WO2016155280A1

WO2016155280A1 - Home network data integration device and system

Info

Publication number: WO2016155280A1
Application number: PCT/CN2015/091569
Authority: WO
Inventors: 马千里; 张强
Original assignee: 中兴通讯股份有限公司
Priority date: 2015-03-27
Filing date: 2015-10-09
Publication date: 2016-10-06
Also published as: CN204559809U

Abstract

Disclosed are a home network data integration device and system. The home network data integration device comprises a box body and a back board; the box body has an open end, and the back board is set on one end opposite to the open end of the box body; at least two function grooves are set on the back board; and the function grooves are set to be connected with corresponding function modules.

Description

Home network data integration device and system

Technical field

This application relates to, but is not limited to, the field of communications.

Background technique

A typical home network data system, as shown in FIG. 1, generally includes a home gateway, a wireless router, and a network attached storage (NAS) network storage device to form network layer devices in a home network, which are usually separated. Physical entities, of different sizes and shapes, are box-type or integrated devices; terminals such as network set-top boxes and desktop computers are connected to network layer devices by means of wired Ethernet, laptops, tablets, smart phones, digital cameras, Terminals such as smart home appliances access network layer devices in the form of wireless WiFi, and terminals such as network cameras and network printers access network layer devices by means of wired Ethernet or wireless WiFi, which together form a home network. In the home network data system, the home gateway is responsible for the connection with the external Internet, is a channel for data exchange between each part of the home network, and completes control of the home network; the wireless router provides wireless access and data exchange for the terminal, and passes The gateway module routes to the external network; the network set-top box completes the decompression decoding of the network audio and video data, and sends it to the television through the audio and video cable; the NAS network storage completes the functions of network storage, file sharing and data backup of each terminal data.

With the increase of home smart terminals and the rich applications, data resources such as videos, photos, music, files, etc. are scattered among multiple PCs or tablets, and a network storage device is needed to store public audio and video resources. It is also gradually entering the family. The home NAS network storage includes a storage service board and a plurality of hard disks, and implements file sharing, data backup and disaster recovery, network printing between the terminals, and has functions such as a WEB server, an FTP server, and a download server. At present, the product form of the home gateway, wireless router, and network set-top box is a small box with a small size. The appearance of the home NAS is a small integrated device. These products have many brands, different sizes, different shapes, and fine craftsmanship. With power adapter, but placed in the home freely, or scattered on the countertop, or stacked in the corner, and some need long cable connection between each other, it seems very messy, the appearance of the design has not been able to show, it can not Well become a decoration in the family Things, the fine craftsmanship is a bit wasteful at this time.

Summary of the invention

The following is an overview of the topics detailed in this document. This Summary is not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

The present invention provides a home network data integration device and system, which solves the problem that many devices in the home network data system of the related technology are arranged independently of each other and require a network connection.

A home network data integration device includes a box body and a backboard; the box body has an open end, the back board is disposed at an end opposite to the open end of the box body; and the back board has at least two functions The slot is set to be connected to the corresponding function module.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the function slot is provided with a fixing component in a connection area with the function module, and the fixing component is configured to be connected to the function module, and fix the function module on the back On the board.

In an embodiment of the invention, the box has a receiving cavity corresponding to the function slot through a partition, and the receiving cavity is configured to receive and fix each functional module.

In an embodiment of the invention, the backplane includes at least one network function slot, and the network function slot is configured to connect a function module having a network function.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the backplane further includes at least one storage function slot, and the storage function slot is configured to: connect a function module having a storage function.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the backplane includes three network function slots and five storage function slots, and the three network function slots are respectively set to: connect the gateway module, the routing module, and the media module; A storage function slot is set to: connect the storage module, and the remaining four storage function slots are respectively set to: connect the mechanical hard disk.

In an embodiment of the invention, the backplane further includes a power supply fan slot, and the power supply fan slot is set to be connected to the power supply fan module.

In an embodiment of the invention, the home network data integration device further includes a cable access opening, the cable access opening is disposed at a side of the illustrated backplane, and the cable access opening is for external connection. The cable goes in and out.

A home network data system comprising at least one functional module and the network data integration device described above; each functional module is inserted into the cabinet through the open end of the box of the network data integration device and respectively associated with the network data The corresponding function slot connection on the back panel of the integrated device.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the home network data system includes five functional modules, and the five functional modules are a gateway module, a routing module, a media module, a storage module, and a hard disk box; network input of the gateway module The network terminal is connected to the external network, and the network output end of the gateway module is connected to the routing module, the media module, and the storage module; and the hard disk box is connected to the storage module.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the backplane includes a power supply fan slot, the home network data system further includes a power supply fan module, and the power supply fan module is connected to the gateway module and the routing module. The media module and the storage module provide power for the gateway module, the routing module, the media module, and the storage module.

In one embodiment of the invention, each functional module is the same size.

The embodiment of the invention provides a home network data integration device and a system, the home network data integration device includes a box body and a backboard; the box body has an open end, and the back board is disposed at an end opposite to the open end of the box; the back board There are at least two function slots, which are set to be connected to corresponding functional modules. Compared with related technologies, the present application modularizes devices in a home network data system such as a home gateway, a wireless router, a network set top box, and a NAS network storage, and directly inserts these functional modules into a home network data integration device and corresponding function slots. The home network data integration device of the present application can be used to connect the devices that need to be separately arranged in the home network data system and connect through the backplane of the integrated device, thereby avoiding the inconvenience caused by the network connection of the distribution arrangement. It is convenient to arrange the devices in the home network data system and improve the user experience.

Other aspects will be apparent upon reading and understanding the drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF abstract

1 is a schematic structural diagram of a related art home network data system;

2 is a front view of a home network data integration apparatus provided in Embodiment 1;

Figure 3 is a rear view of the home network data integration device provided in the first embodiment;

4 is a rear view 2 of the home network data integration apparatus provided in Embodiment 1;

Figure 5 is a rear view third of the home network data integration apparatus provided in the first embodiment;

6 is a front view showing the structure of a home network data system provided in Embodiment 2;

7 is a rear view showing the structure of a home network data system provided in Embodiment 2;

8 is a schematic diagram of a front view slot arrangement of a backplane in a home network data system provided in Embodiment 2;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the connection of each functional module in the structure of the home network data system provided in the second embodiment.

Embodiments of the invention

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Embodiment 1:

The home network data integration device provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes a box 1 and a backboard 2, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the home network data integration device, and the box 1 has an open end 11 and The open end 11 is oppositely disposed with a backboard 2, FIG. 3 is a rear view of the home network data integration device, and the back panel 2 has eight functional slots 21, and each functional module is inserted into the cabinet 1 through the open end 11 of the cabinet and respectively The corresponding function slots 21 on the backboard 2 are connected. In the embodiment, the number of the function slots 21 on the backplane 2 can be set according to the number of devices corresponding to the home network data system. It is not limited to eight, and generally has at least two function slots 21 on the backboard 2. The function slot 21 herein includes functional circuits that provide associated circuit connections for the functional modules. The functional modules herein refer to integrated modules with corresponding devices in the home network data system. For example, modularizing a router in a home network data into a functional module is a router module. The home network data integration device here may be a chassis or other structure as long as multiple function modules can be integrated.

In order to facilitate the fixing of the function module, prevent the looseness of the function module, and facilitate the installation of the function module, the function slot 21 is provided with a fixing component in the connection area with the function module, and each functional module is fixedly connected to the fixed component on the backboard 2. . The box body 1 can also have a partition formed by a partition and a function slot 21 corresponding to the accommodating cavity 12, the accommodating cavity 12 is used for accommodating and fixing each functional module.

At least the network function slot is set on the backplane 2, and the network function slot is set to connect the function module with network function. In the home network data system, a large amount of data is required. In order to facilitate data acquisition and storage, a storage function slot may be included on the backplane 2, and the storage function slot is set to connect a function module having a storage function. The storage function slot and the network function slot can be composed of one or more function slots, and the configuration can be set according to the actual application. Optionally, the network function slot is composed of three function slots, and the three function slots are respectively used to connect the gateway module, the routing module, and the media module; the storage function slot is composed of five function slots, one of which is a function slot. The bit is used to connect the memory module, and the remaining four function slots are used to connect to the mechanical hard disk.

In order to facilitate the operation of each functional module, the functional voltages of the different functional modules may be different. As shown in FIG. 4, the backplane 1 of the home network data integration device may also be provided with a power supply fan module slot 22, the power supply fan. The slot is used to connect the power supply fan module.

As each functional module may be connected to the outside of the cable, in order to facilitate the ingress and egress of the cable, as shown in FIG. 5, the home network data integration device may further be provided with a cable access opening 3, and the cable access opening 3 Provided on the side of the backboard 2, the cable access opening 3 is used for the ingress and egress of the externally connected cables of each functional module.

The functional modules in this example may include a network function module and a storage function module, which are equivalent to modules corresponding to device integration in the home network data system in the related art. The network function module includes a function module that directly uses the network, such as a gateway module, a routing module, and a media module. The gateway module is responsible for the connection with the external network in the home network, and is a channel for the home network to exchange data, and completes control of the home network. The routing module provides wireless access and data exchange for the terminal in the home network, and is routed to the external network through the gateway module. The media module receives the network television signal from the gateway module, completes decompression decoding of the network audio and video data, and sends it to the television for playing. The storage function module includes a storage module and a hard disk box, where the storage module refers to a memory having a network storage function, and the hard disk box refers to a common mechanical storage hard disk. The storage function module performs network storage, file sharing and data backup of the home data together in the home network.

The gateway module can connect to the external network through wired (WAN/ADSL MODEM) or wireless (3G/4G mobile communication). They can be different module models (such as WAN gateway module or ADSL MODEM gateway module), or Built-in or external 3G/4G in the above modules The wireless network card implements a module with both wired and wireless gateway functions. The gateway module also has an Ethernet switching function, and the routing module, the media module, and the storage module are all connected to the Ethernet switching network of the gateway module through the backplane. The gateway module also provides 2-4 LAN ports for external use, which is convenient for terminals such as desktop computers to access the home network with Ethernet cables. The gateway module is also the control center of the home network, and realizes the remote control and remote control functions of the security devices such as smart home appliances and web cameras through the routing module. The routing module completes the WLAN access point and routing function, and provides wireless WiFi access and data exchange for terminals such as laptops, tablets, smart phones, digital cameras, smart home appliances, etc., and routes to the external network through the gateway module. The routing module also extends 2-4 LAN ports to increase the number of Ethernet access ports on the home network. The media module receives the network television signal from the gateway module, decompresses and decodes the network audio and video data, and sends it to the television through an audio and video cable such as HDMI. The media module has a remote communication function to complete human-machine data interaction between the network television remote controller and the remote server. The media module also provides a USB port to directly play audio and video files in the external USB memory. Storage module and hard disk box: The storage module and four hard disk boxes constitute a home NAS network storage. The storage module receives data from the network and writes data to the hard disk through the SATA interface between the backplane and the hard disk box. The four hard disks can form a RAID redundancy or JBOD connection, providing large capacity and reliable storage. The storage module can be connected to a USB digital interface such as a digital camera by a USB interface, or a USB printer can be connected to the USB interface. In order to reduce the size of the device and reduce the cost of the device, a 2.5-inch SATA mechanical hard disk is used here, and the hard disk is placed in the hard disk box, and the structural ruler and electrical fit through the hard disk box are inserted into the hard disk box slot.

Embodiment 2:

The embodiment of the present invention provides a home network data system. As shown in FIG. 6-8, the home network data system is a small integrated device (1U=44.45 mm) of about 260 mm wide by 200 mm deep by 3 U. Of course, the size can be set according to the actual situation, and is composed of a gateway module, a routing module, a media module, a storage module, a hard disk box, a power supply fan module, and a backboard. The front part of the integrated device is a vertically inserted power supply fan module, a horizontally inserted hard disk box, and a gateway module, a routing module, a media module, and a storage module. Each module and disk enclosure are plugged into the back panel of the integrated device and interconnected through the backplane. The home network data system includes at least one functional module 4 and a home network data integration device of any of the above-described first embodiments. 6 is a front view of the home network data system, and FIG. 7 is a home network. Rear view of the data system. Figure 8 is a front view of the rear panel. As shown in FIG. 6, the home network data system includes a home network data integration device, eight functional modules, and a power supply fan module. As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the home network data integration device has two areas behind it, one is a space area 6 for cable entry and exit, and the other is a backplane area 7. There are 9 slots on the backplane in the backplane area 7, 8 of which are function slots and one is the slot of the power supply fan module. The eight function modules are respectively inserted into the box body 1 through the open end 11 of the box body 1 and respectively connected to the corresponding function slots 21 on the back board 2, and the power supply fan module is also inserted into the box body 1 through the open end 11 of the box body 1 and respectively respectively. The corresponding power supply fan module slot 22 on the board 2 is connected. It is not difficult to see from Figure 8 that the backplane provides bearer and interaction for the above functional modules and power supply fan modules. There are 9 slots on the backplane. The front view is the vertical power supply fan module slot, the horizontal 4 disk enclosure slots, the gateway module slot, the routing module slot, the media module slot, and the front view. Storage module slot. Optionally, the length of the backboard is about 220 mm, which is shorter than the width of the device. Of course, the length can be set according to the actual application. The gateway module, the routing module, the media module, and the storage module are only partially inserted into the slots in the width direction of the integrated device, and the rear panel of the device has an open space on the right side of the backplane (front view) to facilitate the gateway module and routing. Modules, media modules, and storage modules are connected to the cable from the rear. The slots in this area include the function slots and the power supply fan module slots.

In the embodiment of the present invention, each functional module is designed as a unified mechanical structure size, and is directly inserted into a corresponding function slot of the home network data system in the form of a module, and is separated from the related technology by a whole home network data system. The devices in the home network system improve the integration and simplify the appearance and structural design and interconnection of the devices in the current home network system, which is beneficial to the generalization, low cost, upgrade replacement and green energy saving of the devices in the home network system.

The function module 4 in this example may include a network function module and a storage function module, which is equivalent to a corresponding device integrated module in the home network data system in the related art. The network function module 4 includes a function module 4 that directly uses the network, such as a gateway module, a routing module, and a media module. The gateway module is responsible for the connection with the external network in the home network, and is a channel for the home network to exchange data, and completes control of the home network. The routing module provides wireless access and data exchange for the terminal in the home network, and is routed to the external network through the gateway module. The media module receives the network television signal from the gateway module, completes decompression decoding of the network audio and video data, and sends it to the television for playing. The storage function module 4 includes a storage module and a hard disk box, where the storage module refers to having Network storage function memory, hard disk box refers to the common mechanical storage hard disk. The storage function module 4 performs network storage, file sharing and data backup of the home data together in the home network.

The gateway module can connect to the external network through wired (WAN/ADSL MODEM) or wireless (3G/4G mobile communication). They can be different module models (such as WAN gateway module or ADSL MODEM gateway module), or A built-in or external 3G/4G wireless network card is built in the above module, so that one module has both wired and wireless gateway functions. The gateway module also has an Ethernet switching function. The routing module, the media module, and the storage module are all connected to the Ethernet switch network of the gateway module through the backplane, as shown in FIG. 9, where the thick solid line indicates the Ethernet connection, and the thin solid line indicates the SATA. Connections, dashed lines indicate I ² C line connections. The gateway module also provides 2-4 LAN ports for external use, which is convenient for terminals such as desktop computers to access the home network with Ethernet cables. The gateway module is also the control center of the home network, and realizes the remote control and remote control functions of the security devices such as smart home appliances and web cameras through the routing module. The routing module completes the WLAN access point and routing function, and provides wireless WiFi access and data exchange for terminals such as laptops, tablets, smart phones, digital cameras, smart home appliances, etc., and routes to the external network through the gateway module. The routing module also extends 2-4 LAN ports to increase the number of Ethernet access ports on the home network. The media module receives the network television signal from the gateway module, decompresses and decodes the network audio and video data, and sends it to the television through an audio and video cable such as HDMI. The media module has a remote communication function to complete human-machine data interaction between the network television remote controller and the remote server. The media module also provides a USB port to directly play audio and video files in the external USB memory. Storage module and hard disk box: The storage module and four hard disk boxes constitute a home NAS network storage. The storage module receives data from the network and writes data to the hard disk through the SATA interface between the backplane and the hard disk box. The four hard disks can form a RAID redundancy or JBOD connection, providing large capacity and reliable storage. The storage module can be connected to a USB digital interface such as a digital camera by a USB interface, or a USB printer can be connected to the USB interface. In order to reduce the size of the device and reduce the cost of the device, a 2.5-inch SATA mechanical hard disk is used here, and the hard disk is placed in the hard disk box, and the structural ruler and electrical fit through the hard disk box are inserted into the hard disk box slot. The power supply fan module inputs AC mains from the backplane, and converts to provide DC power such as 12V, 5V, and 3.3V for the above functional components. The left and right side panels of the integrated device have openings, and the fan group in the module provides the device with heat dissipation function of left and right ventilation. The power supply fan module has an I ² C communication bus connected to the gateway module, the routing module, the media module, and the storage module. As shown in FIG. 9 , power management is performed for each module, such as power-on and power-off management, and hot plugging.

Industrial applicability

The application modularizes devices in a home network data system such as a home gateway, a wireless router, a network set top box, and a NAS network storage, and directly inserts the functional modules into a home network data integration device to connect with corresponding function slots, and the home network data is In the system, the devices that need to be separately arranged are put together and connected through the backplane of the integrated device, so that the inconvenience caused by the networking connection required by the distribution arrangement can be avoided, and the home network data integration device of the present application can be conveniently used in the home network data system. The layout of the device improves the user experience.

Claims

A home network data integration device includes a box body and a backboard; the box body has an open end, the back board is disposed at an end opposite to the open end of the box body; and the back board has at least two functions The slot is set to be connected to the corresponding function module.
The home network data integration device according to claim 1, wherein the function slot is provided with a fixing component in a connection area with the function module, and the fixing component is configured to be connected to a function module, and the function module is Fixed on the backboard.
The home network data integration device according to claim 1, wherein the casing has a receiving cavity corresponding to the function slot through a partition, and the receiving cavity is configured to: receive and fix each function. Module.
The home network data integration device of claim 1, wherein the backplane comprises at least one network function slot, and the network function slot is configured to connect a function module having a network function.
The home network data integration device of claim 4, wherein the backplane further comprises at least one storage function slot, the storage function slot being configured to connect a function module having a storage function.
The home network data integration device of claim 5, wherein the backplane comprises three network function slots and five storage function slots, and the three network function slots are respectively set to: connect the gateway module and the routing module. And the media module; one of the storage function slots is set to: connect the storage module, and the remaining four storage function slots are respectively set to: connect the mechanical hard disk.
The home network data integration device according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein the backplane further includes a power supply fan slot, and the power supply fan slot is set to be connected to the power supply fan module.
The home network data integration device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a cable access opening, the cable access opening is disposed at a side of the back panel, and the cable access opening is for external use. Access to and from the connected cable.
A home network data system comprising at least one functional module and the network data integration device according to any one of claims 1-8; each functional module being inserted into the box through an open end of the box of the network data integration device And respectively corresponding to the work on the backplane of the network data integration device Can be slotted.
The home network data system according to claim 9, comprising five functional modules, wherein the five functional modules are a gateway module, a routing module, a media module, a storage module, and a hard disk box; and the network input end of the gateway module is An external network connection, the network output end of the gateway module is connected to the routing module, the media module, and the storage module; the hard disk box is connected to the storage module.
The home network data system of claim 10, wherein when the backplane includes a power supply fan slot, the home network data system further includes a power supply fan module, the power supply fan module being connected to the gateway module, The routing module, the media module, and the storage module provide power for the gateway module, the routing module, the media module, and the storage module.
A home network data system according to any one of claims 9-11, wherein each functional module is the same size.