Data storage device with integrated bio-storage media
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1. A storage device, comprising:
- a housing;
a non-volatile memory disposed within the housing;
an interface operatively connected to the housing for communicating with a computing device to provide access to the non-volatile memory to the computing device, wherein the interface is one of a standard USB and a standard SD flashcard;
a tray comprising a bio-sample storage area for storing bio-samples and further comprising a plurality of vent holes in the tray;
a gasket for sealing the bio-sample storage area within the housing for storage;
wherein in a closed position, the tray is sealed within the housing by the gasket and wherein in an open position, the bio-sample storage area is exposed and accessible.
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Abstract
A storage device includes a housing, a non-volatile memory disposed within the housing, and an interface operatively connected to the housing for communicating with a computing device to provide access to the non-volatile memory to the computing device. The storage device further includes a tray comprising a bio-sample storage area for storing bio-samples and a gasket for sealing the bio-sample storage area within the housing for storage. In a closed position, the tray is sealed within the housing by the gasket and wherein in an open position, the bio-sample storage area is exposed and accessible.
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1. A storage device, comprising:
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a housing; a non-volatile memory disposed within the housing; an interface operatively connected to the housing for communicating with a computing device to provide access to the non-volatile memory to the computing device, wherein the interface is one of a standard USB and a standard SD flashcard; a tray comprising a bio-sample storage area for storing bio-samples and further comprising a plurality of vent holes in the tray; a gasket for sealing the bio-sample storage area within the housing for storage; wherein in a closed position, the tray is sealed within the housing by the gasket and wherein in an open position, the bio-sample storage area is exposed and accessible. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A storage device, comprising:
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a housing; a nonvolatile memory disposed within the housing; an interface operatively connected to the housing for communicating with a computing device to provide access to the non-volatile memory to the computing device, wherein the interface is one of a standard USB and a standard SD flashcard; a tray comprising a bio-sample storage area for storing bio-samples; a plurality of wells within the tray; dry storage media within each of the plurality of wells; desiccant disposed within the housing for drying air within the housing; a plurality of holes within the tray to assist in providing air flow. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A storage device, comprising:
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a housing; a non-volatile memory disposed within the housing; an interface operatively connected to the housing for communicating with a computing device to provide access to the non-volatile memory to the computing device, wherein the interface is one of a standard USB and a standard SD flashcard; a tray comprising a bio-sample storage area for storing bio-samples and further comprising a plurality of holes in the tray to allow for air flow; a plurality of wells within the tray; dry storage media within each of the plurality of wells; desiccant disposed within the housing for drying air within the housing; a gasket for sealing the bio-sample storage area within the housing for storage; wherein in a closed position, the tray is sealed within the housing by the gasket and wherein in an open position, the bio-sample storage area is exposed; a plurality of interlocking pins on an interior wall of the housing and a plurality of interlocking pins on the tray to interlock to lock the tray within the housing in the closed position. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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