Vehicle-mounted communication device with satellite communication function and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a vehicle-mounted communication device with a satellite communication function and a vehicle. The vehicle-mounted communication device provided by the utility model comprises a microcontroller module and a satellite communication module, the microcontroller module is connected with the satellite communication module, and the satellite communication module is used for being connected to a satellite antenna; the satellite communication module receives and sends satellite signals through the satellite antenna, and communicates with the microcontroller module. According to the utility model, the vehicle-mounted satellite communication function can be integrated into the TBox, so that bidirectional satellite message and satellite call services are provided, and the vehicle-mounted satellite communication function is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a vehicle-mounted communication device with a satellite communication function and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] TBox (Telematics Box) is the core communication device in the vehicle. At present, with the development of satellite communication, vehicle-mounted satellite communication function has become a new demand. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a vehicle-mounted communication device and a vehicle with a satellite communication function, and the vehicle-mounted satellite communication function can be integrated into the TBox, so as to provide two-way satellite message and satellite call services, and realize the vehicle-mounted satellite communication function.

[0004] The utility model discloses a vehicle-mounted communication device with a satellite communication function, the vehicle-mounted communication device comprises a microcontroller module and a satellite communication module; the microcontroller module is connected to the satellite communication module, and the satellite communication module is used to be connected to a satellite antenna; the satellite communication module receives and sends satellite signals via the satellite antenna, and communicates with the microcontroller module.

[0005] Optionally, the satellite antenna is built into the vehicle-mounted communication device.

[0006] Optionally, the microcontroller module is also used to connect to a voice call module, a Bluetooth module, an acceleration sensor module, a real-time clock module and an indicator light module.

[0007] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted communication device also includes a CANFD transceiver module; the microcontroller module is connected to the CANFD transceiver module, and the CANFD transceiver module is used to connect to a CANFD connector.

[0008] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted communication device also includes a mobile communication module; the microcontroller module is connected to the mobile communication module, and the mobile communication module is respectively connected to the LTE antenna connector and the GNSS antenna connector, and the LTE antenna connector and the GNSS antenna connector are used to connect to the LTE antenna and the GNSS antenna, respectively.

[0009] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted communication device also includes an audio codec module, an audio amplifier module and a microphone switching module; the mobile communication module is connected to the audio codec module, the audio codec module is connected to the first audio output connector via the audio amplifier module, the audio codec module is not connected to the second audio output connector via the audio amplifier module, and the audio codec module is also connected to the microphone input connector and the microphone output connector respectively via the microphone switching module.

[0010] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted communication device also includes an eSIM chip module, an eMMC chip module and an encryption chip module; the mobile communication module is respectively connected to the eSIM chip module, the eMMC chip module and the encryption chip module.

[0011] Optionally, the mobile communication module is also used to connect to a USB connector, and the mobile communication module is also connected to an Ethernet connector via an Ethernet transceiver communication chip module.

[0012] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted communication device further includes a power manager module and a filter protector module; the microcontroller module and the mobile communication module are respectively connected to the power manager module, and the power manager module is connected to the power connector via the filter protector module.

[0013] The utility model also discloses a vehicle, comprising the vehicle-mounted communication device with satellite communication function as described above.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the main differences and effects of the present invention are:

[0015] The utility model is provided with a satellite communication module to be respectively connected to a microcontroller module and a satellite antenna, and can receive satellite signals from the outside and send satellite signals to the outside, and interact with the microcontroller module, thereby providing two-way satellite message and satellite call services, and realizing the vehicle-mounted satellite communication function.

[0016] Furthermore, in addition to setting up a satellite communication module, the utility model also sets up a mobile communication module to respectively connect the microcontroller module and the LTE antenna and the GNSS antenna, and can receive LTE signals and GNSS signals from the outside and send LTE signals and GNSS signals to the outside, and interact with the microcontroller module to provide mobile communication services and navigation services. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the connection of functional components in a vehicle-mounted communication device with satellite communication function. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to make the purpose and technical solution of the embodiment of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the described embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0019] A first embodiment of the present utility model relates to a vehicle-mounted communication device with a satellite communication function. In this document, the vehicle-mounted communication device may also be referred to as a TBox. Figure 1 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the connection of functional components in a vehicle-mounted communication device with satellite communication function.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle-mounted communication device includes a microcontroller module (MCU, Micro Controller Unit) 101 and a satellite communication module 102. The microcontroller module 101 is connected to the satellite communication module 102, and more specifically, the SPI pin and the UART pin of the microcontroller module 101 are respectively connected to the satellite communication module 102. The satellite communication module 102 is used to connect to a satellite antenna 103, and the satellite communication module 102 receives and sends satellite signals via the satellite antenna 103, and communicates with the microcontroller module 101.

[0021] The utility model is provided with a satellite communication module 102 to be respectively connected to a microcontroller module 101 and a satellite antenna 103, and can receive satellite signals from the outside and send satellite signals to the outside, and interact with the microcontroller module 101, thereby providing two-way satellite messaging and satellite call services, and realizing the vehicle-mounted satellite communication function.

[0022] In one embodiment, the satellite antenna 103 is built into the vehicle-mounted communication device. However, it is understood that in another embodiment, the satellite antenna 103 may also be an external antenna, and the vehicle-mounted communication device includes a satellite antenna connector (in this article, the connector may also be referred to as a port), so that the satellite communication module 102 is connected to the external antenna via the satellite antenna connector.

[0023] In one embodiment, the microcontroller module 101 is also used to connect to a voice call module (not shown) of the vehicle, which includes an emergency call (eCall) module, a brakedown call (bCall) module, and an information service call (iCall) module. The vehicle communication device includes a first voice call connector 104a and a second voice call connector 104b, and more specifically, the GPIO pins of the microcontroller module 101 are connected to a button (eCall Button) and an indicator light (eCall LED) in the emergency call module via the first voice call connector 104a, and are connected to keys (e / b / iCall Keys) in the emergency call module, the brakedown call module, and the information service call module via the second voice call connector 104b.

[0024] In one embodiment, the microcontroller module 101 is also used to connect to a Bluetooth module (not shown) of the vehicle, and the Bluetooth module includes a Bluetooth 4.2 module and a Bluetooth 5.0 module, etc. The vehicle-mounted communication device includes a Bluetooth connector 105, and more specifically, the UART pin of the microcontroller module 101 is connected to the Bluetooth 4.2 module and the Bluetooth 5.0 module, etc. via the Bluetooth connector 105. In one embodiment, the Bluetooth 4.2 module and the Bluetooth 5.0 module, etc. are built into the vehicle-mounted communication device.

[0025] In one embodiment, the microcontroller module 101 is also used to connect to an acceleration sensor module (not shown) of the vehicle, and the acceleration sensor module includes a 3D acceleration sensor module, etc. The vehicle-mounted communication device includes an acceleration sensor connector 106, and more specifically, the I2C pin of the microcontroller module 101 is connected to the 3D acceleration sensor module, etc. via the acceleration sensor connector 106. In one embodiment, the 3D acceleration sensor module, etc. is built into the vehicle-mounted communication device.

[0026] In one embodiment, the microcontroller module 101 is also used to connect to a real-time clock (RTC) module (not shown) of the vehicle. The vehicle-mounted communication device includes a real-time clock connector 107, and more specifically, the I2C pin of the microcontroller module 101 is connected to the real-time clock module via the real-time clock connector 107. In one embodiment, the real-time clock module is built into the vehicle-mounted communication device.

[0027] In one embodiment, the microcontroller module 101 is also used to connect to an indicator light (LEDs) module (not shown) of the vehicle. The vehicle-mounted communication device includes an indicator light connector 108, and more specifically, the PWM pin of the microcontroller module 101 is connected to the indicator light module via the indicator light connector 108. In one embodiment, the indicator light module is built into the vehicle-mounted communication device.

[0028] In one embodiment, the vehicle-mounted communication device further includes a CANFD transceiver module 109. The microcontroller module 101 is connected to the CANFD transceiver module 109, and more specifically, the CAN pin of the microcontroller module 101 is connected to the CANFD transceiver module 109. The CANFD transceiver module 109 is used to connect to the CANFD connector 110, thereby serving as a CAN port of the vehicle-mounted communication device to support CAN data transmission and reception. The number of CANFD transceiver modules 109 can be three, and the number of CANFD connectors 110 can be three.

[0029] In one embodiment, the vehicle-mounted communication device further includes a mobile communication module (Network Access Device, NAD) 111. The microcontroller module 101 is connected to the mobile communication module 111, and more specifically, the UART pin, SPI pin and GPIO pin of the microcontroller module 101 are connected to the UART pin, SPI pin and POWER ON / OFF pin of the mobile communication module 111, respectively.

[0030] The vehicle-mounted communication device also includes an LTE (Long Time Evolution) antenna connector 112. The mobile communication module 111 is connected to the LTE antenna connector 112, and more specifically, the 2G / 3G / 4G RF pin of the mobile communication module 111 is connected to the LTE antenna connector 112. The LTE antenna connector 112 is used to connect to an LTE antenna (not shown), and the mobile communication module 111 receives and sends LTE signals via the LTE antenna connector 112 and the LTE antenna, and communicates with the microcontroller module 101.

[0031] The vehicle-mounted communication device further includes a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) antenna connector 113. The mobile communication module 111 is connected to the GNSS antenna connector 113, and more specifically, the GNSS RF pin of the mobile communication module 111 is connected to the GNSS antenna connector 113. The GNSS antenna connector 113 is used to connect to a GNSS antenna (not shown), and the mobile communication module 111 receives and sends GNSS signals via the GNSS antenna connector 113 and the GNSS antenna, and communicates with the microcontroller module 101.

[0032] In addition to the satellite communication module 102, the utility model also provides a mobile communication module 111 to respectively connect the microcontroller module 101 and the LTE antenna and the GNSS antenna, and can receive LTE signals and GNSS signals from the outside and send LTE signals and GNSS signals to the outside, and interact with the microcontroller module 101 to provide mobile communication services and navigation services.

[0033] In one embodiment, the vehicle communication device further includes an audio codec module 114. The mobile communication module 111 is connected to the audio codec module 114, and more specifically, the PCM pin and the I2C pin of the mobile communication module 111 are connected to the audio codec module 114 respectively.

[0034] The vehicle-mounted communication device further includes an audio amplifier module 115. The audio codec module 114 is connected to the first audio output connector 116a via the audio amplifier module 115, thereby outputting an amplified audio signal, which can be used for a speaker of the vehicle, etc., and thus the first audio output connector 116a serves as an amplified audio output port of the vehicle-mounted communication device. In addition, the audio codec module 114 is not connected to the second audio output connector 116b via the audio amplifier module 115, thereby outputting an unamplified audio signal, which can be used for a speaker of the vehicle, etc., and thus the first audio output connector 116a serves as a direct audio output port of the vehicle-mounted communication device.

[0035] The vehicle-mounted communication device further includes a microphone switching module 117. The audio codec module 114 is connected to the microphone input connector 118a and the microphone output connector 118b respectively via the microphone switching module 117. When a microphone signal needs to be received from the outside, the microphone switching module 117 switches to the microphone input connector 118a, and when a microphone signal needs to be output to the outside, the microphone switching module 117 switches to the microphone output connector 118b.

[0036] In one embodiment, the vehicle communication device further includes an eSIM (Embedded SIM) chip module 119. The mobile communication module 111 is connected to the eSIM chip module 119, and more specifically, the SDIO pin of the mobile communication module 111 is connected to the eSIM chip module 119.

[0037] In one embodiment, the vehicle-mounted communication device further includes an eMMC (Embedded Multi Media Card) chip module 120. The mobile communication module 111 is connected to the eMMC chip module 120, and more specifically, the SDIO pin of the mobile communication module 111 is connected to the eMMC chip module 120.

[0038] In one embodiment, the vehicle-mounted communication device further includes an encryption chip module 121 . The mobile communication module 111 is connected to the encryption chip module 121 , and more specifically, an I2C pin of the mobile communication module 111 is connected to the encryption chip module 121 .

[0039] In one embodiment, the mobile communication module 111 is also used to connect to the USB connector 122, and more specifically, the USB pin of the mobile communication module 111 is connected to the USB connector 122, thereby serving as a USB port of the vehicle communication device to support USB data transmission and reception.

[0040] In one embodiment, the vehicle-mounted communication device further includes an Ethernet transceiver communication chip module 123. The mobile communication module 111 is connected to the Ethernet transceiver communication chip module 123, and more specifically, the Eth pin of the mobile communication module 111 is connected to the Ethernet transceiver communication chip module 123. The Ethernet transceiver communication chip module 123 is connected to the Ethernet connector 124, thereby serving as an Ethernet port of the vehicle-mounted communication device to support Ethernet communication.

[0041] In one embodiment, the vehicle-mounted communication device further includes a power manager module 125 and a filter protector module 126. The microcontroller module 101 and the mobile communication module 111 are respectively connected to the power manager module 125, and the power manager module 125 is connected to the first power connector 127a and the second power connector 127b via the filter protector module 126, wherein the first power connector 127a serves as an auxiliary power port of the vehicle-mounted communication device, and the second power connector 127b serves as a battery power port of the vehicle-mounted communication device.

[0042] A second embodiment of the present utility model relates to a vehicle, which comprises the vehicle-mounted communication device with satellite communication function as described above.

[0043] The first embodiment is a device embodiment corresponding to the present embodiment, and the present embodiment can be implemented in conjunction with the first embodiment. The relevant technical details mentioned in the first embodiment are still valid in the present embodiment, and are not repeated here to reduce repetition. Accordingly, the relevant technical details mentioned in the present embodiment can also be applied in the first embodiment.

[0044] It should be noted that in the claims and description of this patent, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "including one" do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0045] In the accompanying drawings, some structural or method features may be shown in a specific arrangement and / or order. However, it should be understood that such a specific arrangement and / or order may not be required. Instead, in some embodiments, these features may be arranged in a manner and / or order different from that shown in the illustrative drawings. In addition, the inclusion of structural or method features in a particular figure does not mean that such features are required in all embodiments, and in some embodiments, these features may not be included or may be modified or may be combined with other features.

[0046] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made in form and details without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted communication device with satellite communication function, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted communication device includes a microcontroller module and a satellite communication module; The microcontroller module is connected to the satellite communication module, and the satellite communication module is used to connect to a satellite antenna; the satellite communication module receives and sends satellite signals via the satellite antenna and communicates with the microcontroller module.

2. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The satellite antenna is built into the in-vehicle communication device.

3. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The microcontroller module is also used to connect to a voice call module, a Bluetooth module, an acceleration sensor module, a real-time clock module and an indicator light module.

4. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted communication device also includes a CANFD transceiver module; the microcontroller module is connected to the CANFD transceiver module, and the CANFD transceiver module is used to connect to a CANFD connector.

5. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted communication device also includes a mobile communication module; the microcontroller module is connected to the mobile communication module, and the mobile communication module is connected to the LTE antenna connector and the GNSS antenna connector respectively, and the LTE antenna connector and the GNSS antenna connector are used to connect to the LTE antenna and the GNSS antenna respectively.

6. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted communication device also includes an audio codec module, an audio amplifier module and a microphone switching module; the mobile communication module is connected to the audio codec module, the audio codec module is connected to the first audio output connector via the audio amplifier module, the audio codec module is not connected to the second audio output connector via the audio amplifier module, and the audio codec module is also connected to the microphone input connector and the microphone output connector respectively via the microphone switching module.

7. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted communication device also includes an eSIM chip module, an eMMC chip module and an encryption chip module; the mobile communication module is connected to the eSIM chip module, the eMMC chip module and the encryption chip module respectively.

8. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mobile communication module is also used to connect to the USB connector, and the mobile communication module is also connected to the Ethernet connector via the Ethernet transceiver communication chip module.

9. The vehicle-mounted communication device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted communication device also includes a power manager module and a filter protector module; the microcontroller module and the mobile communication module are respectively connected to the power manager module, and the power manager module is connected to the power connector via the filter protector module.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted communication device having a satellite communication function according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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