JP2000069144A - Portable memory backup device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a simple and inexpensive portable type memory backup device without the risk of having storage contents improperly used by others. SOLUTION: In a backup mode, memory dials stored in a portable telephone set 20 are read and written in a flash memory. At the read of the memory dial, an identification number such as a user code registered in the portable telephone set 20 is also read and written to the flash memory. In a restoration mode, the identification number of the portable telephone set 20 is inquired first. Then, the identification number read from the portable telephone set 20 and the identification number stored in the flash memory are compared, and if they match, the memory dials backed up in this backup device 10 are written to the portable telephone set 20.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable memory backup device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A mobile telephone can be registered by a user by associating a number of telephone numbers with a name of a destination or a specific abbreviated number. In addition, many of today's mobile phones register a four-digit personal identification number (also referred to as a user code or the like) so that the user cannot use the mobile telephone without inputting a personal identification number or a specific type. It has a function of restricting or canceling the use of various functions such as concealing a telephone number.

[0003]

In recent years, a telephone number (hereinafter referred to as a memory dial) registered in a mobile phone alone or in association with a name, abbreviated number, etc.
If the mobile phone is lost, it must be re-registered from the beginning on a newly purchased mobile phone based on the telephone directory, various rosters, etc., which have been separately noted, which is troublesome. This is the same when the mobile phone is damaged or submerged.

In order to prepare for such a case, it is conceivable to back up a memory dial stored in a mobile phone, and a personal computer is commercially available.
In a backup device using a personal computer, not only the personal computer itself is expensive but also it is necessary to be skilled in the operation of the personal computer. Therefore, a simple and inexpensive backup device is desired.

A simple and inexpensive backup device has a function of simply reading out a memory dial stored in a mobile phone, storing it in a non-volatile memory, and writing the stored contents to a newly connected mobile phone. However, there is a problem that those who have obtained the backup device may misuse the stored contents.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and provides a simple and inexpensive portable memory backup device in which the stored contents are not likely to be misused by others. It is intended for.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to achieve the above object, and is a portable memory backup device having the following requirements (1) to (4). . (1) It is separate from the mobile phone and is portable. It can be electrically connected to a mobile phone, and a backup mode and a recovery mode can be set alternatively. (2) The mobile phone stores only a telephone number or a memory dial, which is a telephone number that associates this with a name or abbreviated number, and a personal identification number specified by the user. (3) Read out the memory dial stored in the mobile phone connected in the backup mode and the personal identification number stored in the mobile phone and store them in the nonvolatile memory. (4) The security code stored in the connected mobile phone is read out in the recovery mode, and compared with the security code at the time of the backup. Only when the passwords match, the memory dial stored in the non-volatile memory is written to the storage device of the mobile phone.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1A and 1B show a portable backup device 10 according to the present invention. The portable backup device 10 is separate from a portable telephone 20 and can be carried independently. I have. This backup device 10
It can be electrically connected to the mobile phone 20 via the connector 30 as shown in FIG. 7A or the cable 40 as shown in FIG. Such a backup device 10 is preferably transferred or rented at a relatively low price at the same time as the transfer or lending of the mobile phone.

The backup device 10 includes, for example, a push-type switch 11, a blue LED 12, and a red LED 13, and as shown in FIG. 2, a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a flash memory via an 8-bit data bus. (FRAM), a serial input / output unit and an IO input / output unit are connected. Further, a connection connector is connected to the serial input / output unit, and a switch 11 and a blue LED 1 are connected to the IO input / output unit.
2 and the red LED 13 are connected respectively. Although not shown, a battery is inserted on the back side of the backup device 10.

In the present embodiment, the time during which the switch 11 is pressed is measured, and when the time is within 3 seconds, the memory dial stored in the mobile phone 20 is read out to the backup device 10 (backup mode), for 3 seconds. If the time is within the above 20 seconds, the memory dial backed up in the backup device 10 is written in the mobile phone 20 (recovery mode).

The backup device 10 according to the present invention comprises:
For example, it operates as described below.

=== Operating Procedure for Reading to Portable Memory Backup Device === First, the battery is inserted (omitted if it is already inserted) and connected to the mobile phone 20 via the connector 30 or the cable 40. When the battery capacity is sufficient, the blue LED 12 is turned on. When the battery capacity is insufficient, the blue LED 12 is not turned on. In this case, the battery is replaced.

Next, when the switch 11 is pressed, the blue LED 1 is pressed.
When 2 starts blinking and the operation starts, release the switch 11 within 3 seconds after pressing the switch 11. Press for 3 seconds or more to cancel the operation. If there is no operation for three minutes or more after the blue LED is turned on, it is determined that the process has been stopped.

If the hand is released within 3 seconds after the switch 11 is pressed, the backup mode is set and the memory dial stored in the mobile phone 20 is read out and written into the flash memory (at this time, the blue LED 12 and the red LED 13 are turned off). Both light up). In the present invention,
When reading out the memory dial, a password such as a user code registered in the mobile phone 20 is also read out and written into the flash memory.

When the reading of the memory dial and the password is completed, the red LED 13 is turned off. After that, if the switch 11 is pressed for 3 seconds or more, the blue LED 12 is turned off, and the reading process ends.

=== Operation procedure for writing a memory dial from the portable memory backup device to the portable telephone === First, a battery is inserted (omitted if it is already inserted), and the portable telephone 20 and the connector 30 or the cable 40 are inserted. Connect through. When the battery capacity is sufficient, the blue LED 12 is turned on. When the battery capacity is insufficient, the blue LED 12 is not turned on. In this case, the battery is replaced.

Next, when the switch 11 is pressed, the blue LED 1 is pressed.
When 2 starts blinking and the operation starts, release the switch 11 within 3 seconds or more and within 20 seconds after pressing the switch 11. If there is no operation for three minutes or more after the blue LED is turned on, it is determined that the process has been stopped.

After pressing switch 11, it is more than 3 seconds and 20
If the hand is released within the second, the recovery mode is first set, and the mobile phone 20 is queried for a password. Next, the personal identification number read from the mobile phone 20 is compared with the personal identification number stored in the flash memory, and when they match, the memory dial backed up in the backup device 10 is written into the mobile telephone 20 (the At this time, both the blue LED 12 and the red LED 13 light up). If the passwords do not match, the backup memory dial is not written into the mobile phone 20.

When the writing of the memory dial is completed,
The red LED 13 turns off. After that, if the switch 11 is pressed for 3 seconds or more, the blue LED 12 is turned off and the writing process ends.

The case where the password stored in the backup device 10 matches the password of the mobile phone 20 connected thereto is the same as the mobile phone 20 whose memory dial is backed up in the backup device 10. In other words, in the case where one mobile phone 20 is backed up regularly or irregularly, after a certain mobile phone 20 is backed up, after the mobile phone 20 is lost, damaged, submerged, etc., a new purchase or lending is required. This includes a case where the same personal identification number as that of the mobile phone 20 that previously backed up the received another mobile phone is registered in the mobile phone. In the latter case, if the user remembers the personal identification number, the user can register the password himself / herself, or can register it at a sales company or the like.

According to the present invention, even if a user who does not know the password obtains the backup device 10 and connects to a completely different mobile phone, the backup memory dial cannot be written, so that the user can misuse the memory dial. Can be prevented. In addition, since the present apparatus is portable, it is convenient to handle, has a simple structure, and is inexpensive. Also, even if the user forgets the password, if the same mobile phone 20 is connected to the backup device 10, the user does not need to input the password,
Since the recovery mode is automatically entered, the recovery operation is simple.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, the operation mode changes according to the time when the switch 11 is pressed. However, the operation mode may change according to the switching state of a plurality of switches, and the number and color of the LEDs may be changed. It can be set arbitrarily.

Further, the backup device can be built in a battery charger built in the mobile phone. In this case, the memory dial of the mobile phone can be read out and stored in the backup device 10 during charging (the backup can be always performed during charging). Also, by comparing the backup device with the memory dial of the mobile phone, if there is a change, the user can be notified of the change by flashing a lamp or emitting a warning sound, and the user can perform the backup operation. Can be determined.

Further, a liquid crystal display is provided in the backup device 10, and the display shows the operation status such as being in the backup mode or the recovery mode, comparing the password, and the like, and the contents of the memory dial. And the like, and the update status and edit status of the memory dial can also be displayed.

[0026]

As described above in detail, according to the portable telephone memory backup device of the present invention, when the portable telephone is lost, damaged, submerged, etc. and the memory dial is lost, the portable telephone internal storage device is stored. By making the password of a newly purchased mobile phone the same as that of the previous mobile phone, the memory dial can be written, so that the lost memory dial can be recovered.

When reading a memory dial in a storage device inside the mobile phone from the mobile phone for the first time, the security code of the mobile phone is stored. Thereafter, only the mobile phone with the same security code can be read and written. Because it has a function, it is not misused by others.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIGS. 1A and 1B are front views showing a state in which a portable backup device according to the present invention is connected to a portable telephone.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the backup device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 mobile backup device 20 mobile phone 30 connector 40 cable

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Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A portable memory backup device having the following requirements (1) to (4). (1) It is separate from the mobile phone and is portable. It can be electrically connected to a mobile phone, and a backup mode and a recovery mode can be set alternatively. (2) The mobile phone stores only a telephone number or a memory dial, which is a telephone number that associates this with a name or abbreviated number, and a personal identification number specified by the user. (3) Read out the memory dial stored in the mobile phone connected in the backup mode and the personal identification number stored in the mobile phone and store them in the nonvolatile memory. (4) The security code stored in the connected mobile phone is read out in the recovery mode, and compared with the security code at the time of the backup. Only when the passwords match, the memory dial stored in the non-volatile memory is written to the storage device of the mobile phone. 2. The portable memory backup device according to claim 1, wherein the portable memory backup device is built in a battery charger built in the mobile phone.