KR20070044246A - Mobile terminal, charging device and method providing automatic backup and recovery of data - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal, a charging device and a method for providing an automatic backup and recovery function of data.

The present invention provides a key input unit for receiving a selection signal of a data backup or recovery menu from a user, an LCD display unit for visually outputting an automatic data backup and recovery menu, a voice packet, a ring tone file, a telephone number file, a memo file, a photo, A data storage unit for storing the data including a video and an external port for relaying the transmission and reception of the data during the backup or recovery of the data to a mobile communication terminal in combination with the charging device to perform charging and data transmission And a program memory for storing an automatic data backup and recovery program for performing the backup of the user data stored in the mobile communication terminal and the recovery of the backup data stored in the charging device; And controlling the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal and automatically driving the data backup and recovery program automatically when the mobile communication terminal is coupled with the charging device to start charging and automatically backing up and restoring the data through the LCD display. And a microprocessor configured to display a menu and to receive the selection signal of the automatic data backup and recovery menu from the user and to automatically perform the backup of the user data or the recovery of the backup data. It provides a mobile communication terminal that provides an automatic backup and recovery function of the data.

According to the present invention, the charging device can be utilized as a backup disk capable of backing up data stored in the mobile communication terminal by utilizing the characteristics of a charging device having a high frequency and a long coupling time to be connected to the mobile communication terminal. In addition, there is no need for a cumbersome operation such as a PC sink for data recovery when data is deleted due to device change and user's carelessness, and the data can be easily recovered during charging of the mobile communication terminal.

Terminal, auto, backup, recovery, charging

Description

Mobile communication terminal and charger and method for providing automatic backup and recovery of data {Method, Mobile Communication Terminal And Charger for Providing Automatic Data Backup and Restore Function}

1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a mobile communication terminal according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a block diagram schematically showing a charging device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a flowchart illustrating an automatic backup and recovery method of data according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Main Parts of Drawings>

100: mobile communication terminal 102: program memory

104: key input unit 106: LCD display unit

108: data storage 110: external port

112: power supply unit 120: microprocessor

130: digital signal processor 140: baseband converter

150: RF signal processing unit 160: speaker

170: microphone 180: antenna

200: charging device 210: local processor

220: hard disk 230: communication unit

240: live part

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal, a charging device and a method for providing an automatic backup and recovery function of data. More specifically, the mobile communication terminal is provided with an automatic backup and recovery program, and a hard disk is embedded in a charging device that provides power to the mobile communication terminal, thereby automatically backing up and restoring data when the mobile terminal is charged. A mobile communication terminal, a charging device, and a method for providing an automatic backup and recovery function of data.

With the advent of the information age due to the development of information and communication technology, various personal digital devices have appeared, and in recent years, the use of personal mobile communication terminals has become common.

In addition, the prevalence of computers has increased so rapidly that at least one is provided in each home or office, and most of the work is performed through the computer. Accordingly, as efforts are made to improve the functions of the mobile communication terminal and the computer, the terminal has evolved to include functions such as a camera, a multimedia message, an electronic notebook, and the like. I can handle it.

Therefore, most mobile communication terminals are capable of transmitting and receiving data through interworking with a computer, and such interworking devices can also be interfaced through a USB (Universal Serial Bus), thereby speeding up data transmission between the terminal and the computer. It was also greatly improved.

The user backs up various data such as a phone book, a picture and a video stored in the mobile communication terminal from the mobile communication terminal to the personal computer (PC), and the personal computer transmits the backed up data to the mobile communication terminal.

Conventional mobile communication terminals generally have a terminal for serial communication at the bottom of the main body for communication of data stored in the mobile communication terminal, and a terminal for serial communication or an infrared port such as IrDA to transmit data or function of a modem. We are using it as a means for this.

In order to support this data transfer function, a USB cable is required separately, and this cable is connected to a USB port provided in a personal computer or a notebook. In this case, a personal driver for recognizing a USB device must be installed in the personal computer or the notebook. do.

As such, in the related art, a user performs synchronization with a personal computer to back up data stored in a mobile communication terminal. In order to perform the synchronization, a separate USB cable and a separate PC sync program are required.

In addition, when the user changes the device or when the stored data is deleted due to the reset of the mobile communication terminal, there is a need for connection with a personal computer even when the deleted data is to be recovered.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention includes an automatic backup and recovery program in a mobile communication terminal, and a hard disk embedded in a charging device that provides power to the mobile communication terminal, thereby automatically charging data when the mobile communication terminal is charged. An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication terminal, a charging device, and a method for providing an automatic backup and recovery function of data for performing backup and recovery of data.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a key input unit for receiving a selection signal of a data backup or recovery menu from a user, an LCD display unit for visually outputting an automatic data backup and recovery menu, a voice packet, a ringtone file, and a telephone. Charge and data in combination with a charging device including a data storage unit for storing the data including a number file, a memo file, a picture and a video, and an external port for relaying transmission and reception of the data during the backup or recovery of the data. A mobile communication terminal for performing transmission, comprising: a program memory for storing an automatic data backup and recovery program for performing the backup of user data stored in the mobile communication terminal and the recovery of backup data stored in the charging device; And controlling the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal and automatically driving the data backup and recovery program automatically when the mobile communication terminal is coupled with the charging device to start charging and automatically backing up and restoring the data through the LCD display. A microprocessor configured to display a menu and to receive the selection signal of the automatic data backup and recovery menu from the user and to automatically perform the backup of the user data or the recovery of the backup data; It provides a mobile communication terminal that provides an automatic backup and recovery function of the data.

In addition, according to another object of the present invention, in the charging device for providing power to the mobile communication terminal in combination with a mobile communication terminal, automatic backup of the user data of the mobile communication terminal or recovery of the backup data stored in the charging device A local processor managing the transmission and reception of the backup data and controlling the supply of power provided to the mobile communication terminal; A storage device receiving and storing the user data from the mobile communication terminal, the storage device providing the backup data when the backup data is restored; A communication unit connected to the mobile communication terminal to relay transmission and reception of the user data and the backup data by the automatic backup and recovery; And it provides a charging device for a mobile communication terminal providing an automatic backup and recovery function of the data, characterized in that it comprises a charging unit for providing power to the mobile communication terminal.

According to another object of the present invention, a key input unit for receiving a selection signal of a data backup or recovery menu from a user, an LCD display unit for visually outputting an automatic data backup and recovery menu, a voice packet, a ring tone file, a telephone number A data storage unit for storing the data including a file, a memo file, a picture, and a video; an external port for relaying transmission and reception of the data during the backup or recovery of the data; and the backup of user data stored in the mobile communication terminal. And a program memory for storing the data automatic backup and recovery program for performing the recovery of the backup data stored in the charging device and the automatic data backup and recovery program to display the automatic data backup and recovery menu through the LCD display. From the user A charging device incorporating a mobile communication terminal and a storage device including a microprocessor for receiving the selection signal of an automatic data backup and recovery menu and automatically performing the backup of the user data or the recovery of the backup data; A method for performing the automatic backup and recovery of the data by using the method, the method comprising: (a) determining whether charging is started by combining with the charging device and driving the automatic data recovery and backup program; (b) displaying the automatic data recovery and backup menu on the LCD display; (c) if the user selects a backup menu in step (b), providing a list of the user data stored in the data storage, and backing up the selected user data to the storage device; (d) if the user selects a recovery menu in step (b), providing a list of the backup data stored in the storage device, and restoring the selected backup data to the data storage unit; (e) automatically terminating the automatic data recovery and backup program when the user selects a cancel menu in step (b); And (f) displaying the backup and completion message of the backup and the restoration through the LCD display unit after performing the backup and the restoration.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First of all, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals are used as much as possible even if displayed on different drawings. In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related well-known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a mobile communication terminal according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile communication terminal 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a program memory 102, a key input unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) display unit 106, a data storage unit 108, and an external port 110. , Power supply 112, microprocessor 120, digital signal processor 130, baseband converter 140, RF signal processor 150, speaker 160 ), The microphone 170, the antenna 180, and the like.

When the mobile communication terminal 100 is connected to the charging device 200 and supplied with power, the program memory 102 backs up user data of the mobile communication terminal 100 to the charging device 200 or charges by a user's command. Software for restoring the backup data stored in the device 200 to the mobile communication terminal 100 is stored. In addition, the program memory 102 stores protocol software for modulating and demodulating data and voice signals transmitted and received through a mobile communication network, and includes a program for driving the mobile communication terminal 100.

The key input unit 104 is provided with a button for inputting various data such as numbers and letters or a plurality of key buttons for selecting automatic backup and recovery of data according to the present invention. Therefore, the user can operate the key button provided in the key input unit 104 to perform automatic backup and recovery of data.

The LCD display 106 outputs an automatic backup and recovery menu of data when the automatic data backup and recovery program stored in the program memory 102 is executed to provide a visual interface for performing automatic backup and recovery of data. In addition, the LCD display unit 106 displays the operation state of the mobile communication terminal 100 including the state of use of the battery, the reception strength of radio waves, the date, the time, and the like.

The data storage unit 108 serves as a data buffer when executing an operation program of the mobile communication terminal 100, and temporarily stores data such as numbers or letters input by the key input unit 104. Stores data packets such as voice packets, ring tone files, phone number storage files, memo files, photos, and videos transmitted from the mobile communication network to the mobile communication terminal 100 or input from the outside. In particular, in the present invention, the data storage unit 108 has a function of backing up the stored user data to the charging device 200 by the automatic data backup and recovery program of the program memory 102 or receiving and storing the data from the charging device 200. Perform.

The external port 110 is a device for relaying transmission and reception of data between the mobile communication terminal 100 and the charging device 200, and when the mobile communication terminal 100 is combined with the charging device 200 to charge power, It automatically connects with the communication unit 230 of the charging device 200.

The power supply unit 112 is a device that provides power to drive the mobile communication terminal 100, and can be charged by being supplied with power in combination with the charging device 200.

The microprocessor 120 controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal 100 and automatically backs up data in the program memory 102 when the mobile communication terminal 100 is coupled with the charging device 200 to start charging. The recovery program is driven to display the automatic data backup and recovery menu via the LCD display unit 106. After displaying the automatic data backup and recovery menu, the microprocessor 120 receives a backup and recovery command from the user and communicates with the charging device 200 to perform backup of the user data or recovery of the backup data. In addition, the microprocessor 120 terminates the automatic data backup and recovery program and receives only the charging operation of the power supply 112 when the user receives a signal from the user that no command of any operation is performed or the data is not backed up or restored. Perform.

The digital signal processor 130 performs a function as an equalizer for coding or decoding a voice packet and a data packet, removes multipath noise, and processes a sound data. Digital signal processing processor. In addition, the digital signal processor 130 exchanges the voice data SPEECH with the baseband converter 140 and receives a ringtone file from the baseband converter 140 (RX DATA).

The baseband converter 140 converts a signal transmitted and received between the RF signal processor 150 and the digital signal processor 130, the speaker 160, and the microphone 170 to a signal of the baseband band, and converts the digital-analog. (DAC: Digital to Analog Conversion) and Analog to Digital Conversion (ADC). In addition, the baseband converter 140 transmits the transmission data (TXIQ) to the RF signal processor 150 and controls the power (POWER) of the RF signal processor 150 or automatically controls the gain (AGC). The RF signal processor 150 receives the received signal RXIQ.

The RF signal processor 150 demodulates and amplifies the RF signal received from the antenna 180, modulates a transmission signal applied from the baseband converter 140, and transmits the modulated signal to the radio wave space through the antenna 180.

The speaker 160 outputs sound data transmitted from the baseband converter 140 as an audible sound, and the microphone 170 converts a user's voice input into an electrical signal.

2 is a block diagram schematically showing a charging device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The charging device 200 according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a local processor 210, a hard disk 220, a communication unit 230, and a charging unit 240.

The local processor 210 manages data input / output of the hard disk 220 through the communication unit 230 at the request of the mobile communication terminal 100, and supplies power to the power supply unit 112 of the mobile communication terminal 100. The charging unit 240 is controlled. The local processor 210 checks the power charged in the power supply 112 of the mobile communication terminal 100 and no longer provides power when charging is completed.

The hard disk 220 is a storage device that receives and stores data from the mobile communication terminal 100 and may store a large amount of data. The hard disk 220 receives and stores user data such as a phonebook file, a memo file, a photo, and a video file stored in the mobile communication terminal 100 when data is backed up by the mobile communication terminal 100. When receiving the recovery request of the user data from the 100 and transmits the stored backup data to the mobile communication terminal 100 through the communication unit 230 under the control of the local processor (210).

The communication unit 230 is connected to the external port 110 of the mobile communication terminal 100 when the mobile communication terminal 100 and the charging device 200 are coupled to relay data transmission and reception by automatic backup and recovery of data. Play a role.

The charger 240 performs a function of providing power to the power supply 112 of the mobile communication terminal 100.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an automatic backup and recovery method of data according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the microprocessor 120 determines whether the charging is started by combining the mobile communication terminal 100 with the charging device 200 (S310), and when charging is started, the program memory 102. Drive the stored data automatic recovery and backup program (S320).

Here, even if the mobile communication terminal 100 is physically coupled to the charging device 200, if charging is not performed, the automatic data recovery and backup program is not executed.

The automatic data recovery and backup program is driven to display the automatic data recovery and backup menu to the user through the LCD display unit 106 (S330).

In this case, the menu is' 1. Data backup 2. data recovery 3. cancel '.

After displaying the automatic data recovery and backup menu, it is determined whether there is a signal input through the key input unit 104 for a predetermined time from the user (S340), and if the signal is input, the automatic data recovery and backup program is automatically terminated. do.

In operation S350, when a user selects a backup menu to input a signal to perform a backup of data, when the backup menu is selected, a list of user data stored in the data storage unit 108 is provided and a list selected by the user. Receive the selection signal of (S352), and backs up the selected user data via the external port 110 and the communication unit 230 to the hard disk 220 of the charging device (200) (S354).

In addition, when a user selects a recovery menu to determine whether a signal for performing data recovery is input (S360), when a recovery menu is selected, a list of backup data stored in the hard disk 220 is provided, and the user selects a recovery menu. Receiving a selection signal of the list (S362), the backup data stored in the hard disk 220 of the charging device 200 performs the backup to the data storage unit 108 via the external port 110 and the communication unit 230. (S364).

If the user does not perform both backup and recovery by selecting the cancel menu, it is automatically terminated.

After performing backup and recovery of data, the LCD display unit 106 displays the completion message of backup and recovery (S356 and S366).

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and changes without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

As described above, according to the present invention, the charging device may be utilized as a backup disk capable of backing up data stored in the mobile communication terminal by utilizing the characteristics of a charging device having a high frequency and a long coupling time connected with the mobile communication terminal. It has an effect.

In addition, there is no need for a cumbersome operation such as a PC sink for data recovery when data is deleted due to device change and user's carelessness, and the data can be easily recovered during charging of the mobile communication terminal.

Claims (10)

Key input to receive data backup or recovery menu selection signals from the user, LCD display to automatically output data backup and recovery menu, voice packet, ring tone file, phone number file, memo file, photo and video In the mobile communication terminal to perform the charging and data transmission in combination with a charging device including a data storage unit for storing the data and an external port for relaying the transmission and reception of the data during the backup or recovery of the data, A program memory storing a data automatic backup and recovery program for performing the backup of the user data stored in the mobile communication terminal and the recovery of the backup data stored in the charging device; And Controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal, and automatically starts the data backup and recovery program automatically when the mobile communication terminal is coupled with the charging device to start charging and automatically backs up and restores the data through the LCD display. And a microprocessor configured to receive the selection signal of the automatic data backup and recovery menu from the user and automatically perform the operation of the backup of the user data or the recovery of the backup data. Mobile communication terminal providing an automatic backup and recovery function of the data comprising a. The method of claim 1, The microprocessor automatically terminates the automatic data backup and recovery program if the selection signal of the automatic data backup and recovery menu is not received from the user after a provision of the automatic data backup and recovery menu for a predetermined time. A mobile communication terminal providing an automatic backup and recovery of data, characterized in that. In the charging device for providing power to the mobile communication terminal in combination with a mobile communication terminal, Manages transmission and reception of the user data and the backup data upon automatic backup of user data stored in the mobile communication terminal or recovery of backup data stored in the charging device, and supply of power provided to the mobile communication terminal. Local processor for controlling; A storage device receiving and storing the user data from the mobile communication terminal, the storage device providing the backup data when the backup data is restored; A communication unit connected to the mobile communication terminal to relay transmission and reception of the user data and the backup data by the automatic backup and recovery; And Charging unit for providing power to the mobile communication terminal Charging device for a mobile communication terminal providing an automatic backup and recovery function of the data comprising a. The method of claim 3, wherein The storage device is a charging device for a mobile communication terminal providing a function for automatic backup and recovery of data, characterized in that it comprises a hard disk. The method of claim 3, wherein The local processor checks the power to be charged to the mobile communication terminal, the charging device for a mobile communication terminal providing an automatic backup and recovery function of the data, characterized in that when the end of the charge is no longer provided. Key input to receive data backup or recovery menu selection signals from the user, LCD display to automatically output data backup and recovery menu, voice packet, ring tone file, phone number file, memo file, photo and video A data storage unit for storing the data, an external port for relaying transmission and reception of the data during the backup or recovery of the data, the backup of the user data stored in the mobile communication terminal and the backup data stored in the charging device A program memory storing an automatic data backup and recovery program for executing the data and an automatic data backup and recovery program to display the automatic data backup and recovery menu through the LCD display, and automatically backup and restore the data from the user; Remind me of recovery menu The automatic backup of the data using a charging device incorporating a storage device and a mobile communication terminal including a microprocessor that receives a tackle signal and automatically performs the backup operation of the user data or the recovery of the backup data. And in a method of performing a recovery, (a) the mobile terminal connecting with the charging device to determine whether charging is started, and driving the automatic data recovery and backup program; (b) displaying the automatic data recovery and backup menu on the LCD display; (c) if the user selects a backup menu in step (b), providing a list of the user data stored in the data storage, and backing up the selected user data to the storage device; (d) if the user selects a recovery menu in step (b), providing a list of the backup data stored in the storage device, and restoring the selected backup data to the data storage unit; (e) automatically terminating the automatic data recovery and backup program when the user selects a cancel menu in step (b); And (f) displaying the completion message of the backup and the restoration through the LCD display unit after performing the backup and the restoration; Automatic backup and recovery method of the data comprising a. The method of claim 6, wherein in step (a), The microprocessor does not run the automatic data recovery and backup program if the charging is not performed even if the mobile communication terminal is physically coupled to the charging device. The method of claim 6, wherein in step (b), The automatic data recovery and backup menu is' 1. Data backup 2. data recovery 3. cancellation method. The method of claim 6, wherein after step (b): (b1) further comprising the step of determining whether there is an input of the selection signal from the user for a set time, and automatically terminating the automatic data recovery and backup program when the selection signal is input. Automatic backup and recovery method. The method of claim 6, wherein in steps (c) and (d), And said storage device comprises a hard disk.

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