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Protecting electronic devices from extended unauthorized use

  • US 20070138999A1
  • Filed: 12/20/2005
  • Published: 06/21/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for guarding against unauthorized use of a device, said method comprising:

  • determining whether to disable a recharger associated with said device in order to protect said device against unauthorized use of said device, wherein said device can be powered by a rechargeable-power-supply that can be charged by said recharger when said recharger is enabled; and

    disabling said recharger associated with said device so that said rechargeable-power-supply cannot be charged by said recharger.

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