A small-volume memory with positioning function

Abstract

This application belongs to the field of data storage technology and relates to a small-volume memory with positioning function, comprising: a housing having a cavity; a storage motherboard disposed within the housing; a data connector disposed on the front of the storage motherboard for electrically connecting the storage motherboard to an external device; a positioning motherboard attached to the back of the storage motherboard; and a fingerprint module and a battery disposed on the other side of the positioning motherboard; the fingerprint module is at least partially exposed outside the housing for receiving external fingerprint signals, and the fingerprint module is electrically connected to the storage motherboard; the battery powers the fingerprint module. The technical solution provided by this application enables a small-volume memory while maintaining positioning functionality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of data storage technology, and more specifically, to a small-volume memory with positioning function. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread use of portable storage devices, people are accustomed to carrying them with them in various situations such as meetings and technical exchanges. However, it should be noted that because storage devices are carried around, they are often lost due to user negligence. Typically, these storage devices often contain important technical or trade secrets, and their loss can cause incalculable losses to the user. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a small-volume memory with positioning function, which adopts the following technical solution: This application provides a small-volume memory with positioning function, including: A housing having a receiving cavity; A storage motherboard is disposed inside the housing, and a data male connector is disposed on the front of the storage motherboard. The data male connector is used to electrically connect the storage motherboard to an external device. A positioning motherboard that is attached to the back of the storage motherboard; The system also includes a fingerprint module located on the other side of the positioning motherboard, and the fingerprint module is electrically connected to the storage motherboard; the battery is used to power the fingerprint module.

[0004] Furthermore, the housing includes a front shell and a rear shell, the front shell and the rear shell being connected to form the accommodating cavity; the data male connector extends from the front shell for connection with an external device; the fingerprint module is at least partially exposed in the rear shell.

[0005] Furthermore, the fingerprint module includes: a fingerprint recognition motherboard, a fingerprint recognition button, and a signal trigger board; The fingerprint recognition button is located on the fingerprint recognition motherboard and is exposed outside the housing, for receiving external fingerprint signals; A signal trigger board is provided on the side of the fingerprint recognition button that is close to the positioning motherboard; when the fingerprint recognition button is pressed, the fingerprint recognition button moves, and the movement of the fingerprint recognition button generates a control signal to control the positioning motherboard to work or stop.

[0006] Furthermore, the signal trigger board is provided with an elastic element on the side near the positioning motherboard. When the fingerprint recognition button is pressed, the elastic element generates a force that resets the fingerprint recognition button.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a protocol switching switch; a cover plate is provided between the fingerprint module and the positioning motherboard; the protocol switching switch is located on the rear cover, and when the protocol switching switch is pressed, the pressing force is transmitted to the positioning motherboard through the cover plate to generate a protocol switching signal.

[0008] Furthermore, the elastic element is disposed between the cover plate and the fingerprint module.

[0009] Furthermore, the first end of the positioning motherboard along the length direction is shorter than the first end of the corresponding storage motherboard, so as to form an extension area at the first end of the storage motherboard; the battery is disposed in the extension area.

[0010] Furthermore, the fingerprint module, the positioning motherboard, and the storage motherboard are provided with a flexible flat cable on the side away from the battery; and the fingerprint module, the positioning motherboard, and the storage motherboard are electrically connected through the flexible flat cable.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a display screen; the display screen is disposed on the rear cover.

[0012] Furthermore, the small-volume memory with positioning function is characterized in that the front shell is made of metal.

[0013] Furthermore, the positioning motherboard is equipped with a buzzer, which is used to emit a buzzing sound when the positioning function of the positioning motherboard is activated, and the housing is provided with a sound outlet corresponding to the position of the buzzer.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this application have the following main advantages: On the one hand, by adding the "FindMy" function to the memory, the memory can be located and tracked in real time through the iCloud webpage or the "Find My" app on other Apple devices; on the other hand, by stacking the memory motherboard, the positioning motherboard and the fingerprint module, the requirement for a small size of the memory can be met while increasing the functionality and components. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the solution of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first overall structure of a small-volume memory with positioning function provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the second overall structure of a small-volume memory with positioning function provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the third overall structure of a small-volume memory with positioning function provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the provided small-volume memory with positioning function.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Side view of the small-volume memory with positioning function after removing the back cover.

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the small-volume memory with positioning function after removing the back cover and cover plate.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the fingerprint recognition module of this application.

[0023] Reference numerals: 10 Memory, 11 Housing, 12 Flash motherboard, 13 FindMy motherboard, 14 Fingerprint module, 15 Data connector, 16 Elastic component, 17 Battery, 18 Changeover switch, 19 Cover plate, 20 Flexible ribbon cable, 21 Buzzer, 22 Sound outlet, 23 Waterproof membrane, 24 Signal trigger board, 25 Display screen, 111 Front cover, 112 Rear cover, 141 Fingerprint recognition motherboard, 142 Fingerprint recognition button, 143 Signal trigger board. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein in the specification of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing drawings of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, or foregoing drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order.

[0025] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first overall structure of a small-volume memory with positioning function provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second overall structure of a small-volume memory with positioning function provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the third overall structure of a small-volume memory with positioning function provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the provided small-volume memory with positioning function; Figure 5 for Figure 1 Side view of the small-volume memory with positioning function after removing the back cover; Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the small-volume memory with positioning function after removing the back cover and cover plate.

[0028] This application provides a small-volume memory 10 (also referred to as "memory 10") with positioning function, including: Housing 11, housing 11 has a receiving cavity; storage motherboard disposed within housing 11; data male connector 15 disposed on the front of storage motherboard, data male connector 15 is used for electrically connecting storage motherboard to external device (not shown); positioning device attached to the back of storage motherboard. motherboard ; and all are set in the positioning motherboard On the other side are the fingerprint module 14 and the battery 17; the fingerprint module 14 is at least partially exposed outside the housing 11, used to receive external fingerprint signals, and the fingerprint module 14 is electrically connected to the storage motherboard; the battery 17 is used to power the fingerprint module 14.

[0029] Among them, the storage motherboard is a circuit board used to connect or control flash memory devices, such as a flash motherboard. For ease of understanding, the following detailed explanation uses flash motherboard 12 as an example. After receiving the fingerprint signal, the fingerprint module 14 performs fingerprint matching. If the matching is successful, it controls the battery 17 to supply power to the flash motherboard 12; if the matching fails, the battery 17 does not supply power to the flash motherboard 12. motherboard It has location tracking capabilities, such as the motherboard of Apple devices' FindMy. For ease of understanding, the following will use location tracking as an example. Bit motherboard Taking FindMy Motherboard 13 as an example, when the "FindMy" function is enabled, this storage device can continuously send out Bluetooth signals. If there is another Apple device nearby with Bluetooth enabled, after scanning the signal, it will upload the approximate location information of the device to Apple's servers in an end-to-end encrypted manner. The owner can then view the location of the lost device in real time through the iCloud website or the "Find My" app on other Apple devices, achieving device location tracking. In addition, Battery 17 also powers FindMy Motherboard 13.

[0030] On the one hand, by adding the "FindMy" function to the memory 10, the memory 10 can be located and tracked in real time through the iCloud webpage or the "Find My" app on other Apple devices; on the other hand, by stacking the flash motherboard 12, the FindMy motherboard 13 and the fingerprint module 14, the requirement for a small size of the memory 10 can be met while increasing the number of functions and components.

[0031] Continue as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the housing 11 includes a front housing 111 and a rear housing 112, which are connected to form the aforementioned accommodating cavity; a data male connector 15 extends from the front housing 111 for connection with an external device; and a small portion of the fingerprint template is exposed in the rear housing 112.

[0032] The above design allows the pressure generated when a user presses their finger on the fingerprint module 14 to push the data connector 15 more tightly into connection with the external device. This is because the direction of the pressure is consistent with the direction in which the data connector 15 is inserted into the external device. In contrast, in the prior art, the direction of the pressure is perpendicular to the direction in which the data connector 15 is inserted into the external device, which causes the data connector 15 to become loose. This is especially inconvenient for storage devices that require fingerprint recognition, as the connection becomes loose immediately after successful recognition, requiring re-insertion for recognition. The design of the relative position of the data connector 15 and the fingerprint device effectively overcomes this problem.

[0033] Continue as Figures 4 to 7 As shown, Figure 7This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the fingerprint recognition module of this application.

[0034] In an optional embodiment, the fingerprint recognition module 14 includes: a fingerprint recognition motherboard 141, a fingerprint recognition button 142, and a signal trigger board 143.

[0035] The fingerprint recognition button 142 is located on the fingerprint recognition motherboard 141 and protrudes from the housing 11, used to receive external fingerprint signals. The fingerprint recognition button 142 can take various shapes as needed, such as: Figure 1 The circle shown or as Figure 2 The square shown.

[0036] A signal trigger board 143 is set on the side of the fingerprint recognition button 142 near the findmy motherboard 13. When the fingerprint recognition button 142 is pressed, the fingerprint recognition button 142 moves, and the movement of the fingerprint recognition button 142 generates a control signal to control the findmy motherboard 13 to work or stop.

[0037] By adopting the fingerprint module 14 with the above structure, when the fingerprint recognition button 142 is pressed, both fingerprint matching and control signal generation can be achieved. Therefore, it can be set that the findmy positioning function is only started when both the fingerprint matching and control signal generation conditions are met simultaneously, thereby realizing the exclusivity of the findmy function startup and improving the security of the memory 10.

[0038] This application embodiment effectively reduces the overall product size by redesigning the signal-triggered active component (e.g., signal trigger board 143) in reverse, i.e., placing it in the gap between the FindMy motherboard and the fingerprint recognition motherboard 141.

[0039] Continue as Figure 6 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the signal trigger board 143 is also provided with an elastic element 16 (e.g., a spring) on ​​the side near the findmy mainboard 13. When the fingerprint recognition button 142 is pressed, the elastic element 16 generates a force that resets the fingerprint recognition button 142.

[0040] This application embodiment effectively reduces the overall product size by reversing the design of the signal-triggered active component (e.g., elastic component 16), i.e., setting it in the gap between the FindMy motherboard and the fingerprint recognition motherboard 141.

[0041] Continue as Figures 1 to 6As shown, in an optional embodiment, a protocol switching switch 18 is also included; a cover plate 19 is provided between the fingerprint module 14 and the findmy motherboard 13, and the protocol switching switch 18 is provided on the rear cover 112. When the protocol switching switch 18 is pressed, the pressing force is transmitted to the findmy motherboard 13 through the cover plate 19 to generate a protocol switching signal.

[0042] The protocol switch allows users to switch the storage device's protocol by pressing it, thus switching the MSD protocol to the more private iAP protocol for data transmission.

[0043] By setting the protocol conversion switch 18, users can quickly switch between multiple transmission protocols by pressing the protocol conversion switch 18, which improves the convenience and versatility of the memory 10.

[0044] In addition, by setting a cover plate 19 between the fingerprint module 14 and the FindMy motherboard 13, when the protocol switching switch 18 is pressed, the pressing force is transmitted to the FindMy motherboard 13 through the cover plate 19 to generate a protocol switching signal, thus further saving space and reducing the size.

[0045] Continue as Figure 6 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the elastic element 16 is disposed between the cover plate 19 and the fingerprint module 14, thereby avoiding interference to the cover plate caused by the movement of the fingerprint module.

[0046] Continue as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the first end of the findmy motherboard 13 along the length direction is shorter than the first end of the corresponding flash motherboard 12, so as to form an extension region at the first end of the flash motherboard 12; the battery 17 is disposed in the extension region.

[0047] Continue as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the fingerprint module 14, the findmy motherboard 13, and the flash motherboard 12 are provided with a flexible flat cable 20 (e.g., an FPC flexible flat cable) on the side away from the battery 17; and the fingerprint module 14, the findmy motherboard 13, and the flash motherboard 12 are electrically connected through the flexible flat cable 20.

[0048] Connecting the fingerprint module, FindMy motherboard, and flash motherboard using a flexible flat cable can reduce space usage while ensuring communication between the three components, thus contributing to a smaller memory size.

[0049] Continue as Figure 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, a display screen 25 is also included. In one embodiment, the display screen 25 is disposed on the rear cover 112.

[0050] The display screen can be used to show information such as storage space, output speed, and device temperature to improve the user experience and help users better understand the usage of the storage device.

[0051] In an optional embodiment, the front shell 111 is made of metal, which can effectively dissipate heat and help improve the lifespan of the memory 10; wherein, the memory motherboard is wrapped in a graphene layer, and the data connector 15 penetrates through the graphene layer; the heat of the memory motherboard can be conducted to the front shell 111 through the graphene layer, further improving the heat dissipation performance of the entire product.

[0052] Continue as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the findmy motherboard 13 (e.g., at the end of the connecting flexible cable mentioned in the above embodiment) is provided with a buzzer 21, which is triggered to generate a buzzing sound when the findmy motherboard 13 is activated for positioning function; the housing 11 is provided with a sound outlet 22 corresponding to the position of the buzzer 21, and the buzzing sound generated by the buzzer 21 is transmitted outward through the sound outlet 22, which helps the user to find the memory 10 more quickly.

[0053] Continue as Figure 3 and 5 As shown, in an optional embodiment, a waterproof membrane 23 is provided inside the housing 11 at a position corresponding to the sound outlet 22 to provide waterproof protection for the internal structure.

[0054] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this application, but do not limit the patent scope of this application. This application can be implemented in many different forms; rather, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any equivalent structures made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A small-volume memory (10) with positioning function, characterized in that, include: The housing (11) has a receiving cavity; The storage motherboard is disposed inside the housing (11), and the data male connector (15) is disposed on the front of the storage motherboard. The data male connector (15) is used to electrically connect the storage motherboard to an external device. A positioning motherboard that is attached to the back of the storage motherboard; The fingerprint module (14) and battery (17) are both located on the other side of the positioning motherboard; the fingerprint module (14) is at least partially exposed on the housing (11) for receiving external fingerprint signals, and the fingerprint module (14) is electrically connected to the storage motherboard; the battery (17) is used to power the fingerprint module (14).

2. The small-volume memory with positioning function (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (11) includes a front housing (111) and a rear housing (112), the front housing (111) and the rear housing (112) are connected to form the accommodating cavity; the data male connector (15) extends from the front housing (111) for connection with an external device; the fingerprint module (14) is at least partially exposed in the rear housing (112).

3. The small-volume memory with positioning function (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fingerprint module (14) includes: a fingerprint recognition motherboard (141), a fingerprint recognition button (142), and a signal trigger board (143). The fingerprint recognition button (142) is disposed on the fingerprint recognition motherboard (141) and exposed in the housing (11) for receiving external fingerprint signals; A signal trigger board (143) is provided on the side of the fingerprint recognition button (142) near the positioning motherboard; when the fingerprint recognition button (142) is pressed, the fingerprint recognition button (142) moves, and the movement of the fingerprint recognition button (142) generates a control signal to control the positioning motherboard to work or stop.

4. The small-volume memory with positioning function (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The signal trigger board (143) is also provided with an elastic element (16) on the side near the positioning motherboard. When the fingerprint recognition button (142) is pressed, the elastic element (16) generates a force to reset the fingerprint recognition button (142).

5. The small-volume memory with positioning function (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a protocol switching switch (18); a cover plate (19) is provided between the fingerprint module (14) and the positioning motherboard; the protocol switching switch (18) is provided on the rear shell (112), and when the protocol switching switch (18) is pressed, the pressing force is transmitted to the positioning motherboard through the cover plate (19) to generate a protocol switching signal.

6. The small-volume memory with positioning function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic element (16) is disposed between the cover plate (19) and the fingerprint module (14).

7. The small-volume memory (10) with positioning function according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first end of the positioning motherboard along the length direction is shorter than the first end of the corresponding storage motherboard, so as to form an extension area at the first end of the storage motherboard; the battery (17) is disposed in the extension area.

8. The small-volume memory (10) with positioning function according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fingerprint module (14), the positioning motherboard and the storage motherboard are provided with a flexible flat cable (20) on the side away from the battery (17); and the fingerprint module (14), the positioning motherboard and the storage motherboard are electrically connected through the flexible flat cable (20).

9. The small-volume memory with positioning function (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a display screen (25); the display screen (25) is disposed on the rear cover (112).

10. The small-volume memory (10) with positioning function according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The positioning motherboard is equipped with a buzzer (21), which is used to emit a buzzing sound when the positioning function of the positioning motherboard is turned on. The housing (11) is provided with a sound outlet (22) corresponding to the position of the buzzer (21).

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