Multi-function module incorporating flash memory and enhanced I/O interface that can translate data from one format into another format for subsequent transmission to an external device
US6442625B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0034
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A module incorporating a flash memory and a flash memory controller. The flash memory controller receives data via a first interface which can be a PCMCIA type interface. The data is then stored in the flash memory. The controller is adapted to be able to selectively recall the data from the flash memory and transmit the data to one or more recipient devices via the PCMCIA type interface or by an alternate interface. The module incorporates a user input device that, when manipulated by the user, induces the controller to send the data via the alternate interface. In one embodiment, the alternate interface is comprised of a GSM interface which allows data stored in the flash memory to be transmitted via a cellular telephone to a pre-selected telephone number by the user manipulating the user input device.
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