Interchangeable cartridge data storage system for devices performing diverse functions
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1. A removable data storage system for use in different classes of devices generatingsignals representing different functions, comprising:
- a mini disk drive conforming to a size proximate a PCMCIA form factor in electrical communication with one of said different classes of devices; and
, a mini-cartridge having an outer shell and a flexible magnetic media disposed within said outer shell, said mini-cartridge insertable and ejectable from said mini-disk drive for storing information usable by said one of said different classes of devices.
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Abstract
A system for exchanging digital data among a plurality of hand-held computer devices. Digital signals are written by a first hand-held device to a mini-cartridge that mini-cartridge is inter-operable among a class of hand-held device, each of which is equipped with a mini disk drive. A common digital data format is employed to further facilitate exchange of data between devices.
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11 Claims
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1. A removable data storage system for use in different classes of devices generating
signals representing different functions, comprising: -
a mini disk drive conforming to a size proximate a PCMCIA form factor in electrical communication with one of said different classes of devices; and
,a mini-cartridge having an outer shell and a flexible magnetic media disposed within said outer shell, said mini-cartridge insertable and ejectable from said mini-disk drive for storing information usable by said one of said different classes of devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A disk cartridge for use in a data storage system of a type comprising a mini disk drive conforming to a size proximate a PCMCIA form factor, said mini disk drive being capable of electrical communication with different classes of hand-held computing devices, said cartridge comprising:
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an outer shell having a thickness and a width such that said thickness and width are less than a thickness and a width of a PCMCIA form factor;
a flexible magnetic media disposed within said outer shell. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of exchanging information among a plurality of classes of devices, wherein each of said plurality of classes of devices comprises a mini disk drive, said method comprising the steps of:
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a) generating signals representative of a first function on a first device of a first class of said plurality of classes;
b) writing said signals to a miniature magnetic disk by way of said first device mini disk drive; and
,c) on a second device of a second class of said plurality of classes, reading said signal from said miniature magnetic disk by way of said second device mini disk drive. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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