Λ7 4 57 4 35 五、發明説明（/) 本發明之領域 本發明大致係有關於可移動的儲存裝置。更特定的是 ，本發明係有關於一種用以連接至數位設備並且自動地從 數位設備下載數位資料的可攜式的資料儲存裝置^ 本發明之背景 數位技術的應用正快速地被應用到相當多的消費性設 備上。例如，數位相機即爲一種重要的應用，其被廣泛預 期將變爲數位技術的一種主要之應用。數位相機係採用一 微處理器以及其它的支援電路以轉換類比的影像成爲一組 數位的像點，藉此形成數位影像。數位的像點係被儲存在 相機的一個記憶區域中，以供之後的擷取與處理。然後數 位影像可以被下載至個人電腦(pc)或是筆記型電腦用以觀 賞或編輯β 圖1是顯示習知的數位相機之整體結構的方塊圖。此 相機10具有一個當作控制單元的中央處理單元(CPU)12、 一個影像照相單元14、一個資料轉換與壓縮單元16、一個 當作一種介面的記憶體控制器18、一個爲儲存媒體的資料 記憶體20、一個先進先出(FIFO)電路22、以及一個通訊埠 24 〇 CPU 12係控制此相機10的組件之動作β該興型被做 成一種電荷耦合裝置之影像照相單元14係轉換所偵測到的 影像成爲類比的信號。該資料轉換與壓縮單元16將此類比 的信號轉換成代表影像資料的數位信號，並且將影像資料 壓縮與編碼。此影像資料係透過FIFO電路22並藉由記憶 __ 3 ..氏張尺度通圯中囤囤家標準（CNS ) A4規格（210X297公釐） I— n H 种各 . I ―― I 訂— 111 I 線 {-#先閱讀背面之注意事項声i.艿本頁) Δ 4 3 π 五、發明説明（^ ) 體控制器18的動作而被寫入資料記憶體20。該資料記憶體 20 —般是標準的快閃記億體PC卡或是其它非依電性的記 憶體，並且一般是根據PCMCIA(個人電腦記憶卡國際協會) 標準做成的。該影像資料可經由FIFO電路22並藉由記憶 體控制器18的動作而從資料記憶體20被讀出。一個通訊 埠24係被設置以下載影像資料直接到一 PC。 快閃記憶體是數位相機中的數位影像儲存空間最普遍 的型式。當記憶區域變滿時，在更多畫面能夠被拍攝之前 ，此記憶區域必須加以淸除》在最早期出現在市場的數位 相機中，快閃記憶體模組並不是可移動的。那些相機需要 連接到PC或是筆記型電腦以下載影像。較新型的相機則提 供了可移動的快閃記憶體模組。於是，當此種記憶體模組 已滿的時候，其可用一個空的記憶體模紙來.取代然後使 用者可自由地拍攝額外的畫面，而延後下載的時間》但不 幸地，雖然該種快閃記憶體模組是可移動的*它們也相當 地昂貴。因此，使用者只可能購買一或兩個額外的記憶體 模組，此仍然限制了使甩者拍攝畫面的能力。 在目前，數位相機的影像是儲存在相機的內部記憶體( 例如快閃記憶體、RAM等等），當記憶體變滿時，其需要透 過一個埠(例如串到、並列、SCSI)來下載至一 PC。這對於 當PC不方便取得時之使用者而言爲不方便的。而且在串列 埠的影像轉移是相當慢的。 數位相機只是利用快閃記憶體來提烘可移動的儲存方 案之一個例子。其它的數位資訊設備，例如智慧型電話、 _______4_ 本紙烺尺度適丨Π中國國家標準（CNS ) Λ4規格（2丨〇><297公釐） ---------^------ΐτ------m 〇請先閲誚背面之注意事項.寫本頁) 457435 A7 B7 五、發明説明（、） 個人數位助理之類的設備，亦類似地依靠快閃記憶體來提 供可移動的儲存方案β 雖然可移動的儲存裝置技術已相當有發展，但在此技 術中仍有某些固有存在的問題，特別是儲存能力與經濟上 的可行性。因此，存在有對於克服習知技術的缺點、低成 本、可移動的儲存方案之需求。 本發明之槪要 本發明是針對一種可攜式的資料下載與儲存裝置，其 係從一數位設備下載數位資料，例如從數位相機下載數位 影像資料進入一資料儲存媒體。 根據本發明之一特點，一種資料下載與儲存裝置係提 供數位資料的儲存給一資料產生裝置，其中該資料產生裝 置是複數種類之資料產生裝匱的其中一種β每種資料產生 裝置都具有一個通訊埠用以根據事先定義的通訊協定來通 訊。此資料下載與儲存裝置係包括一資料儲存媒體：一讀/ 寫頭用以將資料寫到該資料儲存媒體的一表面並且從該資 料儲存媒體的一表面讀取資料；通訊機構係選擇性地可連 接到在該資料產生裝置上的通訊埠；處理機構係耦接在該 讀/寫頭與該通訊機構之間用以轉移數位資料在該讀/寫頭與 該通訊機構之間；以及資料轉移開始機構係連接到該通訊 機構以開始在該資料產生裝置與該資料儲存媒體之間數位 資料的轉移β 根據本發明之一特點，該資料轉移開始機構係包括一 電子開關。 5 本纸恨尺度適/1]中囤國家標準（CNS ) Α4規格（2iOX297公浚） 1 II [ I -訂 (請先Μ讀背面之注意事項再填寫本瓦) 4 5 7 4 3 5 A7 五、發明説明（〇 ) 根據本發明之另一特點，該一用以供應電力至該資料 ---------装------訂 {誚毛閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 下載與儲存裝置的可攜式電源係被設置。此可攜式電源最 好包括一個電池。 ^ 根據本發明之另一特點，耦接到該處理機構的記憶機 構係被設置用以儲存複數種通訊協定。每一種通訊協定均 對應於一種不同的資料產生裝置類型，並用以轉移資料在 該資料產生裝置與該資料下載與儲存裝置之間β 根據本發明之另一特點，用以回應於資料產生裝置而 從複數種通訊協定中選擇出一種通訊協定之協定選擇機構 係被設置β此協定選擇機構最好包括一電子開關。再者， 此協定選擇機構係包括用以詢問資料產生裝置之機構β 在本發明之範皤內的另一實施例中，一種用以從一個 具有通訊埠的數位相機接收並儲存數位資料的資料下載與 儲存裝置係被提供，其包括一磁性儲存媒體；一讀/寫頭用 以將資料寫到該磁性儲存媒體的一表面；一通訊埠係可連 接到在該數位相機之上的通訊埠用以從該數位相機接收資 料，以及處理機構係親接在該讀/寫頭與該通訊淳之間，用 以轉移在該通訊埠上接收到的資料至該磁性儲存媒體。 根據本發明之另一特點，此裝匱可更包括與該處理機 構電氣通訊的協定選擇機構，用以從複數種通訊協定中選 擇出一種通訊協定，使得該通訊埠根據所選出的通訊協定 來與該數位相機通訊。此協定選擇機構最好包括至少一個 電子開關以及一個用以詢問該數位相機之機構《再者，此 裝置可更包括記憶機構，而通訊協定儲存於該記憶機構之 6 本紙张尺度適州中國國家標準（CNS ) Λ4規格（2丨0Χ297公釐） A7 五、發明説明（t) 中。再者，此裝置可更包括一個與該處理機構電氣通訊的 資料轉移開始機構’用以開始資料的轉移，其中該資料轉 移開始機構包括一電子開關。 在本發明之範噶內的另一實施例係包含一種用以從一 個具有通訊埠的數位資料產生裝置取出並儲存資料之資料 下載與儲存裝置，該通訊埠係根據一種預設的通訊協定來 通訊，此裝置係包括一個資料轉移埠係可連接到在該數位 資料產生裝置之上的通訊淳甩以從該數位資料產生裝置接 收資料，用以儲存接收自該數位資料產生裝置的資料之第 —記憶機構：以及一控制器耦接在該資料轉移埠與該第一 記憶機構之間，用以利用該預設的通訊協定來轉移數位資 料在該數位資料產生裝置與該第一記憶機構之間 根據本發明之另一特點，此裝置更包括連接至該控制 器的轉移開始機構以開始資料的轉移在該數位資料產生裝 置與該第一記憶機構之間，以及用以儲存複數種通訊協定 的第二記憶機構。 根據本發明之另一特點，該控制器包括用以詢問該數 位資料產生裝置以決定該數位資料産生裝置之預設的通訊 協定之機構，以及用以從儲存在該第二記憶機構中的複數 種通訊協定中選擇出該預設的通訊協定用於資料的轉移之 姆後 馈稱。 根據本發明之另一特點，此裝置更包括一個可分離親 接的資料儲存裝置，最好是具有一磁碟機以及一磁性儲存 媒體。 7 本紙度適用不囤國家標隼（CNS Μ4規格（2丨〇^297公簸) -- (-锌先閣讀背面之注意事項声\片本頁) 裝. 丁 . Ί'* 線 457 4 35 A7 ______B7 五、發明説明（^ ) 根據本發明之另一特點，此裝置更包括用以從該第一 記憶機構轉移資料至該磁性儲存媒體之機構。 根據本發明之另一特點，此裝置更包括一個可分離耦 接的堤站(docking station) ’用以連接此下載與儲存裝置至 一個人電腦以將資料從該第一記憶機構轉移至該個人電腦 〇 當結合附圖考童時，本發明先前與其它的特點從以下 的本發明詳細說明將變得明白。 圖式之簡要說明 圖1是顯不習知的數位相機之基本結構的方塊圖： 圖2是根據本發明之一資料下載裝置例子的方塊圖； 圖3是顯示圖2的資料下載裝置之動作的流程圖； 圖4是根據本發明之另—資料下載裝置例子的方塊圖 « f 圖5是圖4的資料下載裝置與一資料儲存裝置耦接的 方塊圖： 圖6是顯示圖4的裝置之動作例子的流程圖； 圖7是顯示圖4的裝置之另一動作例子的流程圖； 圖8是根據本發明之—塢站例子的方塊圖； 圖9是圖4的資料下載裝置與一資料儲存裝置以及圖 8的塢站耦接的方塊圖；及 圖10是顯示提供裝置協定以及驅動程式軟體給根據本 發明之裝置之一過程例子的流程圖s __________8 本紙张尺度適川中國囡家標準（CNS ) Λ4規格（210X 297公楚） ---------^------1T------.^ 01Ϊ先閱讀背面之注意事項再本頁) 457435 A7 B7 好沪部中决"-^^u T--;iifr合竹衫印少 資料 此裝置30更包括〜: 五、發明説明（ 實施例與最佳模式之說明 本發明是針對一種可攜式的資料取得與儲存裝置(此後 稱作爲“資料下載裝置”），其係增加從一數位設備(此後也 稱作爲“數位資料產生裝置”）下載數位資料的能力，例如 從數位相機下載數位影像資料，進入—資料儲存媒髖，而 不利用到個人電腦(PC)。換言之，根據本發明之資料下載 裝置連接至像是數位相機的數位設備，並且詢問此數位設 備，接著下載並儲存來自此設備的數位資料。再者，此資 料下載裝置自動地詢問數位設備以判定裝置類型以及通訊 或資料轉祕定。職料下載裝置可賴雖是磁碟機的 資料儲存裝置，或者其可以是—個別且獨立的裝置。 圖2顯7K根據本_之~資料下載裝置例子的方塊圖 。在此實施例中，該資料下載裝置3〇是一個獨立的裝匱， 因而未____齡麵雜磁賴β該資料下 傭-麵簡棘_器32，縣是—個微處 理器或CPU，其係控制該資料下献 肝驻劳加心样仲〜下載裝®30的組件之動作β 此裝置30也包括一個一儲存或 仔驭是疋燬媒體34,例如磁碟機 Ϊϋ4 ^驅動通過一個讀/寫頭％，用 j存取自-數恤__㈣料產生_(未顯示)的 轉移啓始機構4〇，最好是一電子 =開關’例如齡該機構二 啓始 從—資料產生雜至類料下載_ 3〇的__時才加 以啓動。該機構40最好蓬使用者啓動的。 本紙張尺度適/彳]中國國家標準（CNS ) Α4规格 ---------f------.IT------線· C請先閲讀背面之注意事項鼻 >,艿本頁) ^浐部中决"'^^以下_消贽合竹.^0,?:1 4 5 7 4 3 5 A 7 B7 一 - ' 1 - 1 ' —— —. - - --. I—··· 五、發明説明（f) 包含有一通訊埠44(最好是串列的通訊埠)之通訊電路 係被設置以致能在該資料下載裝置30與一數位資料產生裝 置之間資料的通訊。該資料下載裝置30與該資料產生裝置 的一通訊埠通訊以直接將儲存在該資料產生裝匿中的數位 資料下載至該儲存或是記憶媒體34。 如上述參照圖1之內容，一個數位設備10係產生資料 。此資料一般是被儲存在位於該數位設備10中的記憶體20 。該數位設備10也具有一通訊埠24，一般是一種串列或是 並列埠β本發明係與該數位設備10的通訊埠24耦接，並 且從該記憶體20轉移資料到位於該裝置30之內的媒體Μ 。例如，數位相機藉由捕捉光線影像並且將影像轉換成數 位影像資料以及將該數位影像資料儲存於一記億體20中而 獲得數位影像。—種適當的電纜係連接於該通訊埠24與此 裝置30的通訊埠44之間》 該資料下載裝置30可以透過像是串列電纜、IRDA、 PCMCIA快閃配接器(adapter)、ΑΤΑ快閃卡、SCSI、並列、 或是USB的連接器而連接到現有的資料產生裝置，例如數 位相機。因此，此裝置30係直接地從數位相機中的記憶體 轉移數位影像資料至可移動的媒體，而未利用到個入電腦 。本發明比起快閃記憶體係更加經濟可行，並且在資料產 生裝置與PC之間的影像轉移比快閃記憶體更快。 應注意的是在數位相機中，一控制器最好針對一預設 的信號來監視其輸入的其中之一，該信號係指示本發明的 裝置30所耦接的裝置爲何。當該預設的信號被選出時，此 ____10_；__ 本紙悵尺度適ϋ®國家標^CNS ) Λ4規格（ ---------疼------1Τ------線. (誚先閲讀背面之注意事項再j.^本莨) 457435 Α7 Β7 五 '發明説明（) 數位相機控制器便轉移數位影像資料至此裝匱30。 此外’此裝置30具有一個用以根據其所連接到的數位 資料產生裝置類型’來從儲存在記憶髏42中的複數種通訊 協定與驅動程式中選擇出一種通訊或轉移協定以及驅動程 式的協定選擇機構38。協定的選擇係發生在一項轉移由該 啓始轉移機構40所啓始時。此協定選擇機構38可以包括 〜電子開關。在此資料下載裝匱30內的記憶體42最好是 非依電性的，例如快閃ROM ,並且包含多種通訊協定與驅 動程式用於從不同類型的數位相機來直接下載數位影像資 料。這是所期望的，因爲每一種數位相機都具有一種利用 到不同的驅動程式之不同的協定β因此，此資料下載裝置 30係可與每種不同類型的數位相機一起動作，並且自每種 不同類型的數位相機來下載資料。再者，此裝置能夠被建 構來接受(亦即，上載與儲存)額外的(現有與未來的)數位相 機之協定與驅動程式》 —個電源46，最好是可分離且可攜帶的，並且最好是 —個電池組(標準的電池(例如9伏特或ΑΑ鹼性)或者更佳 的是可充電電池)係被設置做爲電源。因此，沒有對於資料 產生裝匱有額外的電力汲取。選擇性地，一個電源開關49 係被設置，使得該電源46可以被手動地關閉，以在沒有使 用時節省電力。 此資料下載裝置30也選擇性地包含一個指示燈48， 最好是一個具有多色彩的LED或是複數個LED以指示資料 轉移的狀態。例如，此指示燈48可以是具有兩種彩色的 __π__ 本紙張尺度適/1]中國图家標準（〇奶）六4規格（210父297公釐） 裝------訂------線 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再j..?*,本頁) 4 574 3 5 Α7 87 五、發明説明（ί υ) LED，若在資料下載由該啓始轉移機構40所啓始，而該資 料儲存媒體34並沒有足夠的未使用或是空著的儲存空間剩 下來下載相機的內容(亦即，碟片已滿）時其係變爲紅色， 並且此LED在成功地下載資料產生裝置的記憶體之後(亦即 ，轉移成功)係變爲綠色。額外的LED指示燈亦可被採用以 指示其它的狀態，例如“正進行轉移”或是“不成功的轉 移”》此指示燈48係與任何可能出現在電源46(例如，電 池組指示LED)之上的指示燈分開《 在資料轉移之後，資料被儲存於其上的該儲存媒體34 可以被***PC的磁碟機中用以轉移、観看以及編輯數位資 料。該資料係以一種與相機類型與協定無關的格式被儲存 在儲存媒體之上。再者，此裝置30可被安裝到一個選配的 用於連接至PC之塢站之中(詳細說明於以下）。因此，資料 可從該媒體34被轉移至任何形式的pc，例如IBM PC相容 的PC或是麥金塔》此裝置30係用複數種不同的格式，例 如IBM PC相容的DOS與麥金塔之一種格式來儲存檔案於 該儲存媒體34中。 圖3是一個詳述圖2的資料下載裝置例子之動作的流 程圖。此資料下載裝置30係在步騍1〇1中監視該啓始轉移 機構40 »當該機構4〇被啓動時，此裝置3〇判定其所連按 並且將會样該處取得數位資料的資料產生裝置的類型於步 驟105中。在判定其所連接的資料產生裝置的類型之後’ 在步驟110中此裝置30將從記憶體42取得適當的協定與 驅動程式。 __ _12 ---------装------V-------^ (_誚先閲讀背面之注意事項再丨寫本瓦) 本紙張;I度適川中國囤家標率（CNS ) 2丨0Χ297公楚1 457435 A7 B7 五、發明説明（丨1) 在步驟130中，此裝置判斷該儲存媒體34是否有足夠 的空間用於資料轉移。若該儲存媒體34已滿，則一個指示 燈48係在步驟135中被啓動並且資料轉移係被停止。若該 儲存媒體34沒有足夠的空間用來資料轉移時，則該轉移係 在步驟UO中被執行一個指示燈48係在步驟142中被啓 動以指示成功的轉移。當此轉移完成時，該指示燈48係被 關斷，並且此裝置30回到該監視啓始轉移機構之模式中。 此資料下載裝置30具有一個睡眠模式，其係降低由此 裝置30所消耗的電力大小當啓始轉移機構40被啓動、 或當此裝置30被裝上一個用於連接至PC之塢站、或是當 此裝置30被連接至一個資料產生裝置時，此裝置30係醒 來 '當此資料下載裝置30因爲連接至一個資料產生裝置而 醒來時，此裝置30係送出一個開始序列至該資料產生裝置 。睡眠模式在處於塢站時並不被利用。 在本發明之另一實施例中，一種資料下載裝置係透過 一個通訊埠而耦接到(最好是可分離地耦接到)一個資料產 生裝置的記憶體介面。因此，此資料下載裝置是當作該資 料産生裝置的一種記憶體(例如，圖1中的資料記億體20) 。當資料被產生時，其係藉由資料產生裝置中的一個控制 器之動作、透過一個介面與通訊埠而直接被寫到資料下載 裝置中的一個儲存或是記憶區域或媒體。根據此實施例， 例如，圖2的資料下載裝置30係藉由通訊埠44而耦接至 圖1的資料產生裝置10之通訊埠24。當影像資料被產生時 ’其係透過該FIFO 22藉由記憶體控制器18的動作而被供 _____13______ 本紙浪尺度適乃]中@®家標準（CNS ) Λ4規格（210X297公^Λ7 4 57 4 35 V. Description of the invention (/) Field of the invention The present invention relates generally to a removable storage device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a portable data storage device for connecting to a digital device and automatically downloading digital data from the digital device. ^ Background of the invention The application of digital technology is rapidly being applied to the equivalent Many consumer devices. For example, digital cameras are an important application, which is widely expected to become a major application of digital technology. The digital camera uses a microprocessor and other supporting circuits to convert the analog image into a set of digital image points, thereby forming a digital image. The digital image points are stored in a memory area of the camera for later retrieval and processing. Digital images can then be downloaded to a personal computer (pc) or a notebook computer for viewing or editing. Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the overall structure of a conventional digital camera. The camera 10 has a central processing unit (CPU) 12 as a control unit, an image camera unit 14, a data conversion and compression unit 16, a memory controller 18 as an interface, and a data storage medium. Memory 20, a first-in-first-out (FIFO) circuit 22, and a communication port 24 CPU 12 is used to control the operation of the components of this camera 10 β This model is made into a charge-coupled image camera unit 14 series converter The detected image becomes an analog signal. The data conversion and compression unit 16 converts such a ratio signal into a digital signal representing image data, and compresses and encodes the image data. This image data is passed through the FIFO circuit 22 and through memory __ 3 .. The scale standard standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm) I—n H each. I —— I order— 111 I-line {-# Read the notes on the back i. 艿 this page) Δ 4 3 π V. Description of the invention (^) The operation of the body controller 18 is written into the data memory 20. The data memory 20 is generally a standard flash memory PC card or other non-electronic memory, and is generally made according to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. The image data can be read out from the data memory 20 through the FIFO circuit 22 and the action of the memory controller 18. A communication port 24 is set to download image data directly to a PC. Flash memory is the most common type of digital image storage in digital cameras. When the memory area becomes full, this memory area must be erased before more pictures can be taken. In the earliest digital cameras that appeared on the market, flash memory modules were not removable. Those cameras need to be connected to a PC or laptop to download images. Newer cameras provide removable flash memory modules. Therefore, when this memory module is full, it can be replaced by an empty memory template. Instead, the user can then take additional pictures freely and delay the download time. But unfortunately, although the These flash memory modules are removable * they are also quite expensive. Therefore, the user can only purchase one or two additional memory modules, which still limits the ability of the shaker to take pictures. At present, digital camera images are stored in the camera's internal memory (such as flash memory, RAM, etc.). When the memory becomes full, it needs to be downloaded through a port (such as serial, parallel, SCSI). To a PC. This is inconvenient for the user when the PC is inaccessible. And the image transfer on the serial port is quite slow. Digital cameras are just one example of flash memory for removable storage solutions. Other digital information equipment, such as smart phones, _______4_ This paper is suitable for Chinese National Standards (CNS) Λ4 specifications (2 丨 〇 > < 297 mm) --------- ^- ---- ΐτ ------ m 〇 Please read the notes on the back of 诮 first. Write this page) 457435 A7 B7 V. Invention Description (,) Devices such as personal digital assistants also rely on flashes similarly. Memory to provide removable storage solutions β Although the technology of removable storage devices has been quite developed, there are still some inherent problems in this technology, especially storage capacity and economic feasibility. Therefore, there is a need for a storage solution that overcomes the shortcomings of conventional techniques, low cost, and removable storage. Summary of the Invention The present invention is directed to a portable data downloading and storage device, which downloads digital data from a digital device, such as downloading digital image data from a digital camera into a data storage medium. According to a feature of the present invention, a data downloading and storing device provides storage of digital data to a data generating device, wherein the data generating device is one of plural types of data generating devices, and each of the data generating devices has one The communication port is used to communicate according to a predefined protocol. The data download and storage device includes a data storage medium: a read / write head is used to write data to a surface of the data storage medium and read data from a surface of the data storage medium; the communication mechanism is selectively Connectable to a communication port on the data generating device; a processing mechanism is coupled between the read / write head and the communication mechanism for transferring digital data between the read / write head and the communication mechanism; and data The transfer start mechanism is connected to the communication mechanism to start the transfer of digital data between the data generating device and the data storage medium. According to a feature of the present invention, the data transfer start mechanism includes an electronic switch. 5 This paper hates the standard / 1] Medium-sized national standard (CNS) Α4 specifications (2iOX297 public dredging) 1 II [I-Order (please read the precautions on the back before filling in this tile) 4 5 7 4 3 5 A7 V. Description of the invention (0) According to another feature of the present invention, the first is used to supply electricity to the information -------------------------------- Order {诮 Notes on the back of the hair to read again (Fill in this page) The portable power system of the download and storage device is set. This portable power supply preferably includes a battery. ^ According to another feature of the present invention, a memory mechanism coupled to the processing mechanism is configured to store a plurality of communication protocols. Each communication protocol corresponds to a different type of data generating device and is used to transfer data between the data generating device and the data downloading and storing device. According to another feature of the present invention, it is used to respond to the data generating device. A protocol selection mechanism for selecting a communication protocol from a plurality of communication protocols is provided. The protocol selection mechanism preferably includes an electronic switch. Furthermore, the protocol selection mechanism includes a mechanism for interrogating a data generating device. In another embodiment of the invention, a mechanism for receiving and storing digital data from a digital camera having a communication port A download and storage device is provided, which includes a magnetic storage medium; a read / write head for writing data to a surface of the magnetic storage medium; and a communication port which can be connected to a communication port on the digital camera. It is used to receive data from the digital camera, and the processing mechanism is connected between the read / write head and the communication chip, and used to transfer the data received on the communication port to the magnetic storage medium. According to another feature of the present invention, the device may further include a protocol selection mechanism for electrical communication with the processing mechanism, for selecting a communication protocol from a plurality of communication protocols, so that the communication port is based on the selected communication protocol. Communicate with the digital camera. The agreement selection mechanism preferably includes at least one electronic switch and a mechanism for interrogating the digital camera. Furthermore, the device may further include a memory mechanism, and the communication protocol is stored in the memory. Standard (CNS) Λ4 specification (2 丨 0 × 297 mm) A7 5. In the description of the invention (t). Furthermore, the device may further include a data transfer start mechanism 'which is in electrical communication with the processing mechanism to start data transfer, wherein the data transfer start mechanism includes an electronic switch. Another embodiment in Fange of the present invention includes a data download and storage device for fetching and storing data from a digital data generating device having a communication port. The communication port is based on a preset communication protocol. Communication, the device includes a data transfer port that can be connected to the communication on the digital data generating device to receive data from the digital data generating device, and store the data received from the digital data generating device. —Memory mechanism: a controller is coupled between the data transfer port and the first memory mechanism, and is configured to use the preset communication protocol to transfer digital data between the digital data generating device and the first memory mechanism According to another feature of the present invention, the device further includes a transfer start mechanism connected to the controller to start data transfer between the digital data generating device and the first memory mechanism, and for storing a plurality of communication protocols. Second memory. According to another feature of the present invention, the controller includes a mechanism for inquiring the digital data generating device to determine a preset communication protocol of the digital data generating device, and a method for retrieving data from a plurality of data stored in the second memory mechanism. Among the communication protocols, the preset communication protocol is selected for the data transfer. According to another feature of the present invention, the device further includes a detachable and accessible data storage device, preferably with a magnetic disk drive and a magnetic storage medium. 7 This paper is not suitable for the national standard (CNS Μ4 specification (2 丨 〇 ^ 297))-(-Notes on the back of the Zinc cabinet read the sound sheet). Packing. D. Ί '* 线 457 4 35 A7 ______B7 V. Description of the Invention (^) According to another feature of the present invention, the device further includes a mechanism for transferring data from the first memory mechanism to the magnetic storage medium. According to another feature of the invention, the device It also includes a detachable docking station 'for connecting the download and storage device to a personal computer to transfer data from the first memory to the personal computer. The previous and other features of the invention will become clear from the following detailed description of the invention. Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is a block diagram of the basic structure of a digital camera that is not well known: Figure 2 is a download according to one of the materials of the present invention Block diagram of an example device; Figure 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the data download device of Figure 2; Figure 4 is a block diagram of another example of a data download device according to the present invention «f Figure 5 is the data download device of Figure 4 and Data storage Block diagram of device coupling: Figure 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the device of Figure 4; Figure 7 is a flowchart showing another example of the operation of the device of Figure 4; Figure 8 is an example of a docking station according to the present invention FIG. 9 is a block diagram of the data download device of FIG. 4 coupled with a data storage device and the docking station of FIG. 8; and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a device protocol and driver software provided to one of the devices according to the present invention Flowchart of the process example s __________8 This paper is compliant with the Chinese Standard of China (CNS) Λ4 specification (210X 297 Gongchu) --------- ^ ------ 1T ------ . ^ 01ΪPlease read the precautions on the back, then this page) 457435 A7 B7 Good Shanghai Ministry of Finals "-^^ u T-; iifr Hezhu shirt printed less information This device 30 also includes ~: V. Description of the invention ( Description of Embodiments and Best Modes The present invention is directed to a portable data acquisition and storage device (hereinafter referred to as a "data download device"), which is added from a digital device (hereinafter also referred to as a "digital data generation device" ”) The ability to download digital data, such as digital images from a digital camera Data, access—data storage media without using a personal computer (PC). In other words, the data download device according to the present invention is connected to a digital device such as a digital camera, and asks the digital device, and then downloads and stores the data from there. The digital data of the device. In addition, the data downloading device automatically inquires the digital device to determine the device type and the communication or data transfer. The job downloading device may depend on the data storage device of the disk drive, or it may be— Individual and independent devices. Figure 2 shows a block diagram of an example of a 7K data download device based on this. In this embodiment, the data downloading device 30 is an independent device, so it is not a ____ age surface miscellaneous magnetic file β, which is a commission-surface simple spinner 32, and the county is a microprocessor or CPU, which controls the operation of downloading the components of the liver under the data ~ downloading the components of the 30 device β This device 30 also includes a storage or storage media that discriminates the media 34, such as a disk drive 4 ^ driver Through a read / write head%, use j to access the transfer starting mechanism 40 from-several shirts _ _ data generation _ (not shown), preferably an electronic = switch 'for example, the second starting of the mechanism from — The data is generated until the download of _ 3〇__ is started. The mechanism 40 is preferably activated by a user. This paper is suitable in size / 彳] Chinese National Standard (CNS) Α4 Specification --------- f ------. IT ------ line · C Please read the precautions on the back first >, 艿 This page) ^ 浐 部 中 quot " '^^ Following_ 消 贽 合 竹. ^ 0,?: 1 4 5 7 4 3 5 A 7 B7 One-' 1-1 '——-. ---. V. Description of the invention (f) The communication circuit including a communication port 44 (preferably a serial communication port) is set to enable the data download device 30 and a digital data Generate communication of data between devices. The data downloading device 30 communicates with a communication port of the data generating device to directly download the digital data stored in the data generating enclosure to the storage or memory medium 34. As described above with reference to FIG. 1, a digital device 10 generates data. This data is generally stored in a memory 20 located in the digital device 10. The digital device 10 also has a communication port 24, which is generally a serial or parallel port. The present invention is coupled to the communication port 24 of the digital device 10, and transfers data from the memory 20 to the device 30. Within the media M. For example, a digital camera obtains a digital image by capturing a light image, converting the image into digital image data, and storing the digital image data in a billion body 20. -A suitable cable is connected between the communication port 24 and the communication port 44 of the device 30. The data download device 30 can be connected via serial cables, IRDA, PCMCIA adapters, ATP Flash cards, SCSI, parallel, or USB connectors to connect to existing data generation devices, such as digital cameras. Therefore, the device 30 directly transfers digital image data from the memory in the digital camera to removable media without using a personal computer. The invention is more economical and feasible than the flash memory system, and the image transfer between the data generating device and the PC is faster than the flash memory. It should be noted that in a digital camera, a controller preferably monitors one of its inputs for a preset signal that indicates what device the device 30 of the present invention is coupled to. When the preset signal is selected, this __10_; __ This paper is suitable for the standard ® National Standard ^ CNS) Λ4 specifications (--------- pain ----- 1T ---- -Line. (诮 Read the precautions on the back before j. ^ 本 莨) 457435 Α7 Β7 Five 'invention description () The digital camera controller will transfer the digital image data to this device 30. In addition,' This device 30 has a function A communication or transfer protocol and a driver's protocol selection mechanism 38 are selected from a plurality of communication protocols and drivers stored in the memory cross 42 based on the type of device to which the digital data is connected. 38 Occurs when a transfer is initiated by the initiation transfer mechanism 40. The agreement selection mechanism 38 may include an electronic switch. The memory 42 in the data download device 30 is preferably non-electrical, such as fast Flash ROM, and contains multiple protocols and drivers for downloading digital image data directly from different types of digital cameras. This is desirable because each digital camera has a different protocol that makes use of different drivers. β therefore This data downloading device 30 can work with each different type of digital camera and download data from each different type of digital camera. Furthermore, this device can be constructed to accept (ie, upload and store) additional (Existing and future) digital camera protocols and drivers — a power supply 46, preferably detachable and portable, and preferably a battery pack (standard battery (such as 9 volts or AA alkaline) ) Or better, a rechargeable battery) is set as a power source. Therefore, there is no extra power draw for data generation. Optionally, a power switch 49 is set so that the power source 46 can be manually operated The ground is turned off to save power when not in use. The data downloading device 30 also optionally includes an indicator light 48, preferably a multi-colored LED or a plurality of LEDs to indicate the status of data transfer. For example, this The indicator light 48 can be __π__ with two colors. The size of this paper is / 1] Chinese Tujia standard (〇 奶) 6 4 size (210 parent 297 mm). -Line (please first Read the notes on the back side j ..? *, This page) 4 574 3 5 Α7 87 V. Description of invention (ί υ) LED, if the data download is initiated by the initiation transfer mechanism 40, and the data is stored The media 34 does not have enough unused or empty storage space left to download the camera's content (ie, the disc is full) and it turns red, and this LED successfully downloads the memory of the data generating device After that (ie, the transfer is successful) it turns green. Additional LED indicators can also be used to indicate other states, such as "Transfer in progress" or "Unsuccessful transfer". This indicator 48 is related to any The indicator light that may appear above the power source 46 (for example, the battery pack indicator LED) is separated. After the data transfer, the storage medium 34 on which the data is stored can be inserted into the drive of the PC for transfer, View and edit digital data. This information is stored on the storage medium in a format that is independent of the type of camera and protocol. Furthermore, the device 30 can be installed in an optional docking station for connection to a PC (detailed below). Therefore, data can be transferred from the media 34 to any form of PC, such as an IBM PC-compatible PC or Macintosh. This device 30 uses multiple different formats, such as IBM PC-compatible DOS and Macintosh. A format for storing files in the storage medium 34. FIG. 3 is a flowchart detailing the operation of the example of the data downloading apparatus of FIG. 2. FIG. This data downloading device 30 monitors the initiating transfer mechanism 40 in step 101. »When the mechanism 40 is activated, this device 30 determines that it is connected and will obtain digital data like this. The type of the generating device is in step 105. After determining the type of data generating device it is connected to, the device 30 will obtain the appropriate protocol and driver from the memory 42 in step 110. __ _12 --------- install ------ V ------- ^ (_ 诮 Read the precautions on the back before writing this tile) This paper; I degree suitable for Sichuan China store Family standard rate (CNS) 2 丨 0 × 297 public Chu 1 457435 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (丨 1) In step 130, the device determines whether the storage medium 34 has sufficient space for data transfer. If the storage medium 34 is full, an indicator light 48 is activated in step 135 and the data transfer system is stopped. If the storage medium 34 does not have enough space for data transfer, the transfer is executed in step UO. An indicator light 48 is activated in step 142 to indicate a successful transfer. When the transfer is completed, the indicator light 48 is turned off, and the device 30 returns to the mode of monitoring the start transfer mechanism. The data download device 30 has a sleep mode, which reduces the amount of power consumed by the device 30 when the initiating transfer mechanism 40 is activated, or when the device 30 is installed in a docking station for connection to a PC, or When the device 30 is connected to a data generating device, the device 30 wakes up. 'When the data downloading device 30 wakes up because it is connected to a data generating device, the device 30 sends a start sequence to the data. Generating device. Sleep mode is not used while in the docking station. In another embodiment of the present invention, a data downloading device is coupled (preferably detachably coupled) to a memory interface of a data generating device through a communication port. Therefore, the data downloading device is used as a kind of memory of the data generating device (for example, the data recorded in FIG. 1 is a billion body 20). When data is generated, it is directly written to a storage or memory area or media in the data downloading device through the action of a controller in the data generating device through an interface and a communication port. According to this embodiment, for example, the data downloading device 30 of FIG. 2 is coupled to the communication port 24 of the data generating device 10 of FIG. 1 through the communication port 44. When the image data is generated ’It is provided through the FIFO 22 through the action of the memory controller 18 _____13______ This paper wave scale is appropriate] @@ 家 standard (CNS) Λ4 specification (210X297 public ^
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""訂 線 (·讀先閲锖背面之注意事項再域寫本頁J 4 5 7 4 3 5 A7 B7 五、發明説明（f >) 應至此資料下載裝置30。此資料下載裝匱30對於圖1的資 料產生裝置10而言就像是該資料產生裝置1〇之一記憶體( 例如，記憶體20、一個快閃記億體）。每次對於資料產生裝 置10的記憶體20所要的影像轉移均直接被供應至此資料 下載裝置30用以儲存於儲存或記憶媒體34中》應注意的 是在此實施例中，啓始轉移機構40並非必要的’因爲資料 下載裝置解譯(interpret)並回應於資料產生裝置的命令’就 好像其係爲該資料產生裝置的一個記憶體》因此’該資料 產生裝置係啓始資料槍案的轉移。 在另一實施例中，資料下載裝置係經由一個快閃記憶 體介面'透過一個快閃配接器埠以及一個埠連接器與一電 攬(例如，Compact Flash™ ATA，PCMCIA等等)耦接至該資 料產生裝置。此資料下載裝置解譯並回應於所有的ΑΤΑ快 閃命令，就好像其係爲符合ANSI ΑΤΑ快閃規格的快閃記 憶體。 在本發明之另一實施例中，一種資料下載裝置係透過 一個資料儲存裝置的一個埠(最好是並列的)而耦接到(最好 是可分離地耦接到）該資料儲存裝置，例如磁碟機(最好是 可攜式的）’以容許使用者從數位設備下載數位資料(最好 是串列地)進入一儲存媒體*目前可用的可分離之資料儲存 裝置’例如ZIP磁碟機或是CLIK磁碟機(猶他州Roy的 Iomega公司)是較佳的資料儲存裝置。 一個用來與資料儲存裝置連結的資料下載裝置例子係 顯示於圖4之中。在圖5中，一個資料儲存裝置例子係顯 ____14_ 本紙张Λ政试州中阁國家標導（CNS ) A4規格（210χ 297公；$ ) 1- ϋ I J— 訂 1 n 線 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 457435 A7 B7 五、發明説明（h) 示爲耦接到一資料下載裝置。 此資料下載裝置200具有一個微處理器控制器210、一 個緩衝管理器215 ' —個介面匯流排220、一個資料轉移埠 225、一個輸入埠230、以及一個輸出埠235。此裝置200也 包含一個啓始轉移機構240、兩個記憶體245,247、一個電 源246、以及一個指示燈248。一個睡眠控制器250亦被設 置。 該微處理器控制器210係控制此裝置的組件動作以及 像是資料產生裝置詢問、開關檢測、以及與資料儲存裝置 之通訊(最好是並列的)等功能。該控制器210係控制該些介 面，除了當此資料下載裝置200被連接到一個塢站時(在以 下將參照圖8加以詳述）。該控制器210在此資料下載裝置 連接到一個資料產生裝匱、或是當此資料下載裝匱連接到 一個塢站時係接收到一個來自輸入埠230的信號指示· 當該啓始轉移機構240被啓動時，該控制器存取 該第一記憶體245以更新並取得適當的裝置協定與驅動程 式=該啓始轉移機構240最好是一個按鈕或是電子開關， 其係被啓動來啓始資料的下載。若此裝置處於睡眠模式時 ，該啓始轉移機構240的啓動係喚醒此裝置。不同的資料 產生裝置之協定與驅動程式係被安裝並儲存在該第—記憶 體245中，最好是一個像是快閃rom的非依電性快閃記憶 體。在收到適當的協定與驅動程式之後，該控制器21〇根 據該協定從該資料產生裝置轉移數位資料到該資料下載裝 置200的第一δ己憶體247，最好例如是1MB的靜態RAM之 __________15 本紙張尺度適州肀國國家標率（CNS )八4規格（210X297公婕> .4574 35 A7 B7 五、發明説明（) . 隨機存取記憶體。該控制器210然後透過該介面匯流排22〇 提供數位資料至連接的資料儲存裝置。該控制器210最好 是一個運作在32ΜΗΖ的8052微處理器。 該緩衝管理器215給予該控制器210隨機存取該第二 記憶體247。該緩衝管理器215具有各種暫存器，其包括一 個控制暫存器、一個自動遞增緩衝器之指標器的暫存器、 以及一個資料暫存器》該第二記憶體247係被用來在下載( 最好是串列的）自該資料產生裝置的期間緩衝資料，以減少 驅動馬達的驟轉(ramp-up>數目。該緩衝管理器215最好是 一種位元組序列的控制器，其係給予該控制器210隨機存 取該第二記憶體247中的某些位元組，例如第一個32K位 元組，但只能序列地存取該記憶體247其它的位元組。此 緩衝管理器的位元組序列部分之目的是爲了降低在高速裝 置的通訊期間之架空(overhead)。 該介面匯流排220係與資料儲存裝置以及該第一記憶 體245連接並通訊。該介面匯流排220檢測並轉移封包資 訊、處理軟體重置命令、支援傳送檢査命令、檢測至命令 檔案暫存器之意外的寫入、並且支援程式化的I/O模式。 該介面匯流排220最好是一種符合ANSI標準的ΑΤΑ·2之 受限的作法之標準連接匯流排。此資料下載裝置的匯流排 220透過一個標準的磁碟機連接器，最好是一種並列的埠連 接器來連接到該資料儲存裝置，例如磁碟機。有關於該塢 站，該控制器210可選擇不驅動該匯流排Μ0，此容許磁碟 機繞道(bypass)信號而直接通過進入該塢站。 _ 16_____ 本尺度適扪中國國家標準（CNS ) Λ4规格（2丨0X297公釐) I— I n K J— 訂 n II 線 (請乞閱請背面之注意事項再杖寫本頁) 457435 Α7 Β7 五 '發明説明（丨Γ) 該資料轉移埠225最好是一種可連接到該資料產生裝 置的高速串列埠，並且是一種利用適合用於適當的鮑(baud) 率選擇之外部時脈(未顯示)之PC相容的串列埠。該埠最好 是透過一個串列控制暫存器、最好從9600至230K位元每 秒之模式可選擇的：然而，其它的速率也可以使用。藉由 做成一種高速的串列介面，支援230K位元/每秒的數位資 料產生裝匱可被用來在高速下將資料轉移到該資料下載裝 置200。該資料轉移埠225連接到該控制器210，並且在資 料被取得時以及當資料傳輸完成時發出中斷。兩種中斷都 透過一個中斷控制暫存器來加以致能。該資料轉移埠225 在下載之間的空檔係被關斷。 該輸入埠230係耦接來感測像是‘‘連接到資料儲存裝 置” “連接到塢站”的輸入。然後這些輸入被提供到該控 制器210 β 該輸出埠235係連接到一個狀態指示器248，其最好是 一種多色彩的LED或是多個LED的組合。此狀態指示器 248是用來指示像是碟片已滿、轉移中、轉移完成、以及低 電力之磁碟機狀態。連串的閃光可以表示低電力、寫入保 護、以及沒有碟片等等。 一個電源246係連接到該控制器210以供應電力給此 裝置200。此電源246最好是可分離的且最好是一種電池組 ，並且是一種標準的電池(例如，鹸性)或更佳的是一種可 充電電池。最好有一個電力開關249，使得此裝置不必從資 料儲存磁碟機處移開來避免電池在資料下載之間的空檔放 .__17 本紙乐尺度通扣中國國家核隼（CNS ) Λ4規格（210X 297公釐） . . _ 訂 (讀先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 457435 A7 B7 五、發明说明（A) 電。因此’此裝置與資料儲存磁碟機在電力己經關斷之後 仍可保持耦接在一起。 一個睡眠控制器250是用來將此下載裝置200置入一 個低電力消耗模式(亦即，睡眠模式)以增加電池壽命。 —個轉換器（translator，未顯示），例如一個外部單電歷 串列位準轉換器(例如，RS-232位準轉換器），是用來將資 料下載裝置的高速串列埠信號轉換成用於串列的連接器之 適當的位準。 一個外部IRDA輸入介面1C(未顯示)是選配的，並且 其係將輸出自資料產生裝置的紅外線信號轉換成並列的資 料。此介面利用到一種中斷系統以存取該控制器210。 一個選配的低電壓監視器1C(未顯示)係監視電壓並且 透過一個感測輸入而在低電壓的狀況發生時警告資料下載 裝置的控制器210。 上述的資料下載裝置最好是做在印刷電路板上，並且 用一種耐衝擊的包裝來加以封裝。最好一種耐高溫基板係 被利用，以增進對環境的穩定度。 圖4的資料下載裝置係耦接至(最好是可分離的)一個 資料儲存裝置。圖5顯示圖4的資料下載裝置200係耦接 至一個例示的資料儲存裝置255。 該資料儲存裝置255包括一種習用的磁碟機257，例如 ZIP磁碟機或是CLIK磁碟機(猶他州Roy的Iomega公司)用 以讀取/寫入至像是碟片之儲存媒體256、一控制器258 ' — 介面匯流排260、一緩衝管理器265、以及一記憶體270。 _______18___ 本紙张尺度適州中困國家摞準（CNS } A4規格（210X297公釐） {請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填窍本頁j 在- . 4574 3 5 Α7 五、發明説明（β) I .~1 ~1 扣衣 — — L —訂 (誚先閱讀背而之注意事項再填寫本頁) 該硬體係爲了可攜性而被包裝起來。一種像是LED之多色 彩的指示器(未顯示)係顯示出磁碟機目前的狀態。在數位 資料轉移在此裝置200與儲存媒體250之間的期間’資料 係由該緩衝管理器265來緩衝於記憶體270中，並且轉換 至一並列介面，且利用一種可爲目前的個人電腦(例如’麥 金塔、包括FAT16、FAT32與NTFS磁碟格式之PC)所辨識 之楢案系統與磁碟格式而被寫入該儲存媒體256中。此資 料下載裝置200的電源246最好也提洪電力給該資料儲存 裝置。 圖6是詳述耦接到一個資料儲存裝置之圖4的資料下 載裝置之例子的動作範例流程圖。此資料下載裝置200在 步驟301監視該啓始轉移機構240。當該啓始轉移機構240 被啓動時，在步驟303該電源係藉由閉合該選配的開關249 而被開啓。當該啓始轉移機構240啓始時，在步驟305此 資料下載裝置200的控制器210係透過最好是一個串列埠 的資料轉移埠225來詢問資料產生裝置，以判定其所連接 且將從該處取得數位資料之資料產生裝直的類型。在判定 其所連接之資料產生裝置的類型之後，此裝置200在步驟 310係從該第一記憶體245取得適當的協定與驅動程式。 在步327中，資料轉移係開始在數位資料從資料產 生裝置轉移至該第二記憶體247。在步驟330中，此裝置 200判定在資料儲存裝置中的儲存媒體是否有足夠的空間用 於資料轉移。若該儲存媒體已滿，一個指示燈248係在步 驟335被啓動’並且該資料轉移被停止。若該儲存媒體沒 19 本紙张尺度適州中國國家標準（CNS ) Α4現格（2丨0X 297公楚） 4 5 7 4 3 5 Α7 Β7 五、發明说明（ 有足夠的空間用於資料轉移時，則該資料在步驟340中被 緩衝成一種適合的檔案格式(例如，包括FAT16、FAT32與 NTFS磁碟格式之PC、麥金塔），並且從該第二記憶體247 被轉移到在資料儲存裝置中的儲存媒體。有關於該媒體， 數位資料是根據資料儲存裝置所檢測到的儲存媒體類Μ， 用適當的格式來加以儲存。一個指示燈248係在步驟342 被啓動以指示成功的轉移。當轉移完成時，該指示燈248 係被關斷，並且此裝置200係回到啓始轉移機構的監視模 式。 :¾¾:部中"打^^.，;)-7-消货^;:;1^印^ (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再4艿本頁) 圖7是顯示圖4的裝置之另一動作例子之流程圖。所 要的轉移是在步驟350藉由啓始轉移機構240之啓動，例 如使甩者按下在資料下載裝置200之上的“開始”按鈕而 加以啓始。此資料下載裝置200與資料產生裝置的啓始化 是發生在步驟352中，其中此資料下載裝置200例如是從 該資料產生裝置獲得一個目錄的資料槍案，例如影像資料 檔案、資料檔案的大小、資料檔案的數目、資料產生裝置 的類型、資料轉移的協定等等。或者是，若該資料產生裝 置沒有在啓始化的期間提供它的轉移協定給資料下載裝置 200時’則此資料下載裝置200從一個例如是第一記憶體 245的記憶體中(類似於圖6中的步驟310)取得該協定。在 啓始化之後，此資料下載裝置200在步驟355中於其記憶 體(例如第二記憶體247)內配置緩衝器空間以收納該資料檔 案。一資料檔案的資料轉移係開始於步驟357中，並且資 料是在步驟360被轉移到該緩衝器記憶體247。 20 本紙張尺度適扪中國國家標芈（〇阳）八4规格（21(^297公釐） 457435 A7 B7 五 '發明説明（l ) 在資料正被轉移時，該緩衝器247在步驟363中被檢 査以判定其是否已滿。若該緩衝器247已滿，則緩衝器247 內的資料在步驟370被轉移到資料儲存裝置中的儲存媒體 ，藉此在步驟373中釋放該緩衝器247以接收另外的資料 ，並且資料轉移係繼續在步驟360。 若在步驟363中該緩衝器247未滿時，則在步驟365 判定資料檑案的轉移是否完成。若資料檑案的轉移己完成 ，則緩衝器247內的資料在步驟376中被轉移到該儲存媒 體。然後於步驟380中再判斷是否仍有另外的檔案要被轉 移。若無，則資料轉移的過程結束。若仍有另外的檔案要 被轉移時，處理則於步驟355中繼續》 若在步驟365中資料檔案的轉移尙未完成時，則在步 驟368判定該緩衝器247是否爲空的。若該緩衝器247爲空 的，則回復(recovery)係在步驟385中被啓始，因而處理於 步驟355中繼續β若該緩衝器247不是空的，則另外的資 料被轉移至該緩衝器247，且處理於步驟360中繼續。 本發明之資料下載裝置可以連接至pc，使得從資料產 ^y 部屮央^^^,-J!-T消於合竹W卬51 {諳先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) K . 生裝置所接收並儲存於資料下載裝置中的儲存媒體之資料 可以被轉移、觀看或是編辑 在根據本發明之另-實施例中，一個塢站係被設置以 使資料下雜置秘S PC辆稍。—鹏祕容許該獨 X的、或是與一個資料儲存裝置耦接在一起的資料下載裝 置連接至-主電腦，而當作是一種可移動的媒體邏輯磁碟 機。-個 4GG的例子係顯示於圖8之，該塢站· _ 21 本紙張尺度適扣中围國家標率{ CNS ) Λ4規格（公趙 ^¾:部中"""^h 工消"合竹"卬r A- 457435 A7 _B7___ 五、發明说明（W) 包括一個塢站介面連接器405、一個緩衝管理器41Q、一個 轉移埠415(最好是SCSI並且/或是並列的）、一個電源介面 420、以及一個控制器425。 如圖9中所示，該塢站400係將一個資料下載裝置(例 如，圖4的資料下載裝置200)以及一個資料儲存裝置(例如 ，圖5的資料儲存裝置255)連接至一 PC 500。該塢站400 係透過該塢站介面連接器405而連接至資料下載裝置200。 該塢站介面連接器405最好是一種附接到資料下載裝置200 的滑動接腳(slide pin)連接器。該塢站400係藉由該轉移埠 415而連接至該PC 500。 該塢站400從該儲存媒體轉移資料至該PC 500。該塢 站400在傳送資料至該PC 500之前，也可以利用習知的轉 換技術來將資料轉換成SCSI、並列的、或是任何其它的格 式。在該塢站400中，PC 500當作爲主電腦，並且控制槍 案目錄以及通過該緩衝管理器410之資料轉移。資料下載 裝置200以及資料儲存裝置255均利用塢站的緩衝管理器 410以及控制器425 ’而不是利用其各自的緩衝管理器與控 制器。像是SCSI或是並列的命令之命令係透過該塢站的緩 衝管理器410、在介面匯流排220與260之上傳送到資料下 載裝置200以及資料儲存裝置255 · 該塢站4〇〇供應電力給資料下載裝置2〇〇。當資料下載 裝置200連接妥當時，其透過該電源420從塢站400接收電 力。該場站400透過該塢站連接器4〇5從pc 500接收電力 ’並且供應電力給資料下載裝置2〇〇。該塢站4〇〇最好是充 ____22 本纸ί艮尺度適J彳1十阁國知標準（CNS )六4祝格（2ΐ〇χ297公楚） / - I ^^^1 ^^^1 - Ϊ i - — ^^^1 - - m ^^^1 ^^^1 - κι (誚先閲讀背面之注意事項再填芮本頁) 457435 五、發明説明（> I ) 電一個可充電電池，若該可充電電池係用作爲資料下載裝 置200的電源246。若一種標準的電池組(例如，9伏特或是 AA鹼性)係被安裝作爲電源246時，該塢站400並不嘗試 去充電該些電池。 當裝上該塢站400時，資料下載裝置200以及資料儲 存裝置255的控制器210,258都不驅動介面匯流排。該些控 制器210,258當處於塢站400之中時均爲空閒的(idle)。資料 下載裝置200以及資料儲存裝置255的韌體繞過該介面匯 流排，並旦致能一個親祖管理器旁通(bypass)介面(未顯示， 例如該些裝置200,255係設定禁能(disabling)介面匯流排以 及致能緩衝管理器旁通介面的暫存器位元）。資料下載裝置 200以及資料儲存裝置255運作在一個利用命令往來於該塢 站400的旁通模式。因此，該塢站400具有對於該介面之 控制權- :¾•浐部中呔^-η,·^，·;!1ί7ί^ 合 0·#卬5,1 ---------A------訂 {請尤閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 資料產生裝置的通訊或是資料轉移協定以及驅動程式 軟體係最初儲存於一記憶體、儲存區域、裝置或媒體，例 如ROM、RAM、硬碟或是軟碟中。該記憶體、儲存區域或 是裝置可以處於資料產生裝置在之上或是在遠端處，例如 在PC之上、或是在像是網際網路(internet)的網站之電腦網 路之上》 圖10是顯示提供資料產生裝置的協定以及驅動程式軟 體給根據本發明之資料下載裝置(例如，根據圖2與4所述 的裝置)之一過程例子的流程圖。在步驟601中，資料下載 裝置是連接至像是一個人電腦的裝置，該裝置係存取所要 _ 23__ 本紙張尺度適用中囤國家標準（CNS ) A4現格（210X297公釐) 衫浐部 tit;-ir.4f-XJ^;.T.消於合作71卬纪 4574 3 5 A7 _____B7 五、發明説明 的韌體存在於其上的儲存區域、裝置或媒體，在一個實施 例的例子中’資料下載裝置的裝置驅動程式是在步驟605 中載入1¾ PC，而此彳糸取得一個表列各種資料產生裝置的軟 體目錄。在步驟610中，所要的資料產生裝置係被選出^ 在步驟615中’資料產生裝置的韌體係經由該pc從儲存區 域、裝置或媒體被下載、或是從像是一個網際網路的網站 之逮端電腦網路取得，並且被儲存在資料下載裝置的一記 憶體之中’例如圖2的記憶體42或是圖4的第一記億雔 245。因此，資料下載裝置可以在被推出到市場時，上載 (upload)並儲存額外的相機之轉移協定與驅動程式β 另外一個提供資料產生裝置的協定以及驅動程式軟體 給根據本發明之資料下載裝置之一過程例子係包含直接從 資料產生裝置上載裝置的協定以及驅動程式軟體，若該軟 體是內含在資料產生裝置之中。該資料下載裝置係連接到 該資料產生裝置。該資料下載裝置(例如圖4中的裝置200) 判定其所連接之資料產生裝置的類型，並接著判斷其是否 已經具有該特定裝置的協定以及驅動程式儲存在其記憶體 中(例如圖4中的第一記憶體245)。若該資料下載裝置不包 含該資料產生裝置的協定以及驅動程式時，該資料下載裝 置將來自該資料產生裝置的記憶體之協定以及驅動程式資 料轉移到其記憶體中(第一記憶體245)。 應注意的是，雖然舉例的實施例之可攜式裝置最好是 一種數位相機，但本發明並未限於此。例如，本發明可以 被鹰里到智慧麗電話、個人數位助理以及筆記型電腦(¾顯 _ 24 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) , 訂 本紙张尺度通闼國家榡卒（CNS ) A4規格（2i〇x 297公漦） A7 457435 五、發明說明（） 被應用到智慧型電話、個人數位助理以及筆記 示）。任何的數位資料，例如聲音資料均可以藉由本發明而 被下載並儲存，不只是數位影像資料而已° 雖然在此係根據某些特定實施例來加以描述與說明’ 但無論如何本發明並不想受限於所表示的細節。而是’各 種在細節上的修改均可在申請專利範圍的均等物之精神與 範圍內且在不脫離本發明之下加以完成。 主要部分代表符號之簡要說明 10相機 12中央處理單元 14影像照相單元 16資料轉換與壓縮單元 18記憶體控制器 2〇資料記憶體 22先進先出(FIFO)電路 24通訊璋 3〇資料下載裝置 32控制器 34儲存或是記億媒體 36讀/寫頭 38協定選擇機構 40轉移啓始機構 42記憶體 (諳先閲讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) %--------訂---------線- 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 25 A7 B7 4574 35 五、發明說明（） 44通訊璋 46電源 48指示燈 49電源開關。 101啓始轉移機構之步驟 105判定資料產生裝置的類型之步驟 110從記憶體取得協定之步驟 130判斷儲存媒體是否已滿之步驟 135啓動指示燈之步驟 140轉移數位資料至資料下載裝置的儲存媒體之步驟 142啓動指示燈之步驟 200資料下載裝置 210微處理器控制器 215緩衝管理器 220介面匯流排 225資料轉移埠 230輸入埠230 235輸出痺 240啓始轉移機構 245記憶體 246電源 247記憶體 248指示燈 249電力開關 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） 丨- ^--------訂---------線. (請先閱請背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印制农 4 5 7 4 3 5 a? B7 五、發明說明（） 250睡眠控制器 255資料儲存裝置 256儲存媒體 257磁碟機 258控制 260介面匯流排 265緩衝管理器 270記憶體 301啓始轉移機構之步驟 303啓動電源之步驟 305判定資料產生裝置的類型之步驟 310從第一記憶體取得協定之步驟 327轉移數位資料至第二記憶體之步驟 330判斷在資料儲存裝置中的儲存媒體是否已滿之步驟 335啓動指示燈之步驟 . 340從第二記憶體轉移數位資料到儲存媒體之步驟 342啓動指示燈之步驟 350啓始轉移之步驟 352啓始化之步驟 355在記憶體中配置緩衝器空間之步驟 357開始資料轉移之步驟 360轉移資料至記憶體之步驟 363判斷緩衝器是否已滿之步驟 365判斷檔案是否完成之步驟 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） [^--------訂---------線- (請先閱請背面之沒意事項再填寫本頁) 457435 B7 五、發明說明（） 368判斷緩衝器是否爲空之步驟 370傳送緩衝器到儲存媒體之步驟 373釋放緩衝器之步驟 376更新儲存媒體之步驟 380判斷所有檔案是否完成之步驟 385回復之步驟 400塢站II 1 i. ^ 衣. &Quot; " Ordering (· Read the precautions on the back of the book and then write the page on this page J 4 5 7 4 3 5 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (f >) should be downloaded here Device 30. This data download device 30 appears to the data generating device 10 of FIG. 1 as one of the memory of the data generating device 10 (for example, memory 20, a flash memory). Each time for the data The image transfer required by the memory 20 of the generating device 10 is directly supplied to this data download device 30 for storage in the storage or memory medium 34. It should be noted that in this embodiment, it is not necessary to initiate the transfer mechanism 40 ' Because the data download device interprets and responds to a command from the data generating device 'as if it were a memory of the data generating device', therefore 'the data generating device initiates the transfer of the data gun case. In another In an embodiment, the data downloading device is coupled to the data through a flash memory interface through a flash adapter port and a port connector (eg, Compact Flash ™ ATA, PCMCIA, etc.). Generating device This data download device interprets and responds to all ATFA flash commands as if it is a flash memory that complies with the ANSI ATFA flash specification. In another embodiment of the present invention, a data download device uses a A port (preferably side-by-side) of the data storage device coupled to (preferably detachably coupled to) the data storage device, such as a disk drive (preferably portable), to allow use Download digital data from a digital device (preferably serially) into a storage medium * currently available detachable data storage devices such as ZIP drives or CLIK drives (Iomega Corporation of Roy, Utah) A better data storage device. An example of a data download device used to connect to a data storage device is shown in Figure 4. In Figure 5, an example of a data storage device is shown ____14_ National Standards (CNS) A4 specification (210χ 297 male; $) 1- ϋ IJ— order 1 n line (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 457435 A7 B7 V. The description of the invention (h) is shown as a coupling Received a download The data downloading device 200 has a microprocessor controller 210, a buffer manager 215 '-an interface bus 220, a data transfer port 225, an input port 230, and an output port 235. The device 200 also includes An initiation transfer mechanism 240, two memories 245, 247, a power source 246, and an indicator light 248. A sleep controller 250 is also provided. The microprocessor controller 210 controls the movement of components of the device and data. Generate device interrogation, switch detection, and communication (preferably side-by-side) with data storage devices. The controller 210 controls the interfaces except when the data downloading device 200 is connected to a docking station (described in detail below with reference to FIG. 8). The controller 210 receives a signal instruction from the input port 230 when the data download device is connected to a data generation device, or when the data download device is connected to a docking station. When activated, the controller accesses the first memory 245 to update and obtain appropriate device protocols and drivers = the initiation transfer mechanism 240 is preferably a button or an electronic switch, which is activated to start Download of information. If the device is in the sleep mode, the activation of the initiation transfer mechanism 240 wakes up the device. The protocols and drivers for the different data generating devices are installed and stored in the first memory 245, preferably a non-dependent flash memory such as a flash ROM. After receiving the appropriate protocol and driver, the controller 21 transfers digital data from the data generating device to the first delta memory 247 of the data downloading device 200, preferably 1MB of static RAM, according to the protocol. Of __________15 This paper scales the state standard (CNS) of the State of China (CNS) 8 4 specifications (210X297 Gong Jie > .4574 35 A7 B7 5. Description of the invention (). Random access memory. The controller 210 then passes through the The interface bus 22 provides digital data to the connected data storage device. The controller 210 is preferably an 8052 microprocessor operating at 32 MHz. The buffer manager 215 gives the controller 210 random access to the second memory. 247. The buffer manager 215 has various registers, including a register that controls the register, an indicator that automatically increments the buffer, and a data register. The second memory 247 is used To buffer data during downloading (preferably in series) from the data generating device to reduce the number of ramp-ups of the drive motor. The buffer manager 215 is preferably a byte sequence A controller that gives the controller 210 random access to certain bytes in the second memory 247, such as the first 32K bytes, but can only serially access other bits in the memory 247 Tuple. The purpose of the byte sequence portion of this buffer manager is to reduce overhead during communication with high-speed devices. The interface bus 220 is connected to and communicates with the data storage device and the first memory 245 The interface bus 220 detects and transfers packet information, processes software reset commands, supports sending check commands, detects accidental writes to the command file register, and supports a programmatic I / O mode. The interface bus The 220 is preferably a standard connection bus that conforms to the ANSI standard ATTA · 2. The bus 220 of this data download device passes a standard disk drive connector, preferably a parallel port connector To connect to the data storage device, such as a disk drive. Regarding the docking station, the controller 210 may choose not to drive the bus M0, which allows the disk drive to bypass the signal and directly Enter the docking station. _ 16_____ This standard conforms to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) Λ4 specification (2 丨 0X297 mm) I—I n KJ— Order n II line (please read the notes on the back before writing Page) 457435 Α7 Β7 Five 'Invention Description (丨 Γ) The data transfer port 225 is preferably a high-speed serial port that can be connected to the data generating device, and it is a selection using a suitable baud rate suitable for PC-compatible serial port with external clock (not shown). This port is preferably selectable via a serial control register, preferably from 9600 to 230K bits per second: however, other The rate can also be used. By making a high-speed serial interface, a digital data generating device supporting 230K bits per second can be used to transfer data to the data downloading device 200 at high speed. The data transfer port 225 is connected to the controller 210 and issues an interrupt when data is acquired and when data transmission is completed. Both interrupts are enabled through an interrupt control register. The data transfer port 225 is turned off during downloading. The input port 230 is coupled to sense inputs like “connect to data storage device” and “connect to docking station.” These inputs are then provided to the controller 210 β and the output port 235 is connected to a status indicator Device 248, which is preferably a multi-color LED or a combination of multiple LEDs. The status indicator 248 is used to indicate the status of the disk drive, such as the disk being full, transferring, complete transfer, and low power. A series of flashes can indicate low power, write protection, no discs, etc. A power source 246 is connected to the controller 210 to supply power to the device 200. The power source 246 is preferably detachable and most Fortunately, it is a battery pack, and it is a standard battery (for example, alkaline) or better, a rechargeable battery. It is better to have a power switch 249 so that the device does not have to be removed from the data storage drive Avoid putting the battery in the gap between data downloads. __17 This paper music scale is deducted from the Chinese National Nuclear Radon (CNS) Λ4 specification (210X 297 mm).. _ Order (read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 457435 A7 B 7 V. Description of the invention (A) Electricity. Therefore, 'this device and the data storage drive can remain coupled after the power is turned off. A sleep controller 250 is used to place this download device 200 in A low power consumption mode (i.e., sleep mode) to increase battery life. A translator (not shown), such as an external single ephemeris serial level converter (e.g., RS-232 level converter) ), Is used to convert the high-speed serial port signal of the data download device to the appropriate level for the serial connector. An external IRDA input interface 1C (not shown) is optional, and it will output The infrared signal from the data generating device is converted into parallel data. This interface uses an interrupt system to access the controller 210. An optional low voltage monitor 1C (not shown) monitors the voltage and passes a sensing input The controller 210 of the data downloading device is warned when a low voltage condition occurs. The above data downloading device is preferably made on a printed circuit board and sealed in an impact-resistant package. .It is best to use a high temperature resistant substrate to improve the stability to the environment. The data download device of Figure 4 is coupled to (preferably detachable) a data storage device. Figure 5 shows the data download of Figure 4 Device 200 is coupled to an exemplary data storage device 255. The data storage device 255 includes a conventional disk drive 257, such as a ZIP drive or a CLIK drive (Iomega Corporation, Roy, Utah) for reading Retrieve / write to storage media 256 like a disc, a controller 258 '— interface bus 260, a buffer manager 265, and a memory 270. _______18___ This paper is standard for the state with a hardship (CNS) } A4 size (210X297 mm) {Please read the precautions on the back before filling in this page j at-. 4574 3 5 Α7 V. Description of the invention (β) I. ~ 1 ~ 1 Button-up — — L —Order (阅读 Read the precautions before filling out this page.) The hardware system is packaged for portability. A multi-colored indicator (not shown), such as an LED, shows the current status of the drive. During the transfer of digital data between the device 200 and the storage medium 250, the data is buffered in the memory 270 by the buffer manager 265, and converted to a parallel interface, using a kind of current personal computer ( For example, Macintosh, PCs including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS disk formats are recognized in the storage system and disk format and written into the storage medium 256. The power source 246 of the data downloading device 200 preferably also provides power to the data storage device. Fig. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the example of the data download device of Fig. 4 coupled to a data storage device. The data downloading apparatus 200 monitors the initiation transfer mechanism 240 in step 301. When the start transfer mechanism 240 is activated, the power is turned on by closing the optional switch 249 in step 303. When the initiation transfer mechanism 240 is started, the controller 210 of the data downloading device 200 in step 305 inquires the data generating device through the data transfer port 225, which is preferably a serial port, to determine that it is connected and will The data obtained from the digital data generated there can be fitted. After determining the type of the data generating device to which it is connected, the device 200 obtains appropriate protocols and drivers from the first memory 245 in step 310. In step 327, the data transfer starts to transfer digital data from the data generating device to the second memory 247. In step 330, the device 200 determines whether the storage medium in the data storage device has sufficient space for data transfer. If the storage medium is full, an indicator light 248 is activated at step 335 'and the data transfer is stopped. If the storage medium does not contain 19 papers in accordance with China State Standards (CNS) Α4 (2 丨 0X 297), 4 5 7 4 3 5 Α7 Β7 5. Description of the invention (there is enough space for data transfer , The data is buffered into a suitable file format (for example, PC, Macintosh including FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS disk formats) in step 340, and is transferred from the second memory 247 to the data storage Storage media in the device. Regarding the media, digital data is stored in an appropriate format based on the storage medium class M detected by the data storage device. An indicator light 248 is activated at step 342 to indicate successful transfer When the transfer is completed, the indicator light 248 is turned off, and the device 200 is returned to the monitoring mode of the starting transfer mechanism.: ¾¾: 部 中 " 打 ^^.,;)-7- 消 货 ^ ;:; 1 ^ 印 ^ (Please read the precautions on the back first and then 4 艿 this page) Figure 7 is a flowchart showing another example of operation of the device of Figure 4. The desired transfer is initiated at step 350 by initiating the transfer mechanism 240, such as by having the flipper press the "Start" button on the data download device 200 to initiate the transfer. The initiation of the data downloading device 200 and the data generating device occurs in step 352, where the data downloading device 200 obtains a catalog data gunshot from the data generating device, such as the size of the image data file and the data file. , Number of data files, type of data generating device, data transfer agreement, etc. Alternatively, if the data generating device does not provide its transfer agreement to the data downloading device 200 during the initiation period, then the data downloading device 200 is retrieved from a memory such as the first memory 245 (similar to the figure Step 310) in 6 to obtain the agreement. After initialization, the data downloading device 200 allocates a buffer space in its memory (for example, the second memory 247) to store the data file in step 355. The data transfer of a data file starts in step 357, and the data is transferred to the buffer memory 247 in step 360. 20 This paper is suitable for Chinese National Standards (Oyang) 8 4 size (21 (^ 297 mm) 457435 A7 B7 5 'Invention Description (l) While the data is being transferred, the buffer 247 is in step 363 It is checked to determine whether it is full. If the buffer 247 is full, the data in the buffer 247 is transferred to the storage medium in the data storage device in step 370, thereby releasing the buffer 247 in step 373 to Additional data is received, and the data transfer is continued at step 360. If the buffer 247 is not full at step 363, it is determined at step 365 whether the transfer of the data file is completed. If the transfer of the data file has been completed, then The data in the buffer 247 is transferred to the storage medium in step 376. Then, in step 380, it is determined whether there are still other files to be transferred. If not, the data transfer process ends. If there are still other files When it is to be transferred, the processing is continued in step 355. If the data file transfer in step 365 is not completed, it is determined in step 368 whether the buffer 247 is empty. If the buffer 247 is empty, then Recovery is initiated in step 385, so processing continues in step 355. If the buffer 247 is not empty, additional data is transferred to the buffer 247, and processing continues in step 360. The data downloading device of the present invention can be connected to a pc, so that the data production ^ 屮 部 y 央 ^^^,-J! -T 消 于 合 竹 W 卬 51 (谙 Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) K The data of the storage medium received by the raw device and stored in the data download device can be transferred, viewed, or edited. In another embodiment of the present invention, a docking station is set to make the data miscellaneous. S PC slightly. —Peng Mi allows the data download device that is independent or coupled with a data storage device to be connected to the host computer as a removable media logical drive. An example of 4GG is shown in Figure 8. The docking station _ 21 This paper scale fits the national standard {CNS) Λ4 specification (Gong Zhao ^ ¾: 部 中 " " " ^ h 工&Quot; 合 竹 " 卬 r A- 457435 A7 _B7___ 5. The description of the invention (W) includes a docking interface connector 405, a buffer manager 41Q, a transfer port 415 (preferably SCSI and / or parallel ), A power interface 420, and a controller 425. As shown in FIG. 9, the docking station 400 is a data download device (for example, the data download device 200 of FIG. 4) and a data storage device (for example, The data storage device 255) of FIG. 5 is connected to a PC 500. The docking station 400 is connected to the data downloading device 200 through the docking station interface connector 405. The docking station interface connector 405 is preferably a type attached to data The slide pin connector of the download device 200. The docking station 400 is connected to the PC 500 through the transfer port 415. The docking station 400 transfers data from the storage medium to the PC 500. The docking station 400 can also use the conventional conversion technology before transmitting data to the PC 500 To convert the data into SCSI, side-by-side, or any other format. In the docking station 400, the PC 500 acts as the host computer and controls the guns directory and the data transfer through the buffer manager 410. Data download device 200 and data storage device 255 use the docking station's buffer manager 410 and controller 425 'instead of using their respective buffer managers and controllers. Commands such as SCSI or parallel commands are buffered through the docking station. The manager 410, transmits to the data downloading device 200 and the data storage device 255 over the interface buses 220 and 260. The docking station 400 supplies power to the data downloading device 200. When the data downloading device 200 is properly connected, It receives power from the docking station 400 through the power source 420. The station 400 receives power from the PC 500 through the docking connector 405 and supplies power to the data download device 2000. The docking station 400 is best Yes ____22 This paper is compliant with J 彳 1 Shige National Standards (CNS) 6 4 Zhuge (2ΐ〇χ297 公 楚) /-I ^^^ 1 ^^^ 1-Ϊ i-— ^^ ^ 1--m ^^^ 1 ^^^ 1-κι (诮 Read first Please fill in this page again. 457435 5. Description of the invention (> I) Charge a rechargeable battery, if the rechargeable battery is used as the power source 246 of the data download device 200. If a standard battery pack (for example , 9 volts or AA alkaline) is installed as the power source 246, the docking station 400 does not attempt to charge the batteries. When the docking station 400 is installed, neither the data download device 200 nor the controllers 210, 258 of the data storage device 255 drive the interface bus. The controllers 210, 258 are idle when in the docking station 400. The firmware of the data download device 200 and the data storage device 255 bypass the interface bus and enable a bypass manager interface (not shown). For example, the devices 200, 255 are disabling. Interface bus and register bits that enable the buffer manager to bypass the interface). The data downloading device 200 and the data storage device 255 operate in a bypass mode that uses commands to communicate with the docking station 400. Therefore, the docking station 400 has control over the interface-: ¾ • 浐 部 中 呔 ^ -η, · ^, ·;! 1ί7ί ^ 合 0 · # 卬 5,1 --------- A ------ Order {Please read the notes on the back and fill in this page) The communication or data transfer agreement of the data generating device and the driver software system are initially stored in a memory, storage area, device or media. For example ROM, RAM, hard disk or floppy disk. The memory, storage area or device can be on the data generating device or on a remote location, such as on a PC or on a computer network such as an Internet website. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a process of providing a protocol of a data generating device and driver software to a data downloading device (for example, the device according to FIGS. 2 and 4) according to the present invention. In step 601, the data downloading device is connected to a device like a personal computer, and the device is required to access _ 23__ This paper size applies to the national standard (CNS) A4 (210X297 mm) T-shirt part tit; -ir.4f-XJ ^ ;. T. Eliminate cooperation 71 卬 纪 4574 3 5 A7 _____B7 V. Storage area, device or media on which the firmware described in the invention exists, in the example of an embodiment 'data The device driver for the download device is loaded into the 1¾ PC in step 605, and a software directory listing various data generating devices is obtained. In step 610, the desired data generating device is selected ^ In step 615, the firmware of the "data generating device" is downloaded from the storage area, the device, or the media via the pc, or from a website like an Internet site. Acquired by a computer network and stored in a memory of the data download device, such as the memory 42 in FIG. 2 or the first record 245 in FIG. 4. Therefore, the data downloading device can upload and store additional camera transfer protocols and drivers when it is launched to the market. Another protocol that provides data generating devices and driver software to the data downloading device according to the present invention. A process example includes a protocol for uploading a device directly from a data generating device and driver software if the software is included in the data generating device. The data downloading device is connected to the data generating device. The data downloading device (e.g., device 200 in FIG. 4) determines the type of data generating device to which it is connected, and then determines whether it already has the protocol and driver for that particular device stored in its memory (e.g., in FIG. 4) First memory 245). If the data downloading device does not include the protocol and driver of the data generating device, the data downloading device transfers the protocol and driver data from the memory of the data generating device to its memory (first memory 245) . It should be noted that although the portable device of the exemplary embodiment is preferably a digital camera, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the present invention can be used in smart phones, personal digital assistants, and notebook computers (¾display_ 24 (please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page). ) A4 specification (2i0x 297 gong) A7 457435 5. Invention description () is applied to smart phones, personal digital assistants and notes). Any digital data, such as sound data, can be downloaded and stored by the present invention, not just digital image data. Although it is described and explained here according to some specific embodiments', the present invention is not intended to be affected anyway. Limited to the details expressed. Rather, various modifications in details can be accomplished within the spirit and scope of the equivalents in the scope of patent application and without departing from the invention. A brief description of the main symbols 10 Camera 12 Central processing unit 14 Image camera unit 16 Data conversion and compression unit 18 Memory controller 2 Data memory 22 First-in-first-out (FIFO) circuit 24 Communication 30 Data download device 32 The controller 34 stores or records the billion media 36 read / write head 38 agreement selection mechanism 40 transfer start mechanism 42 memory (谙 read the precautions on the back before filling this page)% -------- Order- -------- Line-Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 25 A7 B7 4574 35 V. Description of the invention () 44 Communication 璋 46 Power 48 Indicator 49 Power switch. 101 Step of starting transfer mechanism 105 Step of determining type of data generating device 110 Step of obtaining agreement from memory 130 Step of determining storage medium is full 135 Step of activating indicator light 140 Step of transferring digital data to storage medium of data downloading device Step 142 Start indicator step 200 Data download device 210 Microprocessor controller 215 Buffer manager 220 Interface bus 225 Data transfer port 230 Input port 230 235 Output block 240 Start transfer mechanism 245 Memory 246 Power supply 247 Memory 248 indicator light 249 power switch This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 丨-^ -------- Order --------- line. (Please Please read the notes on the back before filling in this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Consumer Cooperatives of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, printed by farmers 4 5 7 4 3 5 a? Controller 255 Data storage device 256 Storage medium 257 Disk drive 258 Control 260 Interface bus 265 Buffer manager 270 Memory 301 Start transfer mechanism step 303 Start power step 305 Step 310 of determining the type of data generating device Step 310 of obtaining agreement from the first memory Step 327 of transferring digital data to the second memory Step 330 of judging whether the storage medium in the data storage device is full Step 335 of activating the indicator 340 Step of transferring digital data from the second memory to the storage medium Step 342 of starting the indicator 350 Step of starting the transfer 352 Step of starting 355 Step of configuring the buffer space in the memory 357 Step of starting the data transfer 360 Steps for transferring data to memory 363 Steps for judging whether the buffer is full Steps 365 Steps for judging whether the file is completed This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) [^ ----- --- Order --------- Line- (Please read the unintentional matter on the back before filling this page) 457435 B7 V. Description of the invention () 368 Step 370 to determine whether the buffer is empty Step 373 from the media to the storage medium Step 376 Release the buffer Step 376 Update the storage medium Step 380 Determine whether all the files are completed Step 385 Reply step 400
405塢站介面連接器 410緩衝管理器 415轉移埠 420電源介面 425控制器 500 PC 601連接資料下載裝置至PC之步驟 605將裝置驅動程式軟體載入PC之步驟 610從軟體目錄選擇資料產生裝置類型之步驟 615轉移協定進入記憶體之步驟 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 訂---------線 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐）405 docking interface connector 410 buffer manager 415 transfer port 420 power interface 425 controller 500 PC 601 connect data download device to PC step 605 load device driver software to PC step 610 select data generation device type from software catalog Step 615 Transfer agreement into the memory (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Order --------- Printed by the Consumer Goods Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs This paper applies to Chinese countries Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm)