Patent ID: 8214550
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling icon display corresponding to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Mass Storage, the USB Mass Storage being electrically connected to a USB port of a personal computer, the method comprising: detecting any memory card insertion into the USB Mass Storage; and when it is detected that there is nothing inserted into any memory card slot of the USB Mass Storage, preventing the USB Mass Storage from triggering a specific icon to be displayed, wherein the specific icon is selectively utilized for indicating that at least one USB device is electrically connected to the personal computer; wherein the personal computer further comprises a processor for executing an operating system (OS) and an USB Mass Storage driver; and the step of preventing the USB Mass Storage from triggering the specific icon to be displayed further comprises: when the USB Mass Storage detects that there is nothing inserted into any memory card slot of the USB Mass Storage, utilizing the USB Mass Storage driver to block a notifying signal sent from the USB Mass Storage to the OS.