Communication asset supervision system suitable for local area network

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of communication, in particular to a communication asset supervision system suitable for a local area network, which comprises an RFID electronic tag, an RFID reader-writer, a management terminal, an offline patrol terminal and a database server, the RFID electronic tag is attached to the surface of the communication asset; the RFID reader-writer is connected with the management terminal through a network port or a serial port, and the RFID reader-writer is used for reading tag information in the RFID electronic tag and transmitting the tag information to the management terminal; the database server is used for storing communication asset information; the management terminal is connected with the database server through a local area network, and is used for querying the database server according to the received label information to obtain communication asset information; and the off-line patrol terminal is connected with the management terminal through a network cable to obtain and store the communication asset information in the database server, and is used for reading the tag information in the RFID electronic tag and displaying the communication asset information. According to the utility model, communication asset information query in an off-line state can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a communication asset monitoring system suitable for local area networks. Background Technology

[0002] A local area network (LAN) is an independent network that is physically isolated from the Internet, consisting of devices such as switches, routers, and terminals.

[0003] Currently, most asset management systems and equipment are internet-based and designed for managing fixed assets, such as equipment and facilities management, and office equipment management. They can handle the acquisition, requisition, and disposal of fixed assets. However, these general-purpose asset management systems lack adaptability to the characteristics of communication system assets and are unsuitable for managing communication assets; for example, they lack offline data viewing mechanisms. Traditional asset management systems require a network environment to operate, with front-end scanning devices querying information from the back-end database via the network. In a local area network environment, without wireless connectivity such as Wi-Fi, the front-end scanning devices will be unusable. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a communication asset monitoring system suitable for local area networks, enabling the viewing of communication asset information even when offline.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A communication asset monitoring system suitable for local area networks includes RFID electronic tags, RFID readers, management terminals, offline inspection terminals, and database servers;

[0007] The RFID electronic tag is attached to the surface of the communication asset;

[0008] The RFID reader is connected to the management terminal via a network port or serial port. The RFID reader is used to read the tag information in the RFID electronic tag and transmit it to the management terminal.

[0009] The database server is used to store communication asset information;

[0010] The management terminal is connected to the database server via a local area network and is used to query the database server to obtain communication asset information based on the received tag information;

[0011] The offline inspection terminal is connected to the management terminal via a network cable to obtain and store communication asset information in the database server. The offline inspection terminal is also used to read tag information from RFID electronic tags and display the communication asset information queried based on the received tag information.

[0012] In the above solution, an offline inspection terminal is added to the traditional asset management system. In the absence of network, the offline inspection terminal can obtain communication asset information from the database server through a wired connection to the management terminal, thereby achieving the purpose of viewing communication asset information in the absence of network.

[0013] The further optimized solution also includes a computing server, which is connected to the management terminal via a local area network. The computing server is used to feed back the calculation results to the database server after changes occur in the communication assets.

[0014] In the above solution, by configuring a computing server, communication asset information can be automatically updated after asset changes, eliminating the need for manual calculation and updating, thus reducing the difficulty and workload.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the offline inspection terminal includes a power supply, a control module, a radio frequency module, a data interface, and a display screen, all of which are electrically connected to the control module.

[0016] In the further optimized solution, the RFID reader includes a fixed reader and a handheld reader. The handheld reader connects to the management terminal wirelessly, while the fixed reader connects to the management terminal via a serial port or a network port.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following technical advantages:

[0018] The offline inspection terminal can retrieve communication asset information from a database server even without a network connection and display it visually, facilitating real-time management and viewing of communication assets. With a network connection, the terminal connects to the database via a management terminal to query communication asset information; without a network connection, the offline inspection terminal synchronizes and displays the communication asset information from the database through the management terminal. Therefore, this invention enables real-time management and viewing of communication assets.

[0019] Other advantages of this invention are described in the embodiments section. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication asset monitoring system suitable for local area networks, as described in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a connection diagram for an RFID reader / writer.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of an offline inspection terminal.

[0024] Figure 4 This is the electrical schematic diagram of an RFID reader / writer. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 This embodiment provides a communication asset monitoring system suitable for local area networks, including RFID electronic tags, RFID readers, management terminals, offline inspection terminals, database servers, and computing servers.

[0027] RFID tags are affixed (or attached in other ways) to the surface of communication assets, including equipment such as switches and routers, and instruments such as network testers and spectrum analyzers. Each RFID tag stores unique tag information for the communication asset; one asset corresponds to one RFID tag. The tag information can be user-defined, such as identification details, and may also include other relevant information.

[0028] The RFID reader connects to the management terminal via a network port or serial port. The RFID reader reads tag information from RFID electronic tags and transmits it to the management terminal. As an example, the electrical schematic diagram of the RFID reader in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 4 As shown.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, RFID readers can include fixed readers and handheld readers. Handheld readers connect to the management terminal wirelessly or via wired connection, while fixed readers connect via serial port or Ethernet port. Handheld readers are for user use, allowing for on-the-go access to communication asset information. Fixed readers are installed in fixed locations, such as access control points in communication equipment rooms, and are equipped with RFID antennas. When communication equipment leaves the equipment room, the fixed reader automatically reads and records the tag information from the RFID electronic tags on the surface of the equipment. The management terminal can also be connected to alarms, such as audible and visual alarms, to provide an alert when unauthorized access to communication equipment is detected.

[0030] The database server stores communication asset information, while the calculation server performs calculations when changes occur in communication assets due to operations such as outbound / inbound shipments. The calculation results are then fed back to the database server. The calculation server enables automatic updates of asset information. After the management terminal transmits the received tag information to the calculation server, the server performs the corresponding calculations and then feeds the results back to the database server, thus achieving automatic updates of communication asset information after asset changes. Without a calculation server, manual updates are required.

[0031] The management terminal is usually a PC. The management terminal is connected to the database server and the computing server through a local area network to query the database server based on the received tag information, obtain communication asset information, and transmit the received tag information to the computing server to perform corresponding calculations, such as calculating the increase in quantity when communication assets are put into storage and calculating the decrease in quantity when communication assets are put out of storage.

[0032] The offline inspection terminal is used to read tag information from RFID electronic tags and store and display communication asset information within the terminal. The offline inspection terminal can be connected to the management terminal via a network cable to synchronize communication asset information in the database server. After reading tag information from an RFID electronic tag, the offline inspection terminal queries the corresponding communication asset information based on the tag information and displays the query results, enabling the viewing of communication asset information on the offline inspection terminal even without a network connection.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the offline inspection terminal includes a power supply, a control module, an RF module, a data interface, a storage unit, and a display screen. All components—power supply, RF module, data interface, storage unit, and display screen—are electrically connected to the control module. The data interface may include an Ethernet port and an SCI interface. The RF module, in conjunction with an antenna, reads tag information from RFID electronic tags. The storage unit primarily stores communication asset information obtained from the database server. Because the storage unit stores communication asset information synchronized with the database server, when communication asset information needs to be queried offline, the relevant communication asset information can be retrieved from the storage unit based on the read tag information, thus achieving the goal of real-time querying of communication asset status even offline.

[0034] When a new communication asset needs to be added to the warehouse using the aforementioned communication asset monitoring system, if it is the first time the asset is added, an RFID tag is affixed to its surface, and the corresponding tag information is written into the tag. An RFID reader then reads the tag information and transmits it to the management terminal. The administrator logs into the database server through the management terminal to register the asset's entry information, or automatic registration is achieved by reading the tag information using a fixed reader. If the asset is not the first time it is added, the RFID reader reads the tag information and transmits it to the management terminal. The management terminal then queries the database server to verify the information and updates the existing records under that tag information, such as adding an entry time record.

[0035] When communication assets need to be released from the warehouse, the RFID reader reads the tag information in the RFID electronic tag and transmits it to the management terminal. The management terminal queries the database server to verify the information and updates the original record information under the tag information in the database server, such as adding a release time information.

[0036] The embodiments described above are merely specific implementations of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications, substitutions, and improvements within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications, substitutions, and improvements should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A communication asset monitoring system suitable for local area networks, characterized in that, This includes RFID electronic tags, RFID readers, management terminals, offline inspection terminals, and database servers; The RFID electronic tag is attached to the surface of the communication asset; The RFID reader is connected to the management terminal via a network port or serial port. The RFID reader is used to read the tag information in the RFID electronic tag and transmit it to the management terminal. The database server is used to store communication asset information; The management terminal is connected to the database server via a local area network and is used to query the database server to obtain communication asset information based on the received tag information; The offline inspection terminal is connected to the management terminal via a network cable to obtain and store communication asset information in the database server. The offline inspection terminal is also used to read tag information from RFID electronic tags and display the communication asset information queried based on the received tag information.

2. A communication asset monitoring system suitable for local area networks according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a computing server, which is connected to the management terminal via a local area network. The computing server is used to feed back the calculation results to the database server after changes occur in the communication assets.

3. A communication asset monitoring system suitable for local area networks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The offline inspection terminal includes a power supply, a control module, an RF module, a data interface, and a display screen. The power supply, RF module, data interface, and display screen are all electrically connected to the control module.

4. A communication asset monitoring system suitable for local area networks according to claim 1, characterized in that, RFID readers include fixed readers and handheld readers. Handheld readers connect to the management terminal wirelessly or via wired means, while fixed readers connect to the management terminal via serial port or Ethernet port.

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