Memory card having plurality of interface ports, memory card system, and data communication method for the memory card

US9104816B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9104816-B2
Application numberUS-2059608-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJan 28, 2008
Priority dateJan 26, 2007
Publication dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateAug 11, 2015

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A memory card is disclosed including first and second host interfaces facilitating the communication of data between the memory card and a host using, respectively, first and second protocols, wherein the first protocol defines low-speed operations and the second protocol defines high-speed operations for the memory card. The second host interface is only enabled in response to an indication by the host device of a high-speed memory card operation.

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What is claimed is: 1. A memory card comprising: a first communication port facilitating connection between a host and a first host interface, the first host interface facilitating communication of data between the memory card and a host using a first protocol; a second communication port, connected to a second host interface through a plurality of conductive lines, facilitating connection between the host and the second host interface, the second host interface facilitating com…

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What does patent US9104816B2 cover?
A memory card is disclosed including first and second host interfaces facilitating the communication of data between the memory card and a host using, respectively, first and second protocols, wherein the first protocol defines low-speed operations and the second protocol defines high-speed operations for the memory card. The second host interface is only enabled in response to an indication by…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Lee Kee-Hoon, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G06F13/385. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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