JP2002032332A - Data accessing method by mobile telephone through remote computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for easily and reliably accessing data by a mobile telephone through a remote computer. SOLUTION: This data accessing method by the mobile telephone 100 through the remote computer 200 includes a step in which the telephone 100 is connected to the computer 200; a step in which the computer 200 is started with a wake-up signal, with a stage in which the data block 202 of the computer 200 is opened; and a step, in which a data file is selected and a step in which the data file is transmitted. A 1st mobile telephone can transmit data to a 2nd mobile telephone, from the remote computer by establishing a communication protocol between the 1st and 2nd mobile telephones.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to data access technology, and more particularly to a method for accessing data through a remote computer by a mobile telephone.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, data communications have become more frequent among people, as well as between companies.

[0003] In the past, for example, merchants have brought many documents to visit customers, or speakers have prepared relevant data to address at important meetings. However, if one of the most important documents is forgotten, it can be very troublesome.

A person can use a notebook computer or a portable PDA (personal data assistant or personal digital assistant) for easy data access at any time. But this is not very popular.

[0005] Further, more frequently, data is stored on a diskette and then taken to another location. However, the data on the diskette may be damaged during use, and this is not unusual and does not satisfy the objectives of the present invention.

[0006] It can also be seen that mobile telephones have recently become very popular worldwide. This is because mobile phones have the advantage of being portable. In addition, many additional functionality of mobile telephones has evolved or is evolving. It is therefore desirable to provide a method for accessing data by taking advantage of the convenience of mobile phones.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to easily and reliably transmit data through a remote computer via a mobile telephone. Is to provide a way to access.

[0008]

The object of the present invention is to provide (a)
Establishing a connection between the mobile phone and the computer;
(B) starting the computer with a wakeup signal; (c) opening a data block of the computer; (d) selecting a data file; and (e) transmitting the data file. This is achieved by providing a method of accessing data through a remote computer by a mobile telephone, comprising:

It is another object of the present invention to provide (a) a step of making a connection between a first mobile telephone and a computer; and (b)
Waking up the computer with a wake-up signal;
(C) opening a computer data block;
(D) selecting a data file; and (e) transmitting a control signal to a slave signal unit of the second mobile phone to establish a communication protocol between the first and second mobile phones. Instructing a master control unit of the first mobile telephone; and (f) transmitting a data file to the second mobile telephone from the remote computer to the second mobile telephone by the first mobile telephone. This is achieved by providing a method for transmitting data.

[0010] Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. However, various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, so that the detailed description and specific embodiments may be given by way of illustration only. It should be understood that the above shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0011]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention will be more fully understood from the detailed description given hereinafter, by way of example only. Such examples are not intended to limit the invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a block diagram of a method for accessing data through a remote computer by a mobile telephone, constructed in accordance with the present invention. In operation, a user operates the mobile phone 100 to transmit control signals 300 to a signal receiving unit of a computer 200 (notebook computer, desktop computer, PDA (personal data assistant or personal digital assistant), server, or the like). 20
1 so that the master control unit 10
1 can be commanded. In addition, between the master control unit 101 and the signal receiving unit 201,
Communication protocol exists. Thus, the signal receiving unit 201 opens the data block 202 and downloads data to the data storage unit 102. In this embodiment, data can be uploaded from data storage unit 102 to data block 202 of computer 200. This results in two-way data access between mobile phone 100 and computer 200.

FIG. 2 shows a flowchart of the data access procedure in FIG.

A mobile telephone first establishes a connection with a computer. Note that the computer receives a wake-up signal (wa
A wake-up performance for detecting whether or not there has been a keup signal (step 10A) must be provided. If YES in step 10A, the procedure proceeds to step 20A, where the computer is started. Otherwise, the procedure repeats step 10A. Then, the computer 200 requests the user to enter a password for confirmation (step 30).
A). If the password is confirmed, the procedure is Step 4.
Proceed to 0A and open a data block. If not,
The procedure repeats step 30A. The user issues a command to select the desired data file to be transmitted in sequence to the mobile telephone user (step 50A). A determination is made in step 60A as to whether data transmission has been completed.
If YES in step 60A, the procedure is step 70A
To determine if there is a next data file to be transmitted. If not, the procedure proceeds to step 60
Repeat A. If there is a next data file to be sent, the procedure returns to step 50A. Otherwise, a decision whether to issue a close signal is made at step 80A.
Made in If YES in step 80A, the procedure proceeds to step 90A, in which the operation of the computer is terminated, and the procedure is terminated. Otherwise, the procedure repeats step 80A.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a second preferred embodiment according to the present invention in which data is transmitted by a first mobile telephone 100 from a remote computer 200 to a second mobile telephone 400. In operation, the user operates the first mobile phone 100 to control the control signal 30.
The master control unit 101 can be instructed to send 0 and 500 to the signal receiving unit 201 of the computer 200 and the slave signal unit 401 of the second mobile phone 400, respectively. A communication protocol exists between the master control unit 101 and the signal receiving unit 201, and similarly, between the master control unit 101 and the slave signal unit 401. Thus, the signal receiving unit 2
01 opens the data block 202 and downloads the data to the data storage unit 102 and the data storage unit 402 of the second mobile telephone 400, respectively. In this embodiment, the data storage unit 102
And 402 can upload data to data block 202 of computer 200. This results in two-way data access between the first mobile phone 100 and the computer 200, as well as between the computer 200 and the second mobile phone 400.

FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of the data access procedure in FIG.

The first mobile telephone first establishes a connection with a computer. The computer must be equipped with a wake-up capability for detecting whether or not there is a wake-up signal (step 10B). If YES in step 10B, the procedure proceeds to step 2
Proceed to 0B and start the computer. Otherwise, the procedure repeats step 10B. Then, the computer 200 requests the user to enter a password for confirmation (step 30B). If the password is confirmed, the procedure proceeds to Step 40B,
Open a data block. Otherwise, the procedure repeats step 30B. The user issues a command to select a desired data file (step 50B). at the same time,
The user may also send a control signal to a slave signal unit of the second mobile telephone to establish a communication protocol between the two mobile telephones and establish a connection between the second mobile telephone and a remote computer. , Command the master control unit of the first mobile telephone. Once the communication protocol has been defined, the desired data file is sent to the second mobile phone (step 55B). A determination is made at step 60B as to whether data transmission has been completed. If YES in step 60B, the procedure proceeds to step 70B to determine whether there is a next data file to be transmitted. Otherwise, the procedure repeats step 60B. If there is a next data file to be sent, the procedure returns to step 50B. Otherwise, the decision whether to issue a close signal is made in step 8
0B. In the case of YES in step 80B, the procedure proceeds to step 90B, where the operation of the computer is terminated, and the procedure is terminated. Otherwise, the procedure repeats step 80B.

In view of the above, it can be seen that by applying the principles taught above, one mobile telephone can have data access with a plurality of other mobile telephones through a remote computer. Recognized by those skilled in the art.

While the invention has been described above, it will be apparent that the invention can be modified in many ways. Such variations should not be deemed to depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such modifications as would be apparent to a person skilled in the art should be construed as falling within the scope of the appended claims. .

[0020]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily and reliably access data through a remote computer using a mobile telephone.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a first preferred embodiment according to the present invention, wherein data is accessed from a remote computer by a mobile phone.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a data access procedure in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a second preferred embodiment according to the present invention, wherein data is transmitted from a remote computer to a second mobile phone by a first mobile phone.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a data access procedure in FIG. 3;

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 100 mobile phone (first mobile phone) 101 master control unit 102 402 data storage unit 200 computer 201 signal receiving unit 202 data block 300 500 control signal 400 Second mobile phone, 401 ... Slave signal unit.

Claims (9)

[Claims] (A) establishing a connection between a mobile telephone and a remote computer; (b) activating the remote computer with a wake-up signal; and (c) opening a data block of the remote computer. (D) selecting a data file in the data block; (e) downloading the data file to the mobile phone; and (f) whether there is a next data file to be transmitted. Determining whether the data file is present and returning to the step (e) when the data file exists; (g) closing the data block; and (h) terminating the operation of the remote computer. How to access data through a remote computer by mobile phone. 2. The remote computer is one selected from the group consisting of a notebook computer, a desktop computer, a PDA, and a server.
The method described in. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein said step (e) of downloading a data file to a mobile phone includes the step of (e1) uploading data from the mobile phone to a remote computer. 4. A connection between the first mobile phone and the remote computer; (b) activating the remote computer with a wake-up signal; and (c) a data block of the remote computer. (D) selecting a data file in a data block; (e) establishing a communication protocol between the first and second mobile telephones; Establishing a connection between the second mobile telephone and a remote computer; (g) downloading the data file to the second mobile telephone; and (h) determining whether there is a next data file to be transmitted. Making a decision and, if the data file is present, returning to step (g) above; (i) closing the data block; Terminating operation; transmitting data from a remote computer to a second mobile telephone by the first mobile telephone. 5. The computer of claim 4, wherein the remote computer is one selected from the group consisting of a notebook computer, a desktop computer, a PDA, and a server.
The method described in. 6. The method of claim 4, wherein the step (g) of downloading the data file to the second mobile phone includes the step of uploading the data file from the second mobile phone to a remote computer (g1). The described method. 7. The method of claim 4, wherein the step (g) of downloading the data file to the second mobile phone includes the step of downloading the data file from a remote computer to the first mobile phone (g2). The described method. 8. The method of claim 4, wherein said step (g) of downloading the data file to the second mobile phone includes the step of uploading the data file from the first mobile phone to a remote computer (g3). The described method. 9. The method of claim 4, wherein said second mobile phone is implemented by a PDA.