Systems and methods for selectively enabling the operation of a device
US11126804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0031
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device that includes a controller having a processing unit and a memory. The device includes an enable circuit. The enable circuit prevents the device from operating (e.g., discharging current and/or receiving charging current) until the enable circuit is activated. The enable circuit includes an activation component (e.g., a near-field communication [“NFC”] circuit). The activation component is configured or operable to cause the device to become enabled when the activation component is activated by an external enabling device.
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