A U disk for starting up

Abstract

The utility model provides a U disk for starting, including U disk body still includes WiFi module: the WiFi module is arranged in the inside of U disk body for connecting LAN, still include a control terminal, control terminal is connected with the WiFi module, control terminal controls the WiFi module and LAN broadcast starting magic bag to LAN including target equipment inside through LAN. The utility model discloses can pass inbuilt WiFi module in U disk body, can pass the equipment in LAN and WAN IOT server communication of connecting, and IOT server plays the relay function, has solved the problem of public network IP resource shortage or unable to obtain public network IP and dynamic domain name resolution setting difficult. Spare setting port forwarding this professional and complex operation on the router, and the user only needs simple configuration U disk connection LAN, and the use convenience is improved obviously. Avoid the data loss or computer damage risk caused by the accidental closing of the intelligent socket, and the security is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of USB flash drive technology, and in particular to a USB flash drive for powering on. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of IoT technology and the increasing demand for remote work, remote computer power-on has become increasingly necessary. However, dedicated remote power-on technology (Wake-on-LAN, WOL) is technically complex and difficult for ordinary people to use due to industry limitations. An indirect alternative, smart sockets, utilize the computer's disaster recovery function (AC recovery) to indirectly power on the computer. While this solves some problems, it is also prone to issues, such as accidental power-off leading to data loss and computer damage.

[0003] The main reasons why WOL technology has not become widespread are: First, when remotely powering on a computer, the target computer cannot be found on the public network because ordinary home computers use dynamic IPs, which are characterized by periodic changes and unpredictable addresses. While dynamic domain name resolution can solve this, it is difficult for non-technical personnel to implement. Second, due to the surge in internet users, global IPv4 address resources are scarce, so many users cannot obtain public IPs. For example, China Mobile broadband does not provide public IPs. Third, even if a public IP is obtained, it requires professional technical skills. Port forwarding needs to be configured on the router to redirect the incoming boot magic packet to a designated computer on the internal network, a process that is too complex for the average person to handle. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a USB flash drive for booting up a computer that can get rid of the dependence on public IP address and lower the technical threshold, so that even non-technical people can remotely boot up a computer.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] This utility model provides a USB flash drive for powering on, including a USB flash drive body and a WiFi module:

[0007] The WiFi module is located inside the USB flash drive and is used to connect to the local area network.

[0008] It also includes a control terminal connected to the WiFi module, which controls the WiFi module and broadcasts a power-on magic package to the local area network, including the target device, via the local area network.

[0009] Furthermore, the control terminal comprises a wireless power button and a wireless receiving module:

[0010] The wireless power button is located on the outside of the USB flash drive and is used for communication connection with the wireless receiving module;

[0011] The wireless receiving module is located inside or outside the USB flash drive and is used to connect to the WiFi module. After receiving the signal emitted by the wireless power button, the signal is transmitted to the WiFi module, which then broadcasts a power-on magic packet to the target device in the local area network, thereby powering on the target computer.

[0012] Furthermore, the WiFi module includes a main control chip with GPIO pins, and the wireless receiving module is connected to the GPIO pins.

[0013] Furthermore, the wireless receiving module is a digital signal receiving module or an analog signal receiving module.

[0014] Furthermore, the digital signal receiving module is a 2.4G communication receiving module, a Bluetooth module, a Zigbee receiving module, or a Thread receiving module; the analog signal receiving module is a radio frequency receiving module.

[0015] Furthermore, the control terminal is a terminal device capable of connecting to an IoT server. The WiFi module connects to the IoT server via the external network. The terminal device edits control commands and sends them to the WiFi module via the IoT server. The WiFi module is then controlled to send a boot magic packet to the target device in the local area network via UDP broadcast.

[0016] Furthermore, the terminal device is a computer, mobile phone, or tablet computer.

[0017] Furthermore, the USB flash drive itself is also equipped with a configuration button, which is used to pair and connect the wireless receiving module with the wireless power button, or to connect and configure the terminal device with the WiFi module.

[0018] Furthermore, the WiFi module also includes a storage module for storing the WiFi name and password of the current local area network and the MAC address of the target device.

[0019] Furthermore, the interface of the USB flash drive body is a USB interface or a TYPE-C interface.

[0020] The advantages of this utility model are:

[0021] 1. By incorporating a built-in WiFi module into the USB flash drive, it can communicate with external IoT servers by connecting to devices within a local area network. The IoT server acts as a relay, solving the problems of limited public IP resources, inability to obtain public IPs, and difficulties in setting up dynamic domain name resolution. This enables home networks or enterprise internal networks to easily achieve remote computer startup, greatly expanding the product's application scenarios.

[0022] 2. No complex dynamic domain name resolution operations are required. By using an IoT server for relay communication, it automatically adapts to the characteristics of home computers' dynamic IP periodic changes and unfixed addresses. Ordinary users can easily achieve remote power-on without professional skills, thus lowering the technical threshold.

[0023] 3. Eliminates the need for professional and complex port forwarding settings on the router. Users only need to configure a USB flash drive to connect to the local area network, and the boot magic package can be broadcast to target computers on the local area network via the WiFi module, significantly improving ease of use.

[0024] 4. Compared to smart socket solutions, this USB flash drive uses professional WOL technology to power on, avoiding the risk of data loss or computer damage caused by accidental shutdown of smart sockets, thus providing higher security. At the same time, this solution eliminates the need for the additional hardware costs of smart sockets, effectively reducing usage costs and offering better cost performance. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a USB flash drive used for powering on, according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a USB flash drive used for powering on, according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a USB flash drive used for powering on, according to Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a circuit diagram of the WiFi module in a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a circuit diagram of the radio frequency receiving module in a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a circuit diagram of the Bluetooth module in a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a circuit diagram illustrating the power supply of a USB flash drive via USB in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 8 This is a circuit diagram illustrating how an external power source powers a USB flash drive in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0034] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0035] 1. WiFi module; 2. IoT server; 3. Target device; 4. Terminal device; 5. Wireless power button; 6. Wireless receiver module. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Example 1, please refer to Figure 1 , Figures 4 to 8 This utility model provides a USB flash drive for powering on.

[0037] Includes the USB flash drive itself, and also includes WiFi module 1:

[0038] The WiFi module 1 is located inside the USB flash drive and is used to connect to the local area network.

[0039] Preferably, the WiFi module 1 uses the ESP8266 chip from Shanghai Espressif Systems.

[0040] It also includes a control terminal, which is connected to the WiFi module 1. The control terminal controls the WiFi module 1 and broadcasts a power-on magic package to the local area network, which includes the target device 3, via the local area network.

[0041] Specifically, the control terminal consists of a wireless power button 5 and a wireless receiving module 6.

[0042] The wireless power button 5 is located on the outside of the USB flash drive and is used to communicate with the wireless receiving module 6.

[0043] The wireless receiving module 6 is located inside or outside the USB flash drive and is used to connect to the WiFi module 1. After receiving the signal emitted by the wireless power button 5, the signal is transmitted to the WiFi module 1, which then broadcasts a power-on magic packet to the target device 3 in the local area network, thereby powering on the target computer.

[0044] Specifically, the WiFi module 1 includes a main control chip with GPIO pins, and the wireless receiving module 6 is connected to the GPIO pins.

[0045] Specifically, the wireless receiving module 6 is a digital signal receiving module or an analog signal receiving module.

[0046] Specifically, the digital signal receiving module is a 2.4G communication receiving module, a Bluetooth module, a Zigbee receiving module, or a Thread receiving module; the analog signal receiving module is a radio frequency receiving module.

[0047] Specifically, the WiFi module 1 also includes a storage module, which is used to store the WiFi name and password of the current local area network and the MAC address of the target device.

[0048] Specifically, the interface of the USB flash drive is either a USB interface or a Type-C interface.

[0049] One specific application operation of this embodiment is as follows:

[0050] Upon first use, you can scan the QR code on the outside of the USB flash drive with your mobile phone to open the URL and access the boot webpage to guide the installation and MAC address configuration.

[0051] The specific configuration steps for first-time use are as follows:

[0052] 1. Connect the USB flash drive of this invention to the WiFi of the target local area network:

[0053] 1) Press and hold the configuration button for N seconds to put the USB drive into AP hotspot network configuration mode;

[0054] 2) After the mobile device connects to this hotspot, a configuration page will pop up via Captive Portal technology, or the configuration page will open after entering the IP address of the WiFi module (e.g., http: / / 10.100.10.1) in the mobile browser. Enter the WiFi name and password of the target local area network and the MAC address of the target computer on the existing page. At this time, only the wireless power button 5 short-range control option can be selected on the existing page. After saving, the WiFi name, password and MAC address will be stored in the storage module, allowing the USB flash drive to switch to STA mode to connect to the WiFi of the target local area network and obtain the target device that needs to be controlled to power on.

[0055] 2. After configuration, the USB flash drive of this utility model can be used offline, that is, the WiFi module 1 can be directly triggered by the wireless power button 5 to send a power-on magic packet to the target device 3 in the local area network.

[0056] After WiFi module 1 has obtained the WiFi name and password of the target local area network and the MAC address of the target computer, when the power is cut off again, the USB flash drive of this utility model can enter the button learning mode by pressing and holding the configuration button and then plugging in the power, so that the wireless power button 5 and the wireless receiving module 6 can establish a corresponding relationship.

[0057] That is, when the USB flash drive is powered on, press and hold the configuration button for more than N seconds (e.g., 10 seconds) to enter the AP hotspot network configuration mode.

[0058] With the power off, press and hold the configuration button, then connect the USB drive to the power source. The USB drive will enter button learning mode and wait to receive the wireless signal from the wireless power button 5. If a wireless signal is received, the storage module stores the wireless signal code. In subsequent use, if the same code is received again, it will be triggered. The wireless power button 5 is existing technology.

[0059] In subsequent use, the WiFi module 1 can be controlled by the wireless power button 5 to send a power-on magic packet to all target devices 3 in the local area network via broadcast, so as to realize one-click wake-up control of multiple target devices 3.

[0060] Example 2, please refer to Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 8 This utility model provides a USB flash drive for powering on, including a USB flash drive body and a WiFi module 1:

[0061] The WiFi module 1, located inside the USB flash drive, connects to the local area network (LAN) and the external network. It connects to the IoT server 2 (e.g., Alibaba IoT platform, eWeLink, etc.) via the external network and broadcasts a boot-up magic package to the LAN, including the target device 3. The WiFi module 1 also contains a storage module for storing the current LAN's WiFi name and password, and the target device's MAC address. The target device 3 is the target computer.

[0062] WiFi module 1 is used to connect to both internal and external networks, enabling the USB flash drive of this invention to actively connect to the external IoT server 2 in TCP client / MQTT mode. After receiving MAC address information, it triggers the TCP client / MQTT mode to switch to UDP broadcast mode, broadcasting the MAC address's boot magic packet to ports 7 and 9 of the local area network 255.255.255.255. Users can optionally reconnect to the external IoT server 2 immediately after sending the UDP signal, waiting for the next trigger to form a closed loop. Simultaneously, the MAC address of this trigger is stored internally in the WiFi module, preparing for triggering by other methods (such as a wireless power button).

[0063] Preferably, the WiFi module uses the ESP8266 chip from Shanghai Espressif Systems.

[0064] Specifically, the IoT server 2 is connected to a terminal device 4. The terminal device 4 edits control commands and sends them to the WiFi module 1 through the IoT server 2. The WiFi module 1 is then controlled to send a boot magic packet to the target device 3 in the local area network via UDP broadcast. At the same time, the WiFi module 1 stores the sent MAC address. This action can update or add a MAC address.

[0065] Specifically, the terminal device 4 is a computer, mobile phone, or tablet computer.

[0066] Specifically, the interface of the USB flash drive body is a USB interface or a Type-C interface, used to power the USB flash drive of this utility model. The USB interface or Type-C interface is used to connect to an external power source.

[0067] A specific application of this utility model is as follows:

[0068] Upon first use, scan the QR code on the outside of the USB flash drive using a terminal device 4 (such as a mobile phone) to open the URL and access the boot webpage to guide the installation and MAC address configuration.

[0069] The specific steps are as follows:

[0070] 1. Connect the USB flash drive of this invention to the WiFi of the target local area network:

[0071] 1) Press and hold the configuration button for N seconds to put the USB drive into AP hotspot network configuration mode;

[0072] 2) After the mobile device connects to this hotspot, a configuration page will pop up via Captive Portal technology, or the configuration page will open after entering the IP address of the WiFi module (e.g., http: / / 10.100.10.1) in the mobile browser. On the existing page, enter the WiFi name and password of the target local area network and the MAC address of the target computer, and check the option for remote control from the mobile device. After saving, the WiFi name, password, and MAC address will be stored in the storage module, allowing the USB flash drive to switch to STA mode to connect to the WiFi of the target local area network, and obtain the target device that needs to be controlled to power on.

[0073] 2. If the user does not select "Allow remote control via mobile phone", the computer cannot be remotely powered on via mobile phone. In this case, the WiFi module will not actively connect to the external IoT server 2.

[0074] However, in this case, the USB flash drive of this utility model can be used offline, that is, the WiFi module 1 can be directly triggered by the wireless power button 5 to send a power-on magic package to the target device 3 in the local area network.

[0075] After the user selects "Allow remote control via mobile device," WiFi module 1 will actively connect to the external IoT server 2 while in standby mode, awaiting commands. Since the mobile device also connects to the same external IoT server 2, it can easily associate with this device and send a boot magic package. If the boot MAC information sent by the mobile device differs from the stored MAC information, the USB drive will update the MAC. This update mechanism is used to wake up different computers.

[0076] In subsequent use, users can edit control commands through terminal device 4 and send them to WiFi module 1 through IoT server 2, controlling WiFi module 1 to send a power-on magic package to target device 3 in the local area network via broadcast.

[0077] Example 3, please refer to Figures 1 to 8This utility model provides a USB flash drive for powering on, comprising: the USB flash drive described in Embodiment 2, and further comprising a wireless power button 5 and a wireless receiving module 6.

[0078] The wireless power button 5 is located on the outside of the USB flash drive and is used to communicate with the wireless receiving module 6.

[0079] The wireless receiving module 6 is located inside or outside the USB flash drive and is used to connect to the WiFi module 1. After receiving the signal emitted by the wireless power button 5, the signal is transmitted to the WiFi module 1. The WiFi module 1 reads the stored MAC address and sends a power-on magic packet to the target device 3 in the local area network via UDP broadcast, thereby powering on the target computer.

[0080] Preferably, the wireless receiver module 6 uses a Firefox DTX1K chip.

[0081] Specifically, the WiFi module 1 includes a main control chip with GPIO pins, and the wireless receiving module 6 is connected to the GPIO pins to trigger UDP signal transmission.

[0082] Specifically, the wireless receiving module 6 is a digital signal receiving module or an analog signal receiving module.

[0083] Specifically, the digital signal receiving module is a 2.4G communication receiving module, a Bluetooth module, a Zigbee receiving module, or a Thread receiving module; the analog signal receiving module is a radio frequency (RF) receiving module. The RF receiving module operates at a frequency of 315MHz or 433MHz.

[0084] Specifically, the USB flash drive body is also equipped with a configuration button, which is used to pair and connect the wireless receiving module 6 with the wireless power button 5, or to connect and configure the terminal device 4 with the WiFi module.

[0085] One specific application of this utility model is:

[0086] Upon first use, scan the QR code on the outside of the USB flash drive using a terminal device 4 (such as a mobile phone) to open the URL and access the boot webpage to guide the installation and MAC address configuration.

[0087] The specific steps are as follows:

[0088] 1. Connect the USB flash drive of this invention to the WiFi of the target local area network:

[0089] 1) Press and hold the configuration button for N seconds to put the USB drive into AP hotspot network configuration mode;

[0090] 2) After the mobile device connects to this hotspot, a configuration page will pop up via Captive Portal technology, or the configuration page will open after entering the IP address of the WiFi module (e.g., http: / / 10.100.10.1) in the mobile browser. On the existing page, enter the WiFi name and password of the target local area network and the MAC address of the target computer, and check the option for remote control from the mobile device. After saving, the WiFi name, password, and MAC address will be stored in the storage module, allowing the USB flash drive to switch to STA mode to connect to the WiFi of the target local area network, and obtain the target device that needs to be controlled to power on.

[0091] 2. If the user does not select "Allow remote control via mobile phone", the computer cannot be remotely powered on via mobile phone. In this case, the WiFi module will not actively connect to the external IoT server 2.

[0092] However, in this case, the USB flash drive of this utility model can be used offline, that is, the WiFi module 1 can be directly triggered by the wireless power button 5 to send a power-on magic package to the target device 3 in the local area network.

[0093] After the user selects "Allow remote control via mobile device," WiFi module 1 will actively connect to the public IoT server 2 while in standby mode, awaiting commands. Since the mobile device also connects to the same public IoT server 2, it can easily associate with this device and send a boot magic package. If the boot MAC information sent by the mobile device differs from the stored MAC information, the USB drive will update the MAC. This update mechanism is used to wake up different computers and trigger configuration updates via local wireless.

[0094] 3. Since the USB flash drive of this utility model is equipped with a wireless power button 5, after the WiFi module has obtained the WiFi name and password of the target local area network and the MAC address of the target computer, when the power is cut off again, the USB flash drive of this utility model can enter the button learning mode by pressing and holding the configuration button and then plugging in the power, so that the wireless power button 5 and the wireless receiving module 6 can establish a corresponding relationship.

[0095] That is, when the USB flash drive is powered on, press and hold the configuration button for more than N seconds (e.g., 10 seconds) to enter the AP hotspot network configuration mode.

[0096] With the power off, press and hold the configuration button, then connect the USB drive to the power source. The USB drive will enter button learning mode and wait to receive the wireless signal from the wireless power button. If a wireless signal is received, the storage module stores the wireless signal code. In subsequent use, if the same code is received again, it will be triggered. Wireless power button 5 is existing technology.

[0097] The wireless receiver module 6 is used to monitor the triggering of the wireless power button 5. When the wireless power button 5 is pressed, it generates an electrical signal. When the wireless receiver module 6 receives the electrical signal generated by the wireless power button 5, the WiFi module 1 sends a power-on magic packet to the target computer, waking up the target computer or powering it on.

[0098] In this embodiment, in subsequent use, the user can choose to control the WiFi module 1 to send a power-on magic packet to all target devices 3 in the local area network via broadcast through the terminal device 4 or the wireless power-on button 5, so as to realize one-click wake-up control of multiple target devices 3.

[0099] The advantages of this utility model are: 1. By building a WiFi module in the USB flash drive, it can communicate with an external IoT server by connecting to devices in the local area network. The IoT server acts as a relay, which solves the problem of limited public IP resources or inability to obtain public IPs and the difficulty in setting up dynamic domain name resolution. This makes it easy to remotely power on computers in home networks or enterprise internal networks, greatly expanding the application scenarios of the product.

[0100] 2. No complex dynamic domain name resolution operations are required. By using an IoT server for relay communication, it automatically adapts to the characteristics of home computers' dynamic IP periodic changes and unfixed addresses. Ordinary users can easily achieve remote power-on without professional skills, thus lowering the technical threshold.

[0101] 3. Eliminates the need for professional and complex port forwarding settings on the router. Users only need to configure a USB flash drive to connect to the local area network, and the boot magic package can be broadcast to target computers on the local area network via the WiFi module, significantly improving ease of use.

[0102] 4. Compared to smart socket solutions, this USB flash drive uses professional WOL technology to power on, avoiding the risk of data loss or computer damage caused by accidental shutdown of smart sockets, thus providing higher security. At the same time, this solution eliminates the need for the additional hardware costs of smart sockets, effectively reducing usage costs and offering better cost performance.

[0103] 5. With the built-in wireless receiver module, the computer can also be turned on using a wireless remote control or a wireless power button. For special industries, such as high-voltage power, hazardous chemicals, computer rooms, etc., people can turn on the computer remotely without being on-site.

[0104] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that the specific embodiments described are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Equivalent modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art in accordance with the spirit of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A USB flash drive for powering on, comprising a USB flash drive body, characterized in that: It also includes a WiFi module: The WiFi module is located inside the USB flash drive and is used to connect to the local area network. It also includes a control terminal connected to the WiFi module, which controls the WiFi module and broadcasts a power-on magic package to the local area network, including the target device, via the local area network.

2. A USB flash drive for powering on as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The control terminal consists of a wireless power button and a wireless receiving module. The wireless power button is located on the outside of the USB flash drive and is used for communication connection with the wireless receiving module; The wireless receiving module is located inside or outside the USB flash drive and is used to connect to the WiFi module. After receiving the signal emitted by the wireless power button, the signal is transmitted to the WiFi module, which then broadcasts a power-on magic packet to the target device in the local area network, thereby powering on the target computer.

3. A USB flash drive for powering on as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The WiFi module includes a main control chip with GPIO pins, and the wireless receiving module is connected to the GPIO pins.

4. A USB flash drive for powering on as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The wireless receiving module is either a digital signal receiving module or an analog signal receiving module.

5. A USB flash drive for powering on as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The digital signal receiving module is a 2.4G communication receiving module, a Bluetooth module, a Zigbee receiving module, or a Thread receiving module; the analog signal receiving module is a radio frequency receiving module.

6. A USB flash drive for powering on as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The control terminal is a terminal device capable of connecting to an IoT server. The WiFi module connects to the IoT server via the external network. The terminal device edits control commands and sends them to the WiFi module via the IoT server. The WiFi module is then controlled to send a boot magic packet to the target device in the local area network via UDP broadcast.

7. A USB flash drive for powering on as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The terminal device is a computer, mobile phone, or tablet computer.

8. A USB flash drive for powering on as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The USB flash drive itself is also equipped with a configuration button, which is used to pair and connect the wireless receiving module with the wireless power button, or to connect and configure the terminal device with the WiFi module.

9. A USB flash drive for powering on as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The WiFi module also includes a storage module for storing the WiFi name and password of the current local area network and the MAC address of the target device.

10. A USB flash drive for powering on as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The interface of the USB flash drive is either a USB interface or a Type-C interface.

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