Simple Technology, Inc.

Mark Moshayedi

Brian H Robinson

A module incorporating a flash memory and a flash memory controller. The flash memory controller receives data via a first interface which can be a PCMCIA type interface. The data is then stored in the flash memory. The controller is adapted to be able to selectively recall the data from the flash memory and transmit the data to one or more recipient devices via the PCMCIA type interface or by an alternate interface. The module incorporates a user input device that, when manipulated by the user, induces the controller to send the data via the alternate interface. In one embodiment, the alternate interface is comprised of a GSM interface which allows data stored in the flash memory to be transmitted via a cellular telephone to a pre-selected telephone number by the user manipulating the user input device.

Multi-function module incorporating flash memory having additional

Adaptor for a media line connector

A communications card provides an electronic interface between a host computer and a transmission media line. The communications card includes a releasable adaptor which interconnects an electrical connector of the transmission media line to the communications card when in use. In a first attachment position, which may be used as a storage position, the adaptor integrates into the overall configuration of the communication card to present a configuration that conforms with PCMCIA communication card architecture. For certain PCMCIA socket configurations, this integrated attachment position may also be used as an operational position. In a second attachment position, the adaptor forms an extension of the communications card, extending away from the computer socket to accommodate more restrictive socket configurations. The communications card also includes an optional connector terminal to permit connection to an electrical media line connector of a second type.

Communications card with integral transmission media line adaptor

A communications card provides an electronic interface between a host computer and a transmission media line. The communications card includes a releasable adaptor which interconnects an electrical connector of the transmission media line to the communications card when in use. The adaptor also integrates into the overall configuration of the communication card in a storage position to present a configuration that conforms with PCMCIA communication card architecture. The adaptor releasably attaches to the communication card when in the storage position. The releasable connection between the communication card and the adaptor allows replacement of the adaptor when worn or damages, without replacing the entire communications card. And the integral storage position of the adaptor allows a user to internally carry the adaptor with the communications card within the host computer.

A multi-chip memory module comprises multiple standard, surface-mount-type memory chips stacked on top of each other, and a pair of printed circuit boards mounted on opposite sides of the memory chips to electrically interconnect the memory chips. Each printed circuit board has vias that are positioned to form multiple rows, with each row of vias used to connect the printed circuit board to a respective memory chip. The vias falling along the bottom-most row of each printed circuit board are also exposed and are used to surface mount the multi-chip module to pads of a memory board.

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Orange, CA, United States of America

Mark Moshayedi