Abstract: Various embodiments comprise apparatuses and methods to allow access to a memory device by an external device. A method includes receiving, at the memory device, a request from the external device to access a storage area of the memory device and performing an unlock procedure of the storage area. The unlock procedure includes sending a first code from the memory device to the external device, and receiving a second code at the memory device from the external device. The second code is to be generated by a first encryption process performed on the first code to obtain the second code. The storage area is temporarily unlocked to allow the external device to access the storage area based on a determination that the received second code has a predetermined relationship to the first code. Additional apparatuses and methods are described.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise apparatuses and methods to allow access to a memory device by an external device. A method includes receiving, at the memory device, a request from the external device to access a storage area of the memory device and performing an unlock procedure of the storage area. The unlock procedure includes sending a first code from the memory device to the external device, and receiving a second code at the memory device from the external device. The second code is to be generated by a first encryption process performed on the first code to obtain the second code. The storage area is temporarily unlocked to allow the external device to access the storage area based on a determination that the received second code has a predetermined relationship to the first code. Additional apparatuses and methods are described.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise apparatuses and methods to allow access to a memory device by an external device. A method includes receiving, at the memory device, a request from the external device to access a storage area of the memory device and performing an unlock procedure of the storage area. The unlock procedure includes sending a first code from the memory device to the external device, and receiving a second code at the memory device from the external device. The second code is to be generated by a first encryption process performed on the first code to obtain the second code. The storage area is temporarily unlocked to allow the external device to access the storage area based on a determination that the received second code has a predetermined relationship to the first code. Additional apparatuses and methods are described.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise apparatuses and methods to allow access to a memory device by an external device. A method includes receiving, at the memory device, a request from the external device to access a storage area of the memory device and performing an unlock procedure of the storage area. The unlock procedure includes sending a first code from the memory device to the external device, and receiving a second code at the memory device from the external device. The second code is to be generated by a first encryption process performed on the first code to obtain the second code. The storage area is temporarily unlocked to allow the external device to access the storage area based on a determination that the received second code has a predetermined relationship to the first code. Additional apparatuses and methods are described.

Abstract: A memory device includes: at least one storage area for storing data; a protection control structure adapted to selectively allow an external device access to the at least one storage area of the memory, the storage area being not freely accessible by the external device if protected; a control logic adapted to identify an access request by the external device to the at least one storage area and cooperating with the protection control structure for managing an unlock procedure for selectively granting the external device at least temporary access rights to the storage area if protected; means for providing a first code to the external device in said unlock procedure; means for receiving a second code from the external device in response to said first code; means for verifying validity of the received second code. The means for verifying validity are adapted to ascertain a correspondence of the second code with the first code based on a predetermined relationship.

Abstract: A method of enhancing adhesion of a molding material with a substrate is provided. The method includes forming one or more perforations on a substrate, forming a coat of an affinitive material on at least one of the perforations, and filling the molding material in the perforations. The affinitive material has an affinity for the molding material. Therefore, the molding material adheres to the coat of the affinitive material.

Abstract: A casing for enclosing an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes one or more electrical components and a light source placed on an electronic substrate. The light source is located at a periphery associated with the electronic device, such that light emitted from the light source travels in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the electronic device. The casing includes a first covering component and a second covering component adapted to engage together mechanically and enclose at least one section of the electronic device that includes the light source. The second covering component includes one or more reflecting surfaces adapted to reflect light emitted from the light source towards a pre-defined view zone. The reflecting surfaces are inclined at one or more pre-defined angles with respect to the longitudinal axis of the electronic device.

Abstract: A miniature-sized storage device has been provided. The miniature-sized storage device includes one or more electrical components, at least one light source electrically connected to at least one of the electrical components, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the electrical components and the light source. At least one of the electrical components is capable of storing data. The encapsulating material encapsulates the light source in a manner that the light source is partially visible. The encapsulating material encapsulates the electrical components and the light source hermetically, thereby enabling water-resistance and robustness in the miniature-sized storage device. The miniature-sized storage device has the length ranging from 20 mm to 30 mm, the width ranging from 10 mm to 13 mm, and the height ranging from 1 mm to 2.5 mm.

Abstract: An electronic device with a light source is provided. The electronic device includes a base substrate, one or more electrical components placed on the base substrate, and a light source placed on the base substrate. The electrical components and the light source are electrically connected in a pre-defined manner. A molding material is molded over the electrical components and the light source, wherein the light source is partially visible.

Abstract: A memory device including at least one storage area for storing data and a protection control structure adapted to selectively allow an external device access to the at least one storage area of the memory, the storage area being not freely accessible by the external device if protected. The memory device further includes a control logic adapted to identify an access request by the external device to the at least one storage area and cooperating with the protection control structure for managing an unlock procedure for selectively granting the external device at least temporary access rights to the storage area if protected.

Abstract: A memory device includes: at least one storage area for storing data; a protection control structure adapted to selectively allow an external device access to the at least one storage area of the memory, the storage area being not freely accessible by the external device if protected; a control logic adapted to identify an access request by the external device to the at least one storage area and cooperating with the protection control structure for managing an unlock procedure for selectively granting the external device at least temporary access rights to the storage area if protected; means for providing a first code to the external device in said unlock procedure; means for receiving a second code from the external device in response to said first code; means for verifying validity of the received second code. The means for verifying validity are adapted to ascertain a correspondence of the second code with the first code based on a predetermined relationship.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes a matrix of non-volatile memory cells, writing circuitry and reading circuitry for the memory cells of the matrix. The device comprises a counter including a sector of non-volatile memory cells and control logic capable of scanning the memory cells of the sector using the reading circuitry and of updating the sector by commanding the writing, using the writing circuitry, of a given value in a memory cell different from the memory cell containing said given value.

Abstract: An integrated circuit memory device has: a memory array; a set of data latches for holding data bits to be stored in the memory array; a plurality of data tracks for supplying data bits to the data latches; a set of address latches for holding address bits for addressing the memory array; a test bus; a data bit routing circuit connected to the data latches for selectively routing data bits to either the memory array or the test bus; an address bit routing circuit connected to the address latches for selectively routing address bits to either the array or the test bus; and an output circuit for outputting data bits and address bits on the test bus. In this way, data bits and address bits can be checked for accuracy against the originally supplied data bits and address bits. Thus, a test can be conducted without requiring data actually to be written to memory cells of the memory.

Abstract: An integrated circuit device includes an oscillator; a counter; a switch for selectively connecting the oscillator to the counter in a test mode; and an output circuit for providing the output count generated by the counter for determining the frequency of the oscillator. Thus, use is made of the normal on-chip counter in an integrated circuit to provide a reliable way of measuring the frequency of the on-chip oscillator.