Very small non-volatile memory cards are modified to include a connector to which a connector on a separate data input-output card electrically and mechanically mates when pushed together. The input-output card transfers data directly between an external device and the non-volatile memory, without having...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7107378?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7107378 - Cooperative interconnection and operation of a non-volatile memory card and an input-output card
