A mobile terminal and a control method thereof, which can obtain an image, are provided. A mobile terminal (100) includes a camera unit (121), a pictogram extraction unit (182) and a controller (180). The camera unit (121) obtains image information corresponding to at least one of a still image and a moving image. The pictogram extraction unit (182) extracts at least one pictogram from the obtained image information. The controller (180) detects information related to the extracted pictogram, and displays the detected information to be overlapped with the obtained image information. In the mobile terminal, the controller (180) includes, as the detected information, at least one of previously recorded information and currently searched information related to the extracted pictogram.

Mobile terminal and control method thereof

Embodiments disclosed herein may generate and transmit power waves that, as result of their physical waveform characteristics (eg, frequency, amplitude, phase, gain, direction), converge at a predetermined location in a transmission field to generate a pocket of energy Receivers associated with an electronic device being powered by the wireless charging system, may extract energy from these pockets of energy and then convert that energy into usable electric power for the electronic device associated with a receiver The pockets of energy may manifest as a three-dimensional field (eg, transmission field) where energy may be harvested by a receiver positioned within or nearby the pocket of energy

Systems and methods for identifying sensitive objects in a wireless charging transmission field

Disclosed herein are systems and methods addressing the shortcomings in the art, and may also provide additional or alternative advantages as well. The embodiments described herein provide a wireless charging proximity transmitter configured to intelligently generate waveforms of various types, such as radio-frequency waves and ultrasound waves, among others. The wireless charging transmitter may be used for providing energy to a receiver that is proximately located to the transmitter. The receiver may be coupled to, or may be a component of, an electrical device that is intended to receive the power from the wave-based energy produced by the wireless proximity transmitter.

Proximity transmitters for wireless power charging systems

Embodiments disclosed herein may generate and transmit power waves that, as result of their physical waveform characteristics (e.g., frequency, amplitude, phase, gain, direction), converge at a predetermined location in a transmission field to generate a pocket of energy. Receivers associated with an electronic device being powered by the wireless charging system, may extract energy from these pockets of energy and then convert that energy into usable electric power for the electronic device associated with a receiver. The pockets of energy may manifest as a three-dimensional field (e.g., transmission field) where energy may be harvested by a receiver positioned within or nearby the pocket of energy.

Systems and methods for wireless power charging

Identifying receivers in a wireless charging transmission field

According to various embodiments, an electronic device for charging a battery of an external device may include a coil and a first circuit configured to wirelessly transmit power to the external device through the coil. A second circuit may be configured to wirelessly receive information from the external device. A fan may be disposed adjacent to the coil to discharge heat to the exterior of the electronic device. A control circuit may adjust the driving speed of the fan based at least in part on the received information.

Electronic device and method for controlling fan of electronic device

Disclosed herein are an electronic device and method. The electronic device includes a display, and a processor. The process may execute the method, which includes detecting, when the electronic device is moved from a first position to a second position, path information corresponding to a sequence of location changes according to movement of the electronic device from the first position to the second position, and controlling the display of the electronic device to display guide information including a generated path from the second position to the first position utilizing the detected path information.

Method and apparatus for providing location information

Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device that includes: a first plate directed in a first direction, a second plate directed in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side member configured to surround at least a part of the space between the first and second plates; a first printed circuit board (PCB) that is disposed between the first and second plates and includes at least one processor; a second printed circuit board (PCB) that is disposed between the first printed circuit board and the second plate and includes at least one antenna pattern; and a temperature sensor disposed to measure the temperature of at least a part of the second printed circuit board. Other various embodiments are possible.

Electronic device having wireless power transmitting/receiving conductive pattern

An electronic device having an improved heating state is disclosed. The disclosed electronic device can comprise: a housing including a first surface facing a first direction, and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction; a printed circuit board inserted between the first surface and the second surface; an electronic component disposed on the printed circuit board; a shielding structure mounted on the printed circuit board, and including a conductive structure for at least partially surrounding the electronic device; and a heat pipe including a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion is thermally coupled to a portion of the shielding structure, and the first end portion is disposed closer to the shielding structure than the second end portion. Additionally, other examples are possible.

Electronic device having heat collection/diffusion structure

Disclosed is an electronic device including a battery; an interface that receives an external power; a system circuit including a processor; and a power management circuit, wherein the power management circuit is configured to detect an input of the external power through the interface; identify a voltage of the battery in response to the detection of the input of the external power; when the voltage of the battery belongs to a first designated voltage range, avoid charging the battery using the input external power and supply the input external power to the system circuit; and when the voltage of the battery belongs to a second designated voltage range, charge the battery using at least some of the input external power.

Cho Chihyun

Papers

Electronic device and method for controlling fan of electronic device

Method and apparatus for providing location information

Electronic device having wireless power transmitting/receiving conductive pattern

Electronic device having heat collection/diffusion structure

Charge control method and electronic device based on voltage of battery