US20030100203A1 — Low height USB interface connecting device and a …

Claim 1

Independent Claim 143 words

1 . A connecting device with a low height, comprises a connector part, having a height thereof compatible with a height of an inner space in a standard USB interface slot socket so as to be inserted into the standard USB interface slot socket; and a set of metal terminals, being arranged on the connector part, being composed of a plurality of metal sheets, each of the metal sheets having a first end being disposed in the connector part and a second end extending outward the connector part; whereby, the first end of the respective metal sheet in the metal terminal assembly contacts with internal electronic signal of the standard USB interface slot socket and the respective second end is soldered to a printed circuit board or a signal connecting lines as a soldered joint such that a circuit loop can be formed.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 143 words

1 . A connecting device with a low height, comprises a connector part, having a height thereof compatible with a height of an inner space in a standard USB interface slot socket so as to be inserted into the standard USB interface slot socket; and a set of metal terminals, being arranged on the connector part, being composed of a plurality of metal sheets, each of the metal sheets having a first end being disposed in the connector part and a second end extending outward the connector part; whereby, the first end of the respective metal sheet in the metal terminal assembly contacts with internal electronic signal of the standard USB interface slot socket and the respective second end is soldered to a printed circuit board or a signal connecting lines as a soldered joint such that a circuit loop can be formed.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 47 words

2 . The connecting device with a low height according to claim 1 , wherein a set of jut pieces are fixedly attached to both lateral sides of the connector part for preventing the connecting device from being inserted into the slot socket in an incorrect direction.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 32 words

3 . The connecting device with a low height according to claim 1 , wherein the metal terminal assembly provides four independent and disconnecting gold contacts for connecting with the electronic signal.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 36 words

4 . The connecting device with a low height according to claim 1 , wherein the connector part provides an external recess to reinforce an engaging strength thereof during being inserted into the standard USB interface.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 120 words

5 . A low height USB interface memory storage apparatus, comprising: a casing, receiving and bearing following components; a printed circuit board, being arranged in the casing, providing a layout of lead wire circuit; a memory array, at least comprising a memory component as a data storage apparatus; a controller, being disposed in the casing, being provided with a layout of required circuit for completing transmission and change between USB interface signal and data signal and performing data saving into the memory array; and an interface connector, being different from the standard USB interface connector but capable of being inserted into a USB slot socket, exposing outward the casing, providing a soldering joint to connect with the printed circuit board.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 120 words

5 . A low height USB interface memory storage apparatus, comprising: a casing, receiving and bearing following components; a printed circuit board, being arranged in the casing, providing a layout of lead wire circuit; a memory array, at least comprising a memory component as a data storage apparatus; a controller, being disposed in the casing, being provided with a layout of required circuit for completing transmission and change between USB interface signal and data signal and performing data saving into the memory array; and an interface connector, being different from the standard USB interface connector but capable of being inserted into a USB slot socket, exposing outward the casing, providing a soldering joint to connect with the printed circuit board.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 27 words

6 . The storage apparatus according claim 5 , wherein the interface connector is the same as the low height connecting device defined in claim 1 .

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 24 words

7 . The storage apparatus according claim 5 , wherein the memory component is provided with a read only switch or device exposing externally.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 16 words

8 . The storage apparatus according claim 5 , wherein a signal light is mounted externally.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 23 words

9 . The storage apparatus according claim 5 , wherein a detachable cover guard is provided to fit with and protect the connector.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 158 words

10 . A memory storage apparatus with dual interface connecting devices, comprising a casing, receiving and bearing following components; a printed circuit board, being disposed in the casing and having a circuit layout of lead wires; a memory array, at least comprising a memory component and acting as data saving device; a dual interface controller, changing data saved in an internal memory of being disposed in the housing, being provided with a required circuit for completing an interface signal change and transmitting data between an interface and the memory component; a system interface connecting device, exposing outward the casing, providing wires to connect with the printed circuit board, having an external pin holes or connecting pins for engaging with a slot socket of an application system; and another interface connecting device, exposing outward the casing, providing soldering joints to connect with the printed circuit board, having pin holes or connecting pins to engage with another interface slot socket.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 158 words

10 . A memory storage apparatus with dual interface connecting devices, comprising a casing, receiving and bearing following components; a printed circuit board, being disposed in the casing and having a circuit layout of lead wires; a memory array, at least comprising a memory component and acting as data saving device; a dual interface controller, changing data saved in an internal memory of being disposed in the housing, being provided with a required circuit for completing an interface signal change and transmitting data between an interface and the memory component; a system interface connecting device, exposing outward the casing, providing wires to connect with the printed circuit board, having an external pin holes or connecting pins for engaging with a slot socket of an application system; and another interface connecting device, exposing outward the casing, providing soldering joints to connect with the printed circuit board, having pin holes or connecting pins to engage with another interface slot socket.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 47 words

11 . The storage apparatus according to claim 10 , wherein the another interface is a USB interface with an interface connecting device fixing to a USB signal end and the interface connector is the same as the low height connecting device defined in claim 1 .

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 22 words

12 . The storage apparatus according to claim 10 , wherein a read only switch or device is provided to expose externally.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 17 words

13 . The storage apparatus according to claim 10 , wherein a signal light is mounted externally.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 24 words

14 . The storage apparatus according to claim 10 , wherein a detachable cover guard is provided to fit with and protect the connector.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 100 words

15 . An electronic signal connecting device for being inserted into a USB slot socket, comprising a printed circuit board, providing a circuit layout thereon; a casing, providing a size for being associated with the printed circuit; a set of metal lead wires, being laid and formed on the circuit board, and exposing outward the connecting device after the printed circuit board being associated with the casing; whereby, a size and a height of the connecting device are compatible with an inner part of the USB slot socket so as to be capable of inserting into the USB slot socket.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 100 words

15 . An electronic signal connecting device for being inserted into a USB slot socket, comprising a printed circuit board, providing a circuit layout thereon; a casing, providing a size for being associated with the printed circuit; a set of metal lead wires, being laid and formed on the circuit board, and exposing outward the connecting device after the printed circuit board being associated with the casing; whereby, a size and a height of the connecting device are compatible with an inner part of the USB slot socket so as to be capable of inserting into the USB slot socket.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 43 words

16 . The connecting device according to claim 15 , wherein a set of jut pieces are fixedly attached to both lateral sides of the connector part for preventing the connecting device from being inserted into the slot socket in an incorrect direction.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 57 words

17 . The connecting device according to claim 15 , wherein the metal lead wire part is composed of a set of parallel metal lead wires and the width of each of the lead wires and a clearance between any two adjacent ones of the lead wires are in accordance with the specification of USB interface terminal.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 30 words

18 . The connecting device according to claim 15 , wherein an external recess is provided to reinforce an engaging strength thereof during being inserted into the standard USB interface.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 115 words

19 . A memory storage apparatus without interface connector, which can be inserted into a USB slot socket, comprising a casing, receiving following electronic components, and having an opening; a printed circuit board, providing a circuit layout with necessary lead wires and having a set of metal lead wire part exposing outward the casing; a set of memory array, at least comprising a memory component for saving data; a USB controller, changing data in the memory component into signal in accordance with a USB interface specification and changing the USB signal into the data so as be saved in the memory component, and connecting with the set of memory array to form a circuit loop.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 115 words

19 . A memory storage apparatus without interface connector, which can be inserted into a USB slot socket, comprising a casing, receiving following electronic components, and having an opening; a printed circuit board, providing a circuit layout with necessary lead wires and having a set of metal lead wire part exposing outward the casing; a set of memory array, at least comprising a memory component for saving data; a USB controller, changing data in the memory component into signal in accordance with a USB interface specification and changing the USB signal into the data so as be saved in the memory component, and connecting with the set of memory array to form a circuit loop.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 44 words

20 . The storage apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein a connecting device same as the connecting device defined in claim 15 can be formed with the metal lead wire part as soon as the casing is associated with the printed circuit board.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 31 words

21 . The storage apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein a read only switch or device is provided to expose externally to prevent data being written into the storage apparatus.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 26 words

22 . The storage apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein a signal light is mounted externally for indicating a work status of read or write.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 24 words

23 . The storage apparatus according to claim 19 , wherein a detachable cover guard is provided to fit with and protect the connector.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 142 words

24 . A dual interface memory storage apparatus without interface connector, which can be inserted into a USB slot socket, comprising a casing, receiving following electronic components, and having an opening; a printed circuit board, providing a circuit layout with necessary lead wires and having a set of metal lead wire part exposing outward the casing; a set of memory array, at least comprising a memory component for saving data; a dual interface controller, changing data in the memory component into signal in accordance with a USB interface specification and changing the USB signal into the data so as be saved in the memory component, and connecting with the set of memory array to form a circuit loop; and a conventional interface connector or connecting device, being fixedly attached to the printed circuit board but being not compatible with the USB interface.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 142 words

24 . A dual interface memory storage apparatus without interface connector, which can be inserted into a USB slot socket, comprising a casing, receiving following electronic components, and having an opening; a printed circuit board, providing a circuit layout with necessary lead wires and having a set of metal lead wire part exposing outward the casing; a set of memory array, at least comprising a memory component for saving data; a dual interface controller, changing data in the memory component into signal in accordance with a USB interface specification and changing the USB signal into the data so as be saved in the memory component, and connecting with the set of memory array to form a circuit loop; and a conventional interface connector or connecting device, being fixedly attached to the printed circuit board but being not compatible with the USB interface.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 44 words

25 . The storage apparatus according to claim 24 , wherein a connecting device same as the connecting device defined in claim 15 can be formed with the metal lead wire part as soon as the casing is associated with the printed circuit board.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 48 words

26 . The storage apparatus according to claim 24 , wherein a connector or connecting device same as an existing memory card interface connector or connecting device can be formed with the metal lead wire part as soon as the casing is associated with the printed circuit board.

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 33 words

27 . The storage apparatus according to claim 24 , wherein the existing memory card interface connector or connecting device is fixed to the printed circuit board and exposes outward the storage apparatus.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 31 words

28 . The storage apparatus according to claim 24 , wherein a read only switch or device is provided to expose externally to prevent data being written into the storage apparatus.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 26 words

29 . The storage apparatus according to claim 24 , wherein a signal light is mounted externally for indicating a work status of read or write.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 28 words

30 . The storage apparatus according to claim 24 , wherein a detachable cover guard is provided to fit with and protect the USB interface signal contact end

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 90 words

31 . An interface signal framework, comprising: a power supply (V bus ), for offering a work voltage; a signal group, further comprising a D+ and a D− signals; a ground signal (Power GND); and a device work signal group, offering a work signal, for indicating a work status of the device; wherein, the D+ and D− signals are data signal in accordance with the standard USB interface specification and the device work signal group is offered by the device end and connects with a controller via a necessary circuit.

Claim 38

Dependent Claim 90 words

31 . An interface signal framework, comprising: a power supply (V bus ), for offering a work voltage; a signal group, further comprising a D+ and a D− signals; a ground signal (Power GND); and a device work signal group, offering a work signal, for indicating a work status of the device; wherein, the D+ and D− signals are data signal in accordance with the standard USB interface specification and the device work signal group is offered by the device end and connects with a controller via a necessary circuit.

Claim 39

Dependent Claim 33 words

32 . The interface signal framework according to claim 31 , wherein the power supply offers a work voltage (V bus ) to support 5 volts, 3.3 volts, 2.5 volts and 1.8 volts.

Claim 40

Dependent Claim 32 words

33 . The interface signal framework according to claim 31 , wherein the device work signal further comprises a read/write or transmitting work signal for indicating a work status of the device.

Claim 41

Dependent Claim 30 words

34 . The interface signal framework according to claim 31 , wherein the device work signal group further comprises a power providing signal for indicating a status of power consumption.

Low height USB interface connecting device and a memory storage apparatus thereof

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