Activating device functions based on configurations of device modules

摘要

Embodiments are provided for managing operation of an electronic device based on the connection(s) of hardware module(s) to the electronic drive via a support housing. According to certain aspects, the electronic device may activate and identify a hardware module that is connected to a controlling position of the support housing. The electronic device may identify a function associated with the hardware module, where the function may be a built-in function of the hardware module itself or of the electronic device. The electronic device may accordingly activate the identified function.

主权项

1. An electronic device comprising:
a support housing having a designated controlling position; a set of modules configured to connect to the support housing; a sensor configured to detect data indicative of an orientation of the electronic device; a memory storing a set of computer-executable instructions; and a processor interfacing with the memory and the sensor, and configured to execute the set of computer-executable instructions to cause the processor to:
when the electronic device is in an idle state, detect an activation of a component of the electronic device, the activation of the component corresponding to activating the electronic device from the idle state,in response to detecting the activation of the component:
retrieve, from the sensor, the data indicative of the orientation of the electronic device,identify a module of the set of modules connected to the designated controlling position of the support housing, anddetermine, based on the orientation of the electronic device, that the module is positioned in a controlling orientation,identify a function associated with the module connected to the designated controlling position and positioned in the controlling orientation, andactivate the function associated with the module.