Timing device and control system thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a timing device and a control system thereof, and the timing device comprises a timing device body which comprises a time display module which is used for displaying the current time in real time; the time recording module is used for recording timing starting and ending time points; the control module is electrically connected with the time display module and the time recording module and is used for receiving an external control signal so as to start or stop timing; the communication module is integrated in the timing device body and is used for being in network connection with the Internet of Things and transmitting timing data; the power supply module is used for providing power for the timing device; and the shell is used for accommodating the modules. According to the invention, the data recording and storage capability is improved; the timing device based on the Internet of Things can realize real-time transmission and cloud storage of data, so that the data storage capacity and the recording continuity are greatly improved. Through the capability, historical data can be stored for a long time, subsequent analysis and research are facilitated, and meanwhile, the problem of data loss caused by insufficient local storage space is also avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of timers, in particular to a timing device and a control system thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, more and more devices are connected to the Internet, forming an extensive and complex network system. These devices include sensors, smart home devices, industrial control systems, etc., which exchange data and control through the Internet to achieve automation and intelligent functions. The core concept of IoT is to achieve seamless information transmission and efficient use of resources through interconnection between devices. In this context, timing devices, as a common device, have a wide range of application needs in many fields, such as traffic management, public services, sports events, academic research, etc.

[0003] Traditional timekeeping devices are mostly stand-alone devices that usually record time mechanically or electronically. These devices rely mainly on local timekeeping mechanisms and storage media and lack networking capabilities. Therefore, traditional timekeeping devices have the following major limitations:

[0004] Limitations of data recording and storage: Traditional timing devices have limited data recording and storage capabilities and can usually only store a small amount of historical data. Once the storage space is full, new data will overwrite old data, resulting in the loss of historical records. In addition, this data can usually only be exported and analyzed through local interfaces (such as USB or memory cards), which is cumbersome and inconvenient for remote access.

[0005] Lack of remote monitoring and management: Since traditional timing devices cannot be connected to the Internet, managers cannot monitor and control the status of these devices in real time. For example, in large-scale sports events, referees need to obtain timing data in real time to judge the performance of players, and traditional timing devices cannot meet this demand. Similarly, in the management of public facilities (such as parking lots or libraries), the lack of remote monitoring functions will lead to inefficient management.

[0006] Data security and privacy issues: Traditional timing devices usually lack effective security protection measures for data transmission and storage, and are vulnerable to external interference and data leakage. Especially in scenarios involving sensitive data, such as academic research or medical monitoring, data security and privacy protection are particularly important.

[0007] The introduction of IoT technology provides a new direction for the improvement of timing devices. By connecting the timing device to the Internet, real-time data transmission and remote control can be achieved, while also improving data storage and processing capabilities. Specifically, the application of IoT technology in timing devices can bring the following major advantages:

[0008] Real-time data transmission and storage: Through the IoT network, the timing device can transmit data to the cloud server in real time for storage and processing. This not only greatly increases the storage capacity of data, but also allows historical data to be stored for a long time, facilitating subsequent analysis and research. In addition, real-time data transmission allows managers to obtain the latest timing information at any time and make timely decisions.

[0009] Remote monitoring and management: IoT technology enables remote monitoring and control of timing devices through the Internet. Managers can view the operating status, data records and other information of the equipment through mobile applications or web interfaces, and can perform remote operations when necessary, such as starting or stopping timing. This capability is particularly important in scenarios that require efficient management and scheduling, such as traffic management, sports events and public services.

[0010] Data security and privacy protection: Modern IoT systems usually have multi-layered security mechanisms, such as SSL / TLS encryption protocols, user identity verification, etc. These measures can effectively protect data security and prevent unauthorized access and data leakage. These security measures are particularly critical in application scenarios involving sensitive data, such as medical monitoring or academic research.

[0011] With the continuous development of IoT technology, IoT-based timing devices have shown broad application prospects in many fields. For example, in traffic management, networked timing devices can be used to monitor vehicle travel time and speed in real time to optimize traffic flow; in sports events, players' scores can be accurately recorded and displayed to the audience and referees in real time; in libraries or study rooms, seat usage can be managed through intelligent timing devices to improve management efficiency.

[0012] In summary, the timing device and its control system provide a more efficient, safe and intelligent solution by solving the limitations of traditional timing devices. With the further maturity and popularization of Internet of Things technology, such timing devices will be applied and promoted in more and more fields, bringing more convenience and benefits to people's production and life. Summary of the invention

[0013] The object of the present invention is to provide a timing device and a control system thereof to solve the problems raised by the above background technology.

[0014] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0015] A timing device, comprising: a timing device body, comprising:

[0016] Time display module: used to display the current time in real time;

[0017] Time recording module: used to record the start and end time of timing;

[0018] Control module: electrically connected to the time display module and the time recording module, used to receive an external control signal to start or stop timing;

[0019] Communication module: integrated in the timing device body, used to connect to the Internet of Things network and transmit timing data;

[0020] Power module: used to provide power to the timing device;

[0021] Shell: used to accommodate the above modules.

[0022] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the communication module includes a wireless communication module and a wired communication module, the wireless communication module includes one or more of a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, a Zigbee module or a cellular network module, and the wired communication module includes an Ethernet module.

[0023] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the time display module includes an LCD display screen or an LED display screen, which can display a variety of timing information, including current time, timing status, and accumulated timing time.

[0024] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the time recording module includes a high-precision timing chip and a storage unit. The high-precision timing chip is used to accurately record the start and end time of timing, and the storage unit is used to store historical timing data. The accuracy of the timing chip is nanosecond level.

[0025] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the timing device includes a timing error compensation module for performing error correction on the timing data, and the error correction formula is:

[0026] T corrected =T measured -δT

[0027] Among them, T corrected Represents the corrected time, T measured represents the measurement time, and δT represents the system error.

[0028] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the control module includes a user identity authentication module for verifying the user identity, including but not limited to password verification, fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, etc., to ensure the security of device operation and confidentiality of data.

[0029] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the data transmission between the communication module and the cloud server adopts the SSL / TLS encryption protocol to further ensure the security of the data transmission process and prevent data leakage and unauthorized access.

[0030] The present invention also proposes a timing control system, comprising:

[0031] A data receiving module, used for receiving timing data from the timing device;

[0032] A data storage module, used for storing the received timing data;

[0033] The data analysis module is used to perform statistical analysis on the timing data, including averaging multiple measurement results, where the average value is calculated as follows:

[0034]

[0035] Among them, T avg represents the average time, N represents the number of measurements, T i represents the time of the i-th measurement.

[0036] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the data analysis module can analyze various types of timing data, including but not limited to single timing data, cumulative timing data, user operation records, and device status data.

[0037] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the data display module provides a variety of data display methods, including real-time data display, historical data playback, and statistical report generation, which users can access through mobile applications or Web interfaces.

[0038] In summary, compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0039] 1. Improve data recording and storage capabilities: IoT-based timing devices can achieve real-time data transmission and cloud storage, greatly improving data storage capacity and continuity of records. This capability allows historical data to be stored for a long time, facilitating subsequent analysis and research, while also avoiding data loss due to insufficient local storage space.

[0040] 2. Remote monitoring and management: Through the IoT network, the timing device can be remotely monitored and managed. Managers can view the device status and data in real time through mobile applications or web interfaces, and remotely start or stop the device. This remote management capability greatly improves the efficiency of device use, especially in scenarios that require real-time data and rapid response, such as sports events and public service management.

[0041] 3. Enhanced data security and privacy protection: Modern IoT systems integrate multi-level security mechanisms, such as data encryption and user authentication, to ensure the security of data transmission and storage. These measures effectively prevent data leakage and unauthorized access, especially in application scenarios involving sensitive data, such as medical monitoring and academic research, significantly improving the security and reliability of the system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a timing device proposed by the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of a timing device control system proposed by the present invention.

[0044] Among them, 1. Timing device body; 2. Time display module; 3. Shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] Example 1: Seat Management in Library Study Room

[0047] Background and requirements: In the library study room, it is usually necessary to manage the seat usage time. The traditional method relies on manual recording, which is inefficient and prone to errors. The present invention realizes automated seat management through the Internet of Things technology. Device installation: A timing device is installed at each study seat, including a time display module, a time recording module, a control module and a communication module. The device communicates with the cloud server via a wireless network (such as Wi-Fi).

[0048] Functionality:

[0049] Seat reservation: Users reserve seats through the library's mobile app or web interface. After a successful reservation, a unique QR code is generated. Seat use: When a user arrives at a seat, they scan the QR code to start the timing device, which records the start time T start End of use: When the user leaves the seat, the timer ends through the mobile app, and the system records the end time T end , and calculate the total usage time T total :

[0050] T total =T end -T start

[0051] Data upload: All data are automatically uploaded to the cloud server for storage and statistics. Data analysis: The cloud server regularly counts seat usage, including the usage duration and frequency of each seat, and generates a usage report to provide decision support for library management.

[0052] Example 2: Queue management in a railway station waiting room

[0053] Background and requirements: The waiting room of the railway station needs to effectively manage the queuing time of passengers to maintain order and improve the passenger experience. The timing device of the present invention can accurately record the queuing time and provide data support. Device installation: The timing device is installed at the queue entrance and exit of the waiting area. The entrance device records the start time of the queue, and the exit device records the end time of the queue.

[0054] Functionality:

[0055] Queue start: When passengers enter the queue area, the timing device at the entrance records the start time T in The device automatically senses the passenger's entry through a sensing device (such as an infrared sensor or RFID recognition system). End of queue: When the passenger reaches the exit, the timing device at the exit records the end time T out , and calculate the total queue time T queue :

[0056] T queue =T out -T in

[0057] Data upload: The recorded data is automatically uploaded to the cloud server for real-time monitoring by station managers. Data analysis: The cloud server analyzes the collected data, generates congestion reports and peak forecasts, and provides data support for station resource allocation.

[0058] Example 3: Sports game timing

[0059] Background and requirements: Accurate recording of time in sports competitions is the basis for ensuring fairness and accuracy. The timing device of the present invention can be applied to various sports events, such as swimming, athletics, etc. Device installation: Timing devices are installed at the starting point and the end point of the competition. The starting point device records the start time of the competition, and the end point device records the end time of the competition.

[0060] Functionality:

[0061] Start of the race: At the starting point, the referee starts the timing device and records the start time T start End of the race: When the athlete reaches the finish line, the timing device at the finish line records the end time T finishIf a high-precision sensor (such as a photoelectric sensor) is used, the moment when the athlete passes the finish line can be automatically detected. Result calculation: The timing data is transmitted to the cloud server through the communication module, and the server calculates the athlete's score T result

[0062] T result =T finish -T start

[0063] Data management: The cloud server saves all game data and supports historical data query and player performance analysis.

[0064] Example 4: Meeting room usage management

[0065] Background and requirements: In an enterprise or conference center, reasonable arrangement of the use of conference rooms can improve resource utilization efficiency. The timing device of the present invention is used to record and manage the use of conference rooms. Device installation: The timing device is installed at the entrance of each conference room and integrated into the conference reservation system. Functional implementation: Conference reservation: Users reserve a conference room through the reservation system, and the system automatically records the start time T of the reservation. book_start and end time T book_end oConference use: Users enter the conference room by swiping a card or verifying with a QR code, and the timing device records the actual start time of use T actual_start At the end of the meeting, you can also leave by swiping your card or verifying your QR code, and record the actual end time T actual_end Time difference analysis: The system compares the reservation time and the actual usage time and calculates the difference ΔT:

[0066]

[0067] Report generation: The cloud server generates conference room usage reports, including usage rate, timeouts, etc.

[0068] Example 5: Laboratory Equipment Usage Monitoring

[0069] Background and requirements: In scientific research laboratories, recording the usage time of equipment is very important for equipment maintenance and resource management. The timing device of the present invention can monitor the usage of experimental equipment. Device installation: Install the timing device on the experimental equipment that needs to be monitored.

[0070] Functionality:

[0071] Device use: When using the device, researchers start the timing device by swiping a card or entering a password, and the device records the start time T start When the use is over, the timer is ended by swiping the card or entering the password, and the end time T is recorded. end. Data synchronization: Timing data is synchronized to the cloud server for equipment usage records and analysis. Data analysis: The cloud server analyzes the use of equipment, including frequency of use, average usage time, equipment maintenance cycle, etc., to provide data support for laboratory management.

[0072] The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to professional and technical personnel in the field. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for those skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or to make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A timing device, comprising: The timing device body (1) is characterized by comprising: Time display module (2): used to display the current time in real time; Time recording module: used to record the start and end time of timing; Control module: electrically connected to the time display module and the time recording module, used to receive an external control signal to start or stop timing; Communication module: integrated in the timing device body, used to connect to the Internet of Things network and transmit timing data; Power module: used to provide power to the timing device; Shell (3): used to accommodate the above modules.

2. The timing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication module includes a wireless communication module and a wired communication module. The wireless communication module includes one or more of a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, a Zigbee module or a cellular network module. The wired communication module includes an Ethernet module.

3. The timing device based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that: The time display module (2) comprises an LCD display screen or an LED display screen, and is capable of displaying a variety of timing information, including current time, timing status, and accumulated timing time.

4. The timing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The time recording module includes a high-precision timing chip and a storage unit. The high-precision timing chip is used to accurately record the start and end time of timing, and the storage unit is used to store historical timing data. The accuracy of the timing chip is nanosecond level.

5. The timing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The timing device includes a timing error compensation module for performing error correction on the timing data. The error correction formula is: T corrected =T measured -δT Among them, T corrected Represents the corrected time, T measured represents the measurement time, and δT represents the system error.

6. The timing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module includes a user identity authentication module for verifying the user's identity, including but not limited to password verification, fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, etc., to ensure the security of device operation and the confidentiality of data.

7. The timing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data transmission between the communication module and the cloud server adopts the SSL / TLS encryption protocol to further ensure the security of the data transmission process and prevent data leakage and unauthorized access.

8. A timing control system, comprising: A timing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7; It also includes a cloud server, which is characterized by comprising: A data receiving module, used for receiving timing data from the timing device; A data storage module, used for storing the received timing data; The data analysis module is used to perform statistical analysis on the timing data, including averaging multiple measurement results, where the average value is calculated as follows: Among them, T avg represents the average time, N represents the number of measurements, T i represents the time of the i-th measurement.

9. The timing control system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The data analysis module can analyze various types of timing data, including but not limited to single timing data, cumulative timing data, user operation records, and device status data.

10. The timing control system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The data display module provides a variety of data display methods, including real-time data display, historical data playback, and statistical report generation, which users can access through mobile applications or web interfaces.

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