JP3483259B2 - Card-type storage device - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a storage device in the form of a card for storing pattern and display data of a sewing machine, and more particularly, to a plurality of destinations (for example, domestic destinations and foreign destinations). The present invention relates to a card-type storage device in which a small number of destination memories are created. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a computer sewing machine, various pattern data and display data are stored in an external memory so that various patterns can be sewn, and the pattern data and the display data are stored in the external memory. There is a method that adopts a method of reading data into a document. In this system, a card-type memory card is usually used as the external memory to facilitate handling. In this memory card, a needle, a cloth feeder is driven, or an embroidery frame is driven in the X and Y directions to sew a predetermined pattern, and the sewing is performed based on the pattern data. Display data to show the pattern is stored. A sewing machine for domestic use is provided with a memory card storing display data and pattern data expressed in Japanese, and a sewing machine for foreign (or export) use is provided with: A memory card storing display data and pattern data expressed in the language of each country is attached. Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication Nos. 64-37992 and 1-66276 disclose embroidery machines using a memory card. [0005] As described above, conventionally, for a domestic sewing machine, a memory card storing display data and pattern data expressed in Japanese is prepared, and a sewing machine for a foreign destination is prepared. Has prepared a memory card storing display data and pattern data expressed in the language of each country, so that it is necessary to create many memory cards of different specifications. For this reason, there is a problem that it takes time and effort to create a memory card, and the cost of a memory card with a small number of lots increases. [0006] The purpose of this invention is to eliminate the problems of the prior apparatus, with respect to domestic and foreign destination of the sewing machine, there is no need to create a large number of memory card of a different specification mosquitoes
Another object of the present invention is to provide a storage device of a memory type . SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is used in combination with a computer sewing machine and has a card format for storing pattern data and display data which are sewing control data for sewing at least a predetermined pattern. A storage device for storing the pattern data (21)
And a storage area (22) for storing display data common to a plurality of destinations, and a code number corresponding to a destination identified and selected by a destination signal detected by a sensor for detecting a destination of the sewing machine. A storage area for storing display data including message data respectively corresponding to the plurality of destinations together with code numbers respectively corresponding to the display data so that the data can be read using the storage area (23,
24) the same screen of a display unit of a computer sewing machine, wherein display data for a destination selected from the display data for the plurality of destinations and display data common to the plurality of destinations are connected. The problem was solved by being able to display on the upper part. According to the present invention, even when the sewing machine is shipped to a plurality of destinations, it is only necessary to create one type of memory in card format, and it is necessary to create many memories of different specifications. Disappears. Also, the cost does not increase even for a specification with a small number of lots. The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of an example of a computer sewing machine to which the pattern data storage device (memory card) of the present invention is applied. In the figure, 1 is a computer sewing machine main body, 2 is a memory card storing pattern data, 3 is a memory card mounting section, and 4 is a display section made of liquid crystal or the like and having a switch function. Next, the hardware configuration of the sewing machine will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. Note that FIG. 3 shows only a configuration related to the present invention, and a configuration irrelevant to the present invention is omitted even if the configuration is essential for the sewing machine. In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes a central processing unit (CP
U) and 12 are pattern selection means, 13 is a destination detection switch, and 14 is a destination signal output means. The destination detection switch 13 will be described later with reference to FIG. Reference numeral 15 denotes a common display data storage means, which means whether the pattern data stored in the internal ROM of the sewing machine or the pattern data stored in the memory card 2 is used. , And display data used in common. Reference numeral 16 denotes a system data storage unit which stores a program and data for controlling the entire operation of the sewing machine. Reference numeral 18 denotes a sewing machine motor driving means;
Is a sewing machine motor, 30 is a stepping motor driving means,
31 is an X motor and 32 is a Y motor. Note that 2, 4
Indicates the memory card and the display means shown in FIG. 2, respectively. In this embodiment, the memory card 2 has a first memory card.
To the fourth ROM 21 to 24, the first ROM 21 has pattern data, and the second ROM 22 has common pattern data regardless of whether it is for the first or second destination, for example, domestic or export. Is stored. The third and fourth ROMs 23 and 24 store first and second destination display data, respectively. An example of common display data stored in the second ROM 22 and an example of destination display data stored in the third and fourth ROMs 23 and 24 are shown in FIG. This will be described with reference to FIG. In addition,
4 and 5 show the contents of the display data displayed on the display means 4. FIG. FIG. 4 (a) shows the display contents displayed by the display data for domestic destination, and FIG. 4 (b) shows the display contents displayed by the export specification display data. As is apparent from both figures, the display data (patterns 1 to 5) relating to the patterns of cats, penguins, airplanes, etc. are stored in the second ROM 22.
Corresponding to the common display data stored in the "Sew position", "Cancel", "Pattern switching", "SPACE CHECK",
Display data such as "CLEAR" is stored in the third and fourth ROMs.
This corresponds to display data for destinations stored in 23 and 24. FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b) are for domestic use.
This is message data of export specifications, and corresponds to destination display data stored in the third and fourth ROMs 23 and 24. Next, FIG. 1 shows a conceptual diagram of data stored in the memory card 2. As shown in the drawing, the memory card 2 has a second ROM 22 for storing common display data, third and fourth ROMs 23 and 24 for storing destination display data, and pattern data. And a first ROM 21 to be stored. Note that the first to fourth ROMs and the ROM are divided into four parts.
This is for the purpose of making the explanation easy to understand, and it is needless to say that such division is not actually required. In the second ROM 22, the pattern 1 shown in FIG.
5, common display data that does not depend on the destination is stored. Further, third and fourth ROMs 23, 24
Stores, for example, a code, an address, and display data, and the code is, for example, "0" for the domestic specification.
However, “1” is assigned to export specifications.
In the storage area of the code “0”, display data such as “sewing position” and “cancel” in FIG. 4A and “Please start after confirming the upper thread and lower thread” in FIG. Stores message data for domestic destinations. In addition, the storage area of the code “1” has “SPACE CHECK” shown in FIG.
"," CLEAR ", etc., and" CHECK I "in Fig. 5 (b).
F UPPER ……… ”is stored. Further, the first ROM 21 stores a plurality of sets of head addresses and pattern data. The pattern data is sewing control data for sewing a predetermined pattern by driving the needle and the cloth feeder or driving the embroidery frame in the X and Y directions. In this embodiment, the pattern data is read into the sewing machine main body. When the stepping motor driving means 30 (FIG.
) To drive the X motor 31 and the Y motor 32. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the external appearance of the memory card 2, wherein 25 is a data storage section, 26 is a non-slip section for preventing the memory card from being slipped when the memory card is mounted on and removed from the sewing machine main body, and 27 is a slip section. The terminal portion 28 is connected to the third and fourth ROs.
It is an identification and selection unit that indicates the validity of M23 and M24. Specifically, when the identification and selection section 28 on the side of the memory card is flat as shown in FIG. 6A, the storage area of the code “0” is effective, and as shown in FIG. Identification selection unit 28
Is composed of convex portions, the storage area of the code “1” becomes effective. In order to visually determine whether the memory card is for domestic use or for export, a label or the like for distinguishing between domestic use and export use may be attached to the surface of the card. Good. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the memory card 2 is mounted on the connector 40 of the sewing machine main body. Reference numeral 41 denotes an external memory discrimination sensor (for example, a micro switch) mounted at a predetermined position of the sewing machine main body. Show. This sensor 41
Corresponds to the destination detection switch 13 in FIG. The sensor 41 is kept off when the memory card shown in FIG. 6A is inserted. At this time, since the destination signal output means 14 in FIG. 3 does not output the destination signal, the central processing unit 11 sets the code "0" for the third and fourth ROMs 23 and 24.
, That is, data stored in the third ROM 23. On the other hand, when the memory card shown in FIG. 6B is inserted, the sensor 41 is turned on. When the sensor 41 is turned on, the destination signal output means 14 of FIG. 3 outputs a destination signal. When the central processing unit 11 receives the destination signal, the third and fourth ROMs 23 and 24 store data of code "1", that is, the fourth ROM.
The operation of reading the data stored in 24 is performed. As described above, the memory card of the present embodiment has only one set of common data irrespective of the specifications for domestic use and export,
Since it is prepared for each specification, it is only necessary to create one type of memory card for domestic and export sewing machines. For this reason, there is an effect that the cost for manufacturing the memory card is reduced, and the cost is not increased even for a specification with a small number of lots. In the above embodiment, the memory card 2
In this example, two sets of display data for destinations are inserted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more sets of display data for destinations may be inserted as necessary. For example, when the same sewing machine is sold domestically and exported to the United States, Germany, and Iran, the display data for the destination includes four sets of data expressed in the language of each country in the memory card. Will be stored. In the above embodiment, the pattern data is common to the destination. If there is pattern data to be changed depending on the destination or pattern data dedicated to the destination, the pattern data is converted to the destination. It may be created separately and stored. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation when the memory card is used by attaching it to a sewing machine. In step S1, it is determined whether or not the memory card is mounted on the sewing machine. If the determination is affirmative, the flow advances to step S2 to determine whether or not the external memory determination sensor 41 is on. Judgment is made. If the sensor 41 is not turned on, the flow advances to step S3 to perform an operation of displaying a domestic group of patterns in the memory card. At this time, the display unit 4 displays the common display data and the display data of the domestic pattern group as shown in FIG. 4A, for example. When the pattern is selected in step S4, in step S5, for example, a domestic message as shown in FIG. 5A is displayed. When the sensor 41 is turned on, the process proceeds from step S2 to step S6, and an operation for displaying a group of patterns for export in the memory card is performed. At this time, the display unit 4 displays common display data and display data of a pattern group for export as shown in FIG. 4B, for example. When the pattern is selected in step S4,
In step S5, for example, an export message as shown in FIG. 5B is displayed. In step S9, it is determined whether or not the start button has been pressed. If the start button has been pressed, the flow advances to step S10 to execute embroidery sewing. According to the present invention, data common to a plurality of destinations and data different for each destination are stored in the same card format memory. Even in the case of shipment to the ground, it is sufficient to create one type of memory in card format, and it is not necessary to create many memories of different specifications. Also, the cost does not increase even for a specification with a small number of lots. Furthermore, since the display data common to the plurality of destinations and the display data for the plurality of destinations can be displayed on the same screen, the destination user of the computer sewing machine can operate the sewing machine with good operability. Will be able to use it.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of data stored in a memory card according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of a computer sewing machine to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a main part of the computer sewing machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating common display data and display data different depending on a destination. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing different message data depending on a destination. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the appearance of the memory card. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram when a memory card is mounted on a sewing machine. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the sewing machine when a memory card is mounted on the sewing machine. [Explanation of Symbols] 2 ... Memory card, 21 to 24 ... First to fourth ROMs,
28: Sensor for determining external memory

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claim 1] A card-type storage device used in combination with a computer sewing machine and storing pattern data and display data as sewing control data for sewing at least a predetermined pattern. A storage area (21) for storing the pattern data, a storage area (22) for storing display data common to a plurality of destinations, and a destination detected by a sensor for detecting a destination of the sewing machine. Display data including message data respectively corresponding to the plurality of destinations is stored together with code numbers respectively corresponding to the display data so that data can be read out using a code number corresponding to the destination identified and selected by the ground signal. A storage area (23, 24), wherein a destination selected from the display data for the plurality of destinations is provided. Common display data storage device of the card type, characterized in that to be able to display on the same screen of the display unit of a computer connected to the sewing machine to the destination of the display data and the plurality directed.