Halow serial converter and network system

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of communication, in particular to a Halow serial converter and a network system, which comprise a shell and an antenna, an electric control board is arranged inside the shell along the length direction, the electric control board is provided with a data conversion unit, and the data conversion unit comprises a DB9 plugging module, a conversion module and a Halow module; wherein the DB9 plug-in module is partially exposed out of the outer surface of the shell, the other part of the DB9 plug-in module is embedded in the shell, and the DB9 plug-in module is used for being connected with external equipment; and the Halow module is connected with the DB9 plugging module through the conversion module to realize bidirectional data transmission, so that the problem that an existing serial interface can only support Ethernet data transmission and cannot use a Halow network for data transmission is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of communication, in particular to a Halow serial converter and a network system. Background Art

[0002] In modern communication technology, serial communication, as a basic data transmission method, maintains an important position in various application scenarios due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. The core working principle of Halow serial converter is to identify the signal and protocol of the input interface, convert the data format and level to adapt to the requirements of the output interface, and thus realize communication between different serial interfaces. As a key device for realizing serial communication, Halow serial converter provides a variety of options to meet the needs of different users.

[0003] Most of the existing terminal devices use DB9 plug interface to realize data transmission. The DB9 interface uses Ethernet for data transmission. However, Ethernet cannot support data transmission of long-distance devices. There are requirements for the distance between two devices that need data transmission. Therefore, this problem needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model proposes a Halow serial converter and a network system, which aims to solve the problem that the existing serial interface can only support Ethernet data transmission and cannot use the Halow network for data transmission.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic technical solution proposed by the utility model is:

[0006] A Halow serial converter comprises a housing and an antenna, wherein an electric control board is arranged inside the housing along the length direction, wherein the electric control board has a data conversion unit, and the data conversion unit comprises a DB9 plug-in module, a conversion module and a Halow module;

[0007] Wherein, part of the DB9 plug-in module is exposed on the outer surface of the housing, and another part of the DB9 plug-in module is buried inside the housing, and the DB9 plug-in module is used to connect an external device;

[0008] The Halow module is connected to the DB9 plug-in module through the conversion module to realize bidirectional data transmission.

[0009] Furthermore, the antenna is connected to the Halow module, and the antenna is used to receive or send Halow network data.

[0010] Furthermore, the antenna is detachably connected to the shell.

[0011] Furthermore, the conversion module is connected to a switching module, and the switching module is used to adjust the conversion mode of the conversion module.

[0012] Further, the conversion module is connected to a first display module, and the first display module includes a sending display element and a receiving display element;

[0013] The sending display element is used to display the sending working status of the conversion module;

[0014] The receiving display element is used to display the receiving working status of the conversion module.

[0015] Furthermore, the housing also includes a button module, and the button is connected to the Halow module and independently controls the opening or closing of the Halow module.

[0016] Furthermore, the shell also includes a display module, which is connected to the Halow module and is used to display the working status of the Halow module.

[0017] Furthermore, the shell also includes a reset module, and the reset module is used for restoring the Halow serial converter to an initial state.

[0018] Furthermore, the shell also includes a power supply module, the plug interface of the power supply module is exposed on the outer surface of the shell and the end of the plug interface of the power supply module is flush with the surface of the shell, and the power supply module is used to connect an external power supply device to power the Halow serial converter.

[0019] In addition, a network system is also proposed, comprising a mobile terminal device and the above-mentioned Halow serial converter;

[0020] The Halow serial converter is used to connect with the mobile terminal to convert Ethernet network data into Halow network data.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0022] The technical solution of the utility model is a Halow serial converter, comprising a shell and an antenna. An electric control board is arranged inside the shell along the length direction. The electric control board is provided with a data conversion unit, and the data conversion unit comprises a DB9 plug-in module, a conversion module and a Halow module; wherein a portion of the DB9 plug-in module is exposed on the outer surface of the shell, and another portion of the DB9 plug-in module is buried inside the shell, and the DB9 plug-in module is used to connect an external device; the Halow module is connected with the DB9 plug-in module through the conversion module to realize bidirectional data transmission, so as to solve the problem that the existing DB9 serial interface can only support Ethernet data transmission and cannot use the Halow network for data transmission. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a Halow serial converter according to the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a Halow serial converter according to the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Description of reference numerals:

[0026] 1-housing, 2-antenna, 11-electric control board, 12-data conversion unit, 121-DB9 plug-in module, 122-conversion module, 123-Halow module, 124-switching module, 125-first display module, 1251-sending display element, 1252-receiving display element, 126-button module, 127-second display module, 128-reset module, 129-power supply module, 100-mobile terminal, 200-Halow serial converter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the attached Figure 1 to Figure 2 The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model are clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments 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.

[0028] It should be noted that if the directions involved in the embodiments of the present invention are based on those shown in the drawings, if a certain posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0029] Serial converters are mainly used to realize communication between different serial interfaces. When applied to Ethernet network environment, serial converters can convert the data of connected devices into network data in Ethernet format to realize monitoring and management of remote devices. Serial converters are widely used in industrial automation, communication industry, transportation and other fields.

[0030] However, the use of Ethernet format for network data transmission has high requirements on the distance and number of monitored and managed devices. Ethernet format network data transmission cannot support long distances, especially data transmission of devices over one kilometer and cannot be compatible with data transmission of too many devices, which can easily lead to unstable signal transmission.

[0031] In this regard, the inventor provides a Halow serial converter, which is plugged into a DB plug interface on a terminal device. The purpose is to enable the network data in the Ethernet format used by the terminal device to be converted into data in the Halow network format through the Halow serial converter, so as to facilitate management, monitoring or data transmission of remote devices in the Halow network environment.

[0032] Detailed, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the Halow serial converter includes a housing 1 and an antenna 2. An electric control board 11 is arranged inside the housing 1 along the length direction. The electric control board 11 has a data conversion unit 12. The data conversion unit 12 includes a DB9 plug-in module 121, a conversion module 122 and a Halow module 123.

[0033] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the serial plug interface adopts the DB9 model, but the serial plug interface also includes DB15, DB25, etc. In actual use, a suitable serial plug interface can be selected according to the specific use scenario.

[0034] In this embodiment, part of the DB9 plug-in module 121 is exposed on the outer surface of the housing 1, and another part of the DB9 plug-in module 121 is buried inside the housing 1. The DB9 plug-in module 121 is used to connect to an external device.

[0035] The Halow module 123 is connected to the DB9 plug-in module 121 through the conversion module 122 to realize bidirectional data transmission.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 It can be known that the data conversion unit 12 of the present technical solution is arranged along the electric control board 11 in such a manner that the DB9 plug-in module 121 , the conversion module 122 and the Halow module 123 mentioned above are arranged in sequence from left to right.

[0037] When in use, the DB9 plug-in module 121 is plugged into a terminal device and electrically connected to the terminal device to obtain network data in the terminal device, and then the data is converted by the conversion module 122 connected to the DB9 plug-in module 121 to generate conversion signal data information, which is then converted into network data conforming to the Halow network format by the Halow module 123 connected to the conversion module 122, and finally sent out through the antenna 2. In this way, the data conversion work of the Halow serial converter is completed.

[0038] In another usage scenario, the antenna 2 can also convert the received Halow network data into data in an Ethernet format that can be recognized by the terminal device through the Halow serial converter. When in use, the network data received by the Halow module 123 from the antenna 2 is converted into network data in Ethernet format through the conversion module 122 and transmitted to the terminal device through the DB9 plug-in module.

[0039] In summary, a Halow serial converter of the present technical solution can realize data transmission in different network formats and support two-way transmission of network data, thus solving the problem that existing terminal devices cannot transmit data in different network formats.

[0040] Further, the antenna 2 is connected to the Halow module 123, and the antenna 2 is used to receive or send Halow network data. In detail, the antenna 2 is detachably connected to the housing 1. It should be noted that the antenna 2 is electrically connected to the electric control board 11 and is controlled by the electric control board 11. The plug-in mode of the antenna 2 and the housing 1 includes a pivot connection or a spiral connection.

[0041] Further, such as Figure 2 As shown, the conversion module 122 is connected to a switching module 124 , and the switching module 124 is used to adjust the conversion mode of the conversion module 122 .

[0042] When in use, the switching module 124 can support the conversion module 122 to select the network protocol that needs to be converted. For example, in this embodiment, if the Ethernet network format needs to be converted into the Halow network format, the mode can be switched through the switching module 124 until the required Halow network format is switched to, and the Halow conversion requirement is transmitted to the Halow module 123 for specific network format conversion, so as to enable the Halow serial converter to convert Ethernet format data into Halow network format data.

[0043] Furthermore, the conversion module 122 is connected to a first display module 125, and the first display module 125 includes a sending display component 1251 and a receiving display component 1252; the sending display component 1251 is used to display the sending working status of the conversion module 122; the receiving display component 1252 is used to display the receiving working status of the conversion module 122.

[0044] It should be understood that such a design facilitates observation of the current working status of the Halow serial converter, so as to facilitate timely adjustment of the required working mode.

[0045] Furthermore, the housing 1 further includes a button module 126 , which is connected to the Halow module 123 and independently controls the opening or closing of the Halow module 123 .

[0046] It should be understood that such a design can make it possible to disable the Halow module 123 by turning off the key module 126 when there is no need to convert Ethernet data into Halow network data. At this time, the Halow serial converter becomes a commonly used Ethernet converter that supports the transmission of Ethernet data.

[0047] However, when network format conversion is required, the button module 126 is pressed to start the operation of the Halow module.

[0048] It should also be noted that the key module 126 includes a key or touch mode, and the key module 126 is electrically connected to the electric control board 11. When the key module 126 is in the key mode, part of the key module 126 is exposed on the surface of the shell 1, and part of the key module 126 is arranged inside the shell 1, and is electrically connected to the electric control board 11 arranged inside the shell 1. When in use, the user can press the key module 126 to achieve the desired operation mode. Similarly, if the key module 126 is a sampling touch screen mode, this principle is also used to achieve the desired operation mode, which will not be explained here one by one.

[0049] Furthermore, the housing 1 further includes a second display module 127 , which is connected to the Halow module 123 and is used to display the working status of the Halow module 123 .

[0050] It should be understood that such a design facilitates the user to observe the working condition of the Halow module 123 at this time.

[0051] Furthermore, the housing 1 further includes a reset module 128, and the reset module 128 is used to restore the Halow serial converter to an initial state.

[0052] In this embodiment, the reset module 128 is a button partially exposed on the surface of the housing 1 , and another part of the reset module 128 is built inside the housing 1 and electrically connected to the electric control board 11 inside the housing 1 .

[0053] It should be understood that this design is to facilitate the operation of the reset module 128 to restore the Halow serial converter to its initial state when a conversion error occurs in the Halow or an operation error occurs by the user, so that the user can continue to use the Halow serial converter for data conversion.

[0054] Furthermore, the shell 1 also includes a power supply module 129, the plug interface of the power supply module 129 is exposed on the outer surface of the shell 1 and the end of the plug interface of the power supply module 129 is flush with the surface of the shell 1, and the power supply module 129 is used to connect an external power supply device to power the Halow serial converter.

[0055] In this embodiment, the power supply module 129 is exposed at a TYPE-C female socket interface on the surface of the housing 1 , and an external power supply device is inserted into the interface to supply power to the Halow serial converter.

[0056] Of course, the power supply module is not limited to the TYPE-C female socket interface. Other charging solutions can also be selected according to actual usage scenarios, such as Micro interface or Lighting interface, etc.

[0057] Setting the plug interface end of the power supply module 129 flush with the surface of the shell 1 is conducive to the effective insertion of the external power supply device and avoids the external power supply device from not being aligned with the power supply module 129.

[0058] In addition, a network system is also proposed, comprising a mobile terminal device 100 and the above-mentioned Halow serial converter 200;

[0059] The Halow serial converter 200 is used to connect to the mobile terminal device 100 to convert Ethernet network data into Halow network data.

[0060] It should be understood that many terminal devices currently use Ethernet, so many of the mobile terminal devices 100 can only support data transmission between devices that also support Ethernet format. The Halow converter described above is applied to devices using Ethernet environment, so that devices using Ethernet format can also perform data transmission on Halow network.

[0061] And the Halow network is a low-power design, making it the best choice for IoT devices that must run for a long time.

[0062] Devices using the Halow network are able to communicate over long distances up to 1.5 km, 10 times the distance of legacy Wi-Fi technology. The low-frequency radio signals used in Wi-Fi can more effectively penetrate obstacles such as walls and ceilings. It is more than just high-frequency radio signals, it is ideal for IoT applications that connect over long distances.

[0063] On the other hand, its low power consumption function means that devices using the Halow network will consume a small amount of power, so it is very suitable for IoT devices that require long-term battery use, such as sensor products.

[0064] On the other hand, the Halow network can reach a range of 1.5 km, which is nearly 10 times that of traditional Wi-Fi technology. The low-frequency signals used in the Halow network can pass through obstacles such as walls better than higher frequency signals. IoT requires long-distance connections inside buildings, rural areas and devices, making it an ideal choice for IoT applications.

[0065] On the other hand, High Connection Density: Halow network can support 1024 connected devices in the network. It provides high connection density, which is beneficial for IoT applications that require many devices to connect to each other.

[0066] In addition, Personal Network Extension: Using the built-in NAPT function, personal Halow network 900MHz wireless network devices can extend the network and communicate with devices connected to the personal 2.4GHz network, or route through an external recognized network.

[0067] And security and reliability: Like other Wi-Fi standards, the Halow network supports the latest and most powerful Wi-Fi security features WPA2 / WPA3 protocols to protect devices connected to the network. It also provides reliable data transmission, even in environments with a lot of interference.

[0068] The Halow serial converter described above can enable devices with different network formats to transmit data, and enables existing devices to support long-distance data transmission, and can also support data transmission between multiple different devices, with good compatibility.

[0069] According to the disclosure and teaching of the above description, the technical personnel in the field to which the utility model belongs can also change and modify the above implementation. Therefore, the utility model is not limited to the specific implementation methods disclosed and described above, and some modifications and changes to the utility model should also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the utility model. In addition, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for the convenience of description and do not constitute any limitation to the utility model.

Claims

1. A Halow serial converter, comprising a housing and an antenna, wherein an electric control board is arranged inside the housing along the length direction, and the electric control board has a data conversion unit, characterized in that: The data conversion unit includes a DB9 plug-in module, a conversion module and a Halow module; Wherein, part of the DB9 plug-in module is exposed on the outer surface of the housing, and another part of the DB9 plug-in module is buried inside the housing, and the DB9 plug-in module is used to connect an external device; The Halow module is connected to the DB9 plug-in module through the conversion module to realize bidirectional data transmission.

2. A Halow serial converter as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The antenna is connected to the Halow module, and the antenna is used to receive or send Halow network data.

3. A Halow serial converter as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The antenna is detachably connected to the shell.

4. A Halow serial converter as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The conversion module is connected to a switching module, and the switching module is used to adjust the conversion mode of the conversion module.

5. A Halow serial converter as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The conversion module is connected to a first display module, and the first display module includes a sending display element and a receiving display element; The sending display element is used to display the sending working status of the conversion module; The receiving display element is used to display the receiving working status of the conversion module.

6. A Halow serial converter as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The housing further comprises a key module, which is connected to the Halow module and independently controls the opening or closing of the Halow module.

7. A Halow serial converter as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The shell also includes a second display module, which is connected to the Halow module and is used to display the working status of the Halow module.

8. A Halow serial converter as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The housing also includes a reset module, which is used for restoring the Halow serial converter to an initial state.

9. A Halow serial converter as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The shell also includes a power supply module, the plug interface of the power supply module is exposed on the outer surface of the shell and the end of the plug interface of the power supply module is flush with the surface of the shell. The power supply module is used to connect an external power supply device to power the Halow serial converter.

10. A network system, characterized in that: It comprises a mobile terminal device and a Halow serial converter as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9; The Halow serial converter is used to connect with the mobile terminal to convert Ethernet network data into Halow network data.

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