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PC card capable multiple functions and corresponding card information structures (CIS) where switch setting element selects CIS to read out based on selection signal

  • US 6,029,211 A
  • Filed: 12/03/1997
  • Issued: 02/22/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/04/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A PC card, comprising:

  • a plurality of functions;

    a plurality of card information structures (CISs) including functional attribute information for a single one of, or for a combination of, said functions and, basic attribute information for said card, each CIS being stored at a different address;

    a selection signal input device which inputs a CIS selection signal into said PC card; and

    a CIS switch setting element having data corresponding with the respective addresses of each CIS, the CIS switch setting element selection one of said addresses as a function of the CIS selection signal and, on the basis of the address, switchably setting the selected CIS as the CIS to be read into a personal computer.

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