did you catch the difference between claim 5 and 7...

5. A method for verifying the integrity of memory on a removable flash memory recording medium chip for use within a hand held recording device, such that the flash
memory is suitable for recording voice messages, said
method comprising the steps of:
a) providing a removable flash memory recording chip and a hand held recording device with a plug assembly for electrically coupling the flash memory and the
recording device; and
b) activating a memory integrity test by manually insert
ing the flash memory chip into the plug assembly of
said recording device to electrically couple the flash
memory to the recording device.

7. A method as defined in claim 5 further providing a method for verifying the integrity of memory on a removable flash memory recording medium chip, said method comprising the steps of:
a) providing a removable flash memory recording chip and a hand held recording device with a plug assembly for electrically coupling the flash memory and the
re cording device ; and

b) activating a memory integrity test of said flash memory by manually inserting batteries into the recording device that is electrically coupled to the flash memory.

Claim 5 covers a SIM card or MicroSD type consideration under the battery of devices.

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