Universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine

Abstract

The application relates to the computer technical field, in particular to a general integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine. The method comprises a case, a mainboard, PCI-USB extension cards, 16-port USB-HUBs and a centralized power supply; the mainboard is a mainboard with six PCI extension slots, the mainboard is arranged in a host area of the case, each PCI extension slot is used for inserting six PCI-USB extension cards, the PCI-USB extension cards are used for expanding the number of USB devices provided by one computer host, the 16-port USB-HUBs are fixed on a USB interface area of the case, are connected with the PCI-USB extension cards through a data line and are used for providing USB plug-in card services for the all-in-one machine; the centralized power supply is fixed in the host area of the case and is used for providing power supply services for the USB-HUBs, general access services of 90-port USB interfaces are realized, and 90 USB "encryption cards / encryption dogs" can be simultaneously supported.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of computer technology, and in particular to a universal integrated USB hub. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the continuous development of information systems in industries such as customs, government affairs, finance, and accounting, higher requirements have been placed on technologies such as secure data storage and secure transmission. Therefore, hardware encryption and decryption technologies such as "encryption cards / dongles" have become essential security measures.

[0003] The encryption and decryption features of the "encryption card / dongle" are as follows: the encryption and decryption technologies are embedded in a physical card with a USB interface, and the server and client must maintain consistency in encryption and decryption technologies to achieve secure data encryption, decryption, and transmission requirements.

[0004] Technically, client programs based on encryption cards must be one-to-one, meaning each card can only be read by the client program on one physical computer. In other words, the client program can only read the single "encryption card / dongle" inserted into the computer; inserting multiple USB cards will render the program unusable. Thus, service providers offering services to end customers, without technological innovation, need to purchase a large number of physical computers to correspond one-to-one with each "encryption card / dongle" in order to provide normal data encryption and decryption services to enterprises. The result is that the number of physical computers is the same as the number of USB cards. When the number of cards is large (e.g., thousands of customers), the number of physical computers also becomes large, posing significant challenges in terms of procurement costs, operational complexity, and operational efficiency.

[0005] While current server virtualization technology allows for the creation of dozens or even hundreds of virtual machines on a single server, server hardware only supports its default four USB ports and cannot support "encryption cards / dongles" with additional USB ports. Additionally, there are multi-port industrial-grade "USB hubs" on the market, such as 16-port and 32-port USB hubs.

[0006] Therefore, how to combine existing USB-HUB technology with server virtualization technology, and even with public cloud ECS servers, to form a unified virtual machine + USB-HUB USB interface remote reading technology, while effectively reducing costs and improving management efficiency, has become one of the practical problems that urgently need to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of this, the present invention provides a universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine, which aims to design and manufacture a customized USB-HUB all-in-one machine to realize universal access service with 90 USB interfaces.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of the present invention provide the following technical solutions:

[0009] In a first aspect, in one embodiment of the present invention, a universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine is provided, including a chassis, a motherboard, a PCI-USB expansion card, a multi-port USB-HUB, and a centralized power supply;

[0010] The motherboard is a single motherboard with at least one PCI expansion slot, placed in the host area of ​​the chassis. Each PCI expansion slot is used to connect at least one PCI-USB expansion card, which expands the number of USB devices provided by the computer host. The multi-port USB hub is fixed to the USB interface area on the chassis and connected to the PCI-USB expansion card via a data cable, providing USB card services to the all-in-one computer. The centralized power supply is fixed in the host area of ​​the chassis and provides power to the USB hub.

[0011] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the chassis is a customized standard IT cabinet for placing a 2U rack in a standard IT cabinet.

[0012] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the chassis is divided into two parts: a host area and a USB interface area; wherein, the USB interface area has reserved vertical space for inserting a USB card.

[0013] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the motherboard is a motherboard with 6 PCI expansion slots, and the 6 PCI expansion slots are used to insert 6 PCI-USB expansion cards.

[0014] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the motherboard is further provided with a CPU, memory and disk that provide basic motherboard functions for a computer, and the CPU, memory and disk are plugged into the motherboard.

[0015] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the multi-port USB-HUB is a 16-port USB-HUB fixed on the USB interface area of ​​the chassis. The multi-port USB-HUB includes 6 pairs of data lines and power lines, and is also used to connect to the centralized power supply using the power lines.

[0016] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the universal integrated USB-HUB also includes a chassis fan and a host power supply. The chassis fan is fixed between the host area and the USB area to provide heat dissipation for the host. The host power supply is fixed in the host area of ​​the chassis to provide power to the motherboard and the fan.

[0017] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine uses a motherboard with 6 PCI expansion slots to insert 6 PCI-USB expansion cards, and connects them to a 16-port USB-HUB via data cables to form a USB-HUB all-in-one machine that provides 90 USB interfaces and supports inserting 90 USB "encryption cards / dongles", and is integrated with the terminal.

[0018] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the universal integrated USB-HUB also includes a power-on / off control module, which is used to remotely and independently control the power on / off of 90 USB ports on the universal integrated USB-HUB.

[0019] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine also includes a USB port sharing module, which is used to start the universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine server-side USB port sharing program to share each USB interface with a local or remote computer for use.

[0020] As a further aspect of the present invention, the universal integrated USB-HUB server-side USB port sharing program is shared with local or remote computers via TCP network sharing.

[0021] The technical solution provided by this invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The universal integrated USB hub provided by this invention enables universal access services with 90 USB ports by manufacturing a customized USB hub. This hub provides 90 USB ports and can simultaneously support 90 USB encryption cards / dongles. When integrated with a terminal, this universal integrated USB hub enables effective device identification, device information reading, and effective USB port control.

[0023] These or other aspects of the invention will become more apparent from the following description of embodiments. It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of a light-changing control system for a universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0028] In some of the processes described in the specification, claims and accompanying drawings of this invention, there are multiple operations that appear in a specific order. However, it should be clearly understood that these operations may be performed in any order or in parallel.

[0029] The technical solutions in the exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described exemplary 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.

[0030] Current server virtualization technology allows for the creation of dozens or even hundreds of virtual machines on a single server. However, server hardware only supports its default four USB ports and cannot support "encryption cards / dongles" with additional USB ports. Additionally, there are multi-port industrial-grade "USB hubs" on the market, such as 16-port and 32-port USB hubs.

[0031] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides a universal integrated USB hub that offers 90 USB ports for universal access. This hub provides 90 USB ports, supporting the simultaneous insertion of 90 USB "encryption cards / dongles".

[0032] Specifically, the embodiments of this application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] See Figure 1 As shown, one embodiment of the present invention provides a universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine, including a chassis 1, a motherboard 2, a PCI-USB expansion card 3, a multi-port USB-HUB 4, and a centralized power supply 5.

[0034] In this embodiment, the remote control terminal 100 is used to communicate with the shipboard controller 200 and the dock controller 300, and is used to issue light-changing control commands.

[0035] The motherboard 2 is a motherboard with at least one PCI expansion slot. The motherboard 2 is placed in the host area of ​​the chassis 1. Each PCI expansion slot is used to insert at least one PCI-USB expansion card 3. The PCI-USB expansion card 3 is used to expand the number of USB devices provided by the computer host. The multi-port USB-HUB 4 is fixed to the USB interface area on the chassis 1 and is connected to the PCI-USB expansion card 3 using a data cable. It is used to provide USB card insertion services to the all-in-one computer. The centralized power supply 5 is fixed in the host area of ​​the chassis and is used to provide power to the USB-HUB.

[0036] In some embodiments, the chassis 1 is a customized standard IT rack for placing a 2U rack in a standard IT rack, and the chassis is shaped to fit into a 2U rack in a standard IT rack.

[0037] In some embodiments, the chassis 1 is divided into two areas: a host area and a USB interface area; wherein, the USB interface area has reserved vertical space for inserting USB cards, without occupying extra vertical space in the cabinet. The universal integrated USB-HUB of the present invention has a clever external design and a compact internal space layout, which meets the size, heat dissipation and other requirements of standard cabinets, and achieves the expected usage effect.

[0038] In some embodiments, the motherboard 2 is a motherboard with six PCI expansion slots, which are used to insert six PCI-USB expansion cards 3. The motherboard 2 also includes a CPU, memory, and a hard drive that provide basic motherboard functions for the computer; the CPU, memory, and hard drive are plugged into the motherboard 2.

[0039] The motherboard is located in the main unit area of ​​the computer case. In addition to providing basic motherboard functions, it features six PCI expansion slots, which are used to install six USB expansion cards. Components such as the CPU, memory, and hard drive are installed on the motherboard.

[0040] In some embodiments, the multi-port USB-HUB4 is a 16-port USB-HUB fixed on the USB interface area of ​​the chassis 1. The multi-port USB-HUB4 includes 6 pairs of data lines and power lines, and is also used to connect to the centralized power supply 5 using the power lines.

[0041] In this embodiment, the 16-port USB hubs are fixed to the USB interface area on the chassis, connected to the central control power supply via power cables, and connected to the PCI-USB expansion cards via data cables. This is used to provide USB card access services to the all-in-one computer.

[0042] In some embodiments, the universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine uses a motherboard 2 with 6 PCI expansion slots to insert 6 PCI-USB expansion cards 3, and connects them to a 16-port USB-HUB via data cables, forming a USB-HUB all-in-one machine that provides 90 USB ports and supports 90 USB "encryption cards / dongles". Integrated with a terminal, it can connect to 90 virtual machines. Through practice, the various accessories used, as well as their dimensions and performance standards, can be determined. Ultimately, this ensures a stable USB interface card service.

[0043] This invention relates to a customized USB hub that provides universal access to 90 USB ports. The hub offers 90 USB ports and can simultaneously support 90 USB encryption cards / dongles. When integrated with a terminal (virtual machine or cloud ECS), it enables effective device identification, device information reading, and effective USB port control (reading or power on / off).

[0044] In some embodiments, the universal integrated USB-HUB also includes a chassis fan and a power supply. The chassis fan is fixed between the host area and the USB area to provide heat dissipation for the host. The power supply is fixed in the host area of ​​the chassis to provide power to the motherboard 2 and the fan.

[0045] In some embodiments, the universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine further includes a power-on / off control module, which is used to remotely and independently control the power on / off of 90 USB ports on the universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine.

[0046] In this embodiment, the USB ports of the universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine support program-controlled power on / off, that is, the program interface can be used to remotely control whether a certain USB port is powered on or off.

[0047] In some embodiments, the universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine further includes a USB port sharing module, which is used to start the universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine server-side USB port sharing program to share each USB interface with a local or remote computer for use.

[0048] In this embodiment, the universal integrated USB-HUB provides a server-side USB port sharing program, which allows each USB port to be shared with other local or remote computers. Corresponding to the server-side USB sharing program, a USB client access program is provided to ensure that the client can accurately access the specified USB port on the industrial control computer.

[0049] In some embodiments, the universal integrated USB-HUB server-side USB port sharing program is shared with local or remote computers via TCP network sharing. The use of TCP network sharing and protective access technology for each USB port ensures the validity and correctness of USB port access, allowing the program to remotely manage the power on / off of specified USB ports for necessary application scenarios.

[0050] This invention provides a complete solution for the centralized deployment of a large number of USB devices. Unlike the traditional one-card-one-device approach, this solution offers significant advantages in integration, versatility, flexibility, energy efficiency, ease of maintenance, and cost. In particular, the use of remote card reading from a terminal solves the problem that public clouds previously could not support a large number of encrypted cards.

[0051] In summary, the universal integrated USB-HUB provided by this invention, through the manufacture of a customized USB-HUB, achieves universal access service with 90 USB ports. This integrated unit provides 90 USB ports and can simultaneously support 90 USB encryption cards / dongles. After integration with a terminal, this universal integrated USB-HUB enables effective device identification, device information reading, and effective USB port control.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A universal integrated USB hub, characterized in that, Includes chassis, motherboard, PCI-USB expansion card, multi-port USB hub, and centralized power supply; The motherboard is a single motherboard with at least six PCI expansion slots, placed in the host area of ​​the chassis. Each PCI expansion slot is used to connect at least one PCI-USB expansion card, which expands the number of USB devices provided by the computer host. The multi-port USB hub is fixed to the USB interface area on the chassis and connected to the PCI-USB expansion card via a data cable, providing USB card services to the all-in-one computer. The centralized power supply is fixed in the host area of ​​the chassis and provides power to the USB hub. The motherboard is a motherboard with 6 PCI expansion slots, which are used to insert 6 PCI-USB expansion cards; the motherboard also has a CPU, memory and disk that provide basic motherboard functions for the computer, and the CPU, memory and disk are plugged into the motherboard; The multi-port USB-HUB is a 16-port USB-HUB fixed on the USB interface area of ​​the chassis. The multi-port USB-HUB contains 6 pairs of data cables and power cables, and is also used to connect to the centralized power supply using the power cables. The universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine uses a motherboard with 6 PCI expansion slots to insert 6 PCI-USB expansion cards, and connects them to a 16-port USB-HUB via data cables to form a USB-HUB all-in-one machine that provides 90 USB ports and supports inserting 90 USB "encryption cards / encryption dongles", and is integrated with the terminal. The universal integrated USB-HUB also includes a power-on / off control module, which is used to remotely and independently control the power on / off of 90 USB ports on the universal integrated USB-HUB. The universal integrated USB-HUB also includes a USB port sharing module, which is used to start the universal integrated USB-HUB server-side USB port sharing program to share each USB port with a local or remote computer. The universal integrated USB-HUB server's USB port sharing program is shared with local or remote computers via TCP network sharing.

2. The universal integrated USB-HUB all-in-one machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis is a custom-designed standard IT cabinet that is used to house 2U racks within a standard IT cabinet.

3. The universal integrated USB hub as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The chassis is divided into two areas: the host area and the USB interface area; wherein, the USB interface area has reserved vertical space for inserting a USB card.

4. The universal integrated USB hub as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The universal integrated USB-HUB also includes a chassis fan and a power supply. The chassis fan is fixed between the host area and the USB area to provide heat dissipation for the host. The power supply is fixed in the host area of ​​the chassis to provide power to the motherboard and the fan.

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