Patent ID: 7909611
Filing Date: 2011-03-22
Classification: G06K,H01R

Abstract:
1. A method for interfacing first and second memory cards with a host device via a memory card connector, the memory card connector having a first row of contact pins, a second row of contact pins and a blocking element, the first memory card having a single row of slots, at least some of the slots comprising a contact pin, the second memory card having a first row of slots and a second row of slots, at least some of the slots in the first and second rows comprising a contact pin, the method comprising the steps of: (a) accepting the second memory card such that the first row of contact pins engage the first row of slots, and the second row of contact pins engage the second row of slots; and (b) accepting the first memory card until the blocking element abuts against a distal end of one of the slots in the single row of slots.