Vehicle-mounted communication device having satellite communication function, and vehicle

Abstract

The present application relates to a vehicle-mounted communication device having a satellite communication function, and a vehicle. The vehicle-mounted communication device of the present application comprises a microcontroller module and a satellite communication module; the microcontroller module is connected to the satellite communication module, and the satellite communication module is configured to be connected to a satellite antenna; and the satellite communication module receives and sends a satellite signal by means of the satellite antenna and communicates with the microcontroller module. In the present application, a vehicle-mounted satellite communication function is integrated into a TBox, thereby providing two-way satellite messaging and satellite calling services, realizing the vehicle-mounted satellite communication function.

Description

Vehicle-mounted communication devices and vehicles with satellite communication capabilities Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a vehicle-mounted communication device and a vehicle with satellite communication capabilities. Background Technology

[0002] The TBox (Telematics Box) is a core communication device in vehicles. Currently, with the development of satellite communication, in-vehicle satellite communication functionality has become a new requirement.

[0003] Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a vehicle-mounted communication device and vehicle with satellite communication function, which can integrate the vehicle-mounted satellite communication function into the TBox, thereby providing two-way satellite messaging and satellite call services, and realizing the vehicle-mounted satellite communication function.

[0005] This utility model discloses a vehicle-mounted communication device with satellite communication function. The vehicle-mounted communication device includes a microcontroller module and a satellite communication module. The microcontroller module is connected to the satellite communication module, and the satellite communication module is used to connect to a satellite antenna. The satellite communication module receives and transmits satellite signals via the satellite antenna and communicates with the microcontroller module.

[0006] Optionally, the satellite antenna is integrated into the vehicle-mounted communication device.

[0007] Optionally, the microcontroller module is also used to connect to a voice call module, a Bluetooth module, an accelerometer module, a real-time clock module, and an indicator light module.

[0008] Optionally, the vehicle communication device further includes a CANFD transceiver module; the microcontroller module is connected to the CANFD transceiver module, and the CANFD transceiver module is used to connect to the CANFD connector.

[0009] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted communication device further includes a mobile communication module; the microcontroller module is connected to the mobile communication module, and the mobile communication module is connected to an LTE antenna connector and a GNSS antenna connector, respectively, the LTE antenna connector and the GNSS antenna connector being used to connect to the LTE antenna and the GNSS antenna, respectively.

[0010] Optionally, the vehicle communication device further includes an audio codec module, an audio amplifier module, and a microphone switching module; the mobile communication module is connected to the audio codec module, the audio codec module is connected to a first audio output connector via the audio amplifier module, the audio codec module is connected to a second audio output connector without the audio amplifier module, and the audio codec module is also connected to a microphone input connector and a microphone output connector via the microphone switching module.

[0011] Optionally, the vehicle communication device further includes an eSIM chip module, an eMMC chip module, and an encryption chip module; the mobile communication module is connected to the eSIM chip module, the eMMC chip module, and the encryption chip module, respectively.

[0012] Optionally, the mobile communication module is also used to connect to a USB connector, and the mobile communication module is also connected to an Ethernet connector via an Ethernet transceiver communication chip module.

[0013] Optionally, the vehicle communication device further includes a power manager module and a filter protector module; the microcontroller module and the mobile communication module are respectively connected to the power manager module, and the power manager module is connected to the power connector via the filter protector module.

[0014] This utility model also discloses a vehicle, including an on-board communication device with satellite communication function as described above.

[0015] The main differences and effects of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0016] This utility model is equipped with a satellite communication module, which is connected to a microcontroller module and a satellite antenna respectively. It can receive satellite signals from the outside and send satellite signals to the outside, and interact with the microcontroller module to provide two-way satellite messaging and satellite call services, thereby realizing vehicle-mounted satellite communication function.

[0017] Furthermore, in addition to the satellite communication module, this utility model also includes a mobile communication module, which is connected to the microcontroller module, the LTE antenna, and the GNSS antenna respectively. It can receive LTE and GNSS signals from the outside and transmit LTE and GNSS signals to the outside, and interact with the microcontroller module to provide mobile communication and navigation services. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the connection of functional elements in a vehicle-mounted communication device with satellite communication function according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives and technical solutions of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0020] The first embodiment of this utility model relates to a vehicle-mounted communication device with satellite communication function. In this document, the vehicle-mounted communication device may also be referred to as a TBox. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the connection of functional elements in the vehicle-mounted communication device with satellite communication function according to this utility model.

[0021] As shown in Figure 1, the vehicle-mounted communication device includes a microcontroller unit (MCU) 101 and a satellite communication module 102. The microcontroller unit 101 is connected to the satellite communication module 102, and more specifically, the SPI pin and UART pin of the microcontroller unit 101 are connected to the satellite communication module 102, respectively. The satellite communication module 102 is used to connect to a satellite antenna 103, receiving and transmitting satellite signals via the satellite antenna 103, and communicating with the microcontroller unit 101.

[0022] This utility model is equipped with a satellite communication module 102, which is connected to the microcontroller module 101 and the satellite antenna 103 respectively. It can receive satellite signals from the outside and send satellite signals to the outside, and interact with the microcontroller module 101 to provide two-way satellite messaging and satellite call services, thereby realizing the vehicle-mounted satellite communication function.

[0023] In one embodiment, the satellite antenna 103 is integrated into the vehicle communication device. However, it is understood that in another embodiment, the satellite antenna 103 may also be an external antenna, and the vehicle communication device includes a satellite antenna connector (which may also be referred to herein as a port) so that the satellite communication module 102 is connected to the external antenna via the satellite antenna connector.

[0024] In one embodiment, the microcontroller module 101 is also used to connect to a vehicle's voice call module (not shown), which includes an Emergency Call (eCall) module, a Brakedown Call (bCall) module, and an Information Call (iCall) module. The in-vehicle communication device includes a first voice call connector 104a and a second voice call connector 104b. More specifically, the GPIO pins of the microcontroller module 101 are connected via the first voice call connector 104a to the eCall button and eCall LED in the Emergency Call module, and via the second voice call connector 104b to the e / b / iCall keys in the Emergency Call module, the Brakedown Call module, and the Information Call module.

[0025] In one embodiment, the microcontroller module 101 is also used to connect to a vehicle's Bluetooth module (not shown), including Bluetooth 4.2 and Bluetooth 5.0 modules, etc. The in-vehicle communication device includes a Bluetooth connector 105, and more specifically, the UART pins of the microcontroller module 101 are connected to the Bluetooth 4.2 and Bluetooth 5.0 modules, etc., via the Bluetooth connector 105. In one embodiment, the Bluetooth 4.2 and Bluetooth 5.0 modules, etc., are integrated into the in-vehicle communication device.

[0026] In one embodiment, the microcontroller module 101 is also used to connect to an acceleration sensor module (not shown) of the vehicle, including a 3D acceleration sensor module, etc. The in-vehicle communication device includes an acceleration sensor connector 106, and more specifically, the I2C pins of the microcontroller module 101 are connected to the 3D acceleration sensor module, etc., via the acceleration sensor connector 106. In one embodiment, the 3D acceleration sensor module, etc., is integrated into the in-vehicle communication device.

[0027] In one embodiment, the microcontroller module 101 is also used to connect to a vehicle's real-time clock (RTC) module (not shown). The in-vehicle communication device includes a real-time clock connector 107, and more specifically, the I2C pins of the microcontroller module 101 are connected to the real-time clock module via the real-time clock connector 107. In one embodiment, the real-time clock module is integrated into the in-vehicle communication device.

[0028] In one embodiment, the microcontroller module 101 is also used to connect to a vehicle indicator light (LED) module (not shown). The vehicle communication device includes an indicator light connector 108, and more specifically, the PWM pin of the microcontroller module 101 is connected to the indicator light module via the indicator light connector 108. In one embodiment, the indicator light module is integrated into the vehicle communication device.

[0029] In one embodiment, the vehicle communication device further includes a CANFD transceiver module 109. A microcontroller module 101 is connected to the CANFD transceiver module 109, and more specifically, the CAN pins of the microcontroller module 101 are connected to the CANFD transceiver module 109. The CANFD transceiver module 109 is used to connect to a CANFD connector 110, thereby serving as a CAN port of the vehicle communication device to support CAN data transmission and reception. The number of CANFD transceiver modules 109 can be three, and the number of CANFD connectors 110 can be three.

[0030] In one embodiment, the vehicle communication device further includes a Network Access Device (NAD) 111. A microcontroller module 101 is connected to the NAD 111, and more specifically, the UART pin, SPI pin, and GPIO pin of the microcontroller module 101 are connected to the UART pin, SPI pin, and POWER ON / OFF pin of the NAD 111, respectively.

[0031] The vehicle-mounted communication device also includes an LTE (Long Time Evolution) antenna connector 112. The mobile communication module 111 is connected to the LTE antenna connector 112, and more specifically, the 2G / 3G / 4G RF pins of the mobile communication module 111 are connected to the LTE antenna connector 112. The LTE antenna connector 112 is used to connect to an LTE antenna (not shown). The mobile communication module 111 receives and transmits LTE signals via the LTE antenna connector 112 and the LTE antenna, and communicates with the microcontroller module 101.

[0032] The vehicle-mounted communication device also includes a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) antenna connector 113. The mobile communication module 111 is connected to the GNSS antenna connector 113, and more specifically, the GNSS RF pin of the mobile communication module 111 is connected to the GNSS antenna connector 113. The GNSS antenna connector 113 is used to connect to a GNSS antenna (not shown). The mobile communication module 111 receives and transmits GNSS signals via the GNSS antenna connector 113 and the GNSS antenna, and communicates with the microcontroller module 101.

[0033] In addition to the satellite communication module 102, this utility model also includes a mobile communication module 111, which is connected to the microcontroller module 101, the LTE antenna, and the GNSS antenna, respectively. It can receive LTE and GNSS signals from the outside and send LTE and GNSS signals to the outside, and interact with the microcontroller module 101 to provide mobile communication and navigation services.

[0034] In one embodiment, the vehicle communication device further includes an audio codec module 114. A mobile communication module 111 is connected to the audio codec module 114, and more specifically, the PCM pin and I2C pin of the mobile communication module 111 are connected to the audio codec module 114, respectively.

[0035] The vehicle communication device also includes an audio amplifier module 115. An audio codec module 114 is connected to a first audio output connector 116a via the audio amplifier module 115, thereby outputting an amplified audio signal that can be used in vehicle speakers, etc., and thus the first audio output connector 116a serves as the amplified audio output port of the vehicle communication device. Alternatively, the audio codec module 114 is not connected to a second audio output connector 116b via the audio amplifier module 115, thereby outputting an unamplified audio signal that can be used in vehicle speakers, etc., and thus the first audio output connector 116a serves as the direct audio output port of the vehicle communication device.

[0036] The vehicle communication device also includes a microphone switching module 117. The audio codec module 114 is connected to the microphone input connector 118a and the microphone output connector 118b via the microphone switching module 117. When it is necessary to receive microphone signals from an external source, the microphone switching module 117 switches to the microphone input connector 118a, and when it is necessary to output microphone signals to an external source, the microphone switching module 117 switches to the microphone output connector 118b.

[0037] In one embodiment, the vehicle communication device further includes an eSIM (Embedded SIM) chip module 119. A mobile communication module 111 is connected to the eSIM chip module 119, and more specifically, the SDIO pin of the mobile communication module 111 is connected to the eSIM chip module 119.

[0038] In one embodiment, the vehicle communication device further includes an eMMC (Embedded Multi Media Card) chip module 120. A mobile communication module 111 is connected to the eMMC chip module 120, and more specifically, the SDIO pin of the mobile communication module 111 is connected to the eMMC chip module 120.

[0039] In one embodiment, the vehicle communication device further includes an encryption chip module 121. The mobile communication module 111 is connected to the encryption chip module 121, and more specifically, the I2C pin of the mobile communication module 111 is connected to the encryption chip module 121.

[0040] In one embodiment, the mobile communication module 111 is also used to connect to the USB connector 122, and more specifically, the USB pin of the mobile communication module 111 is connected to the USB connector 122 to serve as a USB port of the vehicle communication device to support USB data transmission and reception.

[0041] In one embodiment, the vehicle communication device further includes an Ethernet transceiver chip module 123. A mobile communication module 111 is connected to the Ethernet transceiver chip module 123, and more specifically, the Eth pin of the mobile communication module 111 is connected to the Ethernet transceiver chip module 123. The Ethernet transceiver chip module 123 is connected to an Ethernet connector 124, thereby serving as an Ethernet port for the vehicle communication device to support Ethernet communication.

[0042] In one embodiment, the vehicle communication device further includes a power manager module 125 and a filter protector module 126. A microcontroller module 101 and a mobile communication module 111 are respectively connected to the power manager module 125. The power manager module 125 is connected to a first power connector 127a and a second power connector 127b via the filter protector module 126. The first power connector 127a serves as an auxiliary power port for the vehicle communication device, and the second power connector 127b serves as a battery power port for the vehicle communication device.

[0043] The second embodiment of this utility model relates to a vehicle that includes an onboard communication device with satellite communication function as described above.

[0044] The first embodiment is a device embodiment corresponding to this embodiment, and this embodiment can be implemented in conjunction with the first embodiment. The relevant technical details mentioned in the first embodiment remain valid in this embodiment, and will not be repeated here to avoid repetition. Correspondingly, the relevant technical details mentioned in this embodiment can also be applied to the first embodiment.

[0045] It should be noted that in the claims and specification of this patent, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0046] In the accompanying drawings, some structural or methodological features may be shown in a specific arrangement and / or order. However, it should be understood that such a specific arrangement and / or order may not be necessary. Rather, in some embodiments, these features may be arranged in a manner and / or order different from that shown in the illustrative drawings. Furthermore, the inclusion of structural or methodological features in a particular figure does not imply that such features are required in all embodiments, and in some embodiments, these features may be omitted, or variations may be made, or they may be combined with other features.

[0047] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes in form and detail may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted communication device with satellite communication function, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted communication device includes a microcontroller module and a satellite communication module; The microcontroller module is connected to the satellite communication module, which is used to connect to the satellite antenna; the satellite communication module receives and transmits satellite signals via the satellite antenna and communicates with the microcontroller module.

2. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The satellite antenna is built into the vehicle-mounted communication device.

3. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The microcontroller module is also used to connect to the voice call module, Bluetooth module, accelerometer module, real-time clock module, and indicator light module.

4. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle communication device also includes a CANFD transceiver module; the microcontroller module is connected to the CANFD transceiver module, and the CANFD transceiver module is used to connect to the CANFD connector.

5. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted communication device further includes a mobile communication module; the microcontroller module is connected to the mobile communication module, and the mobile communication module is connected to an LTE antenna connector and a GNSS antenna connector respectively, the LTE antenna connector and the GNSS antenna connector being used to connect to the LTE antenna and the GNSS antenna respectively.

6. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted communication device further includes an audio codec module, an audio amplifier module, and a microphone switching module; the mobile communication module is connected to the audio codec module, the audio codec module is connected to a first audio output connector via the audio amplifier module, the audio codec module is connected to a second audio output connector without the audio amplifier module, and the audio codec module is also connected to a microphone input connector and a microphone output connector via the microphone switching module.

7. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted communication device further includes an eSIM chip module, an eMMC chip module, and an encryption chip module; the mobile communication module is connected to the eSIM chip module, the eMMC chip module, and the encryption chip module, respectively.

8. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mobile communication module is also used to connect to a USB connector, and the mobile communication module is also connected to an Ethernet connector via an Ethernet transceiver communication chip module.

9. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vehicle communication device further includes a power manager module and a filter protector module; the microcontroller module and the mobile communication module are respectively connected to the power manager module, and the power manager module is connected to the power connector via the filter protector module.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes a vehicle-mounted communication device with satellite communication function according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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