Patent ID: 6945461
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. An intermediary apparatus adapted to be communicatively coupled with an electronic device, said electronic device having an externally disposed accessible slot, said intermediary apparatus comprising: a first module having an opening, said first module adapted to be communicatively coupled with said electronic device, said first module adapted to receive a second module, said first module comprising a wireless communication device that is operable to provide said electronic device with wireless communications functionality independent of said second module; a controller coupled with said first module, said controller for controlling communication between said first module and said second module, provided said second module is inserted into said first module, said second module comprising a compact memory device; a first electrical connector coupled with said first module, said first electrical connector adapted to enable communication between said first module and said electronic device; and a second electrical connector coupled with said first module, said second electrical connector adapted to enable communication between said first module and said second module, provided said second module is inserted into said first module.