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Interchangeable cartridge data storage system for devices performing diverse functions

US5809520A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 1996
Grant dateSep 15, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/2537
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for exchanging digital data among a plurality of hand-held computer devices. Digital signals are written by a first hand-held device to a mini-cartridge that mini-cartridge is inter-operable among a class of hand-held devices, each of which is equipped with a mini-disk drive. A common digital data format is employed to further facilitate exchange of data between devices.

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