Memory cards having two standard sets of contacts
US7152801B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K1/117
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Enclosed re-programmable non-volatile memory cards include at least two sets of electrical contacts to which the internal memory is connected. The two sets of contacts have different patterns, preferably in accordance with two different contact standards such as a memory card standard and that of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). One memory card standard that can be followed is that of the Secure Digital (SD) card. The cards can thus be used with different hosts that are compatible with one set of contacts but not the other. A sleeve that is moveable by hand may be included to expose the set of contacts being used.
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