Transparent remote data storage device and method
US6976073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/5016
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A memory device for use by an electronic appliance has a first data port, a second data port, a data storage portion, and a data allocation device. The first data port is operatively connectable to the electronic appliance. The second data port is operatively connectable to a remote memory device. The data allocation device is operatively connected to the first data port, the second data port, and the data storage portion. The data allocation device is adapted to allocate a portion of memory within the remote memory device for use by the electronic appliance and route data between the first data port, the second data port, and the data storage portion.
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