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United States Patent 5,839,108
Daberko, et. al. Nov. 17, 1998
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Flash memory file system in a handheld record and playback device
Abstract
A record/playback device for use with a removable, interchangeable, flash memory recording medium which enables noise dampened recording of voice data and CD quality stereo recording of music data. The device includes a port for receiving a flash memory module which can record data according to industry standard formats to enable the transfer of data to and from personal computers through swapping of flash memory media. Alternative forms of data input and output also include implementation of a barcode reader and an infra-red transceiver for the transfer of data to and from the device.
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Inventors: Daberko; Norbert P. (Oceanside, CA); Davis; Richard K. (San Diego, CA).
Assignee: Norris Communications, Inc. (San Diego, CA).
Appl. No.: 884,245
Filed: Jun. 30, 1997
Related U.S. Application Data
Continuation-in-part of Ser No. 612,772, Mar. 7, 1996.
Intl. Cl. : G11B 9/00
Current U.S. Cl.: 704/270; 707/205; 711/103; 711/115; 711/118; 711/202; 711/206
Field of Search: 704/270; 707/205; 711/113, 115, 118, 103, 202, 206
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Primary Examiner: Swann; Tod R.
Assistant Examiner: Peikari; J.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Thorpe, North & Western, L.L.P.
6 Claims, 4 Drawing Figures
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