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Multiple mode communications system

  • US 6,901,457 B1
  • Filed: 11/04/1998
  • Issued: 05/31/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A memory card connectable to a master operating in a first communication protocol, comprising:

  • an interface for connection to the master for the transfer of data and commands between the host and the memory card;

    a memory section for storing said data; and

    an interface controller connected to the memory section and the interface, wherein the interface controller selects said first communication protocol from a plurality of protocols based solely on an initialization command received from the master upon connection to the master;

    wherein the selection of the communication protocol is transparent to the master.

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