Memory Module Which Includes a Form Factor Connector
First Claim
1. A memory module, comprising:
- a memory residing at the memory module that is to be controlled by a controller on a separate device; and
a connector to interface with the separate device, the connector comprising a pin configuration to identify to the separate device to use the controller of the separate device to control the memory of the memory module.
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Abstract
A plurality of flash (solid state) media coupled to a single form factor connector to provide a module, i.e., referred to as a SmartStack module, that can be coupled directly to a device with a SmartStack module controller. The SmartStack module does not include a controller and is controlled from the host side. The form factor connector would typically be a CompactFlash (CF) form factor or some other form factor used in a variety of devices. The SmartStack memory module in a preferred embodiment includes a write protect switch that prevents certain portions of the memory within the SmartStack module from being written to. In addition, a portion of the flash memory will be allocated to the secure area for storing information to implement various forms of security. Another portion of the flash memory is allocated to store optional biometric information such as a user'"'"'s fingerprint or retinal scan information, etc. In a preferred embodiment, the SmartStack module is a flash memory card in a CF Type I or II format; however, the card will not be compatible with standard CF readers, but will be compatible with SmartStack readers. Larger memory sizes will be available as larger flash memory chips become available.
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20 Claims
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1. A memory module, comprising:
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a memory residing at the memory module that is to be controlled by a controller on a separate device; and
a connector to interface with the separate device, the connector comprising a pin configuration to identify to the separate device to use the controller of the separate device to control the memory of the memory module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system comprising:
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a device having a controller; and
a memory module, external to the device, the module having a memory that is to be controlled by the controller on the device, and the module having a connector to interface with the device, wherein the connector include a pin configuration to identify to the device to use the controller of the device to control the memory of the memory module. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A memory module, comprising:
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a memory means residing at the memory module that is to be controlled by a controller on a separate device; and
a means for interfacing with the separate device, wherein the means for interfacing comprises a pin configuration to identify to the separate device to use the controller of the separate device to control the memory means of the memory module.
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