Patents by Inventor Edwin J. Cuellar
Edwin J. Cuellar has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8683082Abstract: A removable memory device is provided. The device includes a plurality of re-programmable non-volatile memory cells; and a controller including a processor and a controller memory, wherein an application is launched from the removable memory device and executed on a host system when the removable memory device interfaces with the host system, and the application launches a display window on a display device, wherein the display window is controlled by the application and is used to display advertisement content that is stored in the plurality of memory cells or from a server that is accessible by the host system.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Sandisk Technologies Inc.Inventors: Carlos J. Gonzalez, Edwin J Cuellar, Susan A. Cannon
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Patent number: 8683081Abstract: A method for displaying advertisement content is provided. The method includes, launching an application from a removable memory device with a plurality of non-volatile memory cells and a controller including a processor, wherein the application is launched when the removable memory device interfaces with a host system; launching a display window on a display device that is controlled by the application; and displaying advertisement content on the display window, real-time from a server or offline using the advertisement content stored on the removable memory device.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Sandisk Technologies Inc.Inventors: Carlos J. Gonzalez, Edwin J Cuellar, Susan A. Cannon
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Patent number: 8027165Abstract: A flash memory card structure with an external contact structure according to a published standard, such as the USB standard, also includes a second data transmission path, such as a wireless one. A removable cap fits over the card to cover the external contacts when they are not being used as a memory data path. One of two or more different caps may be selected to be placed on the card in order to control operation of the second data transmission path, such as to select the distance of wireless transmission from one of two or more pre-set distances. Power to operate the memory card through the second path, when not connected to a host, may also be provided through the external contacts by including a battery in the caps.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2004Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Sandisk Technologies Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Wallace, Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari, Yoram Cedar
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Patent number: 7822883Abstract: Enclosed re-programmable non-volatile memory cards include at least two sets of electrical contacts to which the internal memory is connected. The two sets of contacts have different patterns, preferably in accordance with two different contact standards such as a memory card standard and that of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). One memory card standard that can be followed is that of the Secure Digital (SD) card. The cards can thus be used with different hosts that are compatible with one set of contacts but not the other. A cover that is hinged to the card to normally cover one set of contacts can be manually rotated out of the way when that set of contacts is being used.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: SanDisk CorporationInventors: Robert C. Miller, Hem P. Takiar, Joel Jacobs, Robert A. Howard, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert F. Wallace, Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari
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Patent number: 7554813Abstract: Enclosed re-programmable non-volatile memory cards include at least two sets of electrical contacts to which the internal memory is connected. The two sets of contacts have different patterns, preferably in accordance with two different contact standards such as a memory card standard and that of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). One memory card standard that can be followed is that of the Secure Digital (SD) card. The cards can thus be used with different hosts that are compatible with one set of contacts but not the other. A cover that is hinged to the card to normally cover one set of contacts can be rotated out of the way by hand when that set of contacts is being used.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Sandisk CorporationInventors: Robert C. Miller, Hem P. Takiar, Joel Jacobs, Robert Howard, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert F. Wallace, Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari, Matt Peterson
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Publication number: 20090134228Abstract: Enclosed re-programmable non-volatile memory cards include at least two sets of electrical contacts to which the internal memory is connected. The two sets of contacts have different patterns, preferably in accordance with two different contact standards such as a memory card standard and that of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). One memory card standard that can be followed is that of the Secure Digital (SD) card. The cards can thus be used with different hosts that are compatible with one set of contacts but not the other. A cover that is hinged to the card to normally cover one set of contacts can be manually rotated out of the way when that set of contacts is being used.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Robert C. Miller, Hem P. Takiar, Joel Jacobs, Robert Howard, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert F. Wallace, Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari
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Patent number: 7537169Abstract: A flash memory mass storage drive stores user files in a convenient credit card sized drive. Embodiments function as both a credit card and a mass storage drive. Communication may be through a host interface connector such as a USB connector, a magnetic interface, a smart card interface, and/or a near field communication interface. In certain embodiments the drive comprises a portion that is sufficiently thin to be swiped through a standard credit card, ATM, or point of sale device. The USB connector of the drive can easily be plugged into even a crowded receptacle of a host computing device.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: SanDisk CorporationInventors: Carlos Gonzalez, Edwin J. Cuellar, Joel Jacobs, Robert C. Miller, Ronald LaPedis
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Publication number: 20090132763Abstract: Enclosed re-programmable non-volatile memory cards include at least two sets of electrical contacts to which the internal memory is connected. The two sets of contacts have different patterns, preferably in accordance with two different contact standards such as a memory card standard and that of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). One memory card standard that can be followed is that of the Secure Digital (SD) card. The cards can thus be used with different hosts that are compatible with one set of contacts but not the other. A cover that is hinged to the card to normally cover one set of contacts can be manually rotated out of the way when that set of contacts is being used.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Robert C. Miller, Hem P. Takiar, Joel Jacobs, Robert Howard, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert F. Wallace, Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari
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Patent number: 7487265Abstract: Enclosed re-programmable non-volatile memory cards include at least two sets of electrical contacts to which the internal memory is connected. The two sets of contacts have different patterns, preferably in accordance with two different contact standards such as a memory card standard and that of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). One memory card standard that can be followed is that of the Secure Digital (SD) card. The cards can thus be used with different hosts that are compatible with one set of contacts but not the other. A cover that is hinged to the card to normally cover one set of contacts can be rotated out of the way by hand when that set of contacts is being used.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Sandisk CorporationInventors: Robert C. Miller, Hem P. Takiar, Joel Jacobs, Robert Howard, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert F. Wallace, Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari
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Publication number: 20080191033Abstract: Enclosed re-programmable non-volatile memory cards include at least two sets of electrical contacts to which the internal memory is connected. The two sets of contacts have different patterns, preferably in accordance with two different contact standards such as a memory card standard and that of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). One memory card standard that can be followed is that of the Secure Digital (SD) card. The cards can thus be used with different hosts that are compatible with one set of contacts but not the other. A sleeve that is moveable by hand may be included to expose the set of contacts being used.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari, Robert C. Miller, Hem P. Takiar, Robert F. Wallace
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Patent number: 7364090Abstract: Enclosed re-programmable non-volatile memory cards include at least two sets of electrical contacts to which the internal memory is connected. The two sets of contacts have different patterns, preferably in accordance with two different contact standards such as a memory card standard and that of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). One memory card standard that can be followed is that of the Secure Digital (SD) card. The cards can thus be used with different hosts that are compatible with one set of contacts but not the other. A sleeve that is moveable by hand may be included to expose the set of contacts being used.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: SanDisk CorporationInventors: Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari, Robert C. Miller, Hem P. Takiar, Robert F. Wallace
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Patent number: 7355860Abstract: Enclosed re-programmable non-volatile memory cards include at least two sets of electrical contacts to which the internal memory is connected. The two sets of contacts have different patterns, preferably in accordance with two different contact standards such as a memory card standard and that of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). One memory card standard that can be followed is that of the Secure Digital (SD) card. The cards can thus be used with different hosts that are compatible with one set of contacts but not the other. A cover that is hinged to the card to normally cover one set of contacts can be rotated out of the way by hand when that set of contacts is being used.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: SanDisk CorporationInventors: Robert C. Miller, Hem P. Takiar, Joel Jacobs, Robert Howard, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert F. Wallace, Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari
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Patent number: 7344072Abstract: A flash memory mass storage drive stores user files in a convenient credit card sized drive. Embodiments function as both a credit card and a mass storage drive. Communication may be through a host interface connector such as a USB connector, a magnetic interface, a smart card interface, and/or a near field communication interface. In certain embodiments the drive comprises a portion that is sufficiently thin to be swiped through a standard credit card, ATM, or point of sale device. The USB connector of the drive can easily be plugged into even a crowded receptacle of a host computing device.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: SanDisk CorporationInventors: Carlos J. Gonzalez, Edwin J. Cuellar, Robert C. Miller, Ronald LaPedis
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Patent number: 7341464Abstract: A mating plug and receptacle are positively held together by a latch that is manually releasable to allow their separation. An example is a USB plug with a cap having a receptacle into which the plug is inserted for protection when the plug is not in use. In a preferred embodiment, a slide is carried within the receptacle to move a distance with the plug as it is inserted into and withdrawn from the receptacle. Latches prevent movement of the slide to release the plug until an external actuator is manually operated. Detents on arms formed as part of the slide engage holes in the plug when the plug is inserted into the receptacle but are released by riding against cam surfaces as the slide, after being unlatched, moves upon withdrawal of the plug from the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: SanDisk CorporationInventors: Edwin J. Cuellar, Ning Liu, Robert C. Miller
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Patent number: 7340540Abstract: Enclosed re-programmable non-volatile memory cards include at least two sets of electrical contacts to which the internal memory is connected. The two sets of contacts have different patterns, preferably in accordance with two different contact standards such as a memory card standard and that of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). One memory card standard that can be followed is that of the Secure Digital (SD) card. The cards can thus be used with different hosts that are compatible with one set of contacts but not the other. A cover that is hinged to the card to normally cover one set of contacts can be rotated out of the way by hand when that set of contacts is being used.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: SanDisk CorporationInventors: Robert C. Miller, Hem P. Takiar, Joel Jacobs, Robert Howard, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert F. Wallace, Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari, Matt Peterson
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Patent number: 7310692Abstract: Enclosed re-programmable non-volatile memory cards include at least two sets of electrical contacts to which the internal memory is connected. The two sets of contacts have different patterns, preferably in accordance with two different contact standards such as a memory card standard and that of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). One memory card standard that can be followed is that of the Secure Digital (SD) card. The cards can thus be used with different hosts that are compatible with one set of contacts but not the other. A cover that is hinged to the card to normally cover one set of contacts can be rotated out of the way by hand when that set of contacts is being used.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: SanDisk CorporationInventors: Robert C. Miller, Hem P. Takiar, Joel Jacobs, Robert Howard, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert F. Wallace, Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari, Matt Peterson
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Publication number: 20070252010Abstract: A flash memory mass storage drive stores user files in a convenient credit card sized drive. Embodiments function as both a credit card and a mass storage drive. Communication may be through a host interface connector such as a USB connector, a magnetic interface, a smart card interface, and/or a near field communication interface. In certain embodiments the drive comprises a portion that is sufficiently thin to be swiped through a standard credit card, ATM, or point of sale device. The USB connector of the drive can easily be plugged into even a crowded receptacle of a host computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Carlos Gonzalez, Edwin J. Cuellar, Joel Jacobs, Robert C. Miller, Ronald LaPedis
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Patent number: 7152801Abstract: Enclosed re-programmable non-volatile memory cards include at least two sets of electrical contacts to which the internal memory is connected. The two sets of contacts have different patterns, preferably in accordance with two different contact standards such as a memory card standard and that of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). One memory card standard that can be followed is that of the Secure Digital (SD) card. The cards can thus be used with different hosts that are compatible with one set of contacts but not the other. A sleeve that is moveable by hand may be included to expose the set of contacts being used.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: SanDisk CorporationInventors: Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari, Robert C. Miller, Hem P. Takiar, Robert F. Wallace
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Patent number: D535297Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: SanDisk CorporationInventors: Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari, Robert C. Miller, Hem P. Takiar, Robert F. Wallace
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Patent number: D542797Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: SanDisk CorporationInventors: Edwin J. Cuellar, Eliyahou Harari, Robert C. Miller, Hem P. Takiar, Robert F. Wallace