CN110782538A

CN110782538A - Multimode issuing equipment and issuing method thereof

Info

Publication number: CN110782538A
Application number: CN201910956457.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 李振华
Original assignee: Beijing Watchdata Ltd By Share Ltd
Current assignee: Beijing Watchdata Ltd By Share Ltd
Priority date: 2019-10-10
Filing date: 2019-10-10
Publication date: 2020-02-11

Abstract

The invention discloses multimode issuing equipment, which comprises a processor, a first communication module, a second communication module, a third communication module and a safety management module, wherein the processor is used for processing a first communication command and a second communication command; the first communication module is a short-range communication module; the processor is communicated with the OBU equipment through the first communication module; the second communication module is a low-power Bluetooth module; the processor is connected with the mobile equipment through the second communication module to acquire OBU issuing data; the third communication module is a wired communication interface module, and the processor is connected with the personal computer through the third communication module to acquire OBU issuing data; the processor acquires OBU issuing data through the second communication module and/or the third communication module, and issues the OBU equipment through the first communication module; the safety management module is used for symmetric encryption operation or certificate loading. The multi-mode issuing equipment provided by the invention integrates various communication modules, combines desktop issuing equipment and handheld issuing equipment into a whole, completes the related issuing work of OBU equipment, and has the advantages of small volume, convenience in operation and low power consumption.

Description

Multimode issuing equipment and issuing method thereof

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of ETC application of an intelligent traffic system, in particular to multimode issuing equipment and an issuing method thereof.

Background

ETC (electronic Toll Collection), also called electronic Toll collection system, through the vehicle mounted Unit (OBU: OnBoard Unit) and in the Toll station ETC on the lane Road test Unit (RSU: Road Side Unit) between Dedicated Short distance communication (DSRC), and then use computer networking technology and bank to carry on the background settlement processing, so that the vehicle in the whole charging process in the driving state and not need to stop, effectively saving the vehicle payment time.

With the popularization of ETC national networking and the rapid development of intelligent transportation, particularly with the continuous promotion of the dismantling work of high-speed provincial stations, the issuing quantity of OBUs is explosively increased, the OBUs are issued generally through a management center for one time, business network points for two times, activation and other business processes, related OBU issuing equipment mainly comprises desktop issuing equipment and handheld issuing equipment, the two kinds of issuing equipment are generally large in size and high in cost, only have the DSRC communication function, the activation process needs to be carried out after the OBUs are installed, the desktop issuing equipment and the handheld issuing equipment with different business functions are required to be held and matched with each other respectively to complete the business processes of the OBUs related for two times, activation and the like, and the size is large, the operation is inconvenient, and the power consumption is high.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention aims to provide a multimode issuing device to solve the problems that in the prior art, a desktop issuing device and a handheld issuing device must be matched to complete issuing of an OBU, so that the operation is inconvenient and the power consumption is high.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a multimodal issuing apparatus comprising a processor, a first communication module, a second communication module, a third communication module, and a security management module; the first communication module, the second communication module, the third communication module and the safety management module are respectively connected with the processor;

the first communication module is a short-range communication module; the processor is communicated with the OBU equipment through the first communication module to carry out data transmission and processing;

the second communication module is a low-power-consumption Bluetooth module; the processor is connected with the mobile equipment through the second communication module to acquire OBU issuing data;

the third communication module is a wired communication interface module, and the processor is connected with the personal computer through the third communication module to acquire OBU (on-board unit) issuing data;

the processor acquires OBU issuing data through the second communication module and/or the third communication module, and issues the OBU equipment through the first communication module;

the security management module is used for symmetric encryption operation or certificate loading.

Further, the third communication module comprises at least one of a serial interface, a USB, and a LAN.

Further, the multi-mode issuing device further comprises a low-power management module, and the low-power management module is configured to manage power consumption of the multi-mode issuing device, so that the multi-mode issuing device is in a dormant state when the processor is in a non-operating state.

Further, the multi-mode issuing device further comprises a wake-up module, and the wake-up module wakes up the multi-mode issuing device in the dormant state through the second communication module and/or the third communication module.

Further, the second communication module triggers to wake up the multi-mode issuing device through a mechanical switch.

Further, the third communication module wakes up the multi-mode issuing device through data transmission trigger.

Further, the processor is a micro control unit and a short-range communication integrated chip.

Further, the multimode issuing equipment is provided with a power supply management module for supplying power.

Further, the power management module comprises a charging unit for supplying power and a power early warning unit for low-voltage early warning.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of issuing by a multimode issuing device, using a multimode issuing device as described in any one of the above, the method comprising the steps of:

step S1, the processor of the multimode issuing equipment acquires the OBU issuing data through the second communication module and/or the third communication module;

and step S2, the processor completes the issuance of the OBU equipment through the first communication module.

Further, the issuing method of the multimode issuing device comprises the following steps:

step S1, the multimode issuing equipment completes initialization and enters a dormant state;

step S2, the wake-up module judges whether there is a wake-up source, if yes, step S3 is entered, otherwise, the multimode issuing equipment is in a dormant state;

step S3, the second communication module and/or the third communication module of the multi-mode issuing device awakens the multi-mode issuing device in a dormant state;

step S4, the processor of the multimode issuing device acquires OBU issuing data through the second communication module and/or the third communication module;

step S5, the processor completes the issue of the OBU equipment through the first communication module;

step S6, the low power consumption management module judges whether the time is overtime, if yes, the multi-mode issuing equipment is recovered to be in a dormant state; and if not, the multimode issuing equipment is continuously in a working state.

Compared with the prior art, the multimode issuing equipment and the issuing method provided by the invention have the following advantages:

the multi-mode issuing equipment provided by the invention integrates various communication modules, integrates the conventional desktop issuing equipment and handheld issuing equipment into a whole, completes the related issuing work of OBU equipment through different communication modes or interfaces, has small volume, convenient operation and low power consumption, is convenient for rapidly performing service operations such as OBU issuing, network point installation capacity expansion and the like, and effectively reduces the workload of OBU issuing; meanwhile, the safety management of the multimode issuing equipment is realized through the safety management module, and the safety is guaranteed.

Drawings

Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments. The drawings are only for purposes of illustrating the preferred embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting the invention. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a preferred embodiment of a multimode issuing device according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of another preferred embodiment of a multi-mode distribution device;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a multi-mode issuing device according to yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a multi-mode issuing device according to yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the steps of a method for issuing a multimodal issuing apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the steps of a distribution method of a multi-mode distribution device according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numerals:

1-a multimode distribution device, 11-a processor,

12-a first communication module, 13-a second communication module,

14-a third communication module, 15-a security management module,

16-low power management module, 17-wake-up module,

18-power management module, 2-OBU device,

3-mobile equipment, 4-personal computer.

Detailed Description

In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration, specific features of the invention, such that the advantages and features of the invention may be more readily understood and appreciated. The following description is an embodiment of the claimed invention, and other embodiments related to the claims not specifically described also fall within the scope of the claims. Meanwhile, it should be understood that the sizes of the respective portions shown in the drawings are not drawn in an actual proportional relationship for the convenience of description. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.

Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail but are intended to be part of the specification where appropriate.

The invention is further described with reference to the following figures and detailed description of embodiments.

As shown in fig. 1, fig. 1 is a block diagram of a multimode issuing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The embodiment provides a multimode issuing device 1, which comprises a processor 11, a first communication module 12, a second communication module 13, a third communication module 14 and a security management module 15; the first communication module 12, the second communication module 13, the third communication module 14, and the security management module 15 are respectively connected to the processor 11;

the first communication module 12 is a short-range communication module; the processor 11 communicates with the OBU device 2 through the first communication module 12 to perform data transmission and processing;

the second communication module 13 is a low-power bluetooth module; the processor 11 is connected with the mobile device 3 through the second communication module 13 to acquire OBU issue data;

the third communication module 14 is a wired communication interface module, and the processor 11 is connected with the personal computer 4 through the third communication module 14 to acquire OBU issue data;

the processor 11 acquires the OBU issue data through the second communication module 13 and/or the third communication module 14, and completes the issue of the OBU device 2 through the first communication module 12;

the security management module 15 is used for symmetric encryption operation or certificate loading.

The Processor 11 is a core of the multi-mode issuing device 1, and mainly performs data transmission and data processing, and the Processor 11 may be an MCU (Micro Control Unit), a CPU (Central processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processor Unit), or the like.

Further, the processor 11 is a micro control unit and a short-range communication integrated chip, and has high integration level and comprehensive functions.

The first communication module 12 is a short-range communication module; the processor 11 communicates with the OBU device 2 through the first communication module 12 to perform data transmission and processing.

The first communication module 12 adopts a DSRC technology, has the function of receiving and transmitting 5.8GHz signals, is designed for the integration of a special communication chip, and ensures that relevant performance indexes meet the requirements of national standards and the requirements of product consistency and reliability. The functions of link amplification, receiving and transmitting link switching and the like are realized by adopting the PA, the LNA and the radio frequency switch, and the compatibility of various types of OBUs is well realized.

The second communication module 13 is a low-power bluetooth module; the processor 11 is connected with the mobile device 3 through the second communication module 13 to acquire OBU issue data.

The second communication module 13 is BLE low-power-consumption bluetooth communication, and the selected chip adopts a 4.2 or more low-power-consumption bluetooth protocol; the device is provided with the receiving and the sending of 2.4GHz signals.

The mobile device 3 includes but is not limited to a mobile phone, a smart phone, a handheld game machine, etc., and the mobile device 3 has a bluetooth function, and compatibility tests cover mainstream devices in the market, so as to ensure good product compatibility design.

The mobile device 3 cooperates with the multimode issuing device 1 through APP to complete issuing work, for example, the mobile device may be connected to a second communication module 13 of the multimode issuing device 1 through APP operating bluetooth channel, the second communication module 13 obtains OBU issuing data and transmits the OBU issuing data to the processor 11, the processor 11 organizes the OBU issuing data into DSRC primitive and sends the DSRC primitive to the OBU device 2 through the first communication module 12, receives data returned by the OBU device 2 and processes the DSRC primitive, and then sends the DSRC primitive to the APP end of the mobile device 3 through the second communication module 13.

The OBU issuance data is data information related to the OBU device issuance, and may include primary and secondary issuance of the OBU device 2 itself, activation after the OBU device 2 is installed and related primary and secondary issuance work of a user card, and may also include personalized information, such as identification information of a vehicle, identification information of an OBU, and the like.

The third communication module 14 is a wired communication interface module, and the processor 11 is connected with the personal computer 4 through the third communication module 14 to acquire OBU issue data.

Further, the third communication module 14 includes at least one of a serial interface, USB, and LAN. Various communication interfaces are convenient to connect with the personal computer 4, and the device is convenient to use and wide in applicability.

The personal computer 4 includes, but is not limited to, a desktop computer, a kiosk computer, a notebook computer, a palm computer, and the like.

The processor 11 acquires the OBU issue data through the second communication module 13 and/or the third communication module 14, and completes the issue of the OBU device 2 through the first communication module 12; the existing desktop issuing equipment and the existing handheld issuing equipment are combined into a whole, the issuing work of the OBU equipment 2 can be finished through the multimode issuing equipment 1, the equipment requirement is simplified, the cost is saved, the size is small, and the use is convenient.

The security management module 15 is used for symmetric encryption operation or certificate loading, and provides authentication and security services in cooperation with a server or a cloud, for example, security management such as authorization and authentication can be performed, for example, when the device is started up and operated or a unique MAC number of the device is reported at regular time, the server or the cloud performs retrieval to determine whether the device is valid, the device can perform symmetric encryption authentication or certificate loading when the device is valid, the device can be normally used after the symmetric encryption authentication or certificate loading is completed, and only the registered device can perform authentication if the device is invalid and necessary key information needs to be provided for registration.

Fig. 2 is a block diagram of another preferred embodiment of a multimode issuing device according to the present invention, as shown in fig. 2.

Further, on the basis of the above embodiment, the multi-mode issuing device 1 further includes a low power consumption management module 16, where the low power consumption management module 16 is configured to manage power consumption of the multi-mode issuing device 1, so that when the processor 11 is in a non-operating state, the multi-mode issuing device 1 is in a dormant state.

The low power consumption management module 16 enables the power consumption of the whole device to be very low, and can effectively extend the outdoor working time. When the multimode issuing device 1 is in a dormant state, the power consumption is less than 10uA, and compared with the power consumption of the existing handheld issuing device, the power consumption is greatly reduced.

Fig. 3 is a block diagram of a multimode issuing device according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 3.

Further, on the basis of the above embodiment, the multimode issuing device 1 further includes a wake-up module 17, and the wake-up module 17 wakes up the multimode issuing device 1 in the sleep state through the second communication module 13 and/or the third communication module 14, so as to enable the multimode issuing device to enter the working state. The multimode issuing equipment 1 is usually in a dormant state, and is awakened again to enter a working state when a service needs to be processed, so that the energy consumption can be effectively reduced; the multiple wake-up modes are convenient for different applications according to actual requirements. The first communication module 12 is controlled by the processor 11 to be turned on and off.

Further, the second communication module 13 wakes up the multimode issuing device 1 by a mechanical switch trigger. The mechanical switch triggers and wakes up, and the mode is simple and easy to operate.

After triggering, the system can be provided with time-efficient management, and automatically restores to a dormant state after overtime.

Further, the third communication module 14 wakes up the multimode issuing device 1 by data transmission triggering, such as by special processing of data or by means of a start bit.

Fig. 4 is a block diagram of a multimode issuing device according to still another preferred embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 4.

Further, on the basis of the above embodiment, the multimode issuing device 1 is provided with a power management module 18 for supplying power.

Further, the power management module 18 includes a charging unit for supplying power and a power early warning unit for early warning of low voltage.

The charging unit can be powered by a rechargeable battery and provides a universal micro usb charging interface; solar charging can also be adopted; or both charging modes can exist simultaneously.

And the power supply early warning unit is used for early warning of low voltage of a power supply and prompting a customer to charge.

The multimode issuing device 1 can also comprise an auxiliary module, wherein the auxiliary module can be an LCD (liquid crystal display), displays related prompt information such as the turned-on Bluetooth and low electric quantity of the device, and can be modified according to the requirements of customers; the auxiliary module can also be a buzzer to realize sound prompt; the auxiliary module can also be a device such as an LED (light emitting diode) and the like for carrying out photoelectric prompt.

As shown in fig. 5, fig. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a issuing method of a multimode issuing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The issuing method of the multimode issuing equipment comprises the following steps:

step S1, the processor 11 of the multimode issuing device 1 obtains the OBU issuing data through the second communication module 13 and/or the third communication module 14;

at step S2, the processor 11 completes the issuance of the OBU device 2 through the first communication module 12.

The multi-mode issuing device 1 acquires OBU issuing data in the mobile device 3 or the personal computer 4 through the second communication module 13 and/or the third communication module 14, the OBU issuing data is analyzed and processed by the processor 1, and then the OBU issuing data is communicated with the OUB device 2 through a DSRC mode, so that the multi-mode issuing device can replace original desktop issuing devices and handheld issuing devices, and is low in cost, small in size and convenient to use.

As shown in fig. 6, fig. 6 is a flowchart illustrating steps of a distribution method of a multi-mode distribution device according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

step S1, the multimode issuing device 1 completes initialization and enters a dormant state;

step S2, the wake-up module 17 determines whether there is a wake-up source, if yes, step S3 is entered, otherwise, the multimode issuing device 1 is in a sleep state;

step S3, the second communication module 13 and/or the third communication module 14 of the multi-mode issuing device 1 awakens the multi-mode issuing device 1 in the dormant state;

step S4, the processor 11 of the multimode issuing device 1 obtains the OBU issuing data through the second communication module 13 and/or the third communication module 14;

step S5, the processor 11 completes issuing the OBU device 2 through the first communication module 12;

step S6, the low power management module 16 determines whether the time is out, and if yes, the multimode issuing device 1 is restored to the sleep state; if not, the multimode issuing device 1 continues to be in the working state.

If the OBU issue data directly originates from the third communication module 14, DSRC communication related service processing can be performed according to a protocol to complete related functions of the existing desktop issuing device; if the OBU issue data originates from the second communication module 13, DSRC primitives may need to be organized according to protocol to perform the functions associated with existing handheld issuing devices.

Of course, all the service flows of the existing desktop publishing device and handheld publishing device can be completed through the second communication module 13, and the corresponding service can be implemented in software according to the customer requirements without changing hardware. After the business processing is finished, the system enters a low power consumption state overtime without manually closing the equipment. And whether the related data are uploaded to the cloud end or the server end can be judged according to the business requirements.

As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, aspects of the present invention may be embodied as a system, method or program product. Thus, various aspects of the invention may be embodied in the form of: an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment (including firmware, microcode, etc.) or an embodiment combining hardware and software aspects that may all generally be referred to herein as a "circuit," module "or" system.

In some possible embodiments, aspects of the invention may also be implemented in the form of a program product comprising program code for causing a processor to perform the above described method when the program code is executed by the processor.

The program product may employ any combination of one or more readable media. The readable medium may be a readable signal medium or a readable storage medium. A readable storage medium may be, for example, but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination of the foregoing. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the readable storage medium include: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable disk, a hard disk, a Random Access Memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), an optical fiber, a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing.

In the present invention, a readable storage medium may be any tangible medium that can contain, or store a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

Moreover, while the operations of the method of the invention are depicted in the drawings in a particular order, this does not require or imply that the operations must be performed in this particular order, or that all of the illustrated operations must be performed, to achieve desirable results. Additionally or alternatively, certain steps may be omitted, multiple steps combined into one step execution, and/or one step broken down into multiple step executions.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments illustrate rather than limit the invention, and that those skilled in the art will be able to design alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim.

Claims

1. A multimode issuing device, characterized in that said multimode issuing device (1) comprises a processor (11), a first communication module (12), a second communication module (13), a third communication module (14), and a security management module (15); the first communication module (12), the second communication module (13), the third communication module (14) and the security management module (15) are respectively connected with the processor (11);

the first communication module (12) is a short-range communication module; the processor (11) is communicated with the OBU device (2) through the first communication module (12) to carry out data transmission and processing;

the second communication module (13) is a low-power Bluetooth module; the processor (11) is connected with the mobile equipment (3) through the second communication module (13) to acquire OBU issuing data;

the third communication module (14) is a wired communication interface module, and the processor (11) is connected with the personal computer (4) through the third communication module (14) to acquire OBU issuing data;

the processor (11) acquires OBU issuance data through the second communication module (13) and/or the third communication module (14), and issues the OBU device (2) through the first communication module (12);

the security management module (15) is used for symmetric encryption operation or certificate loading.

2. The multimode distribution device according to claim 1, wherein said third communication module (14) comprises at least one of a serial interface, USB, LAN.

3. The multimode issuing device according to claim 1, characterized in that said multimode issuing device (1) further comprises a low power management module (16), said low power management module (16) being configured to manage the power consumption of said multimode issuing device (1) such that said multimode issuing device (1) is in a sleeping state when said processor (11) is in a non-operating state.

4. The multimode issuing device according to claim 3, characterized in that said multimode issuing device (1) further comprises a wake-up module (17), said wake-up module (17) waking up said multimode issuing device (1) in a sleeping state by said second communication module (13) and/or said third communication module (14).

5. The multimode issuing device according to claim 4, characterized in that said second communication module (13) wakes up said multimode issuing device (1) by mechanical switch triggering.

6. The multimode issuing device according to claim 4, characterized in that said third communication module (14) wakes up said multimode issuing device (1) by data transmission trigger.

7. The multimode distribution device according to claim 1, wherein said processor (11) is a micro control unit and a short-range communication integrated chip.

8. The multimode issuing device according to claim 1, characterized in that said multimode issuing device (1) is provided with a power management module (18) for supplying power.

9. The multimode distribution device according to claim 8, wherein said power management module (18) comprises a charging unit for power supply and a power pre-alarm unit for low-voltage pre-alarm.

10. A method for issuing a multi-mode issuing apparatus using the multi-mode issuing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the method comprising the steps of:

step S1, the processor (11) of the multimode issuing device (1) acquires OBU issuing data through the second communication module (13) and/or the third communication module (14);

and step S2, the processor (11) completes the issuance of the OBU device (2) through the first communication module (12).

11. A distribution method of a multimode distribution device, using the multimode distribution device according to claim 4, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:

step S1, the multimode issuing equipment (1) completes initialization and enters a dormant state;

step S2, the wake-up module (17) judges whether there is a wake-up source, if yes, the step S3 is entered, otherwise, the multimode issuing device (1) is in a dormant state;

step S3, the second communication module (13) and/or the third communication module (14) of the multimode issuing device (1) awakens the multimode issuing device (1) in a dormant state;

step S4, the processor (11) of the multimode issuing device (1) acquires OBU issuing data through the second communication module (13) and/or the third communication module (14);

step S5, the processor (11) completes the issuance of the OBU device (2) through the first communication module (12);

step S6, the low power consumption management module (16) judges whether the time is overtime, if yes, the multimode issuing equipment (1) is recovered to be in a dormant state; if not, the multimode issuing equipment (1) continues to be in a working state.