SCHEME FOR ACTIVATING OR DEACTIVATING SHIPPING MODE FOR BATTERY VIA BATTERY CONNECTING INTERFACE WITHOUT ADDITIONAL SIGNAL PORT(S)
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1. A method for controlling a state of a battery, comprising:
- providing and using a specific connecting interface to connect the battery and a portable device; and
controlling the battery to enter a shipping mode and exit the shipping mode by using the specific connecting interface.
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Abstract
A method for controlling a state of a battery includes: providing and using a specific connecting interface to connect the battery and a portable device; and controlling the battery to enter a shipping mode and exit the shipping mode by using the specific connecting interface.
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1. A method for controlling a state of a battery, comprising:
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providing and using a specific connecting interface to connect the battery and a portable device; and controlling the battery to enter a shipping mode and exit the shipping mode by using the specific connecting interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system, comprising:
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a portable device; a battery, coupled to the portable device, configured to provide power for the system operating on the portable device; and a specific connecting interface, configured to connect between the portable device and the battery; wherein the portable device is arranged to control the battery to enter a shipping mode and exit the shipping mode by using the specific connecting interface. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A battery connected to a portable device via a specific connecting interface, comprising:
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a battery cell; and a control circuit, coupled to the battery cell and the specific connecting interface, configured to detect a signal of the specific connecting interface and to determine entering a shipping mode and exiting the shipping mode according to the signal of the specific connecting interface. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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