Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240136834). ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND AN OPERATING METHOD OF THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND AN OPERATING METHOD OF THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND AN OPERATING METHOD OF THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND AN OPERATING METHOD OF THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
WOONHYUNG Heo of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND AN OPERATING METHOD OF THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240136834 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND AN OPERATING METHOD OF THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a connector, battery, corruption detection circuit, voltage cutoff circuit, charging pin, and power management integrated circuit.
- The device has a connector with a voltage terminal.
- It includes a corruption detection circuit to check for connector corruption.
- A voltage cutoff circuit connects/disconnects the voltage terminal based on corruption detection.
- A charging pin transfers voltage from the internal node to an external device.
- A power management integrated circuit charges the battery using the internal node voltage or generates internal node voltage from the battery.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other portable devices.
Problems Solved
This technology helps prevent damage to devices caused by corrupted connectors, ensuring safe and efficient charging.
Benefits
The device offers a reliable and secure charging solution, extending the lifespan of the device and improving user experience.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be applied in consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial equipment, enhancing product safety and performance.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar devices with corruption detection circuits or voltage cutoff mechanisms to protect electronic devices from damage.
Unanswered Questions
How does the corruption detection circuit work in detecting connector corruption?
The abstract does not provide specific details on the functioning of the corruption detection circuit.
What is the specific technology used in the power management integrated circuit for charging the battery?
The abstract does not elaborate on the specific technology or methods employed in the power management integrated circuit for charging the battery.
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic device including: a connector including a voltage terminal; a battery; a corruption detection circuit configured to detect whether the connector is corrupted; a voltage cutoff circuit configured to electrically connect the voltage terminal with an internal node when corruption of the connector is not detected by the corruption detection circuit and to electrically disconnect the voltage terminal from the internal node when the corruption is detected by the corruption detection circuit; a charging pin connected with the internal node, and configured to transfer a voltage of the internal node to an external device when the charging pin is connected with the external device; and a power management integrated circuit connected between the internal node and the battery, and configured to charge the battery by using the voltage of the internal node or to generate the voltage of the internal node by using a voltage of the battery.
