KR20160026318A - Electronic device, and flip cover of the electronic device, and information display method using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

To save power of an electronic device, the flip cover of the electronic device in accordance with various embodiments comprises: at least one light emitting device; and a control part which generates a control signal corresponding to the information of an event when a signal including the information of the event generated from the electronic device is received; and controls the on and off of the light emitting device in accordance with the control signal. Another embodiment can be provided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an electronic device, a flip cover of an electronic device, and an information display method using the flip cover and an information display method using the flip cover.

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device including a light emitting element, a flip cover of an electronic device, and a method of displaying information using the flip cover.

In recent years, with the spread of electronic devices such as smart phones, tablet PCs, and the like, various accessories of electronic devices such as covers, cradles, and protective films have been developed and popularized.

Of the various accessories, the cover is made suitable for the appearance of the electronic device in order to express the user's personality with the purpose of safely protecting the electronic device from external impact or foreign matter penetration. In addition, the cover is a flip-shaped cover (hereinafter referred to as a flip cover) which covers the rear surface of the electronic device and allows the front surface of the electronic device in which the display screen is located to be exposed or unexposed according to the needs of the user using the electronic device ) Are commonly used.

In the case of a flip cover having an opaque material for protecting a conventional electronic device, when the cover covers the electronic device, the user has to open the cover to check the information displayed on the display screen of the electronic device.

Further, in the conventional flip cover having a transparent or semi-transparent view window, in order to confirm the information displayed on the display screen of the electronic device through the view window, a part or all of the display screen of the electronic device is activated There is a disadvantage in that electric power of the electronic device is wasted.

Accordingly, various embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for receiving a flip cover from an electronic device, such that when the electronic device is used with the flip cover, the user can confirm the event generated in the electronic device even when the cover covers the display screen of the electronic device. A flip cover of an electronic device, and an information display method using the flip cover.

It is also to be understood that the various embodiments of the present invention may be embodied in other forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof, An electronic device for displaying on a flip cover, a flip cover for an electronic device, and an information display method using the same.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flip cover for an electronic device, comprising: at least one light emitting element; A control signal generating unit generating a control signal corresponding to the information of the event upon receiving a signal including information of an event generated from the electronic device and controlling on and off of the light emitting device according to the control signal, And a control unit.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of displaying information using a flip cover of an electronic device, the method comprising: receiving a signal including information of an event generated from the electronic device; The flip cover generating a control signal corresponding to the information of the event; And the flip cover may include an operation of turning on at least one light emitting element of the flip cover in accordance with the control signal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device equipped with a flip cover, comprising: a power supply unit for supplying power to the flip cover; And a controller for transmitting a signal including the information of the event to the flip cover when the event occurs in the electronic device and controlling the power supply unit to transmit the power signal to the flip cover.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of displaying information using a flip cover of an electronic device equipped with a flip cover, the method comprising: checking whether the electronic device has generated an event; And confirming the occurrence of the event, the electronic device may transmit the signal including the information of the event to the flip cover.

According to the electronic device according to various embodiments, the flip cover of the electronic device, and the information display method using the flip cover, even when the cover covers the display screen of the electronic device, The information received from the electronic device can be displayed on the flip cover so that the user can confirm the event generated in the electronic device.

Further, according to the electronic device, the flip cover of the electronic device, and the information display method using the electronic device according to various embodiments, when the electronic device is used by mounting the flip cover, The information received from the electronic device can be displayed on the flip cover so that the event generated by the device can be confirmed.

1 is a block diagram of a flip cover according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 shows a flip cover mounted on an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention
FIGS. 3A and 3B are flowcharts of a flip cover activation operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view showing a configuration of a flip cover according to another embodiment of the present invention
5 is a flowchart of an information display operation using a flip cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart of an information display operation using a flip cover according to another embodiment of the present invention
7 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention Various embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The various embodiments of the present invention are capable of various changes and may have various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and the detailed description is described with reference to the drawings. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the various embodiments of the invention to the specific embodiments, but includes all changes and / or equivalents and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of the invention. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals have been used for like elements.

The use of "including" or "including" in various embodiments of the present invention can be used to refer to the presence of a corresponding function, operation or component, etc., which is disclosed, Components and the like. Also, in various embodiments of the invention, the terms "comprise" or "having" are intended to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

The expression " or " or " at least one of A and / or B " in various embodiments of the present invention includes any and all combinations of words listed together. For example, each of " A or B " or " at least one of A and / or B " may comprise A, comprise B, or both A and B.

&Quot; first, " " second, " " first, " or " second, " etc. used in various embodiments of the present invention may modify various elements of various embodiments, I never do that. For example, the representations do not limit the order and / or importance of the components. The representations may be used to distinguish one component from another. For example, the first user device and the second user device are both user devices and represent different user devices. For example, without departing from the scope of the various embodiments of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it is to be understood that the element may be directly connected or connected to the other element, It should be understood that there may be other new components between the different components. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that an element is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it is understood that there is no other element between the element and the other element It should be possible.

The terminology used in the various embodiments of the present invention is used only to describe a specific embodiment and is not intended to limit the various embodiments of the present invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the various embodiments of the present invention belong. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to have the meanings consistent with the contextual meanings of the related art and, unless expressly defined in the various embodiments of the present invention, It is not interpreted as meaning.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may be a device including a communication function. For example, the electronic device can be a smartphone, a tablet personal computer, a mobile phone, a videophone, an e-book reader, a desktop personal computer, a laptop Such as a laptop personal computer (PC), a netbook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), an MP3 player, a mobile medical device, a camera, or a wearable device Such as a head-mounted device (HMD) such as electronic glasses, an electronic garment, an electronic bracelet, an electronic necklace, an electronic app apparel, an electronic tattoo, or a smart watch.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device may be a smart home appliance with communication capabilities. [0003] Smart household appliances, such as electronic devices, are widely used in the fields of television, digital video disk (DVD) player, audio, refrigerator, air conditioner, vacuum cleaner, oven, microwave oven, washing machine, air cleaner, set- And may include at least one of a box (e.g., Samsung HomeSync ™, Apple TV ™, or Google TV ™), game consoles, an electronic dictionary, an electronic key, a camcorder,

According to some embodiments, the electronic device may be a variety of medical devices (e.g., magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) (global positioning system receiver), EDR (event data recorder), flight data recorder (FDR), automotive infotainment device, marine electronic equipment (eg marine navigation device and gyro compass), avionics, A security device, a head unit for a vehicle, an industrial or home robot, an ATM (automatic teller machine) of a financial institution, or a point of sale (POS) of a shop.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device may be a piece of furniture or a structure / structure including a communication function, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, (E.g., water, electricity, gas, or radio wave measuring instruments, etc.). An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may be one or more of the various devices described above. Further, the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may be a flexible device. It should also be apparent to those skilled in the art that the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention is not limited to the above-described devices.

On the other hand, the term user used in various embodiments may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device using an electronic device (e.g., an artificial intelligence electronic device).

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a flip cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a flip cover mounted on an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the flip cover 100 may include a controller 110, at least one light emitting device 120, and an integrated circuit (IC) 130.

The light emitting device 210 may be installed inside the flip cover 100 so as not to be exposed to the outside of the flip cover 100, 120 may be provided on at least a part of the surface of the flip cover 100 to transmit light of the light emitting device 120 to the outside. In addition, the light emitting devices 120 may be arranged in at least a part of the front surface 101 of the flip cover 100 in a predetermined pattern.

As shown in FIG. 2A, for example, a plurality of the light emitting devices 120 may be arranged in a matrix form within a part of the front surface 101 of the flip cover 100. Also, the light emitting device 120 may be a light emitting diode (LED), for example. The light emitting device 120 arranged in a matrix form in a part of the front surface 101 of the plurality of flip covers 100 may be referred to as a matrix LED.

The authentication IC 130 can execute the activation operation of the electronic device 10 and the flip cover 100. [ The authentication IC 130 may be installed inside the back surface 103 of the flip cover 100, for example, as shown in FIG. 2 (a). The authentication IC 130 transmits and receives signals to and from the electronic device via the contact terminals after the flip cover 100 is mounted on the electronic device 10 to perform activation of the electronic device 10 and the flip cover 100 . Although not shown, the flip cover 100 is provided with a short-range communication module so that after the flip cover 100 is mounted on the electronic device 10, the authentication IC 130 is connected to the electronic device 10 using the short- And may perform the activation operation of the electronic device 10 and the flip cover 100 through short-range wireless communication with the electronic device 10 and the flip cover 100. [

In addition, the authentication IC 130 can execute the activation operation with the electronic device using, for example, a symmetric key encryption method or an asymmetric key encryption method.

The operation in which the authentication IC 130 executes the activation operation with the electronic device using the symmetric key cryptography is performed in the same manner as the operation of the electronic device 30 in the operation of the flip cover 300, It is possible to obtain a secure key 32 by encrypting a random number 31. The electronic device 300 encrypts the random number 31 in operation 303 to obtain the secure key 33 and the electronic device 30 sends the security key 33 of the electronic device 30 and the flip cover 300 to the security key 32 of the flip cover 300 to confirm whether or not the flip cover is a genuine product according to the same.

The operation in which the authentication IC 130 performs the activation operation with the electronic device using the asymmetric key encryption method is the same as the operation in which the flip cover 300 operates in the 311 operation as shown in FIG. And can obtain a root private key 35 by encrypting the public key 34. The electronic device 30 decrypts the root private key 35 received from the flip cover in operation 313 to obtain the root public key 36 and acquires the root public key 36 from the flip cover 300, The public key 34 and the root public key 36 can be compared (first comparison) by the number and the public key 34. [ In addition, the flip cover 300 may obtain the private key 38 by encrypting the random number 37 received from the electronic device 30 at 317 operation. The electronic device 30 can obtain the public key 39 by encrypting the random number 37 in 319 operation. The electronic device 30 can compare (compare second) the public key 39 of the electronic device 30 and the private key 38 of the flip cover 300 received from the flip cover 300 in operation 321 have. The electronic device 30 can confirm whether or not the flip cover 300 is a genuine article based on the first comparison result and the second comparison result.

The control unit 110 may include a microcontroller unit (MCU) 112 and a light emitting device driver 114. The controller 110 may be installed inside the rear surface 103 of the flip cover 100, for example, as shown in FIG. 2 (a).

The MCU 112 may generate a control signal corresponding to the information of the event upon receiving the signal including the information of the event generated from the electronic device 10. [

The event may be a variety of events that may occur in an electronic device, such as, for example, receiving a call, receiving a message, generating an alarm, or displaying a time.

A signal including the information of the event may be received via the contact terminal of the flip cover 100 in contact with the electronic device 10 after the flip cover 100 is mounted to the electronic device 10. [ Although not shown, the flip cover 100 is provided with a short-range communication module so that after the flip cover 100 is mounted on the electronic device 10, it is connected to the electronic device 10 via short- Flip cover 100 may receive a signal from electronic device 10 containing information of an event.

Further, the MCU 112 controls the light emitting element driver 114 according to the generated control signal to control on / off of the light emitting element.

The light emitting device driver 114 turns on and off the light emitting device 120 under the control of the MCU 120 to display the information of the turned on event in the form of at least one of letters, . The light emitting device driver 114 may turn on and off the light emitting device 120 under the control of the MCU 120 to display dimming effects, It is possible to display at least one of the effects of shifting to the left and right.

In addition, the MCU 112 may be controlled to receive a power supply signal from the electronic device 10 upon receipt of a signal containing information of an event. For example, when the flip cover 100 is mounted on the electronic device 10, the power contact terminal and the ground contact terminal of the flip cover 100 are electrically connected to the power contact terminal (not shown) of the electronic device 10 VCC and a ground contact terminal GND and the flip cover 100 may receive a power signal from the electronic device 10 through the power contact terminal of the flip cover 100. [

The MCU 112 can also be controlled to receive a signal containing information of an event from the electronic device 10 after the flip cover 100 is authenticated as being authentic according to the operation of the authentication IC 130 have. The MCU 112 can also control to receive the power supply signal continuously from the electronic device 10 after the authentication of the flip cover 100 is authenticated according to the operation of the authentication IC 130. [

When the flip cover 100 mounted on the electronic device 10 is in a closed state (the flip cover 100 completely covers the display screen of the electronic device 10) 10 to receive a signal including the information of the event. The closed state of the flip cover 100 mounted on the electronic device 10 can be detected by the flip cover 100 using a sensor that senses whether the electronic device 10 opens or closes the flip cover 100, It is possible to confirm whether it is in the closed state or the open state. The flip cover 100 includes a magnetic element 150 when the sensor for sensing whether the flip cover 100 of the electronic apparatus 10 is open or closed is a hall sensor, May be installed at a position corresponding to a sensor (for example, a hall sensor) for detecting whether the flip cover 100 of the electronic device 10 is opened or closed. When the sensor for detecting whether the flip cover 100 of the electronic device 10 is open or closed is a hall sensor, the Hall sensor of the electronic device senses the magnetic field of the magnetic element 150 of the flip cover 100 It is possible to confirm whether the flip cover 100 is opened or closed.

2 (a) shows a configuration of the flip cover 100 and a state in which the flip cover 100 transmits and receives signals to and from the electronic device 10 to indicate that information is displayed through the light emitting element 120 The operation of the flip cover 100 according to the above-described embodiment can be realized by a method in which the flip cover 100 is mounted on the electronic device 10 and mounted on the flip cover 100, for example, Is in a closed state. 2 (b), when a time display event is generated in the electronic device 10 in a state where the flip cover 100 mounted on the electronic device 10 is closed, as shown in FIG. 2 (a) Some light emitting elements of the light emitting elements 120 arranged in a form of being turned on and the time can be displayed on the flip cover 100 through the light of the light emitting element.

4 is a configuration diagram of a flip cover according to another embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4 shows the flip cover of Fig. 1 in more detail, and a detailed description of the operation of the same components as those of Fig. 1 (the reference numerals are different) is simplified.

4, the flip cover 400 includes an MCU 412, an LED driver 414, a matrix LED 420, an authentication IC 430, an LDO (Low Drop Out) regulator 440 (LDO), and a lever shifter (450).

The MCU 412 may receive a power supply signal of the power supply unit (VCC) 41 from the electronic device 40 and receive a signal including information of an event generated from the event detection unit 46 of the electronic device 40 And controls the LED driver 414 in accordance with the control signal to control the on / off state of the matrix LED 420. [0156]

For example, the flip cover 400 receives a signal containing event information detected by the event detection unit 46 of the electronic device 40 from the UART Tx 42 of the electronic device 40, ) Through level conversion. The lever shifter 450 receives the voltage (e.g., 3.3v) of the power supply of the power supply unit 41 of the electronic device 40 and receives the voltage (e.g., 1.8v) And can perform an operation of matching the communication level between the MCU 412 and the UART Tx 42. [ The lever shifter 450 may also be connected to the UART Rx 43 of the electronic device 40. [

The LED driver 414 can receive the power supply signal of the power supply unit 41 from the electronic device 40 and turn on and off the matrix LED 420 according to the control signal of the MCU 412, Information can be displayed.

The matrix LED 420 refers to a plurality of LEDs arranged in a matrix form.

On the other hand, the electronic device 40 includes a power supply unit 41 for supplying power to the flip cover, a UART Tx 42 for transmitting and receiving signals, a UART Rx 43, a GND 44, An authentication unit 45 that executes an authentication operation, an event detection unit 46 that detects an event occurrence when an event occurs, and a sensor 48 that detects whether the flip cover is open or closed.

Meanwhile, the authentication unit 45 and the event detection unit 46 may be included in the control unit 47. Also, the power supply unit 41 may be a battery of the electronic device 40.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 47 of the electronic device 40 to which the flip cover 400 is attached confirms whether or not an event has occurred, and when an event occurs in the electronic device 40, A signal including information on an event is transmitted to the flip cover 400 and the power supply unit 41 can control the flip cover 400 to transmit the power signal.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 47 of the electronic device 40 to which the flip cover 400 is attached executes the activation of the flip cover 400 and the flip cover 400, After the authentication of the flip cover 400 is authenticated as a validation, the flip cover 400 may transmit a signal including event information to the flip cover. Further, after the flip cover is authenticated as a genuine product, the power supply unit 41 can continuously control the flip cover 400 to transmit the power signal.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, when the controller 47 of the electronic device 40 to which the flip cover 400 is attached confirms that the flip cover 400 is closed through the sensor 48, 400 to transmit a signal including the information of the event.

5 is a flowchart of an information display operation using a flip cover according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5, when the flip cover 500 is attached to the electronic device 50 and closed, an event (e.g., a telephone call, a message reception, an alarm occurrence, or a time indication) occurs in the electronic device , Information corresponding to an event of the electronic device is displayed as light on the outer surface of the flip cover so that the user can easily recognize the event generated in the electronic device. The information displayed on the outer surface of the flip cover may be, for example, letters, numbers, icons, images, and the like. In addition, the information displayed on the outer surface of the flip cover may include information such as a dimming effect, an animation effect, and the like, which are displayed to allow the user to visually check the dimming effect, the animation effect, The effect of moving up and down and left and right) may be applied.

In operation 501, the user may mount the flip cover 500 on the electronic device 50 and close the flip cover 500 such that the flip cover 500 is in a closed state.

In operation 503, the electronic device 50 can confirm that the flip cover 500 mounted on the electronic device 50 is in a closed state. For example, the electronic device can confirm through the hall sensor whether the flip cover 500 is in a closed state or an open state.

In operation 505, the flip cover 500 and the electronic device 50 may perform the activation operation of the flip cover 500. [ For example, the flip cover 500 and the electronic device 50 may be configured so that when the flip cover 500 is mounted on the electronic device 50, the electronic device 50 is removed from the original of the flip cover 50 and the flip cover 500 The authentication operation can be executed. Further, for example, when confirming that the flip cover 500 mounted on the electronic device 50 is in the closed state, the electronic device 50 can perform the activation operation of the flip cover 50 and the flip cover 500 have. In addition, for example, when an event is generated in the electronic device 50 to be described later, the electronic device 50 can execute the activation operation of the flip cover 50 and the flip cover 500. [ Further, for example, at the confirmation of the user operation input for executing the activation operation, the electronic device 50 can execute the activation operation of the flip cover 50 and the flip cover 500. [ Meanwhile, the activation of the flip cover 500 can be performed by applying various conventional authentication techniques.

In accordance with the activation operation in operation 507, the electronic device 50 may authenticate that the flip cover 500 is genuine.

In operation 509, the electronic device confirms whether an event has occurred, and when an event occurs in the electronic device 50, the electronic device 50 can confirm the occurrence of the event.

In operation 511, the electronic device 50 may continuously transmit a power supply signal to the flip cover 500. For example, the electronic device 50 may continue to transmit a power supply signal to the flip cover 500 only if the flip cover 500 is authentic.

In operation 513, the electronic device 50 may send a signal containing information of the event to the flip cover 500. For example, when the electronic device 50 confirms the occurrence of an event, the electronic device 50 can immediately transmit a signal including the information of the event to the flip cover 500. Further, for example, the electronic device 50 may transmit a signal including information of an event to the flip cover 500 only when it is confirmed that the flip cover 500 is in the closed state. Also, for example, the electronic device 50 may transmit a signal containing information of an event to the flip cover 500 only if the flip cover 500 is authentic.

In operation 515, the flip cover 500 may generate a control signal corresponding to the information of the event.

In operation 517, the flip cover 500 may turn on at least one light emitting element of the flip cover 157 in accordance with the control signal.

On the other hand, if the signal including the information of the event received from the electronic device 500 includes a signal for controlling the light emitting element, for example, according to the signal including the information of the event, And at least one light emitting element of the light emitting element 157 may be turned on.

In operation 519, the light emitting element that has been turned on can display the event information on the front surface of the flip cover 500.

6 is a flowchart of an information display operation using a flip cover according to another embodiment of the present invention. 6, a flip cover receives a signal including information of an event generated from an electronic device, generates a control signal corresponding to the information of the event, and controls the at least one light emitting element Quot; on " The light emitting device may be arranged in a predetermined pattern in at least a part of the entire surface of the flip cover so as not to be exposed to the outside of the flip cover. When the light emitting device is turned on, have. For example, when the flip cover turns on the light emitting element, the flip cover performs the operation of displaying the information of the event on the front face of the flip cover in the form of at least one of letters, numbers, icons, and images .

In operation 601, the flip cover may receive a signal containing information of an event generated from the electronic device.

For example, when the flip cover is mounted on an electronic device and is in a closed state, the flip cover may receive a signal that includes information of events generated from the electronic device. Further, for example, after the flip cover is mounted on the electronic device, the activation of the electronic device and the flip cover is executed so that, after execution of the activation operation, after the flip cover is authenticated as being genuine, And receive a signal containing information of an event from the electronic device.

Also, for example, a flip cover may perform an operation of receiving a power supply signal from an electronic device upon receipt of a signal containing information of an event. Further, for example, after the flip cover is authenticated as being genuine, the flip cover may receive the power supply signal continuously from the electronic device.

In operation 603, the flip cover may generate a control signal corresponding to the event information.

In operation 605, the flip cover may turn on at least one light emitting element of the flip cover in accordance with the control signal.

In operation 607, the flip cover may display the event information on the front face of the flip cover by the light emitting element that has been turned on.

Figure 7 shows a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention. The electronic device 1200 may constitute all or part of the electronic device 1700 shown in Fig. 7, for example. 7, the electronic device 700 includes at least one application processor (AP) 710, a communication module 720, a subscriber identification module (SIM) card 724, a memory 730, An input device 750, a display 760, an interface 770, an audio module 780, a camera module 791, a power management module 795, a battery 796, an indicator 797, (798).

The AP 710 may control a plurality of hardware or software components connected to the AP 710 by driving an operating system or an application program, and may perform various data processing and operations including multimedia data. The AP 710 may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC), for example. According to one embodiment, the AP 710 may further include a graphics processing unit (GPU) (not shown).

The communication module 720 (e.g., the communication interface 760) may communicate with other electronic devices (e. G., Electronic device 704 or server 704) that are networked with the electronic device 700 Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 706). ≪ / RTI > According to one embodiment, the communication module 720 includes a cellular module 721, a Wifi module 723, a BT module 725, a GPS module 727, an NFC module 728 and a radio frequency (RF) module 729).

The cellular module 721 may provide voice calls, video calls, text services, or Internet services over a communication network (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, CDMA, WCDMA, UMTS, WiBro or GSM). The cellular module 721 may also perform identification and authentication of electronic devices within the communication network using, for example, a subscriber identity module (e.g., SIM card 724). According to one embodiment, the cellular module 721 may perform at least some of the functions that the AP 710 can provide. For example, the cellular module 721 may perform at least a portion of the multimedia control functions.

According to one embodiment, the cellular module 721 may include a communication processor (CP). In addition, the cellular module 721 may be implemented with an SoC, for example. 7, components such as the cellular module 721 (e.g., a communication processor), the memory 730, or the power management module 795 are shown as separate components from the AP 710, According to an embodiment, the AP 710 may be implemented to include at least a portion of the above-described components (e.g., cellular module 721).

According to one embodiment, the AP 710 or the cellular module 721 (e.g., a communications processor) may load commands or data received from at least one of non-volatile memory or other components connected to each other into a volatile memory ). In addition, the AP 710 or the cellular module 721 may receive data from at least one of the other components or store data generated by at least one of the other components in the non-volatile memory.

Each of the Wifi module 723, the BT module 725, the GPS module 727 or the NFC module 728 includes a processor for processing data transmitted and received through a corresponding module . Although the cellular module 721, the WiFi module 723, the BT module 725, the GPS module 727 or the NFC module 728 are shown as separate blocks in FIG. 7, according to one embodiment, At least some (e.g., two or more) of the Wifi module 721, the Wifi module 723, the BT module 725, the GPS module 727 or the NFC module 728 may be included in one integrated chip (IC) have. At least some of the processors (e.g., cellular module 721) corresponding to cellular module 721, Wifi module 723, BT module 725, GPS module 727 or NFC module 728, And a Wifi processor corresponding to the Wifi module 723) may be implemented in one SoC.

The RF module 729 can transmit and receive data, for example, transmit and receive RF signals. The RF module 729 may include, for example, a transceiver, a power amplifier module (PAM), a frequency filter, or a low noise amplifier (LNA). In addition, the RF module 729 may further include a component, for example, a conductor or a conductor, for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves in free space in wireless communication. 7, the cellular module 721, the Wifi module 723, the BT module 725, the GPS module 727, and the NFC module 728 are shown sharing one RF module 729, At least one of the cellular module 721, the WiFi module 723, the BT module 725, the GPS module 727 or the NFC module 728 transmits and receives an RF signal through a separate RF module can do.

The SIM card 724 may be a card including a subscriber identity module and may be inserted into a slot formed in a specific location of the electronic device. The SIM card 724 may include unique identification information (e.g., an integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID)) or subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)).

The memory 730 may include an internal memory 732 or an external memory 734. The built-in memory 732 may be a memory such as a volatile memory (for example, a dynamic random access memory (DRAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM), or the like) or a nonvolatile memory For example, one time programmable ROM (OTPROM), programmable ROM (PROM), erasable and programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable and programmable ROM (EEPROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, NAND flash memory, And may include at least one.

According to one embodiment, the internal memory 732 may be a solid state drive (SSD). The external memory 734 may be a flash drive such as a compact flash (CF), a secure digital (SD), a micro secure digital (SD), a mini secure digital (SD), an extreme digital A Memory Stick, and the like. The external memory 734 may be functionally connected to the electronic device 700 through various interfaces. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 700 may further include a storage device (or storage medium) such as a hard drive.

The sensor module 740 may measure a physical quantity or sense an operation state of the electronic device 700, and convert the measured or sensed information into an electrical signal. The sensor module 740 includes a gesture sensor 740A, a gyro sensor 740B, an air pressure sensor 740C, a magnetic sensor 740D, an acceleration sensor 740E, a grip sensor 740F, A temperature sensor 740G, a color sensor 740H (e.g., an RGB (red, green, blue) sensor), a living body sensor 740I, a temperature / humidity sensor 740J, ). ≪ / RTI > Additionally or alternatively, the sensor module 740 may include, for example, an E-nose sensor (not shown), an EMG sensor (not shown), an EEG sensor (not shown) (Not shown), an iris sensor (not shown), or a fingerprint sensor (not shown). The sensor module 740 may further include a control circuit for controlling at least one sensor included therein.

The input device 750 may include a touch panel 752, a (digital) pen sensor 754, a key 756, or an ultrasonic input device 758. The touch panel 752 can recognize the touch input by at least one of an electrostatic type, a pressure sensitive type, an infrared type, and an ultrasonic type, for example. In addition, the touch panel 752 may further include a control circuit. In electrostatic mode, physical contact or proximity recognition is possible. The touch panel 752 may further include a tactile layer. In this case, the touch panel 752 may provide a tactile response to the user.

The (digital) pen sensor 754 may be implemented using the same or similar method as receiving the touch input of the user, or using a separate recognition sheet, for example. The key 756 may include, for example, a physical button, an optical key or a keypad. The ultrasonic input device 758 is an apparatus that can confirm data by sensing sound waves from an electronic device 801 to a microphone (e.g., a microphone 788) through an input tool for generating an ultrasonic signal, Recognition is possible. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 700 may use the communication module 720 to receive user input from an external device (e.g., a computer or a server) connected thereto.

The display 760 may include a panel 762, a hologram device 764 or a projector 766. The panel 762 may be, for example, a liquid-crystal display or AM-OLED, etc. The panel 762 may be, for example, flexible, transparent or wearable, The hologram device 764 may display a stereoscopic image in the air using the interference of light. The hologram device 764 may display the three- The projector 766 may project light onto a screen to display an image. The screen may, for example, be located inside or outside the electronic device 700. According to one embodiment, The hologram device 764, or the projector 766, The control circuit may further include a control circuit.

The interface 770 may include a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) 772, a universal serial bus 774, an optical interface 776, or a D-sub (D-subminiature) 778, . ≪ / RTI > Additionally or alternatively, the interface 770 may include a mobile high-definition link (MHL) interface, a secure digital (SD) card / multi-media card (MMC) interface, or an infrared data association . ≪ / RTI >

The audio module 780 can convert sound and electric signals into both directions. The audio module 780 may process sound information input or output through, for example, a speaker 782, a receiver 784, an earphone 786, a microphone 788, or the like.

According to one embodiment, the camera module 791 may include at least one image sensor (e.g., a front sensor or a rear sensor), a lens (not shown), an image signal processor (ISP) (Not shown) or a flash (not shown), such as an LED or xenon lamp.

The power management module 795 may manage the power of the electronic device 700. Although not shown, the power management module 795 may include, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), a charger integrated circuit (PMIC), or a battery or fuel gauge.

The PMIC can be mounted, for example, in an integrated circuit or a SoC semiconductor. The charging method can be classified into wired and wireless. The charging IC can charge the battery, and can prevent an overvoltage or an overcurrent from the charger. According to one embodiment, the charging IC may comprise a charging IC for at least one of a wired charging scheme or a wireless charging scheme. The wireless charging system may be, for example, a magnetic resonance system, a magnetic induction system or an electromagnetic wave system, and additional circuits for wireless charging may be added, such as a coil loop, a resonant circuit or a rectifier have.

The battery gauge can measure, for example, the remaining amount of the battery 796, the voltage during charging, the current or the temperature. The battery 796 may store or generate electricity and supply power to the electronic device 700 using the stored or generated electricity. The battery 796 may include, for example, a rechargeable battery or a solar battery.

The indicator 797 may indicate a specific state of the electronic device 700 or a portion thereof (e.g., the AP 710), for example, a boot state, a message state, or a charged state. The motor 798 may convert electrical signals to mechanical vibration. Although not shown, the electronic device 700 may include a processing unit (e.g., a GPU) for mobile TV support. The processing device for supporting the mobile TV can process media data conforming to standards such as digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), digital video broadcasting (DVB), or media flow.

Each of the above-described components of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may be composed of one or more components, and the name of the component may be changed according to the type of the electronic device. The electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may be configured to include at least one of the above-described components, and some components may be omitted or further include other additional components. In addition, some of the components of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may be combined into one entity, so that the functions of the components before being combined can be performed in the same manner.

The term module used in various embodiments of the present invention may mean a unit comprising, for example, one or a combination of two or more of hardware, software or firmware. A module may be interchangeably used, for example, with terms such as unit, logic, logical block, component, or circuit. The module may be a minimum unit or a part of an integrally constructed component. A module may be a minimum unit or part thereof that performs one or more functions. The module may be implemented mechanically or electronically. For example, a module according to various embodiments of the present invention may be implemented as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) or programmable logic devices programmable-logic device).

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of a device (e.g., modules or functions thereof) or a method (e.g., operations) according to various embodiments of the present invention may be, for example, a computer readable And may be implemented with instructions stored on a computer-readable storage medium. The instructions, when executed by one or more processors, may cause the one or more processors to perform functions corresponding to the instructions. The computer readable storage medium may be, for example, a memory. At least some of the programming modules may be implemented (e.g., executed) by, for example, the processor. At least some of the programming modules may include, for example, modules, programs, routines, sets of instructions or processes, etc. to perform one or more functions.

The computer-readable recording medium includes a magnetic medium such as a hard disk, a floppy disk and a magnetic tape, an optical recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) A magneto-optical medium such as a floppy disk, and a program command such as a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, Module) that is configured to store and perform the functions described herein. The program instructions may also include machine language code such as those generated by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that may be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the various embodiments of the present invention, and vice versa.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. And the like. Accordingly, the scope of various embodiments of the present invention should be construed as being included in the scope of various embodiments of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention, all changes or modifications derived from the technical idea of various embodiments of the present invention .

It will also be appreciated that embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. Any such software may be stored in a non-volatile storage such as, for example, a storage device such as a ROM or a memory such as, for example, a RAM, a memory chip, a device, or an integrated circuit, whether or not erasable or re- (E.g., a computer), as well as being optically or magnetically recordable, such as, for example, a CD, DVD, magnetic disk or magnetic tape. It will be appreciated that the memory that may be included in the electronic device is an example of a machine-readable storage medium suitable for storing programs or programs containing instructions embodying the embodiments of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention includes a program including a code for implementing the apparatus or method described in any of the claims, and a machine-readable recording medium storing the program. In addition, such a program may be electronically transported through any medium such as a communication signal transmitted via a wired or wireless connection, and the present invention appropriately includes the same.

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In a flip cover of an electronic device,
At least one light emitting element;
A control signal generating unit generating a control signal corresponding to the information of the event upon receiving a signal including information of an event generated from the electronic device and controlling on and off of the light emitting device according to the control signal, The flip cover of the electronic device. The light emitting device according to claim 1,
A flip cover disposed inside the flip cover so as not to be exposed to the outside of the flip cover,
Wherein at least a part of a surface of the flip cover including a portion provided with the light emitting element transmits the light of the light emitting element to the outside. The light emitting device according to claim 2,
Wherein the flip cover is disposed in the predetermined pattern in at least a part of the front surface of the flip cover. The apparatus of claim 3,
And turning on at least one light emitting element in accordance with the control signal to display information of the event in the form of at least one of a character, a number, an icon, and an image. The method of claim 1,
A flip cover of an electronic device, including a telephone call, a message reception, an alarm occurrence, or a time indication. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising an authentication integrated circuit (IC) for executing the activation of the electronic device and the flip cover,
After the flip cover is mounted to the electronic device,
Executing an activation operation of the electronic device and the flip cover,
After execution of the activation operation, after the flip cover is authenticated as a genuine product,
And controlling the electronic device to receive a signal from the electronic device, the signal including information of the event. 7. The authentication system according to claim 6,
A flip cover of an electronic device including executing the activation operation using at least one of an asymmetric key encryption scheme and a symmetric key encryption scheme, The method according to claim 1,
And a magnetic element is provided at a position corresponding to a sensor for detecting whether the flip cover of the electronic device is opened or closed. A method of displaying information using a flip cover of an electronic device,
The flip cover receiving a signal including information of an event generated from the electronic device;
The flip cover generating a control signal corresponding to the information of the event;
Wherein the flip cover includes an operation of turning on at least one light emitting element of the flip cover in accordance with the control signal. The light emitting device according to claim 9,
The flip cover being installed inside the flip cover so as not to be exposed to the outside of the flip cover,
Wherein the light emitted from the light emitting element is confirmed on the surface of the flip cover when the light emitting element is turned on. 11. The light emitting device according to claim 10,
Wherein the flip cover is disposed in a predetermined pattern on at least a part of a front surface of the flip cover,
Wherein the light of the electronic device is confirmed on the surface of the front surface of the flip cover at a position where the light emitting element is turned on when the light emitting element is turned on. 12. The method of claim 11,
And displaying the information of the event on at least one of a character, a number, an icon, and an image on the front face of the flip cover by turning on the at least one light emitting element by turning on the at least one light emitting element . 10. The method of claim 9,
A method of displaying information using a flip cover of an electronic device, the method comprising: receiving a call, receiving a message, generating an alarm, or displaying a time. 10. The method of claim 9,
Further comprising: after the flip cover is mounted to the electronic device, the flip cover performing an activation operation of the electronic device and the flip cover,
And executing, upon execution of the activation operation, an operation to receive a signal including information of the event from the electronic device after the flip cover is authenticated as a genuine article Information display method. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the act of performing the activation comprises:
And performing the activation operation using at least one of an asymmetric key encryption method and a symmetric key encryption method. In an electronic device equipped with a flip cover,
A power supply unit for supplying power to the flip cover;
And a control unit for transmitting a signal including the information of the event to the flip cover when an event occurs in the electronic device, and controlling the power supply unit to transmit a power supply signal to the flip cover. 17. The apparatus of claim 16,
After the activation of the flip cover and the flip cover is authenticated, the signal including the information of the event is transmitted to the flip cover after the activation of the activation of the flip cover is authenticated And controlling the power supply unit to continuously transmit a power signal to the flip cover. 17. The method of claim 16,
And a sensor for detecting whether the flip cover is open or closed,
Wherein,
And controlling to transmit a signal including the information of the event to the flip cover when it is confirmed that the flip cover is closed through the sensor. A method of displaying information using a flip cover of an electronic device equipped with a flip cover,
Confirming whether the electronic device has generated an event;
And when the event is confirmed, the electronic device transmits a signal including the information of the event to the flip cover. 20. The method of claim 19,
Further comprising: the electronic device performing an activation operation of the flip cover and the flip cover,
Wherein the transmitting of the signal including the information of the event comprises:
And transmitting a signal including information of the event if the flip cover is authenticated as a genuine product according to execution of the activation operation,
Further comprising: if the flip cover is authentic, authenticating that the electronic device continuously transmits a power signal to the flip cover. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein upon transmission of a signal including information of the event,
And transmitting the power signal to the flip cover. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the act of transmitting a signal comprising information of the event comprises:
And when the electronic device confirms that the flip cover is in a closed state, transmitting the signal including the information of the event.

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