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Authentication and pairing of a mobile device to an external power source

  • US 8,990,593 B2
  • Filed: 01/31/2012
  • Issued: 03/24/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of pairing a mobile electrical device with an external power source electrically coupled to each other, the method comprising the steps of:

  • monitoring a charge drawn at the external power source to detect whether a recognized load pattern is present;

    authenticating the mobile electrical device to receive power from the external power source in response to a recognized load pattern being detected;

    receiving a signal from the mobile electrical device at the external power source indicating an intent to draw a charge from the external power source; and

    sending a message to specify the load pattern of the charge to be drawn by the mobile electrical device.

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