TWI783537B - Charging apparatus having backup function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invent discloses a charging apparatus having a backup function, and the charging apparatus includes a first connecting interface, a second connecting interface, a processing unit, a memory unit, and an authorizing unit. The first connecting interface is adapted to receive a power source. When the processing unit authorizes the first electronic device, the processing unit activates the backup function to back up data stored on a first electronic device connected to the second connecting interface into the memory unit. Hence, a user can use the charging apparatus to charge the first electronic device, and to back up the data stored on the first electronic device into the memory unit or to restore the data stored on the memory unit into the first electronic. The user of the first electronic device can effortlessly enjoy the data backup and restore functionality.

Description

Charging device with data backup function

The invention relates to a charging device, in particular to a charging device with a data backup function.

Mobile devices, such as mobile phones or tablets, have become an indispensable part of modern life. The amount of data stored in mobile devices is usually increasing day by day, so the backup action of the data stored in mobile devices is also a daily The users of mobile devices have to face, although there are many ways to back up the data stored in the mobile device, such as backing up the data stored in the mobile device to an external memory or a personal computer through the transmission line of the mobile device, or Back up the data stored in the mobile device to the cloud storage space, etc., but even with the above-mentioned backup means, most mobile device users still neglect to back up the data stored in the mobile device, so that the mobile device is often used Those who have lost part or all of the data stored in their mobile devices forever due to various reasons.

As for why many mobile device users neglect to back up the data stored in the mobile device, the reason is that the mobile device users are not familiar with or do not know how to perform data backup, or the user knows how to perform data backup. However, due to the burden of the data backup action on the user, the user cannot diligently perform data backup on a regular basis.

Therefore, there is an urgent need for how to automate the data backup of mobile devices so that users of general mobile devices can enjoy the function of data backup without any movement or effort.

In view of the above needs, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a A charging device with backup function, which can automatically backup files or restore files when charging a mobile device.

The charging device with data backup function includes a first connection interface, a second connection interface, a processing unit and a storage unit.

The first connection interface is adapted to receive power. The second connection interface is electrically connected to the first connection interface for transmitting power.

The processing unit is electrically connected to the second connection interface. The storage unit is electrically connected to the processing unit.

The processing unit determines whether the second connection interface is connected to a first electronic device. When the second connection interface is connected to the first electronic device, the processing unit activates the data backup function to back up the data of the first electronic device to the storage unit.

Therefore, when the user of the first electronic device uses the charging device of the present invention to charge the first electronic device, the data stored in the first electronic device can be backed up to the storage unit or restored to the first electronic device from the storage unit of the charging device . That is, when the first electronic device is charging, the data stored in the first electronic device can be automatically backed up to the storage unit or restored to the first electronic device from the storage unit of the charging device, therefore, the user of the first electronic device can easily Safely use data backup and data recovery functions.

10: Charging equipment

11: The first connection interface

12: The second connection interface

13: Processing unit

14: storage unit

15: Authentication unit

16: The third connection interface

17: Power conversion unit

20: First Electronics

201: connecting line

30:External storage device

40: Second electronic device

50: Adapter

60: Mains socket

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the charging device with data backup function of the present invention; Fig. 2A and Fig. 2B are schematic diagrams of the charging device of the present invention; Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of using the charging device of the present invention; Fig. 4 is A block diagram of another embodiment of the charging device of the present invention; FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B are schematic diagrams of another embodiment of the charging device of the present invention; 6A to 6J are schematic diagrams of the second connection interface and the third connection interface of the charging device of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the present invention relates to a charging device 10 with data backup function.

The charging device 10 includes a first connection interface 11 , a second connection interface 12 , a processing unit 13 , a storage unit 14 and an authentication unit 15 .

The first connection interface 11 is adapted to receive power. For example, the first connection interface 11 can be connected to an adapter of the first electronic device 20 to receive power, or the first connection interface 11 can be directly connected to a mains socket to receive power. Further, the first electronic device 20 may be a smart phone, a tablet computer or a notebook computer.

The second connection interface 12 is electrically connected to the first connection interface 11 for transmitting power.

The processing unit 13 is electrically connected to the second connection interface 12 . The storage unit 14 is electrically connected to the processing unit 13 . The authentication unit 15 is electrically connected to the processing unit 13 .

The processing unit 13 judges whether the second connection interface 12 is electrically connected to the first electronic device 20 . When the second connection interface 12 is connected to the first electronic device 20, the processing unit 13 will perform authentication, and if necessary, use the authentication unit 15 to determine whether the first electronic device 20 is successfully authenticated.

When the first electronic device 20 is successfully authenticated, the processing unit 13 activates the data backup function to back up the data stored in the first electronic device 20 to the storage unit 14 .

Therefore, when the user of the first electronic device 20 uses the charging device 10 to charge, the data stored in the first electronic device 20 is backed up to the storage unit 14 or restored from the storage unit 14 . That is, the user can simultaneously charge the first electronic device 20 and back up the data stored in the first electronic device 20 or restore the data in the storage unit 14 to the first electronic device 20 . Then, when the first electronic device 20 is charging, the data stored in the first electronic device 20 can be automatically backed up to the storage unit 14 or restored to the first electronic device 20 from the storage unit 14 of the charging device 10 . Therefore, the first Users of the electronic device 20 can easily use the data backup and data recovery functions.

2A and 2B, in one embodiment, the first connection interface 11 can be a male connector, such as a USB Type-A male connector, a USB Type-C male connector or a Lightning male connector device etc.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the user of the first electronic device 20 can connect the first electronic device 20 to the charging device 10 using the connection cable 201 , and can further connect the adapter 50 of the first electronic device 20 to receive power from the mains socket 60 .

Moreover, the charging device 10 further includes a third connection interface 16 .

The third connection interface 16 is electrically connected to the first connection interface 11 for transmitting power, and is electrically connected to the processing unit 13 . The third connection interface 16 is adapted to connect with an external storage device 30 .

When the processing unit 13 activates the data backup function, the processing unit 13 further backs up the data stored in the first electronic device 20 to the external storage device 30 .

That is, the external storage device 30 connected to the third connection interface 16 may be the external storage of the charging device 10 to back up the data stored in the first electronic device 20 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , in the second embodiment, the charging device 10 further includes a power conversion unit 17 . The second connection interface 12 is electrically connected to the first connection interface 11 through the power conversion unit 17 . The power conversion unit 17 converts the power received by the first connection interface 11 into output power, and the second connection interface 12 outputs the output power.

In the second embodiment, after the first electronic device 20 is successfully authenticated, the processing unit 13 further communicates with the first electronic device 20 to determine an acceptable charging mode.

The power conversion unit 17 is further electrically connected to the processing unit 13, and the processing unit 13 controls the power conversion unit 17 to convert the power into an output power according to an acceptable charging mode.

For example, each electronic device has its own specific charging mode. When the first electronic device 20 is a smart phone, the acceptable charging mode can follow the power transmission charging protocol, such as USB power supply Transmission (PD) charging protocol. When the first electronic device 20 is a notebook computer, the acceptable charging mode may follow the notebook computer charging protocol.

Moreover, the third connection interface 16 can be further adapted to connect with the second electronic device 40 .

Before the second electronic device 40 is electrically connected to the third connection interface 16 , the first electronic device 20 is electrically connected to the second connection interface 12 .

When the processing unit 13 activates the data backup function, the processing unit 13 first backs up the data stored in the first electronic device 20 to the storage unit 14 or restores the data stored in the storage unit 14 to the first electronic device 20, and then backs up the data stored in the second electronic device 20. The data stored in the device 40 is backed up to the storage unit 14 or the data stored in the storage unit 14 is restored to the second electronic device 40 .

Therefore, the charging device 10 can charge the first electronic device 20 and the second electronic device 40 at the same time. Further, the charging device 10 can back up the data of the first electronic device 20 and the data of the second electronic device 40 respectively.

Referring to FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B , in the second embodiment, the first connection interface 11 can be a pair of conductive pins for plugging into a mains socket to receive power. That is, the charging device 10 may be an adapter for the first electronic device 20 . The power conversion unit 17 should meet multiple power conversion capabilities, such as AC to DC. The power conversion unit 17 is further electrically connected to the processing unit 13 instead of the first connection interface 11 , and the processing unit 13 controls the power conversion unit 17 to convert the power into an output power according to an acceptable charging mode.

6A to 6J, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the second connection interface 12 can be a female connector, such as a USB Type-A female connector, a USB Type-C female connector or Is the Lightning female connector and so on. The third connection interface 16 may be a female connector, such as a USB Type-A female connector, a USB Type-C female connector, or a Lightning female connector.

In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the second connection interface 12 is electrically connected to the first electronic device 20, the processing unit 13 further presets a host mode to execute the initialization procedure.

The host mode is preset to initialize the charging device 10 , so the first electronic device 20 can judge the state and performance of the charging device 10 through a specific protocol. For example, the first electronic device 20 can determine whether the charging device 10 has a fast charging protocol or includes a storage unit.

Further, when the first electronic device 20 is successfully authenticated, the processing unit 13 further switches from the host mode to a device mode, and according to the external accessory communication protocol (external accessory protocol) supported by the first electronic device 20 communicate with the first electronic device 20 .

The device mode defaults that the charging device 10 is an accessory of the first electronic device 20 , so the first electronic device 20 can transfer data in or out from the storage unit 14 of the charging device 10 , and can receive output power for charging.

Even though various features and advantages of the invention, as well as details of structure and function of the invention have been set forth in the foregoing description, this disclosure is only exemplary of the invention. Changes in the details of individual parts within the basic principles of the present disclosure, especially changes in shape, size and arrangement, are all within the maximum scope of protection specified in the invention patent scope of the present invention.

10: Charging equipment

11: The first connection interface

12: The second connection interface

13: Processing unit

14: storage unit

15: Authentication unit

16: The third connection interface

20: First Electronics

30:External storage device

Claims (19)

A charging device with data backup function, comprising: a first connection interface adapted to receive power; a second connection interface electrically connected to the first connection interface to transmit the power; a processing unit electrically connected to the second A connection interface; a storage unit electrically connected to the processing unit; wherein, the processing unit judges whether the second connection interface is connected to a first electronic device; wherein, when the second connection interface is connected to the first electronic device, The processing unit activates the data backup function to back up the data stored in the first electronic device to the storage unit or restore the data stored in the storage unit to the first electronic device; a third connection interface electrically connected to the first electronic device A connection interface for transmitting the power and electrically connecting the processing unit; wherein, the third connection interface is adapted to connect a second electronic device; wherein, before the second electronic device is electrically connected to the third connection interface, the first An electronic device is electrically connected to the second connection interface; wherein, when the processing unit activates the data backup function, the processing unit first backs up the data stored in the first electronic device to the storage unit or the data stored in the storage unit restore to the first electronic device, and then back up the data stored in the second electronic device to the storage unit or restore the data stored in the storage unit to the second electronic device. The charging device with data backup function according to claim 1, further comprising: an authentication unit electrically connected to the processing unit; wherein, when the second connection interface is connected to the first electronic device, the processing unit uses the authentication The unit conducts authentication to determine whether the first electronic device is successfully authenticated, and when the first electronic device is successfully authenticated, the processing unit activates the data backup function. The charging device with data backup function according to claim 1, wherein the first connection interface is a male connector. The charging device with data backup function as described in claim 3, wherein the male connector is a USB Type-A male connector, a USB Type-C male connector or a Lightning male connector. The charging device with data backup function according to claim 1, wherein the second connection interface is a female connector. The charging device with data backup function as described in claim 5, wherein the female connector is a USB Type-A female connector, a USB Type-C female connector or a Lightning female connector. The charging device with data backup function as described in claim 1, wherein the third connection interface is further adapted to connect an external storage device; wherein, when the processing unit activates the data backup function, the processing unit will further The data stored in the first electronic device is backed up to the external storage device or the data stored in the external storage device is restored to the first electronic device. The charging device with data backup function as claimed in item 7, wherein the third connection interface is a female connector. The charging device with data backup function as described in Claim 8, wherein the female connector is a USB Type-A female connector, a USB Type-C female connector or a Lightning female connector. The charging device with data backup function as described in claim 1, further comprising: a power conversion unit, wherein the second connection interface is electrically connected to the first connection interface through the power conversion unit; Wherein, the power conversion unit converts the power received by the first connection interface into output power, and the second connection interface outputs the output power. The charging device with data backup function according to claim 10, wherein the first connection interface is a pair of conductive pins. The charging device with data backup function according to claim 10, wherein the second connection interface is a female connector. The charging device with data backup function according to claim 12, wherein the female connector is a USB Type-A female connector, a USB Type-C female connector or a Lightning female connector. The charging device with data backup function as described in claim item 10, wherein, the third connection interface is further adapted to connect an external storage device; wherein, when the processing unit activates the data backup function, the processing unit will further The data stored in the first electronic device is backed up to the external storage device or the data stored in the external storage device is restored to the first electronic device. The charging device with data backup function according to claim 14, wherein the third connection interface is a female connector. The charging device with data backup function according to claim 15, wherein the female connector is a USB Type-A female connector, a USB Type-C female connector or a Lightning female connector. The charging device with data backup function as described in claim 10, wherein, after the first electronic device is successfully authenticated, the processing unit further communicates with the first electronic device to determine an acceptable charging mode; wherein, The power conversion unit is further electrically connected to the processing unit, and the processing unit controls the power conversion unit to convert the power into the output power according to the acceptable charging mode. The charging device with data backup function according to claim 1, wherein when the second connection interface is electrically connected to the first electronic device, the processing unit further presets a host mode to execute an initialization procedure. The charging device with data backup function as described in claim 18, wherein, after the first electronic device is successfully authenticated, the processing unit further switches from the host mode to a device mode, and according to the support of the first electronic device An external accessory communication protocol communicates with the first electronic device.

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