Memory device with applications software for releasable connection to a host computer
US7051157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/44573
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed a memory device that is releasably connectable to a computer, and which contains at least one applications software package and associated data. Upon connection to the computer, the applications software package runs directly from the device without being uploaded or installed on the computer. In this way, a user of the device may work on any compatible computer using his or her preferred applications software packages and data, without having to configure the computer or install any particular software or data.
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