Electronic device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for function of setting state of electronic device

Abstract

This electronic device may comprise a physical button, a rechargeable battery, a first PMIC, a second PMIC, and at least one processor including processing circuitry and configured to enter a wake-up state in response to an input of the physical button identified through the first PMIC, wherein the at least one processor is configured to: run a bootloader area on the basis of entering the wake-up state while the electronic device is in a first power-off state; in the bootloader area, provide the second PMIC with a first control command for deactivating a function of setting a state of the electronic device to a second power-off state; and in the bootloader area, provide the second PMIC with a second control command for activating the function, on the basis of identifying, through the first PMIC, that the input of the physical button is not maintained for a predetermined time period, thereby switching the state of the electronic device to the second power-off state according to a condition.

Description

Electronic device, method, and non-transient computer-readable storage medium for a function of setting the state of an electronic device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device, a method, and a non-transient computer-readable storage medium for a function of setting the state of an electronic device.

[0002] Electronic devices such as smartphones, tablet PCs (personal computers), or smartwatches may include various components to provide enhanced convenience. The electronic device may provide voltages suitable for each of the components to the components for the operation of the components through a power circuit included within the electronic device. The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of facilitating an understanding of the present disclosure.

[0003] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] An electronic device is described. The electronic device may include a physical button, a rechargeable battery, a first power management integrated circuitry (PMIC) configured to receive input from the physical button, a second PMIC configured to electrically connect or disconnect the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC, and at least one processor configured to enter a wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button identified through the first PMIC while the electronic device is in a first power-off state in which the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the first PMIC. The at least one processor may be configured to run a bootloader region based on the entry into the wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The at least one processor may be configured to provide the second PMIC, in the executed bootloader area, a first control command to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state that electrically disconnects the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC. The at least one processor may be configured to identify, in the executed bootloader area, through the first PMIC, whether the input of the physical button has been maintained for a certain period of time. Based on identifying that the input of the physical button has not been maintained for the certain period of time, the at least one processor may be configured to provide the second PMIC with a second control command to enable the function, thereby switching the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state according to the condition.

[0005] A method is described. The method may be performed within an electronic device comprising a physical button, a rechargeable battery, a first power management integrated circuitry (PMIC) configured to receive input from the physical button, a second PMIC configured to electrically connect or disconnect the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC, and at least one processor configured to enter a wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button identified through the first PMIC while the electronic device is in a first power-off state in which the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the first PMIC. The method may include the operation of the at least one processor running a bootloader region based on the electronic device entering the wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The above method may include an operation in which the at least one processor, in the executed bootloader area, provides the second PMIC with a first control command to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state that electrically disconnects the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC. The above method may include an operation in which the at least one processor, in the executed bootloader area, identifies through the first PMIC whether the input of the physical button has been maintained for a certain period of time.The above method may include an operation in which, based on the at least one processor identifying that the input of the physical button is not maintained for the specified period of time, the second PMIC is provided with a second control command to enable the function, thereby switching the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state according to the condition.

[0006] A non-transient computer-readable storage medium is described. The non-transient computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to run a bootloader region based on the electronic device entering the wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button while the electronic device is in the first power-off state, when executed by the electronic device having at least one processor configured to enter the wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button identified through the first PMIC while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the electronic device is electrically connected to the first PMIC. The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to provide the second PMIC, in the executed bootloader area, a first control command to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state that electrically disconnects the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC when executed by the electronic device. The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to identify, through the first PMIC, whether the input of the physical button has been maintained for a certain period of time in the executed bootloader area when executed by the electronic device.The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to switch the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state according to the condition, by providing a second control command to the second PMIC to activate the function based on identifying that the input of the physical button is not maintained for the specified time when executed by the electronic device.

[0007] An electronic device is described. The electronic device may include a rechargeable battery, a PMIC configured to connect to an external electronic device, and at least one processor configured to enter a wake-up state in response to a connection to the external electronic device via the PMIC while the electronic device is in a first power-off state. In the first power-off state, the rechargeable battery may be electrically connected to the at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to run a bootloader region based on the electronic device entering the wake-up state in response to the connection to the external electronic device while it is in the first power-off state. The at least one processor may be configured to provide the PMIC, in the run bootloader region, a first control command to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state in which the rechargeable battery is electrically disconnected from the at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to identify, in the executed bootloader area, whether the connection to the external electronic device has been maintained for a certain period of time through the PMIC. The at least one processor may be configured to provide a second control command to the PMIC to enable the function based on identifying that the connection to the external electronic device has not been maintained for the certain period of time, thereby switching the state of the electronic device (100) from the first power-off state (115) to the second power-off state (120) according to the condition.

[0008] A method is described. The method may be performed within an electronic device comprising a rechargeable battery, a PMIC configured to connect to an external electronic device, and at least one processor configured to enter a wake-up state in response to a connection to the external electronic device via the PMIC while the electronic device is in a first power-off state. In the first power-off state, the rechargeable battery may be electrically connected to the at least one processor. The method may include the action of the at least one processor running a bootloader region based on the electronic device entering the wake-up state in response to the connection to the external electronic device while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The method may include the action of the at least one processor providing, in the run bootloader region, a first control command to the PMIC to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state in which the rechargeable battery is electrically disconnected from the at least one processor. The above method may include an operation in which the at least one processor identifies, through the PMIC in the executed bootloader area, whether the connection to the external electronic device has been maintained for a certain period of time. The above method may include an operation in which, based on the at least one processor identifying that the connection to the external electronic device has not been maintained for the certain period of time, the PMIC is provided with a second control command to enable the function, thereby switching the state of the electronic device (100) from the first power-off state (115) to the second power-off state (120) according to the condition.

[0009] A non-transient computer-readable storage medium is described. The non-transient computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to run a bootloader region based on the electronic device entering the wake-up state in response to the connection to the external electronic device through the PMIC while the electronic device is in the first power-off state, when executed by the electronic device having a rechargeable battery, a PMIC configured to connect to an external electronic device, and at least one processor configured to enter the wake-up state while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to provide the PMIC, in the executed bootloader area, a first control command to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state that electrically disconnects the rechargeable battery from the at least one processor when executed by the electronic device. The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to identify, through the PMIC, whether the connection to the external electronic device has been maintained for a certain period of time in the executed bootloader area when executed by the electronic device.The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to switch the state of the electronic device (100) from the first power-off state (115) to the second power-off state (120) according to the condition, by providing a second control command to the PMIC in the executed bootloader area to activate the function based on identifying that the connection to the external electronic device is not maintained for the specified period of time when executed by the electronic device.

[0010] Figure 1 illustrates examples of states of an electronic device based on the voltage of a rechargeable battery.

[0011] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of disabling the function of setting to a second power-off state based on the input of a physical button.

[0012] Figure 3 is a simplified block diagram of an exemplary electronic device.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device in response to input from a physical button.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device when the input of a physical button is not maintained for a certain period of time.

[0015] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device according to user input entering a first power-off state.

[0016] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device in accordance with receiving power from an external source.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device when the connection between the electronic device and an external electronic device is not maintained for a certain period of time.

[0018] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device as the voltage of a rechargeable battery is reduced to a second threshold voltage.

[0019] FIG. 10 is a simplified block diagram of an exemplary electronic device including a transistor.

[0020] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of a chart representing the voltage of a rechargeable battery and the voltage of load electrical components identified by the second PMIC.

[0021] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device as the voltage of a rechargeable battery exceeds a second threshold voltage.

[0022] FIG. 13 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0023] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily practice them. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0024] Figure 1 illustrates examples of states of an electronic device based on the voltage of a rechargeable battery.

[0025] Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may be one of various types of mobile devices, such as smartphones having various form factors (e.g., bar-type smartphones, foldable-type smartphones, or rollable-type smartphones), tablets, wearable devices, cellular phones, personal computers (PCs) (e.g., laptops and / or desktops), and / or other similar computing devices.

[0026] The electronic device (100) may include a rechargeable battery (105). The rechargeable battery (105) may be used to provide power to load electrical components included in the electronic device (100). The rechargeable battery (105) may be discharged as it provides power to load electrical components included in the electronic device (100). The state of the rechargeable battery (105) (e.g., voltage of the rechargeable battery (105), current of the rechargeable battery (105), state of charge (SoC) of the rechargeable battery (105), and / or charge amount of the rechargeable battery (105)) may change as the rechargeable battery (105) is discharged. For example, the electronic device (100) may identify the state of the rechargeable battery (105). For example, the electronic device (100) can switch the state of the electronic device (100) based on identifying the state of the rechargeable battery (105) as the rechargeable battery (105) is discharged (or based on user input).

[0027] For example, the state of the electronic device (100) may include a power-on state (110), a first power-off state (115), and / or a second power-off state (120). For example, the state of the electronic device (100) may be referred to as a mode of the electronic device (100).

[0028] For example, the power-on state (110) of the electronic device (100) may be referred to as a state in which power from a rechargeable battery (105) is provided to load electrical components included in the electronic device (100). For example, in the power-on state (110) of the electronic device (100), the rechargeable battery (105) may be electrically connected to load electrical components included in the electronic device (100). For example, power from the rechargeable battery (105) may be provided to load electrical components included in the electronic device (100) through said electrical connection.

[0029] For example, in a power-on state (110), the electronic device (100) may receive an input to turn off the electronic device (100). Based on the input to turn off the electronic device (100), the electronic device (100) may switch from the power-on state (110) to a first power-off state (115). For example, in a power-on state (110), the rechargeable battery (105) may be discharged as power from the rechargeable battery (105) is supplied to load electrical components contained within the electronic device (100). As the rechargeable battery (105) is discharged, the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) may be reduced to a first threshold voltage (or below the first threshold voltage). For example, the first threshold voltage may be referred to as a lower limit threshold of the power-on state (110) and / or a lower limit voltage of the power-on state (110). For example, as the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) decreases to the first threshold voltage, the state of the electronic device (100) may be switched from the power-on state (110) to the first power-off state (115). The electronic device (100) may be switched from the power-on state (110) to the first power-off state (115) based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) decreases to the first threshold voltage.

[0030] For example, the first power-off state (115) may be referred to as a state in which power from a rechargeable battery (105) is discontinued to be supplied to at least one load electrical component among the load electrical components included in the electronic device (100). For example, in the first power-off state (115), at least one load electrical component among the load electrical components included in the electronic device (100) may be deactivated. For example, the first power-off state (115) may be referred to as a state of the electronic device (100) in which power is discontinued to be supplied to the at least one deactivated load electrical component.

[0031] For example, in the first power-off state (115) of the electronic device (100), the rechargeable battery (105) may be electrically connected to load electrical components included in the electronic device (100). For example, in the first power-off state (115) of the electronic device (100), because the rechargeable battery (105) is electrically connected to load electrical components included in the electronic device (100), a leakage current of the rechargeable battery (105) may be caused (or occur). For example, the rechargeable battery (105) (or the material inside the rechargeable battery (105)) may be oxidized (or degraded) by the leakage current of the rechargeable battery (105). For example, as the rechargeable battery (105) (or the material inside the rechargeable battery (105)) oxidizes (or degrades), permanent damage (e.g., swelling) may be caused (or occur) to the rechargeable battery (105). For example, depending on the swelling of the rechargeable battery (105), the lifespan of the rechargeable battery (105) may be reduced (or decreased), or an explosion, damage, and / or fire may be caused (or occur) to the rechargeable battery (105). Accordingly, measures to prevent (or delay) the swelling of the rechargeable battery (105) may be required.

[0032] To prevent (or delay) swelling of the rechargeable battery (105), the state of the electronic device (100) may include a second power-off state (120). For example, the electronic device (100) may switch from a first power-off state (115) to a second power-off state (120) as the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) decreases to a second threshold voltage. The second threshold voltage may be lower than the first threshold voltage. For example, the second threshold voltage may be referred to as a lower threshold of the first power-off state (115) and / or a lower voltage of the first power-off state (115). For example, the second power-off state (120) may be referred to as a state in which load electrical components included in the electronic device (100) are electrically disconnected from the rechargeable battery (105) based on the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) being less than a second threshold voltage. For example, the second power-off state (120) may be referred to as a shipping state and / or shipping mode. In the second power-off state (120), the electronic device (100) can reduce the leakage current of the rechargeable battery (105) by electrically disconnecting a plurality of load electrical components included in the electronic device (100) from the rechargeable battery (105).

[0033] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of disabling the function of setting to a second power-off state based on the input of a physical button.

[0034] Referring to FIG. 2, the state (200) may be described as a state in which the function of setting the electronic device (100) to a first power-off state (115) and a second power-off state (120) is enabled. The electronic device (100) may include a physical button (210) for switching the state of the electronic device (100) from the first power-off state (115) to a power-on state (e.g., the power-on state (110) of FIG. 1). The electronic device (100) may identify the input of the physical button (210) while the electronic device (100) is in the first power-off state (115). The electronic device (100) may execute a bootloader area based on the input of the physical button (210). For example, the bootloader area may be described as a system (or program) that is executed before the operating system (OS) is executed. In the bootloader area, the electronic device (100) may have the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state (120) deactivated. For example, within the state (200), the input of the physical button (210) may not be maintained for a certain period of time. The electronic device (100) may fail to turn on (or enter the power-on state) the electronic device (100) based on identifying that the input of the physical button (210) is not maintained for a certain period of time. As the electronic device (100) fails to turn on (or enter the power-on state), the state of the electronic device (100) is maintained in a first power-off state (115), and the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state (120) may be deactivated.

[0035] When the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state (120) is disabled, the electronic device (100) may be switched from state (200) to state (215). For example, while the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state is disabled, the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) may be reduced to a second threshold voltage (205). While the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state is disabled, the electronic device (100) may not enter the second power-off state even if the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is reduced to the second threshold voltage (205). As the electronic device (100) does not enter the second power-off state even if the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is reduced to the second threshold voltage (205), swelling may be caused (or occur) in the rechargeable battery (105). A method to prevent (or delay) swelling of the rechargeable battery (105) may be required.

[0036] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device (100) may reactivate a function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state (120) in order to prevent (or delay) swelling of the rechargeable battery (105). The electronic device (100) may set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state (120) based on the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) being reduced to a second threshold voltage (205) by reactivating the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state (120). The electronic device (100) may perform operations illustrated in the description of FIGS. 4 through 12 to reactivate the function to set the state to a second power-off state (120). The electronic device (100) may include components for performing said operations. said components may be illustrated in the description of FIG. 3.

[0037] Figure 3 is a simplified block diagram of an exemplary electronic device.

[0038] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (100) may be one of various types of mobile devices, such as smartphones having various form factors (e.g., bar-type smartphones, foldable-type smartphones, or rollable-type smartphones), tablets, wearable devices, cellular phones, personal computers (PCs) (e.g., laptops and / or desktops), and / or other similar computing devices. For example, the electronic device (100) may include at least a part of the electronic device (1301) of FIG. 13 or correspond to at least a part of the electronic device (1301) of FIG. 13. For example, the electronic device (100) may include a rechargeable battery (105) (e.g., battery (1389) of FIG. 13), a physical button (210), at least one processor (310) (e.g., processor (1320) of FIG. 13), a memory (320) (e.g., memory (1330) of FIG. 13), a first PMIC (power management integrated circuitry) (330), a second PMIC (350), and / or a port (370). For example, the second PMIC (350) may include a transistor (360).

[0039] The rechargeable battery (105) may be electrically connected to or electrically disconnected from the load electrical components (340). For example, the load electrical components (340) may include at least one processor (310), memory (320), and / or a first PMIC (330). The rechargeable battery (105) may be configured to provide power to the load electrical components (340) while electrically connected to the load electrical components (340). For example, the rechargeable battery (105) may include a rechargeable secondary battery.

[0040] In one embodiment, a physical button (210) may be disposed on one side of the housing of the electronic device (100). For example, the physical button (210) may be inserted into at least one opening of the housing and protrude outward through at least one opening. The physical button (210) may be connected to a first PMIC (330). The electronic device (100) may receive input from the physical button (210). For example, the input from the physical button (210) may include an input for turning on the electronic device (100) or an input for turning off the electronic device (100).

[0041] At least one processor (310) may include a processing circuit. For example, at least one processor (310) may include a CPU (central processing unit) (e.g., including a processing circuit). For example, at least one processor (310) may include a GPU (graphic processing unit) (e.g., including a processing circuit) and / or an NPU (neural processing unit) (e.g., including a processing circuit). For example, at least one processor (310) may be described as an application processor. For example, at least one processor (310) may be configured to control memory (320), a first PMIC (330), and / or a second PMIC (350). At least one processor (310) may be configured to execute instructions stored in memory (320) to cause the electronic device (100) to perform at least some of the operations illustrated in the description of FIGS. 4 through 12.

[0042] For example, the term “processor” as used herein, including in the claims, may include various processing circuits comprising at least one processor, and one or more of said at least one processor may be configured to perform the various functions described below in a distributed manner, individually and / or collectively. As used below, where “processor,” “at least one processor,” and “one or more processors” are described as being configured to perform various functions, these terms encompass, for example, but not limited to, situations where one processor performs some of the cited functions and another processor(s) perform other parts of the cited functions, and also situations where one processor can perform all of the cited functions. Additionally, said at least one processor may include a combination of processors that perform the enumerated / disclosed various functions, for example, in a distributed manner. At least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform the various functions.

[0043] The memory (320) may include one or more storage media. For example, the memory (320) may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (100) (e.g., a rechargeable battery (105), at least one processor (310), a first PMIC (330), and / or a second PMIC (350)). For example, the data may include input data or output data for software and related instructions. The memory (320) may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0044] The first PMIC (330) may be configured to receive input from a physical button (210). The first PMIC (330) may be electrically connected to at least one processor (310). For example, the input from the physical button (210) may be identified by at least one processor (310) through the first PMIC (330). For example, the time interval during which the input from the physical button (210) is maintained may be identified by at least one processor (310) through the first PMIC (330). For example, in a first power-off state of the electronic device (100), the first PMIC (330) may be electrically connected to a rechargeable battery (105). For example, in a second power-off state of the electronic device (100) (e.g., the second power-off state (120) of FIG. 1), the first PMIC (330) may be electrically disconnected from the rechargeable battery (105).

[0045] The second PMIC (350) may be electrically connected to the rechargeable battery (105). For example, the second PMIC (350) may include a transistor (360). For example, the transistor (360) in the second PMIC (350) may be referred to as a QBAT FET. For example, the second PMIC (350) may be configured to electrically connect or disconnect load electrical components (340) (e.g., the first PMIC (330), at least one processor (310), and / or memory (320)) from the rechargeable battery (105) by changing the state of the transistor (360). The second PMIC (350) may set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state by electrically disconnecting the load electrical components (340) from the rechargeable battery (105). The second PMIC (350) can activate or deactivate a function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state (e.g., auto factory mode or user factory mode). For example, the second PMIC (350) can identify or register the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105). For example, regarding the second PMIC (350), a second threshold voltage (e.g., the second threshold voltage (205) of FIG. 2) for switching the state of the electronic device (100) from a first power-off state to a second power-off state (120) can be set. For example, the second PMIC (350) can be electrically connected to a port (370). For example, the second PMIC (350) can be referred to as an IF (interface) PMIC.

[0046] The port (370) may be electrically connected to the second PMIC (350). For example, the port (370) may include an interface for receiving power from outside the electronic device (100). For example, the port (370) may include a port for receiving power from an external power source (e.g., a charging device or a wireless charging device). For example, the port (370) may have a structure based on a USB Type C receptacle or a structure based on a USB Type A receptacle, but is not limited thereto. The rechargeable battery (105) may be charged based on the external power received from the port (370).

[0047] The electronic device (100) illustrated in the description of FIG. 3 may perform at least some of the operations illustrated in the descriptions of FIG. 4 through 12. For example, the operations illustrated in the descriptions of FIG. 4 through 12 may be caused by (or within) the electronic device (100) under the control of at least one processor (310).

[0048] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device in response to input from a physical button.

[0049] Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 400, the electronic device (100) may be in a first power-off state (e.g., the first power-off state (115) of FIG. 1). For example, in the first power-off state, a rechargeable battery (105) may be electrically connected to load electrical components (340) (e.g., a first PMIC (330), at least one processor (310), and memory (320)). While the electronic device (100) is in the first power-off state, the following operations (e.g., operations 410 through 450) may be performed.

[0050] In operation 410, while the electronic device (100) is in a first power-off state, the first PMIC (330) and / or the second PMIC (350) may receive input from a physical button (210). At least one processor (310) may identify the input from the physical button (210) through the first PMIC (330) and / or the second PMIC (350). For example, the input from the physical button (210) may include a press input of pressing the physical button (210), but is not limited thereto. For example, the input from the physical button (210) received (or identified) while the electronic device (100) is in a first power-off state may be described as an input for switching the state of the electronic device (100) from a first power-off state to a power-on state.

[0051] In operation 420, at least one processor (310) may enter a wake-up state in response to (or based on) input from a physical button (210) identified through the first PMIC (330) and / or the second PMIC (350). For example, the wake-up state may be described as a state transitioned from a first power-off state to turn on (or boot) the electronic device (100). For example, a post-on self-test (POST) may be executed within the wake-up state of the electronic device (100). For example, a test of the components of the electronic device (100) (e.g., at least one processor (310) and memory (320)) may be performed within the wake-up state of the electronic device (100).

[0052] In operation 430, at least one processor (310) may execute a bootloader (or bootloader area, or bootloader section) based on entering a wake-up state. For example, the bootloader area may be described as a system (or program) that is executed before an operating system (OS) is executed. For example, at least one processor (310) may determine whether to turn on the electronic device (100) (or set the state of the electronic device (100) to a power-on state) while the bootloader area is executed. For example, at least one processor (310) may display a fixed image (e.g., a black screen) through a display (not shown) while the bootloader area is executed. For example, the bootloader area may be executed for a critical time interval (e.g., 10 seconds) after input from a physical button (210) is identified.

[0053] In operation 440, at least one processor (310) may provide a first control command to the second PMIC (350) in the executed bootloader area to disable the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state (e.g., the second power-off state (120) of FIG. 1). The second PMIC (350) may receive the first control command from at least one processor (310). For example, the first control command may be provided through an electrical connection between at least one processor (310) and the second PMIC (350). For example, the first control command may be referenced by a log value or an IC (integrated circuitry) register value (e.g., 0x62[6]=0).

[0054] In operation 450, the second PMIC (350) may disable the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state in response to the first control command. For example, the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state may include a function of switching to a second power-off state and a function of entering a second power-off state. For example, the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state may be referred to as an automatic shipment mode or a user shipment mode.

[0055] The second PMIC (350) can identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105). For example, the second PMIC (350) can refrain from entering (or setting, or switching to) the second power-off state of the electronic device (100) even if it identifies that the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is reduced to a second threshold voltage while in the first power-off state of the electronic device (100) by disabling the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state. For example, by disabling the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state, the second PMIC (350) may cause a problem in which the state of the electronic device (100) is not switched to the second power-off state due to a decrease (or voltage drop) in the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) while the bootloader area is running.

[0056] For example, while the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state is disabled, turning on the electronic device (100) (or entering the power-on state) may fail, or the electronic device (100) may not boot. For example, as the electronic device (100) fails to turn on (or enter the power-on state), the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state may be disabled. For example, while the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state is disabled, swelling may be caused (or occur) in the rechargeable battery (105) as the electronic device (100) does not enter the second power-off state even if the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is reduced to a second threshold voltage. To prevent (or delay) swelling of the rechargeable battery (105), it may be required to reactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state. Reactivating the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state is exemplified in the description of FIG. 5.

[0057] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device when the input of a physical button is not maintained for a certain period of time.

[0058] Referring to FIG. 5, operation 500 can be performed after operation 450 of FIG. 4 has been performed. In operation 500, at least one processor (310) can identify, through the first PMIC (330) or the second PMIC (350), that the input of the physical button (210) is not maintained for a certain period of time (e.g., 2 seconds) (or that the time interval during which the input of the physical button (210) is maintained does not reach a certain period of time (e.g., 2 seconds). For example, the input of the physical button (210) that is not maintained for a certain period of time may not be an input from a user who intends to power on (or turn on) the electronic device (100). For example, at least one processor (310) may refrain from entering (or interrupt, or skip, or bypass, or not enter) the power-on state of the electronic device (100) based on identifying that the input of the physical button (210) is not maintained for a certain period of time. For example, the first power-off state of the electronic device (100) may be maintained.

[0059] In operation 510, at least one processor (310) may use a bootloader (or in a bootloader area) to provide a second control command to the second PMIC (350) to enable a function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state (e.g., the second power-off state (120) of FIG. 1). The second PMIC (350) may receive the second control command from at least one processor (310). For example, the second control command may be provided through an electrical connection between at least one processor (310) and the second PMIC (350). For example, the second control command may be referenced by a log value or an IC register value (e.g., 0x62[6]=1).

[0060] In operation 520, the second PMIC (350) may enable a function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state in response to the second control command. For example, the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state may include a function to switch to the second power-off state, a function to enter the second power-off state, and a function to execute the second power-off state. For example, the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state may be referred to as an automatic shipment mode or a user shipment mode.

[0061] For example, while the bootloader area is running, as the electronic device (100) does not enter the power-on state of the electronic device (100) (or the first power-off state of the electronic device (100) is maintained), turning on the electronic device (100) (or entering the power-on state) fails, or the electronic device (100) may not boot. For example, as the turning on of the electronic device (100) (or entering the power-on state) fails, a function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state may be reactivated. For example, as the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state is reactivated, the electronic device (100) may transition from the first power-off state to the second power-off state based on the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) being reduced to a second threshold voltage. For example, swelling of the rechargeable battery (105) may be prevented (or delayed) as the electronic device (100) is switched to a second power-off state while the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is below a second threshold voltage. The second PMIC (350) may register the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) based on enabling a function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state. For example, based on the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105), a second threshold voltage for setting (or entering, or switching to) the second power-off state may be set with respect to the second PMIC (350). For example, the second threshold voltage may be determined from among reference voltages (e.g., 2.6V (volt), 3.4V, 3.7V, and / or 4.0V) registered in the second PMIC (350). For example, reference voltages may be preset (or predetermined) or set (or changed) by the user. For example, the second threshold voltage may be determined to be a reference voltage lower than the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105).For example, the second threshold voltage may be determined as a reference voltage that is close to (or closest to) the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) among reference voltages that are lower than the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105). For example, the second threshold voltage may be determined as a reference voltage that is close to (or closest to) the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) among reference voltages that are lower than the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) reduced by a margin voltage (e.g., 200mV and / or 400mV). For example, the margin voltage may be preset (or predetermined) or set (or changed) by the user. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0062] In operation 530, at least one processor (310) may exit the bootloader (or bootloader area) without executing the kernel. For example, the kernel may be described as a system (or program) that manages the operating system. For example, the kernel may be used to perform processor management, memory management, file system management, device management, and / or network management. For example, by exiting the bootloader area, at least one processor (310) may refrain from (or interrupt, or skip, or bypass, or not enter) the power-on state of the electronic device (100) and maintain the first power-off state of the electronic device (100). For example, the electronic device (100) may not enter the power-on state, or not turn on, or not boot by exiting the bootloader area without executing the kernel.

[0063] In operation 540, the second PMIC (350) may set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is reduced to a second reference voltage. Setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state will be illustrated in the description of FIG. 9.

[0064] For example, while the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state is disabled, if turning on the electronic device (100) (or entering the power-on state) is successful, it may not be required to re-enable the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state. In the power-on state where the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state is disabled, at least one processor (310) may be required to re-enable the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state before entering the first power-off state. Re-enabled the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state before entering the first power-off state is exemplified in the description of FIG. 6.

[0065] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device according to user input entering a first power-off state.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 600, at least one processor (310) can identify a user input that enters a first power-off state of the electronic device (100) while in the power-on state of the electronic device (100). For example, based on an input to power off the electronic device (100), at least one processor (310) can switch the electronic device (100) from the power-on state to the first power-off state.

[0067] For example, the power-on state can be described as a state in which the bootloader area is terminated and the kernel is executed. For example, the kernel can be described as a system (or program) that manages the operating system. For example, the kernel can be used to perform processor management, memory management, file system management, device management, and / or network management. For example, at least one processor (310) can display a boot image (e.g., a changing image or a moving image) through a display (not shown) by executing the kernel. At least one processor (310) can enter the power-on state of the electronic device (100) by executing the kernel.

[0068] For example, user input entering the first power-off state of the electronic device (100) may be identified through a physical button (210) or through a display (not shown). For example, at least one processor (310) may identify the time during which the input of the physical button (210) is maintained through the first PMIC (330) within the power-on state of the electronic device (100). For example, at least one processor (310) may identify user input entering the first power-off state of the electronic device (100) by identifying that the input of the physical button (210) is maintained for a certain period of time.

[0069] For example, at least one processor (310) may display a UI (user interface) object (or executable object) for turning off (or powering off) the electronic device (100) through a display (not shown). For example, at least one processor (310) may identify (or receive) a user input entering a first power-off state of the electronic device (100) through the UI object. For example, the user input entering the first power-off state of the electronic device (100) may include a touch input having a contact point on the UI object. For example, the user input entering the first power-off state of the electronic device (100) may be received through a display (not shown) (e.g., a touchscreen). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0070] In operation 610, at least one processor (310) may provide a second control command to the second PMIC (350) to enable the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to the second power-off state, based on user input entering the first power-off state of the electronic device (100) received while the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to the second power-off state is disabled, using a kernel. As another example, at least one processor (310) may maintain the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to the second power-off state, based on user input entering the first power-off state of the electronic device (100) received while the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to the second power-off state is enabled. The second PMIC (350) may receive the second control command from at least one processor (310). For example, the second control command may be provided through an electrical connection between at least one processor (310) and the second PMIC (350). For example, the second control command may be referenced by a log value or an IC register value (e.g., 0x62[6]=1).

[0071] In operation 620, the second PMIC (350) may enable a function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state in response to the second control command. For example, the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state may include a function to switch to the second power-off state, a function to enter the second power-off state, and a function to execute the second power-off state.

[0072] For example, by enabling a function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state, the electronic device (100) may switch from a first power-off state to a second power-off state based on the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) being reduced to a second threshold voltage. For example, as the electronic device (100) switches to the second power-off state while the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is below the second threshold voltage, swelling of the rechargeable battery (105) may be prevented (or delayed).

[0073] At least one processor (310) may register the voltage of a rechargeable battery (105) based on enabling a function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state. For example, based on the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105), a second threshold voltage for setting (or entering, or switching) to the second power-off state may be set with respect to the second PMIC (350). For example, the second threshold voltage may be determined from among reference voltages registered in the second PMIC (350) (e.g., 2.6V (volt), 3.4V, 3.7V, and / or 4.0V). For example, the reference voltages may be pre-set (or pre-determined) or set (or changed) by a user. For example, the second threshold voltage may be determined as a reference voltage lower than the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105). For example, the second threshold voltage may be determined as a reference voltage that is close to (or closest to) the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) among reference voltages that are lower than the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105). For example, the second threshold voltage may be determined as a reference voltage that is close to (or closest to) the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) among reference voltages that are lower than the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) reduced by a margin voltage (e.g., 200mV and / or 400mV). For example, the margin voltage may be preset (or predetermined) or set (or changed) by a user, but is not limited thereto. For example, operation 620 may correspond to operation 520 of FIG. 5.

[0074] In operation 630, at least one processor (310) may terminate the kernel based on identifying user input that enters the first power-off state. At least one processor (310) may enter the first power-off state by terminating the kernel. For example, the electronic device (100) may transition from the power-on state to the first power-off state while the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to the second power-off state is enabled. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0075] According to another embodiment, in a first power-off state of the electronic device (100), at least one processor (310) may execute a bootloader region based on receiving power from outside the electronic device (100) (without identifying input from a physical button (210). For example, executing a bootloader region based on receiving power from outside the electronic device (100) may cause a decrease (or voltage drop) in the voltage of a rechargeable battery. For example, to resolve the problem of the state of the electronic device (100) switching to a second power-off state due to a decrease (or voltage drop) in the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105), it may be required to disable the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state. Disabling the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state based on receiving power from outside the electronic device (100) is illustrated in the description of FIG. 7.

[0076] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device in accordance with receiving power from an external source.

[0077] Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 700, the electronic device (100) may be in a first power-off state (e.g., the first power-off state (115) of FIG. 1). For example, in the first power-off state, a rechargeable battery (105) may be electrically connected to load electrical components (340) (e.g., a first PMIC (330), at least one processor (310), and memory (320)). While the electronic device (100) is in the first power-off state, the following operations (e.g., operations 710 through 750) may be performed. For example, operation 700 may correspond to operation 400 of FIG. 4.

[0078] In operation 710, while the electronic device (100) is in a first power-off state, the second PMIC (350) may be connected to an external electronic device (e.g., a charging device or a wireless charging device) via a port (370). The second PMIC (350) may provide power to the rechargeable battery (105) from outside the electronic device (100) through the connection to the external electronic device (e.g., a charging device or a wireless charging device). The rechargeable battery (105) may be charged by receiving power from outside the electronic device (100) through the second PMIC (350). For example, various types of charging devices may be used to charge the rechargeable battery (105). For example, a charging device may charge the rechargeable battery (105) through a port (370) connected to the second PMIC (350). For example, a wireless charging device can charge a rechargeable battery (105) based on contact with (or separation within a certain distance from) an electronic device (100). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0079] At least one processor (310) can identify that the electronic device (100) is connected to an external electronic device through the second PMIC (350) while the electronic device (100) is in a first power-off state.

[0080] In operation 720, at least one processor (310) may enter a wake-up state in response to (or based on) identifying that the electronic device (100) is connected to an external electronic device via the second PMIC (350). For example, the wake-up state may be described as a state transitioned from a first power-off state to turn on (or boot) the electronic device (100). For example, a post-on self-test (POST) may be executed within the wake-up state of the electronic device (100). For example, a test of the components of the electronic device (100) (e.g., at least one processor (310) and memory (320)) may be performed within the wake-up state of the electronic device (100).

[0081] In operation 730, at least one processor (310) may execute a bootloader area based on entering a wake-up state. For example, at least one processor (310) may determine whether to turn on the electronic device (100) (or set the state of the electronic device (100) to a power-on state) while the bootloader area is being executed. For example, at least one processor (310) may display a fixed image (e.g., a black screen) through a display (not shown) while the bootloader area is being executed. For example, operation 730 may correspond to operation 430 of FIG. 4.

[0082] In operation 740, at least one processor (310) may provide a first control command to the second PMIC (350) in the executed bootloader to disable the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state. The second PMIC (350) may receive the first control command from at least one processor (310). For example, the first control command may be provided through an electrical connection between at least one processor (310) and the second PMIC (350). For example, the first control command may be referenced by a log value or an IC (integrated circuitry) register value (e.g., 0x62[6]=0). For example, operation 740 may correspond to operation 440 of FIG. 4.

[0083] In operation 750, the second PMIC (350) may disable the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state in response to the first control command. For example, the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state may include a function of switching to a second power-off state and a function of entering a second power-off state. For example, operation 750 may correspond to operation 450 of FIG. 4.

[0084] The second PMIC (350) can identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105). For example, the second PMIC (350) can refrain from entering (or setting, or switching to) the second power-off state of the electronic device (100) even if it identifies that the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is reduced to a second threshold voltage while in the first power-off state of the electronic device (100) by disabling the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state. For example, by disabling the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state, a problem may occur in which the state of the electronic device (100) is not switched to the second power-off state in accordance with the reduction (or voltage drop) of the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) while the bootloader area is running.

[0085] For example, while the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state is disabled, turning on the electronic device (100) (or entering the power-on state) may fail, or the electronic device (100) may not boot. For example, as a result of failing to turn on the electronic device (100) (or entering the power-on state), the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state may be disabled while the electronic device (100) is in a first power-off state. For example, while the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state is disabled, swelling may be caused (or occur) in the rechargeable battery (105) as the electronic device (100) does not enter the second power-off state even if the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is reduced to a second threshold voltage. To prevent (or delay) swelling of the rechargeable battery (105), it may be required to reactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state. Reactivating the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state is exemplified in the description of FIG. 8.

[0086] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device when the connection between the electronic device and an external electronic device is not maintained for a certain period of time.

[0087] Referring to FIG. 8, operation 800 may be performed after operation 750 of FIG. 7 has been performed. In operation 800, at least one processor (310) may identify, through the second PMIC (350), that the connection between the electronic device (100) and an external electronic device (e.g., a charging device) is not maintained for a certain period of time (or that the time the electronic device (100) is connected to the external electronic device (e.g., a charging device) has not reached a certain period of time). For example, the connection between the electronic device (100) and the external electronic device (e.g., a charging device) that is not maintained for a certain period of time may not be a connection between the electronic device (100) and the external electronic device (e.g., a charging device) that has the intention of charging the electronic device (100) (or the rechargeable battery (105)). For example, at least one processor (310) may refrain from (or interrupt, or skip, or bypass, or not enter) the power-on state of the electronic device (100) based on identifying that the time interval during which power is maintained from outside the electronic device (100) has not reached a reference time interval. For example, the first power-off state of the electronic device (100) may be maintained.

[0088] In operation 810, at least one processor (310) may provide a second control command to the second PMIC (350) in the bootloader area to enable a function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state (e.g., the second power-off state (120) of FIG. 1). The second PMIC (350) may receive the second control command from at least one processor (310). For example, the second control command may be provided through an electrical connection between at least one processor (310) and the second PMIC (350). For example, the second control command may be referenced by a log value or an IC register value (e.g., 0x62[6]=1). For example, operation 810 may correspond to operation 510 of FIG. 5.

[0089] In operation 820, the second PMIC (350) may enable a function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state in response to the second control command. For example, the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state may include a function to switch to the second power-off state and a function to enter the second power-off state. For example, the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state may be referred to as an automatic shipment mode or a user shipment mode.

[0090] For example, while the bootloader area is running, as the electronic device (100) does not enter the power-on state of the electronic device (100) (or the first power-off state of the electronic device (100) is maintained), turning on the electronic device (100) (or entering the power-on state) fails, or the electronic device (100) may not boot. For example, as the turning on of the electronic device (100) (or entering the power-on state) fails, a function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state may be reactivated. For example, as the function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state is reactivated, the electronic device (100) may transition from the first power-off state to the second power-off state based on the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) being reduced to a second threshold voltage. For example, swelling of the rechargeable battery (105) can be prevented (or delayed) as the electronic device (100) switches to a second power-off state while the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is below a second threshold voltage. The second PMIC (350) may register the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) based on enabling a function to set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state. For example, based on the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105), a second threshold voltage for setting (or entering, or switching to) the second power-off state may be set with respect to the second PMIC (350). For example, the second threshold voltage may be determined from reference voltages (e.g., 2.6V (volt), 3.4V, 3.7V, and / or 4.0V) registered in the second PMIC (350). For example, reference voltages may be preset (or predetermined) or set (or changed) by the user. For example, the second threshold voltage may be determined to be a reference voltage lower than the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105).For example, the second threshold voltage may be determined as a reference voltage that is close to (or closest to) the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) among reference voltages that are lower than the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105). For example, the second threshold voltage may be determined as a reference voltage that is close to (or closest to) the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) among reference voltages that are lower than the registered voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) reduced by a margin voltage (e.g., 200mV and / or 400mV). For example, the margin voltage may be preset (or predetermined) or set (or changed) by a user, but is not limited thereto. For example, operation 820 may correspond to operation 520 of FIG. 5.

[0091] In operation 830, at least one processor (310) may exit the bootloader area without executing the kernel. For example, by exiting the bootloader area, at least one processor (310) may refrain from (or interrupt, or skip, or bypass, or not enter) the power-on state of the electronic device (100) and maintain the first power-off state of the electronic device (100). For example, by exiting the bootloader area without executing the kernel, the electronic device (100) may not enter the power-on state, or not be turned on, or not be booted. For example, operation 830 may correspond to operation 530 of FIG. 5.

[0092] For example, while the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state is disabled, if turning on the electronic device (100) (or entering the power-on state) is successful, it may not be required to re-enable the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state. For example, regarding maintaining the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state disabled while in the power-on state, reference may be made to the description in FIG. 6. For example, while in the power-on state, at least one processor (310) may enable the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state based on identifying user input entering the first power-off state. Regarding enabling the function of setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state, reference may be made to the description in FIG. 6.

[0093] For example, while the function to set to a second power-off state is activated, the state of the electronic device (100) is switched from a first power-off state to a second power-off state, as illustrated in the description of FIG. 9.

[0094] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device as the voltage of a rechargeable battery is reduced to a second threshold voltage.

[0095] Referring to FIG. 9, in operation 900, the second PMIC (350) can identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) while the electronic device (100) is in a first power-off state. For example, the second PMIC (350) can identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) through an electrical connection between the second PMIC (350) and the rechargeable battery (105). In the first power-off state, the rechargeable battery (105) can be electrically connected to load electrical components included in the electronic device (100). For example, in the first power-off state (115) of the electronic device (100), because the rechargeable battery (105) is electrically connected to load electrical components included in the electronic device (100), leakage current of the rechargeable battery (105) may be caused (or occur). For example, the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) may be reduced according to the leakage current of the rechargeable battery (105). For example, the second PMIC (350) may identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) that is reduced according to the leakage current of the rechargeable battery (105).

[0096] In operation 910, the second PMIC (350) can identify that the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is reduced to a second threshold voltage. For example, the second threshold voltage may be set according to the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) registered in the second PMIC (350). Based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is reduced to a second threshold voltage, the second PMIC (350) may set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state. For example, the state of the electronic device (100) may be switched from a first power-off state to a second power-off state.

[0097] For example, the second PMIC (350) can set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state by changing the state of the transistor (360) included in the second PMIC (350). For example, the drain electrode of the transistor (360) can be connected to load electrical components (340) (e.g., the first PMIC (330), at least one processor (310), and memory (320)). For example, the source electrode of the transistor (360) can be connected to a rechargeable battery (105). For example, the second PMIC (350) can identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) through the source electrode of the transistor (360). For example, the second PMIC (350) may change the state of the transistor (360) to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery (105) from the load electrical components (340) based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is reduced to a second threshold voltage. For example, in a first power-off state of the electronic device (100), the transistor (360) may be configured to electrically connect the load electrical components (340) from the rechargeable battery (105) according to a path formed by the transistor (360). For example, in a second power-off state of the electronic device (100), the transistor (360) may be configured to electrically disconnect the load electrical components (340) from the rechargeable battery (105) according to a path formed by the transistor (360). For example, the second PMIC (350) can reduce the leakage current of the rechargeable battery (105) by electrically disconnecting the load electrical components (340) from the rechargeable battery (105). For example, the second PMIC (350) can prevent (or delay) swelling of the rechargeable battery (105) by reducing the leakage current of the rechargeable battery (105).

[0098] For example, a transistor (e.g., transistor (1000) of FIG. 10) may be located outside the second PMIC (350). For example, the second PMIC (350) may set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state of the electronic device (100) by using a transistor located outside the second PMIC (350). A transistor located outside the second PMIC (350) is exemplified in the description of FIG. 10.

[0099] FIG. 10 is a simplified block diagram of an exemplary electronic device including a transistor.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 10, the electronic device (100) may include a transistor (1000) located outside the second PMIC (350). For example, the transistor (1000) may be referred to as a QBAT FET. For example, the gate electrode of the transistor (1000) may be connected to the second PMIC (350). For example, the drain electrode of the transistor (1000) may be connected to load electrical components (340). For example, the source electrode of the transistor (1000) may be connected to a rechargeable battery (105).

[0101] For example, the second PMIC (350) can identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) through the gate electrode of the transistor (1000). For example, the second PMIC (350) can change the state of the transistor (1000) to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery (105) from the load electrical components (340) based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is reduced to a second threshold voltage. For example, in a first power-off state of the electronic device (100), the transistor (1000) can be configured to electrically connect the load electrical components (340) from the rechargeable battery (105) according to a path formed by the transistor (1000). For example, in a second power-off state of the electronic device (100), the transistor (1000) may be configured to electrically disconnect load electrical components (340) from the rechargeable battery (105) according to a path formed by the transistor (1000). For example, the second PMIC (350) may reduce the leakage current of the rechargeable battery (105) by electrically disconnecting the load electrical components (340) from the rechargeable battery (105). For example, the second PMIC (350) may prevent (or delay) swelling of the rechargeable battery (105) by reducing the leakage current of the rechargeable battery (105).

[0102] The second PMIC (350) can identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) and the voltage of the load electrical components (340). For example, the voltage of the load electrical components (340) identified by the second PMIC (350) may vary depending on setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state. The voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) and the voltage of the load electrical components (340) identified by the second PMIC (350) depending on setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state are exemplified in the description of FIG. 11.

[0103] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of a chart representing the voltage of a rechargeable battery and the voltage of load electrical components identified by the second PMIC.

[0104] Referring to FIG. 11, the chart (1100) represents the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) identified by the second PMIC (350) and the voltage of the load electrical components (340) (e.g., the first PMIC (330) and at least one processor (310)). The horizontal axis (1105) in the chart (1100) indicates time, and the vertical axis (1110) in the chart (1100) indicates voltage.

[0105] In the first power-off state, the second PMIC (350) can be electrically connected to the rechargeable battery (105) and the load electrical components (340). Through the electrical connection with the rechargeable battery (105) and the load electrical components (340), the second PMIC (350) can identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) and the voltage of the load electrical components (340). The voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) identified by the second PMIC (350) can be represented as line (1115) in the chart (1100). The voltage of the load electrical components (340) identified by the second PMIC (350) can be represented as line (1120) in the chart (1100).

[0106] For example, in the first power-off state, since the load electrical components (340) are electrically connected to the rechargeable battery (105), a leakage current of the rechargeable battery (105) may be caused (or occur). In the first power-off state, the second PMIC (350) can identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) and the voltage of the load electrical components (340) that decrease according to the leakage current of the rechargeable battery (105). As another example, the second PMIC (350) can supply voltage to the rechargeable battery (105) and the load electrical components (340) using an external electronic device (e.g., a variable power supply) and identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) and the voltage of the load electrical components (340) that decrease as the voltage of the external electronic device (e.g., a variable voltage supply) decreases. The second PMIC (350) can set the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) is reduced to a second threshold voltage (1125). By setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state, the second PMIC (350) can disconnect the electrical connection between the second PMIC (350) and the load electrical components (340). By setting the state of the electronic device (100) to a second power-off state, the second PMIC (350) can maintain the electrical connection between the second PMIC (350) and the rechargeable battery (105) and electrically disconnect the connection between the second PMIC (350) and the load electrical components (340).

[0107] As the connection between the second PMIC (350) and the load electrical components (340) is electrically disconnected, the voltage of the load electrical components (340) may not be identified by the second PMIC (350). For example, as the voltage of the load electrical components (340) is not identified by the second PMIC (350), the voltage of the load electrical components (340), represented by the line (1120) in the chart (1100), may decrease rapidly. For example, the point (1130) at which the voltage of the load electrical components (340), represented by the line (1120), decreases rapidly can be described as the point at which the state of the electronic device (100) is set to a second power-off state. For example, by using a chart (1100) that displays the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) identified by the second PMIC (350) over time and the voltage of the load electrical components (340), it can be known that the state of the electronic device (100) is set to a second power-off state.

[0108] For example, in a second power-off state of an electronic device (100) in which the load electrical components (340) are electrically disconnected from the rechargeable battery (105), it may be required to electrically reconnect the load electrical components (340) from the rechargeable battery (105) in order to turn on the electronic device (100) or to switch the state of the electronic device (100) to a power-on state. Switching the state of the electronic device (100) from the second power-off state to a first power-off state in which the load electrical components (340) are electrically connected from the rechargeable battery (105) is illustrated in the description of FIG. 12.

[0109] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of an electronic device as the voltage of a rechargeable battery exceeds a second threshold voltage.

[0110] Referring to FIG. 12, in operation 1200, while the electronic device (100) is in a second power-off state, the second PMIC (350) can receive power from outside the electronic device (100). The second PMIC (350) can provide power from outside the electronic device (100) to the rechargeable battery (105). The rechargeable battery (105) can be charged by receiving power from outside the electronic device (100) through the second PMIC (350). For example, various types of charging devices may be used to charge the rechargeable battery (105). For example, the charging device can charge the rechargeable battery (105) through a port (370) connected to the second PMIC (350). For example, a wireless charging device can charge a rechargeable battery (105) based on contact with (or separation within a certain distance from) an electronic device (100). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0111] In the second power-off state, an electrical connection between the rechargeable battery (105) and the second PMIC (350) may be maintained. For example, in the second power-off state, the second PMIC (350) may identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) through the electrical connection between the rechargeable battery (105) and the second PMIC (350). For example, the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) may increase as the rechargeable battery (105) is charged. For example, the second PMIC (350) may identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) that increases as the rechargeable battery (105) is charged.

[0112] In operation 1210, the second PMIC (350) can identify that the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105), which increases with charging, exceeds a second threshold voltage. For example, the second threshold voltage may be set according to the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) registered in the second PMIC (350). Based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) exceeds the second threshold voltage, the second PMIC (350) may set the state of the electronic device (100) to a first power-off state. For example, the state of the electronic device (100) may be switched from the second power-off state to the first power-off state.

[0113] For example, the second PMIC (350) can set the state of the electronic device (100) to a first power-off state by changing the state of the transistor (360) included in the second PMIC (350) (or the transistor (1000) located outside the second PMIC (350). For example, the second PMIC (350) can identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) through the source electrode of the transistor (360) (or the gate electrode of the transistor (1000)). For example, the second PMIC (350) can change the state of the transistor (360) (or the transistor (1000)) to electrically connect the load electrical components (340) from the rechargeable battery (105) based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery (105) exceeds a second threshold voltage. For example, load electrical components (340) can receive power from the rechargeable battery (105) through an electrical connection between the rechargeable battery (105) and the load electrical components (340). For example, by electrically connecting the load electrical components (340) to the rechargeable battery (105), the state of the electronic device (100) can be set to a state in which the electronic device (100) can be turned on (e.g., a first power-off state).

[0114] FIG. 13 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0115] Referring to FIG. 13, in a network environment (1300), an electronic device (1301) may communicate with an electronic device (1302) through a first network (1398) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of an electronic device (1304) or a server (1308) through a second network (1399) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1301) may communicate with the electronic device (1304) through a server (1308). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1301) may include a processor (1320), memory (1330), input module (1350), sound output module (1355), display module (1360), audio module (1370), sensor module (1376), interface (1377), connection terminal (1378), haptic module (1379), camera module (1380), power management module (1388), battery (1389), communication module (1390), subscriber identification module (1396), or antenna module (1397). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (1378)) may be omitted from the electronic device (1301), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (1376), camera module (1380), or antenna module (1397)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (1360)).

[0116] The processor (1320) can, for example, execute software (e.g., program (1340)) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (1301) connected to the processor (1320) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (1320) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (1376) or communication module (1390)) in volatile memory (1332), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (1332), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (1334). According to one embodiment, the processor (1320) may include a main processor (1321) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (1323) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (1301) includes a main processor (1321) and an auxiliary processor (1323), the auxiliary processor (1323) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (1321) or to be specialized for a specified function. The auxiliary processor (1323) may be implemented separately from the main processor (1321) or as part thereof.

[0117] The auxiliary processor (1323) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (1301) (e.g., display module (1360), sensor module (1376), or communication module (1390)) on behalf of the main processor (1321) while the main processor (1321) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (1321) while the main processor (1321) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1323) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (1380) or communication module (1390)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1323) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (1301) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (1308)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0118] The memory (1330) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (1301) (e.g., processor (1320) or sensor module (1376)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (1340)) and related commands. The memory (1330) may include volatile memory (1332) or non-volatile memory (1334).

[0119] The program (1340) may be stored as software in memory (1330) and may include, for example, an operating system (1342), middleware (1344), or an application (1346).

[0120] The input module (1350) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (1301) (e.g., processor (1320)) from outside the electronic device (1301) (e.g., user). The input module (1350) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0121] The sound output module (1355) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (1301). The sound output module (1355) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0122] The display module (1360) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (1301). The display module (1360) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (1360) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0123] The audio module (1370) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (1370) can acquire sound through the input module (1350) or output sound through the sound output module (1355) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1302)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (1301).

[0124] The sensor module (1376) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (1301) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (1376) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0125] The interface (1377) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (1301) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1302)). According to one embodiment, the interface (1377) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0126] The connection terminal (1378) may include a connector through which the electronic device (1301) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1302)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (1378) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0127] The haptic module (1379) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (1379) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0128] The camera module (1380) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (1380) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0129] The power management module (1388) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (1301). According to one embodiment, the power management module (1388) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0130] The battery (1389) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (1301). According to one embodiment, the battery (1389) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0131] The communication module (1390) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (1301) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1302), electronic device (1304), or server (1308)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (1390) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (1320) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (1390) may include a wireless communication module (1392) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (1394) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (1304) through a first network (1398) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (1399) (e.g., a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (1392) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (1301) within a communication network such as the first network (1398) or the second network (1399) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (1396).

[0132] The wireless communication module (1392) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (1392) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (1392) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beamforming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (1392) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (1301), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1304)), or network system (e.g., second network (1399)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1392) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 13 Gbps or higher) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or lower) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or lower, or round trip 1 ms or lower) for URLLC realization.

[0133] An antenna module (1397) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (1397) may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (1397) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as a first network (1398) or a second network (1399), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (1390). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (1390) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (1397).

[0134] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (1397) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0135] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0136] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (1301) and an external electronic device (1304) through a server (1308) connected to a second network (1399). Each of the external electronic devices (1302, or 1304) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (1301). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (1301) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (1302, 1304, or 1308). For example, if the electronic device (1301) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (1301) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (1301). The electronic device (1301) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (1301) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (1304) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (1308) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (1304) or server (1308) may be included within the second network (1399). The electronic device (1301) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0137] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above.

[0138] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" may each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicationly," it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0139] The term “module” as used in the various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0140] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (1340)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (1336) or external memory (1338)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (1301)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (1320)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (1301)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transient' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0141] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided by being 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 distributed online (e.g., download or upload) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0142] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0143] The technical problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0144] The electronic device described above (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1) comprises a physical button (e.g., the physical button (210) of FIG. 2), a rechargeable battery (e.g., the rechargeable battery (105) of FIG. 1), a first power management integrated circuitry (PMIC) configured to receive input from the physical button (e.g., the first PMIC (330) of FIG. 3), a second PMIC (e.g., the second PMIC (350) of FIG. 3) configured to electrically connect or electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC, and at least one configured to enter a wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button identified through the first PMIC while the electronic device is in a first power-off state (e.g., the first power-off state (115) of FIG. 1) in which the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the first PMIC. A processor (e.g., at least one processor (310) of FIG. 3) may be included. The at least one processor may be configured to run a bootloader area based on entering the wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The at least one processor may be configured to provide the second PMIC with a first control command in the run bootloader area to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state that electrically disconnects the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC. The at least one processor may be configured to identify, through the first PMIC in the run bootloader area, whether the input of the physical button has been maintained for a certain period of time.The above at least one processor may be configured to provide a second control command to the second PMIC to enable the function based on identifying that the input of the physical button is not maintained for the above period of time, thereby switching the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state according to the condition.

[0145] For example, the second PMIC may be configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery based on enabling the function. The at least one processor may be configured to exit the bootloader area based on providing the second control command to the second PMIC.

[0146] For example, the at least one processor may be configured to execute a kernel based on identifying that the input of the physical button is maintained for a certain period of time while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The at least one processor may be configured to enter a power-on state and maintain the function being disabled based on executing the kernel.

[0147] For example, the at least one processor may be configured to identify a user input entering the first power-off state while the electronic device is in the power-on state. The at least one processor may be configured to provide the second control command to the second PMIC using the kernel based on the user input.

[0148] For example, the second PMIC may be configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery based on enabling the function. The at least one processor may be configured to enter the first power-off state based on providing the second control command to the second PMIC in the executed bootloader area.

[0149] For example, the second PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The second PMIC may be configured to switch the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state by electrically disconnecting the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC and the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0150] For example, the second PMIC may be configured to charge the rechargeable battery based on receiving electrical power from outside the electronic device while the electronic device is in the second power-off state. The second PMIC may be configured to switch the state of the electronic device from the second power-off state to the first power-off state by electrically connecting the rechargeable battery to the first PMIC and the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery exceeds the threshold voltage according to the charging.

[0151] For example, the second PMIC may include a transistor (e.g., transistor (360) of FIG. 3) comprising a drain electrode connected to the first PMIC and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery. The second PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the source electrode of the transistor while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the first PMIC is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor. The second PMIC may be configured to change the state of the transistor to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0152] For example, the electronic device may further include a transistor (e.g., transistor (1000) of FIG. 10) comprising a gate electrode connected to the second PMIC, a drain electrode connected to the first PMIC, and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery. The second PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the gate electrode of the transistor while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the first PMIC is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor. The second PMIC may be configured to change the state of the transistor to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0153] For example, the second power-off state may include a shipping state.

[0154] The above-described method may be performed within an electronic device comprising a physical button, a rechargeable battery, a first power management integrated circuitry (PMIC) configured to receive input from the physical button, a second PMIC configured to electrically connect or disconnect the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC, and at least one processor configured to enter a wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button identified through the first PMIC while the electronic device is in a first power-off state in which the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the first PMIC. The method may include the operation of the at least one processor running a bootloader region based on the electronic device entering the wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The above method may include an operation in which the at least one processor, in the executed bootloader area, provides the second PMIC with a first control command to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state that electrically disconnects the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC. The above method may include an operation in which the at least one processor, in the executed bootloader area, identifies through the first PMIC whether the input of the physical button has been maintained for a certain period of time.The above method may include an operation in which, based on the at least one processor identifying that the input of the physical button is not maintained for the specified period of time, the second PMIC is provided with a second control command to enable the function, thereby switching the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state according to the condition.

[0155] For example, the second PMIC may be configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery based on enabling the function. The method may include an operation to exit the bootloader region based on the at least one processor providing the second control command to the second PMIC.

[0156] For example, the above method may include an operation in which the at least one processor executes a kernel based on identifying that the input of the physical button is maintained for a certain period of time while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The above method may include an operation in which the at least one processor enters a power-on state and maintains the function being disabled based on the execution of the kernel.

[0157] For example, the above method may include an operation in which the at least one processor identifies a user input that enters the first power-off state while the electronic device is in the power-on state. The above method may include an operation in which the at least one processor provides the second control command to the second PMIC using the kernel based on the user input.

[0158] For example, the second PMIC may be configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery based on enabling the function. The method may include an operation of entering the first power-off state based on the at least one processor providing the second control command to the second PMIC.

[0159] For example, the second PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The second PMIC may be configured to switch the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state by electrically disconnecting the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC and the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0160] For example, the second PMIC may be configured to charge the rechargeable battery based on receiving electrical power from outside the electronic device while the electronic device is in the second power-off state. The second PMIC may be configured to switch the state of the electronic device from the second power-off state to the first power-off state by electrically connecting the rechargeable battery to the first PMIC and the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery exceeds the threshold voltage according to the charging.

[0161] For example, the second PMIC may include a transistor comprising a drain electrode connected to the first PMIC and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery. The second PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the source electrode of the transistor while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the first PMIC is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor. The second PMIC may be configured to change the state of the transistor to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0162] For example, the electronic device may further include a transistor comprising a gate electrode connected to the second PMIC, a drain electrode connected to the first PMIC, and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery. The second PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the gate electrode of the transistor while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the first PMIC is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor. The second PMIC may be configured to change the state of the transistor to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0163] For example, the second power-off state may include a shipping state.

[0164] The above-described non-transient computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to run a bootloader region based on the electronic device entering the wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button while the electronic device is in the first power-off state, when executed by the electronic device having at least one processor configured to enter a wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button identified through the first PMIC while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the electronic device is electrically connected to the first PMIC. The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to provide the second PMIC, in the executed bootloader area, a first control command to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state that electrically disconnects the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC when executed by the electronic device. The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to identify, through the first PMIC, whether the input of the physical button has been maintained for a certain period of time in the executed bootloader area when executed by the electronic device.The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to switch the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state according to the condition, by providing a second control command to the second PMIC to activate the function based on identifying that the input of the physical button is not maintained for the specified time when executed by the electronic device.

[0165] For example, the second PMIC may be configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery based on enabling the function. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to exit the bootloader area based on providing the second control command to the second PMIC when executed by the electronic device.

[0166] For example, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute a kernel based on identifying that the input of the physical button is maintained for a certain period of time while the electronic device is in the first power-off state when executed by the electronic device. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to enter a power-on state and maintain the disabled function based on executing the kernel when executed by the electronic device.

[0167] For example, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to identify a user input entering the first power-off state while the electronic device is in the power-on state when executed by the electronic device. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to provide the second control command to the second PMIC using the kernel based on the user input when executed by the electronic device.

[0168] For example, the second PMIC may be configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery based on enabling the function. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to enter the first power-off state based on providing the second control command to the second PMIC when executed by the electronic device.

[0169] For example, the second PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The second PMIC may be configured to switch the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state by electrically disconnecting the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC and the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0170] For example, the second PMIC may be configured to charge the rechargeable battery based on receiving electrical power from outside the electronic device while the electronic device is in the second power-off state. The second PMIC may be configured to switch the state of the electronic device from the second power-off state to the first power-off state by electrically connecting the rechargeable battery to the first PMIC and the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery exceeds the threshold voltage according to the charging.

[0171] For example, the second PMIC may include a transistor comprising a drain electrode connected to the first PMIC and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery. The second PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the source electrode of the transistor while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the first PMIC is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor. The second PMIC may be configured to change the state of the transistor to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0172] For example, the electronic device may further include a transistor comprising a gate electrode connected to the second PMIC, a drain electrode connected to the first PMIC, and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery. The second PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the gate electrode of the transistor while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the first PMIC is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor. The second PMIC may be configured to change the state of the transistor to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0173] For example, the second power-off state may include a shipping state.

[0174] The electronic device described above may include a rechargeable battery, a PMIC configured to connect to an external electronic device, and at least one processor configured to enter a wake-up state in response to a connection to the external electronic device via the PMIC while the electronic device is in a first power-off state. In the first power-off state, the rechargeable battery may be electrically connected to the at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to run a bootloader region based on the electronic device entering the wake-up state in response to the connection to the external electronic device while it is in the first power-off state. The at least one processor may be configured to provide the PMIC, in the executed bootloader region, a first control command to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state in which the rechargeable battery is electrically disconnected from the at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to identify, in the executed bootloader area, whether the connection to the external electronic device has been maintained for a certain period of time through the PMIC. The at least one processor may be configured to provide a second control command to the PMIC to enable the function based on identifying that the connection to the external electronic device has not been maintained for the certain period of time, thereby switching the state of the electronic device (100) from the first power-off state (115) to the second power-off state (120) according to the condition.

[0175] For example, the PMIC may be configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery based on enabling the function. The at least one processor may be configured to exit the bootloader area based on providing the second control command to the PMIC.

[0176] For example, the at least one processor may be configured to execute a kernel based on identifying that the connection to the external electronic device is maintained for the specified period while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The at least one processor may be configured to enter a power-on state and maintain the function disabled based on executing the kernel.

[0177] For example, the at least one processor may be configured to identify a user input entering the first power-off state while the electronic device is in the power-on state. The at least one processor may be configured to provide the second control command to the PMIC using the kernel based on the user input.

[0178] For example, the PMIC may be configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery based on enabling the function. The at least one processor may be configured to enter the first power-off state based on providing the second control command to the PMIC.

[0179] For example, the PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The PMIC may be configured to switch the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state by electrically disconnecting the rechargeable battery from the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0180] For example, the PMIC may be configured to charge the rechargeable battery based on receiving power from the external electronic device through the connection to the external electronic device while the electronic device is in the second power-off state. The PMIC may be configured to switch the state of the electronic device from the second power-off state to the first power-off state by electrically connecting the rechargeable battery to the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery increases to the threshold voltage according to the charge.

[0181] For example, the PMIC may include a transistor comprising a drain electrode connected to the at least one processor and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery. The PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the source electrode of the transistor while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the at least one processor is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor. The PMIC may be configured to change the state of the transistor to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0182] For example, the electronic device may further include a transistor comprising a gate electrode connected to the PMIC, a drain electrode connected to the at least one processor, and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery. The PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the gate electrode of the transistor while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the at least one processor is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor. The PMIC may be configured to change the state of the transistor to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0183] For example, the second power-off state may include a shipping state.

[0184] The above-described method may be performed within an electronic device comprising a rechargeable battery, a PMIC configured to be connected to an external electronic device, and at least one processor configured to enter a wake-up state in response to a connection to the external electronic device via the PMIC while the electronic device is in a first power-off state. In the first power-off state, the rechargeable battery may be electrically connected to the at least one processor. The method may include the operation of the at least one processor running a bootloader region based on the electronic device entering the wake-up state in response to the connection to the external electronic device while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The method may include the operation of the at least one processor providing, in the executed bootloader region, a first control command to the PMIC to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state in which the rechargeable battery is electrically disconnected from the at least one processor. The above method may include an operation in which the at least one processor identifies, through the PMIC in the executed bootloader area, whether the connection to the external electronic device has been maintained for a certain period of time. The above method may include an operation in which, based on the at least one processor identifying that the connection to the external electronic device has not been maintained for the certain period of time, the PMIC is provided with a second control command to enable the function, thereby switching the state of the electronic device (100) from the first power-off state (115) to the second power-off state (120) according to the condition.

[0185] For example, the PMIC may be configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery based on enabling the function. The method may include an operation to exit the bootloader region based on the at least one processor providing the second control command to the PMIC. The method may include an operation to enter a power-on state based on the at least one processor executing the kernel and maintaining the function disabled.

[0186] For example, the above method may include an operation in which the at least one processor identifies a user input that enters the first power-off state while the electronic device is in the power-on state. The above method may include an operation in which the at least one processor provides the second control command to the PMIC using the kernel based on the user input.

[0187] For example, the PMIC may be configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery based on enabling the function. The method may include an operation of entering the first power-off state based on the at least one processor providing the second control command to the PMIC.

[0188] For example, the PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The PMIC may be configured to switch the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state by electrically disconnecting the rechargeable battery from the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0189] For example, the PMIC may be configured to charge the rechargeable battery based on receiving power from the external electronic device through the connection to the external electronic device while the electronic device is in the second power-off state. The PMIC may be configured to switch the state of the electronic device from the second power-off state to the first power-off state by electrically connecting the rechargeable battery to the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery increases to the threshold voltage according to the charge.

[0190] For example, the PMIC may include a transistor comprising a drain electrode connected to the at least one processor and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery. The PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the source electrode of the transistor while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the at least one processor is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor. The PMIC may be configured to change the state of the transistor to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0191] For example, the electronic device may further include a transistor comprising a gate electrode connected to the PMIC, a drain electrode connected to the at least one processor, and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery. The PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the gate electrode of the transistor while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the at least one processor is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor. The PMIC may be configured to change the state of the transistor to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0192] For example, the second power-off state may include a shipping state.

[0193] The above-described non-transient computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to run a bootloader region based on the electronic device entering the wake-up state in response to the connection to the external electronic device while the electronic device is in the first power-off state, when executed by the electronic device having at least one processor configured to enter a wake-up state in response to the connection to the external electronic device via the PMIC while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to provide the PMIC, in the executed bootloader area, a first control command to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state that electrically disconnects the rechargeable battery from the at least one processor when executed by the electronic device. The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to identify, through the PMIC, whether the connection to the external electronic device has been maintained for a certain period of time in the executed bootloader area when executed by the electronic device.The above one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to switch the state of the electronic device (100) from the first power-off state (115) to the second power-off state (120) according to the condition, by providing a second control command to the PMIC in the executed bootloader area to activate the function based on identifying that the connection to the external electronic device is not maintained for the specified period of time when executed by the electronic device.

[0194] For example, the PMIC may be configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery based on enabling the function. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to exit the bootloader area based on providing the second control command to the PMIC when executed by the electronic device.

[0195] For example, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute a kernel based on identifying that the connection to the external electronic device is maintained for a certain period of time while the electronic device is in the first power-off state when executed by the electronic device. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to enter a power-on state and maintain the disabled function based on executing the kernel when executed by the electronic device.

[0196] For example, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to identify a user input entering the first power-off state while the electronic device is in the power-on state when executed by the electronic device. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to provide the second control command to the PMIC using the kernel based on the user input when executed by the electronic device.

[0197] For example, the PMIC may be configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery based on enabling the function. The one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to enter the first power-off state based on providing the second control command to the PMIC when executed by the electronic device.

[0198] For example, the PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery while the electronic device is in the first power-off state. The PMIC may be configured to switch the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state by electrically disconnecting the rechargeable battery from the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0199] For example, the PMIC may be configured to charge the rechargeable battery based on receiving power from the external electronic device through the connection to the external electronic device while the electronic device is in the second power-off state. The PMIC may be configured to switch the state of the electronic device from the second power-off state to the first power-off state by electrically connecting the rechargeable battery to the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery increases to the threshold voltage according to the charge.

[0200] For example, the PMIC may include a transistor comprising a drain electrode connected to the at least one processor and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery. The PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the source electrode of the transistor while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the at least one processor is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor. The PMIC may be configured to change the state of the transistor to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0201] For example, the electronic device may further include a transistor comprising a gate electrode connected to the PMIC, a drain electrode connected to the at least one processor, and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery. The PMIC may be configured to identify the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the gate electrode of the transistor while the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the at least one processor is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor. The PMIC may be configured to change the state of the transistor to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the at least one processor based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has dropped to a threshold voltage.

[0202] For example, the second power-off state may include a shipping state.

[0203] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs.

Claims

1. In an electronic device, Physical button; Rechargeable battery; A first PMIC (power management integrated circuitry) configured to receive input from the above physical button; A second PMIC configured to electrically connect or electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC; and The electronic device comprises at least one processor configured to enter a wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button identified through the first PMIC while the electronic device is in a first power-off state in which the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the first PMIC, and The above at least one processor is: While the above electronic device is in the first power-off state: Based on entering the wake-up state in response to the input of the physical button, run the bootloader area; In the above-executed bootloader area, the second PMIC is provided with a first control command to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state that electrically disconnects the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC; In the above-described executed bootloader area, through the first PMIC, it is determined whether the input of the physical button has been maintained for a certain period of time; and Based on identifying that the input of the physical button is not maintained for the specified period of time, the second PMIC is provided with a second control command to activate the function, configured to switch the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state according to the condition. Electronic device.

2. In Claim 1, The above second PMIC is, Based on activating the above function, it is configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery, and The above at least one processor is: Configured to exit the bootloader area based on providing the second control command to the second PMIC, Electronic device.

3. In Claim 1, The above at least one processor is: Execute a kernel based on identifying that the input of the physical button is maintained for a certain period of time while the electronic device is in the first power-off state; and Configured to enter a power-on state based on executing the above kernel, and to maintain the above function disabled, Electronic device.

4. In Claim 3, The above at least one processor is: While the above electronic device is in the power-on state: Identifying user input that enters the first power-off state; and Configured to provide the second control command to the second PMIC using the kernel based on the above user input, Electronic device.

5. In Claim 4, The above second PMIC is, Based on activating the above function, it is configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery, and The above at least one processor is: Configured to enter the first power-off state based on providing the second control command to the second PMIC, Electronic device.

6. In Claim 1, The above second PMIC is: While the electronic device is in the first power-off state, it identifies the voltage of the rechargeable battery; and Based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery is reduced to a threshold voltage, the state of the electronic device is configured to switch from the first power-off state to the second power-off state by electrically disconnecting the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC and the at least one processor. Electronic device.

7. In Claim 6, The above second PMIC is, While the electronic device is in the second power-off state, the rechargeable battery is charged based on receiving electrical power from outside the electronic device; and Based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery exceeds the threshold voltage according to the charging, the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the first PMIC and the at least one processor to switch the state of the electronic device from the second power-off state to the first power-off state, configured to Electronic device.

8. In Claim 1, The above second PMIC is, A transistor comprising a drain electrode connected to the first PMIC and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery, and While the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the first PMIC is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor, it identifies the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the source electrode of the transistor; and Based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery has decreased to a threshold voltage, the transistor is configured to change its state to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC. Electronic device.

9. In Claim 1, The transistor further comprises a gate electrode connected to the second PMIC, a drain electrode connected to the first PMIC, and a source electrode connected to the rechargeable battery. The above second PMIC is, While the electronic device is in the first power-off state in which the first PMIC is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery through the transistor, it identifies the voltage of the rechargeable battery through the gate electrode of the transistor; and Based on identifying that the voltage of the rechargeable battery is reduced to a threshold voltage, the transistor is configured to change its state to electrically disconnect the rechargeable battery from the first PMIC. Electronic device.

10. In Claim 1, The above second power-off state is, including shipping state Electronic device.

11. In an electronic device, Rechargeable battery; PMIC configured to connect to an external electronic device; The electronic device comprises at least one processor configured to enter a wake-up state in response to a connection to the external electronic device via the PMIC while the electronic device is in a first power-off state, and in the first power-off state, the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the at least one processor; The above at least one processor is: While the above electronic device is in the first power-off state: Based on entering the wake-up state in response to the connection to the external electronic device, run the bootloader area; In the above-executed bootloader area, the PMIC is provided with a first control command to deactivate the function of setting the state of the electronic device to a second power-off state that electrically disconnects the rechargeable battery from the at least one processor; In the above-executed bootloader area, through the PMIC, identify whether the connection to the external electronic device has been maintained for a certain period of time; and Based on identifying that the connection to the external electronic device is not maintained for the specified period of time, the PMIC is configured to provide a second control command to activate the function, thereby switching the state of the electronic device from the first power-off state to the second power-off state according to the condition. Electronic device.

12. In Claim 11, The above PMIC is, Based on activating the above function, it is configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery, and The above at least one processor is: Configured to exit the bootloader area based on providing the second control command to the PMIC, Electronic device.

13. In Claim 11, The above at least one processor is: While the electronic device is in the first power-off state, execute a kernel based on identifying that the connection to the external electronic device is maintained for the specified period of time; Configured to enter a power-on state based on executing the above kernel, and to maintain the above function disabled, Electronic device.

14. In Claim 13, At least one processor is: While the above electronic device is in the power-on state: Identifying user input that enters the first power-off state; and Configured to provide the second control command to the PMIC using the kernel based on the above user input, Electronic device.

15. In Claim 14, The above PMIC is, Based on activating the above function, it is configured to register the voltage of the rechargeable battery, and At least one processor is: Configured to enter the first power-off state based on providing the second control command to the PMIC, Electronic device.

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