JPS59111560A - Memory notebook - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To convert speedily and easily a program by binding plural cards in which a memory is stored, in the form of a notebook, and executing access from a computer to the memory on an optionally opened page of its notebook. CONSTITUTION:A memory card P is constituted in the form of a card by enclosing an ROM chip L in which a program is stored, in a thin plastic case. A metallic ring U is fitted into the inside wall of a through-hole for inserting an arm X, and this ring and the ROM chip are coupled electrically by a conductive pattern R embedded in the card. An optical sensor S for detecting an external light is enclosed in the card, and it is connected electrically to a computer A through a flexible substrate O embedded in the case. The optical sensor S of each card P is enclosed in each different position, and also coupled with the computer A through the flexible substrate to which wiring is executed separately.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Technical Field> The present invention is a so-called memory card in which a memory for storing programs, such as a read-only memory (ROM), is enclosed in a thin plastic case, and a plurality of these cards are bound into a notebook. The present invention relates to a memory notebook, and particularly to a memory notebook in which the memory of an arbitrarily opened page can be accessed by a computer.

<Conventional technology> Program calculators and calculators commonly available on the market.

The functions of measuring instruments and the like can be expanded and changed by replacing tapes or read-only memory (ROM) cassettes that store programs.

However, with tapes, it is necessary to load them into a computer using a cassette device after selection, and with ROM cassettes, it is necessary to remove the ROM cassette that has been used and then connect it to the computer again. In other words, in the past, a tape or RO containing the desired program was used.
It was necessary to select M cassettes and then connect them to the computer, which required a lot of effort and made it impossible to use the desired program quickly.

<Purpose> The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned drawbacks of the conventional technology, and provides a novel method in which the memory of a memory card storing a desired program can be immediately accessed by a computer. The purpose is to provide memory notes.

<Example> The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. .

FIG. 1 is an external view of a memory notebook according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing its closed state.

In the figure, T indicates a soft case made of a soft material such as synthetic resin, and as shown in the figure, this case can be bent at two places, and the bent parts divide the case into three areas. And in the rightmost area is the keyboard KE
A computer A equipped with Y and a display section DISP is attached.

On the other hand, a conductive arm X for binding a memory card, which will be described later, is attached to the bent part on the left side of the figure, and these arms are connected to the computer A via a flexible board Q' embedded in the case. connected.

The memory card P has a card-like configuration in which a ROM chip L storing a program is enclosed in a thin plastic case, and a metal ring U is fitted into the inner wall of the insertion hole through which the arm X is inserted. ring and rom
It is electrically coupled to the chip L through a conductive pattern R embedded in the card. Further, this card includes a photosensor S for detecting external light, and this is also electrically connected to the computer A via a flexible board O placed in the case. In addition, the optical sensor-S of each card P
are respectively enclosed in different positions and are connected to computer A via separately marked flexible substrates. Furthermore, the name of the program and its usage are written on the front surface of the card P. A plurality of memory cards P thus constructed are bound together into a notebook shape by the arm X, and are designed so that they can be folded and carried as shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 shows a block circuit diagram of this memory notebook and computer, and the operation will be explained in detail based on this diagram.

In the figure, the arrow A side shows the typical circuit configuration of a computer; the central processing unit CPUK keyboard KEY,
A display section DISP and a read/write memo IJRAM are connected. On the other hand, the arrow P side shows the circuit configuration of the memory notebook, and each card's ROM chip ROM to R
OM4 is coupled via path line B to the CPU of the computer. The optical sensors S to S4 of each card are connected to the CPU through separate lines.

In such a memory notebook, when a desired memory card is opened based on the contents written on the surface of the card, the detection signal obtained by the optical sensor S of the card P is transferred to the CPU of the computer. . Therefore, the CPU determines which memory card has been opened based on the detection signal sent via a specific line, and
A chip select signal is sent to the OM chip via a signal line (not shown).

In this way, the desired memory card P is opened and immediately waits for access by the computer A.

In the above embodiment, the detection signal of the optical sensor S is transferred to the CPU of the computer via a separate line, but if the detection signal is used as a chip select signal for each ROM chip L, many lines can be omitted. Can be done.

Also, instead of the optical sensor S, a solar cell S can be used as shown in Fig. 4.
B is provided, and this electromotive force is used to activate the corresponding ROM chip L, or a leaf switch LS' is provided to automatically turn on only the switch of the opened card and activate the corresponding R.
It may be configured to be coupled to the OM chip Lk pass line B. Further, the memory notebook and the computer may be separate units, and may be connected to the computer by a connecting means such as a cord.

<Effects> As described above, in the memory notebook of the present invention, a plurality of cards storing memories are bound into a notebook shape, and the memory of any page opened in the notebook can be accessed from a total of Km. Just by opening the page containing the program, you can immediately access it from your computer and convert the program very quickly and easily.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is an external view of the memory notebook according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the same notebook when folded, Fig. 3 is a circuit diagram of the same, and Fig. 4 is another embodiment of the memory card. . T is soft case, A is calculator, P is memory card, L
is a ROM chip, S is a light sensor, X is an arm, U is a metal ring, O, Q, and R are lines, and CPU is a central processing unit.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A memory notebook consisting of a plurality of cards storing memory bound together in a notebook shape, and characterized in that the memory of any page opened in the notebook can be accessed by a computer. Note.