Patent ID: 7089571
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A combination comprising a digital electronics device, a disc drive, and a cartridge, said cartridge comprising an optical data storage disc, said digital electronics device comprising a memory card slot, said disc drive being inserted in said memory card slot, said cartridge being inserted in said disc drive, said disc drive being electrically connected to said digital electronics device by means of a first connector located at an end of said disc drive and a second connector located at an internal end of said memory card slot, said disc drive comprising: a first portion compatible in size and shape with the dimensions of said memory card slot, said first portion being positioned within said memory card slot; and a second portion, thicker than said first portion, positioned outside said memory card slot, said second portion comprising a housing moveable between an open position, allowing said cartridge to be inserted into or withdrawn from said disc drive while said disc drive is inserted in said memory card slot, and a closed position, allowing data to be read from said optical data storage disc.