Abstract:
An embodiment of the present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for selecting a network in an electronic device supporting multiple communications methods by considering channel environment related indicators. The method for determining a network can comprise the following steps of: checking data transmission control information on networks; and determining at least one network to be accessed among the networks based on the data transmission control information on the networks.
Abstract:
A method in an electronic device includes displaying an image on a screen, detecting a swiping of a finger through a sensor, and selecting at least a portion of the image based on the swiping of the finger. An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a memory configured to store one or more pieces of fingerprint information, a screen configured to display an image, and at least one processor configured to detect a swiping of a finger through a sensor, and select at least a portion of the image based on the swiping of the finger. Other various embodiments are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A electronic device and method for self-inspecting a waterproof function of the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first sensor for sensing an external condition of the electronic device; a second sensor, which is sealed within the electronic device, for sensing an internal condition of the electronic device; and a controller for comparing values of the external condition and the internal condition sensed by the first sensor and the second sensor, respectively, and determining a status of the waterproof function of the electronic device, based on the comparison.
Abstract:
An audio device connected to an electronic device is provided. The audio device connected to an electronic device includes an audio side connector comprising a microphone terminal that outputs a microphone signal to the electronic device, at least one audio terminal that receives an audio signal from the electronic device, an active noise cancelling (ANC) terminal, and a ground terminal, an ANC block that is driven by power input from the electronic device to remove noise around the audio device, an ANC power source unit that is provided in the electronic device and applies power input via the ANC terminal to the ANC block as drive power, and an on/off switch unit that controls the ANC power source unit, wherein the ANC terminal is included in any one of the areas of the microphone terminal, the audio terminal, and the ground terminal.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for replacing a battery in a portable terminal are provided, in which there are a main battery and an auxiliary battery, a cover removal sensor senses the removal of a battery cover, and a controller switches from the main battery to the auxiliary battery for supplying a power in response to the battery cover removal, wherein the auxiliary battery supplies the power to some component of the portable terminal under the control of the controller.
Abstract:
A method in an electronic device includes displaying an image on a screen, detecting a swiping of a finger through a sensor, and selecting at least a portion of the image based on the swiping of the finger. An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a memory configured to store one or more pieces of fingerprint information, a screen configured to display an image, and at least one processor configured to detect a swiping of a finger through a sensor, and select at least a portion of the image based on the swiping of the finger. Other various embodiments are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A electronic device and method for self-inspecting a waterproof function of the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first sensor for sensing an external condition of the electronic device; a second sensor, which is sealed within the electronic device, for sensing an internal condition of the electronic device; and a controller for comparing values of the external condition and the internal condition sensed by the first sensor and the second sensor, respectively, and determining a status of the waterproof function of the electronic device, based on the comparison.
Abstract:
A method of checking a sealing state of a housing includes starting an operation of a pressure sensor configured to measure an internal pressure of the housing. The method includes checking whether or not the housing is pressed. The method further includes checking the sealing state of the housing through checking a measured value of the pressure sensor under a pressure of the housing. An apparatus for checking a sealing state of a housing includes the housing configured to keep an internal space thereof sealed off from an outside, a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure of the internal space, and an interface unit configured to provide to the pressure sensor a control signal that controls an operation of the pressure sensor, and provide pressure information detected through the pressure sensor.
Abstract:
An electronic device, a protection device, and a method for protecting the electronic device with the protection device is provided. The electronic device includes a sensor module configured to detect a motion state of the electronic device when a cover is connected to the electronic device, and a processor configured to control an actuator of the cover based on the detected motion state of the electronic device.
Abstract:
A method of checking a sealing state of a housing includes starting an operation of a pressure sensor configured to measure an internal pressure of the housing. The method includes checking whether or not the housing is pressed. The method further includes checking the sealing state of the housing through checking a measured value of the pressure sensor under a pressure of the housing. An apparatus for checking a sealing state of a housing includes the housing configured to keep an internal space thereof sealed off from an outside, a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure of the internal space, and an interface unit configured to provide to the pressure sensor a control signal that controls an operation of the pressure sensor, and provide pressure information detected through the pressure sensor.