Data acquisition system and data acquisition method for edge internet-of-things oiling machine

Abstract

The invention relates to an edge internet-of-things oiling machine data acquisition system, which comprises a data acquisition module, a data transmission module, a data processing module, a data storage module and a data display and analysis module, and is characterized in that the input end of the data acquisition module is connected with an original communication operation link from an oiling machine to a station building; the output end of the data acquisition module is connected with the input end of the data transmission module, the output end of the data transmission module is connected with the input end of the data processing module, the output end of the data processing module is connected with the input end of the data storage module, and the output end of the data processing module is connected with the input end of the data display and analysis module. The invention also relates to a data acquisition method of the system. By adopting the non-intrusive acquisition system, the operation data, transaction data and state information of the refueling machine can be acquired in real time under the condition that hardware of the refueling machine is not physically changed, so that the intelligent level of operation management of a gas station is improved, and accurate monitoring and data analysis of the refueling machine are realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of data collection technology, and in particular to an edge IoT fuel dispenser data collection system and a data collection method applied to a fuel dispenser data monitoring and management system of a refined oil retail enterprise (gas station). Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the system's collection of gas station operation data and transaction data mainly relies on the gas station's tax control port or metering communication line to complete access. This collection method usually requires physical changes to the gas station, breaking the line, and installing additional hardware equipment (such as data collection modules, sensors, etc.). Although it can meet data collection requirements, it is also accompanied by a series of problems and defects.

[0003] The hardware intervention type fuel dispenser data acquisition system constructed in the above manner mainly realizes data acquisition through the following methods:

[0004] (1) Sensor installation: Install sensors inside the fuel dispenser to monitor data such as fuel volume and flow rate in real time.

[0005] (2) Data module embedding: The data acquisition module is embedded on the control panel of the gas station and data is obtained by connecting to the metering line of the gas station.

[0006] It has the following problems and disadvantages:

[0007] (1) Safety hazards: Hardware-invasive data collection requires physical changes to the fuel dispenser, which may destroy the original explosion-proof design of the fuel dispenser and bring potential safety risks. In particular, frequent removal of lead seals during installation and maintenance will increase safety hazards.

[0008] (2) Compatibility issues: There are significant differences between gas pumps of different brands and models. The intrusive data collection system may encounter compatibility issues when adapting to different devices, making it impossible to achieve unified data collection.

[0009] (3) Insufficient data accuracy and real-time performance: Since modifications need to be made to the fuel dispenser, the accuracy and real-time performance of data collection are easily affected, and data delays or errors may occur. Summary of the invention

[0010] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is: to overcome the safety hazards caused by physical modifications of the existing hardware interventional collection system, as well as compatibility issues and the defects of insufficient data accuracy and real-time performance, and to provide an edge IoT fuel dispenser data collection system and data collection method, which adopts a non-intrusive collection system and can collect the operation data, transaction data and status information of the fuel dispenser in real time without making physical changes to the fuel dispenser hardware, thereby improving the intelligence level of gas station operation and management, realizing accurate monitoring and data analysis of fuel dispensers, providing reliable data support for the finished oil circulation industry, and ensuring standardized management of oil quality and sales data.

[0011] The edge IoT fuel dispenser data acquisition system includes a data acquisition module, a data transmission module, a data processing module, a data storage module, and a data display and analysis module, wherein the input end of the data acquisition module is connected to the original communication operation link from the fuel dispenser to the station house, the output end of the data acquisition module is connected to the input end of the data transmission module, the output end of the data transmission module is connected to the input end of the data processing module, the output end of the data processing module is connected to the input end of the data storage module, and the output end of the data processing module is connected to the input end of the data display and analysis module; the data acquisition module is used to collect the metering chip data and real-time data of the fuel dispenser mainboard from the original communication operation link from the fuel dispenser to the station house to form a structured text data output, and at the same time monitor and prevent the downward flow of cheating instructions; the data transmission module is used to transmit the structured text data collected by the data acquisition module through a dedicated line or broadband The data is uploaded to the data processing module, and its encryption terminal is used to encrypt the data during uploading to ensure the security and integrity of data transmission while preventing data leakage and tampering; the data processing module is used to receive the encrypted data uploaded by the data transmission module, decrypt the data packet, restore it to structured text data, and verify and clean the data to remove redundant and erroneous information; the data storage module is used to store the data in the database and add a timestamp and a unique identifier to each data record for easy tracking and query; the data display and analysis module is used to provide data query and statistical analysis functions, support multi-dimensional data retrieval, and generate visual reports and data dashboards to summarize and display the operating status and transaction data of the gas station, while realizing the early warning function and providing real-time reminders and processing for abnormal data.

[0012] Furthermore, the data acquisition module includes an IoT data acquisition terminal, which establishes a communication channel with the gas station through a serial port and obtains real-time order data packets of the gas station metering mainboard and the gas gun through communication instructions.

[0013] Furthermore, the database of the data transmission module supports relational databases and non-relational databases.

[0014] The data collection method of the edge IoT fuel dispenser data collection system is the edge IoT fuel dispenser data collection system mentioned above, and the method comprises the following steps:

[0015] S1-Data collection module is the original communication operation link from the gas station to the station building, collecting the metering chip data and real-time data of the gas station mainboard, forming structured text data and outputting it to the data transmission module, while monitoring and preventing cheating instructions from going down;

[0016] S2-Data transmission module receives structured text data from data acquisition module, encrypts the data through its encryption terminal, and then uploads the encrypted data to data processing module through dedicated line or broadband;

[0017] S3-The data processing module receives the encrypted data uploaded by the data transmission module, decrypts the data packets, restores them to structured text data, verifies and cleans the data, removes redundant and erroneous information, and sends them to the data storage module;

[0018] S4-data storage module stores the received data into the database and adds a timestamp and unique identifier to each data record;

[0019] S5-The data display and analysis module retrieves the required data from the data storage module according to the timestamp and unique identifier, performs statistical analysis and multi-dimensional retrieval, and generates visual reports and data dashboards to summarize and display the operating status and transaction data of the gas station, while automatically providing real-time reminders and processing of abnormal data.

[0020] Furthermore, during the data transmission process described in step S2, if the transmission fails, the error is recorded and the transmission is retried; the data transmission module presets a retry limit, and before the limit is reached, the data transmission module retries at a certain time interval. When the number of retries reaches the upper limit, if the data cannot be successfully transmitted, the data transmission module marks the data as abnormal and temporarily stores the data in a local database or cache, waiting for the network to recover before trying to transmit again, or marks the data as pending for manual intervention.

[0021] The present invention discloses an edge IoT fuel dispenser data collection system and a data collection method, which overcome the potential safety hazards caused by physical modifications to existing hardware interventional collection systems, as well as compatibility issues and the defects of insufficient data accuracy and real-time performance. An edge IoT fuel dispenser data collection system and a data collection method are provided, which adopt a non-intrusive collection system and can collect the operation data, transaction data and status information of the fuel dispenser in real time without making physical changes to the fuel dispenser hardware, thereby improving the intelligence level of gas station operation and management, realizing accurate monitoring and data analysis of fuel dispensers, providing reliable data support for the finished oil circulation industry, and ensuring standardized management of oil quality and sales data. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The following is a further description of an edge IoT fuel dispenser data collection system and a data collection method of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is the logical structure and communication connection wireframe diagram of the edge IoT fuel dispenser data acquisition system.

[0024] In the figure:

[0025] 1-Data acquisition module, 2-Data transmission module, 3-Data processing module, 4-Data storage module, 5-Data display and analysis module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0028] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below with specific embodiments, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0029] Implementation method 1: Figure 1As shown, the edge IoT fuel dispenser data acquisition system includes a data acquisition module 1, a data transmission module 2, a data processing module 3, a data storage module 4, and a data display and analysis module 5, wherein the input end of the data acquisition module 1 is connected to the original communication operation link from the fuel dispenser to the station house, the output end of the data acquisition module 1 is connected to the input end of the data transmission module 2, the output end of the data transmission module 2 is connected to the input end of the data processing module 3, the output end of the data processing module 3 is connected to the input end of the data storage module 4, and the output end of the data processing module 3 is connected to the input end of the data display and analysis module 5; the data acquisition module 1 is used to collect the metering chip data and real-time data of the fuel dispenser mainboard through the original communication operation link from the fuel dispenser to the station house, form a structured text data output, and monitor and prevent cheating instructions from going down; the data transmission module 2 is used to transmit the structured text collected by the data acquisition module 1 The data is uploaded to the data processing module 3 via a dedicated line or broadband, and the encryption terminal is used to encrypt the data during uploading to ensure the security and integrity of data transmission while preventing data leakage and tampering; the data processing module 3 is used to receive the encrypted data uploaded by the data transmission module 2, decrypt the data packet, and restore it to structured text data, while verifying and cleaning the data to remove redundant and erroneous information; the data storage module 4 is used to store the data in the database and add a timestamp and a unique identifier to each data record for easy tracking and query; the data display and analysis module 5 is used to provide data query and statistical analysis functions, support multi-dimensional data retrieval, and generate visual reports and data dashboards to summarize and display the operating status and transaction data of the gas station, while realizing the early warning function and providing real-time reminders and processing for abnormal data.

[0030] Implementation method 2: The data acquisition module 1 of the edge IoT fuel dispenser data acquisition system includes an IoT data acquisition terminal, which establishes a communication channel with the fuel dispenser through a serial port, and obtains the real-time order data packet of the fuel dispenser metering mainboard and the fuel gun through communication instructions. It parses the data packet according to predetermined rules, extracts information such as transaction time, fuel gun number, oil product model, oil product unit price, fueling amount, fueling amount, gun release signal, etc., and then uploads the data after quantum encryption through broadband / dedicated line. The IoT data acquisition terminal is deployed in a special cabinet in the gas station building. No equipment is installed in the fuel dispenser, no power is taken from the fuel dispenser, and the original electrical circuit of the fuel dispenser is not changed. The database of the data transmission module 2 supports relational databases and non-relational databases. The remaining structures and components are as described in Implementation method 1 and will not be repeated.

[0031] Embodiment 1: Data collection method of edge IoT fuel dispenser data collection system The edge IoT fuel dispenser data collection system is the edge IoT fuel dispenser data collection system described in embodiment 1 or 2. The method comprises the following steps:

[0032] S1-Data collection module is the original communication operation link from the gas station to the station building, collecting the metering chip data and real-time data of the gas station mainboard, forming structured text data and outputting it to the data transmission module, while monitoring and preventing cheating instructions from going down;

[0033] S2-Data transmission module receives structured text data from data acquisition module, encrypts the data through its encryption terminal, and then uploads the encrypted data to data processing module through dedicated line or broadband;

[0034] S3-The data processing module receives the encrypted data uploaded by the data transmission module, decrypts the data packets, restores them to structured text data, verifies and cleans the data, removes redundant and erroneous information, and sends them to the data storage module;

[0035] S4-data storage module stores the received data into the database and adds a timestamp and unique identifier to each data record;

[0036] S5-The data display and analysis module retrieves the required data from the data storage module according to the timestamp and unique identifier, performs statistical analysis and multi-dimensional retrieval, and generates visual reports and data dashboards to summarize and display the operating status and transaction data of the gas station, while automatically providing real-time reminders and processing of abnormal data.

[0037] Embodiment 2: During the data transmission process described in step S2, if the transmission fails, the error is recorded and the transmission is retried; the data transmission module presets a limit on the number of retries, and before the limit is reached, the data transmission module retries at a certain time interval. When the number of retries reaches the upper limit, if the data still cannot be successfully transmitted, the data transmission module marks the data as abnormal, and temporarily stores the data in a local database or cache, waits for the network to recover and then tries to transmit again, or marks the data as pending for manual intervention. The remaining structures and components are as described in embodiment 1 and will not be described again.

[0038] When in use: This system collects data through non-intrusive methods, avoiding physical changes to the fuel dispenser, fundamentally eliminating potential safety hazards and explosion risks that may be caused by equipment modifications, and is safe and reliable. The system can collect the operating data and transaction data of the fuel dispenser in real time to ensure the timeliness of the data; after data collection, through rapid decryption and processing, it can quickly organize and analyze data to improve the efficiency of the overall system and high timeliness. The system can be applied to fuel dispensers of different brands and models, with wide applicability and compatibility, and high compatibility. The system adopts a modular design, which is easy to expand and upgrade, adapt to different application requirements, and has scalability.

[0039] The present invention discloses an edge IoT fuel dispenser data collection system and data collection method, which overcomes the safety hazards caused by physical modifications of existing hardware interventional collection systems, as well as compatibility issues and the defects of insufficient data accuracy and real-time performance. The system adopts a non-intrusive collection system, which can collect the operation data, transaction data and status information of the fuel dispenser in real time without making physical changes to the fuel dispenser hardware, thereby improving the intelligence level of gas station operation management, realizing accurate monitoring and data analysis of fuel dispensers, providing reliable data support for the finished oil circulation industry, and ensuring the standardized management of oil quality and sales data.

[0040] The above description shows the main features, basic principles, and advantages of the present invention. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments or embodiments, and the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention. Therefore, the above embodiments or embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the attached claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present invention. Any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

[0041] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An edge IoT fuel dispenser data acquisition system, characterized by: It comprises a data acquisition module (1), a data transmission module (2), a data processing module (3), a data storage module (4), and a data display and analysis module (5), wherein the input end of the data acquisition module (1) is connected to the original communication operation link from the fuel dispenser to the station building, the output end of the data acquisition module (1) is connected to the input end of the data transmission module (2), the output end of the data transmission module (2) is connected to the input end of the data processing module (3), the output end of the data processing module (3) is connected to the input end of the data storage module (4), and the output end of the data processing module (3) is connected to the input end of the data display and analysis module (5); The data collection module (1) is used for the original communication operation link from the gas station to the station building, collects the metering chip data and real-time data of the gas station mainboard, forms structured text data output, and monitors and prevents cheating instructions from being sent down; The data transmission module (2) is used to upload the structured text data collected by the data collection module (1) to the data processing module (3) via a dedicated line or broadband, and to encrypt the data using its encryption terminal during uploading, thereby ensuring the security and integrity of data transmission and preventing data leakage and tampering; The data processing module (3) is used to receive the encrypted data uploaded by the data transmission module (2), decrypt the data packets, restore them to structured text data, and verify and clean the data to remove redundant and erroneous information; The data storage module (4) is used to store data in a database and add a timestamp and a unique identifier to each data record to facilitate tracking and query; The data display and analysis module (5) is used to provide data query and statistical analysis functions, support multi-dimensional data retrieval, and generate visual reports and data dashboards to summarize and display the operating status and transaction data of the gas station, while realizing an early warning function and providing real-time reminders and processing for abnormal data.

2. The edge IoT fuel dispenser data acquisition system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The data acquisition module (1) comprises an Internet of Things data acquisition terminal, which establishes a communication channel with the fuel dispenser via a serial port and obtains real-time order data packets of the fuel dispenser metering mainboard and fuel dispenser gun via communication instructions.

3. The edge IoT fuel dispenser data acquisition system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The database of the data transmission module (2) supports relational databases and non-relational databases.

4. A data collection method for an edge IoT fuel dispenser data collection system, characterized by: The edge IoT fuel dispenser data acquisition system is the edge IoT fuel dispenser data acquisition system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, and the method comprises the following steps: S1-Data collection module is the original communication operation link from the gas station to the station building, collecting the metering chip data and real-time data of the gas station mainboard, forming structured text data and outputting it to the data transmission module, while monitoring and preventing cheating instructions from going down; S2-Data transmission module receives structured text data from data acquisition module, encrypts the data through its encryption terminal, and then uploads the encrypted data to data processing module through dedicated line or broadband; S3-The data processing module receives the encrypted data uploaded by the data transmission module, decrypts the data packets, restores them to structured text data, verifies and cleans the data, removes redundant and erroneous information, and sends them to the data storage module; S4-data storage module stores the received data into the database and adds a timestamp and unique identifier to each data record; S5-The data display and analysis module retrieves the required data from the data storage module according to the timestamp and unique identifier, performs statistical analysis and multi-dimensional retrieval, and generates visual reports and data dashboards to summarize and display the operating status and transaction data of the gas station, while automatically providing real-time reminders and processing of abnormal data.

5. The data collection method of the edge IoT fuel dispenser data collection system according to claim 4 is characterized by: During the data transmission process described in step S2, if the transmission fails, the error is recorded and the transmission is retried; the data transmission module presets a retry limit, and before the limit is reached, the data transmission module retries at a certain time interval. When the number of retries reaches the upper limit, if the data cannot be successfully transmitted, the data transmission module marks the data as abnormal and temporarily stores the data in a local database or cache, waiting for the network to recover before trying to transmit again, or marks the data as pending for manual intervention.

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