Multifunctional docking station and system capable of supporting simultaneous display and switching of multiple screens

Abstract

The utility model provides a multifunctional docking station capable of supporting simultaneous display and switching of multiple screens, which comprises a shell, an input port, an output port and a circuit board, the input port and the output port are arranged on the shell, the circuit board is arranged in the shell and is provided with a data processing module, and the data processing module is connected with the input port and the output port; the data processing module comprises a control unit, a simultaneous display unit and a switching unit, the control unit is connected with the simultaneous display unit, the input port and the switching unit, the switching unit is provided with a switching key, and the simultaneous display unit is connected with the output port; wherein when an uplink device is accessed, the simultaneous display unit transmits data of the input port to the output port; when the switching key is pressed, the switching unit controls the control unit to perform data switching and transmits the data to the output port. Therefore, the user can conveniently share the display device synchronously or switch different display devices, and diversified use requirements are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of docking stations, and particularly to a multi-functional docking station and system that support multi-screen simultaneous display and switching. Background Art

[0002] With the popularization of mobile devices and multimedia devices, docking stations have become an important auxiliary tool for increasing the connection capabilities and functional diversity of devices. Docking stations usually provide multiple interfaces such as USB, HDMI, Ethernet ports, etc., enabling users to access various external devices and resources through a single connection. However, there are differences in the design and functions of docking station products on the market, especially in terms of supporting multi-screen display and signal source switching. Different product designs provide different usage experiences for users.

[0003] Traditional docking station designs often only support a single signal source input, which means that when using a docking station, users can only connect one video output device to the docking station for signal transmission and screen display. This limitation causes inconvenience in scenarios with multi-screen requirements and makes it impossible to simultaneously display and process information from different sources. For example, in an office, a user may need to connect a laptop and a mobile phone simultaneously to display different contents, while traditional docking stations require users to frequently plug and unplug interfaces to switch the connected devices, which undoubtedly increases the complexity of operation and the consumption of time.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a multi-functional docking station and system that support multi-screen simultaneous display and switching. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a multi-functional docking station and system that support multi-screen simultaneous display and switching to solve the above problems.

[0006] An embodiment of this application provides a multi-functional docking station that supports multi-screen simultaneous display and switching, including: a housing, an input port provided on the housing and connected to an upstream device, an output port provided on the housing and connected to a downstream device, and a circuit board provided inside the housing. The circuit board has a data processing module, and the data processing module is connected to both the input port and the output port;

[0007] The data processing module includes a control unit, a simultaneous display unit, and a switching unit. The control unit is connected to the simultaneous display unit, the input port, and the switching unit. The switching unit has a switching button, and the simultaneous display unit is connected to the output port;

[0008] Wherein, when accessing an upstream device, the same-display unit transmits the data of the input port to the output port; when pressing the switching button, the switching unit controls the control unit to perform data switching and transmits it to the output port.

[0009] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the input port includes a first device port and a second device port, the output port includes a first display port, a second display port, and a third switching port, the first device is connected to the first display port, the second device is connected to the second display port, and the third switching port is connected to the first device port or the second device port.

[0010] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the output port includes an Ethernet interface, the data processing module includes a network data conversion unit, one end of the network data conversion unit is connected to the Ethernet interface, and the other end is connected to the control unit.

[0011] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the data processing module further includes an audio processing unit, the output port further includes an audio interface, one end of the audio processing unit is electrically connected to the audio interface, and the other end is connected to the control unit.

[0012] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the output port further includes a plurality of first data transmission ports and a plurality of second data transmission ports, the plurality of first data transmission ports are USB3.2 ports, and the plurality of second data transmission ports are USB2.0 ports.

[0013] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the transmission speed of each of the first data transmission ports is 10 Gbps, the transmission speed of each of the second data transmission ports is 480 Mbps, and each of the first data transmission ports and each of the second data transmission ports support bidirectional transmission.

[0014] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the input port further includes a power port, the output port further includes a charging port, and the power port is connected to the charging port to charge a downstream device connected to the charging port.

[0015] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the housing is made of aluminum alloy.

[0016] In at least one embodiment of the present application, the housing includes an outer shell and snap-on shells provided on both sides of the outer shell, the outer shell has snap-in grooves, the snap-on shells have limit blocks, the limit blocks can be arranged in the snap-in grooves, and the housing is detachably connected to the snap-on shells.

[0017] An embodiment of the present application provides a multi-functional docking station system that supports multi-screen display and switching, including the multi-functional docking station described in any one of the above.

[0018] For the above-mentioned multi-functional docking station that supports multi-screen display and switching, the display unit designed inside the docking station housing can transmit the signals of the upstream device to multiple downstream devices simultaneously, realizing the function of multi-screen display; the switching unit can select different output ports through the switching button, thereby realizing the switching between different screens. This enables users to conveniently synchronize and share display devices or switch between different display devices, meeting diverse usage requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a multi-functional docking station that supports multi-screen display and switching in an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the docking station in an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a system block diagram of the docking station in an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a structural block diagram of the docking station in an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 5 It is a structural block diagram of the data processing module of the docking station in an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 6 It is a structural block diagram of the input port of the docking station in an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 7 It is a structural block diagram of the output port of the docking station in an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] DESCRIPTION OF MAIN ELEMENT SYMBOLS

[0027] 100. A multi-functional docking station that supports multi-screen display and switching; 10. Housing; 12. Outer shell; 121. Snap groove; 13. Snap shell; 131. Limiting block; 14. Switching button; 20. Circuit board; 30. Input port; 31. First device port; 32. Second device port; 33. Power supply port; 40. Output port; 41. First display port; 42. Second display port; 43. Third switching port; 44. Ethernet interface; 45. Audio interface; 46. First data transmission port; 47. Second data transmission port; 48. Charging port; 50. Data processing module; 51. Control unit; 52. Display unit; 53. Switching unit; 54. Audio processing unit; 55. Network data conversion unit. Detailed implementation mode

[0028] The following will describe the embodiments of the present application in combination with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments.

[0029] It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component at the same time. When a component is considered to be "provided on" another component, it can be directly provided on the other component or there may be an intermediate component at the same time. The terms "top", "bottom", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", and similar expressions used herein are only for the purpose of illustration.

[0030] An embodiment of the present application provides a multifunctional docking station that supports multi-screen same display and switching, including: a housing, an input port provided on the housing and connected to an upstream device, an output port provided on the housing and connected to a downstream device, and a circuit board provided in the housing. The circuit board has a data processing module, and the data processing module is connected to the input port and the output port;

[0031] The data processing module includes a control unit, a same display unit, and a switching unit. The control unit is connected to the same display unit, the input port, and the switching unit. The switching unit has a switching button, and the same display unit is connected to the output port;

[0032] Wherein, when an upstream device is connected, the same display unit transmits the data of the input port to the output port; when the switching button is pressed, the switching unit controls the control unit to perform data switching and transmits it to the output port.

[0033] The above-provided multifunctional docking station that supports multi-screen same display and switching can transmit the signals of the upstream device to multiple downstream devices simultaneously through the same display unit designed in the docking station housing, realizing the function of multi-screen same display; the switching unit can select different output ports through the switching button, thereby realizing the switching between different screens. This enables users to conveniently synchronize and share display devices or switch between different display devices, meeting diverse usage requirements.

[0034] The following will describe in detail some embodiments of the present application in combination with the accompanying drawings. Without conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0035] According to Figures 1 - 7, in the embodiment of the present application, a multi-functional docking station 100 capable of supporting multi-screen same display and switching is provided, including: a housing 10, an input port 30 provided on the housing 10 and connected to an upstream device, an output port 40 provided on the housing 10 and connected to a downstream device, and a circuit board 20 provided in the housing 10. The circuit board 20 has a data processing module 50, and the data processing module 50 is connected to the input port 30 and the output port 40; the data processing module 50 includes a control unit 51, a same display unit 52, and a switching unit 53. The control unit 51 is connected to the same display unit 52, the input port 30, and the switching unit 53. The switching unit 53 has a switching button 14, and the same display unit 52 is connected to the output port 40;

[0036] Wherein, when an upstream device is connected, the same display unit 52 transmits the data of the input port 30 to the output port 40; when the switching button 14 is pressed, the switching unit 53 controls the control unit 51 to perform data switching and transmit it to the output port 40.

[0037] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, the input port 30 has a Type C full-function port for connecting to an upstream device. The same display unit 52 can convert the Display Port protocol signal transmitted from the upstream device to the control unit 51 into an HDMI protocol signal. At the same time, it can also directly receive the HDMI video signal from the upstream device. The control unit 51 can switch and distribute the video signals from the first device port 31 and the second device port 32.

[0038] Furthermore, the user connects an upstream device such as a laptop computer and a smart phone to the docking station through the input port 30. The control unit 51 of the data processing module 50 receives the signals from the upstream device, and after being processed by the same display unit 52, these signals are transmitted to the display device connected to the output port 40, thereby realizing the state of multi-screen picture output at the same time. When the user needs to switch the display content, by pressing the switching button 14 on the switching unit 53, the MCU on the switching unit 53 recognizes the switching operation, and switches the control to the signals of different input sources, completes the switching of the video signals of the upstream device of the full-function port, and selects the display device to be transmitted to the output port 40 to realize the quick switching of the content.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, the input port 30 includes a first device port 31 and a second device port 32, the output port 40 includes a first display port 41, a second display port 42 and a third switching port 43, the first device is connected to the first display port 41, the second device is connected to the second display port 42, and the third switching port 43 is connected to the first device port 31 or the second device port 32.

[0040] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, the first device port 31 is a USB Type C port, the second device port 32 is an HDMI video input port 30, the first display port 41 and the second display port 42 are both HDMI video output ports 40, and the third switching port 43 is a DP video output port 40. This enables the output port 40 of the docking station of the present application to be connected to two display devices with HDMI interfaces and one display device with a DP interface.

[0041] Furthermore, an upstream device such as a mobile phone, a tablet or a computer is connected to the first device port 31 USB Type C, and the HDMI video output of devices such as a computer and a game console is connected to the second device port 32. The first device port 31 and the second device port 32 transmit the data of the upstream devices connected thereto to the control unit 51 and the same-display unit 52. The same-display unit 52 converts the transmitted Display Port protocol signal into an HDMI protocol signal, and at the same time receives the HDMI video signal from the second device port 32, and transmits the signals to the first display port 41, the second display port 42 and the third switching port 43 respectively. After the output of the first device port 31 is converted into an HDMI protocol signal, it is transmitted to one or both of the first device port 31 and the third switching port 43, and the output of the second device port 32 is transmitted to the second display port 42, so as to convert the small screen of the upstream devices such as mobile phones, tablets or computers connected to the first device port 31 into three large-size display screens for display or project the video of the devices such as computers and game consoles connected to the second device port 32 onto a large-size display screen for display.

[0042] When it is necessary to switch the displayed video, after pressing the switching button 14, the MCU on the switching unit 53 recognizes the switching operation, programmatically controls the switch in the control unit 51, and autonomously selects the signal output of the upstream device on the first device port 31 or the second device port 32 to be output to the third switching port 43, so as to realize the simultaneous output of the screens of two hosts on three different display devices and support the switching of the content of one of the displays, thereby meeting the requirements of a complex and changeable multi-task and multi-host working environment.

[0043] In a specific embodiment, the output port 40 includes an Ethernet interface 44, the data processing module 50 includes a network data conversion unit 55, one end of the network data conversion unit 55 is connected to the Ethernet interface 44, and the other end is connected to the control unit 51.

[0044] Specifically, the network data conversion unit 55 converts USB data into Ethernet data and transmits it to the Ethernet interface 44. The Ethernet interface 44 is an RJ45 network interface for connecting to an Ethernet network.

[0045] In a specific embodiment, the data processing module 50 further includes an audio processing unit 54, the output port 40 further includes an audio interface 45, one end of the audio processing unit 54 is electrically connected to the audio interface 45, and the other end is connected to the control unit 51.

[0046] Specifically, the audio processing unit 54 converts USB data into Audio Input&Output data and transmits it to the audio interface 45. The audio interface 45 is a 3.5mm Line In / Out interface for connecting to an audio or microphone device.

[0047] In a specific embodiment, the output port 40 further includes a plurality of first data transmission ports 46 and a plurality of second data transmission ports 47. The plurality of first data transmission ports 46 are USB3.2 ports, and the plurality of second data transmission ports 47 are USB2.0 ports.

[0048] Specifically, the number of the first data transmission ports 46 is 3, and the number of the second data transmission ports 47 is 2. Each first data transmission port 46 and each second data transmission port 47 are both connected to the control unit 51.

[0049] Preferably, the transmission speed of each first data transmission port 46 is 10 Gbps, the transmission speed of each second data transmission port 47 is 480 Mbps, and each first data transmission port 46 and each second data transmission port 47 support bidirectional transmission.

[0050] In a specific embodiment, the input port 30 further includes a power port 33, the output port 40 further includes a charging port 48, and the power port 33 is connected to the charging port 48 to charge a downstream device connected to the charging port 48.

[0051] Specifically, the power port 33 is connected to a power adapter. When the power adapter is plugged into the power port 33, the docking station immediately communicates with the upstream device of the full - function port first device port 31, so that the upstream device of the first device port 31 can be automatically recognized and establish communication. At the same time, it provides PD fast charging service for the downstream device connected to the charging port 48.

[0052] In a specific embodiment, the housing 10 is made of aluminum alloy.

[0053] Specifically, aluminum alloy has good thermal conductivity. When the docking station of the present application is connected to multiple devices, heat is easily generated. Using the aluminum alloy housing 10 helps to effectively dissipate heat and keep the device running stably.

[0054] In a specific embodiment, the housing 10 includes an outer shell 12 and buckle shells 13 provided on both sides of the outer shell 12. The outer shell 12 has a buckle groove 121, and the buckle shell 13 has a limit block 131. The limit block 131 can be arranged in the buckle groove 121, and the housing 10 is detachably connected to the buckle shell 13.

[0055] Specifically, the limit block 131 on the buckle shell 13 matches the buckle groove 121 of the outer shell 12 to ensure that the two can be tightly combined. The limit block 131 is part of the fixing point, helping to maintain the structural stability of the docking station and preventing accidental disassembly. The user aligns the limit block 131 on the buckle shell 13 with the buckle groove 121 on the outer shell 12 and presses them together. Through the mechanism of the buckle groove 121 and the limit block 131, the buckle shell 13 is firmly attached to the outer shell 12, ensuring that all internal components are stably fixed. When it is necessary to disassemble the docking station for maintenance or component replacement, the user only needs to apply appropriate force to remove the buckle shell 13 from the outer shell 12.

[0056] In the embodiment of the present application, a multi - functional docking station 100 system that supports multi - screen same - display and switching is provided, including the multi - functional docking station described in any one of the above.

[0057] For the specific implementation manners, refer to the above content and will not be elaborated here one by one.

[0058] The above are only the implementation manners of the present application. It should be noted here that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the creative concept of the present application, improvements can still be made, but these all fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A multi-functional docking station that supports multi-screen same display and switching, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing, an input port provided on the housing and connected to an upstream device, an output port provided on the housing and connected to a downstream device, and a circuit board provided inside the housing. The circuit board has a data processing module, and the data processing module is connected to the input port and the output port; The data processing module includes a control unit, a same-display unit, and a switching unit. The control unit is connected to the same-display unit, the input port, and the switching unit. The switching unit has a switching button, and the same-display unit is connected to the output port; Wherein, when an upstream device is connected, the same-display unit transmits the data of the input port to the output port; When the switching button is pressed, the switching unit controls the control unit to perform data switching and transmits it to the output port.

2. The multifunctional docking station capable of supporting multi-screen same display and switching according to claim 1, characterized in that The input port includes a first device port and a second device port. The output port includes a first display port, a second display port, and a third switching port. The first device is connected to the first display port, the second device is connected to the second display port, and the third switching port is connected to the first device port or the second device port.

3. The multifunctional docking station capable of supporting multi-screen same display and switching according to claim 1, characterized in that The output port includes an Ethernet interface. The data processing module includes a network data conversion unit. One end of the network data conversion unit is connected to the Ethernet interface, and the other end is connected to the control unit.

4. A multi-functional docking station capable of supporting multi-screen same-display and switching according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data processing module further includes an audio processing unit. The output port further includes an audio interface. One end of the audio processing unit is electrically connected to the audio interface, and the other end is connected to the control unit.

5. A multi-functional docking station capable of supporting multi-screen same-display and switching, as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The output port further includes a plurality of first data transmission ports and a plurality of second data transmission ports. The plurality of first data transmission ports are USB3.2 ports, and the plurality of second data transmission ports are USB2.0 ports.

6. The multifunctional docking station capable of supporting multi-screen same display and switching according to claim 5, characterized in that, That is, the transmission speed of each of the first data transmission ports is 10 Gbps, the transmission speed of each of the second data transmission ports is 480 Mbps, and each of the first data transmission ports and each of the second data transmission ports support bidirectional transmission.

7. A multi-functional docking station capable of supporting multi-screen same display and switching according to claim 1, characterized in that, The input port further includes a power port, and the output port further includes a charging port. The power port is connected to the charging port to charge the downstream device connected to the charging port.

8. A multi-functional docking station capable of supporting multi-screen same display and switching according to claim 1, characterized in that The housing is made of aluminum alloy.

9. The multifunctional docking station capable of supporting multi-screen same display and switching according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes an outer shell and snap-on shells provided on both sides of the outer shell. The outer shell has snap-on grooves, and the snap-on shells have limiting blocks. The limiting blocks can be arranged in the snap-on grooves, and the housing is detachably connected to the snap-on shells.

10. A multi-functional docking station system capable of supporting multi-screen same display and switching, characterized in that, Including the multifunctional docking station according to any one of claims 1-9.

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