Electronic device and method for controlling functions thereof according to attachment of external device
US10317971B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided are an electronic device and method for controlling functions of the electronic device according to attachment of an external device. The electronic device includes an interface part that electrically contacts an external device, and a processor that determines, when an external device is electrically connected, whether the external device has a second power source, and controls usage of a first power source of the electronic device according to a result of the determination.
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