Jetson platform-based edge computing mini host device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of edge computing, and particularly relates to edge computing mini host equipment based on a Jetson platform. According to the utility model, in combination with an application scene of edge computing, common equipment interfaces, such as a camera and display interface, an Ethernet interface, an M.2 interface and a plurality of industrial interfaces, are integrated, so that most industrial scenes can be met, the integration level is high, the size is relatively small, field arrangement is convenient, and space and cost are saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of edge computing technology, and in particular to an edge computing mini host device based on a Jetson platform. Background Art

[0002] This section is intended to provide a background or context to the embodiments of the utility model recited in the claims. The description herein is not admitted to be prior art by inclusion in this section.

[0003] At present, edge computing technology has been implemented in many fields such as the Internet of Things and industrial control, and its application scenarios are becoming more and more abundant. Edge computing technology requires hardware with high computing power to carry it, so some processors or core modules that can accelerate algorithms have been produced in the market to meet the needs, such as the Jetson platform core modules launched by NVIDIA, such as Jetson Nano and Jetson Xavier NX. Traditional high-computing computers are large in size, such as computers with X86 architecture, which are too large and not easy to deploy on site. The Jetson platform core module launched by NVIDIA has the advantages of high computing power and small size, but it cannot work alone and requires a matching carrier board to provide power and interface to work as a device. In addition, due to the large number of devices in the field of edge computing, various industrial equipment is required, such as cameras for data collection, display devices for human-computer exchange, RS485 buses for communication between devices, etc. A single device cannot take into account many interfaces. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform to solve the problem that the above-mentioned industrial-grade edge computing devices are too large and cannot take into account numerous industrial interfaces.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows.

[0006] A mini host device for edge computing based on the Jetson platform, wherein the host device integrates a network interface, a display interface and a Jetson platform core module, and the Jetson platform core module integrates an SoC, a memory, a memory chip and an Ethernet transceiver.

[0007] In some implementations, the network interface includes an Ethernet interface and a plurality of USB interfaces.

[0008] In some implementations, the multiple USB interfaces are expanded through an expansion chip and are used for external USB devices.

[0009] In some embodiments, the host device is also integrated with a battery interface for saving time settings to ensure that device time is not lost after the main power supply is cut off.

[0010] In some implementations, the display interface includes an HDMI display interface and a DP display interface.

[0011] In some embodiments, the host device is also integrated with a camera interface for visual acquisition to provide data acquisition support for edge computing.

[0012] In some embodiments, the host device is also integrated with a Type C interface, and the Type C interface is directly connected to the Jetson platform core module for updating the system of the Jetson platform core module.

[0013] In some implementations, the Jetson platform core module communicates with the carrier board via a gold finger.

[0014] In some embodiments, the host device is also integrated with a fan interface for connecting an external fan to dissipate heat for the Jetson platform core module.

[0015] In some implementations, the host device further integrates one or more of an M.2Key-M interface, an M.2Key-E interface, a MINI PCIe interface, an expansion interface, and a power supply interface.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The utility model combines the application scenarios of edge computing and integrates commonly used device interfaces, such as camera and display interfaces, Ethernet interfaces, M.2 interfaces and other industrial interfaces. It can meet most industrial scenarios, and has high integration and relatively small size, which is convenient for on-site deployment, saving space and cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present application. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in combination with the embodiments and drawings. The schematic implementation mode and description of the utility model are only used to explain the utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. It should be noted that the utility model is already in the actual development and use stage.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc., of the present invention are only used to distinguish descriptions, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. When an element is referred to as being "provided with" another element, it may be provided on the surface or inside of the element.

[0023] Unless explicitly stated otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the term “comprise” or variations such as “include” or “comprising”, etc., will be understood to include the stated elements or components but not to exclude other elements or components.

[0024] Aiming at the problem that industrial-grade edge computing equipment is too large and cannot take into account numerous industrial interfaces, the utility model proposes an edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform.

[0025] The utility model combines the application scenarios of edge computing and integrates commonly used device interfaces, such as camera and display interfaces, Ethernet interfaces, M.2 interfaces and many other industrial interfaces, which can meet most industrial scenarios. At the same time, the utility model can realize the miniaturization of edge computers, save equipment volume, and can be applied to more scenarios.

[0026] Specifically, an edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform, such as Figure 1As shown, the mini host device integrates a network interface, a display interface and a Jetson platform core module. The mini host device of this embodiment includes a Jetson platform core module 2, which has a high degree of integration, integrates core components such as SoC, storage, memory, Ethernet transceiver, etc., has strong stability, and communicates with the carrier board by means of a gold finger. Optionally, the network interface includes an Ethernet interface and a plurality of USB interfaces. The mini host of this embodiment includes an Ethernet interface, which is a Gigabit Ethernet, which can be used to connect to the network, realize the networking function, and can be used for the transmission of edge computing data. Optionally, the plurality of USB interfaces are expanded by an expansion chip for external USB devices. The mini host device of this embodiment includes 4 USB3.0 interfaces, which is a USB3.0 expansion chip that expands the 1-way USB3.0 of the Jetson platform core module into 4-way, which can be used for external USB devices.

[0027] Optionally, the mini host device of this embodiment is also integrated with a battery interface for saving time settings so that the device time is not lost after the main power is turned off. Specifically, the mini host device includes an RTC battery interface that can be connected to a button battery to save time settings so that the device time is not lost after the main power is turned off.

[0028] The display interface of the mini host device of this embodiment includes two display interfaces, one is an HDMI display interface, which is connected to a standard HDMI interface display device, and the other is a DP interface, which is connected to a standard DP display device, both of which can be used for display to achieve human-computer interaction. In addition, the mini host device includes two camera interfaces, which can be connected to two CSI interface cameras for visual acquisition and provide data acquisition support for edge computing. The mini host device includes an HDMI display interface, which is connected to a standard HDMI interface display device, which can be used for display to achieve human-computer interaction.

[0029] Optionally, the mini host device is also integrated with a Type C interface, which is directly connected to the Jetson platform core module and can update the system of the module.

[0030] In addition, optionally, the mini host device includes an M.2 Key-M interface, which can be connected to a storage module that supports this interface type, such as an SSD hard drive, for data storage. Optionally, the mini host device also includes an M.2 Key-E interface, which can be connected to a module that supports this interface type, such as a WiFi wireless module, a Bluetooth module, etc., for wireless transmission. Optionally, the mini host device includes a DC terminal power supply interface, which can be powered by a 12V to 24V power supply. Optionally, the mini host device also integrates a fan interface, which can be connected to an external fan to dissipate heat for the Jetson platform core module, provide a suitable temperature for the device, and improve performance and life. Optionally, the mini host device includes an expansion interface, which can expand various devices required for industrial control, such as RS485 bus devices, CAN bus devices, etc.

[0031] It should be noted that, for the aforementioned embodiments, for the sake of simplicity, they are all described as a series of action combinations, but those skilled in the art should be aware that the present application is not limited by the described order of actions, because according to the present application, certain steps can be performed in other orders or simultaneously. Secondly, those skilled in the art should also be aware that the embodiments described in the specification are all preferred embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily required by the present application.

[0032] The above specific implementation methods further illustrate the purpose, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the utility model in detail. It should be understood that the above description is only the specific implementation method of the utility model and is not used to limit the protection scope of the utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform, characterized in that: The host device is integrated with a network interface, a display interface and a Jetson platform core module, and the Jetson platform core module is integrated with a SoC, a memory, a memory chip and an Ethernet transceiver.

2. The edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The network interface includes an Ethernet interface and a plurality of USB interfaces.

3. The edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The multiple USB interfaces are expanded through an expansion chip and are used for external USB devices.

4. The edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: The host device is also integrated with a battery interface for saving time settings so that the device time is not lost after the main power supply is cut off.

5. The edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform according to claim 4, characterized in that: The display interface includes an HDMI display interface and a DP display interface.

6. The edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform according to claim 5, characterized in that: The host device is also integrated with a camera interface for visual acquisition, providing data acquisition support for edge computing.

7. The edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The host device is also integrated with a Type C interface, which is directly connected to the Jetson platform core module and is used to update the system of the Jetson platform core module.

8. The edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform according to claim 7, characterized in that: The Jetson platform core module communicates with the carrier board through gold fingers.

9. The edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform according to claim 8, characterized in that: The host device is also integrated with a fan interface for connecting an external fan to dissipate heat for the Jetson platform core module.

10. An edge computing mini host device based on the Jetson platform according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: The host device also integrates one or more of an M.2Key-M interface, an M.2Key-E interface, a MINI PCIe interface, an expansion interface, and a power supply interface.

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