External memory device to provide disk device and optical functionality
US7496493B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A memory device is attachable to a host computer system. The memory device includes an interface to couple the memory device to the host computer system. The memory device includes a controller for controlling operations in the memory device. The controller enables a first mode of operation in which the memory device communicates with the host computer system through the interface by emulating a disk device and a second mode of operation in which the memory device communicates through the interface by emulating an optical device.
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