Patent ID: 6725291
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: G06F,G06K

Abstract:
A detection method used in an adaptor capable of inserting various kinds of memory cards, comprising mainly the steps of:(a) providing an adaptor capable of inserting various kinds of memory cards, said adaptor being connected to a master device and having a control device; (b) said control device issuing an identification command to detect a memory card responsive to said identification command, performing Step (d) if a response is received, performing Step (c) if there is no response; (c) if there is no response from Step (b), said control device issuing a reset command to detect a reset-type memory card, performing Step (e) if a response that reset action has been finished is received, performing Step (g) if there is no response; (d) if there is a response from Step (b), said control device entering a read/write mode corresponding to the memory card responsive to said identification command, then performing Step (f); (e) if there is a response from Step (c), said control device entering a read/write mode corresponding to the reset-type memory card, then performing Step (f); (f) awaiting a read/write command of said master device; and (g) if there is no response from Step (c), continually awaiting a response signal.