JPH0892862A - Sewing machine capable of performing embroidery sewing based on pattern information from external memory medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a sewing machine capable of performing embroidery sewing enabling the display and selection or the combination of patterns without the necessity for the exchange of an external memory medium. CONSTITUTION: Display data corresponding to the pattern data memorized in an external memory medium 1 and discrimination codes for discriminating the external memory medium 1 are memorized in a display-and-discrimination information memory means 2 in advance. When a new external memory medium 1 is obtained, the discrimination codes of that external memory medium 1 are read out by means of a reading out means 7. The displaying data corresponding to the obtained pattern data of the external memory medium 1 are made active by a display data-activating means 9. The activated display data and the discrimination codes are displayed on a display means 3. Further, the display data in the display-and-discrimination information memory means 2 and display data in an internal memory medium 4 are combined to each other by a display controlling means 5 and displayed on the display means 3. A sewing- controlling means 6 controls a stitch-forming mechanism 8 to perform embroidery sewing based on the pattern selection or combination displayed on the display means 3.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sewing machine capable of embroidery sewing based on pattern information stored in an external storage medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A sewing machine having an embroidery sewing mechanism is designed to perform embroidery sewing based on pattern data stored in a memory. The memory that stores the pattern data may be built in the main body of the sewing machine, or may be stored in an external storage medium such as a ROM card and the external storage medium may be appropriately connected to the main body of the sewing machine. It is also common to use a combination of these. When an external storage medium such as a ROM card is used, it is not necessary to provide a large-capacity memory inside the main body of the sewing machine, and the user can purchase an arbitrary ROM card to obtain pattern data. It has the advantage that data can be sold sequentially.

[0003]

However, when an external storage medium such as a ROM card is used, when selecting an embroidery pattern, it is difficult to know which pattern is input to which external storage medium. There is a drawback that the external storage medium must be replaced and checked each time. Further, when embroidery sewing is performed by combining patterns stored in different external storage media, a plurality of external storage media are attached to and detached from the sewing machine main body, and an external storage medium in which a desired pattern is stored is searched for to combine the patterns. There was a drawback that it was very troublesome to decide, etc. The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, the sewing machine capable of embroidery sewing based on the pattern information of the external storage medium of the present invention is an external storage medium that can be connected to and disconnected from the sewing machine main body. And an external storage medium having information for forming a pattern and information for identifying the storage medium, and information for forming the pattern stored in the sewing machine main body and stored in the external storage medium. Means for pre-storing information for displaying the corresponding pattern and information for identifying the external storage medium, means for providing the sewing machine main body with information for identifying the external storage medium, and the provided identification Based on the information for displaying, the means for activating the information for displaying the pattern corresponding to the external storage medium, and the information for displaying validated by the activating means Display serial pattern, and a display means for displaying information for identifying the external storage medium based on the information for the identification. With the above configuration, when a new external storage medium is purchased, the display data corresponding to the stitch forming data stored in the external storage medium can be validated and displayed on the display means. Pattern selection can be performed without connecting the medium to the sewing machine main body. Moreover, since it is sufficient to store only the display data in the sewing machine main body in advance, a large storage capacity of the storing means is not required. In order to validate the display data, for example, the information for identification stored in the external storage medium may be read by a unit, and only the display data corresponding to the read external storage medium may be validated. Alternatively, information for direct identification may be input to the main body of the sewing machine from an input means such as a keyboard. In addition to the above, the sewing machine main body may be provided with an internal storage medium having information for forming a predetermined pattern and information for displaying the pattern.
It is possible to use the internal storage medium such as storing frequently used pattern information. Further, a sewing machine for sewing embroidery of the combination pattern displayed on the display means by combining the information for displaying the pattern stored in the storage medium to display the combination pattern on the display means is displayed. It is also possible to provide a means for executing the embroidery sewing mechanism of the main body so that the patterns can be easily combined. This makes it possible to determine the combination pattern without connecting the external storage medium each time. The display means may be configured to display the identification information of the external storage medium necessary for executing the embroidery sewing of the combination pattern based on the identification information stored in the storage means. With this configuration, it becomes possible to easily know the required external storage medium when the embroidery sewing of the pattern is executed.

[0005]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration. In FIG. 1, the external storage medium 1 is configured separately from the sewing machine main body A, and is configured so that it can be mounted on the sewing machine main body A and its stored contents can be read by the reading means 7. Usually, a plurality of external storage media 1 are prepared, and the external storage media 1 are exchanged and attached / detached to / from the sewing machine main body A according to a required pattern. The external storage medium 1 stores pattern data such as characters, symbols or figures, and the pattern data is composed of stitch formation data and identification codes.
The seam forming data is data for driving the seam forming mechanism 8 provided on the sewing machine main body A and capable of embroidery sewing. The identification code is a code for identifying the external storage medium 1, and a unique code is assigned to each external storage medium 1.

The reading means 7 reads the stored contents of the external storage medium 1 and the pattern data is sewn to the sewing execution control means 6.
It is designed to be sent to. The sewing execution control means 6 controls the seam forming mechanism 8 based on the seam forming data in the pattern data from the reading means 7 to form the embroidery seam forming the pattern.

The sewing machine main body A is provided with a display / identification information storage means 2 in which display data corresponding to the identification code of the external storage medium and the stitch forming data stored in the external storage medium of the identification code. Is stored in advance. This display data is data for displaying a pattern shape on the display means 3 such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT via the display control means 5. The display / identification information storage means 2 uses a storage content that does not disappear even when the power of the sewing machine main body A is turned off. Desirably, display data can be added, deleted, or rewritten. In the display / identification information storage means 2, as shown in the drawing, the identification codes A to N and the display data a1 to an, --n, n1 for each external storage medium A to N are shown.
~ Nn are associated and registered. It is desirable that the display / identification information storage means 2 stores display data corresponding to the stitch formation data of all external storage media.
Further, when the number of external storage media increases, the display data corresponding to the increase may be newly stored. The display data stored in the display / identification information storage means 2 is configured to be validated by the display data validation means 9. The display data validating means 9 inputs the identification code of the external storage medium 1 read by the reading means 7 and displays only the display data corresponding to the identification code as valid data / identification information storage means 2
It is designed to output from. For example, when the external storage medium 1 having the identification code B is attached to the main body, the reading means 7 reads the identification code B and sends a signal to the display data validating means 9, and the display data validating means 9 identifies Enable the display data b1 to bn corresponding to code B,
It is designed to enable output. As the method of supplying the identification code to the display data validation means 9, various methods other than the above can be adopted. For example, a method of inputting an identification code from a keyboard or connecting a device for inputting the identification code and inputting the same can be adopted. Further, it is possible to adopt a concrete method of activation with various configurations. For example, the above-mentioned identification code is stored, and when the display data is taken out, the identification code is collated with the stored identification code and read out. You may do it. Further, the display / identification information storage means 2 may be provided with a check bit so that the validated display data group can be discriminated from other data. It is also possible to move only the validated display data to another memory. Further, a method of automatically erasing a display data group that has not been activated for a certain period can be adopted.

The identification code and display data of the display / identification information storage means 2 validated by the display data validation means 9 are displayed on the display means 3 via the display control means 5 in response to a predetermined operation or command. Is configured. The display control means 5 is configured to control the display means 3 to perform a display based on the display data and to combine the patterns on the display, so that the operator can display the pattern displayed on the display means 3. It is possible to perform pattern selection and pattern combination while watching. Information relating to the pattern selected by the display control means 5 or the combined pattern is sent to the sewing execution control means 6. The above-mentioned reading means 7, display control means 5,
The display unit 3, the sewing execution control unit 6, and the stitch forming mechanism 8 may have conventionally known configurations. For example, the display control means 5 may be configured to simply combine the patterns, or may be configured to be able to adjust the interval, positional relationship, size, etc. of the patterns. Further, the sewing execution control means 6 may execute the sewing based on the seam forming data in which each seam is represented by coordinate data, or execute the sewing based on so-called apex data defining only the apex of the pattern. It may be configured to allow it.

In this embodiment, an internal storage medium 4 is further provided inside the sewing machine main body A, and pattern data which is frequently used is stored in advance therein. This data is also supplied to the display control means 5 and displayed on the display means 3, or used for pattern combination and displayed as a combination pattern. Further, pattern stitching is executed by the stitch forming mechanism 8 via the sewing execution control means 6.

The operator causes the reading means 7 to read the identification code of the external storage medium 1 in advance, and the display data validation means 9 displays the display corresponding to the external storage medium 1 stored in the display / identification information storage means 2. If the data is validated, it is possible to select all the patterns of the display data validated external storage medium 1 and the patterns stored in the internal storage medium 4 while looking at the display means 3. Also, when the patterns are combined, the display control means 5 causes the display means 3 to display.
While observing, the patterns of the external storage medium 1 that have been activated, or the patterns of the external storage medium 1 and the internal storage medium 4, or the patterns of the internal storage medium 4 can be combined. The display means 3 not only displays the pattern, but also the external storage medium 1 in which the displayed pattern is stored.
Since the identification code for identifying the sewing machine is also displayed, when the sewing is actually executed, the predetermined external storage medium 1 is attached to the sewing machine main body A according to the display of the display means 3, and the reading means 7 is used. All that is required is to read the stitch formation data.

The sewing execution control means 6 inputs information on the pattern or combination of patterns displayed on the display means 3 from the display control means 5, and stitch formation data corresponding to the pattern or combination pattern is externally stored on the storage medium 1 or inside. Inputting from the storage medium 4 controls the stitch forming mechanism 8 to execute the embroidery sewing of the selected pattern or the combined pattern.

A specific configuration will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. The central processing unit 10 is mainly composed of a microcomputer, and performs the functions of the display control means 5, the sewing execution control means 6 and the display data validation means 9 together with the basic control of the sewing machine main body A. Has become.
A ROM card reader 17 is connected to the central processing unit 10, and the pattern data stored in the ROM card 11, which is an external storage medium, is read by the ROM card reader 17 and input. A switch device 18 is interposed between the ROM card reader 17 and the central processing unit 10, and when the ROM card 11 is inserted or removed, the connection between the ROM card reader 17 and the central processing unit 10 is cut off. The adverse effect of noise when the card 11 is attached or detached is eliminated. As the external storage medium, in addition to a ROM card, a magnetic storage medium such as a floppy disk, an optical storage medium such as a compact disk, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM,
Other semiconductor memory such as RAM can be used.

A display data validation key 23 is connected to the central processing unit 10, and the operator operates the display data validation key 23 to cause the central processing unit 1 to operate.
0 executes the display data validation mode. In this embodiment, the display data / identification code storage device 12 stores display data corresponding to the stitch forming data of all ROM cards 11, and the display data is stored with an identification code for each ROM card 11. Has been done. As the display data / identification code storage device 12,
A storage device of the type in which the stored contents are not erased even when the power of the sewing machine main body is turned off is used, and preferably, a rewritable device capable of newly adding a display code and erasing unnecessary contents is desirable. Non-volatile RAM, EPROM, and EEPROM are examples of storage devices of this type.
Can be used. When the display data activation key 23 is operated, the central processing unit 10 operates the ROM card reader 1
The identification code is read out from the ROM card 11 mounted on the HDD 7, and the identification code is stored in the effective identification code storage device 19. And display data /
When a pattern is displayed on the display device 13 based on the display data of the identification code storage device 12, only the display data corresponding to the identification code stored in the effective identification code storage device 19 is displayed, and the effective identification code storage device 19 is displayed. The display data corresponding to the identification code not stored in the display is prohibited. It is also possible to input the identification code from a keyboard or the like and store it in the effective identification code storage device 19. Further, various configurations can be adopted for validating the display data of the display data / identification code storage device 12. For example, if there is a sufficient memory capacity, only the validated display data can be stored in another storage device. It is also possible to store it. Further, a check bit may be provided in the identification code of the display data / identification code storage device 12 so that it can be determined whether or not it is enabled. Furthermore, it is possible to use a method such as deleting display data that has not been activated for a certain period of time.

A built-in pattern data storage device 14 is also connected to the central processing unit 10, and predetermined pattern data is stored therein. A pattern selection key 20 is provided, and the operator operates the pattern selection key 20 to activate the display data or the display data / identification code storage device 12 in the pattern data stored in the built-in pattern data storage device 14. The pattern is displayed on the display device 13 using the displayed data.

In this embodiment, the display device 13 has a storage device, that is, a ROM in which the pattern data is stored together with the pattern.
The identification code of the card 11 is displayed, and that of the built-in pattern data storage device 14 is displayed. In addition, in the structure for pattern selection, a number for identifying the pattern is input or the display device 13 is used.
It is possible to employ various configurations such as displaying a large number of reduced patterns on the touch panel and selecting the pattern on the touch panel.

The central processing unit 10 is provided with a combination designation key 21, which allows arbitrary combination of the patterns stored in the ROM card 11 and the patterns stored in the internal pattern data storage device 14. It is possible. When the central processing unit 10 receives a combination command from the combination designation key 21, it displays the display data based on the valid display data from the display data / identification code storage device 12 or the display data from the built-in pattern data storage device 14. The composition is performed and the composition is displayed on the display device 13.

The display switching key 22 is used for the display device 1.
3 is a key for switching the display modes, and is a key for switching between the above-described pattern selection or pattern combination mode and the mode for performing normal sewing, for example.

The central processing unit 10 includes a motor drive circuit 3
The X-direction motor 31 and the Y-direction motor 32 are controlled via 0, and the embroidery frame 33 shown in FIG. 3 is moved in the XY directions to execute embroidery sewing. Similarly, needle 3
4 and a feed mechanism (not shown) are controlled to execute sewing. This sewing control is performed based on the start / stop command key 24. As described above, the central processing unit 10 reads the stitch formation data of the pattern selected by the pattern selection key 20 or the pattern combined by the operation of the combination designation key 21 from the ROM card 11 or the built-in pattern data storage device 14, A motor drive circuit 30 based on the stitch formation data
Is controlled so that the embroidery sewing of the pattern is executed. The stitch formation data from the ROM card 11 or the built-in pattern data storage device 14 may be temporarily stored in the temporary storage device 15 or may be directly used without being temporarily stored. The identification symbol of the ROM card 11 required for the embroidery sewing of the selected pattern or the combined pattern is displayed on the display device 13, and the ROM card 11 is exchanged according to the progress of the embroidery sewing or the temporary storage process. A card exchange display for prompting the user and a card mounting display indicating that the exchange has been performed are provided.

FIG. 3 is an external view of the sewing machine main body A. The display device 13, the pattern selection key 20, and the combination designation key 2 are shown in FIG.
1, display switching key 22, display data activation key 2
3. The start / stop command key 24 and the like are arranged on the arm of the machine frame. Further, the throttle portion of the ROM card reader 17 is provided on the right side of the main body, and the ROM card 11 is inserted and removed from the throttle portion. ROM
When inserting the card 11, the ROM card 11 is simply pushed into the throttle, and when the ROM card 11 is taken out, the ROM card take-out button 25 is operated to operate the RO card 11.
It is configured to eject the M card 11. In addition,
When the ROM card 11 is loaded, a loading detection signal for the ROM card 11 is sent to the central processing unit 10, and the ROM
When the card eject button 25 is operated, a signal to that effect is sent to the central processing unit 10, and the on / off control of the switch device 18 is performed in response to the signal.

The operation for validating the display data will be described with reference to FIG. The central processing unit 10 uses the display data validation key 2
If operation 3 is performed, the activation mode is entered (step S
1). When the operator attaches the ROM card 11 to the ROM card reader 17 (step S2), the central processing unit 10 outputs an activation command (step S3), and RO
The identification code stored in the M card 11 is stored in the effective identification code storage device 19 (step S4). And
If the next ROM card 11 is to be validated, the process returns to step S2 (step S5). If the next registration is not to be performed, the display data validation key 23 is operated again to end the registration mode.

When the ROM card 11 is replaced, the switch device 18 is turned on and off as described above. This operation is shown in FIG. When the removal operation of the ROM card 11 is detected by the operation of the ROM card removal button 25 (step S10), the switch device 18 is turned off.
The OM card reader 17 and the central processing unit 10 are shut off (step S11). As a result, it is possible to prevent malfunction due to noise or the like when the ROM card 11 is replaced. R
OM card 11 is replaced (step S12), ROM
When the mounting of the card 11 on the throttle is detected (step S13), the switch device 18 is turned on again (step S14). Then, the above steps are repeated again by taking out the ROM card 11.

As described above, once the display data / display data of the identification code storage device 12 is validated, the valid display data of the display data / identification code storage device 12 is used for the subsequent pattern selection or pattern combination. It becomes possible to execute it. The operation of pattern selection and combination will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the operation of the configuration for selecting a pattern by inputting a pattern identification code such as a pattern number will be described. When the pattern selection key 20 is operated (step S20), it is determined whether the selected pattern is a pattern stored in the internal pattern data storage device 14, and if it is an internal pattern, the process jumps to step S23 (step S21). If it is not a built-in pattern, the effective identification code storage device 19 is checked, and the selected pattern is displayed data / identification code storage device 1
It is judged whether or not the pattern is the valid pattern among the patterns stored in No. 2, and if it is not the valid pattern, the pattern selection is ignored and the pattern selection key 20 operation waiting state in step S20 is returned to (step S22). ). If the pattern is a built-in pattern or an activated pattern, the central processing unit 10 displays the pattern on the display device 13 based on the display data (step S23), and the ROM card 11 in which the selected pattern is stored. The identification code and the pattern identification code (identification code given in advance for each pattern, stored head address, etc.) are stored. In the case of the pattern stored in the built-in pattern data storage device 14, a code indicating the built-in pattern data storage device 14 is stored instead of the identification code of the ROM card 11 (step S24). Next, when the operator operates the combination designation key 21, the process returns to step S20 to perform the next pattern selection, and similarly the identification code and the pattern identification code of the ROM card 11 are stored (step S25).
When the combination designation key 21 is not operated for the predetermined time, the pattern selection mode is ended. All of the patterns initially stored in the built-in pattern data storage device 14 and the patterns stored and validated in the display data / identification code storage device 12 are displayed on the display device 13 and selected by a keyboard or a touch panel. It is also possible to have a configuration.

Next, the sewing execution operation will be described with reference to FIG.
When the operator operates the start / stop command key 24 to issue the embroidery sewing execution command to execute the embroidery sewing of the selected and combined pattern (step S30), the central processing unit 10 causes the selected pattern to be embroidered. The identification code is checked in the selected order, and the selected pattern is the built-in pattern data storage device 1
4 (step S31) or the pattern stored in the currently mounted ROM card 11 (step S33). In the case of the pattern stored in the built-in pattern data storage device 14 or the mounted ROM card 11, the built-in pattern data storage device 14 or the ROM card 1 according to the stored pattern identification code.
The seam formation data of the pattern is read from No. 1, is temporarily stored in the temporary storage device 15 (steps S32 and S34), and the process jumps to step S38. Built-in pattern data storage device 1
If it is neither the pattern of No. 4 nor the pattern of the ROM card 11 being installed, the central processing unit 10 is the display unit 1.
Display of ROM card 11 exchange in 3 and ROM to be installed
The identification code of the card 11 is displayed to prompt the operator to replace the ROM card 11 (step S35). When the ROM card 11 is replaced (step S36), the stitch formation data of the pattern is read out and temporarily stored in the temporary storage device 15 (step S37). The operation of step S36 is as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the seam formation data for all the selected or combined patterns has been read (step S38), and if not read, the flow returns to step S31 to repeat the same operation.
If the reading is completed, the pattern embroidery sewing is executed in the selected order (step S39). When the embroidery sewing of all the patterns is completed (step S40), the sewing operation is completed.

In the embroidery sewing operation shown in FIG. 7, the stitch forming data of all the patterns is once stored in the temporary storage device 15 and then the sewing operation is executed, but a method of executing the sewing for each pattern is also possible. Is. This operation will be described with reference to FIG. When the operator operates the start / stop command key 24 to issue the embroidery sewing execution command to execute the embroidery sewing of the selected or combined pattern (step S50), the central processing unit 10 causes the selected pattern to be executed. The identification codes are checked in the selected order, and whether the selected pattern is the pattern stored in the internal pattern data storage device 14 (step S5).
1) It is determined whether or not it is a pattern stored in the currently installed ROM card 11 (step S52). Built-in pattern data storage device 14 or installed ROM card 1
In the case of the pattern stored in No. 1, the built-in pattern data storage device 14 or RO according to the stored pattern identification code.
The stitch formation data of the pattern is read from the M card 11 (step S56), and the embroidery sewing is executed (step S).
57). When the pattern is neither the pattern of the built-in pattern data storage device 14 nor the pattern of the ROM card 11 being installed, the central processing unit 10 causes the display device 13 to read the ROM.
Display of card 11 replacement and ROM card 11 to be installed
Is displayed to prompt the operator to replace the ROM card 11 (step S53). When the ROM card 11 is replaced (step S54), the replaced ROM card 1
The stitch formation data of the pattern is read from 1 (step S
56) and embroidery sewing is executed (step S57). At the time of embroidery sewing, the execution of sewing is repeated every time the stitch formation data is read (step S58). Then, it is confirmed whether or not all the selected or combined patterns are finished (step S59), and if finished, the operation is finished.
If not finished, step S51 for the next pattern
The operation from is repeated. Instead of performing embroidery sewing in the order in which the patterns are arranged, a plurality of patterns stored in the same ROM card 11 are first sewn with embroidery after leaving spaces for the other patterns and then vacant in the next empty space. The pattern may be sewn on by embroidery.

[0025]

As described above, in the sewing machine capable of embroidery sewing based on the pattern information of the external storage medium of the present invention, the display data and the identification code are stored in the sewing machine main body in advance, and these can be activated and displayed. Since this is done, it is possible to easily know which pattern information is stored in which external storage medium. In addition, it is possible to determine the combination of patterns and the like without connecting the external storage medium each time. Further, only the display data and the identification code are stored in advance in the sewing machine main body, and it is not necessary to store the stitch formation data, so that it is not necessary to provide the sewing machine main body with a large capacity storage device. Further, when a means for displaying the combination pattern on the display means by combining the information to be displayed and a means for causing the embroidery sewing mechanism of the sewing machine main body to execute the embroidery sewing of the combination pattern combined by this means are provided, It is possible to determine the combination pattern without replacing the storage medium. Further, in the case where the display means is configured to display the identification information of the external storage medium necessary for executing the embroidery sewing of the combination pattern based on the identification information stored in the storing means. Makes it possible to easily know the required external storage medium when performing embroidery sewing of a pattern.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention in more detail.

FIG. 3 is an external view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a display data registration operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a ROM card exchange operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing pattern selection / combination operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of embroidery sewing operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing another example of the embroidery sewing operation according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: external storage medium, 2: display / identification information storage means, 3:
Display means, 4: internal storage medium, 5: display control means, 6:
Sewing execution control means, 7: reading means, 8: stitch forming mechanism, 9: display data enabling means, 10: central processing unit, 11: ROM card, 12: display data / identification code storage device, 13: display device , 14: built-in pattern data storage device, 15: temporary storage device, 17: ROM card reader, 18: switch device, 19: valid identification code storage device, 20: pattern selection key, 21: combination designation key, 22: display switching Key, 23: display data validation key, 24: start / stop command key, 25: ROM card eject button, 30: motor drive circuit, 31: X direction motor, 32: Y direction motor, 33: embroidery frame, 34: needle.

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An external storage medium connectable and non-connectable to a sewing machine main body, the external storage medium having information for forming a pattern and information for identifying the storage medium; Means for storing the information for displaying the pattern corresponding to the information for forming the pattern stored in the external storage medium and the information for identifying the external storage medium, and the external storage medium Means for giving information for identifying the sewing machine body, means for validating the information for displaying the pattern corresponding to the external storage medium based on the provided information for identification, Display means for displaying the pattern based on the information for display validated by the means for validating, and displaying information for identifying the external storage medium based on the information for identifying; Sewing capable embroidering based on pattern information of the external storage medium characterized by having. 2. The external storage medium according to claim 1, wherein the means for giving information for identifying the external storage medium to the sewing machine body is a means for reading the information for identification stored in the external storage medium. A sewing machine capable of embroidery sewing based on pattern information. 3. The external device according to claim 1, wherein the means for giving information for identifying the external storage medium to the sewing machine body is means for inputting information for identifying the external storage medium into the sewing machine body. A sewing machine capable of embroidery sewing based on pattern information on a storage medium. 4. The pattern information of the external storage medium according to claim 1, further comprising an internal storage medium having information for forming a predetermined pattern and information for displaying the pattern. A sewing machine capable of embroidery sewing based on. 5. A means for displaying information on the combination pattern on the display means by combining information for displaying the pattern stored in the storage medium, and an embroidery stitch for the combination pattern combined by the means. A sewing machine capable of performing embroidery sewing based on pattern information of an external storage medium according to claim 1, further comprising: a unit that causes a sewing mechanism to execute. 6. The display means displays information for identifying an external storage medium required for executing embroidery sewing of a combination pattern based on the identification information stored in the storing means. A sewing machine capable of embroidery sewing based on pattern information of the external storage medium according to claim 5.