Method and apparatus to detect imminent battery removal in a portable electronic device
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1. Apparatus for detecting battery removal from a battery powered device, comprising:
- a) a battery housing, having an access aperture, for removably receiving a battery,b) a latching system, having a closed state and an open state, for securing a battery within said battery housing when said latching system is in the closed state and for permitting removal of a battery when said latching system is in the open state, andc) a signaling device for signaling the state of said latching system to an electrical component of the battery powered device.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus to detect the imminent removal of the battery from a portable electronic device and to automatically shut off said device before electrical power from the battery is lost.
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1. Apparatus for detecting battery removal from a battery powered device, comprising:
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a) a battery housing, having an access aperture, for removably receiving a battery, b) a latching system, having a closed state and an open state, for securing a battery within said battery housing when said latching system is in the closed state and for permitting removal of a battery when said latching system is in the open state, and c) a signaling device for signaling the state of said latching system to an electrical component of the battery powered device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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