JP2001166927A - Information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that it is inconvenient for a user that a PC/SC application is successively selected from a menu, activated and used at the time of turning on an IC card processor when using the IC card processor, which is predicted so that the PC/SC application functioning as a reader-writer to be linked with a PC and also application software of a balance reader or the like as a single body are mounted thereon in the next generation. SOLUTION: At the time of receiving a signal from a connected device recognizing means 201 for recognizing a connected device, an application software selection control means 202 activates a connected device linkage application software. Then the connected device linkage application software can automatically be activated by detecting that the application software is connected to the outside device, thereby improving the convenience for a user.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of starting an application software of an IC card reader / writer connected to a personal computer (PC) or the like which can be connected to the Internet for shopping at a virtual store on the Internet. About.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, IC cards (Integrated Circuit C)
ard) is more secure than traditional magnetic cards,
In addition, since it can store more data, it is receiving attention as a next-generation card medium. This IC card is used in a wide variety of applications, and it is considered to be applied to commuter passes, telephone cards, health insurance cards, and the like. Also, since more data can be stored than a magnetic card and measures against unauthorized use are easy, each card issuer is examining the replacement of the current mainstream magnetic credit card with an IC credit card. Furthermore, due to its features, even electronic money, which is electronic money, can be stored inside. At present, there are several types of electronic money, such as Mondex Money, VISA Cash, and Super Cash, and their recognition is expanding.

On the other hand, with the rapid spread of the Internet to ordinary households, this is a protocol for securely sending credit card numbers and order forms on the Internet.
SET (Secure Electronic Transaction) and IOTP (Internet Open Trading Protocol), an open protocol that defines standard transactions in e-commerce, have been developed, and the use of electronic payments from ordinary households is gradually expanding. It is.

[0004] As described above, conditions for establishing an electronic commerce protocol on an IC card and a network have been established.
Therefore, in a general home, a PC (personal computer) that can use the Internet and an IC card processing device are connected, shopping is performed at a virtual store on the Internet, and an IC card mounted on the IC card processing device is used. A method of making payment is being considered. Also Windows
PC / SC, a standard for using IC cards in the environment
(Personal Computer / Smart Card) already exists.
The idea of connecting to the Internet, performing shopping at a virtual store on the Internet at home, and performing settlement with an IC card is also disclosed in JP-A-9-231285.

[0005]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] If the IC card processing device is designed to be used only by connecting to a PC, only the application software (PC / SC application) that operates as a reader / writer is installed. do it. However, in practice, it is expected that application software such as display of the current balance of electronic money and history, and a plurality of application software such as display of electronic ticket contents will be implemented. That is, there are a case where the IC card processing apparatus is used alone and a case where the IC card processing apparatus is connected to a PC and used.

In such a case, when the PC and the IC card processing device are connected and the power of the card processing device is turned on, the PC / SC
You need to select an application first. It is not convenient for the user to perform this operation sequentially. If the card processing device is connected to a PC and used as a reader / writer, application software with that function should start when the power is turned on. The above-mentioned JP-A-9-231285 does not mention this point.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems. That is, the Internet is available
When a portable information processing device connected to a PC is started,
A method in which the initial application software automatically becomes a PC / SC application, or a method in which the application software is automatically switched to the PC / SC application when a portable information processing device that has already been started is connected to the PC Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of switching the application software of a portable information processing device connected to a PC to PC / SC application software under the control of the PC.

[0008]

In order to solve the above-mentioned object, in an information processing apparatus having a communication capability with a connection device such as a PC, a connection with the connection device is detected by providing a connection device recognition means. By providing application software selection control means,
By the signal from the connection device recognition means, it becomes possible to start application software that operates in cooperation with the connection device.

Further, by providing the application storage means, it is possible to store at least a program of application software necessary for communication with the connection device, and the application software selection control means allows the connection device cooperation application By providing the start-up determining means, it is possible to determine the start-up of the application software to be used in cooperation with the connected device by receiving a signal from the connected device recognizing means. Thus, by receiving a signal from the connection device cooperation application activation determination unit, it becomes possible to access the application storage unit, activate and control the application software.

Further, at least the application software A and the application software B programs can be stored by the application storage means. By providing the application software selection control means with the application A selection means, The application software
A can be selected, and by providing the application B selecting means, it is possible to select the application software B, and by providing the initial start application determining means, the signal from the connected device recognizing means can be transmitted. Upon receipt, the application A selecting means is activated or the application B
It is possible to determine whether the selection means should work,
By providing the application activation end control means, the application software determined by the initial activation application determination means can be activated and controlled by accessing the application storage means.

In the information processing apparatus having the communication capability with the connection device, the provision of the specific command detection means makes it possible to detect the specific command sent from the connection device, and to control the application software selection control. By providing the means, it becomes possible to start application software that operates in cooperation with the connection device by a signal from the specific command detection means.

Further, by providing the application storage means, it is possible to store at least a program of application software required for communication with the connection device. By providing the start-up determining means, it is possible to determine the start-up of the application software to be used in cooperation with the connection device by receiving a signal from the specific command detecting means, and to provide the application start-up end controlling means. Thus, by receiving a signal from the connection device cooperation application activation determination unit, it becomes possible to access the application storage unit, activate and control the application software. .

Further, at least the application software A and the application software B programs can be stored by the application storage means. By providing the application software selection control means with the application A selection means, The application software
A can be selected, and by providing the application B selecting means, it is possible to select the application software B, and by providing the initial start application determining means, the signal from the specific command detecting means can be selected. By receiving, it is possible to determine whether to operate the application A selection means or the application B selection means, and by providing the application startup end control means, the application determined by the initial startup application determination means The software can be started and accessed by accessing the application storage means.

Further, in the information processing apparatus having the communication capability with the connection device, by providing the Vcc detecting means,
It is possible to detect the voltage from the AC power supply, and by providing the application software selection control means, it is possible to start application software that operates in cooperation with the connection device by a signal from the Vcc detection means. It becomes possible.

Further, by providing the application storage means, it is possible to store at least a program of application software required for communication with the connection device. By providing the start-up determining means, it becomes possible to determine the start-up of the application software used in cooperation with the connection device by receiving the signal from the Vcc detecting means, and to provide the application start-up end controlling means. Then, by receiving the signal from the connection device cooperation application activation determination unit, the application storage unit can be accessed, and the application software can be activated and controlled.

Further, the application storing means makes it possible to store at least the programs of the application software A and the application software B. By providing the application software selecting control means with the application A selecting means, Application software
A can be selected, and by providing the application B selecting means, the application software B can be selected, and by providing the initial startup application determining means, the signal from the Vcc detecting means can be received. Thereby, it is possible to determine whether to operate the application A selecting means or to operate the application B selecting means.By providing the application starting and ending control means, it is determined by the initial starting application determining means. The application software can be started by accessing the application storage means and control can be performed.

Further, in the information processing apparatus having the communication capability with the connection device, the connector connection detecting means is provided to detect that the connector connection cable is connected to the connector for connecting to the connection device. By providing the application software selection control means, it becomes possible to start application software that operates in cooperation with the connection device by a signal from the connector connection detection means.

Further, by providing the application storage means, it is possible to store at least a program of application software required for communication with the connection device. By providing the start-up determining means, it is possible to determine the start-up of the application software to be used in cooperation with the connection device by receiving the signal from the connector connection detecting means, and to provide the application start-up control means. Thus, by receiving a signal from the connection device cooperation application activation determination unit, it becomes possible to access the application storage unit, activate and control the application software. .

Further, the application storing means makes it possible to store at least the programs of the application software A and the application software B. By providing the application software selecting control means with the application A selecting means, Application software
A can be selected, and by providing the application B selecting means, it becomes possible to select the application software B.By providing the initial startup application determining means, the signal from the connector connection detecting means By receiving, it is possible to determine whether to operate the application A selection means or the application B selection means. The application software can be started by accessing the application storage means and control can be performed.

In an information processing apparatus having a communication capability with a connection device, a wireless operation state detecting means is provided to detect that a wireless function unit for performing wireless communication with the connection device is in an operation state. By providing the application software selection control means, it becomes possible to start application software that operates in cooperation with the connection device by a signal from the wireless operation state detection means.

Further, by providing the application storage means, it is possible to store at least a program of application software required for communication with the connection device. By providing the activation determination means, it is possible to determine the activation of the application software used in cooperation with the connection device by receiving a signal from the wireless operation state detection means. With this arrangement, it becomes possible to access the application storage unit, start and control the application software by receiving a signal from the connection device cooperation application start determination unit. .

Further, in the information processing apparatus, by providing the IC card A processing means, the processing of the IC card A can be performed when the connection apparatus cooperation application start / end command means outputs the connection apparatus cooperation application software start command. Starts, and when the end command is output, the IC
Processing of card A can be completed, and IC card B
By providing the processing means, the processing of the IC card B is started when the normal application start end instruction means outputs a start instruction of application software other than the connection device cooperation application software, and the end instruction is output. Then, the processing of the IC card B can be ended.

Further, when an information processing apparatus having a connection device recognizing means for detecting a connection with the connection device and having a communication capability with the connection device is connected to the connection device side such as a PC, the connection device side By providing a means for outputting a specific command to the information processing apparatus, it becomes possible for the information processing apparatus to start application software operating in cooperation with the connection apparatus by the connection apparatus recognition means.

[0024]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the present invention, an embodiment of a portable information processing apparatus will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to a portable information processing apparatus, but can be applied to a general information processing apparatus. First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the first embodiment of the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows, for example, the portable information processing apparatus 4 shown in FIG.
01 is an internal configuration of the application software control unit 303 in the overall block diagram of FIG. 101 is a system control unit connection terminal, 102 is a signal connection terminal via a connector,
Reference numeral 201 denotes a connection device recognition unit, 1 denotes a connection device cooperation application software program, 210 denotes an application storage unit, and 303 denotes an application software control unit.

Next, the operation of each section will be described. The system control unit connection terminal 101 is connected to means for controlling a system operation requested by the user. That is, a request for starting and ending the application software is input to the application software selection control unit 202 through the system control unit connection terminal 101. The application software selection control means 202 responds to the input application start request signal by the application storage means 2.
10, the application software is started, and the operation of the application software is controlled.

The application storage means 210 is a means for storing the program of the connection device cooperation application software 1, and its operation is controlled by the application software selection control means 202. The connector-via-signal connection terminal 102 is connected to a connector or an I / F driver serving as a connection interface with a connection device.
The connected device recognizing means 201 recognizes the connected device from the signal input from the signal connection terminal via connector 102, and controls the application software selection control means 202
Output the detection signal to Upon receiving the detection signal input from the connection device recognizing unit 201, the application software selection control unit 202 determines to start the connection device cooperation application software 1. The connection device cooperation application software 1 is a program of application software required for performing communication with a device to which the portable information processing device is connected, and is stored in the application storage unit 210. The application software control unit 303 is a part of the portable information processing apparatus according to the present invention, which is particularly related to application software operation control.

Next, the overall operation will be described. When the portable information processing device and the external device are connected via the connector, and a specific signal transmitted from the external device is input from the signal connection terminal via connector 102 via the connector, the connection device recognition means 201 is connected. Recognized external devices,
A signal indicating that the connection device has been recognized is output to the application software selection control unit 202. Upon receiving the detection signal, the application software selection control means 202 decides to start the connection device cooperation application software 1 and accesses the connection device cooperation application software 1 stored in the application storage means 210 to connect the connection device cooperation application software 1. The cooperative application software 1 is activated and controlled.

According to the present embodiment, by recognizing the external device connected to the portable information processing apparatus, it is possible to automatically start the connection apparatus cooperation application software. It is not necessary to perform the operation of starting the connection device cooperation application software in the above, and the usability of the user can be improved.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a portable information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, which is capable of processing a card-type storage medium such as an IC card. It is.

In addition to the configuration of FIG. 1, reference numeral 301 denotes a system control unit, 302 denotes a module control unit, 303 denotes a card-type storage medium, and 203 denotes a card-type storage medium control unit.

Next, each part will be described. System control unit 3
01 controls the operation of each means in the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention. The module control unit 302 stores various units that control modules such as a keyboard, a display unit, and an IC card. The card type storage medium 303 is, for example, an IC card or the like that stores data used by the connection device cooperation application software 1. The card-type storage medium control unit 203 is one of the components of the module control unit 302, and controls the card-type storage medium 303.

Next, the overall operation will be described. When the connection device cooperation application software 1 is started by the application software selection control unit 202 and an access request to the card type storage medium 303 is input from the system control unit 301 to the card type storage medium control unit 203, the card type storage The medium control unit 203 accesses the card-type storage medium 303 and performs a request process from the system control unit 301. With the above configuration, in the configuration of the first embodiment of the present invention, access including reading and writing to a card-type storage medium such as an IC card becomes possible.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the second embodiment of the portable information processing device of the present invention. FIG. 3 shows, for example, the internal configuration of the application software control unit 303 in the overall block diagram of the portable information processing device 401 shown in FIG. Parts different from FIG. 1 will be described. 2
04 is a specific command detecting means. The specific command detection means 204 responds to a specific command sent from the connection device through the signal connection terminal 102 via the connector,
A signal indicating that a specific command has been detected is transmitted to the application software selection control unit 202.

Next, the overall operation will be described. When a portable information processing device and an external device (or a connection device) such as a PC are connected via a connector, and a specific command signal transmitted from the external device is input from the signal connection terminal via connector 102 via the connector, Specific command detecting means 2
Reference numeral 04 outputs a detection signal indicating that a specific command has been transmitted from the connection device to the application software selection control means 202.

Upon receiving the detection signal, the application software selection control means 202 decides to start the connection device cooperation application software 1 and accesses the connection device cooperation application software 1 stored in the application storage means 210. , And starts and controls the connected device cooperation application software 1.

To explain from the connection device side, when a portable information processing device having connection device recognition means for detecting the connection with the connection device and having the communication capability with this connection device is connected, the connection information is transmitted from the connection device side. Since the means for transmitting a specific command to the portable information processing device is provided, the portable device can start application software operating in cooperation with the connection device by the connection device recognition means. It can be said.

According to the present embodiment, it is possible to automatically start the connection device cooperation application software by recognizing a specific command transmitted from an external device connected to the portable information processing device. Therefore, it is not necessary to start the connection device cooperation application software in the portable information processing device, and the usability of the user can be improved.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a portable information processing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, which is capable of processing a card-type storage medium such as an IC card. It is. The components added to the configuration of FIG. 1 shown in FIG. 2 and the components and operations added to the configuration of FIG. 3 shown in FIG. 4 are the same. With the above configuration, in the configuration of the second embodiment of the present invention, access including reading and writing to a card-type storage medium such as an IC card becomes possible.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the third embodiment of the portable information processing device of the present invention. FIG. 5 shows, for example, the internal configuration of the application software control unit 303 in the overall block diagram of the portable information processing device 401 shown in FIG. 1 and 3 will be described. 205 is a Vcc detecting means. Vcc detection means 205
Responds to the voltage from the AC power supply transmitted through the signal connection terminal 102 via the connector, and transmits to the application software selection control means 202 a signal indicating that the voltage from the AC power supply has been detected.

Next, the overall operation will be described. When the portable information processing device and the external device are connected via the connector and a voltage supplied from the AC power supply is input from the signal connection terminal via connector 102 via the connector, the Vcc detecting means 205 detects the voltage from the AC power supply. Is output to the application software selection control means 202. Upon receiving the detection signal, the application software selection control means 202 decides to start the connection device cooperation application software 1 and accesses the connection device cooperation application software 1 stored in the application storage means 210 to connect the connection device cooperation application software 1. The cooperative application software 1 is activated and controlled.

According to the present embodiment, by detecting the voltage from the AC power supply supplied via the connector,
Since the connection device cooperation application software can be automatically started, the start operation of the connection device cooperation application software in the portable information processing device is not required, and the usability of the user can be improved.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a portable information processing apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention, which is capable of processing a card-type storage medium such as an IC card. It is.

The components added to the configuration of FIG. 1 shown in FIG. 2 and the components and operations added to the configuration of FIG. 5 shown in FIG. 6 are the same. With the above configuration, in the configuration of the third embodiment of the present invention, access including reading and writing to a card-type storage medium such as an IC card becomes possible.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the fourth embodiment of the portable information processing device of the present invention. FIG. 7 shows, for example, the internal configuration of the application software control unit 303 in the overall block diagram of the portable information processing device 401 shown in FIG. Parts different from FIGS. 1, 3 and 5 will be described. 206 is a connector connection detecting means. The connector connection detecting means 206 responds to the specific signal sent through the signal connection terminal 102 via the connector, and selects a signal indicating that the connector connection cable has been connected to the connector for connecting to the external device by selecting the application software. It is transmitted to the control means 202.

Next, the overall operation will be described. When the connector connection cable is connected to the portable information processing device side connector for connecting to an external device, and a specific signal is input from the signal connection terminal 102 via the connector, the connector connection detection means 206 connects the connector connection cable to the connector. Is output to the application software selection control means 202.

Upon receiving the detection signal, the application software selection control means 202 decides to start the connection device cooperation application software 1 and accesses the connection device cooperation application software 1 stored in the application storage means 210. , And starts and controls the connected device cooperation application software 1.

According to the present embodiment, the connection device cooperation application software is automatically started by detecting that the connector connection cable is connected to the portable information processing device side connector for connecting to the external device. Therefore, it is not necessary to start the connection device cooperation application software in the portable information processing device, and the usability of the user can be improved. The generation of a specific signal required to detect that the connector connection cable is connected to the portable information processing device side connector for connecting to an external device may be performed by software or hardware. In a typical way,
either will do.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a configuration example showing that it is possible to process a card type storage medium such as an IC card in the configuration of the fourth embodiment of the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention. It is.

The components added to the configuration of FIG. 1 shown in FIG. 2 and the components and operations added to the configuration of FIG. 7 shown in FIG. 8 are the same. With the above configuration, in the configuration of the fourth embodiment of the present invention, access including reading and writing to a card-type storage medium such as an IC card becomes possible.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the fifth embodiment of the portable information processing device of the present invention. FIG. 9 shows, for example, the internal configuration of the application software control unit 303 in the overall block diagram of the portable information processing device 401 shown in FIG. Parts different from FIGS. 1, 3, 5, and 7 will be described. 103 is a wireless function unit connection terminal, 20
Reference numeral 7 denotes a wireless operating state detecting unit. The wireless function unit connection terminal 103 is a terminal for the portable information processing device to exchange signals with a wireless function unit for wireless communication with an external device. The wireless operation state detecting means 207 recognizes that the wireless function section is in the operating state by detecting a specific signal sent from the wireless function section connecting terminal 103, and determines that the wireless function section is in the operating state. Is transmitted to the application software selection control means 202.

Next, the overall operation will be described. When a wireless function unit for wireless communication with an external device is activated and a specific signal is input to the wireless operation state detection unit 207 from the wireless function unit connection terminal 103, the wireless operation state detection unit 207
Outputs a detection signal indicating that the wireless function unit is in operation to the application software selection control unit 202. Application software selection control means 2
02, upon receiving the detection signal, decides to start the connection device cooperation application software 1 and accesses the connection device cooperation application software 1 stored in the application storage means 210 to execute the connection device cooperation application software 1. Start and control.

According to this embodiment, it is possible to automatically start the connection device cooperation application software by detecting that the wireless function unit for wirelessly communicating with the external device is operating. In addition, it is not necessary to start the connection device cooperation application software in the portable information processing device, and the usability of the user can be improved.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a portable information processing apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, which is capable of processing a card-type storage medium such as an IC card. It is.

The components added to the configuration of FIG. 1 shown in FIG. 2 and the components and operations added to the configuration of FIG. 9 shown in FIG. 10 are the same. With the above configuration, in the configuration of the fifth embodiment of the present invention, access including reading and writing to a card-type storage medium such as an IC card becomes possible.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a configuration example in which the internal configuration of the application software selection control means 202 is added in the first embodiment. Reference numeral 208 denotes a connection device cooperation application activation end determination unit, and 209, an application activation end control unit. Upon receiving a signal indicating that the connected device has been recognized from the connected device recognizing unit 201, the connected device cooperative application start end determining unit 208 determines to start the application that cooperates with the connected device. Upon receiving a signal instructing the start of an application cooperating with the connection device from the connection device cooperation application start / end determination unit 208, the application start / end control unit 209 starts and controls the connection device cooperation application software 1.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a configuration example in which the internal configuration of the application software selection control means 202 is added in the second embodiment. Reference numeral 208 denotes a connection device cooperation application activation end determination unit, and 209, an application activation end control unit. Upon receiving a signal indicating that a specific command has been received from the connection device from the specific command detection unit 204, the connection device cooperation application startup end determination unit 208 determines to start an application that cooperates with the connection device. Upon receiving a signal instructing the start of an application cooperating with the connection device from the connection device cooperation application start / end determination unit 208, the application start / end control unit 209 starts and controls the connection device cooperation application software 1.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a configuration example in which the internal configuration of the application software selection control means 202 is added in the third embodiment. Reference numeral 208 denotes a connection device cooperation application activation end determination unit, and 209, an application activation end control unit. Upon receiving the signal indicating that the voltage from the AC power supply has been detected from the Vcc detection means 205, the connection device cooperation application activation end determination means 208 determines the activation of the application that cooperates with the connection device. Upon receiving a signal instructing the start of an application cooperating with the connection device from the connection device cooperation application start / end determination unit 208, the application start / end control unit 209 starts and controls the connection device cooperation application software 1.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram of a configuration example in which the internal configuration of the application software selection control means 202 is added in the fourth embodiment. Reference numeral 208 denotes a connection device cooperation application activation end determination unit, and 209, an application activation end control unit. Upon receiving a signal indicating that the connector connection cable has been connected to the portable information processing device side connector for connecting to the external device from the connector connection detection means 206, the connection device cooperation application Determine the application to be linked with the application. Upon receiving a signal instructing the start of an application cooperating with the connection device from the connection device cooperation application start / end determination unit 208, the application start / end control unit 209 starts and controls the connection device cooperation application software 1.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram of a configuration example in which the internal configuration of the application software selection control means 202 is added in the fifth embodiment. Reference numeral 208 denotes a connection device cooperation application activation end determination unit, and 209, an application activation end control unit. Upon receiving a signal indicating that the wireless function unit has been activated to establish a wireless connection with an external device from the wireless operation status detection unit 207, the connection device cooperation application activation end determination unit 208 Decide to start. The application activation end control unit 209 includes:
Connection device cooperation application activation end determination means 208
When a signal for instructing the start of an application that cooperates with the connected device is received from the device, the connected device cooperative application software 1 is started and controlled.

Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sixth embodiment of the portable information processing device of the present invention. FIG. 16 shows the internal configuration of the application software control unit 303 in the overall block diagram of the portable information processing device 401 shown in FIG. 20, for example. 101 is a system control unit connection terminal, 1
02 is a signal connection terminal via a connector, 201 is a connection device recognition unit, 211 is an initial startup application determination unit,
4 is a changeover switch, 212 is an application A selection means, 213 is an application B selection means, 209
Is application start / end control means, 202 is application software selection control means, 210 is application storage means, 2 is a program of application software A, 3 is application software B
303 is an application software control unit.

Next, the operation of each section will be described. The system control unit connection terminal 101 is connected to means for controlling a system operation requested by the user. System control unit connection terminal 1
When a power is supplied to the main body of the portable information processing apparatus, a signal for requesting application software to be started first is input to 01, and the signal is input to the changeover switch 4. A signal passing through a portable information processing device-side connector for connecting to an external device is input to the connector-via-signal connection terminal 102. The connection device recognition unit 201 detects a specific signal input from the signal connection terminal via connector 102, and recognizes the connected device. The initial startup application determining unit 211 has the changeover switch 4 as a component, and determines the application software to be started first when the portable information processing apparatus is powered on. Changeover switch 4
When the power of the portable information processing apparatus is turned on and a signal indicating that the connection device has been recognized is input from the connection device recognition means 201, the first application to be started which is input from the system control unit connection terminal 101 A signal requesting software is output to the application A selecting unit 212.

When the power is turned on to the portable information processing apparatus and a signal indicating that the connection device has been recognized is not input from the connection device recognition means 201, the first activation input from the system control unit connection terminal 101 starts. A signal for requesting application software to be output is output to the application B selection unit 213. When a signal requesting the application software to be started first is input from the changeover switch 4, the application A selection unit 212 outputs a request signal for starting the application software A to the application start / end control unit 209. I do. Application B selection means 21
3, when a signal requesting the application software to be started first is input from the changeover switch 4, a request signal for starting the application software B is sent to the application start / end control unit 209.
Output to Application activation end control means 209
Receives an application start request signal from the application A selection unit 212, the application B selection unit 213, or the system control unit connection terminal 101.

Application start / end control means 209
Accesses the application storage means 210 according to the input application software activation request signal, activates the desired application software, and controls the operation of the application software. Further, communication with a user interface module such as a keyboard and a display or a PC is performed through the system control unit connection terminal 101. The application software selection control means 202 and the application storage means 210 are means for storing each application software program, and their operations are controlled by the application start / end control means 209. Application software A2 is application software A
Program. Application software B
3 is a program of the application software B. The application software control unit 303 is a part related to the operation control of the application software of the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention.

Next, the overall operation will be described. When the portable information processing apparatus according to the present invention is powered on, a signal requesting activation of initial application software is input to the changeover switch 4 through the system control unit connection terminal 101. On the other hand, the signal connection terminal 10 via the connector
2, when a specific signal is input via a portable information processing device-side connector for connecting to an external device, the connection device recognizing unit 201 recognizes the connected external device,
A signal indicating the recognition is output to the changeover switch 4. If a specific signal is not input to the signal connection terminal via connector 102 via a portable information processing device side connector for connecting to an external device, the connection device recognition unit 201 recognizes the connected external device. Since the recognition is not performed, a signal indicating the recognition is not output to the changeover switch 4.

When a signal indicating that the connection device has been recognized is input from the connection device recognition means 201, the changeover switch 4 changes the initial application start request signal input through the system control unit connection terminal 101 to the application A selection means. If the connection device recognition unit 201 does not output a signal indicating that the connection device has been recognized from the connection device recognition unit 201, it outputs an initial application software activation request signal to the application B selection unit 213. Upon receiving the initial application software activation request signal from the changeover switch 4, the application A selection unit 212 or the application B selection unit 213 inputs the application software activation request signal to the application activation termination control unit 209. The application activation end control means 209 determines the application software to be activated according to the input application software activation request signal, and
To access the desired application software program stored in the application software and start the initial application software.

According to the present embodiment, by recognizing the device connected to the portable information processing terminal, the initial application software is changed to the application software.
It can be determined whether to use A or application software B. It should be noted that the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention may have a card-type storage medium processing means, which is made possible by the configuration shown in FIG.

Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the seventh embodiment of the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 17 shows, for example, the internal configuration of the application software control unit 303 in the overall block diagram of the portable information processing device 401 shown in FIG. The parts different from FIG. 16 will be described. 2
04 is a specific command detecting means. The specific command detecting means 204 detects a specific command transmitted from the connection device input to the signal connection terminal via connector 102. Next, the overall operation will be described. When the portable information processing apparatus according to the present invention is powered on, a signal requesting activation of initial application software is input to the changeover switch 4 through the system control unit connection terminal 101. On the other hand, when a specific command is input from the connection device to the connector-via-signal connection terminal 102, the specific command detection unit 204 detects the specific command and outputs a detection signal to the changeover switch 4. If the specific command transmitted from the connection device is not input to the signal connection terminal via connector 102, the connection device recognition unit 201
Does not detect a specific command, and does not output a detection signal to the changeover switch 4.

When a signal indicating that a specific command has been detected is input from the specific command detection means 204, the changeover switch 4
An initial application activation request signal input through the application is output to the application A selection means 212. If a signal indicating that a specific command is detected is not input from the specific command detection means 204, the initial application software activation request signal Output to B selection means 213. Upon receiving the initial application software activation request signal from the changeover switch 4, the application A selection unit 212 or the application B selection unit 213 inputs the application software activation request signal to the application activation termination control unit 209. The application activation end control means 209 determines the application software to be activated in accordance with the input application software activation request signal, accesses the desired application software program stored in the application storage means 210, and accesses the initial application software. Start the application. According to the present embodiment, by detecting a specific command transmitted from a device connected to the portable information processing terminal, the initial application software is
It can be determined whether to use A or application software B. Note that the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention may have a card-type storage medium processing means, which is made possible by the configuration shown in FIG.

Next, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the eighth embodiment of the portable information processing device of the present invention. FIG. 18 shows, for example, the internal configuration of the application software control unit 303 in the overall block diagram of the portable information processing device 401 shown in FIG. 16 and 17 will be described. 205 is a Vcc detecting means. Vcc detection means 205
Detects a voltage from an AC power supply input to the signal connection terminal 102 via the connector.

Next, the overall operation will be described. When the portable information processing apparatus according to the present invention is powered on, a signal requesting activation of initial application software is input to the changeover switch 4 through the system control unit connection terminal 101. On the other hand, the signal connection terminal 10 via the connector
When a voltage from the AC power supply is input to the switch 2, the Vcc detection unit 205 detects the voltage from the AC power supply and outputs a detection signal to the changeover switch 4. If a voltage from an AC power supply is not input to the signal connection terminal via connector 102, the connection device recognizing unit 201 does not detect a voltage, and does not output a detection signal to the changeover switch 4. The changeover switch 4 outputs the initial application start request signal input through the system control unit connection terminal 101 to the application A selection unit 212 when a signal indicating that the voltage has been detected is input from the Vcc detection unit 205, If a signal indicating that a voltage has been detected is not input from the Vcc detection unit 205, an initial application software activation request signal is output to the application B selection unit 213. Application A selecting means 212 or Application B selecting means 213
Receives the initial application software activation request signal from the changeover switch 4, inputs the application software activation request signal to the application activation termination control means 209. The application activation end control means 209 responds to the input application software activation request signal by
The application software to be started is determined, the desired application software program stored in the application storage means 210 is accessed, and the initial application software is started.

According to the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether the initial application software is the application software A or the application software B by detecting the voltage from the AC power supply. In other words, if the AC adapter is connected to the cable used to connect to the connection device, and the power supply voltage is input to the portable information processing device through the cable and the connector, the power supply can be connected to the connection device. When it is turned on, it can be used in such a way as to automatically start the required application software. In addition,
The portable information processing apparatus of the present invention may have a card-type storage medium processing means, which is made possible by the configuration shown in FIG.

Next, a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the ninth embodiment of the portable information processing device of the present invention. FIG. 19 shows the internal configuration of the application software control unit 303 in the overall block diagram of the portable information processing device 401 shown in FIG. 20, for example. 16 and 17 will be described. 206 is a connector connection detecting means. The connector connection detecting means 206 detects that the connector connection cable is connected to the portable information processing device side connector for connecting to an external device.

Next, the overall operation will be described. When the portable information processing apparatus according to the present invention is powered on, a signal requesting activation of initial application software is input to the changeover switch 4 through the system control unit connection terminal 101. On the other hand, the signal connection terminal 10 via the connector
2. When a specific signal is input via the connector,
The connector connection detecting means 206 detects a specific signal, that is, detects that the connector connection cable is connected to the portable information processing device side connector for connecting to an external device, and outputs a detection signal to the changeover switch 4. I do. Also,
If a specific signal is not input to the signal connection terminal via connector 102 via the connector, the connector connection detecting means 206 does not detect the specific signal, and does not output the detection signal to the changeover switch 4. When a signal indicating that a specific signal has been detected is input from the connector connection detection unit 206, the changeover switch 4 changes the initial application start request signal input through the system control unit connection terminal 101 to the application A selection unit 212. And from the connector connection detecting means 206,
If a signal indicating that a specific signal has been detected is not input, an initial application software activation request signal is output to the application B selection unit 213. Application A selection means 212 or application B
Upon receiving the initial application software activation request signal from the changeover switch 4, the selection unit 213 inputs the application software activation request signal to the application activation termination control unit 209. The application activation end control means 209 determines the application software to be activated in accordance with the input application software activation request signal, accesses the desired application software program stored in the application storage means 210, and accesses the initial application software. Start the application.

According to the present embodiment, the initial application software is changed to the application software A by detecting that the connector connection cable is connected to the portable information processing device side connector for connecting to the external device. Or application software B. Also, in order to detect that the connector connection cable is connected to the portable information processing device side connector for connecting to an external device,
The generation of the specific signal required may be performed by a software method or a hardware method. It should be noted that the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention may have a card-type storage medium processing means, which is made possible by the configuration shown in FIG.

FIG. 20 shows an example of the overall configuration of a portable information processing apparatus applicable to the first to fourth embodiments and the sixth to ninth embodiments of the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention. It is a block diagram. 402 is a PC, 401 is a portable information processing device, 309 is a PC side connector, 104 is an AC adapter connection terminal, 404 is an AC adapter, 403 is a connector connection cable, 308 is a portable information processing device side connector, and 105 is Vcc output. Terminal, 307 is an I / F driver, 30
6 is a power switch, 305 is a battery, 301 is a system control unit, 303 is an application software control unit, 302 is a module control unit, and 304 is a plurality of modules such as an IC card, LCD, and keyboard.

FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a portable information processing device applicable to the fifth embodiment of the portable information processing device of the present invention. 402 is a PC, 401 is a portable information processing device, 404 is an AC adapter, 307 is an I / O
F driver, 306 is a power switching unit, 305 is a battery,
301 is a system control unit, 303 is an application software control unit, 302 is a module control unit, 304
Is a plurality of modules such as an IC card, an LCD, a keyboard, etc., 311 is a PC side wireless communication I / F, 310 is a portable information processing device side wireless communication I / F, and 312 is an AC power supply I / F.
Here, the configuration of FIG. 9 or FIG. 15 can be applied to the internal configuration of the application software control unit 303.

Next, a tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a tenth embodiment of a portable information processing device according to the present invention. FIG. 22 shows an internal configuration of the application software control unit 303 and the system control unit 101 in the overall block diagram of the portable information processing apparatus 401 shown in FIG. 20 or FIG. 21, for example. 209 is an application start / end control unit;
0 is an application storage means, 2 is a program of application software A, 3 is a program of application software B, 107 is a command input terminal, 214 is a command control means, 215 is an application A activation end instruction means, and 216 is a normal application activation. End command means, 217 an I / F driver control means,
106 is an I / F driver connection terminal, 303 is an application software control unit, and 301 is a system control unit.

Next, each part will be described. The application start / end control unit 209 accesses the application storage unit 210 in accordance with an instruction for starting or ending the application software, and controls the application software. The application storage unit 210 is an area for storing a program of each application software. The application software A2 is a program of the application software A, and is stored in the application storage unit 210. The application software B3 is a program of the application software B, and is stored in the application storage unit 210. The command input terminal 107 is a terminal to which a signal input by a user through a keyboard is input. The command control means 214 interprets the signal from the command input terminal 107, and outputs the instruction to the application A activation / termination instruction means 215 when the signal instructs activation and termination of the application software A. Also, the command input terminal 107
When the signal instructs the activation and termination of the application software other than the application software A, the instruction is output to the normal application activation / termination instruction means 216.

Application A activation end command means 21
5 outputs an instruction to start or end the application software A to the application start / end control unit 209 and the I / F driver control unit 217 in accordance with an instruction from the command control unit 214. The normal application start / end instruction unit 216 outputs an instruction to start or end application software other than the application software A to the application start / end control unit 209 in accordance with an instruction from the command control unit 214.
Upon receiving the start instruction of the application software A, the I / F driver control unit 217 monitors the state of the I / F driver connected through the I / F driver connection terminal 106, and during the start operation of the application software A, If the start operation of other application software occurs, an instruction is issued to maintain the electrical state of the I / F driver connector. Also, upon receiving the end instruction of the application software A, the monitoring of the I / F driver is released. The I / F driver connection terminal 106 is a terminal for connecting the I / F driver control unit 217 to the I / F driver. Application software control unit 303
Is a part of the configuration of the portable information processing apparatus according to the present invention, which is particularly related to application software operation control. The system control unit 301 is a part related to control of the entire internal system in the configuration of the portable information processing device of the present invention.

Next, the overall operation will be described. When a signal instructing activation of the application software A is input from the command input terminal 107, the command control unit 2
14 recognizes the signal and notifies the application A activation end command means 215 to activate the application software A. The application A activation end instruction means 215 outputs an activation instruction of the application software A to the I / F driver control means 217 and the application activation end control means 209, and the I / F driver control means 217 outputs the I / F driver connection terminal 106 Start monitoring of the I / F driver connected through. Further, the application activation end control unit 209 accesses the application storage unit 210, activates the application software A, and controls the operation.

Next, when a signal for instructing the activation of the application software B is input from the command input terminal 107 during the activation and operation of the application software A, the command control means 214 recognizes the signal, and the The start end command means 216 is instructed to start the application software B. The normal application start / end instruction unit 216 outputs a start instruction of the application software B to the application start / end control unit 209.
0, the application software B is started, and the operation is controlled. At this time, the activated application software A is no longer in the active state, but the I / F driver control unit 217 monitors the I / F driver, and the electrical state of the connector, which is the interface with the connection device, becomes The connection is held, and the connection between the portable information processing device and the connection device is held. When a signal instructing termination of the application software A is input from the command input terminal 107, the command control means 214 recognizes the signal and notifies the application A activation termination instruction means 215 to terminate the application software A. .

Application A activation end instruction means 21
5: I / F for the end instruction of application software A
Output to the driver control means 217 and the application start / end control means 209. I / F driver control means 21
7 terminates the monitoring of the I / F driver, disconnects the connection with the connection device, and activates the application start / end control unit 209.
Terminates the application software A. According to the present embodiment, the I / F driver control means 217
Controls the state of the / F driver and maintains the electrical state of the connector that is the interface with the connection device, so that other application software is started while the application software required for communication with the connection device is running However, even when the device is operated, it is possible to maintain the connection with the connection device.

Next, an eleventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an eleventh embodiment of the portable information processing device of the present invention. FIG. 23 shows, for example, the portable information processing device 401 shown in FIG. 20 or FIG.
2 is an internal configuration of an application software control unit 303, a system control unit 101, and a module control unit 102 in the overall block diagram of FIG. 209 is an application start / end control unit, 210 is an application storage unit, 2 is a program of application software A, 3 is a program of application software B, 107 is a command input terminal, 214 is a command control unit, and 215 is an application A start / end. Command means,
216 is a normal application start / end instruction means, 21
7, an I / F driver control unit; 106, an I / F driver connection terminal; 303, an application software control unit;
01 is a system control unit, 218 is an IC card A processing means,
219 is an IC card B processing means, 221 is a display processing unit, 220 is a keyboard processing unit, 405 is an IC card
A and 406 are IC cards B, 303 is an application software control unit, and 302 is a module control unit.

Next, each part and each means will be described. The application start / end control unit 209 accesses the application storage unit 210 in accordance with an instruction for starting or ending the application software, and controls the application software. Application storage means 2
An area 10 stores programs of each application software. Application software A
2 is a program of the application software A, which is stored in the application storage means 210. The application software B3 is a program of the application software B, and is stored in the application storage unit 210. The command control unit 214 interprets a signal from the keyboard processing unit 220 and, if the signal instructs activation and termination of the application software A, sends the instruction to the application software A.
A Output to the activation end command means 215. Also, when a signal from the keyboard processing unit 220 is interpreted and the signal instructs start and end of application software other than the application software A,
The instruction is sent to the normal application start / end instruction means 21
6 is output.

Application A activation end command means 21
5 outputs an instruction to start or end the application software A to the application start / end control unit 209, the I / F driver control unit 217, and the IC card A processing unit 218 in accordance with an instruction from the command control unit 214. Normal application activation end instruction means 216
Outputs an instruction to start or end application software other than the application software A to the application start / end control unit 209 and the IC card B processing unit 219 in accordance with an instruction from the command control unit 214. Upon receiving the start instruction of the application software A, the I / F driver control unit 217 monitors the state of the I / F driver connected through the I / F driver connection terminal 106, and during the start operation of the application software A, If the start operation of other application software occurs, an instruction is issued to maintain the electrical state of the I / F driver connector. Also, upon receiving the end instruction of the application software A, the monitoring of the I / F driver is released. The I / F driver connection terminal 106
This is a terminal for connecting the / F driver control means 217 and the I / F driver. The IC card A processing means 218 is means for directly controlling the IC card A 405. The IC card B processing means 219 is a means for directly controlling the IC card B 406. The display processing unit 221 controls a display unit such as an LCD. The keyboard processing unit 220 controls a keyboard operated by a user. The IC card A405 is an IC card storing card-side application software (data) corresponding to the application software A2. IC card B 406 is application software B
This is an IC card that stores card-side application software (data) corresponding to No. 3.

Application software control unit 30
Reference numeral 3 denotes a part of the configuration of the portable information processing apparatus according to the present invention, which is particularly related to application software operation control. The system control unit 101 is a part related to control of the entire internal system in the configuration of the portable information processing device of the present invention. The module control unit 102 is a part related to module processing such as IC card processing, keyboard processing, and display processing in the configuration of the portable information processing apparatus of the present invention.

Next, the overall operation will be described. When a signal instructing activation of the application software A is input from the keyboard processing unit 220 to the command control unit 214, the command control unit 214 recognizes the signal and sends the application software A to the application A activation end instruction unit 215. Tell them to start. The application A activation end instruction means 215 outputs an activation instruction of the application software A to the I / F driver control means 21.
7. Output to the IC card A processing means 218 and the application start / end control means 209, and the I / F driver control means 217 starts monitoring the I / F driver connected through the I / F driver connection terminal 106. Further, the application activation end control unit 209 accesses the application storage unit 210, activates the application software A, and controls the operation. Further, the IC card A processing means 218 becomes active, the IC card A 405 is activated, and the IC card A 405 becomes usable.

Next, during the activation and operation of the application software A, when a signal instructing the activation of the application software B is input from the keyboard processing unit 220 to the command control unit 214, the command control unit 21
4 recognizes the signal and informs the normal application activation end command means 216 to activate the application software B. The normal application start / end command unit 216 outputs a start command of the application software B to the IC card B processing unit 219 and the application start / end control unit 209.
Access to application software B
Start and control the operation. Further, the IC card B processing means 219 becomes active, the IC card B 406 is activated, and the IC card B 406 becomes usable.

At this time, the activated application software A is no longer in an active state, but the I / F
The driver control unit 217 monitors the I / F driver. The electrical state of the connector, which is the interface with the connection device, is held, and the connection between the portable information processing device and the connection device is held. Further, since the IC card A processing means is used only by the application software A, the activation state of the application software B does not affect the access state to the IC card A used by the application software A. From the command input terminal 21, application software
When a signal instructing termination of A is input, the command control means 214 recognizes the signal and sends the application software
Tell A to end. The application A activation end instruction unit 215 issues an application software A termination instruction to the I / F driver control unit 217, the IC card A processing unit 218, and the application activation end control unit 209.
Output to The I / F driver control unit 217 terminates monitoring of the I / F driver, disconnects from the connection device, and the application start / end control unit 209 terminates the application software A. Further, the IC card A processing means 218 deactivates the IC card A.

According to the present embodiment, the state of the I / F driver is controlled by the I / F driver control means 217, and the electrical state of the connector serving as an interface with the connection device is maintained. Even if other application software is started and operated while the application software required for communication is started, it is possible to maintain the connection with the connection device.
Furthermore, by having two IC card processing means, each IC card processing means corresponding to different application software, two application software can be started without changing the access state to the IC card In this state, it is possible to switch between the two application softwares.

As described above, the usability of the user can be improved.

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The portable information processing device recognizes the connected external device from the signal obtained through the portable information processing device side connector for connecting to the external device, so that the portable information processing device cooperates with the connected device. The software can be started automatically. Further, by detecting a specific command sent from an external device connected through the connector, the portable information processing device can automatically start application software associated with the connected device. In addition, by detecting that a cable is connected from an AC voltage obtained through a portable information processing device-side connector for connecting to an external device, the portable information processing device can be connected to application software associated with the connected device. The software can be started automatically. Also, by detecting that the cable is connected to the portable information processing device side connector for connecting to the external device, the portable information processing device automatically starts application software associated with the connected device. It is possible to In addition, by detecting that a cable is connected from an AC voltage obtained through a portable information processing device-side connector for connecting to an external device, the portable information processing device can be connected to application software associated with the connected device. Software or other application software can be automatically activated. Also, by detecting that the cable is connected to the portable information processing device side connector for connecting to the external device, the portable information processing device can be connected to the connected device using application software or other software. It is possible to determine which of the application software is to be started automatically. In addition, by recognizing a connected device from a signal obtained through a portable information processing device side connector for connecting to an external device and determining priorities of application software to be started in advance, portable information can be obtained. The processing device can determine whether to automatically start application software associated with the connected device or other application software. Also, by detecting whether or not a wireless function for connecting to an external device is operating, the portable information processing device can automatically start application software associated with the connected device. is there.

When a portable information processing device having communication capability with an external connection device is connected to an external device such as a PC, a specific command is output from the connection device to the portable information processing device. Since the connection device is provided, it is possible to detect this by the connection device recognition unit and start the application software operating in cooperation with the connection device in the portable information processing device.

As described above, the user does not need to select the application software to be sequentially activated when trying to use the portable information processing device by connecting it to the connection device such as a PC, and the usability is improved. improves. Furthermore,
In portable information processing devices, controls the I / F driver that controls the connection with the external device, and activates the other application software if the application software that is linked to the external device is running. The application software can be switched freely on the portable information processing device side without disconnecting the electrical connection with the external device by maintaining the electrical state of the I / F driver even when switching . Also, by providing at least two IC card processing units in the portable information processing device, one of which is used for cooperative application software with a connected external device and the other is used for other application software, The application software can be freely switched on the processing device side without disconnecting the electrical connection with the external device.

As described above, when the application software linked with the connection device and the other application software are simultaneously activated, the connection between the portable information processing device and the connection device is not cut off. The application software can be switched freely, and the usability is improved for the user.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a first embodiment of a portable information processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram in which a configuration for enabling processing of a card-type storage medium is added to the configuration of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a second embodiment of the portable information processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram in which a configuration for enabling processing of a card-type storage medium is added to the configuration of the second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a third embodiment of the portable information processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram in which a configuration for enabling processing of a card-type storage medium is added to the configuration of the third embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a fourth embodiment of a portable information processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram in which a configuration for enabling processing of a card-type storage medium is added to the configuration of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a fifth embodiment of the portable information processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram obtained by adding a configuration for enabling processing of a card-type storage medium to the configuration of the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram in which the internal configuration of the application software selection control means is added to the configuration of the first embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram in which the internal configuration of an application software selection control unit is added to the configuration of the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram in which an internal configuration of an application software selection control unit is added to the configuration of the third embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram in which an internal configuration of an application software selection control unit is added to the configuration of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram in which the internal configuration of application software selection control means is added to the configuration of the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sixth embodiment of the portable information processing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a seventh embodiment of a portable information processing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an eighth embodiment of the portable information processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a ninth embodiment of a portable information processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a portable information processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a portable information processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a tenth embodiment of a portable information processing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an eleventh embodiment of a portable information processing device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Program of connected device cooperation application software 2 ... Application software A
Program, 3 ・ ・ ・ Application software
B program, 4 ... changeover switch, 101
..System control unit connection terminal, 102: signal connection terminal via connector, 103: wireless function unit connection terminal, 1
04 ... AC adapter connection terminal, 105 ... Vcc output terminal, 106 ... I / F driver connection terminal, 107 ...
Command input terminal, 201 ... connected device recognition means,
202 ... application software selection control means, 203 ... card type storage medium control means, 204
..Specific command detecting means, 205 ... Vcc detecting means, 206 ... Connector connection detecting means, 207 ...
... Wireless operating state detecting means, 208... Connected device cooperative application start / end determining means, 209, application start / end control means, 210, application storing means, 211, initial starting application determining means, 212.・ Application A selection means,
213 ··· Application B selection means, 214 ···
・ Command control means, 215: Application A
Start end instruction means, 216: Normal application start end instruction means, 217 ... I / F driver control means, 218 ... IC card A processing means, 219 ... IC
Card B processing means, 220: keyboard processing unit, 2
21 ... Display processing unit, 301 ... System control unit, 302 ... Module control unit, 303 ...
Card type storage medium, 304... A plurality of modules, 3
05 ... battery, 306 ... power switch, 307
... I / F driver, 308 ... Portable information processing device side connector, 309 ... PC side connector, 310 ...
・ Portable information processing device side wireless communication I / F, 311 ・ ・ ・ PC
Side wireless communication I / F, 312 ... AC power supply I / F, 401 ...
Portable information processing device, 402: PC, 403: Connector connection cable, 404: AC adapter, 405
... IC card A, 406 ... IC card B.

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Shigeyuki Ito 292 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Inside Digital Media Development Division, Hitachi, Ltd. (72) Inventor Takashi Omata 292 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Hitachi, Ltd. Digital Media Development Division (72) Inventor Hiroshi Takahashi 1 Kitano, Majo, Mizusawa-shi, Iwate Inside Hitachi Media Electronics Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Jo Takashi 292 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Hitachi, Ltd. Digital Media Development Division F-term (reference) 5B058 CA01 KA02 YA20 5B076 AB17

Claims (24)

[Claims] An information processing device having a communication capability with a connection device, wherein the connection device recognition means for detecting connection with the connection device, and the connection device in cooperation with a signal from the connection device recognition means. An information processing apparatus, comprising: application software selection control means for starting operating application software. 2. An information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said information processing apparatus is capable of reading at least information on a card having means for storing information. 3. An information processing apparatus having a communication capability with a connection device, wherein: a specific command detection means for detecting a specific command sent from the connection device and outputting a detection signal; An information processing apparatus, comprising: application software selection control means for starting application software operating in cooperation with the connection device in response to a signal. 4. An information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said information processing apparatus is capable of reading out at least information on a card having means for storing information. 5. An information processing apparatus having a communication capability with a connection device, wherein: Vcc detection means for detecting a voltage from an AC power supply; An information processing apparatus, comprising: application software selection control means for starting software. 6. An information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said information processing apparatus is capable of reading at least information on a card having means for storing information. 7. An information processing apparatus having a communication capability with a connection device, wherein: a connector connection detection means for detecting that a connector connection cable is connected to a connector for connecting to the connection device; An information processing apparatus, comprising: application software selection control means for starting application software that operates in cooperation with the connection device in response to a signal from the means. 8. An information processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said information processing apparatus is capable of reading at least information on a card having means for storing information. 9. An information processing apparatus having a communication capability with a connection device, a wireless operation state detecting means for detecting that a wireless function unit for performing wireless communication with the connection device is in an operation state, and the wireless operation state. An information processing apparatus, comprising: application software selection control means for starting application software operating in cooperation with the connection device in response to a signal from the detection means. 10. An information processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said information processing apparatus is capable of reading at least information of a card having means for storing information. 11. The application software selection control means according to claim 1, further comprising: an application storage means for storing at least a program of application software required for communication with said connection device. By receiving a signal from the connection device recognition means, from the connection device cooperation application start determination means to determine the start of application software used in cooperation with the connection device, from the connection device cooperation application start determination means An information processing apparatus comprising: an application start / end control unit that accesses the application storage unit and starts and controls the application software by receiving the signal. 12. The application software selection control means according to claim 3, further comprising: an application storage means for storing at least a program of application software required for communication with said connection device. By receiving a signal from the specific command detection unit, from the connection device cooperation application start determination unit that determines the start of application software used in cooperation with the connection device, from the connection device cooperation application start determination unit An information processing apparatus comprising: an application start / end control unit that accesses the application storage unit and starts and controls the application software by receiving the signal. 13. The application software selection control means according to claim 5, further comprising application storage means for storing at least a program of application software required for communication with said connection device. Receiving the signal from the Vcc detection means, the connection device cooperation application start determination means for determining the start of the application software used in cooperation with the connection device, from the connection device cooperation application start determination means An information processing apparatus, comprising: an application start / end control unit that accesses the application storage unit and starts and controls the application software by receiving a signal. 14. The application software selection control means according to claim 7, further comprising application storage means for storing at least a program of application software required for communication with said connection device. Receiving a signal from the connector connection detection means, the connection device cooperation application start determination means for determining the start of application software used in cooperation with the connection device, from the connection device cooperation application start determination means An information processing apparatus comprising: an application start / end control unit that accesses the application storage unit and starts and controls the application software by receiving the signal. 15. The application software selection control means according to claim 9, further comprising: application storage means for storing at least a program of application software required for communication with said connection device. Receiving a signal from the wireless operation state detecting means, to determine the start of application software used in cooperation with the connection device, a connection device cooperation application start determination means, and the connection device cooperation application start determination means An information processing apparatus comprising: an application start / end control unit that accesses the application storage unit and starts and controls the application software by receiving a signal from the application start unit. 16. The configuration according to claim 1, further comprising an application storage unit capable of storing at least programs of the application software A and the application software B, wherein the application software selection control unit includes: An application A selecting unit having a function of selecting the application software A; an application B selecting unit having a function of selecting the application software B; and receiving a signal from the connection device recognizing unit. An initial startup application determining unit that determines whether to operate the selection unit or the application B selection unit; and an application software determined by the initial startup application determination unit. Serial starts by accessing the application storage unit, the information processing apparatus characterized by being constituted by the application start end control means for controlling. 17. The configuration according to claim 3, further comprising application storage means capable of storing at least programs of application software A and application software B, wherein said application software selection control means comprises: An application A selecting unit having a function of selecting the application software A; an application B selecting unit having a function of selecting the application software B; and receiving a signal from the specific command detecting unit. Initial start application determining means for determining whether to operate the selecting means or the application B selecting means; and application software determined by the initial starting application determining means. The activated by accessing the application storage unit, the information processing apparatus characterized by being constituted by the application start end control means for controlling. 18. The configuration according to claim 5, further comprising: an application storage unit capable of storing at least a program of the application software A and the application software B; An application A selecting unit having a function of selecting the application software A; an application B selecting unit having a function of selecting the application software B; and receiving the signal from the Vcc detecting unit to select the application A. Means for activating the means or the application B selecting means, and an application software determined by the initial starting application deciding means. Start by accessing the application storage unit, the information processing apparatus characterized by being constituted by the application start end control means for controlling. 19. The configuration according to claim 7, further comprising application storage means capable of storing at least programs of application software A and application software B, wherein said application software selection control means comprises: An application A selecting unit having a function of selecting the application software A; an application B selecting unit having a function of selecting the application software B; and receiving a signal from the connector connection detecting unit to obtain the application A. An initial startup application determining unit that determines whether the selection unit functions or the application B selection unit functions; and an application software determined by the initial startup application determination unit. The A Start by accessing the application storage unit, the information processing apparatus characterized by being constituted by the application start end control means for controlling. 20. An information processing apparatus having a communication capability with a connection device, comprising: an application storage means for storing at least a program of application software required to cooperate with the connection device and a program of another application software; A command control means for controlling an operation request instructed by a user; and a connection device cooperation application start / end command for outputting a start and end command of application software required to cooperate with the connection device in accordance with an instruction of the command control means. Means for outputting start and end instructions of application software other than the application software that needs to be linked with the connection device, in accordance with the instruction of the command control means; I / F driver control means for controlling the connection with the connection device to be maintained between the output of the start command and the output of the termination command by the connection start end command means, and the start of the connection device cooperation application It is possible to simultaneously process the operation control of application software that needs to cooperate with the connected device started by the end command means and the operation control of other application software started by the normal application start / end command means An information processing apparatus comprising: an application activation end control unit. 21. The configuration according to claim 20, wherein the processing of the IC card A is started when the connection device cooperation application start / end command means outputs a start command of application software linked with the connection device. When the end command is output, the IC card A
Processing of the IC card B by the IC card A processing means for ending the processing of the above, and when a start instruction of application software other than the application software associated with the connection device is output by the normal application start end instruction means. IC card B that terminates the processing of IC card B when the end command is output
An information processing apparatus comprising: processing means. 22. An information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said information processing apparatus is portable. 23. When an information processing device having connection device recognition means for detecting connection with the connection device and having communication capability with the connection device is connected, a specific command is sent from the connection device side to the information processing device. A connection device, wherein the connection device recognition means starts application software operating in cooperation with the connection device in the information processing device. 24. A connection device according to claim 23, wherein said information processing apparatus is capable of reading out at least information on a card having means for storing information.