DE202005009544U1 - Portable, wireless, voice-over-internet-protocol connector, includes USB connection interface for computer, multimedia chip, wireless module and controllers - Google Patents

Abstract

The unit includes a USB connection interface (11) for a computer (2). A multimedia chip (12) is connected between this interface and a wireless module (14) which controls sound effects for transmission. A USB controller (13) connected to the USB interface, is used to control read-only memory (16) (ROM) and flash memory (15). The wireless module converts signals for a sound effect card with multimedia chip, to obtain radio signals for transmission. The flash memory is connected to the multimedia chip and USB controller, to store constant data. The ROM is connected to the multimedia chip and USB controller, to store constant data.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the invention

The The present invention relates to a portable wireless VOIP connector and in particular a connector to a kind of VOIP software and their associated To install parameters installed in the connector so that the Connector can quickly activate the function of a VOIP when the connector is connected to a computer and thus a user can continue a language conversation and the applied VOIP software and can store the information of the persons contacted.

2. Description of the state of the technique

modern Families usually have more than one computer each. by virtue of a popularization of the Internet and a competition under ISP, which incurring a continuous reduction in network usage costs, grows proportional to the number of persons using a network via ADSL. It was characterized by modern People a medium for a remote communication and around the internet for communications and contacts to use (such as emails, remote video conferencing, voice transmissions and instant word messages, etc.), which step by step the place conventional Take paths of correspondence or communications via phones.

Under The network communication types are Voice over IP (VOIP for short) popular Mode and led to software or programs like Skype, MSN etc. in the marketplace which for network language conversations be used. These software or programs require that two computers at two terminals with some kind of VOIP software are installed to easily dialogue through voice conversation between two sides over a network transmission continue. Names of persons, IDs or numbers are considered medium used. Although the aforementioned VOIP has the superiority, free of communication costs, and a high quality one Communication has needed it for a conversation only word-receiving and -transmitting devices (like speakers, microphones) and it can communicate through Install the appropriate software. It is made by individuals, Businesses and companies are welcomed and many corresponding products were derived step by step.

however The VOIP software can only be installed on a computer be used. After the VOIP software is activated, communication only by entering personal names, IDs or Numbers for a dial-in carried out and a conversation can be through the word-receiving and word transmitting device (such as speakers and microphones) are made and by installing the appropriate software. However, the Function of a conventional VOIP can only be developed after the steps to install, Activate, dial in and adjusting, etc. performed are.

Furthermore are all software types for one general VOIP installed on specific computers and these Computers for installing the VOIP software are mostly in homes or Companies. If it's outside no available computer Two pages are unable to use VOIP to to conduct a speech conversation. When outside a business placed will or outside instead of having to reinstall or rearrange a person, even if she has a computer. This is very uncomfortable. computer at airports or internet cafes are all public and not for installing or setting up software by one User suitable. Most public Computers are equipped with speakers for outputting sounds, but they do not have a microphone for the user to the VOIP function to use.

Further are the word-receiving and transmitting devices (such as speakers and microphones), which are for A network VOIP can be used, all equipments with cables from the cost point of view. The cables or the wires become entangled often during the use. The microphones have to while a close-by use to receive a sound and are not portable. You are always complaining about this. So they always have still obvious defects. Necessarily have to she for a workable use can be improved.

SUMMARY THE INVENTION

Therefore It is the primary object of the present invention to provide a portable to provide a wireless VOIP connector which is capable of directly to a computer to run a VOIP software to to continue a speech conversation and to reduce the process and time to run the software.

The second object of the present invention is to provide a portable wireless VOIP connector which is capable of emitting radio signals through a wireless module and transmitting the signals to wireless devices (a wireless earphone, a microphone, etc.) so as not to become entangled of cables or wires during the Speech conversation gives.

A Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable wireless VOIP connector, which by providing a read-only memory (ROM) and a flash memory VOIP software and their associated parameters (VOIP ID, username) to dial directly when the VOIP software is running, to do it for to make a speech conversation more pleasant.

In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention mainly includes:
a USB connection interface used as an interface for connecting to a computer;
a multimedia chip connected between the USB connection interface and a wireless module for controlling sound effects for transmission to the wireless module;
a USB controller connected to the USB connection interface for controlling the read-only memory (ROM) and the flash memory;
the wireless module used to convert a sound effects card of a multimedia chip to receive radio signals for transmission;
the flash memory connected to the multimedia chip and the USB controller to store variable data (such as VOIP ID, user name or basic setting parameters);
the read-only memory (ROM) connected to the multimedia chip and the USB controller to store immutable data (such as VOIP software).

at Using the USB connection interface becomes a USB connection port of the computer. The computer recognizes and confirms the multimedia chip and the USB control, to automatically run the VOIP software in read-only memory (ROM) and the associated parameters of the computer (the VOIP ID, username) and sends Radio signals over the wireless module to the wireless devices (the wireless Earphones, the microphone etc.), so that a user through the speech conversation just continue the VOIP, the annoying software activation procedure save and be free from a tangle of wires, causing him enjoy the convenience of wireless VOIP.

The present invention will be in its particular structure, use and properties after reading the detailed description the preferred embodiment in relation to the attached Drawings obviously.

SUMMARY THE DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic view of the present invention,

2 FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the present invention. FIG.

3 Fig. 3 is a schematic view showing a use of the present invention;

4 FIG. 4 is a flowchart for receiving words of the present invention; FIG.

5 Fig. 10 is a flowchart for transmitting words of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

First, referring to 1 The portable wireless VOIP connector of the present invention mainly comprises:
a USB connection interface 11 which acts as an interface for connecting to a computer 2 is used,
a multimedia chip 12 which is between the USB connection interface 11 and a wireless module 14 connected to control a sound effect for transmission to the wireless module 14 .
a USB controller 13 which with the USB connection interface 11 is connected to a read-only memory (ROM) 16 and a flash memory 15 to control
the wireless module 14 which is used to convert for a sound effects card of a multimedia chip 12 is used to receive radio signals for transmission,
the flash memory 15 , which with the multimedia chip 12 and the USB controller 13 connected to store variable data,
the read-only memory (ROM) 16 , which with the multimedia chip 12 and the USB controller 13 connected to store immutable data.

Whereby the transmission protocol of the wireless module 14 Bluetooth, wireless LAN or RF (radio frequency) etc. is.

The read-only memory (ROM) 16 should save some kind of VOIP software before use (Skype, MSN etc.).

The flash memory 15 should save and log in the basic data of the VOIP software before use (such as the VOIP ID, username or basic setting parameters).

In the preferred embodiment of the present underlying invention is the transmission protocol of the wireless module 14 z. B. Bluetooth.

During use, the USB connection interface becomes 11 into a USB connection port (not shown) of the computer 2 used. The computer 2 recognizes and confirms the multimedia chip 12 and the USB control 13 automatically runs the VOIP software in read-only memory (ROM) 16 off and sets the appropriate parameters of the computer 2 On (the VOIP ID, username) and sends wireless signals over the wireless module 14 to the wireless devices (the wireless earphone, the microphone, etc.) so that the user can easily continue the voice conversation through the VOIP.

With reference to the 2 . 3 and 4 will if the USB connection interface 11 into a USB connection port (not shown) of the computer 2 is inserted, the computer 2 the multimedia chip 12 and the USB control 13 recognize and confirm. The operating system (like Windows) of the computer 2 will enable the default media driver, the storage driver and the CDROM driver (hidden). The computer 2 the VOIP software automatically resides in read-only memory (ROM) 16 To run. In the meantime, in order to activate the VOIP program, it will take the data into flash memory 15 on (such as the VOIP ID, the username or basic setting parameters) to log into the VOIP program, the corresponding parameters of the computer 2 and dial in the settings of the devices. When the user receives words, he transmits digital packets of the multimedia chip 12 and transform it through the multimedia chip 12 in speech and transmits the speech through the wireless module 14 to a word-receiving device 3 (wireless speaker and wireless earphone) so that the user can continue the voice conversation. And further, when the user sends words using the VOIP, he sends the voice to the wireless module 14 through a word-sender 4 to put them in digital packets through the multimedia chip 12 to convert and to the computer 2 through the USB connection interface 11 to transmit and then send to a user at the other terminal through the Internet.

• (a) Einsetzen der Vorrichtung in einen Computer: Nachdem die USB-Verbindungsschnittstelle 11 in den Computer 2 eingesetzt ist, erkennt und bestätigt der Computer den Multimediachip 12 und die USB-Steuerung 13. Das Betriebssystem (wie Windows) des Computers 2 wird den Standard-Medientreiber, den Speichertreiber und den CDROM-Treiber aktivieren.
• (b) automatisches Ausführen von Programmen und Einwahldaten: Der Computer 2 wird automatisch die VOIP-Software in dem nur-Lesespeicher (ROM) 16 ausführen und das VOIP-Programm aktivieren. In der Zwischenzeit nimmt es die Daten in den Flashspeicher 15 auf (wie die VOIP ID, Benutzername oder grundlegende Einstellungsparameter), um in das VOIP-Programm die zugehörigen Parameter des Computers 2 und die Einstellungen der Vorrichtungen einzuwählen, so dass der Benutzer die Sprachübertragung fortsetzen kann. Falls die Vorrichtung in den Computer 2 eingesetzt ist, und in Verbindung mit dem Computer 2 verbleibt, wird der folgende Schritt(e) ausgeführt.
• (c) Entfernen der Vorrichtung von dem Computer: Wenn die Vorrichtung von dem Computer 2 entfernt wird, wird der folgende Schritt (d) ausgeführt.
• (d) Entfernen und Speichern des Programms: Wenn der Computer 2 ein Entfernen der Vorrichtung detektiert, werden alle Ausführungsaktionen beendet, um die VOIP-Software zu schließen und eine Aufzeichnung zu machen, ebenso werden die Funksignale zu dem drahtlosen Modul 14 unterbrochen.
• (e) wiederholte Ausführung des Programms: Die VOIP-Software wird wiederholt ausgeführt.

Regarding 5 are the steps to run the above wireless connector 1 as follows:

• (a) Inserting the device into a computer: After the USB connection interface 11 in the computer 2 is inserted, the computer recognizes and confirms the multimedia chip 12 and the USB control 13 , The operating system (like Windows) of the computer 2 will enable the default media driver, the storage driver and the CDROM driver.
• (b) automatically executing programs and dial-in data: the computer 2 The VOIP Software in the Read Only Memory (ROM) Automatically 16 execute and activate the VOIP program. In the meantime, it takes the data into flash memory 15 on (such as the VOIP ID, username, or basic setting parameters) to get into the VOIP program's associated parameters of the computer 2 and dial in the settings of the devices so that the user can continue the voice transmission. If the device in the computer 2 is used, and in conjunction with the computer 2 remains, the following step (e) is executed.
• (c) removing the device from the computer: when the device is removed from the computer 2 is removed, the following step (d) is carried out.
• (d) removing and saving the program: when the computer 2 When the removal of the device is detected, all execution actions are terminated to close the VOIP software and record, and the wireless signals become the wireless module 14 interrupted.
• (e) repeated execution of the program: the VOIP software is executed repeatedly.

• 1. Ein Benutzer kann die VOIP ohne Installieren einer Software oder eines Programmes verwenden.
• 2. Durch Speichern der Information des Benutzers der VOIP in dem Flashspeicher 15 (wie der VOIP ID, Benutzername oder grundlegende Einstellungsparameter) wird kein weiteres Einwählen benötigt, wenn das VOIP-Programm reaktiviert wird.
• 3. Die vorliegende Erfindung verwendet eine wortempfangende Vorrichtung 3 und eine wortsendende Vorrichtung 4 (einen drahtlosen Lautsprecher, einen drahtlosen Ohrhörer und ein drahtloses Mikrofon), um die Sprachkonversation fortzusetzen, damit es keine Verknäulung der Kabel oder Drähte gibt.
• 4. Die vorliegende Erfindung hat die Funktionen eines Plug-and-Plays und ebenso eines Selbststarts. Es ist angenehm und zeitsparend ohne Einfluss auf die Stabilität des Computers 2.

The present invention therefore has the following advantages:

• 1. A user can use the VOIP without installing any software or program.
• 2. By storing the information of the user of the VOIP in the flash memory 15 (such as the VOIP ID, user name or basic setting parameters) no further dial-in is required when the VOIP program is reactivated.
• 3. The present invention uses a word-receiving device 3 and a word-sending device 4 (a wireless speaker, a wireless earphone and a wireless microphone) to continue the voice conversation so that there is no entanglement of the cables or wires.
• 4. The present invention has the functions of a plug-and-play as well as a self-start. It is pleasant and time-saving without affecting the stability of the computer 2 ,

The portable VOIP wireless connector of the present invention solves the problem that the function of the VOIP can only be used when the computer 2 is activated. A user only has to carry the wireless connector with them when a deal is made outside or when it goes out. Even if it is at an airport, an internet cafe or someone's company, simply by inserting the wireless connector 1 in egg A USB connection port on the computer 2 the VOIP can be used over a network connection without the need to reinstall software or a driver program, nor a need for a second dial-up or setup, and only requires the carry-on of the portable wireless VOIP connector 1 the word-receiving device 3 and the word-sending device 4 , (A wireless speaker, a wireless earphone, and a wireless microphone) to continue communication through the VOIP somewhere. The convenience required for portability is realized. Even if the computer 2 has no speakers or microphones, the VOIP application can still be used and the annoying software activation procedure can be saved. The phenomenon of wire entanglement can be eliminated, thereby increasing the convenience of the wireless VOIP.

The above is only for reasons Illustration of the preferred embodiment of the present invention accomplished and is not a limitation of Scope of the present invention. It becomes obvious that various changes or similar modifications to the elements of the present invention can be made without departing from the spirit of this invention and intended to be within the scope of protection the pending claims fall.

Claims (6)

Portable wireless VOIP connector, with: one USB connection interface which acts as an interface to the Connecting to a computer is used a multimedia chip, which between the USB connection interface and a wireless module for controlling a sound effect for transmission connected to the wireless module, a USB controller, which with the USB connection interface for controlling a read-only memory (ROM) and a flash memory is connected, the wireless Module, which is used for converting for a Sound effect card of a multimedia chip is used to broadcast radio signals to transfer to obtain, the flash memory, which with the multimedia chip and connected to the USB controller for storing immutable data is the read only memory (ROM), which with the multimedia chip and the USB controller for storing immutable data is. Portable wireless VOIP connector according to claim 1, wherein the read-only memory (ROM) is a kind of VOIP software before Use stores. Portable wireless VOIP connector according to claim 1, wherein the flash memory prior to use basic data stores and selects one of a kind of VOIP software. Portable wireless VOIP connector according to claim 1, wherein the transmission protocol of the wireless module is Bluetooth. Portable wireless VOIP connector according to claim 1, wherein the transmission protocol of the wireless module is wireless LAN. Portable wireless VOIP connector according to claim 1, wherein the transmission protocol of the wireless module RF (Radio Frequency).