Electronic device, display control method therefor, and computer-readable medium

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: a first battery; a second battery; a sensor; a display; a memory for storing at least one instruction; and at least one processor including an auxiliary processor driven by the first battery and a main processor driven by the second battery. For example, the at least one instruction, when executed by the at least one processor, may instruct the electronic device to: drive the sensor on the basis of first power of the first battery; determine an operation mode of the electronic device on the basis of information obtained using the sensor; and control the display by using a target processor, among the at least one processor, corresponding to the operation mode.

Description

Electronic device, method of controlling its display, and computer-readable medium

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority based on Korean Patent Application No. 10-2025-0014076 filed February 4, 2025 and Korean Patent Application No. 10-2025-0163389 filed November 3, 2025, and all contents disclosed in the documents of said Korean patent applications are incorporated herein as part of this specification.

[0002] The embodiments disclosed in this document relate to an electronic device, a method for controlling the display thereof, and a computer-readable medium.

[0003] Recently, active research and development on secondary batteries has been underway. Here, secondary batteries refer to rechargeable batteries, encompassing conventional Ni / Cd and Ni / MH batteries as well as the more recent lithium-ion batteries. Among secondary batteries, lithium-ion batteries have the advantage of a much higher energy density compared to conventional Ni / Cd and Ni / MH batteries. Furthermore, lithium-ion batteries can be manufactured to be compact and lightweight, making them suitable for use as power sources for mobile devices.

[0004] On the other hand, secondary batteries have disadvantages due to their rechargeable nature. For example, in environments where management such as charging, replacement, or maintenance is difficult, it may become impossible to continue using the secondary battery. Additionally, there is a problem where the performance of the secondary battery deteriorates as charge-discharge cycles are repeated.

[0005] To overcome the aforementioned problems, other types of next-generation batteries are being developed. For example, active research and development is being conducted on nuclear batteries (or beta batteries) that generate electricity using beta particles emitted during the decay of radioactive isotopes. Similarly, active research and development is also being carried out on nuclear batteries (or alpha batteries) that generate electricity through the alpha decay of alpha particles. However, while nuclear batteries provide stable power over the long term, their instantaneous output is relatively low, presenting a problem in that they are not suitable for devices requiring high power output.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device and a display control method thereof can be provided, which determine an operating mode based on information acquired using a sensor and efficiently and adaptively control a display using one of a plurality of processors determined based on the operating mode.

[0007] The technical problems to be solved by the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems described above, and other technical problems can be inferred from the following embodiments.

[0008] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first battery, a second battery, a sensor, a display, a memory for storing at least one instruction, and at least one processor including an auxiliary processor driven by the first battery and a main processor driven by the second battery. For example, when the at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be configured to drive the sensor based on the first power of the first battery, determine an operating mode of the electronic device based on information obtained using the sensor, and control the display using a target processor among the at least one processor that corresponds to the operating mode.

[0009] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first battery corresponds to a nuclear battery, and the second battery may correspond to a lithium-ion battery.

[0010] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that when executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device determines the auxiliary processor as the target processor when the operating mode is determined to be an AoD (Always on Display) mode based on the information, and drives the auxiliary processor based on the first power to control the display.

[0011] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device drives the sensor based on the first power while controlling the display based on the AoD mode, and when it is confirmed that the release condition of the AoD mode is satisfied based on the driving of the sensor, the supply of the first power to the auxiliary processor is cut off.

[0012] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured to control the display by driving the main processor based on a second power greater than the first power supplied through the second battery when the electronic device confirms that the release condition of the AoD mode is satisfied when the electronic device executes the at least one instruction by the at least one processor.

[0013] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device identifies, based on the information, information including at least one of the physical placement state information of the electronic device, illuminance information around the electronic device, information regarding the time difference between the last activation time of the display and the current time, characteristic information of the time interval including the current time, network connection state information of the current time, or any combination thereof, and based on the information, determines whether a preset AoD entry condition is satisfied, and if the AoD entry condition is satisfied, the operating mode is determined to be the AoD mode.

[0014] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor may include a proximity sensor and an illuminance sensor. For example, when the at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be configured to determine that the release condition is satisfied if the first sensor data obtained through the proximity sensor and the second sensor data obtained through the illuminance sensor satisfy a predetermined condition.

[0015] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device identifies that a user’s body approaches within a threshold distance from the electronic device based on the first sensor data and identifies that the ambient illuminance of the electronic device corresponds to or greater than the threshold illuminance based on the second sensor data, and determines that the first sensor data and the second sensor data satisfy the predetermined conditions.

[0016] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device distinguishes and identifies an active time period and a sleep time period based on a user's usage pattern of the electronic device, and if the current time corresponds to the active time period and the operation mode is determined to be the AoD mode, the display is controlled based on a first AoD mode in which the output luminance and refresh rate are set to a first luminance and a first refresh rate, respectively.

[0017] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured to control the display based on a second AoD mode in which, when executed by the at least one processor, the output brightness and the refresh rate are set to a second brightness lower than the first brightness and a second refresh rate lower than the first refresh rate, respectively, when the current time corresponds to the sleep time interval and the operation mode is determined to be the AoD mode.

[0018] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device checks state information including the State of Charge (SoC) and State of Health (SoH) of the second battery, a first temperature, and a second temperature of the electronic device, and if it is confirmed that the SoC is less than a threshold SoC, the SoH is less than a threshold SoH, the first temperature is greater than or equal to a first threshold temperature, or the second temperature is greater than or equal to a second threshold temperature, the target processor is fixed as the auxiliary processor for a threshold time to control the display.

[0019] In an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one instruction may be configured such that, when executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device displays a first interface that induces charging of the second battery in a part of the display during the threshold time when the SoC is less than the threshold SoC, displays a second interface that induces replacement of the second battery in a part of the display during the threshold time when the SoH is less than the threshold SoH, displays a third interface that indicates that there is an abnormality in the temperature of the second battery in a part of the display during the threshold time when the first temperature is greater than or equal to the first threshold temperature, and displays a fourth interface that indicates that temperature management of the electronic device is required in a part of the display during the threshold time when the second temperature is greater than or equal to the second threshold temperature.

[0020] A display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation of driving a sensor based on a first power of a first battery, an operation of determining an operation mode of the electronic device based on information obtained using the sensor, and an operation of controlling the display using a target processor corresponding to the operation mode among at least one processor.

[0021] A display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include, when the operation mode is determined to be an AoD (Always on Display) mode based on the information, an operation of determining the auxiliary processor among the auxiliary processor driven by the first battery and the main processor driven by the second battery as the target processor, and an operation of driving the auxiliary processor based on the first power to control the display.

[0022] A medium according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be a computer-readable medium having a program stored on it for executing any one of the methods described above on a computer.

[0023] According to the embodiments disclosed in this document, the driving efficiency and energy management efficiency of an electronic device can be maximized by dualizing the power supply source by providing a first battery (e.g., a nuclear battery) and a second battery (e.g., a lithium-ion battery) together. In particular, in a low-power mode (or AoD mode), power consumption by the second battery can be minimized by driving the sensor and auxiliary processor using the relatively small output of the first battery.

[0024] According to the embodiments disclosed in this document, optimal display control can be performed by comprehensively analyzing the user's usage patterns, surrounding environment (e.g., illuminance, proximity between the electronic device and the user's body, etc.), and the placement status of the electronic device through sensor-based operation mode switching control logic. This allows for preventing unnecessary power consumption while improving the user experience.

[0025] According to the embodiments disclosed in this document, system stability and lifespan extension effects can be provided by monitoring battery status (e.g., SoC, SoH, temperature, etc.) in real time and, when a dangerous or low-efficiency state is detected, automatically switching the control mode to low-power control using an auxiliary processor or providing guidance to the user, such as battery charging, replacement, and / or temperature management, through an interface.

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

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

[0028] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the operation of a display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the operation of a display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the operation of a display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the operation of a display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the operation of a display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the operation of a display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] In describing the embodiments, technical details that are well known in the technical field to which this disclosure belongs and are not directly related to this disclosure are omitted. This is intended to convey the essence of this disclosure more clearly without obscuring it by omitting unnecessary explanations.

[0036] For the same reason, some components in the attached drawings have been exaggerated, omitted, or schematically depicted. Additionally, the size of each component does not entirely reflect its actual dimensions. Identical or corresponding components in each drawing have been assigned the same reference numbers.

[0037] The advantages and features of the present disclosure and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. The embodiments provided are merely to ensure that the disclosure is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present disclosure is defined only by the scope of the claims. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components.

[0038] At this time, it will be understood that each block of the process flow diagrams and combinations of the flow diagrams can be executed by computer program instructions. Since these computer program instructions can be loaded into the processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing equipment, the instructions executed through the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing equipment create means for performing the functions described in the flow diagram block(s). Since these computer program instructions can also be stored in computer-available or computer-readable memory that can be directed toward the computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement functions in a specific way, the instructions stored in such computer-available or computer-readable memory can also produce a manufactured item containing means of instruction for performing the functions described in the flow diagram block(s). Since computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing equipment, the instructions that execute the computer or other programmable data processing equipment by creating a process that is executed by a computer through a series of operation steps performed on the computer or other programmable data processing equipment can also provide steps for executing the functions described in the flow diagram block(s).

[0039] Additionally, each block may represent a module, segment, or part of code containing one or more executable instructions for executing a specific logical function(s). It should also be noted that in some alternative execution examples, the functions mentioned in the blocks may occur out of order. For instance, two blocks described in succession may actually be executed substantially simultaneously, or the blocks may be executed in reverse order according to their corresponding functions.

[0040] In this embodiment, the term "part" refers to a software or hardware component, such as an FPGA or ASIC, and the "part" performs certain roles. However, the meaning of "part" is not limited to software or hardware. The "part" may be configured to reside in an addressable storage medium or configured to operate one or more processors. Thus, for example, the "part" includes components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functions provided within the components and "parts" may be combined into a smaller number of components and "parts" or further separated into additional components and "parts." Furthermore, the components and "parts" may be implemented to operate one or more CPUs within a device or secure multimedia card.

[0041] The expression “at least one of a, b, and c” described throughout the specification may include ‘a alone’, ‘b alone’, ‘c alone’, ‘a and b’, ‘a and c’, ‘b and c’, or ‘a, b, and c all’.

[0042] The "terminal" mentioned below may be implemented as a computer or portable terminal capable of connecting to a server or other terminal via a network. Here, the computer includes, for example, a notebook, desktop, or laptop equipped with a web browser, and the portable terminal is a wireless communication device that ensures portability and mobility, and may include all types of handheld-based wireless communication devices such as IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), communication-based terminals, smartphones, tablet PCs, etc.

[0043] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0044] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0045]

[0046] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may include a memory (110), a processor (120), a first battery (130), a second battery (140), a sensor (150), and a display (160). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (100) illustrated in FIG. 1 may further include at least one component other than the components illustrated in FIG. 1 (e.g., a communication device, an interface, an input device, an output device).

[0048] According to one embodiment, the memory (110) may include volatile memory and / or non-volatile memory.

[0049] According to one embodiment, the memory (110) may store data used by at least one component of the electronic device (100) (e.g., processor (120)). For example, the data may include software (or related instructions), input data, or output data. In one embodiment, the instructions may cause the electronic device (100) to perform operations defined by the instructions when executed by the processor (120).

[0050] According to one embodiment, the memory (110) may store instructions or data. For example, the memory (110) may store at least one instruction that causes the electronic device (100) (or the processor (120)) to perform various operations when executed by the processor (120). For example, a program (or at least one instruction) stored in the memory (110) may be executed by the processor (120).

[0051] According to one embodiment, the memory (110) may include a plurality of storage devices of different types. For example, the memory (110) may include a volatile and / or non-volatile storage medium. For example, the memory (110) may include at least one of a read-only memory (ROM), an eMMC (Embedded Multi-Media Card), or any combination thereof. For example, the memory (110) may include a buffer for temporarily storing data and a data area for storing data transferred from the buffer or an external device.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be implemented as a computer or a similar device according to hardware, software, or a combination thereof. In terms of hardware, the processor (120) may be implemented in the form of an electronic circuit that processes electrical signals to perform control functions, and in terms of software, it may be implemented in the form of a program that drives the hardware processor (120).

[0053] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) is operatively connected to a component included in the electronic device (100) and can control the connected component.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

[0055] Meanwhile, unless otherwise specifically mentioned in the following description, the operation of the electronic device (100) may be interpreted as being performed under the control of the processor (120). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may be implemented as at least one of a notebook, desktop, laptop, and server computing device that acquires and processes various information regarding a battery from an external device.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the first battery (130) may include a nuclear battery.

[0057] For example, the first battery (130) can convert energy released as a radioactive isotope decays into electricity.

[0058] For example, the first battery (130) may include an alpha cell that converts alpha rays emitted as a radioactive isotope undergoes alpha decay into power.

[0059] For example, the first battery (130) may include a beta cell that converts beta rays emitted as a radioactive isotope undergoes beta decay into power.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the second battery (140) may include a battery that converts external electrical energy into the form of chemical energy for storage and generates electricity when needed. The second battery (140) may include a rechargeable battery capable of charging and discharging.

[0061] For example, the second battery (140) may include a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, but the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the second battery (140) may include at least one of a lead-acid battery, a nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery, a lithium-ion polymer (Li-ion polymer) battery, an LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery, an NCM (Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese) battery, or any combination thereof.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the sensor (150) may include at least one sensor device for acquiring information about the electronic device (100).

[0063] For example, the sensor (150) may include an accelerometer, a barometric pressure sensor, a fingerprint sensor, a gyroscope, a geomagnetic sensor, a Hall sensor, a pressure sensor, a proximity sensor, an RGB light sensor, an LED sensor, etc.

[0064] For example, the electronic device (100) can determine the operating mode of the electronic device (100) based on information obtained using a sensor (150). The operating mode of the electronic device may include an AoD (Always on Display) mode.

[0065] For example, when the electronic device (100) identifies that user input (e.g., pressure input) for a specific button (e.g., power button) is detected using a sensor (150) while the display (160) is active, it determines that activation of the AoD mode is required and can determine the operation mode to be the AoD mode.

[0066] For example, the electronic device (100) can use a sensor (150) to check whether the conditions for releasing the AoD mode are satisfied during the process of controlling the display (160) through the AoD mode. For example, if it is identified that user input (e.g., pressure input) for a specific button (e.g., power button) is detected again while the AoD mode is active, or if it is identified that user input (e.g., N or more touch inputs) for the display (160) is detected, the electronic device (100) can confirm that the conditions for releasing the AoD mode are satisfied.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the display (160) may include a display device that visually provides various content provided by the electronic device (100).

[0068] For example, the display (160) may include a touchscreen panel (TSP) that detects touch input from a user.

[0069] For example, when the electronic device (100) operates in AoD mode, the display (160) can provide the user with designated information (e.g., emergency alerts, time, etc.) without interruption at a minimum brightness. This allows the user to continuously receive necessary information through the display (160) despite consuming low power. The designated information may be changed by the user's settings.

[0070]

[0071] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0072] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a main processor (121), an auxiliary processor (122), a first battery (130), a second battery (140), a sensor (150), a display (160), or any combination thereof.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the main processor (121) is driven based on power supplied from the first battery (130) or the second battery (140), and the auxiliary processor (122) and sensor (150) can be driven based on power supplied from the first battery (130).

[0074] For example, the main processor (121) is a core computing unit responsible for the main computation and control of the electronic device (100), and can perform high-performance tasks using power supplied from the second battery (140).

[0075] For example, the main processor (121) is implemented in the form of an application processor (AP) or a System on Chip (SoC) and can perform high-speed computation, graphics processing, wireless communication control, system management, etc.

[0076] For example, the main processor (121) can be activated in high-performance mode or normal mode after the AoD mode is disabled to control the display (160) and other components at high performance.

[0077] For example, when the main processor (121) is in a state where the electronic device (100) remains inactive, if a user activates the electronic device (100) or performs a touch input on some of the configurations of the electronic device (100) (e.g., a power button and / or a region of the display (160)), the auxiliary processor (122) can detect this and wake up. Subsequently, the main processor (121) can process the entire UI control, application execution, communication protocols, etc. of the electronic device (100) based on the second power supplied through the second battery (140).

[0078] According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (122) is driven based on the first power supplied from the first battery (130) and can control the sensor (150) and / or display (160) in a specific situation (e.g., when the electronic device (100) is operating in a low-power mode).

[0079] For example, the auxiliary processor (122) can perform essential control functions in a low-power environment as an auxiliary computational unit of the main processor (121). The auxiliary processor (122) can perform roles such as collecting data from the sensor (150), executing and maintaining the AoD mode of the display (160), and relatively simple display control based on the second power supplied through the first battery (130).

[0080] For example, the auxiliary processor (122) can control the display (160) to display an AoD mode-based user interface containing simple information such as time, notifications, and battery status even when the main processor (121) is disabled.

[0081] For example, the auxiliary processor (122) is activated when the user turns off the electronic device (100) while the electronic device (100) remains in an active state, and is driven only by the first power supplied through the first battery (130), and can control the display (160) to display a screen according to the AoD mode.

[0082] For example, the auxiliary processor (122) continuously monitors information obtained through the sensor (150) and, in response to confirming that the AoD release condition is satisfied based on user access or changes in ambient light, transmits a wake-up signal to the main processor (121) and transfers control to the main processor (121).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the first battery (130) is a battery that serves as an auxiliary power source within the electronic device (100) and can be implemented as a nuclear battery. The nuclear battery is a power source capable of stably supplying a relatively small current for a long period of time and can be implemented to enable long-term use without a charging cycle.

[0084] For example, the first battery (130) supports the operation of the sensor (150) and / or auxiliary processor (122), that is, the first power alone can sustain the minimum monitoring function and AoD maintenance function of the electronic device (100).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the second battery (140) may be implemented as a lithium-ion battery as the main power source of the electronic device (100). The second battery (140) has high capacity and high efficiency characteristics compared to the first battery (130) and may be implemented as a battery used for operating a general smart device.

[0086] For example, the second battery (140) can supply second power to high-power consumption components such as a main processor (121), a display (160), and a communication module (not shown). If the SoC of the second battery (140) drops below a critical level or the temperature rises above a certain level, the electronic device (100) can automatically switch to a low-power mode based on an auxiliary processor (122). At the same time, the electronic device (100) can display an interface indicating “Charging Needed” or “Temperature Above” in a part of the display (160).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the sensor (150) may be implemented to perform surrounding environment recognition and user behavior detection of the electronic device (100), and may include a proximity sensor and an ambient light sensor.

[0088] For example, the sensor (150) can determine the AoD entry / exit conditions by detecting the user's approach to the electronic device (100), changes in ambient brightness, and the device placement status. For example, if the user's hand or face approaches the device and at the same time the ambient light level is above a certain level, the electronic device (100) can determine that the AoD release condition is satisfied.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the display (160) can be controlled in two modes: AoD mode (or, an operating mode by the auxiliary processor (122)) and a general mode (or, an operating mode by the main processor (121)).

[0090] For example, the display (160) can operate at minimum brightness and refresh rate using only the power of the auxiliary processor (122) and the first battery (130) in AoD mode to display the time, date, simple notification and warning interface.

[0091] For example, the display (160) can improve user visibility by operating at a first brightness and a first refresh rate during the user's active period, and can save energy by operating at a second brightness and a second refresh rate lower than the first brightness and first refresh rate during the sleep period. Additionally, the display (160) can display a warning interface (e.g., first to fourth interfaces) on a portion of the screen according to an abnormal state of the battery (e.g., second battery (140)) and / or the electronic device (100). That is, the display (160) can function not as a simple output device, but as an intelligent energy management display system that operates actively according to power status, time zone, and user behavior.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can continuously drive the sensor (150) based on the first power supplied through the first battery (130). The electronic device (100) can determine an operating mode based on information obtained using the sensor (150).

[0093] For example, if the operation mode is determined to be AoD mode, the electronic device (100) can control the display (160) using an auxiliary processor (122). For example, if the operation mode is not AoD mode (e.g., normal mode), the electronic device (100) can control the display (160) using a main processor (121).

[0094] In the following description of FIGS. 3 to 8, embodiments according to the operation mode of the electronic device (100) will be described in detail later.

[0095]

[0096] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the operation of a display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can perform the operations disclosed in FIG. 3. For example, at least some of the components included in the electronic device (100) (e.g., memory (110), processor (120), first battery (130), second battery (140), sensor (150) and display (160) of FIG. 1) may be configured to perform the operations of FIG. 3.

[0098] In the following embodiments, the operations S310 to S330 may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Additionally, content corresponding to or overlapping with the above description in relation to FIG. 3 may be briefly explained or omitted.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can drive the sensor based on the first power of the first battery (S310).

[0100] For example, the electronic device (100) can drive a sensor using first power supplied from a first battery to monitor the surrounding conditions even while the main processor is kept in an inactive state.

[0101] For example, the first battery may include a nuclear battery, and the nuclear battery has the characteristic of stably supplying a microcurrent over several years. Based on this characteristic, the electronic device (100) can operate the sensor in a continuous driving or duty-cycle-based intermittent driving manner.

[0102] For example, the sensors may include proximity sensors and light sensors, and may further include accelerometers, gyroscopes, Hall sensors, temperature sensors, etc., as needed.

[0103] For example, the electronic device (100) can always-sensing without consuming the second power of the second battery by driving the sensor based on the first battery, and can reliably secure trigger data required for subsequent operations. Since the first battery provides a long life without charge / discharge cycles, power independence and ease of maintenance can be achieved simultaneously during the standby and / or semi-standby periods (e.g., idle state periods) of the electronic device (100).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can determine the operating mode of the electronic device based on information obtained using a sensor (S320).

[0105] For example, the electronic device (100) can determine the current operating mode by combining real-time data obtained from a sensor with trigger data including user context (e.g., time difference between the time of the most recent operation and the current time, time zone (active time zone / dormant time zone), physical placement of the electronic device (100), network connection status, etc.).

[0106] For example, the operation modes may include an Always-on Display (AoD) mode, a normal mode, and a protection mode (e.g., a low-power fixed mode). The AoD mode is a mode that minimizes power consumption while maintaining minimal information display on the display and can be executed by an auxiliary processor (122), and the normal mode is a mode that requires high-performance processing and full UI rendering and can be executed by a main processor (121). The protection mode may refer to a mode that limits energy usage by fixing the target processor to the auxiliary processor (122) for a certain period of time when the SoC, SoH, temperature of the battery, or the temperature of the electronic device (100) satisfies a critical condition.

[0107] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can control the display using a target processor corresponding to an operating mode among at least one processor (S330).

[0108] For example, if the operation mode is determined to be AoD mode, the electronic device (100) can determine the auxiliary processor as the target processor.

[0109] For example, if the operation mode is determined to be normal mode, the electronic device (100) can determine the main processor as the target processor.

[0110] For example, the electronic device (100) can control the display by selecting a target processor (e.g., an auxiliary processor or a main processor) according to a determined operation mode.

[0111] For example, the electronic device (100) can drive a sensor based on a first power while controlling a display based on an AoD mode, and if it confirms that the condition for releasing the AoD mode is satisfied based on the operation of the sensor, it can cut off the supply of the first power to the auxiliary processor. Subsequently, the electronic device (100) can control the display by driving the main processor based on a second power supplied through a second battery and which is greater than the first power. At this time, the auxiliary processor can transmit a wake-up signal to the main processor just before the supply of the first power is cut off.

[0112] For example, in AoD mode, an auxiliary processor can use the first power of the first battery to drive the display at low brightness and low refresh rate, and display minimal information such as the clock, number of quick notifications, and battery status.

[0113] For example, in normal mode, the main processor can use the second power of the second battery to perform high refresh rate and high brightness-based operations such as full UI rendering, animation, and video playback.

[0114] For example, in protection mode, the target processor is fixed as an auxiliary processor, and the electronic device (100) can display at least one warning interface in one area of ​​the display to induce user action.

[0115] Additionally or generally, in AoD mode, the operating parameters of the display can be subdivided into a first parameter for the active period and a second parameter for the sleep period. Based on the first parameter, the electronic device (100) can ensure visibility even in bright environments by applying a relatively high brightness and refresh rate to drive the display. Based on the second parameter, the electronic device (100) can minimize current consumption by using the lowest brightness and lowest refresh rate to drive the display. In the case of protection mode, the electronic device (100) can repeatedly display a user interface indicating charging recommendations, replacement recommendations, temperature warnings, or the need for temperature management at regular intervals in a specific area of ​​the display (e.g., top bar or bottom toast) to clearly convey to the user a decrease in SoC / an abnormal SoH or an abnormal temperature.

[0116]

[0117] FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the operation of a display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can perform the operations disclosed in FIG. 4. For example, at least some of the components included in the electronic device (100) (e.g., memory (110), processor (120), first battery (130), second battery (140), sensor (150) and display (160) of FIG. 1) may be configured to perform the operations of FIG. 4.

[0119] In the following embodiments, the operations S410 to S450 may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Additionally, content corresponding to or overlapping with the above description in relation to FIG. 4 may be briefly explained or omitted.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can drive an auxiliary processor and a sensor using the power of a first battery (S410).

[0121] For example, the electronic device (100) can drive an auxiliary processor and a sensor using power continuously generated through a first battery corresponding to a nuclear battery.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can operate the AoD mode using an auxiliary processor when an AoD mode activation trigger occurs (S420).

[0123] For example, when the electronic device (100) is operating in normal mode, if a specified user input (e.g., pressure input on the power button) is detected based on information obtained using a sensor, the electronic device (100) can confirm that an AoD mode activation trigger has occurred.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can acquire information using a sensor while operating in AoD mode (S430).

[0125] For example, the electronic device (100) can sleep the main processor in response to starting operation in AoD mode and control the display using only the auxiliary processor.

[0126] For example, the electronic device (100) can continuously drive a sensor based on first power generated from a first battery to obtain information.

[0127] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can check whether the conditions for releasing the AoD mode are satisfied based on information obtained using a sensor (S440).

[0128] For example, when N or more touch inputs are detected on the display while operating in AoD mode, or when a specified user input (e.g., pressure input on the power button) is detected again, the electronic device (100) can confirm that the condition for releasing AoD mode is satisfied.

[0129] For example, if it is confirmed that the release condition of the AoD mode is satisfied (e.g., operation S440 - Yes), the electronic device (100) can perform operation S450.

[0130] For example, if it is determined that the release condition of the AoD mode is not satisfied (e.g., operation S440 - No), the electronic device (100) may repeat operation S430.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can disable the AoD mode and wake the main processor (S450).

[0132] For example, the electronic device (100) can disable the AoD mode, stop display control via the auxiliary processor, and control the display based on the main processor. This case can be defined as normal mode.

[0133] For example, the electronic device (100) can wake the main processor by transmitting an Awake signal to the main processor through an auxiliary processor.

[0134] Although not shown, the electronic device (100) may determine whether an AoD mode activation trigger occurs based on the state of the electronic device (100).

[0135] For example, the electronic device (100) can check the position of the electronic device (100) using a sensor. For example, if the electronic device (100) is inserted into a user's pocket or if the electronic device (100) is detected to be in a flipped state with its display facing the floor or one side, the electronic device (100) can confirm that an AoD mode activation trigger has occurred. Afterward, the electronic device (100) can continue to drive the display in AoD mode or drive the display by switching the operation mode from normal mode to AoD mode.

[0136]

[0137] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the operation of a display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can perform the operations disclosed in FIG. 5. For example, at least some of the components included in the electronic device (100) (e.g., memory (110), processor (120), first battery (130), second battery (140), sensor (150) and display (160) of FIG. 1) may be configured to perform the operations of FIG. 5.

[0139] In the following embodiments, the operations of S510 to S530 may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Additionally, content corresponding to or overlapping with the above description in relation to FIG. 5 may be briefly explained or omitted.

[0140] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can identify information including at least one of a physical arrangement, ambient light, a time difference between the last active time of the display and the current time, characteristics of the time interval including the current time, the network connection status of the current time, or any combination thereof (S510).

[0141] For example, the electronic device (100) can identify information including, through a sensor, physical placement status information of the electronic device (100), ambient light information of the electronic device (100), information regarding the time difference between the recent activation time of the display and the current time, characteristic information of the time interval including the current time, network connection status information of the current time, or at least one combination thereof.

[0142] For example, the electronic device (100) can identify information reflecting the surrounding environment, placement, operation history, and user behavior information of the electronic device (100) based on sensor data acquired through a sensor. The information may include the physical placement of the electronic device (100), ambient light, the time difference between the last activation time of the display and the current time, the characteristics of the time interval including the current time (e.g., active time interval or dormant time interval), the network connection status at the current time, or at least one of any combination thereof.

[0143] For example, "physical placement state information" may refer to a positional correlation between the space in which the electronic device (100) is placed and the electronic device (100). For example, the electronic device (100) can identify, based on physical placement, whether the electronic device (100) is mounted flat on a desk, whether the front of the electronic device (100) (or the side facing the display) is in contact with the floor or desk surface (or whether the electronic device (100) is in an inverted state and in contact with the floor), whether it is inside a pocket or bag, whether it is held in a hand, whether it is set up on a stand, etc. The electronic device (100) can identify the physical state based on a combination of factors such as continuous activation of a proximity sensor, a sudden decrease in light intensity, and a stable state of posture (e.g., roll, pitch, yaw) through an accelerometer and a gyroscope.

[0144] For example, "illumination information around the electronic device (100)" may refer to the lux value of the surrounding environment of the electronic device (100). For example, the electronic device (100) may determine that the ambient illumination is low if the detected lux value is less than 1 lux (e.g., 20 lux), determine that the ambient illumination is normal if the detected lux value is 1 lux or higher but less than 2 lux (e.g., 200 lux), and determine that the ambient illumination is high if the detected lux value is 2 lux or higher.

[0145] For example, "information regarding the time difference between the time of the display's recent activation and the current time" may refer to the time difference between the time when the display was activated by the user recently operating the electronic device (100) and the current time. The electronic device (100) may identify the time elapsed since the display was activated as a time difference based on the last confirmed interaction with the user's electronic device (100) (e.g., touch input, button input, gesture input, voice input, etc.). If the time difference exceeds a threshold time difference, the electronic device (100) may determine that the AoD entry condition is satisfied.

[0146] For example, "characteristic information of a time interval including the current time" may mean one of an active time interval and a dormant time interval that is learned or set according to the user's usage pattern. The electronic device (100) may identify a first time to a second time (e.g., 23:00 to 07:00) as a dormant time interval and identify a second time to a first time (e.g., 07:00 to 23:00) as an active time interval based on the user's past usage history.

[0147] For example, "network connection status" may refer to the communication connection status based on the presence or absence of cellular, Wi-Fi, or BLE connections.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can check whether at least some of the information satisfies the AoD entry condition (S520).

[0149] For example, the electronic device (100) can determine whether a preset AoD entry condition is satisfied based on information.

[0150] For example, if the electronic device (100) identifies that at least some of the identified information satisfies a predefined AoD entry condition, it can determine the target processor as an auxiliary processor and control the display to AoD mode (or, low power display mode).

[0151] For example, the electronic device (100) may determine that some of the information satisfies the AoD entry condition if, based on physical placement, it is identified that the ambient light is less than 1 lux while the electronic device (100) is inserted into a closed space or in contact with a specific surface for more than a specific time. The electronic device (100) may determine that some of the information satisfies the AoD entry condition if, after estimating the tilt and surface direction of the electronic device (100) using sensor data obtained through at least one sensor (e.g., accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and light sensor), it identifies that the surface facing the display corresponds to an inverted state, such as the surface touching the floor.

[0152] For example, the electronic device (100) may determine that some of the information satisfies the AoD entry condition when the time difference exceeds a threshold time (e.g., 1 minute).

[0153] For example, the electronic device (100) can correct the threshold time corresponding to the comparison target with the time difference based on the characteristics of the time interval including the current time point, and for example, in the dormant time interval, the threshold time can be reduced to a first threshold time (e.g., 30 seconds), and in the active time interval, the threshold time can be increased to a second threshold time (e.g., 2 minutes).

[0154] For example, the electronic device (100) may determine that some of the information satisfies the AoD entry condition if, based on the network connection status, the electronic device (100) operates in a specific mode (e.g., flight mode) or if the communication signal strength is below a threshold signal strength.

[0155] For example, if it is confirmed that at least some of the information satisfies the AoD entry condition (e.g., operation S520 - Yes), the electronic device (100) can perform operation S530.

[0156] For example, if it is determined that the information does not satisfy the AoD entry condition (e.g., operation S520 - No), the electronic device (100) may repeat operation S510.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can determine the operating mode to be AoD mode (S530).

[0158] For example, the electronic device (100) can determine the operation mode as AoD mode, determine the auxiliary processor as the target processor, and drive the display based on the AoD mode.

[0159]

[0160] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the operation of a display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can perform the operations disclosed in FIG. 6. For example, at least some of the components included in the electronic device (100) (e.g., memory (110), processor (120), first battery (130), second battery (140), sensor (150) and display (160) of FIG. 1) may be configured to perform the operations of FIG. 6.

[0162] In the following embodiments, the operations of S610 to S640 may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Additionally, content corresponding to or overlapping with the above description in relation to FIG. 6 may be briefly explained or omitted.

[0163] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can acquire first sensor data and second sensor data through a proximity sensor and an illuminance sensor (S610).

[0164] For example, the electronic device (100) can determine whether the first sensor data and the second sensor data obtained through the proximity sensor and the light sensor, respectively, satisfy a predetermined condition, and if satisfied, determine that a release condition (e.g., AoD release or normal mode switching condition) is established.

[0165] For example, the proximity sensor includes an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic proximity sensor and / or a capacitive proximity sensor, and the electronic device (100) can use the proximity sensor to output infrared light and measure the distance between an external object and the electronic device (100) based on the intensity of the reflected light.

[0166] For example, the illuminance sensor includes a photodiode type illuminance sensor and / or an RGB color sensor, and the electronic device (100) can measure the ambient illuminance (or light intensity) of the electronic device (100) using the illuminance sensor.

[0167] An electronic device (100) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include an integrated sensor module comprising a proximity sensor and an illuminance sensor. That is, the integrated sensor module may be a sensor module that includes an infrared emitter / receiver for proximity detection and a photodiode array for illuminance detection together on a single circuit board, and the electronic device (100) can collect first sensor data and second sensor data from the integrated sensor module to more accurately recognize physical placement state information of the electronic device (100) (e.g., state where the front is touching the floor, state where it is inserted into a pocket, state where it is held by a user, etc.) and illuminance information of the surroundings of the electronic device (100).

[0168] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can determine whether an external object is within a threshold distance from the electronic device (100) based on the first sensor data (S620).

[0169] For example, the electronic device (100) can determine the distance between the electronic device (100) and an external object (e.g., user's hand, face, etc.) based on first sensor data obtained through a proximity sensor. The electronic device (100) can determine whether the distance is within a threshold distance.

[0170] For example, the electronic device (100) can confirm that the distance obtained through the proximity sensor gradually decreases when the user brings their hand toward the electronic device (100) on the table, and conversely, that the distance gradually increases when the hand moves away, and can confirm that the user's body is within the threshold distance (e.g., 80 mm) for a predetermined time (e.g., 150 ms).

[0171] For example, if it is confirmed that an external object is within a threshold distance from the electronic device (100) (e.g., operation S620 - Yes), the electronic device (100) can perform operation S630.

[0172] For example, if it is determined that an external object exceeds a threshold distance from the electronic device (100) (e.g., operation S620 - No), the electronic device (100) may repeat operation S610.

[0173] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can determine whether the ambient illuminance of the electronic device (100) is greater than or equal to a threshold illuminance based on the second sensor data (S630).

[0174] For example, the electronic device (100) can identify the ambient light intensity of the electronic device (100) in lux units based on second sensor data obtained through an illuminance sensor. The electronic device (100) can identify the illuminance state of the surrounding environment by comparing the identified ambient illuminance in lux units with a threshold illuminance (e.g., 200 lux).

[0175] For example, if it is confirmed that the ambient illumination of the electronic device (100) is greater than or equal to the threshold illumination (e.g., operation S630 - Yes), the electronic device (100) can perform operation S640.

[0176] For example, if it is confirmed that the ambient light of the electronic device (100) is less than the threshold light (e.g., operation S630 - No), the electronic device (100) may repeat operation S610.

[0177] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may determine that the first sensor data and the second sensor data satisfy a predetermined condition for disabling the AoD mode (S640).

[0178] For example, the electronic device (100) can switch the operation mode from AoD mode to normal mode and control the display based on a main processor driven by the first power of the first battery.

[0179]

[0180] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the operation of a display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0181] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can perform the operations disclosed in FIG. 7. For example, at least some of the components included in the electronic device (100) (e.g., memory (110), processor (120), first battery (130), second battery (140), sensor (150) and display (160) of FIG. 1) may be configured to perform the operations of FIG. 7.

[0182] In the following embodiments, the operations of S710 to S740 may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Additionally, content corresponding to or overlapping with the above description in relation to FIG. 7 may be briefly explained or omitted.

[0183] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can distinguish and confirm an active period and a dormant period based on the user's usage pattern of the electronic device (100) (S710).

[0184] For example, the electronic device (100) can divide the 24 hours of a day into an activity window and a sleep window based on the user's interaction history and environmental context, and update this at a predetermined period (e.g., one month).

[0185] For example, "usage patterns" may include the frequency and number of touch inputs and / or button inputs to the user's electronic device (100), display activation duration, app dwell time, notification response delay, and charging patterns (e.g., constant charging while sleeping).

[0186] For example, the electronic device (100) can calculate the usage probability by time interval by combining the trigger data collected from the auxiliary processor and the main processor with the above usage pattern and convert it into a time interval label.

[0187] For example, the electronic device (100) initially applies a preset time interval profile (e.g., 07:00–23:00 - active time interval, 23:00–07:00 - dormant time interval), but can gradually shift the time interval boundaries based on logs collected during a predetermined learning period (e.g., 7 days).

[0188] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can check whether the current operating mode of the electronic device (100) (or the display controlled by the electronic device (100)) is an AoD mode (S720).

[0189] For example, if it is confirmed that the operating mode of the electronic device (100) is AoD mode (e.g., operation S720 - Yes), the electronic device (100) can perform operation S730.

[0190] For example, if it is confirmed that the operating mode of the electronic device (100) is not an AoD mode (e.g., operation S720 - No) (or, if it is confirmed that the operating mode of the electronic device (100) is a normal mode), the electronic device (100) may repeat operation S710.

[0191] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can check whether the current time corresponds to an activity time interval (S730).

[0192] For example, if it is confirmed that the current time of the electronic device (100) corresponds to an activity time interval (e.g., operation S730 - Yes), the electronic device (100) can perform operation S740.

[0193] For example, if the current time of the electronic device (100) does not correspond to an active time interval (e.g., operation S730 - No) (or, if the current time corresponds to a dormant time interval), the electronic device (100) can perform operation S735.

[0194] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can control the display based on a first AoD mode set with a first brightness and a first refresh rate (S740).

[0195] For example, if the electronic device (100) is in the current time period corresponding to the activity time interval and the operation mode is confirmed to be AoD, it can control the display to the first AoD mode.

[0196] For example, the first AoD mode may be defined as an AoD mode operating at a first brightness and a first refresh rate, and in particular, the first AoD mode may be implemented in a form suitable for increased ambient illumination during the activity time and frequent readiness for use.

[0197] For example, the first brightness can be set to a relatively high level relative to the panel's minimum brightness (e.g., a level 2 to 4 steps higher than the minimum brightness), and the first refresh rate can be set to a mid-to-low refresh rate range (e.g., 5 to 10 Hz) that ensures visibility and smoothness.

[0198] For example, the electronic device (100) uses the first power of the first battery to drive the auxiliary processor, and under the control of the auxiliary processor, the display can display an AoD widget (e.g., clock, notification count, battery status display, etc.).

[0199] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can control the display based on a second AoD mode set with a second brightness and a second refresh rate (S735).

[0200] For example, if the electronic device (100) is currently in a sleep time interval and the operation mode is confirmed to be AoD, it can control the display to a second AoD mode.

[0201] For example, the second AoD mode may be defined as an AoD mode operating at a second brightness lower than the first brightness and a second refresh rate lower than the first refresh rate, and in particular, the second AoD mode may be implemented in a form to minimize unnecessary power consumption during sleep periods, such as nighttime or sleeping periods.

[0202] For example, the second brightness can be set to a value close to the panel's lowest effective visible level (e.g., preset minimum brightness), and the second refresh rate can be set to an ultra-low refresh rate (e.g., 1 Hz), so that the second AoD mode can be operated primarily for displaying static information.

[0203]

[0204] FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the operation of a display control method performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0205] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can perform the operations disclosed in FIG. 8. For example, at least some of the components included in the electronic device (100) (e.g., memory (110), processor (120), first battery (130), second battery (140), sensor (150) and display (160) of FIG. 1) may be configured to perform the operations of FIG. 8.

[0206] In the following embodiments, the operations of S810 to S840 may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Additionally, content corresponding to or overlapping with the above description in relation to FIG. 8 may be briefly explained or omitted.

[0207] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can check state information including the SoC, SoH of the second battery, the first temperature, and the second temperature of the electronic device (100) (S810).

[0208] For example, the electronic device (100) can periodically collect state information consisting of the SoC, SoH of the second battery, a first temperature (or, the temperature of the second battery), and a second temperature (or, the internal, panel, or mainboard temperature of the electronic device (100).

[0209] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can check whether the state information satisfies a critical condition (S820).

[0210] For example, the electronic device (100) can determine that the state information satisfies a critical condition if, based on the state information, it confirms that (i) SoC is less than a critical SoC, (ii) SoH is less than a critical SoH, (iii) a first temperature is greater than or equal to a first critical temperature, or (iv) a second temperature is greater than or equal to a second critical temperature.

[0211] For example, if it is confirmed that the state information satisfies the critical condition (e.g., operation S820 - Yes), the electronic device (100) can perform operation S830.

[0212] For example, if it is determined that the state information does not satisfy the critical condition (e.g., operation S820 - No), the electronic device (100) may repeat operation S810.

[0213] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can control the display by fixing the target processor as an auxiliary processor during a critical time (S830).

[0214] For example, the electronic device (100) can fix the target processor as an auxiliary processor for a critical time and control the display in AoD mode.

[0215] For example, the electronic device (100) can limit the operation of the main processor. In this case, the threshold time may be set to 60 seconds, but the threshold time may be dynamically adjusted based on the size of the state information. For example, the electronic device (100) may increase the threshold time as the difference between the first temperature or the second temperature and the threshold temperature increases. For example, the electronic device (100) may increase the threshold time as the SoC and SoH are lower.

[0216] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can display a guide interface corresponding to state information satisfying a threshold condition in one area of ​​the display (S840).

[0217] For example, the electronic device (100) may display a first interface that induces charging of the second battery in one area of ​​the display during a critical time when the SoC of the second battery is less than the critical SoC.

[0218] For example, the first interface may include a battery icon, remaining battery power, a brief phrase such as “Charging required,” and an inductive action (e.g., a shortcut to charging settings). The first interface may be automatically removed when the user starts charging the electronic device (100) or when the SoC of the second battery exceeds a threshold SoC. If the first interface needs to be displayed together with a third interface or a fourth interface, the electronic device (100) may adjust the layout so that the third interface or the fourth interface is displayed prior to the first interface (e.g., displayed at the top).

[0219] For example, the electronic device (100) may display a second interface that induces replacement of the second battery in one area of ​​the display during a critical time when the SoH of the second battery is less than the critical SoH.

[0220] For example, the second interface may include summary indicators such as a lifespan degradation icon, estimated available capacity, and the number of charge / discharge cycles, and text such as “Battery condition has deteriorated. Inspection / replacement is recommended.” Through at least one GUI of the second interface, the user may immediately navigate to a service guide page or to battery care tips (e.g., a guide to avoiding complete discharge, a guide to avoiding high-temperature charging, etc.). If the second interface is to be displayed together with the third interface or the fourth interface, the electronic device (100) may adjust the layout so that the third interface or the fourth interface is displayed prior to the second interface (e.g., displayed at the top).

[0221] For example, the electronic device (100) may display a third interface indicating that there is an abnormality in the temperature of the second battery in one area of ​​the display during a critical time when the first temperature of the second battery is above the first critical temperature.

[0222] For example, the third interface may include warning messages such as “Battery temperature is high. Please stop using.” or “Risk of battery overheating. Cooling down.” along with a red battery icon displayed in the top or center area when the first temperature of the second battery is above the first critical temperature (e.g., 45°C to 50°C).

[0223] For example, the electronic device (100) may display a fourth interface indicating that temperature management of the electronic device is required in one area of ​​the display during a critical time when the second temperature of the electronic device (100) is above the second critical temperature.

[0224] For example, the fourth interface may be designed to clearly convey the need for device overheating management, may have an orange warning theme applied, and may include phrases such as “The device temperature is high. Stop use and cool down for a while,” or “Overheating detected and performance limited.” The electronic device (100) may automatically reduce the brightness of the display along with the indication of the fourth interface and simultaneously generate a haptic notification and / or voice notification once to assist user awareness.

[0225]

[0226] The electronic device (100) according to the above-described embodiments may include a processor, memory for storing and executing program data, permanent storage such as a disk drive, a communication port for communicating with an external device, and user interface devices such as a touch panel, a key, an icon, etc. Methods implemented as software modules or algorithms may be stored on a computer-readable recording medium as computer-readable code or program instructions executable on the processor. Here, computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage media (e.g., ROM (read-only memory), floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical reading media (e.g., CD-ROM, DVD: Digital Versatile Disc). Computer-readable recording media may be distributed across networked computer systems, allowing computer-readable code to be stored and executed in a distributed manner. The medium may be readable by a computer, stored in memory, and executed by a processor.

[0227] Various embodiments of the present disclosure may be represented by functional block configurations and various processing steps. These functional blocks may be implemented by various numbers of hardware and / or software configurations that execute specific functions. For example, the embodiments may employ integrated circuit configurations such as memory, processing, logic, look-up tables, etc., which can execute various functions by the control of one or more microprocessors or other control devices. Similar to how components may be implemented as software programming or software elements, the embodiments may be implemented in programming or scripting languages ​​such as C, C++, Java, assembler, etc., including various algorithms implemented as combinations of data structures, processes, routines, or other programming configurations. Functional aspects may be implemented as algorithms executed on one or more processors. Additionally, the embodiments may employ prior art for electronic configuration, signal processing, and / or data processing. Terms such as “mechanism,” “element,” “means,” and “configuration” may be used broadly and are not limited to mechanical and physical configurations. The above terms may include the meaning of a series of software processes (routines) in conjunction with processors, etc.

[0228] The aforementioned embodiments are merely examples, and other embodiments may be implemented within the scope of the claims set forth below.

Claims

1. In an electronic device, First battery; Second battery; Sensor; display; Memory for storing at least one instruction; and At least one processor comprising an auxiliary processor driven by the first battery and a main processor driven by the second battery; When the above at least one instruction is executed by the above at least one processor, the electronic device: The sensor is driven based on the first power of the first battery, and The operating mode of the electronic device is determined based on information obtained using the above sensor, and Configured to control the display using a target processor corresponding to the operation mode among the at least one processor above, Electronic device.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above-mentioned first battery corresponds to a nuclear battery, and The above second battery corresponds to a lithium-ion battery, Electronic device.

3. In Paragraph 1, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the above at least one processor, the electronic device: Based on the above information, if the above operation mode is determined to be AoD (Always on Display) mode, the above auxiliary processor is determined to be the above target processor, and Configured to drive the auxiliary processor based on the first power to control the display, Electronic device.

4. In Paragraph 3, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the above at least one processor, the electronic device: While controlling the display based on the above AoD mode, the sensor is driven based on the first power, and When it is confirmed that the release condition of the AoD mode is satisfied based on the operation of the sensor, the supply of the first power to the auxiliary processor is configured to be cut off. Electronic device.

5. In Paragraph 4, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the above at least one processor, the electronic device: When it is confirmed that the above release condition of the above AoD mode is satisfied, the main processor is configured to drive and control the display based on a second power supplied through the second battery and greater than the first power, Electronic device.

6. In Paragraph 3, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the above at least one processor, the electronic device: Identifying the information including at least one of the physical placement status information of the electronic device, illuminance information around the electronic device, information regarding the time difference between the most recent activation time of the display and the current time, characteristic information of the time interval including the current time, network connection status information of the current time, or any combination thereof, and Based on the above information, determine whether the preset AoD entry conditions are satisfied, and When the above AoD entry condition is satisfied, the above operation mode is configured to be determined as the above AoD mode, Electronic device.

7. In Paragraph 5, The above sensor includes a proximity sensor and an illuminance sensor, and When the above at least one instruction is executed by the above at least one processor, the electronic device: A configuration configured to determine that the release condition is satisfied when the first sensor data obtained through the proximity sensor and the second sensor data obtained through the illuminance sensor satisfy a predetermined condition. Electronic device.

8. In Paragraph 7, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the above at least one processor, the electronic device: A method configured to determine that the first sensor data and the second sensor data satisfy the predetermined conditions when identifying that an external object approaches within a threshold distance from the electronic device based on the first sensor data, and identifying that the ambient illuminance of the electronic device is greater than or equal to the threshold illuminance based on the second sensor data. Electronic device.

9. In Paragraph 3, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the above at least one processor, the electronic device: Based on the user's usage pattern of the aforementioned electronic device, the active period and the dormant period are distinguished and identified, When the current time corresponds to the above activity time interval and the above operation mode is determined to be the above AoD mode, the display is configured to be controlled based on a first AoD mode in which the output luminance and refresh rate are set to a first luminance and a first refresh rate, respectively. Electronic device.

10. In Paragraph 9, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the above at least one processor, the electronic device: When the current time corresponds to the dormant time interval and the operation mode is determined to be the AoD mode, the display is configured to be controlled based on a second AoD mode in which the output brightness and the refresh rate are respectively set to a second brightness lower than the first brightness and a second refresh rate lower than the first refresh rate. Electronic device.

11. In Paragraph 8, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the above at least one processor, the electronic device: Checking state information including the State of Charge (SoC) and State of Health (SoH) of the second battery, the first temperature, and the second temperature of the electronic device, and If it is confirmed that the above SoC is less than the threshold SoC, the above SoH is less than the threshold SoH, the above first temperature is greater than or equal to the first threshold temperature, or the above second temperature is greater than or equal to the second threshold temperature, the above target processor is fixed to the above auxiliary processor during the threshold time and configured to control the display. Electronic device.

12. In Paragraph 11, When the above at least one instruction is executed by the above at least one processor, the electronic device: If the above SoC is less than the threshold SoC, a first interface that induces charging of the second battery is displayed in one area of ​​the display during the threshold time, and If the above SoH is less than the threshold SoH, a second interface that induces replacement of the second battery is displayed in one area of ​​the display during the threshold time, and If the first temperature is greater than or equal to the first critical temperature, a third interface indicating that there is an abnormality in the temperature of the second battery is displayed in one area of ​​the display during the critical time, and When the second temperature is greater than or equal to the second critical temperature, a fourth interface is configured to display a portion of the display indicating that temperature management of the electronic device is required during the critical time. Electronic device.

13. A display control method performed by an electronic device, Operation of driving a sensor based on the first power of the first battery; An operation to determine the operating mode of the electronic device based on information obtained using the sensor; and An operation to control the display using a target processor corresponding to the operation mode among at least one processor; comprising, Display control method.

14. In Paragraph 13, The above display control method is, If the operation mode is determined to be an AoD (Always on Display) mode based on the above information, the operation of determining the auxiliary processor among the auxiliary processor driven by the first battery and the main processor driven by the second battery as the target processor; and The operation of driving the auxiliary processor based on the first power to control the display; further comprising Display control method.

15. A computer-readable medium storing a program for executing the method of paragraph 13 on a computer.

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