Sandisk Corporation

Sandisk Technologies Inc.

Michael Alan Morganstern

Derek T Niizawa

Jeffrey A Salazar

Junggi Sung

Arturo Meuniot

Michael Simmons

Michael S Roberts

Kevin M Conley

Joel Bernard Jacobs

Robert C Miller

Robert Andrew Howard

Jeff Salazar

Wesley G Brewer

Daniel Francis Kennedy

Matt Peterson

Sanjay Dave

Suresh Kumar Upadhyayula

Yishai Kagan

Jean-Christophe Klein

Michael L Simmons

A portable memory storage device is disclosed where access to information on the device is granted only upon proper biometric authentication of a user. The device includes a controller, a non-volatile memory which may be a flash memory, and a biometric scanner system for controlling access to the information within the non-volatile memory. Each of the controller, non-volatile memory and biometric scanner system may be mounted in a base of the portable device, with the biometric system having an exposed surface on a top portion of the base for accepting biometric data such as a fingerprint. A cover is provided which includes a USB connector capable of mating within a USB port of the host device to establish communications between the portable and host devices. The cover also covers the exposed portion of the biometric scanner to protect the sensor when the portable memory storage device is not in use.

Portable memory storage device with biometric identification security

A hand held electronic device, such as a flash memory drive, includes a mechanism for extending and withdrawing a connector, such as a USB plug, that is adapted for engaging a mating connector of a host device. A positive latch holds the connector with respect to an outer shell when in the extended and withdrawn positions. Movement of a separate housing portion unlatches the connector and outer shell, and also provides movement of the connector. A protective door closes over a connector opening when the connector is withdrawn into the device, and the door is withdrawn into the device when the connector is extended, thereby not interfering with the extended connector.

Electronic device with dual slide actuator that extends and retracts a connector

Flash memory drive

Electronic device with a retractable connector and protective door mechanism

Portable memory storage device

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Saratoga, CA, United States of America

Michael Alan Morganstern