Patent ID: 8464945

Claim:
A data storage device for use with a number of host systems including a first-type host system and a second-type host system, comprising: a memory means; a controller for controlling the transfer of data to and from the memory means; a first connector that is configured to interface to a respective first-type host system; and a second connector, separate and distinct from the first connector, that is configured to interface to a respective second-type host system, wherein the controller is configured to selectively allow data supplied by the respective first-type host system via the first connector to be written to the memory means, wherein the controller is configured to allow data stored in the memory means to be accessed by the respective second-type host system via the second connector for presentation of the data on the respective second-type host system, wherein in the case that the data is accessed or supplied by the respective first-type host system via the first connector, the controller is configured to permit reading and writing of data stored in the memory means, and wherein in the case that the data is accessed by the respective second-type host system via the second connector, the controller is configured to permit only reading and deleting of data stored in the memory means.