The history as published....

FlashBack ...a recording playback device...

774 patent: "OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a record/playback device utilizing a computer chip memory which offers long play operation similar to standard cassette tapes or compact disks.

It is a further object of this invention to provide such a device which has no moving parts, and in particular, no drive mechanism or means for moving a recording medium.

Yet another object of this invention is a record/playback device which utilizes nonvolatile memory stored in an integrated chip of compact size.

A still further object of this invention is to develop a record/playback device which is approximately the size of a business card with capability of recording and playing messages which are permanently stored without a need for continuous power to maintain the memory.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide an improved dictation device which has enhanced operational control, efficiency and compactness.

An additional object of this invention is to provide a record/playback device which may be inserted in a file or personal record and which carries a stream of recorded, ongoing data which can be accessed for later use such as records relating to medical data on an individual.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a record/playback device which can be readily incorporated into monitoring devices which provide data output for keeping a permanent record of such data output.

These and other objects are realized in a record/playback device for use with a removable, interchangeable, flash memory recording medium which enables extended recording of 30 minutes or more. The device includes a microphone element configured to receive and process sound into electrical signals and control circuitry coupled to the microphone element and including signal input circuitry, amplification circuitry, analog-to-digital conversion circuitry, memory circuitry, signal output circuitry and control logic circuitry for performing record and playback functional operations with respect to the electrical signals and other regulated components of the record/playback device. A receiving socket is electrically coupled to the memory circuitry and configured for electrical coupling with a flash memory module which is capable of retaining recorded digital information for storage in nonvolatile form. A speaker is coupled to the control circuitry for playback of recorded digital information and a power source is coupled to the control circuitry for supplying electrical power to the device.

Other objects and features of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, based upon the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings."

774 does not reference 445 or 108,,,where the words "which may be inserted" are just that...a consideration....that may indicate any type management.

However,

445 patent: "For example, the file system of the present invention is particularly useful for the flash memory used as primary memory in U.S. Pat. No. 5,491,774 for a HANDHELD RECORD AND PLAYBACK DEVICE WITH FLASH MEMORY by Norris et al. This patent is incorporated by reference herein, and provides a detailed example of the benefits of flash memory in a portable recorder. The essential feature of playback provided by the handheld recorder illustrates the requirement for real-time recall of data. In particular, it was mentioned that there are two methods of memory storage, organized by time or by subject matter. A recording device typically operates by storing data serially (sequentially) by time only. However, it should now be apparent that organizing voice messages by subject matter is now possible.

108 patent: "This patent application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/612,772, filed Mar. 7, 1996, for an operating system including improved file management for use in devices utilizing flash memory as main memory." 08/612,772 patented as 5,787,445

FlashBack<----------774(no reference 445 or 108)<------------445(could be useful)<---------108(could be usefull as a continuation-in-part.

With the history of published patent linage can Micron tie FlashBack straight to 108 or 445 as a necessity?

My reading the above they cannot.

With that, defendant seems to be presenting, hypothetically, through a consideration of connecting dots as to the mis- conduct of legal authority in handling the application of 108.

The dots are published as I see them....proposed dot connecting, IMO, does not matter.

In anyevent, IMO, they should have stated connecting the dots long before March 2015....as Handal considers.

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