Abstract: A data processing system comprises a Flash memory (120) having a storage space partitioned in a plurality of storage pages (P?). Each storage page comprises a memory reliability indicator indicative for the reliability of a storage region of the memory. Coupled to the Flash memory is a controller (150) for the Flash memory, that includes a facility for protecting data against errors occurring during storage in the Flash memory and for detecting and/or correcting errors in the data stored in the data, when retrieved from the Flash memory. A data processing unit (100) is coupled to the controller (150) that has access to a working page (P) comprising a first section of user data and a second section of management information, including a memory reliability indicator. The data processing system is characterized by a data re-arranging facility (105) for subdividing the data in the work page into a plurality of portions.

Abstract: A data processing system comprises a Flash memory (120) having a storage space partitioned in a plurality of storage pages (P?). Each storage page comprises a memory reliability indicator indicative for the reliability of a storage region of the memory. Coupled to the Flash memory is a controller (150) for the Flash memory, that includes a facility for protecting data against errors occurring during storage in the Flash memory and for detecting and/or correcting errors in the data stored in the data, when retrieved from the Flash memory. A data processing unit (100) is coupled to the controller (150) that has access to a working page (P) comprising a first section of user data and a second section of management information, including a memory reliability indicator. The data processing system is characterized by a data re-arranging facility (105) for subdividing the data in the work page into a plurality of portions.

Abstract: A mobile cellular telephone (100) is disclosed comprising a communications transmitter (103) and receiver (102) arranged for two-way communication with a base station (BS), and a GPS receiver (105, 106) arranged to power up in response to direct interaction between a user and the mobile phone (100) after the telephone has been switched on. In particular, the GPS receiver (105, 106) may be arranged to power up in response to the user making a call to the emergency services. Recognition by the telephone of an emergency call being made may occur when the user enters the emergency call telephone number, or one or more, but not all of the digits of the emergency call telephone number.

Abstract: A mobile cellular telephone (100) is disclosed comprising a communications transmitter (103) and receiver (102) arranged for two-way communication with a base station (BS), and a GPS receiver (105, 106) arranged to power up in response to direct interaction between a user and the mobile phone (100) after the telephone has been switched on.