JP2000138698A - Connection device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow the connection device used for data communication between information processing units to easily connect each information processing unit independently of positions of the information processing units that are a personal computer and a portable terminal device. SOLUTION: A connection board 3 is provided with a changeover circuit 13 that selects a wired connection function using an RS 232C serial communication port with respect to a personal computer(PC) 1 or a radio connection function via telephone communication sections 14-16. In the case of directly connecting a portable information device 2 to the connection board 3, data are synchronized between the (PC) 1 and the device 2 through data communication processing by wired connection. In the ease of phone connection of the portable information device 2 to the connection board 3, data are synchronized between the (PC) 1 and the device 2 through data communication processing by the radio connection function.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a connection device for performing data communication between information processing devices, such as between a personal computer and a portable terminal device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, personal digital assistants (PDAs), such as personal computers and electronic organizers, have come to include personal schedule data, address book data in which names and addresses are given telephone numbers, and business cards including company names. Data and any free (memo) data such as comments to be stored are stored, and a number of systems such as a telephone directory function and an address function for calling and using them as necessary are commercialized. I have.

[0003] Each of these information processing apparatuses has a memory therein, and includes a data communication function of performing a synchronizing process by data communication between the memories by connecting to another information processing apparatus. Some have.

For example, when automatically synchronizing data such as an address book and a schedule between a personal computer and a portable terminal device controlled by mutually compatible system programs, a serial communication port (RS) has conventionally been used.
A connection table (adapter) constituted by H.232C) is prepared by connecting it to a personal computer, and a portable terminal device is attached to this connection table and connected, so that automatic synchronization is performed via the serial communication port. It has become.

[0005]

However, in the connection configuration between a personal computer and a portable terminal device using the conventional connection stand, the portable terminal device is directly connected to the connection stand connected to the personal computer. Since it is necessary to attach and connect, data synchronization with the portable terminal device cannot be performed at a place away from the personal computer.

On the other hand, it is possible to perform data synchronization by connecting a personal computer and a personal computer at a remote place via a LAN, but there is a problem that connection is not possible in an area where the LAN is not supported.

Further, by connecting a personal computer to a public line network using a modem, a portable terminal device can be connected to its own personal computer anywhere, but the installation position of the personal computer is fixed. There is a problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has an object to easily connect each information processing device to perform data communication irrespective of the positions of a personal computer and a portable terminal device. It is an object of the present invention to provide a connection device that enables the connection.

[0009]

That is, a first connection device according to the present invention is connected to a first information processing device, and is connected between the first information processing device and the second information processing device. A connection device for performing data communication, wherein a wireless data communication unit, a connection unit connected to a data input / output terminal of the second information processing device, and the second information processing device directly connected to the connection device. Connection determination means for determining whether or not the second information processing apparatus is directly connected, and if the connection determination means determines that the second information processing apparatus is directly connected,
A direct connection mode for directly communicating data between the first information processing device and the second information processing device via the connection means is set, and when it is determined that the connection is not established, the wireless data communication is performed. Communication mode switching means for setting a wireless connection mode for performing data communication via the means.

According to the first connection device, when the connection determination means determines that the second information processing device (for example, a portable terminal device) is directly connected, the first connection device is connected to the first information processing device. Direct connection mode setting for directly performing data communication between an information processing device (for example, a personal computer) and a second information processing device via connection means connected to a data input / output terminal of the second information processing device If it is determined that the connection is not established, the wireless communication mode is set for performing data communication via the wireless data communication means, so that the second information processing apparatus is located at a position distant from the first information processing apparatus. Even if there is, the data communication can be performed without being restricted by the location of the first information processing device and the second information processing device.

A second connection device according to the present invention is the first connection device, wherein the wireless data communication means is a wireless telephone communication means, and the connection device further comprises:
A telephone number storage unit for storing a predetermined telephone number, and a telephone number used in the second information processing apparatus is compared with a telephone number stored in the telephone number storage unit to determine whether data communication is possible. And a determination means for determining

According to the second connection device, in the first connection device, the telephone number used on the second information processing device side and the predetermined telephone number stored in the telephone number storage means are stored. In the wireless connection mode via the wireless telephone communication means, data communication with the first information processing device can be performed only by the predetermined second information processing device since the data communication is determined by collation. Become.

[0013] The third connection device according to the present invention is provided in the first or second connection device, wherein the communication mode switching means sets the wireless connection mode and the second information. When a processing device requests connection to the first information processing device, a state determination unit that determines whether the first information processing device is activated, and the state determination unit is not activated Activating means for activating the first information processing device by determining that

[0014] According to the third connection device, in the first or second connection device, the wireless communication mode is set by the communication mode switching means, and the second information processing device switches to the first or second connection device. When a connection request to the first information processing device is made, it is determined whether or not the first information processing device has been activated. Since the information processing apparatus is started, even when the first information processing apparatus is in a power-off state, data communication can be performed by forcibly starting the connection with the first information processing apparatus.

Further, the fourth connection device according to the present invention is provided in the third connection device, wherein the state determination means determines that the first information processing device has not been activated, so that the fourth connection device is temporarily activated. The wireless communication apparatus further comprises connection control means for canceling wireless communication and performing a connection operation to the second information processing apparatus after the first information processing apparatus is started.

According to the fourth connection device, when the third connection device determines that the first information processing device is not activated by the state determination, the wireless communication is temporarily released. Since the connection operation to the second information processing device is performed after the first information processing device is started, there is no waste until the first information processing device is started and started. Wireless communication will not be performed.

A fifth connection device according to the present invention is the first connection device, wherein the wireless data communication means is a telephone device detachable from the connection device.

[0018] According to the fifth connection device, the first connection device includes the first connection device in the wireless connection mode.
Since the data communication between the information processing device and the second information processing device is performed via the telephone device attached to the connection device, data communication can be performed using a general wireless telephone device.

A sixth connection device according to the present invention is a connection device for a computer on which a wireless communication device and an information terminal are mounted, and a first switch for detecting the mounting of the wireless communication device. A second switch for detecting the mounting of the information terminal; and a data communication between the computer and the information terminal based on the mounting detection state of the first and second switches. And a switching circuit for switching between wireless communication via the device and direct communication with the attached information terminal.

According to such a sixth connection device, the first connection device
The data communication between the computer and the information terminal is performed wirelessly via the wireless communication device, based on the attachment detection state of the wireless communication device and the information terminal by the switch and the second switch, Since it is possible to switch between performing directly and by using a general wireless telephone device attached to the connection device, data communication can be performed without being restricted by the location of the computer and the information terminal.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a data communication system according to an embodiment of a connection device of the present invention.

This data communication system is provided with a connection base 3 for connecting a portable information device 2 having a wireless communication function to a personal computer (PC) 1. A wireless communication function similar to the wireless communication function provided in the portable information device 2 is provided.

In the present embodiment, the portable information device 2
And the wireless communication function provided in the connection stand 3 is, for example, P
A portable wireless telephone function using an HS (Personal Handyphone System).

The portable information device 2 includes, for example, personal schedule data, address book data in which names and addresses are given telephone numbers, business card data including company names, and comments to be stored. A personal data management system such as a schedule function for storing free (memo) data and the like and calling and using them as necessary, a telephone directory function, an address function and the like is mounted.
nal Digital Assistants).

The personal computer (PC) 1 is also equipped with a system similar to the notebook data management system mounted on the portable information device 2, and stores and manages various notebook data similar to the above.

The connection base 3 has a connection terminal for the personal computer (PC) 1 and a connection terminal for the portable information device 2.

Then, as shown in FIG. 1A, when the portable information device 2 is directly connected to the connection base 3 connected to the personal computer (PC) 1, the personal computer (PC) 1 The built-in data communication unit and the data communication unit built in the portable information device 2 are connected by a serial communication port of RS232C via the connection base 3 and the same type of data (notebook data) stored in their respective memories. Etc.), a synchronization process is performed.

As shown in FIG. 1B, when a call is made from a portable information device 2 located at a position distant from a personal computer (PC) 1 to a connection board 3, the call is transmitted and received. Data communication is performed by wireless communication based on the above, and the same data synchronization processing as described above is performed with the personal computer (PC) 1 connected to the connection base 3.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the connection base 3 provided in the data communication system.

The connection base 3 is provided with a controller 11 for controlling the entire operation of the connection base 3, and the portable information equipment 2 is connected to the controller 11 by being inserted into its dedicated connection terminal. Insertion detection circuit 12 for detecting whether it has been removed or removed, personal computer (PC) 1
In contrast, a switching circuit 13 for switching between a direct wired connection of the portable information device 2 by a serial communication port of the RS232C or a wireless connection by telephone communication, a baseband processing unit 1 for performing outgoing / incoming processing by telephone
4. The RF block 15 and the antenna 16 are connected.

The controller 11 includes a CPU 11
a, a ROM 11b, and a RAM 11c.

The CPU 11a, in accordance with a system program stored in the ROM 11b in advance, based on an insertion / extraction detection signal of the portable information device 2 from the insertion detection circuit 12,
The RAM 11c controls the operation of each part of the circuit.
It functions as a work memory in which data input / output in accordance with various control processes by the PU 11a is stored as needed.

Next, the operation of the data communication system having the above configuration will be described.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing a connection stand process when the connection stand 3 provided in the data communication system is powered on.

When the power of the connection base 3 is turned on, various data stored in the RAM 11 c of the controller unit 11 are initialized, and the portable information device 2 is controlled based on the detection signal input from the insertion detection circuit 12. It is determined whether the connection base 3 is inserted or connected or not inserted (steps S1 and S2).

Here, when it is determined based on the detection signal from the insertion detection circuit 12 that the portable information device 2 is inserted into the connection base 3 and is directly connected (see FIG. 1A). , The connection mode is set to RS232C by the CPU 11a.
The connection mode is set, and the portable information device 2 and the personal computer (PC) 1
The connection is made directly by wire through the serial communication port of S232C (step S2 → S3a).

Then, the process waits for a change in the detection signal from the insertion detection circuit 12, that is, waits for the detection of the insertion or removal of the portable information device 2 (step S4).

On the other hand, if it is determined based on the detection signal from the insertion detection circuit 12 that the portable information device 2 is not connected to the connection base 3 without being inserted, the connection mode is changed to the wireless connection mode by the CPU 11a. The portable information device 2 and the personal computer (PC) 1 are set by the switching circuit 13 and transmitted from the telephone communication units 14 to 16 to the CPU 11.
The data communication path is switched to the data communication path by wireless telephone via a (step S2 → S3b).

Then, the portable information device 2 waits for a change in the detection signal from the insertion detection circuit 12, that is, waits for detection of the insertion or removal of the portable information device 2 (step S4).

That is, the portable information device 2 is
In the setting state of the RS232C connection mode in which is directly connected, data synchronization processing is performed mutually with the personal computer (PC) 1 via a wired data communication path via a serial communication port of the RS232C. It is.

When the portable information device 2 is not connected to the connection base 3 in the wireless connection mode setting state, the portable information device 2 responds to an incoming call from the portable information device 2 at a position distant from the personal computer (PC) 1. Data synchronization processing is performed between the personal computer (PC) 1 and the personal computer (PC) 1 via the wireless data communication path by telephone communication.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a wireless connection process between the personal computer (PC) 1 and the portable information device 2 when the connection stand 3 is set to the wireless connection mode in the data communication system.

When a call is transmitted from the portable information device 2 located at a position distant from the personal computer (PC) 1 to the connection base 3 and the telephone is received via the telephone communication units 14 to 16 of the connection base 3, The signal received by the telephone from the portable information device 2 is transmitted to the CPU 11 of the controller 11.
a is notified (steps B1 and B2).

Then, the CPU 11 of the controller 11
In a, it is determined whether or not the power of the personal computer (PC) 1 connected to the connection base 3 is turned on. In the off state, the power of the personal computer (PC) 1 is not turned on. If it is determined that there is a personal computer (PC)
1 is turned on and the personal computer (PC) 1 is turned on (step B3 → B).
4).

Then, a personal computer (PC)
1 is turned on and a communication system with the connection base 3 is started up, the wireless communication units 14 to
A data communication path from the personal computer (PC) 1 to the personal computer (PC) 1 via the controller unit 11 and the switching circuit 13 is connected to the personal computer (PC) 1 by a telephone. (Step B5).

When the synchronizing process of the mutual data by the wireless communication by telephone is completed and, for example, the unification of the sharing of the notebook data is achieved, an OFF signal is transmitted from the CPU 11a to the personal computer (PC) 1. The power supply of the personal computer (PC) 1 is OF
F (steps B6, B7, B8).

Therefore, according to the data communication system having the above-mentioned configuration, the connection base 3 is connected to the personal computer (PC) 1 via the RS232C serial communication port and the telephone communication units 14 to 16 at the connection base 3. When the portable information device 2 is directly connected to the connection base 3, the personal computer (PC) 1 is connected to the personal computer (PC) 1 by the data communication processing by the wired connection. When data is synchronized with each other, and when the portable information device 2 is connected to the connection base 3 by telephone, mutual communication between the personal computer (PC) 1 and the personal computer (PC) 1 is performed by the data communication processing by the wireless connection function. Since data synchronization is performed, a personal computer (PC)
Regardless of where the device 1 is installed or where the portable information device 2 is moved, a communication path can be easily established to perform mutual data communication processing.

In the wireless connection process according to the first embodiment, when a call is received, the portable information device 2 of the called party is unconditionally connected to the personal computer (PC) 1 to perform the data communication process. However, as described in the following second embodiment, after confirming that the telephone number (or PIN) of the portable information device 2 of the called party has been registered, the personal computer (PC) ), The communication with the portable information device 2 is temporarily terminated until the personal computer (PC) 1 is activated and the communication preparation is completed, and then the personal computer (PC) is connected. PC)
After the activation of the communication device 1 is completed, a connection may be made from the connection stand 3 to the portable information device 2 of the called party to establish a communication connection.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 5 is a view showing a data memory provided in a RAM 11c of a connection base 3 of a data communication system according to a second embodiment of the connection device of the present invention.

In the data communication system of the second embodiment, the RAM built in the controller 11 of the connection base 3
11c, a telephone number memory 11c1 in which the telephone number of the called party is stored using a caller ID communication function when a call is received, and a personal computer (PC) 1 connected to the connection base 3. The user registration number memory 11c2 in which the telephone number of the portable information device 2 that permits data communication with the user is registered in advance by a user operation.

FIG. 6 shows a wireless connection process between the personal computer (PC) 1 and the portable information device 2 when the connection base 3 is set to the wireless connection mode in the data communication system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a replacement flowchart up to step B4 in FIG. 4.

That is, in the wireless connection processing at the connection base 3 of the data communication system according to the second embodiment, the incoming call from the portable information device 2 causes the incoming call from the telephone communication units 14 to 16 to the CPU 11 a of the controller unit 11. When the notification is made, the telephone number of the caller notified along with the incoming call operation is stored in the incoming telephone number memory 11c1 in the RAM 11c (steps B1, B2, B2a).

Then, the telephone number of the caller stored in the called telephone number memory 11c1 in the RAM 11c is replaced by the same R
It is determined whether or not the telephone number of the portable information device 2 permitted to perform data communication with the personal computer (PC) 1 previously registered in the user registration number memory 11c2 in the AM 11c. When it is determined that there is, the telephone communication with the portable information device 2 of the called party via the telephone communication units 14 to 16 is disconnected, and this wireless connection processing is terminated (step B2b → B2c).

If it is determined that the telephone number of the caller stored in the incoming telephone number memory 11c1 accompanying the incoming call coincides with the telephone number registered in the user registration number memory 11c2, Telephone communication unit 14-16
The telephone communication with the portable information device 2 of the called party via the terminal is temporarily terminated, and it is determined whether the power of the personal computer (PC) 1 connected to the connection base 3 is turned on (step B2b → B2d, B3).

Here, a personal computer (PC)
1 is determined to be in an OFF state in which the power supply of the PC 1 is not turned ON, the personal computer (P
C) An activation signal is transmitted to 1 and the personal computer (PC) 1 is turned on to start up a communication system with the connection base 3 (steps B3 → B4, B).
4a).

Then, in accordance with the telephone number stored in the incoming telephone number memory 11c1 in the RAM 11c, a telephone call is made by the telephone communication units 14 to 16 to the portable information device 2 in which the called party has registered the user. The wireless telephone line is connected (step B4b).

Then, the wireless communication units 14 to 16 in the connection stand 3 to the controller unit 11 and the switching circuit 13
A data communication path with a personal computer (PC) 1 via the PC is connected, and the user-registered portable information device 2 at a remote location and the personal computer (P
C) Synchronization processing of mutual data by wireless communication by telephone is performed with 1) (step B5).

Therefore, according to the wireless connection function of the second embodiment in the data communication system having the above-described configuration, an incoming call by telephone from the portable information device 2 located at a position distant from the personal computer (PC) 1 to the connection stand 3 is provided. , It is confirmed whether the telephone number of the called party is a telephone number registered in advance by the user, and then a data communication process with the personal computer (PC) 1 via a wireless telephone line is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent data communication processing from being erroneously performed with the unrelated portable information device 2 beforehand.

When a call is received from the portable information device 2, the communication state is temporarily released, and after the personal computer (PC) 1 is started up, the portable information device of the called party is received from the connection base 3 side. 2, the telephone line is reconnected to the portable information device 2 for a long time until the personal computer (PC) 1 starts up from the power-off state. Useless connection can be prevented.

In the wireless connection process according to the second embodiment, in order to secure the security of the personal computer (PC) 1 in data communication with the portable information device 2, the portable information device 2 of the called party is secured. Although the configuration is such that the telephone number is confirmed, the configuration may be such that a user-specific password stored in the portable information device 2 in advance is confirmed.

In the first and second embodiments, the telephone communication units 14 to 1 for making a wireless connection with the portable information device 2 are provided.
Although the description has been given of the case of using the connection base 3 integrally mounted with the connection base 6, the connection base 4 is not provided with the telephone communication function as described in the following third embodiment (FIGS. 7 to 9).
When only the function of switching the connection between the portable information device 2 and the general mobile phone 5 with respect to the personal computer (PC) 1 is provided and the portable information device 2 is directly connected to the connection base 4, the RS232C serial communication is performed as in the above embodiment. Data communication with a personal computer (PC) 1 is performed by a wired connection via a communication port, and from a position where the portable information device 2 is distant, a wireless connection by a telephone via a mobile phone 5 connected to the connection base 4 is performed. A configuration for performing data communication with the personal computer (PC) 1 may be adopted.

(Third Embodiment) FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a data communication system according to a third embodiment of the connection device of the present invention.

The connection table 4 in the data communication system according to the third embodiment includes a personal computer (PC).
1 connection terminal, portable information device 2 connection terminal, mobile phone 5
Are provided.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the portable information device 2 is directly connected to the connection table 4 connected to the personal computer (PC) 1, the personal computer (PC) 1 The built-in data communication unit and the data communication unit built in the portable information device 2 are connected via the RS232C serial communication port via the connection stand 4 and the same type of data (notebook data) stored in the respective memories. Etc.), a synchronization process is performed.

As shown in FIG. 7 (B), the portable telephone 5 is connected to the connection stand 4 connected to the personal computer (PC) 1 and is located at a position away from the personal computer (PC) 1. When a call is made from a certain portable information device 2 to a mobile phone 5, data communication is performed via the connection base 4 by wireless communication based on the incoming and outgoing of the call, and the personal computer connected to the connection base 4 is connected. The same data synchronization processing as described above is performed with (PC) 1.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configurations of the connection base 4 and the mobile phone 5 provided in the data communication system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

The connection table 4 has an insertion detection circuit 1 for detecting the respective insertion connection states of the portable information device 2 and the portable telephone 5.
2 'and a switching circuit 13' for switching a communication connection circuit with the personal computer (PC) 1 according to the respective insertion connection states of the portable information device 2 and the mobile phone 5 in the insertion detection circuit 12 '.

The mobile phone 5 comprises a controller 11, a baseband unit 14, an RF block 15, and an antenna 16. The controller 11 includes a CPU 11a, a ROM, and the like.
11b and a RAM 11c.

FIG. 9 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of the insertion detection circuit 12 'and the switching circuit 13' inside the connection base 4 provided in the data communication system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

That is, a state in which the portable information device 2 is inserted and connected to the connection base 4 (see FIG. 7A).
In this case, the switch SW1 is switched to the ground GND side and set to the “0” level, whereby the inverter INV1
AND gates AND1 and AND2 are output via the OR gate OR1 by the "1" level signal inverted by
The gates can be turned ON in response to the other signal inputs, and the transmission data from the portable information device 2 is transferred to and received by the personal computer (PC) 1 via the AND gate AND1 and the OR gate OR2. 1) The transmission data from 1 is transferred and received by the portable information device 2 via the AND gate AND2.

Thus, the personal computer (P
In contrast to C) 1, the portable information devices 2 mutually synchronize data by direct data communication processing through a wired connection via the connection stand 4.

When the portable information device 2 is not connected to the connection stand 4 and only the portable telephone 5 is inserted and connected (see FIG. 7B), the switch SW2 is set to the ground G.
By being switched to the ND side and set to the “0” level, the AND gate AN is inverted by the “1” level signal inverted by the inverter INV2 via the OR gate OR2.
D3 and AND4 are in a gate-on state in response to the other signal input, respectively, and a mobile phone 5 connected by wireless telephone communication with a portable information device 2 remote from a personal computer (PC) 1 The transmission data from AND gate AND3 and OR gate OR2
Is transferred to the personal computer (PC) 1 via the PC, and the transmission data from the personal computer (PC) 1 is transferred to the mobile phone 5 via the AND gate AND4 and further transmitted to the mobile information device 2 by telephone. Received.

Thus, the personal computer (P
In contrast to (C) 1, the portable information devices 2 mutually synchronize data by data communication processing through wireless connection via the mobile phone 5 and the connection base 4.

The wireless connection process between the portable information device 2 and the personal computer (PC) 1 via the mobile phone 5 in the data communication system of the third embodiment is the same as the wireless connection process described in the second embodiment. (FIG. 4-
This is the same as FIG. 6), and a description thereof will be omitted.

Therefore, according to the data communication system of the third embodiment having the above-described configuration, the general mobile phone 5 is connected to the connection base 4 and used, so that the mobile phone 5 is located at a position away from the personal computer (PC) 1. The personal computer (PC) 1 can perform communication with the personal computer (PC) 1 by making a communication connection with the portable information device 2 by wireless telephone, and no matter where the personal computer (PC) 1 is installed, Regardless of where 2 is moved, it is possible to easily establish a communication path and synchronize data.

[0077]

As described above, according to the first connection device of the present invention, the connection determination means determines that the second information processing device (for example, a portable terminal device) is directly connected. If the first information processing device (for example, a personal computer) and the second information processing device
A direct connection mode in which data communication is directly performed via a connection unit connected to the data input / output terminal of the second information processing apparatus is set, and if it is determined that the connection is not established, the connection is established via the wireless data communication unit. Since the wireless communication mode for data communication is set, the presence of the first information processing device and the presence of the second information processing device even when the second information processing device is located away from the first information processing device. Data communication can be performed without restriction on the location.

According to the second connection device of the present invention, in the first connection device, the telephone number used on the second information processing device side and the predetermined telephone number stored in the telephone number storage means. In the wireless connection mode via the wireless telephone communication means, data communication with the first information processing device is performed only by the predetermined second information processing device because the number is compared with the number to determine whether or not data communication is possible. Will be able to

Further, according to the third connection device of the present invention, in the first or second connection device, the second information processing is performed in a state where the wireless connection mode is set by the communication mode switching means. When the device requests connection to the first information processing device, it is determined whether or not the first information processing device has been activated. Since the first information processing apparatus is activated, the first information processing apparatus
Even in the FF state, data communication can be performed by forcibly starting the connection with the first information processing apparatus.

Further, according to the fourth connection device of the present invention, in the third connection device, the first connection is determined by the state judgment.
If it is determined that the first information processing device has not been activated, the wireless communication is temporarily released, and after the first information processing device is activated, the connection operation to the second information processing device side is performed. Since wireless communication is performed, useless wireless communication is not performed until the first information processing apparatus is activated and started.

Further, according to the fifth connection device of the present invention, in the first connection device, the data communication between the first information processing device and the second information processing device in the wireless connection mode is performed by the first connection device. Since the communication is performed via the telephone device attached to the connection device, data communication can be performed using a general wireless telephone device.

Further, according to the sixth connection device of the present invention, based on the attachment detection states of the wireless communication device and the information terminal by the first switch and the second switch, respectively.
Whether data communication between the computer and the information terminal is performed wirelessly or directly through the wireless communication device can be switched, so that a general wireless telephone device is mounted on the connection device and used to connect the computer and the information terminal. Data communication can be performed without being restricted by the location of the information terminal.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it becomes possible to easily connect each information processing device and perform data communication regardless of the positions of the personal computer and the portable terminal device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a data communication system according to an embodiment of a connection device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a connection table provided in the data communication system.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing connection stand processing when a connection stand provided in the data communication system is powered on.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing wireless connection processing between a personal computer (PC) and a portable information device when a connection base is set to a wireless connection mode in the data communication system;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a data memory provided in a RAM of a connection base of a data communication system according to a second embodiment of the connection device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows a step in FIG. 4 showing a wireless connection process between the personal computer (PC) and the portable information device when the connection stand is set to the wireless connection mode in the data communication system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. B4
Replacement flowchart up to.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a data communication system according to a third embodiment of the connection device of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a connection base and a mobile phone provided in a data communication system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of an insertion detection circuit and a switching circuit inside a connection base provided in a data communication system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Personal computer (PC), 2 ... Portable information equipment, 3, 4 ... Connection stand, 5 ... Mobile telephone, 11 ... Controller part, 11a ... CPU, 11b ... ROM, 11c ... RAM, 11c1 ... Incoming telephone number memory, 11c2: User registration number memory, 12, 12 ': Insertion detection circuit, 13, 13': Switching circuit, 14: Baseband processing unit, 15: RF block, 16: Antenna.

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Hidehiko Shitara 3-2-1, Sakaemachi, Hamura-shi, Tokyo Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Hamura Technical Center F term (reference) 5K033 DA13 DA19 DB03 DB04 5K067 AA34 BB02 BB21 EE02 FF07 GG01 HH13 HH22 5K101 KK02 LL12 QQ07

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A connection device connected to a first information processing device for performing data communication between the first information processing device and a second information processing device, comprising: a wireless data communication unit; A connection unit connected to a data input / output terminal of the second information processing device; a connection determination unit configured to determine whether the second information processing device is directly connected to the connection device; When the connection determining means determines that the second information processing apparatus is directly connected, the connection between the first information processing apparatus and the second information processing apparatus is established via the connecting means. Set direct connection mode for direct data communication,
A connection mode switching unit that sets a wireless connection mode for performing data communication via the wireless data communication unit when it is determined that the connection is not established. 2. The wireless data communication means is a wireless telephone communication means, wherein the connection device further comprises: a telephone number storage means for storing a predetermined telephone number; Collated with the telephone number stored in the telephone number storage means,
The connection device according to claim 1, further comprising a determination unit configured to determine whether data communication is possible. 3. When the communication mode switching unit sets a wireless connection mode and the second information processing apparatus requests connection to the first information processing apparatus, the first information processing apparatus requests the first information processing apparatus. State determining means for determining whether or not the information processing apparatus is activated; and activation means for activating the first information processing apparatus by determining that the state determining means is not activated. The connection device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein 4. When the state determination means determines that the first information processing device is not activated, the wireless communication is temporarily canceled, and after the first information processing device is activated, the second information processing device is activated. 4. The connection device according to claim 3, further comprising connection control means for performing a connection operation to the information processing device. 5. The connection device according to claim 1, wherein the wireless data communication means is a telephone device detachable from the connection device. 6. A connection device for a computer in which a wireless communication device and an information terminal are mounted, a first switch for detecting mounting of the wireless communication device, and detecting mounting of the information terminal. A second switch, performing data communication between the computer and the information terminal wirelessly via the wireless communication device or attaching the second switch based on the attachment detection state of the first and second switches; And a switching circuit for switching whether to perform the connection directly with the information terminal.