Patent ID: 7516269
Filing Date: 2009-04-07
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A USB flash memory device comprising: a data storage area in which a plurality of flash cells are disposed in a matrix of rows and columns; and a state storage area storing a last address used of the data storage area in connection with a write operation of the USB flash memory device, wherein the last address is used to determine overall memory storage capacity information of the USB flash memory device, wherein the overall memory storage capacity information includes information on the amount of memory capacity that is used and the amount of available usable memory capacity that remains, wherein the state storage area includes a register storing the last address, and wherein when the flash memory device is disconnected from a host platform or other powering device, the overall memory storage capacity information is determined by the last address stored in the register of the state storage area and wherein the USB flash memory device has a display window that displays the overall memory storage capacity information.