Method and system for authenticating an accessory

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8590036
APP PUB NO 20130014247A1
SERIAL NO

13347511

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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 utilized 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 4199
Lydon, Gregory T Santa Cruz, US 58 2998
Novotney, Donald J San Jose, US 74 4600
Tupman, David San Francisco, US 56 2555

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