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US 5,809,520 AGranted
Interchangeable cartridge data storage system for devices performing diverse functions
AssigneeIomega Corporation
InventorsKim B. Edwards, George T. Krieger, Fred Thomas, III, Brent J. Watson
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Abstract
A system for exchanging digital data among a plurality of hand-held computer devices. Digital signals are written by a first hand-held device to a mini-cartridge that mini-cartridge is inter-operable among a class of hand-held devices, each of which is equipped with a mini-disk drive. A common digital data format is employed to further facilitate exchange of data between devices.
Claims9
An interchangeable cartridge data storage system comprising:
- a plurality of devices for generating signals representing different functions performed by different classes of said devices:
- a mini-cartridge having a medium on which said signals are recorded;
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- a mini drive in said devices for writing said signals and reading said signals from said medium so that diverse functions performed by said different classes of said devices can be interchangeably operated upon by said devices.
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