KR-102963166-B1 - ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FITTING ACCESSORY COVER

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include a communication module for communication with an accessory cover comprising a first cover and a second cover, at least one sensor module, a display module, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the communication module, the at least one sensor module, the display module, and the memory. The processor may detect mounting of the accessory cover through the communication module, check sensing information regarding the first cover and the second cover using the at least one sensor module, and change setting information for the display module when the first cover is in an open state and the second cover is in a closed state based on the sensing information. Various other embodiments may be possible.

Inventors

• 강남현
• 고민아

Assignees

• 삼성전자 주식회사

Dates

Publication Date

20260511

Application Date

20210323

Claims (20)

1. In electronic devices, Display module; A communication module for communication with an accessory cover comprising a first cover disposed in a manner that covers the display module, and a second cover disposed between the first cover and the display module and disposed in a manner that covers the display module; At least one sensor module; Memory; and A processor operatively connected to the communication module, the at least one sensor module, the display module, and the memory; comprising The above processor is, Through the communication module above, the mounting of the accessory cover is detected, and Using the above at least one sensor module, sensing information for the first cover and the second cover is checked, and Based on the above sensing information, if the first cover is in an open state and the second cover is in a closed state, change the setting information for the display module, execute at least one application stored in the memory related to the use of the electronic pen, and obtain handwriting input of the electronic pen through the second cover. An electronic device that stores the acquired handwriting input in the memory and displays a lock screen through the display module when the first cover is in an open state and the second cover is in a closed state and the second cover is changed to an open state.
2. In Article 1, The first cover above is an electronic device that is an external cover for protecting the display module from external shock.
3. In Article 1, The electronic device wherein the second cover is formed of a transparent material, and the transparent material comprises at least one material selected from TPU (thermos plastic polyurethane), PC (polycarbonate, thermoplastic polymer), and silicone.
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5. In Article 1, The above-mentioned at least one sensor module includes a first Hall sensor and a second Hall sensor, and The above processor is, Using the first Hall sensor, sensing information for the first cover is checked, and An electronic device that checks sensing information for the second cover using the second Hall sensor.
6. In Article 5, An electronic device in which a first magnetic member is disposed in the first cover corresponding to the first Hall sensor, and a second magnetic member is disposed in the second cover corresponding to the second Hall sensor.
7. In Article 1, An electronic device in which additional magnetic members are disposed at corresponding positions so that the first cover and the second cover are attached to each other.
8. In Article 1, An electronic device comprising at least one of color, brightness, contrast, balance, saturation, and sharpness for the display module, wherein the setting information for the display module.
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10. In Article 1, The above processor is, An electronic device that stores the acquired handwriting input in the memory when the first cover is in an open state and the second cover is in a closed state and the first cover is changed to a closed state.
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12. In Article 1, The above accessory cover includes a near-field communication antenna, and The above processor is, Through the above communication module, the near-field communication antenna is identified, and An electronic device that detects that it is mounted on the above accessory cover.
13. A method of an electronic device mounted on an accessory cover comprising a first cover disposed in a manner that covers a display module, and a second cover disposed between the first cover and the display module and disposed in a manner that covers the display module, wherein An operation to detect mounting of the accessory cover via a communication module; An operation of checking sensing information for the first cover and the second cover included in the accessory cover using at least one sensor module; An operation to change setting information for the display module when the first cover is in an open state and the second cover is in a closed state, based on the above-mentioned confirmed sensing information; An action of executing at least one application stored in memory related to the use of an electronic pen; The operation of acquiring handwriting input of the electronic pen through the second cover; and A method comprising: storing the acquired handwriting input in the memory and displaying a lock screen through the display module when the first cover is in an open state and the second cover is in a closed state and the second cover is changed to an open state.
14. In Article 13, The above first cover is an external cover for protecting the display module from external impact.
15. In Article 13, The second cover is formed of a transparent material, and the transparent material comprises at least one material selected from TPU (thermos plastic polyurethane), PC (polycarbonate, thermoplastic plastic polymer), and silicone.
16. In Article 13, The above-mentioned at least one sensor module includes a first Hall sensor and a second Hall sensor, and The operation of verifying the above sensing information is, An operation of confirming sensing information for the first cover using the first Hall sensor; and A method comprising: an operation of checking sensing information for the second cover using the second Hall sensor.
17. In Article 16, A method in which a first magnetic member is disposed in the first cover corresponding to the first Hall sensor, and a second magnetic member is disposed in the second cover corresponding to the second Hall sensor.
18. In Article 13, A method in which setting information for the display module includes at least one of color, brightness, contrast, balance, saturation, and sharpness for the display module.
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20. In Article 13, A method further comprising the operation of storing the acquired handwriting input in the memory when the first cover is changed from an open state and the second cover is changed from a closed state to a closed state.

Description

Electronic device and method for fitting accessory cover Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device and method equipped with an accessory cover. The development of electronic devices can be applied to various fields closely integrated with our daily lives. These electronic devices are being released in various sizes depending on their functions and user preferences. Accessory devices (e.g., protective housings, protective covers, etc.) are being installed to form the exterior of the electronic device or to protect at least a portion of the device. Recently, the usability of electronic devices is being improved by adding various additional functions to these accessory devices, in addition to basic functions such as protecting electronic devices or enhancing aesthetics. In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an accessory cover and an electronic device mounted thereon according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exemplary diagram illustrating the state in which the inner cover of an accessory cover according to various embodiments of the present invention is attached to the display of an electronic device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an electronic device and accessory cover according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a processing method according to whether an inner cover is attached in an electronic device equipped with an accessory cover according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an exemplary illustration of an accessory cover including an outer cover and an inner cover according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 7a illustrates an embodiment in which the inner cover of an accessory cover according to various embodiments of the present invention changes the settings for the display when the inner cover is attached to the display module of an electronic device. FIG. 7b illustrates an embodiment in which an application related to an electronic pen is executed when the inner cover of an accessory cover according to various embodiments of the present invention is attached to a display module of an electronic device. FIG. 8a illustrates an embodiment in which an inner cover of an accessory cover according to various embodiments of the present invention displays at least one set application when attached to a display of an electronic device. FIG. 8b illustrates an embodiment in which an inner cover of an accessory cover according to various embodiments of the present invention stores a memo being written when the inner cover is removed from the display of an electronic device. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)). The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., program (140)), for example, and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (176) or communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting d