KR20050108723A - Memory card storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

Data stored on memory cards used in digital devices such as digital cameras, camcorders, MP3 players, mobile phones, etc. can be stored in internal memory such as flash memory or hard disk built into the device of the present invention for reuse. The present invention relates to a memory card storage device, which stores data stored in a memory card used for various digital devices in an internal memory such as a flash memory or a hard disk (HDD) built in the device. At the same time, it can be used as a portable storage device (such as a flash disk), thereby preventing the limitation of memory capacity when using digital devices.

Description

Memory Card Storage Device

The present invention stores the data recorded on the memory card used in digital devices such as digital cameras, camcorders, MP3 players, mobile phones, PDAs, etc. in an internal memory such as a flash memory or a hard disk built into the device of the present invention. To a memory card storage device for reuse.

With the development of digital devices, devices that are easy to carry and have multi-function multimedia functions are widely used, such as digital camcorders, mobile phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, PDAs, and the like. These devices use memory cards using IC chips such as flash memory to store data or expand memory.

Types of memory cards include memory stick (MS), multimedia (MMC), XD picture (XD), secure digital (SD), compact flash (CF), smart media (SMC) and micro drive (MD). There are various types, ranging from 8MB to 1GB.

These memory cards are small and easy to carry, but as their capacities increase, they are more expensive and require the use of dedicated card readers or multi-type card readers depending on the memory card used. have.

In addition, when using digital devices, there is a case where the digital devices cannot be used due to insufficient memory capacity. In preparation for this, the user is inconvenient to carry and economical waste of having to purchase additional memory cards.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to store the data of the memory card used in the digital device in the memory built in the device of the present invention without a computer so that the memory card can be used again It is to provide a memory card storage device.

The built-in memory of the present invention generally minimizes the size by using a flash memory or a hard disk using an MP3 player, and is integrated with a card reader so that data can be stored without a computer and can be used as an external storage device.

The present invention can minimize the additional purchase of different memory cards and is a technical problem to achieve the present invention to continuously use the digital device using the memory card by storing the data of the memory card.

Description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings as follows.

As shown in FIG. 1, the card slot 10, the display 11, the operation button 12, the communication port 13, the power input terminal 14, and the battery insertion port 15 are combined to constitute a single device. It is possible to use, and the power supply may use a general battery or a rechargeable battery, etc., but in order to enhance the function of the present invention, the battery is integrally formed inside the memory card storage device.

In the present invention, in order to increase convenience as a portable device, the internal memory 170 includes a flash memory or a hard disk (HDD) generally used for an MP3 player or the like.

It is configured integrally inside the apparatus, and the storage capacity of the internal memory 170 uses all the capacities supported by the flash memory and the small hard disk.

The internal memory 170 may be configured as a flash memory or a hard disk, and only one type may be used as the internal memory 170. In the case of using a flash memory, one or more flash memory chips (ICs) may be mounted on a PCB board, or one or more flash memories may be configured as one module to be provided as an internal memory 170.

The memory controller 150 controls the internal memory 170, operates by receiving a control command of the main controller 120, and controls operations such as reading and writing data of the internal memory 170.

The memory controller 150 may use different IC chips according to the type of the internal memory 170, and may use IC chips that can be controlled at the same time. The memory controller 150 may be configured as one IC chip. However, it can also be composed of other IC chips and one module (IC chip).

The present invention includes a plurality of different card slots 100 and an integrated card slot 100 for interfacing various types of memory cards, and a card controller for controlling and reading a memory card inserted in the card slot 100. Using 110,

The card controller 110 refers to an IC chip having a function of controlling whether or not a memory card is inserted into the card slot 100, checking data, and reading data. The card controller 110 may be configured as one IC chip and may be configured as one module (IC chip) like other IC chips.

The card slot 100 may insert one or more different memory cards into the card slot 100, and may insert a card type memory such as an MMC card, an SD card, an MS card, an SMC, an MD, an XD card, or the like. .

The present invention includes a battery 190 and a power supply control unit 180 to enable self-powering as a portable device.

The power supply control unit 180 may supply power to each of the corresponding modules or IC chips and components, and stop supplying power to each unit under the control of the operation button 140.

As the self power source, the battery 190 is used, a commonly used battery, a rechargeable battery, or a built-in rechargeable battery is used. In the case of using the built-in rechargeable battery, the charging is performed by the power supply controller 180 having a charging circuit to charge the battery. The power supply used for charging is connected to the power input 14 terminal of FIG. 1 using a separate rectifier 200 to receive power.

And it is designed to be used as an operating power supply by receiving a direct current power (DC) from an external device using the provided power input 14 terminal. Here, the external power supply (rectifier) refers to a device that rectifies alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC) with a general DC adapter (direct current power supply).

The display 160 of the present invention is a display means for displaying the operating state of the device, the operation button 140 is a means for controlling the overall operation of the device of the present invention.

The main controller 120 operates according to the control command of the operation button 140. The operation button 140 is operated by the user to press the button and the configuration of the operation button 140 is configured to include a button, such as, for example, "copy", "selection", "OK", the operation button 140 is It is also configured in other ways in consideration of user convenience.

The main controller 120 controls each controller or module according to a control command of the operation button 140 to store the data inserted into the card slot 100 in the internal memory 170 and communicate the data in the internal memory 170. The module 130 controls overall operations such as moving data.

The main controller 120 displays the operation state through the display 160, which is displayed in a form that can be checked with the eyes such as letters and pictures so that the user can check the operation state. The display 160 may be provided with an LCD module or LED, and may be provided with an LCD module and an LED to display an operating state, and may include only an LED to display an operating state.

The main controller 120 may be composed of one IC chip or a plurality of IC chips, or one IC chip such as another IC chip such as a card controller 110, a memory controller 150, and a communication module 130. It can be configured as.

The communication port 13 of the present invention is a means for connecting by using a computer-side communication port and a cable, which may simultaneously use two communication ports 13, USB interface and IEEE1394 interface, one communication port 13 It may be provided only.

The communication module 130 is a communication means for connecting a memory card storage device and a computer. The communication module 130 may use a USB interface, an IEEE1394 interface together, or use only one interface. USB port and IEEE1394 port are provided.

The communication with the computer uses a cable suitable for the provided interface, and the connected memory card storage device is recognized as a storage device by the computer. Here, the recognition of the storage device is generally a storage device such as a flash disk, and the memory card storage device recognized by the computer can perform operations such as moving, copying, and deleting data according to a user's operation.

In addition, it is possible to control and control the present invention by operating commands such as moving, copying, and deleting data using a separate program.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and may be variously modified in the spirit, scope, and claims of the present invention.

According to the present invention, data stored in various types of memory cards can be stored in internal memory (hard disk or flash memory) in a device of the present invention without using a computer so that the memory card can be reused. Restrictions on the use of equipment by capacity can be prevented.

In particular, the present invention uses a battery to supply power to the device, which enables self-operation and is easy to carry. The data of a memory card used in various digital devices can be stored at any time without a computer or a computer.

It is connected to the computer again, and the computer is recognized as an external storage device and provides various functions to the user as the storage device. Therefore, it is possible to minimize the additional purchase of memory cards, and to continuously use various digital devices that have been limited by various devices due to the limitation of memory capacity, thereby reducing economic waste and increasing convenience of using the devices. .

1 is an external view of a memory card storage device according to the present invention;

Figure 2 is a block diagram of a memory card storage device according to the present invention

(Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawing)

100. Memory card slot

110. Card Controller

120. Main Controller

130. Communication module

140. Operation Buttons

150. Memory Controller

160. Display

170. Internal memory

180. Power Supply Control

190. Battery

200. Rectifier

Claims (6)

A card slot for reading data by inserting one or more memory cards; An internal memory for storing data read from the memory card; A display for displaying an operation state; An operation button on which an operation is made to control an operation; And Use a battery as an operating power source for said operation; And the card slot, the internal memory, the display, the operation button, and the battery are configured as one device. The memory card storage apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a controller (IC chip) for controlling data of the memory card inserted into the card slot to be stored in the internal memory of the apparatus. The memory card storage apparatus of claim 2, wherein the internal memory comprises a flash memory or a hard disk. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus includes a USB or IEEE 1394 interface for communicating with a computer, and the portable device is configured to access the internal memory, transfer data to the computer, or store data of the computer in the internal memory under the control of the computer. Memory card storage device comprising the function of the storage device. According to claim 1, wherein the power supply for operating the device uses a battery, the battery uses a disposable or rechargeable battery, and provided with a charging circuit (control unit) in the window power supply control unit to enable charging ( Memory card storage device including a circuit According to claim 1, wherein the card slot of the device is any one of slots for MS card, slot for SMC, slot for MMC, slot for SD card, slot for XD card, slot for CF card, slot for MD card. Or a plurality of different insertion slots.