Abstract: An electronic device according to various embodiments may include: a communication module comprising communication circuitry; and a processor configured to receive, from an external electronic device functionally connected with the electronic device, a request associated with transferring a portion of one or more rights capable of controlling the electronic device, using the communication module; transfer the portion of the one or more rights to the external electronic device, based at least on the request if the electronic device is performing a function associated with driving; and restrict transferring the portion of the one or more rights to the external electronic device, based at least on the request if the electronic device is performing a function not associated with the driving.

Abstract: A host controller, a secure element, and a serial peripheral interface communications system are provided. The host controller is configured to connect to a secure element via a serial peripheral interface and includes: a resume signal generator configured to generate a first resume signal indicating a start of communication with the secure element; a transmitter configured to transmit the first resume signal to the secure element; a slave select line activator configured to activate a slave select line after the first resume signal is transmitted; and a clock controller configured to transmit a first clock signal to the secure element over a clock line based on the slave select line being activated, and the transmitter is further configured to transmit a first signal containing first data to the secure element over a master-out slave-in line (an MOSI line) while the first clock signal is being transmitted.

Abstract: An electronic device according to various embodiments may include: a communication module comprising communication circuitry; and a processor configured to receive, from an external electronic device functionally connected with the electronic device, a request associated with transferring a portion of one or more rights capable of controlling the electronic device, using the communication module; transfer the portion of the one or more rights to the external electronic device, based at least on the request if the electronic device is performing a function associated with driving; and restrict transferring the portion of the one or more rights to the external electronic device, based at least on the request if the electronic device is performing a function not associated with the driving.

Abstract: A method of controlling a mirror display and an electronic device are provided. The method includes identifying whether external power is input to the electronic device; and providing operation power to the mirror display by selectively providing one of the external power and battery power to the mirror display as the operating power according to whether the external power is input to the mirror display.

Abstract: An electronic device and a method for improving the visibility of a display in an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a mirror configured to project or reflect light, a display panel disposed on a first surface of the mirror, and a controller, according to a mirror mode or a display mode, configured to control so as to output a control signal for adjusting an amount of external light incident on a second surface opposite to a first surface of the mirror.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display unit configured to display a plurality images, an eye tracking sensor configured to detect a eye-focused area on the display unit, a reflective layer, a reflective control layer configured to change a regional reflectivity of the reflective layer, and a processor configured to receive the eye-focused area on the display unit from the eye tracking sensor, and determine a focus image within the eye-focused area and an unfocused image out of the eye-focused area, and cause the reflective control layer to reflect the unfocused image. In some embodiment, the processor is configured to cause the reflective control layer not to reflect the focused image.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising: a memory; a display unit; a communication unit; and at least one processor operatively coupled to the memory, the display unit, and the communication unit, configured to: output a light pattern by using one or more pixels that are part of the display unit; receive, via the communication unit, one or more signals that are transmitted by a wearable device in response to the light pattern; identify a screen display area corresponding to the wearable device based on respective positions of the one or more pixels and the one or more signals.

Abstract: A mobile system includes an electronic device and a flip cover device. The electronic device communicates with an external device through a near field communication (NFC) scheme. The flip cover device includes a back side cover, which is installed on a back surface of the electronic device to surround the back surface of the electronic device, a front side cover, which selectively covers a front surface of the electronic device and includes a display module, and a connector device, which connects the back side cover and the front side cover. The flip cover device receives power and information data from the electronic device through a first electromagnetic wave emitted from the electronic device and displays the information data on the display module using the power.

Abstract: An electronic device and a method for improving the visibility of a display in an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a mirror configured to project or reflect light, a display panel disposed on a first surface of the mirror, and a controller, according to a mirror mode or a display mode, configured to control so as to output a control signal for adjusting an amount of external light incident on a second surface opposite to a first surface of the mirror.

Abstract: A mobile system includes an electronic device and a flip cover device. The electronic device communicates with an external device through a near field communication (NFC) scheme. The flip cover device includes a back side cover, which is installed on a back surface of the electronic device to surround the back surface of the electronic device, a front side cover, which selectively covers a front surface of the electronic device and includes a display module, and a connector device, which connects the back side cover and the front side cover. The flip cover device receives power and information data from the electronic device through a first electromagnetic wave emitted from the electronic device and displays the information data on the display module using the power.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising: a memory; a display unit; a communication unit; and at least one processor operatively coupled to the memory, the display unit, and the communication unit, configured to: output a light pattern by using one or more pixels that are part of the display unit; receive, via the communication unit, one or more signals that are transmitted by a wearable device in response to the light pattern; identify a screen display area corresponding to the wearable device based on respective positions of the one or more pixels and the one or more signals.

Abstract: A remote control method between mobile devices and a system thereof are provided. The system includes a server including a control command list for controlling a help-requesting device. The server authenticates a remote control authorization of a control device and relays a data packet communication between the help-requesting device and the control device. The help-requesting device transmits a help request message to the control device through the server. The control device acquires the authorization to remotely control the help-requesting device from the server and then transmits a control command for controlling the help-requesting device to the help-requesting device through the server. The help-requesting device executes the received control command and then transmits execution result data to the control device through the server. The control device outputs the execution result data received from the help-requesting device.

Abstract: A head-mounted device includes a see-through display having an inner surface and an outer surface; a Display Driver Integrated Circuit (DDIC) for driving the display; and at least one processor for controlling the DDIC. A microcontroller may control the DDIC to display content through a specific area corresponding to eye tracking information acquired from an eye tracking module in a display area of the display.

Abstract: A method of controlling a mirror display and an electronic device are provided. The method includes identifying whether external power is input to the electronic device; and providing operation power to the mirror display by selectively providing one of the external power and battery power to the mirror display as the operating power according to whether the external power is input to the mirror display.

Abstract: A method and an electronic device for displaying an image photographed by a photographing device are provided. The electronic device may select a first photographing device from a plurality of omnidirectional photographing devices arranged in different locations within a specified area and display an image photographed by the first photographing device on a display. When a second photographing device is selected while an image photographed by the first photographing device is displayed, the electronic device may determine a user's viewpoint viewing the displayed image and display an image of an object view in which an object corresponding to the user's viewpoint is photographed among images photographed by the second photographing device on the display.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for reducing current consumption in a mobile terminal are provided. The mobile terminal includes a power supply unit for outputting a paging power signal that repeats power on and off states and a microphone bias according to a paging period previously set by a network, a connection unit for connecting the peripheral device and for outputting a connection detecting signal when connection of the peripheral device is detected, a determination unit for receiving the paging power signal and the connection detecting signal as an input signal and for generating and outputting a microphone bias apply signal when a power on state of the paging power signal is detected, and a controller for controlling application of the microphone bias apply signal to the connection unit when the controller receives the microphone bias apply signal.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display unit configured to display a plurality images, an eye tracking sensor configured to detect a eye-focused area on the display unit, a reflective layer, a reflective control layer configured to change a regional reflectivity of the reflective layer, and a processor configured to receive the eye-focused area on the display unit from the eye tracking sensor, and determine a focus image within the eye-focused area and an unfocused image out of the eye-focused area, and cause the reflective control layer to reflect the unfocused image. In some embodiment, the processor is configured to cause the reflective control layer not to reflect the focused image.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for recognizing an accessory of a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes an interface unit in which the accessory is mounted, a power supply for supplying microphone bias power for recognizing the accessory in the interface unit, a current detector for determining an output current of the power supply, and a controller for determining whether the output current of the power supply exceeds a preset reference current when mounting of the accessory is sensed, and for recognizing a type of the accessory according to the output current of the power supply when the output current of the power supply exceeds the preset reference current. The apparatus may automatically recognize a type of an accessory connected with an interface unit to improve the convenience for a user.

Abstract: A portable charging apparatus, charging method and system for charging a battery of a mobile communication terminal are provided. The portable charging apparatus includes a first Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface connected to an external charging device, a second USB interface connected to a mobile communication terminal, and a switch located between data lines for USB communication. The method includes determining whether the portable charging apparatus is connected to the external charging device, switching on the switch when the portable charging apparatus is not connected to the external charging device, and determining whether the portable charging apparatus is connected to the mobile communication terminal, and supplying electric power from an additional battery of the portable charging apparatus to the mobile communication terminal when the portable charging apparatus is connected to the mobile communication terminal.

Abstract: A remote control method between mobile devices and a system thereof are provided. The system includes a server including a control command list for controlling a help-requesting device. The server authenticates a remote control authorization of a control device and relays a data packet communication between the help-requesting device and the control device. The help-requesting device transmits a help request message to the control device through the server. The control device acquires the authorization to remotely control the help-requesting device from the server and then transmits a control command for controlling the help-requesting device to the help-requesting device through the server. The help-requesting device executes the received control command and then transmits execution result data to the control device through the server. The control device outputs the execution result data received from the help-requesting device.