Method and apparatus for upgrading a memory card that has security mechanisms for preventing copying of secure content and applications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8423794
APP PUB NO 20080162947A1
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11765583

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A secure flash memory card or flash drive protects user content from unauthorized duplication. However, even the protected user content can be moved from one flash card or drive to another by its rightful owner or licensee. Additionally, secure firmware applications that may be added to the flash card over time in order to add additional functionality to the card may also be moved, although many of them are device specific and also designed to only operate on one particular piece of hardware.

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SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC5080 SPECTRUM DRIVE SUITE 1050W ADDISON TX 75001

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Holtzman, Michael Cupertino, US 60 2210
Jogand-Coulomb, Fabrice San Carlos, US 88 2702

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