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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2012
Christopher Pattenden, Waterloo, CA;
Christopher Simon Book, Waterloo, CA;
Martin George Albert Guthrie, Moffat, CA;
Jonathan Quinn Brubacher, Waterloo, CA;
Herbert Anthony Little, Waterloo, CA;
Christopher Pattenden, Waterloo, CA;
Christopher Simon Book, Waterloo, CA;
Martin George Albert Guthrie, Moffat, CA;
Jonathan Quinn Brubacher, Waterloo, CA;
Herbert Anthony Little, Waterloo, CA;
BlackBerry Limited, Waterloo, Ontario, CA;
Abstract
Various embodiments are described herein for a mobile communication device that utilizes a smart battery. The mobile device includes a main processor for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device. The smart battery is coupled to the main processor and provides 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 module having one or more batteries for providing the supply power. A battery interface is provided for coupling between the main processor and the battery processor for providing communication therebetween. The battery interface comprises a data communication line and protection circuitry for protecting the main processor from electrostatic discharge. A communication protocol is also provided for communication between the main processor and the battery processor.