Automatic computer back-up system
First Claim
1. A device for automatically backing up information on a first non-volatile memory media of a computer to a second non-volatile memory media upon initiation of powerdown by an operator of the computer, said device comprising:
- a power input port;
a power output port connected to said power input port;
a CPU capable of sending initiating instructions to said computer when powerdown is initiated by said operator, said instructions directing said computer to begin running a backup routine capable of selectively backing up said information from said first non-volatile memory media to said second non-volatile memory media;
a memory connected to said CPU, said memory storing said initiating instructions and disconnection instructions;
a clock connected to said CPU;
a means for selectively disconnecting said computer from its power supply, where said means for disconnecting is connected inline between said power input port and said power output port and is further connected to said CPU and where said means for disconnecting disconnects said computer from its power source upon receiving said disconnection instructions from said CPU, said CPU sending said disconnection instructions when confirmation is received that back up to said second non-volatile memory media is complete; and
a computer port connected to said CPU.
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Abstract
A backup device and method for automatically backing up the memory of a computer. The device is installed inline between the electrical outlet and the computer, and also inline between the keyboard and computer. The user initiates a backup/powerdown routine by moving a switch on the device to "off". This in turn disables the keyboard and sends a keycode string from the device to the computer to begin execution of a previously specified backup routine. When the backup is completed, the device de-energizes a relay in the power line to the computer which powers down the computer.
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21 Claims
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1. A device for automatically backing up information on a first non-volatile memory media of a computer to a second non-volatile memory media upon initiation of powerdown by an operator of the computer, said device comprising:
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a power input port; a power output port connected to said power input port; a CPU capable of sending initiating instructions to said computer when powerdown is initiated by said operator, said instructions directing said computer to begin running a backup routine capable of selectively backing up said information from said first non-volatile memory media to said second non-volatile memory media; a memory connected to said CPU, said memory storing said initiating instructions and disconnection instructions; a clock connected to said CPU; a means for selectively disconnecting said computer from its power supply, where said means for disconnecting is connected inline between said power input port and said power output port and is further connected to said CPU and where said means for disconnecting disconnects said computer from its power source upon receiving said disconnection instructions from said CPU, said CPU sending said disconnection instructions when confirmation is received that back up to said second non-volatile memory media is complete; and a computer port connected to said CPU. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A device for automatically backing up information on a first non-volatile memory media of a computer to a second non-volatile memory media upon initiation of powerdown by an operator of the computer, said device comprising:
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a means for storing instructions for directing said computer to back up said first non-volatile memory media; a means for processing said instructions connected to said means for storing wherein when powerdown is initiated by said operator said means for processing directs said computer to back up said information from said first non-volatile memory media to said second non-volatile memory media; a means for initiating powerdown and processing of said instructions connected to said means for processing; and a means for selectively disconnecting said computer from its power supply, where said means for disconnecting is connected to and controlled by said means for processing, and said means for processing disconnects said computer from its power supply upon confirmation that back up is complete. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for automatically backing up non-volatile memory media of a computer when user of said computer initiates powerdown of said computer which comprises the steps of:
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A) installing the required hardware and software comprising the sub-steps of; connecting a backup device to a computer having non-volatile memory media to be backed up, said back up device having a power input port, a power output port, a CPU, a memory connected to said CPU, a clock connected to said CPU, a relay between said power input port and said power output port, said relay being connected to said CPU, and a computer port for sending instructions to said computer; modifying a boot control file of said computer to include a path to a backup memory location where routines to be used during backup of said non-volatile memory media of said computer are stored; creating a backup control file able to backup said non-volatile computer memory media when executed by said computer; storing said boot control file at a selected location accessible by said computer; and storing said backup control file to said backup memory location;
thenB) maintaining said computer in a normal operation mode; and
thenC) executing said backup control file when operator of said computer initiates powerdown, wherein said executing step comprises running a first routine and a second routine, said first routine backing up said non-volatile memory media and said second routine disconnecting said computer from a power supply connected to said power input port by de-energizing said relay, said second routine running when running of said first routine is completed. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for automatically backing up non-volatile memory media of a computer when the user of the computer initiates the powerdown of the computer, where the computer has a CPU and a relay connected to said CPU for interrupting power received from a power supply which comprises the steps of:
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A) installing the required software comprising the sub-steps of; modifying a boot control file of said computer to include a path to a backup memory location where routines to be used during backup of said computer memory are stored; creating a backup control file able to backup said computer memory when executed by said computer; storing said boot control file at a selected location accessible by said computer; and storing said backup control file to said backup memory location;
thenB) maintaining said computer in a normal operation mode; and
thenC) executing said backup control file when operator of said computer initiates powerdown, wherein said executing step comprises running a first routine and a second routine, said first routine backing up said non-volatile memory media and said second routine disconnecting said computer from a power supply connected to said power input port by de-energizing said relay, said second routine running when running of said first routine is completed.
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