Patent ID: 8892160

Claim:
A mobile device comprising: a first side comprising: at least one coupling device; at least one mechanical switch associated with, and physically separate from, the coupling device; and an application processor; a second side configured to securely attach to the first side, the second side comprising at least one antenna having an antenna contact, wherein each antenna contact is configured to create an electrical connection with a respective coupling device on the first side when the first side is securely attached to the second side; wherein each mechanical switch is configured to be: in an “open” state when the antenna contact of its associated antenna does not make an electrical connection with its respective coupling device on the first side; and in a “closed” state when the antenna contact of its associated antenna makes an electrical connection with its respective coupling device on the first side; and wherein the application processor is configured to: determine the state of each mechanical switch; and upon determining that any mechanical switch is in an “open” state, provide a notification on an interface of the mobile device.