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Samsung patents method for adjusting screen based on hub device status

Samsung has filed a patent for an electronic device that checks if a connected hub device is powered on. If the hub is active, the device adjusts its display screen depending on whether other external devices are attached to that hub.

Why it mattersThis filing describes a routine software logic update for managing display settings when multiple peripherals are connected, which is a standard part of maintaining device compatibility.

In the filing’s own words

An electronic apparatus includes a communication interface; a display; memory configured to store at least one instruction; and at least one processor, wherein the at least one instruction, when executed by the at least one processor individually or collectively, causes the electronic apparatus to: display a first screen on the display; obtain status information from a hub device through the communication interface; identify whether the hub device is turned on based on the status information; and based on identifying that the hub device is turned on, control a screen displayed on the display based on whether an external device is connected to the hub device.

What exactly they claim (claim 1)

1. An electronic apparatus comprising: a communication interface; a display; memory configured to store at least one instruction; and at least one processor, wherein the at least one instruction, when executed by the at least one processor individually or collectively, causes the electronic apparatus to: display a first screen on the display; obtain status information from a hub device through the communication interface; identify whether the hub device is turned on based on the status information; and based on identifying that the hub device is turned on, control a screen displayed on the display based on whether an external device is connected to the hub device.

Facts

Company
Samsung (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
Official title
ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Publication number
US20260291770A1
Application number
19644426
Filed
Apr 10, 2026
Published
Sep 24, 2026
Inventors
2
Claims
20

Classified under

H04L 12/282 Electricity & electronicsH04L 12/2818 Electricity & electronics
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