Intelligent ground wire registration and integration method

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of intelligent ground wire registration and integration method, it is related to Internet of Things technical field, including S1, intelligent framework system composition, S2, ground wire network registration and S3, key distribution agent.The application designs production end as ground wire network registration agent, receives ground wire module network access request, establishes binding relationship mapping to a device between four independent sub-modules of ground wire, and realizes the distribution of ground wire service communication key, improves the automation degree of ground wire module binding and network access, uses sim card number and device type as the unique identification of sub-module, accesses production end with fixed key, ensures data security while avoids ID and key entry work, and makes the entry process to be continuously step by step key confirmation by topic definition and registration process design, and entry operation is simple and easy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, specifically to a method for registering and integrating intelligent grounding wires. Background Technology

[0002] The existing intelligent grounding wire solution requires intelligent transformation of three mounting rod ends and one grounding end, adding detection and wireless communication modules. Each of the four independent sub-modules has its own network ID that needs to be configured. At the network layer, they are all independent entities, but at the cloud platform layer, the four independent sub-modules are treated as a whole, corresponding to a complete grounding wire. A binding relationship needs to be established, and the parameters of the four independent modules need to be mapped to different parameters of a grounding wire. The existing solutions are divided into two types: The first type is that the grounding rod uses Bluetooth to send the mounting information to the grounding end, which then uploads it uniformly. This solution requires Bluetooth matching and binding at the mounting site, increasing the amount of on-site operation. The second type is that the four independent sub-modules of the grounding wire are treated as different devices, and they are independently uploaded to the cloud platform through the operator's wireless network. The configuration is done on the cloud platform to associate the four devices together as a group of devices. Each group of grounding wires needs to be configured once, and a key entry sub-module needs to be generated.

[0003] In existing technologies, when a grounding wire is first connected to an MQTT server, each grounding wire's topic needs to be created manually. The grounding wire's own network ID, asset number, and the corresponding relationship of each sub-module on the cloud platform side all need to be manually entered into the system. Subsequent maintenance, upgrades, and management also need to be manually operated on the cloud platform. The process is cumbersome, and there is a problem with the manual entry of IDs, which requires repeated checks. Moreover, the entry process is entirely implemented by the integrator or user, resulting in high deployment and integration complexity and affecting the user experience of the solution.

[0004] Furthermore, the existing solution requires manually creating device information on the cloud platform first, and then transmitting the key generated on the platform to the grounding wire. The grounding wire needs to design an additional channel, such as a serial port or NFC, to input the key, which is cumbersome and increases the number of grounding wire modules. Summary of the Invention

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a smart grounding wire registration and integration method, solving the following technical problems:

[0007] 1. When the grounding wires of the existing technology are first connected to the MQTT server, each grounding wire topic needs to be created manually. The network ID, asset number and corresponding relationship of each sub-module of the grounding wire on the cloud platform side must be manually entered into the system. Subsequent maintenance, upgrade and management also need to be manually operated on the cloud platform. The process is cumbersome. In addition, there is the problem of inputting errors when manually entering IDs. It needs to be checked repeatedly. Moreover, the input process is entirely implemented by the integrator or user. The deployment and integration complexity is high, which affects the user experience of the solution.

[0008] 2. Existing technologies require separate registration and allocation of multiple independent keys for the grounding wire hanging rod and grounding terminal, which increases the complexity of the grounding wire registration process and operation.

[0009] (II) Technical Solution

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a method for registering and integrating intelligent grounding wires, comprising the following steps:

[0011] S1. The intelligent framework system consists of: an intelligent grounding wire connector modification module, a grounding terminal modification module (collectively referred to as sub-modules), a cloud platform production front-end, and a cloud platform grounding wire monitoring front-end. A complete intelligent grounding wire consists of three connector modification modules and one grounding terminal modification module, forming a system framework. All four modification modules upload their status via NB-IoT technology.

[0012] S2, Grounding Wire Network Registration: Under the above system architecture, the grounding wire integration method is to add a cloud platform production end as a grounding wire network registration agent, receive the grounding wire module network registration request, and when the four independent modification modules of the grounding wire register for network access, send their own information to the production end, establish a binding relationship on the production end, and map them as a device on the monitoring end.

[0013] S3, Key Distribution Agent: The production end acts as the key distribution agent to distribute the business communication key from the monitoring end to the grounding wire. The four independent modules share the same business key.

[0014] Preferably, in S1, the four independent sub-modules of the grounding wire that need to be modified all use NB-IoT technology to upload their own status, and each needs to implement four topics, with the topic content defined as JSON strings. Topic A is the production-side registration topic, and all grounding wires connecting to the cloud platform need to register with this topic. Topic B is the production-side configuration topic, which implements the configuration information issued by the production platform. Topic C is the production-side configuration confirmation topic, used to respond to configuration information. Topic D is the grounding wire-specific status topic, created by the production side after network access configuration is completed. The topic name includes the grounding wire number ID, and the topic content includes the sub-module's own status information, the grounding rod end information including ID and connection status, and the grounding end information including ID, connection status, and location.

[0015] Preferably, the registration in S2 is triggered by the registration button on the circuit board inside the grounding wire submodule. When pressed, the module registration request is uploaded to the production platform via the MQTT protocol. The main feature of the registration topic is that the topic content includes the submodule type (connector or grounding terminal) and the SIM card number used. Through the two built-in parameters of type (determined by different embedded programs) and SIM card number, a unique identifier for the submodule can be generated without the need to enter information, replacing the submodule ID. The submodule does not need to pre-set its own ID when registering.

[0016] Preferably, in step S3, four sub-modules distinguished by SIM card number and device type are mapped to a grounding device, and distinguished by sub-module name (B1, B2, B3, G). The three grounding rods and one grounding terminal name are defined as B1, B2, B3, G respectively. The device registration is initiated to the monitoring terminal on behalf of the sub-modules, and the interactive key generated by the monitoring terminal is forwarded to each network access sub-module.

[0017] Preferably, in step S3, a grounding wire product model that has been created on the monitoring cloud platform is used. When a device registration request is received from the production end, a device instance is created based on the product model, and a key is generated for the device instance.

[0018] Preferably, the monitoring end grounding wire model is as follows: device name, B1 connection status, B2 connection status, B3 connection status, G connection status, and location information. The mapping relationship is established through the above process as follows: the device name (device type SIM card number) and connection status of device grounding rod 1 are mapped to the grounding wire B1 path conduction attribute name (B1State) and attribute value (success or failure); the device name and connection status of device grounding rod 2 are mapped to the grounding wire B2 path conduction attribute name and attribute value; the device name and connection status of device grounding rod 3 are mapped to the grounding wire B3 path conduction attribute name and attribute value; the device name and connection status of the device grounding end are mapped to the grounding wire G path conduction attribute name and attribute value; and the grounding end positioning information is mapped to the grounding wire location information.

[0019] Preferably, the grounding wire monitoring and management cloud platform needs to associate the grounding wire cloud ID with the actual asset number. That is, set the grounding wire asset number, associate the grounding wire ID with the asset name in actual use, and the operation process of the monitoring and management terminal is as follows: click to modify the grounding wire asset name, scan the grounding wire QR code, enter the asset name, click confirm, and store the correspondence between the asset name and ID in the database.

[0020] Preferably, the main process of implementing grounding wire registration, binding, and key distribution functions at the production end front end is as follows: Log in to the cloud platform using the production end to create a shipping order; click "Create Grounding Wire Device," automatically generating an initial grounding wire ID (this ID only needs to be unique), defined as a combination of device type, date, and number, with the number for the same date incrementing sequentially from 000; perform submodule registration by pressing the registration button inside the submodule, connecting to the production end with a fixed key (updated with software version upgrades), publishing the registration request described in topic A, and subscribing to topic B. Wait for the production end to receive the request prompt, and sequentially complete the registration of the four submodules for the three grounding rod ends and one connection end.

[0021] Preferably, the production platform receives four registration requests. Based on the order of receipt and the submodule type, it matches the submodule names mentioned in section 4, with the connecting rod ends designated as B1, B2, and B3, and the grounding end as G. A binding relationship is established between the four independent submodules. The production end, acting on behalf of the submodules, initiates a registration request to the monitoring end, registering the device with the initial grounding wire ID as the device name. The monitoring end creates a device instance for the grounding wire and returns a business key as the network access authentication and business data signature key for the four independent submodules. Based on the received requests, the production end publishes configuration information for the four grounding wire submodules according to topic B. This information includes: monitoring management cloud platform login information (the grounding wire device name to be bound, the detection end login key), and the binding relationship between the SIM card number and the submodule name. When the four submodules receive the information from topic B, they publish a reception response to topic C. After receiving the reception responses from the four submodules, the production end displays a successful registration and binding message. The monitoring cloud platform and the four grounding wire submodules create a dedicated grounding wire status topic D. The production-end cloud platform generates a QR code from the grounding wire ID and sends it to the QR code printer.

[0022] The optimized operation process for personnel registering the grounding wire is as follows: Log in to the production terminal, create a project, enter the project name, click "Create Grounding Wire Device," the interface displays four undefined sub-modules after creation, press the "Registered Connector 1" button, wait for the interface to display "B1 Registration Successful," press the "Registered Connector 2" button, wait for the interface to display "B2 Registration Successful," press the "Registered Connector 3" button, wait for the interface to display "B3 Registration Successful," press the "Register Grounding Terminal" button, wait for the interface to display "G Registration Successful," click the "Register" button, wait for the display "Binding Successful," click "Distribute," the information is displayed as configured to the grounding wire, click "Print QR Code," generate the QR code and print it on the grounding wire nameplate, click "Send," and it is transferred to the monitoring terminal for processing.

[0023] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0024] This invention provides a method for registering and integrating intelligent grounding wires. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] (1) The intelligent grounding wire registration and integration method is designed so that the production end acts as the grounding wire network access registration agent, receives the grounding wire module network access request, establishes a binding relationship between the four independent sub-modules of the grounding wire and maps them to a device, and realizes the distribution of the grounding wire business communication key, thereby improving the automation of grounding wire module binding and network access. The SIM card number and device type are used as the unique identifier of the sub-module, and the fixed key is used to access the production end, ensuring data security while avoiding the work of ID and key entry. Through topic definition and registration process design, the entry process is a continuous step-by-step key confirmation, and the entry operation is simple and easy to perform.

[0026] (2) This intelligent grounding wire registration and integration method simplifies the ID entry, business association establishment, and key import process during network registration. The process, which previously required manual configuration and entry by equipment deployment and integration personnel, is now completed simply by clicking buttons step by step. This makes the operation simple and less prone to errors. Furthermore, the cloud platform maps the four independent sub-modules of the grounding wire to one device, reducing the complexity of the cloud platform and making grounding wire status viewing and usage management more concise. The manual configuration process introduced by this association mapping process is simplified by defining topics and designing the registration process to make the entry process a continuous, step-by-step button confirmation. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 An overall method flowchart is provided for embodiments of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 The system flowchart provided for the embodiments of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] Please see Figure 1-2 This invention provides a technical solution: a method for registering and integrating intelligent grounding wires, comprising the following steps:

[0031] S1. The intelligent framework system consists of: an intelligent grounding wire connector modification module, a grounding terminal modification module (collectively referred to as sub-modules), a cloud platform production front-end, and a cloud platform grounding wire monitoring front-end. A complete intelligent grounding wire consists of three connector modification modules and one grounding terminal modification module, forming a system framework. All four modification modules upload their status via NB-IoT technology.

[0032] S2, Grounding Wire Network Registration: Under the above system architecture, the grounding wire integration method is to add a cloud platform production end as a grounding wire network registration agent, receive the grounding wire module network registration request, and when the four independent modification modules of the grounding wire register for network access, send their own information to the production end, establish a binding relationship on the production end, and map them as a device on the monitoring end.

[0033] S3, Key Distribution Agent: The production end acts as the key distribution agent to distribute the business communication key from the monitoring end to the grounding wire. The four independent modules share the same business key.

[0034] The four independent sub-modules of the grounding wire in S1 that need to be modified all use NB-IoT technology to upload their own status and each needs to implement four topics, with the topic content defined as JSON strings. Topic A is the production-side registration topic, and all grounding wires connecting to the cloud platform need to register with this topic. Topic B is the production-side configuration topic, which implements the configuration information issued by the production platform. Topic C is the production-side configuration confirmation topic, used to respond to configuration information. Topic D is the grounding wire-specific status topic, created by the production side after network access configuration is completed. The topic name includes the grounding wire number ID, and the topic content includes the sub-module's own status information, the grounding rod information including ID and connection status, and the grounding end information including ID, connection status, and location.

[0035] In S2, registration is triggered by the registration button on the internal circuit board of the grounding wire submodule. When pressed, the module registration request is uploaded to the production platform via the MQTT protocol. The main features of the registration topic are: the topic content includes the submodule type (connector or grounding terminal) and the SIM card number used. Through the two built-in parameters of type (determined by different embedded programs) and SIM card number, a unique identifier for the submodule can be generated without the need to enter information, which replaces the submodule ID. The submodule does not need to pre-set its own ID when registering.

[0036] In S3, four sub-modules, distinguished by SIM card number and device type, are mapped to a grounding device and distinguished by sub-module name (B1, B2, B3, G). The three grounding rods and one grounding terminal are named B1, B2, B3, G respectively. The device initiates device registration with the monitoring terminal on behalf of the sub-modules and forwards the interactive key generated by the monitoring terminal to each network access sub-module.

[0037] In S3, a grounding wire product model that has been created already exists on the monitoring end cloud platform. When a device registration request is received from the production end, a device instance is created based on the product model, and a key is generated for the device instance.

[0038] The monitoring terminal grounding wire model is as follows: device name, B1 connection status, B2 connection status, B3 connection status, G connection status, and location information. The mapping relationship is established through the above process as follows: The device name (device type SIM card number) and connection status of grounding rod 1 are mapped to the grounding wire B1 path conduction attribute name (B1State) and attribute value (success or failure); the device name and connection status of grounding rod 2 are mapped to the grounding wire B2 path conduction attribute name and attribute value; the device name and connection status of grounding rod 3 are mapped to the grounding wire B3 path conduction attribute name and attribute value; the device name and connection status of the grounding terminal are mapped to the grounding wire G path conduction attribute name and attribute value; and the grounding terminal location information is mapped to the grounding wire location information.

[0039] The grounding wire monitoring and management cloud platform needs to associate the grounding wire cloud ID with the actual asset number. That is, set the grounding wire asset number and associate the grounding wire ID with the actual asset name in use. The operation process on the monitoring and management end is as follows: click to modify the grounding wire asset name, scan the grounding wire QR code, enter the asset name, click confirm, and store the correspondence between the asset name and ID in the database.

[0040] The main process for implementing grounding wire registration, binding, and key distribution on the production end frontend is as follows: Log in to the cloud platform using the production end to create a shipping order, click "Create Grounding Wire Device," and automatically generate an initial grounding wire ID (this ID only needs to be unique). This ID is defined as a combination of device type, date, and number. For the same date, the number starts from 000 and increments sequentially. Press the registration button within the submodule to connect to the production end using a fixed key (updated with software version upgrades), publish a registration request for topic A, and subscribe to topic B. Wait on the production end to receive the request notification.

[0041] After registering the three grounding rod ends and one connection end in sequence, the production platform receives four registration requests. Based on the order of receipt and the submodule type, it matches four submodule names: B1, B2, and B3 for the connection rod ends and G for the grounding end. A binding relationship is established between the four independent submodules. Clicking "Register" initiates a registration request from the production end to the monitoring end on behalf of the submodules, registering the device with the grounding wire ID as the device name. The monitoring end creates a device instance for the grounding wire and returns a business key as the network access authentication and business data signature key for the four independent submodules. After clicking "Confirm," based on the received requests, it publishes configuration information for the four submodules according to topic B. This information includes: login information for the monitoring management cloud platform (the grounding wire device name to be bound, the detection end login key), and the binding relationship between the SIM card number and the submodule name. When the four submodules receive the information from topic B, they send a reception response to topic C. After receiving the reception responses from the four submodules, the production end displays "Registration and Binding Successful," generates a QR code from the grounding wire ID, and sends it to the QR code printer. The monitoring cloud platform and the four sub-modules for grounding wires create a dedicated status topic (topicD) for the grounding wire. After all configurations are complete, clicking "send" will prompt the monitoring management terminal to process subsequent information.

[0042] The optimized operation process for personnel registering the grounding wire is as follows: Log in to the production terminal, create a project, enter the project name, click "Create Grounding Wire Device," the interface displays four undefined sub-modules after creation, press the "Registered Connector 1" button, wait for the interface to display "B1 Registration Successful," press the "Registered Connector 2" button, wait for the interface to display "B2 Registration Successful," press the "Registered Connector 3" button, wait for the interface to display "B3 Registration Successful," press the "Register Grounding Terminal" button, wait for the interface to display "G Registration Successful," click the "Register" button, wait for the display "Binding Successful," click "Distribute," the information is displayed as configured to the grounding wire, click "Print QR Code," generate the QR code and print it on the grounding wire nameplate, click "Send," and it is transferred to the monitoring terminal for processing.

[0043] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only 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 process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0044] 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 method for registering and integrating intelligent grounding wires, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1. The intelligent framework system includes an intelligent grounding wire connector rod end modification module, a grounding end modification module, a production front end, and a monitoring front end. A complete smart grounding wire consists of three docking rod end modification modules and one grounding end modification module, forming a system framework. The four modification modules upload their own status via NB-IoT technology. S2, Smart Grounding Wire Network Registration: The smart grounding wire integration method of the smart framework system includes adding a production front-end as a smart grounding wire network registration agent, receiving the smart grounding wire module network registration request, and when the smart grounding wire connecting rod end modification module and the grounding end modification module are registered for network access, they send their own information to the production front-end, establish a binding relationship at the production front-end, and map them as a device at the monitoring front-end; S3, Key Distribution Agent: The production front end is used as a key distribution agent to realize the distribution of the business communication key from the monitoring front end to the smart grounding wire. The smart grounding wire connecting rod end modification module and the grounding end modification module share the same business key. In S1, both the intelligent grounding wire connector end modification module and the grounding end modification module use NB-IoT technology to upload their own status. There are three intelligent grounding wire connector end modification modules and one grounding end modification module, therefore four topics need to be implemented. The topic content is defined as a JSON string. topicA is the production front-end registration topic. All smart grounding wires connected to the cloud platform must register with this topic. topicB is used to configure the topic for the production frontend, enabling the distribution of configuration information from the production frontend. topicC is the production front-end configuration confirmation topic, used to respond to configuration information; topicD is a dedicated status topic for smart grounding wires, created by the production front-end after network access configuration is completed. The topic name includes the smart grounding wire number, the topic content includes the status information of the smart grounding wire's sub-modules, the information of the connecting rod end modification module includes ID and connection status, and the information of the grounding end modification module includes ID, connection status and location. The monitoring front-end intelligent grounding wire product model is as follows: Device name, B1 connection status, B2 connection status, B3 connection status, G connection status, location information, and the mapping relationship is established as follows: Map the device name and connection status of the modified module 1 at the end of the connecting rod to the conduction attribute name and attribute value of the intelligent grounding wire B1; Map the device name and connection status of the modified module 2 at the end of the connecting rod to the conduction attribute name and attribute value of the intelligent grounding wire B2; Map the device name and connection status of the modified module 3 at the end of the connecting rod to the conduction attribute name and attribute value of the intelligent grounding wire B3. Map the device name and connection status of the grounding terminal modification module to the intelligent grounding wire G-circuit conduction attribute name and attribute value; The positioning information of the grounding terminal modification module is mapped to the location information of the smart grounding wire, and the attribute value includes whether the connection is successful or failed. The production front end receives four registration requests. Based on the order in which the requests are received and the sub-module type, the sub-module names in the four registration requests are matched. The modified modules for the connecting rod end are B1, B2, and B3, and the modified module for the grounding end is G. A binding relationship is established between the four independent sub-modules. Subsequently, the production front end, on behalf of the sub-module, initiates a registration request to the monitoring front end, registering the device with the monitoring front end using the initial number of the smart grounding wire as the device name. The monitoring front end creates a device instance for the smart grounding wire and returns a business key as the network access authentication and business data signature key for the four independent sub-modules. Based on the received request, the production front end publishes configuration information for the four sub-modules of the smart grounding wire according to topicB. The information includes: the login information of the monitoring front end and the binding relationship between the SIM card number and the sub-module name. When the four sub-modules receive the information from topicB, they will publish and receive the information to topicC in response. After the production frontend receives the response from the four sub-modules, it will display that the registration and binding are successful. The monitoring front-end and the four sub-modules of the smart grounding wire create a unique status topicD for the smart grounding wire. The production front-end generates a QR code from the smart grounding wire number and sends it to the QR code printer.

2. The intelligent grounding wire registration and integration method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The registration in S2 is triggered by the registration button on the circuit board inside the submodule. When pressed, the module registration request is uploaded to the production front end via the MQTT protocol. The topic content includes the submodule type and the SIM card number used. With the type and SIM card number as built-in parameters, a unique identifier for the submodule can be generated without entering information, which replaces the submodule ID. The submodule does not need to pre-set its own ID when registering.

3. The intelligent grounding wire registration and integration method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In S3, four sub-modules, distinguished by SIM card number and device type, are mapped to a smart grounding device and distinguished by sub-module name. The names of the three connecting rod end modification modules and one grounding end modification module are defined as B1, B2, B3, and G, respectively. It replaces the submodule in initiating device registration with the monitoring front end and forwards the interaction key generated by the monitoring front end to each network access submodule.

4. The intelligent grounding wire registration and integration method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S3, a smart grounding wire product model that has been created is monitored at the front end. When a registration request for the production front-end equipment is received, a device instance is created based on the product model, and a key is generated for the device instance.

5. The intelligent grounding wire registration and integration method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring front end needs to associate the smart grounding wire number with the actual asset number. That is, set the smart grounding wire asset number and associate the smart grounding wire number with the actual asset name in use. The operation process of the monitoring front end is as follows: click to modify the smart grounding wire asset name, scan the smart grounding wire QR code, enter the asset name, click confirm, and store the correspondence between the asset name and the smart grounding wire number in the database.

6. The intelligent grounding wire registration and integration method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The process by which the production front end implements the intelligent grounding wire registration, binding, and key distribution functions is as follows: Log in to the cloud platform from the production front end to create a shipping order; Click to create a smart grounding wire device. An initial smart grounding wire number will be automatically generated. This number is defined as a combination of device type, date, and number. For the same date, the number will be incremented sequentially starting from 000. To register a submodule, press the registration button inside the submodule to connect to the production front end with a fixed key, publish the registration topic A, and subscribe to topic B. Wait for the production front end to receive the request prompt, and complete the registration of the four submodules (three connecting rod end modification modules and one grounding end modification module) in sequence.

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