JP2010020735A - Nonvolatile memory module and automatic start of program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for automatically starting a program, or the like. <P>SOLUTION: Autorun. inf is appropriately arranged in a nonvolatile memory module, and an interface for emulating an SCSI command is adopted to thereby automatically start a preset program without requiring unnecessary drive recognition as a CD-ROM, so that it is made possible to avoid confusion that is easy to occur conventionally. By using the nonvolatile module memory using these methods, only the connection of a computer can automatically reach a designated website included beforehand in an automatic start program. Even a computer beginner, or the like can easily reach the Internet and his/her desired site so that a company and an Internet shop can make the computer beginner easily visit their own websites. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a nonvolatile memory module and a program startup method.

In recent years, memory cards have attracted attention as various recording media such as MMC cards, SD cards, flash memories, and the like with the development of technology and the spread of Internet distribution of music and images.

There are various capacities and types of memory cards, but they are generally small media of about 1 cm square to 5 cm, and can be connected to devices that read or write to them, or non-volatile memory such as flash memory. When a memory is built into a module and connected to a computer, it can be read and written.

With the technology so far, for beginners such as those who are going to start a computer, the procedure of how to connect to the Internet and how to get to the desired website has been complicated.

Also, for companies and Internet shops, how to get to their website and how to see it was also a serious problem directly related to sales.

In addition, distribution sites such as video and music could have a significant impact on sales depending on the level of recognition and the number of accesses.

Also, when distributing sound sources and images recorded at events (conferences, concerts, shows, weddings, events, academic societies, alumni associations, presentations, sports, etc., hereinafter collectively referred to as “events”) I had to get to the address I wanted.

In order to search for a website, usually, an Internet screen is first displayed with an Internet explorer or the like, a search is performed on a search site or the like, or a web address that is already known is entered to arrive at a desired website.

When connected to a computer as a U3 platform or patent No. 3767818 as a USB memory, the computer recognizes that two drives are apparently connected, and recognizes one of them as a CD-ROM automatically A startup program was launched.

In the above method, two icons are also displayed on the screen by being recognized as a CD-ROM, an original drive, and two external devices on the computer. This is a cause for confusion for beginners and the like, and it is easy to be confused and difficult to use, such as a CD-ROM not working because it is mistaken for an actual CD-ROM.

Further, the products of the prior art that are automatically started up can be copied by a normal computer, and there is a problem in terms of security when lost or stolen.

Means and effects to solve the problem

Autorun. By properly placing inf in the non-volatile memory module and adopting an interface that emulates SCSI commands, there is no need to bother recognizing it as a CD-ROM and run the automatic startup program placed in it. Made it possible.

By the above method, it is easy to incorporate an encryption chip for improving security in the nonvolatile memory, and a nonvolatile memory module that can prevent duplication at low cost can be realized. Examples of the encryption chip include “Renesas: AE43 series” and “Renesas: N-Chip”.

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

It is a figure which shows embodiment of this invention. In the nonvolatile memory module, there is an interface adapted to a system such as USB, a card bus, or eSATA as an interface with a computer, which is converted into a standard SCSI command from the SCSI emulation interface. Thereafter, the data is encrypted through the security chip, and input / output to / from the memory body is performed via the controller in the module.

In addition, Autorun. inf and automatic start program file are installed in advance.

With the above configuration, when the non-volatile memory module is connected to a computer, it is recognized as one drive, and a built-in automatic startup program is executed.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... computer 2 ... nonvolatile memory module 3 ... interface (USB, card bus, eSATA, etc.)
4 ... SCSI emulation interface and connection destination interface 5 ... Security chip 6 ... Autorun. inf and automatic start program 7 ... nonvolatile memory

Claims (2)

When a CD is inserted, Autorun. A card module with a built-in nonvolatile memory such as a card with a built-in flash memory (SD, memory stick, USB memory) is connected to a computer (machine installed with a Windows OS, etc.) configured to execute the contents of inf (Interface is USB, eSATA, etc.) Autorun. A non-volatile memory module that allows an inf to be read by a computer and automatically executes an arbitrary program The non-volatile memory module according to claim 1, wherein the memory module is recognized as a single device from the computer side, and only one drive is displayed on the computer.

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