JP2000312178A - Data memory backup system for storage medium for portable telephone, phs or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To leave as many data for a user as possible, even when a portable information terminal is missing or defective by backing up the data only locally by the user itself and providing the form of the data daily available in use. SOLUTION: In this data memory backup system, a charger 1 is designed, such that a charging terminal of a portable information terminal (mobile phone) is connected to a data connector, in response to charging of the portable information terminal to start charging, and a button provided to the charger is used to selectively back up data to a plurality of memories. The data are being backed up during the charging. After such a similar selection the data backed up in the charger are 'restored' back to the mobile information terminal. The data backed up from the portable information terminal to the charger can be entered by using an image pickup element, while using a display menu of the portable information terminal as is, and the data can be backed up independently of the difference between data storage protocols for different models.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a backup system for stored information provided on a storage carrier provided in a small mobile communication device such as a portable telephone, a PHS, a cordless phone, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The use frequency of small mobile communication devices such as cellular phones, PHSs and cordless phones is increasing at an accelerating rate, and the amount of stored information provided on storage carriers provided in the devices is also increasing. Its importance is increasing. Also,
As the amount of information increases, the amount of information recorded on the storage carrier also increases, and it is substantially difficult to leave a copy such as a memo. In such a usage state, if the storage information is lost due to loss or failure of the device, the number of cases of losing the original data is increasing. As one means for solving such a problem, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-69436, a small-sized mobile communication device enables bidirectional data transmission with the mobile communication station. A technique has been disclosed in which an object of data transmission is stored information in the storage carrier.

[0003]

However, data to be protected by the data transmission disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-69436 is stored in a database in the communication station, and the possibility of the data leakage is high. It depends on the management conditions of the database. In the present invention, the backup of data is essentially kept only at the user's own hand, and by providing various forms that are easy to use, the user's data is kept as much as possible in the case of loss or failure of the device. It is an object of the present invention to provide a data memory backup system for a storage carrier such as a mobile phone and a PHS, which also keeps the data. That is, a mobile phone charging terminal according to the charging operation of the portable information terminal,
The data connector is connected, the charger 1 is formed so that the charging start operation is started, and a button provided on the charger 1 can be selectively backed up to a plurality of memories provided in the charger. (For example, one of a work backup button and a private backup button is selected). This backup operation can be performed during the charging operation. Next, by performing a similar selection operation and then performing a restore operation for returning data stored on the charger side, and performing a restore operation for returning data stored on the portable information terminal side, The data to be recorded from the terminal to the charger side can be directly input by the image sensor on the display screen of the portable information terminal. In this case, the data can be stored without being affected by the difference between the models and the difference in the data storage protocol. it can.

[0004]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a data memory backup system for a storage carrier according to the present invention includes means for inputting storage information of a storage carrier such as a mobile phone or a PHS which is driven by a storage battery. Reading environment control means for starting the information input in relation to a specific supply operation at the time of power supply to the storage battery of the storage carrier,
A selecting means for selecting the signal input with the information, a memory means for storing the signal selected by the selecting means, and a memory content utilizing means for displaying, outputting data or restoring stored in the memory means. It is characterized by. According to another aspect of the data carrier backup system for a storage carrier of the present invention, there is provided a means for inputting information stored in a storage carrier that drives a storage battery such as a mobile phone or a PHS, and a power supply for supplying power to the storage battery of the storage carrier. Reading environment control means for starting the information input in relation to the supply operation unique to the supply, selection means for selecting the information input signal, and a plurality of memory means for storing the signal selected by the selection means; Selecting any of the signals stored in the plurality of memory means and displaying the selected stored signal;
And memory utilization means for outputting or restoring data. Further, in a data memory backup system for a storage carrier of the present invention according to another feature, a means for optically inputting storage information of a storage carrier such as a mobile phone or a PHS via a display device provided on the storage carrier; Selecting means for selecting the signal input with the information, memory means for storing the signal selected by the selecting means, and memory content utilizing means for displaying, outputting data or restoring stored in the memory means. It is characterized by:

[0005]

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the portable telephone and the charger with a data transmission / reception function shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. , FIG. 4 is a side view for explaining a partial cross section in a state in which a mobile phone is inserted into a charger with a data transmission / reception function, and FIG. 5 shows details around a control key, and FIG. Is a partially enlarged perspective view thereof, FIG. 6 (B) is a partially enlarged side view, and FIG. 6 is an explanatory perspective view showing that a guide member is provided so as to be detachable so as to be compatible with various types of mobile phones. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the charger with a data transmission / reception function. In FIG. 1, the outline of the present invention will be described and will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1A shows the appearance of the charger for data transmission / reception function, and FIG. 1B shows the simplest circuit configuration. That is, by inserting a portable information terminal representing a mobile phone for the purpose of charging, as shown by an arrow in the figure, the charging terminal of the mobile phone is connected to the data connector. The control key 3 monitors whether or not the mobile phone is correctly inserted. In response to the correct insertion, a voltage is supplied to 1b from a power source (not shown) (using a normal charging facility). Therefore, the details are omitted), and the charging start operation is started. Also,
The two buttons (i) and (ro) provided on the front surface of the battery charger 1 can be, for example, buttons where (i) handles work data, and (ro) is a button for private data. It can be a button to handle. This button is a button that can be pressed by either one of the buttons. For example, when the button (i) is pressed, the work data stored in the memory in the mobile phone is automatically stored.
Then, when the saving is completed, a button below (i) pops up as a mark of the end. On the other hand, in the case of a mobile phone in which data for private use is stored, the user presses the (R) button in advance and inserts the mobile phone into the charger 1. Then, when the backup is completed, the (R) button pops up. The above is an example of backing up data in the mobile phone to the charger 1 side. Next, an example of a restore operation for returning the backed up data to the mobile phone will be described. Pressing (i) or (ro) under the condition that the (i) and (ro) buttons are up and the mobile phone is inserted in the charger 1. For example, if (R) is pressed, the private data backed up in the memory of (R) is restored to the mobile phone, and then the button pops up. If the user clears the contents of the memory of the mobile phone before the backup work, the private data is only stored in the mobile phone as a result. By the way, the line drawn by the dashed line in FIG.
Of the monitoring area. That is, the backup operation and the restore operation are monitored by the control key 3 so as to be executed only when the mobile phone is mounted in a normal position. Although the above description shows an example in which the charger 1 is used alone, FIGS.
Describes the details of each configuration for realizing the outline shown in FIG. 1 and the system up to the application of the plurality of chargers 1.

First, in FIG. 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a charger with a data transmission / reception function, 1a denotes a digital data connector (female) corresponding to a portable telephone, 1b denotes a connector type charging terminal (female), and 1d denotes a guide member. 1e is a control box, 3
Is a control key. On the other hand, 2 is a standard mobile phone, 2a is a digital data connector (male) for transmitting information in the mobile phone, and 2b is a connector type charging terminal (male) connected to a built-in storage battery of the mobile phone. ), 2c is a charging terminal for general use, 2f is a sticking-type recess attached to the back side of the mobile phone 2 with an adhesive tape, and the sticking-type recess 2f corresponds to the shape of the protruding end of the control key 3. The recess 2f may be formed in the body of the mobile phone from the time of manufacture.

[0008] The charger 1 with the data transmission / reception function having the above configuration and the mobile phone 2 are associated as follows. The guide member 1d is a member for guiding the main body of the mobile phone 2, and corresponds to both the digital data connector (female) 1a and the connector type charging terminal (female) 1b positioned between the guide members 1d. In addition to assisting the fitting of the digital data connector (male) 2a and the connector-type charging terminal (male) 2b on the mobile phone side, it also has the function of preventing the attachment / detachment in the twisting direction (FIG. 2).
See FIG. 4).

A control key 3 is provided on the central connector side of the control box 1e. As shown in detail in FIG. 3, the control key 3 has a beak-shaped tip portion 3A, which is rotatably supported by a rotating shaft 3B. The distal end portion 3A, which is constituted by the position detecting device 3C and the shielding plate 3S, is monitored by the position detecting device 3C. Further, the position of the tip 3A is determined by the rotation axis 3B.
At a position away from the plunger 3D. The plunger 3D operates based on a command from the control box 1e. When the mobile phone 1 is inserted into the charger 1 with the data transmission / reception function in a normal direction with the plunger 3D, the digital data connector (male and female) and the charging terminal for the connector type (male and female) are fitted, and The control key 3 is engaged with a concave portion of the sticking type concave portion 2f provided at a desired position on the back side of the telephone 2. The operation associated with this control key is as follows (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

[1] By driving the control key to the projected state 3T by the plunger 3D, the portable telephone 2
Refuses to go down in the drawing (downward rejection) [2] The plunger 3D makes the position of the control key free so that the mobile phone 2 can be inserted (possible downward) [3] The position of the control key is set to the non-projecting state 3U by the plunger 3D, so that the mobile phone 2 can be freely inserted and removed (up and down possible). [4] It is impossible to remove the mobile phone 2 after the insertion is completed (upward rejection). By the way, 3E is a release permission switch for setting the plunger 3D to the [3] state. In addition, the rotation of the tip 3A is controlled by the operation of the plunger 3D as described above.
It has been described that the states of [1] to [4] are taken, and furthermore, in accordance with the operation of the plunger 3D, the position state of the distal end portion 3A is grasped, and whether the mobile phone is normally inserted or not is determined.
Or information position detecting device 3C such as not being inserted
Confirmed by mutual monitoring with

For example, when the plunger is in a flexible state, when a mobile phone is inserted, the position of the distal end portion 3A passes through the protruding state from 3F to 3G, goes deeply into 3H, and then returns to the 3G position. And stable. Furthermore, if the plunger 3D is stabilized at the position of 3G even when driven in the protruding direction, it can be clearly confirmed that the mobile phone is inserted. On the other hand, when the plunger 3D is driven in the protruding direction and is stabilized at the position 3F, it can be confirmed that the mobile phone is not inserted.

In this way, it is possible to confirm whether or not the mobile phone is set correctly. After the confirmation, the digital data connector (female) 1a and the digital data connector (male) 2a receive the digital data. The transmission and reception work is performed, and during this transmission and reception work, the plunger 3D is set to the upper rejection state of [4],
It is possible to prevent an interruption operation in which an error occurs during data transfer. Further, in the case where a plurality of chargers 1 with data transmission / reception functions are connected to update the mutual data, in addition to preventing the already connected mobile phone from being taken out [4], furthermore, It is possible to prohibit the insertion of a new mobile phone into another charger 1 with a data transmission / reception function [1], so that during data exchange between a plurality of mobile phones, It is possible to prevent a situation in which a mobile phone interrupts.
In FIG. 6, reference numeral 1v denotes a light-emitting element that changes color to red, blue, and yellow. This light-emitting element 1v is provided so that the connection and disconnection of the mobile phone can be visually distinguished. Will be described later in the description of FIG. Further, in the figure, the guide member 1d is provided detachably. In addition, in order to be able to cope with the difference in the outer shape of the mobile phone, the guide member 1d is provided with a plurality of types of the inner shape 1d 'shown by the dotted line according to the desired type. , It becomes possible to correspond to various manufacturers and models. FIG. 7 shows a specific operation block diagram of the charger 1 with the data transmission / reception function having such an advanced security function. Less than,
A description will be given based on FIG.

[0013] Four mobile phones 2 and a charger 1 with a data transmission / reception function corresponding to each of them are prepared, and provided inside the charger 1 with the data transmission / reception function (provided outside as necessary).
An interface means S7 is provided for each. This interface means is a means that enables access to a memory portion built in the mobile phone 2 operating according to a plurality of different protocols (using an existing technology). The interface means S7 also functions as control means for monitoring the fitting relationship between the mobile phone 2 and the charger 1 as desired. The four interface means and the personal computer P are connected to the run (L
UN) connection is made. In addition, the personal computer P is inevitably provided with a software environment capable of operating the LUN (using a dependent technology, for example, using Windows 95 (trademark)).

The state of data transfer in the apparatus shown in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The outputs of the plurality of interfaces S7 have two types, i and b, respectively, and have two different data output environments depending on the purpose. These two types of output environment iro are, for example,
“A” is a work-related data output, and “B” can be used as a private data output. The plurality of types of handling are basically selected according to the command of the personal computer P. You. Further, each interface and the personal computer P are connected to each other, and for example, the mutual data movement between the computer P and the interface means A or the mutual data movement between the interface means A and the interface means B can be performed. Further, such data movement enables data processing by classifying the output environments "group A" and "group B".

In FIG. 8, interface means S7 indicated by A to D at the top of the figure are provided in a charger with a data transmission / reception function. Therefore, the case of this figure shows a state in which four chargers with a data transmission / reception function are provided. These interface means S7
There are provided two types of data input and output from "I" and "B", respectively. The input and output of "A" form an input / output relationship with the selecting means S3 in the group A of the device P. Similarly, the data input / output "b" forms an input / output relationship with the selecting means S3 'in the group B of the device P. In the above association, data round-trip is realized by the above-mentioned LUN, and the actual connection state is as shown in FIG. Therefore, even in the event that the device P breaks down or is omitted, for example, the data of “A” and “B” can form an input / output relationship between the adjacent interface means S7. In such a case, for example, if one person owns a plurality of mobile phones, one can work as a memory for data backup of the other,
If you have three mobile phones, the data of "I" and "B" are stored in the memory of two mobile phones, and the data of "I" and "B" are stored in the remaining one mobile phone. It can be made to work to send back either data.

Further, if necessary, the data backup timing of the plurality of portable telephones does not necessarily have to correspond to the time of charging, and data can be exchanged at any timing. Specifically, the first
The third and third mobile phones are mounted on a charger with a data transmission / reception function to each other, and the three mobile phones cannot be timed for charging (for example, all three have been fully charged). When exchanging data from the charger with data transmission / reception function of the first mobile phone to the charger with data transmission / reception function of the third mobile phone, the data of the first mobile phone on the transmitting side is exchanged. By operating the interface means S7 provided in the first charger with the data transmission / reception function so that the backup instruction can be performed for the third device connected to the charger with the transmission / reception function. It is possible to perform data transmission and reception. In this case, the timing of instructing the interface means S7 is the timing of starting the data backup. Although the above describes the conditions using a plurality of mobile phones, even when a single mobile phone is attached to a single charger with a data transmission / reception function to perform data transmission / reception, in the future,
Assuming a case where the charging time is extremely shortened or a case where the energy supply time is limited to daytime due to the supply of the solar cell, in order to cope with this condition, without depending on the timing at the time of charging. , Data can be transmitted and received at any time. For example, data backup is started at a specific time such as performing data backup at 3 o'clock in the middle of the night, or at the timing when an operation start button (not shown) provided in advance on a charger with a data transmission / reception function is pressed. It is possible to do. Even when the charger with the data transmission / reception function does not depend on the timing at the time of charging, the charger with the data transmission / reception function simply attaches the mobile phone to the charger in the same manner as a normal charging operation. The charging condition of the mobile phone is satisfied, and the data stored in the mounted mobile phone is transferred to the memory device of the charger with the data transmission / reception function, and the condition of the operation of storing is satisfied, and the desired timing is satisfied. Starts data transfer and / or charging.

Here, the data of the group A and the data of the group B are selected by using a time division method or a plurality of input / output systems (USB terminals or SCSI terminals) to the apparatus P (actually one personal computer). An input / output relationship is formed between S3 and S3 '(a plurality of personal computers may be used if necessary).

Next, the movement of data that has reached the selection means S3 in the group A will be described. As the data of the selecting means S3, any one of the above data A to D is selected, and the data is transmitted to the device P. The data is then transmitted to the memory means S4 and recorded. Further, the same data is transmitted to the memory content utilization means S5, and display, re-input, addition / subtraction, inter-model compatibility processing and the like are performed by this means. After this processing, the necessary data is re-recorded by the memory means again, and under the instruction of the user, that is, by actually giving the instruction on a personal computer,
The data of the group A flows back to the interface means S7, and the edited data is recorded again in the memory of the mobile phone inserted into the charger having the data transmission / reception function provided with the interface means. Similarly, the same processing is performed in the group B, and when there is only one system in the memory of the mobile phone, only the data selected by selecting either the group A or the group B is stored in the memory of the mobile phone. Is done. Further, the operation state of the embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration is shown in a flowchart of FIG. 9 and will be described below. In the figure, each stage is denoted by SS1 to SS7. First, the start of stage SS1 is basically at least one
One charger with data transmission / reception function is connected to another charger with data transmission / reception function or a device P such as a personal computer.

In stage SS2, a machine including a mobile phone, which needs charging, waits until it is detected whether or not the mobile phone is connected to the charger. When the insertion is detected, three operations of the next stages SS3, SS4 and SS5 are started almost simultaneously. That is, in the stage SS3, an operation of transmitting and receiving data to and from the memory in the mobile phone is started, and in the stage SS4, a lock operation of prohibiting addition or removal of the device is performed by a lock function provided in the charger for a certain period of time. Also, at stage SS5, it is indicated that charging of the inserted storage battery of the mobile phone has started.

In the above stage, it is determined whether or not the data transmission / reception operation of SS3 is completed in SS6. When the transmission / reception operation is completed, the completion is transmitted to the next stage SS7. In this stage SS7, the prohibition of the addition or removal of the lock function of the charger is released. Finally, the stage SS8 is provided as an additional function. For details, when data transmission and reception are completed and charging is completed, the lock function is released and the pop-up function added to the lock function is activated. Pop up the phone so that it is visually clear that the user will bring up the matter. In addition, take-out permission (OK) instead of pop-up
By attaching the three types of color signals described above, the color signals can be substituted (or used together). When using this signal, red indicates that data transmission / reception is prohibited during data transmission / reception, yellow indicates that data transmission / reception has been completed but charging has not been completed, and blue indicates whether data transmission / reception and charging have been completed. ,
Alternatively, it means that both charging and data transmission / reception are acceptable.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the backup and restore procedures described in the outline of the present invention described with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, description will be given along the flow of FIG. Stage SS10 is started on the premise that the mobile phone is inserted into charger 1. In SS11, either button (i) or (ro) provided on charger 1 is pressed. This is a stage for confirming whether or not any button has been pressed. Then, when any one of the buttons is pressed, the process proceeds to stage SS12. That is, (I) or (RO)
Backup is started in any of the memories. After that, the processing shifts to the stage SS14. Here, an operation is shown in which the (I) or (R) button is raised when the backup is completed. The operation of raising this button is related to the selection of the stage SS11. In the next stage SS16, if the purpose is only for backup, the process is terminated at this point, that is, if charging is completed, the battery is pulled out from the charger without hesitation and used. Also,
If charging has not been completed, the user will be required to withdraw and use it. On the other hand, if you want to restore new data after backing up once, or if none of the buttons (i) or (ro) was pressed at the first stage SS11,
Move to SS13. For the first time, the (I) or (R) button is pressed for restoration. The data backed up on the side corresponding to the pressed button is restored to the connected mobile phone. At the stage SS15, when the restoration is completed, the (I) or (R) button is raised, indicating that the data exchange has been completed. This exchange of data can be replaced with the signal described above. Next, when the restoration is completed, this operation ends.

FIG. 11A is a plan view of a backup device showing one embodiment of the backup system of the present invention.
(B) is a plan view of a mobile phone to be read.
FIG. 12A is a partial cross-sectional side view of the backup device, and FIG. 12B is a side view of the mobile phone. The features of the backup device will be described with reference to FIGS. The backup device (a) is composed of three components: an optical information input unit A, a data processing unit B, and a charger unit C from the top.

The optical information input section A includes a hood A1, a lens
A2, image sensor (CCD) A3, lamp A4 and LCD monitor
Consists of A5. The feature of the hood A1 is that the inner surface is mirror-finished, an optical opening is provided at a position corresponding to the display unit of the mobile phone, and the whole is formed in a square pyramid horn shape, and the lens A2, the image sensor A3 and Lamp A4 is positioned inside. The lamp A4 is provided on the side opposite to the opening surface, and the light source of the lamp A4 emits light while diffusing toward the opening surface while repeating reflection by mirror finishing. lens
A2 is provided on the opening side and is a lens that receives the reflected light of the display unit using the light source emitted to the opening surface side as reference light, and the light source of the lamp A4 when the display unit itself is a light source. The lens A2 can receive the display content without relying on. The CCD, which is the image sensor A3, captures the display content received by the lens A2, and therefore, the positional relationship between the images created by the lens A2 is adjusted so that they are formed on the imaging surface of the image sensor A3. Is done. A liquid crystal monitor A5 is provided on the outer surface on the vertex side of the hood A1, and video information obtained as a result of processing by the data processing unit B described later is sent back and displayed on the liquid crystal monitor A5.

The data processing unit B determines reading conditions such as selectively or simultaneously inputting both character information based on the image information obtained by the image sensor A3 and the digital data obtained from the specified output of the storage carrier. When the input of the image information is selected by one of the reading environment control means S1 and the environment control means S1, the image information I read by the image pickup device A3 receives the next noise information according to the instruction of the reading environment control means S1. The data is input to the removing unit S2, and here, so-called noise components such as a large number of reading errors and frames around the display are removed from the data obtained by the image sensor A3. After this processing, data is transmitted to the next selecting means S3, and data is selected based on the minimum necessary information to be stored here. It comprises a memory means S4 for storing a signal obtained via the selection means S3, and a memory content utilization means. On the other hand, the character information D based on the digital data obtained from the prescribed output of the storage carrier is recognized by the signal from the storage state monitoring means S6, and by recognizing that the state has shifted to the storage state, the instruction of the reading environment control means S1 is given. Also, a manual for pressing a function key provided on a user's own storage carrier via a remote control means prepared in advance as a function of the storage carrier, or a procedure for discharging storage information of a storage carrier such as a mobile phone or a PHS. A procedure for discharging stored information as digital data by work is performed. Also, the digital data D is obtained by using the optical digital out if desired. The digital data D obtained in this manner is transmitted to the selecting means S3, where the data is sorted out to the minimum necessary information to be stored, and the signal obtained through the selecting means S3 is obtained. Is stored in the memory means S4, and the stored data is used in various ways by the memory content utilizing means. For example, the LCD monitor A5 displays arbitrary data such as data to be currently recorded and data already recorded. With this display, the user can confirm the data to be recorded, and can see the telephone number of a desired person from the recorded data. Re-entry, which proposes a utilization means for re-entering into a storage unit in a storage medium such as a mobile phone through a reverse process of inputting digital data D of a storage carrier such as a mobile phone into a main body. It is.
Addition / subtraction, which means a process of adding data to previous data or subtracting duplicate data when data is input a plurality of times. The inter-model compatibility process is a process for obtaining a correlation when inputting / outputting data of a model other than a predetermined model. The storage state monitoring means S6 described here is based on, for example, a response of a light-sensitive switch SW provided when the mobile phone b is inserted into a predetermined position of the charger section C. Alternatively, the mobile phone b is placed at a predetermined position of the charger section C.
And then detecting a state in which the charging current is supplied to the mobile phone b via the terminal C1. There can be at least two forms.

The charger section C is provided with a terminal C1 for inputting / outputting the digital data D from / to a storage carrier, in addition to a circuit for performing current control and the like related to general charging. Further, at the position shown in the drawing, a rotatable main body connector C2 is provided on the right shoulder of the charger C.
It is designed to use this rotation function to read an image when the main body B is upright on the drawing, and to input and output digital data D when the main body B is horizontal, As described above, the operation is selected by the instruction of the reading environment control means S1. A connection terminal C3 is provided at the center of the connector C2, and instructions and data are exchanged from the main body through the connection terminal, and the main body B and the charger C are freely detachable. When the charging unit C and the main unit B are separated from each other, the reading device including the main unit B and the reading unit A
The size can be reduced by cutting off. Also, the charger section C
Is designed to charge not only the mobile phone (b) but also a rechargeable battery (not shown) provided in the main body B, so that the main body B and the rechargeable battery section C are separated from each other. However, while the rechargeable battery has a sufficient current, the user can carry and use the rechargeable battery.

In the embodiment corresponding to FIGS. 11 to 14, the description is made as a composite type which targets two data of digital data D and image data I. However, the present invention is not limited to the composite type. It is not limited to the example,
For example, each of the system for recording the image data I and the system for recording the digital data D may be used singly, or the combined two devices may be appropriately separated into independent forms, and Can be used independently. In the data processing unit B, the noise information removing unit S2, the selecting unit S3, and the like can be omitted, and a simpler input form can be obtained. As the optical information input unit A, a digital camera, a CCD camera prepared as an adapter for a personal computer, or the like can be used. The image data obtained from the optical information input unit A can be transmitted to the memory means S4 through a simple image information compression process. The memory content utilization means S5 may be provided with an OCR (optical character reader) function in addition to the above-mentioned examples. As a result, the address book data recorded on the handset phone of a type that cannot be input unless it is an image is input as an image, and then, in the form of digital data D, it is moved to another model that can handle digital data. It becomes possible.

In the above-described embodiment corresponding to FIGS. 11 to 14, the shape of the data processing unit B is a rectangular parallelepiped which is provided with an opening A6 (see FIG. 13) so that a hand of a keyboard such as a mobile phone can be touched. At the time of input and output, the keyboard and function keys of a mobile phone or the like to be input can be touched without any inconvenience. Since the opening A6 is provided for such a purpose, if the same condition as the opening A6 can be made, the shape of the case of the data processing unit B should have various shapes such as a U-shape and an L-shape. Can be. If necessary, the backup device (a) may be provided with a preliminary input keyboard in one of the three configurations of the optical information input section A, the data processing section B, and the charger section C from the top, or a backup keyboard may be provided. Can be provided. This backup device (a) can store all the processing circuits of the data processing unit B in the optical information input unit A from the top and can be made smaller, so that the data backup does not have to be returned to the base location. It can be performed sequentially.

In the description with reference to FIG. 14, the procedure for inputting character information based on digital data is performed in advance in terms of the data input communication protocol and the compatibility of character information. However, in actual use, there is a high need to be able to use it on other models. A supplementary explanation of the input of digital data D in that case will be given. First, as described above, there are two types of digital data D: a method of inputting through the connection terminal C1 provided in the charger section C, and a method of connecting through a normal communication cable. Digital data is output from a mobile phone via optical communication or communication means using radio waves. However, since this output differs between manufacturers, it is necessary to perform a compatible process. This compatible process also needs to be performed at the time of input and at the output side when the data is returned to the mobile phone again.
This output side compatibility processing is as described as one operation of the memory content utilization means S5. On the other hand, the compatibility process at the time of input is performed via the interface means S7.
The processing content is {1} by sequentially selecting a communication connection protocol according to each model. {2} Select and perform text data compatibility processing for each model sequentially. {3} It is proposed to perform software connection processing when data is input via a personal computer.

FIG. 15 shows a digital data D which is information stored in a storage carrier such as a mobile phone or a PHS which is driven by a storage battery. FIG. 9 shows an example of a circuit for inputting / outputting D, and particularly showing a third embodiment showing an example in which both charging of a storage battery provided on the storage carrier side and input / output of digital data D are performed in a non-contact manner. It is.
Further, in the same figure, the data stored in the memory means S4 is configured to be digitally input / output to / from the indoor AC wiring via a cable for a household AC AC power outlet of the charger 1. ing. This type of charger usually requires a quick charge when a user requests charging, simply by inserting a mobile phone or other phone into the socket of the charger and charging starts immediately. In general, the charger is always connected to an AC outlet which is an indoor AC power supply. Such a feature of the charger that is always connected to the outlet matches the condition of digital input / output using indoor AC wiring.

Next, the basic structure of the third embodiment will be described. The telephone body TP has the following configuration. Codec circuit ADPCM for voice processing, time division multiplex access circuit for time division multiplexing of transmission information for telephone calls
TDMA, a phase-locked loop circuit PLL for setting the carrier frequency of the call radio, a frequency circuit RF for transmitting and receiving the call radio, and personal information such as text information and image information transmitted by telephone number and e-mail are pooled. Telephone-side memory means TPRAM, said telephone-side memory means TPR
It is possible to contactlessly charge the electromagnetic induction information transmission / reception unit DJ1 that enables digital transmission / reception to and from the electromagnetic induction information transmission / reception unit DJ1 'provided on the charger 1 with the data transmission / reception function, and the storage battery on the phone body TP side. Power electromagnetic induction receiver
DJ2, a central processing unit CPU for controlling the above-described constituent circuits, and a memory circuit for writing a control program and necessary data EEPROM, SRAM, and other circuits.

The charger 1 with the data transmission / reception function for receiving the telephone body TP configured as described above transmits and receives personal information to and from the telephone body TP side in addition to the basic configuration described with reference to FIGS. Electromagnetic induction information transmission / reception unit DJ1 'that can be used, and power electromagnetic induction reception unit DJ2 on the telephone body TP side
Power electromagnetic induction transmitter DJ that sends power energy to
A digital input / output circuit ACLUN for AC wiring that enables a LUN (run) connection to the indoor AC wiring by using a cable to the 2 ′ and the indoor AC outlet is additionally provided. In particular, an electromagnetic induction information transmitting / receiving section DJ1 'that enables digital transmission / reception of personal information with the telephone main body TP side, and an electromagnetic induction transmission for transmitting electric power to the power electromagnetic induction receiving section DJ2 on the telephone main body TP side. Club DJ2 '
Is a charger 1 with a data transmission / reception function
The electromagnetic induction information transmission / reception unit DJ is designed to function only when inserted into a pocket portion for receiving the telephone body TP, such as the guide member 1d shown in FIG.
1 ′ and the power electromagnetic induction transmitting unit DJ2 ′ are disposed at appropriate positions on the main body of the charger 1 (preferably, the electromagnetic induction information transmitting / receiving unit and the power electromagnetic induction transmitting unit are at the same location, For example, advantages such as the fact that it is possible to use a common induction coil may be produced), and although the telephone body TP and the charger 1 with the data transmission / reception function are separated,
The digital information transmission / reception units DJ1 and DJ1 'are configured so as not to transmit / receive personal information to / from the telephone body TP side under conditions that do not wish. Two-way communication, two-way communication using weak radio waves, etc. are also possible.)

Further, the memory means S4 provided in the charger 1 with the data transmission / reception function in the third embodiment.
Is a general-purpose IC by using a removable IC card.
Utilizing the characteristics of the card, this IC card can be used for various telephones such as home / office telephones and public telephones, and also for facsimile machines and radios that share some functions with these telephones. Since it can be used, the stored information of the telephone can be generally used for various telephones, various communication devices having functionally shared parts, and the like. Further, the IC card can be a magnetic card or an optical card as desired.

Further, the memory means S4 has a storage capacity of at least several tens times or more as compared with the telephone side memory means TPRAM.
It is configured to be able to accumulate a plurality of large pieces of video information that allow only images to be input. Also,
Image information that exceeds the data amount set in advance
When transmitted from the TP to the electromagnetic induction information transmitting / receiving unit DJ1 'via the electromagnetic induction information transmitting / receiving unit DJ1, the image data of a large data amount is transmitted to the telephone body TP side in contrast to the normal data transmission as "copying". It is possible to set so that the processing of “move” is performed so as not to remain. By adding a condition to such data transmission, the margin of the memory capacity in the telephone-side memory means TPRAM can be increased simply by inserting the telephone body TP into the charger 1 with the data transmission / reception function.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the memory means S4 of the charger 1 with the data transmission / reception function is larger than the telephone side memory means TPRAM, the write-once mode, the date sort type restore mode, Degree-based restore mode,
Software processing such as a joining mode of deletion permission information can be added as desired, and a function key for selecting these modes can be provided on the charger surface. That is, the write-once mode is
When this mode is selected, the charger 1 with the data transmission / reception function
Just insert the phone body TP into the phone side memory means TP
From the memory information in the RAM, only new data is added, and as long as the memory capacity does not change, the data can be increased as long as the memory capacity allows, unless the setting is changed,
Unless the setting is changed, it cannot be deleted. The above-mentioned date sort type restore mode means that when the telephone main body TP is inserted into the charger 1 with the data transmission / reception function, information is input with date data, and then the stored data is stored in the telephone side memory means TPRAM. When restoring data, if all the stored information cannot be accommodated due to memory capacity problems, restore the data in the range from the most recent data to the past in the order of the most recent data with the date data at the time of accumulation. is there. The importance-based restore mode is a mode for restoring a possible information amount from the one with the highest importance according to the importance input by the user instead of the date. In the data copied from the telephone side to the charger side, by configuring so as to automatically increase the importance for duplicate data, the importance can be additively controlled,
Further, the telephone side memory means TP stored in the telephone body TP
Each time a call corresponding to the telephone number stored in the RAM is made, the call frequency data is stored in the same memory means TPRAM, so that the importance data automatically using the call frequency is stored. Automatic input is enabled, and the importance-based restore mode can be made to function using this importance, and can be reflected in the following information on whether or not deletion is possible. The join mode of the deletion permission / non-permission information is classified into data that is not desired to be deleted at the above-mentioned importance level of, for example, 50 points and data that is less than 50 points and data that can be deleted. Charger 1
Has a new delete button, and if you press this button,
Only the data that can be deleted is removed. Alternatively, when the memory capacity of the memory means S4 exceeds the limit, the mode is such that the data that can be deleted is sequentially deleted and new data is accepted. In addition,
Furthermore, it is also possible to use a combination of the above-mentioned plural modes.

The above-described third embodiment has the following features.・ Electromagnetic induction circuit for digital data D and electric power for charging at the lower end of the telephone body TP (Electromagnetic induction information transmitting / receiving unit DJ1 that enables digital transmission and reception, and storage battery on the telephone body TP side can be charged without contact Power electromagnetic induction receiver DJ
2), the lower part of the concave part for receiving and guiding the lower part of the telephone body to the charger main body for charging the telephone main body TP, and the electromagnetic induction information transmitting / receiving unit DJ1 'and the power electromagnetic The guide receiving unit DJ2 ′ can be configured to be performed at substantially the same location, whereby the same electromagnetic induction coil can use the above-mentioned plurality of functions redundantly, if desired, and the positioning conditions are also reduced. The feature is that two types (for power and data) can be transmitted if one is prepared. The data stored in the memory means S4 on the charger side is, for example, an IC card (which can be a general memory card, a hard disk type card, or the like) as shown in FIG. By inserting it into a connector (not shown) provided in advance, the storage element in the IC card can be used as the memory means S4, and after storing data from the telephone body, the IC card is Pull out the desired machine (eg, PC, fax,
Digital camera) to carry, move and use, the image data, voice,
Data such as address and name can be combined and used.・ The same data as above can be digitally connected to a personal computer or other communication machine equipped with the same AC wiring digital input / output circuit ACLUN by using the AC wiring digital input / output circuit ACLUN. As a result, in the same house, the data stored in the memory means S4 on the charger side can be transmitted and used on a personal computer or the like without substantially pulling a digital cable, and further processing the same data However, if desired, the data can be transmitted to the memory means S4 of the same or a different charger and stored again. By the way, data stored in a portable phone body, such as a mobile phone, is charged every day, and it is necessary to carry it in a fully charged state with security. In addition to the feature that the data in the memory means TPRAM in the phone body is automatically backed up every day, and if you want to perform various processing from the memory information with a personal computer etc., the data that has already been backed up There will be features that can be used immediately. In addition, such convenience is fundamentally due to the fact that the charger is almost always AC
It utilizes the condition that it is connected to a power supply.

[0036]

According to the present invention, there is provided a means for inputting information stored in a storage carrier for driving a storage battery such as a portable telephone or a PHS, and a supply operation specific to the power supply to the storage battery when the storage carrier is supplied with power. Reading environment control means for starting the information input, selecting means for selecting the information input signal, memory means for storing the signal selected by the selecting means, and display and data stored in the memory means. Since it is composed of a memory content utilization means to be output or restored, data backup is performed in association with the periodic charging operation, and as a result, the backup can be performed semi-forcedly and periodically. Since the data remains at the user's hand, there is no fear of data loss or leakage.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a means for inputting information stored in a storage carrier such as a mobile phone or a PHS which is driven by a storage battery, and a supply unique to the storage battery when the power is supplied to the storage battery. Reading environment control means for starting the information input in connection with the operation, selecting means for selecting the signal input with the information, a plurality of memory means for storing the signal selected by the selecting means, and the plurality of memories Means for selecting one of the signals stored in the means and displaying the selected stored signal, outputting the data or restoring the data in the memory, so that the data associated with the periodic charging operation can be stored. The backup is performed, and as a result, the backup can be performed semi-forcibly and periodically, and a plurality of memory means for storing the backup information are provided. Therefore, the recording location can be changed while selecting according to the contents of the recording, and a plurality of types of backup data remain at the user's hand. , It is possible to carry out a restore process to the storage carrier for each purpose, so that only necessary data from a large amount of data or various types of data can be carried.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided means for optically inputting information stored in a storage carrier such as a mobile phone or a PHS via a display device provided on the storage carrier.
A selection means for selecting the signal input with the information, a memory means for storing the signal selected by the selection means, and a memory content utilization means for displaying, outputting data or restoring stored in the memory means. Therefore, even if the storage medium is not provided with a design that allows the storage medium to output the stored information to the outside, almost all devices have a display device for displaying the stored information. Data backup can be obtained through the device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the mobile phone and the charger with a data transmission / reception function shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of a connector part shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a side view for explaining a partial cross section in a state where a mobile phone is inserted into a charger with a data transmission / reception function.

5A and 5B show details around a control key, wherein FIG. 5A is a partially enlarged perspective view and FIG. 5B is a partially enlarged side view.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory perspective view showing that a guide member can be detachably provided so as to be compatible with various types of mobile phones.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a charger with a data transmission / reception function.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a data transfer state in the device illustrated in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation state of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing backup and restore procedures described in the outline of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1;

FIG. 11A is a plan view of a backup device showing an embodiment of the backup system of the present invention, and FIG. 11B is a plan view of a mobile phone to be read.

FIG. 12 is a side view in which a mobile phone (b) is incorporated in a backup device (a) to perform a reading operation, and a part of the backup device is a partial cross section.

FIG. 13 is a front view of FIG. 12, in which data is displayed at a portion of the liquid crystal display in order to clarify a display surface.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating the entire system of the backup device.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

a: backup system, b: mobile phone to be read, C: charger, A1: hood, A2: lens, A3 ...
Image sensor, A4 lamp, A5 LCD monitor

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A means for inputting information stored in a storage carrier for driving a storage battery such as a mobile phone or a PHS, and the information input relating to a supply operation unique to the power supply of the storage carrier to the storage battery when the power is supplied. Reading environment control means for starting the operation, selecting means for selecting the signal input with the information, memory means for storing the signal selected by the selecting means, and display, data output or restoration stored in the memory means A data memory backup system for a storage carrier, comprising a memory content utilization means. 2. A means for inputting information stored in a storage carrier for driving a storage battery such as a portable telephone or a PHS, and said information input relating to a supply operation peculiar to the power supply to the storage battery when the storage carrier is supplied with power. Reading environment control means for starting the operation, selecting means for selecting the signal input with the information, a plurality of memory means for storing the signal selected by the selecting means,
Memory means for selecting any one of the signals stored in the plurality of memory means, displaying the selected storage signal, outputting data, or restoring the selected memory signal. Data memory backup system. 3. A means for optically inputting information stored in a storage carrier such as a mobile phone or a PHS via a display device provided on the storage carrier, a selection means for selecting a signal input from the information, A data memory backup for a storage carrier, comprising: a memory means for storing a signal selected by the selection means; and a memory content utilization means for displaying, outputting data or restoring stored in the memory means. system.