Power supply device and control method therefor

Abstract

This power supply device for supplying power to an electronic device including a first connection terminal comprises: a second connection terminal including a first pin for power supply, a second pin for identifying whether a connector is connected, a third pin for data transmission, a fourth pin for data transmission, and a fifth pin for grounding; a memory storing instructions; and at least one processor including processing circuitry, wherein the instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: when the connector is connected through the second connection terminal, supply a first voltage to the third pin; acquire a second voltage of the fourth pin; determine a power supply mode on the basis of the first voltage and the second voltage; and supply power to the electronic device through the first pin and the fifth pin on the basis of the power supply mode.

Description

Power supply and control method thereof

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a power supply device and a method for controlling the same, and more specifically, to a power supply device and a method for controlling the same that determine a mode for supplying power when connected to a connector.

[0002] A power supply unit may be a device that supplies power to an electronic device. The electronic device may supply power from an external power source or power stored in an internal battery. The power supply unit may be connected to the electronic device using a connector.

[0003] The connector can connect the connection terminals included in the power supply and the connection terminals included in the electronic device. The connection terminals included in the power supply, the connection terminals included in the electronic device, and the connector may have the same interface (standard specification).

[0004] A power supply unit can provide power to various external devices (including electronic devices) that use the same interface. However, if the power supply unit provides power at a constant output regardless of the type of external device, there is a problem in that sufficient power is not supplied to external devices requiring high output.

[0005] The present disclosure is designed to improve upon the above-mentioned problems, and the purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a power supply device and a control method thereof that determine a power supply mode by applying test power to a pin included in a connection terminal when a connector is connected.

[0006] According to one embodiment, a power supply device for supplying power to an electronic device including a first connection terminal comprises at least one processor including a memory and processing circuitry, a second connection terminal including a first pin for power supply, a second pin for identifying whether a connector is connected, a third pin for data transmission, a fourth pin for data transmission, and a fifth pin for ground, and when a connector is connected through the second connection terminal, the processor supplies a first voltage to the third pin and obtains a second voltage of the fourth pin, determines a power supply mode based on the first voltage and the second voltage, and supplies power to the electronic device through the first pin and the fifth pin based on the power supply mode.

[0007] The above processor can identify whether the connector is connected to the second connection terminal through the second pin.

[0008] The processor may obtain a first difference value between the first voltage and the second voltage, and if the first difference value is greater than or equal to a threshold value, determine the power supply mode as a first mode that supplies maximum first power, and supply the power based on the first mode.

[0009] If the first difference value is less than the threshold value, the processor determines the power supply mode as a second mode that supplies a maximum second power, supplies the power based on the second mode, and the second power may be greater than the first power.

[0010] The processor may, if the first difference value is less than the threshold value, supply a third voltage different from the first voltage to the third pin, obtain a fourth voltage of the fourth pin, and determine a power supply mode based on the third voltage and the fourth voltage.

[0011] The processor may obtain a second difference value between the third voltage and the fourth voltage, and if the second difference value is greater than or equal to the threshold value, determine the power supply mode as the first mode and supply the power based on the first mode.

[0012] If the second difference value is less than the threshold value, the processor determines the power supply mode as a second mode that supplies a maximum second power, supplies the power based on the second mode, and the second power may be greater than the first power.

[0013] The processor may, if the second difference value is less than the threshold value, obtain identification information of the electronic device through the second pin, and if the identification information of the electronic device does not match one of the plurality of identification information stored in the memory, determine the power supply mode as the first mode, and if the identification information of the electronic device matches one of the plurality of identification information stored in the memory, determine the power supply mode as the second mode that supplies maximum second power.

[0014] The first connection terminal and the second connection terminal may be USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C terminals.

[0015] The electronic device is an XR (Extended Reality) device, a VR (Virtual Reality) device, an AR (Augmented Reality) device, or a MR (Mixed Reality) device, and the power supply may include a rechargeable battery.

[0016] According to one embodiment, a control method for a power supply device including a second connection terminal for supplying power to an electronic device including a first connection terminal comprises, wherein the second connection terminal includes a first pin for power supply, a second pin for identifying whether a connector is connected, a third pin for data transmission, a fourth pin for data transmission, and a fifth pin for grounding, and the control method comprises, when a connector is connected through the second connection terminal, a step of supplying a first voltage to the third pin, a step of obtaining a second voltage of the fourth pin, a step of determining a power supply mode based on the first voltage and the second voltage, and a step of supplying power to the electronic device through the first pin and the fifth pin based on the power supply mode.

[0017] The above control method may include a step of identifying whether the connector is connected to the second connection terminal through the second pin.

[0018] The step of determining the power supply mode involves obtaining a first difference value between the first voltage and the second voltage, and if the first difference value is greater than or equal to a threshold value, determining the power supply mode as a first mode that supplies a maximum first power, and the step of supplying power can supply the power based on the first mode.

[0019] The step of determining the power supply mode determines the power supply mode as a second mode that supplies a maximum second power if the first difference value is less than the threshold value, and the step of supplying power supplies the power based on the second mode, and the second power may be greater than the first power.

[0020] The step of determining the power supply mode may, if the first difference value is less than the threshold value, supply a third voltage different from the first voltage to the third pin, obtain a fourth voltage of the fourth pin, and determine the power supply mode based on the third voltage and the fourth voltage.

[0021] The step of determining the power supply mode involves obtaining a second difference value between the third voltage and the fourth voltage, and if the second difference value is greater than or equal to the threshold value, determining the power supply mode as the first mode, and the step of supplying power can supply the power based on the first mode.

[0022] The step of determining the power supply mode determines the power supply mode as a second mode that supplies a maximum second power if the second difference value is less than the threshold value, and the step of supplying power supplies the power based on the second mode, and the second power may be greater than the first power.

[0023] The step of determining the power supply mode may involve obtaining identification information of the electronic device through the second pin if the second difference value is less than the threshold value, determining the power supply mode as the first mode if the identification information of the electronic device does not match one of the plurality of identification information stored in the electronic device, and determining the power supply mode as the second mode that supplies maximum second power if the identification information of the electronic device matches one of the plurality of identification information stored in the electronic device.

[0024] The first connection terminal and the second connection terminal may be USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C terminals.

[0025] The electronic device is an XR (Extended Reality) device, a VR (Virtual Reality) device, an AR (Augmented Reality) device, or a MR (Mixed Reality) device, and the power supply may include a rechargeable battery.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a drawing for illustrating an electronic device and a power supply according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a power supply unit according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the specific configuration of the electronic device of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 4 is a drawing for illustrating an electronic device and a power supply according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the operation of supplying power through a connection terminal according to one embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an operation to determine a power supply mode by measuring voltage according to one embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a plurality of voltage measurement operations according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an operation to determine a power supply mode using identification information of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining a first connection terminal of an electronic device and a second connection terminal of a power supply device according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining a first connection terminal of an electronic device and a second connection terminal of a power supply device according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining a first connection terminal of an electronic device and a second connection terminal of a power supply device according to one embodiment.

[0037] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining the power required for an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0038] FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining the structure of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0039] FIG. 14 is a drawing for explaining a sensor included in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0040] FIG. 15 is a drawing for explaining a connection terminal according to one embodiment.

[0041] FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a data packet used to determine a power supply mode according to one embodiment.

[0042] FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating the operation of determining a power supply mode in a power supply unit according to one embodiment.

[0043] FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the operation of determining a power supply mode in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0044] FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an operation in which the supply voltage is determined based on the required voltage of the power supply according to one embodiment.

[0045] FIG. 20 is a drawing for explaining the control operation of a power supply according to one embodiment.

[0046] FIG. 21 is a drawing for explaining a first connection terminal of an electronic device and a second connection terminal of a power supply device according to one embodiment.

[0047] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0048] The terms used in the embodiments of this disclosure have been selected to be as widely used as possible, taking into account their functions within this disclosure; however, these terms may vary depending on the intent of those skilled in the art, case law, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Additionally, in specific cases, terms have been arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant explanatory section of this disclosure. Therefore, terms used in this disclosure should be defined not merely by their names, but based on their meanings and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0049] In this specification, expressions such as “have,” “may have,” “include,” or “may include” indicate the presence of such features (e.g., numerical values, functions, operations, or components such as parts) and do not exclude the presence of additional features.

[0050] The expression "at least one of A or / and B" should be understood as representing either "A" or "B" or "A and B".

[0051] Expressions such as "first," "second," "first," or "second" used in this specification may modify various components regardless of order and / or importance, and are used only to distinguish one component from another and do not limit said components.

[0052] Where it is stated that a component (e.g., Component 1) is "(operatively or communicatively) coupled with / to" or "connected to" another component (e.g., Component 2), it should be understood that the component may be directly connected to the other component or connected through the other component (e.g., Component 3).

[0053] The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "consisting of" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0054] In the present disclosure, a "module" or "part" performs at least one function or operation and may be implemented in hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software. Additionally, a plurality of "modules" or a plurality of "parts" may be integrated into at least one module and implemented by at least one processor, except for a "module" or "part" that needs to be implemented in specific hardware.

[0055] In this specification, the term "user" may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device using an electronic device (e.g., an artificial intelligence electronic device).

[0056] An embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0057] FIG. 1 is a drawing for illustrating an electronic device (100) and a power supply (200) according to one embodiment.

[0058] The electronic device (100) can receive power from the power supply (200).

[0059] The electronic device (100) can perform various operations using the supplied power. There may be various ways in which the electronic device (100) uses the power received from the power supply (200).

[0060] For example, the electronic device (100) may be a device that supplies power when connected to a power supply (200). The electronic device (100) may operate using power received from the power supply (200). If the electronic device (100) is disconnected from the power supply (200), the electronic device (100) may not operate.

[0061] For example, the electronic device (100) may be a rechargeable device. The electronic device (100) may perform a charging function using power received through a power supply (200). The power supply (200) may charge an internal battery using power received from the electronic device (100). The power supply (200) may perform a function of providing services to the user along with a charging function while connected to the electronic device (100). The electronic device (100) may perform a service function using the charged power while disconnected from the power supply (200).

[0062] The electronic device (100) may be a terminal device that provides a specific service to a user. For example, the electronic device (100) may represent an XR (Extended Reality) device, a VR (Virtual Reality) device, an AR (Augmented Reality) device, a MR (Mixed Reality) device, etc.

[0063] The power supply unit (200) may be a device that supplies power. For example, the power supply unit (200) may represent a power source device, a power connector device, a rechargeable battery, etc.

[0064] The electronic device (100) and the power supply (200) can be connected through a connector (300). The connector (300) may include at least one of a communication line for exchanging information with the electronic device (100) and the power supply (200) or a power line for transmitting power.

[0065] For example, the connector (300) may include both power lines and communication lines.

[0066] For example, the connector (300) may include only a power line.

[0067] The connector (300) may be described as a cable or a dedicated cable.

[0068] The power supply unit (200) can supply power to the electronic device (100) through the connector (300).

[0069] For example, assume that an electronic device (100) is a device that requires 45W. If the power supply (200) supports a maximum of 25W, it may not be able to supply adequate power to the power supply (200) that requires 45W. To support 45W power, the power supply (200) must increase its internal battery capacity, and there may be a problem that the size increases as the battery capacity increases.

[0070] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a power supply unit (200) according to one embodiment.

[0071] Referring to FIG. 2, the power supply unit (200) can supply power to an electronic device (100) including a first connection terminal (181).

[0072] The power supply (200) may include a second connection terminal (281). The second connection terminal (281) may include at least one of a first pin (281-1), a second pin (281-2), a third pin (281-3), a fourth pin (281-4), or a fifth pin (281-5).

[0073] The power supply unit (200) may include a second connection terminal (281) comprising a first pin (281-1) for power supply, a second pin (281-2) for identifying whether the connector (300) is connected, a third pin (281-3) for data transmission, a fourth pin (281-4) for data transmission, and a fifth pin (281-5) for ground.

[0074] Each pin is not limited to performing only the stated function and can be used for various predefined functions. The first pin (281-1), second pin (281-2), third pin (281-3), fourth pin (281-4), and fifth pin (281-5) included in the second connection terminal (281) can be used for different purposes prior to supplying power.

[0075] A detailed description of the five pins is provided in FIGS. 9 and FIGS. 10.

[0076] The power supply unit (200) may include a memory (220) for storing instructions.

[0077] The power supply unit (200) may include at least one processor (210) including processing circuitry.

[0078] At least one processor (210) can supply a first voltage to the third pin (281-3) when the connector (300) is connected through the second connection terminal (281). At least one processor (210) can apply a first voltage, which is a test voltage, to the third pin (281-3). After the connector (300) is identified as being connected to the power supply (200), at least one processor (210) can apply a first voltage, which is a test voltage, to the third pin (281-3).

[0079] For example, when the power supply (200) is connected to the connector (300), at least one processor (210) can check whether the electronic device (100) is connected through the connector (300) via a preset pin. The preset pin may be a second pin (281-2). At least one processor (210) can check whether the electronic device (100) is connected to the connector (300) via the second pin (281-2). When the electronic device (100) is connected to the connector (300) and the connector (300) is identified as being connected to the power supply (200), at least one processor (210) can apply a first voltage, which is a test voltage, to the third pin (281-3).

[0080] For example, the power supply (200) can immediately apply a first voltage, which is a test voltage, to the third pin (281-3) when the connector (300) is connected.

[0081] For example, the power supply (200) may include a power button. When user input selecting the power button is received, at least one processor (210) may apply a first voltage, which is a test voltage, to the third pin (281-3).

[0082] At least one processor (210) can obtain a second voltage of the fourth pin (281-4). At least one processor (210) can sense the voltage of the fourth pin (281-4) and obtain the sensed voltage as the second voltage.

[0083] At least one processor (210) can determine a power supply mode based on a first voltage and a second voltage. The power supply mode may indicate the manner in which a power supply unit (200) supplies voltage to an electronic device (100). The power supply mode may be distinguished based on a maximum power value. The power supply mode may include a first mode and a second mode. The maximum power value that can be supplied in the first mode and the maximum power value that can be supplied in the second mode may be different.

[0084] At least one processor (210) can supply power to the electronic device (100) through the first pin (281-1) and the fifth pin (281-5) based on the power supply mode. The first pin (281-1) and the fifth pin (281-5) may be pins to which power is applied. The first pin (281-1) may be a pin to which power is applied. The fifth pin (281-5) may be used as ground.

[0085] At least one processor (210) can identify whether the connector (300) is connected to the second connection terminal (281) through the second pin (281-2). The second pin (281-2) may be a pin for identifying whether there is a connection with the connector (300).

[0086] At least one processor (210) can obtain a first difference value between a first voltage and a second voltage. If the first difference value is greater than or equal to a threshold value, at least one processor (210) can determine the power supply mode as a first mode that supplies maximum first power. At least one processor (210) can supply power based on the first mode. Supplying power may include at least one of an operation of managing power based on a specific mode internally within the power supply unit (200) or an operation of delivering (or supplying) generated power to an external device.

[0087] If the first difference value between the first voltage and the second voltage is greater than or equal to a threshold value, at least one processor (210) can identify that the third pin (281-3) and the fourth pin (281-4) are not short-circuited. If the third pin (281-3) and the fourth pin (281-4) are not short-circuited, at least one processor (210) can determine that the connector (300) is not a pre-configured connector. At least one processor (210) can supply power to the electronic device (100) based on the first mode.

[0088] The first mode may be a mode in which the maximum power value is set to the first power. When the connector (300) is connected, at least one processor (210) can supply power to the electronic device (100) through the connector (300). At least one processor (210) can supply power to the electronic device (100) only up to the maximum first power.

[0089] At least one processor (210) can determine the power supply mode to a second mode that supplies maximum second power if the first difference value is less than a threshold value. At least one processor (210) can supply power based on the second mode.

[0090] For example, the second power can be greater than the first power.

[0091] If the first difference value between the first voltage and the second voltage is less than the threshold value, at least one processor (210) can identify that the third pin (281-3) and the fourth pin (281-4) are short-circuited. If the third pin (281-3) and the fourth pin (281-4) are short-circuited, at least one processor (210) can determine that the connector (300) is a pre-configured connector.

[0092] At least one processor (210) can perform a second mode for high output only when the connector (300) is a pre-configured connector (or dedicated connector). If the connector (300) is not a pre-configured connector (or dedicated connector), at least one processor (210) can perform a first mode for normal output.

[0093] An example of determining a power supply mode by comparing a first voltage and a second voltage is described in FIG. 6.

[0094] At least one processor (210) can perform a voltage comparison operation multiple times. By performing a voltage comparison operation multiple times, the connector (300) can be accurately verified.

[0095] If the first difference value is less than the threshold value, at least one processor (210) can supply a third voltage different from the first voltage to the third pin (281-3). At least one processor (210) can obtain a fourth voltage of the fourth pin (281-4). At least one processor (210) can determine a power supply mode based on the third voltage and the fourth voltage.

[0096] In the description above, it was stated that the third voltage is different from the first voltage. As another example, the third voltage may be the same as the first voltage.

[0097] At least one processor (210) can obtain a second difference value between the third voltage and the fourth voltage.

[0098] If the second difference value is greater than or equal to the threshold value, at least one processor (210) can determine the power supply mode as the first mode. At least one processor (210) can supply power based on the first mode.

[0099] If the second difference value is less than the threshold value, at least one processor (210) can determine the power supply mode to a second mode that supplies maximum second power.

[0100] At least one processor (210) can supply power based on the second mode.

[0101] For example, the second power can be greater than the first power.

[0102] An example of further comparing the third voltage and the fourth voltage is described in FIG. 7.

[0103] At least one processor (210) may additionally use identification information of the electronic device (100) to determine the power supply mode.

[0104] If the second difference value is less than the threshold value, at least one processor (210) can obtain identification information of the electronic device (100) through the second pin (281-2).

[0105] At least one processor (210) can request identification information from the electronic device (100) through the connector (300). At least one processor (210) can transmit a signal requesting identification information of the electronic device (100) through the second pin (281-2) of the second connection terminal (281).

[0106] The electronic device (100) can receive a signal requesting identification information through the second pin (181-2) of the first connection terminal (181). The electronic device (100) can obtain identification information of the electronic device (100) in response to the signal requesting identification information. The electronic device (100) can transmit the identification information of the electronic device (100) to the connector (300) through the second pin (181-2) of the first connection terminal (181).

[0107] The power supply unit (200) can obtain identification information of the electronic device (100) through the second pin (281-2) of the second connection terminal (281) connected to the connector (300).

[0108] At least one processor (210) can compare identification information of an electronic device (100) with multiple identification information previously stored in memory (120). The multiple identification information previously stored may represent a dedicated device stored in advance.

[0109] At least one processor (210) can determine whether the identification information of the electronic device (100) matches one of the multiple identification information stored in memory (220).

[0110] If the identification information of the electronic device (100) does not match one of the multiple identification information stored in the memory (220), at least one processor (210) can determine the power supply mode as the first mode.

[0111] If the identification information of the electronic device (100) matches one of the plurality of identification information stored in the memory (220), at least one processor (210) can determine the power supply mode to a second mode that supplies a maximum second power.

[0112] An example of determining the power supply mode using identification information is described in FIG. 8.

[0113] The first connection terminal (181) and the second connection terminal (281) may be USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C terminals. A description related to the USB Type-C terminal is provided in FIG. 15.

[0114] The connection terminals representing the first connection terminal (181) and the second connection terminal (281) may be described as a smart terminal, hub terminal, multi-terminal, double-sided terminal, universal terminal, charging and data transmission terminal, etc.

[0115] For example, the electronic device (100) may be an XR (Extended Reality) device, a VR (Virtual Reality) device, an AR (Augmented Reality) device, or a MR (Mixed Reality) device.

[0116] XR devices, VR devices, AR devices, or MR devices may require different power over time. The power supply (200) must supply power accordingly.

[0117] For example, the electronic device (100) may be a Head-Mounted Display (HMD) device.

[0118] For example, the power supply (200) may include a rechargeable battery. An explanation related to this is described in FIG. 4.

[0119] For the embodiments described above, it has been stated that the power supply unit (200) determines the power supply mode. For the embodiments, the electronic device (100) may determine the power supply mode. An embodiment related to this is described in FIG. 18. The description of the remaining drawings may be applied in the same way to the operations described in FIG. 18.

[0120] When a preset electronic device (100) is identified through a test voltage, the power supply (200) can supply power in a second mode, which is a high-output mode. Appropriate power can be supplied to the electronic device (100) that requires high output.

[0121] The power supply (200) can determine the type of electronic device (100) connected to the connector (300) by applying a test voltage to the second connection terminal (281). Since high-output power is provided only when a pre-set device is connected, heat generation can be effectively controlled. Through effective heat generation control, the power supply (200) can stably supply power and prevent overheating.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the power supply unit (200) may provide information about the power supply unit (200) to the electronic device (100). The information provided may include heat generation information. An explanation related to this is described in FIG. 11.

[0123] According to one embodiment, the first connection terminal (181) may be a terminal composed of 3 pins, and the second connection terminal (281) may be a USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C terminal. An explanation related to this is described in FIG. 21.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the first connection terminal (181) may be implemented as a POGO pin (or spring-loaded pin).

[0125] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the specific configuration of the electronic device of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment.

[0126] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device (100) capable of performing the operations described in this document.

[0127] The components, their relationships, and their functions illustrated in FIG. 3 are illustrative only and are not intended to limit the implementations described or claimed in this document. The electronic device (100) may be referred to as a mobile device, a user device, a multifunction device, a portable device, or a server.

[0128] The electronic device (100) may include components comprising at least one processor (110) (hereinafter referred to as processor (110)), at least one memory (120) (hereinafter referred to as memory (120)), at least one display (140) (hereinafter referred to as display (140)), at least one image sensor (150) (hereinafter referred to as image sensor (150)), at least one communication circuit (160) (hereinafter referred to as communication circuit (160)), and / or at least one sensor (170) (hereinafter referred to as sensor (170)). The components are merely exemplary. For example, the electronic device (100) may include other components (e.g., power management integrated circuitry (PMIC), audio processing circuit, antenna, rechargeable battery, or input / output interface). For example, some components may be omitted from the electronic device (100). For example, some components may be integrated into a single component.

[0129] The processor (110) may be implemented as one or more integrated circuit (or circuitry) chips and may perform various data processing operations. The processor (110) may include at least one electrical circuit and may process instructions (or programs, data) stored in memory (120) individually or collectively in a distributed manner. The processor (110) may include a processor assembly comprising one or more processing circuits. The processor (110) may include any processing circuit that is operative to control the performance and operations of one or more components of the electronic device (100) (e.g., memory (120), display (140), image sensor (150), communication circuit (160), and / or sensor (170)). For example, the processor (110) (e.g., application processor (AP)) may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC) (e.g., a single chip or chipset). For example, the processor (110) may be implemented with a plurality of cores (or at least one core circuit), a plurality of chips, or a plurality of chipsets. For example, the processor (110) may include one or more processing circuits. For example, the processor (110) may include one or more processing circuits configured to perform the various functions of the present disclosure individually and / or collectively. As an example without limitation, at least a portion of the processor (110) may be included in a first chip of the electronic device (100), and at least another portion of the processor (110) may be included in a second chip of the electronic device (100) different from the first chip of the electronic device (100).

[0130] For example, the processor (110) may include a central processing unit (111), a graphics processing unit (112), a neural processing unit (113), an image signal processor (114), a display controller (115), a memory controller (116), a storage controller (117), a communication processor (118), and / or a sensor interface (119). These components of the processor (110) are merely exemplary. For example, the processor (110) may include other components. For example, some components of the processor (110) may be omitted from the processor (110). For example, some components of the processor (110) may be included as separate components of the electronic device (100) outside of the processor (110). For example, some components of the processor (110) (e.g., memory controller (116)) may be included in other components (e.g., at least part of memory (120), an interface (e.g. available for connection to at least one component of the electronic device (100)), a display (140) and / or an image sensor (150)).

[0131] The processor (110) may cause other components of the electronic device (100) to perform various operations by executing instructions stored in memory (120). The CPU (111) (or central processing circuit) may be configured to control the components of the processor (110) based on the execution of instructions stored in memory (120) (e.g., volatile memory (121) and / or non-volatile memory (122)). The GPU (112) (or graphics processing circuit) may be configured to execute parallel operations (e.g., rendering). The NPU (113) (or neural processing circuit, or AI (artificial intelligence) chip) may be configured to execute operations for an artificial intelligence model (e.g., convolution computation). An ISP (114) (or image signal processing circuit) may be configured to process a raw image acquired through an image sensor (150) into a format suitable for a component within the electronic device (100) or a component of the processor (110). A display controller (115) (or display control circuit, or DPU (display processing unit)) may be configured to process an image acquired from a CPU (111), GPU (112), ISP (114), or memory (120) (e.g., volatile memory (121)) into a format suitable for a display (140). A memory controller (116) (or memory control circuit) may be configured to control reading data from the volatile memory (121) and writing data to the volatile memory (121). A storage controller (117) (or storage control circuit) may be configured to control reading data from the non-volatile memory (122) and writing data to the non-volatile memory (122).The CP (118) (communication processing circuit) may be configured to process data obtained from a component of the processor (110) into a format suitable for transmitting to another electronic device via the communication circuit (160), or to process data obtained from another electronic device via the communication circuit (160) into a format suitable for processing by the component of the processor (110). For example, the communication circuit (160) may include one or more communication circuits. The sensor interface (119) (or sensing data processing circuit, sensor hub) may be configured to process data regarding the state of the electronic device (100) and / or the state around the electronic device (100), obtained through the sensor (170), into a format suitable for the component of the processor (110).

[0132] Memory (120) may include one or more storage media (or one or more storage devices). For example, memory (120) may include a memory assembly comprising one or more storage media. For example, the one or more storage media may include a hard drive, a permanent memory such as flash memory, read-only memory (ROM) (e.g., non-volatile memory (122)), a semi-permanent memory such as random access memory (RAM) (e.g., volatile memory (121)), any other suitable type of storage (or storage assembly), or any combination thereof. Memory (120) may include a cache memory, which is one or more different types of memory used to temporarily store data for a function or feature of the electronic device (100). As an example not limited to, the cache memory may be included within the processor (110). The memory (120) may be fixedly embedded within the electronic device (100) or incorporated into one or more suitable types of components (e.g., a SIM (subscriber identity module) card and / or an SD (secure digital) card) that can be repeatedly inserted into and removed from the electronic device (100).

[0133] For example, memory (120) may store one or more software applications, such as operating system (or system) software applications, firmware software applications, driver software applications, plugin (e.g., add-in, add-on, and / or applet) software applications, and / or any other suitable software applications. For example, the one or more software applications may include instructions executable by the processor (110). For example, memory (120) may store instructions that can be called by an application programming interface (API). For example, memory (120) may store instructions within a library.

[0134] FIG. 4 is a drawing for illustrating an electronic device (100) and a power supply (200) according to one embodiment.

[0135] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a processor (110), a power supply unit (180), or a first connection terminal (181). The power supply unit (200) may include at least one of a processor (210), a power supply unit (280), and a second connection terminal (281).

[0136] The electronic device (100) and the power supply (200) can be connected through the first connection terminal (181) and the second connection terminal (281). The electronic device (100) can be connected to the power supply (200) through the connector (300).

[0137] For example, the second connection terminal (281) of the power supply (200) may be connected to the connector (300). The first connection terminal (181) of the electronic device (100) may be connected to the connector (300). The first end of the connector (300) may be connected to the electronic device (100), and the second end of the connector (300) may be connected to the power supply (200).

[0138] At least one processor (110) may be powered by a power supply unit (180) of an electronic device (100). The power supply unit (180) may be powered through a first connection terminal (181). The power supply unit (180) may manage the supplied power. The power supply unit (180) may deliver power to hardware components included in the electronic device (100) based on the supplied power. The first connection terminal (181) may be connected to a connector (300).

[0139] The connector (300) can be connected to a power supply (200). The connector (300) can transmit power to the first connection terminal (181) of the electronic device (100) through the second connection terminal (281) of the power supply (200).

[0140] For example, the power supply unit (280) may include a battery. The power supply unit (280) may transmit power stored in the battery to the connector (300) through the second connection terminal (281).

[0141] The power supply unit (200) may include at least one processor (210). At least one processor (210) may control the power supply unit (280). For example, at least one processor (210) may be a Microcontroller Unit (MCU).

[0142] For example, at least one processor (210) can determine whether the power supply unit (280) supplies power externally.

[0143] For example, at least one processor (210) can determine a power supply mode. The power supply mode may be a mode for distinguishing power supply methods. Different power supply modes may represent different power supply methods. The power supply mode may include a plurality of modes. The plurality of modes may include a first mode and a second mode. The maximum power supply value of the first mode and the maximum power supply value of the second mode may be different.

[0144] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the operation of supplying power through a connection terminal according to one embodiment.

[0145] Referring to FIG. 5, the power supply (200) can identify whether the second connection terminal (281) is connected to the connector (300) (S510).

[0146] When the second connection terminal (281) is connected to the connector (300) (S510-Y), the power supply (200) can supply the first power to the second connection terminal (281) (S520).

[0147] The power supply unit (200) can measure the second power of the second connection terminal (281) (S530). After supplying the first power to the second connection terminal (281), the power supply unit (200) can sense the power of the second connection terminal (281). The power supply unit (200) can obtain the second power of the second connection terminal (281).

[0148] The power supply unit (200) can determine the power supply mode based on the first power supply and the second power supply (S540).

[0149] For example, the power source representing the first power source and the second power source may be a voltage. Details regarding the voltage are described in FIGS. 6 to 8.

[0150] For example, the power source representing the first power source and the second power source may be a current. The voltage described in FIGS. 6 to 8 may be replaced with a current.

[0151] The power supply unit (200) can operate in a determined power supply mode (S550).

[0152] The power supply unit (200) can supply power to the electronic device (100) through the second connection terminal (281) based on the power supply mode (S560).

[0153] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an operation to determine a power supply mode by measuring voltage according to one embodiment.

[0154] Referring to FIG. 6, the power supply (200) can identify whether the connector (300) is connected to the second connection terminal (281) (S610). The power supply (200) can identify whether the connector (300) is connected through the second pin of the second connection terminal (281).

[0155] When the connector (300) is connected to the second connection terminal (281) (S610-Y), the power supply (200) can supply a first voltage to the third pin of the second connection terminal (281) (S620).

[0156] After supplying a first voltage to the third pin of the second connection terminal (281), the power supply unit (200) can obtain a second voltage at the fourth pin of the second connection terminal (281) (S630). The power supply unit (200) can measure the voltage at the fourth pin of the second connection terminal (281). The measured voltage can be recorded as the second voltage.

[0157] The power supply (200) can obtain a first difference value between a first voltage and a second voltage (S641). The power supply (200) can identify whether the first difference value is less than a threshold value (S642).

[0158] If the first difference value is greater than or equal to the threshold value (S642-N), the power supply (200) can perform the first mode. The first mode may be a power supply mode that supplies the maximum first power. If the first difference value is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the power supply (200) can determine the power supply mode as the first mode. The power supply (200) can operate in the first mode.

[0159] If the first difference value is less than the threshold value (S642-Y), the power supply (200) may perform a second mode (S652). The second mode may be a power supply mode that supplies a maximum second power. If the first difference value is less than the threshold value, the power supply (200) may determine the power supply mode as the second mode. The power supply (200) may operate in the second mode.

[0160] If the first difference value is less than the threshold value, the power supply (200) can identify that the third pin of the second connection terminal (281) and the fourth pin of the second connection terminal (281) are short-circuited. If it is identified that the third pin and the fourth pin are short-circuited, the power supply (200) can determine the power supply mode as the second mode.

[0161] For example, the first power may be smaller than the second power. For example, the threshold value may be changed according to the user's settings.

[0162] In FIG. 6, a voltage measurement operation is performed once to initiate an operation to determine the power supply mode. According to another embodiment, the voltage measurement operation may be performed multiple times.

[0163] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a plurality of voltage measurement operations according to one embodiment.

[0164] The operations S710, S720, S730, S741, S742, S751, and S752 of FIG. 7 may correspond to the operations S610, S620, S630, S641, S642, S651, and S652 of FIG. 6. Redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0165] If the first difference value is less than the threshold value (S742-Y), the power supply (200) can supply a third voltage to the third pin of the second connection terminal (281) (S743).

[0166] For example, an initialization operation related to voltage supply can be performed before supplying the third voltage. The initialization operation may refer to an operation of supplying a preset voltage (e.g., 0V) to the third pin. The initialization operation may be an operation to improve measurement accuracy by initializing the test voltage.

[0167] For example, the third voltage and the first voltage may be different.

[0168] For example, the third voltage and the first voltage may be the same.

[0169] After supplying a third voltage to the third pin of the second connection terminal (281), the power supply unit (200) can obtain a fourth voltage at the fourth pin of the second connection terminal (281) (S744). The power supply unit (200) can measure the voltage at the fourth pin of the second connection terminal (281). The measured voltage can be recorded as the fourth voltage.

[0170] The power supply (200) can obtain a second difference value between the third voltage and the fourth voltage (S745). The power supply (200) can identify whether the second difference value is less than a threshold value (S746).

[0171] If the second difference value is greater than or equal to the threshold value (S746-N), the power supply (200) may perform the first mode. The first mode may be a power supply mode that supplies the maximum first power. If the second difference value is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the power supply (200) may determine the power supply mode as the first mode. The power supply (200) may operate in the first mode.

[0172] If the second difference value is less than the threshold value (S746-Y), the power supply (200) can perform a second mode (S752). The second mode may be a power supply mode that supplies a maximum second power. If the second difference value is less than the threshold value, the power supply (200) may determine the power supply mode as the second mode. The power supply (200) can operate in the second mode.

[0173] If the second difference value is less than the threshold value, the power supply (200) can identify that the third pin of the second connection terminal (281) and the fourth pin of the second connection terminal (281) are short-circuited. If it is identified that the third pin and the fourth pin are short-circuited, the power supply (200) can determine the power supply mode as the second mode.

[0174] For example, the first power may be smaller than the second power. For example, the threshold value may be changed according to the user's settings.

[0175] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an operation to determine a power supply mode using identification information of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0176] The operations S810, S820, S830, S841, S842, S843, S844, S845, S846, S851, and S852 of FIG. 8 may correspond to the operations S710, S720, S730, S741, S742, S743, S744, S745, S746, S751, and S752 of FIG. 7. Redundant description is omitted.

[0177] If the second difference value is less than the threshold value (S846-Y), the power supply (200) can obtain identification information of the electronic device (100) (S847). The power supply (200) can request identification information from the electronic device (100). The power supply (200) can receive identification information from the electronic device (100).

[0178] The power supply unit (200) can be connected to the electronic device (100) through a connector (300). The power supply unit (200) can request identification information from the electronic device (100) through the connector (300). The power supply unit (200) can receive identification information from the electronic device (100) through the connector (300).

[0179] The power supply unit (200) can identify whether the identification information of the electronic device (100) is already stored (S848).

[0180] If the identification information of the electronic device (100) is not stored (S848-N), the power supply unit (200) can perform a first mode (S851). If the identification information of the electronic device (100) is not stored, the power supply unit (200) can determine the power supply mode as the first mode.

[0181] If the identification information of the electronic device (100) is already stored (S848-Y), the power supply unit (200) can perform a second mode (S852). If the identification information of the electronic device (100) is already stored, the power supply unit (200) can determine the power supply mode as the second mode.

[0182] The power supply unit (200) may store multiple identification information. The power supply unit (200) may supply power based on a second mode only to the device corresponding to the stored identification information. The power supply unit (200) may compare the identification information of the electronic device (100) with the multiple identification information stored. If the identification information of the electronic device (100) is included in the multiple identification information stored, the power supply unit (200) may determine the power supply mode as the second mode. If the identification information of the electronic device (100) matches one of the multiple identification information stored, the power supply unit (200) may determine the power supply mode as the second mode.

[0183] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining the first connection terminal (181) of an electronic device (100) and the second connection terminal (281) of a power supply device (200) according to one embodiment.

[0184] Referring to FIG. 9, the first connection terminal (181) of the electronic device (100) and the second connection terminal (281) of the power supply (200) can be connected through a connector (300).

[0185] For example, the first connection terminal (181) and the second connection terminal (281) may be terminals using USB Type-C.

[0186] USB Type-C can be a universal connection interface that supports data transmission and power supply. USB Type-C can be a USB connector standard. USB Type-C can be a symmetric connector.

[0187] For example, USB Type-C can be configured with 24 pins. An explanation related to this is shown in FIG. 15.

[0188] The power supply (200) can use only 5 of the total 24 pins to perform basic functions (data transmission and power supply).

[0189] The five pins may be the first pin (VBUS), second pin (CC), third pin (D+), fourth pin (D-), and fifth pin (GND) for power supply.

[0190] The first pin (VBUS) may be a pin for power supply. The first pin (VBUS) may be used to receive power for charging or to supply power to an external device.

[0191] The second pin (CC, Configuration Channel) may be a pin for detecting whether a connection is established and the connection direction (up, down).

[0192] The third pin (D+) can be a positive (+) pin for USB data transmission.

[0193] The fourth pin (D-) may be a negative (-) pin for USB data transmission. The fourth pin (D-) may be used to transmit the opposite signal of the third pin (D+).

[0194] Pin 5 (GND) may be a ground pin representing the reference point of the electrical signal (0V reference point). Pin 5 (GND) may represent the return path of the current or a common reference point.

[0195] For example, the first connection terminal (181) may include five pins, and the second connection terminal (281) may also include five pins. The pins of the first connection terminal (181) and the pins of the second connection terminal (281) may be connected to each other through a connector (300).

[0196] The first connection terminal (181) may include a first pin (181-1), a second pin (181-2), a third pin (181-3), a fourth pin (181-4), and a fifth pin (181-5).

[0197] The second connection terminal (281) may include a first pin (281-1), a second pin (281-2), a third pin (281-3), a fourth pin (281-4), and a fifth pin (281-5).

[0198] The first pin (181-1) of the first connection terminal (181) can be connected to the first pin (281-1) of the second connection terminal (281) through the connector (300).

[0199] The second pin (181-2) of the first connection terminal (181) can be connected to the second pin (281-2) of the second connection terminal (281) through the connector (300).

[0200] The third pin (181-3) of the first connection terminal (181) can be connected to the third pin (281-3) of the second connection terminal (281) through the connector (300).

[0201] The fourth pin (181-4) of the first connection terminal (181) can be connected to the fourth pin (281-4) of the second connection terminal (281) through the connector (300).

[0202] The fifth pin (181-5) of the first connection terminal (181) can be connected to the fifth pin (281-5) of the second connection terminal (281) through the connector (300).

[0203] FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining a first connection terminal (181) of an electronic device (100) and a second connection terminal (281) of a power supply device (200) according to one embodiment.

[0204] The first connection terminal (181) and the second connection terminal (281) of FIG. 10 may correspond to the first connection terminal (181) and the second connection terminal (281) of FIG. 9. Redundant description is omitted.

[0205] In FIG. 9, it is shown that the third pin (181-3) of the first connection terminal (181) and the third pin (281-3) of the second connection terminal (281) are connected. In FIG. 10, the third pin (181-3) of the first connection terminal (181) and the third pin (281-3) of the second connection terminal (281) may not be connected.

[0206] In FIG. 9, it is shown that the fourth pin (181-4) of the first connection terminal (181) and the fourth pin (281-4) of the second connection terminal (281) are connected. In FIG. 10, the fourth pin (181-4) of the first connection terminal (181) and the fourth pin (281-4) of the second connection terminal (281) may not be connected.

[0207] For example, the third pin (281-3) of the second connection terminal (281) and the fourth pin (281-4) of the second connection terminal (281) may be connected. When the connector (300) is connected to the power supply (200), the third pin (281-3) and the fourth pin (281-4) of the second connection terminal (281) may be short-circuited.

[0208] When the third pin (281-3) and the fourth pin (281-4) of the second connection terminal (281) are short-circuited, the same voltage can be applied to the third pin (281-3) and the fourth pin (281-4) of the second connection terminal (281).

[0209] When the first voltage is applied to the third pin (281-3), the same first voltage can be applied to the fourth pin (281-4).

[0210] FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining a first connection terminal (181) of an electronic device (100) and a second connection terminal (281) of a power supply device (200) according to one embodiment.

[0211] Referring to FIG. 11, the first pin (181-1), second pin (181-2), third pin (181-3), fourth pin (181-4), and fifth pin (181-5) of the first connection terminal (181) can be connected to the connector (300).

[0212] The first pin (281-1), second pin (281-2), third pin (281-3), fourth pin (281-4), and fifth pin (281-5) of the second connection terminal (281) can be connected to the connector (300). When the connector (300) is connected to the second connection terminal (281), the third pin (281-3) and the fourth pin (281-4) can be short-circuited to each other.

[0213] The power supply unit (200) can transmit information related to the power supply unit (200) to the electronic device (100). The information related to the power supply unit (200) may be described as status information or device environment information. The electronic device (100) can receive information related to the power supply unit (200) from the power supply unit (200). The electronic device (100) can output the received information related to the power supply unit (200) through a display or speaker.

[0214] Information related to the power supply unit (200) may include at least one of the battery temperature information, battery remaining capacity information, and connection status information of the power supply unit (200).

[0215] Battery temperature information may be information indicating the current temperature of the battery included in the power supply (200).

[0216] The electronic device (100) can identify whether the battery temperature is above a critical temperature based on battery temperature information. If the battery temperature is above the critical temperature, the electronic device (100) can provide an overheating notification.

[0217] For example, the electronic device (100) may include a speaker. The electronic device (100) may output an overheating notification as an audio signal through the speaker.

[0218] For example, the electronic device (100) may include a display (140). The power supply (200) may output an overheating notification as an image signal through the display (140).

[0219] Battery remaining capacity information may be information indicating the current remaining capacity of the battery included in the power supply (200).

[0220] The electronic device (100) can identify whether the remaining battery capacity is below a threshold capacity based on battery information. If the remaining battery capacity is below the threshold capacity, the electronic device (100) can provide a low capacity notification.

[0221] For example, the electronic device (100) may include a speaker. The electronic device (100) may output a low charge notification as an audio signal through the speaker.

[0222] For example, the electronic device (100) may include a display (140). The power supply (200) may output a low remaining charge notification as an image signal through the display (140).

[0223] Connection status information may be information indicating whether the connection status between the second connection terminal (281) of the power supply (200) and the connector (300) is normal. If the connection between the second connection terminal (281) and the connector (300) is not normal, power supply may not be smooth. The power supply (200) can check the power applied to the second connection terminal (281) through the connection with the connector (300). The power supply (200) can obtain connection status information by checking whether the applied power is supplied normally.

[0224] The electronic device (100) can identify whether the first connection between the power supply (200) and the connector (300) or the second connection between the electronic device (100) and the connector (300) is normal based on connection status information. If it is identified that it is not normal, the electronic device (100) can provide a connection status failure notification.

[0225] For example, the electronic device (100) may include a speaker. The electronic device (100) may output a poor connection status notification as an audio signal through the speaker.

[0226] For example, the electronic device (100) may include a display (140). The power supply (200) may output a poor connection status notification as an image signal through the display (140).

[0227] According to one embodiment, the power supply (200) can transmit information related to the power supply (200) to the electronic device (100) through the second pin (281-2). The electronic device (100) can receive information related to the power supply (200) through the second pin (181-2). The electronic device (100) can output the received information through a speaker or a display.

[0228] In the above description, it was stated that the power supply unit (200) transmits at least one of battery temperature information, battery remaining capacity information, and connection status information to the electronic device (100). It was stated that the electronic device (100) analyzes the received information and provides a relevant notification. According to another embodiment, the power supply unit (200) may directly analyze the battery temperature information, battery remaining capacity information, and connection status information to generate a notification. The power supply unit (200) may generate a relevant notification and transmit the generated notification to the electronic device (100).

[0229] According to one embodiment, the power supply (200) can transmit a notification related to the power supply (200) to the electronic device (100) through the second pin (281-2). The electronic device (100) can receive a notification related to the power supply (200) through the second pin (181-2). The electronic device (100) can output the received notification through a speaker or a display.

[0230] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining the power required for an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0231] Referring to FIG. 12, the required power of the electronic device (100) may vary. The required power may vary depending on the application performed on the electronic device (100).

[0232] For example, assume that only basic applications are executed on the electronic device (100) from 0 to t1. The electronic device (100) may only require a first threshold power (w1).

[0233] For example, assume that a video playback application is run on an electronic device (100) from t1 to t2. The electronic device (100) may require a second threshold power (w2) greater than a first threshold power (w1).

[0234] For example, it is assumed that a game application is executed on the electronic device (100) from t2 to t3. The electronic device (100) may require a third threshold power (w3) greater than the second threshold power (w2).

[0235] For example, assume that only the basic application is executed on the electronic device (100) from t3 to t4. The electronic device (100) may only require a first threshold power (w1).

[0236] Depending on the type of application running on the electronic device (100), the required power (or required power) may differ. If the required power differs, the power supplied by the power supply unit (200) may differ. An explanation related to this is described in FIG. 19.

[0237] FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining the structure of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0238] Referring to FIG. 13, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of an operation execution unit (10), a command receiving unit (20), at least one processor (110), a memory (120), and a communication circuit (160).

[0239] The operation execution unit (10) may include at least one of a signal receiving unit (11), an image processing unit (12), or a display (140).

[0240] At least one processor (110) can display an image signal using the operation execution unit (10).

[0241] The operation execution unit (10) can receive an image signal. The signal receiving unit (11) of the operation execution unit (10) can receive an image signal. The signal receiving unit (11) can transmit the image signal to the image processing unit (12). The image processing unit (12) can process the received image signal. The image processing unit (12) can transmit the processed image signal to the display (140). The display (140) can display the processed image signal.

[0242] The command receiving unit (20) may include at least one of the first command receiving unit (21) or the second command receiving unit (22).

[0243] The first command receiving unit (21) can receive user voice commands. The first command receiving unit (21) may include a microphone for receiving user voice.

[0244] The second command receiving unit (22) can receive user operation commands. The second command receiving unit (22) may include an operation interface that receives user input. The second command receiving unit (22) may include a communication interface that receives a remote control signal based on user input.

[0245] The command receiving unit (20) can transmit the received user command to at least one processor (110). At least one processor (110) can be connected to memory (120). Memory (120) may contain a list of commands for voice recognition. At least one processor (110) can identify a command corresponding to the user command among the list of commands stored in memory (120). When a stored command is identified, at least one processor (110) can perform an operation corresponding to the identified command.

[0246] It is assumed that the command is a command requesting a result from an external server. At least one processor (110) can transmit a command corresponding to a user voice to an external server (400) through a communication circuit (160). The external server (400) can receive the command corresponding to the user voice. The external server (400) can obtain result information corresponding to the user voice. The external server (400) can transmit the result information to an electronic device (100).

[0247] The electronic device (100) can receive result information from an external server (400) through a communication circuit (160). The electronic device (100) can store the received result information in a memory (120). The electronic device (100) can transmit the received result information to an operation execution unit (10) and display the result information through a display (140).

[0248] FIG. 14 is a drawing for explaining a sensor included in an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0249] Referring to the embodiment (1410) of FIG. 14, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a first camera unit (1411, 1412, 1413, 1414), a third camera unit (1415, 1416), or a depth sensor (1417).

[0250] The first camera unit (1411, 1412, 1413, 1414) may include a recognition camera. The recognition camera may be a camera used for 3DoF and 6DoF head tracking, hand detection and tracking, and spatial recognition. The recognition camera may be a GS (Global shutter) camera. Since stereo cameras are required for head tracking and spatial recognition, two or more GS cameras may be required. To detect fast hand movements and fine movements such as fingers, and to track movements, a GS camera with superior performance (image drag) compared to an RS (Rolling shutter) camera may be used. The first camera unit may perform spatial recognition for 6DoF or SLAM functions through depth shooting. The first camera unit may perform user gesture recognition functions.

[0251] The third camera unit (1415, 1416) may be a camera for shooting. The third camera unit (1415, 1416) may include a high-resolution camera capable of displaying HR (High Resolution) or PV (Photo Video). The third camera unit (1415, 1416) may include a color camera equipped with functions for obtaining high-quality images, such as AF function and optical image stabilization (OIS). The third camera unit (1415, 1416) may include a GS camera or an RS camera.

[0252] The depth sensor (1417) can determine the distance to an object using Time Of Flight (TOF). TOF is a technology that measures the distance to an object using a signal (near-infrared, ultrasonic, laser, etc.). TOF technology can emit a signal from the transmitter of the depth sensor (1417) and measure the signal from the receiver of the depth sensor (1417). The depth sensor (1417) can determine the distance to an object based on the time of emission and the time of reception of the signal.

[0253] Referring to the embodiment (1420) of FIG. 14, it may include a second camera unit (1421, 1422) and a lens (1423, 1424).

[0254] For example, the second camera unit (1421, 1422) may include an ET (Eye Tracking) camera. The ET camera can detect and track the pupil. The ET camera can acquire sensing data used for a function that positions the center of a virtual image projected onto AR glasses according to the direction in which the AR glasses wearer's pupil gazes. The ET camera may include a GS camera to detect the pupil and track pupil movements. The ET camera may be installed for the left eye and the right eye, respectively. The performance and specifications of each camera may be identical.

[0255] For example, the second camera unit (1421, 1422) may include a Face Tracking (FT) camera. The Face Tracking (FT) camera can detect and track the user's facial expressions.

[0256] The lens (1423, 1424) can adjust the focus so that the screen output to the display can be seen by the user's eyes. For example, the lens (1423, 1424) may include at least one of a Fresnel lens, a Pancake lens, and a multichannel lens.

[0257] The electronic device (100) may include a display.

[0258] The display may include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a digital mirror device (DMD), a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), or a micro light emitting diode (micro LED).

[0259] If the display is composed of one of a liquid crystal display, a digital mirror display, or a silicon liquid crystal display, the electronic device may include a light source that irradiates light onto the screen output area of ​​the display.

[0260] In another embodiment, where the display can generate light on its own, for example, by being composed of one of an organic light-emitting diode or a micro LED, the electronic device can provide a virtual image of good quality to the user without including a separate light source.

[0261] In one embodiment, if the display is implemented with an organic light-emitting diode or a micro LED, a light source is unnecessary, so the electronic device can be made lighter.

[0262] The electronic device may include a display, a first transparent member and / or a second transparent member, and the user may use the electronic device while wearing it on their face. The first transparent member and / or the second transparent member may be formed of a glass plate, a plastic plate, or a polymer, and may be made transparent or translucent.

[0263] According to one embodiment, the first transparent member may be positioned facing the user's right eye, and the second transparent member may be positioned facing the user's left eye.

[0264] According to one embodiment, when the display is transparent, it can be positioned in a location facing the user's eyes to form a screen display.

[0265] The electronic device (100) may include an optical waveguide.

[0266] A light waveguide can serve to transmit a light source generated by a display to the user's eyes. The light waveguide can be made of glass, plastic, or polymer and may include a nano-pattern formed on some internal or external surface, for example, a polygonal or curved grating structure.

[0267] According to one embodiment, light incident on one end of a waveguide can be propagated within a display light waveguide by a nano pattern and provided to a user.

[0268] An optical wave path composed of a free-form prism can provide incident light to a user through a reflective mirror. The optical wave path may include at least one diffractive element (e.g., DOE (Diffractive Optical Element), HOE (Holographic Optical Element)) or a reflective element (e.g., a reflective mirror).

[0269] A light waveguide can guide display light emitted from a light source to the user's eye by using at least one diffraction element or reflection element included in the light waveguide.

[0270] According to one embodiment, the diffraction element may include an input optical member / an output optical member (not shown). For example, the input optical member may refer to an input grating area, and the output optical member (not shown) may refer to an output grating area.

[0271] The input grating area can serve as an input terminal that diffracts (or reflects) light output from (e.g., Micro LED) to transmit light to a transparent member of the screen display (e.g., first transparent member, second transparent member). The output grating area can serve as an output terminal that diffracts (or reflects) the light transmitted to the transparent member of the waveguide (e.g., first transparent member, second transparent member) to the user's eye.

[0272] According to one embodiment, the reflection element may include a total internal reflection optical element or a total internal reflection waveguide for total internal reflection (TIR). For example, total internal reflection is a method of inducing light, which may mean creating an angle of incidence such that light (e.g., a virtual image) input through an input grating area is 100% reflected from one side (e.g., a specific side) of the waveguide and is transmitted 100% to an output grating area.

[0273] In one embodiment, light emitted from a display may have its light path guided to a waveguide through an input optical member. Light traveling inside the waveguide may be guided toward the user's eye through an output optical member. A screen display may be determined based on the light emitted toward the eye.

[0274] The electronic device (100) may include a light output unit. The light output unit may have different uses depending on the location where it is attached.

[0275] For example, a light output unit attached around the AR glasses frame may be an auxiliary means to facilitate gaze detection when tracking eye movements with an ET camera.

[0276] The light output unit may include an LED. The light output unit may include an IR LED of an infrared wavelength.

[0277] For example, the light output unit can be attached adjacent to a camera mounted near the hinge connecting the frame and the temple, or near the bridge connecting the frames. The light output unit can be used as a means to supplement ambient brightness during camera shooting. The light output unit can be utilized when subject detection is difficult in dark environments.

[0278] The electronic device (100) may include at least one of a printed circuit board (PCB), a microphone, a speaker, a battery, an antenna, and a sensor (an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a touch sensor).

[0279] FIG. 15 is a drawing for explaining a connection terminal according to one embodiment.

[0280] Referring to the embodiment (1500) of FIG. 15, the first connection terminal (181) and the second connection terminal (281) may include a 24-pin structure of USB Type-C. FIG. 10 describes an embodiment in which the third pin (281-3) and the fourth pin (281-4) are short-circuited.

[0281] Some combinations of the remaining pins, excluding VBUS, GND, CC, etc. among the 24 pins, may be short-circuited. Two or more pins may be short-circuited. In FIG. 10, it is indicated that two pins are short-circuited. According to an embodiment, three or more pins may be short-circuited.

[0282] For example, when the connector (300) is connected to the second connection terminal (281), two of the 24 pins (TX1+, TX1-) described in the embodiment (1500) of FIG. 15 may be short-circuited.

[0283] For example, when the connector (300) is connected to the second connection terminal (281), two of the 24 pins (RX1+, RX1-) described in the embodiment (1500) of FIG. 15 may be short-circuited.

[0284] For example, when the connector (300) is connected to the second connection terminal (281), four of the 24 pins (TX1+, TX1-, RX1+, RX1-) described in the embodiment (1500) of FIG. 15 may be short-circuited.

[0285] The power supply (200) can supply voltage to one of the short-circuited pins and measure voltage from a pin other than the supplied pin. The power supply (200) can identify whether a previously registered connector or a previously registered electronic device (100) is connected by comparing the supply voltage and the measured voltage.

[0286] FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a data packet used to determine a power supply mode according to one embodiment.

[0287] Referring to FIG. 16, the power supply (200) can determine the power supply mode using a data packet. The power supply (200) can receive a data packet (1610). The data packet (1610) may be a packet that the electronic device (100) transmits to the power supply (200) in response to a request from the power supply (200).

[0288] The data packet (1610) may include at least one of a subpacket containing a BMC (Binary Mark Code), a subpacket containing a PD Header, and a subpacket containing PD data.

[0289] PD data may include identification information of an electronic device (100). The identification information may include a PID (Product ID) or a VID (Vendor ID).

[0290] The power supply unit (200) may request identification information from the electronic device (100). The electronic device (100) may obtain a data packet in response to the request from the power supply unit (200). The electronic device (100) may transmit the data packet to the power supply unit (200). The power supply unit (200) may receive the data packet from the electronic device (100). The power supply unit (200) may obtain the identification information of the electronic device (100) included in the data packet. The power supply unit (200) may determine whether the identification information of the electronic device (100) matches pre-set identification information. An explanation related to this is described in FIG. 8.

[0291] FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating the operation of determining a power supply mode in a power supply unit (200) according to one embodiment.

[0292] The operations S1710, S1720, S1730, S1741, S1742, S1743, S1744, S1745, and S1746 of FIG. 17 may correspond to the operations S1610, S1620, S1630, S1641, S1642, S1643, S1644, S1645, and S1646 of FIG. 16. Redundant description is omitted.

[0293] When the connector (300) is connected to the second connection terminal (281) (S1710-Y), the power supply (200) can perform the first mode (S1711). The power supply (200) can supply power to the electronic device (100) based on the first mode (S1712).

[0294] If the first difference value is greater than or equal to the threshold value (S1742-Y), the power supply (200) can maintain the first mode and supply power to the power supply (200) (S1753).

[0295] If the second difference value is greater than or equal to the threshold value (S1746-N), the power supply (200) can maintain the first mode and supply power to the power supply (200) (S1753).

[0296] If the second difference value is less than the threshold value (S1746-Y), the power supply (200) can perform the second mode (S1752). The power supply (200) can supply power to the electronic device (100) based on the second mode (S1753).

[0297] In FIG. 17, the voltage comparison operation is described as being performed by a power supply (200). In another embodiment, the voltage comparison operation may be performed by an electronic device (100).

[0298] FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the operation of determining a power supply mode in an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0299] The operations S1810, S1811, S1812, S1830, S1841, S1842, S1844, S1845, S1846, S1852, and S1853 of FIG. 18 may correspond to the operations S1710, S1711, S1712, S1720, S1730, S1741, S1742, S1743, S1744, S1745, S1746, S1752, and S1753 of FIG. 17. Redundant description is omitted.

[0300] The electronic device (100) can identify whether the first connection terminal (181) is connected to the connector (300) (S1810-1). If the first connection terminal (181) is connected to the connector (300) (S1810-1-Y), the electronic device (100) can obtain a first voltage of the third pin (181-3) (S1820). The time at which the first voltage is obtained may be after the voltage is supplied from the power supply (200). The electronic device (100) can obtain a second voltage of the fourth pin (181-4) (S1830).

[0301] The electronic device (100) can obtain a first difference value between the first voltage of the third pin (181-3) and the second voltage of the fourth pin (181-4) (S1841).

[0302] If the first difference value is greater than or equal to the threshold value (S1842-N), the electronic device (100) can generate a first control command to perform the first mode. The electronic device (100) can transmit the first control command to the power supply (200) (S1842-1).

[0303] If the first difference value is less than the threshold value (S1842-Y), the electronic device (100) can obtain the third voltage of the third pin (181-3) (S1843). The electronic device (100) can obtain the fourth voltage of the fourth pin (181-4) (S1844).

[0304] The electronic device (100) can obtain a second difference value between the third voltage of the third pin (181-3) and the fourth voltage of the fourth pin (181-4) (S1845).

[0305] If the second difference value is greater than or equal to the threshold value (S1846-N), the electronic device (100) can generate a first control command to perform the first mode. The electronic device (100) can transmit the first control command to the power supply (200) (S1846-1).

[0306] If the second difference value is less than the threshold value (S1846-Y), the electronic device (100) can generate a second control command to perform the second mode. The electronic device (100) can transmit the second control command to the power supply (200) (S1847).

[0307] The power supply unit (200) can receive a first control command or a second control command from the electronic device (100).

[0308] When the first control command is received, the power supply (200) can maintain the first mode.

[0309] When a second control command is received, the power supply (200) can perform a second mode (S1852). The power supply (200) can change the first mode to a second mode.

[0310] The power supply unit (200) can supply power to the electronic device (100) based on the maintained first mode or the changed second mode (S1853).

[0311] FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an operation in which the supply voltage is determined based on the required voltage of the power supply (200) according to one embodiment.

[0312] Referring to FIG. 19, the power supply (200) can identify whether the connector (300) is connected to the second connection terminal (281) (S1910). If the connector (300) is connected to the second connection terminal (281) (S1910-Y), the power supply (200) can perform the first mode (S1911).

[0313] The electronic device (100) can identify whether the connector (300) is connected to the first connection terminal (181) (S1910-1). If the connector (300) is connected to the first connection terminal (181) (S1910-1-Y), the electronic device (100) can obtain a first required voltage (S1915). The electronic device (100) can obtain a first required power based on the resources of the currently running application. The electronic device (100) can transmit the first required power to the power supply (200) (S1920).

[0314] Resources may vary depending on the application being executed. Resources may represent at least one of hardware resources or software resources required to execute the application. As resource usage increases, throughput may increase. As resource usage increases, the required voltage may be high. The electronic device (100) can identify the resources of the application being executed. The electronic device (100) can obtain a first required power corresponding to the identified resources.

[0315] The power supply unit (200) can receive a first demand power from the electronic device (100). The power supply unit (200) can obtain a first supply power based on the first demand power (S1925). The power supply unit (200) can transmit the first supply power to the electronic device (100) through the connector (300) (S1930).

[0316] The electronic device (100) can receive a first supply power from the power supply (200). The electronic device (100) can identify whether a preset event in which a resource changes has occurred (S1935). The preset event may include an event in which a resource changes by more than a threshold range. The electronic device (100) can identify whether a preset event in which a resource changes by more than a threshold range has occurred. For example, the electronic device (100) can identify that a preset event has occurred if the resource changes by more than 10% based on the current level.

[0317] When a pre-set event occurs (S1935-Y), the electronic device (100) can obtain a second required power (S1940). The electronic device (100) can measure the required power again after the resource is changed. The electronic device (100) can transmit the second required power to the power supply (200) (S1945).

[0318] The power supply unit (200) can receive a second required power from the electronic device (100). The power supply unit (200) can obtain a second supply power corresponding to the second required power (S1950). The power supply unit (200) can supply the second supply power to the electronic device (100) through the connector (300) (S1955).

[0319] FIG. 20 is a drawing for explaining the control operation of a power supply according to one embodiment.

[0320] Referring to FIG. 20, the power supply unit (200) may include a second connection terminal (281) for supplying power to an electronic device (100) including a first connection terminal (181). The second connection terminal (281) may include a first pin (281-1) for power supply, a second pin (281-2) for identifying whether a connector (300) is connected, a third pin (281-3) for data transmission, a fourth pin (281-4) for data transmission, and a fifth pin (281-5) for grounding.

[0321] A control method for a power supply unit (200) includes the steps of: supplying a first voltage to a third pin (281-3) when a connector (300) is connected through a second connection terminal (281) (S2010); obtaining a second voltage of a fourth pin (281-4) (S2020); determining a power supply mode based on the first voltage and the second voltage (S2030); and supplying power to an electronic device (100) through a first pin (281-1) and a fifth pin (281-5) based on the power supply mode (S2040).

[0322] The control method may include a step of identifying whether the connector (300) is connected to the second connection terminal (281) through the second pin (281-2).

[0323] The step of determining the power supply mode (S2030) obtains a first difference value between a first voltage and a second voltage, and if the first difference value is greater than or equal to a threshold value, determines the power supply mode as a first mode that supplies maximum first power, and the step of supplying power can supply power based on the first mode.

[0324] The step of determining the power supply mode (S2030) determines the power supply mode as a second mode that supplies a maximum second power if the first difference value is less than a threshold value, and the step of supplying power supplies power based on the second mode, and the second power may be greater than the first power.

[0325] The step (S2030) of determining the power supply mode can determine the power supply mode based on the third voltage and the fourth voltage, if the first difference value is less than the threshold value, supply a third voltage different from the first voltage to the third pin (281-3), obtain a fourth voltage of the fourth pin (281-4), and determine the power supply mode based on the third voltage and the fourth voltage.

[0326] The step of determining the power supply mode (S2030) obtains a second difference value between the third voltage and the fourth voltage, and if the second difference value is greater than or equal to a threshold value, determines the power supply mode as the first mode, and the step of supplying power can supply power based on the first mode.

[0327] The step of determining the power supply mode (S2030) determines the power supply mode as a second mode that supplies maximum second power if the second difference value is less than a threshold value, and the step of supplying power supplies power based on the second mode, and the second power may be greater than the first power.

[0328] The step (S2030) of determining the power supply mode involves obtaining identification information of the electronic device (100) through the second pin (281-2) if the second difference value is less than the threshold value, determining the power supply mode as the first mode if the identification information of the electronic device (100) does not match one of the plurality of identification information stored in the electronic device (100), and determining the power supply mode as the second mode that supplies the maximum second power if the identification information of the electronic device (100) matches one of the plurality of identification information stored in the electronic device (100).

[0329] The first connection terminal (181) and the second connection terminal (281) may be USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C terminals.

[0330] The electronic device (100) may be an XR (Extended Reality) device, a VR (Virtual Reality) device, an AR (Augmented Reality) device, or a MR (Mixed Reality) device. The power supply (200) may include a rechargeable battery.

[0331] The operation disclosed in FIG. 20 can be performed in an electronic device (100). The electronic device (100) can identify whether it is connected to a power supply (200) via a dedicated connector (or dedicated cable). The electronic device (100) can obtain a first voltage of a third pin and a second voltage of a fourth pin while connected to the power supply (200). The electronic device (100) can determine a power supply mode based on the first voltage and the second voltage. A description related to this is specifically described in FIG. 18.

[0332] The methods according to the various embodiments of the present disclosure described above can be implemented in the form of an application that can be installed on an existing electronic device.

[0333] The methods according to the various embodiments of the present disclosure described above can be implemented by software upgrades or hardware upgrades alone for existing electronic devices.

[0334] The various embodiments of the present disclosure described above may also be performed through an embedded server equipped in an electronic device, or through an external server among at least one of the electronic device and the display device.

[0335] FIG. 21 is a drawing for explaining a first connection terminal of an electronic device and a second connection terminal of a power supply device according to one embodiment.

[0336] In FIG. 11, it is assumed that the first connection terminal (181) and the second connection terminal (281) are implemented in the same form. Referring to FIG. 21, the first connection terminal (181) and the second connection terminal (281) may be implemented in different forms.

[0337] For example, the first connection terminal (181) may include three pins. The three pins may include a first pin (VBUS), a second pin (CC), and a fifth pin (GND). The ordinal number of the pins may be changed for distinction. For example, the first pin (VBUS), the second pin (CC), and the fifth pin (GND) may be written as the first pin (VBUS), the second pin (CC), and the third pin (GND).

[0338] The connector (300) may have different shapes at both ends. The first end (one end) of the connector (300) may be a terminal that contacts three pins, and the second end (the other end) may be a terminal that contacts five pins.

[0339] Other explanations may correspond to the content described in FIG. 11. Redundant explanations are omitted.

[0340] According to a specific example of the present disclosure, the various embodiments described above may be implemented as software comprising instructions stored on a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a computer). The machine may include an electronic device according to the disclosed embodiments, which is a device capable of calling instructions stored from the storage medium and operating according to the called instructions. When instructions are executed by a processor, the processor may perform a function corresponding to the instructions directly or by using other components under the control of the processor. Instructions may include code generated or executed by a compiler or an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, "non-transitory" means only that the storage medium does not contain a signal and is tangible, and does not distinguish whether data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily in the storage medium.

[0341] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method according to the various embodiments described above may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or online through an application store. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a storage medium such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0342] Each component (e.g., module or program) according to the various embodiments described above may be composed of a single or multiple entities, and some of the aforementioned sub-components may be omitted, or other sub-components may be additionally included in the various embodiments. Generally or additionally, some components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single entity to perform the functions performed by each of the respective components prior to integration in the same or similar manner. The operations performed by the module, program, or other components according to the various embodiments may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or at least some operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or other operations added.

[0343] Although preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. It is understood that various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as claimed in the claims, and such modifications should not be understood individually from the technical spirit of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A power supply for supplying power to an electronic device including a first connection terminal, A second connection terminal comprising a first pin for power supply, a second pin for identifying whether a connector is connected, a third pin for data transmission, a fourth pin for data transmission, and a fifth pin for ground; Memory; and at least one processor including processing circuitry; and The above processor is, When the connector is connected through the second connection terminal, the first voltage is supplied to the third pin, and Obtain the second voltage of the above-mentioned fourth pin, and A power supply mode is determined based on the first voltage and the second voltage, and A power supply that supplies power to the electronic device through the first pin and the fifth pin based on the above power supply mode.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above processor is, A power supply that identifies whether the connector is connected to the second connection terminal through the second pin.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above processor is, Obtaining a first difference value between the first voltage and the second voltage, If the above first difference value is greater than or equal to a threshold value, the power supply mode is determined as a first mode that supplies maximum first power, and A power supply that supplies power based on the above first mode.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above processor is, If the first difference value is less than the threshold value, the power supply mode is determined as a second mode that supplies maximum second power, and Supplying the power based on the above second mode, A power supply in which the second power is greater than the first power.

5. In Paragraph 3, The above processor is, If the first difference value is less than the threshold value, a third voltage different from the first voltage is supplied to the third pin, and Obtain the fourth voltage of the above fourth pin, and A power supply that determines a power supply mode based on the third voltage and the fourth voltage.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above processor is, Obtaining the second difference value between the third voltage and the fourth voltage, If the second difference value is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the power supply mode is determined to be the first mode, and A power supply that supplies power based on the above first mode.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above processor is, If the above second difference value is less than the above threshold value, the power supply mode is determined as a second mode that supplies maximum second power, and Supplying the power based on the above second mode, A power supply in which the second power is greater than the first power.

8. In Paragraph 6, The above processor is, If the second difference value is less than the threshold value, identification information of the electronic device is obtained through the second pin, and If the identification information of the electronic device does not match one of the plurality of identification information stored in the memory, the power supply mode is determined as the first mode, and A power supply device that determines the power supply mode as a second mode supplying maximum second power when the identification information of the electronic device matches one of the plurality of identification information stored in the memory.

9. In Paragraph 1, The first connection terminal and the second connection terminal are, A power supply with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C connector.

10. In Paragraph 1, The above electronic device is, It is an XR (Extended Reality) device, VR (Virtual Reality) device, AR (Augmented Reality) device, or MR (Mixed Reality), The above power supply A power supply including a rechargeable battery.

11. A method for controlling a power supply device including a second connection terminal for supplying power to an electronic device including a first connection terminal, wherein The above second connection terminal is, It includes a first pin for power supply, a second pin for identifying whether a connector is connected, a third pin for data transmission, a fourth pin for data transmission, and a fifth pin for grounding. The above control method is, When the connector is connected through the second connection terminal, a step of supplying a first voltage to the third pin; A step of obtaining the second voltage of the fourth pin above; A step of determining a power supply mode based on the first voltage and the second voltage; and A control method comprising the step of supplying power to the electronic device through the first pin and the fifth pin based on the above power supply mode.

12. In Paragraph 11, The above control method is, A control method comprising the step of identifying whether the connector is connected to the second connection terminal through the second pin.

13. In Paragraph 11, The step of determining the above power supply mode is, Obtaining a first difference value between the first voltage and the second voltage, If the above first difference value is greater than or equal to a threshold value, the power supply mode is determined as a first mode that supplies maximum first power, and The step of supplying the above power is, A control method for supplying power based on the above first mode.

14. In Paragraph 13, The step of determining the above power supply mode is, If the first difference value is less than the threshold value, the power supply mode is determined as a second mode that supplies maximum second power, and The step of supplying the above power is, Supplying the power based on the above second mode, A control method in which the second power is greater than the first power.

15. In Paragraph 13, The step of determining the above power supply mode is, If the first difference value is less than the threshold value, a third voltage different from the first voltage is supplied to the third pin, and Obtain the fourth voltage of the above fourth pin, and A control method for determining a power supply mode based on the third voltage and the fourth voltage.

Images