Abstract: A multifunctional storage device with a built-in software controlled I/O bus includes a transmission interface plug, a transmission interface hub, at least one I/O device, at least one bridge and a built-in storage device. The built-in storage device includes a memory controller and a memory module, and the memory module stores a software program and an auto-run setup program for automatically controlling and turning on or off connected to at least one I/O device (such as an extended device including a built-in device and an external device) of the bridge, such that a user can save the trouble of installing complicated driver programs and performing a manual setup to achieve a real plug-and-play function.

Abstract: A removable electronic device includes a detector for detecting a mode of operation to distinguish among a multimedia card (MMC) compatible mode, a universal serial bus (USB) compatible mode, and a Mu mode, a wrapper for converting data for transfer between the USB compatible mode and the Mu mode, a USB physical layer circuit for transferring data compatible with the USB compatible mode, a USB compatible device controller for controlling data transfer in the USB compatible mode, and an MMC compatible device controller for controlling data transfer in the MMC compatible mode.

Abstract: A multi-swap communication module includes a motherboard and a daughterboard. The motherboard is provided with a plurality of necessary components for maintaining the operation of a wireless communication card and the daughterboard is connectable with the motherboard. The daughterboard is a modular add-on card swappable according to different requests, while the motherboard reads control data selectively either in the motherboard or in the daughterboard by means of a swapping action of the daughterboard.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular packing integrated circuit card and its manufacturing method. The above modular packing integrated circuit card comprises a shell, a composite chip unit, and a switch card with a specific interface format. The switch card has a predetermined space for locating the composite chip unit, and enabling the predetermined pins of the composite chip unit to be connected with the predetermined lines of the switch card. The switch card further includes an interface device for a specific interface format so as to connect with the predetermined lines. Finally, the switch card is fastened in the shell. Consequently, the composite chip unit can be manufactured as different interface formats by using different switch cards, such that different interface formats are easier to be exchanged with each other.

Abstract: A memory card having a plurality of different interfaces is disclosed. The memory card comprises a function module, a controller coupled to the function module for accessing, a first buffer coupled to the controller for sending a first control signal, and a second buffer coupled to the controller for sending a second control signal. The memory card activates one interface for detecting a first voltage level of the first buffer when the memory card is inserted into a first card reader, and the first buffer is activated to send the first control signal if the detection is positive. Alternatively, the memory card activates the other interface for detecting a second voltage level of the second buffer when the memory card is inserted into a second card reader, and the second buffer is activated to send the second control signal if the detection is positive.

Abstract: A removable electrical interface device for transferring data to and from a host adapted to operate in one of a universal serial bus (USB) compatible mode, a Mu mode and a non-USB compatible mode includes a first row of contact pads capable of supporting at least one of USB Standard-A connection, Mu mode connection or non-USB compatible mode connection, and a second row of contact pads capable of supporting the Mu mode connection and the non-USB compatible mode connection.

Abstract: An extended memory card capable of coupling to a reduced size memory card and having an electrical connection to a card reader is disclosed. The extended memory card comprises a first flash memory and a first client controller, where the card reader accesses to the first flash memory by controlling the operation of the first client controller. The reduced size memory card further comprises a second flash memory and a second client controller, where a host controller accesses to the second flash memory by controlling the operation of the second client controller. The extended memory card coupled to the reduced size memory card has the same size as an MMC card. The reduced size memory card has the same size as the RS-MMC card.

Abstract: A small electronic card with peripheral contacts includes a body, a plurality of front end contacts and a plurality of extended contacts placed along the two side edges. The plurality of extended contacts are used for increasing the data transmission bandwidth, and thus the data transmission speed, and the arrangement of the extended contacts does not affect the design of the reader, while preventing short circuit caused by pins touching incorrect contacts.

Abstract: A GPRS replaceable module communication device includes a motherboard and a daughter board. The motherboard includes necessary components for enabling GPRS module operation and selecting module interface and setting, while the daughter board is a modularized add-on card whose function is determined by a replaceable module. The same GPRS motherboard can be used to accommodate different daughter boards for different functions, and the GPRS motherboard determines either to read the control data on the motherboard, or the control data on the daughter board by the insertion or removal of the daughter board.

Abstract: Provided is a flash card capable of enabling or disabling CPRM. The flash card comprises a card body; a plurality of contacts formed on a front end of the card body; a flash memory chip provided in the card body; and a controller electrically connected to the contacts and the flash memory chip respectively. The controller comprises at least one register having a preset value. Data in the flash memory chip is adapted to be accessed via the controller either in a CPRM mode when a CPRM function of the flash memory chip is enabled by setting the preset value as a CPRM function enabled or in a normal mode when the CPRM function of the flash memory chip is disabled by setting the preset value as a CPRM function disabled.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flash memory integrated circuit with multi-selected modes. The flash memory integrated circuit comprises a base, a plurality of flash memory dies, and a transformation device. The plurality of flash memory dies and the transformation device are disposed on the base. And the multi-selected modes can be switched by inputting control signals to the transformation device for controlling the flash memory dies to perform such a transformation procedure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular packing integrated circuit card and its manufacturing method. The above modular packing integrated circuit card comprises a shell, a composite chip unit, and a switch card with a specific interface format. The switch card has a predetermined space for locating the composite chip unit, and enabling the predetermined pins of the composite chip unit to be connected with the predetermined lines of the switch card. The switch card further includes an interface device for a specific interface format so as to connect with the predetermined lines. Finally, the switch card is fastened in the shell. Consequently, the composite chip unit can be manufactured as different interface formats by using different switch cards, such that different interface formats are easier to be exchanged with each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated circuit chip with flash memory and identification function, which comprises a base, a body, at least one flash memory die, and a codeless die. The flash memory die and the codeless die are disposed on the base and packaged in the same body, such that the integrated circuit chip is equipped with the flash memory and personal identification function. Further, the integrated circuit chip can connect to a die controling chip for providing the function of data access and data security. That is, when the identification code stored in the codeless die matches the identification data included in the received wireless signal, the die controling chip allows the flash memory die to process data access.

Abstract: An USB access device with selectable modes is comprised of an USB interface unit for connecting to an electronic device; an USB controller connected to the USB interface unit; and a manual switch connected to the USB controller for switching the USB controller to either master or slave mode. When the manual switch switches the USB controller to operate in the master mode, the USB controller is set to execute a master-mode driver. When the manual switch switches the USB controller to operate in the slave mode, the USB controller is set to execute a slave-mode driver.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-functional integrated circuit card module with a mixed interface, which comprises a controller, multiple first pins and second pins coupled to the controller, and a non-volatile memory whose read/write function is controlled by the controller. The controller works at a first mode after detecting the first pins complying with first interface characteristics while the second pins not complying with second interface characteristics; and the controller works at the first mode plus a second mode after detecting the first pins complying with the first interface characteristics and the second complying with the second interface characteristics.

Abstract: A removable electronic device having an application module for transferring data to or from a host having a plurality of contact terminals, the device comprising a first row of contact pads, each of the contact pads of the first row including a substantially tapered end, and a second row of contact pads, each of the contact pads of the second row including a substantially tapered end that corresponds to the substantially tapered end of at least one of the contact pads of the first row in an interweaving relationship, wherein the first and second rows of contacts pads are configured to receive the plurality of contact terminals.

Abstract: A removable electronic device includes a detector for detecting a mode of operation to distinguish among a multimedia card (MMC) compatible mode, a universal serial bus (USB) compatible mode, and a Mu mode, a wrapper for converting data for transfer between the USB compatible mode and the Mu mode, a USB physical layer circuit for transferring data compatible with the USB compatible mode, a USB compatible device controller for controlling data transfer in the USB compatible mode, and an MMC compatible device controller for controlling data transfer in the MMC compatible mode.

Abstract: A multi-swap communication module includes a motherboard and a daughterboard. The motherboard is provided with a plurality of necessary components for maintaining the operation of a wireless communication card and the daughterboard is connectable with the motherboard. The daughterboard is a modular add-on card swappable according to different requests, while the motherboard reads control data selectively either in the motherboard or in the daughterboard by means of a swapping action of the daughterboard.