Ship docking and undocking accurate positioning device based on UWB (Ultra Wideband) technology

Abstract

The utility model relates to an accurate positioning and remote monitoring device for ship docking and undocking based on UWB ultra wide band technology and 5G communication technology. The accurate positioning and remote monitoring device is characterized by comprising a ship positioning signal transmitter, a data server, 5G base stations and a remote monitoring device, and N UWB base stations are symmetrically arranged in the length direction of a dry dock; 2M cameras are symmetrically arranged in the width direction of the dry dock; a UWB base station is arranged on any side of the dry dock in the width direction; one end of the ship positioning signal transceiver is connected with N + 1 UWB base stations; one end of the data server is connected with the other ends of the N + 1 UWB base stations and the M cameras; the other end of the data server is connected with one end of the 5G base station; and the other end of the 5G base station is connected with the remote monitoring device. By combining UWB and 5G technologies, the automatic accurate positioning and remote monitoring system for ship docking and undocking is high in precision, high in efficiency and high in real-time performance, and a brand new solution is provided for management of ship docking and undocking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of marine engineering technology and relates to a precise positioning device for ships entering and leaving dry dock based on UWB ultra-wideband technology. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional methods for ship entry and exit from dry dock rely on a large number of personnel for on-site command and real-time monitoring of the ship's status. This method is not only inefficient and susceptible to human factors, but also greatly limited by natural conditions such as wind and rain. Especially in severe weather conditions, it is difficult for personnel to effectively monitor and command, thus increasing the risks associated with ship entry and exit from dry dock.

[0003] Although some positioning systems have been applied to ship navigation management in recent years with technological advancements, these systems often only provide approximate position information and cannot achieve real-time monitoring of the ship's attitude and precise location, let alone support remote real-time video monitoring. This leaves the process of ships entering and leaving dry dock with significant safety hazards and uncertainties. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the need for efficient, accurate, and real-time monitoring during ship docking and undocking, and to improve the safety and efficiency of these processes, this invention employs the following technical solution: a precise positioning device for ship docking and undocking based on UWB (Ultra-Wideband) technology, comprising W ship positioning signal transmitters, a data server, a 5G base station, a remote monitoring device, and...

[0005] N UWB base stations are symmetrically set up on two opposite sides of the dry dock;

[0006] M cameras are symmetrically installed on the other two opposite sides of the dry dock;

[0007] UWB base stations are installed on either side of the width of the dry dock;

[0008] One end of each of the W ship positioning signal transmitters is connected to one of the N+1 UWB base stations;

[0009] The data server is connected to N+1 UWB base stations and M cameras at the other end;

[0010] The other end of the data server is connected to one end of the 5G base station;

[0011] The other end of the 5G base station is connected to a remote monitoring device.

[0012] Furthermore: N ≥ 6.

[0013] Furthermore: M≥2.

[0014] Furthermore: W≥4.

[0015] Furthermore: When two cameras are installed in the width direction of the dry dock, the UWB base station is placed between the two cameras.

[0016] Furthermore, N+1 UWB base stations and M cameras are connected to the 5G base station via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

[0017] Furthermore: the camera is a Hikvision DS-2DE7232IW high-definition network intelligent PTZ camera, the data server is a Dell PowerEdge R750, and the screen of the remote monitoring device is a Huawei Smart Screen V5Max.

[0018] Furthermore, the ship positioning signal transmitter is placed at the bow and stern of the ship.

[0019] This invention provides a ship docking and undocking precision positioning device based on UWB ultra-wideband technology. It is a high-precision, high-efficiency, and real-time ship docking and undocking management system to solve the problems of low efficiency and susceptibility to weather caused by the reliance on a large number of personnel for on-site command and real-time monitoring of ship status in traditional methods. The system can achieve precise monitoring of ship position and attitude, and realize remote real-time video monitoring through 5G network, thereby greatly improving the safety and efficiency of ship docking and undocking.

[0020] Compared to the traditional methods of manually setting positioning balls by pulling ropes and having personnel ride small boats to check the ship's draft, this system greatly improves work efficiency and safety. It represents an intelligent innovation in the field of ship docking and monitoring, providing a brand-new solution for ship docking and undocking safety management. Through the application of this system, the status and position of ships entering and leaving dock can be more accurately grasped, reducing human error and improving the informatization and intelligence level of ship docking and undocking management.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

[0022] High-precision positioning: Through UWB base stations, centimeter-level positioning of the ship's position and attitude is achieved, improving the accuracy and precision of positioning;

[0023] High real-time performance: Based on 5G communication base stations, the system can realize real-time data transmission. By viewing the remote monitoring screen, management, safety and technical departments can keep abreast of the real-time situation of the ship entering and leaving the dock.

[0024] Intelligent management: Through the user interface and real-time video stream from the camera, the positional changes of the signal transmitters deployed on the ship relative to the dock UWB base station are displayed in real time, realizing intelligent management of the ship's entry and exit from the dock, improving management efficiency and safety.

[0025] High adaptability: The system is not limited by weather or other natural conditions and can work normally in various environments, which improves the reliability and stability of the system.

[0026] In summary, by combining UWB and 5G technologies, this invention provides a high-precision, high-efficiency, and real-time automatic precise positioning and remote monitoring system for ships entering and leaving dry dock, offering a brand-new solution for the management of ships entering and leaving dry dock. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the system.

[0029] Attached reference numerals: 1. UWB base station, 2. Camera, 3. Data processing server, 4. 5G base station, 5. Remote monitoring screen, 6. Ship positioning signal transmitter. Detailed Implementation

[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] A precise positioning device for ships entering and leaving dry dock based on UWB ultra-wideband technology includes a data server 3, a 5G base station 4, a remote monitoring device 5, and W ship positioning signal transmitters 6;

[0033] N UWB base stations are symmetrically arranged on two opposite sides (along the length direction) of the dry dock, with equal spacing between them; the dry dock is usually square.

[0034] UWB base stations are used to receive positioning signals from ships; positioning signal transceivers placed on ships are used to emit UWB signals, which are received by UWB base stations and used to calculate the ship's precise position and attitude.

[0035] M cameras are symmetrically arranged on the other two opposite sides (in the width direction) of the dry dock, with equal spacing between them;

[0036] UWB base stations are installed on either side of the width of the dry dock;

[0037] One end of the ship positioning signal transmitter 6 is connected to N+1 UWB base stations 1;

[0038] The data server 3 is connected at one end to 2N+1 UWB base stations 1 and at the other end to M cameras;

[0039] The other end of the data server 3 is connected to one end of the 5G base station 4;

[0040] The data server 3 is used to receive data from the UWB base station, process it, and calculate and compare the precise position and attitude of the ship.

[0041] The other end of the 5G base station 4 is connected to the remote monitoring device 5.

[0042] The 5G base station 4 is located near the dock and is used to transmit data processed by the data processing center to the remote monitoring center, management computers, and mobile terminals of operators at various positions via 5G communication. Simultaneously, it can transmit instructions from the remote monitoring center and management to the mobile terminals.

[0043] Remote monitoring devices or terminal equipment of the management team receive data through the 5G network and display the real-time position, attitude and docking / undocking status of the vessel. At the same time, they support direct observation of the on-site situation through cameras, enabling the management, safety and technical departments to directly understand the vessel's status or issue instructions.

[0044] The N≥3.

[0045] M≥2.

[0046] The W≥4.

[0047] When two cameras are installed in the width direction of the dry dock, the UWB base station is placed between the two cameras.

[0048] The N+1 UWB base stations, M cameras, and 5G base stations are connected via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

[0049] The camera used is a Hikvision DS-2DE7232IW high-definition network intelligent PTZ camera.

[0050] The data server is Dell PowerEdge R750, and the remote monitoring screen is Huawei Smart Screen V5Max.

[0051] The system uses UWB positioning technology to achieve precise location monitoring of ships entering and leaving the dock, and uses 5G communication technology to transmit real-time data to a remote monitoring terminal, enabling remote real-time monitoring of ships entering and leaving the dock.

[0052] The ship positioning signal transceiver is placed at key locations such as the bow and stern, port or starboard side of the ship to transmit UWB signals more accurately and ensure the accuracy of ship position and attitude calculations.

[0053] The Huawei Smart Screen V5Max remote monitoring screen includes a display terminal and a user interface, used to display the ship's real-time location, attitude, other relevant information within the dock, and the ship's entry and exit status. Simultaneously, by receiving real-time video streams from cameras, management, safety, and technical departments can intuitively understand the on-site situation and make corresponding decisions.

[0054] Mobile terminals: Positions such as pilot ship system operator, winch operator, and winch operator receive data, images, and instructions from superiors through the data processing center via the 5G network.

[0055] Example 1: A precise positioning and remote monitoring device for ship docking and undocking based on UWB ultra-wideband technology and 5G communication technology, specifically deployed as follows:

[0056] First, multiple UWB base stations are strategically placed around the dock to ensure that these base stations can cover the entire dock area and effectively receive positioning signals from the ships.

[0057] Ship positioning signal transmitters 6 are installed at key locations on the ship (such as the bow, stern, and center). These transceivers are connected to the ship's power system to ensure continuous operation during the ship's docking and undocking processes.

[0058] When a ship begins docking or undocking operations, its positioning transceiver 6 continuously transmits UWB signals. These signals are received by surrounding UWB base stations and immediately transmitted to a data processing server via wired or wireless means.

[0059] After receiving these signals, the data processing server 3 will use a pre-set positioning algorithm to process the signals, thereby calculating the ship's precise position and attitude in three-dimensional space.

[0060] Camera 2 collects real-time data on the status of ships entering the dock area;

[0061] Remote monitoring and command:

[0062] The data processing server 3 transmits the calculated ship position and attitude information to the remote monitoring device and mobile terminal via the 5G base station 4.

[0063] The management layer of remote monitoring device 5 can view the ship's entry and exit from the dock in real time through a large screen or mobile device, and remotely command and dispatch according to the actual situation.

[0064] Operators at each position can view information such as the ship's attitude and expected position deviation through mobile terminals, as well as instructions issued by the remote monitoring center.

[0065] Security Guarantee:

[0066] This system also has a safety warning function. When the positioning signal transmitter sends the ship's position outside the preset range or close to a dangerous area, the system will automatically trigger an alarm to remind staff to take appropriate safety measures in a timely manner.

[0067] Through the above implementation methods, the present invention achieves automatic and precise positioning and remote monitoring of ships entering and leaving the dock, greatly improving the efficiency and safety of ship management.

[0068] This device supports simultaneous monitoring and management of multiple vessels and can be expanded as needed. With continuous technological advancements, this system can be upgraded in both hardware and software to adapt to new requirements and challenges.

[0069] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A precise positioning device for ship docking and undocking based on UWB ultra-wideband technology, characterized in that: It includes W signal transmitters for ship positioning, a data server, a 5G base station, a remote monitoring device, and N UWB base stations symmetrically set on two opposite sides of the dry dock; M cameras are symmetrically installed on the other two opposite sides of the dry dock; UWB base stations are installed on either side of the width of the dry dock; One end of each of the W ship positioning signal transmitters is connected to one of the N+1 UWB base stations; The data server is connected to N+1 UWB base stations and M cameras at the other end; The other end of the data server is connected to one end of the 5G base station; The other end of the 5G base station is connected to a remote monitoring device.

2. The precise positioning device for ship docking and undocking based on UWB ultra-wideband technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The N≥6.

3. The precise positioning device for ship docking and undocking based on UWB ultra-wideband technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: M≥2。 4. The precise positioning device for ship docking and undocking based on UWB ultra-wideband technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: W≥4。 5. The precise positioning device for ship docking and undocking based on UWB ultra-wideband technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: When two cameras are installed in the width direction of the dry dock, the UWB base station is placed between the two cameras.

6. The precise positioning device for ship docking and undocking based on UWB ultra-wideband technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: N+1 UWB base stations and M cameras are connected to the 5G base station via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

7. The precise positioning device for ship docking and undocking based on UWB ultra-wideband technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera is a Hikvision DS-2DE7232IW high-definition network intelligent PTZ camera, the data server is a Dell PowerEdge R750, and the screen of the remote monitoring device is a Huawei Smart Screen V5Max.

8. A precise positioning device for ship docking and undocking based on UWB ultra-wideband technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ship positioning signal transmitter is placed at the bow and stern of the ship.

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