17983403. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THERMAL PERFORMANCE THEREOF simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THERMAL PERFORMANCE THEREOF
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THERMAL PERFORMANCE THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17983403 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THERMAL PERFORMANCE THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a thermal control method for an electronic device that adjusts its communication module based on temperature measurements. Here are the key points:
- The method starts by measuring the temperature of the electronic device when it is connected to a first cellular network.
- It identifies the current consumed by the communication module in this first state.
- If the measured temperature exceeds a reference value, the device establishes a connection to a second cellular network.
- It then identifies the current consumed by the communication module in this second state.
- The method compares the communication environments of the first and second cellular networks if the current consumed in the first state is less than in the second state.
- Based on this comparison and whether the second current is less than the first current, the device either maintains the connection to the second cellular network or reestablishes connection to the first cellular network.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets that need to manage their temperature while connected to different cellular networks.
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices that rely on cellular connectivity and require thermal control to prevent overheating.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Overheating of electronic devices when connected to cellular networks can lead to performance issues and potential damage.
- Switching to a different cellular network with a different communication environment can help manage the device's temperature.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved thermal control of electronic devices, ensuring optimal performance and preventing damage.
- Efficient management of communication modules based on temperature measurements, reducing power consumption and extending battery life.
Original Abstract Submitted
A thermal control method of an electronic device includes: measuring a temperature of the electronic device in a first state connected to a first cellular network; identifying a first current consumed through a communication module in the first state; establishing connection to a second cellular network in case that the measured temperature exceeds a reference value; identifying a second current consumed through the communication module in a second state connected to the second cellular network; comparing a first communication environment of the first cellular network with a second communication environment of the second cellular network in case that the first current is less than the second current; and maintaining the connection to the second cellular network or reestablishing connection to the first cellular network, based on comparison of the first communication environment with the second communication environment or whether the second current is less than the first current.
