PC card with standalone functionality
First Claim
1. A Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) card, comprising:
- a host device interface configured to interface with an external host device;
an internal power source;
an interactive output; and
an interactive input.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a PCMCIA card that includes a host device interface configured to interface with an external host device, an internal power source, an interactive output, and an interactive input. The PCMCIA card can additionally include a memory port configured to receive an external memory storage device. In some embodiments, the interactive output includes a display and/or an audio output. The PCMCIA card can additionally include a data processor configured to provide control over output directed to the interactive output, and an external interface controller configured to control data communication to and from the PCMCIA card. The external interface controller can include an external memory interface controller to control data communication between the PCMCIA card and an external memory storage device, and/or can include a network interface controller to control data communication between the PCMCIA card and an external network.
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20 Claims
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1. A Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) card, comprising:
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a host device interface configured to interface with an external host device;
an internal power source;
an interactive output; and
an interactive input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) card, comprising:
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a host device interface configured to allow the PCMCIA card to interface with a host device;
a PCMCIA card output;
a data processor configured to provide control over output directed to the PCMCIA card output; and
an external interface controller configured to control data communication to and from the PCMCIA card. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus for interfacing with a host device, comprising:
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a data processor configured to provide data processing within the apparatus;
a host device interface;
a direct apparatus output; and
a functional input coupled with the data processor, wherein the function input directs at least a portion of the operation of the data processor. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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