KR20200064576A - Power bank embedding memory with data and program areas - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a power bank with an embedded memory for data and program areas. Through a link between the memory embedded in the power bank and a smart device, the memory of the power bank can be recognized as a local memory of the smart device. By allowing various application programs installed in the memory of the power bank to be recognized as being installed in the actual local memory of the smart device, the memory of the power bank can be effectively used, and power charging of the smart device through the power bank can be performed simultaneously.

Description

Power bank with built-in memory of data and program area {POWER BANK EMBEDDING MEMORY WITH DATA AND PROGRAM AREAS}

The present invention relates to a power bank having a memory in a data and program area, and more specifically, the memory of the power bank can be recognized as a local memory of the smart device through a link between the memory embedded in the power bank and the smart device. By enabling various application programs installed in the memory of the power bank to be recognized as being installed in the actual local memory of the smart device, the memory of the power bank can be effectively used, and the smart device through the power bank It relates to a power bank with a built-in memory of the data and program area that allows to simultaneously perform power charging.

Recently, due to the rapid development of industrial technology and information and communication technology, a variety of smart devices such as smart phones, tablet PCs, netbooks, notebook PCs, and the like are spreading.

As the performance of smart devices becomes more sophisticated and multitasking is possible, smart devices can be used anytime, anywhere regardless of time and place, and additional applications such as navigation, multimedia players, etc. in addition to e-mail, internet access, and document processing (In other words, there is an advantage that can be used as a variety of application devices by installing the application (application).

Due to the advantages of such smart devices, as the frequency of use of users for smart devices rapidly increases, an auxiliary battery for overcoming the rapid consumption of a battery mounted on the smart device is also a necessity of modern people.

In particular, the smart device installs and uses a plurality of applications at the same time, or stores various data such as pictures, images, music, movies, animations, videos, games, etc. on the smart device itself, and stores the stored data anytime, anywhere. It provides convenience to users by supporting functions that can be used.

However, most videos and images are often large, and recently developed applications, such as games and navigation, are becoming more and more large and require continuous updating, requiring additional memory capacity. This may cause a problem of insufficient memory capacity provided by the smart device when a plurality of application programs are installed on the smart device or when a large amount of images or videos are simultaneously stored.

Therefore, a separate memory (for example, a USB memory or a flash memory) is mounted on the auxiliary battery provided by the user, and the memory of the auxiliary battery is local to the smart device through the linkage between the auxiliary battery and the smart device. By allowing it to be recognized as a memory, the memory of the secondary battery can be used with the same function as the local memory of the corresponding smart device, so that an application program that is not frequently used by the user can be installed and executed in the memory of the secondary battery. If so, it will not only solve the memory shortage problem of the smart device, but also maximize user convenience.

To solve this problem, recently, an auxiliary battery for charging a smart device with a memory has been developed and commercialized.

However, in the case of a memory provided in a conventional auxiliary battery, it is used only for the purpose of backing up data of a smart device through a simple cable connection. This is because the smart device connected through the cable with the auxiliary battery recognizes the memory of the auxiliary battery as a simple external memory, and thus cannot install a new application program in the memory of the auxiliary battery and does not execute even if installed. .

Therefore, in the present invention, in a smart device for using a power bank having a memory in a data and program area, a virtual memory for the memory of the power bank is generated, and when the power bank is plugged into the smart device, the Link the virtual memory and the memory of the power bank, and allow the memory of the power bank to be recognized as the local memory of the smart device through the link, so that various application programs can be easily installed in the memory of the power bank or In order to maximize the user's convenience, the application program installed in the power bank can be executed like the application program of the smart device.

Next, the prior art existing in the technical field of the present invention will be briefly described, and then the technical matters to be differentiated from the prior art will be described.

First, Korean Patent No. 1799487 (Nov. 14, 2017) relates to an auxiliary battery having an internal memory, a first connection unit and a first connection unit for connecting a computer or a portable terminal to the memory of the auxiliary battery or the battery unit of the auxiliary battery. 2 each having a connecting portion, and transmitting and receiving data between the computer or portable terminal and the memory through the control of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, or to charge the computer or portable terminal through the battery portion It relates to a secondary battery with built-in vintage memory.

That is, the prior art is to connect the computer or portable terminal to the auxiliary battery through a USB port, so that data can be transmitted and received between the computer or the portable terminal and the memory of the auxiliary battery.

Also, Korean Registered Patent No. 1665088 (2016.10.05.) relates to an auxiliary battery system in which a memory is coupled, including a first terminal, a second terminal, and wireless communication means in the auxiliary battery in which the memory is coupled, the first When a portable terminal is connected to the terminal or the second terminal, or when the portable terminal is connected to the auxiliary battery through the wireless communication means, data transmitted between the memory coupled to the auxiliary battery and the connected portable terminal is wired or wireless. It relates to a secondary battery system that combines memory to enable.

That is, the prior art is to enable the transmission and reception of data between the memory of the auxiliary battery and the portable terminal when the portable terminal is connected by wire or wirelessly.

However, the prior arts described above merely describe a technical configuration that enables data to be transmitted and received between the portable terminal and the memory of the auxiliary battery through cabling or wireless communication. That is, the prior arts do not allow the portable terminal to recognize the memory of the auxiliary battery as the local memory of the corresponding portable terminal and use the same function as the local memory, but merely connect the external memory to the portable terminal. It is impossible to install and run various application programs in the memory of the auxiliary battery directly through the portable terminal.

That is, the prior art stores the installation file for the application program in the memory of the auxiliary battery while the installation file for the application program is downloaded from the memory of the auxiliary battery to the portable terminal according to the user's needs. There is an inconvenience that must be installed in the terminal.

On the contrary, in the present invention, when a power bank is plugged into a smart device, the virtual memory previously generated by the smart device and the memory of the power bank are mutually linked, and through the link, in the smart device, the memory of the power bank By allowing it to be recognized as a local memory of the smart device, various application programs installed in the power bank memory can be operated like an application program installed in the smart device. It is possible to install and install the power bank memory to solve the memory shortage of the smart device and at the same time to provide user convenience. The prior arts do not describe or suggest the technical features of the present invention. not.

The present invention was created to solve the above problems, and provides a built-in memory in a power bank for charging a user device, thereby charging the driving power of the user device and at the same time a user in the memory built in the power bank. It is an object of the present invention to provide a power bank with built-in memory for data and program areas that enables data to be backed up.

In addition, according to the present invention, when a power bank is plugged into a user device, the virtual memory previously generated in the user device and the memory of the power bank are cross-linked, so that the memory of the power bank in the user device is local memory of the user device. Another object is to provide a power bank with built-in memory for data and program areas that can be recognized as.

In addition, according to the present invention, by enabling the memory of the power bank to be recognized as a local memory of the user device through the link, data to store user data in the memory of the power bank or to install and operate various application programs And it is another object to provide a power bank with a built-in memory in the program area.

In addition, the present invention allows the user to easily install and drive an application program that is not frequently used in the user device through the link, thereby providing a power bank incorporating memory in the data and program area to solve the memory shortage of the user device. Another object is to provide a.

In addition, according to the present invention, by producing advertisement content for advertising various products including movies, games, music, books, services, etc., based on an application program, and pre-installing them in the memory of the power bank, and providing them to the user, Another object is to provide a power bank with a built-in memory of data and program areas to support the function of the power bank as a means for promoting a specific product.

In addition, the present invention, by providing a variety of applications, such as navigation applications, multimedia player applications, etc. in advance in the memory of the power bank to provide to the user, the power bank simply avoids charging the user device more diverse applications Another object is to provide a power bank incorporating data and a program area memory that can perform functions as a device.

In addition, when a plurality of users share and use the power bank memory, by using the user account of each user, the power bank memory is personalized to prevent other users from using user data or application programs of a specific user, Another object is to provide a power bank with a built-in memory of data and program areas to provide security for each user's user data or application programs.

In a power bank having a memory of a data and a program area according to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one application program is installed, or provided in the power bank memory and the user device for backing up user data stored in the user device It includes a battery module for charging the battery, the application program is installed in the power bank memory itself through the linkage between the power bank memory and the user device, the installed application, the power bank is the user It is characterized in that it is driven when plugged into the device.

In addition, when the power bank is plugged in to the user device, the interworking creates a virtual memory corresponding to the power bank memory in the user device, and links the power bank memory to the generated virtual memory, so that the It is characterized in that it is performed by allowing the power bank memory to be recognized as the local memory of the user device.

In addition, the link is performed by mapping the virtual address of the generated virtual memory and the physical address of the power bank memory.

In addition, the power bank may be provided to a user by storing advertisement content for a product including a movie, music, game, home appliance, or a combination thereof in the power bank memory in advance, and the advertisement content is a video or a still image. It is characterized by being produced based on application programs, including text, animation, or a combination thereof.

In addition, the power bank memory is characterized in that when the power bank is plugged in to the user device, the power bank application program provided in the user device is executed, thereby being recognized as a local memory of the user device.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in a method of using a power bank in which a memory of a data and program area is embedded, installing at least one application program in advance in the power bank memory embedded in the power bank, in a user device, Installing an application program for a power bank to use the power bank, in the user device, when the power bank is plugged in to the user device, execute the installed application for the power bank, and the power bank memory Generating a virtual memory corresponding to and linking the power bank memory to the generated virtual memory in the user device, thereby recognizing the power bank memory as a local memory of the corresponding user device, and the recognition. By recognizing the power bank memory as a local memory of the user device through the step of, it is characterized in that at least one application program installed in advance in the power bank memory can be operated like an application program installed in the actual local memory of the user device.

In addition, in the method of using a power bank having a memory in the data and program area, when the power bank memory is recognized as a local memory of the user device through the recognizing step, at least one or more application programs may be used in the power bank memory itself. It characterized in that it further comprises the step of installing, or backing up the user data stored in the user device to the power bank memory or a combination thereof.

In addition, in the power bank memory, advertisement contents for products including movies, music, games, home appliances, or a combination thereof may be stored in advance and provided to a user. The advertisement contents may include videos, still images, text, It is characterized by being produced based on an application program, including animation or a combination thereof.

As described above, according to the power bank incorporating the memory of the present invention, when the power bank is plugged into a user device, the link between the virtual memory previously generated by the user device and the memory of the power bank is performed. By allowing the memory of the power bank to be recognized as the local memory of the user device through, so that the memory of the power bank can be used as the local memory of the user device, backing up user data to the memory of the power bank or , It has the effect of easily installing and running various application programs according to the user's selection.

That is, the present invention does not simply transmit/receive user data by simply connecting the power bank's memory and the user device, but allows the power bank's memory to be used in the same way as the user device's local memory. The program is to be easily installed in the memory of the power bank and to be able to drive it.

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating schematically a power bank incorporating a memory of a data and program area according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view illustrating a process of recognizing a power bank memory as a local memory of a user device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a process of linking a virtual memory and a power bank memory generated in a user device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a user device and a power bank according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for using a power bank memory embedded in a power bank according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the power bank with a built-in memory of the data and program area of the present invention. The same reference numerals in each drawing denote the same members. Also, specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments of the present invention are exemplified for the purpose of describing the embodiments according to the present invention, and unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms. They have the same meaning as those generally understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. Terms such as those defined in a commonly used dictionary should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with meanings in the context of related technologies, and should not be interpreted as ideal or excessively formal meanings unless explicitly defined herein. It is desirable not to.

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating schematically a power bank incorporating a memory of a data and program area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a power bank (hereinafter referred to as a power bank) 100 having a memory of a data area and a program area according to an embodiment of the present invention corresponds to a case of being plugged into the user device 200 At the same time that the user device 200 is charged with power, the memory (hereinafter referred to as a power bank memory) 110 is built in itself to store user data, or various application programs are installed in the corresponding power bank memory 110. And a function to enable driving.

Meanwhile, the user device 200 means a smart device provided by a user, such as a smart phone, a notebook PC, and a netbook.

The power bank memory 110 embedded in the power bank 100 is implemented according to the operating environment of the user device 200, and the power bank 100 is manufactured, produced, distributed and sold by a power bank provider to a user Is provided.

That is, the power bank memory 110 is implemented for each operating system of the user device 200 to be operated in an operating system (eg, Android or iOS) of the user device 200, and is built in the power bank 100, and the The user can use the power bank 100 by purchasing the power bank 100 suitable for the operating environment of the user device 200 that he or she has, on/offline.

In addition, the power bank provider, when providing the power bank 100, advertising content through a link with an advertiser who wants to advertise a specific product (eg, movies, games, home appliances, food, etc.), or navigation applications, Various application programs, such as a multimedia player application program, may be installed in advance and provided to the user.

Meanwhile, the advertisement content includes a video, still image, animation, text, or a combination thereof, and is produced based on an application program and installed in the power bank memory 110.

In addition, the power bank provider registers a power bank application program for using the power bank through the power bank provider terminal 300 to the power bank application management server 400 and distributes it to a user, or manages it in-house. By constructing a server, it can be provided to the user through the constructed management server.

In addition, the power bank provider, when updating the application for the power bank, registers update data for the application for the power bank to the application management server 400 for the power bank, and transfers it to the user device 200 Allows you to automatically update the application for Power Bank installed on it.

The application for the power bank is distributed to make the power bank 100 simple and easy to use, and is produced and distributed according to the power bank 100 provided by the power bank provider. Meanwhile, the application program for the power bank will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

In addition, the user who purchased the power bank 100 accesses the application management server 400 for the power bank through the user device 200 and downloads the power bank application corresponding to the power bank 100, By installing on the user device 200, the corresponding power bank 100 can be used.

The power bank application program is installed on the user device 200, and by executing the installed power bank application program, the user device 200 and the power bank 100 are interlocked with each other.

Meanwhile, the interworking is performed through a link between the virtual memory generated in the user device 200 and the power bank memory 110 embedded in the power bank 100, and detailed descriptions thereof are provided with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. It will be described in detail with reference.

At this time, the user device 200 executes the installed power bank application program, so that the user device 200 becomes a power bank device for using the power bank 100.

Hereinafter, the user device 200 and the power bank device are used together, but the user device 200 and the power bank device are connected to the power bank 100 to receive power to charge or charge user data. It refers to a user terminal that transmits and receives, and it is revealed that it is used interchangeably in the same sense.

In addition, the user device 200, when the power bank memory 110 is plugged in to the user device 200 to use the power bank memory 110, executes the installed power bank application program, the The virtual memory for the power bank memory 110 is preferentially created.

Thereafter, the user device 200 cross-links the generated virtual memory and the power bank memory 110 embedded in the power bank 100 so that the power bank memory 110 is local to the user device 200. It can be recognized as memory.

That is, the power bank memory 110 is linked to the virtual memory of the user device 200 so that it can be used as a local memory of the user device 200.

Meanwhile, a process of recognizing the power bank memory 110 as a local memory of the user device 200 through the link will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2.

Accordingly, the user can back up the user data to the power bank memory 110, or use previously backed up user data, and the user does not install various application programs to be used in the user device 200. The power bank memory 110 may be directly installed and driven.

In this case, installing the application program in the power bank memory 110 is performed by installing the application program in the virtual memory while the power bank memory 110 is linked to the virtual memory of the user device 200. , Becomes possible.

That is, when a user installs a specific application program in the generated virtual memory, the user device 200 substantially installs the specific application program in the power bank memory 110 according to the link.

In addition, driving the application program installed in the power bank memory 110 in the user device 200 is performed through the virtual memory in a state where the power bank memory 110 is linked to the virtual memory.

On the other hand, if the user device 200 is the power bank application program is updated from the power bank application management server 400 to receive update information for this, update from the power bank application management server 400 The application for Power Bank can be updated by automatically downloading data.

2 is a view illustrating a process of recognizing a power bank memory as a local memory of a user device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the power bank memory 110 and the user device 200 are recognized by recognizing the power bank memory 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention as a local memory of the user device 200. In order to interlock and use the power bank memory 110 as a local memory of the user device 200, first, a user is provided by a power bank provider that manufactures and provides the power bank 100 to a smart device provided by the user. The distributed power bank application program is downloaded and installed from the power bank application management server 400.

At this time, as described above, the smart device becomes a user device 200 or a power bank device for using the power bank 100 by installing and driving the application program for the power bank.

In addition, the power bank 100 is manufactured according to the operating system of the user device 200 and provided to the user. That is, the power bank memory 110 embedded in the power bank 100 is implemented to be correctly operated according to the operating system of the user device 200 and is provided to the user.

In addition, the power bank memory 110, the power bank 100 provider pre-installed a variety of application programs, such as application-based advertising content or navigation applications, so that the user can easily use it, and based on the application program Various application programs, including advertisement content or the navigation application program, are implemented to be driven when the power bank 100 is plugged into the user device 200.

In addition, when the user plugs in the power bank 100 to the user device 200 to use the power bank 100 (①), the user device 200 is installed according to the user's operation By executing the power bank application program, a virtual memory for linking with the power bank memory 110 is generated (②).

On the other hand, the virtual memory is preferably generated when the power bank 100 is plugged into the user device 200, but is generated in advance when the application for the power bank is installed in a smart device and operated for the first time. It might be.

In addition, the user device 200 recognizes the power bank memory 110 as a local memory of the corresponding user device 200 by interlinking the generated virtual memory and the power bank memory 110 (③).

That is, the user device 200 does not simply recognize the power bank memory 110 as an external memory, but recognizes the power bank memory 110 as a local memory of the user device 200 through the link. The power bank memory 110 is used as a local memory of the user device 200.

Through this, the user does not frequently use, but does not install a plurality of application programs required by the user on the user device 200, and installs the power bank memory 110 itself and drives the plurality of application programs. Can be easily used.

In addition, when the power bank memory 110 is recognized as a local memory through the link, the user device 200 may transmit/receive user data according to a user's selection between the user device 200 and the power bank memory 110. And supports a function that allows various application programs to be directly installed and driven in the power bank memory 110 (④).

On the other hand, it is natural that the content for advertisement based on the application program pre-installed by the power bank 100 provider may be deleted by the user's manipulation when it is already consumed by the user.

In addition, the virtual memory is visually displayed on the display of the user device 200 in the form of a file directory or an image or icon of the corresponding power bank 100 for the user to recognize immediately.

At this time, when the user selects (ie, touches or clicks on the corresponding virtual memory) the virtual memory linked to the power bank memory 110, the user device 200 is an application program installed in the power bank memory 110 And displaying the user data stored in the power bank memory 110 on a display to drive the application program or use the user data.

Meanwhile, the user data includes a document, a video, a picture, or a combination of the user's work or work, and various types of data handled by the user.

In addition, when the user wants to select and run a specific application program installed in the power bank memory 110, the user device 200 immediately generates an execution processor for the specific application program to drive the specific application program. By making it possible, the user can use the specific application program.

That is, since the power bank memory 110 is recognized as the local memory of the corresponding user device 200 through the link, the application program installed in the power bank memory 110 can be immediately driven.

On the other hand, in the case of the prior art that simply recognizes the memory of the auxiliary battery as an external memory, when an application program stored in the memory of the auxiliary battery is to be executed, the installation file for the application stored in the memory of the auxiliary battery is loaded to the portable terminal. Thereafter, by running and installing the application program on the portable terminal, there is a problem in that the local memory for the portable terminal cannot be solved because it is a method of driving the application program.

Therefore, according to the present invention, through the link, the power bank memory 110 is recognized as a local memory of the user device 200, and various application programs can be directly installed in the power bank memory 110. It is to overcome the problems of the prior art by allowing the program to be immediately driven without a separate process of re-installing the program on the user device 200.

3 is a diagram illustrating a process of linking a virtual memory and a power bank memory generated in a user device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the power bank memory 110 is linked to the local memory of the user device 200 by linking the power bank memory 110 in the user device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In order to recognize as, the user device 200 preferentially creates a virtual memory for the power bank memory 110.

Meanwhile, the virtual memory is generated in advance or when the power bank 100 is plugged into the corresponding user device 200, as described above.

In addition, when the power bank 100 is plugged into the user device 200, the user device 200 checks the power bank memory 110 to recognize the total size of the power bank memory 110. Then, the actual physical address for the corresponding power bank memory 110 is determined.

Next, the user device 200 links the power bank memory 110 to the virtual memory by mapping the virtual address of the generated virtual memory and the actual physical address of the identified power bank memory 110 to each other.

At this time, the virtual memory is preferably generated in the same size as the overall size of the power bank memory 110, but may be created in more than the total size of the power bank memory 110.

In addition, each memory space of the virtual memory divided by the virtual address and the physical address and each memory space of the power bank memory 110 have the same size, the memory space of the virtual memory and the memory space of the power bank memory 110 They also have the same size.

In addition, the virtual address and the physical address are sequentially mapped according to the size (ie, after mapping the row address of the virtual address to the row address of the physical address, the virtual address and the physical address are sequentially mapped according to the size of the memory space) (Counting by mapping). However, the present invention is not limited to the sequential mapping, and may be implemented to randomly map the physical address of the power bank memory 110 to the virtual address of the virtual memory.

Through this mapping process, when the power bank 100 of the present invention is plugged into the user device 200, the power bank memory 110 is charged while charging power to the battery provided in the user device 200. ) Is used as a local memory of the user device 200.

4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a user device and a power bank according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the power bank 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention transmits and receives user data through interworking with the user device 200 and at the same time to a battery provided in the user device 200. For charging power, it comprises a power bank memory 110 recognized as a local memory of the user device 200 and a battery module 120 for charging the user device 200.

In addition, when the power bank 100 is plugged in to the user device 200, the power bank memory 210 is linked to a virtual memory generated by the user device 200 to be local to the user device 200. It is recognized as memory.

That is, the power bank memory 110 embedded in the power bank 100 is a local memory of the user device 200 through a link between the virtual memory and the power bank memory 110 performed in the user device 200 , To be used.

At this time, the power bank memory 110, the power bank 100, a plurality of application programs, such as advertising content and navigation based on the application for advertising a specific product, such as movies, products, music, books, etc. by the provider It is installed and provided to the user.

Through this, the power bank 100 may be extended as a means for advertising a specific product, and may function as an application device performing a specific function through the pre-installed application program.

Meanwhile, the plug-in is performed through an interface for power/data transmission/reception provided in the power bank 100.

That is, the power bank 100 is provided with an interface for message/data transmission and reception including a USB connector, an 8-pin or 5-pin connector, and connects the interface for power/data transmission and reception to the user device 200 By doing so, the power bank 100 is plugged into the user device 200.

In addition, when the battery module 120 is plugged in to the user device 200, the battery module 120 performs a function of charging power for driving the user device 200 to a battery provided in the user device 200.

In addition, the battery module 120 is composed of a plurality of battery cells (not shown), receives power from the outside to charge the power of the battery cell, the power bank 100 is plugged in the user device 200 If possible, the function of charging the battery of the user device 200 is performed by supplying power pre-charged to the battery cell to the battery of the user device 200.

In addition, the user device 200, the virtual memory generating unit 210 for generating a virtual memory for using the power bank memory 110, the power bank 100 is plugged into the corresponding user device 200 At least one or more of the power bank plug-in detection unit 220 to detect, the link unit 230 to mutually link the generated virtual memory and the power bank memory 110, and the power bank memory 110 linked to the virtual memory. An application program processing unit 240 for installing an application program or driving an installed application program, a user data transmission/reception unit 250 and a user interface unit for transmitting/receiving user data with the power bank memory 110 linked to the virtual memory ( 260).

The virtual memory generation unit 210 generates virtual memory corresponding to the power bank memory 110 embedded in the power bank 100, and the power bank application program installed in the user device 200 is the first. When the power bank 100 is executed or plugged in to the corresponding user device 200, the application program for the power bank is executed to generate the virtual memory.

On the other hand, the total size of the virtual memory is generated above the total size of the power bank memory 110, as described above.

In addition, the power bank plug-in detector 220 performs a function of detecting that the power bank 100 is plugged in to the user device 200, and the detected result is sent to the virtual memory generator 210. By providing, it is possible to create the virtual memory.

Meanwhile, when the battery of the user device 200 is charged through the power bank 100, the detection recognizes that the battery of the user device 200 is charged by receiving power from the power bank 100. Is done.

The link unit 230 links the power bank memory 110 embedded in the plugged-in power bank 100 and the generated virtual memory, so that the power bank memory 110 is local to the user device 200. It performs the function of recognizing as memory.

In addition, when the power bank 100 is plugged in to the user device 200, the link unit 230 checks the power bank memory 110 embedded in the power bank 110 and the generated virtual memory. The corresponding power bank memory 110 is mutually linked, and the link is performed by mutually mapping the virtual address of the generated virtual memory and the physical address of the power bank memory 110 as described above.

That is, the link unit 230 supports a function for using the power bank memory 110 as a local memory of the user device 200 through the link.

Also, the application program processing unit 240 installs at least one application program according to a user's selection in the power bank memory 110 itself recognized as a local memory of the user device 200, or the power bank memory 110 Performs a function of driving a plurality of pre-installed application programs, respectively.

On the other hand, when the application program processing unit 240 is to install at least one application program in the power bank memory 110, the user device through an application providing server (for example, an application program store) that provides the application program. Rather than downloading to the actual local memory of (200), it is implemented to directly download to the power bank memory (110) through the virtual memory according to the link and install the corresponding application program. However, it is natural that the application program processing unit 240 may download and install the corresponding application program in the actual local memory of the user device 200 according to the user's selection.

In addition, the user data transceiving unit 250 backs up user data to the power bank memory 110 recognized as local memory of the user device 200 or restores the backed up user data to the user device 200. Perform a function.

That is, the user data transmitting and receiving unit 250, the generated virtual memory and the power bank memory 110 in a linked state, between the user device 200 and the power bank memory 110 through the virtual memory By transmitting and receiving user data, the user data selected by the user can be backed up or restored.

Meanwhile, when the user device 200 wants to install or store at least one application program and user data in the power bank memory 110 through the application program processing unit 240 and the user data transmission/reception unit 250. , By dividing the virtual memory linked to the power bank memory 110 into a user data area and an application program area, the power bank memory 110 linked to the virtual memory logically includes a user data area and an application program area. It can be divided into a storage area, and the application program can be installed or the user data can be stored according to the divided storage area.

In addition, when the user device 200 is installed with a plurality of application programs, the memory space for the application program area is insufficient, or when the plurality of user data is stored, the memory space for the user data area is insufficient. By installing the application program in the power bank memory 110 by variably adjusting the storage area or storing user data, the power bank memory 110 can be efficiently used.

In addition, the user device 200 may set a user's access authority to the power bank memory 110 recognized as the local memory.

That is, the user device 200 uses the user interface unit 260 as a means for inputting user account information including a user ID and password so that only authorized users can access the power bank memory 110. Provided through, receives user account information from the user and stores it in the power bank memory 110.

Thereafter, when the user inputs the user account information through the user interface to use the power bank memory 110, the user device 200 includes a pre-stored user ID and password and a user ID input by the user. And comparing passwords, allowing access to the corresponding power bank memory 110 in the same case as the result of the comparison, so that legitimate users can use user data or applications stored in or installed in the power bank memory 110. do.

At this time, the user data and application programs are mapped to the user account information and stored and installed in the power bank memory 110, respectively.

That is, the user device 200 allows the power bank 100 to perform only the charging function of the power bank 100 when the power bank 100 is stolen or rented, and other users, not the user, the user data of the user And preventing access or use of an application program, thereby performing a security function for the user data.

In addition, when a plurality of users use the power bank memory 110 by sharing the power bank 100, the user device 200 generates user account information for the plurality of users and manages the power bank memory 110 Thus, the application programs and user data installed or stored in the power bank memory 110 are personalized by the respective users.

That is, when the user device 200 wants to use the corresponding power bank memory 110 by entering a user's user account information, the user device 200 displays only the application program and user data mapped to the user's account information. By displaying on, it prevents other users' application programs and user data from being used or viewed.

Through this, the user device 200 provides security for the application program and user data installed and stored in the power bank memory 110 so that only legitimate users can use their application program and user data. do.

In addition, the user interface unit 260 visually displays the generated virtual memory, and when the user selects the virtual memory, the application program and the power bank installed in the power bank memory 110 linked to the virtual memory. The user data stored in the memory 110 is displayed on the display.

In addition, the user interface unit 260, when charging the user device 200 through the battery module 120 of the power bank 100, by displaying the charging gauge of the user device 200, the user device It may be implemented to visually check the state of charge of the (200).

In addition, the user device 200 maintains a communication session with the application program management server 400 for the power bank, and receives update information for the application program for the power bank from the application program management server 400 for the power bank. If possible, the user device 200 may be updated by downloading update data from the power bank application management server 400 and updating the power bank application installed on the user device 200.

On the other hand, when the plugged power bank 100 is unplugged from the user device 200, the link is disconnected, and the display part displaying the application program and user data of the power bank memory 110 is simultaneously displayed. It is removed (i.e., unplugged and the display part displaying the application and user data on the display disappears at the same time).

Hereinafter, a process of using the power bank memory 110 embedded in the power bank 100 through the power bank 100 will be described in detail.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for using a power bank memory embedded in a power bank according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the procedure for using the power bank memory embedded in the power bank according to an embodiment of the present invention is first, the power bank memory embedded in the power bank 100 through the power bank provider ( At least one or more application programs including advertisement application programs are installed in 110, and the power bank provider provides the corresponding power bank 100 to a plurality of users (S110).

Meanwhile, the power bank provider refers to a seller who provides the power bank 100 to a plurality of users by manufacturing, producing, distributing, and selling the power bank 100 according to the operating environment of the user device 200.

Next, the user who purchased the power bank 100 according to the user device 200 installs an application program for the power bank to use the power bank 100 on the user device 200 owned by the user (S120). Thus, it is possible to use the power bank memory 110 built in the power bank 100.

At this time, the application for the power bank is distributed through the application management server 400 for the power bank, and it can be updated that the application for the power bank can be updated by the power bank provider in the future.

Next, the user plugs the power bank 100 into the user device 130 to use the power bank 100 (S130), and then executes the installed power bank application program to power the power bank. A virtual memory corresponding to the bank memory 110 is generated so that the generated virtual memory can be linked with the power bank memory 110 (S140).

At this time, the user device 200 recognizes the memory (ie, the power bank memory) of the plugged-in power bank 100 as the local memory of the user device 200 through the link.

In addition, the link is performed by mutually mapping the virtual address of the generated virtual memory and the physical address of the power bank memory 110.

That is, the power bank memory 110 is recognized as a local memory in the user device 200 to which the power bank 100 is plugged in through steps S120 and S130. Accordingly, at least one application program installed in the power bank memory 110 is recognized as being installed in the local memory of the user device 200.

Next, the user drives at least one application program installed in the power bank memory 110 through the user device 200, or installs at least one application program in the power bank memory 110 itself, or The power bank memory 110 may be used by backing up user data to the power bank memory 110 or performing a combination thereof (S150 ).

On the other hand, as the application and user data are mapped and installed and stored with user account information, the application and user data are personalized as described above.

As described above, the power bank incorporating the memory of the present invention allows the memory embedded in the power bank to be recognized as the local memory of the user device through interworking with the user device, thereby embedding in the power bank. At least one application program is easily installed in the memory itself, and the installed application program can be executed directly from the memory of the power bank, thereby solving the memory shortage phenomenon of the user device and providing convenience to the user. It has the effect.

In the above, the preferred embodiment according to the present invention has been mainly described, but the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited thereto, and each component of the present invention is changed or modified within the technical scope of the present invention in order to achieve the same purpose and effect. It could be.

In addition, although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and the technical field to which the present invention belongs without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims. In addition, various modifications can be implemented by a person having ordinary knowledge in the course, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical idea or prospect of the present invention.

100: Power bank with built-in memory for data and program area
110: power bank memory 120: battery module
200: user device 210: virtual memory generation unit
220: Power bank plug-in detection unit 230: Link unit
240: application processing unit 250: user data transmission and reception unit
260: user interface unit 300: power bank provider terminal
400: power bank application management server

Claims (9)

In a power bank with a built-in memory for data and program areas,
A power bank memory for backing up user data installed in at least one application program or stored in a user device; And
Includes a; battery module for charging the battery provided in the user device;
The application program is installed in the power bank memory itself through interworking between the power bank memory and the user device, and the installed application program is driven when the power bank is plugged in to the user device. Power bank with built-in memory for data and program area. The method according to claim 1,
The interlocking,
When the power bank is plugged into the user device,
In the user device, a virtual memory corresponding to the power bank memory is generated, and the power bank memory is linked to the generated virtual memory so that the power bank memory is recognized as a local memory of the user device. Power bank with built-in memory of data and program area, characterized in that. The method according to claim 2,
The link above,
Power bank with a built-in memory of data and program area, characterized in that it is performed by mapping the virtual address of the generated virtual memory and the physical address of the power bank memory. The method according to claim 1,
The power bank,
Advertising content for products including movies, music, games, home appliances, or a combination thereof may be stored in the Power Bank memory in advance and provided to the user.
The advertising content, video, still images, text, animation, or a combination of these, the power bank with a built-in memory of data and program areas, characterized in that based on the application program. The method according to claim 2,
The power bank memory,
When the power bank is plugged in to the user device, the power bank application program provided in the user device is executed, so that it is recognized as a local memory of the user device. Bank. In the method of using a power bank with a built-in memory of data and program area,
Pre-installing at least one application program in a power bank memory embedded in the power bank;
Installing a power bank application program for using the power bank in a user device;
Generating, by the user device, a virtual memory corresponding to the power bank memory by executing the installed power bank application program when the power bank is plugged into the corresponding user device; And
In the user device, by linking the power bank memory to the generated virtual memory, recognizing the power bank memory as a local memory of the user device; includes,
By recognizing the power bank memory as the local memory of the user device through the step of recognizing, at least one or more application programs pre-installed in the power bank memory can be operated like an application program installed in the actual local memory of the user device How to use Power Bank with built-in memory for data and program area. The method according to claim 6,
The link above,
The user device, the virtual address of the generated virtual memory and mapping the physical address of the power bank memory, characterized in that it is performed by using the power bank built-in memory of the data and program area. The method according to claim 7,
A method of using a power bank with a built-in memory of the data and program area,
When the power bank memory is recognized as the local memory of the user device through the recognizing step, at least one application program is installed in the power bank memory itself, or user data stored in the user device is stored in the power bank memory. A method of using a power bank incorporating memory of a data and program area, further comprising the step of backing up or performing a combination thereof. The method according to claim 7,
The power bank memory,
Advertising content for products including movies, music, games, home appliances, or a combination thereof may be stored in advance and provided to a user.
The advertising content is a video, still image, text, animation, or a combination of these, characterized in that is produced based on the application program, the method of using a power bank with a built-in memory of data and program areas.

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