step of controlling the switch (181) based on the current value to maintain the supply of current to the socket (S40).

[0204] The step (S20) of controlling the switch (181) during the galvanizing time may repeat a cycle in which the switch (181) is turned on for a preset first time and the switch (181) is turned off for a preset second time multiple times, and in this case, the step (S30) of checking the current value flowing through the socket (150) during the galvanizing time may check the current value measured after a preset number of initial cycles among the multiple cycles.

[0205] The step (S30) of checking the current value flowing through the socket (150) during the galvanizing time may specifically include the step (S25) of waiting during the first waiting time, which is the initial time during the galvanizing time, and in this case, the step (S30) of checking the current value measured after the step of waiting during the first waiting time may be performed.

[0206] The step (S30) of checking the current value flowing through the socket (150) during the galvanizing time can proceed to the step of maintaining the current supply to the socket (150) if the current value is between a first current value, which is a preset positive value, and a second current value, which is a preset negative value. If the current value is greater than or equal to the first current value or less than or equal to the second current value, the step (S35) of controlling the switch (181) to cut off the current supply to the socket (150) can proceed.

[0207] In this case, the determination of the current value described above can be calculated through the voltage value (Vm) of the galvanometer (180), and specifically, can be determined based on whether the voltage value (Vm) is a value between a first voltage value (V1), which is a preset positive value, and a second voltage value (V2), which is a preset negative value. The voltage value (Vm) may be an output value amplified through the amplifier (184) described above, or it may be the voltage value of the galvanometer resistor (183).

[0208] The step of cutting off the current supply (S35) may include the step of waiting for a preset second waiting time after turning off the switch (181) (S37), and then returning to the step of controlling the switch (181) for a galvanizing time (S20) to perform the galvanizing operation again.

[0209] When entering the step (S40) of maintaining the current supply to the socket (150) based on the current value flowing through the socket (150) during the galvanizing time, power can be supplied to the light source (40) coupled to the electronic device (100).

[0210] Therefore, the electronic device (100) and the control method thereof of the present disclosure cut off power to the socket (150) when a suitable light source (40) is not connected to the socket (150), and can supply power to the socket (150) only when a suitable light source (40) is connected to the socket (150). Through this, the electronic device (100) of the present disclosure may include multimedia functions, and can obtain safety standards as a multimedia device even if the light source (40) is manufactured or sold in a separated state.

[0211] In addition, when an unsuitable light source (40) is connected to the socket (150) of the electronic device (100) or an external object or the user's body is inserted, the power to the socket (150) is cut off by the control described above by the first sensor (160), the second sensor (170), the galvanometer (180), and the MCU (190) to prevent the risk of electric shock, and additionally, power is supplied to the socket (150) only when the connecting part (50) of the light source (40) is completely connected to the socket (150), thereby preventing the risk of electric shock that may occur while connecting a light bulb to the socket (150).

[0212] Although preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs without departing from the gist of the present disclosure as claimed in the claims, and such modifications should not be understood individually from the technical spirit or perspective of the present disclosure. Explanation of the symbols

[0213] 100 : Electronic device 105 : Main body 150: Socket 160: First sensor 170: Second sensor 180: Galvanometer

Claims

Claim 1 An electronic device comprising: a socket; a sensor for detecting whether an object is inserted into the socket; a switch for controlling the supply of current to the socket; a galvanometer for detecting the current flowing through the socket; and a processor for controlling the switch based on the detection results of the sensor and the galvanometer, wherein, when the insertion of an object into the socket is detected, the processor controls the switch during a galvanometer time from the point in time when an inrush current is detected until the point in time when a second current is detected after the inrush current is detected, and controls the switch so that the supply of current to the socket is maintained based on the current value of the second current. Claim 2 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the processor controls the switch to maintain the supply of current to the socket based on the current value measured after the first waiting time, which is the initial time of the galvanizing time. Claim 3 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the processor repeats a cycle multiple times in which the switch is turned on for a preset first time and the switch is turned off for a preset second time during the galvanizing time. Claim 4 In paragraph 3, the processor is an electronic device that maintains the ON state of the switch based on the current value measured after a preset number of initial cycles among a plurality of cycles. Claim 5 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the processor controls the switch such that the current supply to the socket is maintained if the current value is a value between a first current value which is a preset positive value and a second current value which is a preset negative value. Claim 6 In paragraph 5, the processor is an electronic device that controls the switch so that the supply of current to the socket is cut off if the current value is greater than or equal to the first current value or less than or equal to the second current value. Claim 7 In claim 6, the processor is an electronic device that, after turning off the switch based on the current value, repeats turning the switch on and off for the galvanic time. Claim 8 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor comprises: a light-emitting part that irradiates light into the socket; a light-receiving part that is spaced apart from the light-emitting part and recognizes the light; and a transmission part that detects the recognition state of the light by the light-receiving part and transmits it to the processor. Claim 9 In paragraph 8, the sensor is an electronic device in which the light-emitting part and the light-receiving part are infrared sensors that irradiate and recognize infrared rays. Claim 10 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor comprises: a button that protrudes into the socket and moves as it is pushed when an object is inserted; a spring that supports the button and provides elastic force; and an electrode that contacts and separates from the button based on the movement of the button and supplies or cuts off current to the socket. Claim 11 An electronic device according to claim 10, wherein the sensor comprises a plurality of buttons spaced apart and disposed inside the socket, and comprises a plurality of springs and electrodes corresponding to the plurality of buttons. Claim 12 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the galvanometer comprises: a galvanometer resistor disposed in a path through which current flowing to the socket travels; an amplifier that amplifies the voltage of the galvanometer resistor; and a comparator that receives the voltage of the amplifier, compares it with a preset voltage value, and provides it to the processor. Claim 13 A method for controlling an electronic device, comprising: a step of detecting whether an object is inserted into a socket; a step of controlling a switch that controls the supply of current to the socket during a galvanic time from the point in time when an inrush current is detected until the point in time when a second current is detected after the inrush current is detected; a step of checking the value of the current flowing in the socket during the galvanic time; and a step of maintaining the supply of current to the socket by controlling the switch based on the value of the second current. Claim 14 A method for controlling an electronic device according to claim 13, wherein the step of checking the current value flowing through the socket during the galvanizing time comprises: a step of waiting during a first waiting time, which is an initial time during the galvanizing time; and a step of checking the current value measured after the step of waiting during the first waiting time. Claim 15 In claim 13, the step of controlling the switch during the galvanizing time is a method of controlling an electronic device, wherein the switch is turned on for a preset first time and the switch is turned off for a preset second time, repeating this cycle multiple times. Claim 16 In claim 15, the step of checking the current value flowing through the socket during the above galvanizing time is a method for controlling an electronic device, wherein the current value is checked after an initial number of preset cycles among a plurality of the above cycles. Claim 17 A method for controlling an electronic device according to claim 13, wherein the step of checking the current value flowing through the socket during the galvanizing time proceeds to the step of maintaining the supply of current to the socket if the current value is between a first current value which is a preset positive value and a second current value which is a preset negative value. Claim 18 A method for controlling an electronic device according to claim 17, wherein the step of checking the current value flowing to the socket during the galvanizing time comprises the step of controlling the switch to cut off the supply of current to the socket if the current value is greater than or equal to the first current value or less than or equal to the second current value. Claim 19 A method for controlling an electronic device according to claim 18, wherein the step of cutting off the current supply to the socket comprises the step of waiting for a preset second waiting time after turning off the switch. Claim 20 A method for controlling an electronic device according to claim 18, wherein the step of cutting off the current supply to the socket returns to the step of controlling the switch during the galvanizing time after turning off the switch.

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