EDIG has a Flash Patent Portfolio as follows. DM is all over it.
As for Apple, I can only refer you to the Chairman of the Board's comments from last year after the annual meeting. See Dischino's posting of SMAN's notes from that meeting.
"41. CHAT WITH COCOMELLI
He was very upbeat! He said we will appreciate e.DIGITAL patents by next year when new APPLE
I-PHONE with many complex gadgets that will be introduced into market. "
US5491774:
Handheld record and playback device with flash memory
US5742737:
Method for recording voice messages on flash memory in a hand held recorder
US5787445:
Operating system including improved file management for use in devices utilizing flash memory as main memory
US5839108:
Flash memory file system in a handheld record and playback device
US5842170:
Method for editing in hand held recorder
