WO2013001123A1 - Memory storage computer device - Google Patents

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WO2013001123A1
WO2013001123A1 PCT/ES2012/070469 ES2012070469W WO2013001123A1 WO 2013001123 A1 WO2013001123 A1 WO 2013001123A1 ES 2012070469 W ES2012070469 W ES 2012070469W WO 2013001123 A1 WO2013001123 A1 WO 2013001123A1
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Fermin Jaime Loureiro Benimeli
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    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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  • the present invention relates to a computer memory storage device, of the type that comprises a microprocessor associated with a client USB connector and a mass storage memory for data storage in a small housing, and which enables the Direct communication with a computer and wireless communication with an external device autonomously.
  • This device is applicable in the computer industry, and more specifically in the mass data storage sector.
  • Pendrives Memory storage devices known as “pendrives” or USB memory sticks, have been extended for ease of use, robustness, reduced size and large capacity compared to other computer media.
  • These devices are powered by power when they are connected to the host USB port of a computer through a built-in client USB port for use.
  • the applicant of the present invention is unaware of the existence of a background that satisfactorily solves the problem presented.
  • the computer memory storage device object of this invention, has some technical features designed to offer greater connection capabilities and flexibility of use, enabling wireless communication with an external device autonomously.
  • the device is of the type comprising a microprocessor associated with a client USB connector and a mass storage memory housed in a small housing.
  • the device comprises a wireless communications module connected to the microprocessor, a switch or actuator button, and an autonomous power supply battery.
  • the device drive enables the power supply of the wireless communications module, the microprocessor and the memory from the electric battery to enable wireless communication with an external device and access the memory.
  • the device can be connected via wireless communication with an external device in a completely independent and autonomous way, suitable for bidirectional data transfer in any place and location.
  • the user only has to press the button or switch to activate or deactivate the wireless transfer function for as long as the communication is necessary.
  • the wireless communications module is a Bluetooth module, although it is not ruled out for adoption of other types of wireless communications.
  • the use of the Bluetooth module enables communication between two nearby devices in a safe and convenient way.
  • the electric battery is rechargeable connected to the client USB connector.
  • the electric battery is automatically recharged when the device is connected to a computer in a conventional way by the client USB connector, for example when handling the stored information.
  • the electrical battery of the device can be charged by a charger compatible for this purpose, which comprises a USB connector in which the device is plugged in, and that supplies power from a power source that can be connected to the conventional mains, without Need to use a computer.
  • the device comprises a screen and operating controls connected to the microprocessor. These means allow the user to select the files and information that he wishes to transmit or copy to the external device. In addition, the correct operation of the device, the course of the transfers, the battery status and other functions can be controlled through the screen.
  • the communication is protected with security measures, for example by using an access password that the user must enter, which prevents third parties from intervening in the communication in a way improper
  • the device comprises at least one memory card reader associated with the microprocessor. This reader makes it possible to download the contents of the memory card to the device memory to free it. In this way the device can act as a mass storage of cumulative backup of a memory card, for example of a digital camera.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the device, where the screen, the buttons of the operating means and the card reader slots are observed.
  • FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the electronic circuit inside the device.
  • the device of the invention comprises an electronic circuit housed inside a small housing (1), and equipped with a client USB connector (2) for connection to a computer, the electronic circuit being formed by a microprocessor (3) associated with a mass storage memory (4) and a wireless communications module (5), in this case Bluetooth type for the transmission of memory data (4) with an external device through said wireless communications module (5).
  • the electronic circuit comprises an electric battery (6) powered by the microprocessor (3), and a push button (7) that activates or deactivates the electronic circuit and data transmission.
  • the electric battery (6) is rechargeable and is connected to the USB client connector (2) for recharging when the device is connected to a computer directly, or to a compatible charger.
  • the device comprises a screen (8) and operating controls (9), in this case some buttons, connected to the microprocessor (3) to be able to operate the device and select the different work functions and the files to be to transmit.
  • the device comprises card readers (10), these readers being connected with the microprocessor (3) to make transfers between the memory (4) and the cards or with the wireless communications module (5).

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Abstract

The invention relates to a memory storage computer device comprising: a reduced-size casing (1); a microprocessor (3) associated with a client USB connector (2) and a mass storage memory (4); a wireless communication module (5) connected to the microprocessor; an actuation button or switch (7); and an electric battery (6) providing an autonomous power supply for the wireless communication module, the microprocessor and the memory once the device has been actuated. The device comprises a screen (8) and operating controls (9) connected to the microprocessor and at least one memory card reader (10) associated with the microprocessor.

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DESCRIPCIÓN  DESCRIPTION
DISPOSITIVO INFORMÁTICO DE ALMACENAMIENTO DE MEMORIA. Objeto de la invención MEMORY STORAGE COMPUTER DEVICE. Object of the invention
La presente invención se refiere a un dispositivo informático de almacenamiento de memoria, del tipo de los que comprenden en una carcasa de reducidas dimensiones un microprocesador asociado a un conector USB cliente y a una memoria de almacenamiento masivo para el almacenamiento de datos, y que posibilita la comunicación directa con un ordenador y la comunicación inalámbrica con un dispositivo externo de forma autónoma.  The present invention relates to a computer memory storage device, of the type that comprises a microprocessor associated with a client USB connector and a mass storage memory for data storage in a small housing, and which enables the Direct communication with a computer and wireless communication with an external device autonomously.
Campo de aplicación de la invención. Field of application of the invention.
Este dispositivo es aplicable en la industria informática, y más concretamente en el sector de almacenamiento masivo de datos.  This device is applicable in the computer industry, and more specifically in the mass data storage sector.
Antecedentes de la invención. Background of the invention.
Los dispositivos de almacenamiento de memoria conocidos como "pendrives" o memorias USB de memoria, se han extendido por su facilidad de uso, robustez, reducido tamaño y gran capacidad respecto a otros soportes informáticos.  Memory storage devices known as "pendrives" or USB memory sticks, have been extended for ease of use, robustness, reduced size and large capacity compared to other computer media.
Estos dispositivos se alimentan de energía cuando son conectados al puerto USB de acogida de un ordenador por un puerto USB cliente incorporado para su utilización.  These devices are powered by power when they are connected to the host USB port of a computer through a built-in client USB port for use.
Sin embargo, existen una gran cantidad de dispositivos portátiles, tipo PDA, teléfonos móviles, reproductores multimedia portátiles y similares que no presentan un puerto USB de acogida para conectar uno de estos dispositivos informáticos de almacenamiento de memoria para acceder a los datos almacenados. Esta situación es un gran problema cuando se desea compartir información o acceder a datos almacenados desde estos dispositivos sin utilizar un ordenador convencional que haga de puente entre ellos. However, there are a large number of portable devices, PDA type, mobile phones, portable media players and the like that do not have a USB host port to connect one of these computer memory storage devices to access the stored data. This situation is a big problem when you want to share information or access data stored from these devices without using a conventional computer that bridges between they.
El solicitante de la presente invención desconoce la existencia de antecedentes que resuelvan de forma satisfactoria la problemática expuesta.  The applicant of the present invention is unaware of the existence of a background that satisfactorily solves the problem presented.
Descripción de la invención Description of the invention
El dispositivo informático de almacenamiento de memoria, objeto de esta invención, presenta unas particularidades técnicas destinadas a ofrecer unas mayores capacidades de conexión y flexibilidad de uso, posibilitando la comunicación inalámbrica con un dispositivo externo de forma autónoma.  The computer memory storage device, object of this invention, has some technical features designed to offer greater connection capabilities and flexibility of use, enabling wireless communication with an external device autonomously.
El dispositivo es del tipo de los que comprenden alojados en una carcasa de reducidas dimensiones un microprocesador asociado a un conector USB cliente y a una memoria de almacenamiento masivo.  The device is of the type comprising a microprocessor associated with a client USB connector and a mass storage memory housed in a small housing.
De acuerdo con la invención el dispositivo comprende un módulo de comunicaciones inalámbricas conectado con el microprocesador, un interruptor o pulsador de accionamiento, y una batería eléctrica de alimentación autónoma. El accionamiento del dispositivo habilita la alimentación eléctrica del módulo de comunicaciones inalámbricas, del microprocesador y de la memoria desde la batería eléctrica para posibilitar la comunicación inalámbrica con un dispositivo exterior y acceso la memoria.  According to the invention, the device comprises a wireless communications module connected to the microprocessor, a switch or actuator button, and an autonomous power supply battery. The device drive enables the power supply of the wireless communications module, the microprocessor and the memory from the electric battery to enable wireless communication with an external device and access the memory.
Así, el dispositivo se puede conectar mediante comunicación inalámbrica con un dispositivo externo de forma totalmente independiente y autónoma, adecuado para una transferencia de datos bidireccional en cualquier lugar y emplazamiento. El usuario solo tiene que accionar el pulsador o interruptor para activar o desactivar la función de transferencia inalámbrica durante el tiempo que le sea necesaria la comunicación.  Thus, the device can be connected via wireless communication with an external device in a completely independent and autonomous way, suitable for bidirectional data transfer in any place and location. The user only has to press the button or switch to activate or deactivate the wireless transfer function for as long as the communication is necessary.
El módulo de comunicaciones inalámbricas es un módulo Bluetooth, aunque no se descarta a adopción de otros tipos de comunicaciones inalámbricas. El uso del módulo Bluetooth posibilita una comunicación entre dos dispositivos próximos de forma segura y cómoda. En una realización preferente la batería eléctrica es recargable conectada al conector USB cliente. Así la batería eléctrica se recarga automáticamente cuando el dispositivo está conectado a un ordenador de forma convencional por el conector USB cliente, por ejemplo al manejar la información almacenada. En otra situación, la batería eléctrica del dispositivo se puede cargar mediante un cargador compatible al efecto, el cual comprende un conector USB en el que se enchufa el dispositivo, y que suministra corriente desde una fuente de alimentación conectable a la red eléctrica convencional, sin necesidad de usar un ordenador. The wireless communications module is a Bluetooth module, although it is not ruled out for adoption of other types of wireless communications. The use of the Bluetooth module enables communication between two nearby devices in a safe and convenient way. In a preferred embodiment the electric battery is rechargeable connected to the client USB connector. Thus the electric battery is automatically recharged when the device is connected to a computer in a conventional way by the client USB connector, for example when handling the stored information. In another situation, the electrical battery of the device can be charged by a charger compatible for this purpose, which comprises a USB connector in which the device is plugged in, and that supplies power from a power source that can be connected to the conventional mains, without Need to use a computer.
En una realización preferente, el dispositivo comprende una pantalla y unos mandos de operación conectados al microprocesador. Estos medios posibilitan que el usuario pueda seleccionar los archivos e información que desea transmitir o copiar al dispositivo externo. Además, a través de la pantalla se puede controlar el correcto funcionamiento del dispositivo, el transcurso de las transferencias, el estado de la batería y otras funciones.  In a preferred embodiment, the device comprises a screen and operating controls connected to the microprocessor. These means allow the user to select the files and information that he wishes to transmit or copy to the external device. In addition, the correct operation of the device, the course of the transfers, the battery status and other functions can be controlled through the screen.
En una comunicación inalámbrica del dispositivo de la invención con otro dispositivo, la comunicación se protege con medidas de segundad, por ejemplo mediante el uso de una contraseña de acceso que el usuario debe introducir, lo cual evita que terceros puedan intervenir en la comunicación de forma indebida.  In a wireless communication of the device of the invention with another device, the communication is protected with security measures, for example by using an access password that the user must enter, which prevents third parties from intervening in the communication in a way improper
En otra realización, el dispositivo comprende al menos un lector de tarjetas de memoria asociado al microprocesador. Este lector posibilita la descarga del contenido de la tarjeta de memoria a la memoria del dispositivo para dejarla libre. De esta forma el dispositivo puede actuar como almacenamiento masivo de resguardo acumulativo de una tarjeta de memoria, por ejemplo de una cámara fotográfica digital.  In another embodiment, the device comprises at least one memory card reader associated with the microprocessor. This reader makes it possible to download the contents of the memory card to the device memory to free it. In this way the device can act as a mass storage of cumulative backup of a memory card, for example of a digital camera.
Descripción de las figuras. Description of the figures.
Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de facilitar la comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva un juego de dibujos en los que, con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado lo siguiente: To complement the description that is being made and in order to facilitate the understanding of the features of the invention, a set of drawings is attached to the present specification in which, In an illustrative and non-limiting manner, the following has been represented:
- La figura 1 muestra una vista en perspectiva del dispositivo, donde se observa la pantalla, los botones de los medios de operación y las ranuras de los lectores de tarjetas.  - Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the device, where the screen, the buttons of the operating means and the card reader slots are observed.
- La figura 2 muestra un esquema de bloques del circuito electrónico interior del dispositivo.  - Figure 2 shows a block diagram of the electronic circuit inside the device.
Realización preferente de la invención Preferred Embodiment of the Invention
Como se puede observar en las figuras referenciadas el dispositivo de la invención comprende un circuito electrónico alojado dentro de una carcasa (1 ) de reducidas dimensiones, y dotado con un conector USB cliente (2) para su conexión a ordenador, estando conformado el circuito electrónico por un microprocesador (3) asociado a una memoria (4) de almacenamiento masivo y a un módulo de comunicaciones inalámbricas (5), en este caso tipo Bluetooth para la transmisión de datos de la memoria (4) con un dispositivo exterior a través de dicho módulo de comunicaciones inalámbricas (5). El circuito electrónico comprende una batería eléctrica (6) de alimentación a través del microprocesador (3), y un pulsador (7) de accionamiento que activa o desactiva el circuito electrónico y la transmisión de datos. La batería eléctrica (6) es recargable y está conectada con el conector USB cliente (2) para su recarga cuando el dispositivo es conectado a un ordenador de forma directa, o a un cargador compatible.  As can be seen in the referenced figures, the device of the invention comprises an electronic circuit housed inside a small housing (1), and equipped with a client USB connector (2) for connection to a computer, the electronic circuit being formed by a microprocessor (3) associated with a mass storage memory (4) and a wireless communications module (5), in this case Bluetooth type for the transmission of memory data (4) with an external device through said wireless communications module (5). The electronic circuit comprises an electric battery (6) powered by the microprocessor (3), and a push button (7) that activates or deactivates the electronic circuit and data transmission. The electric battery (6) is rechargeable and is connected to the USB client connector (2) for recharging when the device is connected to a computer directly, or to a compatible charger.
En una realización, el dispositivo comprende una pantalla (8) y unos mandos de operación (9), en este caso unos botones, conectados con el microprocesador (3) para poder operar el dispositivo y seleccionar las distintas funciones de trabajo y los archivos a transmitir.  In one embodiment, the device comprises a screen (8) and operating controls (9), in this case some buttons, connected to the microprocessor (3) to be able to operate the device and select the different work functions and the files to be to transmit.
En otra realización, el dispositivo comprende unos lectores (10) de tarjetas, estando estos lectores conectados con el microprocesador (3) para realizar transferencias entre la memoria (4) y las tarjetas o con el módulo de comunicaciones inalámbricas (5).  In another embodiment, the device comprises card readers (10), these readers being connected with the microprocessor (3) to make transfers between the memory (4) and the cards or with the wireless communications module (5).
Una vez descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la invención, así como un ejemplo de realización preferente, se hace constar a los efectos oportunos que los materiales, forma, tamaño y disposición de los elementos descritos podrán ser modificados, siempre y cuando ello no suponga una alteración de las características esenciales de la invención que se reivindican a continuación. Once the nature of the invention has been sufficiently described, as well as an example of a preferred embodiment, it is stated for the appropriate purposes that the materials, shape, size and arrangement of the described elements may be modified, provided that this does not imply an alteration of the essential features of the invention that are claimed then.

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1 . - Dispositivo informático de almacenamiento de memoria, del tipo de los que comprenden alojados en una carcasa de reducidas dimensiones un microprocesador asociado a un conector USB cliente y a una memoria de almacenamiento masivo, caracterizado porque comprende un módulo de comunicaciones inalámbricas conectado con el microprocesador, un interruptor o pulsador de accionamiento, y una batería eléctrica de alimentación autónoma del módulo de comunicaciones inalámbricas, del microprocesador y de la memoria una vez accionado el dispositivo.  one . - Computer memory storage device, of the type comprising a microprocessor associated with a client USB connector and a mass storage memory, characterized in that it comprises a wireless communications module connected to the microprocessor, a switch or push button, and an autonomous power supply battery of the wireless communications module, microprocessor and memory once the device is operated.
2. - Dispositivo, según la reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque el módulo de comunicaciones inalámbricas es un módulo Bluetooth. 2. - Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the wireless communications module is a Bluetooth module.
3. - Dispositivo, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque la batería eléctrica es recargable conectada al conector3. - Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electric battery is rechargeable connected to the connector
USB cliente. USB client
4. - Dispositivo, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque comprende una pantalla y unos mandos de operación conectados al microprocesador. 4. - Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a display and operating controls connected to the microprocessor.
5. - dispositivo, según cualquier de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque comprende al menos un lector de tarjetas de memoria asociado al microprocesador. 5. - device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one memory card reader associated with the microprocessor.
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