TWI292125B - - Google Patents

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1292125 IX. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field] The present invention relates to a portable data storage device, and more particularly to an automatically executable portable data storage device using an automatic execution method. [Prior Art] In response to the rapid development and popularization of electronic devices such as computers, digital cameras, MP3 players, and mobile devices, the types of information and the types of their transmissions have also diversified, and various types of development have also been developed. Sample storage and storage devices (storage media) to meet different needs. The data storage devices used in the early days are roughly divided into two categories. The first type is an electronic solid-state memory device, such as read-only memory (10), and the random storage of such memory devices is usually embedded in the computer and the party is "," except that it must be continuously powered to save the data. Because of the setting, the typical example is the disk surface. _ The storage must be through a mechanical drive mechanism such as a floppy disk drive: first === and the memory is also limited to the surface area of the party.: ~ Dan ye ye hard disk and Words, but also limited by the need to rely on the M memory capacity of the larger body _ big defects, but also cones; ..... and magnetic operation, it is not shock-resistant, large size #缺J is also difficult to expect to carry Therefore, the portable data storage suitability. ^ The following requirements: The storage media) should be roughly i. Non-volatile: portable data can be freely stored in the main purpose of the storage of 3 1 different ~ one electronic device to move 1292125 to move or copy 'for example, computer to computer, digital camera to computer, flat brain to personal digital assistant (PDA use, because the package can still be, _ save data, yes · # # ^ The characteristics of the preparation. The clothing will be set to 1 shock: portable data storage device must It is more important to move (carry) in an unpredictable environment, so it is more important for the impact (sh〇ck) and the vibration f. In particular, (4) the possibility of less mechanical access, because the machine is difficult to move ( For example, hard disk drives are very sensitive to shock and vibration, and may cause access errors or machine failures. 'i High storage density: because of the convenience of carrying, and the action, such as PDA, may be limited by space. There are many, so portable storage devices must make good use of each sub-space, and the principle of lightness: small, so high storage density is also a very important part. Low power consumption. Because portable poor storage devices are often Applied to computers or mobile devices _ data conversion 'special comparison (four) depends on a variety of batteries with limited density to supply the required power, and the existing processor and display screen materials consume large power components, relative (four) allocated to other peripheral power is extremely Limited, so the low dry charge of the portable data storage device is also an indispensable requirement. Consider the solid-state non-volatile memory of the existing semiconductor memory device, Divided into · Mask-type read-only memory (MASKROM), one-time programmable read-only memory (OTP ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), can be erased and programmable Memory (EEpR〇M), Flash 1292125, Flash Memory, etc., among which the flash memory is fully compatible with the various requirements of Lisa, so it is widely used as a portable data storage device. In memory, different memory array structures can be generated depending on the design. Currently there are several types such as NOR, NAND, DINOI^AND_type, etc. If classified according to the function of the market application, it can be classified as c〇deFlash.

Data Flash two. Among them, Code Flash is mainly based on NOR-typeFlash, and is generally applied to products with a small memory capacity, such as PC BIOS, mobile phone, PDA, etc. Data Flash is usually NAND-type

Flash is an architecture, and its capacity is usually more than 16Mb. It is suitable for storage and reading of large I data, and is generally used in digital storage devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, computers, and various mobile devices. Storage media). The types of Data Flash commonly used as portable data storage devices (storage media) in the market are as follows: l.Mulit Media Card (MMC), commonly used in digital cameras, smart phones, MP3 players, etc. 2· Compact Flash Card (CF Card), commonly used in digital cameras, palmtop computers, MP3 players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), etc. 3· Smart Media Card, commonly used in digital cameras, palm-sized computers, MP3 players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), etc. 4. PC_ATA Flash Card (PC Card), commonly used in notebook computers and translators. 5· Memory Stick, mainly used in SONY's own products. ‘1292125 6. USB Flash Disk/USB Mass Storage Device (commonly known as Big Brother, new patent No. 531028) is commonly used in computers or other electronic devices with USB Port (Universal Serial Bus). The above-mentioned various portable data storage devices can be sold separately, but also sold together with a processing device such as a pen d/table/palm computer, a digital camera, an Mp3 play stack, and a personal digital assistant, especially in the case of In the current situation of multi-, B-suit and wireless rights group products, these portable 2 storage devices are often used to recognize companies or promote various products to become a new favorite of the gift market. The standard portable multimedia storage device does not have the characteristics of being automatically executed like a CD. When it is coupled to an electronic device such as a computer, the user must select a portable data storage device. The data in the file is lost, loaded, executed, or archived, and any user can change or even use the file data in the data storage device. In addition, the mains in the electronic device does not specifically indicate the difference between the portable data storage device and the magnetic code, which may easily cause confusion for the user. Data storage is sold as a product, or an ugly corporate introduction or product brief; jf is not a physical print, and can be played in the == body, then t ϋ . , Automated implementation of the brand's popularity or product versatility and recognition:: Special 'must have great help. Here, it is possible to automatically execute the portable data storage device of the broadcast::' case, if it can avoid the built-in slot case being = -1292125, the money is self-domain; if the money user can open the record Lead bamboo / U 臧 are copied or stolen. In addition, it is better to prevent the built-in broadcast case from being [invented]. Based on this, the inventor of the present invention tried to add the original processing unit in the device to the characteristic Becko storage device that can be automatically executed like a CD. : Using a computer such as a computer to play a _ case, :: === Execute a start program, pre-recorded in a flash memory = bit segment, and protect its access using the - (4) system. In this way, although the portable data storage device is transferred and executed, it is loaded into the built-in 接m-connected clothes, and the automatic user's hiring _ is completely unnecessary, so that the portable storage device is not required at all times. Automatically play the second t case, Ya (four) is earned 1 when copying or silk. In addition, the device is used to represent the portable data storage in the electric image.]::Auto: This means that the disk has different indications to avoid the user's material. X. Others are the main purpose of the present invention, which is to provide a portable data storage device with a built-in slot function and its automatic execution of the monthly-human purpose Portable data storage device! 292125 =: From ±: Execution method 'so that the built-in slot can not be deleted, changed or copied without the serial number of Weishang. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , It is to provide a portable data storage device and its automatic execution method, in order to make a person J: #主固, A 7 coupled with the electronic device can represent the image, which is different from other disks. The invention provides a portable data storage device that can be coupled to an electronic device, 1i - Φ the electronic device automatically performs the internal built-in Γ-Γ 43⁄4 in the portable poor storage device. - 1 Jian He case, the portable poor storage device comprises: an interface unit 70 for coupling to the processing unit of the electronic device; a flash memory for providing read/write data; and - a control unit, Integrating with the interface device and the flash memory to control the inflow and outflow of the data into the flash memory; the flash memory is additionally divided into a predetermined segment and set to the optical disk device and stored A built-in slot, and the optical disc device includes a starting program for the processing unit to detect the virtual optical disc in the optical disc device through the control unit to find the specified starting program and automatically execute the built-in file. The start program includes an automatic executable file (such as Autoruninf) and an application (such as Setupexe) with a built-in file playback driver mechanism. The driver driving mechanism of the application sequentially includes: copying the built-in slot from the predetermined section 1292125 to the memory unit of the flash memory other section or the electronic device. Starting the corresponding body to play the copied built-in The standard file; and after the playback is completed, the copied built-in file is deleted. The automatic execution file of the other transcript may further include an image of the image data storage device to automatically display the designated image in the electronic device=system to represent the portable data storage. 7, set, is conducive to distinguishing from other disks. , bamboo storage 2: f flash memory is not divided by extra - predetermined area n limit = can be divided into the first, second and third sections, the first - area = set up - inclusive The CD-ROM device 4 of the first program is also written/written, and the third segment stores built-in files. The wide-ranging reading unit can measure the wideness of the CD device and/or the processing unit through the control program. Automatically broadcast::=:. 'To find the specified start, the first area & pre-record a pass code, decrypt and compare the pass code to determine the first ride, thereby forming a barrier that the user cannot read: / Write capital built-in slot case when there is no manufacturer to provide the pass Ma: No: 2: to make it, read or open.丨 、 更改 更改 更改 更改 - - 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明 发明To the light=to the electronic device, the processing unit of the processing unit finds the virtual disk of the finger; automatically executes the built-in file. The starting program of the θ疋 and the 11 1292125 monthly execution start program step, further includes an application that executes the automatic execution file and the built-in file playback driving mechanism in the initial program. The driving mechanism for executing the application includes the following steps: copying the built-in standard from the predetermined segment to another memory area of the flash memory or the memory unit of the electronic device; starting the corresponding software to play the copy and the built-in File; and delete the copied built-in file after playing. In addition, the step of executing the automatic execution file further includes executing an image command to automatically display the designated image in the operating system of the electronic device to represent the portable data storage device. Furthermore, the method further includes the step of setting the third section as a hidden section that the user cannot read, so that the built-in job cannot be deleted, changed, copied, read or opened when there is no vendor-provided pass. . The portable data storage device and the automatic execution method thereof can be automatically executed by the invention, and the non-volatile, shockproof, high storage density, and low power consumption capability of the portable data storage device can be used. In the conventional technology, it is impossible to automatically perform the playback (4), and the work (4) is confused with other disks. Further, a portable data storage device having an automatic execution of playing a built-in file, ensuring the security of the built-in (4), and clearly distinguishing in the operating system, and an automatic execution method thereof are provided. [Embodiment] In order to make the members of the present invention understand the object, features and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail by the following specific embodiments, together with the accompanying drawings. Please refer to the first figure, which is a block diagram of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the portable data storage device i of the present invention includes an interface unit 1, a control unit 13 and a flash memory. 5. The present invention is described by taking an example of an electronic device such as a computer, for example, to automatically execute the file and/or program in the portable data storage device by the electronic device, and the structure of the electronic device is No changes have been made. Therefore, in order to make the features of the present invention more specific, in the present embodiment, only the parts related to the present case are omitted, and the rest are omitted.

The portable data storage device 1 can be, for example, a USB Flash Disk/USB Mass Storage Device (known as Big Brother), but it should be understood that the portable data storage device of the present invention is not limited thereto. The portable data storage device 1 can also be a Mulit Media Card (MMQ, ompact Flash Card (CF Card), Smart Media Card, PC-ΑΤΑ).

Flash Card (PC Card), Memory Stick or other flash memory

The main portable data storage device or component. As shown, the interface unit 11 can be selectively coupled to the processing unit 21 of the electronic device 2 to enable the electronic device 2 to display, read, and/or write to the portable data storage device. The file in i. In this embodiment, since the portable data storage device 1 can be, for example, a mobile disk, the interface unit 11 can be selected, for example, as a connector for connecting the electronic device 2, so that the interface unit 2 i can be flexibly and freely Connected to the electronic device 2. Meanwhile, if the electronic device 2 is, for example, a computer, the interface unit 1 1 can be selected as a USB connector for coupling to the USB socket of the electronic device 2 corresponding to 13 1292125. Of course, the structure of the interface memory device 1 or the coupled power = the portable data storage is changed as needed. When the '2' is different, the control unit 13 is lightly coupled to the interface to store the data stream and the stream: the control may include a two-in-one 3:' controller, and the control unit 13 The necessary management and control of the flash memory can be performed. Its = this:

In the example, a control unit A1 3 such as a microcontroller is taken as an example, but the second understanding is that 'the invention is not limited thereto, and the control unit 3 is also; for example, it is selected as firmware or Replace with other appropriate components. The function and principle of the microcontroller, such as the microcontroller or firmware, is a well-known person, because it is further described in the text. < 快 The flash memory 1 5 stores a slot and/or program and is coupled to the control unit 13 for the control unit 13 to read and write the data of the 梓= and/or the program. As shown in the figure, the flash memory 1 in the present embodiment can be divided into a first segment 1 5 1 , a -^ ® 1 5 3 , and a third segment 1 5 5 by means of a bitwise manner. The first segment 151 can be set as a CD device, and the CD device contains all the original codes and a starting type of the virtual compact disc (CD-ROM), and the starting program includes an automatic execution file (for example, Autorun.ini). And an application (such as SetuP.exe) that has a built-in file playback driver mechanism; the second segment 153 is a general read/write section that allows the user to freely store or read data; 14 1292125 The three-segment 1 5 5 system is used to store a built-in file (such as a company profile, product profile, and other image structures, image slots, and document data files that the manufacturer wants to attach). This section can pre-record a pass code. The control unit 13 can perform decryption and comparison of the pass code to determine whether the third section 155 can read/write data, thereby forming a hidden section that the user cannot read. This way, the built-in files cannot be deleted, changed, copied, read, or opened without the manufacturer's passcode. The first section 151 of the above-mentioned optical disc device is mainly provided with all the original codes of the virtual compact disc (CD-ROM) to be simulated back to the processing unit 21 of the electronic device 2 through the firmware of the control unit 13 (eg Applying the operating system of Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, thereby creating a virtual optical disc existing in the portable data storage device 1, and causing the processing unit 21 to identify it as a real optical disc (CD_R〇) M) automatically reads the automatic executable file in its root directory (for example, Autorun inf). Among them, since the contents and writing techniques of all the original codes of the virtual compact disc (CD-ROM) are well-known and are not characteristic of the present invention, they will not be described here. The automatic execution slot (such as Aut〇run.inf) described in the other section is used to find and execute the application (such as Setupexe) at the specified location to start the application to execute the following drive mechanism. Copying from the third section 1 5 5 to the second section 1 5 3 (or the memory unit of the electronic device 2 such as ram, hard disk); 2. The processing unit of the electronic device 2 is activated from the operating system The software plays the built-in standard of the second section 1 5 3; and 15 1292125 3· After the playback is completed, and the second section 1 5 3 (or the electronic device 2 such as RAM, hard disk memory unit) The built-in file is deleted. The automatic execution slot (for example, Autorun.inf) may include an image command and an image slot representing the portable data storage device in addition to the application (eg, Setup.exe) for the electronic device. The designated image is automatically displayed in the operating system of 2 to represent the portable data storage device 1. For example, the file "Company.ico, Company.htm, etc. can be added at the designated position of the first sector i 5" and the automatic execution file (for example, Autorun·inf) is added as follows:

Open=expl〇rer.exe Company.htm icon=Company.ico The comprehensive description has already constituted a special portable automatic storage device (such as a mobile disk), and the method of automatically executing the device includes the following steps. : 4 "style shellfish storage

L combines the interface unit u (such as a USB plug) of the portable data storage device 1 into the processing of the electronic device 2

Socket); 2 processing early yuan Η (such as USB will automatically determine the Cong device's shape window operating system support) 3 mobile will be located in the first section j through the control unit] CD all source code simulation back to processing, virtual, Create the existence of the portable data =, hunting this ^, so that the processing unit (10) set its virtual (four)

And i read the defeat of Gu Gan J,, 焉 CD (CD-RON analysis of its automatic execution file under the root directory (5) 16 , 1292125

Autorun.inf); 3. The automatic execution file is parsed by the processing unit 21, and the specified image is automatically used (for example, the command 丨0〇11=(^〇111卩&11}^(;〇) To automatically display the designated image in the processing unit 2 1 (operation system) of the electronic device 2 to represent the portable data storage device 1; 4. The simultaneous processing unit 21 will specify the automatic execution file. Location to find and execute the application of the built-in file playback driver mechanism; 5. Execute the application to copy the built-in file from the third section 5 5 to the second section 15 3 or electronic | set 2 (Zhu Shi or Memory unit of the hard disk; ' 6. Execution of the application unit 2 The processing unit 2 of the electronic device 2 starts the corresponding software to play the second sector 1 5 3 or electricity from the operating system; Device 2 (such as RAM or hard disk) The built-in slot in the memory unit 7. After the playback is completed, and the second section 1 5 3 or the electronic device 2 (such as RAM or hard disk) is straight 2, the aforementioned built-in (four) is not called (4) Delete. Image slot, picture slot, instrument axis; == and other various types of programs, service programs, various software, _ 1 ~ A replay program such as a protection program (such as mstaU.bat), an automatic installation, or a combination thereof. When the built-in file contains or can be loaded in the portable data storage: π protection programs, it will be brown ( When inserting) to the electronic device 1292125 single/element (system), the protection program is automatically executed, and the protection program is used to test whether the user has set a password, and the device will display an interface (viewing ®) to request the use. Enter the correct password. In the case of the correct password, it is allowed to use the wire to make the wire correct. (4) The user will use any information of the device.

In addition, when the internal building file contains or is itself a service program, the portable data storage device can be coupled (inserted) to the processing of the electronic device, and the device (automatically executed) can be automatically executed in the system. In the memory unit. When the user requests service for operating or using any file, the service program will provide its corresponding function to complete the user's request. According to , it provides an innovative mechanism for automating the execution of service programs, which can be a major breakthrough for software and hardware manufacturers without having to run the installation program in advance. As described in the foregoing, the portable data storage device and the automatic execution method thereof that can be automatically executed by the present invention can not only maintain the susceptibility of the portable data storage device, but also the high storage density and low power consumption. Ability, more

It can solve the shortcomings of the conventional technology that cannot automatically perform playback built-in (4), and is easily confused with other disks in the operating system, and thus has the following advanced use value: 1. Automatic execution age_slot case, let ❹ People feel that reading, and surplus needs to click or operate to install additional software. 2. Automatically display the representative image of the portable data storage device inserted to facilitate separation from different drives. 3 · Easy to carry ‘ can be used with the broadcast. 4. The disc device, the start program and the built-in slot will not be accidentally deleted. 18 J292125 is divided because it is recorded separately or stored in the read-only section or the encrypted section. The present invention has been described above in terms of a preferred embodiment, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Any change and modification that may be made in accordance with the present invention, which is within the spirit and scope of the present invention, should be covered by the scope of the present invention. The definition shall be based on the scope of the patent application. Xin [Simplified illustration of the drawings] The first figure is a block diagram of the present invention. The second figure is a flow chart of implementing the application driver of the present invention. [Description of main component symbols] 1 ... Portable data storage device 11.... · · Interface unit 13.......... Control unit 15.... ... flash memory 15 1.........first section 15 3.........second section 15 5........ Third section 2 ...........electronic device 21..........processing unit 19

Claims (1)

1292125 X. Patent application scope: 1 . A portable data storage device coupled to an electronic device for automatically playing a built-in file in the portable data storage device, the portable data The storage device comprises: an interface unit for coupling to the processing unit of the electronic device; a flash memory for providing read/write data; and a control unit coupled between the interface device and the flash memory to Controlling the flow of data into and out of the flash memory; wherein the flash memory divides the first, second, and third segments, and the first segment is set to include an initial program In the optical disc device, the second sector is a general read/write section, and the third section stores the built-in file, so that the processing unit can detect the virtual optical disc in the optical disc device through the control unit to find the specified initial program. The application that automatically plays the built-in file and executes the automatic execution file and the built-in broadcast play drive mechanism in the start program is automatically executed. The driving φ mechanism of the application includes the following steps: copying the built-in file from the third segment to the memory unit of the second segment or the electronic device; and starting the corresponding software to play the second segment or the memory unit The built-in file; and the built-in file of the second section or the memory unit is deleted after the playing. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the interface unit comprises a USB plug for coupling to a USB socket corresponding to the electronic device. 0 20 1292125 3 · The device according to claim 1 is The start program includes an application that automatically executes files and a built-in file play drive mechanism. 4: The device of claim 3, wherein the driving mechanism of the application comprises: copying the built-in file from the predetermined segment to the memory unit of the electronic device; and starting the corresponding software to play the memory unit Built-in file; and delete the built-in file of the memory unit after playing. The device of claim 3, wherein the automatic execution file further includes an image command and an image file representing the portable data storage device to automatically display the image in the operating system of the electronic device. The designated image is representative of this portable data storage device. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein the control unit comprises a microcontroller. 7. The device of claim 6, wherein the microcontroller includes a read-only memory for recording the control program. 8. The device of claim 1, wherein the third segment is a hidden segment that is inaccessible to a user. 9. The device of claim 8, wherein the hidden segment pre-records a pass code, and the control unit can perform decryption and comparison of the pass code to determine whether the hidden segment is readable/ Write information. 1 0. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the built-in 21 1292125 file is selected from the group consisting of an image file, an image file, a document data file, a protection program, a service program, a software, a software driver, and an automatic One of the installers or a combination of two or more of them. 11. A method of automatically executing the portable data storage device of claim 1, comprising the steps of: (1) coupling an interface unit of the portable data storage device to a processing unit of the electronic device, The processing unit detects the virtual optical disc in the optical disc device; (2) the processing unit finds the specified starting program® through the control unit and automatically executes the built-in file. (3) Execute the application of the automatic execution file and the built-in file playback driver mechanism in the initial program. The driving mechanism for executing the application includes the following steps: copying the built-in file from the third segment to the memory unit of the second segment or the electronic device; and starting the corresponding software to play the second segment or the memory unit The file is created; and the built-in file of the second section or the memory unit φ is deleted after the playback is completed. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of executing the automatic execution further comprises executing an image instruction to automatically display the specified image in the operating system of the electronic device to represent the Portable data storage device. The method of claim 11, wherein the method further comprises the step of setting the third segment as a hidden segment that is inaccessible to the user. twenty two