Abstract: A system that provides rapid detection of modifications to content on a removable storage device. The system includes a removable storage device having a code for indicating that modifications were made to the content on the removable storage device. The system also includes a media processor for reading the code of the removable storage device, comparing the code to a previously stored code in a memory, and mounting a pre-established file system database structure for the removable storage device when the value of the code of the removable storage device equals the value of the previously stored code.

Abstract: An information switch module and a related file transfer method are disclosed. The information switch module is coupled to a first and a second host. The information switch module includes a switch and a storage device, and the switch includes at least a system controller, a first and a second USB controllers and an input device connection module. The system controller uses the storage device to simulate at least two USB mass storage device, and sets up an output storage space and an input storage space in the at least two USB mass storage devices, respectively. The first and second hosts access the output storage space and the input storage space through the first and second USB controllers, respectively. After the first host stores a file into the output storage space, the system controller provides a corresponding data of the file to the input storage space for the second host.

Abstract: While a computer system is in operational state, a network interface controller (NIC) in the computer system may be operable to copy select data to a secondary storage device. The secondary storage device is accessible by the NIC while the computer system is in an offline state or not operational. The NIC may be operable to provide remote accessibility to the copy of the select data stored in the secondary storage device over a network while the computer system is in the offline state and the NIC is supplied with electrical power and active. While the computer system is in the operational state and whenever a change is made to the select data, the NIC is operable to replace the copy of the select data stored in the secondary storage device with an updated copy of the select data based on the change.

Abstract: Methods, system and computer program products for detection of frequent improper removals of and changing writing policies to prevent data loss in memory sticks. Exemplary embodiments include a method including detecting insertions of the memory stick, detecting removals of the memory stick, tracking a number of times the memory stick has been docked when removed, tracking a number of times the memory stick has been undocked when removed, determining a removal ratio of times the memory has been removed when docked to the number of times the memory stick has been removed when undocked, comparing the removal ratio to a predetermined threshold, caching writes and directory updates, and committing the writes and directory updates to the memory stick when the removal ratio is below the predetermined threshold and, flushing all writes and updates to the memory stick when in the removal ratio is equal to or above the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: During the normal operation state of a computer system 1000, the data stored in a primary storage system 200P is copied to an intermediate storage system 200I via synchronous copying and the data stored in the intermediate storage system 200I is copied to a secondary storage system 200R via asynchronous copying. During the reverse operation state, however, the data stored in the secondary storage system 200R is copied to the intermediate storage system 200I via asynchronous copying and the data stored in the intermediate storage system 200I is copied to the primary storage system 200P via synchronous copying. In this way, practical remote copying can be carried out in a computer system in which three or more storage devices are installed at different locations and connected serially.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media for managing digital media in a memory storage device associated with a mobile smart device are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for configuring a rewriteable non-volatile memory for presentation of media by a selected media presentation device model. The method includes providing a rewriteable non-volatile memory configuration interface through which a user can select at least one media file and one of a plurality of media presentation device models.

Abstract: A storage device includes: an input/output section connected to an electronic apparatus; a memory for storing data; a control section accessing the memory based on an instruction input from the electronic apparatus to the input/output section; and a communication section communicating with an external apparatus separate from the electronic apparatus, wherein the control section accesses a range in the memory specified by the electronic apparatus based on the instruction from the electronic apparatus and causes data associated with the accessed range to be transmitted and received between the communication section and the external apparatus.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus, method and computer readable medium for recovering from a failed or aborted outgoing data transfer operation from a host device to a peripheral storage device. In some embodiments, before the peripheral storage device is corrupted by the failed outgoing data transfer operation, one or more recovery data objects are stored on the host-side. After the peripheral storage device is corrupted by the failed data transfer, the host device responds to a subsequent coupling with the peripheral storage device by repairing the corrupted peripheral storage device using one or more of the host-side stored recovery data objects. Optionally, the host device also restores the outgoing aborted or failed data transfer operation.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method for utilizing a memory cartridge connected to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The memory cartridge can comprise a plurality of memory segments. The method can comprise a plurality of activities comprising: providing a default identifying stamp for records in a data log file, a structure for the data log file stored separately from the data log file in the memory cartridge, and obtaining a request to provide the data log file.

Abstract: In response to determining that a computing device to which one or more storage volumes within a storage-area network (SAN) have been assigned has satisfied a shutdown criterion, the storage volumes within the SAN are unassigned from the computing device. The storage volumes within the SAN are assigned to a cold-spare computing device, and the cold-spare computing device is booted from one of these storage volumes. Such computing device failover can be provided even where the computing devices are not clustered and even without employing virtualization.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory card stores a plurality of audio objects (AOBs) that compose a plurality of tracks and playlist information showing a reproduction order for the tracks. The semiconductor memory card also stores, as resume information (PLMG_RSM_PL), (1) a Playlist_Number showing which playlist information was used the last time playback was performed for the semiconductor memory card, (2) a Track_Number showing the last track to be played back, and (3) a Playback_Time showing a position at which where playback was stopped as a time expressed in relation to the start of the track.

Abstract: A USB flash drive for removable connection to another device such as a cell phone, camera, computer, gaming system and photo printer, for example. In one embodiment, a cell phone having a USB port is provided wherein the USB flash drive configured to connect into a slot in the cell phone housing. A user may then quickly transfer data downloaded to the USB flash drive when connected to the cell phone, and another device such as a photo printer, for example. One or more optional additional functionality is incorporated into the USB flash drive such as, for example, a camera, internet card and MP3 player.

Abstract: A serial ATA interface interfaces an ASIC with a HDD. A transfer start monitoring unit monitors start of data transfer between the ASIC and the HDD and a transfer completion monitoring unit monitors completion of the data transfer. A power management control unit controls power consumption of the ASIC and the HDD based on monitoring results obtained from the transfer start monitoring unit and the transfer completion monitoring unit.

Abstract: Methods and removable storage devices are provided. Some such removable storage devices may include a file specifying a name of a program to be executed automatically by a host, may include settings for a secure storage area, where the settings are user-configurable, may include a secure partition that is not accessible by an operating system of a host, may be configured to cause a health of the removable device to be automatically checked when the removable device is coupled to a host, may be configured to cause a program for formatting the removable device to be executed when the removable device is coupled to a host, or may include a secure partition configured to store information so that formatting/reformatting does not alter the stored information.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus and method for enabling efficient content download and transfer processing operations are provided. In downloading content, a content identifier thereof is acquired, a particular piece of content subject to transfer to an external device is identified on the basis of the acquired content identifier, the identified content is retrieved from a data storage block, and the retrieved content is transferred to the external device or written to an information recording medium, so that the processing of content downloading, the processing of content transfer to an external device and content writing to an information recording medium such as CD can be executed as a sequence of processing operations, thereby providing significantly efficient content download and content transfer or content write processing operations.

Abstract: A method and device for executing data access and storage using a host device, the method comprising providing a removable device for the host operable to effect communication between the host and a remote storage service, wherein the removable device is operable to cache data received from and sent to the storage service, the removable device further operable to effect communication between the host device and the storage service using a wireless communication module.

Abstract: A portable flash memory storage device such as a memory card can configure a host device upon insertion. The configuration may specify applications or other sequences of operations to be executed by the host upon insertion of the card. Files on the card may be associated with an appropriate application and then automatically opened with the appropriate application. A secure configuration may override a more freely modifiable configuration in certain embodiments.

Abstract: A nonvolatile memory system includes a memory controller in communication with multiple memory dies through multiple memory interfaces. Multiple ECC blocks are provided to decode data from the multiple memory interfaces. ECC blocks are provided with a clock signal that may have a frequency that is lower than another clock signal that is provided to a host interface.

Abstract: A computer system comprises a plurality of processing modules, each operable to provide a service to an external entity. Each processing module has a processor and a memory. A storage module is provided, operable to store information required by the processing modules to provide the service. A switching module is also provided, operable to provide a switching service between the processing module and storage module and between the processing module and an external entity.

Abstract: A data storage cartridge comprises data storage media configured to store data for read and/or write access, wherein the data may be arranged in a plurality of partitions; and a plurality of cartridge memories. A control system, for example of a data storage drive, is configured to allocate at least portions of capacity of the data storage media to cartridge memories of the data storage cartridge; and to provide information defining the allocated portions of capacity to the cartridge memories. Each of the cartridge memories may have a separate user and thus provide access for that user to separate partitions.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for use in transferring user data from a first (“source”) mobile communication device to a second (“target”) mobile communication device using a removable memory card are disclosed. The source and target devices may be possessed and/or owned by the same end user. The source device is initially enabled to maintain data synchronization with a host server over a wireless communication network via a first wireless transceiver for user data of an application program associated with the user account. To enable the target device for the communications associated with the user account, the source device is operative to establish a programming session with the target device via a second wireless transceiver. During the programming session, the source device causes user account data (e.g. at least one encryption/decryption key for the data-synchronized communications) for the user account to be transmitted to the target device via the second wireless transceiver.

Abstract: A process for the management of data of an analysis device, which data serve for the operation of a further analysis device which is designed so as to be equivalent to the first analysis device, is disclosed. The analysis device newly creates or modifies data on an internal memory medium of the analysis device and the first analysis device, during its operation, continuously stores the newly created or modified data in a redundant manner in a non-volatile removable storage medium, with the removable storage medium being independent of the internal memory medium.

Abstract: A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument has an end effector and a trigger in communication with the end effector. The surgical instrument also has a first sensor and an externally accessible memory device in communication with the first sensor. The first sensor has an output that represents a first condition of either the trigger or the end effector. The memory device is configured to record the output of the first sensor. In various embodiments, memory device may include an output port and/or a removable storage medium.

Abstract: A data storage cartridge comprises data storage media configured to store data for read and/or write access, wherein the data may be arranged in a plurality of partitions; and a plurality of cartridge memories. A control system, for example of a data storage drive, is configured to allocate at least portions of capacity of the data storage media to cartridge memories of the data storage cartridge; and to provide information defining the allocated portions of capacity to the cartridge memories. Each of the cartridge memories may have a separate user and thus provide access for that user to separate partitions.

Abstract: A cache managing unit creates a list of elements corresponding to each data block arranged based on a priority of writing data blocks to a magnetic disk apparatus, and when a group of elements corresponding to data blocks to be written to the same magnetic disk apparatus exists, provides a link connecting elements at both ends of the group. A write control unit searches, upon selecting a data block for writing, elements belonging to the list in descending order of priority, and if a link is set at an element corresponding to a data block to be written to a magnetic disk that cannot perform a writing, follows the link to search a subsequent element.

Abstract: A system and method to manage data acquired from a medical device is provided. The system can detect a spare capacity to store a file of data associated with a unique patient identifier acquired from the medical device to a first removable data storage medium, can detect the first removable data storage medium to be below a threshold spare capacity to receive the file of data associated with unique patient identifier acquired from the medical device, and can automatically cause to stop communicating data for storage to the first removable data storage medium and to start communicating the file of data associated with the unique patient identifier for storage to a second removable data storage medium, and can create a graphic display illustrative of the removable data storage medium that is active to receive the file of data associated with the unique patient identifier.

Abstract: A branching memory-bus module has one uplink port and two or more downlink ports. Frames sent downstream by a host processor are received on the uplink port and repeated to the multiple downlink ports to two or more branches of memory modules. Frames sent upstream to the processor by a memory module on a downlink port are repeated to the uplink port. A branching Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) on the branching memory-bus module has re-timing and re-synchronizing buffers that repeat frames to the multiple downlink ports. Elastic buffers can merge and synchronize frames from different downlink branches. Separate northbound and southbound lanes may be replaced by bidirectional lanes to reduce pin counts. Latency from the host processor to the farthest memory module is reduced by branching compared with a serial daisy-chain of fully-buffered memory modules. Point-to-point bus segments have only two endpoints despite branching by the branching AMB.

Abstract: A bus-connected device includes a data storage element, a physical layer and a controller. The data storage element stores user data and multiple adaptations for multiple platform protocols. The physical layer uses at least a portion of a selected one of the multiple platform protocols to access the user data. The controller controls and communicates with the data storage element using a controller communication protocol that is neutral relative to the multiple platform protocols.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method for utilizing a memory cartridge connected to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The memory cartridge can comprise a plurality of memory segments. The method can comprise a plurality of activities comprising: providing a default identifying stamp for records in a data log file, a structure for the data log file stored separately from the data log file in the memory cartridge, and obtaining a request to provide the data log file.

Abstract: A controller in a removable memory card operatively coupled to an electronic device is employed by the electronic device to create a newer/updated version of firmware/software in the non-volatile memory of the electronic device. Update agent code in the removable memory card may use an old/original version of firmware/software in the electronic device to create the newer/updated version of firmware/software. During the creation of the newer/updated version of firmware/software in the flash memory card, the electronic device may be operational. A separate update agent in the electronic device may subsequently update the old/original version of firmware/software in the non-volatile memory of the electronic device using contents of the removable memory card, after a reboot or power-up of the electronic device.

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: An apparatus and method couples memory devices in a memory module to a memory hub on the module such that signals traveling from the hub to the devices have the same propagation time regardless of which device is involved. The hub receives memory signals from a controller over a high speed data link which the hub translates into electrical data, command and address signals. These signals are applied to the memory devices over busses having equivalent path lengths. The busses may also be used by the memory devices to apply data signals to the memory hub. Such data signals can be converted by the memory hub into memory signals and applied to the controller over the high speed data link. In one example, the memory hub is located in the center of the memory module.

Abstract: A host device transmits a command from a command transmission unit (101a) along a predetermined command sequence. A storage device (2) receives the command in a command reception unit (202a). An access determination unit (202c) determines the sequence of the command transmitted from the host device (1) and determines that reception of the access to the host device (1) is enabled only when the sequence is identical with a predetermined sequence. Thus, with simple control, it is possible to prevent data destruction by a host device of an old version.

Abstract: A data backup system is provided for backing up data files from a data source and for securing those data files against accidental modification or deletion. The system comprises storage and a data protection component that includes an application programming interface defining a command set. The system can also comprise a backup application that is configured to use the commands of the command set. The data protection component allows applications that use the commands of the command set, such as the backup application, to access the storage of the system. The data protection component prevents operating systems and applications that do not use the commands of the command set from accessing the storage. The data protection function of the data protection component can optionally be disabled to allow open access to the storage.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing management storage via a USB port of a computer system is disclosed. The apparatus includes a flash memory, a first and second switches, a first and second inverters, a designated port, and a controller. Coupled to the flash memory, the first and second switches are controlled by a main power of a computer system in a complementary manner. The first and second inverters, which are powered by a standby power of the computer system, are coupled to a respective control input of the first and second switches. The designated port, which is coupled to the flash memory via the first switch, allows data to be read from and written to the flash memory without booting up the computer system. On the other hand, the controller, which is coupled to the flash memory via the second switch, allows data to be read from and written to the flash memory by the computer system only after the computer system has been booted up.

Abstract: A data processing system performs a data processing method by receiving and interpreting a command packet corresponding to a program operation, identifying a size of data to be programmed in the program operation, and programming the data using a buffered or un-buffered program operation based on the size of the data.

Abstract: A memory system includes power saving arbitrator responsive to a clock oscillator and having a first clock rate. The power saving arbitrator includes an active enable circuit responsive to a host clock and a host command and operative to generate an active enable signal for causing the power saving arbitrator to generate a core logic/memories signal having a second clock rate that is adjustably lower in rate than the first clock rate, said active enable circuit operative to detect the absence of a host command for a predetermined period of time and when the predetermined period of time exceeds a threshold value, the power saving arbitrator operative to reduce the second clock rate.

Abstract: Two or more very small encapsulated electronic circuit cards to which data are read and written are removably inserted into two or more sockets of a host system that is wired to the sockets. According to one aspect of the disclosure, command and response signals are normally communicated between the host and the cards by a single circuit commonly connected between the host and all of the sockets but during initialization of the system a unique relative card address is confirmed to have been written into each card inserted into the sockets by connecting the command and status circuit to each socket one at a time in sequence. This is a fast and relatively simple way of setting card addresses upon initialization of such a system.

Abstract: A communication interface device, system, method, and design structure for providing dynamic segment sparing and repair in a memory system. The communication interface device includes drive-side switching logic including driver multiplexers to select driver data for transmitting on link segments of a bus, and receive-side switching logic including receiver multiplexers to select received data from the link segments of the bus. The bus includes multiple data link segments, a clock link segment, and at least two spare link segments selectable by the drive-side switching logic and the receive-side switching logic to replace one or more of the data link segments and the clock link segment.

Abstract: A method for emulating a dual-port I2C device includes monitoring a bus for I2C traffic. A system receives an I2C interrupt on the bus. The system determines whether the received I2C interrupt is one of either a hardware interrupt or a software interrupt. In the event the received I2C interrupt is a hardware interrupt, the system responds to the hardware interrupt, and accesses a flash memory for read/write operation based on the hardware interrupt. In the event the received I2C interrupt is a software interrupt, the system responds to the software interrupt, and accesses a flash memory for read/write operation based on the software interrupt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remote-head imaging system with a camera control unit capable of supporting multiple input devices. The camera control unit detects an input device to which it is connected and changes the camera control unit's internal functionality accordingly. Such changes include altering clock timing, changing video output parameters, and changing image processing software. In addition, a user is able to select different sets of software program instructions and hardware configuration information based on the head that is attached. The remote-head imaging system utilizes field-programmable circuitry, such as field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA), in order to facilitate the change in configuration.

Abstract: There is provided a system and method for storing data in an IC card, which is connectable to a host device. The IC card may include a microcontroller comprising a memory for storing data elements modified by a data processing program, when the IC card is operated. The memory may include at least one non-volatile memory unit and at least one volatile memory unit. An exemplary method may comprise determining at least one first data element and modifying the at least one first data element more frequently than at least one second data elements. The exemplary method may additionally comprise storing and modifying the at least one first data element in the volatile memory unit in response to the rate of modifications of the at least one first data element.

Abstract: A solid state memory drive includes a first interface for receiving solid state memory cartridges; and a second interface for communicatively coupling the solid state memory drive unit with a host system through a drive bay configured to house a cassette tape drive. A host system then includes at least one drive bay configured to receive either the solid state memory drive or a tape cassette drive. A method includes removing a magnetic tape cassette drive from the drive bay; and inserting a solid state memory cartridge drive into the drive bay so as to communicatively interface the solid state memory cartridge drive and the host system.

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and program for adding a fourth device to a network including a first, second, and third devices, wherein the first and second devices are directly connected to the third device. The fourth device is directly connected to the third device while the first and second devices remain connected to the third device, and wherein the first and second devices continue to have access to the third device while the fourth device is connected to the third device.

Abstract: A read command protocol and a method of accessing a nonvolatile memory device having an internal cache memory. A memory device configured to accept a first and second read command, outputting a first requested data while simultaneously reading a second requested data. In addition, the memory device may be configured to send or receive a confirmation indicator.

Abstract: A removable digital data storage device has a programmable memory controller, a data storage medium and a data destruction means. The memory controller is encoded with a firmware program to provide a computer device driver interface, wherein the firmware program further configures the memory controller to secure data on the medium by querying for a hardware code in response to a data operation request by a computer through the interface and either granting access in response to a hardware code input or, independent of an operational status of the requesting computer, directly instructing the data destruction means to render data residing on the data storage medium unreadable in response to a failure to receive the first hardware code input through the interface.

Abstract: A parallel processing architecture of flash memory and method thereof are described. A processing unit classifies a plurality of commands to generate a first command group and a second command group respectively. The processing unit executes the first command group and the second command group. A first control unit performs the first command group to access the data stored in the first memory unit, and a second control unit simultaneously performs the second command group to access the data stored in the second memory unit for processing the data stored in the first and the second memory units in parallel.

Abstract: A smartcard includes a write unit that writes data to be written to a data memory according to a write command supplied from an external device, a determining unit that determines whether important data is contained in the data to be written specified by the write command supplied from the external device, a calculating unit that calculates a head address of the important data in the data memory based on data length from a head of the data to be written to a head of the important data and an address on the data memory at which a process of writing the data to be written is started when the determining unit determines that important data is contained in the data to be written, and a position table that stores information indicating a head address of the important data in correspondence to information indicating the important data.

Abstract: A mobile communication device (1) comprises a MIFARE memory (MM) being configured as a MIFARE Classic card or an emulated MIFARE Classic memory and a MIFARE application manager (MAM) being adapted to install MIFARE applications in the MIFARE memory (MM). When a MIFARE application (MA) is a multiple sector application being too large to be stored in one sector of the MIFARE memory (MM) the MIFARE application manager (MAM) splits said multiple sector MIFARE application (MA) in parts (TK81-1, TK8-2, TK8-3) each being small enough for being stored in one sector of the MIFARE memory (MM), installs the parts (TK81-1, TK8-2, TK8-3) of the multiple sector MIFARE application (MA) in free sectors of the MIFARE memory (MM) and stores in the MIFARE memory (MM) an indication in which sectors the parts (TK81-1, TK8-2, TK8-3) of the multiple sector MIFARE application (MA) are located.

Abstract: An apparatus for issuing notifications includes at least a first input configured to recognize an incoming call, at least a first notification interface, and at least a first controller. The first controller is in electrical communication with the first input and the first notification interface. The apparatus further includes a first memory in electrical communication with the first controller. The memory is configured to store at least one destination. The first controller is configured to issue at least one notification message responsive to a recognized incoming call, wherein the notification message is issued to at least one destination via the notification interface.