18267217. METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIQUID INGRESS DETECTION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (HONOR DEVICE CO., LTD.)

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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIQUID INGRESS DETECTION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Organization Name

HONOR DEVICE CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Liang Liu of Shenzhen (CN)

Dawei Li of Shenzhen (CN)

Chao Han of Shenzhen (CN)

Houxin Li of Shenzhen (CN)

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIQUID INGRESS DETECTION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18267217 titled 'METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LIQUID INGRESS DETECTION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for detecting liquid ingress in a Type-C interface of an electronic device, where the detection process is controlled based on the screen state of the device.

  • The method controls a liquid ingress detection circuit to initiate detection in the Type-C interface.
  • If liquid ingress is detected, the method stops applying voltage to data pins and obtains a parameter indicating the screen state.
  • When the screen is off, the method waits for a specific duration before starting the next detection process.
  • When the screen is on, a different duration is used before initiating the next detection process.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Liquid ingress detection in a Type-C interface.
  • Control of detection process based on screen state.
  • Different durations for detection based on screen state.

Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in electronic devices to prevent damage from liquid ingress by controlling the detection process intelligently.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the issue of liquid damage in electronic devices by efficiently detecting liquid ingress and taking appropriate actions based on the screen state.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced protection against liquid damage.
  • Intelligent control of detection process.
  • Improved durability of electronic devices.

Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other electronic devices to enhance their reliability and longevity, potentially reducing repair and replacement costs for consumers.

Prior Art: No specific information on prior art related to this technology is provided in the abstract.

Frequently Updated Research: There is no information on frequently updated research related to this technology in the abstract.

Questions about Liquid Ingress Detection: Question 1: How does the method differentiate between the screen-off and screen-on states for controlling the liquid ingress detection process? The method determines the screen state by obtaining a parameter that indicates whether the screen is off or on, and then adjusts the duration before starting the next detection process accordingly.

Question 2: What are the potential implications of using this technology in consumer electronics beyond preventing liquid damage? In addition to protecting devices from liquid damage, this technology could also improve overall device reliability and reduce maintenance costs for consumers.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method for controlling liquid ingress detection and an electronic device are provided. The method includes: controlling a liquid ingress detection circuit to start liquid ingress detection in a Type-C interface; stopping applying a voltage to first data pins when a detection result of the liquid ingress detection is that liquid ingress occurs in the Type-C interface, and obtaining a first parameter of a screen of the electronic device; when the first parameter of the screen is a screen-off state, controlling the liquid ingress detection circuit to start next liquid ingress detection in the Type-C interface after first duration; and when the first parameter of the screen is a screen-on state, controlling the liquid ingress detection circuit to start next liquid ingress detection in the Type-C interface after second duration, where the first duration is greater than the second duration.