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AUTHORIZATION STATUS FOR SMART BATTERY USED IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

  • US 20100056228A1
  • Filed: 02/20/2009
  • Published: 03/04/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/26/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method in a mobile communication device for determining an authorization status of a smart battery for use with the mobile communication device, the method comprising:

  • initiating an initial authorization process with the smart battery;

    receiving an identifier of the smart battery from the smart battery during the initial authorization process;

    determining whether the initial authorization process is successful;

    if the initial authorization process is successful, initiating a subsequent authorization process with a battery authorization server, including sending the identifier of the smart battery to the battery authorization server; and

    during the subsequent authorization process, receiving from the battery authorization server a signed message that includes the authorization status, wherein the authorization status is based on the identifier of the smart battery.

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