WO2022025526A1 - Procédé de fourniture de données d'entrée et dispositif électronique le prenant en charge - Google Patents

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WO2022025526A1
WO2022025526A1 PCT/KR2021/009509 KR2021009509W WO2022025526A1 WO 2022025526 A1 WO2022025526 A1 WO 2022025526A1 KR 2021009509 W KR2021009509 W KR 2021009509W WO 2022025526 A1 WO2022025526 A1 WO 2022025526A1
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  • Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method of providing input data and an electronic device supporting the same.
  • the electronic device may not only display input data input through the input device through the display device of the electronic device, but may also operate as an input device for an external electronic device connected to the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may transmit the input data to the external electronic device so that the external electronic device displays the input data input through the input device.
  • the electronic device may operate as an input device for an external electronic device while the system (eg, an application processor) is activated, but may not operate as an input device for the external electronic device when the system is deactivated.
  • system eg. an application processor
  • Various embodiments of the present invention provide a method for providing input data, which can provide input data input through an input device to an external electronic device while a system is in an inactive state (or with low power), and an electronic device supporting the same It's about the device.
  • An electronic device includes an input module, a communication module, a main processor, and at least one auxiliary processor operably connected to the input module, the communication module, and the main processor and the at least one auxiliary processor receives a first input through the input module, checks whether the first input is an input for switching an external input mode, and determines whether the first input is an input for switching the external input mode Controls the main processor to be in an inactive state based on confirming that it is an input for may be configured to transmit to an electronic device.
  • a method of providing input data in an electronic device includes the steps of: receiving, by at least one coprocessor of the electronic device, a first input through an input module of the electronic device; checking, by one sub-processor, whether the first input is an input for switching the external input mode, and confirming, by the at least one sub-processor, that the first input is an input for switching the external input mode an operation of controlling the main processor of the electronic device to be in an inactive state based on the It may include an operation of transmitting to an external electronic device connected to the electronic device through communication.
  • a method for providing input data and an electronic device supporting the same provide input data input through an input device to an external electronic device while a system is in an inactive state (or at low power) can do.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device including a coprocessor in which a first coprocessor and a second coprocessor are integrated, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 is an overall flowchart illustrating a method of providing input data, according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on an input for changing a power state, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on a key input for switching an external input mode, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 7 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on a key input for switching an external input mode, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on a folded state of an electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 9 is an exemplary diagram illustrating various folding states of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on a folded state of an electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on detachment of an electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 12 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on detachment of an electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
  • a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199
  • the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a 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 module 196 , or an antenna module 197 may be included.
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178
  • may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 .
  • some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • software eg, a program 140
  • the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
  • the volatile memory 132 may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • NPU neural processing unit
  • an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • NPU neural processing unit
  • an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123
  • the auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf 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). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
  • the coprocessor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190. have.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
  • Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108).
  • the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited
  • the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
  • Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example.
  • the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.
  • the memory 130 may store various 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, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
  • the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile 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 module 150 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
  • the sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
  • the sound output module 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.
  • the receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
  • the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
  • the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
  • the audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101 . A sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
  • an external electronic device eg, a sound output module 155
  • a sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, 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, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) 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 designated protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • 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.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card
  • 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 ).
  • 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 the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
  • the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. 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 .
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
  • battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • a corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
  • a second network 199 eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
  • a telecommunication network
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR).
  • NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)).
  • eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
  • mMTC massive machine type communications
  • URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
  • a high frequency band eg, mmWave band
  • the wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ).
  • the wireless communication module 192 may include a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).
  • a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
  • the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
  • other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
  • the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, underside) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.
  • peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • GPIO general purpose input and output
  • SPI serial peripheral interface
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • the command 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 external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
  • all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received 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.
  • cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
  • Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
  • the electronic device may have various types of devices.
  • the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device.
  • a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
  • a computer device e.g., a smart phone
  • a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
  • a home appliance device e.g., a home appliance
  • first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish the element from other elements in question, and may refer to elements in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
  • a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
  • the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • one or more instructions stored in a storage medium may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including
  • a processor eg, processor 120
  • a device eg, electronic device 101
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
  • the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
  • a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
  • the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product.
  • Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
  • the computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed online (eg download or upload), directly between smartphones (eg smartphones).
  • a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.
  • each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. have.
  • 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.
  • a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • input data eg, data related to user input
  • the input module 240 or an external input device communicatively connected to the electronic device 101
  • an external electronic device connected to the network Example: A mode of the electronic device 101 that transmits to the electronic device 102 or 104 of FIG. 1 will be referred to as an 'external input mode'.
  • the external electronic device may perform an operation based on the input data.
  • the electronic device 101 performs an operation based on input data (eg, data related to a user input) input through the input module 240 (or an external input device communicatively connected to the electronic device 101 ).
  • This mode will be referred to as an 'internal input mode'.
  • the internal input mode may be referred to as a 'normal input mode'.
  • the electronic device 101 includes a display module 210 , a sensor module 220 , a power circuit 230 , an input module 240 , a communication module 250 , and a main processor. 260 , a first co-processor 270 , and a second co-processor 280 may be included.
  • the display module 210 may be the display module 160 of FIG. 1 .
  • the display module 210 may operate as an input device.
  • the display module 210 may include a sensor (eg, a touch sensor) capable of receiving an input by a user (eg, a user's finger).
  • the display module 210 may transmit the received input to the main processor 260 (or the second auxiliary processor 280 ).
  • the display module 210 is illustrated as being connected to the main processor 260 in FIG. 2 , in an embodiment, the display module 210 may be connected to the second auxiliary processor 280 .
  • the sensor module 220 may include various sensors.
  • the sensor module 220 is a sensor capable of detecting a posture, motion, and/or folding (and unfolding) of the electronic device 101 (hereinafter referred to as "unfolding"). , referred to as a 'first sensor').
  • the first sensor may include at least one of an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor.
  • the sensor included in the first sensor is not limited to the above-described example, and, for example, may further include a hall sensor to detect folding of the electronic device 101 .
  • the sensor module 220 includes a sensor (hereinafter, 'first 2 sensors').
  • the second sensor is a magnetic field change induced by a coil (eg, a coil for charging) included in the electronic pen when the electronic pen is accommodated in the electronic device 101 or separated from the electronic device 101 . It may include a sensor (eg, a magnetic field sensor or a coil sensor) capable of detecting
  • the second sensor is not limited to the above example, and may include any sensor capable of detecting that the electronic pen is accommodated in the electronic device 101 or is separated from the electronic device 101 .
  • the sensor module 220 may further include at least one of a biosensor and an image sensor (eg, a camera module).
  • the sensor module 220 is illustrated as being connected to the main processor 260 in FIG. 2 , the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the sensor module 220 may be connected to at least one of the first auxiliary processor 270 and/or the second auxiliary processor 280 .
  • the power circuit 230 may transmit (eg, supply) power to each component included in the electronic device 101 .
  • the power circuit 230 may include the power management module 188 and the battery 189 of FIG. 1 .
  • the power circuit 230 may transmit power to each component included in the electronic device 101 based on the control signal received from the first auxiliary processor 270 . For example, when the power circuit 230 receives, from the first auxiliary processor 270 , a signal indicating that the main processor 260 is in an inactive or power off state (or is switched to an inactive state). , power may not be transmitted to the main processor 260 (eg, power to the main processor 260 may be cut off). In an embodiment, the power circuit 230 may provide constant power to the first co-processor 270 and the second co-processor 280 .
  • the input module 240 may be the input module 150 of FIG. 1 .
  • the input module 240 includes (eg, built-in) included in the electronic device 101 , a first input module (eg, a physical keyboard), and a second input module (eg, related to power). a key), a touch pad, and/or an electronic pen.
  • the first input module may be connected to the second co-processor 280
  • the second input module may be connected to the first co-processor 270 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be connected to an external input device capable of generating input data by wire or wirelessly.
  • the electronic device 101 may be connected to a mouse (eg, a mouse or wireless mouse connected through a USB cable) or a keyboard (eg, a keyboard or wireless keyboard connected through a USB cable).
  • the external input device may receive power from the electronic device 101 through the power circuit 230 .
  • the external input device may receive power from the power circuit 230 under the control of the first auxiliary processor 270 .
  • the input module 240 and the external input device may be referred to as a human interface device (HID).
  • HID human interface device
  • the input module 240 is illustrated as being connected to the second auxiliary processor 280 in FIG. 2 , the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the keyboard may be connected to the second auxiliary processor 280
  • the power button may be connected to the first auxiliary processor 270 .
  • the communication module 250 may be the communication module 190 of FIG. 1 .
  • the communication module 250 may include a wireless communication module 192 and a wired communication module 194 .
  • the communication module 250 may include a short-range communication (eg, Bluetooth, WiFi, or IrDA) module for connection with an external electronic device capable of receiving input data.
  • a short-range communication eg, Bluetooth, WiFi, or IrDA
  • the main processor 260 may be the main processor 121 of FIG. 1 .
  • the main processor 260 may include a central processing unit or an application processor.
  • the main processor may include an embedded graphic processor unit (GPU).
  • the first co-processor 270 may be included in the co-processor 123 of FIG. 1 .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may have lower performance than the main processor 260 and may operate with low power (or in a power saving mode).
  • the first co-processor 270 may be an embedded processor for a low-power microcontroller in which many instructions are set to process complex tasks more quickly.
  • the first coprocessor 270 is equipped with a hardware divider and multiply-accumulate (MAC) instructions, and may support debug and trace functions.
  • the first coprocessor 270 provides additional instruction targets in Digital Signal Processing tasks such as Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD) and faster single cycle MAC operations. It can also provide an optional single-precision floating-point unit that supports the IEEE 754 floating-point standard.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may manage power of the electronic device 101 .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may receive from the main processor 260 , based on the operation state information of the main processor 260 (eg, a flag indicating the state of the main processor 260 ). by checking ), the power circuit 230 may be controlled so that power corresponding to the state of the main processor 260 is transmitted to the main processor 260 .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may include a power controller.
  • the first co-processor 270 may control the second co-processor 280 .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may cause the second auxiliary processor 280 to perform an operation corresponding to the internal input mode or the external input mode based on the information on the state of the main processor 260;
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may be controlled.
  • the first co-processor 270 may include at least a portion of the power management module 188 (eg, PMIC).
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may perform at least some functions of the power management module 188 .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may control a fan driving speed of the fan device based on operation state information of the main processor 260 (eg, a central processing unit).
  • the second co-processor 280 may be included in the co-processor 123 of FIG. 1 .
  • the second sub-processor 280 may have lower performance than the first sub-processor 270 and may operate with low power.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may have the same performance as the first auxiliary processor 270 and may operate with the same power.
  • the first sub-processor 270 may have lower performance than the second sub-processor 280 and may operate with low power.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may operate in a low power state
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may operate in an active state.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may perform an operation corresponding to the internal input mode or the external input mode. For example, the second auxiliary processor 280 may transmit input data input through the input module 240 to the main processor 260 through the first auxiliary processor 270 in the internal input mode. . As another example, in the external input mode, the second auxiliary processor 280 may transmit input data input through the input module 240 to the external electronic device through the communication module 250 . For another example, in the internal input mode, the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits input data input through the input module 240 to the main processor 260 without going through the first auxiliary processor 270 . may be
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may include an input/output controller.
  • the second coprocessor 280 may include interfaces for communicating with the input module 240 and the communication module 250 .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may include a communication interface (eg, an inter integrated circuit (I2C) communication interface) for receiving input data from the input module 240 .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may include a communication interface (eg, a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) communication interface) for transmitting input data to the wireless communication device.
  • the communication interfaces included in the second auxiliary processor 280 are not limited to the above-described examples.
  • the second co-processor 280 transmits the input data received from the input module 240 to the communication module 250 using a first communication interface (eg, an I2C communication interface).
  • the input data may be converted to conform to the standard of the second communication interface (eg, UART communication interface).
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits the input data received from the input module 240 to the communication module 250 using the first communication interface to transmit the input data to the second communication interface. It may include a bus interface (BUS interface) that can be converted to meet the standard of the interface.
  • BUS interface bus interface
  • first auxiliary processor 270 and the second auxiliary processor 280 may be referred to as a first micro controller unit (MCU) and a second MCU, respectively.
  • MCU micro controller unit
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 including a coprocessor in which the first coprocessor 270 and the second coprocessor 280 are integrated, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 101 includes a display module 210 , a sensor module 220 , a power circuit 230 , an input module 240 , a communication module 250 , a main processor 260 , and an auxiliary device.
  • a processor 290 may be included.
  • the display module 210 , the sensor module 220 , the power circuit 230 , the input module 240 , the communication module 250 , and the main processor 260 are, respectively, the display module 210 of FIG. 2 , the sensor Since at least some of the module 220 , the power circuit 230 , the input module 240 , the communication module 250 , and the main processor 260 are the same or similar, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the co-processor 290 may be included in the co-processor 123 of FIG. 1 .
  • the auxiliary processor 290 has lower performance than the main processor 260 and may operate with a lower power.
  • the co-processor 290 may perform the operations of the first co-processor 270 and the second co-processor 280 of FIG. 2 .
  • the coprocessor 290 may include a power controller 291 .
  • the power controller 291 may manage power of the electronic device 101 .
  • the coprocessor 290 may include an input controller 292 .
  • the input controller 292 may perform an operation corresponding to an internal input mode or an external input mode.
  • the electronic device 101 includes an input module 240 , a communication module 250 , a main processor 260 , and the input module 240 , the communication module 250 , and at least one sub-processor (270, 280, 290) operably coupled to the main processor (260), wherein the at least one co-processor (270, 280, 290) comprises: the input module (240) ) through receiving the first input, confirming whether the first input is an input for switching the external input mode, and confirming that the first input is an input for switching the external input mode, based on the main
  • the processor 260 is controlled to be in an inactive state, and in the external input mode, input data input through the input module 240 is communicated with the electronic device 101 through the communication module 250. may be configured to transmit to an electronic device.
  • the at least one coprocessor 270 , 280 , and/or 290 may include a first coprocessor 270 , and a second coprocessor operating at lower power as compared to the first coprocessor 270 . (280).
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 receives, through the input module 240 , an input for switching a power state (eg, pressing a power button), and the input for turning off the power is the Based on confirming that it is an input for switching the external input mode: to control the main processor 260 to be in a power-off state, and to control the second auxiliary processor 280 to operate in the external input mode can
  • a power state eg, pressing a power button
  • the electronic device 101 further includes a power circuit 230 , and the first auxiliary processor 270 is supplied to the main processor 260 through the power circuit 230 . It may be configured to shut off power and enter a standby state.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 receives, through the input module 240 , a designated key input for switching the electronic device 101 to the external input mode, and
  • the main processor 260 and the first auxiliary processor 270 may be controlled to be in a standby state based on confirming that the designated key input is an input for switching the external input mode.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 based on confirming that the designated key input is an input for switching the external input mode, via the communication module 250, the electronic device 101 and It may be configured to communicate with the external electronic device.
  • the electronic device 101 further includes a display module 210
  • the second sub-processor 280 is configured to be configured to be configured to be configured to be connected to the electronic device from the external electronic device via the communication module 250 .
  • the main processor 260 Upon receiving a request for changing the mode of 101 to the external input mode, the main processor 260 changes the mode of the electronic device 101 to the external input mode through the display module 210 It may be configured to display guide information associated with a designated input for conversion.
  • the electronic device 101 further includes a sensor module 220 , and the main processor 260 detects a folding state of the electronic device 101 through the sensor module 220 . and, based on the detected folding state, control the at least one coprocessor 270 , 280 , and/or 290 to operate in the external input mode.
  • the electronic device 101 further includes a sensor module 220 , the main processor 260 detects that the electronic pen is separated from the electronic device 101 , and the electronic device 101 Based on detecting that the electronic pen is detached from the , the at least one auxiliary processor 270 , 280 , and/or 290 may be configured to control operation in the external input mode.
  • the at least one auxiliary processor 270 , 280 , 290 receives input data from an external input device communicatively connected to the electronic device 101 through the communication module 250 in the external input mode. and transmit the received input data to the external electronic device through the communication module 250 .
  • FIG. 4 is an overall flowchart 400 illustrating a method of providing input data in accordance with various embodiments.
  • the coprocessor receives a first input through the input module 240 .
  • the coprocessor receives a first input through the input module 240 .
  • the coprocessor (eg, the first coprocessor 270 or the second coprocessor 280 ), in the internal input mode, via the power button, keyboard, mouse, touchpad, or electronic pen, 1 Can receive input (eg user input).
  • the internal input mode is based on input data (eg, data related to a user input) input through the input module 240 (or an external input device connected to the electronic device 101), the electronic device ( 101) may be a mode set to perform the operation.
  • the electronic device ( 101) may be a mode set to perform the operation.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits the data to the main processor 260 through the first auxiliary processor 270 .
  • the main processor 260 may display input data through the display module 210 .
  • the main processor 260 , the first coprocessor 270 , and the second coprocessor 280 may be in an active state (eg, an active state or a wake-up state). have.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may receive a first input for changing the power state of the electronic device 101 through the input module 240 (eg, a power button).
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 through the input module 240 (eg, a keyboard), a designated key (hereinafter referred to as a key) to switch the mode of the electronic device 101 from the internal input mode to the external input mode. , referred to as a 'key for switching an external input mode') may receive a first input.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 selects the mode of the electronic device 101 from an external electronic device communicatively connected to the electronic device 101 through the communication module 250 .
  • a request for switching from the internal input mode to the external input mode (hereinafter, referred to as a 'request for switching the external input mode') may be received.
  • the coprocessor eg, the first coprocessor 270 or the second coprocessor 280
  • the coprocessor is configured such that the first input is an input for switching the external input mode (eg, to an external input mode). input for conversion of ) can be checked.
  • input data eg, data related to a user input
  • input module 240 or an external input device connected to the electronic device 101
  • the electronic device 101 It may be a mode set to transmit to an external electronic device through which communication is connected.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 when the first auxiliary processor 270 receives a first input for switching the electronic device 101 to a power state through the input module 240 (eg, a power button), the received second It can be confirmed that input 1 is an input designated for external input mode.
  • the input module 240 eg, a power button
  • the input for changing the power state may include an input of pressing the power button (eg, an input of briefly pressing the power button or an input of long pressing the power button).
  • the input for switching the power state may include at least one of an input for switching to a power saving mode, an input for restarting the system, or an input for shutting down the system, selectable through a menu. .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 when the second auxiliary processor 280 receives the first input for the key for switching the external input mode through the input module 240 (eg, a keyboard), the received first input is It can be confirmed that the input is for external input mode conversion.
  • the input module 240 eg, a keyboard
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 changes the mode of the electronic device 101 from the internal input mode to the external input mode from the external electronic device communicatively connected to the electronic device 101 through the communication module 250 .
  • the received input is an input for switching to the external input mode.
  • the auxiliary processor may control the main processor 260 to be in an inactive state.
  • the auxiliary processor may control the main processor 260 to be in an inactive state.
  • the first co-processor 270 is configured to determine that the received first input is an input for powering off the electronic device 101 based on the power state transition input to the electronic device 101 . based on confirmation), the main processor 260 may be controlled to be in an inactive state. For example, the first auxiliary processor 270 may transmit, to the main processor 260 , reception information on the power state change input based on the power state change input to the electronic device 101 . The main processor 260 and the first auxiliary processor 270 may be switched (or entered) into an inactive state (eg, a power off state) based on the received information.
  • an inactive state eg, a power off state
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 switches the electronic device 101 to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state) through the power circuit 230 based on an input for switching the power state.
  • Power transmitted to the main processor 260 may be cut off.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 transmits power to the main processor 260 that is switched to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state) based on an input for switching the electronic device 101 to a power state.
  • a control signal for blocking the voltage may be transmitted to the power circuit 230 .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 controls the main processor 260 to be in an inactive state (eg, a power-off state) based on an input for changing the power state of the electronic device 101, and
  • an inactive state eg, a power-off state
  • the processor 260 e.g, information indicating an S5 state of an advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) standard
  • ACPI advanced configuration and power interface
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may control the second auxiliary processor 280 to operate in an external input mode based on an input for switching the power state of the electronic device 101 .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may generate a second control signal for causing the second auxiliary processor 280 to operate in an external input mode based on an input for switching the electronic device 101 to a power state. may be transmitted to the coprocessor 280 .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may activate the second auxiliary processor 280 in an active state (eg, an active state or a wake-up state) based on an input for switching the electronic device 101 to a power state. ) is switched and can be controlled to operate in the external input mode.
  • an active state eg, an active state or a wake-up state
  • the second coprocessor 280 is configured to, based on a key input for switching the external input mode (eg, a key designated to switch to the external input mode) (eg, the received first input for switching the mode) Based on confirming that it is a key input), the main processor 260 may be controlled to be in an inactive state.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may directly transmit information indicating that an input for a key for switching an external input mode is received to the main processor 260 .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may transmit information indicating that a key input for switching the external input mode is received to the main processor 260 through the first auxiliary processor 270 .
  • the main processor 260 may be switched to an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state) based on information indicating that an input for a key for switching an external input mode is received (or to be entered). can).
  • the standby state may be a state operated with low power compared to an active state (eg, an active state or a wake-up state).
  • the standby state may be a state in which power is supplied lower than that of the active state.
  • the standby state may be a state that is converted to an active state when a specified input is received.
  • the standby state may be a state that is converted to an active state according to a specified period.
  • the standby state may be an S3 state or an S4 state of the ACPI standard.
  • the standby state may be referred to as a sleep state.
  • the processor in the standby state, may be in a power-off state.
  • the processor eg, the main processor 260
  • the main processor 260 in a power-off state, and may include a state in which power is supplied to the memory 150 .
  • the main processor 260 is , it is possible to control the display module 210 to be inactive (eg, in a power-off state or in a standby state) based on information indicating that a key input for switching an external mode is received.
  • inactive Information indicating transition to (eg, a standby state or a power-off state) may be transmitted (eg, a flag may be set to indicate that the main processor 260 is in an inactive state).
  • the main processor 260 to the first auxiliary processor 270 , based on information indicating that a key input for switching the external input mode is received, sets the display module 210 to an inactive state (eg, : It can transmit information indicating transition to the power-off state or standby state (eg, information indicating that it is in the S3 state or S4 state of the ACPI standard).
  • an inactive state eg, : It can transmit information indicating transition to the power-off state or standby state (eg, information indicating that it is in the S3 state or S4 state of the ACPI standard).
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 includes, from the main processor 260 , information or a display module (When information indicating that the state of 210 is changed to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state or a standby state) is received, the state may be converted to a standby state (eg, may be entered).
  • an inactive state eg, a power-off state or a standby state
  • the state may be converted to a standby state (eg, may be entered).
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 based on the request for switching the external input mode received from the external electronic device (eg, based on confirming that the request for mode switching is received), the main processor 260 may be controlled to be in an inactive state.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may directly transmit information indicating that a request for switching the external input mode is received to the main processor 260 .
  • the second sub-processor 280 may transmit information indicating that a request for switching the external input mode is received to the main processor 260 through the first sub-processor 270 .
  • the main processor 260 may be switched to an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state) based on information indicating that a key input for switching an external input mode is received.
  • the main processor 260 guides an input for switching to the external input mode through the display module 210 based on information indicating that a request for switching the external input mode is received.
  • information can be displayed.
  • the main processor 260 may display text describing a key for switching the external input mode through the display module 210 based on information indicating that a request for switching the external input mode is received. have.
  • the main processor 260 converts the mode of the electronic device 101 to the external input mode through the display module 210 based on information indicating that a request for switching the external input mode is received. For this purpose, information indicating that a key input for switching the external input mode must be input may be displayed. Examples of a method for the main processor 260 to display guide information will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 7 .
  • the main processor 260 displays information guiding an input for switching to the external input mode through the display module 210 and then displays a key for switching the external input mode via the input module 240 .
  • the display module 210 may be controlled to be in an inactive state (eg, a power-off state or a standby state).
  • the main processor 260 displays information guiding an input for switching to the external input mode through the display module 210 and then displays a key for switching the external input mode via the input module 240 .
  • an input is received, it can be switched to an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state).
  • the main processor 260 in response to receiving a request for mode change, selects a setting menu (eg, a quick icon) that enables the electronic device 101 to operate in the external input mode when selected.
  • a setting menu eg, a quick icon
  • the display module 210 may be controlled to display.
  • the main processor 260 may control the electronic device 101 to operate in the external input mode in response to a request for mode change being received.
  • the main processor 260 after or before the transition to an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state), the first auxiliary processor 270, the state of the main processor 260 is It may carry information indicating that it will be switched to or to be transitioned to an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state).
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 after the main processor 260 is converted to the inactive state or before the main processor 260 is converted to the inactive state, the communication module ( Through 250 , an operation for communicatively connecting the electronic device 101 with an external electronic device may be performed. For example, when an input for powering off the electronic device 101 is received, the main processor 260 may be switched to an inactive state by the above-described operations. After the main processor 260 is converted to the inactive state or before the main processor 260 is converted to the inactive state, the second auxiliary processor 280 communicates with the electronic device 101 to an external device through the communication module 250 . An operation for communication connection with the electronic device may be performed.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may set the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device. An operation for communication connection with the device may be performed.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may control the main processor 260 to be in an inactive state.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 sets the main processor 260 to a current state (eg, : can be controlled to maintain the active state).
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 when the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device are in a communication-connected state, the second auxiliary processor 280 does not perform an operation for communication-connecting the electronic device 101 with the external electronic device.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and even when the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device are in a communication-connected state, the second auxiliary processor 280 may be additionally or alternatively to the external electronic device previously connected to the electronic device 101 . to perform an operation for communication connection with a new external electronic device.
  • the co-processor (eg, the first co-processor 270 or the second co-processor 280) may operate in an external input mode.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 when receiving a control signal for operating in the external input mode from the first auxiliary processor 270 , the second auxiliary processor 280 may be switched (or maintained) to an active state.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 operates the electronic device 101 as the second auxiliary processor 280 and the second auxiliary processor 280 in the external input mode based on the input for switching the power state.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may be switched from an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state) to an active state (eg, an active state) or may maintain an active state.
  • the second sub-processor 280 may control the communication module 250 to be in an activated state when receiving a control signal for operating in the external input mode from the first sub-processor 270 . have.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits, in the external input mode, input data (eg, data related to a user input) input through the input module 240 to the electronic device ( 101) and connected to an external electronic device.
  • input data eg, data related to a user input
  • the external electronic device may perform an operation based on the input data.
  • the external electronic device may input (eg, write) a message or execute a function of an application of the external electronic device based on input data received from the electronic device 101 .
  • the second co-processor 280 in the external input mode, processes the input data input through the input module 240 to the main processor 260 or the first co-processor 270 without passing it. can do.
  • the main processor 260 may store information related to the function being performed before the transition to the inactive state in the memory 130 .
  • the main processor 260 may store in the memory 130 information related to a function that was being performed before switching to the inactive state. For example, when the main processor 260 is switched to an inactive state, the memory 130 maintains the supply of power from the power circuit 230 , so that information related to the function being performed by the main processor 260 is stored in the memory 130 . ) can be maintained.
  • the second processor 280 may store, in the external input mode, information related to data transmitted to the external electronic device (eg, a data transmission history) in the memory 130 .
  • the main processor 260 when the main processor 260 is switched from the inactive state to the active state, the main processor 260, in the external input mode, relates to data transmitted to the external electronic device through the communication module 250 .
  • Information eg, data transmission history
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits input data input through an external input device (eg, a keyboard connected by wire or wirelessly) connected to the electronic device 101 in communication with the communication module ( ) in the external input mode. 250 ) to an external electronic device connected to the electronic device 101 .
  • an external input device eg, a keyboard connected by wire or wirelessly
  • the communication method between the electronic device 101 and the external input device may be the same as or different from the communication method between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 communicatively connects the electronic device 101 and an external input device (eg, a Bluetooth keyboard) through a first communication method (eg, Bluetooth communication), and the first communication method
  • the communication module 250 may be controlled to connect the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, a mobile phone) through communication.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 communicatively connects the electronic device 101 and an external input device (eg, a Bluetooth keyboard) through a first communication method (eg, Bluetooth communication), and performs the first communication
  • the communication module 250 may be controlled to communicate and connect the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, a TV/monitor supporting a mirroring function) through a second communication method (eg, Wi-Fi) different from the method. have.
  • the processor eg, the main processor 260 , the first auxiliary processor 270 , and the second auxiliary processor 280 ) is configured to, based on the specified input, perform an external input mode. can be switched to internal input mode (eg, return from external input mode to internal input mode).
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 based on an input from the input module 240 for switching the external input mode to the internal input mode (eg, an input for a key for switching the external input mode), It can operate in an internal input mode (eg, by switching from an external input mode to an internal input mode).
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may receive an input for converting the external input mode to the internal input mode from the input module 240 .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may control the main processor 260 such that the main processor 260 is switched from an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state) to an active state.
  • the main processor 260 When the main processor 260 is switched from the inactive state to the active state, the main processor 260 is configured such that the first auxiliary processor 270 is switched from the inactive state (eg, standby state) to the active state, the first auxiliary processor ( 270) can be controlled.
  • the main processor 260 may be configured such that the first auxiliary processor 270 is switched from an inactive state (eg, a standby state) to an active state.
  • Information indicating transition to a state eg, information indicating that it is in an ACPI S0 state
  • may be conveyed eg, setting a flag to indicate that the state of the main processor 260 is in an active state).
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may transmit, to the second auxiliary processor 280 , a control signal for allowing the second auxiliary processor 280 to operate in the internal input mode.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may operate in an internal input mode based on the control signal received from the first auxiliary processor 270 .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 turns on an input (eg, the electronic device 101 ) for converting the external input mode to the internal input mode from the input module 240 (eg, a power button) Based on (input to power on), it can operate in an internal input mode.
  • an inactive state eg, a standby state
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may receive an input for a power button for turning on the electronic device 101 .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may control the main processor 260 so that the main processor 260 is switched from an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state) to an active state.
  • the main processor 260 When the main processor 260 is switched from the inactive state to the active state, the main processor 260 is the first auxiliary processor 270, information indicating that the main processor 260 is switched to the active state (eg, ACPI S0) information indicating that it is in a state).
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may transmit, to the second auxiliary processor 280 , a control signal for allowing the second auxiliary processor 280 to operate in the internal input mode.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may operate in an internal input mode based on the control signal received from the first auxiliary processor 270 .
  • the main processor 260 may respond to information received from the sensor module 220 (eg, folding state information of the electronic device 101 or an input indicating storage of the electronic pen into the electronic device 101 ). Based on this, the electronic device 101 may operate in the internal input mode.
  • the main processor 260 may be switched from an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state) to an active state based on information received from the sensor module 220 .
  • the main processor 260 is configured such that the first auxiliary processor 270 is switched from the inactive state (eg, standby state) to the active state, the first auxiliary processor ( 270) can be controlled.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may transmit, to the second auxiliary processor 280 , a control signal for allowing the second auxiliary processor 280 to operate in the internal input mode.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may operate in an internal input mode based on the control signal received from the first auxiliary processor 270 .
  • the main processor 260 controls the mode of the electronic device 101 based on information received from the sensor module 220 (eg, a first sensor or a second sensor). may perform an operation for switching from the internal input mode to the external input mode (or from the external input mode to the internal input mode). In relation to examples of the operation of the main processor 260 , it will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 to 12 .
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart 500 illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on an input for switching a power state, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may receive an input for switching the power state through the input module 240 (eg, a power button). .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may receive an input for a power button for switching the power state of the electronic device 101 while operating in the internal input mode.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may control the main processor 260 to be in an inactive state (eg, a power-off state or a standby state).
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may control the main processor 260 to be in an inactive state based on confirming that an input for changing the power state is received.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 transmits, to the main processor 260 , information indicating that the input for switching the power state is received, to the main processor 260 , based on the input for switching the power state.
  • the main processor 260 may be switched to (or entered) an inactive state (eg, a power-off state) based on information indicating that an input for switching the power state is received.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 based on the input for switching the power state, through the power circuit 230, to the main processor 260 that is switched to an inactive state (eg, a power off state)
  • the transmitted power can be interrupted.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 is a control signal for cutting off power transmitted to the main processor 260 converted to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state) based on the input for switching the power state. may be transmitted to the power circuit 230 .
  • the power circuit 230 may not supply power to the main processor 260 based on the control signal received from the first auxiliary processor 270 .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 controls the main processor 260 to be in an inactive state (eg, a power-off state) based on an input for power state transition, and controls the main processor 260 to When information indicating that the state of the processor 260 will be switched to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state) (eg, information indicating an S5 state of the ACPI standard) is received (or the first auxiliary processor 270 is the main processor When a flag indicating that the state of 260 is in an inactive state is checked), the power transmitted to the main processor 260 converted to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state) through the power circuit 230 may be blocked. have.
  • an inactive state eg, a power-off state
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may control the second auxiliary processor 280 to operate in an external input mode based on an input for power state transition.
  • the first co-processor 270 sends a control signal to the second co-processor 280 to cause the second co-processor 280 to operate in an external input mode based on the input for switching the power state.
  • can transmit As another example, based on the input for power state transition, the first auxiliary processor 270 switches the activation state (eg, active state or wake-up state) of the second auxiliary processor 280 to an external input mode can be controlled.
  • the main processor 260 when information indicating that an input for changing a power state is received is received from the first auxiliary processor 270 , the main processor 260 performs an external input by the electronic device 101 based on the user input mode or the power of the electronic device 101 may be turned off without the electronic device 101 operating in the external input mode. For example, when information indicating that an input for powering off the electronic device 101 is received is received from the first auxiliary processor 270 , the main processor 260 may, through the display module 210 , the electronic device An object (eg, a button, an icon) for allowing the 101 to operate in the external input mode and an object for turning off the power of the electronic device 101 without the electronic device 101 operating in the external input mode can be displayed.
  • an object eg, a button, an icon
  • the main processor 260 when information indicating that an input for power state transition is received from the first auxiliary processor 270 is received, the main processor 260 performs mode conversion within a specified time through the display module 210 . Information indicating that the electronic device 101 can operate in the external input mode when a key for 101) can be displayed to indicate that the power can be turned off.
  • the main processor 260 when receiving an input for an object for allowing the electronic device 101 to operate in an external input mode through the input module 240 , the main processor 260 receives an input for mode conversion within a specified time. When an input for a key is received), the above-described operation for allowing the electronic device 101 to operate in the external input mode may be performed.
  • the main processor 260 When the main processor 260 receives an input for an object for causing the electronic device 101 to turn off without operating in the external input mode (or a key for mode switching within a specified time) when an input for .
  • the main processor 260 may transmit information indicating that an input to an object for causing the electronic device 101 to be turned off without operating in the external input mode is received to the first auxiliary processor 270 . have.
  • the main processor 260 may be switched to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state).
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may control the second auxiliary processor 280 to enter the standby state without operating in the external input mode.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 may be switched to an inactive state (eg, a standby state) based on receiving the information.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may perform an operation for connecting the electronic device 101 with an external electronic device through the communication module 250 .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may perform an operation for connecting the electronic device 101 with an external electronic device using Bluetooth low energy (BLE) communication.
  • BLE Bluetooth low energy
  • communication for connecting the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device is not limited to Bluetooth low energy communication.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 performs an operation for connection with an external electronic device that has been previously connected to the electronic device 101 (eg, was most recently connected to the electronic device 101 ). can be done
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may additionally or alternatively to the external electronic device previously connected to the electronic device 101 .
  • An operation for connection with a new external electronic device may be performed.
  • an operation for connection with an external electronic device is performed in operation 505 , but is not limited thereto.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 controls the main processor 260 to be in an inactive state.
  • the 2 The auxiliary processor 280 may search (eg, search for) at least one external electronic device to be connected to the electronic device 101 through the communication module 250 .
  • the main processor 260 may display a list of at least one searched external electronic device through the display module 210 .
  • the main processor 260 may receive a user input for selecting an external electronic device to be connected to the electronic device 101 in the list.
  • the main processor 260 may control the second auxiliary processor 280 to perform an operation for connection with the selected external electronic device based on the user input.
  • the main processor 260 may be switched to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state).
  • the second co-processor 280 may operate in an external input mode.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may operate in an external input mode.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 when receiving a control signal for operating in the external input mode from the first auxiliary processor 270 , the second auxiliary processor 280 may be switched (or maintained) to an active state.
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 transmits a control signal for operating in the input mode to the second auxiliary processor 280 based on the input for switching the power state.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may be switched from an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state) to an active state (eg, an active state) or may maintain an active state.
  • the second sub-processor 280 may control the communication module 250 to be in an activated state when receiving a control signal for operating in the external input mode from the first sub-processor 270 . have.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits, in the external input mode, input data (eg, data related to a user input) input through the input module 240 to the electronic device ( 101) and connected to an external electronic device.
  • input data eg, data related to a user input
  • the external electronic device may perform an operation based on the input data. For example, the external electronic device may input (eg, write) a message or execute a function of an application of the external electronic device based on input data received from the electronic device 101 .
  • the second co-processor 280 does not transmit the input data input through the input module 240 to the main processor 260 or the first co-processor 270 in the external input mode. can
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits input data input through an external input device (eg, a wired or wirelessly connected keyboard) connected to the electronic device 101 to the communication module 250 in the external input mode. ) through an external electronic device connected to the electronic device 101 .
  • an external input device eg, a wired or wirelessly connected keyboard
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 is in a standby state when the electronic device 101 is not connected to the external electronic device (eg, an external electronic device to be connected to the electronic device 101 is not found). can be converted to For example, when the electronic device 101 is not connected to an external electronic device, the second auxiliary processor may be switched to a standby state without operating in the external input mode.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may search for an external electronic device to be connected to the electronic device 101 after it is periodically switched from a standby state to an active state (eg, a wake-up state).
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may store information about the found external electronic device (eg, Bluetooth address information) in the memory 130 . .
  • the main processor 260 may display the electronic device 101 and the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device communicatively connected to the same screen (eg, the same input data).
  • a mirroring function to display the screen to be displayed can be performed.
  • the main processor 260 may receive a user input for selecting whether to switch to an external input mode or perform a mirroring function.
  • the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device may be communicatively connected using Wi-Fi communication.
  • the main processor 260 maintains an activated state
  • the auxiliary processor 280 receives data for a screen displayed through the display module 210 including input data input through the input module 240 . It can be transmitted to an external electronic device through the communication module 250 .
  • the auxiliary processor 280 may control to perform an operation of the electronic device 101 based on input data received from the external electronic device.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart 600 illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on a key input for switching an external input mode, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is an exemplary diagram 700 illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on a key input for switching an external input mode, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 sets the mode of the electronic device 101 to the internal input mode through the input module 240 (eg, a keyboard).
  • a key input for switching to the external input mode (hereinafter, referred to as a 'key for switching the external input mode') may be received from the .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 is a key input for switching an external input mode, and an 'Fn (function)' key 723-1 and an 'S' key in the keyboard 720 .
  • An input to (723-2) may be received.
  • the key input for switching the external input mode is not limited to the above-described example.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 changes the mode of the electronic device 101 from the internal input mode to the external input mode from the external electronic device communicatively connected to the electronic device 101 through the communication module 250 .
  • the external electronic device 103 eg, the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1
  • An input for the designated key 731 may be received.
  • the external electronic device 103 may transmit a request for switching the external input mode to the electronic device 101 based on receiving an input for the specified key 731 .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may transmit information indicating that the received request for switching the external input mode is received to the main processor 260 .
  • the main processor 260 guides an input for switching to the external input mode through the display module 210 based on information indicating that a request for switching the external input mode is received. information can be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 7 , the main processor 260 displays a text 711 describing a key for switching the external input mode on the screen 710 through the display module 210 . can do.
  • the guide information is not limited to the above-described example, and for example, the main processor 260, based on information indicating that a request for external input mode switching is received, through the display module 210, the electronic device In order to change the mode of 101 to the external input mode, information indicating that a key input for switching the external input mode should be displayed may be displayed.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 after information guiding input for switching to the external input mode is displayed, through the input module 240 (eg, keyboard), a key for switching the external input mode input can be received.
  • the input module 240 eg, keyboard
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may perform an operation for communication-connecting the electronic device 101 with an external electronic device through the communication module 250 .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may perform an operation for communicatively connecting the electronic device 101 with an external electronic device using Bluetooth low energy (BLE) communication.
  • BLE Bluetooth low energy
  • communication for connecting the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device is not limited to Bluetooth low energy communication.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 operates for a communication connection with an external electronic device that has been previously connected to the electronic device 101 (eg, was most recently connected to the electronic device 101 ). can be performed.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may enable the electronic device 101 to communicate with an external electronic device selected based on a user selection input.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may search (eg, search for) at least one external electronic device to be connected to the electronic device 101 through the communication module 250 .
  • the main processor 260 may display a list of at least one searched external electronic device through the display module 210 .
  • the main processor 260 may receive a user input for selecting an external electronic device to be connected to the electronic device 101 in the list.
  • the main processor 260 may control the second auxiliary processor 280 to perform an operation for communication connection with the selected external electronic device based on the user selection input.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may enable the electronic device 101 to communicate with the selected external electronic device through the communication module 250 .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 when the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device are already in a communication-connected state, the second auxiliary processor 280 performs an operation for communication-connecting the electronic device 101 with the external electronic device again.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and even when the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device are in a communication-connected state, the second auxiliary processor 280 may be additionally or alternatively to the external electronic device previously connected to the electronic device 101 . to perform an operation for communication connection with a new external electronic device.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 (or the main processor 260 ) is, through the communication module 250 , to the external electronic device, the electronic device Information for confirming whether the external electronic device permits the device 101 to operate as an input device for the external electronic device may be transmitted.
  • the external electronic device 103 determines, from the electronic device 101 , that the electronic device 101 operates as an input device for the external electronic device 103 .
  • information 741 related to the received information may be displayed on the screen 740 .
  • the external electronic device 103 When receiving a user input for allowing the electronic device 101 to operate as an input device for the external electronic device 103 , the external electronic device 103 is the electronic device 101 , the electronic device 101 . may transmit information indicating that it is allowed to operate as an input device for the external electronic device 103 .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may control the main processor 260 to be in an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power off state).
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may control the main processor 260 to be in an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state).
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may directly transmit information indicating that an input for a key for switching an external input mode is received to the main processor 260 .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may transmit information indicating that an input for a key for switching the external input mode is received to the main processor 260 through the first auxiliary processor 270 .
  • the main processor 260 may be switched to (or entered) an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state) based on information indicating that an input for a key for switching an external input mode is received. .
  • the main processor 260 causes the display module 210 to become inactive (eg, in a power-off state or in a standby state) based on information indicating that an input for a key for switching an external input mode is received. can be controlled
  • the main processor 260, the first auxiliary processor 270 based on the information indicating that an input for a key for switching the external input mode is received, the state of the main processor 260 is inactive It can carry information indicating that it will be switched to or to be switched to (eg, standby state or power-off state).
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 is, from the main processor 260, an information or display module indicating that the state of the main processor 260 is to be switched to an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state).
  • an inactive state eg, a standby state or a power-off state
  • information indicating that the state of 210 is changed to an inactive state eg, a power-off state or a standby state
  • it may be converted to a standby state (eg, may enter).
  • the main processor 260 after or before the transition to an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state), the first auxiliary processor 270, the state of the main processor 260 is It may carry information indicating that it will be switched to or to be transitioned to an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state).
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 when the electronic device 101 is not connected to the external electronic device (eg, when an external electronic device to be connected to the electronic device 101 is not found), the second auxiliary processor 280 is the main processor 260 may be controlled to maintain an active state. For example, when the electronic device 101 is not connected to the external electronic device, the second auxiliary processor 280 may control the electronic device 101 to maintain the internal input mode without switching to the external input mode. .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 is configured to receive, from the external electronic device, information indicating that the electronic device 101 is permitted to operate as an input device for the external electronic device, based on the information indicating that the main processor ( 260) may be controlled to be in an inactive state.
  • the main processor 260 may store information related to the function being performed before the transition to the inactive state in the memory 130 .
  • the main processor 260 may store information related to a function being performed before switching to the inactive state in the memory 130.
  • the main processor 260 may be converted to the inactive state When the memory 130 maintains the supply of power from the power circuit 230 , information related to the function being performed by the main processor 260 may be maintained in the memory 130 .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may operate in an external input mode.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 when receiving a control signal for operating in the external input mode from the first auxiliary processor 270 , the second auxiliary processor 280 may maintain an active state.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits, in the external input mode, input data (eg, data related to a user input) input through the input module 240 to the electronic device ( 101) and connected to an external electronic device.
  • input data eg, data related to a user input
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits input data input through an external input device (eg, a wired or wirelessly connected keyboard) connected to the electronic device 101 to the communication module 250 in the external input mode. ) through an external electronic device connected to the electronic device 101 .
  • an external input device eg, a wired or wirelessly connected keyboard
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart 800 illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on a folded state of the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 is an exemplary diagram 900 illustrating various folding states of the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is an exemplary diagram 1000 illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on a folded state of the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the main processor 260 folds the electronic device 101 through the sensor module 220 (eg, a first sensor). (eg folding motion) can be detected.
  • the sensor module 220 eg, a first sensor
  • the first sensor may include at least one of an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor.
  • the sensor included in the first sensor is not limited to the above-described example, and, for example, may further include a hall sensor to detect folding of the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be a foldable electronic device (eg, a foldable laptop) (eg, a foldable electronic device).
  • the electronic device 101 may be in various folding states.
  • a display module 911 eg, a display module 210
  • a second housing 914 is disposed.
  • an input module 912 eg, input module 240
  • the first housing 913 and the second housing 914 are configured to be rotatable through a hinge part 915 .
  • first sensors eg, acceleration sensors
  • the direction in which the keyboard 912 disposed on the second housing 914 is exposed is opposite to the direction of gravity, and the first housing 913 and the second housing 914 may be in a folded state (hereinafter, referred to as a 'first folded state') forming an angle of about 90 degrees.
  • the display module 911 disposed in the first housing 913 is exposed in the direction of gravity
  • the second housing 914 is exposed in the direction of gravity.
  • a folded state hereinafter, referred to as a 'second folding state'
  • the keyboard 912 disposed on the second housing 914 is exposed in the direction of gravity, and the first housing 913 .
  • the keyboard 912 disposed on the second housing 914 is exposed in the direction of gravity
  • the first housing 913 . may be in a folded state (hereinafter, referred to as a 'third folded state') in which the display module 911 disposed in the direction of gravity is exposed in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity.
  • a 'third folded state' in which the display module 911 disposed in the direction of gravity is exposed in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity.
  • the direction in which the keyboard 912 disposed on the second housing 914 is exposed is opposite to the direction of gravity, and the second The keyboard 912 of the housing 914 may be in a folded state (hereinafter, referred to as a 'fourth folded state') in which the display module 911 of the first housing 913 faces.
  • a 'fourth folded state' a folded state in which the display module 911 of the first housing 913 faces.
  • the main processor 260 may determine whether the electronic device 101 is in a specified folded state. For example, the main processor 260 may check whether the folding state of the electronic device 101 is changed to a specified folding state.
  • the designated folding state may include a second folding state or a third folding state.
  • the main processor 260 may check whether the folded state of the electronic device 101 is switched from the first folded state to the second folded state or the third folded state through the first sensor.
  • the second folding state may be a state in which input data can be input from the user through the input module 240 as shown by reference numeral 920 of FIG. 9 .
  • the third folding state may be a state in which input data can be input from a user through the display module 210 as shown by reference numeral 930 of FIG. 9 .
  • input data by a user's finger or electronic pen
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may perform an operation for connection with an external electronic device.
  • Examples of operation 805 are at least partially the same as or similar to those of operation 603 of FIG. 6 , and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the main processor 260 may be switched to an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state).
  • an inactive state eg, a standby state or a power-off state.
  • the main processor 260 when the electronic device 101 is in a specified folding state and is connected to an external electronic device, the main processor 260 disables at least a portion of the display module 210 (eg, in a power-off state or standby state) can be controlled. In an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in the third folded state and connected to the external electronic device, the main processor 260 may control a portion of the display module 210 to be activated. For example, when the electronic device 101 is in the third folding state and connected to the external electronic device, the main processor 260 may be configured to receive an input by a touch panel and/or an electronic pen for a touch input.
  • the main processor 260 may control the input module 240 to be deactivated when the electronic device 101 is in the third folded state and connected to the external electronic device.
  • the main processor 260 may control the display module 210 to be deactivated when the electronic device 101 is in the second folded state and connected to the external electronic device.
  • the main processor 260 when the electronic device 101 is in a designated folding state and connected to an external electronic device, the main processor 260 is the first auxiliary processor 270, and the state of the main processor 260 is It can carry information indicating that it has transitioned (or will be transitioned to) an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state). In an embodiment, the main processor 260 may transmit information indicating that the state of the display module 210 is switched to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state or a standby state) to the first auxiliary processor 270 . .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 includes, from the main processor 260 , information or a display module ( When information indicating that the state of 210 is changed to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state or a standby state) is received, the state may be converted to a standby state (eg, may be entered). In an embodiment, the first auxiliary processor 270 includes, from the main processor 260 , information or a display module ( When information indicating that the state of the 210 is changed to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state or a standby state) is received, the second auxiliary processor 280 may be controlled to operate in an external input mode.
  • information or a display module When information indicating that the state of 210 is changed to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state or a standby state) is received, the second auxiliary processor 280 may be controlled to operate in an external input mode.
  • the main processor 260 when the electronic device 101 is not connected to the external electronic device (eg, when an external electronic device to be connected to the electronic device 101 is not found), the main processor 260 is configured to ) can remain active. For example, when the electronic device 101 is not connected to the external electronic device, the main processor 260 may control the electronic device 101 to maintain the internal input mode without switching to the external input mode.
  • the second co-processor 280 may operate in an external input mode.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 when receiving a control signal for operating in the external input mode from the first auxiliary processor 270 , the second auxiliary processor 280 may maintain an active state.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits, in the external input mode, input data (eg, data related to a user input) input through the input module 240 to the electronic device ( 101) and connected to an external electronic device.
  • input data eg, data related to a user input
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits input data input through an external input device (eg, a wired or wirelessly connected keyboard) connected to the electronic device 101 to the communication module 250 in the external input mode. ) through an external electronic device connected to the electronic device 101 .
  • an external input device eg, a wired or wirelessly connected keyboard
  • the second folding state and the third folding state are exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the electronic device 101 may operate in the external input mode. have.
  • the electronic device 101 is in a fourth folded state in which the keyboard 912 of the second housing 914 faces the display module 911 of the first housing 913 .
  • the electronic device 101 (eg, the second auxiliary processor 280 ) includes an external input device 950 (eg, a wired mouse and / or a wired keyboard) may be transmitted to the external electronic device 103 through the communication module 250 .
  • the external electronic device 103 may move the cursor 960 based on input data (eg, data related to a mouse movement) received from the electronic device 101 .
  • FIG. 10 illustrates that the electronic device 101 and the external input device 950 are connected through a cable 951 , the electronic device 101 and the external input device may be connected wirelessly.
  • 11 is a flowchart 1100 illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on detachment of an electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12 is an exemplary diagram 1200 illustrating a method of operating in an external input mode based on detachment of the electronic pen, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the processor eg, the main processor 260
  • the sensor module 220 eg, the second sensor
  • the electronic device 101 It can be detected that the electronic pen is detached (eg, detached) from the .
  • the second sensor when the electronic pen is accommodated in or detached from the electronic device 101 , the second sensor is connected to a coil (eg, a coil for charging) included in the electronic pen. It may include a sensor (eg, a magnetic field sensor or a coil sensor) capable of detecting a magnetic field change induced by the .
  • the second sensor is not limited to the above-described example, and may include any sensor capable of detecting that the electronic pen is accommodated in the electronic device 101 or is detached from the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic pen is received or detached from the electronic device 101 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 is a detachable 2-IN-1 tablet, the electronic device 101 includes a first part including a display module and a first part including an input module (eg, a keyboard). Partial separation can be detected. Even when the electronic device 101 is separated into the first part and the second part, the following operations may be performed in the same or similar manner as when the electronic pen is separated from the electronic device 101 .
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 may perform an operation for connection with an external electronic device.
  • Examples of operation 1103 are at least partially the same as or similar to the examples of operation 603 of FIG. 6 , so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the main processor 260 may be switched to an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state).
  • an inactive state eg, a standby state or a power-off state.
  • the main processor 260 disables the display module 210 (eg: It can be controlled to be in the power-off state or standby state).
  • the main processor 260 when the electronic pen is detached from the electronic device 101 and the electronic device 101 is in a communication-connected state with an external electronic device, the main processor 260 is Information indicating that the state of the processor 260 is changed to (or will be switched to) an inactive state (eg, a standby state or a power-off state) may be transmitted. In an embodiment, the main processor 260 may transmit information indicating that the state of the display module 210 is switched to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state or a standby state) to the first auxiliary processor 270 . .
  • the first auxiliary processor 270 includes, from the main processor 260 , information or a display module ( When information indicating that the state of 210 is changed to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state or a standby state) is received, the state may be converted to a standby state (eg, may be entered). In an embodiment, the first auxiliary processor 270 includes, from the main processor 260 , information or a display module ( When information indicating that the state of the 210 is changed to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state or a standby state) is received, the second auxiliary processor 280 may be controlled to operate in an external input mode.
  • information or a display module When information indicating that the state of 210 is changed to an inactive state (eg, a power-off state or a standby state) is received, the second auxiliary processor 280 may be controlled to operate in an external input mode.
  • the main processor 260 when the electronic device 101 is not connected to the external electronic device (eg, when an external electronic device to be connected to the electronic device 101 is not found), the main processor 260 is configured to ) can remain active. For example, when the electronic device 101 is not connected to the external electronic device, the main processor 260 may control the electronic device 101 to maintain the internal input mode without switching to the external input mode.
  • the second co-processor 280 may operate in an external input mode.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 when receiving a control signal for operating in the external input mode from the first auxiliary processor 270 , the second auxiliary processor 280 may maintain an active state.
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits, in the external input mode, input data (eg, data related to a user input) input through the input module 240 to the electronic device ( 101) and may be transmitted to an external electronic device that is communicated with each other.
  • input data eg, data related to a user input
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits input data input through an external input device (eg, a keyboard connected by wire or wirelessly) connected to the electronic device 101 in communication with the communication module ( ) in the external input mode. 250) to an external electronic device communicatively connected to the electronic device 101 .
  • an external input device eg, a keyboard connected by wire or wirelessly
  • the second auxiliary processor 280 transmits, in the external input mode, input data input by the electronic pen to an external electronic device communicatively connected to the electronic device 101 through the communication module 250 .
  • the input module 240 disposed in the second housing 1214 is exposed in the gravitational direction, and the display disposed in the first housing 1213 .
  • the module 911 may be in a third folded state exposed in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity.
  • the electronic device 101 eg, the second processor
  • the external electronic device 103 transmits the writing data 1221 corresponding to the input data to the interaction interface based on input data (eg, the writing data 1211 ) input by the electronic pen received from the electronic device 101 . (1220) can be indicated.
  • At least one auxiliary processor of the electronic device 101 through the input module 240 of the electronic device 101 receives a first input
  • the at least one coprocessor 270 , 280 , and/or 290
  • the at least one coprocessor is configured such that the first input is an input for switching an external input mode
  • the at least one auxiliary processor 270 , 280 , and/or 290 is inputted through the input module 240 in the external input mode. and transmitting the input data to an external electronic device communicatively connected to the electronic device 101 through the communication module 250 of the electronic device 101 .
  • the at least one coprocessor 270 , 280 , and/or 290 may include a first coprocessor 270 , and a second coprocessor operating at lower power as compared to the first coprocessor 270 . (280).
  • the receiving of the first input includes receiving, by the first coprocessor 270 , an input for changing a power state through the input module 240 , and the control The operation is based on the first sub-processor 270 confirming that the input for switching the power state is the input for the external input mode: controlling the main processor 260 to be in a power-off state operation, and controlling the second auxiliary processor 280 to operate in the external input mode.
  • the method includes an operation in which the first auxiliary processor 270 cuts off the power supplied to the main processor 260 through the power circuit 230 of the electronic device 101 ;
  • the operation of the first auxiliary processor 270 entering a standby state may be further included.
  • the receiving of the first input may include the second auxiliary processor 280 switching the mode of the electronic device 101 to the external input mode through the input module 240 . and receiving an input for a key designated for the purpose, and the controlling operation is based on the second auxiliary processor 280 confirming that the input for the designated key is an input for switching the external input mode. , a method of controlling the main processor 260 and the first auxiliary processor 270 to be in a standby state.
  • the method includes, based on the second auxiliary processor 280 confirming that the key input is an input for switching the external input mode, through the communication module 250, the electronic device ( 101) and the operation of communicatively connecting the external electronic device.
  • the method comprises. receiving, by the second auxiliary processor 280, a request for changing the mode of the electronic device 101 to the external input mode, from the external electronic device through the communication module 250; and
  • the main processor 260 displays, through the display module 210 of the electronic device 101 , guide information related to a designated key to change the mode of the electronic device 101 to the external input mode. may include more.
  • the method includes an operation of the main processor 260 detecting a folding state of the electronic device 101 through the sensor module 220 of the electronic device 101 , and the main processor The method may further include, by 260 , controlling the at least one auxiliary processor 270 , 280 , and/or 290 to operate in the external input mode based on the detected folding state.
  • the method includes: detecting, by the main processor 260 , that the electronic pen is detached from the electronic device 101 through the sensor module 220 of the electronic device 101 ; An operation of controlling the at least one auxiliary processor 270 , 280 , and/or 290 to operate in the external input mode based on the main processor 260 detecting that the electronic pen is detached from the electronic device 101 .
  • An operation of controlling the at least one auxiliary processor 270 , 280 , and/or 290 to operate in the external input mode based on the main processor 260 detecting that the electronic pen is detached from the electronic device 101 . may include
  • the method includes, in the external input mode, receiving input data from an external input device communicatively connected to the electronic device 101 through the communication module 250 , and transmitting the received input data. , transmitting to the external electronic device through the communication module 250 .
  • the structure of the data used in the above-described embodiment of the present invention may be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium through various means.
  • the computer-readable recording medium is a magnetic storage medium (eg, ROM, floppy disk, hard disk), an optically readable medium (eg, CD-ROM, DVD), or an electrical storage medium (eg, and storage media such as flash memory and solid state disk (SSD).

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Divers modes de réalisation de la présente invention concernent un dispositif électronique comprenant : un module d'entrée ; un module de communication ; un processeur principal ; et au moins un processeur auxiliaire, l'au moins un processeur auxiliaire pouvant être configuré pour recevoir une première entrée via le module d'entrée, confirmer si oui ou non la première entrée est une entrée pour commuter vers un mode d'entrée externe, commander au processeur principal d'être dans un état inactif sur la base de la confirmation que la première entrée est une entrée pour commuter vers le mode d'entrée externe, et transmettre, dans le mode d'entrée externe, des données d'entrée introduites via le module d'entrée à un dispositif électronique externe connecté au dispositif électronique pour une communication via le module de communication.
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