Methods and devices for cartridge authentication
US11134715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13515
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device comprises a sensor and processing circuitry coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to obtain authentication information from an identification label of a cartridge of an electronic vaping device. The processing circuitry is configured to perform authentication of the cartridge based on the authentication information; and determine whether to unlock a battery section of the electronic vaping device to power the cartridge based on a result of the authentication of the cartridge.
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