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Devices and methods capable of authenticating batteries

  • US 20070069153A1
  • Filed: 09/28/2005
  • Published: 03/29/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/28/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device, comprising:

  • a battery, wherein the device is capable of at least partially being powered by the battery;

    an excitation source capable of producing radiation and disposed so that the radiation can contact a surge of the battery;

    a photodetector capable of detecting radiation from the battery; and

    , an operating system capable of determining whether or not the battery is an authentic battery for that device.

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