JP3092152U - Hub with wireless communication function - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a hub provided with a wireless communication function that is convenient for a user to use a wireless network function and can provide more space for connecting peripheral equipment. SOLUTION: The hub provided with the wireless communication function of the present invention is:
A hub control module, the hub control module having an upstream port and a downstream port, each of which is provided for connection with a computer and a plurality of USB peripheral devices, or provided with a plurality of network connection ports, To be connected with
A wireless communication module is provided and connected to the hub control module. The wireless communication module is a Bluetooth wireless communication module or a wireless network communication module, and the hub has a wireless communication function.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

  The present invention relates to a hub, and more particularly to a hub having a wireless communication function.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  With the advanced development of the information industry, the use of the In addition to enabling rapid distribution of goods, shortening the tangible distance in each area, Technology has risen and developed, and wireless local network technology has become common computer equipment. By matching the equipment or communication device, wireless transmission within a short distance It became possible to connect to the Internet and transmit data, and The high cost and inconvenience caused by the large number of cable connections required It was erased. The development of bluetooth will further facilitate real-time voice and data transmission As a result, mobile equipment such as mobile phones, wireless phones, laptops, mobile phones, etc. Information terminals, digital cameras, printers, and LAN are all Bluetooth It became possible to exchange data by connecting with each other by the radio waves of the system.

[0003]   In computer peripherals, hubs are generally considered to be indispensable. The USB hub 10 is a box-shaped object having a plurality of connecting ports 12, and is shown in FIG. As shown, the connection port 12 of the USB hub 10 is connected to the computer 14 and Provides a connection for the USB peripheral device 16. Separately the network hub is Ethernet This network hub is typically used for multiple RJ45 connections. Provides structured data that is transmitted through the cable and connected to network equipment. Network structure.

[0004]   Either of the above-mentioned USB hub or network hub allows the user to have a wireless communication function. If you want to use a USB hub, use one connection port of the USB hub or one of the network hubs. Network equipment with wireless communication function, such as WLAN adapter Adapter or Bluetooth USB transceiver module must be installed It creates inconvenience for users to carry and install, and also a connection port or connector For a finite number of hubs, a kind of waste of connecting ports or connectors was created.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a hub with a kind of wireless communication function. After the user installs the hub, it is Bluetooth or wireless LAN. It has the function of and has achieved the advantage of high convenience.

[0006]   Another object of the present invention is to integrate Bluetooth or wireless network function. By providing the stored hub, users can add wireless network equipment to the hub. Connect other peripheral equipment to the hub without wasting one connecting port on the hub To provide more space for storage.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  According to the invention of claim 1, in a hub having a wireless communication function,   A hub control module,   A wireless communication module connected to the hub control module and providing a wireless communication function. And   The hub is equipped with a wireless communication function.   According to a second aspect of the present invention, in a hub having the wireless communication function according to the first aspect, Control module provides at least one USB upstream port In addition to connecting to a computer, at least one USB downstream A wireless communication device, which is provided with a port to be used for connection of USB peripheral equipment. It is a hub with noh.   According to a third aspect of the present invention, in a hub including the wireless communication function according to the first aspect, The control module provides multiple network connection ports for at least one It has a wireless communication function, which is used for connection with network devices. I'm sorry.   According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in a hub having the wireless communication function according to the third aspect, Network connection port is an RJ45 connection port. It is a hub with a communication function.   According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in a hub having the wireless communication function according to the third aspect, Network device is a computer, network printer or network hub The hub is equipped with a wireless communication function.   According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the hub having the wireless communication function according to the first aspect, Line communication module and Bluetooth wireless communication module and wireless network communication A hub with a wireless communication function, characterized by being one of the modules is doing.

[0008]

[Embodiment of device]

  According to the present invention, a hub with wireless communication function includes a hub control module. It is used for connecting USB peripheral equipment or network devices, and wireless communication module. The wireless communication module is connected to the hub control module and installed inside the hub. It is housed in the hub and provides the wireless communication function to the hub.

[0009]

【Example】

  According to the present invention, the hub 20 includes a hub control module 22 and a wireless communication module. As shown in FIG. 2, a USB hub will be described as an example. The control module 22 is an upgrade for connecting the computer 28. Boot port 26 and any USB peripheral device 32 that the user may Computers, color scanners, digital cameras, digital video cameras, and It has a plurality of downstream ports 30 that can be connected to a worker device. The module 24 is connected to the hub control module 22 and wirelessly communicates with the computer 28. Provides the function of trust.

[0010]   The wireless communication module 24 is a Bluetooth wireless communication module or Or a wireless network communication module, which allows a computer to use a wireless communication module. Through an external wireless network connection facility through the Connect to the Internet to surf the internet, watch movie programs, Network communication functions such as network, data search and transmission, and e-mail transmission / reception. I will

[0011]   In the present invention, the wireless communication module 24 is already built in the hub 20, Is an extra wireless device such as WLAN adapter or Bluetooth USB transceiver module There is no need to connect communication equipment. That is, through the wireless communication module 24 of the hub 20 And can communicate with wireless network connection equipment, and has a wireless online function. It is assumed that users carry and install extra wireless communication equipment for online use. In addition to the advantage that there is no need to use one USB downstream port There is no need to waste one unit of wireless communication equipment and therefore one of the hubs 20 Saves downstream port 30 and allows hub 20 to save more space The USB peripheral device 32 has the advantage that it can be provided for connection.

[0012]   Meanwhile, the hub of the present invention may be the network hub 34. Shown in Figure 3 The hub control module 36 installed in the A connection port is provided, which is commonly referred to as the RJ45 connection port 38, Network device 40 such as a printer, network printer, or network hub Served to connect the. Also within the network hub 34 is a hub control module. A wireless communication module 42 connected to the network hub 34. Function to connect the network to external network equipment. Function of wireless network communication through the network device 34 through the network device 34. Can be provided.

[0013]   The above is only a description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and limits the scope of the present invention. However, any modification or alteration of details that can be made based on the present invention is not considered. It shall belong to the scope of claims of the proposal.

[0014]

[Effect of device]   The present invention provides a hub with a kind of wireless communication function, which the user can After installing the device, it has the function of Bluetooth or wireless LAN, which is convenient. It achieves high strengths.

[0015]   The present invention also provides a hub with built-in Bluetooth or wireless network function. It eliminates the need for users to add wireless network equipment to the hub. To avoid wasting one connecting port on the hub and connecting other peripheral equipment It is designed to provide even more space.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing the relationship between a known USB hub and wireless network equipment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the relationship between the USB hub and the USB network wireless equipment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view showing the relationship between the network hub and the network device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 USB Hub 12 Connection Port 14 Computer 16 USB Peripheral Device 20 Hub 22 Hub Control Module 24 Wireless Communication Module 26 Upstream Port 28 Computer 30 Downstream Port 32 USB Peripheral Device 34 Network Hub 36 Hub Control Module 38 RJ45 Connection Port 40 Network Device 42 wireless communication module

Claims (6)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A hub having a wireless communication function, comprising: a hub control module; and a wireless communication module connected to the hub control module to provide a wireless communication function. A hub with. 2. A hub having a wireless communication function according to claim 1, wherein the hub control module provides at least one USB upstream port for connection with a computer, and at least one USB downstream port. A hub equipped with a wireless communication function, which is provided for connection of USB peripheral equipment. 3. The wireless communication hub according to claim 1, wherein the hub control module provides a plurality of network connection ports for connection with at least one network device. Hub with communication function. 4. The hub having a wireless communication function according to claim 3, wherein the network connection port is an RJ45 connection port. 5. The hub having a wireless communication function according to claim 3, wherein the network device is a computer, a network printer, or a network hub. 6. A hub having a wireless communication function according to claim 1, wherein the wireless communication module is one of a Bluetooth wireless communication module and a wireless network communication module. Hub.