Edge computing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an edge computing device which comprises a shell and an edge computing system arranged in the shell, and the edge computing system comprises a fusion processor, a switch module, and one or more of a point cloud processor and an image processor. The image processor and the point cloud processor are in communication connection with the fusion processor through Ethernet interfaces of the switch module, the number of the Ethernet interfaces of the switch module is larger than or equal to the sum of the number of the fusion processor, the image processor and the point cloud processor, and the number of the image processor and the number of the point cloud processor can be one or more; the image processor is used for processing video data and outputting a video processing result, the point cloud processor is used for processing point cloud data and outputting a point cloud processing result, and the fusion processor is used for obtaining the processing result, fusing the processing result and outputting a fusion processing result. And the computing power of the computing equipment is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to edge computing processing technical field, concretely relates to an edge computing device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Edge computing refers to computing or storage services on the side close to user terminals or data sources, and the application program is initiated on the edge side to produce faster network service response, meet the basic needs of industry in real-time business, application intelligence, security and privacy protection, etc.

[0003] In the field of vehicle-road cooperation, the edge computing unit can store, convert, AI calculate, fuse and analyze the raw data or processed structured data of roadside sensing devices such as laser radar, millimeter wave radar, video and other sensors, and obtain high-precision sensing result information.

[0004] The current conventional edge computing device has the problem of limited computing power, and the computing power of the edge computing device needs to be further improved. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] In view of the above problems, the utility model provides an edge computing device, which can set different sensing device processors based on demand expansion by setting a multi-interface switch module, thereby improving the computing power of the computing device.

[0006] The purpose of the embodiment of the utility model is to introduce an edge computing device, which comprises a shell, an edge computing system arranged in the shell, characterized in that the edge computing system comprises a fusion processor, a switch module, and one or more of a point cloud processor and an image processor, the image processor and the point cloud processor are in communication connection with the fusion processor through the Ethernet interface of the switch module, the number of Ethernet interfaces of the switch module is greater than or equal to the total number of the fusion processor, the image processor and the point cloud processor, and the number of the image processor and the point cloud processor can be one or more.

[0007] The image processor is used for video data processing and outputs video processing results to the fusion processor through the switch module, the point cloud processor is used for point cloud data processing and outputs point cloud processing results to the fusion processor through the switch module, and the fusion processor is used for obtaining the data transmitted by the switch module for fusion and outputting the fusion processing results.

[0008] Further, the edge computing device comprises at least one Ethernet interface as an external interface for communication with an external switch connected with an external sensing device, and the at least one Ethernet interface is configured to be connected with one or more of the switch module, the fusion processor and the point cloud processor.

[0009] Further, the edge computing device further comprises one or more of a USB interface, a serial port and a GPIO as an external interface.

[0010] Further, the external interface of the edge computing device comprises at least one USB interface, and the at least one USB interface is configured to be connected with one or more of the fusion processor and the point cloud processor, and the USB interface is used for storage expansion and / or program updating.

[0011] Further, the serial port and the GPIO interface are both configured to be connected with the fusion processor, the serial port is used for communication connection between the edge computing device and an external terminal device and / or used for debugging of the edge computing device, and the GPIO interface is used for connection of the edge computing device with a signal lamp device.

[0012] Further, one or more of a wireless communication module, a GNSS module, a storage module and a security module connected with the fusion processor are further included.

[0013] Further, the wireless communication module comprises at least one of a 5G module and a WIFI module.

[0014] Further, a temperature control module connected with the fusion processor is further included, and the temperature control module is used for temperature control of the edge computing device.

[0015] Further, a power module is further included, and the power module is used for power supply of the power module of the edge computing device.

[0016] The edge computing device provided by the embodiment of the utility model has the switch module, the switch module is provided with the Ethernet interface, the number of the Ethernet interface is set to be greater than or equal to the total number of the fusion processor, the image processor and the point cloud processor, therefore the number of the sensing device processor (including the image processor and the point cloud processor) can be expanded according to the requirement, and the computing power of the computing device is further improved.

[0017] Other features and advantages of the utility model will be set forth in the subsequent description, and partially become obvious from the description, or be understood by implementing the utility model. The purpose and other advantages of the utility model can be realized and obtained through the structure indicated in the description, claims and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description, obviously, the drawings described in the following are some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 The shell structure schematic diagram in the embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0020] Figure 2 The edge computing system architecture diagram in the embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0021] Figure 3 The setting scheme of the Ethernet interface in the embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0022] Figure 4 The setting scheme of another Ethernet interface in the embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0023] Figure 5 The setting scheme of another Ethernet interface in the embodiment of the present application is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the following will combine the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to make clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the protection scope of the present application.

[0025] Reference Figure 1 And Figure 2 The embodiment of the present application discloses a kind of edge computing equipment, equipment includes shell 1, and edge computing system is arranged in the inside of shell 1, edge computing system includes fusion processor, switch module, and one or more of point cloud processor, image processor, image processor and point cloud processor are all connected with fusion processor by the Ethernet interface of switch module, the number of Ethernet interface of switch module is greater than or equal to the total number of fusion processor, image processor, point cloud processor, the number of image processor and point cloud processor can be 1 or multiple;

[0026] The image processor is used for processing video data and outputting a video processing result, the point cloud processor is used for processing point cloud data and outputting a point cloud processing result, and the fusion processor is used for fusing data transmitted by the switch module and outputting a fusion processing result.

[0027] In this embodiment, the switch module is arranged on the edge computing device, the switch module is provided with an Ethernet interface, and the number of the Ethernet interfaces is greater than or equal to the sum of the number of the fusion processor, the image processor and the point cloud processor, so that the number of the perception device processors (including the image processor and the point cloud processor) can be expanded as needed, and the computing power of the computing device is improved.

[0028] In an embodiment, the edge computing device includes at least one Ethernet interface as an external interface for communication with an external switch, and the external switch is connected with an external perception device, and the at least one Ethernet interface is configured to be connected with one or more of the switch module, the fusion processor and the point cloud processor.

[0029] The edge computing device can realize communication with the external switch through the external Ethernet interface, and the external perception device can be connected through the external switch, so that the perception data of the external perception device can be obtained, and the external perception device can include a laser radar, a millimeter wave radar, a camera and the like. In addition, the device debugging can be performed through the external Ethernet interface.

[0030] In the specific implementation process, if the external Ethernet interface is connected with the switch module, all the processors including the fusion processor, the point cloud processor and the image processor can be accessed through the switch module, and the perception data or the fusion data can be transmitted.

[0031] As shown in Figure 3 Taking processing of video data as an example, the image processor is connected with the external switch through the external Ethernet interface connected with the switch module, the external switch is connected with a certain number of cameras, the image processor can obtain the video data of the cameras through the Ethernet interface, and the image processor transmits the video processing result to the fusion processor through the switch module after processing the video data.

[0032] It can be understood that the processing of the video data in the above embodiment can be replaced by processing of point cloud data, that is, the point cloud processor is connected with the external switch through the external Ethernet interface connected with the switch module, the external switch is connected with a certain number of laser radars, the point cloud processor can obtain the point cloud data of the laser radars through the Ethernet interface, and the point cloud processor can transmit the point cloud processing result to the fusion processor through the switch module after processing the point cloud data.

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[0034] In a specific embodiment, the external Ethernet interface of the edge computing device is connected with the point cloud processor, that is, the point cloud processor can directly communicate with the external switch through the Ethernet interface, and the external switch is connected with a laser radar. Through this path, the point cloud processor can obtain the point cloud data of the laser radar for processing, and send the processed point cloud data to the fusion processor through the switch module.

[0035] In a specific embodiment, the external Ethernet interface of the edge computing device is connected with the fusion processor, and the fusion processor can communicate with the external switch through the Ethernet interface, thereby obtaining the perception data on the external switch. The obtained perception data can be directly sent to the corresponding data processor (such as the point cloud processor or the image processor) through the switch module, or can be pre-processed and then sent to the corresponding data processor for processing through the switch module. After the data processor completes the processing, the processing result is sent to the fusion processor through the switch module.

[0036] In a specific embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 For example, the edge computing device can be provided with multiple external Ethernet interfaces, for example, two can be provided, which are connected with the fusion processor and the point cloud processor respectively. Then, the flow of point cloud data and processed point cloud data can not pass through the switch module, but pass through the two external Ethernet interfaces and the external switch between the point cloud processor and the fusion processor, thereby reducing the bandwidth pressure of the switch module.

[0037] In a specific embodiment, the edge computing device can also be provided with three external Ethernet interface modules, which are connected with the point cloud processor, the image processor and the fusion processor respectively, and then are connected in communication with the external switch. The external switch is connected with multiple perception devices, and three external paths can be formed, 1 is a path formed by the point cloud processor, the corresponding external Ethernet interface and the external switch, 2 is a path formed by the switch module, the corresponding external Ethernet interface and the external switch, and 3 is a path formed by the fusion processor, the corresponding external Ethernet interface and the external switch. Combined with the direct connection relationship of the internal point cloud processor, the image processor, the switch module and the fusion processor, the external perception data and the processed perception data can flow through multiple paths, thereby reducing the bandwidth pressure of the switch module and improving the robustness of the edge computing system.

[0038] In an embodiment, the edge computing device further comprises one or more of the following external interfaces: a USB interface, a serial port, a GPIO.

[0039] In an embodiment, the external interface of the edge computing device comprises at least one USB interface, and the at least one USB interface is configured to be connected to one or more of the fusion processor and the point cloud processor, and the USB interface is used for expanding storage and / or updating programs. In an embodiment, at least two USB interfaces are provided, which are both USB 3.0 interfaces, at least one of which is connected to the fusion processor and at least one of which is connected to the point cloud processor. The external interface can be in the form of TYPEC or TYPEA, which is used for debugging and burning firmware, expanding external memory, updating programs, etc. In other embodiments, the number of USB interfaces can also be one, which is used to connect to the fusion processor or the point cloud processor.

[0040] In an embodiment, the serial port and the GPIO interface are both configured to be connected to the fusion processor, the serial port is used for communication connection between the edge computing device and an external terminal device and / or for debugging of the edge computing device, and the GPIO interface is used for connection of the edge computing device to a signal lamp device. In a specific embodiment, the serial port can comprise an RS485 interface and / or an RS232 interface, which can be used for device debugging and / or connection to an external serial port device, such as a signal machine, an environmental sensor, etc., to realize communication with the external serial port device. In a specific embodiment, the GPIO interface can be provided with four, including two input and two output, which are used to connect to an external signal lamp and can obtain the on-off state of the signal lamp and output a control instruction to control the state of the signal lamp.

[0041] In an embodiment, the edge computing device further comprises one or more of the following modules connected to the fusion processor: a wireless communication module, a GNSS module, a storage module, and a security module.

[0042] In an embodiment, the wireless communication module can be used to send the fusion processing result of the fusion processor to the cloud, or for remote debugging of the device, etc. The wireless communication module can comprise at least one of a 5G module and a WIFI module. For example, WIFI module can be used to realize wireless networking for remote debugging of the device. The 5G module can be used to provide wireless communication function for the device and communicate with the cloud, etc.

[0043] The GNSS module is connected with the fusion processor and can be used for device timing or positioning.

[0044] In an embodiment, the edge computing device further comprises a temperature control module connected with the fusion processor, which is used for temperature regulation during the operation of the edge computing device.

[0045] In an embodiment, the edge computing device further comprises a power module for powering various power modules of the edge computing device, including the fusion processor, the switch module, the point cloud processor, the image processor, the wireless communication module, the GNSS module, the storage module, and the security module.

[0046] Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments can still be modified, or some technical features can be replaced equivalently, and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model.

Claims

1. An edge computing device comprising a housing, and an edge computing system disposed inside the housing, characterized in that, The edge computing system comprises a fusion processor, a switch module, and one or more of a point cloud processor and an image processor, the image processor and the point cloud processor are in communication connection with the fusion processor through an Ethernet interface of the switch module, the number of Ethernet interfaces of the switch module is greater than or equal to the sum of the number of the fusion processor, the image processor and the point cloud processor, and the number of the image processor and the point cloud processor can be one or more. The image processor is used for video data processing and outputs a video processing result to the fusion processor through the switch module, the point cloud processor is used for point cloud data processing and outputs a point cloud processing result to the fusion processor through the switch module, and the fusion processor is used for fusion of data transmitted by the switch module and output of a fusion processing result.

2. The edge computing device of claim 1, wherein, The edge computing device comprises at least one Ethernet interface as an external interface for communication with an external switch, the external switch is connected with an external sensing device, and the at least one Ethernet interface is configured to be connected with one or more of the switch module, the fusion processor and the point cloud processor.

3. The edge computing device of claim 1, wherein, The edge computing device further comprises one or more of a USB interface, a serial port and a GPIO.

4. The edge computing device of claim 3, wherein, The external interface of the edge computing device comprises at least one USB interface, the at least one USB interface is configured to be connected with one or more of the fusion processor and the point cloud processor, and the USB interface is used for storage expansion and / or program updating.

5. The edge computing device of claim 3, wherein, The serial port and the GPIO interface are both configured to be connected with the fusion processor, the serial port is used for communication connection between the edge computing device and an external terminal device and / or used for debugging of the edge computing device, and the GPIO interface is used for connection of the edge computing device with a signal lamp device.

6. The edge computing device of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: one or more of a wireless communication module, a GNSS module, a storage module and a security module connected with the fusion processor.

7. The edge computing device of claim 6, wherein, The wireless communication module comprises at least one of a 5G module and a WIFI module.

8. The edge computing device of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising a temperature control module connected with the fusion processor and used for temperature control of the edge computing device.

9. The edge computing device of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising a power module used for power supply of the power module of the edge computing device.

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