CN117062260A - Novel networking control system based on Zigbee - Google Patents

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CN117062260A
CN117062260A CN202311237131.7A CN202311237131A CN117062260A CN 117062260 A CN117062260 A CN 117062260A CN 202311237131 A CN202311237131 A CN 202311237131A CN 117062260 A CN117062260 A CN 117062260A
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Abstract

The invention relates to the field of network systems, and discloses a novel networking control system based on Zigbee, which comprises Zigbee nodes, a Zigbee gateway, ethernet equipment, a network protocol conversion module, a network management module and a security encryption module. The invention combines Zigbee and Ethernet technologies to form a unified network architecture system, which can directly utilize the existing Ethernet network, thereby avoiding the waste of extra equipment and resources and improving the utilization rate of resources. Meanwhile, the fused system can reduce extra gateway equipment and communication overhead, thereby reducing the network distribution cost. The deployment and maintenance costs of the system are also reduced as additional equipment is not required. In addition, the fused system can be better integrated with other networks and applications, and the expansibility and interoperability of the system are improved. By connecting to the Ethernet, the unified network architecture system can perform seamless communication with other Ethernet devices, and realize data exchange and sharing with other systems.

Description

Novel networking control system based on Zigbee
Technical Field
The invention belongs to the field of network systems, and particularly relates to a novel networking control system based on Zigbee.
Background
Zigbee is a low power consumption, low data rate wireless communication protocol for communication between devices of the internet of things. It is widely used in the fields of home automation, industrial control, sensor network, etc. The Zigbee uses frequencies of 2.4GHz, 900MHz, 868MHz and the like for communication, and has the characteristics of longer communication distance and low power consumption. The protocol employs a mesh network topology that supports direct communication between multiple devices or relay through routers. The Zigbee protocol also provides a secure encryption mechanism to protect the security of communication data.
However, the existing Zigbee network cannot well utilize the existing ethernet network when deployed, resulting in serious waste of network resources and high Zigbee network distribution cost.
Disclosure of Invention
The technical problems to be solved are as follows: how Zigbee networks and ethernet networks combine.
The technical scheme is as follows: the invention provides a novel networking control system based on Zigbee, which comprises: zigbee node: the system is used for connecting and controlling various internet of things devices, which can be sensors, actuators or other types of devices; zigbee gateway: the system can be used as a Zigbee node to communicate with other Zigbee devices, and can also be used as a gateway to communicate with the Ethernet; it is responsible for forwarding data in the Zigbee network to the ethernet and transmitting data from the ethernet to devices in the Zigbee network; an Ethernet device: it may be any device connected to the ethernet including, but not limited to, a PC, a server, and a router; they may communicate with Zigbee gateways through ethernet; the ethernet device may send a data packet to the Zigbee gateway, and then the gateway forwards the data to a device in the Zigbee network, or directly performs point-to-point communication with the Zigbee node; the network protocol conversion module: the module is responsible for converting Zigbee protocol and Ethernet protocol; the method comprises the steps of packaging data of a Zigbee protocol into data packets of an Ethernet protocol or analyzing the data packets of the Ethernet protocol into the data of the Zigbee protocol; and a network management module: the module is used for managing aspects of network configuration, equipment discovery, safety and the like of the whole system; the system can monitor and control the states of the Zigbee nodes, the Zigbee gateway and the Ethernet equipment and provide a network management function; and a security encryption module: the module encrypts data to be transmitted by using one or more encryption algorithms so that the data is not readable by unauthorized visitors in the transmission process; common encryption algorithms include symmetric encryption and asymmetric encryption; symmetric encryption uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt data, while asymmetric encryption uses a pair of keys, one for encryption and the other for decryption; the secure encryption module is responsible for generating, storing and managing these keys and performing encryption and decryption operations during data transmission using the appropriate keys.
The technical effects are as follows: the invention combines Zigbee and Ethernet technologies to form a unified network architecture system, which can directly utilize the existing Ethernet network, thereby avoiding the waste of extra equipment and resources and improving the utilization rate of resources. Meanwhile, the fused system can reduce extra gateway equipment and communication overhead, thereby reducing the network distribution cost. The deployment and maintenance costs of the system are also reduced as additional equipment is not required.
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fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a module structure of the present invention.
Detailed Description
The following description of the embodiments of the present invention will be made clearly and fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which it is evident that the embodiments described are only some, but not all embodiments of the invention; all other embodiments, which can be made by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without making any inventive effort, are intended to be within the scope of the invention.
The novel networking control system based on Zigbee provided in this embodiment, as shown in fig. 1, includes:
a Zigbee node: the Zigbee nodes may be various types of internet of things devices such as sensors, actuators, or controllers. Each Zigbee node has a unique identification number, called a short address, for identification and addressing in the Zigbee network. The nodes communicate with neighboring nodes via wireless channels and transmit data by establishing a network topology. Zigbee nodes typically consist of a microcontroller, wireless transceiver and associated sensors or actuators. The microcontroller is responsible for processing the computing and control tasks of the node, and the wireless transceiver is responsible for wireless communication with other nodes. The nodes may send and receive data packets over the wireless channel, which may contain sensor readings, actuator instructions, or network management information. In a unified network architecture system, zigbee nodes implement connections with ethernet devices by communicating with Zigbee gateways or other Zigbee nodes. The node may send a data packet to the Zigbee gateway, and then the gateway forwards the data packet to the ethernet device, or may directly perform point-to-point communication with other Zigbee nodes. Zigbee nodes typically have low power consumption characteristics and can be battery powered and run for long periods of time.
Second, zigbee gateway: the main function is to connect the Zigbee network and the Ethernet, and realize data exchange and communication between the Zigbee network and the Ethernet. In a unified network architecture system, a Zigbee gateway plays an important bridge role. It is not only a Zigbee node, which can communicate with other Zigbee devices, but also a gateway, which can forward data in the Zigbee network to the ethernet, and transmit data from the ethernet to the devices in the Zigbee network. Zigbee gateways typically have an ethernet interface and a wireless transceiver. The ethernet interface is used to connect to ethernet devices, and generally uses an ethernet protocol for data transmission. The wireless transceiver is configured to wirelessly communicate with Zigbee nodes and is capable of receiving and transmitting Zigbee data packets in an appropriate frequency band (e.g., 2.4GHz, 900MHz, or 868 MHz). Key functions of the Zigbee gateway include data forwarding, network management, and security guarantee. It receives the data packet from the Zigbee node and forwards it to the corresponding target device or other Zigbee node according to the target address. At the same time, it is also responsible for processing the data packets from the ethernet device and delivering them to the appropriate Zigbee device. The data forwarding function enables the Zigbee network and the Ethernet to communicate with each other, and integration and interoperation of a unified network architecture system are achieved.
Third, ethernet device: ethernet devices are various devices connected to ethernet in a unified network architecture system, such as PCs, servers, routers, etc. Ethernet is widely used in various fields as a general network protocol. By connecting to the ethernet, these devices can communicate and exchange data with devices in the Zigbee network. Ethernet devices use Ethernet protocols for data transmission and are typically connected to a local area network or the internet using a standard Ethernet interface, such as an Ethernet interface. They may communicate with the Zigbee gateway via ethernet to enable connection to the Zigbee network. The ethernet device may send a data packet to the Zigbee gateway and then forward the data by the gateway to devices in the Zigbee network or directly communicate point-to-point with the Zigbee node. Ethernet devices play an important role in unified network architecture systems. They can exchange and communicate data with other ethernet devices through ethernet interfaces, and at the same time connect with devices in the Zigbee network through Zigbee gateways. In this way, the ethernet device may interact with various Zigbee devices through the Zigbee network, so as to implement integration and interoperation of the application of the internet of things. Ethernet devices in a unified network architecture system may have a variety of functions and applications. For example, the PC can exchange data with various sensor devices through a Zigbee network to realize environment monitoring and data acquisition; the server can communicate with a large number of control devices through a Zigbee network, so that intelligent home or industrial automation control is realized; the router can be used as a relay node in the network and is responsible for forwarding data packets, managing network topology and the like.
Fourth, network protocol conversion module: which is responsible for converting Zigbee protocols and ethernet protocols. Because Zigbee and ethernet use different communication protocols, a network protocol conversion module is required to implement data format conversion and exchange between the two. One of the main functions of the module is to encapsulate a data packet of the Zigbee protocol into a data packet of the ethernet protocol or parse the data packet of the ethernet protocol into data of the Zigbee protocol. In the data encapsulation process, the network protocol conversion module converts and encapsulates the payload and control information of the Zigbee data packet so as to enable the payload and control information to conform to the format and specification of the Ethernet protocol. Similarly, in the data parsing process, it parses the ethernet packet into a data structure of the Zigbee protocol, so as to facilitate processing and identification of the Zigbee device. The network protocol conversion module may also handle address mapping and conversion between different network protocols. For example, it may map the short address of the Zigbee device to the IP address of the ethernet device or map the IP address of the ethernet device to the short address of the Zigbee device. This address mapping and translation mechanism allows for proper addressing and communication between Zigbee devices and ethernet devices.
Fifthly, a network management module: the network management module is responsible for managing aspects of network configuration, device discovery, security and the like of the whole system. The system provides monitoring, control and management capability for the whole network, and ensures the normal operation and safety of the network. The network management module can monitor the state of the Zigbee network, including node connection, topology structure update, network expansion and the like. It can identify the newly added Zigbee node and assign it a short address and network parameters. Through the joining and leaving operations of the nodes, the network management module can dynamically adjust the network topology structure and maintain the stability and reliability of the network. The network management module is also responsible for management of network configuration. It may provide a user interface or command line tool for setting network parameters, adjusting communication frequency and power, etc. Such configuration management functions allow users to customize the network as needed to meet specific application requirements. In a unified network architecture system, the network management module also handles security issues. It can provide the functions of identity verification, data encryption, secure communication, etc. to protect confidentiality and integrity of communication data. Through the encryption algorithm and key management mechanism, the network management module can ensure that only authorized devices can access the system and protect the data from unauthorized access and tampering.
Sixth, the security encryption module: the security encryption module ensures confidentiality and integrity of communication data in the transmission process by using an encryption algorithm and a key management mechanism. One of the main functions of the secure encryption module is data encryption. It encrypts the data to be transmitted using one or more encryption algorithms, making it unreadable to unauthorized visitors during transmission. Common encryption algorithms include symmetric encryption and asymmetric encryption. Symmetric encryption uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt data, while asymmetric encryption uses a pair of keys, one for encryption and the other for decryption. The secure encryption module is responsible for generating, storing and managing these keys and performing encryption and decryption operations during data transmission using the appropriate keys. In addition to data encryption, the secure encryption module is also responsible for integrity verification of data and tamper resistance. By using techniques such as hash functions or message authentication codes, the secure encryption module may generate a digital signature of the data for verifying whether the data was tampered with during transmission. The receiving end can verify the validity of the digital signature by using the corresponding key so as to ensure the integrity of the data. In addition, the security encryption module can also provide an identity verification function. It can be used to verify the identity of the device and to ensure that only authorized devices can access the system. The secure encryption module may enable authentication between devices and establish a secure communication link using techniques such as key exchange protocols and digital certificates.
It is noted that relational terms such as first and second, and the like are used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made therein without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.

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1. Novel networking control system based on Zigbee, characterized by comprising:
zigbee node: the system is used for connecting and controlling various internet of things devices, which can be sensors, actuators or other types of devices;
zigbee gateway: the system can be used as a Zigbee node to communicate with other Zigbee devices, and can also be used as a gateway to communicate with the Ethernet; it is responsible for forwarding data in the Zigbee network to the ethernet and transmitting data from the ethernet to devices in the Zigbee network;
an Ethernet device: it may be any device connected to the ethernet including, but not limited to, a PC, a server, and a router; they may communicate with Zigbee gateways through ethernet; the ethernet device may send a data packet to the Zigbee gateway, and then the gateway forwards the data to a device in the Zigbee network, or directly performs point-to-point communication with the Zigbee node;
the network protocol conversion module: the module is responsible for converting Zigbee protocol and Ethernet protocol; the method comprises the steps of packaging data of a Zigbee protocol into data packets of an Ethernet protocol or analyzing the data packets of the Ethernet protocol into the data of the Zigbee protocol;
and a network management module: the module is used for managing aspects of network configuration, equipment discovery, safety and the like of the whole system; the system can monitor and control the states of the Zigbee nodes, the Zigbee gateway and the Ethernet equipment and provide a network management function;
and a security encryption module: the module encrypts data to be transmitted by using one or more encryption algorithms so that the data is not readable by unauthorized visitors in the transmission process; common encryption algorithms include symmetric encryption and asymmetric encryption; symmetric encryption uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt data, while asymmetric encryption uses a pair of keys, one for encryption and the other for decryption; the secure encryption module is responsible for generating, storing and managing these keys and performing encryption and decryption operations during data transmission using the appropriate keys.
2. The novel Zigbee-based networking control system of claim 1, wherein the Zigbee node is generally comprised of a microcontroller, wireless transceiver, and associated sensor or actuator; the microcontroller is responsible for processing the calculation and control tasks of the nodes, and the wireless transceiver is responsible for carrying out wireless communication with other nodes; the nodes may send and receive data packets over the wireless channel containing sensor readings, actuator instructions, or network management information.
3. The Zigbee-based novel networking control system of claim 1, wherein the Zigbee gateway generally has an ethernet interface and a wireless transceiver; the Ethernet interface is used for connecting with Ethernet equipment, and data transmission is usually carried out by adopting an Ethernet protocol; the wireless transceiver is configured to wirelessly communicate with the Zigbee node and is capable of receiving and transmitting Zigbee data packets on an appropriate frequency band.
4. The novel networking control system based on Zigbee as claimed in claim 1, wherein the PC can exchange data with various sensor devices through a Zigbee network to realize environmental monitoring and data acquisition; the server can communicate with a large number of control devices through a Zigbee network, so that intelligent home or industrial automation control is realized; the router can be used as a relay node in the network and is responsible for forwarding data packets and managing network topology.
5. The novel networking control system based on Zigbee of claim 1, wherein in the data encapsulation process, the network protocol conversion module converts and encapsulates the payload and control information of the Zigbee data packet to conform to the format and specification of the ethernet protocol; similarly, in the data parsing process, the ethernet data packet is parsed into the data structure of the Zigbee protocol, so as to facilitate processing and identification of Zigbee devices.
6. The novel networking control system based on Zigbee according to claim 1, wherein the network management module can provide functions of identity verification, data encryption, secure communication, etc. to protect confidentiality and integrity of communication data; through the encryption algorithm and key management mechanism, the network management module can ensure that only authorized devices can access the system and protect the data from unauthorized access and tampering.
7. The novel networking control system based on Zigbee according to claim 1, wherein the security encryption module is further responsible for integrity verification of data and tamper prevention; the secure encryption module can generate a digital signature of the data by using a hash function or a message authentication code and other technologies, and the digital signature is used for verifying whether the data is tampered in the transmission process; the receiving end can verify the validity of the digital signature by using the corresponding key so as to ensure the integrity of the data.
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