An intelligent gateway based on all-optical network transmission

By introducing authentication and fault assessment mechanisms for Ethernet communication units and data storage modules into the smart gateway, the problems of complex network deployment and poor security are solved, resulting in reduced failure rate and improved security.

CN115643133BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21HUBEI POST TELECOMM PLANNING DESIGN
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUBEI POST TELECOMM PLANNING DESIGN
Filing Date
2022-10-12
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing smart gateways based on all-optical network transmission suffer from high failure rates and poor security due to complex network deployment and maintenance.

Method used

The system uses the management port, WAF firewall, and login verification device in the Ethernet communication unit for authentication. Combined with the operation verification module and fault classification module in the data storage unit, it stores fault information in real time and provides early warning prompts. The severity of the fault is assessed through the comprehensive data diagnostic unit.

Benefits of technology

It improves the security and reliability of network deployment, reduces the failure rate, and provides timely fault handling and convenient fault analysis methods.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of intelligent gateways, in particular to an intelligent gateway based on all-optical network transmission, which comprises a network port platform unit and a central processor, the network port platform unit comprises multiple electric network ports, the output end of the network port platform unit is connected with the input end of a conditioning module, and the output end of the conditioning module is connected with the input end of an Ethernet communication unit. The intelligent gateway based on all-optical network transmission is provided with a management port, a WAF firewall and a login verification device in the Ethernet communication unit, the network port platform unit is intervened in the middle of networking in a manner of identity verification, security discrimination processing is made before operation, network permission windows are provided for networking, the security protection of the system is increased, and an operation verification module, a fault classification module and a storage data module included in a data storage unit can store fault conditions in real time and give timely early warning.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of smart gateway technology, specifically to a smart gateway based on all-optical network transmission. Background Technology

[0002] A gateway, also known as an internetwork connector or protocol converter, is a complex network interconnection device that enables network interconnection at the network layer and above. It is used only for interconnecting two networks with different high-level protocols. Gateways can be used for both wide area network (WAN) and local area network (LAN) interconnection.

[0003] As a core component in industrial environments, gateways primarily function to collect and transmit data. Given the numerous existing transmission protocols in the industrial sector, gateways, acting as the medium, can collect data from as many protocols as possible through general protocol conversion devices. This translates different protocols into a single language, allowing users to intuitively understand the working status of each component and ensuring the entire system is coordinated and unified.

[0004] However, existing smart gateways based on all-optical network transmission have the following drawbacks in operation:

[0005] 1. In the existing technology, when the data uplink interface of industrial gateways is usually a power grid port, the complexity of network deployment and maintenance leads to an excessively high failure rate, and there is a lack of maintenance solutions for this aspect;

[0006] 2. In the current gateway, when connecting devices, the devices can connect directly to the gateway. However, there is a lack of authentication protection during the network connection process, resulting in poor security. Summary of the Invention

[0007] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0008] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides an intelligent gateway based on all-optical network transmission, which has advantages such as timely fault aggregation and high security, thus solving the problem.

[0009] 1. The complexity of network deployment and maintenance has led to a high failure rate, and there is a lack of maintenance solutions for this issue;

[0010] 2. The device can connect directly to the gateway, but lacks authentication protection during the network connection process, resulting in poor security.

[0011] (II) Technical Solution

[0012] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a smart gateway based on all-optical network transmission, comprising a network port platform unit and a central processing unit (CPU). The network port platform unit includes multiple network ports. The output of the network port platform unit is connected to the input of a conditioning module. The output of the conditioning module is connected to the input of an Ethernet communication unit. The output of the Ethernet communication unit is connected to the input of the CPU. The CPU is bidirectionally electrically connected to an optical drive unit. The optical drive unit includes a 50G-PON main control chip, an Ethernet PHY module, and an optical drive module. The optical drive unit is bidirectionally electrically connected to a data analog output unit. The output of the data analog output unit is respectively connected to... The data storage unit is connected to the input of the comprehensive data diagnostic unit. The comprehensive data diagnostic unit includes a data collector, an information comparison module, a threshold triggering module, a fault summary module, and an early warning defect processing module. The data collector is bidirectionally electrically connected to the information comparison module, the information comparison module is bidirectionally electrically connected to the threshold triggering module, the threshold triggering module is bidirectionally electrically connected to the fault summary module, and the fault summary module is bidirectionally electrically connected to the early warning defect processing module. The output of the data storage unit is connected to the input of the storage record protection unit, the output of the storage record protection unit is connected to the input of the remote communication module, and the output of the remote communication module is connected to the input of the gateway processing terminal.

[0013] Preferably, the conditioning module includes multiple signal conditioners, and the input terminals of the multiple signal conditioners are connected to the output terminals of multiple power grid ports.

[0014] Preferably, the Ethernet communication unit includes a management port, a WAF firewall, a USART porter, an MCU management module, and a login verification device.

[0015] Preferably, the output terminal of the central processing unit is connected to the input terminal of the output unit, and the output unit includes a display screen, an operating console, and a buzzer alarm.

[0016] Preferably, the data simulation output unit includes a coprocessor, a power manager, a media converter, and a USB serial port module. The output of the coprocessor is connected to the input of the power manager, the output of the power manager is connected to the input of the media converter, and the output of the media converter is connected to the input of the USB serial port module.

[0017] Preferably, the data storage unit includes a running verification module, a fault classification module, a data storage module, a Nand-flash parallel port communication memory, an instant storage module, and a communication transmission module.

[0018] Preferably, the storage and recording protection unit includes a data classification processing module and a data flash memory module, which are bidirectionally electrically connected via electrical signals.

[0019] Preferably, the remote communication module includes an ESA security chip and a signal transceiver.

[0020] Preferably, the gateway processing terminal includes a remote server and an information matching module, wherein the remote server and the information matching module are bidirectionally electrically connected.

[0021] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, this invention provides an intelligent gateway based on all-optical network transmission, which has the following advantages:

[0023] This intelligent gateway, based on all-optical network transmission, includes a management port, WAF firewall, and login verification device in its Ethernet communication unit. This allows the network platform unit to intervene in the network and perform security checks before operation by verifying identity. It provides a network permission window to enhance the security of the system's operation. The data storage unit includes a running verification module, a fault classification module, and a data storage module. Addressing the complex network deployment of gateway data, which is prone to failure, it can store fault information in real time and provide timely warnings. Significant faults can be promptly addressed, while minor issues can be stored for later review. This allows for convenient review of the entire fault situation. The system also requires the cooperation of a comprehensive data diagnostic unit to refine the assessment and handling of any serious consequences arising from the fault. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an intelligent gateway structure based on all-optical network transmission proposed in this invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a partial flowchart of an intelligent gateway based on all-optical network transmission proposed in this invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a comprehensive data diagnostic unit for an intelligent gateway based on all-optical network transmission, as proposed in this invention. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-3 A smart gateway based on all-optical network transmission includes a network port platform unit and a central processing unit (CPU). The output of the CPU is connected to the input of the output unit. The output unit includes a display screen, an operation console, and a buzzer alarm. The network port platform unit includes multiple Ethernet ports. The output of the network port platform unit is connected to the input of a conditioning module. The conditioning module includes multiple signal conditioners. The inputs of the multiple signal conditioners are connected to the outputs of the multiple Ethernet ports. The output of the conditioning module is connected to the input of an Ethernet communication unit. The Ethernet communication unit includes a management port, a WAF firewall, a USART port, and an MCU management module. The block and login verification device, the output of the Ethernet communication unit and the input of the central processing unit are connected. The central processing unit is bidirectionally electrically connected to the optical drive unit. The optical drive unit includes a 50G-PON main control chip, an Ethernet PHY module and an optical drive module. The optical drive unit is bidirectionally electrically connected to the data analog output unit. The data analog output unit includes a coprocessor, a power manager, a media converter and a USB serial port module. The output of the coprocessor is connected to the input of the power manager. The output of the power manager is connected to the input of the media converter. The output of the media converter is connected to the input of the USB serial port module. The output of the data simulation output unit is connected to the input of the data storage unit and the comprehensive data diagnostic unit, respectively. The data storage unit includes a running verification module, a fault classification module, a data storage module, a Nand-flash parallel communication memory, an instant storage module, and a communication transmission module. The comprehensive data diagnostic unit includes a data acquisition unit, an information comparison module, a threshold triggering module, a fault summary module, and an early warning defect processing module. The data acquisition unit is bidirectionally electrically connected to the information comparison module, the information comparison module is bidirectionally electrically connected to the threshold triggering module, the threshold triggering module is bidirectionally electrically connected to the fault summary module, and the fault summary module is bidirectionally electrically connected to the early warning defect processing module. The output of the data storage unit is connected to the input of the storage record protection unit. The storage record protection unit includes a data classification processing module and a data flash memory module. The data classification processing module and the data flash memory module are bidirectionally electrically connected via electrical signals. The output of the storage record protection unit is connected to the input of the remote communication module. The remote communication module includes an ESM security chip and a signal transceiver. The output of the remote communication module is connected to the input of the gateway processing terminal. The gateway processing terminal includes a remote server and an information correspondence module. The remote server and the information correspondence module are bidirectionally electrically connected.

[0029] All electrical components mentioned in this article are connected to an external main controller and 220V AC mains power, and the main controller can be a conventional known device such as a computer that can control it.

[0030] In summary, this intelligent gateway based on all-optical network transmission, with its management port, WAF firewall, and login verification device in the Ethernet communication unit, enables the network platform unit to intervene in the network and perform security judgment processing before operation through authentication, providing a network permission window to increase the security protection of the system's patrol. The data storage unit includes an operation verification module, a fault classification module, and a data storage module. Addressing the complex network deployment of gateway data, which is prone to failure, it can store fault information in real time and provide timely early warnings. For larger faults, timely alerts and handling are possible; for smaller faults, data can be stored for later summary work, facilitating convenient review of the entire fault situation. This process also requires the cooperation of a comprehensive data diagnostic unit to refine the assessment and handling of whether the fault indicates a serious situation.

[0031] It should be noted that, in this document, 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.

[0032] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart gateway based on all-optical network transmission, characterized in that, include: Central processing unit, network port platform unit, conditioning module, Ethernet communication unit, optical drive unit, data analog output unit, data storage unit, integrated data diagnostic unit, storage record protection unit, remote communication module, gateway processing terminal; The network port platform unit includes multiple network ports, and the output terminal of the network port platform unit is connected to the input terminal of the conditioning module; The output of the conditioning module is connected to the input of the Ethernet communication unit; the conditioning module includes multiple signal conditioners, and the inputs of the multiple signal conditioners are connected to the outputs of multiple power outlets. The output of the Ethernet communication unit is connected to the input of the central processing unit; the Ethernet communication unit includes a management port, a WAF firewall, a USART port, an MCU management module, and a login verification device. The central processing unit is bidirectionally electrically connected to the optical driving unit; The optical driving unit includes a 50G-PON main control chip, an Ethernet PHY module, and an optical driving module. The optical driving unit is bidirectionally electrically connected to the data analog output unit; The output terminal of the data simulation output unit is connected to the input terminal of the data storage unit and the input terminal of the integrated data diagnostic unit, respectively. The data simulation output unit includes a coprocessor, a power manager, a media converter and a USB serial port module. The output terminal of the coprocessor is connected to the input terminal of the power manager, the output terminal of the power manager is connected to the input terminal of the media converter, and the output terminal of the media converter is connected to the input terminal of the USB serial port module. The integrated data diagnostic unit includes a data acquisition unit, an information comparison module, a threshold triggering module, a fault summary module, and an early warning defect processing module. The data acquisition unit is bidirectionally electrically connected to the information comparison module, the information comparison module is bidirectionally electrically connected to the threshold triggering module, the threshold triggering module is bidirectionally electrically connected to the fault summary module, and the fault summary module is bidirectionally electrically connected to the early warning defect processing module. The output of the data storage unit is connected to the input of the storage record protection unit; the data storage unit includes a running verification module, a fault classification module, a data storage module, a Nand-flash parallel port communication memory, an instant storage module, and a communication transmission module; The output of the storage and recording protection unit is connected to the input of the remote communication module; The output of the remote communication module is connected to the input of the gateway processing terminal.

2. The intelligent gateway based on all-optical network transmission according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output terminal of the central processing unit is connected to the input terminal of the output unit, and the output unit includes a display screen, an operating console, and a buzzer alarm.

3. The intelligent gateway based on all-optical network transmission according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage and recording protection unit includes a data classification processing module and a data flash memory module, which are bidirectionally electrically connected via electrical signals.

4. The intelligent gateway based on all-optical network transmission according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remote communication module includes an esam security chip and a signal transceiver.

5. The intelligent gateway based on all-optical network transmission according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gateway processing terminal includes a remote server and an information matching module, and the remote server and the information matching module are bidirectionally electrically connected.

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