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Electronic device and method for controlling signal strength according to mode

US10198387B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2016
Grant dateFeb 5, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/4282
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device and a method for changing modes according to external devices connected through a universal serial bus (USB) and controlling the strength of signals communicated according to changed modes are provided. The method includes detecting a connection with an external device corresponding to booting of the electronic device, determining a mode of the electronic device according to the detected connection with the external device, varying a characteristic setting of an input output (IO) buffer to a certain strength corresponding to the determined mode, and communicating a signal at a strength corresponding to the varied setting.

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