Trek 2000 International Ltd.

Trek Technology (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

Henry Tan

Teng Pin Poo

Lay Chuan Lim

Chin Shyan Raymond Ooi

Chin Shyan Ooi

Tsz Kin Clifford Cheung

A portable data storage device is disclosed that includes an interface () for enabling the portable data storage device to be used for data transfer with a host computer (), and an interface controller () for controlling the interface (). There is also a master controller () for controlling the writing of data to and reading of data from a non-volatile memory (). The non-volatile memory is at least one single level cell (SLC) flash memory () and at least one multiple level cell (MLC) flash memory (). The at least one single level cell flash memory () and at least one multiple level cell flash memory () are able to operate simultaneously for improving the speed of operation over only multiple level cell flash memory.

Portable data storage using SLC and MLC flash memory

A method comprises performing an authentication of a user of a portable device, performing an authentication handshake between the portable device and a content server, wherein the portable device includes a USB plug that plugs directly into a USB port of a host computer and the host computer is communicatively coupled to the content server, and sending a first key sent from the portable device to the content server, wherein access to restricted content on the content server by the user is enabled if the user authentication, the authentication handshake, and an authentication using the first key are all successful. The process may also include encrypting restricted content received from the content server using a private key before storing the restricted content in a non-volatile memory of the portable device.

Method and apparatus of storage anti-piracy key encryption (SAKE) device to control data access for networks

A method for authentication of an external storage device () operatively connected to a port of a host computer () where the host computer () conducts a handshake with the external storage device () seeking an authentication key from the external storage device. The host computer () electrically disconnects the external storage device () from the host computer () if the authentication key is incorrect or not provided within a predetermined period. The host computer () allows access to the host computer () by the external storage device () if the authentication key is correct and provided within the predetermined period. Corresponding apparatus and systems are also disclosed.

Method, apparatus and system for authentication of external storage devices

A dual television tuner having a television tuner module and a wireless local area network module both operatively connected to an antenna for receiving a television signal from the antenna, and for passing the television signal for playing on a host to which the dual television tuner is able to be operatively connected.

Dual television tuner

A non-volatile memory device having a USB connector with a USB controller, and a wireless antenna with a wireless controller. The USB controller and the wireless controller are both operatively connected to the non-volatile memory. When the non-volatile memory device is operatively connected to a host using the USB connector, the USB controller has priority over the wireless controller for read from, and write to, functions with the non-volatile memory. A corresponding method is also disclosed.

Non-volatile memory device with USB and wireless connectivity and method for controlling the connectivity

A system and method for authentication including verifying a password is disclosed. In one embodiment, the authentication system includes a first storage unit to store an authentication sequence, a read-only memory unit to store an authentication algorithm, and a second storage unit. A microcontroller is coupled to the first storage unit, the read-only memory unit, and is configured to be coupled to and uncoupled from a host. The microcontroller is configured to execute the authentication algorithm to verify a password with the authentication sequence, and to send an access request to a web server via the host if the authentication algorithm has verified the password with the authentication sequence.

System and method for authentication

The present invention provides a device for recording and playing back audio/video signals. A portable storage device () has mounted thereon a portable storage device connector () of a first type adapted to transfer audio/video signals of a first type (). A first audio/video system () has a first audio/video system connector () of the first type for directly connecting to the portable storage device connector () to exchange audio/video signals of the first type () between the portable storage device () and the first audio/video system () to record and playback audio/video signals of the first type (). A second audio/video system () receives audio/signals of a second type (). An interface section () has an interface section connector () of the first type for directly connecting to the portable storage device (). The interface section () converts between the audio/video signals of the first () and second type (), and exchanges the signals of the first and second type between the first audio/video system () and the second audio/video system () through the interface section connector () of the first type and a signal connection () between the interface section () and the second audio/video system ().

Portable storage device for recording and playing back data

A data storage device includes two data storage media: both a hard disk and a non-volatile solid state memory device, such as a flash memory. Data received by the data storage device for storage is stored both in the hard disk and the flash memory. Since the data storage is duplicated, if a problem arises with retrieving data from one of the hard disk, the data can be retrieved from the flash memory.

Data storage device using two types of storage medium

A portable data storage device has a non-volatile memoryfor storing user data, an interface sectionfor receiving and transmitting data to a host, and a master control unitfor transferring data to and from the non-volatile memoryThe portable data storage device further includes an integrated circuitfor generating a public/private key pair. The portable data storage device is arranged to transmit at least one of the keys out of the device. In different embodiments, the host can verify that the data it receives is correct, and the device can verify that the host has received the correct data.

Portable data storage device with encryption system

A method for automatic loading to a host of a functional unit driver stored as part of an executable program on a memory of a first functional unit, the method comprising physically connecting the first functional unit to the host and the first functional unit reporting itself to the host as being a generic storage device to make use of a generic mass storage class driver in the host. An operating system of the host reads an autorun file forming part of the executable program to load and execute on the host a driver set up program forming a part of the executable program. The host uses the driver set up program as executed on the host to install and execute the functional unit driver on the host.

Method and system for automatic installation of a functional unit driver on a host

A portable data storage device is disclosed which includes an Interface for enabling the portable data storage device to be used for data transfer with a host Computer, and an Interface controller for controlling the interface. There is also a master control unit for controlling the writing of data to and reading data from a non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory includes at least one single layer cell flash memory and at least one multiple layer cell flash memory. Upon receiving a write instruction, the master control unit determines which of the memories data contained in the instruction should be written to, and writes the data as appropriate similarly, upon receiving a read instruction, the master control unit reads the data from the appropriate one of the memories and transmits the data out of the device.

Portable data storage device incorporating multiple flash memory units

A data storage devicehaving a storage capacity of at least 8 Mbyte is surrounded by a housing including a stylus portion, having a tipfor indicating a position. The stylus permits the data storage deviceto be used for data entry to an electronic devicesuch as a PDA which traces the position of the stylus tip. The data storage devicecan be used in place of a conventional stylus. Thus, the user of the electronic devicewhich traces the position of a stylus is able to enjoy the advantages of a data storage device without being obliged to use an additional component.

Data input device, systems using the device, and methods for operating such systems

A solid-state memory storage device and method for using the device includes storing data wirelessly transmitted from a host and wirelessly transmitting the data to the host. The storage device has an RF module which demodulates an ultra-wideband write signal received wirelessly from a host and outputs a wireless protocol write signal. A wireless protocol controller has a protocol conversion layer which converts the wireless protocol write signal into a USB protocol write signal. A microcontroller has function extraction layer for extracting a write command from the USB protocol write signal and, in response to the write command, controls the writing of data extracted from the USB protocol write signal to the solid-state memory to store the data in the solid-state memory. The microcontroller also reads the data stored in the solid-state memory in response to a read command received from the host and outputs a USB protocol read signal to the wireless protocol controller. The protocol conversion layer also translates the USB protocol read signal into a wireless protocol read signal. The RF module also modulates the wireless protocol read signal and outputs an ultra-wideband signal for wireless transmission to the host.

Solid-state storage device with wireless host interface

A system and method for authentication including verifying a password is disclosed. In one embodiment, the authentication system includes a first storage unit to store an authentication sequence and a read-only memory unit to store an authentication algorithm. A microcontroller is coupled to the first storage unit, the read-only memory unit, and is configured to be coupled to and uncoupled from a host. The microcontroller is configured to execute the authentication algorithm to verify a password with the authentication sequence, and to send an access request to a web server via the host if the authentication algorithm has verified the password with the authentication sequence.

Portable data storage apparatus includes a housing having a front wall, and an opening in the front wall. A circuit board is located within the housing. A connector is electrically connected to the circuit board and extends outwardly therefrom for movement therewith. A cap is pivotally connected to the housing for movement relative to the housing between a first position and a second position. An operating mechanism operatively connects the cap and the circuit board for moving the circuit board and the connector with the movement of the cap. The circuit board and the connector are in a retracted position when the cap is in the first position, and are in an extended position when the cap is in the second position.

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Singapore, Singapore

Henry Tan