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Memory card and method for operation in a plurality of systems having incompatible object code format requirements
Assignee: Eurotronics Co
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Filing: 1994-12-21
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Granted: 1997-06-03
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Expires: 2014-12-21
Abstract
Abstract Application software and data files (21-25, 31-34) for operating systems and processors having incompatible object code format requirements may be placed on the same memory card (10). Memory card (10) may be used by any system (16, 18) receiving the physical format of memory card (10) and whose operating system can read the logical format of memory card (10). At least one card configuration file (40) having a preselected name unique to each operating system having different object code format requirements is stored on memory card (10). Card configuration file (40) includes the names and location information for only application software and data files (21-25, 31-34) accessible and executable by that operating system. Consequently, each operating system recognizes only that application software and data files having compatible object code format requirements.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Weiner
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:44
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/08; G07F7/10; G07F7/1008; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/34; G06Q20/341; G06Q20/355; G06Q20/3552; G06Q20/357; G06Q20/3576; G06Q20/35765
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A memory card for operating both in a first system having a first object code format and in a second system having a second object code format different than that of said first object code format, the memory card including at least one of an executable application file and a data file, the memory card comprising a card configuration file stored on the memory card specifying the name and location information on the memory card of only each said executable application file having said second object code format and each said data file readable under said second object code format.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A memory card for operating both in a first system having a first object code format and in a second system having a second object code format different than that of said first object code format, the memory card including at least one of an executable application file and a data file, the memory card comprising a card configuration file stored on the memory card specifying the name and location information on the memory card of only each said executable application file having said second object code format and each said data file readable under said second object code format.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A memory card, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the memory card has a physical format and a logical format common to both said first system and said second system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A memory card, as set forth in claim 2, wherein said logical format includes a directory in which is stored a preselected name for said card configuration file, and the names of and location information regarding each said executable application file and each said data file stored on the memory card.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
A memory card, as set forth in claim 3, wherein said directory includes a hidden file attribute associated with said card configuration file and each said executable application file and said data file, said attribute set to hide said card configuration file and each said executable application file having said second object code format and each said data file readable under said second object code format.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
122 words
A memory card for operating in a plurality of systems including a first system having a first object code format and in a plurality of additional systems each having an object code format different than that of said first object code format, the memory card including at least one of an executable application file and a data file, the memory card comprising a card configuration file stored on the memory card specifying the name and location information on the memory card of only each said executable application file having an object code format different from that of said first object code format and each said data file readable under an object code format different from that of said first object code format.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
122 words
A memory card for operating in a plurality of systems including a first system having a first object code format and in a plurality of additional systems each having an object code format different than that of said first object code format, the memory card including at least one of an executable application file and a data file, the memory card comprising a card configuration file stored on the memory card specifying the name and location information on the memory card of only each said executable application file having an object code format different from that of said first object code format and each said data file readable under an object code format different from that of said first object code format.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A memory card, as set forth in claim 5, wherein the memory card has a physical format and a logical format common to said first system and all said additional systems.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A memory card, as set forth in claim 6, wherein the memory card includes a card configuration file for each said object code format different from that of said first object code format.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
A memory card, as set forth in claim 7, wherein said logical format includes a directory in which is stored a preselected name for said card configuration file, and the names of and location information regarding each said executable application file and each said data file stored on the memory card.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
78 words
A memory card, as set forth in claim 8, wherein said directory includes a hidden file attribute associated with said card configuration file and each said executable application file and said data file, said attribute set to hide said card configuration file and each said executable application file having an object code format different from said first object code format and each said data file readable under an object code format different from said first object code format.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
124 words
A method for operating a memory card both in a first system having a first object code format and in a second system having a second object code format different than that of said first object code format, the memory card including at least one of an executable application file and a data file, the method comprising the steps of: storing a card configuration file specifying the name and location information on the memory card of only each said executable application file and each said data file having said second object code format; reading said card configuration file; displaying the name of each application having said second object code format; selecting an application having said second object code format; and, executing said selected application.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
124 words
A method for operating a memory card both in a first system having a first object code format and in a second system having a second object code format different than that of said first object code format, the memory card including at least one of an executable application file and a data file, the method comprising the steps of: storing a card configuration file specifying the name and location information on the memory card of only each said executable application file and each said data file having said second object code format; reading said card configuration file; displaying the name of each application having said second object code format; selecting an application having said second object code format; and, executing said selected application.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method, as set forth in claim 10, further including testing for the presence and form of said card configuration file on the memory card.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method, as set forth in claim 11, further including identifying each application present on the memory card having said second object code format and registering same with a user selection menu.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method, as set forth in claim 12, wherein said step of storing includes setting an attribute for hiding said card configuration file and each said executable application file and said data file having said second object code format.
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