Electronic device for preventing overcharging of battery, operating method thereof, and recording medium

Abstract

An electronic device according to the present invention may, on the basis of communication with a power provider, set a first value as a first limit value of input power of a charger, and the first limit value may be related to the rated capacity of the power provider. The electronic device may set a second value, which is greater than the first value, as a second limit value of the input power of the charger, and the second limit value may be related to a resistance value of a resistor electrically connected to the charger. The electronic device may, on the basis of the input power being limited by the first limit value that is smaller than the second limit value, be caused to output first output power through the charger. The electronic device may, on the basis of the charge amount of a battery exceeding a threshold value, be caused to check for an overcharge prevention mode. The electronic device may, on the basis of checking for the overcharge prevention mode, be caused to set a third value, which is smaller than the first value, as the second limit value of the input power of the charger. The electronic device may, on the basis of the input power being limited by the second limit value that is smaller than the first limit value, be caused to output the first output power through the charger. The electronic device may, while the first output power based on the second limit value is being provided to a load, be caused to provide second output power from the battery to the load.

Description

Electronic device for preventing overcharging of battery, method of operation thereof and recording medium

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device for preventing overcharging of a battery, a method of operating the same, and a recording medium according to one embodiment.

[0002] The use of electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, PCs, tablets, laptops) at home and in the workplace is expanding, and consequently, battery safety incidents are also on the rise. To prevent these incidents, stabilization technology for battery protection is required. When electronic devices are used for extended periods of time with a power source (e.g., an adapter) connected after fully charging the battery, there is a need to prevent battery overcharging.

[0003] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a charger configured to convert input power provided from a power provider, a battery, a load, at least one processor including a processing circuit, and a memory including instructions. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to set a first value as a first limit value of the input power of the charger based on communication with the power provider. The first limit value may be related to a rated capacity of the power provider. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to set a second value as a second limit value of the input power of the charger, the second value being greater than the first value. The second limit value may be related to a resistance value of a resistor electrically connected to the charger. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to output a first output power through the charger based on the input power limited by the first limit value that is less than the second limit value. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to determine an overcharge protection mode of the battery based on a charge amount of the battery exceeding a threshold value. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to set a third value less than the first value as the second limit value of the input power of the charger based on the determination of the overcharge protection mode.The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to output the first output power through the charger based on the input power limited by the second limit value that is less than the first limit value. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to provide a second output power from the battery to the load while providing the first output power to the load based on the second limit value.

[0004] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device may include setting a first value as a first limit value of input power of a charger of the electronic device provided from the power provider based on communication with a power provider. The first limit value may be related to a rated capacity of the power provider. The method may include setting a second value greater than the first value as a second limit value of the input power of the charger. The second limit value may be related to a resistance value of a resistor electrically connected to the charger. The method may include outputting a first output power through the charger based on the input power limited by the first limit value, which is less than the second limit value. The method may include confirming an overcharge prevention mode of a battery of the electronic device based on a charge amount of the battery exceeding a threshold value. The method may include confirming the overcharge prevention mode, based on the confirmation of the overcharge prevention mode, setting a third value less than the first value as the second limit value of the input power of the charger. The method may include an operation of outputting the first output power through the charger based on the input power limited by the second limit value that is less than the first limit value. The method may include an operation of providing a second output power from the battery to the load while providing the first output power based on the second limit value to the load.

[0005] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing instructions may cause the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor of an electronic device, to cause the electronic device to perform at least one operation. The at least one operation may include setting a first value as a first limit value of input power of a charger of the electronic device provided from the power provider based on communication with the power provider. The first limit value may be related to a rated capacity of the power provider. The at least one operation may include setting a second value as a second limit value of the input power of the charger that is greater than the first value. The second limit value may be related to a resistance value of a resistor electrically connected to the charger. The at least one operation may include outputting a first output power through the charger based on the input power limited by the first limit value that is less than the second limit value. The at least one operation may include an operation of checking an overcharge prevention mode of the battery of the electronic device based on a charge amount of the battery exceeding a threshold value. The at least one operation may include an operation of setting a third value smaller than the first value as the second limit value of the input power of the charger based on the checking of the overcharge prevention mode. The at least one operation may include an operation of outputting the first output power through the charger based on the input power limited by the second limit value smaller than the first limit value.The at least one operation may include providing a second output power from the battery to the load while providing the first output power to the load based on the second limit value.

[0006] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment, according to one embodiment.

[0007] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating user settings of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a screen display of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 8 is a graph illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100), according to one embodiment.

[0016] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0017] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0018] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0019] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0020] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0021] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0022] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0023] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0024] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0025] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0026] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0027] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0028] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0029] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0030] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0031] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0032] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0033] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0034] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0035] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0036] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0037] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0038] Figure 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0039] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 2 may be the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or a device similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 2 may include components that are identical or similar to those of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. The operation of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2 may be understood as the operation of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 (e.g., components of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1). For example, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2 may be, but is not limited to, a notebook computer, a tablet, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device.

[0040] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least some of the components disclosed in FIG. 2.

[0041] Referring to FIG. 2, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a controller (240). There is no limitation on the implementation method of the controller (240). For example, the processor (120) of FIG. 1 may include the controller (240). For example, the controller (240) may be the processor (120) of FIG. 1. For example, the controller (240) may be implemented separately from the processor (120) of FIG. 1. In all cases where the controller (240) is the processor (120), where the processor (120) includes the controller (240), and where the processor (120) and the controller (240) are implemented separately, the electronic device (101) performing a specific operation may mean that at least one processor (120, 240) of the electronic device (101) performs the specific operation.

[0042] In this document, the electronic device (101) performing a specific operation may mean that various hardware included in the electronic device (101), for example, at least one processor (120, 240) such as a micro controlling unit (MCU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a microprocessor, or an application processor (AP), performs the specific operation. At least one processor (120, 240) may include a processing circuit. The electronic device (101) performing the specific operation may mean that at least one processor (120, 240) controls other hardware to perform the specific operation. The electronic device (101) performing the specific operation may mean that at least one instruction for performing the specific operation stored in a storage circuit of the electronic device (101) (for example, the memory (130) of FIG. 1) is executed, thereby causing the processor (120, 240) or other hardware to perform the specific operation. At least one instruction stored in the memory (130) of the electronic device (101) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform at least one operation when executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120, 240). Even when a plurality of processors (120, 240) are implemented, for convenience of explanation, the instructions may be described as “operations of the electronic device (101)”, “operations of the processors (120, 240)”, or “operations of at least one processor (120, 240)”.

[0043] Referring to FIG. 2, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a charger (210), a battery (220) (e.g., 189 of FIG. 1), and a load (230).

[0044] According to one embodiment, the charger (210) may convert input power into output power. The charger (210) may be configured to provide output power to a load (230) and / or a battery (220) based on input power provided from a power provider (200). The charger (210) may include a DC / DC regulator, but there is no limitation on how the charger (210) is implemented. The electronic device (101) may provide output power to a load (230) and / or a battery (220) based on input power provided from the power provider (200) through the charger (210). There is no limitation on how the charger (210) is implemented.

[0045] In one embodiment, the load (230) may be configured to operate based on the output power provided through the charger (210). The load (230) may be configured to operate based on the output power provided from the battery (220). Components of the electronic device (101) that consume power, including at least one processor (120), a camera, audio, and a display (160), may be referred to as loads (230). The electronic device (101) may operate the load (230) based on the output power provided through the charger (210). The electronic device (101) may operate the load (230) based on the output power provided from the battery (220).

[0046] Referring to FIG. 2, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a resistor circuit (250). The resistor circuit (250) may include a first resistor (251) and a first switch (252) configured to electrically connect the first resistor (251) to the charger (210). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a second resistor (253) and / or a third resistor (254) electrically connected to the charger (210). The connection relationship of the resistors in FIG. 2 (e.g., the connection relationship of 251, 253, and 254) is exemplary, and the resistors (e.g., 251, 253, 254) connected to the charger (210) may be implemented differently from FIG. 2.

[0047] Referring to FIG. 2, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a second switch (260) (e.g., a charging switch) configured to electrically connect the charger (210) and the load (230). The electronic device (101) may include a third switch (270) configured to electrically connect the battery (220) and the load (230). In the drawing, the second switch (260) (e.g., a charging switch) is simply expressed to explain that the second switch (260) can electrically connect the charger (210) and the load (230), and there is no limitation on the implementation method of the second switch (260). In the drawing, the third switch (270) (e.g., a discharge switch) is simply expressed to explain that the third switch (270) can electrically connect the battery (220) and the load (230), and there is no limitation on the implementation method of the third switch (270).

[0048] Referring to FIG. 2, data (299) can be transmitted between the controller (240) and the charger (210).

[0049] The operations of the electronic device (101) can be described in detail with reference to the embodiments described above (e.g., the embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 2) and the embodiments described below (e.g., the embodiments of FIGS. 3 to 9). Although each embodiment is disclosed in a separate drawing and a separate paragraph, this is merely for convenience of explanation, and at least some of the embodiments described above and at least some of the embodiments described below can be applied together. At least some of the embodiments described above and at least some of the embodiments described below may be omitted.

[0050] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0051] At least some of the operations of FIG. 3 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 3 may be changed. Operations other than those of FIG. 3 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 3.

[0052] Referring to FIG. 3, the charging and overcharge prevention modes of the battery (220) can be described.

[0053] Referring to FIG. 3, in operation 301, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may receive power (e.g., input power) provided from the power provider (200). The power provider (200) may provide power (e.g., input power) to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may receive power (e.g., input power) from the power provider (200).

[0054] In operation 303, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may charge the battery (220) based on power (e.g., input power) provided from the power provider (200). For example, the electronic device (101) may convert power (e.g., input power) provided from the power provider (200) through the charger (210) and output the converted power (e.g., output power). The electronic device (101) may charge the battery (220) based on the output power output from the charger (210).

[0055] In operation 305, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may compare the charge amount of the battery (220) with a threshold value. For example, the electronic device (101) may check the charge amount of the battery (220). The charge amount of the battery (220) may be the amount charged of the battery (220) or the remaining amount of the battery (220). The charge amount of the battery (220) may also be the ratio of the current charge amount to the maximum charge amount of the battery (220). In other words, the charge amount may be a concept including a charge rate. The threshold value may be a value set for protecting the battery (220). For example, if the threshold value is 85%, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the charge amount (e.g., charge rate) of the battery (220) exceeds 85%. For example, if the threshold value is 4,250 mAh, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds 4,250 mAh.

[0056] In operation 307, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine an overcharge prevention mode based on whether the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds a threshold value. The electronic device (101) may enter an overcharge prevention mode based on whether the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds the threshold value. The overcharge prevention mode may include a mode for performing an operation to prevent overcharging of the battery (220). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform an overcharge prevention mode corresponding to a user setting. For example, the electronic device (101) may perform a first overcharge prevention mode corresponding to the first user setting based on a first user setting, and may perform a second overcharge prevention mode corresponding to the second user setting based on a second user setting, and there is no limitation on the types and numbers of user settings and overcharge prevention modes. For example, the electronic device (101) may, based on a first user setting to which the first overcharge prevention mode is applied, determine the first overcharge prevention mode while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds a threshold value, and perform an operation corresponding to the first overcharge prevention mode. For example, the electronic device (101) may, based on a second user setting to which the second overcharge prevention mode is applied, determine the second overcharge prevention mode while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds a threshold value, and perform an operation corresponding to the second overcharge prevention mode. For example, in the second overcharge prevention mode, the first output power from the charger (210) to the load (230) may be cut off, and the second output power may be provided from the battery (220) to the load (230). For example, the electronic device (101) may continue to charge the battery (220) based on the output power of the charger (210) without applying the overcharge protection mode while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds the threshold value and is below the maximum charge amount, based on a third user setting where the overcharge protection mode is not applied.

[0057] An embodiment of the overcharge protection mode will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

[0058] FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0059] At least some of the operations of FIG. 4 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 4 may be changed. Operations other than those of FIG. 4 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 4.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 4, the input power limit value and overcharge prevention mode of the charger (210) can be described. The input power limit value of the charger (210) may be a set value for limiting the input power provided from the power provider (200) and input to the charger (210) to a certain range. For example, the input power limit value of the charger (210) may be a value for limiting the value of the input current input to the charger (210) to below the limit value. For example, when the limit value is set to 5.5 A, the input current input to the charger (210) may be limited to 5.5 A or below. The input power limit value of the charger (210) may include a first limit value and a second limit value. For example, the first limit value may be a software limit value (e.g., S / W ACLimit) related to the rated capacity of the power provider (200). For example, the first limit value may be a software limit value (e.g., S / W ACLimit) that limits the input current of the power provider (200) set by negotiation of power requirements (e.g., PD negotiation (power delivery negotiation)) according to the rated capacity of the power provider (200) (e.g., travel adapter). For example, the second limit value may be a hardware limit value (e.g., H / W ACLimit) related to the resistance value of a resistor electrically connected to the charger (210). For example, the second limit value may be a hardware limit value (e.g., H / W ACLimit) that limits the input current of the charger (210) by changing the resistance value of the resistor electrically connected to the charger (210). The input power of the charger (210) may be limited based on a smaller value of the first limit value and the second limit value. Before and after applying the overcharge prevention mode, the limit values ​​of the input power of the charger (210) may be set differently.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 401, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may set a first value as a first limit value of the input power of the charger (210) based on communication with the power provider (200). The first limit value may be related to a rated capacity of the power provider (200). For example, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the power provider (200). For example, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the power provider (200) through a power delivery integrated circuit (PD IC) (e.g., the PD IC (910) of FIG. 9). The electronic device (101) may negotiate with the power provider (200) for input power based on the communication with the power provider (200). The electronic device (101) can confirm the rated capacity of the power provider (200) based on communication with the power provider (200). The electronic device (101) can confirm a first value (e.g., a value corresponding to the rated capacity of the power provider (200)) of a first limit value related to the rated capacity of the power provider (200) based on negotiation (e.g., a limit value related to the rated capacity of the power provider (200). The electronic device (101) can set the first value as the first limit value. For example, the electronic device (101) can provide a control signal to the charger (210) that causes the first value to be set as the first limit value. The charger (210) can set the first value as the first limit value based on the control signal.

[0062] In operation 403, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may set a second value greater than a first value (e.g., a value set as the first limit value in operation 401) as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210). According to one embodiment, operation 403 may be performed when the charge amount of the battery (220) is below a threshold value. The second limit value may be related to a resistance value of a resistor electrically connected to the charger (210). The operation of setting the second value greater than the first value (e.g., a value set as the first limit value in operation 401) as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210) may be a default operation. For example, the electronic device (101) may maintain the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210) at the second value greater than the first value (e.g., a value set as the first limit value in operation 401) while the charge amount of the battery (220) is below the threshold value. Based on the second limit value, the resistance value of the resistor electrically connected to the charger (210) can be determined. The second limit value can be set according to the resistance value of the resistor electrically connected to the charger (210). For example, the electronic device (101) can set a second value greater than the first value set as the first limit value in operation 401 as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210) while the overcharge prevention mode is not confirmed (e.g., while the charge amount of the battery (220) is below the threshold value). For example, the electronic device (101) can include a resistor circuit (250). The resistor circuit (250) can include a first resistor (251) and a first switch (252) configured to electrically connect the first resistor (251) to the charger (210). The electronic device (101) can determine whether to turn on or off the first switch (252), which is configured to electrically connect the first resistor (251) to the charger (210), based on the second limit value. The electronic device (101) can control whether to turn on or off the first switch (252) based on the second limit value.The electronic device (101) can control the on or off of the first switch (252) to check the second limit value and set the second limit value. Based on the on or off of the first switch (252), the resistance value of the resistor electrically connected to the charger (210) (e.g., the resistance value of the circuit including 251, 253, and / or 254 of FIG. 2) can be set.

[0063] In one embodiment, the input power of the charger (210) may be limited based on the smaller of the first limit value and the second limit value.

[0064] In operation 405, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may output a first output power (e.g., power output from the charger (210)) (e.g., charger output power) through the charger (210) based on an input power limited by a first limit value (e.g., a first value set as the first limit value in operation 401) that is less than a second limit value (e.g., a second value set as the second limit value in operation 403). According to one embodiment, operation 405 may be performed when the charge amount of the battery (220) is less than a threshold value. For example, the electronic device (101) may charge the battery (220) based on the first output power output through the charger (210). For example, the electronic device (101) may perform an operation of the load (230) based on the first output power output through the charger (210). For example, the electronic device (101) can perform the operation of the load (230) while charging the battery (220) based on the first output power output through the charger (210).

[0065] In operation 407, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may compare the charge level of the battery (220) with a threshold value. Operation 407 may be understood similarly to the description of operation 305 of FIG. 3.

[0066] In operation 409, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine an overcharge prevention mode based on whether the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds a threshold value. The electronic device (101) may enter the overcharge prevention mode based on whether the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds the threshold value. Operation 409 may be understood similarly to the description of operation 307 of FIG. 3 . For example, the electronic device (101) may determine a first user setting. The electronic device (101) may determine the first overcharge prevention mode and perform an operation corresponding to the first overcharge prevention mode while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds the threshold value based on the first user setting to which the first overcharge prevention mode is applied. The operation corresponding to the first overcharge prevention mode may include operations 411, 413, and 415.

[0067] In operation 411, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may set a third value smaller than a first value (e.g., a value set as a first limit value in operation 401) as a second limit value of the input power of the charger (210). For example, the electronic device (101) may set a third value smaller than a first value (e.g., a value set as a first limit value in operation 401) as a second limit value of the input power of the charger (210) based on confirmation of an overcharge prevention mode (e.g., a first overcharge prevention mode in operation 409). For example, the electronic device (101) may set a third value smaller than a first value (e.g., a value set as a first limit value in operation 401) as a second limit value of the input power of the charger (210) based on the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeding a threshold value. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the first switch (252) to turn on so as to set the third value as the second limit value based on confirmation of the overcharge prevention mode (e.g., based on the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeding the threshold value). For example, in operation 403, the electronic device (101) may control the first switch (252) to turn off so as to set the second value as the second limit value based on the charge amount of the battery (220) being below the threshold value. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the on or off of the first switch (252) may be changed depending on the connection relationship of the resistors and the design of the circuit.

[0068] In one embodiment, the input power of the charger (210) may be limited based on the smaller of the first limit value and the second limit value.

[0069] In operation 413, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may output a first output power (e.g., power output from the charger (210)) through the charger (210) based on an input power limited by a second limit value (e.g., a third value set as the second limit value in operation 411) that is less than a first limit value (e.g., a first value set as the first limit value in operation 401). For example, the electronic device (101) may perform an operation of the load (230) based on the first output power output through the charger (210).

[0070] In operation 415, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide a second output power (e.g., power output from the battery (220)) (e.g., battery output power) from the battery (220) to the load (230) while providing a first output power (e.g., power output from the charger (210) in operation 413) to the load (230) based on a second limit value (e.g., a third value set as the second limit value in operation 411). Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 5, while input power is provided from the power provider (200), the first output power (e.g., power output from the charger (210)) and the second output power (e.g., power output from the battery (220)) may be provided to the load (230). For example, the electronic device (101) can control the second switch (260) (e.g., a switch configured to electrically connect the charger (210) and the load (230)) and the third switch (270) (e.g., a switch configured to electrically connect the battery (220) and the load (230)) to be turned on to provide the first output power (e.g., power output from the charger (210)) and the second output power (e.g., power output from the battery (220)) to the load (230) while the overcharge prevention mode is maintained (e.g., while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds a threshold value). The electronic device (101) can perform the operation of the load (230) based on the first output power (e.g., power output from the charger (210)) and the second output power (e.g., power output from the battery (220)). For example, by providing power required for high-performance operation of a load (230) of an electronic device (101) to the load (230) as a first output power (e.g., power output from a charger (210)) and a second output power (e.g., power output from a battery (220)), the possibility of shutdown of the battery (220) can be reduced or prevented.For example, by dividing the power consumption of the load (230) into the first output power of the charger (210) and the second output power of the battery (220), the possibility of shutdown of the battery (220) can be reduced, while discharging the battery (220) so as to lower the charge amount of the battery (220) to a target remaining amount (e.g., a threshold value).

[0071] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may check the charge amount of the battery (220) and perform operation 407 while providing the first output power (e.g., power output from the charger (210)) and the second output power (e.g., power output from the battery (220)) to the load (230) in operations 413 and 415. Thereafter, the electronic device (101) may perform operations 403 and 405, or operations 409, 411, 413, and 415. For example, the electronic device (101) may set a second value (e.g., a value set as the second limit value in operation 403) greater than a first value (e.g., a value set as the first limit value in operation 401) based on the charge amount of the battery (220) being less than a threshold value. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the first switch (252) to be turned off to set the second value as the second limit value based on the charge amount of the battery (220) being less than the threshold value. The electronic device (101) may output the first output power through the charger (210) based on the input power limited by the first limit value (e.g., the first value set as the first limit value in operation 401) that is less than the second limit value (e.g., the second value set as the second limit value in operation 403) and may refrain from providing the second output power from the battery (220) to the load (230).

[0072] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating user settings of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 6, the user settings of operation 307 of FIG. 3 and operation 409 of FIG. 4 can be described.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 6, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a screen for selecting application of an overcharge prevention mode on the display (160). The display (160) may be a display included in the display module (160) of FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 6, based on a user setting that selects “battery protection” (e.g., a user setting that applies an overcharge prevention mode), while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds a threshold value, the overcharge prevention mode (e.g., an overcharge prevention mode corresponding to the user setting) may be checked, and an operation corresponding to the checked overcharge prevention mode may be performed. Based on a user setting that does not select “battery protection” (e.g., a user setting that does not apply an overcharge prevention mode), while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds the threshold value and is below the maximum charge amount, the battery (220) may be continuously charged based on the output power of the charger (210).

[0075] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a screen display of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0076] According to one embodiment, while the operation of FIG. 4 is performed, the electronic device (101) may display the screen of FIG. 7. The electronic device (101) may control the display (160) to display a screen including an object (720) indicating the charge level of the battery (220). The electronic device (101) may control the display (160) to display a screen including an object (710) indicating that input power provided from the power provider (200) is being received. The object (710) indicating that input power provided from the power provider (200) is being received may be implemented in a design in which the battery (220) is charged, but there is no limitation thereto.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the display (160) to display a screen including an object (710) indicating that input power provided from the power provider (200) is being received while limiting the input power based on a first limit value (e.g., a value set as the first limit value in operation 401). For example, in operation 405, while the battery (220) is being charged, the electronic device (101) may control the display (160) to display a screen including an object (710) indicating that input power provided from the power provider (200) is being received.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the display (160) to display a screen including an object (710) indicating that input power provided from the power provider (200) is being received while limiting the input power based on the second limit value (e.g., the third value set as the second limit value in operation 411). For example, in operations 413 and 415, while the operation of the load (230) is performed based on the first output power (e.g., power output from the charger (210)) and the second output power (e.g., power output from the battery (220)), the electronic device (101) may control the display (160) to display a screen including an object (710) indicating that input power provided from the power provider (200) is being received.

[0079] FIG. 8 is a graph illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0080] In Fig. 8, VBUS may be an adapter voltage provided from a power provider (200). IBUS may be an adapter current provided from a power provider (200). IBAT may be a battery current. PHOT may be a signal indicating an abnormal situation, including a case where the temperature of at least one component of the electronic device (101) exceeds a reference value. For example, PHOT may be maintained at high in a normal situation and maintained at low in an abnormal situation.

[0081] Referring to FIG. 8, it can be confirmed that while the operation of FIG. 4 is performed, the adapter current (VBUS) and the adapter current (IBUS) are supplied appropriately, the battery current (IBAT) is supplied appropriately, and the PHOT is maintained at high (e.g., normal situation). For example, in FIG. 4, while the operation of the load (230) is performed based on the first output power (e.g., power output from the charger (210)) and the second output power (e.g., power output from the battery (220)), as shown in FIG. 8, the system of the electronic device (101) is maintained in a normal state, so that the possibility of the battery (220) being shut down due to the high-performance operation required by the load (230) can be reduced or prevented. For example, by dividing the power consumption of the load (230) into the first output power of the charger (210) and the second output power of the battery (220), the possibility of shutdown of the battery (220) can be reduced, while discharging the battery (220) so as to lower the charge amount of the battery (220) to a target remaining amount (e.g., a threshold value).

[0082] FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0083] Referring to FIG. 9, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a PD IC (910). According to one embodiment, the resistance circuit (250) of FIG. 2 may not be included. According to one embodiment, the operation of the PD IC (910) described below may be performed without performing the operation through the resistance circuit (250) of FIG. 2. According to one embodiment, both the operation through the resistance circuit (250) of FIG. 2 and the operation of the PD IC (910) described below may be performed.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the power provider (200) through a power delivery integrated circuit (PD IC) (e.g., the PD IC (910) of FIG. 9). The electronic device (101) may negotiate with the power provider (200) regarding input power based on the communication with the power provider (200). The electronic device (101) may confirm the rated capacity of the power provider (200) based on the communication with the power provider (200). Based on the negotiation, the electronic device (101) may confirm a first value (e.g., a value corresponding to the rated capacity of the power provider (200) of a first limit value related to the rated capacity of the power provider (200) (e.g., a limit value related to the rated capacity of the power provider (200). The electronic device (101) may set the first value as the first limit value. For example, the electronic device (101) may provide a control signal to the charger (210) that causes the first value to be set to a first limit value. The charger (210) may set the first value to the first limit value based on the control signal. Thereafter, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 407 of FIG. 4 and determine an overcharge protection mode based on the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeding a threshold value. The electronic device (101) may perform a reset (e.g., a power delivery (PD) hardrest) operation based on determining the overcharge protection mode (e.g., based on the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeding a threshold value). The reset operation may include an operation of re-negotiating with the power provider (200) as if the power provider (200) (e.g., an adapter) were re-plugged in. For example, the electronic device (101) may request a lower capacity than the rated capacity of the existing power provider (200) (e.g., the rated capacity confirmed in operation 401).The electronic device (101) can provide first output power (e.g., power output from the charger (210)) and second output power (e.g., power output from the battery (220)) to the load (230) while input power of a capacity lower than the rated capacity (e.g., rated capacity confirmed in operation 401) is input to the charger (210) based on negotiation with the power provider (200).

[0085] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described herein may be applied interchangeably, within the scope of their applicability. For example, those skilled in the art will appreciate that at least some operations of one embodiment described herein may be omitted and applied, or at least some operations of one embodiment may be applied in conjunction.

[0086] The present disclosure is not limited to the foregoing, and other variations not mentioned will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the present disclosure.

[0087] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a charger (210) configured to convert input power provided from a power provider (200), a battery (220), a load (230), at least one processor (120, 240) including a processing circuit, and a memory (130) including instructions. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to set a first value as a first limit value of the input power of the charger (210) based on communication with the power provider (200). The first limit value may be related to a rated capacity of the power provider (200). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to set a second value greater than the first value as a second limit value of the input power of the charger (210). The second limit value may be related to a resistance value of a resistor electrically connected to the charger (210). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to output a first output power through the charger (210) based on the input power limited by the first limit value less than the second limit value. The above instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to check for an overcharge prevention mode of the battery (220) based on a charge amount of the battery (220) exceeding a threshold value.The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to set the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210) to a third value less than the first value based on the identification of the overcharge protection mode. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to output the first output power through the charger (210) based on the input power limited by the second limit value less than the first limit value. The above instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to provide a second output power from the battery (220) to the load (230) while providing the first output power to the load (230) based on the second limit value.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a resistance circuit (250). The resistance circuit (250) may include a first resistor (251) and a first switch (252) configured to electrically connect the first resistor (251) to the charger (210). Based on the second limit value, whether the first switch (252) is turned on or off may be determined.

[0090] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the first switch (252) to turn on so as to set the third value to the second limit value based on the determination of the overcharge prevention mode. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the first switch (252) to turn off so as to set the second value to the second limit value based on the charge amount being less than the threshold value.

[0091] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine the amount of charge of the battery (220) while providing the first output power and the second output power to the load (230). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to set the second value, greater than the first value, as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210), based on the amount of charge being less than the threshold value. The instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to output the first output power through the charger (210) based on the input power limited by the first limit value that is less than the second limit value, and to refrain from providing the second output power from the battery (220) to the load (230).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a second switch (260) configured to electrically connect the charger (210) and the load (230). The electronic device (101) may include a third switch (270) configured to electrically connect the battery (220) and the load (230). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the second switch (260) and the third switch (270) to be turned on so as to provide the first output power and the second output power to the load (230) while the overcharge prevention mode is maintained.

[0093] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to negotiate with the power provider (200) for the input power based on the communication with the power provider (200). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine, based on the negotiation, the first value of the first limit value related to the rated capacity of the power provider (200). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to provide a control signal to the charger (210), the control signal causing the electronic device (101) to set the first value to the first limit value.

[0094] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to check the overcharge protection mode while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds the threshold value based on a first user setting in which the overcharge protection mode is applied. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to continue charging the battery (220) based on an output power of the charger (210) while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds the threshold value and is below a maximum charge amount based on a second user setting in which the overcharge protection mode is not applied.

[0095] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a display (160). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the display (160) to display a screen including an object indicating that the input power is being received while limiting the input power based on the second limit value.

[0096] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device (101) may include an operation of setting a first value as a first limit value of input power of a charger (210) of the electronic device (101) provided from the power provider (200) based on communication with the power provider (200). The first limit value may be related to a rated capacity of the power provider (200). The method may include an operation of setting a second value greater than the first value as a second limit value of the input power of the charger (210). The second limit value may be related to a resistance value of a resistor electrically connected to the charger (210). The method may include an operation of outputting a first output power through the charger (210) based on the input power limited by the first limit value, which is less than the second limit value. The method may include an operation of checking an overcharge prevention mode of the battery (220) of the electronic device (101) based on a charge amount of the battery (220) exceeding a threshold value. The method may include an operation of setting a third value smaller than the first value as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210) based on the checking of the overcharge prevention mode. The method may include an operation of outputting the first output power through the charger (210) based on the input power limited by the second limit value smaller than the first limit value. The method may include an operation of providing a second output power from the battery (220) to the load (230) while providing the first output power based on the second limit value to the load (230).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of determining whether to turn on or off a first switch (252) configured to electrically connect a first resistor (251) of the electronic device (101) to the charger (210) based on the second limit value.

[0098] In one embodiment, the method may include an operation of controlling the first switch (252) to turn on so as to set the third value to the second limit value based on the confirmation of the overcharge prevention mode. The method may include an operation of controlling the first switch (252) to turn off so as to set the second value to the second limit value based on the charge amount being less than the threshold value.

[0099] In one embodiment, the method may include an operation of checking the charge amount of the battery (220) while providing the first output power and the second output power to the load (230). The method may include an operation of setting the second value, which is greater than the first value, as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210), based on the charge amount being less than the threshold value. The method may include an operation of outputting the first output power through the charger (210) and refraining from providing the second output power from the battery (220) to the load (230), based on the input power being limited by the first limit value, which is less than the second limit value.

[0100] In one embodiment, the method may include controlling to turn on a second switch (260) configured to electrically connect the charger (210) and the load (230) and a third switch (270) configured to electrically connect the battery (220) and the load (230) so as to provide the first output power and the second output power to the load (230) while the overcharge prevention mode is maintained.

[0101] In one embodiment, the method may include an operation of performing a negotiation with the power provider (200) for the input power based on the communication with the power provider (200). The method may include an operation of confirming the first value of the first limit value related to the rated capacity of the power provider (200) based on the negotiation. The method may include an operation of providing a control signal to the charger (210) that causes the first value to be set to the first limit value.

[0102] In one embodiment, the method may include an operation of checking the overcharge prevention mode while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds the threshold value based on a first user setting to which the overcharge prevention mode is applied. The method may include an operation of continuing to charge the battery (220) based on an output power of the charger (210) while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds the threshold value and is below the maximum charge amount based on a second user setting to which the overcharge prevention mode is not applied.

[0103] In one embodiment, the method may include controlling a display (160) of the electronic device (101) to display a screen including an object indicating that the input power is being received while limiting the input power based on the second limit value.

[0104] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing instructions may cause the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (120; 240) of an electronic device (101), to perform at least one operation. The at least one operation may include setting a first value as a first limit value of an input power of a charger (210) of the electronic device (101) provided from the power provider (200), based on communication with the power provider (200). The first limit value may be related to a rated capacity of the power provider (200). The at least one operation may include setting a second value greater than the first value as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210). The second limit value may be related to a resistance value of a resistor electrically connected to the charger (210). The at least one operation may include an operation of outputting a first output power through the charger (210) based on the input power limited by the first limit value that is smaller than the second limit value. The at least one operation may include an operation of checking an overcharge prevention mode of the battery (220) of the electronic device (101) based on a charge amount of the battery (220) exceeding a threshold value. The at least one operation may include an operation of setting a third value smaller than the first value as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210) based on the checking of the overcharge prevention mode. The at least one operation may include an operation of outputting the first output power through the charger (210) based on the input power limited by the second limit value that is smaller than the first limit value.The at least one operation may include providing a second output power from the battery (220) to the load (230) while providing the first output power to the load (230) based on the second limit value.

[0105] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include an operation of determining on or off a first switch (252) configured to electrically connect a first resistor (251) of the electronic device (101) to the charger (210) based on the second limit value.

[0106] In one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include controlling the first switch (252) to turn on so as to set the third value to the second limit value based on confirmation of the overcharge prevention mode. The at least one operation may include controlling the first switch (252) to turn off so as to set the second value to the second limit value based on the charge amount being less than the threshold value.

[0107] In one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include an operation of checking the charge amount of the battery (220) while providing the first output power and the second output power to the load (230). The at least one operation may include an operation of setting the second value, which is greater than the first value, as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210), based on the charge amount being less than the threshold value. The at least one operation may include an operation of outputting the first output power through the charger (210) and refraining from providing the second output power from the battery (220) to the load (230), based on the input power being limited by the first limit value, which is less than the second limit value.

[0108] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include controlling to turn on a second switch (260) configured to electrically connect the charger (210) and the load (230) and a third switch (270) configured to electrically connect the battery (220) and the load (230) so as to provide the first output power and the second output power to the load (230) while the overcharge prevention mode is maintained.

[0109] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include an operation of performing a negotiation with the power provider (200) for the input power based on the communication with the power provider (200). The at least one operation may include an operation of confirming the first value of the first limit value related to the rated capacity of the power provider (200) based on the negotiation. The at least one operation may include an operation of providing a control signal to the charger (210) that causes the first value to be set to the first limit value.

[0110] In one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include an operation of checking the overcharge prevention mode while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds the threshold value based on a first user setting to which the overcharge prevention mode is applied. The at least one operation may include an operation of continuing to charge the battery (220) based on an output power of the charger (210) while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds the threshold value and is less than the maximum charge amount based on a second user setting to which the overcharge prevention mode is not applied.

[0111] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include controlling a display (160) of the electronic device (101) to display a screen including an object indicating that the input power is being received while limiting the input power based on the second limit value.

[0112] Devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. The devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0113] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the 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 the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "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" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0114] The term "module" used in 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. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component 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).

[0115] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) including one or more instructions stored on a storage medium that can be read by a machine (e.g., an electronic device). For example, a processor (e.g., a controller) of the machine may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily in the storage medium.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0117] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), A charger (210) configured to convert input power provided from a power provider (200); Battery (220); Road (230); At least one processor (120, 240) comprising a processing circuit; and Contains a memory (130) containing instructions, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the communication with the power provider (200), a first value is set as a first limit value of the input power of the charger (210), wherein the first limit value is related to the rated capacity of the power provider (200). A second value greater than the first value is set as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210), wherein the second limit value is related to the resistance value of a resistor electrically connected to the charger (210). Based on the input power limited by the first limit value which is smaller than the second limit value, the first output power is output through the charger (210), Based on the charge amount of the above battery (220) exceeding the threshold value, the overcharge prevention mode of the above battery (220) is checked, Based on the confirmation of the above overcharge prevention mode, a third value smaller than the first value is set as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210), Based on the input power limited by the second limit value which is smaller than the first limit value, the first output power is output through the charger (210), While providing the first output power based on the second limit value to the load (230), causing the battery (220) to provide the second output power to the load (230). Electronic device (101).

2. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a resistance circuit (250) including a first resistor (251) and a first switch (252) configured to electrically connect the first resistor (251) to the charger (210), Based on the second limit value, the on or off of the first switch (252) is determined. Electronic device (101).

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the confirmation of the above overcharge prevention mode, the first switch (252) is controlled to be turned on so as to set the third value to the second limit value, Based on the above charge amount being less than the threshold value, causing the first switch (252) to be controlled to be turned off so as to set the second value to the second limit value. Electronic device (101).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), cause the electronic device (101) to: While providing the first output power and the second output power to the load (230), the charge amount of the battery (220) is checked, Based on the above charge amount being less than the threshold value, the second value greater than the first value is set as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210), Based on the input power limited by the first limit value which is smaller than the second limit value, the first output power is output through the charger (210), and the second output power is prevented from being provided from the battery (220) to the load (230). Electronic device (101).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, A second switch (260) configured to electrically connect the charger (210) and the load (230); and It further includes a third switch (270) configured to electrically connect the battery (220) and the load (230), The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the above overcharge prevention mode is maintained, the second switch (260) and the third switch (270) are controlled to be turned on so as to provide the first output power and the second output power to the load (230). Electronic device (101).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the communication with the power provider (200), negotiation is performed with the power provider (200) regarding the input power, Based on the above negotiation, the first value of the first limit value related to the rated capacity of the power provider (200) is confirmed, Causing to provide a control signal to the charger (210) that causes the first value to be set to the first limit value; Electronic device (101).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the first user setting to which the above overcharge prevention mode is applied, the above overcharge prevention mode is checked while the above charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds the threshold value, Based on the second user setting to which the above overcharge prevention mode is not applied, causing the battery (220) to continue to be charged based on the output power of the charger (210) while the charge amount of the battery (220) exceeds the threshold value and is below the maximum charge amount. Electronic device (101).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, Further including a display (160), The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120, 240), cause the electronic device (101) to: While limiting the input power based on the second limit value, causing the display (160) to be controlled to display a screen including an object indicating that the input power is being received. Electronic device (101).

9. In the operating method of the electronic device (101), An operation of setting a first value as a first limit value of the input power of the charger (210) of the electronic device (101) provided from the power provider (200) based on communication with the power provider (200), wherein the first limit value is related to the rated capacity of the power provider (200), An operation of setting a second value greater than the first value as a second limit value of the input power of the charger (210), wherein the second limit value is related to a resistance value of a resistor electrically connected to the charger (210), An operation of outputting a first output power through the charger (210) based on the input power limited by the first limit value that is smaller than the second limit value; An operation of checking the overcharge prevention mode of the battery (220) based on the charge amount of the battery (220) of the electronic device (101) exceeding a threshold value, An operation of setting a third value smaller than the first value as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210) based on the confirmation of the overcharge prevention mode; An operation of outputting the first output power through the charger (210) based on the input power limited by the second limit value that is smaller than the first limit value; An operation of providing a second output power from the battery (220) to the load (230) while providing the first output power based on the second limit value to the load (230), method.

10. In paragraph 9, An operation of determining whether to turn on or off a first switch (252) configured to electrically connect a first resistor (251) of the electronic device (101) to the charger (210) based on the second limit value, method.

11. In paragraph 9 or 10, An operation of controlling the first switch (252) to be turned on to set the third value to the second limit value based on the confirmation of the overcharge prevention mode; An operation of controlling the first switch (252) to be turned off to set the second value to the second limit value based on the charge amount being less than the threshold value, method.

12. In any one of paragraphs 9 to 11, An operation of checking the charge amount of the battery (220) while providing the first output power and the second output power to the load (230); An operation of setting the second value greater than the first value as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210) based on the charge amount being less than the threshold value; An operation of outputting the first output power through the charger (210) based on the input power limited by the first limit value that is smaller than the second limit value, and refraining from providing the second output power from the battery (220) to the load (230). method.

13. In any one of paragraphs 9 to 12, An operation of controlling a second switch (260) configured to electrically connect the charger (210) and the load (230) and a third switch (270) configured to electrically connect the battery (220) and the load (230) to turn on, while the overcharge prevention mode is maintained, so as to provide the first output power and the second output power to the load (230). method.

14. In any one of paragraphs 9 to 13, An operation of performing negotiation on the input power with the power provider (200) based on the communication with the power provider (200), Based on the above negotiation, an operation of confirming the first value of the first limit value related to the rated capacity of the power provider (200); An operation comprising providing a control signal to the charger (210) that causes the first value to be set to the first limit value. method.

15. In a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing instructions, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (120, 240) of an electronic device (101), cause the electronic device (101) to perform at least one operation, At least one of the above actions: An operation of setting a first value as a first limit value of the input power of the charger (210) of the electronic device (101) provided from the power provider (200) based on communication with the power provider (200), wherein the first limit value is related to the rated capacity of the power provider (200), An operation of setting a second value greater than the first value as a second limit value of the input power of the charger (210), wherein the second limit value is related to a resistance value of a resistor electrically connected to the charger (210), An operation of outputting a first output power through the charger (210) based on the input power limited by the first limit value that is smaller than the second limit value; An operation of checking the overcharge prevention mode of the battery (220) based on the charge amount of the battery (220) of the electronic device (101) exceeding a threshold value, An operation of setting a third value smaller than the first value as the second limit value of the input power of the charger (210) based on the confirmation of the overcharge prevention mode; An operation of outputting the first output power through the charger (210) based on the input power limited by the second limit value that is smaller than the first limit value; An operation of providing a second output power from the battery (220) to the load (230) while providing the first output power based on the second limit value to the load (230), Recording medium.

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