Electronic device and power control method therefor

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: a communication interface; a memory storing at least one instruction; and a processor operatively connected to the communication interface and the memory. For example, the at least one instruction, when executed by the processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to: acquire starting state information about a vehicle and state information about a battery included in the vehicle; control, on the basis of the starting state information and the state information about the battery, opening / closing states of a first switch and a second switch provided on an electrical path between the battery and the electronic device; and receive power from the battery through the electrical path according to the opening / closing states.

Description

Electronic device and its power control method

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority based on Korean Patent Application No. 10-2024-0140349 dated October 15, 2024, and all contents disclosed in the document of said Korean patent application are incorporated herein as part of this specification.

[0002] The embodiments disclosed in this document relate to an electronic device and a method for controlling the power thereof.

[0003] Recently, active research and development on secondary batteries has been underway. Here, secondary batteries refer to rechargeable batteries, encompassing conventional Ni / Cd and Ni / MH batteries as well as the more recent lithium-ion batteries. Among secondary batteries, lithium-ion batteries have the advantage of significantly higher energy density compared to conventional Ni / Cd and Ni / MH batteries. Furthermore, lithium-ion batteries can be manufactured in a compact and lightweight manner, making them suitable for use as power sources for mobile devices. Recently, their scope of application has expanded to include electric vehicles, drawing attention as a next-generation energy storage medium.

[0004] Meanwhile, the power system installed in an electric vehicle may consist of a high-voltage battery, an inverter, a Low-voltage DC / DC Converter (LDC), an electric compressor, a high-voltage motor, etc., and in order to drive general electrical components (e.g., ECU, BMS, etc.) excluding components that receive power from the high-voltage battery, an auxiliary battery (e.g., 12V lead-acid battery) that supplies relatively low-voltage power is used in parallel with the high-voltage battery.

[0005] In the case of the power system described above, there are disadvantages such as constraints on space utilization and unfavorable layouts due to the need to secure mounting space for the auxiliary battery. Additionally, there is a problem of reduced usability caused by various issues arising from the auxiliary battery (e.g., discharge of the electric vehicle). Furthermore, since the auxiliary battery requires periodic replacement, there are also financial disadvantages.

[0006] Therefore, it is urgent to develop methods to resolve the various disadvantages and problems caused by auxiliary batteries and to stably implement the power supply system of electric vehicles.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device and a power control method thereof can be provided for adding a component (e.g., a converter) that replaces an auxiliary battery in the power system of an electric vehicle, while simultaneously removing the auxiliary battery, and supplying power to all components included in the electric vehicle using only a high-voltage battery.

[0008] The technical problems to be solved by the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems described above, and other technical problems can be inferred from the following embodiments.

[0009] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a communication interface, a memory storing at least one instruction, and a processor operatively connected to the communication interface and the memory. For example, when the at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device may be configured to acquire vehicle starting status information and battery status information included in the vehicle, control the opening and closing states of a first switch and a second switch provided on an electrical path between the battery and the electronic device based on the starting status information and the battery status information, and receive power from the battery through the electrical path according to the opening and closing states.

[0010] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first switch may be provided on a first electrical path between the battery and the first converter.

[0011] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second switch may be provided on a second electrical path between a second converter electrically connected to the battery and the electronic device.

[0012] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the processor, if the electronic device identifies that the ignition of the vehicle is OFF based on the ignition status information, it controls the first switch to turn off so as not to receive first power from the battery through the first converter, and controls the second switch to turn on so as to receive second power from the battery through the second converter.

[0013] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the processor, the electronic device forms a first closed circuit in which the battery, the second converter, the second switch, the electronic device, and at least one ECU included in the vehicle are electrically connected by turning off the first switch and turning on the second switch, and based on the first closed circuit, the second power is supplied from the battery through the second converter and the second switch.

[0014] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the processor, the electronic device monitors the starting status information of the vehicle and the status information of the battery based on the second power.

[0015] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the processor, if the electronic device identifies that there is an abnormality in the battery based on the state information of the battery, it transmits a notification regarding the abnormality of the battery to an external device using the communication interface.

[0016] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the processor, the electronic device transmits and receives the driving history of the vehicle and the status information of the battery to and from at least one electronic control unit (ECU) operating based on the second power using the communication interface.

[0017] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the processor, the electronic device determines whether the battery status information satisfies a specified condition when it identifies that the ignition of the vehicle has transitioned from OFF to ON based on the ignition status information, and if the battery status information satisfies the specified condition, it controls the first power to be supplied from the battery through the first converter by turning on the first switch, and controls the second power not to be supplied from the battery through the second converter by turning off the second switch.

[0018] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the processor, the electronic device forms a second closed circuit in which the battery, the first switch, the first converter, the electronic device, and at least one ECU included in the vehicle are electrically connected by turning on the first switch and turning off the second switch, and based on the second closed circuit, the first power is supplied from the battery through the first switch and the first converter.

[0019] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the processor, the electronic device calculates the insulation resistance and the state of charge (SoC) of the battery based on the state information of the battery, and determines that the state information of the battery satisfies the specified condition when the insulation resistance is greater than or equal to a threshold resistance value and the SoC is greater than or equal to a threshold SoC value.

[0020] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the processor, the electronic device identifies the voltage of each of a plurality of cells included in the battery based on the state information of the battery, and determines that the state information of the battery satisfies the specified condition if the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value among the voltages is within a specified range.

[0021] A power control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include: an operation of obtaining vehicle starting state information and battery state information; an operation of controlling the opening and closing state of a first switch and a second switch provided on an electrical path between the battery and the electronic device based on the starting state information and the battery state information; and an operation of receiving power from the battery through an electrical path according to the opening and closing state.

[0022] In a power control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first switch may be provided on a first electrical path between the battery and the first converter, and the second switch may be provided on a second electrical path between the second converter electrically connected to the battery and the electronic device.

[0023] A power control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include, when identifying that the ignition of the vehicle is OFF based on the ignition status information, an operation of controlling not to receive a first power from the battery through the first converter by turning off the first switch, and an operation of controlling to receive a second power from the battery through the second converter by turning on the second switch.

[0024] According to the embodiments disclosed in this document, problems caused by auxiliary batteries can be resolved, and appropriate power can be efficiently supplied to all components.

[0025] According to the embodiments disclosed in this document, an economical and stable power system can be provided by constantly monitoring the starting status of the vehicle or the status of the battery and minimizing the costs incurred due to parts replacement.

[0026] The effects of the invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art from the description in the claims.

[0027] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 2a is a conceptual diagram showing a power flow configured by controlling the open / closed state of a switch using an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 2b is a conceptual diagram showing a power flow configured by controlling the open / closed state of a switch using an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 2c is a conceptual diagram showing a power flow configured by controlling the open / closed state of a switch using an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the operation of a power control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the operation of a power control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the operation of a power control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] In describing the embodiments, technical details that are well known in the technical field to which this disclosure belongs and are not directly related to this disclosure are omitted. This is intended to convey the essence of this disclosure more clearly without obscuring it by omitting unnecessary explanations.

[0035] For the same reason, some components in the attached drawings have been exaggerated, omitted, or schematically depicted. Additionally, the size of each component does not entirely reflect its actual dimensions. Identical or corresponding components in each drawing have been assigned the same reference numbers.

[0036] The advantages and features of the present disclosure and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. The embodiments provided are merely to ensure that the disclosure is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present disclosure is defined only by the scope of the claims. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components.

[0037] At this time, it will be understood that each block of the process flow diagrams and combinations of the flow diagrams can be executed by computer program instructions. Since these computer program instructions can be loaded into the processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing equipment, the instructions executed through the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing equipment create means for performing the functions described in the flow diagram block(s). Since these computer program instructions can also be stored in computer-available or computer-readable memory that can be directed toward the computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement functions in a specific way, the instructions stored in such computer-available or computer-readable memory can also produce a manufactured item containing means of instruction for performing the functions described in the flow diagram block(s). Since computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing equipment, the instructions that execute the computer or other programmable data processing equipment by creating a process that is executed by a computer through a series of operation steps performed on the computer or other programmable data processing equipment can also provide steps for executing the functions described in the flow diagram block(s).

[0038] Additionally, each block may represent a module, segment, or part of code containing one or more executable instructions for executing a specific logical function(s). It should also be noted that in some alternative execution examples, the functions mentioned in the blocks may occur out of order. For instance, two blocks described in succession may actually be executed substantially simultaneously, or the blocks may be executed in reverse order according to their corresponding functions.

[0039] In this embodiment, the term "part" refers to a software or hardware component, such as an FPGA or ASIC, and the "part" performs certain roles. However, the meaning of "part" is not limited to software or hardware. The "part" may be configured to reside in an addressable storage medium or configured to operate one or more processors. Thus, for example, the "part" includes components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functions provided within the components and "parts" may be combined into a smaller number of components and "parts" or further separated into additional components and "parts." Furthermore, the components and "parts" may be implemented to operate one or more CPUs within a device or secure multimedia card.

[0040] The expression “at least one of a, b, and c” described throughout the specification may include ‘a alone’, ‘b alone’, ‘c alone’, ‘a and b’, ‘a and c’, ‘b and c’, or ‘a, b, and c all’.

[0041] The "terminal" mentioned below may be implemented as a computer or portable terminal capable of connecting to a server or other terminal via a network. Here, the computer includes, for example, a notebook, desktop, or laptop equipped with a web browser, and the portable terminal is a wireless communication device that ensures portability and mobility, and may include all types of handheld-based wireless communication devices such as IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), communication-based terminals, smartphones, tablet PCs, etc.

[0042] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0043] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0044]

[0045] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may include a memory (110), a processor (120), and a communication interface (130). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (100) may further include a sensor (140). The electronic device (100) illustrated in FIG. 1 may further include at least one component (e.g., a display, an input device, or an output device) other than the components illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the memory (110) may include volatile memory and / or non-volatile memory.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the memory (110) may store data used by at least one component of the electronic device (100) (e.g., processor (120)). For example, the data may include software (or related instructions), input data, or output data. In one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device (100) to perform operations defined by the instructions when executed by the processor (120).

[0049] According to one embodiment, the memory (110) may store instructions or data. For example, the memory (110) may store at least one instruction that causes the electronic device (100) (or the processor (120)) to perform various operations when executed by the processor (120). For example, a program (or at least one instruction) stored in the memory (110) may be executed by the processor (120).

[0050] According to one embodiment, the memory (110) may include a plurality of storage devices of different types. For example, the memory (110) may include volatile and / or non-volatile storage media. For example, the memory (110) may include at least one of RAM (random-access memory), ROM (read only memory), eMMC (Embedded Multi-Media Card), or any combination thereof.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be implemented as a computer or a similar device according to hardware, software, or a combination thereof. Hardware-wise, the processor (120) may be implemented in the form of an electronic circuit that processes electrical signals to perform control functions, and software-wise, it may be implemented in the form of a program that drives the hardware processor (120). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be operatively connected to a component (e.g., memory (110) and / or communication interface (130)) included in the electronic device (100) to control the connected component.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

[0053] Meanwhile, unless otherwise specifically mentioned in the following description, the operation of the electronic device (100) may be interpreted as being performed under the control of the processor (120).

[0054] According to one embodiment, the communication interface (130) establishes a wired communication channel and / or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (100) and an external device, and can transmit and receive data with the external device through the established communication channel.

[0055] Here, communication, that is, the transmission and reception of data, can be performed via wired or wireless means. To this end, the communication interface (130) may include a wired communication module that connects to the internet, etc., via a LAN (Local Area Network), a mobile communication module that connects to a mobile communication network via a mobile communication base station to transmit and receive data, a short-range communication module that uses a communication method of the WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) family such as Wi-Fi, a communication method of the WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) family such as Bluetooth or Zigbee, a satellite communication module that uses a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) such as GPS (Global Positioning System), or a combination thereof.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the sensor (140) can obtain information regarding components included in the electronic device (100) and / or components operatively connected to the electronic device (100). The electronic device (100) can monitor the status of various components in real time using the sensor (140).

[0057] For example, the sensor (140) can obtain starting status information of a vehicle (e.g., an electric vehicle) including an electronic device (100). The starting status information may include, for example, information regarding whether the vehicle is currently in an ignition ON (or IGN ON) state or an ignition OFF (or IGN OFF) state.

[0058] For example, the sensor (140) can obtain state information of a battery (e.g., a high voltage (HV) battery) operatively connected to the electronic device (100). The state information of the battery may include, for example, the insulation resistance of the battery, the state of charge (SoC), and one of the voltages of each of the plurality of cells included in the battery.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain information on the starting status of the vehicle and information on the status of the battery included in the vehicle.

[0060] For example, the electronic device (100) can obtain information about the vehicle using a communication interface (130). The electronic device (100) can monitor the starting status of the vehicle based on the information obtained through communication with various devices included in the vehicle (e.g., the ECU (200) of FIG. 2a).

[0061] For example, the electronic device (100) can obtain information about the vehicle using a sensor (140). The electronic device (100) can monitor the starting status of the vehicle based on information about the operation of the vehicle.

[0062] For example, the electronic device (100) can monitor whether the vehicle is currently in an ON state, an OFF state, or transitioning from an OFF state to an ON state based on the vehicle's starting state information.

[0063] For example, the electronic device (100) can determine whether there is an abnormality in the battery based on the battery's state information.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can control the opening and closing states of a first switch and a second switch provided on an electrical path between the battery and the electronic device (100) based on starting state information and battery state information.

[0065] For example, the battery may include a high-voltage battery (e.g., an HV battery).

[0066] For example, the first switch may be provided on a second electrical path between the battery and the first converter (e.g., the second electrical path (282) of FIG. 2a). The first converter may correspond, for example, to a low voltage DC / DC converter (LDC).

[0067] For example, the second switch may be provided on a first electrical path (e.g., the first electrical path (281) of FIG. 2a) between a second converter and an electronic device (100) that are electrically connected to the battery. The second converter may correspond, for example, to an isolated DC / DC converter.

[0068] For example, the first converter and the second converter can convert the voltage output from the battery. The first converter can, for example, reduce the voltage output from the battery and transmitted through the first switch and then supply it to an electrical component (e.g., the electrical component (260) of FIG. 2a) including an electronic device (100). The second converter can, for example, reduce the voltage output from the battery and then supply it to an electrical component including an electronic device (100) through the second switch.

[0069] For example, the electronic device (100) can obtain vehicle starting status information from an electrical component (e.g., ECU (200) of FIG. 2a). As another example, the electronic device (100) can obtain vehicle starting status information using a sensor (140). If the electronic device (100) identifies that the vehicle is in an OFF state based on the starting status information, it can turn off the first switch and turn on the second switch. Through this, the electronic device (100) can receive second power through the second converter without receiving first power from the battery through the first converter. That is, when the vehicle is in an OFF state, the electronic device (100) can cut off the first power supplied from the battery by turning off the first switch and operate based on the second power supplied from the battery by turning on the second switch.

[0070] For example, the electronic device (100) can monitor the vehicle's starting status information and the battery's status information based on the second power. That is, the electronic device (100) can continuously monitor the vehicle's starting status and the battery's status by operating through the second power even when the vehicle's starting is in the OFF state.

[0071] For example, if the electronic device (100) identifies that there is an abnormality in the battery based on the monitored battery status information, it may transmit a notification regarding the battery abnormality to an external device using a communication interface (130). The electronic device (100) may identify that there is an abnormality in the battery, for example, if the insulation resistance of the battery is below a critical resistance, the temperature of the battery is above a critical temperature, or the voltage of the battery exceeds a critical voltage. The external device may include, for example, an external server for repairing and replacing the battery or an external server for fire suppression. The external device may further include, for example, a user terminal corresponding to the electronic device (100). The notification may include, for example, a guide indicating that the battery needs to be replaced or repaired and information regarding the abnormal state of the battery.

[0072] For example, the electronic device (100) can transmit and receive various data with at least one electronic control unit (ECU) using a communication interface (130) based on the second power. The electronic device (100) can transmit and receive the vehicle's driving history (e.g., driving distance, driving time, starting point, destination, real-time location, etc.) and battery status information with, for example, at least one ECU included in the vehicle. The at least one ECU may correspond to, for example, an electrical component inside the vehicle operating based on the second power together with the electronic device (100).

[0073] For example, if the electronic device (100) identifies that the vehicle's ignition has transitioned from OFF to ON based on the ignition status information, it can control the opening and closing state of the switch based on whether the battery's status information satisfies a specified condition. For example, if the battery's status information satisfies a specified condition, the electronic device (100) can turn on the first switch and turn off the second switch. Through this, the electronic device (100) can receive first power from the battery through the first converter and not receive second power through the second converter. That is, when the vehicle's ignition has transitioned from OFF to ON, the electronic device (100) can operate based on the first power supplied from the battery by turning on the first switch, and can cut off the second power supplied from the battery by turning off the second switch.

[0074] For example, an electronic device (100) can identify at least one of the insulation resistance, SoC, and voltage of each of the plurality of cells included in the battery based on the battery's state information. The electronic device (100) can determine whether the battery's state information satisfies a specified condition using at least some of the identified information. For example, the electronic device (100) can determine that the battery's state information satisfies a specified condition if the insulation resistance is greater than or equal to a threshold resistance value and the SoC is greater than or equal to a threshold SoC value. Additionally, or generally, the electronic device (100) can determine that the battery's state information satisfies a specified condition if the difference between the maximum and minimum values ​​of the voltages of the plurality of cells is within a specified range.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can receive power from the battery through an electrical path according to the open / closed state of the switch.

[0076] For example, the operation of the electronic device (100) controlling the open / closed state of the switch will be explained in more detail through the conceptual diagrams of FIGS. 2a to 2c to be described later.

[0077]

[0078] FIG. 2a is a conceptual diagram showing a power flow configured by controlling the open / closed state of a switch using an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0079] FIG. 2b is a conceptual diagram showing a power flow configured by controlling the open / closed state of a switch using an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0080] FIG. 2c is a conceptual diagram showing a power flow configured by controlling the open / closed state of a switch using an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0081] Referring to FIG. 2a, according to one embodiment, an electrical component (260) of a vehicle including an electronic device (100) and an ECU (200) can receive power from a battery (250) through an electrical path defined by the open / closed state of a first switch (291) and a second switch (292).

[0082] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may receive power through a first electrical path (281) or a second electrical path (282) by controlling the open / closed state of a first switch (291) and a second switch (292). The first power from the battery (250) may be supplied to an inverter (252) and a motor (254) through the second electrical path (282), or supplied to an electrical component (260) after being converted by a first converter (212). The second power from the battery (250) may be supplied to an electrical component (260) via the second switch (292) after being converted by a second converter (222) through the first electrical path (281).

[0083] FIG. 2b may show a first closed circuit in which the electronic device (100) turns off the first switch (291) and turns on the second switch (292).

[0084] For example, if the electronic device (100) identifies that the vehicle is turned OFF based on the vehicle's starting status information, it can form a first closed circuit in which the battery (250), the second converter (222), the second switch (292), and the electrical components (260) are electrically connected by turning off the first switch (291) and turning on the second switch (292). The electronic device (100) and the ECU (200) can receive second power delivered from the battery (250) to the second converter (222) and the second switch (292) through a first electrical path (271) corresponding to the first closed circuit.

[0085] For example, even when the vehicle's engine is OFF, the electronic device (100) and the ECU (200) can operate through the second power supplied based on the first closed circuit.

[0086] FIG. 2c may show a second closed circuit in which the electronic device (100) turns on the first switch (291) and turns off the second switch (292).

[0087] For example, if the electronic device (100) identifies that the vehicle is in the ON state based on the vehicle's starting state information, it can form a second closed circuit in which the battery (250), the first switch (291), the first converter (212), and the electrical components (260) are electrically connected by turning on the first switch (291) and turning off the second switch (292). The electronic device (100) and the ECU (200) can receive first power delivered from the battery (250) by the first switch (291) and the first converter (212) through a second electrical path (272) corresponding to the second closed circuit.

[0088] For example, when the vehicle is turned ON, the electronic device (100) can control the supply of first power to the inverter (252) and motor (254) by turning on the first switch (291). The vehicle can be driven by operating the inverter (252) and motor (254) based on the first power.

[0089]

[0090] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the operation of a power control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0091] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can perform the operations disclosed in FIG. 3. For example, at least some of the components included in the electronic device (100) (e.g., memory (110), processor (120), communication interface (130), and sensor (140) of FIG. 1) may be configured to perform the operations of FIG. 3.

[0092] In the following embodiments, the operations S310 to S330 may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Additionally, content corresponding to or overlapping with the above description in relation to FIG. 3 may be briefly explained or omitted.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain vehicle starting status information and battery status information (S310).

[0094] For example, the electronic device (100) can obtain information on the starting status of the vehicle using a sensor (140) and determine whether the vehicle is in an ON state or an OFF state.

[0095] For example, the electronic device (100) can obtain status information of the battery using a sensor (140) and monitor whether there is an abnormality in the battery.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can control the opening and closing states of a first switch and a second switch provided on an electrical path between the battery and the electronic device based on starting state information and battery state information (S320).

[0097] For example, if it is confirmed that the vehicle is in an OFF state based on the ignition status information, the electronic device (100) can turn off the first switch and turn on the second switch.

[0098] For example, if it is confirmed that the vehicle is in the ON state based on the ignition status information, the electronic device (100) can turn on the first switch and turn off the second switch.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can receive power from the battery through an electrical path according to the open / closed state (S330).

[0100] For example, when the vehicle is in an OFF state, the electronic device (100) forms a first closed circuit in which the battery, the second converter, the second switch, the electronic device (100), and at least one ECU included in the vehicle are electrically connected, and based on the first closed circuit, the second power can be supplied from the battery through the second converter and the second switch.

[0101] For example, when the vehicle is in the ON state, the electronic device (100) forms a second closed circuit in which the battery, the first switch, the first converter, the electronic device (100), and at least one ECU included in the vehicle are electrically connected, and based on the second closed circuit, the first power can be supplied from the battery through the first switch and the first converter.

[0102]

[0103] FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the operation of a power control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can perform the operations disclosed in FIG. 4. For example, at least some of the components included in the electronic device (100) (e.g., memory (110), processor (120), communication interface (130), and sensor (140) of FIG. 1) may be configured to perform the operations of FIG. 4.

[0105] In the following embodiments, the operations S410 to S430 may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Additionally, content corresponding to or overlapping with the above description in relation to FIG. 4 may be briefly explained or omitted.

[0106] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can identify whether the vehicle's ignition is OFF based on the vehicle's ignition status information (S410).

[0107] For example, when the vehicle's ignition is OFF (e.g., operation S410 - Yes), the electronic device (100) can perform operation S420.

[0108] For example, if the vehicle's ignition is not in the OFF state (or, if the vehicle's ignition is in the ON state) (e.g., operation S410 - No), the electronic device (100) can perform operation S415.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can turn off the first switch and turn on the second switch (S420).

[0110] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can receive second power through a second converter (S430).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can turn on the first switch and turn off the second switch (S415).

[0112] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can receive first power through a first converter (S425).

[0113]

[0114] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the operation of a power control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can perform the operations disclosed in FIG. 5. For example, at least some of the components included in the electronic device (100) (e.g., memory (110), processor (120), communication interface (130), and sensor (140) of FIG. 1) may be configured to perform the operations of FIG. 5.

[0116] In the following embodiments, the operations of S510 to S550 may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Additionally, content corresponding to or overlapping with the above description in relation to FIG. 5 may be briefly explained or omitted.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) operates based on a second power and can monitor the state of the battery (S510).

[0118] For example, the electronic device (100) can control not to receive first power from the battery through the first converter by turning off the first switch when the vehicle is in the OFF state, and control to receive second power from the battery through the second converter by turning on the second switch.

[0119] For example, the electronic device (100) operates based on the second power and can continuously monitor the state of the battery using a sensor (140).

[0120] For example, the electronic device (100) can receive second power from a battery through a second converter and a second switch based on a first closed circuit according to FIG. 2b.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can check whether the ignition ON input is identified (S520).

[0122] For example, when the electronic device (100) receives an ignition ON input for a vehicle from a user, it can determine that the ignition ON input has been identified.

[0123] For example, if the ignition ON input is identified (e.g., operation S520 - Yes), the electronic device (100) can perform operation S530.

[0124] For example, if the ignition ON input is not identified (e.g., operation S520 - No), the electronic device (100) may repeat operation S510.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can determine whether the state of the battery satisfies a specified condition (S530).

[0126] For example, the electronic device (100) can calculate the insulation resistance and SoC of the battery based on the battery's state information, and determine that the battery's state information satisfies a specified condition if the insulation resistance is greater than or equal to a threshold resistance value and the SoC is greater than or equal to a threshold SoC value.

[0127] For example, the electronic device (100) can identify the voltage of each of the multiple cells included in the battery based on the battery's state information, and if the difference between the maximum and minimum values ​​among the identified voltages is within a specified range, it can determine that the battery's state information satisfies a specified condition.

[0128] For example, if the battery condition satisfies a specified condition (e.g., operation S530 - Yes), the electronic device (100) can perform operation S540.

[0129] For example, if the battery condition does not satisfy a specified condition (e.g., operation S530 - No), the electronic device (100) may perform operation S535.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can determine whether the state of the battery satisfies a specified condition (S535).

[0131] For example, the electronic device (100) can provide a notification regarding a battery abnormality to an external device using a communication interface (130) (S535). That is, the electronic device (100) determines that the vehicle must be kept in an ignition OFF state because there is a battery abnormality, and can transmit a notification regarding the battery abnormality to a user terminal and / or an external server for battery repair and replacement or fire prevention.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can turn on the first switch and turn off the second switch (S540).

[0133] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can receive first power through a first converter (S550).

[0134] For example, the electronic device (100) can receive first power from a battery through a first switch and a first converter based on a second closed circuit according to FIG. 2c.

[0135]

[0136] The electronic device (100) according to the above-described embodiments may include a processor, memory for storing and executing program data, permanent storage such as a disk drive, a communication port for communicating with an external device, and user interface devices such as a touch panel, a key, an icon, etc. Methods implemented as software modules or algorithms may be stored on a computer-readable recording medium as computer-readable code or program instructions executable on the processor. Here, computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage media (e.g., ROM (read-only memory), RAM (random-access memory), floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical reading media (e.g., CD-ROM, DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)). Computer-readable recording media may be distributed across networked computer systems, allowing computer-readable code to be stored and executed in a distributed manner. The medium may be readable by a computer, stored in memory, and executed by a processor.

[0137] Various embodiments of the present disclosure may be represented by functional block configurations and various processing steps. These functional blocks may be implemented by various numbers of hardware and / or software configurations that execute specific functions. For example, the embodiments may employ integrated circuit configurations such as memory, processing, logic, look-up tables, etc., which can execute various functions by the control of one or more microprocessors or other control devices. Similar to how components may be implemented as software programming or software elements, the embodiments may be implemented in programming or scripting languages ​​such as C, C++, Java, assembler, etc., including various algorithms implemented as combinations of data structures, processes, routines, or other programming configurations. Functional aspects may be implemented as algorithms executed on one or more processors. Additionally, the embodiments may employ prior art for electronic configuration, signal processing, and / or data processing. Terms such as “mechanism,” “element,” “means,” and “configuration” may be used broadly and are not limited to mechanical and physical configurations. The above terms may include the meaning of a series of software processes (routines) in conjunction with processors, etc.

[0138] The aforementioned embodiments are merely examples, and other embodiments may be implemented within the scope of the claims set forth below.

Claims

1. In an electronic device, Communication interface; Memory for storing at least one instruction; and A processor operatively connected to the communication interface and the memory; comprising When the above at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device: Acquire vehicle starting status information and battery status information included in the vehicle, and Based on the above starting state information and the above battery state information, the opening and closing states of a first switch and a second switch provided on an electrical path between the battery and the electronic device are controlled, and Configured to receive power from the above battery through an electrical path according to the above open / closed state, Electronic device.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above-mentioned first switch is, A first electrical path provided between the battery and the first converter, Electronic device.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above second switch is, A second electrical path provided between a second converter electrically connected to the battery and the electronic device, Electronic device.

4. In Paragraph 3, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device: If it is identified that the ignition of the vehicle is OFF based on the above ignition status information, the first switch is turned off so that the first power is not supplied from the battery through the first converter, and Configured to control receiving second power from the battery through the second converter by turning on the second switch, Electronic device.

5. In Paragraph 4, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device: By turning off the first switch and turning on the second switch, the battery, the second converter, the second switch, the electronic device, and at least one ECU included in the vehicle form a first closed circuit in which they are electrically connected, and Based on the above first closed circuit, configured to receive the second power from the battery through the second converter and the second switch, Electronic device.

6. In Paragraph 4, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device: Based on the second power, configured to monitor the vehicle's starting status information and the battery's status information, Electronic device.

7. In Paragraph 4, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device: When an abnormality in the battery is identified based on the status information of the battery, the system is configured to transmit a notification regarding the abnormality of the battery to an external device using the communication interface. Electronic device.

8. In Paragraph 4, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device: A device configured to transmit and receive driving history of the vehicle and status information of the battery to and from at least one electronic control unit (ECU) operating based on the second power using the communication interface above, Electronic device.

9. In Paragraph 4, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device: When it is identified that the ignition of the vehicle has transitioned from OFF to ON based on the above ignition status information, it is determined whether the state information of the battery satisfies a specified condition, and When the state information of the battery satisfies the specified condition, the first switch is turned on to control the supply of the first power from the battery through the first converter, and Configured so as not to receive the second power from the battery through the second converter by turning off the second switch, Electronic device.

10. In Paragraph 9, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device: By turning on the first switch and turning off the second switch, the battery, the first switch, the first converter, the electronic device, and at least one ECU included in the vehicle form a second closed circuit in which they are electrically connected, and Based on the above second closed circuit, configured to receive the first power from the battery through the first switch and the first converter, Electronic device.

11. In Paragraph 9, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device: Based on the state information of the above battery, the insulation resistance and SoC (state of charge) of the above battery are calculated, and A configuration configured to determine that the state information of the battery satisfies the specified condition when the insulation resistance is greater than or equal to a critical resistance value and the SoC is greater than or equal to a critical SoC value. Electronic device.

12. In Paragraph 9, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the processor, the electronic device: Based on the state information of the battery, the voltage of each of the plurality of cells included in the battery is identified, and A configuration configured to determine that the state information of the battery satisfies the specified condition when the difference between the maximum and minimum values ​​of the above voltages is within a specified range. Electronic device.

13. A vehicle power control method performed by an electronic device, Operation of obtaining vehicle starting status information and battery status information; An operation to control the opening and closing states of a first switch and a second switch provided on an electrical path between the battery and the electronic device based on the above-mentioned starting state information and the above-mentioned battery state information; and Operation of receiving power from the battery through an electrical path according to the open / closed state; comprising Vehicle power control method.

14. In Paragraph 13, The first switch is provided on a first electrical path between the battery and the first converter, and The second switch is provided on a second electrical path between a second converter electrically connected to the battery and the electronic device. Vehicle power control method.

15. In Paragraph 14, The above vehicle power control method is, An operation of controlling not to receive the first power from the battery through the first converter by turning off the first switch when identifying that the ignition of the vehicle is in an OFF state based on the above ignition status information; and The operation of controlling to receive second power from the battery through the second converter by turning on the second switch; further comprising Vehicle power control method.

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