Patent ID: 7360003
Filing Date: 2008-04-15
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. A memory card for use with a host device, the memory card comprising: a memory core having a plurality of non-volatile storage elements; a plurality of pins whereby the card can be electronically coupled with a host and through which data can be supplied to, and commands received from, the host; an interface driver coupled to the pins; one or more card registers; and a controller circuit coupled to the interface driver, the registers, and the memory core, whereby the transfer of data between the memory core and the host is managed in response to host commands, and wherein the memory card is capable of communicating in a plurality of protocols, the controller circuit including logic whereby, upon connection to the host, the controller automatically, and in a manner transparent to the host, configures the memory card to communicate with the host using a first protocol from among the plurality of protocols in response to one or more signals distributed among the plurality of pins at power up.