Processor platform, ARM platform and monitor

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a processor platform, ARM platform and monitor wherein the processor platform comprises a first network port, a decoding module, a first interface, a second interface and a query module, the first network port is configured to be connected with the second network port of a camera device, the processor platform receives a target code stream through the first network port, and the first interface is configured to be connected with the second network port of the camera device. The target code stream is a code stream output by the camera device through the second network port; the decoding module is used for decoding the target code stream to generate a decoding result, and the processor platform outputs the decoding result through the first interface; the second interface is configured to be connected with a third interface of the code scanning equipment, the processor platform receives a code scanning result through the second interface, and the code scanning result is a bar code recognition result output by the code scanning equipment through the third interface; the query module is used for querying product information corresponding to the code scanning result. According to the invention, multiple device functions are integrated on a single device, so that the effects of simplifying wiring and reducing maintenance difficulty are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computers, and more specifically, to a processor platform, an ARM platform, and a monitor. Background Technology

[0002] In scenarios requiring multiple functions, multiple devices typically need to be configured together to achieve this. For example, in scenarios with multiple needs such as monitoring, displaying monitored data, and barcode payment, a network camera is usually used as a surveillance camera to collect monitoring data and send it to a network video decoder. The decoder then decodes the stream sent by the network camera and outputs it to a monitor via HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) for display. When barcode payment functionality is required, the monitor can also connect to a barcode scanner via a computer to display the scanned product information on the computer.

[0003] In related technologies, a schematic diagram of the system architecture used to achieve multifunctionality can be found in the appendix. Figure 1 ,like Figure 1 As shown, the system includes: IPC1 (IP camera, network camera), IPC2, a network video decoder, a monitor, a computer, and a barcode scanner. The network camera connects to the network video decoder via an Ethernet port, the network video decoder connects to the monitor via HDMI, the monitor connects to the computer via an HDMI interface, and the computer connects to the barcode scanner via a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. This setup requires a power supply cable for each device, and the devices also need to be interconnected by cables. In related technologies, power lines and cables are usually concealed, leading to complex wiring and making repairs difficult when cables fail.

[0004] This indicates that the related technologies suffer from problems such as complex wiring and high maintenance difficulty in multifunctional systems.

[0005] There is currently no effective solution to the aforementioned problems in the relevant technologies. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model provides a processor platform, an ARM platform, and a monitor to at least solve the problems of complex wiring and difficult maintenance of multifunctional systems in related technologies.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the utility model, a kind of processor platform is provided, comprising: first network interface, decoding module, first interface, second interface and query module, wherein: the first network interface is configured to be connected with the second network interface of camera equipment, the processor platform receives target code stream by the first network interface, wherein, the target code stream is the code stream that the camera equipment is exported by the second network interface;The decoding module is used to decode the target code stream to generate decoding result, and the processor platform exports the decoding result by the first interface;The second interface is configured to be connected with the third interface of code scanning equipment, and the processor platform receives code scanning result by the second interface, wherein, the code scanning result is the bar code recognition result that the code scanning equipment is exported by the third interface;The query module is used to query the product information corresponding to the code scanning result.

[0008] In one exemplary embodiment, the first network interface is configured to be connected with the second network interface through a switching chip;Wherein, the switching chip includes a third network interface and a plurality of fourth network interfaces, the first network interface is configured to be connected with the third network interface, and each fourth network interface is configured to be connected with one second network interface.

[0009] In one exemplary embodiment, the processor platform further includes a fourth interface, wherein the fourth interface is configured to be connected with a storage device.

[0010] In one exemplary embodiment, the processor platform further includes a fifth interface, wherein the fifth interface is configured to be connected with a network interface device.

[0011] In one exemplary embodiment, the first interface is configured to be connected with a display device, and the processor platform outputs the decoding result to the display device through the first interface, so that the display device displays the decoding result.

[0012] According to another embodiment of the utility model, an advanced reduced instruction set computer (ARM) platform is provided, which includes the processor platform according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0013] According to another embodiment of the utility model, a monitor is provided, which includes the ARM platform according to the above embodiments.

[0014] In one exemplary embodiment, the monitor further includes a switching chip, wherein the switching chip includes a third network interface and a plurality of fourth network interfaces, the first network interface is configured to be connected with the third network interface, and each fourth network interface is configured to be connected with one second network interface.

[0015] In one example embodiment, the monitor further comprises a storage device, wherein the storage device is connected to a fourth interface of the processor platform.

[0016] In one example embodiment, the monitor further comprises a network interface device, wherein the network interface device is connected to a fifth interface of the processor platform.

[0017] In the embodiment of the present application, a processor platform is provided, which integrates code stream processing function and bar code processing function, without the need of connecting external decoding device and bar code processing device, in addition, the processor platform can be connected with a camera device through a first network port and connected with a code scanning device through a second interface, realizing plug and play of the camera device and the code scanning device, without extra cable, thus, the problem of complex wiring and high maintenance difficulty of the multifunctional system in the related art can be solved, the functions of multiple devices are integrated in a single device, and the effects of simplifying wiring and reducing maintenance difficulty are achieved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is a system structure diagram for realizing multifunctional requirements in the related art;

[0019] Figure 2 is a processor platform structure diagram according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 is a monitor structure diagram according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 is a specific structure diagram of the monitor according to the embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0023] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second" and the like in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0024] In the embodiment, a processor platform is provided, Figure 2 is a processor platform structure diagram according to the embodiment of the present application, as Figure 2 shown, the processor platform 20 comprises:

[0025] a first network port 202, a decoding module 204, a first interface 206, a second interface 208 and a query module 210, wherein:

[0026] The first network port is configured to be connected with a second network port of the camera device, and the processor platform receives a target code stream through the first network port, wherein the target code stream is a code stream output by the camera device through the second network port.

[0027] The decoding module is configured to decode the target code stream to generate a decoding result, and the processor platform outputs the decoding result through the first interface.

[0028] The second interface is configured to be connected with a third interface of the code scanning device, and the processor platform receives a code scanning result through the second interface, wherein the code scanning result is a bar code recognition result output by the code scanning device through the third interface.

[0029] The query module is configured to query product information corresponding to the code scanning result.

[0030] In the embodiment, the processor platform can include an Intel platform, an AMD platform, and an ARM platform. The processor platform can run an Android system, an IOS system, a windows system, and the like. The processor platform can include a first network port, and the number of the first network port can be one or more. The first network port can include one or more of an RGMII (Reduced Gigabit Media Independent Interface), an SGMII (Serial Gigabit Media Independent Interface), an MII (Media Independent Interface), and an RMII (Reduced Media Independent Interface). When the number of the first network port is more than one, the processor platform can be connected with multiple camera devices.

[0031] In the above embodiment, the camera device can be an IPC (IP camera), a smart monitoring device, or the like. The camera device can include a second network port, and the camera device can transmit a target code stream collected by the camera device to the processor platform through the second network port.

[0032] In the above embodiment, the decoding module included in the processor platform can be a decoding application, a decoding processor, or the like. When the decoding module is a decoding application, the decoding application can be run in the processor platform to decode the target code stream acquired through the first network port to obtain a decoding result.

[0033] In the above embodiment, the decoding module can decode the target code stream collected by the camera device, and the decoding module can have a decoding capability greater than 4K / 30fps. 4K / 30fps is a combination of video resolution and frame rate, 4K refers to the resolution, and 30 refers to the frame rate. 4K is a high-resolution display standard with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, which is four times that of 1080p (1920x1080 pixels). Therefore, 4K video can provide clearer and more delicate images. 30fps refers to the number of pictures displayed per second by the video, with the unit of frame / s (fps). 30fps means that the video displays 30 pictures per second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the video looks. The processor platform has a decoding capability greater than 4K / 30fps, which can make the decoding and display resolution and frame rate of the video higher than 4K / 30fps, providing a higher quality video playback experience.

[0034] In the above embodiment, when the processor platform connects multiple camera devices, the processor platform can assign a unique identifier to each camera device. For example, the processor platform can number each camera device and use the number as the unique identifier of the camera device. The processor platform can also generate a unique identifier based on the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the camera device, such as determining the IP address as the unique identifier.

[0035] In the above embodiment, the processor platform can further include a first interface, which can be a display output interface, for connecting a display device. The processor platform can send the decoded data, i.e., the decoding result, to the display device through the first interface for display.

[0036] In the above embodiment, the processor platform can further include a control module, which can be used to implement a monitoring picture query function or other control functions. When the control module is used to implement the monitoring picture query function, the control module can be a monitoring query application. The monitoring query application can be installed in the processor platform, and the monitoring query application can be opened through the display device connected to the processor platform. By inputting the identifier of the camera device, the monitoring picture of the camera device can be played alone, and function buttons such as fast forward, fast reverse, fast play, play, pause, and playback can be displayed on the display device during playback. When the function buttons are triggered, the corresponding functions are executed. For example, when the playback button is triggered, the monitoring video of the camera device can be played back.

[0037] In the above embodiment, the second interface can be a USB interface, such as a USB2.0 / USB3.0 interface. The processor platform can be connected with the code scanning device through the second interface to obtain a code scanning result obtained by the code scanning device by scanning the bar code of the article. The code scanning device can include a bar code scanner, a two-dimensional code scanner, etc. The code scanning result can be an identification of the article. The processor platform can query corresponding product information, such as origin, specification, name, anti-counterfeit code, shelf life, etc., and can also include price information of the scanned article.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the number of second interfaces can be one or more. When the number of second interfaces is one, the processor platform can be connected with the code scanning device through the second interface. When the number of second interfaces is more than one, the processor platform can also be connected with a keyboard, a mouse, etc. When the number of second interfaces is one and multiple devices need to be connected with the processor platform, the second interface can be expanded through a USB hub, that is, the second interface is connected with an input port of the USB hub, and the output port of the USB hub can be connected with a keyboard, a mouse, a code scanning device, etc.

[0039] In the embodiment of the present application, a processor platform is provided, which integrates code stream processing function and bar code processing function, without the need of connecting external decoding device and bar code processing device. In addition, the processor platform can be connected with a camera device through a first network port and connected with a code scanning device through a second interface, realizing plug and play of the camera device and the code scanning device without extra cable, thereby solving the problem of complex wiring and high maintenance difficulty of the multifunctional system in the related art, realizing integration of multiple device functions in a single device, and achieving the effects of simplifying wiring and reducing maintenance difficulty.

[0040] In one example embodiment, the first network port is configured to be connected with the second network port through a switching chip; wherein the switching chip includes a third network port and a plurality of fourth network ports, the first network port is configured to be connected with the third network port, and each fourth network port is configured to be connected with one second network port. In this embodiment, when the number of camera devices to be connected is greater than the number of first network ports, each first network port can be connected with the switching chip. The switching chip can include a third network port and a plurality of fourth network ports, the third network port can be connected with the first network port, and the fourth network port can be connected with the second network port of the camera device. The switching chip can expand multiple network ports to meet different connection requirements. The connection requirements include the number of connected camera devices. When the processor platform is connected with multiple camera devices through the switching chip, the switching chip can transmit the target code stream collected by each camera device to the first network port in a differential manner to prevent the target code streams collected by each camera device from interfering with each other.

[0041] In an example embodiment, the processor platform further comprises a fourth interface, wherein the fourth interface is configured to connect with a storage device. In this embodiment, the fourth interface can be a USB interface, a SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) interface. The storage device can be connected through the fourth interface, so as to store the target code stream collected by the camera device, the decoding result obtained by the processor platform performing decoding operation on the target code stream, etc. The storage device can also be used to store the installation data package of each application installed in the processor platform, and the data generated by each application. The storage device can be an SD (Secure Digital) card or a hard disk, etc.

[0042] In an example embodiment, the processor platform further comprises a fifth interface, wherein the fifth interface is configured to connect with a network interface device. In this embodiment, the fifth interface can be a USB interface, a SATA interface, etc., and the network interface device can be a wireless communication module, such as a WIFI (Wireless Fidelity) module, a Bluetooth module, a network port, etc.

[0043] In the above embodiment, the processor platform can also implement the networking function of the monitor. In the case that the monitor is provided with a WIFI module, the processor platform can obtain data through the network. For example, a video playing application can be installed in the monitor, and the video watching function can be realized through the video playing application.

[0044] In the above embodiment, the processor platform can also connect with a cloud platform through the network interface device, so as to send the data in the processor platform to the cloud platform.

[0045] In an example embodiment, the first interface is configured to be connected with a display device, and the processor platform outputs the decoding result to the display device through the first interface, so that the display device displays the decoding result. In this embodiment, the first interface can be an LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) interface, a vByone standard interface, an HDMIout (High Definition Multimedia Interface), a DP (DisplayPort), a VGA (Video Graphics Array) interface, a MIPI DSI (Mobile Industry Processor Interface Display Serial Interface), or the like. Different types of first interfaces can support display devices with different resolutions. When the first interface is an LVDS interface, the first interface can be directly connected with a display device with a screen resolution of 1080P. When the first interface is a vByone standard interface, the first interface can be directly connected with a display device with a screen resolution of 4k.

[0046] In the above embodiment, when the resolution of the display device connected by the first interface does not match the screen resolution supported by the first interface, the matching interface can be converted through a conversion chip. The conversion chip can include a sixth interface and a seventh interface. The sixth interface can be connected with the fifth interface, and the seventh interface is connected with the display device. The resolution supported by the seventh interface matches the resolution of the display device. For example, when the first interface is a DP / VGA / MIPI DSI, and a 1080P screen is needed, the conversion chip can be used to convert to an LVDS. When a 4K screen is needed, the conversion chip can be used to convert to a vByone.

[0047] In an example embodiment, the processor platform further includes an audio playback interface configured to be connected with a speaker. In this embodiment, a music playback application can also be installed in the processor platform. The audio is obtained through the music playback application and played through the speaker connected with the audio playback interface.

[0048] In an example embodiment, the processor platform further includes a flow monitoring device for detecting the network state of the monitor and automatically adjusting the data transmission rate according to the network state, so as to ensure the stability of network communication and the smooth playing of video stream.

[0049] In one exemplary embodiment, the processor platform further includes a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), which is configured to connect to an entertainment device. The entertainment device may include a game console, game controller, etc.

[0050] In the above embodiments, a game application can also be installed on the processor platform. When the game application needs to connect to an external game controller, it can be connected to the game controller via an HDMI interface.

[0051] In one exemplary embodiment, the processor platform may also include a camera interface for connecting to a camera and capturing images from the camera's field of view. When a video call application is installed on the processor platform, the application can connect to the camera via the camera interface to obtain the image stream from the application side of the processor platform. When a game application is installed on the processor platform, and the game application type requires the detection of human motion, the application can connect to the camera via the camera interface to obtain the human motion of the game participants.

[0052] In one exemplary embodiment, the processor platform may also run a face recognition model, an event recognition model, etc. The processor platform can use the human body recognition model to identify the decoding results and execute corresponding preset operations based on the recognition results. For example, when someone is detected entering the monitoring area, the platform plays the voice message "Welcome," and when someone is detected leaving the monitoring area, the platform plays the voice message "Welcome again." The processor platform can also use the event recognition model to identify the decoding results and execute an alarm operation when a preset event is detected.

[0053] This embodiment provides an Advanced Reduced Instruction Set Computer (ARM) platform, including the processor platform as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0054] This embodiment provides a monitor, including the ARM platform as described in the above embodiments. Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a monitor according to an embodiment of the present utility model, as shown below. Figure 3 As shown, the monitor includes a processor platform, which includes an Ethernet port (corresponding to the first Ethernet port mentioned above) and a USB interface (corresponding to the second interface mentioned above). The first Ethernet port is connected to the camera device IPC; the USB interface is connected to a barcode scanning device, such as a barcode scanner.

[0055] In one exemplary embodiment, the monitor further includes a switching chip, wherein the switching chip includes a third network port and a plurality of fourth network ports, the first network port is configured to connect to the third network port, and each of the fourth network ports is configured to connect to one of the second network ports. For a detailed structural diagram of the monitor in this embodiment, please refer to the appendix. Figure 4 ,like Figure 4 As shown, the monitor also includes a switching chip. When the number of camera devices to be connected exceeds the number of first network ports, each first network port can connect to the switching chip. The switching chip can include one third network port and multiple fourth network ports. The third network port can connect to the first network ports, and the fourth network ports can connect to the second network ports of the camera devices. Multiple network ports can be expanded through the switching chip to meet different connection requirements. These connection requirements include the number of camera devices that can be connected. For example, when the processor platform has only one network port (RGMII), four network ports can be expanded through the switching chip to meet the connection requirements. When the processor platform connects to multiple camera devices through the switching chip, the switching chip can transmit the target bitstream acquired by each camera device to the first network port in a differential manner to prevent mutual interference between the target bitstreams acquired by each camera device.

[0056] In one exemplary embodiment, the monitor further includes a storage device, wherein the storage device is connected to a fourth interface of the processor platform. In this embodiment, see appendix... Figure 4 The fourth interface can be a USB interface or a SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) interface. A storage device can be connected through this fourth interface to store the target bitstream captured by the camera, the decoding results obtained by the processor platform after decoding the target bitstream, etc. The storage device can also be used to store installation data packages of various applications installed on the processor platform, as well as data generated by these applications. The storage device can be an SD (Secure Digital) card or a hard drive, etc.

[0057] In one exemplary embodiment, the monitor further includes a network interface device, wherein the network interface device is connected to a fifth interface of the processor platform. In this embodiment, see Appendix Figure 4 The fifth interface can be a USB interface, a SATA interface, etc., and the network interface device can be a wireless communication module, such as a WIFI (Wireless Fidelity) module, a Bluetooth module, a network port, etc.

[0058] In the foregoing embodiment, the monitor has the network video decoder function, and can decode the code stream collected by the camera equipment. The monitor can also be connected with a display device, and display the decoded video in the display device. When the monitor is connected with multiple camera equipment, the monitor can also support playing the monitoring picture of a specific camera equipment, and when playing, the monitor can also realize the functions of monitoring playback, fast forward, fast backward, and multiple speed playback. In addition, the monitor can also be connected with a wireless communication module, and a video playback application can be installed in the monitor, the video playback application can obtain data from the network, and realize the network television demand. Further, the monitor can also be connected with a code scanning device, to obtain and display the data scanned by the code scanning device. The monitor provided in the application is suitable for general commercial shop scenes, the scheme is simple, has been constructed, is easy to maintain, and has high stability. By reducing the network video decoder and the computer device, the hardware cost can be reduced. By connecting the code scanning device, the display device, and the camera equipment through the interfaces of the processor platform, the construction is convenient, and almost no extra cable is needed, only the network cable from the camera equipment to the monitor needs to be constructed, and the remaining devices are plug and play. The overall scheme has clear architecture, no extra cable, can quickly locate the problem of which part, is convenient to replace or repair, and is easy to maintain.

[0059] It should be noted that the decoding playback, playing the video, and the barcode scanning function can be realized by corresponding applications. The applications realizing different functions can be simultaneously run in the background, and one of them can be selected as the main running application according to the requirement.

[0060] The above only describes preferred embodiments of the application, and is not used to limit the application. For those skilled in the art, the application can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the principle of the application shall be included in the protection scope of the application.

Claims

1. A processor platform, characterized by Comprising: a first network port, a decoding module, a first interface, a second interface, and a query module, wherein: the first network port is configured to be connected with a second network port of a camera device, and the processor platform receives a target code stream through the first network port, wherein the target code stream is a code stream output by the camera device through the second network port; the decoding module is used for decoding the target code stream to generate a decoding result, and the processor platform outputs the decoding result through the first interface; the second interface is configured to be connected with a third interface of a code scanning device, and the processor platform receives a code scanning result through the second interface, wherein the code scanning result is a bar code recognition result output by the code scanning device through the third interface; the query module is used for querying product information corresponding to the code scanning result.

2. The processor platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: the first network port is configured to be connected with the second network port through a switch chip; wherein the switch chip comprises a third network port and a plurality of fourth network ports, the first network port is configured to be connected with the third network port, and each fourth network port is configured to be connected with one second network port.

3. The processor platform of claim 1, wherein, The processor platform further comprises: a fourth interface, wherein the fourth interface is configured to be connected with a storage device.

4. The processor platform of claim 1, wherein, The processor platform further comprises: a fifth interface, wherein the fifth interface is configured to be connected with a network interface device.

5. The processor platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: the first interface is configured to be connected with a display device, and the processor platform outputs the decoding result to the display device through the first interface, so that the display device displays the decoding result.

6. An advanced reduced instruction set computer (ARM) platform, characterized by, The processor platform comprises any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. A monitor, characterized by The ARM platform comprises claim 6.

8. The monitor of claim 7, wherein, The monitor further comprises: a switch chip, wherein the switch chip comprises a third network port and a plurality of fourth network ports, the first network port is configured to be connected with the third network port, and each fourth network port is configured to be connected with one second network port.

9. The monitor of claim 7, wherein, The monitor further comprises: a storage device, wherein the storage device is connected with the fourth interface of the processor platform.

10. The monitor of claim 7, wherein, The monitor further comprises: a network interface device, wherein the network interface device is connected with the fifth interface of the processor platform.

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