MOBILE DEVICE WITH A SMART BATTERY
First Claim
1. A mobile device comprising:
- a main processor; and
a device memory coupled to the main processor, the device memory configured to store a plurality of battery information profiles, including a battery information profile corresponding to a communication standard employed by the mobile device;
wherein the main processor is configured to communicate with a battery processor of a smart battery to obtain a Battery ID from the smart battery;
wherein the main processor is configured to select the battery information profile corresponding to the communication standard, from among the plurality of battery information profiles stored in the device memory, based on the battery ID; and
wherein the main processor is configured to operate based on the selected battery information profile corresponding to the communication standard.
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Abstract
Various embodiments are described for a mobile communication device having a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device; a device memory coupled to the main processor for storing a plurality of battery information profiles; and a smart battery coupled to the main processor for providing supply power. The smart battery includes a battery processor for controlling the operation of the smart battery and communicating with the main processor; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor for storing a Battery ID indicating the model of the smart battery. The main processor is configured to communicate with the battery processor to obtain the Battery ID and select one the battery information profiles based on the Battery ID.
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20 Claims
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1. A mobile device comprising:
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a main processor; and a device memory coupled to the main processor, the device memory configured to store a plurality of battery information profiles, including a battery information profile corresponding to a communication standard employed by the mobile device; wherein the main processor is configured to communicate with a battery processor of a smart battery to obtain a Battery ID from the smart battery; wherein the main processor is configured to select the battery information profile corresponding to the communication standard, from among the plurality of battery information profiles stored in the device memory, based on the battery ID; and wherein the main processor is configured to operate based on the selected battery information profile corresponding to the communication standard. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of obtaining battery information for use by a mobile device, the mobile device comprising a main processor and device memory, the method comprising:
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storing a plurality of battery information profiles in the device memory, including a battery information profile corresponding to a communication standard employed by the mobile device; communicating with a battery processor of a smart battery to obtain a Battery ID from the smart battery; selecting the battery information profile corresponding to the communication standard, from among the plurality of battery information profiles stored in the battery memory, based on the Battery ID; and operating the main processor based on the selected battery information profile corresponding to the communication standard. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A smart battery for providing supply power to a mobile device, the smart battery comprising:
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a battery processor controlling the operation of the smart battery; and a battery memory coupled to the battery processor, the battery memory being configured to store a plurality of battery information profiles corresponding to a plurality of different communication standards; wherein the battery processor is configured to receive a request for battery information from the mobile device; and wherein the battery processor is configured to transmit to the mobile device, in response to the request for battery information, the battery information profile stored in the battery memory corresponding to a communication standard employed by the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of providing battery information to a mobile device by a smart battery, the smart battery comprising a battery processor and battery memory, the method comprising:
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storing a plurality of battery information profiles in the battery memory, including a battery information profile corresponding to a communication standard employed by the mobile device; receiving a request for battery information from the mobile device; and transmitting to the mobile device, in response to the request for battery information, the battery information profile stored in the battery memory corresponding to a communication standard employed by the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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