公开(公告)号：US06438638B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09610904

申请日：2000-07-06

申请人： Larry Lawson Jones ,  Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu

发明人： Larry Lawson Jones ,  Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu

IPC分类号： G06F1300

CPC分类号： G06F13/387 ,  G06F3/0646 ,  G06F13/38 ,  G06F13/385 ,  G06F13/4027 ,  G06K7/0013 ,  G06K7/0043 ,  G06K7/0052 ,  G06K7/0073 ,  G06K19/07741 ,  H05K5/0282

摘要： A flash-memory-card reader reads and writes multiple types of flash-memory cards, including CompactFlash, and the smaller SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, and Memory Stick. A converter chip converts the different card signals for transfer to a host personal computer (PC). Serial-to-parallel data conversion is performed for the smaller card formats with serial data interfaces, but not for CompactFlash with a parallel-data interface. A single slot has a 50-pin connector for CompactFlash cards or passive adapters. The passive adapters have the CompactFlash form factor and a smaller connector fitting smaller flash cards. Passive adapters have no components but simply wire the smaller connector to the CompactFlash connector. A pin mapping allows card-type detection by sensing the LSB address pins of the CompactFlash interface. A larger CompactFlash reader has multiple slots for each card type. The reader is connected to the PC by a cable, or located within the PC chassis in a drive bay. A stand-alone reader copies images from the flash-memory card to a removable disk media. Pressing a button initiates image transfer.

摘要翻译： 闪存卡读卡器读写多种类型的闪存卡，包括CompactFlash，以及较小的SmartMedia，MultiMediaCard，Secure Digital和Memory Stick。 A转换器芯片将不同的卡信号转换为主机个人计算机（PC）。 对于具有串行数据接口的较小卡格式执行串行到并行数据转换，但不适用于具有并行数据接口的CompactFlash。 单个插槽具有用于CompactFlash卡或无源适配器的50针连接器。 无源适配器具有CompactFlash外形尺寸，较小的连接器配有较小的闪存卡。 无源适配器没有组件，只是将较小的连接器连接到CompactFlash连接器。 引脚映射可以通过感测CompactFlash接口的LSB地址引脚进行卡型检测。 一个更大的CompactFlash读卡器有多个插槽用于每种卡类型。 读卡器通过电缆连接到PC，或者位于驱动器托架中的PC机箱内。 独立阅读器将闪存卡中的图像复制到可移动磁盘介质。 按下按钮可启动图像传输。

公开(公告)号：US08337252B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US13225330

申请日：2011-09-02

申请人： Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu ,  Larry Lawson Jones

发明人： Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu ,  Larry Lawson Jones

IPC分类号： H01R12/00

CPC分类号： H01R27/00 ,  H01R27/02 ,  H01R29/00 ,  Y10S439/945 ,  Y10S439/946

摘要： A multi-memory media adapter to read a plurality of different types of memory media cards. Signals are mapped to the contact pins depending upon the type of memory media card. In one embodiment, a controller connected to an interconnection means maps at least one signal to the contact pins depending upon the type of memory card inserted.

摘要翻译： 一种用于读取多种不同类型的存储介质卡的多存储器介质适配器。 信号根据存储介质卡的类型映射到接点引脚。 在一个实施例中，连接到互连装置的控制器根据插入的存储卡的类型将至少一个信号映射到接触针。

公开(公告)号：US20110320713A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：US13225330

申请日：2011-09-02

申请人： Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu ,  Larry Lawson Jones

发明人： Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu ,  Larry Lawson Jones

IPC分类号： G06F12/00

CPC分类号： H01R27/00 ,  H01R27/02 ,  H01R29/00 ,  Y10S439/945 ,  Y10S439/946

摘要： A multi-memory media adapter to read a plurality of different types of memory media cards. Signals are mapped to the contact pins depending upon the type of memory media card. In one embodiment, a controller connected to an interconnection means maps at least one signal to the contact pins depending upon the type of memory card inserted.

摘要翻译： 一种用于读取多种不同类型的存储介质卡的多存储器介质适配器。 信号根据存储介质卡的类型映射到接点引脚。 在一个实施例中，连接到互连装置的控制器根据插入的存储卡的类型将至少一个信号映射到接触针。

公开(公告)号：US07508659B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-24

申请号：US11059971

申请日：2005-02-16

申请人： Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu ,  Larry Lawson Jones

发明人： Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu ,  Larry Lawson Jones

IPC分类号： G06F1/16

CPC分类号： G06K7/0013 ,  G06K7/0073

摘要： A memory card interface apparatus including a bay to receive a memory card for accessing data stored on the card, and a separate storage cavity configured to store a memory card. In one embodiment, the cavity includes an aperture providing access to remove a card from the storage cavity. In one embodiment, the cavity includes an element protruding out a side of the storage cavity to retain a card within the storage cavity. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes at least a second separate storage cavity configured to store a memory card. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes at least a third separate storage cavity configured to store a memory card. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tower configuration. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to attach to a separate add-on configuration, the separate add-on configuration providing storage for additional memory cards. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes at least a third separate storage area configured to store a memory card.

摘要翻译： 一种存储卡接口装置，包括用于接收用于访问存储在所述卡上的数据的存储卡的托架以及被配置为存储存储卡的单独的存储腔。 在一个实施例中，空腔包括提供进入以从存储空腔移除卡的孔。 在一个实施例中，空腔包括从存储腔的一侧突出以将卡保持在存储腔内的元件。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括至少第二分离存储腔，其被配置为存储存储卡。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括被配置为存储存储卡的至少第三单独存储腔。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括塔架构造。 在一个实施例中，该设备被配置为附加到单独的附加配置，该单独的附加配置为附加的存储卡提供存储。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括被配置为存储存储卡的至少第三单独存储区域。

公开(公告)号：US07493437B1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-17

申请号：US11003185

申请日：2004-12-02

申请人： Larry Lawson Jones ,  Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu

发明人： Larry Lawson Jones ,  Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu

IPC分类号： G06F13/00 ,  G06F1/16

CPC分类号： G06F13/38 ,  G06F13/385

摘要： A single-slot multi-flash-card reader is disclosed. The flash-card reader includes an Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) interface for transferring data to a personal computer; and an IDE converter, coupled to the IDE interface, for converting multiple flash-card interfaces to a format used by the personal computer interface. The multiple flash-card interfaces include a COMPACTFLASH interface and smaller interfaces having fewer pins that the COMPACTFLASH interface. The flash-card reader includes a COMPACTFLASH connector, coupled to the IDE converter, for receiving a COMPACTFLASH card through a single slot in the single-slot multi-flash-card reader, the COMPACTFLASH connector making electrical connection with the COMPACTFLASH card for signals in the COMPACTFLASH interface. The flash-card reader also includes an adapter, having a physical shape to remove or insert into the COMPACTFLASH connector. The adapter has a mating COMPACTFLASH connector that fits the COMPACTFLASH connector. The adapter also has a smaller connector, the smaller connector for fitting to other flash memory cards having the smaller interfaces. The reader includes a wiring means, in the adapter, connected between the smaller connector and the mating COMPACTFLASH connector, for directly connecting signals from the smaller connector in the smaller interface with signals in the mating COMPACTFLASH connector. The adapter allows the other flash memory cards having the smaller interfaces to fit into the COMPACTFLASH connector through the single slot to be read by the IDE converter. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows an IDE interface to replace the USB interface. This will allow a flash reader to be built that could be put into the front panel of a PC in a manner that is similar to placing a CD-ROM into the front panel.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种单槽多闪卡读卡器。 闪存读卡器包括用于将数据传送到个人计算机的集成设备电子（IDE）接口; 以及耦合到IDE接口的IDE转换器，用于将多个闪存卡接口转换为个人计算机接口使用的格式。 多个闪存卡接口包括COMPACTFLASH接口和较小的接口，具有较少的引脚，COMPACTFLASH接口。 闪存卡读卡器包括一个COMPACTFLASH连接器，连接到IDE转换器，用于通过单插槽多闪存卡读卡器中的单个插槽接收COMPACTFLASH卡，COMPACTFLASH连接器与COMPACTFLASH卡进行电连接，用于发送信号 COMPACTFLASH界面。 闪存读卡器还包括一个适配器，具有去除或插入COMPACTFLASH连接器的物理形状。 适配器具有配合COMPACTFLASH连接器的COMPACTFLASH连接器。 适配器还具有较小的连接器，较小的连接器用于与具有较小接口的其他闪存卡配合。 阅读器包括在适配器中连接在较小连接器和配对COMPACTFLASH连接器之间的布线装置，用于将较小接口中较小连接器的信号与配对COMPACTFLASH连接器中的信号直接相连。 适配器允许具有较小接口的其他闪存卡通过单个插槽安装到COMPACTFLASH连接器中，以由IDE转换器读取。 根据本发明的系统和方法允许IDE接口来替换USB接口。 这将允许构建可以以类似于将CD-ROM放入前面板的方式放入PC的前面板中的闪存读取器。

公开(公告)号：US07412552B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-12

申请号：US11671410

申请日：2007-02-05

申请人： Larry Lawson Jones ,  Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu

发明人： Larry Lawson Jones ,  Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu

IPC分类号： G06F13/00 ,  H05K7/10

CPC分类号： G06F13/387 ,  G06F3/0646 ,  G06F13/38 ,  G06F13/385 ,  G06F13/4027 ,  G06K7/0013 ,  G06K7/0043 ,  G06K7/0052 ,  G06K7/0073 ,  G06K19/07741 ,  H05K5/0282

摘要： A flash-memory-card reader reads and writes multiple types of flash-memory cards, including CompactFlash, and the smaller SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, and Memory Stick. A converter chip converts the different card signals for transfer to a host personal computer (PC). Serial-to-parallel data conversion is performed for the smaller card formats with serial data interfaces, but not for CompactFlash with a parallel-data interface. A signal slot has a 50-pin connector for CompactFlash cards or passive adapters. The passive adapters have the CompactFlash form factor and a smaller connector fitting smaller flash cards. Passive adapters have no components but simply wire the smaller connector to the CompactFlash connector. A pin mapping allows card-type detection by sensing the LSB address pins of the CompactFlash interface. A larger CompactFlash reader has multiple slots for each card type. The reader is connected to the PC by a cable, or located within the PC chassis in a drive bay. A stand-alone reader copies images from the flash-memory card to a removable disk media. Pressing a button initiates image transfer.

摘要翻译： 闪存卡读卡器读写多种类型的闪存卡，包括CompactFlash，以及较小的SmartMedia，MultiMediaCard，Secure Digital和Memory Stick。 A转换器芯片将不同的卡信号转换为主机个人计算机（PC）。 对于具有串行数据接口的较小卡格式执行串行到并行数据转换，但不适用于具有并行数据接口的CompactFlash。 信号插槽具有用于CompactFlash卡或无源适配器的50针连接器。 无源适配器具有CompactFlash外形尺寸，较小的连接器配有较小的闪存卡。 无源适配器没有组件，只是将较小的连接器连接到CompactFlash连接器。 引脚映射可以通过感测CompactFlash接口的LSB地址引脚进行卡型检测。 一个更大的CompactFlash读卡器有多个插槽用于每种卡类型。 读卡器通过电缆连接到PC，或者位于驱动器托架中的PC机箱内。 独立阅读器将闪存卡中的图像复制到可移动磁盘介质。 按下按钮可启动图像传输。

公开(公告)号：US06976623B1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-20

申请号：US10065771

申请日：2002-11-18

申请人： Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu ,  Larry Lawson Jones

发明人： Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu ,  Larry Lawson Jones

IPC分类号： G06F3/06 ,  G06K7/06 ,  G11B27/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0658 ,  G06F3/0605 ,  G06F3/0679 ,  G11B27/002 ,  G11B2220/41 ,  G11B2220/61

摘要： A memory card reading apparatus is described including a plurality of memory card interfaces, with at least of subset of the plurality memory card interfaces configured to interface with a memory card of a first type, the plurality of memory card interfaces accessible in parallel. In one embodiment, at least on of the memory card interfaces is configured to interface with a plurality of different memory card types. In another embodiment, a first subset of the plurality of memory card interfaces are configured to interface with a memory card of a first type and a second subset of the plurality of memory card interfaces are configured to interface with a memory card of a second type, wherein the first and second subset of memory card interfaces are accessible in parallel.

摘要翻译： 描述了包括多个存储卡接口的存储卡读取装置，其中多个存储卡接口的至少一部分被配置为与第一类型的存储卡接口，所述多个存储卡接口可并行访问。 在一个实施例中，存储卡接口中的至少一个被配置为与多个不同的存储卡类型接口。 在另一个实施例中，多个存储卡接口的第一子集被配置为与第一类型的存储卡接口，并且多个存储卡接口的第二子集被配置为与第二类型的存储卡接口， 其中存储卡接口的第一和第二子集可并行访问。

公开(公告)号：US06903727B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-07

申请号：US10065333

申请日：2002-10-04

申请人： Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu ,  Larry Lawson Jones

发明人： Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu ,  Larry Lawson Jones

IPC分类号： G06F13/12 ,  G06F13/38 ,  G06F13/40 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G5/08

CPC分类号： G06F13/385 ,  G06F13/387 ,  G06F13/4027

摘要： An apparatus that includes a serial port configured to interface with a separate host, one serial interface engine (SIE) connected to the serial port, and at least a first interface unit and a second interface unit connected to the one serial interface engine. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a virtual hub comprising a firmware unit configured to emulate a hub having multiple ports. In an alternative embodiment, the first interface unit is a keyboard interface, and the second interface unit is a flash media drive interface. In another alternative embodiment, is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) peripheral and the serial port is a Universal Serial Bus port. In another alternative embodiment, apparatus is housed within a keyboard.

摘要翻译： 一种装置，包括被配置为与独立主机接口的串行端口，连接到串行端口的一个串行接口引擎（SIE）以及连接到该一个串行接口引擎的至少第一接口单元和第二接口单元。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括虚拟集线器，其包括被配置为模拟具有多个端口的集线器的固件单元。 在替代实施例中，第一接口单元是键盘接口，并且第二接口单元是闪存介质驱动器接口。 在另一替代实施例中，是通用串行总线（USB）外设，并且串行端口是通用串行总线端口。 在另一替代实施例中，装置容纳在键盘内。

公开(公告)号：US06839864B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-04

申请号：US10253547

申请日：2002-09-23

申请人： Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Larry Lawson Jones ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu

发明人： Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Larry Lawson Jones ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu

IPC分类号： G06K19/077 ,  G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/14 ,  G06F13/38 ,  G06K7/00 ,  G06K17/00

CPC分类号： G06F11/1435 ,  G06F13/38 ,  G06F13/385 ,  G06F13/387 ,  G06K7/0013 ,  G06K7/0043 ,  G06K7/0052 ,  G06K19/07741

摘要： A field-operable stand-alone apparatus for recovering data from corrupted flash media and regenerated damaged flash media. The apparatus enables users in the field to recover data from and/or regenerate damaged flash media without requiring the use of a computer. In one aspect, recovery comprises using a low-level access scheme that enables data to be recovered when high-level interfaces, such as file systems, are damaged. The type of flash media is determined, and a corresponding access scheme is employed. Depending on the type of damage to the media, a physical-to-logical table may be built and employed to sequentially access the flash media in search of indicia from which selectable file-types can be identified, or the media may be accessed using normal operating system commands. Once the file indicia are found, the location of corresponding file data is identified, whereupon the file data are read and stored. The apparatus may include a plurality of different connectors to interface with different media form factors, or a universal connector that employs various form-factor adaptors to interface with the different flash media configurations.

摘要翻译： 一种现场可操作的独立设备，用于从损坏的闪存介质和再生的损坏的闪存介质中恢复数据。 该设备使得该领域的用户能够从而不需要使用计算机从而恢复数据和/或再生损坏的闪存介质。 在一个方面，恢复包括使用低级访问方案，当诸如文件系统的高级接口被损坏时，可以恢复数据。 确定闪存介质的类型，并采用相应的访问方案。 根据媒体损坏的类型，可以构建物理到逻辑表，以便顺序地访问闪存介质，以搜索可以识别可选择的文件类型的标记，或者可以使用普通的方式访问介质 操作系统命令。 找到文件标记后，识别对应的文件数据的位置，从而读取和存储文件数据。 该装置可以包括多个不同的连接器以与不同的介质形状因子相接口，或者使用各种形状因数适配器来与不同的闪存介质配置进行接口的通用连接器。

公开(公告)号：US5905888A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-18

申请号：US802133

申请日：1997-02-19

申请人： Larry Lawson Jones ,  Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu

发明人： Larry Lawson Jones ,  Sreenath Mambakkam ,  Arockiyaswamy Venkidu

IPC分类号： G06F3/06 ,  G06F11/14 ,  G06F13/10 ,  G06F9/00 ,  G06F9/40 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F9/46

CPC分类号： G06F3/0626 ,  G06F11/1417 ,  G06F13/102 ,  G06F3/0632 ,  G06F3/0676

摘要： An external hard disk is connected to a personal computer (PC) through the parallel port. A parallel-port expansion card is installed on the AT bus in the PC for communicating with the external hard disk. The parallel-port expansion card has a ROM containing intercept code. The address of the ROM is automatically configured when the system BIOS scans for expansion ROMs during booting. When no other ROM drives the data bus when an address is scanned, the parallel-port card latches the address and has the ROM drive its data onto the bus. Future accesses to the latched address access the ROM. The ROM's code replaces the interrupt table's starting address of the hard-disk-controller routine with the address of an intercept routine. All hard-disk operations using the interrupt first execute the intercept routine. The intercept routine copies any data writes to the external disk. Thus the external disk has a redundant copy of the PC's internal hard disk. The external hard disk can be the boot disk by having the intercept routine route all disk reads and writes to the external disk any not pass any disk operations through to the PC's internal hard disk.

摘要翻译： 外部硬盘通过并行端口连接到个人计算机（PC）。 PC上的AT总线上安装有并行端口扩展卡，用于与外部硬盘进行通信。 并行端口扩展卡具有包含拦截码的ROM。 当系统BIOS在启动过程中扫描扩展ROM时，会自动配置ROM的地址。 当扫描地址时，没有其他ROM驱动数据总线，并行端口卡锁存地址，并将ROM驱动器的数据传输到总线上。 未来访问锁存地址访问ROM。 ROM的代码用中断表的起始地址替换了硬盘控制器例程的地址。 所有使用中断的硬盘操作首先执行截取程序。 拦截例程将任何数据写入复制到外部磁盘。 因此，外部磁盘具有PC内部硬盘的冗余副本。 外部硬盘可以是引导磁盘，通过拦截例程将所有磁盘读写写入外部磁盘，任何磁盘操作都不会通过PC的内部硬盘。