18488147. ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CONNECTION DETECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CONNECTION DETECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CONNECTION DETECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the processor determine the state of the lock unit?
- 1.11 What types of communication can the electronic apparatus receive from the first electronic apparatus?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CONNECTION DETECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CONNECTION DETECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18488147 titled 'ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CONNECTION DETECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The electronic apparatus described in the patent application is a device that can be attached to another electronic apparatus using a lock unit. The device includes a battery for power supply and a processor that can send a connection signal to the attached electronic apparatus to indicate the attachment. The processor can also determine if the device can communicate with the attached electronic apparatus based on battery information and the lock unit's state (lock or unlock), and send the connection signal only if communication is possible and the lock unit is in the unlock state.
- Battery-powered electronic apparatus with a lock unit for attachment to another electronic device.
- Processor sends connection signal to attached device after attachment, based on battery information and lock unit state.
- Connection signal sent only if communication is possible and lock unit is in unlock state.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in various industries and scenarios, such as:
- Secure data transfer between devices
- Access control systems
- Wearable technology with detachable components
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the following issues:
- Ensuring secure communication between attached devices
- Preventing unauthorized access to data or functions
- Simplifying the attachment and detachment process of electronic devices
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced security for data transfer
- Improved user experience with easy attachment and detachment
- Efficient power management based on battery information
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include:
- Smart home devices
- Medical devices
- Industrial equipment
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar lock mechanisms used in electronic devices for secure connections, but the specific combination of battery information, lock unit state, and connection signal as described in this patent application may be unique.
Unanswered Questions
How does the processor determine the state of the lock unit?
The abstract does not provide details on how the processor detects whether the lock unit is in a lock or unlock state. This could involve sensors, mechanical switches, or other mechanisms.
What types of communication can the electronic apparatus receive from the first electronic apparatus?
The abstract mentions that the electronic apparatus can receive communication with the first electronic apparatus, but it does not specify the nature of this communication. It could be data transfer, control signals, or other forms of communication.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic apparatus includes a battery for supplying power, a lock unit attachable to a first electronic apparatus, and a processor configured to output, after the electronic apparatus is attached to the first electronic apparatus, a connection signal to the first electronic apparatus indicating that the electronic apparatus has been attached to the first electronic apparatus. The processor is configured to determine, based on information about a state of the battery, whether the electronic apparatus can receive communication with the first electronic apparatus, determine whether the lock unit is in a lock state for locking a connection of the electronic apparatus to the first electronic apparatus or in an unlock state for unlocking the connection, and output the connection signal in a case where the electronic apparatus can receive the communication with the first electronic apparatus and the lock unit is in the unlock state.
