Multi-module communication management machine
By integrating encryption modules and multiple hardware interfaces in a multi-module communication management machine, the problem that existing IoT control systems cannot guarantee data transmission security is solved, and hardware-level security protection for data transmission is realized, which is suitable for areas with high security needs such as power systems.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421741291.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-22
AI Technical Summary
The existing IoT control system does not have an encryption module, which cannot guarantee the security of data transmission.
A multi-module communication management machine is designed, integrating display interface group, network communication interface group, communication module and encryption module, supporting multiple hardware interfaces and communication protocols to ensure the security of data transmission.
Through the integrated encryption module, it provides hardware-level security protection for data transmission, improves data security, and is suitable for highly sensitive power systems.
Smart Images

Figure CN222996621U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of communication management machines, and particularly relates to a multi-module communication management machine. Background Art
[0002] In a distribution network automation system, it is crucial to effectively manage key monitoring data in a substation building. The substation building is often equipped with multiple devices, and multiple devices usually have multiple hardware interfaces and protocols, such as CAN (Controller Area Network), RS232 standard serial port, RS485 serial port, RS422 serial port, and Ethernet interface. In order to effectively monitor and manage the data of these devices, a communication management machine capable of processing multiple communication protocols and hardware interfaces is required to converge these key data.
[0003] To solve the above problems, the patent with the publication number CN209642712U discloses an Internet of Things control system based on supporting multi-protocol transmission, which includes a main processor. The main processor includes a 4G module, a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, a ZigBee module, an infrared module, a Z-Wave module, a Thread module, a lora module, and an NB module. Network transmission cables are evenly arranged outside the main processor. A cloud storage database is arranged at the output end of the network transmission cable, and an Internet of Things control system is arranged at the output end of the cloud storage database. The main processor is arranged inside an antenna box, and connection interfaces are evenly arranged on the surface of the antenna box. By providing the main processor and multiple connection interfaces, this utility model supports various communication methods or communication protocols existing in current products, enabling products with different communication methods or communication protocols to communicate and cooperate with each other; the cost is low, and it is almost the same as the price provided by a single manufacturer.
[0004] However, although this Internet of Things control system can communicate with multiple modules, it does not have an encryption module, so it cannot guarantee the security of data transmission. Content of the Utility Model
[0005] Aiming at the above problems in the prior art, the utility model provides a multi-module communication management machine, which solves the problem that the existing Internet of Things control system cannot guarantee data security due to the lack of an encryption module.
[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:
[0007] A multi-module communication management machine is provided, which includes a housing. A display interface group and a network communication interface group are arranged on the housing. A circuit board is fixed inside the housing, and a processor electrically connected to the display interface and the network communication interface is integrated on the circuit board. The processor is electrically connected to a communication module through an encryption module.
[0008] In this solution, the display interface group is used to provide multiple display interfaces to meet the signal protocols of different displays. The network communication interface group provides various device interfaces in the power distribution station, facilitating the smooth access of various devices to the management machine. The communication module can achieve remote communication and data transmission, and the encryption module ensures the security of data transmission.
[0009] Further, the display interface group includes 1 HDMI interface, 1 LVDS interface, and 1 EDP interface.
[0010] Further, the network communication interface group includes 2 LAN ports, 2 USB3.0 ports, 1 USB2.0 debugging port, 6 RS485 ports, 2 RS232 ports, and 2 CAN interfaces. Through multiple hardware interfaces, it is convenient to access various devices. Regardless of the communication protocol originally used by the devices, they can be compatible and integrated with the processor's system, greatly improving the versatility and expandability of the system.
[0011] Further, the housing is in the shape of a cuboid. A power cord interface, one RS232 port, and one LAN port are provided on the rear end face of the housing. A power switch, a Debug debugging interface, an HDMI interface, 6 RS485 ports, and one LAN port are provided on the front end face of the housing. With the setting of the Debug debugging interface, users can quickly build, modify, and debug the system according to specific operation requirements.
[0012] Further, the power cord interface is a three-pin aviation plug. The three-pin aviation plug has high reliability and stability.
[0013] Further, connecting plates are fixed on both sides of the bottom surface of the housing, and fixing grooves are provided at both ends of each end face of each connecting plate. The fixing grooves facilitate adjusting the positions of the fixing bolts.
[0014] Further, each fixing groove is rectangular, and the middle of each fixing hole is circular.
[0015] Further, multiple rows of heat dissipation grooves are provided in the middle of the top plate of the housing, increasing the contact area between the top plate and the air and facilitating heat dissipation.
[0016] Further, a memory module and an eMMC storage are also integrated on the circuit board.
[0017] Further, the top plate of the housing is made of aluminum plate, and the bottom plate and the four side plates of the housing are all made of galvanized plates.
[0018] The present utility model discloses a multi-module communication management machine, and its beneficial effects are as follows:
[0019] The utility model supports a wide range of hardware interfaces and communication protocols through a display interface group and a network communication interface group, facilitating the access of various devices. Regardless of the communication protocol originally used by the devices, they can be compatible and integrated into the system of the processor, greatly improving the versatility and expandability of the system. Moreover, a dedicated hardware encryption module is integrated to provide hardware-level security protection for data during transmission and storage. This hardware encryption technology is more difficult to crack than traditional software encryption technology, greatly enhancing the security of data, which is particularly important for highly sensitive fields such as the power system with extremely high security requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 is the front view of the multi-module communication management machine;
[0021] Figure 2 is the rear view of the multi-module communication management machine;
[0022] Figure 3 is the top view of the multi-module communication management machine;
[0023] Figure 4 is the side view of the multi-module communication management machine;
[0024] Figure 5 is the connection schematic diagram of the processor;
[0025] Wherein: 1. housing; 11. power switch; 12. power cord interface; 2. connecting plate; 21. fixing groove; 3. heat dissipation groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0026] The following describes the specific embodiments of the present utility model to facilitate those skilled in the art of this technical field to understand the present utility model. However, it should be clear that the present utility model is not limited to the scope of the specific embodiments. For those of ordinary skill in the art of this technical field, as long as various changes are within the spirit and scope of the present utility model defined and determined by the appended claims, these changes are obvious, and all utility models created using the concept of the present utility model are within the scope of protection.
[0027] Refer to Figures 1 to 5 , this embodiment provides a multi-module communication management machine, including a housing 1, a circuit board located inside the housing 1, a processor on the circuit board, and a display interface group and a network communication interface group provided on the circuit board.
[0028] Refer to Figure 5, the circuit board is fixed inside the housing 1. A processor electrically connected to the display interface and the network communication interface is integrated on the circuit board. The processor is electrically connected to the communication module through the encryption module. The display interface group is used to provide multiple display interfaces to meet the signal protocols of different displays. The network communication interface group provides various device interfaces in the power distribution station, facilitating the smooth access of various devices to the management machine. The communication module can achieve remote communication and data transmission, and the encryption module ensures the security of data transmission.
[0029] The display interface group includes 1 HDMI interface (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), 1 LVDS interface (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling), and 1 EDP interface (Embedded DisplayPort). The HDMI interface is used to transmit high-quality digital video and audio signals and is widely used in devices such as TVs, monitors, and projectors. The HDMI interface in this embodiment is a Mini HDMI interface, which not only maintains the high performance characteristics of HDMI but also meets the requirements of portable devices for miniaturization and lightweight.
[0030] The network communication interface group includes 2 LAN ports (Local Area Network), 2 USB3.0 ports (Universal Serial Bus 3.0), 1 USB2.0 debugging port (Universal Serial Bus 2.0), 6 RS485 ports (Recommended Standard 485), and 2 RS232 ports (Recommended Standard 232), and 2 CAN interfaces (Controller Area Network). The LAN port is used to provide a high-speed network connection. In this embodiment, an RJ45 interface is used. Each interface has its specific application scenario and advantages, and the combination can meet the connection requirements of various devices.
[0031] Through multiple hardware interfaces, it is convenient to access various devices. Regardless of the communication protocol originally used by the devices, they can be compatible and integrated by this system, greatly improving the versatility and expandability of the system.
[0032] As the specific structure of the housing 1, the housing 1 is in the shape of a cuboid. The top plate of the housing 1 is an aluminum plate, and the bottom plate and the four side plates of the housing 1 are made of galvanized plates.
[0033] Two connecting plates 2 are fixed on both sides of the bottom surface of the housing 1. Refer to Figure 3, fixing grooves 21 are provided at both ends of the end face of each connecting plate 2. Each fixing groove 21 is rectangular in shape, and the middle of each fixing hole is circular. The fixing groove 21 facilitates adjusting the position of the fixing bolt.
[0034] Reference Figure 4 , multiple rows of heat dissipation grooves 3 are provided in the middle of the top plate of the housing 1, which increases the contact area between the top plate and the air and facilitates heat dissipation.
[0035] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , a power switch 11, a Debug debugging interface, an HDMI interface, six RS485 ports and a LAN port are provided on the front end face of the housing 1. The power cord interface 12 is a three-pin aviation plug. The three-pin aviation plug has high reliability and stability. With the setting of the Debug debugging interface, users can quickly build, modify and debug the system according to specific operation requirements.
[0036] A power cord interface 12, an RS232 port and a LAN port are provided on the rear end face of the housing 1.
[0037] As a further solution of this embodiment, a memory module and an eMMC storage (Embedded Multi Media Card) are also integrated on the circuit board.
[0038] In this embodiment, the model of the circuit board can be EMB-2580+F3814-DKS, and an MCU is integrated on the circuit board. The model of the memory module can be 4GB LPDDR4. The eMMC storage has a small volume and a large capacity.
[0039] The model of the encryption module can be Microchip ATECC608A, and the communication module is a 4G communication module.
[0040] Reference Figure 5 , the model of the processor is Rockchip RK3568, and the processor is also electrically connected to the RTC circuit. RTC (Real-Time Clock) is a real-time clock integrated circuit used to provide the current time and date. There is a backup battery or capacitor to ensure the accuracy and continuity of the clock, which can continue to operate when the device is turned off or powered off.
[0041] Although the specific implementation manners of the utility model have been described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, it should not be construed as a limitation on the protection scope of this patent. Within the scope described in the claims, various modifications and deformations that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative labor still fall within the protection scope of this patent.
Claims
1. A multi-module communication management machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a housing (1), on which a display interface group and a network communication interface group are arranged, a circuit board is fixed inside the housing (1), a processor electrically connected to the display interface and the network communication interface is integrated on the circuit board, and the processor is electrically connected to a communication module via an encryption module.
2. The multi-module communication management machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display interface group includes one HDMI interface, one LVDS interface and one EDP interface.
3. The multi-module communication management machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The network communication interface group includes 2 LAN ports, 2 USB3.0 ports, 1 USB2.0 debugging port, 6 RS485 ports, 2 RS232 ports, and 2 CAN interfaces.
4. The multi-module communication management machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shell (1) is in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped; a power line interface (12), one RS232 port and one LAN port are arranged on the rear end surface of the shell (1); a power switch (11), a Debug interface, an HDMI interface, six RS485 ports and one LAN port are arranged on the front end surface of the shell (1).
5. The multi-module communication management machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power line interface (12) is a three-pin aviation plug.
6. The multi-module communication management machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: Connecting plates (2) are fixed on both sides of the bottom surface of the shell (1), and fixing grooves (21) are provided on both ends of the end surface of each connecting plate (2).
7. The multi-module communication management machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each of the fixing grooves (21) is in a rectangular shape, and the middle portion of each fixing hole is circular.
8. The multi-module communication management machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A plurality of rows of heat dissipation slots (3) are arranged in the middle of the top plate of the housing (1).
9. The multi-module communication management machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit board is also integrated with a memory stick and an eMMC storage.
10. The multi-module communication management machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The top plate of the shell (1) is an aluminum plate, and the bottom plate and four side plates of the shell (1) are all made of galvanized plates.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Internet of Things control system based on support of multi-protocol transmission
CN209642712U