JPH10199225A - Storing and reproducing apparatus and reproducing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily fetch an external data in a storing and reproducing apparatus and a reproducing apparatus. SOLUTION: At the front surface of a desk top personal computer 11A, a storing section 12 is provided as the recessed area and a CD-R drive unit 13A is accommodated as a storing and reproducing apparatus in the storing section 12. In the CD-R slot 14 of the CD-R drive unit 13A, a CD-R for recording and reproducing is inserted. At the front surface of the CD-R drive unit 13A, an infrared communication port 15 of the IrDA specification is arranged. When a digital camera having the infrared communication function of the IrDA specification is provided in front of the CD-R drive unit 13A to generate an image data, the infrared communication port 15 receives this image data. The image data is written in the CD-R for the purpose of storing.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a writable storage / reproducing apparatus and a read-only reproducing apparatus which are built in or externally attached to a personal computer in a unit state, and more particularly to a desktop personal computer in a unit state. The present invention relates to a built-in or external storage and playback device and a playback device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A storage and reproducing apparatus of this kind and a reproducing apparatus are usually formed in a thin box shape. For this reason, the built-in type storage and playback device has a small area exposed on the front of the desktop personal computer,
It is not easy to secure a space for arranging a connector for taking in recording data from an external information device. There is also a means of pulling out the connector cable from the back of the personal computer and wiring it along the outer surface of the personal computer. However, this operation not only complicates operation but also impairs the appearance. It is also convenient for an external storage / reproducing device or a read-only reproducing device to have a function of easily importing data from an external information device.

[0003] Therefore, there arises a technical problem to be solved for this kind of storage / reproducing apparatus and reproducing apparatus so that external data can be easily taken in. The present invention solves the above problem. The purpose is to do.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is intended for use in a storage and reproduction device or a personal computer stored in a storage recessed in the front of a personal computer. An externally attached storage and reproduction device, wherein a spatial wave communication port is disposed on the front surface or the surface, and data received at the spatial wave communication port is recorded on a storage unit of an optical, magnetic or magneto-optical system. Another object of the present invention is to provide a storage and reproduction device configured to read the recorded data and output the data to the personal computer.

[0005] A reproducing apparatus housed in a storage portion recessed in the front of a personal computer or a reproducing apparatus externally attached to a personal computer, wherein the reproducing apparatus is recorded in an optical, magnetic or magneto-optical storage means. In addition to a reproduction function of reading data and outputting the data to the personal computer, a space wave communication port is provided on the front or the surface so that data received at the space wave communication port can also be output to the personal computer. It is intended to provide a configured playback device.

[0006]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.
This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. For convenience of explanation, the same reference numerals are given to the elements common to the embodiments according to the claims.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 11A denotes a desktop personal computer. A thin-walled box-shaped storage section 12 is provided in the front of the desktop personal computer 11A, and the storage section 12 has a storage according to the present invention. And C as an example of a reproducing apparatus
The DR drive unit 13A is housed. Therefore, the CD-R drive unit 13A
The front of is exposed. And C on the exposed front
A DR slot 14 is opened, and an IrDA-standard infrared communication port 15 is provided. In addition, a PC card slot 16, a modular jack 17 for telephone line connection, and the like are provided.

A desktop personal computer 1 shown in FIG.
A CD-R drive unit 13B as an example of the storage and reproduction device according to the second aspect of the present invention is externally attached to 1B. A CD-R slot 14 is also opened on the front of the CD-R drive unit 13B, and Ir
A DA standard infrared communication port 15 is provided, and further, a PC card slot 16 and a modular jack 17 for telephone line connection are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the PC card slot 16
Is integrated with the card reader unit 18. When a PC card 20 of the PHS 19 is inserted into the PC card slot 16, the card reader unit 18 reads data through the PC card 20. The PC card slot 16 is configured so that the PC card 20 can be freely attached and detached by a detent mechanism or the like. In addition, telephone line 2
1 is connected to the modular jack 17, the telephone line 2
1 to access various data sources and
It can be taken into the R drive units 13A and 13B.

When the digital camera 22 having the IrDA-standard infrared communication function is placed in front of the CD-R drive units 13A and 13B to transmit data, the infrared communication port 15 receives the data. Thus, the image data captured by the digital camera 22 is transferred to the CD-R drive units 13A and 13B extremely easily. Further, since the infrared communication port 15 requires a smaller space than the connector, the arrangement is simple, and the appearance is not impaired.

The image data captured by the CD-R drive units 13A and 13B in this manner is transmitted to the I / F
After the intermediate processing through the unit 23, the process reaches the changeover switch 24. When the changeover switch 24 is switched in the horizontal direction in the figure, the image data is temporarily buffered by the memory control unit 25, and further, the changeover switch 26 at the subsequent stage (left side in the figure) of the memory control unit 25 is moved horizontally in the figure. When the image data is switched in the direction, the image data reaches the data processing unit 27 via the changeover switch 26 and is subjected to a parity check and the like. Then, after the power control for recording is performed by the PW control unit 28, the data is written to the CD-R 30 stored in the CD-R slot 14 by the optical head 29 and recorded and stored.

When reproducing the image data recorded and stored on the CD-R 30, the optical head 29 reads the image data. The read image data is demodulated by the demodulation unit 31 and then subjected to processing such as the removal of the parity code by the data processing unit 32. Then, after buffering by the memory control unit 33, I
The data is converted into an interface format such as the SCSI standard or the ATAPI standard by the / F unit 34 and reaches the changeover switch 35. When the changeover switch 35 is switched in the leftward tilt direction in the figure, the image data is transferred to the computer input / output terminal 3.
6 and output to the desktop personal computers 11A and 11B via the cable 37. In this way, the image data is reproduced on the monitors of the desktop personal computers 11A and 11B, so that the image data can be edited or printed out.

On the other hand, when the changeover switch 24 is switched in the downward tilt direction in the figure, the image data having passed through the I / F section 23 is further converted by the I / F section 38 into the interface format of the predetermined standard described above. . When the changeover switch 35 is switched in the rightward direction in the figure, the image data is output to the desktop personal computers 11A and 11B via the computer input / output terminal 36 and the cable 37. Thus, the CD-R drive unit 1 in this case
3A and 13B store image data on desktop PC 11
A, 11B functions as an input means for taking in, and particularly leads to a functional enhancement of a desktop personal computer which is not provided with a function of transmitting a space wave such as infrared light.

The CD-R drive units 13A and 13A are connected to the card reader unit 18 and the modular jack 17.
The data taken into 3B is also used as I / F units 39 and 40, respectively.
, And then reaches the changeover switch 24.
When the changeover switch 24 and the changeover switch 26 are switched in the horizontal direction in the figure, the optical head 29 passes through the memory control unit 25, the data processing unit 27, and the PW control unit 28 to the CD-R 30 similarly to the image data. Written,
Recorded and saved. The same applies to reproduction. When the changeover switch 35 is switched in the leftward tilt direction in the figure, the optical head 2
9, demodulation unit 31, data processing unit 32, memory control unit 33
And a computer input / output terminal 36 via the I / F unit 34
And the desktop PC 11A by the cable 37,
11B.

When the changeover switch 24 is switched in the downward tilt direction in the figure and the changeover switch 35 is switched in the rightward direction in the figure, the card reader section 18 and the modular jack 17 are connected to the CD-R drive units 13A and 13A.
Similarly to the image data, the data captured by the 3B is output to the desktop personal computers 11A and 11B via the computer input / output terminal 36 and the cable 37 via the I / F unit 39 or 40 and the I / F unit 38. And the CD-R drive unit 13 in this case
A and 13B function as input means for taking the data recorded on the PC card 20 and the data accessed via the telephone line 21 into the desktop personal computers 11A and 11B.

Further, after switching the changeover switch 26 in the downward tilt direction in the figure and changing the changeover switch 35 in the leftward tilt direction in the figure, the desktop personal computers 11A, 11
B to the CD-R drive units 13A, 13B via the cable 37 to the desktop personal computers 11A, 11B.
When the data in B is output, the data is output to the I / F unit 34,
Memory control unit 33, data processing unit 27, and PW control unit 2
After 8, the data is written on the CD-R 30 by the optical head 29. Thus, in this case, the CD-R drive units 13A and 13B are used as the desktop personal computers 11A and 11B.
B will function as an auxiliary storage device.

As in the case of the desktop personal computer 11A, a storage unit 12 is provided in the front of the desktop personal computer 41A shown in FIG. 4, and the storage unit 12 is an example of a reproducing apparatus according to the third aspect of the present invention. Of the CD-ROM drive unit 42A. And the C
CD-RO on the front of the D-ROM drive unit 42A
An M slot 43 is opened, and an IrDA infrared communication port 15 is provided. In addition,
A PC card slot 16, a modular jack 17 for telephone line connection, and the like are provided.

The desktop personal computer 4 shown in FIG.
A CD-ROM drive unit 42B is externally attached to 1B as an example of the reproducing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention. A CD-ROM slot 43 is also opened on the front of the CD-ROM drive unit 42B, and
An infrared communication port 15 of the rDA standard is provided, and further, a PC card slot 16, a modular jack 17 for telephone line connection, and the like are provided.

As shown in FIG. 6, the CD-ROM drive units 42A and 42B are composed of components (specifically, the changeover switch 24, the memory control unit 25, and the like) related to the writing function in the CD-R drive units 13A and 13B.
Changeover switch 26, data processing unit 27 and PW control unit 2
8) is removed. Normally, the changeover switch 35 is tilted to the left in FIG.
Data recorded on the CD-ROM 44 stored in the slot 43 is read by a read-only optical disk 45, and the read data is demodulated by the demodulation unit 31,
Data processing unit 32, memory control unit 33, and I / F unit 34
Through the computer output terminal 46 and the cable 47
To the desktop personal computers 41A and 41B for playback.

On the other hand, when the changeover switch 35 is switched to the rightward direction in the figure, the image data of the digital camera 22 is received by the infrared communication port 15 and the image data is received via the I / F section 23 and the I / F section 38. From the computer output terminal 46 and the cable 47 to the desktop personal computer 4.
1A and 41B. Thus, the image data can be edited or printed out on the desktop personal computers 41A and 41B. Thus, in this case, the CD-ROM drive unit 42
A and 42B function as input means for capturing the image data of the digital camera 22 into the desktop personal computers 41A and 41B. In particular, the functions of the desktop personal computers which are not provided with a space wave communication function such as infrared rays are improved. Connect.

Similarly, data taken in through the PC card 20 and data accessed through the telephone line 21 are also transmitted to the card reader unit 18 and the modular jack 17 integrated with the PC card slot 16, respectively. The CD-ROM drive units 42A, 4
2B, and the I / F unit 39 or 40 and the I / F
The data can be output from the computer output terminal 46 and the cable 47 to the desktop personal computers 41A and 41B via the F section 38.

Here, the image data of the digital camera 22 having the infrared communication function is applied as the data transmitted to the infrared communication port 15 as the space wave communication port, but the present invention is not limited to this. Not a thing,
The present invention can be applied to all data transmitted from an information device having a space wave communication function such as infrared rays. Similarly, CD-R30 and CD-R30 are used here as storage means.
Although the OM 44 is used, the present invention is not limited to this, and a magnetic disk such as a floppy disk or a magneto-optical disk such as a mini disk may be used. Further, the present invention can be variously modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and it goes without saying that the present invention extends to the modifications.

[0023]

As described above, the storage / reproduction device and the reproduction device according to the present invention can be easily provided without a cable if the information equipment on the data transmitting side has a space wave communication function. Data can be received directly from the information device, and the data can be recorded and reproduced, or can be directly output to a personal computer. The space wave communication port used for this reception requires less space than the connector, so that even a thin storage device can be easily arranged. And the appearance is not spoiled. In addition, the personal computer main body such as a desktop personal computer is not restricted in structure and wiring, and further contributes to the enhancement of the functions of a personal computer which does not have a space wave communication function.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of the invention described in claim 1;

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the embodiment of the invention described in claim 2;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of FIGS. 1 and 2;

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the embodiment of the invention described in claim 3;

FIG. 5 is a front view showing the embodiment of the invention described in claim 4;

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of FIGS. 4 and 5;

[Explanation of symbols]

11A, 11B, 41A, 41B Desktop personal computer 12 Storage unit 13A, 13B CD-R drive unit 15 Infrared communication port 29, 45 Optical head 30 CD-R 36 Computer input / output terminal 42A, 42B CD-ROM drive unit 44 CD-ROM 46 Computer Output terminal

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A storage and reproduction device stored in a storage recessed in a front surface of a personal computer, wherein a space wave communication port is provided on a front surface, and data received by the space wave communication port is transmitted to the storage and reproduction device. A storage and reproducing apparatus characterized in that the data is recorded in a storage means of an optical, magnetic or magneto-optical system, and the recorded data can be read and output to the personal computer. 2. A storage and reproducing device externally attached to a personal computer, wherein a spatial wave communication port is provided on a surface, and data received at the spatial wave communication port is
A storage and reproduction apparatus characterized in that it is recorded on a magnetic or magneto-optical storage means, and that the recorded data can be read and output to the personal computer. 3. A reproducing apparatus for reading data recorded in a storage means of an optical, magnetic or magneto-optical system, which is stored in a storage section recessed in the front of a personal computer, and outputs the data to the personal computer, A reproducing apparatus, comprising: a space wave communication port disposed on a front surface of the personal computer so that data received at the space wave communication port can be output to the personal computer. 4. An external device connected to a personal computer,
Also, a reproducing apparatus for reading data recorded in a storage means of an optical, magnetic or magneto-optical system and outputting the data to the personal computer, wherein a spatial wave communication port is provided on the surface and the spatial wave communication port receives the data. A reproducing apparatus characterized in that data can also be output to the personal computer.