Portable memory device with auto-play audio
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1. A portable data storage device, comprising:
- a connective port electrically connectable to a host machine, whereby the host machine provides power to the portable data storage device;
a non-volatile memory unit;
a memory controller for controlling the transfer of data between the non-volatile memory and the host machine via the connective port;
a sound transducer; and
a sound unit for storing recorded audio content and playing the stored audio content through the sound transducer when the connective port is connected to the host machine.
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Abstract
A USB flash memory device is provided which automatically plays pre-recorded audio when the device is inserted into a USB port of a personal computer. The housing of the memory device may be imprinted with promotional information. The pre-recorded audio may include a promotional message, a message relating to a sweepstakes or other contest or any other information. The memory device includes a sound chip which includes its own memory that stores the pre-recorded message. The sound chip of the memory device may be pre-recorded in mass, or optionally an end-user may record its own personal message. Power to the memory device is supplied by the personal computer.
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1. A portable data storage device, comprising:
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a connective port electrically connectable to a host machine, whereby the host machine provides power to the portable data storage device; a non-volatile memory unit; a memory controller for controlling the transfer of data between the non-volatile memory and the host machine via the connective port; a sound transducer; and a sound unit for storing recorded audio content and playing the stored audio content through the sound transducer when the connective port is connected to the host machine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A portable data storage device, comprising:
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a housing; a circuit board mounted inside the housing; a connective port connected to the circuit board and extending from the housing, the port being electrically connectable to a host machine, whereby the host machine provides power to the portable data storage device; a non-volatile memory unit mounted on the circuit board; a memory controller mounted on the circuit board for controlling the transfer of data between the non-volatile memory and the host machine via the connective port; a loudspeaker; and a sound unit mounted on the circuit board for storing recorded audio content and playing the stored audio content through the speaker when the port is connected to the host machine. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for playing audio content from a portable data storage device, comprising:
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providing a portable data storage device having a connective port electrically connectable to a host machine whereby the host machine provides power to the portable data storage device, a non-volatile memory unit, a memory controller for controlling the transfer of data between the non-volatile memory and the host machine via the connective port, a sound transducer, and a sound unit; storing audio content in the sound unit; and automatically playing the audio content from the sound unit through the sound transducer when the connective port is connected to the host machine. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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