Patent ID: 7490199

Claim:
A method for allowing a user to remove a removable device connected to a digital appliance in a safe manner preserving removable device integrity, the method comprising: a. indicating to user when it is safe to remove connected said removable device from said digital appliance without requiring user action prior to said safe to remove indication when removal of said connected device preserves said device data integrity said safe to remove indication taking place following cache of said digital appliance for at least part of said removable device is flushed, b. keeping said removable device ready for use with said digital appliance following said safe to remove indication said safe to remove indication taking place following said cache of said digital appliance for at least part of said removable device is flushed thereby removable device is ready for use with said digital appliance following said cache of said digital appliance for at least part of said removable device is flushed, c. indicating to user when it is unsafe to remove connected said removable device from said digital appliance following said cache of said digital appliance for at least part of said removable device is flushed and following said removable device receiving at least one integrity risking command from said digital appliance.