Abstract: An electronic device is provided processor configured to: receive a biological signal of a user; detect whether the electronic device is attached to or detached from the user based on at least the biological signal; and control an I/O device operationally connected to the electronic device based on whether the electronic device is attached to or detached from the user.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for are configured to display image information in an electronic device. The method for displaying image information includes: deactivating a processor when the electronic device operates in a low-power mode; activating the processor to generate image data when an activation period is reached; displaying image information corresponding to the image data on a display unit; and deactivating the processor. Various other embodiments are also possible.

Abstract: An operating method of an electronic device and the electronic device are provided. The method includes detecting that a first accessory is located within a predetermined distance from the electronic device; determining whether address information stored in the first accessory corresponds to address information stored in the electronic device; and transmitting, to the first accessory, in response to a determination that the address information stored in the first accessory does not correspond to the address information stored in the electronic device, the address information stored in the electronic device.

Abstract: A method and electronic device for executing application concurrently with other devices are provided. An address of an external electronic device and a location of an application is obtained. A connection is established with a device using a short-range communication protocol. The application is obtained and executed in conjunction with the device.

Abstract: A signal path configuration method and apparatus of a wireless device are provided for avoiding radiation performance degradation caused by holding a specific part of the wireless device. A wireless device of the present invention includes a Radio Frequency (RF) unit that includes a plurality of antennas, an RF connector for RF calibration, and a detection unit for detecting connection of an RF cable, a switch for switching a signal path to one of the plurality of antennas, and a control unit for distinguishing between communication modes based on a detection signal output by the detection unit and for generating a control signal for controlling the switch to connect the signal path to one of the antennas according to the communication mode.

Abstract: A mobile terminal and personal information protection method thereof using a protection function shortcut key are provided. The personal information protection method determines, when at least one key is input, whether the key is substantially identical with one of a plurality of protection function shortcut keys, displays, when the input key is substantially identical with a protection function shortcut key, a protection function setting menu having at least one item of personal information, sets, when at least one item of personal information is selected, the protection function in association with the selected personal information, and enables the protection function on the selected personal information. Therefore, the personal information protected by the protection function is not displayed on a display unit of the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A signal path configuration method and apparatus of a wireless device are provided for avoiding radiation performance degradation caused by holding a specific part of the wireless device. A wireless device of the present invention includes a Radio Frequency (RF) unit that includes a plurality of antennas, an RF connector for RF calibration, and a detection unit for detecting connection of an RF cable, a switch for switching a signal path to one of the plurality of antennas, and a control unit for distinguishing between communication modes based on a detection signal output by the detection unit and for generating a control signal for controlling the switch to connect the signal path to one of the antennas according to the communication mode.

Abstract: A mobile terminal and personal information protection method thereof using a protection function shortcut key are provided. The personal information protection method determines, when at least one key is input, whether the key is substantially identical with one of a plurality of protection function shortcut keys, displays, when the input key is substantially identical with a protection function shortcut key, a protection function setting menu having at least one item of personal information, sets, when at least one item of personal information is selected, the protection function in association with the selected personal information, and enables the protection function on the selected personal information. Therefore, the personal information protected by the protection function is not displayed on a display unit of the mobile terminal.