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Avoiding attachment of an ineligible smart interchangeable cover to an electronic device

  • US 20030105961A1
  • Filed: 11/30/2001
  • Published: 06/05/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. In a base portion of an electronic apparatus, a method of operation comprising:

  • detecting for presence of a removably attached interchangeable cover;

    authenticating the removably attached interchangeable cover as an eligible cover; and

    operating the electronic apparatus, enabling/disabling all or selected functions/features offered by the base portion and the removably attached interchangeable cover in view of whether the removably attached interchangeable cover is authenticated.

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