Content distribution device based on multiple protocols

By designing a content distribution device that integrates multiple network protocols, the problem that the prior art cannot meet the needs of high-speed, large-capacity data transmission, low-power and long-distance communication in diverse network environments and complex application scenarios is solved, flexible application and wide-area network coverage are achieved, and deployment costs are reduced.

CN222547496UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-28SEEED TECH
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Application Number
CN202420008850.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-03
Publication Date
2025-02-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-03

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Technical Problem

The existing content distribution technology has limitations in diverse network environments and complex application scenarios, and cannot meet the needs of high-speed, large-capacity data transmission, low-power consumption, and long-distance communication.

Method used

A multi-protocol content distribution device is designed, integrating main control module, wireless communication module, Ethernet module, relay module, data processing module, storage module and interface module, supporting multiple network protocols such as WiFi, LoRa, Ethernet and 4G, to achieve flexible applications and wide-area network coverage in different environments.

Benefits of technology

Through multi-protocol support, the device improves application flexibility and coverage in a variable network environment, and realizes remote and wide-area network coverage, which is especially suitable for remote areas and wide-area network environments, reducing deployment costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a content distribution device based on multiple protocols, which comprises a main control module, a wireless communication module, an Ethernet module, a relay module, a data processing module, a storage module and an interface module, and is characterized in that the wireless communication module is used for carrying out wireless communication with an external device, the Ethernet module is used for carrying out wired network connection with external equipment, and the relay module is used for carrying out wired network connection with the external equipment; the main control module is used for receiving and sending data and carrying out high-speed data transmission, the data processing module is connected with the main control module and used for processing the received and sent data, and the interface module is used for providing physical connection with external equipment. The system supports multiple network protocols so as to improve application flexibility and coverage in different environments, can realize remote and wide area network coverage, ensures efficient data management and distribution in a multi-network environment through the high-performance master control module and enough storage modules, and enhances data processing and storage capabilities.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of network communication and data distribution, and in particular to a content distribution device based on multiple protocols. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of digitalization and Internet technology, the demand for efficient and reliable content distribution methods is growing. In existing technologies, content distribution usually relies on traditional network communication protocols, such as WiFi or Ethernet, which perform well in local network environments but have limitations in broader or complex application scenarios. For example, in remote areas without fixed network infrastructure, or in applications that need to span large geographical areas, traditional network protocols cannot provide effective data transmission solutions.

[0003] In addition, with the rise of concepts such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart cities, the demand for content distribution systems that can work stably in a variety of network environments is becoming increasingly urgent. These application scenarios require devices to not only support high-speed and large-capacity data transmission, but also be able to adapt to low-power, long-distance communication requirements, and seamless switching capabilities in different network environments.

[0004] Most existing solutions are designed for specific network types or application scenarios, lacking sufficient flexibility and adaptability to meet the increasingly diverse network communication needs. Therefore, developing a content distribution device that can integrate multiple network protocols and adapt to diverse application scenarios has become an important direction of current technological development. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above technical problems, the utility model provides a content distribution device based on multiple protocols.

[0006] An embodiment of the utility model provides a content distribution device based on multiple protocols, including a main control module, a wireless communication module, an Ethernet module, a relay module, a data processing module, a storage module and an interface module, wherein the wireless communication module is used for wireless communication with an external device, the Ethernet module is used for wired network connection with an external device for high-speed data transmission, the data processing module is connected to the main control module for processing received and sent data, and the interface module is used for providing a physical connection with an external device.

[0007] Optionally, the wireless communication module includes at least one of a WiFi module, a Bluetooth module and a LoRa module.

[0008] Optionally, the multi-protocol based content distribution device further includes a 4G module for providing mobile network connection.

[0009] Optionally, the data processing module processes the received and sent data in a manner that at least includes format conversion, encryption, decryption, compression and decompression.

[0010] Optionally, the storage module includes an SSD module, an HDD module, an LPDDR4 module and an eMMC module, the SSD module is used to store a large amount of content data and system operation data, the HDD module is used to store and back up data, the LPDDR4 module serves as an internal storage expansion space when the main control module is running, and the eMMC module is used to provide external storage space for the main control module.

[0011] Optionally, the interface module includes a USB interface for connecting to an external device, an HDMI interface and an SD card slot for inserting an SD card.

[0012] Optionally, the USB interface is a TYPE-C interface.

[0013] Optionally, the multi-protocol-based content distribution device further includes a power module for providing power to the device.

[0014] Optionally, the multi-protocol-based content distribution device further includes a DC-DC converter, which is used to convert the voltage of the power module into a preset voltage and then supply power to the multi-protocol-based content distribution device.

[0015] Optionally, the multi-protocol-based content distribution device further includes a data security module, and the data security module includes an ECC608 / TPM interface.

[0016] In the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the wireless communication module is used for wireless communication with an external device, the Ethernet module is used for wired network connection with an external device for high-speed data transmission, the data processing module is connected to the main control module for processing received and sent data, and the interface module is used to provide a physical connection with an external device. Compared with the prior art, the utility model supports multiple network protocols to improve application flexibility and coverage in different environments, and can achieve remote and wide area network coverage. Through a high-performance main control module and sufficient storage modules, efficient data management and distribution in a multi-network environment are ensured, thereby enhancing data processing and storage capabilities. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 The utility model is a structural schematic diagram of a multi-protocol based content distribution device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0019] The utility model provides a content distribution device based on multiple protocols. Please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the device includes a main control module 100, a wireless communication module (241, 242), an Ethernet module 210, a relay module 220, a data processing module 230, a storage module (261, 262, 263, 264) and an interface module (271, 272), wherein the wireless communication module (241, 242) is used for wireless communication with an external device, the Ethernet module 210 is used for wired network connection with an external device for high-speed data transmission, the data processing module 230 is connected to the main control module 100 and is used for format conversion, encryption, decryption, compression and decompression of received and sent data, and the interface module (271, 272) is used for providing a physical connection with an external device.

[0020] The utility model improves the application flexibility and efficiency in a changing network environment by integrating multiple network protocols. Among them, the LoRa module enables the device to work effectively in a very wide geographical range, and is suitable for remote areas or wide-area monitoring scenarios, such as agriculture, forestry, and other remote monitoring applications. This long-distance data transmission capability, combined with the device's high-performance processing and multi-protocol support characteristics, greatly expands the possibility and reliability of content distribution, especially in areas where traditional network coverage is insufficient. Greatly reduce the overall deployment cost. At the same time, the device can also perform signal relay transmission.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the main control module 100 uses an Intel CPU J4125 low-power CPU based on an X86 architecture, has high-performance processing capabilities, and can handle complex data transmission and management tasks.

[0022] The wireless communication module includes at least one of a WiFi module 241, a Bluetooth module and a LoRa module 242, and is used for wireless communication with external devices. The WiFi module 241 supports the 802.11 standard and is used in common wireless network environments. The LoRa module 242 is used for long-distance and low-power wireless communication, which is suitable for remote monitoring and Internet of Things applications. The Bluetooth module supports short-distance wireless connections and is suitable for near-field communications.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, the multi-protocol-based content distribution device further includes a 4G module 250 or a 5G module for providing a mobile network connection for data transmission, thereby ensuring that data transmission can be performed even in an environment without WiFi coverage.

[0024] The multi-protocol based content distribution device described in the utility model supports multiple network protocols, including WiFi module 241, LoRa module 242, Ethernet module 210 and 4G module 250, etc. The WiFi module 241 is used in common wireless network environments, the LoRa module 242 is used for long-distance and low-power wireless communication, which is suitable for remote monitoring and Internet of Things applications, the Bluetooth module supports short-distance wireless connection, which is suitable for near-field communication, and the 4G module 250 or 5G module is used to provide mobile network connection for data transmission, ensuring that data transmission can be performed even in an environment without WiFi coverage, so as to improve the application flexibility and coverage in different environments. The utility model can achieve long-distance and wide-area network coverage, especially through the LoRa module, which solves the long-distance and low-power data transmission requirements, and is suitable for remote areas and wide-area network environments.

[0025] The relay module 220 of the present invention enables the device to receive signals and rebroadcast them, thereby expanding the network coverage, which is particularly important in WiFi and LoRa communications.

[0026] In one embodiment of the present invention, the storage module includes an SSD module 261, an HDD module 262, an LPDDR4 module 263 and an eMMC module 264. The SSD module 261 is used to store a large amount of content data and system operation data, the HDD module 262 is used to store and back up data, and the LPDDR4 module 263 is used as an internal storage expansion space when the main control module 100 is running, specifically LPDDR4 512M, that is, the fourth generation double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory, with a capacity of 512MB, for fast data reading and writing.

[0027] The eMMC module 264 is used to provide external storage space for the main control module 100. The eMMC module is an integrated storage form, usually used as solid-state storage in portable electronic devices, and is used to provide external storage space for the RISC-V processor. The eMMC module provides the system with a built-in non-volatile storage option for persistent storage of operating systems, applications, and user data.

[0028] In one embodiment of the present invention, the interface module includes a USB interface for connecting an external device, an HDMI interface 271 and an SD card slot for plugging in an SD card, wherein the USB interface of the present application can connect external USB devices such as a USB flash drive, a mouse, a keyboard, a 3G network card, a wireless network card, etc. Preferably, the USB interface can also be a TYPE-C interface 272 supporting the USB2.0 protocol, which is a new type of USB interface that supports double-sided insertion and fast data transmission, while also supporting power supply and fast charging of the device. The Ethernet module supports 10 / 100 / 1000MBits rate transmission. The SD card described in the present invention is used to expand the storage space of the system, providing additional flexibility for data storage and operating system booting. The present application enhances the scalability of storage by adding an SD card slot, providing users with more application scenario options.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present invention, the multi-protocol content distribution device further comprises a power module 290 for providing power to the device. The multi-protocol content distribution device further comprises a DC-DC converter for converting the voltage of the power module into a preset voltage to power the device.

[0030] In one embodiment of the present invention, the multi-protocol based content distribution device further includes a data security module 280, and the data security module 280 includes an ECC608 / TPM interface.

[0031] The multi-protocol content distribution device described in the utility model supports multiple network protocols, including WiFi modules, LoRa modules, Ethernet modules and 4G modules, etc., to improve the application flexibility and coverage in different environments. The utility model can achieve long-distance and wide-area network coverage, especially through the LoRa module, which solves the data transmission requirements of long distance and low power consumption, and is suitable for remote areas and wide-area network environments. The utility model can quickly switch network protocols according to different network environments and application requirements, or use multiple network protocols for data transmission at the same time, improve the flexibility and applicability of the system, and ensure efficient data management and distribution in multiple network environments through high-performance main control modules and sufficient storage modules, and enhance data processing and storage capabilities.

[0032] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may still be modified, or some of the technical features may be replaced by equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A content distribution device based on multiple protocols, characterized in that: It includes a main control module, a wireless communication module, an Ethernet module, a relay module, a data processing module, a storage module and an interface module. The wireless communication module is used for wireless communication with an external device. The Ethernet module is used for wired network connection with an external device for high-speed data transmission. The data processing module is connected to the main control module for processing received and sent data. The interface module is used for providing a physical connection with an external device.

2. The multi-protocol content distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wireless communication module includes at least one of a WiFi module, a Bluetooth module and a LoRa module.

3. The multi-protocol content distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-protocol-based content distribution device also includes a 4G module for providing a mobile network connection.

4. The multi-protocol content distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data processing module processes the received and sent data in a manner that at least includes format conversion, encryption, decryption, compression and decompression.

5. The multi-protocol content distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage module includes an SSD module, an HDD module, an LPDDR4 module and an eMMC module. The SSD module is used to store a large amount of content data and system operation data, the HDD module is used to store and back up data, the LPDDR4 module serves as the internal storage expansion space when the main control module is running, and the eMMC module is used to provide external storage space for the main control module.

6. The multi-protocol content distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interface module includes a USB interface for connecting to external devices, an HDMI interface and an SD card slot for inserting an SD card.

7. The multi-protocol content distribution device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The USB interface is a TYPE-C interface.

8. The multi-protocol content distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-protocol-based content distribution device further comprises a power supply module for providing electric energy to the device.

9. The multi-protocol content distribution device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The multi-protocol-based content distribution device further includes a DC-DC converter, which is used to convert the voltage of the power module into a preset voltage and then supply power to the multi-protocol-based content distribution device.

10. The multi-protocol content distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-protocol-based content distribution device further includes a data security module, and the data security module includes an ECC608 / TPM interface.