System and method for processing monitoring data of Internet of Things gas meter

By designing an Internet of Things gas meter monitoring data processing system, the existing technology problems of low data processing efficiency and difficulty in obtaining user information are solved, achieving efficient and accurate data processing and user information acquisition, and promoting rational gas use and energy conservation. .

CN119363784APending Publication Date: 2025-01-24ZENNER METERING TECH (SHANGHAI) LTD
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Application Number
CN202411512705.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-10-28
Publication Date
2025-01-24

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Technical Problem

The existing IoT gas meter monitoring data processing has unreasonable data storage structure, large data volume, and unpartitioned or sharded, resulting in difficulty in retrieval and call, affecting processing efficiency and accuracy, and limited channels for users to obtain detailed information.

Method used

A data processing system for the Internet of Things gas meter monitoring, including data collection modules, data transmission modules, data processing modules, storage modules, alarm modules, and display modules. Storage, data cleaning, analysis and compression processing through data classification, extraction of useful information, and displaying it to users through intuitive interfaces.

Benefits of technology

The processing efficiency and accuracy of monitoring data are improved. Users can quickly obtain detailed gas usage information, adjust gas usage habits, reasonably arrange gas usage time, and promote rational gas usage and energy conservation.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of Internet of Things, and discloses a system and method for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter, and the system comprises a data collection module, a data transmission module, a data processing module, a storage module, an alarm module, and a display module. The data acquisition module is used for acquiring monitoring data of the Internet of Things gas meter in real time, and the monitoring data comprises gas usage amount and meter state; and the data transmission module is used for transmitting the data acquired by the data acquisition module to the data processing module, and encrypting the transmitted data by adopting a stable communication protocol. According to the method, the data are stored in a classified mode, the monitoring data of the Internet of Things gas meter can be quickly retrieved and called in a short time, the efficient retrieval and calling process avoids data overstock and delay, the timeliness of information is ensured, and therefore a reliable basis is provided for data analysis and judgment of the system; therefore, the processing efficiency and accuracy are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of Internet of Things, and in particular to a system and method for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter. Background Art

[0002] The Internet of Things gas meter is an intelligent gas metering device that integrates the Internet of Things technology. It can realize real-time monitoring, data transmission and remote management of gas usage. With the rapid development of Internet of Things technology, the application of Internet of Things gas meters in the gas supply field is becoming more and more extensive, providing strong support for the intelligent management of gas supply.

[0003] When processing the existing IoT gas meter monitoring data, the data storage structure is unreasonable, the data volume is large and there is no effective partitioning or sharding, which makes retrieval and calling difficult, affecting processing efficiency and accuracy. In addition, users have limited channels to obtain detailed information on their gas usage. They can only obtain the required detailed information by going to the business hall, which makes it impossible to effectively adjust gas usage habits and reasonably arrange gas usage. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to make up for the above shortcomings, the present invention provides a system and method for processing monitoring data of an IoT gas meter, aiming to improve the processing efficiency and accuracy of monitoring data and provide a channel for users to obtain detailed information on their own gas usage.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a system for processing monitoring data of an IoT gas meter, comprising: a data acquisition module, a data transmission module, a data processing module, a storage module, an alarm module and a display module; The data acquisition module is used to collect monitoring data of the IoT gas meter in real time, and the monitoring data includes gas usage and meter status; The data transmission module is used to transmit the data collected by the data acquisition module to the data processing module, using a stable communication protocol and encrypting the transmitted data; The data processing module is used to clean, analyze and calculate the received monitoring data, and extract useful information including gas usage trends and abnormal usage; The storage module is used to store the processed monitoring data; The alarm module is used to issue an alarm when abnormal data is detected, and the abnormal data includes gas leakage and abnormal usage; The display module is used to display the processed monitoring data and analysis results to the user in an intuitive form.

[0006] The data acquisition module includes a sensor unit, a signal conditioning unit and a data conversion unit. The sensor unit is used to sense the flow, pressure, temperature and usage time of the gas meter. The signal conditioning unit is used to filter and amplify the original signal output by the sensor. The data conversion unit is used to convert the analog signal into a digital signal.

[0007] The data transmission module includes a communication interface unit, a network selection unit and a data encryption unit. The communication interface unit is used to connect to the sensor and the data processing module, the network selection unit is used for network connection, and the data encryption unit is used for data encryption processing.

[0008] The data processing module includes a data cleaning unit, a data analysis unit and a data compression unit. The data cleaning unit is used to remove noise, errors or duplicate data in the collected data, the data analysis unit is used to mine potential rules and trends in the data, and the data compression unit is used to compress the data.

[0009] The storage module includes a database management unit, a data classification storage unit and a data backup and recovery unit. The database management unit is used for creating, updating, querying and maintaining the database. The data classification storage unit is used for storing different types of data in different areas. The data backup and recovery unit is used for regularly backing up important data.

[0010] The alarm module includes an abnormality judgment unit, an alarm trigger unit and an alarm notification unit. The abnormality judgment unit is used to judge whether there is an abnormality in the collected data, the alarm trigger unit is used to trigger the alarm mechanism, and the alarm notification unit is used to promptly notify relevant personnel of the alarm information.

[0011] The display module includes a data visualization unit and a user interaction unit. The data visualization unit is used to intuitively display data in the form of charts and reports, and the user interaction unit is used to provide a user operation interface.

[0012] In a second aspect, the present invention provides the following technical solution, a method for processing monitoring data of an IoT gas meter, the method comprising the following steps: Step 1: The sensor unit in the data acquisition module is in direct contact with the gas meter to sense the physical parameters of the gas meter such as flow, pressure, temperature and usage time in real time. The original signal output by the sensor is filtered and amplified by the signal conditioning unit, and the processed signal is then converted into a digital signal by the data conversion unit; Step 2: Use the communication interface unit in the data transmission module to establish a connection with the sensor and the data processing module to ensure smooth data transmission. The network selection unit selects GPRS, NB-IoT or Bluetooth network connection according to the on-site network coverage and data transmission requirements. During the transmission process, the data encryption unit encrypts the data to ensure the security and confidentiality of the data during transmission; Step 3: After the data processing module receives the transmitted data, the data cleaning unit first removes the noise, errors or duplicate data. Then, the data analysis unit uses statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms to mine the potential laws and trends of users' gas usage habits and periodic changes in gas consumption in the data. Finally, the data compression unit compresses a large amount of processed data to reduce the demand for storage space and transmission bandwidth. Step 4: The database management unit in the storage module is responsible for creating, updating, querying and maintaining the database. The data classification storage unit stores real-time data, historical data, statistical data, etc. in different areas. At the same time, the data backup and recovery unit regularly backs up important data to prevent system failure or data loss and enable timely recovery; Step 5: The abnormality judgment unit in the alarm module makes a real-time judgment on the collected data according to the preset rules and thresholds to detect whether there are abnormal conditions such as gas leakage and excessive flow usage. Once the data is determined to be abnormal, the alarm trigger unit immediately triggers the alarm mechanism, and the alarm notification unit notifies the gas company staff, users and other relevant personnel of the alarm information in a timely and accurate manner through SMS, phone calls or APP push; Step 6: The data visualization unit in the display module displays the processed data in the form of intuitive charts and reports, and provides an operation interface for users through the user interaction unit, supports users to perform data query, parameter setting and report generation operations, and receives user feedback and instructions.

[0013] In a third aspect, the invention provides the following technical solution: a computer device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor implements the above-mentioned method for processing monitoring data of an IoT gas meter when executing the computer program.

[0014] In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, and the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the above-mentioned method for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter.

[0015] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. In the present invention, data is classified and stored, which can quickly retrieve and call the IoT gas meter monitoring data in a short time. The efficient retrieval and call process avoids data backlog and delay, ensures the timeliness of information, and thus provides a reliable basis for the system to analyze and judge the data, thereby improving processing efficiency and accuracy.

[0016] 2. In the present invention, users can obtain their gas usage in real time through an intuitive and convenient interface. Users can check current gas usage, historical gas usage records and cost details anytime and anywhere, so that they can consciously adjust their gas usage habits. Users can also reasonably arrange gas usage time and amount according to real-time data to avoid large amounts of gas usage during peak hours. Therefore, users can understand their gas usage in real time, promote rational gas use, and save energy.

[0017] 3. In the present invention, the data acquisition module uses sensors to collect comprehensive data of the gas meter in real time, and sends it to the processing center through the data transmission module. If the meter changes significantly in a short period of time or the state is abnormal, it will be judged as abnormal. The storage unit classifies and stores the data, and the analysis unit generates trend reports and behavior analysis. The data display module clearly presents the results, and abnormalities will be significantly reminded. The process is coordinated to detect abnormalities in time, ensure the safe and stable supply of gas, and provide security for users and enterprises. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a system architecture diagram of the monitoring data processing system of the Internet of Things gas meter proposed by the present invention; Figure 2 This is a data transmission module architecture diagram of the monitoring data processing system of the Internet of Things gas meter proposed by the present invention; Figure 3 This is a data processing module architecture diagram of the monitoring data processing system of the Internet of Things gas meter proposed by the present invention; Figure 4 This is a storage module architecture diagram of the monitoring data processing system of the Internet of Things gas meter proposed by the present invention; Figure 5 This is a system architecture diagram of the monitoring data processing system of the Internet of Things gas meter proposed by the present invention; Figure 6 This is an architecture diagram of an alarm module of a monitoring data processing system of an Internet of Things gas meter proposed by the present invention; Figure 7 This is a display module architecture diagram of the monitoring data processing system of the Internet of Things gas meter proposed by the present invention; Figure 8 This is a method flow chart of the system and method for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter proposed by the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. 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.

[0020] Embodiment 1 Reference Figure 1-Figure 7 ,In the first embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides a system for processing monitoring data of an IoT gas meter, including: a data acquisition module, a data transmission module, a data processing module, a storage module, an alarm module and a display module; The data acquisition module is used to collect monitoring data of IoT gas meters in real time, including gas usage and meter status; The data transmission module is used to transmit the data collected by the data acquisition module to the data processing module, using a stable communication protocol and encrypting the transmitted data; The data processing module is used to clean, analyze and calculate the received monitoring data, and extract useful information including gas usage trends and abnormal usage; The storage module is used to store the processed monitoring data; The alarm module is used to issue an alarm when abnormal data is detected, including gas leakage and abnormal usage; The display module is used to present the processed monitoring data and analysis results to the user in an intuitive form.

[0021] The data acquisition module includes a sensor unit, a signal conditioning unit and a data conversion unit. The sensor unit is used to sense the flow, pressure, temperature and usage time of the gas meter. The signal conditioning unit is used to filter and amplify the original signal output by the sensor. The data conversion unit is used to convert the analog signal into a digital signal.

[0022] The data transmission module includes a communication interface unit, a network selection unit and a data encryption unit. The communication interface unit is used to connect to the sensor and the data processing module, the network selection unit is used for network connection, and the data encryption unit is used for data encryption processing.

[0023] The data processing module includes a data cleaning unit, a data analysis unit and a data compression unit. The data cleaning unit is used to remove noise, errors or duplicate data in the collected data, the data analysis unit is used to mine potential rules and trends in the data, and the data compression unit is used to compress the data.

[0024] The storage module includes a database management unit, a data classification storage unit and a data backup and recovery unit. The database management unit is used for creating, updating, querying and maintaining the database. The data classification storage unit is used to store different types of data in different areas. The data backup and recovery unit is used to regularly back up important data.

[0025] The alarm module includes an abnormality judgment unit, an alarm trigger unit and an alarm notification unit. The abnormality judgment unit is used to judge whether there is any abnormality in the collected data, the alarm trigger unit is used to trigger the alarm mechanism, and the alarm notification unit is used to notify the alarm information to relevant personnel in a timely manner.

[0026] The display module includes a data visualization unit and a user interaction unit. The data visualization unit is used to intuitively display data in the form of charts and reports, and the user interaction unit is used to provide a user operation interface.

[0027] The system consists of multiple key modules that work together to ensure efficient and accurate gas meter monitoring in all aspects. The data acquisition module collects rich data in real time, covering gas usage and meter status. The internal sensor unit perceives sensitively, the signal conditioning unit processes finely, and the data conversion unit converts accurately. The data transmission module relies on stable communication protocols and encryption methods to ensure the safe delivery of data. The communication interface unit ensures connection, and the network selection unit selects the network on demand. The data processing module conducts in-depth mining, extracts key information through cleaning, analysis and calculation, and provides insights into usage trends and anomalies. The storage module manages carefully, the database management unit is orderly, the classified storage unit stores in an orderly manner, the backup and recovery unit provides a guarantee for data security, the alarm module responds quickly, the anomaly judgment unit accurately identifies, the trigger and notification unit takes timely action, the display module displays clearly, the visualization unit presents intuitively, and the user interaction unit is convenient to operate. The modules work closely together to achieve full-process optimization of data processing, which effectively ensures the safety of gas use and the efficiency of management.

[0028] Embodiment 2: Reference Figure 8 In a second embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides a method for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter, the method comprising the following steps: Step 1: The sensor unit in the data acquisition module is in direct contact with the gas meter to sense the physical parameters of the gas meter such as flow, pressure, temperature and usage time in real time. The original signal output by the sensor is filtered and amplified by the signal conditioning unit, and the processed signal is then converted into a digital signal by the data conversion unit; Step 2: Use the communication interface unit in the data transmission module to establish a connection with the sensor and the data processing module to ensure smooth data transmission. The network selection unit selects GPRS, NB-IoT or Bluetooth network connection according to the on-site network coverage and data transmission requirements. During the transmission process, the data encryption unit encrypts the data to ensure the security and confidentiality of the data during transmission; Step 3: After the data processing module receives the transmitted data, the data cleaning unit first removes the noise, errors or duplicate data. Then, the data analysis unit uses statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms to mine the potential laws and trends of users' gas usage habits and periodic changes in gas consumption in the data. Finally, the data compression unit compresses a large amount of processed data to reduce the demand for storage space and transmission bandwidth. Step 4: The database management unit in the storage module is responsible for creating, updating, querying and maintaining the database. The data classification storage unit stores real-time data, historical data, statistical data, etc. in different areas. At the same time, the data backup and recovery unit regularly backs up important data to prevent system failure or data loss and enable timely recovery; Step 5: The abnormality judgment unit in the alarm module makes a real-time judgment on the collected data according to the preset rules and thresholds to detect whether there are abnormal conditions such as gas leakage and excessive flow usage. Once the data is determined to be abnormal, the alarm trigger unit immediately triggers the alarm mechanism, and the alarm notification unit notifies the gas company staff, users and other relevant personnel of the alarm information in a timely and accurate manner through SMS, phone calls or APP push; Step 6: The data visualization unit in the display module displays the processed data in the form of intuitive charts and reports, and provides an operation interface for users through the user interaction unit, supports users to perform data query, parameter setting and report generation operations, and receives user feedback and instructions.

[0029] In the data acquisition module, the sensor unit fits tightly to the gas meter to obtain core physical parameters such as flow, pressure, temperature and usage time in real time. The original signal is carefully filtered and amplified by the signal conditioning unit, and then converted into a digital signal by the data conversion unit. The data transmission module relies on the communication interface unit to build a stable connection. The network selection unit flexibly selects GPRS, NB-IoT or Bluetooth network according to the on-site network conditions and transmission requirements. The data encryption unit strictly encrypts the data during transmission to ensure data security. After the data processing module receives the data, the data cleaning unit first removes noise, errors and duplicate data. Then the data analysis unit uses advanced algorithms to deeply explore the user's gas usage rules and trends. Finally, the data compression unit efficiently compresses the processed data. In the storage module, the database management unit carefully manages the database, the data classification storage unit carefully classifies and stores various types of data, and the data backup and recovery unit backs up important data on time to prevent any accidents. The alarm module relies on the abnormal judgment unit to accurately judge data abnormalities, the trigger unit responds quickly, and the notification unit promptly notifies relevant personnel through multiple channels. The display module clearly displays data through the data visualization unit, and the user interaction unit provides a convenient operation interface, supports various operations and receives feedback.

[0030] Embodiment 3 The third embodiment of the present invention is based on the same inventive concept and proposes a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the method for processing monitoring data of the Internet of Things gas meter of the above embodiment are implemented.

[0031] Embodiment 4 The fourth embodiment of the present invention is based on the same inventive concept. The present invention proposes a terminal, which includes: a processor and a memory; the processor and the memory communicate with each other; the memory is used to store instructions; the processor is used to execute the instructions in the memory, and execute the method for processing monitoring data of the Internet of Things gas meter of the above embodiment.

[0032] It should be understood that the various parts of the present invention can be implemented by hardware, software, firmware or a combination thereof. In the above-mentioned embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented by software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented by hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented by any one of the following technologies known in the art or their combination: a discrete logic circuit having a logic gate circuit for implementing a logic function for a data signal, a dedicated integrated circuit having a suitable combination of logic gate circuits, a programmable gate array (PGA), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. 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 system for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter, characterized in that: include: Data acquisition module, data transmission module, data processing module, storage module, alarm module and display module; The data acquisition module is used to collect monitoring data of the IoT gas meter in real time, and the monitoring data includes gas usage and meter status; The data transmission module is used to transmit the data collected by the data collection module to the data processing module, using a stable communication protocol and encrypting the transmitted data; The data processing module is used to clean, analyze and calculate the received monitoring data, and extract useful information including gas usage trends and abnormal usage conditions; The storage module is used to store the processed monitoring data; The alarm module is used to issue an alarm when abnormal data is detected, and the abnormal data includes gas leakage and abnormal usage; The display module is used to display the processed monitoring data and analysis results to the user in an intuitive form.

2. The system for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data acquisition module includes a sensor unit, a signal conditioning unit and a data conversion unit. The sensor unit is used to sense the flow, pressure, temperature and usage time of the gas meter. The signal conditioning unit is used to filter and amplify the original signal output by the sensor. The data conversion unit is used to convert the analog signal into a digital signal.

3. The system for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data transmission module includes a communication interface unit, a network selection unit and a data encryption unit. The communication interface unit is used to connect to the sensor and the data processing module, the network selection unit is used for network connection, and the data encryption unit is used for data encryption processing.

4. The system for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data processing module includes a data cleaning unit, a data analysis unit and a data compression unit. The data cleaning unit is used to remove noise, errors or duplicate data in the collected data, the data analysis unit is used to mine potential rules and trends in the data, and the data compression unit is used to compress the data.

5. The system for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage module includes a database management unit, a data classification storage unit and a data backup and recovery unit. The database management unit is used for creating, updating, querying and maintaining the database. The data classification storage unit is used for storing different types of data in different areas. The data backup and recovery unit is used for regularly backing up important data.

6. The system for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The alarm module includes an abnormality judgment unit, an alarm trigger unit and an alarm notification unit. The abnormality judgment unit is used to judge whether there is an abnormality in the collected data, the alarm trigger unit is used to trigger the alarm mechanism, and the alarm notification unit is used to promptly notify relevant personnel of the alarm information.

7. The system for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display module includes a data visualization unit and a user interaction unit. The data visualization unit is used to intuitively display data in the form of charts and reports, and the user interaction unit is used to provide a user operation interface.

8. A method for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter, characterized in that: A system for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the method comprising the following steps: Step 1: The sensor unit in the data acquisition module is in direct contact with the gas meter to sense the physical parameters of the gas meter such as flow, pressure, temperature and usage time in real time. The original signal output by the sensor is filtered and amplified by the signal conditioning unit, and the processed signal is then converted into a digital signal by the data conversion unit; Step 2: Use the communication interface unit in the data transmission module to establish a connection with the sensor and the data processing module to ensure smooth data transmission. The network selection unit selects GPRS, NB-IoT or Bluetooth network connection according to the on-site network coverage and data transmission requirements. During the transmission process, the data encryption unit encrypts the data to ensure the security and confidentiality of the data during transmission; Step 3: After the data processing module receives the transmitted data, the data cleaning unit first removes the noise, errors or duplicate data. Then, the data analysis unit uses statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms to mine the potential laws and trends of users' gas usage habits and periodic changes in gas consumption in the data. Finally, the data compression unit compresses a large amount of processed data to reduce the demand for storage space and transmission bandwidth. Step 4: The database management unit in the storage module is responsible for creating, updating, querying and maintaining the database. The data classification storage unit stores real-time data, historical data, statistical data, etc. in different areas. At the same time, the data backup and recovery unit regularly backs up important data to prevent system failure or data loss and enable timely recovery; Step 5: The abnormality judgment unit in the alarm module makes a real-time judgment on the collected data according to the preset rules and thresholds to detect whether there are abnormal conditions such as gas leakage and excessive flow usage. Once the data is determined to be abnormal, the alarm trigger unit immediately triggers the alarm mechanism, and the alarm notification unit notifies the gas company staff, users and other relevant personnel of the alarm information in a timely and accurate manner through SMS, phone calls or APP push; Step 6: The data visualization unit in the display module displays the processed data in the form of intuitive charts and reports, and provides an operation interface for users through the user interaction unit, supports users to perform data query, parameter setting and report generation operations, and receives user feedback and instructions.

9. A computer device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that: When the processor executes the computer program, the method for processing monitoring data of the Internet of Things gas meter as claimed in claim 8 is implemented.

10. A readable storage medium, characterized in that: The readable storage medium stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the method for processing monitoring data of an Internet of Things gas meter as claimed in claim 8 is implemented.