Abstract: A storage control apparatus capable of analyzing volume information and a control method thereof is provided. The present storage device controller comprises a volume information analysis module, volume information memory, a display device interface and a power regulation circuit to display the volume information on the display device through the display device interface so that a user can independently read the storage medium and analyze the volume information, regardless of whether it is connected or disconnected.

Abstract: A micro memory card includes a first housing having a first thickness and a first width; a first device connector formed on an end of the first housing, the first device connector conforming to a first device connection standard and allowing access to memory of the micro memory card by a device compatible with the first device connection standard; a second housing having a second thickness and a second width, the second housing being integrally joined with the first housing; and a second device connector formed on an end of the second housing at an opposite end of the micro memory card from the first device connector, the second device connector conforming to a second device connection standard and allowing access to memory of the micro memory card by a device compatible with the second device connection standard.

Abstract: A multiple mode micro memory card connector includes a housing and a cavity formed in the housing for receiving a micro memory card. The cavity includes a first end having a shape conforming to a first device connection standard for receiving a micro memory card compatible with the first device connection standard, and a second end formed at an opposite end of the cavity from the first end, the second end having a shape conforming to a second device connection standard for receiving a micro memory card compatible with the second device connection standard.

Abstract: A multiple mode micro memory card includes a housing having a first end and a second end; a memory for storing data; first and second sets of contact pads formed on the first end for sending and receiving data and control signals; and a controller electrically connected to the first and second sets of contact pads for receiving external signals through the first and second sets of contact pads, wherein the controller controls the multiple mode micro memory card to operate in a first mode when receiving external signals through only the first set of contact pads, controls the multiple mode micro memory card to operate in a second mode when receiving external signals through only the second set of contact pads, and controls the multiple mode micro memory card to operate in a third mode when receiving external signals through both the first and second sets of contact pads.

Abstract: A method of setting a storage device that a storage management program is built in an application system is used to set a disk label of the storage device and without specially developed application program is set between the application system and the storage device. Some command codes are set as default in the storage device to detect whether the disk label of the storage device is set by the application system includes command codes or not to execute operations are set by the command codes so as to operate the storage device.

Abstract: An Express Card interface adapter for desktop computers, laptop computers or portable electronic devices such as personal digital assistant (PDA) that allows an Express Card interface device to use an universal serial bus (USB) interface system. The Express Card interface adapter includes an Express Card interface connector unit, a voltage adjusting circuit and an USB interface connector unit. The voltage adjusting circuit reduces the power source voltage provided by the USB interface system to a voltage suitable for operating the Express Card interface device.

Abstract: A non-volatile storage device with a thin display unit is described. The non-volatile storage device has a thin display unit, a first interface, a non-volatile storage unit, a second interface, an electric material and a package unit. Therein, the non-volatile storage unit further has a controller and a non-volatile storage medium. The package unit further has a display window. The non-volatile storage unit sends status information of the non-volatile storage medium to the thin display unit via the electric material between the first interface and the second interface. Then, a user can view the status information shown on the display unit via the display window directly.

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: A non-volatile memory storage device with functions of boosting supply voltage and signal level can adopt a non-volatile memory having an operating voltage higher than the supply voltage provided by the host device as a storage medium. The non-volatile memory storage device includes a supply voltage booster, a non-volatile memory storage unit and a controller. The supply voltage booster boosts the lower supply voltage provided by the host device up to the higher operating voltage of the non-volatile memory. The controller adjusts the interface signal to a proper interface signal level by cooperating with the supply voltage and the operating voltage so as to avoid the interface from damage owing to an over high signal level or avoid the non-volatile memory unit from not correctly receiving signal due to an over low signal level.

Abstract: The portable storage device having a timer and application information displaying function includes a storage unit and a timer display unit. The storage unit includes a storage control unit for analyzing volume information of the storage medium. The timer display unit includes an independent power source for providing power to the timer display unit. A timer display control unit is electrically connected with a communication interface for receiving the volume information of the storage medium and storing it in a volume information storage unit. A timer module used for clocking present time. A display module used for displaying present time clocked by the timer module or the volume information of the storage medium. An operation interface used for operating the timer module and setting the display module.

Abstract: A method for analyzing the storage capacity of a portable storage device is disclosed. The volume allocation information is divided into multiple sections. The method directly accumulates pre-stored results of the sections that do not need to be updated and reads the sections of the storage medium that need to be updated to obtain the allocation information. A method for analyzing the storage capacity of a portable storage device starts a delay period to count time. During the delay period, the updating process is not executed. After the delay period is reached, the volume allocation information that has been changed during the delay period is updated in an accumulated manner. A method for analyzing the storage capacity of a portable storage device restricts the number of the scanned allocation information sections to enhance the efficiency of the normal accessing process.

Abstract: A storage device having a usage history display includes a control unit. The control unit has a security information analysis module. The security information analysis module is used for processing security information of the usage history. A display unit is connected with the control unit and is used for displaying the security information of the usage history. A storage medium includes a security information storage area and the security information of the usage history is recorded in the security information storage area. Furthermore, the storage device having a usage history display includes a system interface connected with the control unit. The system interface is linked with a host application system. Thereby, the security information analysis module reads the security information of the usage history in the security information storage area and displays the security information of the usage history on the display unit.

Abstract: A portable storage device having a subject identification information utilizes a user authentication module to update the subject identification information and displays the subject identification information. The portable storage device includes a control unit, a storage medium, a display unit, a system interface, and a user authentication module. The control unit includes an identification information display module and is used for processing the subject identification information. The storage medium utilizes the control unit to partition an identification information protection area that stores the subject identification information. The display unit is used to indicate the subject identification information. The system interface is used for connecting and linking with a host application system. The user authentication module is used for executing a user authentication process.

Abstract: An optical energy driven information display device comprises an information-display unit, an optical-to-electrical energy converter, and an electricity-control unit. Wherein the information-display unit includes a memory unit, a display unit, a display-control unit, and an information transmission control unit. The information transmission control unit transmits information to the memory unit, and the display control unit. The display-control unit electrically connects the display unit and the memory unit for displaying information in the display unit. The optical-to-electrical energy converter transforms light energy into electricity, and transmits the electric energy to the electricity-control unit, providing power to the information-display unit for displaying information.

Abstract: A non-volatile storage device with a thin display unit is described. The non-volatile storage device has a thin display unit, a non-volatile storage unit, a connection interface, and a package unit. Therein, the non-volatile storage unit further has a controller and a non-volatile storage medium. The thin display unit further has a transmission interface. The package unit further has a display window. The controller sends status information of the non-volatile storage medium to the thin display unit via the connection between the connection interface and the transmission interface. Then, a user can view the status information shown on the display unit via the display window directly.

Abstract: A volume information analysis module reads a data by an interface unit. The volume information analysis module uses a compare unit to compare the data. After comparing the data, the compare unit outputs a signal, and then a count unit accumulates result of the comparing according to the signal. A control unit receives a setting signal from a micro process unit to control the interface unit, the compare unit and the count unit. Thereby using the volume information analysis module can accelerate analysis speed and reduce loading of the micro process unit.

Abstract: A storage device having independent storage areas and password protection method thereof are described for resolving the problem of a prior-art storage device assigning its storage memory to a single continuous storage area and its data protection. The multi-sector storage device has a password protection function with an application system being electrically coupled to a control unit through a system end interface. The control unit is electrically coupled to a storage medium through a storage medium interface, and the total storage space of the storage medium includes a plurality of independent storage areas and a dedicated specific area. Several special instruction sets and control methods are built into the control unit, and the objective of the invention is to divide the storage space of the storage device into several independent areas as to enhance the protection of the stored data.

Abstract: A storage control apparatus capable of analyzing volume information and a control method thereof is provided. The present storage device controller comprises a volume information analysis module, volume information memory, a display device interface and a power regulation circuit to display the volume information on the display device through the display device interface so that a user can independently read the storage medium and analyze the volume information, regardless of whether it is connected or disconnected.

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: An Express Card interface adapter comprises a double-configuration connector interface connected to the system end, a CF-standard interface connected to the storage medium being placed in the adapter, and a signal converter control chip connected between the double-configuration connector interface and the CF-standard interface, wherein the signal converter control chip is configured to control signal conversion and signal transmission between the system end and the storage medium.