WO2021060924A1

WO2021060924A1 - Electronic device and method for controlling temperature

Info

Publication number: WO2021060924A1
Application number: PCT/KR2020/013109
Authority: WO
Inventors: 구경하; 김건탁; 윤하중; 이승주; 장세영; 장현태
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2019-09-27
Filing date: 2020-09-25
Publication date: 2021-04-01

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an electronic device comprises: a processor; a first temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the processor; a second temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of each of a plurality of components of the electronic device; and a memory operatively connected to the processor. The memory can store instructions which, when executed, enable the processor to measure the temperature of the processor by means of the first temperature sensor, change an operating frequency of the processor on the basis of a first reference temperature in response to the temperature of the processor reaching the first reference temperature, measure the temperature of at least one component among the plurality of components by means of the second temperature sensor, and change the operating frequency of the processor on the basis of a third reference temperature lower than the first reference temperature in response to the temperature of at least one component reaching a second reference temperature.

Description

Electronic device and method for performing temperature control

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and method for performing temperature control.

The electronic device may perform throttling to limit the performance of the electronic device based on the temperature of a component (eg, a processor) of the electronic device. In such an electronic device, the temperature of a component of the electronic device may be controlled within a guaranteed temperature by performing throttling. As such an electronic device performs throttling, the performance of the electronic device may be limited.

In an electronic device, the guaranteed temperature of the processor may be higher than the guaranteed temperature of other components and/or the temperature of the surface of the electronic device (eg, a housing). When such an electronic device performs throttling based on the temperature of the processor, throttling may be performed before the temperature of the component reaches the guaranteed temperature of the component. Accordingly, the performance of the electronic device may decrease before the temperature of the component reaches the guaranteed temperature of the component. Accordingly, there may be a need for a method of maintaining the operation performance of the electronic device as high as possible by delaying the timing at which throttling is performed as much as possible.

This disclosure has been written to address at least the disadvantages described above, and to provide at least the advantages described below.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a temperature measuring unit configured to measure a temperature of each of a plurality of components of the electronic device and a control unit configured to change based on a first reference temperature. When the temperature of the control unit measured through the temperature measuring unit reaches the first reference temperature and changes based on a third reference temperature lower than the first reference temperature, the control unit sets the operating frequency of the control unit to a first Set by frequency. When the temperature of at least one of the plurality of components reaches a second reference temperature while the control unit is operating at the first operating frequency, the operating frequency of the control unit is set as the second operating frequency.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operating an electronic device is provided.

The method includes measuring a temperature of a processor of the electronic device through a first temperature sensor of the electronic device, and changing an operating frequency of the processor to a first operating frequency when the temperature of the processor reaches the first reference temperature. Includes. The first reference temperature is measured by measuring the temperature of at least one of a plurality of components of the electronic device through a second temperature sensor of the electronic device, and based on a third reference temperature lower than the first reference temperature of the processor. Change the operating frequency. When the temperature of at least one component reaches a second reference temperature, the processor is set to a second operating frequency.

Each of the various aspects and features of the invention are defined in the appended claims. Combinations of features of the dependent claims may be suitably combined with features of the independent claims, as well as only those explicitly presented in the claims.

In addition, one or more features selected from any one embodiment described in the present disclosure may be combined with one or more features selected from any other embodiment described in the present disclosure, and alternatives to these features. A combination of at least partially alleviates one or more technical problems discussed in the present disclosure, or at least partly alleviates technical problems discernable by a person skilled in the art from the present disclosure, and furthermore, features of the embodiments ( Combinations are possible, provided that the particular combination or permutation thus formed of embodiment features is not understood to be incompatible by one of ordinary skill in the art.

In any described example implementation described in the present disclosure, two or more physically separate components may alternatively be integrated into a single component if the integration is possible, and a single component formed as such. If the same function is performed by means of, the integration is possible. Conversely, a single component of any embodiment described in the present disclosure may alternatively be implemented as two or more separate components that achieve the same function, as appropriate.

It is an object of certain embodiments of the present invention to solve, alleviate or eliminate, at least in part, at least one of the problems and/or disadvantages associated with the prior art. Certain embodiments aim to provide at least one of the advantages described below.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device and its operating method may delay the timing of deterioration of the operating performance of the electronic device by delaying the timing at which the processor performs throttling based on the temperature of the electronic device as much as possible.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device and its operating method can maintain the operating performance of the electronic device as high as possible by delaying a time point when the operating performance of the electronic device deteriorates.

The effects obtainable in the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned may be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs from the following description. will be.

Certain embodiments and other aspects, features, and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an exemplary embodiment.

2A is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

2B is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

4A is a graph illustrating a change in operating frequency of a processor of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

4B is a graph illustrating a temperature change of a processor of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

4C is a graph showing changes in temperature of a component of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

5A is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

5B is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

7A is a graph illustrating a change in operating frequency of a processor of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

7B is a graph illustrating a temperature change of a processor of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

7C is a graph showing a temperature change of a component of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

7D is a graph illustrating temperature changes of components of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

7E is a graph illustrating temperature changes of components of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

8 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation according to whether an electronic device slides according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

10 is a diagram illustrating a change in distance between components according to whether an electronic device slides according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 according to an exemplary embodiment. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input device 150, an audio output device 155, a display device 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176, interface 177, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196, or antenna module 197 ) Can be included. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the display device 160 or the camera module 180) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented as one integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in the display device 160 (eg, a display).

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to implement at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and can perform various data processing or operations. According to an embodiment, as at least a part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 may transfer commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190) to the volatile memory 132. It is loaded into, processes commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and the result data may be stored in the nonvolatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor) that can be operated independently or together. , A sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the coprocessor 123 may be set to use less power than the main processor 121 or to be specialized for a designated function. The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as a part thereof.

The processor 120 controls temperature based on the temperature of the processor 120, the temperature of at least one other hardware component of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, or a combination thereof. You can do it.

The co-processor 123 is, for example, in place of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ) While in the state, together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (for example, the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the functions or states associated with it. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of other functionally related components (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). have.

The memory 130 may store various types of data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ). The data may include, for example, software (eg, the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a nonvolatile memory 134.

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130, and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or an application 146.

The input device 150 may receive a command or data to be used for a component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120) from outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101. The input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output device 155 may output an sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output device 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

The display device 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to an embodiment, the display device 160 may include a touch circuitry set to sense a touch, or a sensor circuit (eg, a pressure sensor) set to measure the strength of a force generated by the touch. have.

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or conversely, may convert an electrical signal into sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input device 150, the sound output device 155, or an external electronic device (eg: Sound can be output through the electronic device 102) (for example, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101, or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 is, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used for the electronic device 101 to connect directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that a user can perceive through tactile or motor sensations. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 may capture a still image and a video. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 388 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 may support establishing a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device, and performing communication through the established communication channel. The communication module 190 operates independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors supporting direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg : A local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network (for example, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (for example, a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network (for example, LAN) Alternatively, it may communicate with an external electronic device through a long-distance communication network such as a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip), or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information stored in the subscriber identification module 196 (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) to access the electronic device 101 within a communication network such as a first network or a second network. Can be verified and authenticated.

The antenna module 197 may transmit a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device) or receive from the outside. According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include one antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network or the second network may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. The signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, RFIC) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method (e.g., a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI))) between peripheral devices and a signal ( E.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the

electronic devices

102 and 104 may be a device of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or part of the operations executed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by one or more of the external

electronic devices

102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 In addition or in addition, it is possible to request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.

The electronic device according to the exemplary embodiment disclosed in this document may be a device of various types. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

An embodiment of this document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or substitutes for the corresponding embodiment. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items unless clearly indicated otherwise in a related context. In this document, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “or at least one of B,” “A, B or C,” “at least one of A, B and C,” and “B, Or each of the phrases such as "at least one of C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the component from other Order) is not limited. Some (eg, first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When mentioned, it means that any of the above components may be connected to the other components directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or via a third component.

The term "module" used in this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic blocks, parts, or circuits. The module may be an integrally configured component or a minimum unit of the component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

An embodiment of the present document is one or more commands stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (for example, the program 140) including them. For example, the processor (eg, the processor 120) of the device (eg, the electronic device 101) may call and execute at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium. This enables the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command invoked. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here,'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to the case where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to an embodiment, a method according to an embodiment disclosed in this document may be provided by being included in a computer program product. Computer program products can be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store ^TM ) or two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between, e.g. smartphones) In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a storage medium that can be read by a device such as a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a memory of a relay server.

According to an embodiment, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular number or a plurality of entities. According to an embodiment, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to an embodiment, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be sequentially, parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically executed, or one or more of the above operations may be executed in a different order or omitted. , Or one or more other actions may be added.

The electronic device and its operating method may delay the timing of deterioration of the operation performance of the electronic device by delaying the throttling timing according to the temperature of the components of the electronic device.

The electronic device and its operation method can maintain the operation performance of the electronic device as high as possible by delaying the time point of deterioration of the operation performance of the electronic device.

2A is a block diagram of an electronic device 201 according to an embodiment. 2B is a block diagram of an electronic device 201 according to an exemplary embodiment. In the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2A, compared to the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2B, the temperature sensor 220 and the component 230 may be implemented separately. In the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2B, compared to the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2A, the temperature sensor 220 may be mounted inside the component 230.

In an embodiment, referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the electronic device 201 may include at least one of a processor 210, a temperature sensor 220, or a component 230. In one embodiment, the processor 210 may include a temperature sensor 211 that measures the temperature of the processor 210. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may correspond to the processor 120 of FIG. 1. In an embodiment, the temperature sensor 211, the temperature sensor 220, or a combination thereof may be included in the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1. In an embodiment, the component 230 may be a component previously determined to require temperature management. In one embodiment, component 230 may refer to any component that may be damaged depending on temperature. In an embodiment, the component 230 includes a memory 130, an input device 150, an audio output device 155, a display device 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176 of FIG. 1, Interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196, antenna module (197), or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, the component 230 may correspond to a housing (not shown) of the electronic device 210. In one embodiment, when the component 230 is a housing (not shown) of the electronic device 210, the temperature of the component 230 measured by the temperature sensor 220 represents the surface temperature of the electronic device 210. I can.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may measure the temperature of the processor 210 based on a temperature measurement value input from the temperature sensor 211. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may measure the temperature of the component 230 based on a temperature measurement value input from the temperature sensor 220 while measuring the temperature of the processor 210.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may perform a first temperature control on the processor 210 based on the temperature of the processor 210. In an embodiment, temperature control for the processor 210 may also be referred to as throttling.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may perform the first temperature control so that the temperature of the processor 210 is identified below an upper limit temperature guaranteed for the processor 210. In one embodiment, the upper guaranteed temperature for the processor 210 is the highest temperature in the temperature range in which the processor 210 is not damaged by the temperature of the processor 210 (eg, the guaranteed temperature range for the processor 210). Can respond to.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the temperature of the processor 210 reaches the warranty upper limit temperature, so that the temperature of the processor 210 exists within the first temperature range according to the warranty upper limit temperature, the processor 210 ) Can be reduced by a predetermined degree. In one embodiment, the processor 210, even after reducing the operating performance of the processor 210 by a predetermined degree, if the temperature of the processor 210 exceeds the upper limit temperature of the first temperature range, the processor 210 The operating performance of the processor 210 may be further reduced by a predetermined degree so that the temperature exists within the first temperature range. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may compare the temperature of the processor 210 and the upper limit temperature of the first temperature range for each preset period to reduce the operating performance of the processor 210 by a preset degree. In an embodiment, a period in which the processor 210 reduces the operating performance of the processor 210 by a predetermined degree may be preset. In an embodiment, the upper limit temperature of the first temperature range may correspond to the upper limit temperature guaranteed. In an embodiment, the lower limit temperature of the first temperature range may correspond to a temperature lower than the guaranteed upper limit temperature by a control temperature (eg, 5 degrees Celsius (°C)).

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may reduce the operating performance of the processor 210 by reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may reduce the operating performance of the processor 210 by reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 by a preset frequency. In an embodiment, the maximum operating frequency may be an upper limit value of an operating frequency set in a frequency range in which the processor 210 can operate. For example, if the frequency range in which the processor 210 can operate is 0 to 2 gigahertz (GHz), and the maximum operating frequency is 1.8 gigahertz (GHz), the processor 210 is 0 to 1.8 gigahertz (GHz). ) Can be operated at a frequency within.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may reduce the operating performance of the processor 210 by reducing a current value input from the processor 210 to the component 230. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may reduce the operating performance of the processor 210 by reducing a current value input from the processor 210 to the component 230 by a preset current value.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may reduce the operating performance of the processor 210 by reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 and simultaneously reducing a current value input to the component 230.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the temperature of the processor 210 is less than the lower limit temperature of the first temperature range, the processor 210 so that the temperature of the processor 210 exists within the first temperature range. The operating performance of can be increased by a predetermined degree. In one embodiment, the processor 210, even after increasing the operating performance of the processor 210 by a predetermined degree, if the temperature of the processor 210 is less than the lower limit temperature of the first temperature range, the processor 210 The operating performance of the processor 210 may be additionally increased by a predetermined degree so that the temperature exists within the first temperature range. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may compare the temperature of the processor 210 and the lower limit temperature of the first temperature range for each preset period to increase the operating performance of the processor 210 by a preset degree.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may increase the operating performance of the processor 210 by increasing the operating frequency of the processor 210. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may increase the operating performance of the processor 210 by increasing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 by a preset frequency.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may increase the operating performance of the processor 210 by increasing a current value input from the processor 210 to the component 230. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may increase the operating performance of the processor 210 by increasing a current value input from the processor 210 to the component 230 by a preset current value.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may increase the operating performance of the processor 210 by increasing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 and simultaneously increasing a current value input to the component 230.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, based on the temperature of the processor 210, while performing the first temperature control, based on the temperature measurement value input from the temperature sensor 220, the component 230 You can measure the temperature.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may perform a second temperature control on the processor 210 based on the temperature of the component 230. In one embodiment, the processor 210, based on the temperature of the component 230, by controlling the temperature of the processor 210, the temperature of the component 230 is identified below the warranty upper limit temperature for the component 230 If possible, the second temperature control can be performed. In one embodiment, the upper warranty temperature for component 230 is the highest temperature in the temperature range in which component 230 is not damaged by the temperature of component 230 (e.g., the warranty temperature range for component 230). Can respond to. In an embodiment, the second temperature control may further limit the operating performance of the processor 210 than the first temperature control.

In one embodiment, when the temperature of the component 230 exceeds the control reference temperature determined based on the component reference temperature of the component 230, the processor 210 performs a second temperature control on the processor 210 can do. In one embodiment, when the temperature of the component 230 exceeds the control reference temperature of the component 230 while performing the first temperature control on the processor 210, the processor 210 Second temperature control can be performed. In an embodiment, the control reference temperature determined based on the component reference temperature of the component 230 may be a temperature corresponding to a ratio (eg, 90%) set with respect to the warranty upper limit temperature of the component 230. In one embodiment, the ratio set with respect to the component reference temperature of the component 230 may be determined as a rise rate corresponding to the rise rate (°C/sec) of the temperature of the component 230 with respect to time. In one embodiment, the component reference temperature of the component 230 may correspond to the highest temperature (eg, the warranty upper limit temperature) in a temperature range in which the component 230 is not damaged by the temperature of the component 230.

In an embodiment, the second temperature control may be a control for identifying the temperature of the processor 210 within a second temperature range according to the reference temperature of the component 230. In an embodiment, the second temperature range may be lower than the first temperature range. In an embodiment, the upper limit temperature of the second temperature range may correspond to a temperature corresponding to a preset ratio of the component reference temperature of the component 230. In one embodiment, the lower limit temperature of the second temperature range may correspond to a temperature lower than the upper limit temperature of the second temperature range by a control temperature (eg, 2 degrees Celsius (°C)). In one embodiment, the control temperature may correspond to 2 degrees (℃). In an embodiment, when the upper limit temperature of the second temperature range is 61 degrees (℃) and the control temperature is 2 degrees (℃), the lower limit temperature of the second temperature range may be 59 degrees (℃).

In one embodiment, the processor 210, while performing the second temperature control, when the temperature of the processor 210 exceeds the upper limit temperature of the second temperature range, the temperature of the processor 210 is the second temperature range In order to exist within, the operating performance of the processor 210 may be reduced by a predetermined degree. In one embodiment, the processor 210, even after reducing the operating performance of the processor 210 by a predetermined degree, if the temperature of the processor 210 exceeds the upper limit temperature of the second temperature range, the processor 210 The operating performance of the processor 210 may be further reduced by a predetermined degree so that the temperature exists within the second temperature range. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may compare the temperature of the processor 210 and the upper limit temperature of the second temperature range for each preset period to reduce the operating performance of the processor 210 by a preset degree. In an embodiment, a period in which the processor 210 reduces the operating performance of the processor 210 by a predetermined degree may be preset.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may reduce the operating performance of the processor 210 by reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may reduce the operating performance of the processor 210 by reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 by a preset frequency.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, while performing the second temperature control, when the temperature of the processor 210 is less than the lower limit temperature of the second temperature range, the temperature of the processor 210 is the second temperature range To exist within, the operating performance of the processor 210 may be increased by a predetermined degree. In one embodiment, the processor 210, even after increasing the operating performance of the processor 210 by a predetermined degree, if the temperature of the component processor 210 is less than the lower limit temperature of the second temperature range, the processor 210 The operating performance of the processor 210 may be additionally increased by a preset degree so that the temperature of is within the second temperature range. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may compare the temperature of the processor 210 and the lower limit of the second temperature range for each preset period to increase the operating performance of the processor 210 by a preset degree.

In an embodiment, the processor 210 may increase the operating performance of the processor 210 by increasing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may increase the operating performance of the processor 210 by increasing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 by a preset frequency.

In one embodiment, when the processor 210 switches from the first temperature control to the second temperature control, the processor 210 continues until the temperature of the processor 210 decreases from the first temperature range to the second temperature range. 210) can reduce the operation performance.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2) according to an exemplary embodiment. 4A is a graph illustrating a change in a maximum operating frequency of a processor (eg, the processor 210 of FIG. 2A or 2B) of the electronic device 201, according to an exemplary embodiment. 4B is a graph illustrating a temperature change of the processor 210 of the electronic device 201 according to an exemplary embodiment. 4C is a graph showing a temperature change of a component (eg, component 230) of the electronic device 201 according to an exemplary embodiment. In an embodiment, the operation of FIG. 3 may be described with reference to the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2A or 2B. In an embodiment, the graphs of FIGS. 4A to 4C may be described with reference to the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2A or 2B.

In an embodiment, in operation 310, the processor of the electronic device 201 (for example, the processor 210 of FIG. 2) may measure the first temperature of the processor 210 and the second temperature of the component 230. have. In an embodiment, the processor 210 determines the first temperature of the processor 210 based on a temperature measurement value input from a temperature sensor for the processor 210 (eg, the temperature sensor 211 of FIG. 2 ). Can be measured. In an embodiment, the processor 210 determines the second temperature of the component 230 based on a temperature measurement value input from a temperature sensor for the component 230 (eg, the temperature sensor 220 of FIG. 2 ). Can be measured.

4A to 4C, in the first section before the first time point TP1, as the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 is maintained relatively high, the first temperature of the processor 210 and the component 230 ), the second temperature may rise steadily. In an embodiment, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 in the first period may be 2 gigahertz (GHz). 4B to 4C, the temperature increase rate (°C/sec) of the processor 210 may be higher than the temperature increase rate (°C/sec) of the component 230.

In an embodiment, in operation 320, the processor 210 may determine whether the first temperature of the processor 210 has reached the first reference temperature. In an embodiment, the first reference temperature may be a temperature at which the processor 210 is not damaged by the temperature of the processor 210 (eg, a guaranteed temperature for the processor 210).

In an embodiment, if it is determined that the first temperature of the processor 210 has reached the first reference temperature ('Yes'), the processor 210 may perform operation 330. In an embodiment, if it is determined that the first temperature of the processor 210 has not reached the first reference temperature ('No'), the processor 210 may perform operation 310.

Referring to FIG. 4B, at a first time point TP1, a first temperature of the processor 210 may reach a first reference temperature.

In an embodiment, in operation 330, the processor 210 may perform first throttling on the processor 210. In one embodiment, the first throttling for the processor 210 is an operation of adjusting the performance of the processor 210 so that the first temperature of the processor 210 is within a first temperature range according to the first reference temperature. I can. In an embodiment, the upper limit of the first temperature range may correspond to the first reference temperature. In an embodiment, the lower limit of the first temperature range may correspond to a temperature lower than the first reference temperature by the reference performance control range.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the temperature of the processor 210 exceeds the upper limit of the first temperature range, by reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210, the first throttle for the processor 210 Ring can be performed. In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the temperature of the processor 210 exceeds the upper limit of the first temperature range, by limiting the current value input from the processor 210 to the component 230, the processor 210 ) Can be performed first throttling. In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the temperature of the processor 210 exceeds the upper limit of the first temperature range, reduces the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210, and at the same time the current input to the component 230 By limiting the value, first throttling for the processor 210 may be performed.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the temperature of the processor 210 is less than the lower limit of the first temperature range, by reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210, the first throttle for the processor 210 Ring can be performed. In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the temperature of the processor 210 is less than the lower limit of the first temperature range, by limiting the current value input from the processor 210 to the component 230, the processor 210 ) Can be performed first throttling. In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the temperature of the processor 210 is less than the lower limit of the first temperature range, reduces the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210, and at the same time the current input to the component 230 By limiting the value, first throttling for the processor 210 may be performed.

4A and 4B, in the second section between the first time point TP1 and the second time point TP2, the first temperature of the processor 210 is within a first temperature range according to the first reference temperature. To be present, the processor 210 may perform the first throttling. Referring to FIG. 4A, in the second period, as the processor 210 performs first throttling, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 may decrease compared to before the first throttling. In an embodiment, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 in the second section may be lower than the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 in the first section. In an embodiment, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 in the second period may be 1.8 gigahertz (GHz). Referring to FIG. 4B, in a second period, as the processor 210 performs first throttling, a first temperature of the processor 210 may exist in a first temperature range according to a first reference temperature. Referring to FIG. 4C, in the second section, the second temperature of the component 230 may be steadily increased. Referring to FIG. 4C, in the second section, the temperature increase rate of the component 230 may be lower than the temperature increase rate before the first time point.

In an embodiment, in operation 350, the processor 210 may determine whether the second temperature of the component 230 has reached the control reference temperature. In an embodiment, the control reference temperature may correspond to a temperature corresponding to a preset ratio (eg, 90%) of the component reference temperature (eg, the warranty upper limit temperature) of the component 230.

In one embodiment, if it is determined that the second temperature of the component 230 has reached the control reference temperature ('Yes'), the processor 210 may perform operation 360. In an embodiment, if it is determined that the second temperature of the component 230 has not reached the control reference temperature ('No'), the processor 210 may perform operation 340.

Referring to FIG. 4C, at a second time point TP2, the second temperature of the component 230 may reach a control reference temperature.

In an embodiment, in operation 360, the processor 210 may perform second throttling on the processor 210. In one embodiment, the second throttling for the processor 210 is an operation of adjusting the performance of the processor 210 so that the first temperature of the processor 210 is within a second temperature range according to the second reference temperature. I can. In an embodiment, the upper limit of the second temperature range may correspond to the second reference temperature. In an embodiment, the lower limit of the second temperature range may correspond to a temperature lower than the second reference temperature by the reference performance control range. In an embodiment, the second reference temperature may be lower than the first reference temperature.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the temperature of the processor 210 exceeds the upper limit of the second temperature range, by reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210, the second throttle for the processor 210 Ring can be performed. In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the temperature of the processor 210 exceeds the upper limit of the second temperature range, by limiting the current value input from the processor 210 to the component 230, the processor 210 ) May perform second throttling. In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the temperature of the processor 210 exceeds the upper limit of the second temperature range, reduces the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210, and at the same time the current input to the component 230 By limiting the value, second throttling for the processor 210 may be performed.

In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the temperature of the processor 210 is less than the lower limit of the second temperature range, by reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210, the second throttle for the processor 210 Ring can be performed. In an embodiment, when the temperature of the processor 210 is less than the lower limit of the second temperature range, the processor 210 limits a current value input from the processor 210 to the component 230 ) May perform second throttling. In one embodiment, the processor 210, when the temperature of the processor 210 is less than the lower limit of the second temperature range, reduces the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210, and at the same time the current input to the component 230 By limiting the value, second throttling for the processor 210 may be performed.

4A and 4B, in the third section between the second time point TP2 and the third time point TP3, the first temperature of the processor 210 is lowered from the first reference temperature to the second reference temperature. Thus, the processor 210 may perform the second throttling. 4A and 4B, in the third section, since the first temperature of the processor 210 exceeds the upper limit of the second temperature range, the operation of reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 is continuously performed. Can be. Accordingly, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 in the third section may be lower than the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 in the second section. In an embodiment, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 in the third period may be 1.5 gigahertz (GHz).

Referring to FIG. 4C, in the third section, the second temperature of the component 230 may be steadily increased. Referring to FIG. 4C, in the third section, the temperature increase rate of the component 230 may be lower than the temperature increase rate before the second time point.

4A and 4B, in a fourth section after the third point in time, the processor 210 performs a second throttling so that the first temperature of the processor 210 is in a range corresponding to the second reference temperature. You can do it. 4A and 4B, in the fourth section, the operation of reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 and the processor 210 so that the first temperature of the processor 210 exists within the second temperature range. The operation of increasing the maximum operating frequency of may be performed alternately. Accordingly, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 in the fourth section may be equal to or lower than the maximum operating frequency of the processor 210 in the third section.

Referring to FIG. 4C, in the fourth section, the second temperature of the component 230 may exist in a range corresponding to the first component reference temperature.

5A and 5B are block diagrams of an electronic device 501 according to an exemplary embodiment. In the electronic device 501 of FIG. 5A, compared to the electronic device 501 of FIG. 5B, at least one

temperature sensor

521, 523, 525 and at least one

component

531, 533, 535 are separately implemented. There may be. In the electronic device 501 of FIG. 5B, compared to the electronic device 501 of FIG. 5A, each of the at least one

temperature sensor

521, 523, and 525 is located inside each of the at least one

component

531, 533, and 535. It may be implemented.

In an embodiment, referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the electronic device 501 includes a processor 510, at least one

temperature sensor

521, 523, 525, or at least one

component

531, 533, 535. ) Can be included. In an embodiment, a temperature sensor 511 that measures the temperature of the processor 510 may be included. In an embodiment, the processor 510 may correspond to the processor 120 of FIG. 1. In an embodiment, the temperature sensor 511, at least one

temperature sensor

521, 523, 525, or a combination thereof may be included in the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1. In an embodiment, the at least one

component

531, 533, 535 may refer to an arbitrary component that may be damaged according to temperature. In an embodiment, the at least one

component

531, 533, 535 is the memory 130, the input device 150, the sound output device 155, the display device 160, and the audio module 170 of FIG. 1. , Sensor module 176, interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification It may correspond to the module 196, the antenna module 197, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, at least one of the

components

531, 533, and 535 may correspond to the housing of the electronic device 510. In an embodiment, when at least one

component

531, 533, 535 is the housing of the electronic device 510, at least one

component

531, 533 measured by the at least one

temperature sensor

521, 523, 525 The temperature of, 535 may represent the surface temperature of the electronic device 510. In an embodiment, at least one of the

components

531, 533, and 535 may refer to different components.

In an embodiment, the processor 510 may measure the temperature of the processor 510 based on a temperature measurement value input from the temperature sensor 511. In one embodiment, the processor 510, while measuring the temperature of the processor 510, based on a temperature measurement value input from the at least one

temperature sensor

521, 523, 525, at least one

component

531 , 533, 535) can be measured.

In an embodiment, the processor 510 may perform a first temperature control on the processor 510 based on the temperature of the processor 510. In an embodiment, temperature control of the processor 510 may also be referred to as throttling.

In an embodiment, the processor 510 may perform the first temperature control so that the temperature of the processor 510 is identified below the upper limit temperature guaranteed for the processor 510. In one embodiment, the upper guaranteed temperature for the processor 510 is the highest temperature in the temperature range in which the processor 510 is not damaged by the temperature of the processor 510 (eg, the guaranteed temperature range for the processor 510). Can respond to.

In one embodiment, the processor 510, based on the temperature of the processor 510, while performing the first temperature control, based on a temperature measurement value input from the

temperature sensors

521, 523, and 525 , It is possible to measure the temperature of the

components

531, 533, and 535.

In an embodiment, the processor 510 may perform second temperature control on the processor 510 based on the temperatures of the

components

531, 533, and 535. In one embodiment, the processor 510 controls the temperature of the processor 510 based on the temperature of the

components

531, 533, and 535, thereby controlling the temperature of each of the

components

531, 533, and 535. The second temperature control may be performed so that the

components

531, 533, and 535 are identified below the guaranteed temperature. In an embodiment, the second temperature control may further limit the operating performance of the processor 510 than the first temperature control.

In one embodiment, the processor 510 controls the temperature of at least one component (eg, component 531) among the

components

531, 533, and 535 is determined based on the component reference temperature of the component. When the reference temperature is exceeded, the second temperature control for the processor 510 may be performed.

In one embodiment, the processor 510 applies a weight for the temperature of each of the

parts

531, 533, and 535, and based on the temperature to which the weight of each of the

parts

531, 533, and 535 is applied. , Second temperature control for the processor 510 may be performed. In one embodiment, the processor 510 is based on the degree of affecting the temperature of a predetermined component (eg, a housing) among the

components

531, 533, and 535, the

components

531, 533, and 535 ) Weight for each temperature can be applied. In one embodiment, the degree of influence on the temperature of a predetermined component (eg, a housing) is the temperature of any of the

components

531, 533, and 535 (eg, component 531), and/or the temperature It can be proportional to the correlation between the rate of rise and the temperature of a predetermined part (eg housing), and/or the rate of temperature rise. In an embodiment, the processor 510 may perform the second temperature control even before reaching the control reference temperature of an arbitrary component by applying a weight to the temperature of each of the

components

531, 533, and 535. .

In an embodiment, the control reference temperature may be set for each of the

components

531, 533, and 535. In one embodiment, the control reference temperature for each of the

parts

531, 533, and 535 corresponds to a ratio (eg, 90%) set for the reference temperature of each part of the

parts

531, 533, and 535. It can be temperature. In one embodiment, the ratio set for the reference temperature of each part of the

parts

531, 533, and 535 corresponds to the rate of increase over time (℃/sec) of the temperature of each of the

parts

531, 533, and 535 It can be determined by the rate of increase.

In one embodiment, the second temperature control is a second temperature range according to the reference temperature of a component (for example, component 531) whose temperature exceeds a control reference temperature among

components

531, 533, and 535. It may be a control for identifying the temperature of the processor 510 within.

In an embodiment, the second temperature range may be set with respect to a component reference temperature of each of the

components

531, 533, and 535. In an embodiment, when two or more of the

parts

531, 533, and 535 have a temperature exceeding the control reference temperature, the second temperature range is Temperature control can be performed. In an embodiment, the second temperature range may be lower than the first temperature range.

In an embodiment, when the temperature of the component 531 exceeds the control reference temperature determined based on the component reference temperature of the component 531, the processor 510 is based on the second temperature range according to the component 531. Thus, the second temperature control for the processor 510 may be performed. In one embodiment, while performing the second temperature control for the processor 510 based on the second temperature range according to the component 531, the processor 510, the temperature of the component 533 is the component 533 If the control reference temperature determined based on the component reference temperature of is exceeded, based on a second temperature range having a lower temperature range among the second temperature range according to the component 531 and the second temperature range according to the component 533 Second temperature control for the processor 510 may be performed.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 501 of FIGS. 5A and 5B) according to an exemplary embodiment. 7A is a graph illustrating a change in a maximum operating frequency of a processor (eg, the processor 510 of FIGS. 5A and 5B) of the electronic device 501 according to an exemplary embodiment. 7B is a graph illustrating a temperature change of the processor 510 of the electronic device 501 according to an exemplary embodiment. 7C is a graph showing a temperature change of a component 531 of the electronic device 501 according to an exemplary embodiment. 7D is a graph showing a temperature change of a component 533 of the electronic device 501 according to an exemplary embodiment. 7E is a graph showing a temperature change of a component 535 of the electronic device 501 according to an exemplary embodiment.

In an embodiment, in operation 610, the processor of the electronic device 501 (for example, the processor 510 of FIGS. 5A and 5B ), the first temperature and the

components

531 and 533 of the processor 510, and 535) Each second temperature can be measured. In one embodiment, the processor 510 is based on a temperature measurement value input from a temperature sensor for the processor 510 (eg, the temperature sensor 511 of FIGS. 5A and 5B ). The first temperature can be measured. In one embodiment, the processor 210, the temperature measurement value input from the temperature sensor for each of the

components

531, 533, and 535 (for example, the

temperature sensors

521, 523, 525 of FIG. 5) Based on this, the second temperature of each of the

components

531, 533, and 535 may be measured.

7A to 7E, in the first section before the first time point TP1, as the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 is maintained relatively high, the first temperature and the components ( 531, 533, and 535) each of the second temperature may increase steadily. In an embodiment, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 in the first period may be 2 gigahertz (GHz). 7B to 7C, the temperature increase rate (°C/sec) of the processor 510 may be higher than the temperature increase rate (°C/sec) of each of the

components

531, 533, and 535.

In an embodiment, in operation 620, the processor 510 may determine whether the first temperature of the processor 510 has reached the first reference temperature. In an embodiment, the first reference temperature may be a temperature at which the processor 510 is not damaged by the temperature of the processor 510 (eg, a guaranteed temperature for the processor 510 ).

In an embodiment, if it is determined that the first temperature of the processor 510 has reached the first reference temperature ('Yes'), the processor 510 may perform operation 630. In an embodiment, if it is determined that the first temperature of the processor 510 has not reached the first reference temperature ('No'), the processor 510 may perform operation 610.

Referring to FIG. 7B, at a first time point TP1, a first temperature of the processor 510 may reach a first reference temperature.

In an embodiment, in operation 630, the processor 510 may perform first throttling on the processor 510. In one embodiment, the first throttling for the processor 510 is an operation of adjusting the performance of the processor 510 so that the first temperature of the processor 510 is within a first temperature range according to the first reference temperature. I can. In an embodiment, the upper limit of the first temperature range may correspond to the first reference temperature. In an embodiment, the lower limit of the first temperature range may correspond to a temperature lower than the first reference temperature by the reference performance control range.

7A and 7B, in the second section between the first time point TP1 and the second time point TP2, the first temperature of the processor 510 is within a first temperature range according to the first reference temperature. To be present, the processor 510 may perform the first throttling. Referring to FIG. 7A, in the second period, as the processor 510 performs first throttling, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 may decrease compared to before performing the first throttling. In an embodiment, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 in the second section may be lower than the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 in the first section. In an embodiment, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 in the second period may be 1.8 gigahertz (GHz). Referring to FIG. 7B, in a second period, as the processor 510 performs first throttling, a first temperature of the processor 510 may exist in a first temperature range according to a first reference temperature. 7C to 7E, in the second section, the second temperature of each of the

components

531, 533, and 535 may steadily increase. 7C to 7E, in the second section, the temperature increase rate of each of the

components

531, 533, and 535 may be lower than the temperature increase rate before the first time point.

In an embodiment, in operation 640, the processor 510 may identify a second temperature that has reached the control reference temperature of each of the corresponding

components

531, 533, and 535 among the second temperatures. In one embodiment, the control reference temperature of each of the

parts

531, 533, and 535 is a temperature corresponding to a preset ratio (eg, 90%) of the reference temperature of each of the

parts

531, 533, and 535 Can respond to.

7C to 7E, at a second point in time TP2, a second temperature of the component 531 among the

components

531, 533, and 535 may reach the control reference temperature.

In an embodiment, in operation 650, the processor 510 may perform second throttling on the processor 510. In one embodiment, the second throttling for the processor 510 is an operation of adjusting the performance of the processor 510 so that the first temperature of the processor 510 is within a second temperature range according to the second reference temperature. I can.

7A and 7B, in a third section between the second time point TP2 and the third time point TP3, the first temperature of the processor 510 is lowered from the first reference temperature to the second reference temperature. Thus, the processor 510 may perform second throttling. 7A and 7B, in the third section, since the first temperature of the processor 510 exceeds the upper limit of the second temperature range, the operation of reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 is continuously performed. Can be. Accordingly, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 in the third section may be lower than the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 in the second section. In an embodiment, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 in the third period may be 1.5 gigahertz (GHz).

7C to 7E, in the third section, the second temperature of each of the

components

531, 533, and 535 may steadily increase. 7C to 7E, in the third section, the temperature increase rate of each of the

components

531, 533, and 535 may be lower than the temperature increase rate before the second time point.

7C to 7E, in the fourth section between the third time point TP3 and the fourth time point TP4, the first temperature of the processor 510 is the second temperature according to the reference temperature of the part 531. The processor 510 may perform second throttling to exist in a range corresponding to the reference temperature. 7A and 7B, in the fourth section, the operation of reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 and the processor 510 so that the first temperature of the processor 510 exists within the second temperature range. The operation of increasing the maximum operating frequency of may be performed alternately. Accordingly, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 in the fourth section may be equal to or lower than the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 in the fourth section.

7C to 7E, at a fourth point in time TP4, the second temperature of the component 533 among the

components

531, 533, and 535 may reach the control reference temperature.

7C to 7E, in a fifth section between the fourth time point TP4 and the fifth time point TP5, the first temperature of the processor 510 is the second temperature according to the component reference temperature of the component 531. The processor 510 may perform the second throttling to exist in a lower temperature range among the range corresponding to the reference temperature and the range corresponding to the third reference temperature according to the component reference temperature of the component 533. 7A and 7B, in the fifth section, an operation of reducing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 so that the first temperature of the processor 510 exists within a temperature range according to the third reference temperature, and The operation of increasing the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 may be alternately performed. Accordingly, the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 in the sixth section may be equal to or lower than the maximum operating frequency of the processor 510 in the fifth section.

In one embodiment, as described above, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 ), and an operation method thereof, include a processor (eg, the processor 210 of FIG. 2 ), which is a component (eg, the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 ). By delaying the timing of entering throttling based on the temperature of the component 230 of, the timing of deterioration of the operating performance of the processor 210 may be delayed. As described above, the electronic device (for example, the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2) and its operation method according to an exemplary embodiment delay the deterioration of the operation performance of the processor 210, thereby performing the operation of the processor 210. You can keep the performance as high as possible.

Example 1 of the present disclosure includes a processor, a first temperature sensor that measures the temperature of the processor, a second temperature sensor that measures the temperature of each of a plurality of components of the electronic device, and a memory operatively connected to the processor. And, the memory may be an electronic device having a characteristic including instructions executed by the processor.

The processor of the electronic device of the example of the present disclosure may have a characteristic of measuring the temperature of the processor through the first temperature sensor.

In response to the temperature of the processor reaching a first reference temperature, the processor of the electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may change the maximum operating frequency of the processor based on the first reference temperature.

The processor of the electronic device of the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may have a characteristic of measuring the temperature of at least one of the plurality of parts through the second temperature sensor.

In response to the temperature of the at least one component reaching a second reference temperature, the processor of the electronic device of the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure changes the maximum operating frequency of the processor based on a third reference temperature lower than the first reference temperature. It can have a characteristic.

The processor of the electronic device of the example of the present disclosure may have a characteristic of determining the first reference temperature based on an upper temperature limit value of the processor.

The processor of the electronic device of the example of the present disclosure may have a feature of determining the second reference temperature based on an upper temperature limit value of the at least one component.

The processor of the electronic device of the example of the present disclosure may have a characteristic of determining the third reference temperature based on an upper temperature limit value of the at least one component.

In response to the temperature of the processor reaching a first reference temperature, the processor of the electronic device of the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when the temperature of the processor reaches a first temperature upper limit value corresponding to the first reference temperature, of the processor It may have a characteristic of lowering the maximum operating frequency by a specified frequency.

The processor of the electronic device according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may have a characteristic of increasing the maximum operating frequency of the processor by a specified frequency when the temperature of the processor reaches a first lower limit temperature corresponding to the first reference temperature.

In response to the temperature of the at least one component reaching a second reference temperature, the processor of the electronic device of the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when the temperature of the processor reaches a second temperature upper limit value corresponding to the third reference temperature, It may have a characteristic of lowering the maximum operating frequency of the processor by a specified frequency.

The processor of the electronic device according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may increase the maximum operating frequency of the processor by a specified frequency when the temperature of the processor reaches a second lower temperature limit corresponding to the third reference temperature.

At least one component of the electronic device of the example of the present disclosure may have a feature of a display, a battery, or a combination thereof.

The processor of the electronic device of the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure measures the temperature of at least one activated component among the plurality of components through the second temperature sensor, and the temperature of the at least one activated component is a second reference temperature. May have a feature that identifies reaching

The processor of the electronic device according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may have a feature of identifying components of the at least one component whose temperature reaches a second reference temperature of each of the at least one component.

The processor of the electronic device of the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure identifies the lowest second reference temperature among the second reference temperatures of each of the identified components, and the processor based on a third reference temperature corresponding to the identified second reference temperature. It may have a feature of changing the maximum operating frequency of.

In an embodiment, the processor of the electronic device of the example of the present disclosure may have a feature that the first temperature sensor is integrally configured with the processor.

8 is a block diagram of an electronic device 801 according to an embodiment. The electronic device 801 of FIG. 8 may correspond to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1. The electronic device 801 of FIG. 8 may correspond to the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2A or 2B. The electronic device 801 of FIG. 8 may correspond to the electronic device 501 of FIG. 5A or 5B.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 801 may include a control unit 810, a temperature measurement unit 820, a component 830, or a combination thereof.

In an embodiment, the controller 810 may correspond to the processor 120 of FIG. 1. The controller 810 of FIG. 8 may correspond to the processor 210 of FIG. 2A or 2B. The controller 810 of FIG. 8 may correspond to the processor 510 of FIG. 5A or 5B.

In an embodiment, the temperature measuring unit 820 may be included in the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1. The temperature measuring unit 820 of FIG. 8 may correspond to the temperature sensor 220 of FIG. 2A or 2B. The temperature measuring unit 820 of FIG. 8 may correspond to the temperature sensor 520 of FIG. 5A or 5B.

In an embodiment, the component 830 includes the memory 130, the input device 150, the sound output device 155, the display device 160, the audio module 170, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1, Interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196, antenna module (197), or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, the component 830 may correspond to a housing (not shown) of the electronic device 210.

In one embodiment, the component 830 may correspond to the component 230 of FIG. 2A or 2B. In one embodiment, the component 830 may correspond to the component 230 of FIG. 2A or 2B. In an embodiment, the component 830 may correspond to the

components

531, 533, and 535 of FIG. 5A or 5B, respectively.

9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation according to whether an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2) slides according to an exemplary embodiment. 10 is a diagram illustrating a change in distance between components according to whether an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2) slides according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, the operation of FIG. 9 may be described with reference to the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2A or 2B.

In an embodiment, in operation 910, the processor of the electronic device 201 (eg, the processor 210 of FIG. 2) may measure the first temperature of the processor 210 and the second temperature of the component 230. have. In an embodiment, the processor 210 determines the first temperature of the processor 210 based on a temperature measurement value input from a temperature sensor for the processor 210 (eg, the temperature sensor 211 of FIG. 2 ). Can be measured. In an embodiment, the processor 210 determines the second temperature of the component 230 based on a temperature measurement value input from a temperature sensor for the component 230 (eg, the temperature sensor 220 of FIG. 2 ). Can be measured.

Referring to FIG. 10, based on a temperature measurement value input from a temperature sensor for the processor 210 (eg, the temperature sensor 211 of FIG. 2 ), the processor 210 Can be measured. In an embodiment, the processor 210 determines the second temperature of the component 230 based on a temperature measurement value input from a temperature sensor for the component 230 (eg, the temperature sensor 220 of FIG. 2 ). Can be measured.

In an embodiment, in operation 920, the processor 210 may determine whether the first temperature of the processor 210 has reached the first reference temperature. In an embodiment, the first reference temperature may be a temperature at which the processor 210 is not damaged by the temperature of the processor 210 (eg, a guaranteed temperature for the processor 210).

In an embodiment, when it is determined that the first temperature of the processor 210 has reached the first reference temperature ('Yes'), the processor 210 may perform operation 930. In an embodiment, if it is determined that the first temperature of the processor 210 has not reached the first reference temperature (“No”), the processor 210 may perform operation 910.

In an embodiment, in operation 930, the processor 210 may perform first throttling on the processor 210. In an embodiment, operation 930 may correspond to operation 320 of FIG. 3.

In an embodiment, in operation 940, the processor 210 may determine whether the electronic device 201 slides.

Referring to FIG. 10, the processor 210 is in a non-sliding state 1010 (eg, slide close) and a sliding state 1030 (eg, slide open) of the electronic device 201. ), one of the states can be determined. In an embodiment, the sliding state 1030 may be referred to as an extended state. In one embodiment, the non-sliding state 1010 may be referred to as an unextended state.

In an embodiment, when it is determined that the state of the electronic device 201 is the sliding state 1030 ('Yes'), the processor 210 may perform operation 950. In an embodiment, if it is determined that the state of the electronic device 201 is the non-sliding state 1010 (“No”), the processor 210 may perform operation 960.

In an embodiment, in operation 950, the processor 210 may identify the first temperature correction value. In an embodiment, the first temperature correction value may be a correction value for correcting the second temperature of the component 230. In an embodiment, the first temperature correction value may be a predetermined value based on the first distance L1 between the processor 210 and the component 230.

In an embodiment, in operation 960, the processor 210 may identify a second temperature correction value. In an embodiment, the second temperature correction value may be a correction value for correcting the second temperature of the component 230. In an embodiment, the second temperature correction value may be a predetermined value based on the second distance L2 between the processor 210 and the component 230.

In an embodiment, the first temperature correction value and the second temperature correction value may be positive correction values. In an embodiment, the first temperature correction value may be larger than the second temperature correction value. In an embodiment, as the distance between the processor 210 and the component 230 decreases, the temperature correction value may increase. However, in another embodiment, as the distance between the processor 210 and the component 230 decreases, the temperature correction value may decrease. Also, the first temperature correction value may be a value smaller than the second temperature correction value.

In an embodiment, in operation 970, the processor 210 may determine whether the corrected second temperature of the component 230 has reached the control reference temperature. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may determine whether the corrected second temperature has reached the control reference temperature based on the first temperature correction value of the component 230. In an embodiment, the processor 210 may determine whether the corrected second temperature has reached the control reference temperature based on the second temperature correction value of the component 230.

In an embodiment, if it is determined that the corrected second temperature of the component 230 has reached the control reference temperature ('Yes'), the processor 210 may perform operation 980. In an embodiment, if it is determined that the corrected second temperature of the component 230 has not reached the control reference temperature (“No”), the processor 210 may perform operation 970.

In an embodiment, in operation 980, the processor 210 may perform second throttling on the processor 210. In an embodiment, operation 980 may correspond to operation 360 of FIG. 3.

An example of the present disclosure provides an electronic device including a component, a temperature measuring unit, and a control unit.

A temperature measuring unit (eg, a temperature sensor) of an electronic device according to an example of the present disclosure may measure the temperature of each of a plurality of components of the electronic device.

In response to the temperature of the controller measured by the temperature measuring unit reaching a first reference temperature, the controller (eg, processor) of the electronic device according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure operates the controller based on the first reference temperature. The frequency can be changed to the first operating frequency. In response to the temperature of the at least one component reaching a third reference temperature while operating at the same frequency changed based on the first reference temperature, based on a third reference temperature lower than the first reference temperature, the The operating frequency of the control unit may be changed to the second operating frequency.

Components of an electronic device according to an example of the present disclosure include a memory, an input device, an audio output device, a display device, an audio module, a sensor module, an interface, a connection terminal, a haptic module, a camera module, a power management module, a battery, a communication module, It may be a subscriber identification module, an antenna module, or a combination thereof.

The methods according to the embodiments described in the claims or the specification of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

When implemented in software, a computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs (software modules) may be provided. One or more programs stored in a computer-readable storage medium are configured to be executable by one or more processors in an electronic device (device). The one or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute methods according to embodiments described in the claims or specification of the present disclosure.

These programs (software modules, software) include random access memory, non-volatile memory including flash memory, read only memory (ROM), and electrically erasable programmable ROM. (EEPROM: electrically erasable programmable read only memory), magnetic disc storage device, compact disc-ROM (CD-ROM), digital versatile discs (DVDs), or other types of It may be stored in an optical storage device or a magnetic cassette. Alternatively, it may be stored in a memory composed of a combination of some or all of them. In addition, a plurality of configuration memories may be included.

In addition, the program is a communication network such as the Internet, an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wide LAN (WLAN), or a storage area network (SAN), or a communication network composed of a combination thereof. It may be stored in an accessible storage device. Such a storage device may access a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure through an external port. In addition, a separate storage device on the communication network may access a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The scope of protection is defined by the attached independent claims. Additional features are specified by the appended dependent claims. Example implementations may be realized by including one or more features taken jointly and individually, from any claim, in any and all permutations.

Examples described in this disclosure include non-limiting example implementations of components corresponding to one or more features specified by the appended independent claims, and these features (or Their corresponding components), individually or in combination, may contribute to improving one or more technical problems that may be inferred by a person skilled in the art from the present disclosure.

In addition, one or more selected components of any one example described in the present disclosure may be combined with one or more selected components of another one or more examples described in the present disclosure, or alternatively It can be combined with the features of the independent claims that are appended to it to form additional alternative examples.

Additional example implementations include one or more components taken jointly and individually, in any and all permutations, of any herein described implementation. It can be realized by doing. Still other example implementations may also be realized by combining one or more features of the appended claims with selected one or more elements of any of the example implementations described in this disclosure.

In forming such additional example implementations, some components of any example implementation described in this disclosure may be omitted. One or more components that may be omitted are components that a person skilled in the art would directly and clearly understand as not so essential to the function of the present technology in light of a technical problem discernible from the present disclosure. A person skilled in the art does not need to modify other components or features of the further alternative example to compensate for the change, even if such omitted components are replaced or removed. Would recognize. Accordingly, further example implementations may be included within the present disclosure, in accordance with the present technology, although a selected combination of features and/or components thereof is not specifically mentioned.

Two or more physically separate components of any described example implementation described in this disclosure may alternatively be integrated into a single component, if their integration is possible, and in a single component so formed. If the same function is performed by means of, the integration is possible. Conversely, a single component of any example implementation described in this disclosure may, alternatively, be implemented as two or more separate components that achieve the same functionality, where appropriate.

In the above-described specific embodiments of the present disclosure, components included in the disclosure are expressed in the singular or plural according to the presented specific embodiments. However, the singular or plural expression is selected appropriately for the situation presented for convenience of description, and the present disclosure is not limited to the singular or plural constituent elements, and even constituent elements expressed in plural are composed of the singular or in the singular. Even the expressed constituent elements may be composed of pluralities.

While the present disclosure has been shown and described with reference to specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of the present disclosure should not be defined as being limited to the embodiments, but should be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

In the electronic device,

A temperature measuring unit that measures the temperature of each of the plurality of components of the electronic device; And

It includes a control unit, the control unit,

In response to the temperature of the control unit measured through the temperature measuring unit reaching a first reference temperature, the operating frequency of the control unit is changed based on the first reference temperature,

In response to the temperature of the at least one component reaching a second reference temperature while operating at the operating frequency changed based on the first reference temperature, the controller of the control unit is based on a third reference temperature lower than the first reference temperature. An electronic device configured to change an operating frequency.
The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,

An electronic device configured to determine the first reference temperature based on an upper temperature limit value of the controller.
The method according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the control unit,

An electronic device configured to determine the second reference temperature based on an upper temperature limit value of the at least one component.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control unit,

An electronic device configured to determine the third reference temperature based on an upper temperature limit value of the at least one component.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the control unit,

In response to the temperature of the control unit reaching the first reference temperature,

When the temperature of the control unit reaches a first temperature upper limit value corresponding to the first reference temperature, the operating frequency of the control unit is lowered by a specified frequency,

When the temperature of the control unit reaches a first lower limit temperature corresponding to the first reference temperature, the electronic device is configured to increase the operating frequency of the control unit by a specified frequency.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the control unit is

In response to the temperature of the at least one component reaching a second reference temperature,

When the temperature of the control unit reaches a second temperature upper limit value corresponding to the third reference temperature, the operating frequency of the control unit is lowered by a specified frequency,

When the temperature of the control unit reaches a second lower limit of temperature corresponding to the third reference temperature, the electronic device is configured to increase the operating frequency of the control unit by a specified frequency.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,

The at least one component is an electronic device including a display, a battery, or a combination thereof.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,

The temperature measuring unit measures the temperature of at least one activated part of the plurality of parts,

The control unit is configured to identify that the temperature of the activated at least one component reaches a second reference temperature.
The method of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the control unit is

Identifying parts whose temperature has reached a second reference temperature of each of the at least one part among the at least one part,

Identifying the lowest second reference temperature among the second reference temperatures of each of the identified parts,

An electronic device configured to change an operating frequency of the control unit based on a third reference temperature corresponding to the identified second reference temperature.
In the method of operating an electronic device,

Measuring the temperature of the processor of the electronic device through the first temperature sensor of the electronic device,

In response to the temperature of the processor reaching the first reference temperature, changing the operating frequency of the processor based on the first reference temperature,

Measuring the temperature of at least one of the plurality of components of the electronic device through a second temperature sensor of the electronic device,

In response to the temperature of the at least one component reaching a second reference temperature, the method of changing the operating frequency of the processor based on a third reference temperature lower than the first reference temperature.
The method of claim 10,

The first reference temperature is determined based on an upper temperature limit value of the processor.
The method according to any one of claims 10 or 11,

The second reference temperature is determined based on an upper temperature limit value of the at least one component.
The method according to any one of claims 10 to 12,

The third reference temperature is determined based on an upper temperature limit value of the at least one component.
The method of any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein the operation of changing the operating frequency of the processor based on the first reference temperature comprises:

In response to the temperature of the processor reaching the first reference temperature,

When the temperature of the processor reaches a first temperature upper limit value corresponding to the first reference temperature, the operating frequency of the processor is lowered by a specified frequency,

When the temperature of the processor reaches a first temperature lower limit value corresponding to the first reference temperature, the method of increasing the operating frequency of the processor by a specified frequency.
The method of any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein the operation of changing the operating frequency of the processor based on the third reference temperature comprises:

In response to the temperature of the at least one component reaching a second reference temperature,

When the temperature of the processor reaches a second temperature upper limit value corresponding to the third reference temperature, the operating frequency of the processor is lowered by a specified frequency,

When the temperature of the processor reaches a second temperature lower limit value corresponding to the third reference temperature, the method of increasing the operating frequency of the processor by a specified frequency.