Abstract: A handheld, portable flash memory drive includes a flash memory chip, a controller for controlling the transfer of data to or from the flash memory chip, and a wireless communication chip for establishing a direct radio communication link with another flash memory drive for radio transmitting data from the flash memory chip to the other flash memory drive, or vice versa, under the control of the controller. An enclosure houses the flash memory chip, the controller, and the wireless communication chip. The drive can also include a male or female USB connector that can be mated with a female or male USB connector, respectively, of another flash memory drive for transferring data from the flash memory chip to the other flash memory drive, or vice versa, via the mated connectors under the control of the controller.

Abstract: The present invention is a flash memory drive including a printed circuit board, a male connector mounted to the printed circuit board, a female connector mounted to the printed circuit board, a flash memory chip mounted on the printed circuit board and electrically coupled to the male connector and the female connector and a download/copy logic chip for enabling data to be transferred to or from the flash memory chip. The female connector is configured to mate with another male connector for transferring data to or from the flash memory chip.

Abstract: A connector for receiving a plug to form an electrical connection comprising a housing having a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall, said front wall having a plug receiving opening therein, and a visual indicator positioned within said front wall above said plug receiving opening such that said visual indicator provides visual verification of the status of the electrical connection.