Data storage device reader and method of using same
OwnerCheryl Henryinventor
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Abstract
File directory information contained on a portable self contained data storage device is read by a portable file reading apparatus that is not connected to nor is a personal computer. The file reading apparatus includes a housing of a size and weight capable of being held within the person's hands. A drive component that reads the portable data storage device is contained within the housing. A display disposed on the housing provides the file directory content of the portable storage data device for viewing.
Claims21
A portable apparatus for reading only file directory information stored on a separately portable self contained data storage device, the portable apparatus not in communication with a personal computer, the apparatus comprising:
- a handheld housing;
- a drive component for reading the file directory information on the data storage device;
- a loading mechanism for receiving the data storage device and retaining the data storage device such that the drive component reads the file directory information on command;
- a processor programmed to read and communicate only the file directory information;
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- a visual display operably connected to the drive component through the processor for viewing only the file directory information contained on the data storage device.
A portable apparatus for reading only file directory contents of a separately portable data storage device, the portable apparatus not in communication with a personal computer, the apparatus comprising:
- a handheld housing;
- a drive component disposed within the housing to read the data storage device;
- a processor programmed to read and communicate only the file directory content;
- a display disposed on the housing and connected to the drive component through the processor for viewing the file directory contents;
- and
- a printer operably connected to the drive component through the processor to print the file directory content contained on the display.
A method of reading only file directory information contained on a portable data storage device, the method comprising:
- inserting the data storage device into a loading mechanism of a portable handheld file reader apparatus;
- with a processor, reading and communicating only the file directory information;
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- viewing only the file directory information contained on the data storage device, as read and communicated by the processor, through a display screen.
A portable apparatus for reading only file directory information from a separately portable self contained data storage device, the portable apparatus comprising:
- at least one data storage drive for reading the file directory information from at least one respective type of data storage device;
- a processor connected to the data storage drive programmed to read and communicate only the file directory information;
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- an output device connected to the processor for providing the file directory information contained on the data storage device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.