WO2019059444A1 - Mobile device and configuration synchronization method in mobile device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile device and a configuration synchronization method in the mobile device. The configuration synchronization method in the mobile device comprises a step of: displaying, on the first mobile device, a screen enabling material related to a system configuration to be selected and backed up; providing a server function with the name of a server not being used in an adjacent device, when a server function for transmitting, directly to other devices, backup data selected through the screen is selected; using a set server name so as to enable one or more other mobile devices to directly connect to the first mobile device and communicate with the same, so as to respectively receive backup data from the first mobile device, thereby installing the received backup data and rebooting. According to the present invention, backup data related to a system configuration is directly transmitted to multiple devices without a separate network device such that the configuration can be synchronized.

Description

How to synchronize settings on mobile devices and their mobile devices

The present invention relates to a mobile device and a setting synchronization method in the mobile device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mobile device capable of directly transmitting backup data related to a system setting to a plurality of devices, ≪ / RTI >

A mobile device such as a PDA terminal or a smart phone is a portable device having one or more functions capable of carrying out voice and video communication, capable of inputting and outputting information, and storing data, . Such a mobile device has various functions, such as a photograph, a movie, a music file or a video file, a game, a broadcast reception, a wireless Internet, etc., and a multimedia player (multimedia player) .

Among the mobile devices, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) terminal or a personal information terminal means a small and light computer which is small enough to enter a hand using a touch screen as a main input device. In other words, the PDA terminal adds personal scheduling, address book functions with search and management functions to a portable small computer, which means a programmable computing device, and makes it easy to exchange data between desktop and notebook computers. .

Industrial PDA terminals are designed to be suitable for specific applications, such as minimizing the risk of breakage due to shocks and incorporating a barcode scanner or a printer in the main body, considering that the usage place is an industrial site, unlike a general PDA terminal. In particular, durability and robustness that can withstand labor-intensive outdoor field work is also a requirement of industrial PDAs.

On the other hand, unlike smartphones for general users, industrial terminals need to be synchronized by applying the system-related settings equally to several tens to many hundreds of terminals. To do this, we back up system-related settings by making one terminal golden sample and then save the backup data to external storage device (external SD card or desktop PC) or Internet cloud and copy the backup data to the target terminal And the restoration method is used.

A method of copying and restoring backup data to dozens of hundreds of terminals using an external storage device is very inconvenient and time consuming. In addition, the method of storing the data in the Internet cloud and downloading the data from the target terminal is inconvenient to manually set up the network manually so that the target terminal can access the Internet. In addition, In the field, there are cases where the Internet can not be accessed at all.

To solve these problems, there is a need for a method of quickly and conveniently synchronizing system-related settings by transferring backup data collectively without cumbersome manual work such as setting up a separate network or copying backup data for a plurality of synchronization target terminals .

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile device capable of directly transmitting backup data related to a system setting to a plurality of devices without a separate network device, thereby synchronizing the settings, and a method of setting synchronization in the mobile device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for synchronizing a setting in a mobile device, the method comprising: displaying a screen capable of selecting and backing up data related to system setting in a first mobile device; Selecting a server function for directly transmitting the selected backup data to another device, setting a server name not used in an adjacent device in the first mobile device, and providing the server function with the set server name Communicatively connecting directly to the first mobile device using the set server name in one or more other mobile devices and receiving the backup data from the first mobile device at the one or more other mobile devices, , The received backup Installing the charge, and comprising the step of rebooting.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile device including a display unit, a memory, a communication unit, a control unit, and one or more modules stored in the memory and executed by the control unit, Selecting a server function for directly transmitting the backup data selected by the user to another device, selecting a server function to be used in the adjacent device, Setting a server name, and providing the server function with the set server name through the communication unit.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for displaying a screen capable of selecting and backing up data related to a system setting and selecting a server function for directly transferring backup data selected from the screen to another device A first mobile device that sets a server name that is not used in an adjacent device and provides the server function with the server name; And one or more other mobile devices communicatively coupled to the first mobile device to receive the backup data from the first mobile device, install the backup data, and reboot the mobile device.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a processor-readable recording medium on which a program for causing the processor to execute the setting synchronization method may be provided.

According to the present invention, a single mobile device performs a server function to directly transfer backup data related to the system setting between a plurality of devices without connecting to an additional device or an additional network device, A mobile device can automatically install the backup data, display the installation completion message, and reboot. This makes it possible to conveniently and quickly batch-apply settings to a plurality of mobile devices without using a separate network device.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figures 2 and 3 are diagrams that are referenced to outline a method of setting synchronization in a mobile device according to one embodiment of the present invention,

Figures 4 and 5 are flow charts provided in the description of a method of setting synchronization in a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention,

6 to 12 are diagrams referred to the description of a method of setting synchronization in a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In this specification, when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it is to be understood that any element may be directly connected or connected to another element, It should be understood that the element may also be present. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between. Other expressions that describe the relationship between components, such as " between " or " neighboring to ", should be interpreted as well, such that an element " transmits "

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, the mobile device 100 includes a display unit 110, a user input unit 120, an AV input / output unit 130, a communication unit 140, a barcode scanner unit 150, a sensing unit 155, A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a power supply unit 180, and a control unit 190. When such components are implemented in practical applications, two or more components may be combined into one component, or one component may be divided into two or more components as necessary.

The display unit 110 may display information, menus, and the like related to the operation processing of the mobile device 100.

The user input unit 120 may input a user command for controlling the operation of the mobile device 100 by a push or touch operation of the user, or may be implemented as a keypad, a dome switch, a touch pad, or the like.

The AV input / output unit 130 is for inputting and outputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera, a microphone, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or moving image obtained by the image sensor in a shooting mode or the like, and the processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 110. [ The microphone can receive the external sound signal by the microphone and process it as electrical voice data. The speaker can output the audio data received from the communication unit 140 or stored in the memory 160. [ The buzzer may output an acoustic signal related to a function or the like to be performed in the mobile device 100. [

The communication unit 140 can transmit and receive wireless signals to and from at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The communication unit 140 may include a module for wireless Internet access or short-range communication. Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, ZigBee (Wi-Fi Hotspot), Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi ZigBee) can be used.

The barcode scanner unit 150 provides a function of recognizing a barcode such as a Quick Response (QR) code or the like.

The sensing unit 155 senses the current state of the mobile device 100, such as the position of the mobile device 100, whether or not the user touches the mobile device 100, and generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile device 100. For this, the sensing unit 155 may include a sensing sensor, a pressure sensor, and a motion sensor.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 190 and may function for temporary storage of data input to or output from the mobile device 100. [

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with an external device connected to the mobile device 100. The interface unit 170 may receive data from the external device or supply power to each component in the mobile device 100 and may transmit data in the PDA terminal 100 to the external device .

The power supply unit 180 receives the main power or the power of the auxiliary battery and supplies operating power required for operation of the respective components. The main power source may be a power source of the main battery or an external power source. In addition, the main battery or the auxiliary battery may be a rechargeable battery mounted on the mobile device 100. [

The control unit 190 generally controls the operations of the respective units to control the overall operation of the mobile device 100. The control unit 190 may include one or more processors.

Figures 2 and 3 are diagrams that are referenced to outline a method of setting synchronization in a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the first mobile device 100a, which has been gold-sampled, backs up system-related data that the user needs. At this time, the backup data includes various system setting data, installed app data, barcode scanner setting data, and OS update image.

The first mobile device 100a executes a server function for transferring backed up backup data to one or more other mobile devices 100b through 100n. Accordingly, the one or more other mobile devices 100b to 100n are directly connected to the first mobile device 100a to receive the backup data from the first mobile device 100a, After installation, reboot is performed.

With this process, setting items can be synchronized by collectively applying setting items to a plurality of devices.

In addition, the server function for transmitting the backup data may be executed simultaneously in the second mobile device 200a using a different server name from the first mobile device 100a. That is, a plurality of devices can simultaneously perform a server function and transmit backup data to a plurality of devices, thereby synchronizing configuration items.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the mobile device 100b receiving the backup data performs the server function again, and the backup data is transmitted to another mobile terminal 210ab-210n to be installed You may.

4 and 5 are flowcharts provided in a description of a method of setting synchronization in a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 illustrates an operation process in a mobile device providing a server function, and FIG. 5 illustrates an operation process in a mobile device performing a client function of receiving and installing a backup file.

Referring to FIG. 4, in a mobile device that performs a server function, a user selects data to be backed up through a backup file selection screen and stores the selected data as backup data (S300). The backup data is various system setting data, installed app data, barcode scanner setting data, and OS update image.

Next, the user activates the server function for transmitting the backup data (S305).

If the activation of the server function is selected, a server name set as a default is set in advance (S310). If the set server name is already used by another device (S315), the server name is changed to another server name (S320). This process is repeated until a server name that is not used by another device can be set.

For example, if you set the default server name to 'CloneServer00' and this server name is already being used on another device, the server name will be changed to 'CloneServer01' -> 'CloneServer02' -> 'CloneServer03' Change the name to use it.

If the set server name is not used by another device, the server function is performed with the set server name (S325).

When the server function is performed, the backup data can be directly transmitted according to a request from another mobile device without going through an AP or the like.

Referring to FIG. 5, when a mobile device that performs a client function of receiving and installing a backup file executes an associated application (S350), a server searching for a mobile device performing an adjacent server function is performed (S355). When searching for a server, you can search for the server by changing the server name.

For example, you can connect to 'CloneServer00' and connect with this server name. Otherwise, search for the server by changing the server name as 'CloneServer01' -> 'CloneServer02' -> 'CloneServer03'.

After the server is searched, if the searched server can be registered as a client (S360), it is communicably connected by requesting registration, receiving registration, etc., and performs a client function (S365). Thereafter, the backup data is directly received from the mobile device performing the server function (S370).

Mobile devices that perform server functions and mobile devices that perform client functions use Wi-Fi hotspot communication technology, so they can send and receive backup data directly without connecting the device to a separate network . Wi-Fi hotspot communication technology supports tethering mode between devices without going through Wi-Fi Access Point (AP), enabling 1: N connection.

However, it may be configured to send and receive backup data using other local communication technologies besides Wi-Fi communication technology.

Then, the received backup data is installed (S375), and a process of rebooting is performed (S380). After rebooting, a message or an icon indicating that the received backup data has been installed can be displayed, and the name, type, function, version, size and the like of the backup data can be checked by selecting the message or icon.

With this process, you can set the backup data.

In addition, the mobile device that receives the backup data may automatically perform the server function, and the backup data may be transmitted to another mobile terminal device to be installed. That is, the mobile device performing the client function installs the backup data, reboots the data, activates the server function immediately without selecting the user, enables the backed up data to be transferred to another mobile device, If there is no client registration request from the server, the server function can be terminated.

6 to 12 are diagrams referred to the description of a method of setting synchronization in a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 shows an example of a backup file selection screen.

As shown in FIG. 6, the user can select a backup of the desired data on the backup file selection screen 400. FIG. When the selection of the data to be backed up is completed, as shown in FIG. 7, a screen 410 for selecting a storage location of the backup data and whether or not to perform backup can be displayed.

8 shows a screen for activating the server function.

In the activation screen 420 as shown in Fig. 8, the user selects an icon 423 with a wireless display on the right side of the backed up file, and as shown in Fig. 9, The user can display the screen 430 in which the user can select the activation of the user.

FIGS. 10 to 12 show screens displayed on a mobile device receiving backup data.

When the related application is executed in the mobile device performing the client function, a screen 440 for searching the mobile device performing the server function is displayed as shown in FIG.

When the search for the mobile device performing the server function is completed, as shown in FIG. 11, a screen 450 is displayed that is communicably connected to the mobile device performing the server function and receives the backup data.

When the reception of the backup data is completed, as shown in FIG. 12, the system setting data, installed app data, bar code scanner setting data, OS update image and the like are automatically installed and rebooted.

By this process, the same operation can be performed in a plurality of devices, and the settings can be synchronized.

Meanwhile, the configuration synchronization method in the mobile device and the mobile device according to the present invention can be applied to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above in a limited manner, All or some of the examples may be selectively combined.

The present invention can also be embodied as a computer program on a programmable computer. Such a computer may include a processor, a storage device, an input device, and an output device. In order to implement the contents described in the present invention, the program code may be input to a mouse or a keyboard input device. These programs can be implemented in high-level languages or object-oriented languages. It can also be implemented as a computer system implemented in assembly or machine code.

In addition, the present invention can be implemented as a code readable by a processor on a recording medium readable by a processor provided in a terminal or a server. The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by the processor is stored. Examples of the recording medium on which the processor can read are ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, and the like.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It should be understood that various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

The present invention can be applied to a mobile device such as a smart phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a tablet computer, and the like.

Claims (10)

1. Selecting a data item related to the system setting from the first mobile device and displaying a screen that can be backed up;

   Selecting a server function for directly transmitting the backup data selected by the first mobile device through the screen to another device;

   Setting a server name not used in an adjacent device in the first mobile device and providing the server function with the set server name;

   Communicatively connecting directly to the first mobile device using the set server name in one or more other mobile devices; And

   Receiving the backup data from the first mobile device at the one or more other mobile devices, installing the backup data, and rebooting the mobile device.
2. The method according to claim 1,

   Wherein the backup data includes at least one of a system setting data, an installed app data, a barcode scanner setting data, and an OS update image.
3. The method according to claim 1,

   Wherein the first mobile device and the one or more other mobile devices are communicatively coupled via a Wi-Fi hotspot communication.
4. The method according to claim 1,

   And providing the server function using a server name different from the server name set in the second mobile device.
5. A processor-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for causing a processor to execute the setting synchronization method according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
6. A display unit;

   Memory;

   A communication unit;

   A control unit; And

   And one or more modules stored in the memory and executed by the control unit,

   Selecting a data item related to the system setting on the display unit and displaying a backup screen;

   Selecting a server function for directly transmitting the backup data selected in the screen to another device; And

   Setting a server name that is not used in an adjacent device, and providing the server function with the server name set through the communication unit.
7. The method according to claim 6,

   Wherein the one or more modules comprise:

   And transmitting the backup data to the one or more other mobile devices in response to a request from one or more other mobile devices.
8. The method according to claim 6,

   Wherein the communication unit transmits the backup data by Wi-Fi hotspot communication.
9. Selecting a data item related to the system setting and displaying a screen for backup, selecting a server function for directly transmitting the backup data selected in the screen to another device, setting a server name that is not used in an adjacent device, A first mobile device providing the server function with a server name; And

   And one or more other mobile devices communicatively connected directly to the first mobile device for receiving the backup data from the first mobile device, installing and rebooting the backup data.
10. 10. The method of claim 9,

    Further comprising: a second mobile device providing the server function with a server name different from the server name.

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