Abstract: A diagnostic data acquiring device forms a data connection with an apparatus. The diagnostic data acquiring device includes data acquisition circuitry and a power source to power the data acquisition circuitry. The data acquisition circuitry receives data from the apparatus and causes the data to be stored. The device further includes power transfer circuitry adapted, to provide power to the apparatus from which the device is to acquire data.

Abstract: A flexible electrical connector adapted to connect to a complimentary electrical connector receiver, said flexible electrical connector comprises first and second pluralities of a spaced apart, elongate, signal carriers; an elongate current return conductor; and an insulator. The first plurality of signal carriers are spaced apart from the current return conductor by the insulator and extend substantially parallel to the current return conductor. The second plurality of signal carriers are spaced from an opposite side of the current return conductor to the first plurality of signal carriers by a further insulator. Respective exposed end regions of the first and second pluralities of signal carriers and the current return conductor comprise respective, integrally formed contact regions thereof. The contact regions are adapted to couple the first and second pluralities of signal carriers and the current return conductor electrically to corresponding contacts of the complimentary electrical connector receiver.

Abstract: There is disclosed a data storage media cartridge comprising: a casing; a data storage media; and a sensor device capable of sensing an environmental parameter to which said media cartridge is exposed.

Abstract: A data storage cartridge comprises a casing including (1) a data storage medium for storing data; (2) a memory device configured to store fields of information; (3) an electric power supply delivery device for supplying electric power to the memory device; and (4) a display for displaying the information fields. The display receives electric power from the electric power supply delivery device.