Patents Assigned to StorCard, Inc.
  • Apparatus for reading and writing cards having rotating memory
    Patent number: 6958883
    Abstract: Apparatus is described for reading data from or writing data onto a credit card-sized storage media containing a rotating magnetic memory. The reader includes a spindle motor and an arm with a magnetic head position thereon, as well as integrated circuits for controlling its operation. The reader preferably complies with standards for PCMCIA cards, enabling the reader to be inserted into the host system such as a personal computer or a laptop for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: StorCard, Inc.
    Inventors: Finis Conner, Anil Nigam
  • Smart card with rotating storage
    Patent number: 6832730
    Abstract: A credit card-sized card having a rotating magnetic memory therein is disclosed. The card is provided using a laminated structure in which a stainless steel, plastic sandwich structure is employed. An opening in the plastic layer provides space for the rotating magnetic disk. Data is written to or read from the disk by positioning heads from an external system into openings in the external surface of the card. When the card is not engaged in a reader, a shutter covers the openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: StorCard, Inc.
    Inventors: Finis Conner, Anil Nigam
  • Secure transaction card with a large storage volume
    Publication number: 20040135241
    Abstract: A portable electronic system configured for a secure transaction includes a card having a width, length, and thickness, wherein a ratio of length to thickness is at least 5. The card includes a storage medium to store data and an integrated circuit device (“IC”) including security information. The security information stored in the IC is used to authenticate an access request to the storage medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: StorCard, Inc.
    Inventors: Finis Conner, Anil Nigam, John Glavin, Jeng Ho
  • Multi-purpose personal portable electronic system
    Publication number: 20030218064
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a display area provided on one side of the housing, and a slot configured to receive an approximately credit card sized card. The card has a first semiconductor device provided at a first location on the card and a storage area provided on a second location on the card. The first semiconductor and storage area are coupled to each other for data transfer by a data path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: StorCard, Inc.
    Inventors: Finis Conner, Anil Nigam
  • Apparatus for reading and writing cards having rotating memory
    Publication number: 20030043485
    Abstract: Apparatus is described for reading data from or writing data onto a credit card-sized storage media containing a rotating magnetic memory. The reader includes a spindle motor and an arm with a magnetic head position thereon, as well as integrated circuits for controlling its operation. The reader preferably complies with standards for PCMCIA cards, enabling the reader to be inserted into the host system such as a personal computer or a laptop for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Applicant: StorCard, Inc.
    Inventors: Finis Conner, Anil Nigam
  • Smart card with rotating storage
    Publication number: 20030024995
    Abstract: A credit card-sized card having a rotating magnetic memory therein is disclosed. The card is provided using a laminated structure in which a stainless steel, plastic sandwich structure is employed. An opening in the plastic layer provides space for the rotating magnetic disk. Data is written to or read from the disk by positioning heads from an external system into openings in the external surface of the card. When the card is not engaged in a reader, a shutter covers the openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: StorCard, Inc.
    Inventors: Finis Conner, Anil Nigam