KR200313898Y1 - The portable storage device for multi-adaptation and mobile communication adaptation - Google Patents

Abstract

The combined-combination and portable communication terminal type portable storage device of the present invention is connected to a number of information communication devices such as a mobile phone, a personal portable terminal, as well as a general PC, so that data (files) can be mutually transmitted and stored as a storage device. The present invention relates to a storage device that has dramatically increased compatibility and functionality.

The portable storage device of the present invention comprises: (1) an interface forming a connection terminal suitable for each information communication device to be combined with an information communication device, and (2) storing data inputted through a passage connected to the interface and itself. A main memory for outputting stored data, and (3) an input / output controller positioned between the interface and the main memory and controlling an input / output connection between the information communication device and the main memory connected to the interface under the control of a microprocessor; 4) a plurality of information communication devices connected to the interface through a control of the input / output controller, which are operated when a program for controlling the connection and recording of the information communication device is recorded and connected to the program area provided therein. A microprocessor for controlling data transfer and storage with the main memory It is configured to hereinafter.

Therefore, the present invention solves the problems of connectivity and compatibility with the external devices of the conventional USB storage device and provides the effect of data transmission and storage of data communication devices such as mobile phones in addition to the general PC.

Description

The portable storage device for multi-adaptation and mobile communication adaptation}

The present invention relates to a storage device, and in detail, by connecting to a plurality of information communication devices, such as a mobile phone, a personal portable terminal, as well as a general PC, to enable the mutual transmission and storage of data (files), the compatibility and functionality as a storage device It is proposed to increase the combined storage and portable communication terminal portable storage device.

Information and communication and the Internet are developing so fast that it is difficult to measure their development speed. The most representative of these developments are computers and mobile phones. These information and communication devices are changing the world faster and more conveniently, and weaving the world in one micro communication network while promoting separation in a more microscopic way.

In addition, these technological innovations and advances allow for greater mechanicalization, and on the contrary, for most devices, the functionality is dramatically improved while the size is light and small, increasing mobility.

When you use a computer, you often need to move the completed data (files). Generally, storage devices such as PCs include HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) and FDDs (Floppy Disk Drives), and most of them are usually carried after storing completed data (files) on floppy disks. . Of course, there is an external HDD, but because of its size, you have to carry it in a bag, and it is difficult to carry it in a pocket like a floppy disk.

These days, CD-RW (CD Reader / Writter), which can store CD-ROMs, is widely used to store and carry data on CD-ROMs, but the size of CD-ROMs is not easy to carry in pockets.

In terms of portability, a floppy disk is preferable to a CD-ROM, but a floppy disk has a problem in that only 1.4M (mega) of data (file) can be stored.

The USB storage device as shown in FIG. 1 was developed due to this problem.

The USB storage device 10 is a device that can be stored and carried by connecting a USB port (10p; Universal Serial Bus port) to the USB port of the PC and then copy the data of the computer to the USB storage device (10). The conventional USB storage device 10 includes a memory in a circuit inside the body 101 to store data therein. In addition, a lid 102 is formed to cover the USB port 10p as necessary.

However, since the conventional USB storage device 10 is only used with a computer having a USB terminal can not be used in other devices, there is a problem that its utility is inferior.

In addition, mobile phones, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), and the like are spreading as much as the spread of computers, and even in these information communication devices, it is often necessary to store or mutually transmit necessary data. However, the conventional USB storage device 10 is for storing or transferring data through a computer USB connector such as a general PC or a notebook computer, and there is a problem that data exchange with a portable communication device (mobile phone, PDA, etc.) cannot be performed. have.

In addition, in the situation where various information and communication devices are expected to develop in the direction of increasing mobility, that is, mobility, more convenient portable storage devices will be required more than ever.

Therefore, the purpose of the present invention to solve the problems of the conventional storage device and to meet the new demand is to connect to a number of information communication devices, such as mobile phones, personal portable terminals, as well as a general PC, the mutual transmission and storage of data (files) The present invention provides a technology for a combined storage device and a portable communication terminal type portable storage device, which can greatly increase compatibility and functionality as a storage device by enabling it.

1; A perspective view of a conventional USB storage device.

2; Block diagram of a composite combination and portable communication terminal portable storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3; Internal structure of the combined and portable communication terminal portable storage device of Figure 2;

<Description of Symbols for Major Parts of Drawings>

10: USB storage device

101: USB storage device body

102: USB storage device lid

20: portable storage device

201: Microprocessor

202a, 202b,... , 202n: interface

203: I / O controller

204a, 204b,... , 204n: Multiple main memory

205: Device Case

Composite combined portable storage device of the present invention for achieving the above object, in a device for data interchange and storage with a number of information communication devices,

(1) at least two or more interfaces forming a connection terminal suitable for each information communication device for coupling with a plurality of information communication devices, and (2) storing data inputted through a passage connected to the interface and storing the data stored therein. A main memory for outputting, (3) an input / output controller which is located between the interface and the main memory and controls the input / output connection between the information communication device and the main memory connected to the interface under the control of the microprocessor, and (4) its own A program for controlling the connection and reading of the information communication device is recorded and connected to the program area provided in the program area. The plurality of information communication devices and the main memory are connected to the interface through the control of the input / output controller. Includes a microprocessor for controlling data transfer and storage with W is composed,

Portable communication terminal portable storage device of the present invention for achieving another object, in the device for data interchange and storage,

(1) an interface forming a connection terminal suitable for a personal mobile communication device to be combined with a personal mobile communication device, and (2) a main for storing data inputted through a passage connected to the interface and outputting self-stored data. An input / output controller (3) located between the memory and (3) the interface and the main memory and controlling the input / output connection between the personal memory device connected to the interface and the main memory under the control of the microprocessor, and (4) a program provided by itself. A program for controlling the connection and the reading and reading of the information communication device is recorded in the area, and is operated when the connection is made. The data transmission and storage between a plurality of information communication devices and the main memory connected to the interface through the control of the input / output controller. It is configured to include a microprocessor for controlling.

Hereinafter, the portable storage device of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a composite coupling and portable communication terminal portable storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an internal structure diagram of the composite coupling and portable communication terminal portable storage device of FIG. 2.

As shown, the composite combination and portable communication terminal portable storage device 20 according to the present embodiment, the microprocessor 201, a plurality of interfaces (202a, 202b, ..., 202n), input and output controller 203, It can be largely divided into a plurality of main memories 204a, 204b, ..., 204n.

The present invention is provided with a plurality of interfaces (202a, 202b, ..., 202n; connection connector) to connect and apply a plurality of electronic devices in order to solve the problem of compatibility or usability that has been a problem in the conventional USB storage device Doing.

In addition, the embodiment of FIG. 3 shows that a connection with a general PC through a USB port as the first interface of FIG. 2 and a connection with a mobile phone (aka 'cell phone') as a second interface can be simultaneously performed. In this description, the first interface 202a (the first connector) is used as a USB connector for compatibility with a general PC, and the second interface 202b (the second connector) is used as a mobile connector for the compatibility with a mobile phone. The explanation is centered.

In addition, the portable storage device 20 of the present invention is equipped with an interface (connection connector) in addition to a general PC or a mobile phone as shown in one embodiment, a digital camera capable of connecting through a PDA or compatible connector called a personal wireless terminal. It is possible to configure the connection to be performed also with a camcorder or the like. In other words, it is possible to additionally configure the interface (connection connector) to be combined in combination.

The input / output controller 203 after the first and second interfaces 202a and 202b is connected to the first and second interfaces 202a and 202b and the main memories 204a, 204b, ..., 204n under the control of the microprocessor 201. To control the signal connections.

The main memories 204a, 204b, ..., 204n store signals input through the first and second interfaces 202a, 202b and read out the stored signals. The storage device of the present embodiment is connected to an external device such as a mobile phone as well as a general PC and is operated by receiving power from such an external device. Therefore, the main memory 204a, 204b, ..., 204n uses a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory so that the stored contents are not erased even when power is not supplied.

In the present portable storage device 20, the microprocessor 201 controls the respective components to operate organically, so that various external devices can be connected as well as control the overall operation smoothly. Perform.

In particular, the program area 201x of the microprocessor 201 stores data programmed to be connected to each external device. If necessary, the program area is stored in a recording memory such as a ROM, It is also possible to comprise as a structure part. This program is an operating system that operates to perform the write / read of data.

In the present embodiment, the first interface 202a is connected to a general PC 30PC, and the second interface 202b is connected to a mobile phone 30mp and used. Accordingly, the first and second interfaces 202a and 202b also perform a passage role of mutually transmitting data of the general PC 30pc and the mobile phone 30mp. In addition, as described above, the portable storage device 20 has a structure in which a plurality of external devices can be connected, and these external devices can be connected singly or in combination.

When connecting to a general PC (20pc), you can connect using a USB (Universal Serial Bus) terminal, so you can connect when necessary, such as storing or copying the necessary data regardless of the operation of the PC. When the portable storage device 20 is connected to the PC in operation, the program of the portable storage device 20 is activated and the PC 30pc recognizes that an external device is connected to the PC. A folder (directory) representing the present portable storage device 20 is created. Therefore, after the recognition is performed, it is possible to control such as copying or newly storing necessary data (files) into the folder of the portable storage device 20.

Even when connected to a mobile phone, by copying or storing data, a folder representing the portable storage device 20 is created in the mobile phone as in the folder structure described above.

With the development of communication technology, it is possible to download melodies, music or games through mobile phones these days. Of course, if you have a PC connected to the Internet, you don't have to say anything. If you're using a PC, you'll often need to have some files. However, as described above, a floppy disk has a problem that only 1.4M (mega) of data (file) can be recorded. And CD-ROM can record data (file) of about 600M ~ 1400M (1.4G) per sheet, but its portability is inferior. In addition, floppy disks and CD-ROMs are mainly for data transfer with general PCs, and data cannot be stored or exchanged with mobile phones. In the portable storage device 20, the PC and the mobile phone become one external device. In view of the operation of these external devices, the mobile phone has a smaller storage space than the PC, thus securing more storage space than the PC. This can be an important issue. In general, a song is about 3 to 5M in size and the game can be interesting to some extent because it is 5M or more.

Currently, the USB port (USB connector) is applied to all computers and peripherals in accordance with the international standard system, but in the case of mobile phones, each manufacturer has its own connector connection structure. In Korea, the Standard on I / O Connection Interface of Digital Cellular Phone (TTA) of the Ministry of Information and Telecommunication is a major member of related experts and mobile phone manufacturers. It was prepared in the first half of 2001 by the director, but it does not seem to be applied much yet.

In the portable storage device 20, a 24-pin interface is applied based on this standard, and if necessary, it can be formed based on the input / output connection of each mobile phone manufacturer.

When the present portable storage device 20 is connected to a general PC and a mobile phone at the same time, by forming a passage connecting the general PC and the mobile phone to one, the data of the mobile phone and the PC can be mutually moved, and thus Functionality can be further extended.

In the present embodiment, the device case 250 has a round shape, and this is to provide an effect as an accessory so that users do not have a burden other than a function as a storage device for storing data (file). Therefore, as shown in Figure 3, by putting a string in the case ring (250r) to be used as a necklace, such as not only easy to carry, but also to prevent loss, it is possible to avoid awkward at this time.

In addition, as described above, the portable storage device 10 may not only be connected to a general PC or a mobile phone, but also may be connected or interfaced with various external devices such as a PDA or a CD player. It is possible to carry out variously on the basis.

As described above, the present invention solves the problems of connectivity and compatibility with the external devices of the conventional USB storage device, thereby providing the effect of data transmission and storage of data communication devices such as mobile phones in addition to the general PC. Through such a portable storage device will contribute to the development of storage technology.

Claims (4)

In the device for data interchange and storage with a plurality of information communication devices, At least two or more interfaces forming a connection connection terminal suitable for each information communication device for coupling with the plurality of information communication devices; A main memory for storing data input through a passage connected to the interface and outputting self-stored data; An input / output controller located between the interface and the main memory and controlling an input / output connection between the information communication device connected to the interface and the main memory under the control of a microprocessor; A program for controlling the connection and reading of the information communication device is recorded and operated in a program area provided in the program area, and is operated when the information is connected and connected to the interface through the control of the input / output controller. And a microprocessor for controlling data transfer and storage with a memory. The method of claim 1, The microprocessor is characterized in that the program for controlling the connection to the information communication device and the recording and reading is recorded, and further comprising a program memory, the combined combined portable storage device. An apparatus for data interchange and storage, the apparatus comprising: An interface forming a connection terminal suitable for the personal mobile communication device to be combined with the personal mobile communication device; A main memory for storing data input through a passage connected to the interface and outputting self-stored data; An input / output controller positioned between the interface and the main memory and controlling an input / output connection between the personal mobile communication device connected to the interface and the main memory under the control of a microprocessor; A program for controlling the connection and reading of the information communication device is recorded and operated in a program area provided in the program area, and is operated when the information is connected and connected to the interface through the control of the input / output controller. And a microprocessor for controlling data transfer and storage with a memory. The method of claim 1, The microprocessor is characterized in that the program for controlling the connection to the information communication device and the recording and reading is recorded and further comprising a program memory, the portable communication terminal type portable storage device.