Method and system for authenticating an accessory

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8117651
APP PUB NO 20070234420A1
SERIAL NO

11476999

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A method, system, and connector interface for authenticating an accessory. The method includes performing a first authentication operation on the accessory by the media player, where an authentication certificate is validated; and performing a second authentication operation on the accessory by the media player, where an authentication signature is validated. According to the system and method disclosed herein, the media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands in a variety of environments such as within a connector interface system environment to control access to the media player.

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  • APPLE INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Filson, John B San Jose, US 74 4198
Lydon, Gregory T Santa Cruz, US 58 2997
Novotney, Donald J San Jose, US 74 4589
Tupman, David San Francisco, US 56 2554

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