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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE BATTERIES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME

  • US 20170005489A1
  • Filed: 06/30/2016
  • Published: 01/05/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electronic device comprising:

  • a housing comprising;

    a first battery;

    a second battery;

    a power management integrated circuit (PMIC);

    a battery charging circuit;

    a booster circuit;

    a first switch electrically connected with the first battery;

    a second switch electrically connected with the second battery; and

    a control circuit,wherein the control circuit is configured to provide, at least using the first switch;

    one of a first state in which the first battery is electrically connected with the PMIC and the battery charging circuit;

    a second state in which the first battery is electrically connected with the booster circuit and the battery charging circuit; and

    a third state in which the first battery forms an open circuit; and

    configured to provide, at least using the second switch;

    one of a fourth state in which the second battery is electrically connected with the PMIC and the battery charging circuit;

    a fifth state in which the second battery is electrically connected with the booster circuit and the battery charging circuit; and

    a sixth state in which the second battery forms an open circuit.

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