KR20010110378A - Mobile communication Module recognizing Multiple Device Swapping - Google Patents

Abstract

[Technical field of invention]

The present invention applies a wireless communication technology for accessing a mobile phone network (PCS, IS-95A / B, CDMA 2000, IMT-2000) and modularizes the main parts to recognize a terminal selected according to various needs of an individual, A module and a terminal recognition method for enabling access to a mobile communication network through various terminals with one unique number registered to the terminal.

[Purpose of invention]

Therefore, through the present invention, an intelligent terminal device (personal electronic notebook (PDA), automobile terminal) equipped with a terminal (mobile phone body without the transmission and reception function and the function supporting the same) and an information processing device having a simple structure suitable for an individual's purpose of use. (ITC, Telematics, notebook, etc.) and modules are automatically recognized and appropriate functions are provided to enable efficient mobile network access.

As a result, it is an object of the present invention to reduce costs by integrating the costs incurred by meeting various consumer preferences and having multiple communication terminals into one wireless mobile communication module.

[Configuration of Invention]

The mobile communication module (represented in FIG. 1) includes a transmitter 1a, a receiver 1b, a wireless signal processor 1c, a memory device 1d, a power management unit 1e, and a central processing unit (voice / non-voice information processing function). 1f), a connecting portion (socket) 1g for connecting each function of each module to the outside, and a substrate 1h for enabling the organic operation thereof.

The present invention provides a space and a module that can accommodate a module through a predetermined socket between the above-mentioned module and a terminal (mobile phone main body which excludes a transmitting / receiving function and a function supporting the same) which can be used by a user. It includes a device that can remove and a main board (represented in Figure 2) that can communicate various signals, and includes a physical method and software for mutual recognition so that the above function can be performed.

Through the present invention, 1) the individual can be provided with convenience that can be used in a mobile phone, a car information system, a PDA, etc. of various shapes and functions with one communication module, and 2) a subscription fee that increases by giving different numbers to each other. 3) It can reduce the burden on the user, and 3) to replace the appearance of the terminal at a lower cost according to the future convenience

Description

Mobile communication module recognizing multiple device swapping

According to the present invention, as the types of terminals for mobile communication are diversified and the number of communication terminals possessed by an individual increases, the costs incurred by each individual having multiple communication terminals are integrated into one wireless mobile communication module. Reducing is the primary goal.

Also, in general, a mobile communication terminal is uniformly manufactured by a manufacturer and an individual owns a plurality of terminals for various purposes, and it is expensive to meet various consumer preferences.

Therefore, through the present invention, an intelligent information terminal device (PDA), a vehicle having a simple structure suitable for an individual's purpose of use (a mobile telephone body without the transmission / reception function and a function supporting the same) and an information processing device (PDA) In combination with an information terminal (ITC, Telematics, notebook, etc.) (Fig. 3), it is recognized and the appropriate function is provided to enable efficient mobile network access.

Currently, mobile phones provide unique services, and intelligent terminals can support the communication functions of intelligent information terminals by connecting a specific cable from the phone to the terminal, but this is a matter of mounting and bulking, and the inconvenience of carrying other accessories separately. There was a lot of inconvenience.

In addition, there are technologies used as accessories for intelligent terminal devices (computers) such as PCMCIA and CF CARD, but this is a technology that enables intelligent terminals to recognize and combine the cards and modules mentioned above. And it is impossible to apply to the mobile terminal.

1) The present invention physically distinguishes the core part of the mobile communication function from the external peripheral functions, integrates them, and standardizes a connection terminal (hereinafter referred to as a socket) to form a single module.

2) When an individual selects and inserts a terminal suitable for its characteristics and purpose, the module and the terminal are connected by a predetermined socket, and a module and a peripheral device are mutually recognized without a user's additional interaction. Technology to provide.

The present invention to achieve the above problems and objects 1) to configure a mobile communication module (Fig. 1) to form a mobile communication function, 2) a socket for connecting it to the main body and the peripheral terminal 3) physical recognition It includes technologies and methods that support appropriate communication functions on demand, from simple terminal devices to intelligent information terminals, including methods and software.

Figure 1; Main configuration diagram of a mobile communication module capable of replacing and recognizing a plurality of terminals according to the present invention

Figure 2; Configuration diagram of a terminal having a simple structure capable of access / recognition according to the present invention

Figure 3; Conceptual view of the method of using the mobile communication module according to the present invention

Figure 4; A diagram showing an embodiment of a method of inserting a mobile communication module according to the present invention

A mobile communication module capable of replacing and recognizing a plurality of terminals of the present invention includes: 1) a communication module for forming a mobile communication function; and 2) a socket for connecting the module to a peripheral terminal, and a terminal structure and a function of a simple structure including the same. It is characterized by consisting of a physical method and software for recognizing various peripheral terminals.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1) In the present invention, the frequency band used by the mobile communication module (ISSM band of 2Ghz and 5Ghz bands, which are allocated frequency bands and PCS frequency bands and wireless data communication bands for mobile communication), and IS-95A / B, Applies to CDMA 2000 xx, IMT-2000 and PCS, GSM, WCDMA, IEEE 802.11a / b. The method of generating a communication signal in such a frequency band is not included in the present invention, and the present invention includes a configuration in which a communication module capable of accessing such a frequency band may satisfy a requirement for replacing and recognizing a peripheral device.

The mobile communication module includes a transmitter 1a, a receiver 1b, a wireless signal processor 1c, a memory device 1d, a power management unit 1e, and a central processing unit (including voice / non-voice information processing functions) 1f. And a connecting portion (socket) 1g for connecting each function of each module to the outside, and a substrate 1h for enabling organic operation thereof.

The transmitter 1a and the receiver 1b are a series of systems capable of supporting the aforementioned communication scheme. In addition, the central processing unit 1f includes a function of digitally encoding voice and non-voice information and transmitting it to the radio signal processor 1c, and performs a function of searching for and processing information in various main memory devices 1d.

In the central processing unit 1f, when the mobile communication module and the peripheral terminal are connected through the socket, the terminal unique number is recognized and determined from the code unit in (2d) through (1g) and assigned in (1d) in the main memory. The service is prepared based on the driving program information in the old address, and the function is achieved through software that provides various additional functions such as phone number search.

In addition, the nonvolatile main memory device stores a device driving program (driver) capable of performing various functions and software for providing various functions, and also stores user information (phone number, various address books, messages, and various data). It includes a technology that can utilize the same information even when changing a variety of terminals.

Various information included in the above storage device 1d can be used by downloading the driving program information corresponding to the unique number recognized through computer communication and its own network, and other user's personal information can be input by using a computer or The user can directly input through the input unit of the terminal.

The method of making an appointment between devices by designating the address of the memory device is a basic matter for operating this module in common and is included in the present invention.

In the present invention, the connection part 1g is used for physical connection with a peripheral device, and a microphone, a speaker, a headset connection jack, an input part, a display part, a power supply part, and a communication for enabling communication with an intelligent terminal device for providing a main function in a simple terminal device. It is a standardized socket composed of a combination of buses (including a combination of Add / Data, UART, USB, and Firewire). The antenna provides a separate connection terminal to be connected to a terminal device. It also includes an interrupt (INT) stage for interference between peripheral terminals and a connection stage for driving the vibration motor.

2) The present invention is a space for accommodating the module through a predetermined socket between the above-mentioned module and the terminal (mobile phone main body that excludes the transmission and reception function and the function that supports it) that can be used by the user And a main board (Fig. 2) capable of transmitting various signals and a device capable of removing the module.

The main board of the terminal of the simple structure; The display unit 2a may be composed of an LED, an LCD, a plasma display, a TFT, etc. according to a user's request, and drivers (including hardware and software) capable of driving the display unit 2a may be included therein. Information is transmitted and received to the mobile communication module. The input unit 2b is also selected as a key pad, a touch screen, etc. according to a user's request, and includes a driver (including hardware and software) capable of driving the same, and transmits and receives information through the input unit connection terminal as in the display unit. The power supply unit 2c may select a battery, a solar cell, or the like.

Microphone, speaker, antenna, headset jack, identification number storage unit 2d) for mobile communication module recognition, and socket 2e) lastly connected to the module 2e) not shown in the drawing, but the vibrator to provide a vibration function, etc. It can be combined in various ways to suit the user characteristics.

However, in spite of such diversity, the method of including and recognizing the mobile communication module is maintained and the socket for connecting with the mobile communication module is also defined by the agreement, and the present invention includes such a method.

By combining the configurations of the various terminal devices it is possible to provide a terminal device that meets the various needs of the user. Nevertheless, various terminal devices can be used as one mobile communication module due to the configuration and recognition of the socket included in the present invention.

3) The recognition method in the present invention is largely divided into two, the detailed description is as follows.

3a) In the case of the first simple terminal, when the module is physically fixed after the connection through the socket, the power is supplied and the module recognizes the connected peripheral terminal. At this time, whether the terminal to support the function by physical contact is a simple structure. Or, first determine whether it is an intelligent terminal.

In the case of a terminal having a simple structure, a unique number is recognized from a code part included in the main board of the terminal, and a suitable driving software (device driver) is found from a specific address of a nonvolatile (ROM, static RAM, Flash memory) in the module. The process of preparing to deliver.

At this time, only the first change is retrieved from the storage device and once recognized, the information processing device included in the module provides a function by immediately reading the address value specified in the allocated register without a new search.

The driver in the above-mentioned nonvolatile main memory device includes a function that can be registered in a module when buying a simple structure terminal or additionally registered through communication during use.

3b) If the connected terminal is an intelligent information terminal device (PDA), a car terminal (Telematics, laptop, etc.) equipped with an information processing device, the communication bus with another intelligent communication device provided by the connection terminal socket Recognizing a peripheral device through, and in this case, the communication terminal to recognize its software (driver) to include the information processing device of the intelligent terminal device to perform the main function. This step includes a function that allows a user to change the information processing method through environment setting.

Through the present invention, 1) the individual can be provided with convenience that can be used in a mobile phone, a car information system, a PDA, etc. of various shapes and functions with one communication module, and 2) a subscription fee that increases by giving different numbers to each other. 3) It can reduce the burden on the user, and 3) to replace the appearance of the terminal at a lower cost according to the future convenience

Claims (3)

Mobile communication module A main board embedded in the mobile communication module to provide additional functions such as a mobile communication function and a search, and a socket provided at one end thereof to exchange signals with components of a selected terminal device; The configuration of the connection-end sockets; Simple structure terminal A terminal for accommodating and connecting the mobile communication module to a socket, having a function similar to an identification code part after the mobile communication module is excluded (Fig. 2); With this concept, a terminal having a simple function that excludes a communication function that extends or simplifies the function of each element and does not include an information processing device (CUP, MPU, etc.); Software covering recognition process A software for making use of the above-described recognition process, a procedure for determining whether the terminal is a simple structure or an intelligent terminal; A series of software for driving the mobile communication module to call and use the device driving driver at the predetermined address after the determination; Software for recognizing when an intelligent terminal is selected and receiving a device driver driver program at a predetermined address of the intelligent terminal to select and prepare the intelligent terminal; If a simple terminal and an intelligent terminal are not found in the corresponding storage device, the service is provided in the basic mode.The relevant site is connected to the mobile communication network to which the user can access, and the necessary device driver is downloaded and installed in the storage device. A series of software; All the software operating the mobile communication module including the above functions and the connection / recognition device driving program provided by the intelligent terminal.