Patent ID: 8280439
Filing Date: 2012-10-02
Classification: G06F,H01M,H02J,H04M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A mobile communication device comprising: a main processor for controlling operation of the mobile communication device, the main processor comprising a transmit pin for transmitting data and a receive pin for receiving data; a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power to the mobile communication device, the smart battery comprising a battery processor for controlling operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor, an input/output pin for sending and receiving data, and a battery module having one or more batteries for providing the supply power; and a battery interface coupled between the main processor and the battery processor for providing communication therebetween, wherein the battery interface comprises a data communication line and protection circuitry comprising an RC network that couples the input/output pin of the battery to the transmit and receive pins of the main processor to provide bi-directional communication on the data communication line and protect the main processor from electrostatic discharge.