Patent ID: 8565729

Claim:
A portable device configured to store data, comprising: a controller configured to execute application instructions; a power source configured to receive a charging current; a memory coupled to the controller and configured to store data and applications; a connectivity link determination application configured to determine at least one connectivity link for data transfer between the device and a plurality of other devices; a charge detector configured to detect a charging current to recharge the power source of the device; a data transfer rules setup application to receive rules input to govern data transfer between the device and a stationary device in communication with the device by the at least one connectivity link; and a data exchange initiator configured to activate data exchange between the device and at least one of a plurality of other devices, based on: detection of a charging current to recharge the power source of the device; a charger detection handshake module in the portable device sending an indication of charging current being applied the portable device to the stationary device; and a data transfer initiator module in the stationary device initiating the data exchange from the portable device after receiving the indication of charger of charging current being applied the portable device from the portable device.