JP2000029998A - Memory card recording and reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a visually desirable memory card recording and reproducing device with excellent operability easily managing a memory card. SOLUTION: A memory card recording and reproducing device 1a is in a configuration that plural memory cards 2 are arranged and erected in a domino form. Also, the memory card recording and reproducing device 1a is provided with functions necessary for recording and reproduction of the normal memory card 2, for example, a displayed device 13, an operation key 17, an output terminal 18, and an input terminal 19 or the like. Also, other operating means can be added to this device. It is judged that the memory card 2 to be offered for recording and reproduction is obtained by pushing down all the memory cards at one side from the target memory card 2, and selecting the front memory card 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a recording / reproducing apparatus for a memory card, and more particularly to a memory card recording / reproducing apparatus in which a memory card mounted on the apparatus has a function as an operation key.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a large amount of information such as computer data, video information, and music information has been recorded on recording media such as magnetic tapes, magnetic disks, and optical disks.
Further, as a recording medium, there is a recording medium formed of a semiconductor element, which is extremely excellent in high-speed operation and random operability. However, this recording medium was more expensive than magnetic tapes, magnetic disks, optical disks, and the like.

[0003] In recent years, the degree of integration of the semiconductor memory element has been rapidly increasing, and the price has been accordingly reduced. Under such high integration and low price, a device using a semiconductor storage element for recording a voice such as a conversation for a short time has been commercialized. Although the unit price of the medium is higher than that of the magnetic tape, a certain product genre is being formed due to its convenience.

[0004] Under the circumstances described above, semiconductor storage elements are put together in a card form, and a recording medium having a predetermined storage capacity, that is, a memory card, is attracting attention. Due to its large recording capacity, low cost, and interchangeability as a recording medium, it is expected that it will be used similarly to recording media such as magnetic tapes in the future.

[0005]

By the way, when such a memory card becomes widespread, a recording / reproducing apparatus incorporating a large number of memory cards can be considered. However, in this case, the memory cards are small, and if they are stored inside the device, it is assumed that it will be difficult to obtain information such as what software is recorded on which memory card. You. On the other hand, if a large display device is equipped to display the contents of all cards in order to know this, the device becomes large and expensive. In addition, it is necessary to provide a management means, and a complicated operation for inputting management information here is also required.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a recording / reproducing apparatus equipped with a large number of memory cards, in which the management of the memory card is easy, the operability is excellent, and the visual appearance is good. What you want to do.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and is directed to a memory card recording and reproducing apparatus for recording and reproducing data on and from a memory card. The mounting part to be mounted is
A holding portion of the memory card, which protrudes and holds a part of the memory card to the outside of the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus, a connection portion for making an electrical connection with the memory card, and a pressing direction applied to the memory card And an opening / closing unit that is electrically opened / closed by the operation of the mechanism unit. By operating the memory card, selection of a memory card used for recording / reproduction and instruction of recording / reproduction operation are provided. A memory card recording / reproducing apparatus in which the above is performed.

Further, the memory card recording / reproducing device comprises:
The holding unit holds the plurality of memory cards in a domino format, and all the memory cards on one side of the selected memory card fall down in the pressing pressure direction, and the first memory card of the fallen memory card is used for recording and reproduction. The configuration provided.

Further, the memory card recording / reproducing device includes:
The holding section holds a plurality of the memory cards in the shape of a keyboard of a piano, the selected memory card falls down in the pressing pressure direction, and the fallen memory card is used for recording and reproduction.

A memory card recording / reproducing apparatus for recording / reproducing data on / from a memory card, wherein a mounting portion for mounting the memory card to the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus includes a front face of the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus. A holding unit for holding the label of the memory card forward, a connection unit for making an electrical connection with the memory card, a mechanism unit for moving in a direction of a pressing force applied to the memory card, An opening / closing unit that is electrically opened / closed by movement, wherein the memory card is pushed into the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus by pushing the memory card, and is used for recording / reproducing. Is configured.

Further, the present invention is a memory card recording / reproducing apparatus for recording and reproducing data on / from a memory card, wherein a mounting section for mounting the memory card to the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus comprises:
A holder for projecting and holding a predetermined amount of the end of the memory card opposite to the end where the terminal is located to the outside of the device, a connecting part for making an electrical connection with the memory card, and adding to the memory card The memory card includes a mechanism that moves in the pressing direction, and an opening and closing unit that is electrically opened and closed by movement of the mechanism. The memory card is configured to push the memory card in an internal direction of the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus. And a memory card recording / reproducing device provided for recording / reproducing is configured to solve the above problem.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First, a memory card used in the present invention is, for example, the one shown in FIG. 1 and has a predetermined thickness, and is provided with a terminal 3 for making an electrical connection at one end of the card. Is what it is. A control circuit and the like in addition to the semiconductor memory element are sealed inside. At least one surface of the memory card 2 shown in FIG. 1 is affixed with a label 4 describing information recorded therein, so that the information can be known. For example, in FIG. 1, it is possible to know that a song of "Jingle Bell" is recorded.

If a large number of the memory cards 2 as described above are incorporated in the apparatus, it becomes difficult to specify the information to be reproduced and the memory card 2 on which the information is to be recorded in agreement with each other. In order to reproduce information, a complicated mechanism and operation are required. Therefore, according to the present invention, a plurality of memory cards 2 are mounted on the front panel of the apparatus, so that the recorded information can be easily confirmed, and the memory card 2 to be recorded and reproduced can be easily specified. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a simple memory card recording and reproducing apparatus.

<First Embodiment> A first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a first embodiment of a memory card recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a memory card mounting section of the first embodiment, and FIG. It is a circuit block diagram of the example of an embodiment.

A memory card recording / reproducing apparatus 1a shown in FIG.
Is characterized in that a plurality of memory cards 2 are mounted upright at predetermined intervals, and the memory cards 2 are mounted in a form in which so-called "domino" pieces stand side by side. . In addition, a memory card recording / reproducing device 1a
Are provided with functions required for recording and reproduction of the normal memory card 2, for example, a display device 13, operation keys 17, an output terminal 18, an input terminal 19, and the like. Of course, other operation means may be added.

The display device 13 has a memory card 2 in operation.
Related information, such as a title, a recording time, a remaining recording amount, etc., are displayed. The operation keys 17 are used to designate a recording / reproducing position with respect to the operating memory card 2,
It performs operations such as fast forward and pause. Information reproduced from the memory card 2 is output from the output terminal 18 to an external device, and information to be recorded is input to the input terminal 19 from the external device.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a mounted state of the memory card 2 which forms a feature of the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus 1a. FIG. 3A shows a state in which the memory card 2 is not selected. (B) shows a state where the memory card 2b is selected.

The terminal 3 is inserted into the connector 11 which rotates about the rotation shaft 5 of the memory card 2 and is mounted. Each connector 11 is electrically connected to the apparatus main body side by a lead wire 6. The switch 7 is provided on the connector 11 and the projection 8 on the apparatus main body side.

Here, it is assumed that the memory card 2b is selected from the memory cards 2a to 2c. This state is shown in FIG.
(B), which is selected by being tilted in the direction indicated by the arrow L1. At this time, all the memory cards in the direction of the arrow L1 from the memory card 2b are knocked down, so-called,
It's like "Domino defeat." In this state, switch 7
The parts below b and 7c are closed, while remaining open up to the switch 7a. The inclination angle of the memory card 2 is determined by the shape of the projection 8, and can be formed at a suitable angle for operation.

There are various methods for determining that the memory card 2b has been selected in the above-mentioned state, and one of them can be determined by checking the open / close state of the adjacent switch 7. For example, the CPU 31 shown in FIG. 4 starts checking from the switch 7 of the first memory card 2,
This is a method in which the memory card 2 corresponding to the first time a closed switch appears is selected.

Next, the operation of the above-described memory card recording / reproducing apparatus 1a will be described. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus 1a.
a to 7n, instructions input from the operation keys 17
At 1, the operation command is determined, and the operation of each unit is controlled via the bus line 32.

First, when the memory card 2 used for recording and reproduction is selected by "domino down", the operation state is entered. In the case of a reproduction operation, the reproduction is performed by being connected to the reproduction circuit 33, and a reproduction signal is output from the output terminal 18. On the other hand, if it is a recording operation, it is connected to the recording circuit 34 and records a signal input from the input terminal 19. Operation key 1
For example, when an instruction such as fast forward is input from 7, control is performed according to the instruction. The display device 13 displays the contents of these instructions and the state of execution of the instructions.

Although FIG. 2 shows a state in which the memory card is mounted upright in the vertical direction, it is a matter of course that the memory card may be mounted so as to protrude in the front-rear direction.

<Second Embodiment> A second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of a memory card recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a memory card mounting section of the second embodiment.

A memory card recording / reproducing apparatus 1b shown in FIG.
Is characterized in that a plurality of memory cards 2 are mounted side by side like a so-called “piano keyboard”. In addition, the memory card recording / reproducing device 1b has functions necessary for recording / reproducing the normal memory card 2, for example, the display device 1
3, an operation key 17, an output terminal 18, and an input terminal 19 are provided. Of course, other operation means may be added.

The display device 13 displays the operating memory card 2
Related information, such as a title, a recording time, a remaining recording amount, etc., are displayed. The operation keys 17 are used to designate a recording / reproducing position with respect to the operating memory card 2,
It performs operations such as fast forward and pause. Information reproduced from the memory card 2 is output from the output terminal 18 to an external device, and information to be recorded is input to the input terminal 19 from the external device.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a mounted state of the memory card 2 which forms a feature of the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus 1b. FIG. 6A shows a state in which the memory card 2 is not selected. FIG. 2B shows a state where the memory card 2 is selected.

The terminal 3 is inserted into the connector 11 which rotates about the rotation shaft 5 of the memory card 2, and is mounted. Each connector 11 is electrically connected to the apparatus main body side by a lead wire 6. Further, a switch 7 is provided at a position opposite to the connector 11 on the apparatus main body side. Here, when the memory card 2 is selected, as shown in FIG. 6B, the memory card 2 is tilted in the direction indicated by the arrow L2. In this state, the switch 7 is closed and the memory card 2 used for recording and reproduction is determined. You. The angle at which the memory card 2 is tilted can be set to a suitable angle for operation.

The circuit configuration and operation of the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus 1b are different from the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus 1a described in the first embodiment in the method of recognizing the selected memory card 2. Other configurations and operations are the same, and description thereof is omitted here. That is, the second
In the embodiment, the selected memory card 2 can be directly determined, but the first embodiment requires a separate determination unit.

<Third Embodiment> A third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a music selection operation in the third embodiment. FIG. 9 is a circuit block diagram of the third embodiment.

Memory card recording / reproducing apparatus 1c shown in FIG.
Is provided with a plurality of carriages 20 having a switch function to be pushed inward from the front of the apparatus,
The terminal 3 of the memory card 2 is inserted into the connector 11 provided on the carriage 20 so that the label 4 faces the front. In addition, the memory card recording / reproducing device 1c has functions required for recording / reproducing the normal memory card 2, for example, the display device 13, the operation keys 17,
An output terminal 18 and an input terminal 19 are provided. Also,
Naturally, other operation means may be added.

The display device 13 has a memory card 2 in operation.
Related information, for example, a title, a recording time, a remaining recording amount, etc., are displayed. The operation keys 17 are used to designate a recording / reproducing position with respect to the operating memory card 2,
It performs operations such as fast forward and pause. Information reproduced from the memory card 2 is output from the output terminal 18 to an external device, and information to be recorded is input to the input terminal 19 from the external device.

In the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus 1c having the above-described configuration, the memory card 2 used for recording / reproducing is used.
The selection will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, when the user selects and presses the memory card 2d with the finger 22, the carriage 20 loaded with the memory card 2d retreats toward the inside of the apparatus, closes a switch provided inside, and stops. I do. When the switch provided corresponding to the memory card 2d is closed, the memory card 2d is selected. When the recording / reproduction is completed, the memory card 2d is pressed again with the finger 22, so that the carriage 20 once retreats slightly, then comes out to a predetermined position on the front surface and stops. These mechanical configurations can be realized by a well-known mechanism.

Next, the operation of the above-mentioned memory card recording / reproducing apparatus 1c will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, signals input from switches 7 a to 7 n provided in the apparatus main body that opens and closes by the operation of the carriages 20 a to 20 n,
The instruction input from the operation keys 17 is
, An operation command is determined, and the operation of each unit is controlled via the bus line 32.

First, when the target carriage 20 is pushed in and the memory card 2 to be used for recording / reproduction is selected, the operation state is entered. In the case of a reproduction operation, the reproduction is performed by being connected to the reproduction circuit 33, and a reproduction signal is output from the output terminal 18. On the other hand, if it is a recording operation, it is connected to the recording circuit 34 and records a signal input from the input terminal 19. When an instruction such as fast-forward is input from the operation keys 17, control is performed in accordance with the instruction. The indicator 12 corresponding to the memory card being recorded / reproduced lights up, and the display device 13 displays the contents of these instructions and the state of execution of the instructions.

<Fourth Embodiment> A fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 shows a memory card recording / reproducing apparatus 1d according to a fourth embodiment, in which a plurality of memory cards are mounted from the side of the apparatus toward the center of the apparatus main body.

FIG. 10 shows a configuration in which a total of eight memory cards, four each from the left and right, can be mounted. A window 9 is provided corresponding to the label 4 of the inserted memory card 2. When the memory card 2 is inserted through the insertion hole on the side and is further pushed in for recording / reproduction, the position of the window 9 and the label 4 match, and the title or the like described on the label 4 can be read through the window 9. Can be.

The memory card 2 pushed in by a switch mechanism (not shown) provided inside is recognized as the selected memory card. In addition, the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus 1d includes functions necessary for recording / reproducing the normal memory card 2, for example, the display device 13, the operation keys 1
7, an output terminal 18 and an input terminal 19 are provided. Of course, other operation means may be added.

The display device 13 displays the operating memory card 2
Related information, such as a title, a recording time, a remaining recording amount, etc., are displayed. The operation keys 17 are used to designate a recording / reproducing position with respect to the operating memory card 2,
It performs operations such as fast forward and pause. Further, information reproduced from the memory card 2 is output from the output terminal 18 toward the external device, and information to be recorded is input from the external device to the input terminal 19.

The circuit configuration and operation of this embodiment are the same as those described in the third embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

As described above in detail with respect to the first to fourth embodiments, by adopting the structure of the present invention, recording is performed by adding the function of operation keys to the memory card itself. This facilitates selection of a memory card to be used for reproduction, and makes it possible to configure a memory card recording / reproduction apparatus that is visually preferable.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configurations of the first to fourth embodiments described above, but may be of any configuration that embodies the technical idea of the present invention. is there.

[0043]

According to the present invention, since the memory card itself is configured to function as an operation key, it is possible to easily select a memory card to be recorded and reproduced and to provide a visually preferable memory card recording and reproducing apparatus. Can be.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an example of a memory card used in the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a first embodiment of a memory card recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a memory card mounting unit according to the first embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a memory card mounting unit according to a second embodiment;

FIG. 7 is a third embodiment of a memory card recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a music selection operation in the third embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a circuit block diagram of a third embodiment.

FIG. 10 shows a fourth embodiment of the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1a, 1b, 1c, 1d ... memory card recording / reproducing device,
2 ... memory card, 3 ... terminal, 4 ... label, 5 ... rotary axis, 6 ... lead wire, 7, 7a, 7b, 7c ... switch,
8 Projection, 9 Window, 11 Connector, 12 Indicator, 13 Display Device, 17 Operation Key, 18 Output Terminal, 19 Input Terminal, 20 Carriage, 31 CP
U, 32: bus line, 33: reproduction circuit, 34: recording circuit,

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A memory card recording and reproducing apparatus for recording and reproducing data on and from a memory card, wherein a mounting section for mounting the memory card to the memory card recording and reproducing apparatus comprises: A holding portion of the memory card, which protrudes and holds the outside of the device; a connection portion that makes an electrical connection with the memory card; a mechanism portion that operates in a pressing pressure direction applied to the memory card; and an operation of the mechanism portion An opening / closing unit that is electrically opened / closed by a memory card, wherein the memory card is operated to select a memory card used for recording / reproduction and to issue a recording / reproduction operation instruction. Card recording and playback device. 2. The holding unit holds a plurality of the memory cards in a domino format, and all the memory cards on one side of the selected memory card fall down in the pressing pressure direction. The memory card recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the memory card is configured to be used for recording / reproducing. 3. The holding section holds a plurality of the memory cards in a piano keyboard shape, the selected memory card falls down in a pressing pressure direction, and the fallen down memory card is used for recording and reproduction. The memory card recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus has a configuration. 4. A memory card recording / reproducing apparatus for recording and reproducing data on / from a memory card, wherein a mounting section for mounting the memory card to the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus comprises: a front face of the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus. A holding unit that holds the label of the memory card forward, a connection unit that makes an electrical connection with the memory card, a mechanism unit that moves in the direction of the pressing force applied to the memory card, An opening / closing unit that is electrically opened / closed by movement, wherein the memory card is configured to be pushed into the memory card recording / reproducing device by pushing the memory card and provided for recording / reproducing. A memory card recording / reproducing apparatus characterized by the following. 5. A memory card recording / reproducing apparatus for recording and reproducing data on / from a memory card, wherein a mounting unit for mounting the memory card to the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus comprises: A holder for projecting and holding a predetermined amount of an end of the memory card opposite to the end where the terminal is located to the outside of the device; a connection unit for making an electrical connection with the memory card; A mechanism for moving in the pressing direction; and an opening / closing unit for opening and closing electrically by movement of the mechanism, wherein the memory card is pressed into the memory card recording / reproducing apparatus by pressing the memory card. A memory card recording / reproducing apparatus, characterized in that the apparatus is configured to be used for recording and reproduction.