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USB memory storage apparatus with integrated circuit in a connector

US7069370B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 2003
Grant dateJun 27, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/3025
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated semiconductor memory device for use within an integrated USB memory apparatus has a controller, a flash memory in communication with the controller, a USB interface circuit in communication with the memory controller, and an integrated circuit package for maintaining at least one of the controller, the flash memory, and the USB interface within the physical dimensions of a USB connector of the USB memory apparatus.

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