Flash medium reading devices with integrated storage compartments
First Claim
1. A memory card reader, comprising:
- an electronic component to read a first memory card;
a housing component to have a slot to receive the first memory card and a storage mechanism to store a second memory card, wherein the storage mechanism comprises;
means for receiving the second card, means for ejecting the second card from the cavity; and
means for locking the storage mechanism.
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Abstract
A memory card interface apparatus including a bay to receive a memory card for accessing data stored on the card, and a separate storage cavity configured to store a memory card. In one embodiment, the cavity includes an aperture providing access to remove a card from the storage cavity. In one embodiment, the cavity includes an element protruding out a side of the storage cavity to retain a card within the storage cavity. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes at least a second separate storage cavity configured to store a memory card. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes at least a third separate storage cavity configured to store a memory card. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tower configuration. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to attach to a separate add-on configuration, the separate add-on configuration providing storage for additional memory cards. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes at least a third separate storage area configured to store a memory card.
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1. A memory card reader, comprising:
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an electronic component to read a first memory card;
a housing component to have a slot to receive the first memory card and a storage mechanism to store a second memory card, wherein the storage mechanism comprises;
means for receiving the second card, means for ejecting the second card from the cavity; and
means for locking the storage mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system, comprising:
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a electronic component for reading a first memory card;
a housing component having a first slot for receiving the first memory card; and
a wireless transmitter to transmit a status of the first memory card. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A surveillance system, comprising:
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a video capture device;
means for writing video to a first storage medium;
means for determining when a capacity of the first storage medium is reached; and
means for wirelessly transmitting the determination. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification