18099055. METHOD OF CONTROLLING SPECIFIED FUNCTION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
METHOD OF CONTROLLING SPECIFIED FUNCTION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jongmin Yoon of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Seungnyun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
METHOD OF CONTROLLING SPECIFIED FUNCTION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18099055 titled 'METHOD OF CONTROLLING SPECIFIED FUNCTION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for a first electronic device that includes a body with at least one sensor, a temple connected to the body, and a hinge connecting the body and the temple. The hinge allows the temple to be folded in a specified direction within a specified angle. The device also includes a processor connected to the sensor, which can determine whether the device is mounted in a second electronic device or being worn by a user. Based on this information, the processor can execute a specified function of the device.
- The first electronic device has a body with at least one sensor.
- It includes a temple connected to the body.
- A hinge connects the body and the temple, allowing folding in a specified direction within a specified angle.
- A processor is connected to the sensor and can determine if the device is mounted in another device or being worn.
- Based on this information, the processor can execute a specified function of the device.
Potential Applications
- Wearable electronic devices with folding capabilities.
- Smart glasses or headsets that can detect if they are being worn or mounted on another device.
- Fitness trackers or smartwatches that can adapt their functionality based on whether they are being worn or not.
Problems Solved
- Provides a mechanism for electronic devices to detect their state (worn or mounted) and adjust their functionality accordingly.
- Enables more intuitive and efficient user interactions with wearable devices.
- Allows for compact and portable designs by incorporating folding capabilities.
Benefits
- Improved user experience by automatically adapting device functionality based on its state.
- Enhanced portability and convenience with folding capabilities.
- Enables the development of innovative wearable devices with versatile functionality.
Original Abstract Submitted
According to various embodiments, a first electronic device may include: a body including at least one sensor, a temple connected to the body, a hinge connecting the body and the temple and configured to allow the temple connected to the body to be folded in a specified direction within a specified angle, and a processor functionally connected to the at least one sensor, wherein the processor is configured to: determine whether the first electronic device is in a first state of being mounted in a second electronic device, identify whether the first electronic device is in a second state of being worn, through the at least one sensor, and execute a specified function of the first electronic device, based on at least one of the first state and/or the second state.
