KR200227712Y1 - Docking apparatus for the portable data processing unit can be connected with mobile phone - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a connection device of a personal information processing device which can be used by combining a mobile communication terminal in a detachable manner, and in a portable information processing device such as a credit card inquiry machine, a PC or a PDA, the mobile communication terminal inside the case An accommodation space into which all or a portion thereof is inserted is provided, and a connection terminal is provided inside the accommodation space to exchange data by wire while the mobile communication terminal is coupled to the accommodation space. By the personal information processing device being able to utilize the communication module of the mobile communication terminal; Due to the robust coupling of the mobile communication terminal, the stability in communication is increased in use, such as preventing the fouling of the connection part, and it is easy to carry and move the operation without having to carry the connection cable. In addition, a user can purchase a credit card checker or PDA at a low price and use it in combination with a mobile phone, which is advantageous in economics.

Description

Docking apparatus for the portable data processing unit can be connected with mobile phone}

The present invention relates to a personal information processing device, and more particularly, to a connection device of the personal information processing device that can be used by combining the mobile communication terminal in a detachable manner.

A widely used mobile communication terminal, that is, a mobile phone, has not only been a means of a simple voice call but also has a function of providing various information and services by accessing the Internet.

Mobile phones are usually able to send and receive data to and from adjacent external devices by means of connection terminals provided on the terminals themselves. Equipment that can be connected to a mobile phone by wire includes a personal computer (PC), a credit card checker, and a PDA.

The devices transmit or receive a certain amount of data to or from the mobile phone. The way in which the above devices are connected to a cell phone for data communication has been consistently dependent on cables. Some systems use a communication module provided in a mobile phone for data communication with an external system. In this case too, the mobile phone had to be connected by cable.

Here, since the part connected to the mobile phone is exposed, the connection part is easily damaged by physical shock from the outside, and communication failure is easily caused by incomplete connection. In addition, the user has to carry the cable, it was more inconvenient for the work requiring mobility.

In order to alleviate this inconvenience, wireless communication modules have been installed in credit card readers or PDAs themselves. However, this is a double manufacturing cost in the current situation of the widespread use of mobile phones. That is, it is necessary to provide a communication module to both the mobile phone and the equipment.

The purpose of the present invention for the above problems, to provide a personal information processing device capable of performing a variety of functions, can be combined with the mobile phone and excellent mechanical stability, minimize the error due to poor connection.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a personal information processing device that does not need a separate rechargeable battery by further having a charging function for charging a mobile phone battery.

The above-mentioned information processing apparatus may be a portable information processing apparatus currently provided such as a credit card inquiry machine, a PDA or a notebook computer.

1 is a schematic perspective view showing a coupling form of a personal information processing device, in particular a credit card inquiry device, coupled with a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

2 is a block diagram illustrating the terminal of the bottom of the mobile communication terminal.

3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cellular phone is coupled in a folder manner.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

2 ; Credit card checker 4; slot

10; Cellphone 12,12 '; Storage space

20; Data connection terminal 22; Power connection terminal

24; Rotary joint

The object is a personal information processing device such as a credit card inquiry or PDA provided in the form of a portable case, provided with a storage space that can be fixed to all or a part of the mobile communication terminal, the interior of the storage space The data connection terminal is installed to exchange data by wire while the mobile communication terminal is coupled to the storage space, so that the personal information processing apparatus can utilize the communication module of the mobile communication terminal. It is achieved by the connection unit of the information processing apparatus coupled with the mobile communication terminal characterized in that.

According to another feature of the present invention, the mobile communication terminal is characterized in that the power connection terminal is further provided in the storage space to be charged from the external AC power in the state coupled to the personal information processing device.

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

1 is a schematic perspective view showing a coupling form of a personal information processing device, in particular a credit card inquiry device, coupled with a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention. It is noted that a PDA or notebook computer may be shown and described in place of the credit card checker. 2 illustrates a terminal unit installed in a storage space.

One side of the credit card inquiry machine 2 is provided with a slot 4 for reading the contents stored in the magnetic line of the credit card. In addition, the upper surface is provided with a display unit 8 for displaying the keypad 6 and contents input therefrom or contents received from an external system.

The storage space of the mobile communication terminal 10 (hereinafter, referred to as "cell phone") according to the features of the present invention has a certain depth and shape in the case itself of the inquiry machine. The mobile phone may be inserted through the entrance of the storage space 12 to be inserted into and fixed therein. Coupling method provided in the charger of the mobile phone, in particular the fixing means 14 for preventing the random flow of the mobile phone can be applied. The fixing means 14 may be, for example, a spring (or elastically supported ball bearing, etc.) protruding into the storage space to move elastically. As a result, the mobile phone is not moved while all or part thereof is coupled to the credit card checker, and is always inserted at a constant depth and position.

The storage space 12 is provided with a data connection terminal 20 having a pin or pin hole shape that can be connected to an input / output terminal installed on the bottom of the mobile phone. That is, the mobile phone is coupled to the credit card inquiry and at the same time the terminal connection is made between each other, thereby enabling data exchange between each other.

Communication method such as a protocol for data exchange, including a pin configuration of the terminal is a matter that can be easily configured by those of ordinary skill in the art and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

According to another feature of the present invention, in addition to the data connection terminal for data exchange, a power supply connection terminal 22 for charging a mobile phone is further provided inside the storage space of the credit card. According to this, the user can use the credit card lookup in the same manner as the charger of the mobile phone. The power connection terminal may also be installed to support the power terminal portion of the bottom of the mobile phone elastically like a spring.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the credit card inquiry machine may use the rechargeable battery of the mobile phone without providing its own power supply means. To this end, the credit card inquiry machine may be provided with a switch (not shown) for switching the flow of current. In other words, if the switch is fixed in one direction, the charge is made to the mobile phone. If the switch is fixed in the other direction, the credit card inquiry machine can use the power of the rechargeable battery of the mobile phone.

The above embodiment is possible because the use of the credit card lookup machine necessarily needs to go through the inquiry of the credit card company, and consequently, the configuration of the credit card lookup machine becomes simpler.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that there may be a variety of combinations of cell phones and credit card lookup devices that may be derived from the basic idea of the present invention.

3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cellular phone is coupled in a folder manner. The storage space 12 ′ according to the present embodiment is provided in such a way that it can be folded or unfolded by the rotary connection 24. That is, the bottom of the mobile phone 10 and the rotary connection part 24 is connected to the credit card inquiry machine 2 so as to be rotatable about the rotary shaft 26, and after the terminal connection is made with the mobile phone in the unfolded state, the arrow direction is followed. Folded inside the case, it combines the phone with a credit card checker. Naturally, the rotary connector 24 should be connected to the PDA by a cable (not shown) or the like.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, an information processing apparatus that can utilize a communication function having a mobile phone in combination with a mobile phone may be a personal digital assistant (PDA), a notebook computer, or the like. The PDA here would be more effective in the form of not having a communication function.

What has been described is only a few embodiments to embody the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, those skilled in the art will be able to make various changes without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

According to the personal information processing apparatus combined with the mobile phone having the above-described configuration, stability in use is doubled by the firm coupling of the mobile phone. In other words, it is possible to obtain effects such as communication stability and prevention of fouling of the connecting portion.

In addition, the user does not have to carry a connection cable, thereby making it easy to carry and move.

In addition, a user can purchase a credit card checker or PDA at a low price and use it in combination with a mobile phone, which is advantageous in economics.

Claims (4)

In a personal information processing device such as a credit card inquiry device 2 or a personal digital assistant (PDA) provided in a portable case form, a storage space 12 into which all or part of a mobile communication terminal is inserted is provided. And the data connection terminal 20 is installed in the storage space so that the mobile communication terminal 10 can exchange data by wire while the mobile communication terminal 10 is coupled to the storage space. A connection device of a portable information processing device connectable to a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the communication module having a terminal can be utilized. The mobile communication terminal of claim 1, wherein a power connection terminal 22 is further provided in the storage space so that the mobile communication terminal can be charged from an external AC power while being coupled to the personal information processing device. A connecting portion device of a portable information processing device that can be connected with. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the personal information processing device is capable of using a power source of a rechargeable battery of the personal information processing device in a state in which the mobile communication terminal is coupled. The method of claim 1, wherein the storage space is in the form of a rotary connection 24 so that after the mobile communication terminal 10 is connected between the personal information processing device and the terminal, it can be folded and fixed inside the case in a folder manner. Connection unit of the portable information processing device connectable to a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that provided by.