DE102005007222A9 - Simple data exchanger (E.D.A.). Portable device and method for autonomous and power-saving manipulation and exchange of files between two or more external, independent data carriers - Google Patents

Abstract

electronic autonomous small appliance, programmable tasks (copy, create, delete, move, Rename, convert etc.) folders and files between two (or more) any data carriers [14, 15] with standardized connections [5, 6] (preferably USB) to be able to exchange. The E.D.A. is for that designed, over its own power source [7] (and its management [8]) the source and target volumes [14, 15] to supply their own power. One-button printing program flow {see 1.4} is designed for virtually power-saving handling (using [12].) The E.D.A. is equipped with input [4, 13] and output module [10, 11, 13] (display) and the terminals [5, 6] to disk equipped and therefore for his duties from a PC o. Ä. Absolutely autonomous. The internal one updatable (stat.) Memory [9] is for the timeliness and compatibility E.d.A.s. The energy control system [8] (with voltage transformer) makes for a manual or automatic power optimization.

Description

1.1. motive

Accepted for one Data exchange without the aid of a complete PC, it is with the new media such as MP3 and media players, digital cameras, USB sticks, portable hard drives, burners, mobile devices, etc. usually impossible data to transfer to another medium or to access data from another medium.

1.2. Examples

you is traveling with his digital camera, but you do not have one Space on the memory card more or charging on a laptop, but a small portable hard drive with you. Because you actually only the data from the camera or a card reader on the Want to save disk between enough it's easy transfer without the complexity of a laptop. And exactly Here is my invention of E.D.A. Remedy and this technical gap shut down.

One portable media player can only be powered by a PC with files become. By the E.D.A. could then also e.g. Movies, MP3 from an SD or CF card (USB stick) be read or saved. (Simulation of a PC interface (protocol)).

1.3. known status of technology

I have found in the self-search the following patents that may Describe parts of my invention but can not replace them.

Battery charging via USB: US 20040078505 A1 (I do not claim it, but I would like do not exclude, to be able to use this function in compliance with the law).

Data Transfer system: US 20030221040 A1, the match is not given, because this protected Patent neither autonomous (battery, -> portable), a connected disk can not provide power, no more USB, Firewire, ... equipment can serve simultaneously or staggered, no file manipulation has provided only the file transfer between themselves and a personal computer possible are.

1.4. invention

An electronic autonomous small appliance (EDA) with minimal power consumption (as small and handy as possible) and with two USB (or other standards, eg Firewire, ...) connections [ 5 . 6 ], which is able to transfer files between any two data carriers [ 14 . 15 ] (eg USB sticks, hard disks, memory cards, ...) without the aid of a PC or laptop, ect. offset or simultaneously exchange and change. The EDA has an updatable memory [ 9 ] in which protocols, such as packers and decoders, ect. can be provided as an executable function and expand the port driver standards. One or two clear display (s) [ 10 . 11 ], with a zoom function for input as well as an input module [ 4 ] (Buttons or touch screen) ensure compatibility and timeliness. The input module [ 4 ] should basically be able to also use extra-Latin scriptures (Asian, ...). Power is supplied by a powerful battery / rechargeable battery [ 7 ] (replaceable, externally rechargeable battery) (internal). The control of the power supply for the internal components as well as for the external data carriers [ 14 . 15 ] as well as the recharge via the interface [ 6 . 7 ] are transmitted via the energy control system [ 8th ], manually or automatically handled. An additional buffer memory [ 12 ] the cross with [ 1 . 2 . 3 ] allows a time-shifted and / or buffered data exchange between the terminals [ 14 . 15 ] and the terminal (s) [ 14 . 15 ] and the CPU [ 1 ]. The size of the buffer memory [ 12 ] (RAM) and the program memory [ 9 ] (Rome, without OS) are about 100 MB. The I / O controllers [ 2 . 3 ] can also be programmed before the data transfer, so at the touch of a button [ 4 ] directly run a pre-determined program (which may be time and energy efficient). The purpose is also to accelerate the data transfer so that the least energy is delivered to the peripheral devices and thus the autonomous data exchange and manipulation processes can be maximized. One method of the EDA is to read out even the file contents of the data carrier, and then in offline mode (no power consumption to the periphery) to plan the operations and then process the plan in online mode again (also optical burning on external burners conceivable). The simulation of a virtual PC interface via [ 5 . 6 ] should enable external media players and PCs to simulate access (using drivers from [ 9 ]). As an additional function, audio players [ 16 ] and external display or accessibility [ 13 ] are consulted. The chipsets and battery are cooled on the outside wall.

The File and directory functions are as follows (e.g., copy, move, delete, decode, divide, create, rename, etc.). automatic Detection of connected devices.

further functions of the E.D.A.s

• - integrated MP3 player, headphone output he conducive
• - PC-to-PC USB (respective virtual disk simulation)
• - Display lighting
• - File Conversion internally
• - Encoder and decoders of different types on chip (updatable)
• - common packing program functions on-chip (updatable) [ 9 ]
• - Solar operation (and charge the battery)
• - Connection via USB (Soft, or other output, IR) from external displays, accessibility or Handhelds)
• - IR interface (for operation and transfer)
• - Service and selection of characters also via ring / wheels of the Cover of the E.D.A. possible.
• - Battery level indicator
• - CD-DVD-MD Burning program for the easy writing of optical, external devices
• - autom. Display zoom for the name entry (favorable for asian characters)

1.5. service

Two data carriers are connected to the EDA and their content is read out (reading the file directory table into the main memory). The energy control system [ 8th ] turn off power to the media [offline mode]. Now all files and folders can be changed and moved (ect.) Planned in peace; via the input [ 4 ], the sequences are predetermined. The sequence pointers are determined via the displays [ 10 . 11 ] (respectively to the goal [ 14 ] and end data carriers [ 15 ]) and possibly also created new files and folders. Once the planning has been completed, the energy control system reactivates and [ 8th ] the disks. Now the planning is carried out and after completion the data carriers are driven back to the offline mode as desired. This method is energy efficient. Internal standards make it possible to use the media without the installation of drivers.

For the example of connecting a media player, the media player is connected to the EDA via the first USB port [ 5 ] and a CF card reader to the second USB port [ 6 ] of the EDA. The energy control system [ 8th ] can now determine that the first USB port does not require power, but is powered by either the EDA and / or the media player for the second USB port (the card reader).

About the simulated PC system (driver from the ROM [ 9 ]) can now play the media player, for example: a movie directly from the CF card or copy it to its internal hard drive. The current consumption of the EDA is minimized (displays off, Rome off, CPU standby, ...).

Also if a 3-button system for Western standards could be realized with a rotary knob, so A 12-key system can easily support Asian formats as well.

One 2-part display would be optimal for files and folders clearer to move and edit.

1.6. marketing

The energy-saving, handy operation (as small as possible), as well as a universal, completely autonomous Usability, preferably under USB interfaces make in an indispensable companion for business or long-distance travel, as well in student life. Special value should be in its production Robustness, small form, compatibility and maximum operating time and affordable price to be respected. It may do it unnecessary again and again larger memory cards to buy, and the storage capacity of digital cameras can be so further delay / enlarge.

Cost reduction can also by the use of already existing exchangeable battery formats will be realized.

1.7. investment

• See Attachment: 1. Sketch 1 - possibly wiring diagram (Wiring incomplete)

Claims (4)

The basic idea of the EDA is characterized by: autonomous, programmable and arbitrary data exchange (modify internally and create files and directories) between any data carrier with an autonomous, portable small device (EDA) without the aid of a PC or similar. The EDA basically has one input, display, at least 2 ports (preferably USB) with I / O controller, own powerful power source [ 7 . 8th ], CPU a program memory [ 9 ] and a buffer memory [ 12 ]. An energy control system integrated into the FDFA is characterized by the FDFA with its own power source [ 7 ] supplies the entire periphery with energy and / or leaves a "device 1 supplies power to device 2", "EDA optionally supplies two, or no device with power" - process via the energy control system [ 8th ] too. The energy control system supports and controls the temporary offline operation of the perepheria devices {2.1.4}. An additional function of the FDFA is further characterized by: The simulation of a virtual PC interface for external access from and to the terminal (standby of the EDA is possible). The one-button pressure preprogrammed data transfer of E.D.A. is characterized by: Data transfer and modification in a pre-programmable step (activation by pressing a button), being the disk be read out, then offline (planning phase of the data transfer) are in input mode and only for data transfer from the energy control system of the E.D.A.s need to be put into online mode. After the data transfer become the disks semi-automatically set offline again.