KR100867217B1 - Usb outlet and network device using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A USB outlet and a network apparatus using the same are provided to supply power to a USB apparatus through the USB outlet installed inside a wall. A portion of a wall of a main body(120) is buried. A power controlling unit is in the main body. The power controlling unit converts and outputs power applied from the outside through a power line buried in a building wall. A plurality of USB receptacles(130~132) is in the main body. The USB receptacles are arranged in a front surface of the main body so that a USB plug of an electric appliance is connected. The USB receptacles are parellel connected to the power controlling unit to output power supplied from the power controlling unit.

Description

USB outlet and network device using the same {USB OUTLET AND NETWORK DEVICE USING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a USB outlet and a network device using the same. More particularly, a USB receptacle is provided to connect and power a USB device to an outlet installed on a wall of a building, and between the USB devices connected through the outlet. The present invention relates to a network device for enabling a network connection.

In recent years, portable devices (eg, portable storage devices, MP3 players, portable multimedia players (PMPs), etc.) have used Universal Serial Bus (USB) as a universal communication means for connecting to a computer and the like. .

Such a USB consists of a USB connector which is connected to a USB connection port of a computer and a cable connecting the USB connector.

In addition, in the case of the USB connector, an exterior guide that forms a cube-shaped exterior is formed to be stably inserted into a USB connection port provided in a computer or a notebook, and electrical signals transmitted through the USB connection port on one surface of the exterior guide are lost. In general, a printed circuit board having a USB connection terminal capable of receiving an electrical signal is formed on the upper surface of the support.

In addition, it is generally used to use a USB connection means consisting of a USB connector and a cable in order to connect a portable device with a host terminal, but there is an inconvenience of having to carry a cable type USB connection means at all times.

Recently, the USB connector is integrally formed in a portable device, thereby eliminating the inconvenience of carrying a USB connection means in the form of a cable.

In addition, the use of the USB as a connection means of the portable device is that the power can be supplied from a terminal (for example, a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a PDA, etc.) performing a host function during USB communication.

However, this power supply does not cause problems in desktop computers that can supply stable power, but portable computers such as notebook computers and PDAs have a limited amount of current that can be connected and used only for portable USB devices using small currents. There is discomfort.

In addition, such a USB device can be connected only through a USB port installed in the host terminal, so that a separate power must be applied to the host terminal in order to receive power supply for operation of the USB device or power supply for charging.

In addition, the number of USB ports that can be connected to the host terminal is limited, so that the number of USB devices that can be connected and used at the same time is limited. Furthermore, as described above, a plurality of USB devices are connected to one host terminal. There is a problem that a sufficient power supply is not provided to each USB device.

In addition, it is possible to add a separate external USB hub device to the host terminal to increase the available USB ports, but by connecting the host terminal through a separate cable and exposing it to the outside, the user's surrounding environment becomes complicated. However, there is a problem that the location where the USB device can be used is limited to the vicinity of the host terminal.

In other words, to use a USB device, it must be connected to a host terminal equipped with a USB port.

In addition, in the case of a USB hub operating by receiving power from a host terminal, when a USB device that consumes a relatively large operating current is connected, the USB hub may be overloaded, thereby causing the operation of other USB devices connected to the USB hub. In addition, there is a problem that the host terminal does not work.

OUTLET is an electrical appliance that connects an external device to a wiring installed inside a wall of a building and makes it easy to connect or disconnect it through an outlet. And a communication connector for connecting to a telephone, and a connector for transmitting and receiving data signals such as an outdoor antenna or a cable television.

1 and 2, the electrical outlet 10 provided with the power outlet 12 includes a plurality of power outlets such that a power plug (not shown) of an electronic product is connected to the front of the main body 11. 12 is provided, and the telephone outlet 20 is provided with a communication receptacle 22 so that a plug (not shown) of the telephone is connected to the front of the main body 21.

However, these conventional outlets 10 and 20 have increased the need to change the functionality, characteristics, and characteristics of the outlet as the technology and the environment have been recently developed, but the new interface as well as improvement of the functionality and characteristics of the outlet There is a problem in that it does not provide an improved interface for interconnection between devices according to the standard.

Although most homes and offices use electric outlets and telephone outlets installed with power outlets, there is a problem that USB devices, which are a new interface standard of portable electronic products, cannot be used.

In addition, in order to supply operating power or charging power to a USB device, there is a problem in that it is necessary to connect with a host terminal equipped with a USB receptacle.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a USB outlet capable of supplying power to a connected USB device by allowing a USB plug of a USB device to be connected to an outlet installed on a wall of a building.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a USB outlet capable of transmitting and receiving data between a USB device and a host terminal connected through an outlet installed on a wall of a building.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a network device using a USB outlet that can transmit and receive data between USB devices connected through an outlet installed on a wall of a building.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a USB outlet is embedded in the wall of the building, the body is partially embedded in the wall of the building; A power control unit accommodated in the main body and converting power applied from the outside through a power line installed on the wall of the building to output a predetermined voltage; And at least one USB receptacle housed in the main body, disposed at a front surface of the main body such that a USB plug of an electric device is connected, and outputting a voltage supplied from the power control unit to the connected electric device.

The apparatus may further include an indicator connected in series with the USB receptacle to indicate whether power is applied to the USB receptacle.

In addition, the USB receptacle is characterized in that consisting of the A-type USB receptacle.

The apparatus may further include at least one power outlet which is accommodated in the main body and installed at the front of the main body together with the USB receptacle to output power applied from the outside.

In addition, the trunk line inlet portion accommodated in the main body, installed on the rear of the main body embedded in the wall of the building and connected to the trunk line incoming from the outside through the wall of the building; And at least one communication receptacle stored in the main body and installed at the front of the main body together with the USB receptacle to be connected to a connection connector of a telephone, and connected to the trunk line inlet to connect the telephone and the trunk line. It further comprises.

In addition, the present invention is a USB outlet is embedded in the wall of the building, the body is partially embedded in the wall of the building; A first USB receptacle stored in the main body and installed on the front of the main body to connect a USB plug of an electric device having a host function during USB communication; A plurality of second USB receptacles housed in the main body, installed in the front of the main body together with the first USB receptacle, and connected to a USB plug of an electric device having a client function during USB communication; And an up port stored in the main body, the up port connected to the first USB receptacle, and a plurality of down ports connected to the plurality of second USB receptacles, and performing a switching operation between the up port and the down ports. It includes a hub control unit.

In addition, the power control unit which is stored in the main body, and converts the power applied from the outside through a power line installed on the wall of the building to a predetermined voltage to output to the first USB receptacle, the second USB receptacles and USB hub control unit It characterized in that it further comprises.

The apparatus may further include a power outlet housed in the main body and installed at the front of the main body together with the first USB receptacle and the second USB receptacle to output power applied from the outside. do.

The apparatus may further include a plurality of indicators connected in series with the first and second USB receptacles to indicate whether power is applied through the USB receptacles.

In addition, the trunk line inlet portion accommodated in the main body, disposed so as to be exposed to the rear of the main body embedded in the wall of the building and connected to the trunk line incoming from the outside through the wall of the building; And the first USB receptacle and the second USB receptacle, which are accommodated in the main body and are installed at the front of the main body together with the first USB receptacle and the second USB receptacle, and are connected to the trunk line inlet to connect the telephone and the trunk line. At least one communication receptacle is characterized in that it further comprises.

In addition, the present invention is disposed so as to be exposed to the back of the main body accommodated in the main body is embedded in the wall of the building, connected to the down port of the USB hub control unit at least one to be connected to the data communication line installed on the wall of the building It further comprises a rear USB receptacle installed above.

The first USB receptacle may be either an A type or a B type USB receptacle, and the second USB receptacles and the rear USB receptacle may be an A type USB receptacle.

In addition, the present invention is a USB outlet is embedded in the wall of the building, the body is partially embedded in the wall of the building; A plurality of front USB receptacles housed in the main body and installed to be exposed to the front of the main body to allow a USB plug of an electric device to be connected; A rear USB receptacle stored in the main body and disposed to be exposed to a rear side of the main body embedded in the wall of the building and connected to a data communication line installed in the wall of the building; And a plurality of down ports stored in the main body, connected to the plurality of front USB receptacles, and up ports connected to the rear USB receptacles, for performing a switching operation between the upports and the down ports. It includes a control unit.

The apparatus may further include a power control unit accommodated in the main body and converting power applied from the outside through a power line installed on the wall of the building to a predetermined voltage and outputting the power to the front USB receptacle, the rear receptacle, and the USB hub controller. It is characterized by.

The apparatus may further include at least one power outlet accommodated in the main body and disposed to be exposed to the front of the main body together with the front USB receptacles to output power applied from the outside through the power line. do.

The apparatus may further include a plurality of indicators connected in series with the front USB receptacles to indicate whether power is applied through the front USB receptacles.

In addition, the trunk line inlet portion accommodated in the main body, disposed so as to be exposed to the rear of the main body embedded in the wall of the building and connected to the trunk line incoming from the outside through the building wall; And a communication receptacle stored in the main body and installed at the front of the main body together with the first USB receptacle and the second USB receptacle so that the connection connector of the telephone is connected, and installed at least one of the telephone line and the trunk line inlet. It characterized in that it further comprises.

In addition, a LAN lead portion accommodated in the main body, disposed to be exposed to the rear of the main body embedded in the wall of the building and connected to the data communication line introduced through the building wall; And a LAN connector accommodated in the main body and installed to be exposed to the front of the main body together with the front USB receptacle to be connected to the LAN inlet.

In addition, the present invention is a network device using a USB outlet, embedded in the wall of the building is installed, the front USB receptacle, a communication plug and a LAN connector is installed on the front, premises and premises data communication embedded in the wall of the building A plurality of USB outlets having rear USB receptacles, trunk line inlets and LAN inlets to be connected to the line; And a network control unit configured to connect the trunk line and the data communication line introduced from the outside and the USB port of the host terminal to the plurality of USB outlets through the premises and the premises data communication line.

The network controller may include a first USB receptacle connected to a USB port of the host terminal; A trunk line inlet unit connected to the trunk line; A LAN lead connected to the external data communication line; A plurality of second USB receptacles that connect with a rear USB receptacle of the USB outlet; A plurality of communication receptacles for connecting with the trunk line inlet of the USB outlet; A plurality of LAN connectors for connecting with LAN inlets of the USB outlets; A USB hub controller having an up port connected to the first USB receptacle and a plurality of down ports connected to a plurality of second USB receptacles, and performing a switching operation between the up port and the down ports; A first switch unit configured to perform a switching operation between the trunk line inlet and the plurality of communication receptacles; And a second switch unit configured to perform a switching operation between the LAN lead unit and the plurality of LAN connectors.

The network controller may further include a power controller configured to convert power applied from the outside into a predetermined voltage and supply the power to the plurality of USB outlets.

Therefore, the present invention has the advantage of supplying power to the USB device through the USB outlet installed on the wall of the building.

In addition, the present invention has the advantage of providing USB data transmission and reception between the host terminal and the client-level USB device anywhere in the building through a USB outlet installed on the wall of the building.

In addition, the present invention has the advantage that USB data communication with the host terminal at a remote location without directly connecting the client-level USB device to the host terminal.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(First embodiment)

3 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the USB outlet according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the USB outlet according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 5 is an exploded view showing the USB outlet according to the first embodiment. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the USB outlet according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the USB outlet 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 120 partially embedded in a wall (not shown) of a building, and an interior of the main body 120. The power control unit 160 and the main body 120 are accommodated in the power control unit 160 and the main body 120 so as to convert the power applied from the outside through a power line (not shown) installed on the wall of the building. A plurality of USB receptacles 130 to 132 disposed in front of the main body to be connected to a USB plug of the device and connected in parallel with the power control unit 160 so that a voltage supplied from the power control unit 160 is output to the connected electric device; Include.

The main body 120 protrudes a predetermined length in a rearward direction from the main body 120 so that a part of the inside of the wall of the building is inserted into the rectangular plate member to form a storage space, the front of the plurality of USB receptacles 130 132 to 132 is formed is formed, the upper and lower portions of the main body 120 to form a fixing hole 123, the main body 120 through the fastening means such as bolts 150, the wall of the building To be secured to the

In addition, the front of the main body 120 is installed on the wall of the USB outlet 100, the cover 110 for providing a beautiful front of the USB outlet 100 is installed, through the central portion of the cover 110 The ball is formed so that the fixing part 122 of the main body 120 is exposed to the front.

The first to third USB receptacles 130 to 132 are sequentially installed along the longitudinal direction on the front of the USB outlet 100 to be connected to a USB plug of an external electric device, and connected to the electric device connected through the USB plug. Allow power to be applied.

Further, the first to third USB receptacles 130 to 132 are preferably made of a USB receptacle of type “A” having a rectangular cross-sectional shape among the USB receptacles.

The power control unit 160 is a DC power supply configuration for converting power (for example, 220V) applied from the outside into DC 5V, which is a power source used for a USB device, and outputting the same. .

In addition, the power control unit 160 has a power input unit 161 is configured to be coupled to the power line is applied from the outside to the rear of the main body, preferably the power input unit 161 is a connector for fixing the inserted power line to be.

In addition, in the USB outlet 100 according to the first embodiment, a first indicator 140 for indicating an operation of the first USB receptacle 130 is installed at one side of the first USB receptacle 130.

The first indicator 140 may be installed in series with the first USB receptacle 130 or may be installed in connection with the power control unit 160. Preferably, the first indicator 140 may be connected in series with the first USB receptacle 130. Is installed.

Therefore, when the first indicator 140 is connected to, for example, a USB plug of an electric device and power is applied to the first USB receptacle 130, the first indicator 140 lights to indicate whether the first indicator 140 is turned on. To help.

In addition, second and third indicators 141 and 142 for indicating the operation of the second USB receptacle 131 and the third USB receptacle 132 are provided on the front of the USB outlet 100. ) And third USB receptacles 132, respectively, and when power is applied to the second and third USB receptacles 131 and 132, the second and third indicator lights 141 and 142 light up, respectively. do.

The following describes the operation of the USB outlet 100 according to the first embodiment.

Connect the power line drawn from the wall of the building to the power input unit 161 of the USB outlet 100, fix the USB outlet 100 to the wall of the building and then install the cover after installing the cover to terminate the installation do.

When the USB plug of the electric device is connected to any one of the first to third USB receptacles 130 and 132 exposed to the front of the USB outlet 100 after the installation is completed, the 220V supplied through the power input unit 161 Power is converted into a predetermined voltage (for example, DC 5V) by the power control unit 160 and supplied to the USB receptacle to which the USB plug is connected.

At this time, the indicator connected to the powered USB receptacle also turns on to indicate that the power is being supplied through the USB receptacle.

(Second embodiment)

7 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the USB outlet according to the present invention, Figure 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the USB outlet according to the second embodiment of FIG.

The USB outlet 100a according to the second embodiment includes a main body 120 partially embedded in a wall of a building (not shown), and a power line housed in the main body 120 and installed in the wall of the building. It is received in the power control unit 160 and the main body 120 to convert the power applied from the outside to a predetermined voltage and output through the main body 120, and is disposed on the front of the main body so that the USB plug of the electrical device is connected, A first USB receptacle 130 connected to the power control unit 160, the main body 120, and a first USB receptacle 130 connected to the power control unit 160 so that a voltage supplied from the power control unit 160 is output to the connected electric device; Together with the main body 120 is configured to include a power outlet (170 and 171) for outputting the power applied from the outside.

In addition, a first indicator 140 is provided on one side of the first USB receptacle 130 to indicate an operation of the first USB receptacle 130.

In addition, the power control unit 160 is provided on the rear of the main body is a power input unit 161 to be coupled to the power line is applied from the outside.

Repeated description of the same components as the USB outlet 100 of the first embodiment among the components of the USB outlet 100a according to the second embodiment will be omitted.

The USB outlet 100a according to the second embodiment allows the DC 5V power supplied from the power control unit 160 to be supplied through the first USB receptacle 130, and at the same time, the first USB receptacle ( 130 and the 220 V AC power input from the power input unit 161 is sequentially supplied through the first power outlet 170 and the second power outlet 171.

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, the first USB receptacle 130 and the first and second power outlets 170 and 171 are described as components, but it is skilled in the art to change a plurality of USB receptacles and one power outlet into components. It will be apparent that the change can be easily carried out.

(Third embodiment)

9 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the USB outlet according to the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the USB outlet according to the third embodiment of FIG.

The USB outlet 100b according to the third embodiment includes a main body 120 partially embedded in a wall of a building (not shown), and a power line housed in the main body 120 and installed in the wall of the building. It is received in the power control unit 160 and the main body 120 to convert the power applied from the outside to a predetermined voltage and output through the main body 120, and is disposed on the front of the main body so that the USB plug of the electrical device is connected, The first USB receptacle 130 connected to the power control unit 160 and the main body 120 are accommodated in the wall of the building so that the voltage supplied from the power control unit 160 is output to the connected electric device. A first USB receptacle installed at a rear side of the building and connected to a trunk line inlet 181 for connecting with a trunk line drawn from the outside through a wall of the building, and accommodated in the main body 120 and connected to a connector (not shown) for a telephone. Installed on the front of the body with 130 It is configured to include a first communication receptacle 180 is connected to the trunk line inlet 181 so that the phone and the trunk line is connected.

In addition, a first indicator 140 is provided on one side of the first USB receptacle 130 to indicate an operation of the first USB receptacle 130.

In addition, the power control unit 160 is provided on the rear of the main body is a power input unit 161 to be coupled to the power line is applied from the outside.

Repeated description of the same components as the USB outlet 100 of the first embodiment among the components of the USB outlet 100b according to the third embodiment will be omitted.

The USB outlet 100b according to the third embodiment allows the DC 5V power converted by the power control unit 160 to be supplied through the first USB receptacle 130, and at the same time, the first USB receptacle 130 is provided on the front of the USB outlet. ) And the telephone line through the communication receptacle 180 sequentially installed.

Meanwhile, in the present exemplary embodiment, 220V external power input through the power input unit 161 is configured to be converted into DC 5V from the power control unit 160, but the power input through the CO line inlet unit 181 is supplied to the power control unit. The power supply control unit 160 may be configured to convert the power input through the trunk line inlet unit 181 into DC 5V and supply the same.

That is, since the DC 48V power is supplied from the telephone station to the trunk line inlet 181 through the trunk line, the power control unit 160 converts and supplies the power supplied from the telephone station through the trunk line inlet 181 without using commercial power. It is possible to do

(Example 4)

11 is a perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of the USB outlet according to the present invention, FIG. 12 is a rear view showing the USB outlet according to the fourth embodiment of FIG. 11, and FIG. 13 is a fourth embodiment of FIG. 11. FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a USB outlet, and FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a state of use of the USB outlet according to the fourth embodiment of FIG. 11.

As shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, the USB outlet 200 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is housed in the main body 220 and the main body 220 which are partially embedded in the wall of the building, A first USB receptacle 230 installed at the front side and connected to a USB plug (not shown) connected to an electric device having a host function during USB communication, and accommodated in the main body 220, together with the first USB receptacle 230. A second USB receptacle 240 and a third USB receptacle 241 which are installed at the front of the main body and are integrally formed with an electric device having a client function or connected to a USB plug (not shown); An up port 261 received in the 220 and connected to the first USB receptacle 230, and down ports 262 to 264 connected to the second and third USB receptacles 240 and 241, respectively; USB hub controller 260 performing a switching operation between the 261 and the down ports 262 to 264. It is made, including.

The main body 220 protrudes a predetermined length in the rearward direction from the main body 220 so that a part of the inside of the wall of the building is inserted into the rectangular plate member to form a storage space, the front USB receptacle 230 ) And second and third USB receptacles 240 and 241 are installed.

In addition, the front of the main body 220 is installed on the wall of the USB outlet 200, the cover 210 for providing a beautiful front of the USB outlet 200 is installed.

The first USB receptacle 230 and the second and third USB receptacles 240 and 241 are sequentially installed along the longitudinal direction of the USB outlet on the front of the USB outlet 200 to be connected to a USB plug of an external electric device. do.

Further, the first USB receptacle 230 is made of either a "B" type USB receptacle having a substantially pentagonal cross-sectional shape or a "A" type USB receptacle having a substantially rectangular cross-sectional shape, preferably "B". "Type USB Receptacle.

If the first USB receptacle 230 is installed as a "B" type USB receptacle, the user can easily confirm that the USB outlet 200 operates as a USB hub, and the second USB receptacle 240 and the third USB The receptacle 241 is installed as an “A” type USB receptacle to allow USB data communication with a host terminal connected to the first USB receptacle 230.

In addition, in the USB outlet 200 according to the fourth embodiment, the first indicator 250 for indicating the operation of the first USB receptacle 230 has a first USB receptacle (1) at one side of the first USB receptacle 230. 230 is installed in series.

Accordingly, when the first indicator 250 is connected to the host terminal, for example, when the USB plug is connected to the first USB receptacle 230 and the power is applied, the first indicator 250 lights to indicate whether the first indicator 250 is in operation. You can do it.

In addition, second and third indicators 251 and 252 for indicating the operation of the second USB receptacle 240 and the third USB receptacle 241 are provided on the front of the USB outlet 200. ) And third USB receptacles 241, respectively, and when power is applied to the second and third USB receptacles 240 and 241, the second and third indicator lights 251 and 252 light up, respectively. do.

In addition, a fourth USB receptacle 242 and a fifth USB receptacle 243 are further installed to be exposed to the rear surface of the USB outlet 200 stored in the main body 220 and embedded in the wall of the building.

The fourth USB receptacle 242 and the fifth USB receptacle 243 installed at the rear of the USB outlet 200 are respectively connected to one of the down ports 262 to 264 of the USB hub controller. The other side is connected to a data communication line (not shown) installed in the wall of the building.

The USB hub controller 260 includes an up port 261 connected to the first USB receptacle 230, and a plurality of down ports 262 to 264 connected to the second to fifth USB receptacles 240 to 243, respectively. A switching operation is performed between the up port 261 and the down ports 262 to 264.

On the other hand, the USB outlet 200 according to the fourth embodiment, the power supplied from the host terminal (not shown) connected to the first USB receptacle 230 is the second to fifth USB receptacles 240 to 243 and the USB hub. Although configured to be supplied to the control unit 260, it is also possible to configure the power control unit 270 to supply power applied from the outside.

That is, the power control unit 270 converts the power (for example, AC 220V) applied from the outside through a power line (not shown) installed on the wall of the building to a preset voltage (for example, DC 5V). The first USB receptacle 230, the second to fifth USB receptacles 240 to 243, and the USB hub controller 260 are outputted to ensure stable power supply.

In addition, the power control unit 270 has a power input unit 271 is coupled to the power line to which power is applied from the outside of the main body so that the power line is fixed.

(Example 5)

14 is a perspective view showing a fifth embodiment of the USB outlet according to the present invention, and FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the USB outlet according to the fifth embodiment of FIG.

The USB outlet 200a according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 220 that is partially embedded in a wall of a building, and is accommodated in the main body 220 and installed on the front of the main body to have a host function during USB communication. A first USB receptacle 230 to which a USB plug (not shown) connected to an electric device is connected, and accommodated in the main body 220, are installed at the front of the main body together with the first USB receptacle 230, and the client during USB communication. A second USB receptacle 240 that is formed integrally with or connected to an electric device having a function, and is connected to the second USB receptacle 240 and an up port stored in the main body 220 and connected to the first USB receptacle 230. 261, a USB hub control unit 260 having a first down port 262 connected to the second USB receptacle 240 and performing a switching operation between the up port 261 and the first down port 262. And a front wall of the main body 220 connected to a power line (not shown) installed on a wall of the building. A power control unit 270 that converts power applied from the outside through the original input unit 271 to a predetermined voltage and supplies the first USB receptacle 230, the second USB receptacle 240, and the USB hub control unit 260. And, the first is received in the main body 220, and installed on the front of the USB outlet 200 together with the first USB receptacle 230 and the second USB receptacle 240 is installed to output the power applied from the outside It is configured to include a power outlet 280.

In addition, the USB outlet 200a according to the fifth embodiment may be installed at the front and the first indicator 250 and the second indicator 251 indicating whether the first and second USB receptacles 230 and 240 are operated. ) Is installed.

In addition, the USB outlet 200a according to the fifth embodiment is installed at the rear side, and connected to the third down port 264 and the fourth down port 265 of the USB hub controller 260, respectively, and installed on the wall of the building. And a fourth USB receptacle 242 and a fifth USB receptacle 243 that connect with the premises.

(Example 6)

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a sixth embodiment of the USB outlet according to the present invention, and FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the USB outlet according to the sixth embodiment of FIG.

The USB outlet 200b according to the sixth exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 220 that is partially embedded in a wall of a building, accommodated in the main body 220, and installed in the front of the main body to provide a host function during USB communication. A first USB receptacle 230 to which a USB plug (not shown) connected to an electrical device having a connection is connected, and accommodated in the main body 220, are installed at the front of the main body together with the first USB receptacle 230, and during USB communication. An up port connected to the first USB receptacle 230 and the second USB receptacle 240 that is integrally formed with an electrical device having a client function or connected to a second USB receptacle 240 and connected to the first USB receptacle 230. A USB hub control unit 260 having a 261 and a first down port 262 connected to the second USB receptacle 240 and performing a switching operation between the up port 261 and the first down port 262. And the rear surface of the USB outlet 200b stored in the main body 220 and embedded in the wall of the building. The first USB receptacle 230 is connected to a trunk line inlet portion 291, which is connected to a trunk line drawn from the outside through a wall of the building, and is housed in the main body 220 and connected to a connector (not shown) of a telephone. And a second USB receptacle 240 is installed on the front of the main body, and is configured to include a communication receptacle 290 connected to the trunk line inlet 291 to connect the telephone and the trunk line.

In addition, the USB outlet 200b according to the sixth embodiment is installed at the front and the first indicator 250 and the second indicator 251 indicating whether the first and second USB receptacles 230 and 240 are operated. ) Is installed.

In addition, the USB outlet 200b according to the sixth embodiment is installed at the rear side, and connected to the third down port 264 and the fourth down port 265 of the USB hub controller 260, respectively, and installed on the wall of the building. And a fourth USB receptacle 242 and a fifth USB receptacle 243 that connect with the premises.

(Example 7)

18 is a perspective view showing a seventh embodiment of the USB outlet according to the present invention, FIG. 19 is a rear view showing the USB outlet according to the seventh embodiment of FIG. 18, and FIG. 20 is a seventh embodiment of FIG. 18. Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the USB outlet.

The USB outlet 400 according to the seventh embodiment includes a main body 406 that is partially embedded in a wall of a building, and is accommodated in the main body 406 and is installed to be exposed to the front of the main body so that a USB plug of an electric device is connected. The first USB receptacle 410 and the second USB receptacle 411, which is stored in the main body 406, and is disposed so as to be exposed to the rear of the main body embedded in the wall of the building and the data communication line installed on the wall of the building ( A third USB receptacle 412 connecting to the first and second down ports 452 and 453 received in the main body 406 and connected to the first and second USB receptacles 410 and 411. A USB hub controller 450 having an up port 451 connected to the third USB receptacle 412 and performing a switching operation between the up port 451 and the first and second down ports 452 and 453. It is configured to include.

That is, in the USB outlet 400 according to the seventh embodiment, first and second USB receptacles 410 and 411 to which USB devices at a client level are connected during USB communication are installed in front of the USB outlet, and the host terminal is installed at a remote location. A third USB receptacle 412 for connecting via an extension line (not shown) is installed at the rear of the USB outlet.

The main body 406 protrudes a predetermined length in the rearward direction from the main body 406 so that a part is inserted into the wall of the building in the rectangular plate member to form a storage space, the front of the main body 406 USB After the outlet 400 is installed on the wall of the building, a cover 405 is provided to provide a beautiful front of the USB outlet 400.

In addition, the first USB outlet 400 is connected in series with the first and second USB receptacles 410 and 411 to indicate whether power is supplied through the first and second USB receptacles 410 and 411. It further comprises a lamp 420 and a second indicator light (421).

In addition, the USB outlet 400 according to the seventh embodiment is accommodated in the main body 406, disposed to be exposed to the rear of the main body embedded in the wall of the building and the data communication line (not shown) introduced through the building wall; A LAN connector 430 to be connected, and a LAN connector 430 stored in the main body 406 to allow a LAN port such as a host terminal to connect with the data communication line connected through the LAN inlet 431. It is composed.

In addition, the USB outlet 400 according to the seventh embodiment is accommodated in the main body 406 and disposed so as to be exposed to the rear of the main body embedded in the wall of the building and connected with a trunk line (not shown) introduced from the outside through the building wall. A first communication receptacle 440 installed at a front side of the USB outlet 400 to connect the CO line inlet 441 and the phone and the CO line inlet 441 to be connected to a phone connector (not shown); It is configured to further include.

That is, the first and second USB receptacles 410 and 4110 are sequentially installed on the front of the USB outlet, and the USB outlet 400 can perform telephone communication together with the USB data communication.

In addition, although not shown, the USB outlet 400 according to the seventh embodiment is previously housed in the main body 406 for stable power supply, and is pre-powered from the outside through a power line (not shown) installed on the wall of the building. It is also possible to further include the first to third USB receptacles (410 to 412) and the power control unit 270 (see FIG. 15) output to the USB hub control unit 450 by converting to a set voltage.

In addition, it is housed in the main body 406 and disposed so as to be exposed to the front of the USB outlet 400 further comprises a power outlet 280 (see Fig. 15) to output 220V power applied from the outside through the power line. It is also possible.

21 is an exemplary view showing a state of use of a USB outlet according to the present invention, and describes the operation of the USB outlet using the fourth and seventh embodiments of the USB outlet.

As shown in FIG. 21, the USB outlets 200 (fourth embodiment) installed on one wall of the building are installed on the other wall of the building through an extension line connected to the fourth USB receptacle 242. It is connected to the third USB receptacle 412 of the embodiment) is configured to enable data communication between the USB outlet.

The USB plug connected to the PC 300 which is the host terminal is connected to the first USB receptacle 230 of the USB outlet 200, and the camera 310, which is a USB client level device, is connected to the second USB receptacle of the USB outlet 200. When connected to the camera 240, the camera 310 enables USB data communication with the PC 300, which is a host terminal, through the USB outlet 200.

In addition, when the removable storage device 320 is connected to the second USB receptacle 411 of the USB outlet 400 installed on another wall, for example, the PC 300 connected to another place through the USB outlet 400 and the premises. ) Can be used to perform USB data communication.

Therefore, data can be transmitted and received between the USB outlets installed on the wall of the building, and power can be supplied to the USB device connected to the USB outlet.

Next, a network device capable of LAN connection, such as data transmission and reception of a USB device, a power supply, a trunk line connection of a telephone, a PC, etc. using a USB outlet according to the present invention will be described.

FIG. 22 is an exemplary view showing a state of use of a network device using a USB outlet according to the present invention, and FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the network controller of FIG.

As shown in Figs. 22 and 23, embedded and installed in the wall of the building, a plurality of front USB receptacles, communication receptacles, LAN connectors are installed on the front, and the premises and premises data embedded in the wall of the building A plurality of USB outlets 401, 402, and 403 formed with a rear USB receptacle, a trunk line inlet, a LAN outlet, a trunk line and data communication line drawn from the outside, and a host terminal 600 to be connected to a communication line. And a network controller 500 for connecting the connected USB port to the plurality of USB outlets 401 to 403 through the premises and premises data communication lines.

The network control unit 500 includes a first USB receptacle 510, a USB hub control unit 512, a second USB receptacle 514, a power supply control unit 521, a trunk line inlet unit 530, and a first switch. It is comprised including the position part 531, the communication receptacle 532, the LAN lead-in part 540, the 2nd switch part 541, and the LAN connector 542. As shown in FIG.

The first USB receptacle 510 is connected to a USB port of the host terminal 600 operating as a host during USB data communication, and either one of the "A" type or "B" type USB receptacles is installed.

The USB hub controller 512 includes an up port 511 to be connected to the first USB receptacle 510, a plurality of down ports 513 to be connected to the second USB receptacle 514, and an up port 511. The up port 511 is connected to any one of the down ports 513 according to the data transmitted and received from the up port 511 and the down ports 513 between and down ports 513. .

The second USB receptacle 514 connects the USB port of the host terminal 600 and the plurality of USB outlets 401 to 403 through the network controller 500.

The power control unit 521 converts the external power (for example, AC 220V) connected and supplied through the power input unit 520 into a preset voltage (for example, DC 5V), and converts the converted voltage into the premises. It supplies to a plurality of USB outlets 401 to 403 connected through.

The trunk line inlet 530 is configured to be connected to a trunk line drawn from the outside, and one side of the trunk line inlet 530 is connected to the trunk line, and the other side is connected to a plurality of USB outlets 401 to 403, respectively. Are connected to the receptacles 532.

In addition, the trunk line inlet 530 performs a switching operation between the trunk line inlet 530 and the plurality of communication receptacles 532 between the trunk line inlet 530 and the communication receptacles 532. The first switch unit 531 is installed to be connected to any one of the 532.

On the other hand, when there is no first switch unit 531 it may be configured by connecting one trunk line inlet 530 and a plurality of communication receptacles 532 in parallel.

The LAN inlet unit 540 is connected to an external data communication line, one side of the LAN inlet unit 540 is connected to the external data communication line, and the other side is connected to a plurality of USB outlets 401 to 403, respectively. LAN connectors 542 are connected.

In addition, the LAN lead 540 and the LAN connector 542 between the LAN lead 540 and the plurality of LAN connectors 542 performs a switching operation between the LAN lead 540 is LAN connector ( The second switch unit 541 is installed to be connected to any one of the 542.

Therefore, when a USB device is connected to any one of the plurality of USB outlets 401 to 403, the USB device may be charged or operated through the power supplied from the network controller 500, and the host terminal 600 and the USB data may be operated. Transmission and reception are possible.

In addition, when a telephone (not shown) is connected to any one of the plurality of USB outlets 401 to 403, a telephone call may be made through a trunk line connected to the trunk line inlet 530.

In addition, when a terminal such as a PC is connected to any one of the plurality of USB outlets 401 to 403, a function such as an internet connection may be performed through a data communication line connected to the LAN inlet 540. do.

Therefore, power is supplied to the USB device connected to the USB outlet and data transmission and reception using USB is possible.

In the above, the present invention has been illustrated and described with respect to certain preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can vary as many as possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. Changes may be made.

1 is a perspective view showing an outlet in which a general power outlet is installed.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an outlet installed in a typical telephone outlet.

3 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a USB outlet according to the present invention;

4 is a rear view of the USB outlet according to the first embodiment of FIG.

5 is an exploded perspective view showing a USB outlet according to the first embodiment of FIG.

6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a USB outlet according to the first embodiment of FIG.

7 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of a USB outlet according to the present invention;

8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a USB outlet according to the second embodiment of FIG.

9 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of a USB outlet according to the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the USB outlet according to the third embodiment of FIG.

11 is a perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of a USB outlet according to the present invention;

12 is a rear view showing the USB outlet according to the fourth embodiment of FIG.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a USB outlet according to the fourth embodiment of FIG.

14 is a perspective view showing a fifth embodiment of a USB outlet according to the present invention;

Fig. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a USB outlet according to the fifth embodiment of Fig. 14;

16 is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of a USB outlet according to the present invention;

FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the USB outlet according to the sixth embodiment of FIG.

18 is a perspective view showing a seventh embodiment of a USB outlet according to the present invention;

FIG. 19 is a rear view of the USB outlet according to the seventh embodiment of FIG. 18;

20 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a USB outlet according to the seventh embodiment of FIG.

21 is an exemplary view showing a state of use of the USB outlet according to the present invention.

22 is an exemplary view showing a use state of a network device using a USB outlet according to the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a network control unit of FIG. 22;

(Symbols for the main parts of the drawing)

100, 100a, 100b, 200, 201, 200a, 200b, 400, 401, 402: USB outlet

110, 210, 405: cover 120, 220, 406: main body

130, 230, 410, 510: first USB receptacle

131, 240, 411: second USB receptacle 132, 241, 412: third USB receptacle

140, 250, 420: first indicator 141, 251, 421: second indicator

142, 252: third indicator light 160, 270, 521: power control unit

161, 271, 520: power input unit 170, 280 ,: first power outlet

171: second power outlet 180, 290, 440: first communication receptacle

181, 291, 441, 530: CO line inlet 242: fourth USB receptacle

243: fifth USB receptacle 260, 450, 512: USB hub control unit

261, 451: Upport 262, 452: First Downport

263, 453: second download port 264: third download port

265: fourth download port 300: PC

310: camera 320: removable storage device

430, 542: LAN connector 431, 540: LAN inlet

500: network control unit 513: down port

514: USB receptacle 531: first switch unit

532: communication receptacle 541: second switch portion

542: LAN connector

Claims (21)

delete delete delete delete delete As a USB outlet which is embedded in a wall of the building, A main body partially embedded in the wall of the building; A first USB receptacle stored in the main body and exposed to a front surface of the main body to connect a USB plug of an electric device having a host function during USB communication; A plurality of second USB receptacles housed in the main body, installed in the front of the main body together with the first USB receptacle, and connected to a USB plug of an electric device having a client function during USB communication; A USB housed in the main body, having an up port connected to the first USB receptacles, a plurality of down ports connected to the plurality of second USB receptacles, and performing a switching operation between the up port and the down ports; Hub control unit; And The USB hub controller is arranged to be exposed to the rear of the main body that is stored in the main body and embedded in the wall of the building, connected to the data communication line installed in the wall of the building and connected to other USB outlets installed on the other side wall of the building A USB outlet that includes at least one rear USB receptacle connected to the down port of the. The method of claim 6, A power control unit stored in the main body and converting power applied from the outside through a power line installed on the wall of the building to a predetermined voltage and outputting the power to the first USB receptacle, the second USB receptacle, and a USB hub control unit; USB outlet, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 7, wherein And a power outlet accommodated in the main body and installed at the front of the main body together with the first USB receptacle and the second USB receptacle, and installed at least one power outlet to output power applied from the outside. Outlet. The method of claim 7, wherein And a plurality of indicator lights connected in series with the first and second USB receptacles respectively to indicate whether power is supplied through the first and second USB receptacles. The method of claim 6, A trunk line inlet unit which is accommodated in the main body and disposed to be exposed to a rear surface of the main body which is embedded in the wall of the building and connects with a trunk line which is introduced from the outside through the wall of the building; And It is stored in the main body, and is installed on the front of the main body along with the first USB receptacle and the second USB receptacle to be connected to the connection connector of the phone, and is connected to the trunk line inlet to connect the phone and the trunk line And at least one communication receptacle. delete delete As a USB outlet which is embedded in a wall of the building, A main body partially embedded in the wall of the building; A plurality of front USB receptacles housed in the main body and installed to be exposed to the front of the main body to allow a USB plug of an electric device to be connected; A rear USB receptacle stored in the main body and disposed to be exposed to the rear of the main body embedded in the wall of the building and connected to a data communication line installed in the wall of the building so as to be connected to another USB outlet installed in the other wall of the building ; And A USB hub controller accommodated in the main body, having a plurality of down ports connected to the plurality of front USB receptacles, and up ports connected to the rear USB receptacles, and performing a switching operation between the up ports and the down ports; USB outlet containing. The method of claim 13, And a power control unit accommodated in the main body and converting power applied from the outside through a power line installed on a wall of the building to a predetermined voltage and outputting the power to the front USB receptacle, the rear USB receptacle, and a USB hub control unit. USB outlet characterized by. The method of claim 14, And at least one power outlet housed in the main body and arranged to be exposed to the front of the main body together with the front USB receptacles to output power applied from the outside through the power line. USB outlet. The method of claim 14, And a plurality of indicator lights connected in series with each of the front USB receptacles to indicate whether power is supplied through the front USB receptacles. The method of claim 13, A trunk line inlet unit which is accommodated in the main body and is arranged to be exposed to a rear surface of the main body which is embedded in the wall of the building and connects with a trunk line drawn from the outside through the building wall; And And a communication receptacle stored in the main body and installed at the front of the main body together with the front USB receptacles so that the connection connector of the telephone is connected, and installed at least one of the communication receptacles to connect the telephone and the trunk line inlet. USB outlet. The method of claim 13, A LAN lead unit accommodated in the main body and disposed to be exposed to a rear surface of the main body embedded in the wall of the building and connected to a data communication line introduced through the building wall; And And a LAN connector housed in the main body and installed to be exposed to the front of the main body together with the front USB receptacle to be connected to the LAN inlet. As a network device using a USB outlet, It is embedded in the wall of the building and installed at the front, with the front USB receptacle, communication receptacle and LAN connector installed at the rear, and the rear USB receptacle, trunk line entry and LAN at the rear for connection with the premises and premises data communication lines embedded in the building wall. A plurality of USB outlets forming inlets; And A network device using a USB outlet including a trunk line and a data communication line drawn from the outside, and a network controller for connecting a USB port of a host terminal to the plurality of USB outlets through the premises and the premises data communication line. The method of claim 19, The network controller may include a first USB receptacle connected to a USB port of the host terminal; A trunk line inlet unit connected to the trunk line; A LAN lead connected to the external data communication line; A plurality of second USB receptacles that connect with a rear USB receptacle of the USB outlet; A plurality of communication receptacles for connecting with the trunk line inlet of the USB outlet; A plurality of LAN connectors for connecting with LAN inlets of the USB outlets; A USB hub controller having an up port connected to the first USB receptacle and a plurality of down ports connected to a plurality of second USB receptacles, and performing a switching operation between the up port and the down ports; A first switch unit configured to perform a switching operation between the trunk line inlet and the plurality of communication receptacles; And And a second switch unit configured to perform a switching operation between the LAN inlet unit and a plurality of the LAN connectors. The method of claim 20, The network control unit further comprises a power control unit for converting the power applied from the outside to a predetermined voltage to supply to the plurality of USB outlets.

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