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US20020051375A1
US20020051375A1 US09/851,335 US85133501A US2002051375A1 US 20020051375 A1 US20020051375 A1 US 20020051375A1 US 85133501 A US85133501 A US 85133501A US 2002051375 A1 US2002051375 A1 US 2002051375A1
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  • the present invention relates to storage device and, more particularly, to a memory card system which can increase storage size and replace defective integrated circuits.
  • a memory card system capable of increasing data size and replacing defective integrated circuit.
  • a memory card system which includes a memory controller, a plurality of memory integrated circuit fixtures formed on printed circuit board with open and shut tops.
  • a storage device is attached on the memory integrated circuit fixtures by forced contact method, and then the fixture top is shut.
  • the attached storage device can be removed easily from the memory integrated circuit fixtures by opening the top.
  • the storage device attached on the memory integrated circuit fixtures is connected to the memory controller to be selected individually, and to share data, address and control signal.
  • the memory card system includes a wire/wireless interface, a battery, and a liquid display.
  • the memory controller communicates with an external device through the wire/wireless interface, the battery supplies power to the memory card system internally, and the liquid display is used to notify internal operation of the system to the user.
  • the memory controller includes an algorithm which can automatically detect the size of storage device attached to the corresponding memory integrated circuit fixtures.
  • the detecting algorithm includes generating an address for designating initial data storage location on power-on or initialization, writing data into the storage device in response to the address, reading the written data, comparing the written data with the read data, increasing the address to designate next data storage location, when the written data and the read data are identical, and performing repeatedly the writing, reading, comparing and increasing until the written data is not read.
  • the memory card system of the present invention not only can the memory size of memory card system be increased, but also defective memory integrated circuits can be replaced easily by users.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a memory card system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a portable system including the memory card system;
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating another embodiment of memory card system according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the structure of memory integrated circuit fixture shown in FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a portable memory card system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the storage size provided by the memory card system according to the present invention can be expanded, and semiconductor memory integrated circuit provided in the memory card system also can be replaceable. This will be explained in more detail later.
  • the memory card system according to the present invention can be used as a device storing back-up data of digital camera or digital video camera, or temporal data.
  • the memory card system according to the present invention can be used instead of a hard disc driver of notebook system or a PDA system, and can be used as expansion system for storing back-up data of smart phone or MP3 system.
  • the memory card system according to the present invention is connectable to the portable systems explained above by wire or wireless, and can be used effectively.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of memory card system according to the present invention
  • FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the structure of memory integrated circuit fixture according to FIG. 2.
  • the memory card system ( 100 ) of present invention includes a wire/wireless interface ( 110 ), a memory controller ( 120 ), a liquid display ( 130 ), a battery ( 140 ), and a plurality of memory integrated circuit fixtures ( 150 _ 0 ⁇ 150 _n).
  • a memory integrated circuit mounted on the respective memory integrated circuit fixtures ( 150 _ 0 ⁇ 150 _n) is a unit for storing data, and is in a of plastic or CSP package.
  • the memory integrated circuit mounted on the respective memory integrated circuit fixtures ( 150 _ 0 ⁇ 150 _n) can be made in the form of a small card which contains only unit integrated circuit of micro smart media card or package of unit memory chip.
  • Memory integrated circuits mounted on the respective fixtures ( 150 _ 0 ⁇ 150 _n) are selected individually in response to corresponding chip selection signals (/CE 0 ⁇ /CEn) generated from the memory controller ( 120 ).
  • the memory integrated circuits mounted on the respective fixtures ( 150 _ 0 ⁇ 150 _n) are configured to share control signals (/OE, /WE), data signals, and address signals through bus connected to the memory controller ( 120 ).
  • the method of mounting memory integrated circuits on the corresponding fixtures ( 150 _ 0 ⁇ 150 _n) is not a soldering method but a forced contact method.
  • the memory controller ( 120 ) identifies the location of the defective memory integrated circuit, and notifies the user through the liquid display ( 130 ).
  • the memory integrated circuit fixtures ( 150 _ 0 ⁇ 150 _n) are configured to operate in an open and a shut mode in order to change and hold the memory integrated circuits, respectively.
  • the memory integrated circuit fixtures are formed on the metal lines of the printed circuit board.
  • the memory controller ( 120 ) performs basically overall control operation. It's functions include monitoring data status of added memory integrated circuit, correcting error in defective bit, and improving reliability of stored data and file management. Furthermore, the memory controller ( 120 ) has a function of protecting previously stored data against undesired data access and writing from the exterior. The memory controller ( 120 ) can receive/transmit data from/to exterior through the wire/wireless interface ( 110 ).
  • the memory card system according to the present invention also generates a warning signal such as sound and vibration when there is access from exterior.
  • a warning signal such as sound and vibration when there is access from exterior.
  • Such an access can be allowed by the certification of user of the memory card system.
  • switch in the card system or password can be employed to protect the data of the original user and as a method of certification for external access.
  • these certification methods are obvious to those who skilled in this art, the detail explanation will be omitted herein for simplicity.
  • the memory controller ( 120 ) provides an algorithm which can automatically detect the size of an attached memory integrated circuit.
  • the memory controller ( 120 ) writes data into the attached memory integrated circuit by utilizing an address for storage location, when power is supplied to the system or the system is initialized.
  • the memory controller ( 120 ) reads the written data, and compares the read data with the written data. If the written data is identical to the read data, the memory controller ( 120 ) increases the address to designate the next storage location. By using increased addresses, data is written into the attached memory integrated circuit. This procedure is performed repeatedly until previously written data is not read. Calculating the address generated, the size of an attached memory integrated circuit can be finally identified.
  • the storage size of memory card system can be easily increased by a user and defective memory integrated circuits can be replaced easily by a user.

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Abstract

A memory card system includes a plurality of memory integrated circuit fixtures, and a memory integrated circuit is attached on each of the memory integrated circuit fixtures by forced contact method. The attached memory integrated circuit can be removed from a corresponding memory integrated circuit fixture. Memory size of memory card systems can be increased, and defective memory integrated circuits can be replaced easily by users.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of the Invention [0001]
  • The present invention relates to storage device and, more particularly, to a memory card system which can increase storage size and replace defective integrated circuits. [0002]
  • 2. Description of Background Art [0003]
  • In memory devices for storing data, portable memory device has been manufactured by card type. Music data converted to digital data, document data, and photograph data are stored in memory device of card type. Semiconductor memory integrated circuit has been used for this kind of data storage. The problem with this memory device is as follows. [0004]
  • It is impossible for user to increase memory size in the card type memory device. If the user tries to increase memory size in the card type memory device, he/she should purchase new card having memory size he/she wants. Also, several cards are needed to store large size data. If at least one of integrated circuits provided in the card has defect, it is impossible to use remaining normal integrated circuits. In such case, it is also impossible for user to replace only the defective integrated circuit. [0005]
  • Consequently, there is a need for a new conceptual memory device for which the user can increase the size of data, and replace data more easily. [0006]
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • According to a feature of an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a memory card system capable of increasing data size and replacing defective integrated circuit. [0007]
  • According to an aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, a memory card system is provided which includes a memory controller, a plurality of memory integrated circuit fixtures formed on printed circuit board with open and shut tops. A storage device is attached on the memory integrated circuit fixtures by forced contact method, and then the fixture top is shut. The attached storage device can be removed easily from the memory integrated circuit fixtures by opening the top. The storage device attached on the memory integrated circuit fixtures is connected to the memory controller to be selected individually, and to share data, address and control signal. [0008]
  • According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, the memory card system includes a wire/wireless interface, a battery, and a liquid display. The memory controller communicates with an external device through the wire/wireless interface, the battery supplies power to the memory card system internally, and the liquid display is used to notify internal operation of the system to the user. [0009]
  • According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, the memory controller includes an algorithm which can automatically detect the size of storage device attached to the corresponding memory integrated circuit fixtures. The detecting algorithm includes generating an address for designating initial data storage location on power-on or initialization, writing data into the storage device in response to the address, reading the written data, comparing the written data with the read data, increasing the address to designate next data storage location, when the written data and the read data are identical, and performing repeatedly the writing, reading, comparing and increasing until the written data is not read. [0010]
  • According to the memory card system of the present invention, not only can the memory size of memory card system be increased, but also defective memory integrated circuits can be replaced easily by users.[0011]
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a memory card system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a portable system including the memory card system; [0012]
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating another embodiment of memory card system according to the present invention; and [0013]
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the structure of memory integrated circuit fixture shown in FIG. 2.[0014]
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • Korean Patent Application No. 00-63185 filed Oct. 26, 2000, entitled “Memory Card System,” is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. [0015]
  • The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be modified in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. [0016]
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a portable memory card system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The storage size provided by the memory card system according to the present invention can be expanded, and semiconductor memory integrated circuit provided in the memory card system also can be replaceable. This will be explained in more detail later. As seen from FIG. 1, the memory card system according to the present invention can be used as a device storing back-up data of digital camera or digital video camera, or temporal data. Also, the memory card system according to the present invention can be used instead of a hard disc driver of notebook system or a PDA system, and can be used as expansion system for storing back-up data of smart phone or MP3 system. Furthermore, the memory card system according to the present invention is connectable to the portable systems explained above by wire or wireless, and can be used effectively. [0017]
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of memory card system according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the structure of memory integrated circuit fixture according to FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 2, the memory card system ([0018] 100) of present invention includes a wire/wireless interface (110), a memory controller (120), a liquid display (130), a battery (140), and a plurality of memory integrated circuit fixtures (150_0˜150_n). A memory integrated circuit mounted on the respective memory integrated circuit fixtures (150_0˜150_n) is a unit for storing data, and is in a of plastic or CSP package. Also, the memory integrated circuit mounted on the respective memory integrated circuit fixtures (150_0˜150_n) can be made in the form of a small card which contains only unit integrated circuit of micro smart media card or package of unit memory chip.
  • Memory integrated circuits mounted on the respective fixtures ([0019] 150_0˜150_n) are selected individually in response to corresponding chip selection signals (/CE0˜/CEn) generated from the memory controller (120). The memory integrated circuits mounted on the respective fixtures (150_0˜150_n) are configured to share control signals (/OE, /WE), data signals, and address signals through bus connected to the memory controller (120). The method of mounting memory integrated circuits on the corresponding fixtures (150_0˜150_n) is not a soldering method but a forced contact method.
  • If a mounted memory integrated circuit happens to be defected, the memory controller ([0020] 120) identifies the location of the defective memory integrated circuit, and notifies the user through the liquid display (130). As depicted in FIG. 3, the memory integrated circuit fixtures (150_0˜150_n) are configured to operate in an open and a shut mode in order to change and hold the memory integrated circuits, respectively. The memory integrated circuit fixtures are formed on the metal lines of the printed circuit board.
  • The memory controller ([0021] 120) performs basically overall control operation. It's functions include monitoring data status of added memory integrated circuit, correcting error in defective bit, and improving reliability of stored data and file management. Furthermore, the memory controller (120) has a function of protecting previously stored data against undesired data access and writing from the exterior. The memory controller (120) can receive/transmit data from/to exterior through the wire/wireless interface (110).
  • The memory card system according to the present invention also generates a warning signal such as sound and vibration when there is access from exterior. Such an access can be allowed by the certification of user of the memory card system. Using switch in the card system or password can be employed to protect the data of the original user and as a method of certification for external access. As these certification methods are obvious to those who skilled in this art, the detail explanation will be omitted herein for simplicity. [0022]
  • The memory controller ([0023] 120) according to the present invention provides an algorithm which can automatically detect the size of an attached memory integrated circuit. According to this algorithm, the memory controller (120) writes data into the attached memory integrated circuit by utilizing an address for storage location, when power is supplied to the system or the system is initialized. Next, the memory controller (120) reads the written data, and compares the read data with the written data. If the written data is identical to the read data, the memory controller (120) increases the address to designate the next storage location. By using increased addresses, data is written into the attached memory integrated circuit. This procedure is performed repeatedly until previously written data is not read. Calculating the address generated, the size of an attached memory integrated circuit can be finally identified.
  • As described above, by providing an attached memory integrated circuit fixture in a memory card system, the storage size of memory card system can be easily increased by a user and defective memory integrated circuits can be replaced easily by a user. [0024]
  • The foregoing description of the present invention has been presented, using specific terms, for purposes of illustration and description. Numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that, within the scope of the appended claims, the present invention can be practiced in a manner other than as specifically described herein. [0025]

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1. A memory card system comprising:
a memory controller(120); and
a plurality of memory integrated circuit fixtures(150_0˜150_n) formed on printed circuit board with opening and shutting mounted tops, wherein a storage device is removeably attached to the memory integrated circuit fixtures, and the storage device mounted on the memory integrated circuit fixtures is connected to the memory controller to be selected individually, and to share data, address, and control signals.
2. The memory card system of claim 1, wherein the storage device is attached on the corresponding memory integrated circuit fixtures by forced contact method.
3. The memory card system of claim 1, further comprising a wire/wireless interface, wherein the memory controller communicates with an external device by either a wire or a wireless method through the wire/wireless interface.
4. The memory card system of claim 1, further comprising:
a battery for supplying power to the memory card system internally; and
a liquid display for notifying the user of internal operations of the system.
5. The memory card system of claim 1, wherein the memory controller includes an algorithm which can automatically detect a size of a storage device attached to the corresponding memory integrated circuit fixtures.
6. A method of detecting algorithm of the memory controller of claim 5, comprising:
generating an address for designating initial data storage location on power-on or initialization;
writing data into the storage device in response to the address;
reading the written data;
comparing the written data with the read data;
increasing the address to designate next data storage location, when the written data and the read data are identical; and
performing repeatedly the writing, reading, comparing and increasing until the written data is not read.
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