KR20030087238A - Data center system and detachable data pack - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A data center system and a mounting type data pack are provided to reduce communication costs, generated when a user plays amusement games or enjoys music or moving pictures by using a wireless phone, without having an effect on the expected life span of the battery of the wireless phone. CONSTITUTION: A mounting type data pack(100) consists of a central control unit(10), a ROM(20), a serial communication interface(50), a memory(30), a flash memory(40), a power supply part(70), and a radio communication part(60). The central control unit(10) processes the management program and application program of the data pack(100). The ROM(20), connected to the central control unit(10), stores the management program and an application execution program. The serial communication interface(50) connected with the serial communication interface(80-1) of a local data charger(80) in a data center system makes communication made between the local data charger(80) and the data packet(100). The memory(30) stores various service data, such as games, MP3 files, moving pictures, etc., downloaded from the local data charger(80). The radio communication part(60) is provided to make communication achieved between data packs.

Description

DATA CENTER SYSTEM AND DETACHABLE DATA PACK}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a removable data pack, and more particularly to a removable data pack having an independent central control unit, a memory unit, and a transceiver, for receiving and executing predetermined execution data.

Globally, especially in Korea and Japan, due to the development and dissemination of mobile phones, the development of the Internet has made use of various applications such as Internet access through mobile phones and games using advanced mobile phones. In particular, since the function and communication speed of the wireless telephone are being developed day by day, the wireless telephone is used more in various applications using the wireless Internet or the wireless telephone than the wireless telephone only as a function for the telephone call.

In particular, due to the development of the LCD industry and the falling price of the LCD, the display unit of the wireless telephone is shifting from the mono type using the STN method to the color method using the TFT LCD. In addition, with the development of the semiconductor industry, the capacity of the memory embedded in the radiotelephone increases, and the function of the central control unit is enhanced, which is almost the function of a small computer.

In addition, by integrating wireless communication functions in popularized personal digital assistants (PDAs), PDA users not only use PDAs with larger screens than wireless phones as pocket computers, but also use the Internet through wireless communication.

Currently, operating systems such as WAP (wireless application protocol) and ME (Mobile Explorer) that can be operated in wireless phones have been developed, and text and limited images can be displayed on the screen of the wireless phone. Since the application called the VM (Virtual Machine), which is capable of providing a multimedia service environment, especially the GVM, has been developed to be installed in a wireless phone, the user of the wireless phone can display a high-quality game or You can now play video.

With the development of the screen display of wireless telephones as described above, current wireless telephone users not only communicate using wireless telephones, but also use them as entertainment devices. To enjoy entertainment using a cordless phone, the user first accesses the wireless Internet using a cordless phone, then connects to a service provider that provides entertainment games, downloads the necessary entertainment, and stores it in the internal memory of the cordless phone. After that, the entertainment game is stored in the internal memory from time to time to enjoy the entertainment.

However, although the memory capacity is larger than before, due to the limited capacity of the memory embedded in the radiotelephone, it is difficult to download luxury entertainment having a large file capacity. Therefore, users can quickly get tired of the entertainment, and the entertainment game developer may be under pressure to always develop a new entertainment program to satisfy the needs of the users. Also, in order to enjoy the entertainment, wireless telephone users use the wireless telephone Internet to access the website providing the entertainment games and receive the entertainment games. When downloading data, that is, a file, the cost is calculated in units of packets, so a large communication cost may be incurred in downloading an entertainment game file.

In addition, wireless telephone users use the wireless telephone not only for communication and entertainment games as described above, but also for listening to music and playing video using MP3 files. Since MP3 files and video files are also downloaded and stored in the internal memory of the wireless telephone after accessing the wireless Internet through the wireless telephone, a lot of communication costs can be incurred. Can't download.

In addition, since the battery life of the cordless phone is not enough, it is necessary to replace the battery frequently when playing entertainment games on the cordless phone or enjoying music and video of MP3 files. Therefore, in order to enjoy entertainment games or music and video, the wireless telephone user has to prepare a spare battery when going out.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a removable data pack which can reduce the communication costs incurred when enjoying entertainment games or music and moving pictures using a wireless telephone and does not affect the battery life of the wireless telephone.

Another object of the present invention is to perform a wireless communication with the removable data pack, to a data center system for wirelessly providing data to the removable data pack, such as entertainment game files or music files and video files.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, the removable data pack is a central control unit for controlling the whole of the removable data pack, and also processes a program for executing entertainment games or music and video, and usually located on the bottom of the radiotelephone From the serial input / output interface unit connected to the serial input / output port by wire and performing data communication with the wireless telephone and connected to the local data charger of the data center system for data communication, and from the local data charger of the data center system. A memory unit for storing the received data, and a removable flash memory; It consists of a ROM that stores data pack management and execution programs, application programs, and a power supply.

Optionally, a wireless communication unit may be added to the configuration to enable communication between the removable data packs.

In addition, in order to achieve the object of the present invention, the data center system is a serial port that is connected to the minicomputer and a LAN port (Lan port) installed in the minicomputer and the minicomputer, and transmits data to the removable data pack A local data charger comprising a charging port and a cash box (calculation box) connected to the minicomputer; A data server connected to ISDN, ADSL, cable or LAN and storing various service data to be provided to the data pack; And also connected to ISDN, ADSL, cable or LAN to store the application for the management of the local data charger and consists of an application server having the function of a service center.

1 is a view briefly showing the configuration of a removable data pack according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a simplified view showing the configuration of a data center system according to the present invention for providing data to the removable data pack.

Figure 3 is a simplified view showing the process of transmitting data to the removable data pack through a data center system in accordance with the present invention.

4 is a view showing the use of the removable data pack of the present invention by using a serial communication line or a communication cable connected to a wireless telephone.

5 is a view showing another embodiment of the removable data pack of the present invention for use in connection with a wireless telephone.

Figure 6 shows another embodiment of the removable data pack of the present invention for use in connection with a wireless telephone.

* Brief description of the main parts of the drawing

100 .. Detachable data pack 10. Central control unit

20 ...... ROM30 ...... Memory

40 ...... Flash memory 50 ...... Serial communication interface

60 ...... Wireless communication unit 70 ....... Power supply

200 ... data center system

200-2 ... Local Data Charger 210 ... Data Server

220 ..... Application server 230 ...... Network

240 ..... LAN Port 250 ...... Mini Computer

260 ......... Data charging port 270 ...... Display

280 ..... cashbox

Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention with reference to the drawings.

1 is a view schematically showing the configuration of a removable data pack of the present invention. Removable data pack 100 of the present invention, the central control unit 10 for processing the management program and application applications of the removable data pack, a program and an application execution program for the management of the removable data pack is built in the central control device A wired connection with the ROM 20 connected with the serial communication interface 80-1 of the local data charger 80 of the data center system of the present invention so as to communicate between the local data charger and the removable data pack 10. By downloading various types of service data such as games, MP3 music files, videos, and the like, and by wired connection with the serial communication interface 80-1 of the wireless telephone 80 to communicate between the wireless telephone and the removable data pack. Serial communication interface 50, and various services such as games, MP3 music files, videos downloaded from the local data charger Memory 30 for storing data, a flash memory 40 that can be arbitrarily detached to expand the memory capacity, and a wireless communication unit 60 for enabling communication between the power supply 70 and a data pack. It consists of

2 shows a configuration of a data center system of the present invention for providing data to the removable data pack 100. The data center system 200 of the present invention includes a server unit 200-1 and a local data charger 200. It consists of -2). The server unit 200-1 stores various applications for managing the data server 210 and the local data charger 200-2, which provide various types of service data such as games, MP3 music files, and videos to users. And also consists of an application server 220 that functions as a service center for the local data charger.

The local data charger 200-2 receives new data from the server unit 200-1 from time to time via the LAN port 240 and the LAN port for communication with the server unit 200-1 or stores the existing data. If there is an update on the data received and stored in the mini-computer unit 250 for receiving the update information to update the data and control the entire local data charger (200-2) and the server unit through the mini-computer 250 A display for displaying a data charging port (serial port) for transmitting the data received from the 200-1 to the removable data pack of the present invention, and various data items so that the user can select desired data. 270, and a removable data pack user to pay cash, such as coins when you want to receive the desired data through the local data charger It consists of a cache box 280.

The server unit 200-1 and the local data charger 200-2 are connected to a network 230 such as an ISDN, an ADSL, a cable, and a LAN.

3 is a view briefly illustrating a process of receiving data to a removable data pack. Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, a process of receiving data by a removable data pack user is as follows.

First, the user of the removable data pack 100 to receive and store data first charges the data of the local data charger 200-2 of the data center system 200 with the serial communication interface 50 of the removable data pack 100. Connect with the port (serial port). Thereafter, the user of the removable data pack 100 selects a desired item from various data items such as a game, an MP3 music file, and a video displayed on the display 270 of the local data charger 200-2. If the MP3 music file is selected, the MP3 music file types are displayed. If the game is selected, various game types are displayed. If the video is selected, the various video types are displayed. When the desired data is selected among the displayed data, the usage price for the selected data is displayed. Then, the user pays cash, such as coins or bills, through the cash box 280. Such payment can be made through wireless telephone payment, not through a cash box. That is, when a user pays a fee by accessing a company that manages the data center system of the present invention through a wireless phone, a payment number is displayed on the screen of the wireless phone, and the payment is completed by inputting the payment number into a local data charger. .

When the user selects a desired data item and pays the cost, the minicomputer 250 that receives and stores data such as a game, an MP3 music file, a video, and the like from the data server 210 of the server unit 200-1 is stored in the user. The selected data item initiates a download transfer to the removable data pack 100 through the data charging port (serial port) 260.

When the local data charger 200-2 starts downloading transmission, the removable data pack 100 receives data through the serial communication interface 50 and stores the data in the memory 30. If the user feels that the capacity of the memory 30 is not sufficient, the additional flash memory 40 which can be used detachably can be used to store the data. In this way, the user can receive and use the data desired by the removable data pack 100.

4 is a view briefly illustrating a method of using the removable data pack 100 in connection with a wireless telephone.

As shown in FIG. 4, a user who wants to use the removable data pack 100 may use the serial communication interface 50 of the removable data pack 100 at the lower end of the wireless telephone 300 by using a serial communication line or a cable. After connecting to the serial input / output unit 300-1, the wireless telephone is turned on and the removable data pack 100 is turned on.

When the removable data pack 100 is turned on, the execution application embedded in the ROM 20 of the removable data pack 100 is processed by the central controller 10 so that the execution screen of the execution application appears on the screen window of the wireless telephone. do. That is, items such as entertainment, music, and video appear on the screen of the wireless telephone. The display of the item may be automatically performed when the removable data pack 100 is connected to the wireless telephone, or may be made by embedding a predetermined loading program in the controller of the wireless telephone.

If the user selects an item from among the items displayed on the screen of the wireless telephone, the music file names for music, the type of entertainment for entertainment, and the title of the video for video are displayed. When the music, entertainment and video files stored in the memory 30 or the flash memory 40 of the removable data pack 100 are transferred to the central controller 10 and executed, the execution is an MP3 music file. It is made through the speaker of the wireless telephone, and in the case of entertainment or video is made through the screen window of the wireless telephone. Therefore, the user can listen to music by using a wireless telephone or enjoy entertainment or watch a video through the screen window of the wireless telephone.

Since the internal memory of wireless phones currently used has a small capacity, only a small number of music files can be stored, and only small entertainment can be downloaded and stored. In addition, since the capacity of the video is so large that it can not be stored in the internal memory of the wireless phone, you can not only use the service provider that provides video to connect wirelessly to watch. Therefore, although the capacity is small, excessive communication costs may be incurred because music files or entertainment files need to be downloaded using a wireless telephone to be stored and enjoyed. Can be.

However, as described above, the present invention provides a removable data pack through a data center system of a service provider that provides music files, entertainment and video, rather than downloading and storing music files, entertainment and video in the internal memory of a wireless telephone. After downloading and saving the data, the wireless phone and the removable data pack can be connected and connected by using a serial communication line, thereby eliminating the communication cost incurred by the wireless phone and using a large amount of memory. It can store music files, entertainment files and many music files. In addition, since the flash memory 40 can be used in the removable data pack 100 as necessary, data that can be compared with a radiotelephone can be stored and used.

In addition, since the execution of music files, entertainment, and video is made in the removable data pack 100 having a built-in power supply device 70, and only the output of the execution is made in the display window or the speaker of the wireless telephone, Compared to listening to music, entertainment or video on the phone, power consumption is significantly reduced.

In addition, the removable data pack 100 is installed because the wireless communication unit 60 to allow communication between the removable data pack is installed, if the entertainment is a multi-game if you enjoy the entertainment, several users of the removable data pack 100 Can also enjoy a multi-game through the wireless communication unit 60.

5 shows another embodiment of the removable data pack of the present invention connecting to a wireless telephone. The shape of the removable data pack 400 of FIG. 5 is similar in shape to that of a wireless telephone charger currently in use. The removable data pack 400 includes all of the main components described with reference to FIG. 1, the center portion of which is formed with a large groove suitable for accommodating the radio telephone 300. Engaging with the small groove 440 formed on the side of the elastic protrusion 410 for fixing the radiotelephone is formed. A serial communication interface 50-1 connected to the serial input / output unit 300-1 of the wireless telephone is installed at a portion facing the lower end of the wireless telephone, and a local data charger 200-opposite the interface 50-1 is provided. Another serial communication interface 50-2 for connecting with the data charging port (serial port) 260 of 2) is installed.

Therefore, since the user inserts the radio telephone into the removable data pack 400 without using a serial communication line or cable connecting the radio telephone with the removable data pack 100 as shown in FIG. It can be used conveniently without the inconvenience caused by the communication line or the cable, and can also be visually seen.

Figure 6 shows another embodiment of the removable data pack of the present invention connecting to a wireless telephone. The removable data pack 500 shown in FIG. 6 is integrated with the battery unit of the wireless telephone. As shown in the figure, the removable data pack 500 is integrated at the top or bottom of the wireless telephone battery, and the power is shared with the battery for the wireless telephone. When the removable data pack 500 integrated with the battery for the cordless phone is faced with the cordless phone when it is connected with the cellular phone, the detachable data connected with the battery charging terminals A and the serial input / output port of the cordless phone The serial communication interface 500-1 of the pack 500 is formed. At this time, the serial input / output port is also formed on the opposing wireless display. In addition, a serial communication interface for connecting to the battery charging terminal A and the data charging port 260 of the local data charger 200-2 is also provided on the outer portion of the removable data pack 500 integrated with the battery for the wireless telephone. Is formed.

Therefore, since the removable data pack 500 is integrated with the battery of the radiotelephone, by attaching the battery to the radiotelephone, the removable data pack 500 can be used and the general shape of the radiotelephone equipped with the removable data pack is possible. Since there is no difference from the shape of the radiotelephone, the appearance is good and the user is easy to carry.

In addition, when charging data in the removable data pack 500, the charging can be performed in the same manner as charging the battery of the wireless telephone, thereby increasing the convenience of data charging.

Rather than downloading and storing music files, entertainment, and video in the internal memory of a wireless telephone, the present invention downloads and stores them in a removable data pack through a data center system of a service provider that provides music files, entertainment, and video. By using a serial communication line to connect a cordless phone and a removable data pack, a large amount of memory can be used without the communication cost incurred in a cordless phone. Can be stored. In addition, since the flash memory 40 can be used in the removable data pack 100 as necessary, data that can be compared with a radiotelephone can be stored and used.

In addition, since the execution of music files, entertainment, and video is made in the removable data pack 100 having a built-in power supply device 70, and only the output of the execution is made in the display window or the speaker of the wireless telephone, Compared to listening to music, entertainment or video on the phone, power consumption is significantly reduced.

In addition, the removable data pack 100 is installed because the wireless communication unit 60 to allow communication between the removable data pack is installed, if the entertainment is a multi-game if you enjoy the entertainment, several users of the removable data pack 100 Can also enjoy a multi-game through the wireless communication unit 60.

Claims (5)

A central controller 10 for controlling the entire removable data pack 100 and processing an application program for executing an entertainment game or music and video; Typically, the serial input / output port located at the bottom of the wireless telephone is connected by wire to perform data communication with the wireless telephone to transmit the execution result of the music, entertainment, and video execution application processed by the central controller 10 to the wireless telephone. And serial communication interface unit 50 for performing execution results of entertainment, video, etc. through a screen window or a speaker of a wireless telephone and connected to a local data charger of a data center system to perform data communication; A memory unit 30 storing data received from the local data charger of the data center system, Detachable flash memory 40, A ROM 20 for storing a data pack management and execution program and an application program for executing MP3 music files, entertainment files, and video files; A power supply unit 70, Removable data pack 100, consisting of a wireless communication unit 60 to communicate between the removable data pack. The method of claim 1, wherein the connection between the wireless telephone and the removable digital pack 100 is made by connecting the serial input / output port of the wireless telephone and the serial communication interface 50 of the removable digital pack with a serial communication line or a serial communication cable. Removable digital pack to say. A central controller 10 for controlling the entire removable data pack 100 and processing an application program for executing an entertainment game or music and video; Typically, the serial input / output port located at the bottom of the wireless telephone is connected by wire to perform data communication with the wireless telephone to transmit the execution result of the music, entertainment, and video execution application processed by the central controller 10 to the wireless telephone. And serial communication interface units 50-1 and 50-2 for executing results of entertainment, video, etc. through a screen window or a speaker of a wireless telephone, and connected to a local data charger of a data center system to perform data communication. , A memory unit 30 storing data received from the local data charger of the data center system, Detachable flash memory 40, A ROM 20 for storing a data pack management and execution program and an application program for executing MP3 music files, entertainment files, and video files; A power supply unit 70, Including a wireless communication unit 60 to communicate between the removable data pack, a groove is made to accommodate the wireless telephone is formed, the groove side wall groove 440 formed on the side of the wireless telephone 300 Elastic fasteners 410 are installed to be engaged with each other to secure the wireless telephone, and when the wireless telephone is engaged with the wireless telephone, a portion that is faced with the bottom of the wireless telephone is connected to the serial input / output port 300-1 of the wireless telephone. The serial communication interface 50-1 is installed, and the serial communication interface 50-2 for connecting to the data charging port 260 of the local data charger 200-2 is provided outside the interface 50-1. Installed, removable data pack (400). A central controller 10 for controlling the entire removable data pack 100 and processing an application program for executing an entertainment game or music and video; Typically, the serial input / output port located at the bottom of the wireless telephone is connected by wire to perform data communication with the wireless telephone to transmit the execution result of the music, entertainment, and video execution application processed by the central controller 10 to the wireless telephone. Serial communication interface unit 500-1, which executes results of entertainment, video, etc. through a screen window or a speaker of a wireless telephone and is connected to a local data charger of a data center system to perform data communication; A memory unit 30 storing data received from the local data charger of the data center system, Detachable flash memory 40, A ROM 20 for storing a data pack management and execution program and an application program for executing MP3 music files, entertainment files, and video files; It is composed of a wireless communication unit 60 to communicate between the removable data pack is formed integrally to the battery of the wireless telephone, the serial communication interface unit 500-1 is faced with the wireless telephone when the wireless telephone and fastening Removable data pack 500 is formed on a predetermined portion of the battery surface and a predetermined portion of the outer surface opposite the battery surface, and configured to be connected to the wireless telephone serial input and output port and the data charging port of the local data charger, respectively. The data server 210 provides various types of service data such as games, MP3 music files, videos, etc. to the removable data pack users, and stores various applications for managing the local data charger 200-2. A server unit 200-1 consisting of an application server 220 functioning as a service center for a charger, LAN port 240 for communication with the server unit 200-1 and new data of the game, entertainment, and video from the server unit 200-1 are frequently received from the server unit 200-1 and stored therein or transmitted to the existing unit. If there is an update to the game, entertainment, and video data that is received and stored, the minicomputer unit 250 for updating the existing data by receiving update information and controlling the entire local data charger 200-2, and the minicomputer 250. Data charging port (serial port) 260 for transmitting the data received from the server unit 200-1 to the removable data pack of the present invention through the, and the various types of data so that the user can select the desired data A display 270 for displaying data items of a coin, and a removable data pack when a user wants to receive various types of data through a local data charger. And local data Chargers (200-2) configured as a cache box (280) that allows you to pay in cash, etc. Data center system comprising a network 230 consisting of ISDN, ADSL, cable, LAN for connecting the server unit (200-1) and the local data charger (200-2).