Disc With Embedded Flash Memory Core

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face inconvenience when transferring custom information across different gaming consoles or devices, as it requires separate memory cards, which are cumbersome to manage and transport.

Innovation Solution

A disc with an embedded flash memory core that allows for the storage and retrieval of custom information, compatible with standard disc formats, enabling data access and transfer without the need for additional memory cards, and allowing for the disc core to be removable and upgradable.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If separate memory cards are used to store custom information, then the custom data can be stored, but the user must purchase and transport multiple separate items (memory card and disc)

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of items to purchase and transportVSAvoidconvenience of managing custom data

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the custom data storage function directly into the disc by embedding a flash memory device in the disc core, eliminating the need for separate memory cards. The flash memory is integrated with the disc structure, allowing custom information to be stored and accessed directly from the disc without requiring additional separate components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If custom information is stored on the game console itself, then the data is accessible during gameplay, but it cannot be easily transferred to another console

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to transfer custom data between consolesVSAvoidease of accessing custom data

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The flash memory embedded in the disc provides universal access to custom data across multiple consoles. The disc with integrated flash memory can be inserted into any compatible console, and the custom information stored on the flash memory becomes immediately accessible without requiring manual transfer or configuration, making the system versatile across different devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a standard disc core is used, then the disc is compatible with existing drives, but there is no capability to store custom information electrically

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with existing drivesVSAvoidstorage capability for custom data

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The flash memory device is nested within the disc core structure. The flash memory and its contacts are embedded in the disc core in a recess, allowing the standard disc format to be maintained externally for compatibility with existing drives, while the internal nested structure provides additional electrical storage capability for custom information.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS8424031B2Disc with embedded flash memory and disc drive

Publication Date: 2013.04.16 SK HYNIX INC

AI summary

A disc has an outer section on which digital media can be recorded and a core in its center in which a flash memory is embedded with the core having a central hole and electrical contacts to the flash memory. A disc drive has a drive spindle that is to extend into the disc core central hole with one of the spindle or spindle hub having electrical contacts to engage with the core electrical contacts so that data can be written into and/or read from the core flash memory by electronic components of the drive.