Patent ID: 8278870
Filing Date: 2012-10-02
Classification: G06F,H01M,H02J,H04L,H04M,H04W,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A mobile communication device comprising: a main processor for controlling operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor, the device memory being adapted for storing first and second portions of security information used for authentication; and, a smart battery coupled to the main processor, the smart battery being adapted to provide supply power to the mobile communication device, the smart battery comprising: wherein the main processor is configured to send an authentication request including the first portion of security information to the battery processor, wherein the battery processor is configured to generate a response based on the first and third portions of security information and send the generated response to the main processor, wherein the smart battery is authenticated if the generated response matches the second portion of security information, and wherein when a smart battery fails authentication, the main processor is configured to allow charging of that unauthenticated smart battery to a predetermined less than full charge capacity, if said battery is in an under-voltage condition.