KR20120003831A - Strap for mobile device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A strap for a mobile device is provided to have a function extension block and conveniently carry the mobile device. CONSTITUTION: An I/O(Input/Output) terminal unit(110) includes an I/O terminal(111) inserted into an I/O port of a mobile device. A function extension block(120) is connected to the I/O terminal unit. The function extension block provides an extension function to the mobile device. A strap unit(130) is fixed to one side of the function extension block. The I/O terminal unit and the function extension block are separated each other. A cable connects the I/O terminal unit with the function extension block. The function extension block includes a USB connection unit which is connected to an external device.

Description

Strap for mobile device {STRAP FOR MOBILE DEVICE}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a strap for a mobile device, and more particularly, to a strap for a mobile device that can be conveniently attached to a mobile device and can conveniently use various expansion functions.

With the development of mobile communication technology, mobile phones have made remarkable developments and are now indispensable for modern people. Just a few years ago, mobile phones used wireless communication technology to function as a voice call that allows you to make calls while on the go, but recently, it is a comprehensive portable entertainment product that combines various PDA functions, MP3 player functions, camera functions and video player functions. Evolved into the device. In addition, with the rapid proliferation of smartphones, it now serves as a personal mobile PC that performs all IT-related functions.

On the other hand, various personal portable devices including mobile phones are provided with a hook to which a strap is attached to a wrist or neck for easy carrying. Many mobile devices, such as mobile phones, are not only easy to drop while moving, but are also inconvenient to hold by hand, so many users need straps. Users using mobile devices can purchase and attach various straps according to their personal preferences.

If necessary, additional accessories such as charging gender, USB memory, DMB antennas, stylus pens, keys, etc. can be attached to the hooks.

However, if you carry it with a portable gender, USB memory, DMB antenna, stylus pen, keys, etc. all at once, it becomes bulky, bumps into each other, generates noise, and becomes very inconvenient to carry with the strap. Still, users who need a variety of extended accessories, such as charging gender, USB memory, DMB antennas, stylus pens, keys, and so on, can't help but cling to many.

On the other hand, due to the development of smart phones, a cable for data transmission between the portable device and the computer is frequently required. If the cable is not included with the portable device, the wireless transmission function is provided in both the portable device and the computer. At any time, you will not be able to exchange data with your computer where it is needed.

In particular, in the case of a mobile device that does not have a hook for attaching the strap for the sake of appearance, it is impossible to attach the strap or other function extension accessories, and it is very inconvenient to carry a function extension accessory separately. . In addition, since the smartphone has a high usability of the battery as it has high usability, there is an inconvenience of having to carry an extra battery or a separate charging cable at all times for charging.

An object of the present invention is to provide a strap for a portable device that can provide various extension functions while simplifying the portable device.

However, the object of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned object, other objects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art based on the following description. .

A strap for a portable device according to a first embodiment of the present invention for realizing the object of the present invention as described above, the input and output terminal portion is formed with an input and output terminal fixed to the input and output port of the portable device; A data storage block connected to the input / output terminal unit and including a memory for storing data; And a strap portion connected to and fixed to one side of the data storage block.

The input / output terminal unit and the data storage block may be separated from each other, and in some cases, the input / output terminal unit and the data storage block may further include a cable connecting the data storage block.

On the other hand, the data storage block may include a USB connection that can be connected to the external device in a USB manner. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various connection methods, for example, SATA, micro USB, HDMI, DVI, etc., which can be connected to an external device in addition to USB, may be applied.

The strap unit may include a cable that is electrically connected to the data storage block or the portable device to transmit and receive an electrical signal therein, and at least one end of the strap unit may be separated from the data storage block. Can be combined.

In addition, at least one end of the strap portion may be coupled to the data storage block by a USB coupling method. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and in addition to USB, various connection methods, for example, SATA, micro USB, HDMI, DVI, etc. may be applied.

The portable device may be configured to be electrically connected to a first end of both ends of the strap unit connected to the data storage block through the input / output terminal unit, and the memory may be electrically connected to a second end of both ends of the strap unit. have.

The data storage block may further include a slot inner housing having a first connection slot and a second connection slot coupled to the first and second ends of the strap unit, respectively; And a slot outer housing surrounding the slot inner housing so that the slot inner housing is slidably inserted or withdrawn to the outside. In the state where the slot inner housing is drawn out of the slot outer housing, the first connection slot is connected to the slot outer housing. One surface of the first end may be formed to be exposed to the outside, and in the state where the slot inner housing is inserted into the slot outer housing, the other surface of the first end may be in close contact with the inner surface of the slot outer housing.

Further, a first outer protrusion may be formed on one surface of the first end to be elastically in close contact with the inner surface of the slot outer housing.

In addition, first side protrusions may be formed on both side surfaces of the first end to be elastically in close contact with both side surfaces of the first connection slot.

And a first connecting body surrounding the outer end of the first end, wherein a first body protrusion protruding from the first connecting body toward the center of the slot inner housing is formed, and the slot of the inner housing is formed. A first groove is formed in the first connection slot so as to correspond to the first body protrusion so that the first end is not drawn out from the first connection slot in a state where the slot inner housing is inserted into the outer slot housing. May be

Alternatively, the data storage block may include a first connection slot and a second connection slot coupled to a first end and a second end of both ends of the strap portion, and a first accommodation groove accommodating the first connection slot. Internal slot housing; And an outer slot housing surrounding the inner slot housing so that the inner slot housing is slidably inserted or drawn out. And the slot inner housing is drawn out of the slot outer housing, and one end of the first connection slot rotates toward the outside of the first receiving groove with an axis of the first receiving groove being crossed. The first connection slot and the first accommodation groove are coupled to be drawn out, and in a state where the slot inner housing is inserted into the slot outer housing, the first end may be fixed to the surface of the first accommodation groove. have.

Here, a first catching groove is formed on a surface of the first accommodating groove of the slot inner housing, and a first catching protrusion protruding to correspond to the first accommodating groove is formed at the first end, and the slot inner housing is formed. The first end may be configured to prevent the first end from being drawn out from the first connection slot in a state of being inserted into the outer slot housing.

On the other hand, the input and output terminal unit, the terminal inner housing fixed to the input and output terminals; An outer terminal housing surrounding the inner terminal housing; And a hook for sliding the terminal inner housing to protrude from one surface of the input / output terminal to fix the input / output terminal to the input / output port of the portable device.

Here, one side of the inner terminal housing is formed with a pressing portion that is elastically pressed into the inside, and when the terminal inner housing is inserted into the outer terminal housing, the pressing portion of the terminal inner housing by the terminal outer housing The hook may be configured to protrude from one surface of the input and output terminal while being pressed inward.

The memory may be a flash memory card, and the data storage block may include a memory slot for accommodating the flash memory card.

In this case, the data storage block may include a memory case accommodating the flash memory card and mounted in the memory slot to transmit and receive data between the portable device and the flash memory card.

On the other hand, a strap for a portable device according to a second embodiment of the present invention for realizing the same object of the present invention, the input and output terminal portion is formed with an input and output terminal is fixed to the input and output port of the portable device; A wireless communication block performing a wireless communication function with an external device and including a wireless communication device which is connected to the input / output terminal unit to exchange data with the portable device; And a strap part connected to and fixed to one side of the wireless communication block.

In this case, the input / output terminal unit and the wireless communication block may be separated from each other, and may further include a cable connecting the input / output terminal unit and the wireless communication block.

On the other hand, the wireless communication block may include a USB connection that can be connected to the external device in a USB manner. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various connection methods, for example, SATA, micro USB, HDMI, DVI, etc., which can be connected to an external device in addition to USB, may be applied.

The wireless communication unit may be an RF transceiver, a Bluetooth communication module, a DMB receiver, or a wireless Internet transceiver such as Wi-fi, Wi-Max, Wibro, or the like.

The strap unit may include a cable that is electrically connected to the wireless communication block or the portable device to exchange data with each other, and at least one end of the strap unit may be separated from the wireless communication block. Can be combined.

At least one end of the strap may be coupled to the wireless communication block by a USB coupling method. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and in addition to USB, various connection methods, for example, SATA, micro USB, HDMI, DVI, etc. may be applied.

The portable device may be electrically connected to a first end of both ends of the strap unit connected to the wireless communication block through the input / output terminal unit, and the wireless communication unit may be electrically connected to a second end of both ends of the strap unit. Can be.

In this case, the wireless communication block, the slot inner housing is formed with a first connection slot and a second connection slot coupled to the first end and the second end of the strap portion, respectively; And an outer slot housing surrounding the inner slot housing so that the inner slot housing is slidably inserted or withdrawn to the outside. In the state where the inner slot housing is drawn out of the outer slot housing, the first connection slot is formed. Is formed so that one surface of the first end is exposed to the outside, in the state that the slot inner housing is inserted into the outer slot housing, the other surface of the first end may be configured to be in close contact with the inner surface of the slot outer housing. have.

Alternatively, a slot inner housing having a first connection slot and a second connection slot coupled to a first end and a second end of both ends of the strap portion, and a first accommodation groove accommodating the first connection slot; And an outer slot housing surrounding the inner slot housing so that the inner slot housing is slidably inserted or drawn out. And the slot inner housing is drawn out of the slot outer housing, and one end of the first connection slot rotates toward the outside of the first receiving groove with an axis of the first receiving groove being crossed. The first connection slot and the first accommodation groove are coupled to be drawn out, and in a state where the slot inner housing is inserted into the slot outer housing, the first end may be fixed to the surface of the first accommodation groove. have.

In this case, a first locking groove is formed on a surface of the first accommodation groove of the slot inner housing, and a first locking protrusion protruding to correspond to the first accommodation groove is formed at the first end, and the slot inner housing is formed. The first end may be configured to prevent the first end from being drawn out from the first connection slot in a state of being inserted into the outer slot housing.

A strap for a portable device according to a third embodiment of the present invention for achieving the object of the present invention, the input and output terminal portion formed with an input and output terminal fixed to the input and output port of the portable device; An authentication payment block connected to the input / output terminal unit and including an authentication payment chip performing an authentication payment function; And a strap portion connected to and fixed to one side of the authentication payment block.

The input / output terminal unit and the authentication payment block may be formed separately from each other, and may further include a cable connecting the input / output terminal unit and the authentication payment block.

In addition, the authentication payment block may be configured to include a USB connection that can be connected to the external device in a USB manner. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and in addition to USB, various connection methods, for example, SATA, micro USB, HDMI, DVI, etc. may be applied.

The authentication payment chip may be an IC chip that stores financial information for performing a non-contact financial payment function or a USIM chip that stores subscriber information of the portable device.

Alternatively, the authentication payment chip may store user authentication data input by the seller or the user.

In this case, when the input / output terminal unit is connected to the portable device, the authentication payment block may be configured to automatically, manually or selectively transmit the user authentication data stored in the authentication payment chip to the mobile device. have.

Meanwhile, the strap unit may include a cable that is electrically connected to the authentication payment block or the mobile device to exchange data, and at least one end of the strap part may be separated from the authentication payment block. It can be configured to be combined.

In addition, at least one end of the strap portion may be coupled to the authentication payment block by a USB coupling method. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and in addition to USB, various connection methods, for example, SATA, micro USB, HDMI, DVI, etc. may be applied.

At this time, the portable device is electrically connected to a first end of both ends of the strap unit connected to the authentication payment block through the input / output terminal unit, and the authentication payment chip is electrically connected to a second end of both ends of the strap unit. Can be configured.

The authentication payment block may include: a slot inner housing in which a first connection slot and a second connection slot are respectively coupled to the first end and the second end of the strap part; And an outer slot housing surrounding the inner slot housing so that the inner slot housing is slidably inserted or drawn out. In the state that the slot inner housing is drawn out of the outer slot housing, the first connection slot is formed so that one surface of the first end is exposed to the outside, the slot inner housing is the slot outer housing In the inserted state, the other surface of the first end may be configured to be in close contact with the inner surface of the outer slot housing.

Alternatively, the authentication payment block, the first connection slot and the second connection slot coupled to the first and second ends of the both ends of the strap portion, and a slot formed with a first receiving groove for receiving the first connection slot Internal housing; And an outer slot housing surrounding the inner slot housing so that the inner slot housing is slidably inserted or drawn out. And the slot inner housing is drawn out of the slot outer housing, and one end of the first connection slot rotates toward the outside of the first receiving groove with an axis of the first receiving groove being crossed. The first connection slot and the first accommodation groove are coupled to be drawn out, and in the state where the slot inner housing is inserted into the slot outer housing, the first end may be fixed to the surface of the first accommodation groove. have.

Here, a first catching groove is formed on a surface of the first accommodating groove of the slot inner housing, and a first catching protrusion protruding to correspond to the first accommodating groove is formed at the first end, and the slot inner housing is formed. The first end may be configured to prevent the first end from being drawn out from the first connection slot in a state of being inserted into the outer slot housing.

A strap for a portable device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention for achieving the object of the present invention, the input and output terminal portion formed with an input and output terminal is fixed to the input and output port of the portable device; An authentication payment block connected to the input / output terminal unit and including an authentication payment medium reader for performing an authentication payment function; And a strap unit connected to and fixed to one side of the authentication payment block.

The authentication payment block may include an insertion hole into which an authentication payment chip may be inserted, and the authentication payment medium reader may be formed inside the insertion hole to read the authentication payment chip.

The authentication payment medium reader may be an IC reader, and the authentication payment block may include a side opening part for inserting an IC card so that the authentication payment medium reader can read the IC card.

Alternatively, the authentication payment medium reader may be a magnetic reader, and the authentication payment block may include a side opening portion to insert the magnetic card so that the authentication payment medium reader can read the magnetic card.

Alternatively, the authentication payment media reader may be a contactless IC sensor.

Alternatively, the authentication payment media reader may be a contactless RFID sensor.

Alternatively, the authentication payment block may further include a function module in which the authentication payment medium reader is formed, and an insertion hole into which the function module can be inserted.

Here, the authentication payment block includes a first side opening for inserting the IC card to allow the authentication payment media reader to read the IC card, the function module is a second side open along the open line of the side opening It may include an opening.

Alternatively, the authentication payment block includes a first side opening for inserting a magnetic card to allow the authentication payment media reader to read the magnetic card, the function module is a second side opening along the open line of the side opening It may include an opening.

The input / output terminal unit and the authentication payment block may be separated from each other, and may further include a cable connecting the input / output terminal unit and the authentication payment block.

The portable device may be electrically connected to a first end of both ends of the strap unit connected to the authentication payment block through the input / output terminal unit, and the authentication payment medium reader may be electrically connected to a second end of both ends of the strap unit. Can be.

The authentication payment block may include: a slot inner housing having a first connection slot and a second connection slot respectively coupled to first and second ends of both ends of the strap; And an outer slot housing surrounding the inner slot housing so that the inner slot housing is slidably inserted or drawn out. And the slot inner housing is drawn out of the outer slot housing, and the first connection slot is formed so that one surface of the first end is exposed to the outside, and the slot inner housing is inserted into the outer slot housing. In this state, the other surface of the first end may be in close contact with the inner surface of the outer slot housing.

Alternatively, the authentication payment block, the first connection slot and the second connection slot coupled to the first and second ends of the both ends of the strap portion, and a slot formed with a first receiving groove for receiving the first connection slot Internal housing; And an outer slot housing surrounding the inner slot housing so that the inner slot housing is slidably inserted or drawn out. And the slot inner housing is drawn out of the slot outer housing, and one end of the first connection slot rotates toward the outside of the first receiving groove with an axis of the first receiving groove being crossed. The first connection slot and the first receiving groove is coupled to be drawn out, the first end is fixed to the surface of the first receiving groove in the state that the slot inner housing is inserted into the outer slot housing. can do.

Here, a first catching groove is formed on a surface of the first accommodating groove of the slot inner housing, and a first catching protrusion protruding to correspond to the first accommodating groove is formed at the first end, and the slot inner housing is formed. The first end may be prevented from being drawn out from the first connection slot in a state of being inserted into the outer slot housing.

A strap for a portable device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention for achieving the object of the present invention, the input and output terminal portion is formed with an input and output terminal fixed to the input and output port of the portable device; A biometric block connected to the input / output terminal unit and including a biometric module performing a biometric function; And a strap part connected to and fixed to one side of the biometric block.

The biometric module may include a biometric information input window formed on one surface of the biometric block.

The biometric module may be a fingerprint module, an iris module, or a vein recognition module.

The input / output terminal unit and the biometric block may be separated from each other, and may further include a cable connecting the input / output terminal unit and the biometric block.

In addition, the biometric block may include a USB connection unit that may be connected to an external device in a USB manner. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various other input methods, for example, various connection methods such as SATA, micro USB, HDMI, and DVI may be applied.

The apparatus may further include a cable that is electrically connected to the biometric block or the portable device to transmit and receive an electrical signal, and at least one end of the strap may be coupled to the biometric block to be separated from each other.

And, at least one end of the strap portion may be coupled to the biometric block by a USB coupling method, but is not necessarily limited thereto, and other various input methods, for example, SATA, micro USB, HDMI, DVI, etc. Of course, a variety of connection methods can be applied.

The portable device may be electrically connected to a first end of both ends of the strap unit connected to the biometric block through the input / output terminal unit, and the biometric module may be electrically connected to a second end of both ends of the strap unit. have.

On the other hand, the biometric block, the slot inner housing is formed with a first connection slot and a second connection slot coupled to the first and second ends of the both ends of the strap portion, respectively; And an outer slot housing surrounding the inner slot housing so that the inner slot housing is slidably inserted or drawn out. And the slot inner housing is drawn out of the outer slot housing, and the first connection slot is formed so that one surface of the first end is exposed to the outside, and the slot inner housing is inserted into the outer slot housing. In this state, the other surface of the first end may be in close contact with the inner surface of the outer slot housing.

Alternatively, the biometric block may include a first connection slot and a second connection slot coupled to a first end and a second end of both ends of the strap, and a first accommodation groove accommodating the first connection slot. Internal slot housing; And an outer slot housing surrounding the inner slot housing so that the inner slot housing is slidably inserted or drawn out. And the slot inner housing is drawn out of the slot outer housing, and one end of the first connection slot rotates toward the outside of the first receiving groove with an axis of the first receiving groove being crossed. The first connection slot and the first accommodation groove are coupled to be drawn out, and in a state in which the slot inner housing is inserted into the slot outer housing, the first end may be fixed to the surface of the first accommodation groove.

Here, a first catching groove is formed on a surface of the first accommodating groove of the slot inner housing, and a first catching protrusion protruding to correspond to the first accommodating groove is formed at the first end, and the slot inner housing is formed. The first end may be prevented from being drawn out from the first connection slot in a state of being inserted into the outer slot housing.

A strap for a portable device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention for achieving the object of the present invention, the input and output terminal portion is formed with an input and output terminal is fixed to the input and output port of the portable device; An audio input / output block connected to the input / output terminal unit, the audio input / output block including an audio device connecting unit electrically connected to the portable device through the input / output terminal unit; And a strap portion connected to and fixed to one side of the audio input / output block.

Other embodiments for specific implementation of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing the overall concept of a strap 100 for a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view showing a state of the strap 100 for a portable device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view illustrating a strap 100 for a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the input / output terminal unit 110 and the function expansion block 120 are separated from each other so that only the input / output terminal unit 110 is an input / output port of the portable device 10. It is a figure which shows the state connected to (11).
4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating extension functions that may be implemented in the function extension block 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5A through 5E are views illustrating examples of the strap part 130 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram illustrating a specific configuration of the strap unit 130 in the strap for a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7A is a perspective view and a plan view exemplarily illustrating a state in which the input / output terminal unit 110 connecting the strap 100 for a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention to the portable device 10 is fastened.
7B is a perspective view and a plan view exemplarily illustrating a state in which the input / output terminal unit 110 connecting the strap 100 for a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention to the portable device 10 is released.
FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an example in which a memory card is inserted into or removed from a data storage block 120A in a strap for a portable device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
8B to 8D are views illustrating still another configuration of the authentication payment block 120C in the strap for a mobile device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
8E is a diagram illustrating an example of a biometric block 120D in a strap for a mobile device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
9A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a strap 130 and a function extension block 120 are released from each other in a strap for a mobile device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
9B is a view illustrating another example of a coupling structure between the strap 130 and the function extension block 120 in the strap for a portable device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a plan view, a side view, and a perspective view illustrating an example of one side end of the strap 130, that is, the first end 132, in the strap for a portable device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
11 is a plan view, a side view, and a perspective view illustrating a second end 133 of the strap 130 in an exemplary strap for a mobile device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the strap 130 is fastened to the function expansion block 120 in the strap for a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the strap 130 is separated from the function expansion block 120 in the strap for a mobile device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a perspective view exemplarily illustrating a connection structure between the strap 130 and the function expansion block 120 in the strap for a mobile device according to another exemplary embodiment.
15 illustrates a state in which the input / output terminal unit 110 connecting the mobile device strap 100 and the mobile device 10 is released in the strap 100 for a mobile device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Showing perspective and plan view.
16 is a schematic diagram illustrating an electrical connection structure in a strap for a portable device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The objects and effects of the present invention and the technical configurations for achieving them will be clearly understood with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear. The following terms are defined in consideration of the functions of the present invention, and may be changed according to the intentions or customs of the user, the operator, and the like.

The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The embodiments described below are provided only to exemplify the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art without departing from the description of the present invention, and the present invention, and the present invention Is defined only by the content of the claims.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described embodiments of the present invention; Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Modules, functional blocks or means of the present embodiment may be implemented in a variety of known elements, such as electronic circuits, integrated circuits, ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), each may be implemented separately, or two or more may be integrated into one Can be.

1 is a block diagram showing the overall concept of a strap 100 for a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, an input / output port 11 is formed at one side of the portable device 10, and the strap 100 for a portable device is mounted to the input / output port 11. Input / output terminal 110 coupled with the input / output port 11 of the mobile device 10, the function expansion block 120 to perform various function expansion accessories, and the user can easily hang the mobile device 10 on the wrist or neck It is configured to include a strap 130 to be carried.

The input / output terminal unit 110 includes an input / output terminal 111 and an input / output terminal body 112.

The input / output terminal 111 may be pressed into the input / output port 11 of the portable device 10 or may be fixed to the portable device 10 by a separate hook hook (113 in FIG. 7A). In addition, it serves as a passage for transmitting and receiving electrical signals with the portable device 10.

Referring to FIG. 1, the input / output terminal unit 110 may be inserted (pressed) into the input / output port 11 to be portable in a fixed state. Through this, the user can attach a strap for carrying the mobile device 10 without using a separate strap ring, and also, for the sake of design, the ring for mounting the accessory is not formed on the outside. You can easily attach the strap to your mobile device. Using the strap 100 for a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to adopt a neat appearance design that does not form an accessory ring on the outer surface in various portable devices.

Meanwhile, the coupling structure between the input / output terminal unit 110 and the input / output port 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail later.

2 is a perspective view showing a state of the strap 100 for a portable device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the input / output terminal unit 110 and the function expansion block 120 may be formed separately from each other. In this case, the input / output terminal unit 110 and the function expansion block 120 are connected to each other by a cable 140 as shown in FIG. 2, and the cable 140 is connected between the input / output terminal unit 110 and the function expansion block 120. It serves as a passage through which electrical signals are transmitted.

In FIG. 2, only the input / output terminal unit 110 and the function expansion block 120 are illustrated as being separated from each other, but may be formed integrally with each other as shown in FIG. 1, or in a separate separation structure in the state of FIG. 1. The input / output terminal unit 110 and the function expansion block 120 may be formed to be separated from each other.

3 is a view illustrating a strap 100 for a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the input / output terminal unit 110 and the function expansion block 120 are separated from each other so that only the input / output terminal unit 110 is an input / output port of the portable device 10. It is a figure which shows the state connected to (11). As shown in FIG. 3, when the function expansion block 120 is separated from the input / output terminal unit 110, the input / output terminal unit 110 has a dust cap that protects the input / output port 11 of the portable device 10 from external dust and foreign matter. Can play the role of. The user may separate the part after the function expansion block 120 from the input / output terminal unit 110 and carry the portable device according to his or her taste. As shown in FIG. 3, the state where the input / output terminal unit 110 and the remaining part are separated is rather cumbersome that the strap is mounted on the mobile device, which is useful to those who have a taste of mounting the function extension block 120 only when necessary. can do.

Meanwhile, the function expansion block 120 may not only extend the functions of the portable device 10 but also various types of expansion functions that may facilitate user convenience.

4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating extension functions that may be implemented in the function extension block 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, extension functions that may be implemented in the function extension block 120 are largely a data storage function F401, a wireless communication function F402, an authentication payment function F403, a biometric function F404, and audio. The input / output block function F405 and the charging gender function F406 may be included. It may also function as a non-functional (F407) block that does not provide any extension. For example, the data storage function F401 may be implemented by the function extension block 120 including a flash memory card, and the wireless communication function F402 may include an RF or Bluetooth communication module, Wireless Internet transmission and reception module, such as Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, Wibro, and the like can be implemented by including a DMB antenna module, and the authentication payment function (F403) is a function expansion block 120 It can be implemented by including financial IC chips, USIM cards, RFID, contact magnetic card readers, and the like. In addition, the biometric function F404 is a function for recognizing biometric information for various security or authentication, and may be implemented by the function extension block 120 including a fingerprint recognition module, a vein recognition module, an iris recognition module, and the like. The audio input / output function F405 may be implemented by providing an audio signal input / output terminal or device such as a 3.5 pi earphone port or a microphone connection port or a small microphone in the portable device 10 having no 3.5 pi earphone port. The gender function F406 may be implemented by providing a wiring structure for transferring the electric energy supplied from the outside to the portable device 10. In the case of no function F407, the function extension block 120 does not perform a special extension function. However, even if the function (F407), the role of coupling and fixing or separating the strap 130, the role of the junction box to electrically connect the transmission cable and the input and output terminal 110 inside the strap 130, etc. It may be performed according to the structure in which the function extension block 120 is configured.

These extension functions may be implemented alone or together in the function extension block 120. That is, the function extension block 120 may provide only one data storage function F401, may provide two data storage functions F401 and a biometric function F404, or all the functions F401 listed above. F406).

Meanwhile, hereinafter, when the function extension block 120 is implemented based on the data storage function F401, for example, the function expansion block 120 is referred to as a data storage block 120A, and when the function extension block 120 is implemented based on the wireless communication function F402. In the following description, the wireless communication block 120B is referred to, and when the authentication payment function F403 is implemented, the authentication payment block 120C is referred to. When implemented around the audio input / output function F405, the audio input / output block 120E is referred to. When implemented based on the charging gender function F406, the charging gender block 120F is referred to. .

According to each embodiment of the present invention, the function extension block 120 includes a data storage block 120A, a wireless communication block 120B, an authentication payment block 120C, a biometric block 120D, and an audio input / output block 120E. The detailed appearance implemented by the charging gender function F406 will be described in detail later.

The strap 130 may not only enable the user to conveniently carry the portable device 10, but also include a cable therein to serve as a data transmission cable.

5A through 5E are views illustrating examples of the strap part 130 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

5A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the strap 130 is connected to the function expansion block 120. The strap unit 130 may include a transmission cable 131 for transmitting and receiving an electrical signal with the portable device 10 or the function extension block 120. The transmission cable 131 may be configured in a form in which the outer shell of the strap unit 130 is coated inside the strap unit 130, and the transmission cable 131 is formed by twisting the synthetic fiber directly. It may be configured in an integral form. In addition, the transmission cable 131 may serve as an antenna capable of receiving FM radio, DMB broadcast, and the like.

On the other hand, at least one end of the strap 130 may be configured to be separated from the function expansion block 120 and each other.

FIG. 5B is a view showing one end of the strap 130 separated from the function expansion block 120 in the strap for a mobile device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5C shows both sides of the strap 130. However, all of them are separated from the function extension block 120.

Referring to FIG. 5B or 5C, at least one end of the strap 130 may be separated from the function expansion block 120. As shown in FIG. 5B, only one end, that is, the first end 132, is separated and the other end is functioned. It may be connected to the expansion block 120 and fixed, and both ends, that is, both the first end 132 and the second end 133 may be separated from the function expansion block 120 as shown in FIG. 5C.

If the first end 132 is separated from the function expansion block 120 as shown in FIG. 5B, the input / output terminal unit 110 is connected to the portable device 10, and the first end 132 is connected to the desktop PC. When connected to another external device such as a notebook PC, a charging outlet, a video device, the portable device 10 may be connected to the external device through a transmission cable 131 to exchange data with each other or to receive charging power. In addition, the function expansion block 120 and an external device may be connected. In this case, the data storage function (F401), the wireless communication function (F402), the authentication payment function (F403), the biometric function (F404), the audio input / output function ( F405) and the like can be performed in conjunction with an external device.

On the other hand, in order to connect the function expansion block 120 and the strap unit 130 as described above, the function expansion block 120 is connected to the connection slots 121a, such as USB, SATA, micro USB, HDMI, DVI, etc. 121b). Similarly, the first end 132 and the second end 133 of the strap 130 may be connected to the connection slot 121 in the form of a connection terminal adopting a USB, SATA, micro USB, HDMI, DVI, etc. method. Can be formed. For example, if the connection slots 121a and 121b have a USB type, the function extension block 120 may be connected to the strap 130 and the USB unit detachably and detachably connected to each other through the USB combination. It can also be combined directly with an external device.

5D is a view showing another exemplary appearance of the strap 130 in the strap for a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5D, the strap unit 130 may not include a transmission cable 131 therein, and may be configured to simply perform a ring function for hanging a wrist or a neck. A part connected to the function expansion block 120 may also be connected to both ends separately as shown in FIG. 5A, or may be configured to be coupled to one connection unit as shown in FIG. 5D.

On the other hand, Figure 5e is a view showing a state that the fixing groove 134 for fixing the earphone string, etc. in the strap 130, in the strap for a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The function extension block 120 of the strap for a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention may provide an audio input / output function F406 as described above. For this purpose, an earphone, a microphone, or the like may be provided on one surface of the function extension block 120. It may include an audio device connection unit 150 for connecting an audio device. The audio device connection unit 150 may be a 3.5 pi earphone input port or a microphone input terminal. Referring to FIG. 5E, a user who wants to listen to a voice signal output from the mobile device 10 by using an earphone may connect the earphone to the audio device connecting unit 150. At this time, since the earphone string is long, it can be neatly used to arrange the lines without being stretched or entangled by being wound around the fixing groove 134 formed in the strap 130 in order to prevent sagging or tangling.

In FIG. 5E, the fixing groove 134 is exemplarily illustrated as a means for organizing the earphone string, but in addition to the fixing groove 134, a clip or the like that may fix the earphone string may be attached to the strap 130. have.

6 is a diagram illustrating a specific configuration of the strap unit 130 in the strap for a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 6, both ends of the strap 130 will be described based on a case where the detachable and detachable functions are separated from the function expansion block 120. 6 illustrates a case in which the first and second ends of the strap 130 are configured as USB terminals. However, the present invention is not limited to the configuration described herein, and as described above, only one end of the strap 130 may be separated from the function expansion block 120, and both ends may be fixed. The connection slots 121a and 121b may also adopt various connection methods capable of transferring electrical signals and data such as SATA, micro USB, HDMI, and DVI in addition to USB.

Referring to FIG. 6, both ends of the strap 130 are provided with a first end 132 and a second end 133, respectively, and the transmission cable 131 has a first end 132 and a second end ( 133) is electrically connected. In addition, the first connecting body 135a and the second connecting body (a part where the first end 132 and the transmission cable 131 are connected and a part where the second end 133 and the transmission cable 131 are connected) 136a) are formed respectively. The first connection body 135a and the second connection body 135a may be formed of a hard material (plastic or resin), and the sheath 137 and the transmission cable 131 covering the transmission cable 131 may be bent. It is formed of a flexible material.

The strap for a portable device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a strap unit in which a first end 132 and a second end 133 are inserted into and inserted into the connection slots 121a and 121b of the function expansion block 120. The 130 can be carried on the wrist or neck.

In addition, referring to FIG. 6, the first connection terminal 135b and the second connection terminal 136b may be replaced. For example, the user may replace the first connector 135b and the second connector 136b with a SATA, micro USB, HDMI, DVI terminal, or the like. Correspondingly, the first connection slot 121a and the second connection slot 121b of the function expansion block 120 coupled to the first connection terminal 135b and the second connection terminal 136b, respectively, are replaced. Depending on the method, it may be replaced with a SATA, micro USB, HDMI, or DVI connection slot. This will be described later in detail.

7A is a perspective view and a plan view exemplarily illustrating a state in which the input / output terminal unit 110 connecting the strap 100 for a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention to the portable device 10 is fastened.

Referring to FIG. 7A, the cable 140 may be connected to one side of the input / output terminal body 112 and the input / output terminal 111 may protrude to the other side. The hook 113 may be disposed to protrude from both sides of the input / output terminal 111, and the hook 113 may have a structure that can be elastically inserted into the input / output terminal 111.

In the state where the input / output terminal 111 is inserted into the input / output port 11 of the portable device 10, the hook 113 protrudes from both sides of the input / output terminal 111 so that the locking groove of the input / output port 11 is not shown. ), The input / output terminal 111 may be fixed to the input / output port 11.

7B is a perspective view and a plan view exemplarily illustrating a state in which the input / output terminal unit 110 connecting the strap 100 for a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention to the portable device 10 is released.

Referring to FIG. 7B, the input / output terminal body 112 includes a terminal inner housing 112a and a terminal outer housing 112b. The terminal inner housing 112a is slid into the terminal outer housing 112b. It may be formed into a structure to be taken out or withdrawn.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the terminal internal housing 112a is drawn out to lengthen the length of the input / output terminal body 112, the hook 113 is inserted into the input / output terminal 111, and the terminal internal housing When the length of the input / output terminal body 112 is shortened by inserting 112a inside, the hook 113 may be configured to protrude to the outside of the input / output terminal 111.

More specifically, the user inserts the input / output terminal 111 into the input / output port 11 with the terminal internal housing 112a drawn out from the terminal external housing 112b, and inserts the terminal external housing 112b. When pressed further with a larger force than a predetermined value, the terminal inner housing 112a may be inserted into the terminal outer housing 112b, and the hook 113 may be formed to protrude and be fixed.

On the contrary, when the user pulls the terminal outer housing 112b to a predetermined value or more, the terminal outer housing 112b is pulled out and the hook 113 is inserted into the input and output terminal 111. It can be a separate structure.

In addition to the above-described structure, a connection / fixing method or a variety of other connection / fixing methods using hooks of connection terminals, such as 24 pins and 20 pins, which are generally used in portable device charging or data transmission cables, may be used.

Hereinafter, in the strap 100 for a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention, a detailed configuration according to the function of the function expansion block 120 will be described in more detail.

First, the function extension block 120 will be described in detail when the data storage function F401 is implemented, that is, the specific configuration of the data storage block 120A.

The data storage block 120A is connected to the input / output terminal unit 110 and includes a memory for storing data. The memory may be a flash memory chip, and any type of memory chip that may be miniaturized and mounted in the data storage block 120A may be applied. For example, when a flash memory chip is used, various types of memory chips, such as an SD card, a micro SD card, a memory stick, and a micro XD card, may be used.

On the other hand, the memory may be embedded in the data storage block 120A to be embedded from the beginning so that the separation is impossible, or may be implemented in the form of a memory card that can be freely detached from the data storage block 120A at any time.

FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an example in which a memory card is inserted into or removed from a data storage block 120A in a strap for a portable device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8A, one side of the data storage block 120A is connected to the input / output terminal 110 through a cable 140, and the other side of the data storage block 120A is connected to the first connection slot 121a and the memory slot 210 from top to bottom. , And the second connection slot 121b is formed.

In FIG. 8A, the first connection slot 121a, the memory slot 210, and the second connection slot 121b are sequentially formed from top to bottom. However, this is merely illustrative. The relative positions of the first connection slot 121a, the memory slot 210, and the second connection slot 121b may be changed from each other on all surfaces of the data storage block 120A, and the memory slot 210 may have a first position. The connection slot 121a and the second connection slot 121b may be formed on a different surface, for example, a side from which the second connection slot 121b is formed. In addition, even if the first connection slot 121a, the memory slot 210, and the second connection slot 121b are formed on the same surface, the memory slot 210 may be formed at the top or bottom. In addition, as described above, the memory slot 210 may not be formed and the memory card 200 may be embedded in the data storage block 120A.

8A, a first connection terminal 135b may be mounted on a first connection slot 121a, and a second connection terminal 136b may be mounted on a second connection slot 121b. . In addition, a separate memory card 200 may be inserted into the memory slot 210. The memory card 200 may itself serve as a memory card or may include a separate case 200a and a separate memory chip 200b mounted in the case 200a. Here, the memory chip 200b may transmit / receive data with the portable device 10 through a connection terminal formed outside the case 200a.

In the strap for a portable device according to another embodiment of the present invention, the function extension block 120 may be configured as a wireless communication block 120B in which the wireless communication function F402 is mainly implemented. Hereinafter, the configuration of the wireless communication block 120B in the strap for a portable device according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail.

On the other hand, since the basic configuration of the wireless communication block 120B is substantially similar to the data storage block 120A described above, the configuration of the wireless communication block 120B will be described using FIG. 8A.

The wireless communication block 120B is directly connected to the input / output terminal unit 110 or through a cable 140, and performs a wireless communication function with the outside, so that the memory card 200 of the wireless communication device (not shown, data storage block 120A) is shown. ) Is included inside. The wireless communicator is connected to the input / output terminal unit 110 to perform wireless communication to exchange data with the portable device 10.

Here, the wireless communication unit may be an RF transceiver, a transmission / reception module for Bluetooth communication, a DMB broadcast receiver, a wireless Internet transceiver such as Wi-fi, Wi-Max, Wibro, or the like, and may be a complex device in which these functions are combined. . The wireless communication device may be embedded in the wireless communication block 120B to be implemented in a form that cannot be separated, or may be implemented as a detachable structure such as the memory card 200 of FIG. 8.

The strap for a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention, various wireless communication such as RF communication, Bluetooth communication, DMB broadcast reception, wireless Internet transmission and reception such as Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, Wibro, etc. through the wireless communication block 120B Enjoy the extension.

In addition, the description of the structure of the wireless communication block 120B replaces the foregoing description of the data storage block 120A.

In addition, in the strap for a mobile device according to another embodiment of the present invention, the function extension block 120 may be configured as an authentication payment block 120C in which the authentication payment function F403 is implemented. Hereinafter, the configuration of the authentication payment block 120C in the strap for a mobile device according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail.

The authentication payment block 120C may be implemented in the form of an authentication payment medium that provides authentication payment information by itself, including an authentication payment chip containing authentication payment information, and various types such as IC chips, magnetic credit cards, and RFID. It may be implemented in the form of a reader (reader) for reading the authentication payment information contained in the authentication payment medium.

When implemented in the form of an authentication payment medium including an authentication payment chip, it may be implemented in the same form as the data storage block 120A illustrated in FIG. 8A, in order to perform an authentication payment function. Corresponding to the memory card 200 of the data storage block 120A). The authentication payment chip 250 is connected to the input / output terminal unit 110 to exchange various authentication data or financial payment data with the portable device 10. In addition, when the strap 100 for a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to an external device, the authentication payment chip 250 may exchange various authentication or financial payment data with an external device.

Here, the authentication payment chip 250 is an IC chip that stores financial information for performing a contact or contactless financial payment function, or a USIM chip that stores subscriber information of the mobile device 10, a contactless RFID, a contact magnetic. Line, or the like, or a complex device in which these functions are combined. Through this, not only the mobile device 10 can use various mobile financial transactions by connecting the strap for the mobile device according to the embodiment of the present invention, but also the authentication payment block 120C in general commerce. Payment can be made by simply touching or touching the reader, and user authentication, security authentication, and access control are possible.

The authentication payment chip 250 may be embedded in the authentication payment block 120C to be implemented in a form that cannot be separated, or may be implemented as a detachable structure such as the memory card 200 of FIG. 8A. The structure of the authentication payment block 120C including the authentication payment chip 250 may borrow the structure of the data storage block 120A described with reference to FIG. 8A.

The authentication payment chip 250 may store user authentication data previously input by a seller or a user of a strap for a mobile device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In this case, if the input / output terminal unit 110 is connected to the portable device 10, the authentication payment block 120C automatically and selectively transmits the user authentication data stored in the authentication payment chip 250 to the mobile device 10. Or may be configured to transmit manually.

Through this, by connecting the strap for the portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention to the portable device 10 it is possible to perform various electronic commerce without input of additional financial information or user authentication information.

Meanwhile, in the foregoing, in the strap for a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the authentication payment block 120C has been described mainly on the side of functioning as the authentication medium itself. Hereinafter, the authentication payment block 120C is the authentication payment. Aspects that function as readers for reading media will be described.

8B to 8D are views illustrating still another configuration of the authentication payment block 120C in the strap for a mobile device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

8B to 8D, the authentication payment block 120C may include a slot inner housing 125 and an outer slot housing 126 in which the slot inner housing 125 is slid into the slot. In FIG. 8B to FIG. 8D, a configuration of a portion where the authentication payment block 120C is connected to the strap 130 is omitted for simplicity and clarity. The slot inner housing 125 has an insertion hole 128 into which the function module 127 is inserted, and a side opening part 129 extending from both side ends of the insertion hole 128 and penetrating through the side surface of the slot inner housing 125. It may include. Both side edge portions of the functional module 127 may also be opened to allow the IC chip or the card to be inserted and slide along the open line of the side opening 129. In addition, the function module 127 may have a reader function for reading data stored in the authentication payment chip 250, the IC card 260, the magnetic card 270, or the like.

Meanwhile, the authentication payment chip 250 may be inserted into the function module 127 as illustrated in FIG. 8B, or the IC card 260 or the magnetic card 270 may be inserted and slid as illustrated in FIGS. 8C and 8D. When the authentication payment chip 250, the IC card 260, or the magnetic card 270 is inserted into the function module 127 while the function module 127 is inserted into the insertion hole 128, the authentication payment chip 250, Data stored in the IC card 260 or the magnetic card 270 is transmitted to the authentication payment block 120C through the function module 127, which is transmitted to the mobile device 10 through the input / output terminal unit 110. It may also be transferred to the external device through the cable 131 of the strap 130. Through this, the user can easily perform mobile e-commerce by inserting his or her credit card or IC card into the authentication payment block 120C, or inserting a SIM card with a built-in financial function. Furthermore, it can also be used as a mobile POS payment terminal so that even small merchants can provide card payments to consumers with a portable device.

Meanwhile, in the foregoing description with reference to FIGS. 8B to 8D, the authentication payment block 120C has been described as an example including a function module 127 having a reader function, but the present invention is not limited thereto. An IC chip reader, a magnetic reader, a SIM card reader, or an integrated reader capable of integrally reading the media is formed integrally inside the insertion hole 128 of the slot inner housing 125 that can perform a reader function. It may be configured to be directly inserted into the authentication payment chip 250 or scrape by inserting the IC card 260, magnetic card 270 and the like directly.

In addition, in the foregoing description with reference to FIGS. 8B to 8D, the side opening portion 129 is formed to scratch the IC card 260 or the magnetic card 270, but the IC card 260 is illustrated as an example. If not provide a function that can scratch the magnetic card 270 or the like may be configured without the side opening 129, of course. In this case, an authentication payment chip 250 that can be inserted into and inserted into the insertion hole 128 as shown in FIG. 8B may be used.

In addition, in the foregoing description with reference to FIGS. 8B to 8D, the authentication settlement block 120C includes the slot inner housing 125 and the slot outer housing 126, and the insertion hole 128 and the side opening 129 are inside the slot. Although the structure formed in the housing 125 has been described by way of example, in another embodiment of the present invention, the authentication payment block 120C is not divided into the slot inner housing 125 and the slot outer housing 126, and is authenticated. Of course, the insertion hole 128 or the side opening 129 may be formed on the outer surface of the payment block 120C.

In the strap for a mobile device according to another embodiment of the present invention, the function extension block 120 may be configured as a biometric block 120D in which the biometric function F404 is mainly implemented. Hereinafter, the configuration of the biometric block 120D in the strap for a portable device according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail.

8E is a diagram illustrating an example of a biometric block 120D in a strap for a mobile device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8E, the biometric block 120D includes a biometric module 280, and the biometric module 280 includes a biometric information input window 281 formed on one surface of the biometric block 120D. .

The biometric module 280 may be, for example, a fingerprint recognition module, a vein recognition module, or an iris recognition module. When the user touches the fingerprint or the eyeball on the biometric information input window 281, the biometric information recognition module 280 collects biometric information input through the biometric information input window 281 and converts the biometric information into data to input / output terminal units. Transfer to the portable device 10 through the 110 or to an external device through the transmission cable 131 of the strap 130. The transmitted biometric information performs biometric information authentication by a biometric information processing program or device included in the portable device 10 or an external device. Through this, various security certifications can be performed, and internet e-commerce security and mobile e-commerce security, which are becoming more and more problematic day by day, can be strengthened, and in addition, it can be used as a means of various access control and security control.

In the above, various implementation examples of the function extension block 120 have been described mainly based on the data storage function F401, the wireless communication function F402, the authentication payment function F403, and the biometric function F404. An audio input / output function (F405) may be implemented by providing a 3.5 pie earphone slot, a microphone input slot, a small microphone, etc. in the block 120, and a charging gender function (F406) may be implemented through a wiring structure connected to the strap part. have. When implementing the charging gender function F406, the function expansion block 120 may include a charging terminal or slot such as 20 pin or 24 pin.

In addition, a combination of data storage function (F401), wireless communication function (F402), authentication payment function (F403), biometric function (F404), audio input / output function (F405), or charging gender function (F406) in combination It may be implemented as an extension block 120. In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, the function of the function extension block 120 may include the data storage function (F401), the wireless communication function (F402), the authentication payment function (F403), the biometric function (F404), and the audio input / output function (F405). ), Or the charging gender function F406, has been exemplarily described. However, in addition to the above, the extended function applicable to the mobile device 10 may be added and implemented within the scope of the spirit of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a detailed coupling structure and a wiring structure to which the function extension block 120 and the strap unit 130 are connected will be described in detail.

9A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a strap 130 and a function extension block 120 are released from each other in a strap for a mobile device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9A illustrates a case in which both ends of the function extension block 120 and the strap 130 are separated from each other, and the memory slot 210 of the data storage block 120A described with reference to FIG. The example formed between the 1st connection slot 121a and the 2nd connection slot 121b is taken and shown. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, but it is merely one example in which embodiments of the present invention can be implemented.

Referring to FIG. 9A, the function expansion block 120 may include a slot internal housing 125 and a slot internal housing 125 in which a first connection slot 121a, a memory slot 210, and a second connection slot 121b are formed. ) Includes a slot outer housing 126 inserted therein.

In the state where the slot inner housing 125 is drawn out from the slot outer housing 126, the first connection slot 121a has an open top structure, and the second connection slot 121b has a bottom open structure. Has

Here, the user mounts the first connection terminal 135b from the top to the first connection slot 121a, and mounts the second connection terminal 136b from the bottom to the second connection slot 121b. do.

The slot inner housing 125 is mounted outside the slot in a state in which the first connection terminal 135b and the second connection terminal 136b are mounted in the first connection slot 121a and the second connection slot 121b, respectively. By inserting into 126, strap 130 is secured to function extension block 120.

The user may disconnect the first connection terminal 135b from the function expansion block 120 and connect the first connection terminal 135b to a separate device to transmit / receive data between the mobile device 10 and the separate device. Can be.

9B is a view illustrating another example of a coupling structure between the strap 130 and the function extension block 120 in the strap for a portable device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9B, the function extension block 120 may include a first connection slot 121a and a second connection slot 121b respectively coupled to the first end 132 and the second end 133 of the strap 130. And the slot inner housing 125 in which the slot inner housing 125 and the slot inner housing 125 in which the first accommodating groove 122a is formed to accommodate the first connection slot 121a are inserted or withdrawn to the outside. It comprises a slot outer housing 126 surrounding the.

In addition, when the slot inner housing 125 is pulled out of the slot outer housing 126, one end of the first connection slot 121a is formed on the line crossing the first receiving groove 122a as an axis. The first connection slot 121a and the first accommodating groove 122a are coupled to be drawn out by rotating toward the outside of the 122a. Meanwhile, the first catching groove 123a may be formed on the surface of the first accommodating groove 122a. The first end 132 of the strap 130 includes a first connecting body 135a and a first connecting terminal 135b, and the first connecting body 135a of the first receiving groove 122a. It may include a first locking projection (138a) coupled to correspond to the first locking groove (123a) formed on the surface.

When the user wants to detach at least one end of the strap 130 connected to the function expansion block 120, the slot inner housing 125 is first drawn out from the slot outer housing 126, and the strap 130 is removed. Lift the first stage of the upwards. When the first end of the strap 130 is lifted upward, the first connection slot 121a accommodated in the first accommodating groove 122a is rotated upward and lifted up. Since the first locking projection 138a, which is coupled to the first locking groove 123a and lifted at the same time, is lifted from the first locking groove 123a, the user easily lifts the first end of the strap 130 from the first end. It can be separated from the connection slot 121a.

In addition, when the strap 130 is coupled to the function expansion block 120, the first locking protrusion 138a is inserted into the first locking groove when the slot inner housing 125 is inserted into the slot outer housing 126. 123a) is fixed and the slot outer housing 126 surrounds the slot inner housing 125, so that the strap 130 can be stably attached to the function expansion block 120, without worrying about detachment of the mobile device ( 10) can be carried.

10 is a plan view, a side view, and a perspective view illustrating an example of one side end of the strap 130, that is, the first end 132, in the strap for a portable device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 illustrates a first connecting terminal 135b and a first connecting body 135a. The first outer terminal 310 protrudes from one surface of the first connecting terminal 135b, and the first connecting terminal 135b. First side protrusions 320 protrude from both sides of the 135b. The first outer protrusion 310 has a circular outer shape, and the first side protrusion 320 extends in the width direction of the first connection terminal 135b.

The first outer protrusion 310 and the first side protrusion 320 have a structure that is inserted into the first connection terminal (135b) when the force is elastically received. In addition, the edge of the front end portion of the first side protrusion 320 has a chamfered portion 321 chamfered in a circular shape.

The first outer protrusion 310 compensates for the thickness of the first connection terminal 135b, and the first side protrusion 320 has a structure that compensates for the width of the first connection terminal 135b, Can be mounted.

For example, when inserted into a female USB slot, the first outer protrusion 310 and the first side protrusion 320 remain in the drawn state, and the female slot 600 of FIG. 14 is drawn out. When the insertion hole 610 is inserted into the first outer protrusion 310 and the first side protrusion 320 is inserted into the first connection terminal 135b. This structure will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

11 is a plan view, a side view, and a perspective view illustrating a second end 133 of the strap 130 in an exemplary strap for a mobile device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 illustrates a second connection terminal 136b and a second connection body 136a. A second outer protrusion 330 is formed on one surface of the second connection terminal 136b to protrude from the second connection terminal. The second side protrusion 340 is formed to protrude from both sides of the 136b.

The second outer protrusion 330 and the second side protrusion 340 have a structure that is inserted into the second connection terminal 136b when elastically subjected to a force. In addition, the second outer protrusion 330 is formed in a circular curved shape, and the edge of the front end of the second side protrusion 340 also has a chamfered portion 341 chamfered in a circular shape.

The second outer protrusion 330 compensates for the thickness of the second connection terminal 136b, and the second side protrusion 340 has a structure for compensating for the width of the second connection terminal 136b. The structure is variable in width, it can be mounted in various slots.

12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the strap 130 is fastened to the function expansion block 120 in the strap for a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 13 is an embodiment of the present invention In the strap for a portable device, a cross-sectional view showing an example in which the strap portion 130 is separated from the function expansion block 120.

First, referring to FIG. 13, the slot inner housing 125 is drawn outward from the inside of the slot outer housing 126, and the first connection slot 121 a is formed on the upper portion of the slot inner housing 125. A second connection slot 121b is formed in the gap.

The first body protrusion 510a is formed to protrude downward from the lower portion of the first connection body 135a corresponding to the first connection terminal 135b, and corresponds to the second connection terminal 136b. The second body protrusion 510b protrudes upward from the upper portion of 136a.

In addition, a first groove 520a is formed on an inner surface of the first connection slot 121a in correspondence with the first body protrusion 510a, and a second connection slot 121b in correspondence with the second body protrusion 510b. The inner side of the second groove 520b is formed.

In the state of FIG. 13, the first connection terminal 135b and the second connection terminal 136b are mounted in the first connection slot 121a and the second connection slot 121b of the slot inner housing 125, respectively. 12, the first connection terminal 135b, the second connection terminal 136b, and the slot inner housing 125 are inserted into the slot outer housing 126 to complete the structure as illustrated in FIG. 12.

Referring to FIG. 12, in a state in which the slot inner housing 125 is inserted into the slot outer housing 126, the first connection terminal 135b and the second connection terminal 136b are connected to the first body protrusion 510a. The first groove 520a, the second body protrusion 510b, and the second groove 520b are not drawn out to the outside.

However, when the user pulls the strap 130 with a force greater than or equal to the set value, the slot inner housing 125 is pulled out of the slot outer housing 126, so that the first connection terminal 135b and the second connection terminal 136b are pulled out. ) Is separated into upper and lower parts.

14 is a perspective view exemplarily illustrating a connection structure between the strap 130 and the function expansion block 120 in the strap for a mobile device according to another exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 14, a connection terminal 640 is formed at one end of the strap 130, and an outer protrusion 642 protrudes from an upper surface of the connection terminal 640. In addition, side projections 650 are formed on both sides of the connection terminal 640 to protrude in both directions.

The outer protrusion 642 and the side protrusion 650 have a structure that is elastically inserted into the connection terminal 640, the outer protrusion 642 to vary the thickness of the connection terminal 640, the side protrusion 650 may vary the width of the connection terminal 640.

Corresponding to the connection terminal 640, the connection slot 600 is formed, the insertion hole 610 is formed in the center of the front end of the connection slot 600. The insertion hole 610 has a first width W1 and has a structure in which the connection terminal 640 is inserted into the insertion hole 610. An inner surface of the insertion hole 610 is formed with a connection terminal 620 for transmitting and receiving electrical signals.

Here, the second width W2 of the connection terminal 640 except for the side protrusion 650 is equal to or slightly smaller than the first width W1 of the insertion hole 610, and thus, the connection terminal 640 except for the side protrusion 650. ) Has a structure that can be inserted into the insertion hole (610).

Here, when the connection terminal 640 is inserted into the insertion hole, the side protrusion 650 and the outer protrusion 642 has a structure that is inserted into the connection terminal 640. In addition, when the connection terminal 640 is inserted into a general connection slot, the outer protrusion 642 and the side protrusion 650 maintains a state protruding to the outside of the connection terminal 640.

15 illustrates a state in which the input / output terminal unit 110 connecting the mobile device strap 100 and the mobile device 10 is released in the strap 100 for a mobile device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Showing perspective and plan view.

Referring to FIG. 15, pressing portions 700 protrude from both sides of the terminal inner housing 112a, and the pressing portions 700 have a convex structure in the outward direction.

When the terminal inner housing 112a is drawn out from the terminal outer housing 112b, the pressing part 700 is exposed to the outside, and when the terminal inner housing 112a is inserted into the terminal outer housing 112b, the pressing part ( 700 has a structure disposed between the terminal inner housing 112a and the terminal outer housing 112b.

Here, the pressing portion 700 is pressed into the inner surface of the terminal outer housing 112b, and is inserted into the terminal inner housing 112a. When the pressing portion 700 is inserted into the hook 113, the outer portion Protruded to have a structure in which the input / output terminal 111 is fixed to the portable device 10.

16 is a schematic diagram illustrating an electrical connection structure in a strap for a portable device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 16, the function extension block 120 includes a cable 140, both ends of the strap 130, and a memory card 200, which are electrically connected to the signals 802 and 804 for transmitting and receiving signals. , 806, 808.

In more detail, the first connection portion 802 is formed at the end of the cable 140, and the second connection portion 804 is formed at the first connection terminal 135b to correspond to the first connection portion 802. . In addition, a third connector 806 is formed in the memory card 200, and a fourth connector 808 is formed in the second connector 136b in correspondence with the third connector 806.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the portable device 10 includes a cable 140, a first connector 802, a second connector 804, a first connector 135b, a strap 130, and a second connector. Data is transmitted and received with the memory card 200 through 136b, the fourth connection unit 808, and the third connection unit 806 in this order.

In addition, when the second connection terminal 136b is separated from the function expansion block 120 and electrically connected to a separate external device, the portable device 10 may include a cable 140, a first connection unit 802, and a second connection device. Data is transmitted and received with a separate external device through the connection unit 804, the first connection terminal 135b, the strap unit 130, the second connection terminal 136b, and the fourth connection unit 808.

In addition, while the first connection terminal 135b is separated from the function expansion block 120 and the second connection terminal 136b is fastened to the function expansion block 120, the memory card 200 may include a third connection unit ( 806, the fourth connection unit 808, the second connection terminal 136b, the strap unit 130, and the first connection terminal 135b may sequentially transmit and receive data with the external device.

As described above, according to the fastening of the first connection terminal 135b and the second connection terminal 136b of the strap 130, between the mobile device 10 and the memory card 200, the mobile device 10 and It is possible to selectively exchange data between external devices and between the memory card 200 and the external device.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may implement the present invention in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features thereof. I can understand that. For example, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains clearly change the material, size, etc. of each component according to the application field, or combine or replace the disclosed embodiments to clearly disclose the embodiments of the present invention. It can be carried out in a form that is not, but this also does not depart from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and such modified embodiments should be included in the technical spirit described in the claims of the present invention.

10: Mobile device
11: I / O port
100: Strap for mobile device
110: input and output terminal
111: I / O terminal
112: input and output terminal body
112a: terminal internal housing
112b: external terminal housing
113: hook
120: function extension block
120A: Data storage block
120B: wireless communication block
120C: Verified Payment Block
121a: first connection slot
121b: second connection slot
122a: first receiving groove
123a: first jamming groove
125: internal slot housing
126: external housing
127: function module
128: insertion hole
129: side opening
130: strap
131: transmission cable
132: first stage
133: second stage
134: fixing groove
135a: first connecting body
135b: first connection terminal
136a: second connecting body
136b: second connection terminal
137: cloth
138a: first jamming protrusion
140: cable
150: audio device connection
200: memory card
200a: case
200b: memory chip
210: memory slot
250: certified payment chip
260: IC card
270 magnetic card
280: biometric module
281: biometric information input window
310: first outer protrusion
320: first side protrusion
321, 341: Chamfer
330: second outer protrusion
340: second side protrusion
510a: first body protrusion
520a: first groove
510b: second body protrusion
520b: second groove
600: connection slot
610: insertion hole
620: connection terminal
640: connection terminal
642: outside protrusion
650: side projection
W1, W2: 1st width, 2nd width
700: press
802, 804, 806, 808: 1, 2, 3, 4 connection

Claims (14)

An input / output terminal unit having an input / output terminal inserted into and fixed to the input / output port of the portable device;
A function expansion block connected to the input / output terminal unit and providing an extension function to the portable device; And
A strap portion connected to and fixed to one side of the function expansion block;
Strap for mobile device.
The method of claim 1,
The input / output terminal unit and the function expansion block are formed separately from each other,
The cable further comprises a cable connecting the input / output terminal unit and the function expansion block.
Strap for mobile device.
The method of claim 1,
The function expansion block includes a USB connection that can be connected to an external device in a USB manner.
Strap for mobile device.
The method of claim 1,
The strap portion,
A cable that is electrically connected to the function expansion block or the portable device to transmit and receive an electrical signal therein;
At least one end of the strap portion is coupled to the function expansion block and separated from each other
Strap for mobile device.
The method of claim 4, wherein
At least one end of the strap portion is coupled to the function expansion block by a USB coupling method
Strap for mobile device.
The method of claim 4, wherein
The portable device is electrically connected to a first end of both ends of the strap portion connected to the function expansion block through the input / output terminal portion, and the function expansion medium in the function expansion block is electrically connected to a second end of both ends of the strap portion. Characterized in that
Strap for mobile device.
The method of claim 4, wherein
The function extension block block,
A slot inner housing having a first connection slot and a second connection slot coupled to first and second ends of both ends of the strap part, respectively; And
A slot outer housing surrounding the slot inner housing such that the slot inner housing is slidably inserted or drawn out; Including,
In a state where the slot inner housing is drawn out of the slot outer housing, the first connection slot is formed such that one surface of the first end is exposed to the outside.
When the slot inner housing is inserted into the slot outer housing, the other surface of the first end is in close contact with the inner surface of the slot outer housing.
Strap for mobile device.
The method of claim 7, wherein
One side of the first end is characterized in that the first outer projection is formed elastically in close contact with the inner surface of the outer slot housing
Strap for mobile device.
The method of claim 7, wherein
Both side surfaces of the first end is characterized in that the first side projection is formed elastically in close contact with both side surfaces of the first connection slot
Strap for mobile device.
The method of claim 7, wherein
Further comprising a first connecting body surrounding the outer end of the first end, a first body protrusion protruding from the first connecting body toward the center of the slot inner housing is formed,
A first groove is formed in the first connection slot of the slot inner housing to correspond to the first body protrusion.
Characterized in that the first end is not drawn out from the first connection slot in a state where the slot inner housing is inserted into the slot outer housing.
Strap for mobile device.
The method of claim 4, wherein
The function extension block,
A slot inner housing having a first connection slot and a second connection slot respectively coupled to first and second ends of both ends of the strap portion, and a first accommodation groove accommodating the first connection slot; And
A slot outer housing surrounding the slot inner housing such that the slot inner housing is slidably inserted or drawn out; Including,
In the state where the slot inner housing is drawn out of the outer slot housing, the first connection slot is rotated toward the outside of the first receiving groove with the first intersecting groove intersecting the first receiving groove so as to be withdrawn. 1 connecting slot and the first receiving groove is coupled,
And the first end is fixed to the surface of the first accommodating groove when the slot inner housing is inserted into the slot outer housing.
Strap for mobile device.
The method of claim 11,
A first locking groove is formed on a surface of the first accommodation groove of the slot inner housing,
The first end is formed with a first locking projection protruding to correspond to the first receiving groove,
Characterized in that the first end is not drawn out from the first connection slot in a state where the slot inner housing is inserted into the slot outer housing.
Strap for mobile device.
The method of claim 1,
The input and output terminal unit,
A terminal internal housing to which the input and output terminals are fixed;
An outer terminal housing surrounding the inner terminal housing; And
And a hook for sliding the terminal inner housing to protrude from one surface of the input / output terminal to fix the input / output terminal to the input / output port of the portable device.
Strap for mobile device.
The method of claim 13,
One side of the inner terminal housing is formed with a pressing portion elastically pressed into the inside,
When the terminal inner housing is inserted into the terminal outer housing, the pressing portion is pressed into the terminal inner housing by the terminal outer housing, characterized in that the hook protrudes from one surface of the input and output terminals.
Strap for mobile device.

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