Data concentration device and data transfer system

Abstract

The application discloses a data centralizing device and a data transmission system, and belongs to the field of data centralizing devices. The data centralizing device comprises a switch unit, a first wireless internet-of-things unit, a second wireless internet-of-things unit and a central control unit; the first wireless internet-of-things unit and the second wireless internet-of-things unit are electrically connected with the central control unit, the switch unit can be electrically connected with the central control unit, the first wireless internet-of-things unit executes a first protocol, the first wireless internet-of-things unit is connected with an internet-of-things terminal through the first protocol, the second wireless internet-of-things unit executes a second protocol, the second wireless internet-of-things unit is connected with a communication base station through the second protocol, a first end of the switch unit is used for accessing electric energy, and a second end of the switch unit is used for connecting an electric device; wherein the wireless connection range of the first wireless internet-of-things unit is smaller than the wireless connection range of the second wireless internet-of-things unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of data centralization devices, specifically relating to a data centralization device and a data transmission system. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, the use of IoT terminals has become a trend. Wireless IoT terminals include IoT water meters, IoT heat meters, IoT gas meters, IoT electricity meters, and IoT security monitoring devices. Currently, IoT terminals can communicate with IoT cloud management and operation platforms, meaning they communicate and exchange data with communication base stations. This allows the communication base station to obtain information from the IoT terminals and, via a wide area network, connect to the IoT cloud management and operation platform to exchange data. However, many IoT terminals, such as IoT water meters, IoT heat meters, and IoT gas meters, are only powered by built-in batteries. When battery-powered IoT terminals communicate and exchange data directly with communication base stations, the long communication distance leads to a sharp increase in power consumption, accelerating battery drain and affecting the lifespan of the IoT terminals. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a data centralization device and data transmission system, which at least solves the problem that when IoT terminals communicate directly with cloud management and operation platforms, the power consumption of IoT terminals increases dramatically, causing the battery power of IoT terminals to be consumed faster and affecting the service life of IoT terminals.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a data centralization device, which includes: a switching unit, a first wireless IoT unit, a second wireless IoT unit, and a central control unit;

[0005] Both the first wireless IoT unit and the second wireless IoT unit are electrically connected to the central control unit. The switch unit can be electrically connected to the central control unit. The first wireless IoT unit executes a first protocol and connects to the IoT terminal through the first protocol. The second wireless IoT unit executes a second protocol and connects to the communication base station through the second protocol. The first end of the switch unit is used to access electrical energy, and the second end of the switch unit is used to connect to electrical devices.

[0006] The wireless connection range of the first wireless IoT unit is smaller than that of the second wireless IoT unit.

[0007] Optionally, the data centralization device further includes an electrical component, which is electrically connected to the second terminal of the switching unit;

[0008] When electrical energy is connected to the first terminal of the switching unit and the switching unit is closed, the electrical device is powered and operates.

[0009] Optionally, the data centralization device further includes a switch control unit;

[0010] The central control unit is electrically connected to the switch unit through the switch control unit.

[0011] Optionally, the electrical device includes a DC light-emitting element, and the data centralization device further includes a lighting control unit;

[0012] The DC light-emitting element is electrically connected to the switching unit, and the central control unit is electrically connected to the switching unit through the lighting control unit.

[0013] Optionally, the data centralization device further includes a sound acquisition unit;

[0014] The sound acquisition unit is electrically connected to the central control unit. The sound acquisition unit is used to acquire sound information in the environment. The central control unit controls the switch unit to close or open based on the sound information.

[0015] Optionally, the data centralization device further includes a radar detection unit;

[0016] The radar detection unit is electrically connected to the central control unit, and the radar detection unit is used to detect whether a moving object is approaching the data collection device;

[0017] When the radar detection unit detects a moving object approaching the data collection device, the central control unit controls the switch unit to close.

[0018] Optionally, the data centralization device further includes a light intensity detection unit;

[0019] The light intensity detection unit is electrically connected to the central control unit. The light intensity detection unit is used to collect the intensity of light in the environment. The central control unit controls the switching unit to close or open according to the intensity of light.

[0020] Optionally, the data centralization device further includes a handheld IoT unit;

[0021] The handheld IoT unit is electrically connected to the central control unit. The handheld IoT unit is used to communicate with the user's handheld device so that the central control unit can perform IoT networking between the IoT terminal and the data centralization device, as well as IoT networking between the data centralization devices.

[0022] Optionally, the data centralization device further includes a data storage unit;

[0023] The data storage unit is electrically connected to the central control unit, and the data storage unit is used to store data.

[0024] Optionally, the first protocol includes at least one of Bluetooth MESH, Zigbee MESH, StarMesh MESH, Thread Mesh, and WiIFIMESH.

[0025] Optionally, the second protocol includes at least one of NB-IoT, CATI, LoRa, GSM, 4G, 5G, and 6G.

[0026] Optionally, the data centralization unit further includes a power adapter unit and a voltage conversion unit;

[0027] The power adapter unit is electrically connected to the voltage conversion unit. The central control unit, the first wireless IoT unit, and the second wireless IoT unit are all electrically connected to the voltage conversion unit. The power adapter unit is used to connect to an AC power source and convert it into a primary DC voltage. The voltage conversion unit is used to convert the primary DC voltage into the desired target DC voltage so that the converted voltage is transmitted to the central control unit, the first wireless IoT unit, and the second wireless IoT unit.

[0028] Optionally, the data centralization device further includes an energy storage unit;

[0029] The energy storage unit is electrically connected to the central control unit, the first wireless IoT unit, and the second wireless IoT unit, respectively; the energy storage unit is used to supply power to the central control unit, the first wireless IoT unit, and the second wireless IoT unit when the power supply connected to the switching unit is abnormal.

[0030] Optionally, the data centralization device further includes a sound speaker unit;

[0031] The speaker unit is electrically connected to the central control unit, and the central control unit controls the speaker unit to emit an alarm sound.

[0032] In a second aspect, embodiments of this application provide a data transmission system, which includes a handheld device, a communication base station, and a data centralization device as described in any one of the first aspects above;

[0033] The data centralization device includes a handheld IoT unit, which is communicatively connected to the handheld device, and a second wireless IoT unit, which is connected to the communication base station via the second protocol.

[0034] Optionally, the data transmission system further includes an IoT terminal;

[0035] The IoT terminal connects to the first wireless IoT unit of the data centralization device via the first protocol.

[0036] Optionally, the IoT terminal includes at least one of water meter, electricity meter, gas meter, heat meter, air quality detection instrument, gas safety detection instrument, video surveillance equipment, and radar monitoring equipment.

[0037] In this embodiment, since both the first and second wireless IoT units are electrically connected to the central control unit, and the switch unit is also electrically connected to the central control unit, the central control unit communicates with the first, second, and switch units. Furthermore, the central control unit can control the first, second, and switch units. Additionally, the first wireless IoT unit executes a first protocol, and the second wireless IoT unit executes a second protocol. The wireless connection range of the first wireless IoT unit is smaller than that of the second wireless IoT unit. This allows the first wireless IoT unit to connect to the IoT terminal via the first protocol, and the second wireless IoT unit to connect to the communication base station via the second protocol. Since both the first and second wireless IoT units are electrically connected to the central control unit, information from the IoT terminal can first be transmitted to the first wireless IoT unit. The first wireless IoT unit then transmits this information to the central control unit, which in turn transmits it to the second wireless IoT unit. The second wireless IoT unit then transmits this information to the communication base station, preventing the IoT terminal from directly communicating with the communication base station and thus avoiding poor communication quality. Furthermore, the switch unit is electrically connected to the central control unit. Therefore, electrical energy can be supplied to the first end of the switch unit, and the second end can be connected to the electrical device. The central control unit can then control the switch unit to turn it on or off, thereby supplying or de-energizing the electrical device. In other words, in this embodiment, by setting up a first wireless IoT unit, a second wireless IoT unit, a central control unit, and a switch unit, the first wireless IoT unit can wirelessly connect to the IoT terminal via a first protocol, and the second wireless IoT unit can wirelessly connect to the communication base station via a second protocol. This allows the IoT terminal's information to be transmitted to the communication base station, avoiding a direct connection between the IoT terminal and the communication base station. Specifically, the IoT terminal can wirelessly connect to a nearby data collection device, preventing increased power consumption and a reduced lifespan for the IoT terminal. Moreover, the switch unit allows for the connection of electrical devices, diversifying the functionality of the data collection device. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1This diagram illustrates a data centralization device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0039] Figure 2 This diagram illustrates the integration of a first wireless IoT unit and a handheld IoT unit in a data centralization device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0040] Figure 3 This is one of the schematic diagrams illustrating a data centralization device provided in this application, wherein an electrical component is connected to the device, and the electrical component is an AC light-emitting element;

[0041] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates a data centralization device provided in an embodiment of this application, in which an electrical component is connected, and the electrical component is a DC light-emitting element;

[0042] Figure 5 This is a second schematic diagram illustrating a data centralization device provided in this application, wherein an electrical component is connected to the device, and the electrical component is an AC light-emitting element.

[0043] Figure 6 This diagram illustrates a data transmission system provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0044] Figure 7 This diagram illustrates a data centralization device integrated into a light-emitting element in a data transmission system according to an embodiment of this application.

[0045] Figure 8 This diagram illustrates a data transmission system communicating with a monitoring and management center, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0046] Figure label:

[0047] 10: Switch unit; 20: First wireless IoT unit; 30: Second wireless IoT unit; 40: Central control unit; 50: Electrical device; 60: Switch control unit; 70: Lighting control unit; 80: Sound acquisition unit; 90: Radar detection unit; 100: Light intensity detection unit; 110: Handheld IoT unit; 120: Data storage unit; 130: Power adapter unit; 140: Voltage conversion unit; 150: Energy storage unit; 160: Sound speaker unit; 200: Handheld device; 300: Communication base station; 400: IoT terminal. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The terms "first" and "second" in the specification and claims of this application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more. Furthermore, "and / or" in the specification and claims indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0049] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0050] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0051] Before describing the data centralization device provided in the embodiments of this application, the application background of the data centralization device provided in the embodiments of this application should be explained: In related technologies, IoT terminals are usually equipped with batteries. For example, IoT water meters are equipped with batteries, and IoT gas meters are equipped with batteries. IoT terminals can directly communicate and exchange data with communication base stations. However, the communication base stations are usually far away from the IoT terminals. In order to achieve communication with the communication base stations, IoT terminals usually increase the transmission power of the IoT terminal's radio frequency circuit, thereby accelerating the consumption of battery power in the IoT terminal and causing a decrease in the online operating life of the IoT terminal. In order to meet the online operating life requirements, IoT terminals need to reduce the communication frequency with IoT communication base stations to reduce battery power consumption. For example, current CAT1 and NB-IoT IoT water meters and IoT gas meters are usually designed to connect to the network only once a day, upload data once, and transmit a very limited amount of data. Therefore, the actual on-time and online rate of IoT terminals are greatly reduced, which greatly limits the IoT characteristics and potential functions of battery-powered IoT terminals and greatly restricts the potential uses of IoT terminals.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the data centralization device includes: a switch unit 10, a first wireless IoT unit 20, a second wireless IoT unit 30, and a central control unit 40.

[0053] Both the first wireless IoT unit 20 and the second wireless IoT unit 30 are electrically connected to the central control unit 40. The switch unit 10 can also be electrically connected to the central control unit 40. The first wireless IoT unit 20 executes a first protocol and connects to the IoT terminal 400 through the first protocol. The second wireless IoT unit 30 executes a second protocol and connects to the communication base station 300 through the second protocol. The first end of the switch unit 10 is used to access electrical energy, and the second end of the switch unit 10 is used to connect to the electrical device 50. The wireless connection range of the first wireless IoT unit 20 is smaller than that of the second wireless IoT unit 30.

[0054] In this embodiment, since the first wireless IoT unit 20 and the second wireless IoT unit 30 are both electrically connected to the central control unit 40, and the switch unit 10 is also electrically connected to the central control unit 40, the central control unit 40 communicates with the first wireless IoT unit 20, the second wireless IoT unit 30, and the switch unit 10. Furthermore, the central control unit 40 can control the first wireless IoT unit 20, the second wireless IoT unit 30, and the switch unit 10. Additionally, the first wireless IoT unit 20 executes a first protocol, and the second wireless IoT unit 30 executes a second protocol. The wireless connection range of the first wireless IoT unit 20 is smaller than that of the second wireless IoT unit 30. This allows the first wireless IoT unit 20 to connect to the IoT terminal 400 via the first protocol, and the second wireless IoT unit 30 to connect to the communication base station 300 via the second protocol. Since both the first wireless IoT unit 20 and the second wireless IoT unit 30 are electrically connected to the central control unit 40, information from the IoT terminal 400 can be transmitted to the first wireless IoT unit 20 first. The first wireless IoT unit 20 transmits information from the IoT terminal 400 to the central control unit 40. The central control unit 40 then transmits the information from the IoT terminal 400 to the second wireless IoT unit 30, which in turn transmits it to the communication base station 300. This avoids direct communication between the IoT terminal 400 and the communication base station 300, thus saving power consumption of the IoT terminal's built-in power supply. This allows the IoT terminal to achieve a higher online rate with lower power consumption, and even continuous online operation, through relaying via a nearby data centralization device. Furthermore, the switch unit 10 is electrically connected to the central control unit 40. Therefore, power can be supplied to the first end of the switch unit 10, and the second end can be connected to the power-consuming device 50. The central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to turn it on or off, thereby powering or de-energizing the power-consuming device 50. In other words, in this embodiment, by setting up a first wireless IoT unit 20, a second wireless IoT unit 30, a central control unit 40, and a switch unit 10, the first wireless IoT unit 20 can be wirelessly connected to the IoT terminal 400 via a first protocol, and the second wireless IoT unit 30 can be wirelessly connected to the communication base station 300 via a second protocol. This allows the information of the IoT terminal 400 to be transmitted to the communication base station 300, avoiding a direct connection between the IoT terminal 400 and the communication base station 300, i.e., a wireless connection between the IoT terminal 400 and a nearby data centralization device. This prevents the IoT terminal 400 from experiencing increased power consumption and a reduced lifespan. Furthermore, the presence of the switch unit 10 allows for the connection of electrical components 50, diversifying the functions of the data centralization device.

[0055] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the data centralization device can be installed in a residential building, specifically in the stairwell or on the wall of the building. This allows the switch unit 10 to access residential electricity, connecting to electrical devices 50 within the building. The first wireless IoT unit 20 can then wirelessly connect to the IoT terminal 400 in the building via a first protocol. The residential electricity supply not only powers the electrical devices 50, ensuring their normal operation when the switch unit 10 is closed, but also indirectly powers the central control unit 40, the first wireless IoT unit 20, and the second wireless IoT unit 30. This allows the data centralization device to operate continuously, enabling the first wireless IoT unit 20 to communicate with the IoT terminal 400 multiple times, and the second wireless IoT unit 30 to communicate with the communication base station 300 multiple times, thus transmitting information from the IoT terminal 400 to the communication base station 300. Furthermore, the IoT terminal 400 in the residential building communicates with the first wireless IoT unit 20 located nearby within the building, avoiding communication between the IoT terminal 400 and the distant communication base station 300. This prevents excessive battery consumption of the IoT terminal 400 and effectively extends its online operating life. The IoT terminal 400 in the residential building includes, but is not limited to, water meters, electricity meters, gas meters, heat meters, air quality monitoring instruments, and gas safety monitoring instruments. Therefore, by using a data centralization device, the battery consumption of the IoT terminal 400 in the residential building can be reduced, increasing its online lifespan. Moreover, the data centralization device uses residential electricity, allowing for continuous operation. Residential electricity typically refers to 220V / 110V AC, but other voltage AC voltages are also possible; this embodiment does not limit the specific voltage used.

[0056] Furthermore, in related technologies, there are plug-in powered wireless data concentrators. However, the deployment location of such data concentrators requires a power outlet and necessitates wiring or independent cabling, which can be aesthetically unappealing or inconvenient to deploy, posing a "last mile" deployment challenge and hindering deployment and large-scale promotion. In this embodiment, by setting up a switch unit 10, a first wireless IoT unit 20, a second wireless IoT unit 30, and a central control unit 40, the switch unit 10 can access residential electricity and connect to electrical devices. This effectively reuses the wiring of electrical devices in residential buildings, eliminating the need for additional wiring for the wireless data concentrator. Moreover, by reusing the wiring of electrical devices in residential buildings, the deployment location of the data concentrator does not need to be equipped with a power outlet, and the wiring of electrical devices in residential buildings can be directly reused. In practical applications, this solves the "last mile" deployment challenge, making the data concentrator easy to deploy and thus helping to support the large-scale promotion and application of data concentrators and IoT terminals.

[0057] In addition, in this embodiment, the first wireless IoT unit 20 is a component that executes the first protocol, for example, the first wireless IoT unit 20 is a Bluetooth module, and the second wireless IoT unit 30 is a component that executes the second protocol, for example, the second wireless IoT unit 30 is a CAT1 module. The central control unit 40 can be a chip with control functions, or it can be a circuit board with control functions; however, this embodiment does not limit the specific implementation of the central control unit 40.

[0058] In addition, in this embodiment, the switching unit 10 can be a relay. Of course, the switching unit 10 can also be other types, such as a MOSFET. The specific type of the switching unit 10 is not limited in this embodiment. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the switching unit 10 can also be a mechanical switch. In this case, the mechanical switch does not need to be electrically connected to the central control unit 40. In practical applications, the operator only needs to apply force to the mechanical switch to switch between the on and off states.

[0059] In addition, in this embodiment of the application, once the data centralization device is installed in a residential building, the first wireless IoT unit 20 in the data centralization device is communicatively connected to the IoT terminal 400 in the residential building, and the second wireless IoT unit 30 is communicatively connected to the communication base station 300. At this time, the function of the data centralization device is equivalent to data centralization forwarding. That is, the data centralization device is equivalent to acting as a data centralization repeater, centrally forwarding the information of the IoT terminal 400 in the residential building to the communication base station 300, and using the communication base station 300, it connects with the IoT cloud management and operation platform via the wide area network to exchange data.

[0060] In addition, in the embodiments of this application, the first protocol may include at least one of Bluetooth MESH, Zigbee MESH, StarSpark MESH protocol, Thread Mesh, and WIFIMESH.

[0061] Specifically, the first protocol can be the Bluetooth MESH protocol, the Zigbee MESH protocol, the StarMesh MESH protocol, the ThreadMesh protocol, or the Wi-Fi MESH protocol. Alternatively, the first protocol can be any combination of two of the Bluetooth MESH, Zigbee MESH, StarMesh, ThreadMesh, and Wi-Fi MESH protocols. In this case, the first wireless IoT unit 20 can execute two protocols. Alternatively, the first protocol can be a combination of at least three of the Bluetooth MESH, Zigbee MESH, StarMesh, ThreadMesh, and Wi-Fi MESH protocols. In this case, the first wireless IoT unit 20 can execute at least three protocols.

[0062] It should be noted that the communication range of the first wireless IoT unit 20 is usually selected to be less than or equal to 50 meters or 100 meters. The specific communication range of the first wireless IoT unit 20 is not limited in this embodiment of the application.

[0063] In addition, in the embodiments of this application, the second protocol may include at least one of NB-IoT, CATI, LoRa, GSM, 4G, 5G, and 6G.

[0064] Specifically, the second protocol can be the NB-IoT protocol, the CAT1 protocol, the LoRa protocol, the GSM protocol, the 4G protocol, the 5G protocol, or the 6G protocol. Alternatively, the second protocol can be any combination of two of the following protocols: NB-IoT, CAT1, LoRa, GSM, 4G, 5G, and 6G. In this case, the second wireless IoT unit 30 executes two protocols. The second protocol can also be any combination of three or more of the following protocols: NB-IoT, CAT1, LoRa, GSM, 4G, 5G, and 6G. In this case, the second wireless IoT unit 30 executes three or more protocols. The number of protocols executed by the second wireless IoT unit 30 can be one protocol or a combination of multiple protocols; this embodiment does not limit the specific protocol used.

[0065] It should be noted that the communication range of the second wireless IoT unit 30 is usually greater than 1 kilometer and less than or equal to 10 kilometers. The specific communication range of the second wireless IoT unit 20 is not limited in this embodiment.

[0066] Additionally, in some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the data centralization device may also include an electrical device 50, which is electrically connected to the second end of the switching unit 10; when electrical energy is connected to the first end of the switching unit 10 and the switching unit 10 is closed, the electrical device 50 is powered and operates.

[0067] Since the electrical device 50 is electrically connected to the second end of the switch unit 10, once the data collection device is installed in the residential building and the power is connected to the first end of the switch unit 10, the electrical device 50 in the residential building can be controlled through the switch unit 10. That is, when the switch unit 10 is closed, the electrical device 50 is powered and runs; when the switch unit 10 is opened, the electrical device 50 is de-energized and stops running.

[0068] It should be noted that the electrical component 50 can be a light-emitting part, such as a light lamp. Of course, the electrical component 50 can also be other parts, such as a security radar or a security camera. The specific type of the electrical component 50 is not limited in this embodiment.

[0069] In addition, in this embodiment of the application, the data centralization device may also include a housing, in which the central control unit 40, the first wireless IoT unit 20, the second wireless IoT unit 30 and the switch unit 10 can all be disposed. Thus, when installing the data centralization device, it can be installed in a suitable position, which is convenient for the data centralization device to be installed. The housing can also protect the central control unit 40, the first wireless IoT unit 20, the second wireless IoT unit 30 and the switch unit 10, avoiding the problem that these components are easily damaged.

[0070] Additionally, in some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the data centralization device may also include a switch control unit 60; the central control unit 40 is electrically connected to the switch unit 10 through the switch control unit 60.

[0071] By providing a switch control unit 60, the central control unit 40 can send signals to the switch control unit 60, which in turn drives the switch unit 10 to switch states. For example, if the central control unit 40 sends a first type of signal to the switch control unit 60, the switch control unit 60 drives the switch unit 10 to close; if the central control unit 40 sends a second type of signal, the switch control unit 60 drives the switch unit 10 to open. In other words, by providing the switch control unit 60, the switch control unit 60 can drive the switch unit 10, thereby facilitating the central control unit 40's control over the switch unit 10.

[0072] It should be noted that one end of the switch control unit 60 is electrically connected to the central control unit 40, and the other end of the switch control unit 60 is electrically connected to the switch unit 10, so that the central control unit 40 is electrically connected to the switch unit 10 through the switch unit 10.

[0073] In addition, when the switching unit 10 is a relay, the switching control unit 60 can effectively drive the relay to close or open.

[0074] In addition, in this embodiment of the application, when the data centralization device includes an electrical device 50, the switching unit 10, the first wireless IoT unit 20, the second wireless IoT unit 30, and the central control unit 40 can be integrated inside the electrical device 50. For example, when the electrical device 50 is a light-emitting element, the switching unit 10, the first wireless IoT unit 20, the second wireless IoT unit 30, and the central control unit 40 can be integrated inside the light-emitting element. Of course, the electrical device 50, the switching unit 10, the first wireless IoT unit 20, the second wireless IoT unit 30, and the central control unit 40 can also be independent devices, that is, the switching unit 10, the first wireless IoT unit 20, the second wireless IoT unit 30, and the central control unit 40 are located outside the electrical device 50.

[0075] Additionally, in some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the electrical device 50 may include a DC light-emitting element, and the data centralization device may also include a lighting control unit 70; the DC light-emitting element is electrically connected to the switching unit 10, and the central control unit 40 is electrically connected to the switching unit 10 through the lighting control unit 70.

[0076] Since the DC light-emitting element is electrically connected to the switch unit 10, and the central control unit 40 is electrically connected to the switch unit 10 through the lighting control unit 70, once the data centralization device is installed in a residential building and the switch unit 10 is connected to residential power, the lighting control unit 70 can change the switching frequency and on / off time ratio of the switch unit 10, thereby changing the light emission color and intensity of the DC light-emitting element. In other words, by setting up the lighting control unit 70, the light emission color and intensity of the DC light-emitting element can be easily adjusted.

[0077] It should be noted that the DC light source can be a DC LED light strip. Of course, the DC light source can also be other DC light-emitting devices, such as DC lamps.

[0078] Additionally, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the data centralization device may also include a sound acquisition unit 80; the sound acquisition unit 80 is electrically connected to the central control unit 40, the sound acquisition unit 80 is used to acquire sound information in the environment, and the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to close or open according to the sound information.

[0079] By setting up a sound acquisition unit 80, the sound acquisition unit 80 can collect sound information from the environment in real time, and transmit the collected information to the central control unit 40. The central control unit 40 can then control the switch unit 10 to close or open based on the sound information characteristics, such as intensity. For example, if the central control unit 40 determines that the sound intensity is greater than or equal to a preset intensity threshold, the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to close, so that electrical energy can be transferred to the electrical device 50 through the switch unit 10, thus powering the electrical device 50 and causing it to operate. If the central control unit 40 determines that the sound intensity is less than the preset intensity threshold, the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to open, so that electrical energy cannot be transferred to the electrical device 50 through the switch unit 10, and the electrical device 50 is de-powered and stops operating. In other words, by setting up the sound acquisition unit 80, the central control unit 40 can control the switch unit 10 more flexibly.

[0080] For example, when the electrical device 50 is a light-emitting element, and the light-emitting element is connected to the switch unit 10, when the intensity of the sound collected by the sound acquisition unit 80 is greater than the preset intensity threshold, the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to close, and the light-emitting element emits light.

[0081] Additionally, in some embodiments, such as Figure 3As shown, the data collection device may also include a radar detection unit 90; the radar detection unit 90 is electrically connected to the central control unit 40, and the radar detection unit 90 is used to detect whether a moving object is approaching the data collection device; when the radar detection unit 90 detects a moving object approaching the data collection device, the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to close.

[0082] By setting up a radar detection unit 90, the radar detection unit 90 can collect data in real time whether there are moving objects approaching the data collection device in the environment. The radar detection unit 90 transmits the detected information to the central control unit 40, and the central control unit 40 can control the switch unit 10 to close or open according to the information detected by the radar detection unit 90. Specifically, if the radar detection unit 90 detects a moving object approaching the data collection device (i.e., the distance between the moving object and the radar detection unit 90 gradually decreases and the distance is less than a preset distance threshold), the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to close, allowing electrical energy to be transferred to the power-consuming device 50, thus powering the device and enabling it to operate. Conversely, if the radar detection unit 90 detects a moving object moving away from or not approaching the data collection device (i.e., the distance between the moving object and the radar detection unit 90 gradually increases and the distance is greater than or equal to the preset distance threshold), the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to open, preventing electrical energy from being transferred to the power-consuming device 50, thus stopping the device from operating. In other words, by setting up the radar detection unit 90, the central control unit 40 can more flexibly control the switch unit 10.

[0083] For example, when the electrical device 50 is a light-emitting element, and the light-emitting element is connected to the switch unit 10, when the radar detection unit 90 detects a moving object approaching the data collection device, the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to close, and the light-emitting element emits light.

[0084] Additionally, in some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the data centralization device may also include a light intensity detection unit 100; the light intensity detection unit 100 is electrically connected to the central control unit 40, the light intensity detection unit 100 is used to collect the intensity of light in the environment, and the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to close or open according to the intensity of light.

[0085] By setting up a light intensity detection unit 100, the light intensity detection unit 100 can collect the ambient light intensity in real time, and transmit the detected information to the central control unit 40. The central control unit 40 can then control the switch unit 10 to close or open based on the information detected by the light intensity detection unit 100. Specifically, if the light intensity detection unit 100 detects that the ambient light intensity is less than or equal to a preset light intensity threshold, the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to close, so that electrical energy can be transferred through the switch unit 10 to the electrical device 50, thus powering the electrical device 50 and causing it to operate; if the light intensity detection unit 100 detects that the ambient light intensity is greater than the preset light intensity threshold, the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to open, so that electrical energy cannot be transferred through the switch unit 10 to the electrical device 50, the electrical device 50 is de-powered, and the electrical device 50 stops operating; of course, in In this embodiment, when the light intensity detection unit 100 detects that the ambient light intensity is less than or equal to a preset light intensity threshold, the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to open, so that electrical energy cannot be transmitted to the power-consuming device 50 through the switch unit 10, causing the power-consuming device 50 to be de-energized and stop operating. If the light intensity detection unit 100 detects that the ambient light intensity is greater than the preset light intensity threshold, the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to close, and electrical energy is transmitted to the power-consuming device 50 through the switch unit 10, so the power-consuming device 50 is energized and starts operating. That is, by setting the light intensity detection unit 100, the central control unit 40 can control the switch unit 10 more flexibly.

[0086] For example, when the electrical device 50 is a light-emitting element, and the light-emitting element is connected to the switch unit 10, when the light intensity detection unit 100 detects that the intensity of the light in the environment is less than the preset light intensity threshold, the central control unit 40 controls the switch unit 10 to close, and the light-emitting element emits light.

[0087] Additionally, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the data centralization device may also include a handheld IoT unit 110; the handheld IoT unit 110 is electrically connected to the central control unit 40, and the handheld IoT unit 110 is used to communicate with the user's handheld device 200 so that the central control unit 40 can perform IoT networking between the IoT terminal 400 and the data centralization device, as well as IoT networking between the data centralization devices.

[0088] Since the handheld IoT unit 110 is electrically connected to the central control unit 40, after the data centralization device is installed in a residential building, the user's handheld device 200 can communicate with the handheld IoT unit 110. The user's handheld device 200 can then send commands to the handheld IoT unit 110, which in turn sends commands to the central control unit 40. The central control unit 40 can then determine which specific IoT terminal 400 should be networked with the data centralization device. For example, if there are three IoT terminals 400—IoT terminal A, IoT terminal B, and IoT terminal C—the user can communicate with the handheld IoT unit 110 in the data centralization device through the handheld device 200. The user can then select IoT terminal A and IoT terminal B on the handheld device 200 to network with the data centralization device. In addition, when there are multiple data collection devices, they can also form an Internet of Things network. This allows the second wireless IoT unit 30 of a data collection device to communicate with the communication base station 300 through other nearby data collection devices when the second wireless IoT unit 30 of a certain data collection device fails. The communication base station 300 can then connect to the IoT cloud management and operation platform via a wide area network to exchange data, thereby transmitting the IoT terminal information that the faulty data collection device needs to transmit and its own fault status information.

[0089] For example, there are three data centralization devices, namely data centralization device A, data centralization device B and data centralization device C. Data centralization devices A, B and C can form an Internet of Things network with each other. So if the second wireless Internet of Things unit 30 of data centralization device A fails, data centralization device B or C can transmit the information that data centralization device A needs to transmit to the communication base station 300.

[0090] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of this application, as Figure 2 As shown, the handheld IoT unit 110 can be integrated with the first wireless IoT unit 20, or it can be separate from the first wireless IoT unit 20. Furthermore, the handheld IoT unit 110 can communicate with the user's handheld device 200 via Bluetooth, or via infrared. This embodiment of the application does not limit the scope of the invention.

[0091] Additionally, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the data centralization device may further include a data storage unit 120; the data storage unit 120 is electrically connected to the central control unit 40 and is used to store data. By setting up the data storage unit 120 and electrically connecting it to the central control unit 40, the central control unit 40 can transmit the information that needs to be stored to the data storage unit 120, which then stores the data. This enables the data centralization device to have data storage functionality, facilitating users to store or temporarily store data from IoT terminals connected to it for centralized uploading.

[0092] Additionally, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the data centralization unit may further include a power adapter unit 130 and a voltage conversion unit 140; the power adapter unit 130 is electrically connected to the voltage conversion unit 140, and the central control unit 40, the first wireless IoT unit 20 and the second wireless IoT unit 30 are all electrically connected to the voltage conversion unit 140. The power adapter unit 130 is used to connect to an AC power supply and convert it into a primary DC voltage. The voltage conversion unit 140 is used to convert the primary DC voltage into the desired target DC voltage so that the converted voltage is transmitted to the central control unit 40, the first wireless IoT unit 20 and the second wireless IoT unit 30.

[0093] Since the power adapter unit 130 is electrically connected to the voltage conversion unit 140, and the central control unit 40, the first wireless IoT unit 20, and the second wireless IoT unit 30 are all electrically connected to the voltage conversion unit 140, when using the data centralization device, it is installed in a residential building. Once residential electricity is connected to the power adapter unit 130, the power adapter unit 130 can convert the AC power supply of the residential electricity into a primary DC voltage. This primary DC voltage can then be transmitted to the voltage conversion unit 140, which can convert it into the desired target DC voltage. This target DC voltage can then be transmitted to the central control unit 40, the first wireless IoT unit 20, and the second wireless IoT unit 30, enabling them to operate normally. In other words, by setting up the power adapter unit 130 and the voltage conversion unit 140, the normal power supply and operation of the data centralization device can be ensured when it is installed in a residential building.

[0094] It should be noted that the power adapter unit 130 can be a device that converts AC to DC, for example, the power adapter unit 130 can be a power adapter. The voltage conversion unit 140 can be a DC-DC converter.

[0095] Additionally, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the data centralization device may further include an energy storage unit 150; the energy storage unit 150 is electrically connected to the central control unit 40, the first wireless IoT unit 20, and the second wireless IoT unit 30, respectively; the energy storage unit 150 is used to supply power to the central control unit 40, the first wireless IoT unit 20, and the second wireless IoT unit 30 when the power supply to the switching unit 10 is abnormal. By setting up the energy storage unit 150, the energy storage unit 150 can be powered when the power supply to the switching unit 10 is normal, thereby storing energy. Once an abnormality in the power supply to the switching unit 10 is detected, the energy storage unit 150 will supply power to the central control unit 40, the first wireless IoT unit 20, and the second wireless IoT unit 30, causing the central control unit 40, the first wireless IoT unit 20, and the second wireless IoT unit 30 to be briefly powered, enabling the second wireless IoT unit 30 in the data centralization device to send abnormal information to the communication base station 300. By setting up the energy storage unit 150, it can be ensured that when the power connected to the switching unit 10 is abnormal, the data centralization device can send abnormal information to the communication base station 300, ensuring that the staff of the communication base station 300 can know about the abnormal information.

[0096] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the energy storage unit 150 can be a supercapacitor. Therefore, if the power supply to the switching unit 10 is abnormal—for example, if the power supply to the switching unit 10 suddenly fails, or if the voltage of the power supply to the switching unit 10 fluctuates greatly—the energy storage unit 150 can supply power to the central control unit 40. The central control unit 40 can then transfer the power to the first wireless IoT unit 20 and the second wireless IoT unit 30, ensuring that the data centralization device reports abnormal information to the communication base station 300. Of course, the energy storage unit 150 can also be other energy-storing devices, such as a battery. The specific type of the energy storage unit 150 is not limited in this embodiment.

[0097] Additionally, in some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the data centralization device may also include a sound speaker unit 160; the sound speaker unit 160 is electrically connected to the central control unit 40, and the central control unit 40 controls the sound speaker unit 160 to emit an alarm sound.

[0098] Since the speaker unit 160 is electrically connected to the central control unit 40, once the central control unit 40 receives or detects abnormal information, it will control the speaker unit 160 to emit an alarm sound to ensure that the user is aware of the abnormal information. In other words, by setting up the speaker unit 160, it is ensured that the user is promptly informed of any abnormal information.

[0099] It should be noted that the sound speaker unit 160 can be a buzzer, but it can also be other devices, such as a loudspeaker. The specific type of the sound speaker unit 160 is not limited in this embodiment.

[0100] This application provides a data transmission system, such as... Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the data transmission system includes a handheld device 200, a communication base station 300, and a data centralization device in any of the above embodiments;

[0101] The data centralization device includes a handheld IoT unit 110, which is communicatively connected to a handheld device 200, and a second wireless IoT unit 30, which is connected to a communication base station 300 via a second protocol.

[0102] The handheld IoT unit 110 is communicatively connected to the handheld device 200, allowing the user to operate on the handheld device 200. The user can then determine the matching relationship between various components in the IoT network of the data centralization device through the handheld device 200.

[0103] It should be noted that handheld devices 200 include, but are not limited to, mobile phones, laptops, tablets, etc.

[0104] In addition, in some embodiments, the data transmission system may also include an IoT terminal 400; the IoT terminal 400 is connected to the first wireless IoT unit 20 via a first protocol.

[0105] With this setup, users can operate the device 200 to determine whether the data collection device is connected to a specific IoT terminal 400 in a residential building. Furthermore, when there are multiple data collection devices, they can also be connected to each other. If the second wireless IoT unit 30 of one of the data collection devices malfunctions, the other data collection devices can obtain information about the IoT terminal 400 they are communicating with from the malfunctioning device and send this information to the communication base station 300. The communication base station 300 then connects to the IoT cloud management and operation platform via a wide area network to exchange data.

[0106] In addition, in this embodiment, the IoT terminal 400 may include at least one of a water meter, electricity meter, gas meter, heat meter, air quality monitoring instrument, gas safety monitoring instrument, video surveillance equipment, and radar monitoring equipment. With this setup, once the data centralization device is installed in a residential building, it can connect to various IoT terminals needed for daily life within the building. Essentially, the meters connected to the data centralization device can cover almost all IoT terminals in the residential building, thus facilitating communication between the IoT terminals in the residential building and the communication base station 300. Of course, the application scenarios and installation locations of the data centralization device provided in this application are not limited to residential buildings. For example, the data centralization device can be installed in industrial or commercial buildings; however, this embodiment does not limit this to such applications.

[0107] Additionally, in the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 8 As shown, the communication base station 300 in the data transmission system can communicate with the IoT cloud management and operation platform.

[0108] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0109] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A data centralization device, characterized in that, The data centralization device includes: a switching unit, a first wireless IoT unit, a second wireless IoT unit, and a central control unit; Both the first wireless IoT unit and the second wireless IoT unit are electrically connected to the central control unit. The switch unit can be electrically connected to the central control unit. The first wireless IoT unit executes a first protocol and connects to IoT terminals through the first protocol. The second wireless IoT unit executes a second protocol and connects to a communication base station through the second protocol. The first end of the switch unit is used to access electrical energy, and the second end of the switch unit is used to connect to electrical devices. The wireless connection range of the first wireless IoT unit is smaller than that of the second wireless IoT unit.

2. The data centralization device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data centralization device also includes an electrical component, which is electrically connected to the second terminal of the switching unit; When electrical energy is connected to the first terminal of the switching unit and the switching unit is closed, the electrical device is powered and operates.

3. The data centralization device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The data centralization device also includes a switch control unit; The central control unit is electrically connected to the switch unit through the switch control unit.

4. The data centralization device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electrical device includes a DC light-emitting element, and the data centralization device further includes a lighting control unit; The DC light-emitting element is electrically connected to the switching unit, and the central control unit is electrically connected to the switching unit through the lighting control unit.

5. The data centralization device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data centralization device also includes a sound acquisition unit; The sound acquisition unit is electrically connected to the central control unit. The sound acquisition unit is used to acquire sound information in the environment. The central control unit controls the switch unit to close or open based on the sound information.

6. The data centralization device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data centralization device also includes a radar detection unit; The radar detection unit is electrically connected to the central control unit, and the radar detection unit is used to detect whether a moving object is approaching the data collection device; When the radar detection unit detects a moving object approaching the data collection device, the central control unit controls the switch unit to close.

7. The data centralization device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data centralization device also includes a light intensity detection unit; The light intensity detection unit is electrically connected to the central control unit. The light intensity detection unit is used to collect the intensity of light in the environment. The central control unit controls the switching unit to close or open according to the intensity of light.

8. The data centralization device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data centralization device also includes a handheld IoT unit; The handheld IoT unit is electrically connected to the central control unit. The handheld IoT unit is used to communicate with the user's handheld device so that the central control unit can perform IoT networking between the IoT terminal and the data centralization device, as well as IoT networking between the data centralization devices.

9. The data centralization device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data centralization device also includes a data storage unit; The data storage unit is electrically connected to the central control unit, and the data storage unit is used to store data.

10. The data centralization device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first protocol includes at least one of Bluetooth MESH, Zigbee MESH, StarMesh MESH, Thread Mesh, and WiIFIMESH.

11. The data centralization device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second protocol includes at least one of NB-IoT, CATI, LoRa, GSM, 4G, 5G, and 6G.

12. The data centralization device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data centralization unit also includes a power adapter unit and a voltage conversion unit; The power adapter unit is electrically connected to the voltage conversion unit. The central control unit, the first wireless IoT unit, and the second wireless IoT unit are all electrically connected to the voltage conversion unit. The power adapter unit is used to connect to an AC power source and convert it into a primary DC voltage. The voltage conversion unit is used to convert the primary DC voltage into the desired target DC voltage so that the converted voltage is transmitted to the central control unit, the first wireless IoT unit, and the second wireless IoT unit.

13. The data centralization device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data centralization device also includes an energy storage unit; The energy storage unit is electrically connected to the central control unit, the first wireless IoT unit, and the second wireless IoT unit respectively; the energy storage unit is used to supply power to the central control unit, the first wireless IoT unit, and the second wireless IoT unit when the power connected to the switching unit is abnormal.

14. The data centralization device according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The data centralization device also includes a sound speaker unit; The speaker unit is electrically connected to the central control unit, and the central control unit controls the speaker unit to emit an alarm sound.

15. A data transmission system, characterized in that, The data transmission system includes a handheld device, a communication base station, and a data centralization device as described in any one of claims 1-14; The data centralization device includes a handheld IoT unit, which is communicatively connected to the handheld device, and a second wireless IoT unit, which is connected to the communication base station via the second protocol.

16. The data transmission system according to claim 15, characterized in that, The data transmission system also includes IoT terminals; The IoT terminal connects to the first wireless IoT unit of the data centralization device via the first protocol.

17. The data transmission system according to claim 16, characterized in that, The IoT terminal includes at least one of the following: water meter, electricity meter, gas meter, heat meter, air quality detection instrument, gas safety detection instrument, video surveillance equipment, and radar monitoring equipment.

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