A portable communication device

By incorporating a network switch, broadband radio, and serial server into a portable communication device, the problem of communication connection between network and serial devices in port and ship environments was solved, enabling rapid communication management and control between devices.

CN224571332UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-28WUHAN HUABO COMM CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN HUABO COMM CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-02
Publication Date
2026-07-28

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Technical Problem

In ports and on ships, existing technologies make it difficult to quickly establish communication links between network port devices and serial port devices, leading to difficulties in the management and control of data communication equipment.

Method used

It employs a portable communication device, including a network switch, broadband radio, narrowband radio, and serial port server, to achieve communication between network port devices and serial port devices through wireless signal conversion and data conversion.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid establishment of communication links, supports wireless or wired communication between network port devices and serial port devices, and simplifies device management and control.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a portable communication device, include: network switch, wideband radio station, narrowband radio station, serial port server and power module, the wideband radio station is used for receiving wireless signal, and is used for converting the network signal of receiving into wireless signal and broadcast transmission, the narrowband radio station is used for receiving wireless signal, and is used for converting the network signal of receiving into wireless signal and broadcast transmission, the serial port server is connected with network switch and external serial port equipment, to realize the data conversion and transmission between network switch and serial port equipment, the power module is connected with network switch, is used for power supply, the utility model discloses the network switch, wideband radio station, narrowband radio station and serial port server cooperation each other can realize the communication connection between the equipment such as external network port equipment, external serial port equipment and the equipment needing communication.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of communication technology, specifically a portable communication device. Background Technology

[0002] In ports, various ships, and other similar locations, when installing devices that require data communication, it is often necessary to set up temporary communication links to connect these devices for unified management and control, facilitating testing of these devices. These devices include network port devices and serial port devices.

[0003] Therefore, a device is needed that can quickly establish communication links to enable communication connections between these network port devices and serial port devices. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable communication device to solve at least one of the aforementioned technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A portable communication device, comprising: Network switches, broadband radios, narrowband radios, serial servers, and power modules; The broadband radio is connected to the network switch and is used to receive wireless signals, convert the received wireless signals into network signals, and transmit them to the network switch; it is also used to receive network signals from the network switch, convert the received network signals into wireless signals, and broadcast them. The narrowband radio is connected to the network switch and is used to receive wireless signals, convert the received wireless signals into network signals, and transmit them to the network switch; it is also used to receive network signals from the network switch, convert the received network signals into wireless signals, and broadcast them. The serial port server is connected to the network switch and external serial port devices to realize data conversion and transmission between the network switch and the serial port devices; The power module is connected to the network switch and is used to supply power.

[0006] Furthermore, the number of broadband radio stations is two.

[0007] Furthermore, the network switch has 10 network interfaces. The two broadband radios, the narrowband radio, and the serial port server are all connected to the network switch through the network interfaces, and the remaining 6 network interfaces are used to connect to external network port devices.

[0008] Furthermore, the data conversion and transmission between the network switch and the serial port device includes: The serial port server receives serial port signals from the serial port device, converts the serial port signals into network signals, and then transmits them to the network switch. The serial port server receives network signals from the network switch, converts the network signals into serial port signals, and then transmits them to the serial port device.

[0009] Furthermore, the communication protocol used by the serial port signal includes RS232, RS485, or RS422 protocols.

[0010] Furthermore, the communication protocol used by the network signal includes the TCP / IP protocol.

[0011] Furthermore, the serial server is equipped with 8 serial port interfaces to enable connection with the serial port device.

[0012] Furthermore, the frequency range of the broadband radio is 230MHz to 512MHz.

[0013] Furthermore, the frequency range of the narrowband radio is 452MHz to 468MHz.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This invention utilizes a network switch, a broadband radio, a narrowband radio, and a serial port server working together. The network switch connects to external network devices, the serial port server connects to external serial devices, and the broadband and narrowband radios are used for wireless signal transmission and reception. All three are connected to the network switch, enabling the device to connect to external network or serial devices. This allows these devices to transmit their own data wirelessly or receive wireless signals from other devices, thus establishing communication connections between devices requiring communication, such as external network or serial port devices. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a portable communication device architecture in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure at the back panel in this embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the upper internal structure of the metal casing in this embodiment; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lower layer inside the metal shell in this embodiment; In the diagram: 1. Network switch; 2. Broadband radio; 3. Narrowband radio; 4. Serial server; 5. Power module; 6. Network interface; 7. Serial interface; 8. Power interface; 9. Antenna interface; 10. Backplane. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0017] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a portable communication device, including: 1. Network switch; 2. Broadband radio; 3. Narrowband radio; 4. Serial server; 5. Power supply module; The broadband radio 2 is connected to the network switch 1 and is used to receive wireless signals, convert the received wireless signals into network signals, and transmit them to the network switch 1; and to receive network signals from the network switch 1 and convert the received network signals into wireless signals for broadcast transmission. The narrowband radio 3 is connected to the network switch 1 and is used to receive wireless signals, convert the received wireless signals into network signals, and transmit them to the network switch 1; and to receive network signals from the network switch 1 and convert the received network signals into wireless signals for broadcast transmission. The serial port server 4 is connected to the network switch 1 and external serial port devices to realize data conversion and transmission between the network switch 1 and the serial port devices. The power module 5 is connected to the network switch 1 and is used to supply power. Specifically, the power module 5 supplies power to the network switch 1 through its connection to the network switch 1. The network switch 1 is connected to the broadband radio 2, the narrowband radio 3, and the serial server 4, so that the power module 5 can supply power to the broadband radio 2, the narrowband radio 3, and the serial server 4. The power module 5 also includes a power interface 8 for connecting an external power source to the power module 5.

[0018] Furthermore, the number of broadband radios 2 is two, and setting up two broadband radios 2 can provide higher redundancy.

[0019] Furthermore, the network switch 1 is provided with 10 network interfaces 6. The two broadband radios 2, the narrowband radios 3, and the serial port server 4 are all connected to the network switch 1 through the network interfaces 6. The remaining 6 network interfaces 6 are used to connect to external network port devices.

[0020] Furthermore, the data conversion and transmission between the network switch 1 and the serial port device includes: The serial port server 4 receives serial port signals from the serial port device, converts the serial port signals into network signals, and then transmits them to the network switch 1. The serial port server 4 receives network signals from the network switch 1, converts the network signals into serial port signals, and then transmits them to the serial port device.

[0021] Furthermore, the communication protocol used by the serial port signal includes RS232, RS485, or RS422 protocols.

[0022] Furthermore, the communication protocol used by the network signal includes the TCP / IP protocol, which is a combination of Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol.

[0023] Furthermore, the serial port server 4 is equipped with 8 serial port interfaces 7 to enable connection with the serial port device. Through the serial port interfaces 7 and network interface 6, this device can be connected to external control terminals, navigation devices, and control consoles to achieve the purpose of fast communication management and communication control.

[0024] Furthermore, the frequency range of the broadband radio station 2 is 230MHz to 512MHz, that is, the broadband radio station 2 is a radio station with a frequency range of 230MHz to 512MHz.

[0025] Furthermore, the frequency range of the narrowband radio 3 is 452MHz to 468MHz, that is, the narrowband radio 3 is a radio with a frequency range of 452MHz to 468MHz.

[0026] In this embodiment, both the broadband radio 2 and the narrowband radio 3 can be equipped with an antenna interface 9 for connecting an antenna.

[0027] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the network switch 1 may also be connected to a WiFi module (not shown in the figure). The WiFi module can receive network signals from the network switch 1 and convert the network signals into WiFi signals to send out, or receive WiFi signals and convert the WiFi signals into network signals and transmit them to the network switch 1.

[0028] This device can be used for communication connections between external devices, including external network port devices and external serial port devices. The communication method can be wireless or wired communication. For example, multiple external devices can be connected to the same portable communication device through network interface 6 or serial port interface 7. These external devices can communicate with each other through wired communication. Or, for another example, some of the multiple external devices can be connected to one portable communication device through network interface 6 or serial port interface 7, and another part can be connected to another portable communication device through network interface 6 or serial port interface 7. These two parts of the external devices can communicate with each other through wireless communication.

[0029] When the communication method is wireless communication, external devices communicate with each other wirelessly, which requires at least two portable communication devices. When the communication method is wired communication, external devices communicate with each other via wired connections. Wireless communication between external devices includes: wirelessly sending signals from external devices and receiving wireless signals and transmitting them to external devices; The process of converting the signal from an external device into a wireless signal and then transmitting it includes: the external device transmitting the signal to the network switch 1 of this device via a wired connection; the network switch 1 transmitting the signal to a broadband radio 2, a narrowband radio 3, or a WiFi module; and the broadband radio 2, the narrowband radio 3, or the WiFi module transmitting the signal wirelessly. Receiving wireless signals and transmitting them to external devices includes: receiving wireless signals through the broadband radio 2, narrowband radio 3, or WiFi module of this device, and then transmitting the received signals to the network switch 1, which in turn transmits the signals to the external devices. Wired communication between external devices includes: the external device transmitting a signal to the network switch 1 of this device via a wired connection, and the network switch 1 transmitting the signal to the external device. When the external device is a network port device, the network port device is connected to the network switch 1 of this device through the network interface 6 of the network switch 1; At this time, the external device transmits the signal to the network switch 1 of this device via a wired means, including: the external device transmits the network signal to the network switch 1 of this device through the network interface 6; The network switch 1 transmits signals to external devices by transmitting network signals to external devices through network interface 6. When the external device is a serial port device, the serial port device connects to the serial port server 4 of this device through the serial port interface 7 of the serial port server 4. At this time, the external device transmits the signal to the network switch 1 of this device via a wired method, including: the external device transmits the serial port signal to the serial port server 4 of this device through the serial port interface 7, the serial port server 4 converts the received serial port signal into a network signal, and transmits the converted network signal to the network switch 1. The process of network switch 1 transmitting signals to external devices includes: network switch 1 transmitting network signals to serial port server 4, serial port server 4 converting the received network signals into serial port signals, and transmitting the converted serial port signals to external devices through serial port interface 7.

[0030] In this embodiment, the device also includes a metal housing. The network switch 1, broadband radio 2, narrowband radio 3, serial server 4, and power module 5 are all housed inside the metal housing. Conductive rubber strips and conductive rubber gaskets are used where sealing is required, and conductive adhesive is used to bond areas on the metal housing, thereby achieving airtightness and electromagnetic shielding of the device.

[0031] To prevent salt spray, all fasteners used in this device are made of stainless steel, and the outer layer of the metal shell is coated with a three-layer baking paint treatment consisting of primer, intermediate paint, and topcoat.

[0032] To prevent vibration and impact, the internal fasteners of this device are combination screws with flat washers and spring washers, and wire thread inserts are designed to be installed in the screw holes.

[0033] The metal casing is also equipped with a backplate 10, on which the network interface 6 and the serial port interface 7 for connecting to external devices are mounted.

[0034] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the power module 5, broadband radio 2, narrowband radio 3, serial server 4, and network switch 1 are arranged in layers within a metal casing. The power module 5, one broadband radio 2, and serial server 4 are located on the upper layer of the metal casing, while the network switch 1, another broadband radio 2, and narrowband radio 3 are located on the lower layer of the metal casing.

[0035] It should be noted that although the present invention has been disclosed above with specific embodiments, the above embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A portable communication device, characterized in that, include: Network switches, broadband radios, narrowband radios, serial servers, and power modules; The broadband radio is connected to the network switch and is used to receive wireless signals, convert the received wireless signals into network signals, and transmit them to the network switch; it is also used to receive network signals from the network switch, convert the received network signals into wireless signals, and broadcast them. The narrowband radio is connected to the network switch and is used to receive wireless signals, convert the received wireless signals into network signals, and transmit them to the network switch; it is also used to receive network signals from the network switch, convert the received network signals into wireless signals, and broadcast them. The serial port server is connected to the network switch and external serial port devices to realize data conversion and transmission between the network switch and the serial port devices; The power module is connected to the network switch and is used to supply power.

2. The portable communication device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The number of broadband radio stations is two.

3. The portable communication device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The network switch has 10 network interfaces. The two broadband radios, the narrowband radio, and the serial port server are all connected to the network switch through the network interfaces. The remaining 6 network interfaces are used to connect to external network devices.

4. The portable communication device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The data conversion and transmission between the network switch and the serial port device includes: The serial port server receives serial port signals from the serial port device, converts the serial port signals into network signals, and then transmits them to the network switch. The serial port server receives network signals from the network switch, converts the network signals into serial port signals, and then transmits them to the serial port device.

5. The portable communication device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The communication protocol used by the serial port signal includes RS232, RS485, or RS422 protocols.

6. The portable communication device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The communication protocol used by the network signal includes the TCP / IP protocol.

7. The portable communication device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The serial server is equipped with 8 serial ports to enable connection with the serial device.

8. The portable communication device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The frequency range of the broadband radio is 230MHz to 512MHz.

9. The portable communication device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The frequency range of the narrowband radio is 452MHz to 468MHz.