U3 adapter

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2006-04-21

2008-11-04

Auve, Glenn A (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus expansion or extension

C711S115000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07447821

ABSTRACT:
A U3 adapter with a first interface to operationally couple the U3 adapter with a host system; and a second interface for interfacing with a memory device is provided. An application is executed by the U3 adapter and the application uses information stored on the memory device.

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