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Flash memory method and apparatus with single-press button response

US8626971B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2005
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A flash memory device apparatus and method is provided such that data or programming information is uploaded or downloaded between the flash memory device and a host, in response to a single-press of a button associated with the flash memory device. The system can facilitate a number of operations including saving an active window application or associated data, transferring media files to or from media players, providing device-specific and/or data-specific transfer of applications or data and/or providing protection of transferred data or applications.

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