Patent ID: 7222205
Filing Date: 2007-05-22
Classification: G06F,G06K,H05K

Abstract:
1. A memory card reader comprising: A first card slot configured to receive memory card of a first format having a first size; a controller coupled to the first card slot, the controller to detect a card of a first format inserted in the first slot and the controller to read data from the card of the first format, and the controller to detect a card of a second format inserted in the first slot and the controller to read data from the card of the second format, the controller is to identify the format of the card by reading a first card select pin and a second card select pin; wherein the second card format is one of a group comprising of Multimedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), and Memory Stick; wherein the first and second card select pins are high when the card format is CompactFlash (CF); wherein the first card select pin is low and the second card select pin is high when the card format is MMC or SD; and wherein the first and second card select pins are low when the card format is Memory Stick.