1. A multi-interface storage device comprising:
a storage unit for storing data;
a first interface and a second interface for electrically connecting to an external data processing system;
a data control unit configured for conducting a connection between the first interface and the storage unit, in order that the external data processing system processes the data in the storage unit if the first interface is electrically connected to the external data processing system;
the data control unit configured for conducting a connection between the second interface and the storage unit, in order to drive the external data processing system to perform a function of displaying a personal favorite data processing system environment if the second interface is electrically connected to the external data processing system, and
a processing unit, connected to an interior control interface; wherein the data control unit is configured for conducting a connection between the interior control interface and the storage unit, in order that the processing unit processes data in the storage unit if the storage device is independently used.
2. The multi-interface storage device as described in claim 1, wherein the first interface is a parallel interface, and the second interface is selective from one of a serial interface and a wireless interface.
3. The multi-interface storage device as described in claim 1, further comprising: a power control unit for conducting a connection between the first interfacesecond interface and the storage unit, and a connection between the first interfacesecond interface and a power management unit, obtaining power from the external data processing system and supplying the power to the storage device, if the first interfacesecond interface is electrically connected to the external data processing system.
4. The multi-interface storage device as described in claim 3, further comprising:
a rechargeable battery for supplying power to the storage device if the storage device is independently used; and
a power management unit, connected to the rechargeable battery, for controlling the rechargeable battery to supply power if the storage device is independently used, or charges for the rechargeable battery via the external data processing system if the storage device is electrically connected to the external data processing system.
5. The multi-interface storage device as described in claim 4, wherein the power control unit further conducts a connection between the interior control interface and the storage unit, and a connection between the interior control interface and the power management unit in order that the rechargeable battery supplies power to the storage device if the storage device is independently used.
6. The multi-interface storage device as described in claim 1, wherein the data in the storage unit comprises a media play list, a default play list, and media files.
7. The multi-interface storage device as described in claim 6, further comprising a control panel for receiving an operational input, and generating a corresponding control signal to the processing unit to process the data in the storage unit, wherein the control panel comprises a random play key for receiving random play operation and a default play key for receiving default play operation.
8. The multi-interface storage device as described in claim 7, wherein the processing unit generates a random play list according to the media play list, decodes the media files in the random play list, and outputs corresponding digital audio signals, in response to the control signal from the random play key; and the processing unit decodes the media files in the default play list and outputs corresponding digital audio signals in response to the control signal from the default play key.
9. The multi-interface storage device as described in claim 8, further comprising a digitalanalog (DA) converter for converting the digital audio signals into analog audio signals, and outputting the analog audio signals to an output unit.
10. The multi-interface storage device as described in claim 9, further comprising a display unit for displaying information on the audio signals played.
11. The multi-interface storage device as described in claim 1, wherein the storage unit comprises:
a private data block for storing configuration data of the storage device;
a public data block for storing data processing system configuration data, at least one predetermined folder, and an application program which are accessible by the external data processing system; and
a shared data block for storing data that are accessible by both the processing unit and the data processing system.
12. The multi-interface storage device as described in claim 11, wherein:
the data control unit changes a configuration pointer of the external data processing system from pointing to data processing system configuration data of the external data processing system to pointing to the data processing system configuration data of the storage device, simultaneously changes a disk pointer of the external data processing system from pointing to a main storage unit of the external data processing system to pointing to the public data block of the storage device respectively, and accesses the public data block to obtain the data processing system configuration data and the at least one predetermined folder, when the storage device is electrically connected to the external data processing system via a serial interface; and
the data control unit changes the configuration data pointer from pointing to the data processing system configuration data of the storage device to pointing to the data processing system configuration data of the external data processing system, and simultaneously resets the disk pointer of the external data processing system from the public data block of the storage device to a main storage unit of the external data processing system, when the connection between the storage device and the external data processing system is disabled.
13. The multi-interface storage device as described in claim 12, wherein the data processing system configuration data comprises a favorite data processing system environment configuration data and a general applications configuration data.
14. The multi-interface storage device as described in claim 1, wherein the storage device is a removable storage device.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. An interface, comprising:
a cannula having a hollow, arcuate body and a semi-cylindrical bottom wall defining an air chamber, the hollow, arcuate body having cylindrical tubes at opposing ends of the body adapted for connection to gas supply tubes;
at least one nasal insert having a base end connected to a top wall of the cannula and having an open distal tip end; and
at least one exhaust port having an adjustable aperture with a cross-sectional area, wherein the cross-sectional area of the aperture is adjustable and wherein the adjustable aperture of the at least one exhaust port is adjusted by moving a tab in a slide that moves a seal a proportional distance over the adjustable aperture of the at least one exhaust port, wherein the slide includes a linear opening defined in the cannula where the tab is adjusted and wherein the linear opening is adjacent to the adjustable aperture;
the at least one nasal insert being formed in a shape such that it is adapted to be retained in nares of a user through friction and lateral pressure of gas flow.
2. The interface of claim 1, wherein the shape of the cannula is adapted to substantially adhere to contours of a face of a user.
3. The interface of claim 1, wherein the at least one nasal insert has a base area that is larger than an area of the distal tip end and a center area that is smaller than a diameter of the distal tip.
4. The interface of claim 1, wherein the at least one nasal insert has a base area that is larger than an area of a distal tip end.
5. The interface of claim 1, wherein the at least one nasal insert has a distal tip end adapted to substantially contour to an interior of the nares of a user.
6. The interface of claim 1, wherein the at least one nasal insert has a distal tip end that is substantially oval.
7. The interface as in claim 1, wherein the at least one nasal insert has a distal tip end that is substantially circular.
8. The interface of claim 1, wherein the at least one exhaust port further comprises a series of exhaust ports linearly disposed on the cannula substantially opposite the at least one nasal insert.
9. The interface of claim 1, wherein the at least one exhaust port can be at least partially sealed by a covering connected to the cannula.
10. The interface of claim 1, wherein the cannula has at least one opening disposed proximal to each distal end of the cannula.
11. The interface of claim 10, wherein a plug is inserted into the opening disposed proximal to each distal end of the cannula to seal the opening.
12. The interface of claim 1, wherein the adjustable aperture of the at least one exhaust port is adjustably covered by a movable strip of flexible material with several openings disposed theron.
13. The interface of claim 1, wherin a variety of different gaskets are inserted into the at least one exhaust port to alter a size of the aperture.
14. A ventilation interface, comprising:
an inlet for connection to an input device;
a central portion adapted to fit over at least a nose of a user for providing gas to the user; and
at least one exhaust port having an adjustable aperture with a cross-sectional area, wherein the cross-sectional area of the aperture is adjustable, wherein the adjustable aperture of the at least one exhaust port is adjusted by moving a tab in a slide that moves a seal a proportional distance over the adjustable aperture of the at least one exhaust port, wherein the slide includes a linear opening defined in the cannula where the tab is adjusted and wherein the linear opening is adjacent to the adjustable aperture.
15. The ventilation interface of claim 14, wherein the adjustable aperture of the at least one exhaust port is adjusted by inserting a gasket having a smaller aperture into the at least one exhaust port.
16. The ventilation interface of claim 14, wherein the at least one exhaust port comprises a series of exhaust ports.
17. A detachable nasal insert, comprising: a first portion; a second portion having a diameter greater than the first portion; a center portion between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the center portion has a diameter less than the first portion; and a third portion having a first and second flange; and having at least one exhaust port having an adjustable aperture with a cross-sectional area, wherein the cross-sectional area of the aperture is adjustable and wherein the adjustable aperture of the at least one exhaust port is adjusted by moving a tab in a slide that moves a seal a proportional distance over the adjustable aperture of the at least one exhaust port; wherein the slide includes a linear opening defined in the cannula where the tab is adjusted and wherein the linear opening is adjacent to the adjustable aperture.
18. The detachable nasal interface as in claim 17, wherein the first flange is disposed prior to a bottom portion of the detachable nasal insert and the second flange disposed below the first flange.
19. The detachable nasal insert of claim 17, wherein the first and second flange of the third portion are adapted to be inserted into a nasal cannula.
20. The detachable nasal insert of claim 17, wherein the first and second flange of the third portion are adapted to form an airtight seal between the detachable nasal insert and a nasal cannula.