JP3146047U - Data backup device - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a kind of data backup device in which errors in an artificial and operating environment are reduced and the safety and efficiency of data backup operation of an electronic device can be improved.
A memory device is mainly a data backup device of an electronic device. The apparatus includes at least a data backup module and a memory controller. The data backup module includes an interface card and includes a plurality of memory devices in the interface card. The memory device is used as a backup carrier, and the memory device is removable and inserted into a slot of the memory device. The memory controller is used for data storage, reading and backup processing. The memory device realizes quick expansion of data storage capacity.
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Description

  The present invention is a data backup device for various electronic devices, and can effectively reduce errors in human and operating environments and improve the safety and efficiency of the electronic device backup operation.

  In the current electronic device 100, a hard disk is mainly used as a storage device built in a personal computer (PC), an industrial computer (IPC), or the like. FIG. 1 illustrates the configuration of a personal computer (PC). The structure includes a substrate 90, a microprocessor 91 and a memory controller 92 are provided on the substrate 90, and the memory controller 92 is connected to one or a plurality of hard disks 94 by an electric circuit 93. The electric circuit 93 can support bus standards such as IDE (Integrated Device Electronic), PCI (Peripheral Component Interface), and SATA (Serial ATA). The most important role of the hard disk 94 is to store data and system files. For safety, one or more backups are performed on the data stored in the hard disk 94.

In the known backup operation of the hard disk 94, data and system files to be stored are copied once and then written back to the backup hard disk 95.
In addition to annoying the backup operation, causing data loss to the data and system file copy has a bad effect. In addition, hard disk backups can result in data corruption or loss due to damage due to vibrations in the external environment. Therefore, the backup operation using a known hard disk has a potential or unexpected danger.

  Due to the inconvenience of data storage and backup operations using an existing hard disk, various data storage devices including a flash memory (FLASH MEMORY), an SD (Secure Digital (registered trademark)) card, a CF card, an MS (Memory Stick) card, an MMC (Multi It is often used in combination with a media card (card), SM (smart card) card, or USB storage device. In addition, this type of flash memory storage device is easy to install, expand and backup, can be heat inserted and removed, high safety, low heat generation, better efficiency and vibration prevention function, so it is It has become. However, since the data storage capacity of this type of flash memory device is limited, it has not become the mainstream of main storage devices or backup devices. Current electronic devices (such as personal computers and industrial computers) only have a card reader that conforms to various standards on the main body panel. Very unfortunately, this type of flash memory device is currently used only as a portable storage medium. Thus, in addition to better data storage and backup device functionality in electronic devices, developing application fields for flash memory devices is an important direction for industry improvement and breakthrough.

The inventor started research on a solution for the problem of inconvenient data backup of electronic devices and the fact that the configuration design is not ideal, and developed a data backup device that is more convenient, safer and more efficient. It is up to the idea of the invention to develop and contribute to the masses of society and the development of this industry.

By inserting a memory device into a memory slot provided in the electronic device, the data storage capacity can be increased as necessary. The user drives the memory controller through the start-up operation and backs up the backup data of the data storage module to the data backup module, thereby reducing human and operational environment errors and ensuring the safety of data backup operations of electronic devices. It is a main object of the present invention to provide a kind of data backup device that can improve efficiency and efficiency.

The technical means by which the present invention achieves the above objects and effects include at least a data backup module, an activation device, and a memory controller. Among them, the data backup module includes an interface card, and a plurality of memory devices are attached to the interface card. The memory device serves as a carrier for storing backup data or system files, and the memory device is movably inserted in a memory slot. . Among them, the activation device is provided for user operation. A data backup command (a push button is attached or coupled to an appropriate location on the main body, keyboard, or other device) is issued from an input device such as a push button or a keyboard or a mouse. The memory controller handles storage, reading and backup operations of the memory device.

The technical means of the present invention further includes a board, the board including at least one interface card slot, and the interface card slot provides for insertion of the interface card of the data backup module.

The stored data can be backed up easily with a simple push button, and the automatic backup operation can be performed flexibly according to the needs. Therefore, the backup speed is improved, and human error and operational environment errors are reduced. The safety and efficiency of device backup operations can be improved.

In order to further understand and recognize the technology, features, and effects achieved by the present invention, the preferred embodiments and the drawings are described in detail as follows.

As shown in FIG. 2 of Embodiment 1 of the data backup device of the present invention, the memory device is a data backup device of the electronic device 100. The board 10, the activation device 20, the memory controller 30, the data backup module 60, and the data storage module 70 are mainly included. Among them, a microprocessor (MCU) 15 is provided on the substrate 10. The microprocessor provides for operational control of the electronic device 100. Since this operation control is a known technique and is not an emphasis of the present invention, the description thereof is omitted here. The activation device 20 is electrically connected to the microprocessor 15, and the user gives a data backup command to the microprocessor 15 from an input device such as a push button, a keyboard, or a mouse (not shown). The push button is attached or coupled to an appropriate location on the body, keyboard or other device. The memory controller 30 is attached to the data backup module 60 and is electrically connected to the microprocessor 15 by an electric circuit 31. The memory controller 30 receives a command from the microprocessor 15 and executes a data backup operation. The memory controller 30 can support PCI (Peripheral Component Interface), SATA (Serial ATA), ESAT (External Serial ATA), and PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Communication Support).

Please refer to FIG. The data backup module 60 further includes one or more interface cards 41, and a plurality of memory slots 42 are provided on the interface cards 41. The memory slots 42 are prepared for insertion of the memory device 43. The memory device 43 is used as a carrier for copying data and system files, and the combination of the memory slot 42 and the memory device 43 is an SD (Super Density, Secure Digital) card, a CF (Compact Flash) card, and an MS (Memory Stick) card. , MMC (Multi media Card) cards, SM (Smart Card) cards, and other flash memory devices. The data storage module 70 uses the hard disk as a carrier for storing data and system files of the electronic device (FIG. 2).

Continuing to refer to FIG. When used by a user, the activation device 20 is operated, a command is issued to the microprocessor 15, the memory controller 30 is driven, and data stored in the data backup module 70 by executing a data backup operation. Data is backed up in the memory device 43 of the data backup module 60 via the electric circuit 31.

FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the data backup device of the present invention. The difference from the first embodiment is that the data storage module 70 uses a memory device as a carrier for storing data and system files of the electronic device.

FIG. 5 shows a third embodiment of the data backup device of the present invention. The difference from the previous embodiment is that the memory controller 30 is mounted on the substrate 10, and the microprocessor 15 is electrically connected to the activation device 20, the data backup module 60 and the data storage module 70. A user operates the activation device 20, the microprocessor 15 drives the memory controller 30 to perform data backup work, and the data stored in the data storage module 70 is transferred to the data backup via the electric circuit 31. Backed up in the memory device 43 of the module 60.

FIG. 6 shows a fourth embodiment of the data backup device of the present invention. The difference from the above embodiment is that the data backup module 60 is mounted on the substrate 10 and electrically connected to the memory controller 30 by the electric circuit 31. The board 10 is mounted inside the electronic device 100, and interface card slots 11 and 12 are provided on the board 10. The interface card slot 11 provides for the insertion of the interface card 41 and forms the data storage module 70 and the data backup module 60. The interface card slots 11 and 12 are connected to the microprocessor 15 by the electric circuit 31 and the memory controller 30.

When the electronic device of the present invention is used as a data storage and high-speed backup device, the memory device is inserted into the memory slot of the interface card. A plurality of memory slots of the data storage module and the data backup module belonging to the interface card, or a plurality of memory slots of the data storage module and the data backup module are provided, so that the memory device inserted into the memory slot The number can be flexibly installed as needed. When the storage capacity needs to be expanded at a later date, additional memory devices can be inserted into the remaining memory slots. As described above, the data backup operation can be automatically performed by the activation of the activation device (push button operation or the like) with flexibility, simplicity, and convenience. Further, when the data backup module of one interface card is not in time for use, an interface card of the data backup module is added to provide for expansion of the storage capacity and meet the needs for expansion of the storage capacity.

In the present invention, a data storage module and a data backup module are configured by combining a built-in memory slot and a memory device and connecting an electric circuit. This kind of stored data backup operation starts automatic backup operation with a simple push button, and can be backed up flexibly according to your needs, improving the backup speed and reducing errors in human and operating environment. In addition, the safety and efficiency of the electronic device backup operation can be improved. Furthermore, in combination with ReadyBoost (Accelerator of Windows (registered trademark) Vista), the system response speed of an electronic device (such as a personal computer) can be improved. By accessing the memory faster than data access on the hard disk, system operation or storage and backup efficiency can be improved.

It is the schematic of the hard disk backup apparatus of a well-known technique. It is the apparatus schematic of Example 1 of this invention. 1 is an exploded schematic view of a data backup module according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is the apparatus schematic of Example 2 of this invention. It is the apparatus schematic of Example 3 of this invention. It is the apparatus schematic of Example 4 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Board | substrate 11 Interface card slot 15 Microprocessor 20 Starting device 30 Memory controller 31 Electric circuit 41 Interface card 42 Memory slot 43 Memory device 60 Data backup module 70 Data storage module 100 Electronic device

Claims (19)

A type of data backup device, in particular a data backup device having a memory device as a backup device of an electronic device,
Including a substrate, an activation device, a memory controller, a data backup module, and a data storage module,
A microprocessor (MCU) is mounted on the substrate, the microprocessor providing for operational control of the electronic device;
A data storage module electrically connected to the microprocessor and providing data or system file storage for the electronic device;
A data backup module is electrically connected to the microprocessor, the storage carrier is a memory device, the data backup module includes an interface card, and at least one memory slot is provided on the interface card, the memory slot being a memory In preparation for device insertion, and the memory device provides for backup of data and system files of the data backup module,
A memory controller is attached to the data backup module, electrically connected to the data backup module, handles data storage and reading,
The activation device is electrically connected to the microprocessor and is prepared for a user's operation, and the microprocessor drives the memory controller to perform a data backup operation.
Data backup device. The data backup device according to claim 1, wherein the storage carrier of the data storage module is a hard disk. The storage carrier of the data storage module is a memory device, the data storage module including an interface card, wherein at least one memory slot is provided on the interface card, the memory slot being prepared for insertion of a memory device, 2. The data backup device according to claim 1, wherein the memory device provides data or system file storage of the electronic device. The memory device is a flash memory standard such as an SD card, CF card, MS card, MMC card, SM card, SATA card, EATA card, PCI card, PCI-E card or PCMCIA card. The data backup device according to 1. 2. The data backup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the memory controller can support a transmission protocol such as PCI, SATA, ESAT, PCMCIA. 2. The data backup device according to claim 1, wherein the activation device is a push button, a keyboard, or a mouse, and issues a data backup command to the microprocessor from the keyboard or mouse. 7. The data backup device according to claim 6, wherein the activation device is attached to a casing or an input device of an electronic device. 4. The data backup device according to claim 3, wherein the data storage module and the data backup module are provided on the same interface card. Including a substrate, an activation device, a memory controller, a data backup module, and a data storage module,
The board is provided with an interface card slot on the board,
A microprocessor (MCU) is mounted on the substrate, the microprocessor providing for operational control of the electronic device;
A data storage module electrically connected to the microprocessor and provided for storage of data or system files of the electronic device;
A data backup module is electrically connected to the microprocessor, the storage carrier is a memory device, the data backup module includes an interface card, and at least one memory slot is provided on the interface card, the memory slot being a memory In preparation for device insertion, and the memory device provides for backup of data and system files of the data backup module,
A memory controller is mounted on the board, electrically connected to the data backup module, handles data storage and reading,
The activation device is a kind of data backup device that is electrically connected to the microprocessor and prepares for a user's operation, and drives the memory controller by the microprocessor to execute a data backup operation. 10. The data backup device according to claim 9, wherein the storage carrier of the data storage module is a hard disk. The storage carrier of the data storage module is a memory device, the data storage module including an interface card, wherein at least one memory slot is provided on the interface card, the memory slot being prepared for insertion of a memory device, 10. The data backup device according to claim 9, wherein the memory device provides data or system file storage of the electronic device. The memory device is a flash memory standard such as an SD card, CF card, MS card, MMC card, SM card, SATA card, EATA card, PCI card, PCI-E card or PCMCIA card. 9. The data backup device according to 9. The memory device is a flash memory standard such as an SD card, CF card, MS card, MMC card, SM card, SATA card, EATA card, PCI card, PCI-E card or PCMCIA card. 10. The data backup device according to 10. 10. The data backup apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the memory controller can support a transmission protocol such as PCI, SATA, ESAT, PCMCIA. 10. The data backup device according to claim 9, wherein the activation device is a push button, a keyboard, or a mouse, and issues a data backup command to the microprocessor from the keyboard or mouse. 16. The data backup device according to claim 15, wherein the activation device is attached to a casing or an input device of an electronic device. 10. The data backup apparatus according to claim 9, wherein a plurality of interface card slots are provided on the substrate. 18. The data backup apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the data storage module and the data backup module are provided on the same interface card. 18. The data backup device according to claim 17, wherein the data storage module and the data backup module are provided on separate interface cards.

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