JP2001319410A - Recorder - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an inexpensive recorder which can be brought to anywhere and can be simply operated without complicated device connection or starting of software, as for a recorder which restores the recording capacity of a memory card by erasing the recording contents of the memory card after moving image data in the memory card of a digital camera to a recording medium with a large capacity. SOLUTION: A mechanism, a circuit and software required for shifting data from a memory medium 15 to the recording medium 12 are housed in a one case. Then, in a state where the medium 15 is inserted to a card slot 16 to set the medium 12 to the main shaft 13 of a recessed plate 19, rotary driving of the medium 12 is started by once operation of a switch 17A and data shift from the medium 15 to the medium 12 is started continually and automatically.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording apparatus for transferring data from an expensive memory medium to an inexpensive recording medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A general digital camera records image data of a photographed image on a removable memory medium such as a memory card. The memory medium has a built-in semiconductor memory such as an EEPROM and a flash memory, holds data electronically, withstands vibration and power failure, can repeatedly erase and write data as many times as possible, and is small and lightweight. However, the recording capacity is small and the price per unit recording capacity is high. Therefore,
When the recording capacity of the memory medium is reduced due to repeated shooting with the digital camera, the image data is transferred to a large-capacity recording medium such as a hard disk, and the recording capacity of the memory medium is restored. The recording medium has an extremely large recording capacity and a low price per unit recording capacity as compared with the memory medium, but is neither small nor light enough to be mounted on a digital camera.

A general device used when transferring image data from a memory medium to a recording medium is a general-purpose personal computer system. The recording medium is a magnetic recording disk (H
D), an optical recording disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical recording disk (MO), a hard disk, etc., using a built-in drive or an external drive of a personal computer system.
Write image data.

[0004]

A general-purpose personal computer system is heavy and bulky and is inconvenient to carry. Even a relatively small portable computer weighs over 2 kilograms,
Does not fit in a small bag. In addition, a general-purpose personal computer system is complicated in connection and operation, and it is necessary to execute many procedures without fail before image data transfer starts. It is necessary to start operation software, start application software, and then perform various settings on the screen. A general-purpose personal computer system is expensive because it is general-purpose. An object of the present invention is to provide a recording device that can be carried anywhere, is inexpensive, and can be easily operated.

[0005]

According to the present invention, there is provided a recording apparatus comprising: slot means for reading data while holding a memory medium;
Drive means for rotating the recording medium to write data on the recording surface, control means for controlling the slot means and the drive means to transfer data from the memory medium to the recording medium, and housing the slot means, the drive means and the control means A recording device having a single housing structure, comprising: a first detection unit for detecting a memory medium set in a slot unit; and a switch unit for instructing a start of data transfer to a control unit. The control means starts the rotation drive of the recording medium when the switch means is operated once in a state where the memory medium is detected, and subsequently starts data transfer from the memory medium to the recording medium.

[0006]

In the recording apparatus of the present invention, a mechanism, a circuit, and software necessary for transferring data from the memory medium to the recording medium are housed in one housing. Then, in a state where the first detecting means is detecting the memory medium, the rotation drive of the recording medium and the subsequent data transfer are automatically started only by one operation of the switch means.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A recording apparatus according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 is a plan view of the recording apparatus of the embodiment, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view as viewed from the side, FIG. 3 is a front view, FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the entire control sequence, and FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a sequence, and FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a recording sequence of a recording medium. The recording apparatus of the first embodiment is designed to support a digital camera, and is designed by focusing on the following two functions. (1) The image data held in the memory medium 15 is read and written to the recording medium 12, and the image data in the memory medium 15 is erased to recover the recording capacity. (2) Charge a rechargeable secondary battery to prepare for battery replacement of the digital camera.

As shown in FIG. 1, a recording medium 12 is a CD.
This is a recording medium that performs one-time optical recording in accordance with the -R standard, and is fitted into the recess 11 on the back side of the recording device by directly fitting the shaft 13 from above. Recording medium 12
Is pushed into the shaft 13 by pushing the pushable projection 13A, and is held horizontally by the projection 13A returned by the spring. The sky above the recording medium 12 is covered with a transparent lid 19 that can be opened and closed by a hinge 18. Four rechargeable rechargeable batteries 22 are dropped into the recess 20 near the front of the recording apparatus and accommodated therein, and each of the rechargeable batteries 22
Is held by The memory medium 15 is a smart media standard memory card having a built-in flash memory chip therein, and is inserted into a card slot 16 provided on the front of the recording apparatus. A recessed transparent cover (not shown) is detachably attached to the recess 20 and the card slot 16. The operation unit of the recording apparatus includes three push-button switches 17A, 17B, and 17C and a liquid crystal screen 14 for displaying characters. The switch 17A used for normal operation is larger than the other switches 17B and 17C, and is operated when the character message displayed on the liquid crystal screen 14 is YES. Switches 17B, 17C
Is used to correct the date and time or to reset the recording device to return to the state before the operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, the spindle motor 2 is mounted on a single circuit board 24 disposed on the bottom side of the housing structure.
3, an electrode 21, a head section 32, a large number of circuit elements including a plurality of integrated circuits, and the like. Spindle motor 23
Drives the recording medium 12 horizontally on a flat surface of the upper surface of the rotor. The head unit 32 is provided with an optical reading / not shown
A recording head and its feed mechanism are provided, and the optical reading / recording head is moved in the diameter direction of the recording medium 12 to optically read data from a spiral track having a very small pitch on the recording surface on the lower surface of the rotating recording medium 12. Also, the data is recorded optically.

As shown in FIG. 3, the transparent lid 19 is
It is rotatable about 180 degrees about 8. In addition, a card slot 16 is provided so that the front of the recording device is partially retracted slightly toward the back. This ensures that the rear end of the inserted memory medium 15 does not protrude to the front side of the recording device while securing a margin at the rear end of the inserted memory medium 15.

As shown in FIG. 4, an arithmetic element 41 arranged on a circuit board 24 operates in accordance with a program recorded in a ROM 42, and executes various arithmetic operations in cooperation with a RAM 43. The arithmetic element 41 includes the switches 17
A, 17B, 17C, a sensor 15S for optically detecting the presence or absence of the memory medium 15, a sensor 12S for optically detecting the presence or absence of the recording medium 12, and a sensor 22S for electrically detecting the presence or absence of the battery 22 and the output voltage value. , AC100V connection /
A driver 47 of the liquid crystal screen 14, a controller 46 of the card slot 16, and a controller 45 of the spindle motor 23 and the head unit 32 are controlled in accordance with an input signal from the sensor 51S that electrically detects disconnection. Communicate data.

The input / output control unit 50 includes switches 17A, 1
7B, 17C, sensors 15S, 12S, 22S, 51S
And performs necessary signal processing such as A / D conversion to form a stable digital input signal. The bus control unit 44 controls a communication path between each of the circuit elements below and the arithmetic element 41 from the control unit 45, and performs direct data writing (and transmission) from the circuit elements below the control unit 45 to the RAM 43. enable. The rectifier circuit 51
A DC voltage (5 V) is formed from commercial AC 100 V.
The charging control unit 52 forms a power supply voltage necessary for each unit of the recording apparatus from the DC voltage or the output of the battery 22. Further, the process of charging the battery 22 using the DC voltage is controlled according to a command from the arithmetic element 41.

As shown in FIG. 5, in step 101,
The presence or absence of the recording medium 12 is determined from the output of the sensor 12S. If the recording medium 12 is loaded, step 10
Proceeding to 2, the presence or absence of the memory medium 15 is determined from the output of the sensor 15S. When there is no recording medium 12,
If there is no memory medium 15, the sequence is terminated. If it is determined in step 102 that there is a memory medium 15, the process proceeds to step 103, and a message "SAVE &DELETE?" In step 104, the switch 17 is displayed while the message is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 14.
Wait for operation A. When the switch 17A is pressed, the spindle motor 23 is started in step 105. In step 106, the head unit 32 is scanned to determine the free space of the recording medium 12, and the number and the amount of image data held in the memory medium 15 are determined.

In step 107, the free space of the recording medium 12 is compared with the amount of image data held in the memory medium 15. If it is determined that the free space of the recording medium 12 is enough to record the amount of image data in the memory medium 15,
Proceeding to 1, the image transfer is executed. Then, when the image transfer is completed, “COMPLETE” indicating completion of the transfer is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 14 in step 112. afterwards,
When the operation of the switch 17A is determined in step 113 or when the memory medium 15 is not detected in step 114, the sequence ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 107 that the free space of the recording medium 12 is insufficient for recording the amount of image data in the memory medium 15, the spindle motor 23 is stopped in step 108. Then, Step 1
09, requesting the liquid crystal screen 14 to replace the recording medium.
"ANGE DISK" is displayed. Thereafter, in step 110, the output of the sensor 12S is determined, and the recording medium 1
When No. 2 is no longer detected, it is determined that the recording medium 12 has been removed for replacement, and the sequence ends.

As shown in FIG. 6, power supply control is performed in parallel with the control of FIG. In step 121, the sensor 51
It is determined from the output of S whether or not AC100V is connected. If AC 100 V is connected, the process proceeds to step 123 to execute charging control of the battery 22. In the charge control, the arithmetic element 41 reads the battery 2 through the sensor 22S.
The terminal voltage of the battery 22 is detected to check the degree of charge of the battery 22, the charging current is switched according to the degree of charge, and charging is stopped when the battery is fully charged. In step 122, it is detected whether or not the recording medium 12 is rotating (including a start command) to determine whether or not the recording apparatus is operating. If not, the sequence is completed.
Proceeding to 5, the terminal voltage of the battery 22 is detected through the sensor 22S, and it is determined whether the remaining capacity of the battery is sufficient to operate the recording device. If it is determined that it is sufficient, the process proceeds to step 126, where the output of the battery 22 is taken out and power is supplied to each unit of the recording apparatus. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the recording medium 12 is stopped in step 124, and in step 127, the character display of "SUPPLY POWER" requesting connection to the AC 100V power supply is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 14.

The recording / erasing in step 111 in FIG. 5 is executed as shown in FIG. In step 131, the remaining recording capacity of the recording medium 12 and the amount of data held in the memory medium 15 are displayed in characters. In step 132, the photograph data for the recording unit (one packet) of the recording medium 12 is read from the memory medium 15. In step 133, the individual photograph data is added to the group identification data and written to the recording medium 12. The group identification data is transfer date information (April 29, which is common to all photo data transferred this time).
Date: 120429), information (A, B,...) For identifying another transfer group on the same date, and an ordinal number indicating the transfer order of the photo data.

In step 133, the photographic data just recorded is read from the recording medium 12, and
At 35, it is determined whether or not it matches the original photo data written. If they match, the flow advances to step 136 to erase the written photo data from the memory medium 15. In step 137, the sequence from step 132 to step 135 is repeated for the unmatched photographic data. In step 139, it is determined whether the data transfer from the memory medium 15 to the recording medium 12 has been completed.
When all the photo data has been erased from the memory medium 15, the recording / erasing sequence is completed. Memory medium 15
If the photograph data remains, the process proceeds to step 138 to read the next photograph data.

According to the recording apparatus of the embodiment, the recording medium 12
Since the writer and the reader for the memory medium 15 and the data exchange device between the two are packaged together, the data from the memory medium 15 to the recording medium 12 can be immediately transferred to the recording medium 12 independently without connecting a plurality of devices. Transfer can be performed. Since the power supply, the memory, and the arithmetic element are shared, the total number of components, weight, connector wiring, and the like are reduced, and a lightweight and compact recording device with low manufacturing cost can be provided. Further, in the embodiment, since a large-capacity and inexpensive CD-R is adopted as the recording medium 12, the memory medium 15 can be easily erased and the data can be transferred to the recording medium 12, so that the memory medium 15 can always be recorded. Can be maintained in a state. Since most personal computers can read data from a CD-R, later print selection, image processing, and albuming can be easily performed. CD-Rs that have been recorded once are robust and read-only, so there is no need to worry about garbled data over time or accidentally overwriting new data.

Further, since data transfer is started only by pressing the switch 17A in a state where both the memory medium 15 and the recording medium 12 are set, the data transfer can be easily and definitely performed without performing complicated preparations and procedures. I can do it.
Then, when the user is lost in judgment, changes his mind, or notices an error (eg, he or she made a mistake in the recording medium 12), pressing the switch 17C immediately causes the initial state, that is,
The state where the memory medium 15 and the recording medium 12 are detected and whether or not the image data transfer is possible can be returned. In addition, since characters are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 14 and the operator is taught what to do next, the operation is easy, and even if lack of specialized knowledge and proficiency, appropriate measures can be taken when various inconveniences occur. I can do it. For example, when the remaining capacity of the battery 22 is insufficient, a text message prompting the user to connect to the power supply is displayed. Therefore, the operator may insert the outlet plug according to the text message. At this time, since the rotation of the recording medium 12 is stopped and power is not wasted any more, the text message can be held for a long time, and the operator can keep track of the cause of the inconvenience. Further, when the recording capacity of the recording medium 12 is insufficient, a text message for prompting replacement is displayed by stopping the rotation of the recording medium 12, so that the operator immediately opens the transparent cover 19 and exchanges the recording medium 12 without hesitation. it can.

Further, since the photograph data is recorded on the recording medium 12 with the addition of the group identification data including the date and the ordinal number of the transfer order, the group identification data can be easily searched and searched at a later date when designating a print or the like. To reach the desired photo.

Also, in addition to the writing device for the recording medium 12 and the reading device for the memory medium 15 and the data exchange device between them, the charging device for the secondary battery 22 is also packaged in a single compact housing. Through the sharing of power supplies and components, cost reduction and system size and weight reduction are achieved. Then, there is no need to separately store or carry the charging device, and it is possible to easily reproduce the memory medium 15 and the secondary battery 22 even at a travel destination and maintain the digital camera in a usable state at all times.

When the recording apparatus is not connected to the AC 100 V, the power is taken out from the secondary battery 22 to operate the recording apparatus. Therefore, even in a place where AC 100 V cannot be secured, data transfer can be performed to recover the recording capacity of the memory medium 15. . Since the secondary battery 22 for the digital camera is temporarily borrowed without the secondary battery dedicated to the recording device, the dedicated secondary battery 22 is compared with the case where the secondary battery dedicated to the recording device is mounted. Battery weight and cost are reduced. When the capacity of the secondary battery becomes low, the data transfer is stopped. However, the photograph data that has been transferred so far has been removed from the memory medium, so that a new photographing can be performed with the digital camera. Then, after the AC 100 V connection, the transfer of the new photo data and the remaining photo data can be resumed as one group without duplication.

Further, since the recording state is checked by reading the recording medium 12 each time one piece of photographic data is transferred, the photographic data in the memory medium 15 can be securely stored in the recording medium 1 without any omission.
2 and there is no fear that the photographic data is erased from the memory medium 15 while the recording on the recording medium 12 is insufficient.

Also, since the recording medium 12 with a low frequency of exchange is arranged at the back side and the memory medium with a high frequency of exchange is arranged at the front, a recording device can be installed in a narrow gap or an object can be placed on the transparent lid 19. It is also possible to put. Recording medium 12
As compared with the case where a tray for automatically loading and unloading the recording medium 12 is provided and the recording medium 12 is loaded and unloaded from the front, mechanical components and power consumption are reduced, and the overall thickness is reduced.

It should be noted that the recording apparatus according to the embodiment has a recording medium 12
CD-R and smart media as the memory medium 15 are used, but other magnetic recording disks (HD), optical recording disks (DVD) and magneto-optical recording disks (MO) are used for the former, and Compact Flash (registered trademark) is used for the latter. A card or a memory stick may be adopted. Further, in the embodiment, the transfer and the confirmation are repeated for each piece of the photo data of an amount that can be accommodated in one packet for convenience of the recording medium. However, the transfer and the confirmation for each piece of the photo data may be repeated. After copying the photo data over a plurality of packets of the recording medium, all the photo data in the memory medium 15 may be collectively erased.

The recording apparatus of the embodiment has only a function of transferring photographic data from the memory medium 15 to the recording medium 12, but as a modification of the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. A function of selecting photographic data on the recording medium 12 and specifying printing may be added by adding components and circuits. 8 is a rear view of a recording apparatus according to a modification, FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an additional portion of a circuit based on the circuit diagram of FIG.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an additional portion of the control based on the flowchart of FIG. In the modification, the switch 17A shown in FIG. 1 is operated when the character display on the liquid crystal screen 14 is affirmative, and the switch 17B is operated when the character display is negative. The switch 17C is a reset switch, and can return the recording apparatus to the state before the start of the operation at any time after the start of the operation or when a trouble occurs.

As shown in FIG. 8, on the back of the recording device,
Communication connector 3 for inputting and outputting USB standard serial signals
2 and a television signal terminal 31 for outputting a video signal of the NTSC standard are added. As shown in FIG. 9, a video circuit 61 and a communication control circuit 62 are added below the bus control unit 44 in FIG. The portions below the dotted line of the bus line are the same as in FIG. 4 and are not shown. As shown in FIG. 10, a sequence from step 201 to step 217 is added to the no branch of step 102 in the flowchart of FIG. The upper and lower portions of step 102 are the same as in FIG. 5 and are not shown.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the memory medium 15 is not detected in the card slot 16 in step 102, "SELECT?" Asking whether to select print in step 201 is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal screen 14. When the switch 17A is pressed in this state, step 20 is executed.
The process proceeds from step 2 to step 203, where the spindle motor 23 is activated and the recording medium 12 rotates. In step 204, the identification data of the group of image data recorded on the recording medium 12 is read through the head unit 32, the transfer dates are compared, the date of the latest transfer group is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 14, and the switch 17A or the switch 17B is displayed. Hold that state until is pressed. On the other hand, if the negative switch 17B is pressed, the routine proceeds to step 205, where the date of the one-time-old transfer group is displayed on the liquid crystal screen, and the state is maintained until the switch 17A or the switch 17B is pressed.

When the affirmative switch 17A is pressed in these states, the process proceeds to step 208, where the head unit 32 reads the first photographic data of the transfer group and displays "NO. 1" indicating the first photographic image on the liquid crystal screen 14. Is displayed.
At the same time, the video circuit 61 forms a video signal of a television still image from the photograph data. If a television is connected to the television signal terminal 31 on the back of the recording device, the first picture is reproduced on the television screen.

If the affirmative switch 17A is pressed in this state, the process proceeds to step 210, where the file name of the image data is stored, and then the process proceeds to step 211. on the other hand,
As soon as the negative switch 17B is pressed, step 21 is executed.
Move to 1. In step 211, it is determined whether or not the photograph data being displayed is the last of the transfer group. If not the last, read the next photo data for that date,
.., Which indicate the third photo,..., Are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 14, and a video signal of a television still image of the photo is output from the television signal terminal 31.

In this way, the positive switch 1 is referred to by referring to the number display on the liquid crystal screen or the still image of the connected television.
As the user presses 7A, the file name of the selected photo data is stored in the recording device. When the display of the last photo in the date group is completed, the process proceeds to step 212, where "EN
"D" is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 14. If the positive switch 17A is pressed in this state, the process proceeds to step 215, and the rotation of the recording medium 12 is stopped. And step 21
At 6, the name of the selected date group and the number of the photo selected from the date group are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 14. At the same time, the head unit 32 sequentially reads all the selected photograph data, and the video circuit 61 arranges small-sized photographs on one screen to form a video signal of a television still image with a date group name and a photograph number. . The operator records the date group name and the photograph number on paper with reference to the liquid crystal screen 14 or the television screen of the connected television, and brings it to the print service store along with the recording medium.

On the other hand, in the step 213, the negative switch 1
When 7B is pressed, the process returns to step 208 and displays the first photo while maintaining the file name of the photo data selected so far. As a result, steps 208 to 2
The process up to 13 can be repeated to add the file name of the photograph data which is not selected.

When the switch 17A is pressed in step 217, the sequence ends, and the display of the number on the liquid crystal screen 14 and the output of the video signal through the television signal terminal 31 are stopped.

According to the recording apparatus of the modified example, the recording medium 12
Is set on the spindle 13 and the memory medium 15 is not inserted into the card slot 16, a text message asking whether or not to start the image data selection is always displayed on the liquid crystal screen 114. Since the print designation procedure can be started, the print designation can be easily and definitely executed without connecting a device or starting up software. When the switch 17A is pressed first, the data group with the latest date that is most likely to be designated for printing is selected, and when the switch 17B is pressed, the data group with the oldest date is sequentially selected. It is less likely that the data group is wrong compared to when displaying. Also, the video circuit 61 and the television signal terminal 31
Is provided so that the image of the photograph can be confirmed on a normal television, so that there is no worry that the photograph is selected incorrectly or the photograph specified for printing is defective.

The communication connector 31 connects the recording apparatus of the embodiment to a personal computer and operates according to the control from the personal computer to use the recording apparatus of the embodiment as a normal CD-R recording apparatus or a smart media reader. belongs to. Also, a dedicated printer is connected to the communication connector 31 and printer driver software is provided so that when the switch 17A is operated in step 217, the selected date and photo number can be printed out in a predetermined order form. You may.

[0036]

According to the present invention, since a reading device for a memory medium and a writing device for a recording medium and a control circuit for transferring data between the two devices are housed in a single housing, complicated equipment connection before the transfer operation is performed. There is no need to start up software. In addition, since the function is narrowed down to data transfer from the memory medium to the recording medium and the transfer can be started with a single operation of the switch means, complicated procedures such as software start-up and condition setting are eliminated, so that it is easy. It can be easily executed without any doubt. In addition, unnecessary functions, connectors, wiring, and software are eliminated by denying versatility, and the processing speed and transfer speed can be suppressed to the minimum necessary for the function, so the number of parts is small, lightweight and compact. It is possible to provide a recording device that can be easily carried to a travel destination at a very low cost.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a recording apparatus according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the recording apparatus as viewed from a side.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the recording apparatus.

FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of a recording apparatus.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of overall control of the recording apparatus.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of power supply control.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of transfer / erase control.

FIG. 8 is a rear view of a control device according to a modified example.

FIG. 9 is a circuit diagram of an additional part.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an additional part.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 11 recess 12 recording medium 13 main shaft 13A projection 14 liquid crystal screen 15 memory medium 16 card slot 17A, 17B, 17C switch 18 hinge 19 transparent lid 20 recess 21 terminal 22 secondary battery 23 spindle motor 24 printed circuit board 31 television signal terminal 32 Communication connector 33 AC code 41 Operation element 42 ROM 43 RAM 44 Bus control unit 45 Control unit (read / write of recording medium) 46 Control unit (card slot) 47 Driver (liquid crystal screen) 50 Input / output unit 51 Rectifier circuit 52 Charging Control unit 61 Video circuit 62 Communication control unit

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. Slot means for reading data while holding a memory medium, drive means for rotating a recording medium to write data on a recording surface, and controlling the slot means and the drive means to transfer data from the memory medium to the recording medium. In a recording apparatus having control means for transferring data, and a single housing structure accommodating a slot means, a drive means and a control means, a first means for detecting a memory medium set in the slot means
Detecting means; and switch means for inputting a command to transfer data from the memory medium to the recording medium, wherein the control means rotates the recording medium when the switch means is operated once in a state where the memory medium is detected. Start driving,
A recording apparatus which starts data transfer from a memory medium to a recording medium. 2. Slot means for reading data while holding a memory medium, drive means for rotating a recording medium to write data on a recording surface, and controlling the slot means and the drive means to transfer data from the memory medium to the recording medium. In a recording apparatus having control means for transferring data, and a single housing structure accommodating a slot means, a drive means and a control means, a first means for detecting a memory medium set in the slot means
Detecting means, a second detecting means for detecting the recording medium set in the drive means in its stopped state, a display means fixedly provided in the housing structure, and capable of displaying a plurality of types of text messages, A first switch unit that is provided fixed to the housing structure and that inputs a signal affirming the content of the text message to the control unit, wherein the control unit detects when both the memory medium and the recording medium are detected. A recording apparatus, wherein a text message asking whether data transfer is to be started is displayed on a display means, and when the first switch means is operated thereafter, the rotation drive of the recording medium is started. 3. The recording apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the control means starts the rotation of the recording medium when the first switch means is operated, and subsequently, the amount of data recorded on the memory medium and the remaining capacity of the recording medium. A recording device that stops the rotation of the recording medium and displays a text message urging replacement when the remaining capacity does not satisfy the data amount on the display unit. 4. The recording apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the control means forms a data group classified for each transfer date and transfers the image data from the memory medium to the recording medium. 5. Slot means for holding a memory medium and reading data, drive means for rotating a recording medium to write data on a recording surface, and controlling the slot means and the drive means to transfer data from the memory medium to the recording medium. In a recording apparatus having control means for transferring data, and a single housing structure accommodating a slot means, a drive means and a control means, a first means for detecting a memory medium set in the slot means
Detecting means, a second detecting means for detecting the recording medium set in the drive means in its stopped state, a display means fixedly provided in the housing structure, and capable of displaying a plurality of types of text messages, A first switch unit that is fixed to the housing structure and that inputs a signal affirming the contents of the text message to the control unit, wherein the control unit detects the recording medium without detecting the memory medium A character message asking whether or not to start image data selection is displayed on the display means, and when the first switch means is operated thereafter, the date of the latest data group is displayed on the display means. . 6. The recording apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising second switch means for inputting a signal for denying the contents of the text message to the control means, wherein the control means displays the latest date on the display means. A recording apparatus, wherein when the second switch is operated, the date of the second newest data group is displayed on the display. 7. A slot means for reading data while holding a memory medium, a drive means for rotating a recording medium to write data on a recording surface, and controlling the slot means and the drive means to transfer data from the memory medium to the recording medium. A recording apparatus having a first control means for transferring data, a single housing structure accommodating a slot means, a drive means and a control means, wherein the recording medium is formed integrally with the housing structure and uses the memory medium. Battery holder means for holding a rechargeable secondary battery mounted on a device to be operated, and second control means for controlling a charging process of the secondary battery held in the battery holder means to recover the capacity of the secondary battery. A common power supply means for converting a power supply voltage required for each of the slot means, the drive means, the first control means, and the second control means from external power and supplying the converted power supply voltage A recording device, characterized in that: 8. The recording apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the power supply means takes out power from the secondary battery held in the battery holder means when the external power is not connected, and outputs the power to the slot means, the drive means, and the second power supply. (1) A recording apparatus characterized by operating a control means. 9. The recording apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising third detection means for detecting the remaining capacity of the secondary battery, wherein the control means reads the remaining capacity of the secondary battery from the memory medium until the remaining capacity falls below a predetermined level. A recording apparatus which repeats a procedure of copying one piece of data to a recording medium and then erasing the data from the memory medium. 10. The recording apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the drive means is capable of mounting a recording medium directly on a drive shaft from above the housing structure, and the slot means is a memory from the front side of the housing structure. A recording apparatus, into which a medium can be inserted, and wherein the battery holding means is arranged on the front side of the drive means, and can insert a secondary battery from above the housing structure.