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Method for performing function using sensor data and electronic device for providing same

US9766092B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2015
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device and method utilizes an external sensor group to facilitate miniaturization the device and repair/replacement of external sensors. An interface connected to an external sensor package including at least one sensor. A processor that when the external sensor package is connected through the interface, determines from which group the external sensor package is included in among pre-configured groups and controls the performance of a function corresponding to the determined group.

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