WO2022246528A1

WO2022246528A1 - Standalone backup device and standalone backup system

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Publication number: WO2022246528A1
Application number: PCT/BR2022/050174
Authority: WO
Inventors: João Paulo FINN
Original assignee: Strong Rock Ltda
Priority date: 2021-05-27
Filing date: 2022-05-25
Publication date: 2022-12-01
Also published as: BR102021010255A2

Abstract

The present invention patent application relates to a device and a related standalone backup system that are essentially intended for use in the data security sector. The invention includes a device (1) connected by a cable or antenna to a computer (2) (PC, notebook or the like), said device (1) incorporating a programmable timer (3) that is connected to a power flow release/block device (4) (such as a relay) including connectors that connect the power flow release/block device (4) to the external or internal unit (6) to execute the standalone backup; the device (1) has a port or a set of ports (7), such as USB, SD, Micro-SD, Micro-USB, USB-C, or SATA3 ports, or an internal or external storage unit. The present invention can be used in conjunction with a range of electronic data- and information-processing equipment and has numerous potential applications, including notably full automation of the days and times that an external or internal data-storage unit is connected to a computer port or the like, in order to process automatic backup copies, with immediate disconnection once the copies have been made.

Description

AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE AND AUTONOMOUS BACKUP SYSTEM

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[001] This is a patent application for a device and its autonomous backup system, whose application is aimed at the technical sector of electronics applied to computing, with the essential objective of working in the data security segment.

BRIEF SUMMARY

[002] The present invention can be used in conjunction with different electronic data and information processing equipment, and, among the numerous applications found, particular emphasis is given to the possibility of completely automating the days and times in which an external data storage unit will be attached to a computer port or similar, with the aim of processing automatic backup copies, also registering the immediate shutdown after the copies are finished.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[003] According to information from the Center for Studies, Responses and Handling of Security Incidents in Brazil - CERT, from January to July 2020, more than 318,000 (three hundred and eighteen thousand) malicious attacks were identified. Of this total, almost 60% are in the SCAN category, which, according to the caption, refers to a malicious way of identifying active computers to serve as a target for attacks.

STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE

[004] Some attempts at solutions used to prevent or 'remedy' these attacks are known in the current state of the art, whether in terms of protections such as antivirus, firewalls, anti-malware, or as forms of 'guarantees' through backups and backups.

[005] It is a fact recognized by all those related to the matter that no type of protection, whether firewall or antivirus, is 100% effective against malicious attacks on data, notably with regard to attacks promoted by hackers, given that protection software works with threats with objective and predictable behavior such as viruses, malware or ransoware, but not with the unpredictable behavior of a human being personalized in the person of a hacker.

[006] Given this scenario, backups are still a way of guaranteeing maintenance and safekeeping of data that is considered effective. [007] As backups are technically the only form of guarantee against external attacks, users seek to automate backups in several ways, such as, for example, automated backups in the cloud, on NAS systems, on external storage units and, eventually, , precariously on the computer itself, which further increases the fragility of the system.

[008] However, it is an indisputable fact that these automated backups can also be the object of attacks, even relatively easily, given that they are permanently connected to the computer that contains the data source, making the path to threats accessible. In this sense, these automated backups offer more effective protection only against so-called technical failures.

[009] In automated backups, even if the connection is made via the cloud, important data such as links and/or passwords will be stored on the source computer, in order to allow a hacker to track the backup data with the aim of destroying it , alter them or hijack them.

[010] However, a hacker, when invading a computer, may, based on his skill in the art, have access to the automated backup schedules, such as the times and locations of data storage, if his objective is to destroy them, alter them or hijack them.

[011] In this vein, while any means of data storage are connected to the source computer, by different means, ports, networks or internet, or even if they leave traces, security will be compromised. On the other hand, the higher the level of protection applied, the greater the challenge for an experienced hacker, that is, it becomes a highly motivating factor in the sense of winning the challenge and then publicly exposing the success of his endeavor. This aspect subjects the servers, which cannot be turned off, to a greater level of insecurity, given that they remain constantly available to intruders.

[012] Therefore, technically, the state of the art does not include, in terms of automated backups, solutions applied through the use of external storage units, which are immediately disconnected and disconnected from their power supply, after the backup operation is carried out.

[013] It is important to point out in the state of the art human failures in manual backups. To this end, external storage on drives that can be disconnected from the computer after backup, it is still subject to problems related to the fragility of cloud storage and other automated means of backup.

[014] However, when talking about a backup process in external storage, an important problem arises to be considered, that is, the fact that it is a process that requires human action; where there is human action the possibility of fragility is present. [015] Particularly, for the procedure for storing data on external drives, it is necessary for someone to connect the external drive to the computer, to carry out the entire process of opening the software, as well as selecting the actions to be carried out by the software and, furthermore, , wait for the time necessary for the backup, and then disconnect the external storage unit, thus subjecting the process to human failures, such as errors, omissions, lack of time, forgetfulness, lack of manpower, or even intentional factors, among others.

[016] In view of the foregoing considerations, and the current state of the art, it is observed that the external storage unit needs to be mechanically/physically disconnected from the computer port, requiring someone to manually perform the operation. This need is real due to the weaknesses presented by the software systems.

[017] As an example of this reality, we can cite a system based exclusively on software with the sole function of disabling the external storage unit, “safely ejecting” the unit after the backup; or that this process was done manually by clicking the mouse so that the external storage unit was “ejected” or “safely removed”. Such a system would be absolutely ineffective in preventing malicious attacks.

[018] This aspect is based on the fact that, if the unit, whether “disassembled” or “ejected”, remains physically connected to the computer by any means, such as a port (usb, usb-c, m-usb, SD etc.), it will still be possible to rehabilitate it for normal use, without the need for physical contact. For that, it is enough that a user, authorized or not, through a remote connection or hacking reactivates the mass storage device (USB mass storage ) in the Windows device manager or uninstalls the USB Root Hub.

[019] Therefore, it is understood that, currently, there is only one way to ensure full protection of data backed up, that is, physically disconnect the external storage unit from the computer or disconnect it from the power source. However, in In practice, the power source is exactly the connection port to the computer, leaving only the physical removal of said port as total protection to the data contained in the external storage unit.

[020] Thus, while the external unit is not physically disconnected from the computer, or this external unit is disconnected from its power source, represented by the port itself (usb, usb-c, m-usb, SD etc.), there is no security against possible attacks, leaving vulnerable all copies and backups contained therein, in addition to exposing the computer itself.

[021] Therefore, the logical conclusion is that, in the current state of the art, there is no way to automate the physical removal of the external storage unit used for backup.

[022] It is not redundant to say that, due to the preceding description, the current procedure is exposed to human failures such as forgetfulness, lack of time, lack of technical knowledge, deliberate intentions; or even technical failures related to overuse of the processor during office hours, given that physical removal cannot be automated, making other systems slow or inaccessible. [023] Given these considerations, it is understood that the time an external storage unit is physically connected to the computer can be directly related to the measure of the risk of viable attacks, leaving the backup copies exposed. However, at the same time it is quite common for people to connect external storage units and leave them connected for hours, or even not disconnect them for simple reasons of convenience, notably due to the existence of pre-programmed backup software.

[024] However, seeking to verify the state of the art in the light of patent references, a search led us to some patent documents that describe devices for external backup, but none of these documents describe the device with the configuration and operation as presented here.

[025] The patent document PI 1004040-4, APPLIANCE, METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROTECTION TO THE NETWORK, which describes an apparatus, method and system of protection to the network apparatus and method of protection to the network to monitor the functional state of a component of control in circuit protection devices and provide a backup control signal to activate the circuit protection device to protect the network, if the control component of the circuit protection device stops working. [026] The patent document BR 112012013563-5, MEDIA CONTENT STORAGE METHOD, DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER AND SELECTIVE MEDIA CONTENT ARCHIVE SYSTEM, where selective archiving techniques for media content are described here. A first entertainment device stores a plurality of media content files on a first storage medium. The first entertainment device selects a portion of the media content files for backup based on characteristics of the media content files and transmits the portion of the media content files to a second entertainment device over a communication network. The second entertainment device stores the portion of the media content files on a second associated storage medium.

[027] The patent document PI 1001579-5, ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY AND CONTINUOUSLY BACKUP OF VARIOUS FILES, where the present invention patent refers to a system and device (1), formed by product and/or tool that has software specially developed and embedded in a pen-drive, hard disk or other means, which allows you to perform backup or backup copies, with automatic synchronization, of information, files and user documents, highlighting that the software works completely automatically, thus freeing the user from any type of routine as long as it is previously configured.

[028] The patent document PI 0814477-0, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BACKUP OF OBJECTS OF RIGHTS, where the invention presents a device and method for backup of objects of rights with the configurations of the present invention has the following characteristics: the information of license information that is not critical to the cryptographic security of the rights object is kept in "plain text" with a well-defined syntax in a first data container (302), license information that is critical to the cryptographic security of the rights object are stored in cryptographically protected form specific to the source device to which the rights object is linked in a second data container (304), and the rights object is cryptographically signed by the source device in a way that it cannot be manipulated to signature is stored in a third data container (306).

[029] Patent document BR 112019023976-6, SYSTEM AND METHOD TO COMMUNICATE HEALTH DATA IN A HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT, where The present invention relates to a system for communicating output data in a health care environment (1) comprising a communication network (4) for communicating health data in the health care environment (1), a device (2) for transferring health data via the communication network (4), and a receiving device (3) for receiving health data from the recording device (2) via a communication channel (41) of the communication network (4). Here, the receiving device (3), for receiving health data from the recording device (2), is constituted to send a registration request message (a1) containing a registration request to the recording device (2), and that the receiving device (3) is constituted, upon receipt of the enrollment request message (a1), to validate the enrollment request and establish the communication channel (41) to transfer health data to the receiving device (3). In this way, a system is provided that can allow easy connection of a consumer device to a network with the possibility of reducing data load and improving backup handling.

[030] Patent document BR 102017018091 -3, AUTOMATION CONTROL CENTER INCORPORATING NFC CHIP, FOR RECEIPT, STORAGE AND TRANSMISSION OF CONFIGURATION DATA, where the invention reveals a control center for automation incorporating nfc chip, for receiving, storage and transmission of configuration data for this purpose, a command center (1) incorporating an nfc chip (2), which communicate through software developed with dedicated logic programming, for automation (3) of automatic gates, doors and gates, which allows the user to store the initial settings data, contained in the microprocessor of the central (1) of the operator (3), through the nfc chip (2), transmitting to an external device (d) also equipped with an nfc chip, simply approaching such device (d) of the operator (3). Thus, in case of deconfiguration of the automation command parameters (3), the user just needs to bring his device (d) close again, containing the backup of the automation initial data (3), so that the data transfer between the nfc chips when then, by dedicated software, the command center (1) will reconfigure the control parameters causing the automation (3) to resume its normal operation. The user is also allowed, through software or a dedicated application on the device (d), to modify the control settings as desired, changing or adding parameters from the application, transmitting them to the automation control center (1) (3) just by bringing the device (d) with nfc chip closer to the automation (3) again.

[031] The patent document BR 112018074742-4, METHOD AND DEVICE TO PROVIDE A BACKUP LINK, where a method is provided to provide a communication backup link, in which a user device has a first connection to a gateway and a second internet connection, and the gateway has an internet connection, wherein the gateway comprises internet connection outage detection (301); and establishing a channel between the gateway and the user's device as the backup communication link to the internet (306).

[032] The patent document PI 0310063-4, EXTERNAL BACKUP WITH A BUTTON, where the present invention refers to a preferably external storage device that is provided with a button or other user input that, when activated, causes an application such as a backup of data from the main device to be launched on the external storage device. Preferably, the external storage device includes a hard disk drive. Communication with the main device can be established using USB, ieee 1394, ethernet, wireless connection, or others. The external device is configured to allow the main device to be alerted to the pressing of a button, for example by a notify or interrupt technique, or by a polling technique.

[033] Patent document BR 112014004858-4, METHOD FOR A SAFE BACKUP AND RECOVERY OF CONFIGURATION DATA OF A USER DEVICE ON AN END, AND DEVICE USING THE METHOD, which discloses a method for a backup and recovery of data from configuring (11) a user device at an end comprising the steps of: encrypting the configuration data by employing symmetric key encryption with a symmetric key (14), indexing the encrypted configuration data with a device private key ( 15), and sending the indexed and encrypted configuration data to a particular computer (20) of a user of the end user device, and/or to a storage location (32) of a provider's network service, for storage. For retrieval of configuration data intended to be used within the user's device at an end, a first or second public keys (16, 17) of an asymmetric code encryption system are used for validation of the indexed configuration data. provided by network service provider or for validation of indexed configuration data stored on the user's private computer.

[034] Patent document BR 112015016113-8, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BACKING UP DATA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE, where the present description refers to a method and apparatus for backing up data, and an electronic device. The method includes: receiving backup data from a terminal; determining the account information to which the terminal is logged; and the storage of backup data in a path corresponding to the account information in the technical solutions of the present description, the backup data can be stored according to the account information, which helps to improve the security and privacy of the backup data of each account, and makes it easier for the router to manage the backup data.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[035] Essentially, the invention basically uses a timer circuit connected to a device to release/block the passage of energy, such as a relay, for example, this enables a USB connector or similar. When the timer enables the device to release/block the passage of energy, it turns on the aforementioned connector that allows the external or internal unit, where the backup will be made, to connect to the computer. The invention has an internal memory (flash memory or similar) that stores the autorun routines and the backup software. This self-execution routine starts with the release of energy, and continues with a backup program that saves all the content on the drive of the mentioned external or internal unit. As soon as the self-execution routine ends, it triggers the power pass release/block control device to turn it off immediately, then the device as a whole including the internal or external storage drive will be disconnected from the power supply.

[036] Considering that the main feature of the present invention is to start the backup automatically by disconnecting from its own power source immediately after the backup, it can present some constructive versions, maintaining the main functionality, such as:

- Device with built-in timer: the device has a port or set of ports, such as USB, SD, Micro-SD, Micro-USB, USC-C, SATA3 ports, among others, which connect to the computer through a programmable timer or by software. External storage units are connected to these ports where backup copies will be executed. Optionally, instead of a set of available ports for connecting any external storage device, the invention can be equipped with an external storage unit permanently;

- Variation without timer: the device has a variation without timer, which reduces the price, facilitates manufacturing and makes it simpler to use; however, all programming is done by software stored on the computer which is the source of the backup data. The device refers to a port or set of ports, such as USB, SD, Micro-SD, Micro-USB, USB-C, SATA3 ports, among others, that connect to the computer through a connection control device, such as a software programmable relay;

- Variation with network connection: the device may have an external storage unit that connects to the computer to receive backup copies via a network cable. They can be described as NAS units, which with the combination of the device, have the function of connecting and disconnecting from its power supply. In this case, the backup software installed on the computer, or the timer, will be responsible for connecting and disconnecting the external storage unit from its power supply;

- Variation with external storage unit: instead of providing ports for connecting any type of storage unit, the device, optionally, will incorporate a case where the storage unit will be positioned, having a plug of the SATA3, M2, or another type of plug that allows the coupling of HDs, SSDs, or other types of units normally intended for the storage of large amounts of data and which are intended for exclusive use on the device;

- Variation with wireless connection: characterized by connecting to the computer that contains the backup object files, through bluetooth or wifi, these means by which it will send and receive the data to be copied on the external or internal storage unit ;

-Variation controlled via internet/wifi: characterized by receiving via wifi and/or internet the commands to start the backup routines, with which the external or internal storage units will be connected to the computer being backed up. The commands can be sourced from a mobile device, such as a cell phone or tablet, connected to the internet anywhere in the world, and containing the appropriate app for programming the days and times for starting the backup, or even providing the possibility of starting the backup at any time by command of the user;

-Variation with a random timer, which instead of being programmed with the days and times, the user can opt for a random programming, in which not even he himself knows which days and times the invention will turn on, connecting the external or internal storage units;

-Variation that allows the user to choose to make the backup in encrypted form; -Variation resulting from the combination of characteristics of the variations described above, such as, for example, the invention consisting of a timer, which may have the option of being random and being connectable and controlled via WiFi;

-All variations are also characterized by: having the possibility of initiating the backup at the user's initiative, that is, the user can also start a backup process outside the scheduled times.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[037] The invention will be described below in its preferred, but not mandatory, forms of execution, and, by way of illustration only, references will be made to the attached drawings, in which they are represented:

Fig. 1: Shows flowchart of the invention;

Fig. 2: Illustrates a physical and non-restrictive perspective example of the autonomous Backup device, object of the present invention, powered by the voltage (in the example ovolts) supplied by the USB port, through which it connects to the computer, that is, without the need for any other source;

Fig. 3: Illustrates a physical and non-restrictive example with a top view of the autonomous Backup device, object of the present invention, powered by the voltage (in the example ovolts) supplied by the USB port, through which it connects to the computer, that is, without the need from any other source;

Fig. 4: Illustrative and non-restrictive view of the device with the external drive attached to the computer.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[038] THE AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE AUTONOMOUS BACKUP SYSTEM, object of this invention patent, comprises a device (1) connected to a computer by means of cable or antenna (2) (PCs, Notebook or similar), said device (1 ) internally having a programmable timer (3) connected to a releasing/blocking the passage of energy (4) (relay, for example), having connectors that interconnect with the release/blocking device of passing energy (4) to the external or internal unit (6) for the execution of the autonomous backup.

[039] The stand-alone Backup device (1) has a port or a set of ports (7), for example ports USB, SD, Micro-SD, Micro-USB, USB-C, SATA3, among others, which connect to the Computer, PCs, Notebook or similar, through said timer (3) programmable manually or by software.

[040] The timer (3), as well as all the ports (7) connected to it or the external storage unit, work by the energy supplied by the Computer itself, PCs, Notebook or similar, through the USB port, or any other port to for it to be connected.

[041] As previously mentioned, the device (1) can be presented in some constructive variants described here, in addition to others that contain the inventive design that permeates the core of the invention.

[042] In a first modality, we highlight the device with built-in timer: the device (1) has a port or set of ports (7), for example USB, SD, Micro-SD, Micro-USB, USC-C, SATA 3 ports , among others, which are connected to the computer (2) through a manually or software programmable timer. These ports (7) are where the external storage units (6) are connected, where the backup copies will be executed. Optionally, instead of a set of ports (7) available for connecting any external storage device, this set can be permanently replaced by an external storage unit. The device also offers the possibility for the backup to be initiated by the user's initiative, outside the scheduled times, maintaining the other characteristics. [043] The timer (3), as well as the ports (7) connected to it or the external storage unit (6), operate using energy supplied by the computer itself (2), through the USB port (7), or any other port connected to it.

[044] In the example of Figure 2, there is a device (1) powered by a voltage of 5 volts supplied by the USB port (7), through which it connects to the computer (2), with no need for another source.

[045] It should be clarified that, with the electromechanical interruption of the energy flow, any data transfer or access to external or internal storage units (6) connected to the device (1) is interrupted, in order to prevent malicious or unauthorized access to these units is completely prohibited, even if they remain physically connected to the computer (2), eliminating the need to remove the device (1) from the port to which it is connected.

[046] Since the connection of the device (1) is performed through an electromechanical set of external programming to the data source computer, no type of remote access, such as TeamViwer, for example, will be able to connect the external storage unit (6) connected to the device (1 ), completely preventing access to data already copied.

[047] In other words, the device (1) offers 100% security to the data already copied, after the end of the backup, due to the electromechanical disconnection of the energy flow that occurs immediately after the end of the backup.

[048] Also, the device (1) can be permanently coupled to the computer (2) of data source, without any reduction in the security of the data already stored in the backup, definitively solving the weaknesses of automated backups.

[049] Another factor to be highlighted is that the device (1) does not require any human intervention, except for the first programming, solving problems related to human failures. In addition, the device (1 ) is not on standby consuming energy while it is turned off.

[050] Another modality of the present device (1) is the one referring to the variation without a timer. In this, the device (1) comprises a port or a set of ports, for example ports USB, SD, Micro-SD, Micro-USB, USB-C, SATA3, among others, which connect to the computer through a device of blocking/releasing the passage of energy (4) (relay, for example) whose programming is stored in software and not in a timer.

[051] In this mode, the device for blocking/releasing the passage of energy (4) is responsible for turning on and off the voltage on all ports (7) on days and times pre-programmed in the software, whether this is the scheduler Windows Task Manager, or backup software that allows other software to run before and after the backup.

[052] In this mode, the automatic interruption causes physical/mechanical disconnection immediately after the backup is completed or at a predetermined time in software, such as, for example, the task scheduler or by the backup software. [053] With the electromechanical automatic interruption of the energy flow, any data transfer or access to external or internal storage units (6) connected/incorporated to the device (1) is interrupted, in order to completely prevent malicious access or not authorized to these units, even if they are physically connected to the computer (2), in order to dispense with the removal of the device (1) from the port (7) in which it is connected.

[054] In the variation mode with connection via network, the device (1) can have an external storage unit (6) that connects to the computer (2) to receive backup copies via a network cable. They can be described as NAS units, which, with the addition of the device (1 ), have the function of connecting and disconnecting from its power supply.

[055] In the variation mode with external storage unit, instead of providing ports (7) for connecting any type of storage unit, the device (1), optionally, case where the storage unit will be positioned, having a plug of the SATA3, M2 type, or another type of plug that allows the coupling of HDs, SSDs, or other types of units normally intended for the storage of large amounts of data and that are intended for exclusive use in the device.

[056] Variation with wireless connection: characterized by connecting to the computer that contains the backup object files, through bluetooth or wifi, these means by which it will send and receive the data to be copied on the external storage unit or internal;

[057] Variation controlled via internet/wifi: characterized by receiving via wifi and/or internet the commands to start the backup routines, with which the external or internal storage units will be connected to the computer being backed up. The source of the commands can come from a mobile device, such as a cell phone or tablet, connected to the internet anywhere in the world, and which contains the appropriate app for scheduling the days and times for starting the backup, or even providing the possibility of start the backup at any time by user command.

[058] Variation with random timer, which instead of being programmed with the days and times, the user can opt for a random programming, in which not even he himself knows which days and times the invention will turn on, connecting external or internal storage units. [059] Variation that allows the user to choose to make the backup in encrypted form; [060] Variation resulting from the combination of characteristics of the variations described above, such as, for example, the invention consisting of a timer, which may have the option of being random and being connectable and controlled via WiFi.

[061] All variations are also characterized by having the possibility of initiating the backup at the user's initiative, that is, the user will also be able, outside the scheduled times, to start a backup process.

[062] Depending on the operating system, so that the device (1) works autonomously; it may be necessary to install on the source computer the data and drivers to control the devices for releasing/blocking the passage of energy (4).

[063] These drivers are also responsible for enabling the operating system to allow the autonomous execution of the backup, identifying auto-execution files, for example “autorun.inf” or similar, eventually existing in the internal memory of the invention (6).

[064] The existing backup software in the internal memory of the invention also needs to be configured in relation to the backup object files or folders, their origin and destination, among other parameters to be determined by the user.

[065] After installing the drivers (if necessary), the device (1) must program the days of the week, hours and minutes in which the backup must be started, through its control panel, which can be set up as an example of pushbuttons and a display or a touchscreen panel.

[066] The device (1 ) will be connected to the computer (2) via cables (usb, network, etc.) or antenna (bluetooth or wifi), and can be programmed to turn on or off, on days and times programmed in the device itself or by software (in the version without timer), data input and output ports (7) (USB, SD, Micro-SD, Micor-USB, USB-C, SATA3) or external storage units (6) defined between HD , SD, pendrive, SD card, MD etc., allowing, among other functions, autonomous backup.

[067] The stand-alone Backup device (1) may also include pressable buttons or a touch screen, or even not have any buttons when dealing with a model programmable exclusively by software. It also includes the device (1), light signaling element (15) that lights up during the backup operation; while the buttons (16) are used in the adjustment process, that is, through clicks it acts in the programming of the device(1); with the light indicator (15) and the button (16) positioned next to the display (17) that visually registers the programming and the predetermined mode.

[068] The device (1) can also have as many inputs as necessary, for any type of external storage media, including SATA 1, 2 or 3 and its variations, allowing the connection of 2.5” HDDs or SSDs, or even MDs, where backups will be made.

[069] Figure 1 shows the diagram of the device of the invention, where the computer (2) is provided and, in the device (1), the timer (3) connected to the device for releasing/blocking the passage of energy (4) and to the external or internal unit (6) connected to the timer (3), and as soon as the timer (3) verifies the scheduled date and time, it releases the passage of energy (8), in order to activate the external or internal unit of storage connected to the timer (9) and activate the memory of the device where the files necessary for self-execution are located (10); at this moment, the computer (2) recognizes the device (1) and allows the self-execution of the backup software that is in the memory of the device or computer (11); with items (9) and (11) completed, the backup software in the internal memory or on the computer copies the files from the computer (2) to the external storage unit (6), according to item (12). Subsequently, the internal software of the invention (13) identifies the end of the backup, then issues a command to the timer (3), which immediately suppresses the electric current for all other components of the device (1) and external storage units ( 6), through item (14).

[070] Depending on the type of use of the device (1 ), it may work in other ways, such as, for example, being able to be programmed to turn on and off at certain times without the final shutdown of the backup. Optionally be synchronized with other commercially available backup software.

Claims

1 ) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE, comprises a device (1 ) connected to a computer (2) - PCs, Notebook or similar said device (1 ) characterized by internally having a programmable timer (3) connected to a release/blocking device passage of energy (4) (relay, for example), having connectors that interconnect the device for releasing/blocking the passage of energy (4) to the external or internal unit (6) of execution of the autonomous backup; the device (1) has a port or a set of ports (7), such as USB, SD, Micro-SD, Micro-USB, USB-C, SATA3 ports, which connect to the computer (2) or the like through the said timer (3) programmable manually or by software; the device (1 ) can have as many inputs as necessary, for any type of external storage media, including SATA 1 , 2 or 3 and its variations allowing the connection of 2.5” HDDs or SSDs, or even MDs, where the backups will be made (1 ) Autonomous Backup device can include pushbuttons or touch screen; the device (1 ) includes an internal memory where the software and files necessary for self-execution, configuration and backup programming are stored.

2) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized in that, in a first mode, the device (1) has a built-in timer, through a port or set of ports (7), such as USB, SD, Micro-SD ports , Micro-USB, USC-C, SATA 3, among others, which connect to the computer (2) through a manually programmable timer (3) or by software; external storage units (6) are connected to these ports (7) where the backup copies will be executed; optionally instead of a set of ports (7) available for connecting any external storage device. Instead of the set of doors, the invention can be equipped with an external storage unit on a permanent basis.

3) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized by a mode where the device (1) comprises a port or a set of ports, for example USB, SD, Micro-SD, Micro-USB, USB-C ports , SATA3, among others, which connect to the computer through a device for blocking/releasing the passage of energy (4) programmable by software, the device for blocking/releasing the passage of energy (4) responsible for turning on and off the voltage on all ports (7) on days and times pre-programmed by software.

4) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized by a variant modality with connection via network, according to which the device (1) can have an external storage unit (6) that connects to the computer ( 2) for reception of backup copies via network cable; they can be NAS units, which, with the connection of the device (1 ), start to have the function of connection and disconnection to its power supply.

5) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized by a variation mode with an external storage unit, instead of providing ports (7) for connecting any type of storage unit, the device (1) will incorporate a case where the storage unit is positioned, having a SATA3, M2 type plug, or another type of plug that allows the coupling of HDs, SSDs, or other types of units normally intended for the storage of large amounts of data and that are intended for exclusive use on the device.

6) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized by a variation mode with wireless connection: it stands out for connecting to the computer that contains the backup object files, through bluetooth or wifi, through which receives and transmits the data object of the backup, maintaining the other characteristics.

7) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized by a variation modality controlled via internet/wifi: it stands out for receiving via wifi and/or internet, the commands to start the backup routines, connecting the backup units external or internal storage, connecting them to the backup object computer; the source of the commands can come from a mobile device, such as a cell phone or tablet, connected to the internet anywhere in the world, and which contains the appropriate app for scheduling the days and times for starting the backup, also providing the possibility of starting the backup by user initiative outside of scheduled times. 8) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized by a variation mode with a random timer, in addition to having the possibility of turning on on scheduled days and times, the user can choose a random schedule, in who doesn't even know which days and times the invention will turn on, connecting the external or internal storage units to the computer for backup purposes.

9) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized by a variation mode that allows the user to choose to make the backup in encrypted form.

10) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized by a variation modality resulting from the combination of characteristics of the variations described above, the invention being constituted by a timer, with the option of being random and being connectable by wifi or bluetooth and still be controlled via wifi or internet.

11) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized by a variation modality resulting from the combination of characteristics of the variations described above, the invention being constituted by a timer, with the option of being random and being connectable by wifi or bluetooth and still be controlled via wifi or internet.

12) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP DEVICE, according to claim 1, characterized in that it also has the possibility of initiating the backup at the user's initiative, that is, the user may also, outside the scheduled times, start a backup process.

13) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP SYSTEM, according to claim 1 and 5, characterized in that, in the device (1) the days of the week, hours and minutes in which the backup must be started must be programmed, through its control panel which may, for example, consist of pushbuttons and a display or a touchscreen panel.

14) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP SYSTEM, according to claims 1, 5 and 6, characterized in that the computer (2) is connected to the device (1) and to the timer (3) connected to the device for releasing/blocking the passage of energy ( 4) and to the external or internal unit (6) connected to the timer (3), and as soon as the timer (3) checking the scheduled date and time releases the passage of energy (8), in order to activate the external or internal storage unit connected to the timer (9) and activate the memory of the device where the files necessary for self-execution are located (10); at this moment, the computer (2) recognizes the device (1) and allows the self-execution of the backup software that is in the memory of the device or computer (11); with items (9) and (11) completed, the backup software in the internal memory or on the computer copies the files from the computer (2) to the external storage unit (6), according to item (12); then, the internal software of the invention, item (13), identifies the end of the backup software and issues a command to the timer (3), which immediately suppresses the electrical current to all other components of the device (1) and units of external storage (6), through item (14).

15) AUTONOMOUS BACKUP SYSTEM, according to claims 5, 6 and 7, characterized in that, depending on the type of use of the device (1), it may work in other ways, and may be programmed to turn on and off at times determined without final backup shutdown; optionally be synchronized with other commercially available backup software.