KR102112049B1 - Communication hub apparatus with monitoring and remote control function and operating method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function and an operation method thereof. The present invention relates to a communication hub device and an operation method thereof, which performs bidirectional signal conversion between a central computing device and a plurality of external devices, monitors communication state information for each of the plurality of external devices, and may transmit the monitored communication state information for each of the plurality of external devices at a specific periodic interval to a manager terminal.

Description

Communication hub device with monitoring and remote control function and its operation method {COMMUNICATION HUB APPARATUS WITH MONITORING AND REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function and a method for operating the same.

Recently, as the Internet (Internet of Things) technology is popularized, more and more IoT devices are used.

In this way, as more and more IoT devices are used, there are naturally many movements to simultaneously use the devices.

Meanwhile, in order to simultaneously use these devices, it is necessary to prioritize bidirectional signal conversion between the central computing device and the devices. However, since each device has its own communication protocol, signal conversion must be performed according to each communication protocol.

As such, a communication hub apparatus is used to perform bidirectional signal conversion between the central computing apparatus and devices.

As described above, in recent years, since various devices are frequently used at the same time, it is necessary to introduce a technology that enables signal transmission and reception with multiple external devices through one communication hub device.

In addition, when a plurality of external devices are connected to one communication hub device, if a communication error occurs at a point connected to a specific external device, each point connected to each external device in that it may experience some inconvenience. In addition, it is necessary to introduce a monitoring technology that monitors communication status information from and supports on / off connection with external devices according to the monitoring results.

The present invention performs bidirectional signal conversion between a central computing device and a plurality of external devices, monitors communication state information for each of the plurality of external devices, and then, for each of the plurality of external devices at a specific periodic interval. The present invention is to provide a communication hub device capable of transmitting monitored communication status information to an administrator terminal and a method of operating the same.

A communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to a central computing device, and enables central transmission and reception of signals to and from the central computing device according to a first predetermined communication protocol. K sub-interface units, each of which is connected to an interface unit and an external device to enable signal transmission and reception with each external device (k is a natural number of 2 or more)-each of the k sub-interface units is a sub-interface according to a different communication protocol It is preset to enable signal transmission and reception with an external device connected to the interface unit. When a signal transmitted from the central computing device is received through the central interface unit, the signals received from the central computing device are the k sub-interfaces. As a signal according to the communication protocol corresponding to each of the parts In other words, when a signal transmitted from an external device provided to each of the k sub-interface units and connected to each of the k sub-interface units through each of the k sub-interface units is received, each of the k sub-interface units A signal conversion unit that converts a signal received from a connected external device into a signal according to the predetermined first communication protocol corresponding to the central interface unit and provides it to the central interface unit, communication status information in each of the k sub-interface units -The communication status information includes information on communication traffic occurring in each of the k sub-interface units and information on whether or not a communication error occurs in each of the k sub-interface units. At set intervals Comprises transmitting unit for transmitting the communication state information monitored by the group k of sub-portions each interface to the administrator terminal.

In addition, it is connected to the central computing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, each external device connected to the central interface unit and the external device to enable the transmission and reception of signals to and from the central computing device according to a first predetermined communication protocol. K sub-interface units that enable signal transmission and reception with k (k is a natural number of 2 or more)-each of the k sub-interface units enables signal transmission and reception with an external device connected to each sub-interface unit according to different communication protocols It is set in advance-and k LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) modules corresponding to each of the k sub-interface units and a cooling fan for cooling the inside of the device to signal the occurrence of a communication error in each of the k sub-interface units Operation method of the communication hub device having the monitoring and remote control function provided When a signal transmitted from the central computing device is received through the central interface, the silver signal conversion unit converts the signal received from the central computing device into a signal according to a communication protocol corresponding to each of the k sub-interfaces. When a signal transmitted from an external device provided to each of the k sub-interface units and connected to each of the k sub-interface units through each of the k sub-interface units is received, an external connected to each of the k sub-interface units Converting a signal received from a device into a signal according to the predetermined first communication protocol corresponding to the central interface unit and providing it to the central interface unit, a monitoring unit, communication status information in each of the k sub-interface units − The communication status information Includes information on communication traffic occurring in each of the k sub-interface units and information on whether a communication error occurs in each of the k sub-interface units-monitoring and transmitting unit, a predetermined periodic interval And transmitting the communication status information monitored by each of the k sub-interface units to the manager terminal.

The present invention performs bidirectional signal conversion between a central computing device and a plurality of external devices, monitors communication state information for each of the plurality of external devices, and then, for each of the plurality of external devices at a specific periodic interval. By presenting a communication hub device capable of transmitting the monitored communication state information to the manager terminal and an operation method thereof, monitoring and remote control of the communication hub device can be supported.

1 is a view showing the structure of a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 to 3 are diagrams for explaining a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are not intended to limit the invention to specific embodiments, and include all modifications, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the invention. In describing each drawing, similar reference numerals have been used for similar elements, and unless otherwise defined, all terms used in this specification, including technical or scientific terms, have common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It has the same meaning as commonly understood by people who have it.

In this document, when it is said that a part "includes" a certain component, this means that other components may be further included rather than excluding other components unless specifically stated to the contrary. In addition, in various embodiments of the present invention, each component, functional blocks, or means may be composed of one or more sub-components, and the electrical, electronic, and mechanical functions performed by each component are electronic Circuits, integrated circuits, ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), etc. may be implemented with various known devices or mechanical elements, and may be implemented separately, or two or more may be integrated into one.

On the other hand, the steps of the blocks or flow charts of the accompanying block diagrams are computer program instructions that are installed in a processor or memory of data processing equipment such as a general purpose computer, a special purpose computer, a portable notebook computer, and a network computer to perform designated functions. It can be interpreted as meaning. Since these computer program instructions can be stored in a memory provided in a computer device or in a computer readable memory, the functions described in the steps of the block diagrams or flowcharts of the block diagram are produced as an article containing an instruction means for performing it. It may be. In addition, each block or step may represent a module, segment, or portion of code that includes one or more executable instructions for executing the specified logical function (s). It should also be noted that in some alternative embodiments, the functions mentioned in blocks or steps may be executed out of order. For example, the two blocks or steps shown in succession may be performed substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order, and in some cases, some blocks or steps may be omitted.

1 is a view showing the structure of a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the communication hub device 110 having a monitoring and remote control function according to the present invention includes a central interface unit 111, k sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114, and a signal conversion unit 115. , A monitoring unit 116 and a transmission unit 117.

The central interface unit 111 is connected to the central computing device 100 to enable signal transmission and reception with the central computing device 100 according to a predetermined first communication protocol.

The k (k is a natural number of 2 or more) sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114 are respectively connected to an external device to enable signal transmission and reception with each external device.

Here, each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114 may be preset to enable signal transmission and reception with an external device connected to each sub-interface unit according to different communication protocols, and RS- for different communication protocols. 232, RS-485, RS-422, CAN (Controller Area Network) and UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transmitter).

When the signal transmitted from the central computing device 100 is received through the central interface unit 111, the signal conversion unit 115 receives k signals received from the central computing device 100 in k sub-interface units 112 and 113. , 114) converted into a signal according to a communication protocol corresponding to each, and provided to each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114, and k sub through each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, 114. When a signal transmitted from an external device connected to each of the interface units 112, 113, and 114 is received, the central interface unit 111 receives the signal received from the external device connected to each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114 ) And converts the signal into a signal according to the preset first communication protocol, and provides it to the central interface 111.

For example, 'k = 4', the four sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114 are referred to as' sub-interface unit 1 112, sub-interface unit 2 113, sub-interface unit 3 (not shown), sub Assume that interface 4 (114).

At this time, when a signal transmitted from the central computing device 100 is received through the central interface unit 111, the signal conversion unit 115 receives the signal received from the central computing device 100 as four sub-interface units 112 , 113, 114) 'sub-interface unit 1 (112), sub-interface unit 2 (113), the sub-interface unit 3, sub-interface unit 4 (114)' converted into signals according to the communication protocol corresponding to each ' Sub-interface unit 1 (112), sub-interface unit 2 (113), the sub-interface unit 3, sub-interface unit 4 (114) may be provided to each.

In addition, on the contrary, the 'sub-interface unit 1 112, the sub-interface unit 2 through each of the' sub-interface unit 1 112, the sub-interface unit 2 113, the sub-interface unit 3, and the sub-interface unit 4 (114) '. (113), when a signal transmitted from an external device connected to each of the sub-interface unit 3 and the sub-interface unit 4 (114) is received, the signal conversion unit 115 may include the 'sub-interface unit 1 (112), the sub-interface. Part 2 (113), the sub-interface part 3, the sub-interface part 4 (114) 'is a signal received from an external device connected to each of the first interface corresponding to the first communication protocol corresponding to the central interface 111 It can be converted and provided to the central interface unit 111.

The monitoring unit 116 monitors communication status information in each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114.

Here, the communication status information includes information on communication traffic occurring in each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114, and whether a communication error occurs in each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, 114. Information.

The transmission unit 117 transmits the communication status information monitored by each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114 to the manager terminal 130 at predetermined intervals.

That is, the communication hub device 110 is connected to the central computing device 100, and the central interface unit 111 and the external device to enable the transmission and reception of signals to and from the central computing device 100 according to a first preset communication protocol. Signals transmitted from the central computing device 100 through the central interface unit 111 while having k sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114 connected to each other to enable signal transmission and reception with each external device. When is received, the signal received from the central computing device 100 is converted into a signal according to a communication protocol corresponding to each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, 114, and the k sub-interface units 112, 113, 114) When a signal transmitted from an external device provided to each and connected to each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, 114 through each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, 114 is received, k Converts a signal received from an external device connected to each of the sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114 into a signal according to the predetermined first communication protocol corresponding to the central interface unit 111 to the central interface unit 111 Provided, after monitoring the communication status information in each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114, the communication status information monitored in each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, 114 at a predetermined periodic interval. Can be transmitted to the manager terminal 130.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the communication hub device 110 may further include a control unit 118.

When the control unit 118 receives an on / off control command for each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114 from the manager terminal 130, the k subs are based on the control command. On / off control is performed for each of the interface units 112, 113, and 114.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the communication hub device 110 may further include k LED modules 119, 120 and 121 and a flashing control unit 122.

The k LED (Light Emitting Diode) modules 119, 120, and 121 correspond to each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114, and each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, 114 Notifies the occurrence of communication error.

When it is determined that a communication error occurs in the first sub-interface unit among the k sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114, the flashing control unit 122 is the first of the k LED modules 119, 120, and 121. The first LED module corresponding to the sub-interface portion is flashed.

For example, as in the above-described example, 'k = 4', and the four sub-interface parts 112, 113, and 114 are referred to as' sub-interface part 1 112, sub-interface part 2 113, and the sub-interface part. 3, it is assumed that the sub-interface unit 4 (114) ', the first sub-interface unit is referred to as' sub-interface unit 1 (112)', and the first LED module is' LED module 1 (119) '.

At this time, the flashing control unit 122 includes four sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114, the 'sub-interface unit 1 112, the sub-interface unit 2 113, the sub-interface unit 3, and the sub-interface unit 4 (114). ), If it is determined that a communication error occurs in the first sub-interface part 'sub-interface part 1 (112)', 'sub-interface part 1 (112), sub-interface part 2 (113), the sub-interface part 3, Among the sub-interface units 4 114, the “LED module 1 119” corresponding to the “sub-interface unit 1 112” may blink.

That is, the communication hub device 110 may support a user to easily check whether a communication error has occurred in a sub-interface unit corresponding to each of the plurality of LED modules through a plurality of LED modules.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the communication hub device 110 is configured to prevent a failure in the device due to the generation of heat, a cooling fan 123, a temperature measuring unit 124, a temperature matrix generating unit (125), a power matrix generating unit 126, a calculation matrix generating unit 127 and the rotation speed adjustment unit 128 may be further included.

The cooling fan 123 cools the inside of the communication hub device 110.

The temperature measurement unit 124 measures the internal temperature of the communication hub device 110 through n x n (where n is a natural number of 2 or more) temperature sensors disposed inside the communication hub device 110.

Here, the n x n temperature sensors may be disposed one at each of predetermined n x n points divided into n horizontal rows and n vertical columns based on the plane of the communication hub device 110.

The temperature matrix generation unit 125 allocates a code of 1 when the internal temperature measured by each temperature sensor exceeds a preset threshold temperature for each of the nxn temperature sensors, and 0 if the threshold temperature is not exceeded. After assigning a code, a code assigned to each of the nxn temperature sensors is designated as a component of a matrix according to the position of each temperature sensor, thereby generating a temperature matrix of nxn.

The power matrix generator 126 detects whether an external device is connected to each of the k sub-interface parts 112, 113, and 114, and assigns a code of 1 to the sub-interface part to which the external device is connected, and externally. After assigning a code of 0 to a sub-interface unit that is not connected to a device, a power matrix of 1 xk is assigned by sequentially designating a code assigned to each of the k sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114 as a component of a row vector. Produces

In connection, FIG. 2 is a view for explaining the operation of the temperature measurement unit 124 and the temperature matrix generation unit 125, reference numeral 210 denotes 2 x 2 temperature sensors based on the plane of the communication hub device 110 In addition, it indicates that they are arranged one by one at 2 x 2 points divided into 2 horizontal rows and 2 vertical columns, and reference numeral 220 is generated according to the internal temperature measured at each of the 2 x 2 temperature sensors. The temperature matrix 220 of 2 x 2 is shown.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, the temperature measurement unit 124 measures the internal temperature of the communication hub device 110 through the 2 x 2 temperature sensors disposed inside the communication hub device 110. Can be.

The temperature matrix generator 125 assigns a code of 1 to each of the 2 x 2 temperature sensors, if the internal temperature measured by each temperature sensor exceeds a preset threshold temperature, and if the threshold temperature is not exceeded, After assigning a code of 0, by designating a code assigned to each of the 2 x 2 temperature sensors as a component of a matrix according to the position of each temperature sensor, a 2 x 2 temperature matrix 220 can be generated.

Specifically, assuming that the threshold temperature preset by the developer is 70 degrees Celsius, and for each of the 2 x 2 temperature sensors, the internal temperature measured at each temperature sensor is as shown in reference numeral 210, the temperature matrix The generator 125 assigns a code of 1 when the internal temperature measured by each of the 2 x 2 temperature sensors exceeds the critical temperature of 70 degrees Celsius, and the measured internal temperature is the critical temperature Celsius If it is 70 degrees or less, by assigning a code of 0, a 2 x 2 temperature matrix 220 such as 220 can be generated.

The power matrix generation unit 126 has four sub-interface units 112, 113, and 114, as described above, the 'sub-interface unit 1 112, the sub-interface unit 2 (113), the sub-interface unit 3, Assuming that an external device is connected to each of the sub interface unit 4 114 and 'sub interface unit 1 112, sub interface unit 2 113, and sub interface unit 4 114', the external device is connected. A code of 1 is assigned to each of the sub-interface parts 'sub-interface part 1 (112), sub-interface part 2 (113), and sub-interface part 4 (114)'. After allocating a code of 0 for the 'sub-interface portion 3', the 'sub-interface portion 1 112, the sub-interface portion 2 (113), and the sub-interface portion are four sub-interface portions (112, 113, 114). 3, sub-interface 4 (114) 'each By designating the allocated codes in sequence as a component of the row vector, it is possible to generate the power of a 1 x 4 matrix, such as the numeral 311 in Fig.

The calculation matrix generation unit 127 generates a calculation matrix of n x nk by calculating a Kronecker product between the temperature matrix of n x n and the power matrix of 1 x k.

Here, the Kronecker product means a matrix that specifically expresses the tensor product of two matrices, and when a matrix M of mxn as in Equation 1 below and a matrix N of pxq as in Equation 2 below are given, M The Kronecker product of and N can be calculated as in Equation 3 below.

The rotation speed adjusting unit 128 adjusts the rotation speed of the cooling fan 123 so as to have a positive correlation with respect to the counted number of 1 after counting the number of 1 among the components constituting the calculation matrix of the nx nk do.

In relation to this, as shown in the equation shown in FIG. 3, the calculation matrix generation unit 127 calculates a Kronecker product between the 2 x 2 temperature matrix 220 and the 1 x 4 power matrix 311 to 2 x 8 The operation matrix 312 of can be generated.

Then, the rotation speed adjusting unit 128 counts the number of 1 of the components constituting the 2 x 8 operation matrix 312 as '9' and then applies a positive value to the counted number of '9'. The rotation speed of the cooling fan 123 can be adjusted to have a correlation.

At this time, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the rotational speed adjusting unit 128 calculates a cooling fan adjustment index according to the calculation of Equation 4 below based on the counted number of 1 and then rotates the maximum cooling fan preset in advance. The rotational speed of the cooling fan 123 can be adjusted by calculating the rotational speed by multiplying the speed by the cooling fan adjustment index and controlling the rotation of the cooling fan 123 according to the calculated rotational speed.

Here, the maximum cooling fan rotation speed means the maximum rotation speed that can be achieved when the cooling fan 123 rotates at its maximum.

는 상기 냉각팬 조정지수로,

는 상기 연산 행렬을 구성하는 성분들 중에서 카운트된 1의 개수,

는 상기 연산 행렬을 구성하는 성분들의 총 개수를 의미한다.here,

Is the cooling fan adjustment index,

Is the number of 1 counted among the components constituting the operation matrix,

Denotes the total number of components constituting the operation matrix.

For example, as described above, the number of 1 counted among components constituting the 2x8 operation matrix 312 is referred to as '9', and the total number of components constituting the 2x8 operation matrix 312 is calculated. Suppose the number is '16' and the maximum cooling fan rotation speed is '3000RPM'.

At this time, the rotation speed adjusting unit 128 is the total number of components constituting the 2 'x' number of '9' and 2 x 8's number of components constituting the 2 x 8 operation matrix 312. Based on the '16', the cooling fan adjustment index can be calculated as '0.843' according to the operation of Equation 4 above.

Thereafter, the rotation speed adjusting unit 128 multiplies the maximum cooling fan rotation speed '3000RPM' by the cooling fan adjustment index '0.843' to calculate a rotation speed equal to '2529RPM', and the calculated rotation speed '2529RPM' By controlling the rotation of the cooling fan 123 in accordance with ', the rotational speed of the cooling fan 123 can be adjusted.

In other words, the communication hub device 110 relatively adjusts the cooling fan adjustment index when it is determined that there are many points at which the internal temperature of the device exceeds a critical temperature, or that the external device is connected to a plurality of sub-interfaces as much as possible. By calculating high, it is possible to control the rotation of the cooling fan 123 at a rotational speed close to the maximum cooling fan rotational speed.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the communication hub device according to the present invention is connected to a central computing device, and each external device is connected to a central interface unit and an external device to enable signal transmission and reception with the central computing device according to a preset first communication protocol. K (k is a natural number of 2 or more) sub-interface units that enable signal transmission and reception (with each of the k sub-interface units allowing signal transmission and reception with an external device connected to each sub-interface unit according to different communication protocols) Preset) and k LED modules corresponding to each of the k sub-interface units for notifying the occurrence of a communication error in each of the k sub-interface units and a cooling fan for cooling the inside of the device.

At this time, in step S410, when the signal conversion unit receives a signal transmitted from the central computing device through the central interface unit, a communication protocol corresponding to each of the k sub-interface units of the signal received from the central computing device. When the signal transmitted from an external device connected to each of the k sub-interface units is received through each of the k sub-interface units and converted to a signal according to the k sub-interface units, the k sub-interfaces A signal received from an external device connected to each of the interface units is converted into a signal according to the first communication protocol corresponding to the central interface unit and provided to the central interface unit.

In step S420, the monitoring unit, communication status information in each of the k sub-interface units (the communication status information is information about communication traffic occurring in each of the k sub-interface units and each of the k sub-interface units) (Including information on whether a communication error has occurred).

In step S430, the transmission unit transmits communication status information monitored by each of the k sub-interface units to a manager terminal at a predetermined periodic interval.

At this time, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the operation method of the communication hub device, the control unit, when the on / off control command for each of the k sub-interface units from the manager terminal is received, based on the control command The on / off control of each of the k sub-interface units may be further included.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in the operation method of the communication hub device, if it is determined that a flashing control unit generates a communication error in the first sub-interface unit among the k sub-interface units, the k LED modules The method may further include flashing a first LED module corresponding to the first sub-interface portion.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the operation method of the communication hub device is a temperature measuring unit, nxn (n is a natural number of 2 or more) temperature sensors arranged inside the communication hub device (the nxn number of The temperature sensors measure the internal temperature of the communication hub device through a predetermined nxn points divided into n rows and n columns vertically based on the plane of the communication hub device. Step, the temperature matrix generator, for each of the nxn temperature sensors, assigns a code of 1 if the internal temperature measured by each temperature sensor exceeds a preset threshold temperature, and a code of 0 if the threshold temperature is not exceeded. After assigning, the code assigned to each of the nxn temperature sensors is designated as a component of a matrix according to the position of each temperature sensor, thereby turning on nxn. Generating a matrix, the power matrix generating unit detects whether an external device is connected to each of the k sub-interface units, assigns a code of 1 to the sub-interface unit to which the external device is connected, and connects the external device Generating a power matrix of 1 xk by sequentially assigning codes assigned to each of the k sub-interfaces as a component of a row vector after allocating a code of 0 to the sub-interfaces not being generated, and an operation matrix generating unit , Generating a calculation matrix of nx nk by calculating a Kronecker product between the temperature matrix of nxn and the power matrix of 1 xk, and the rotation speed adjusting unit, the number of components of the components constituting the calculation matrix of nx nk After counting the step of adjusting the rotational speed of the cooling fan to have a positive correlation with the counted number of 1 The may further include.

At this time, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of adjusting the rotation speed of the cooling fan, the rotation speed adjustment unit, the cooling fan adjustment index according to the calculation of the equation (4) based on the counted number of 1 After calculating, the maximum cooling fan rotational speed (the maximum cooling fan rotational speed means the maximum rotational speed that can be achieved when the cooling fan rotates to the maximum) is multiplied by the cooling fan adjustment index to calculate the rotational speed. By calculating and controlling the rotation of the cooling fan according to the calculated rotational speed, the rotational speed of the cooling fan can be adjusted.

The operation method of the communication hub device having the monitoring and remote control function according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG. 4. Here, a method of operating a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function according to an embodiment of the present invention corresponds to the configuration and correspondence of the operation of the communication hub device 110 having a monitoring and remote control function described with reference to FIG. 1. Since it may be, a more detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The method of operating a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function according to an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented as a computer program stored in a storage medium for execution through combination with a computer.

In addition, an operation method of a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function according to an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, or the like alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be specially designed and configured for the present invention, or may be known and usable by those skilled in computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and magnetic media such as floptical disks. -Hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions such as magneto-optical media, and ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc., as well as machine language codes produced by a compiler.

As described above, in the present invention, specific matters such as specific components and the like have been described by limited embodiments and drawings, but these are provided only to help a more comprehensive understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments , Anyone having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications and variations from these descriptions.

Accordingly, the spirit of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, and should not be determined, and all claims that are equivalent or equivalent to the scope of the claims as well as the claims described below belong to the scope of the spirit of the invention. .

110: communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function
111: central interface
112, 113, 114: k sub-interface units
115: signal conversion unit 116: monitoring unit
117: Transmission unit 118: Control unit
119, 120, 121: k LED modules
122: flashing control unit 123: cooling fan
124: temperature measurement unit 125: temperature matrix generation unit
126: power matrix generator 127: operation matrix generator
128: rotation speed adjustment unit 130: administrator terminal
100: central computing device

Claims (12)

In the communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function,
A central interface unit connected to the central computing device to enable signal transmission and reception with the central computing device according to a first predetermined communication protocol;
K (k is a natural number greater than or equal to 2) sub-interface units which are respectively connected to an external device to enable signal transmission and reception with each external device-each of the k sub-interface units is a sub-interface unit according to different communication protocols -It is set in advance to enable signal transmission and reception with the connected external device.
When a signal transmitted from the central computing device is received through the central interface unit, the signal received from the central computing device is converted into a signal according to a communication protocol corresponding to each of the k sub-interface units to convert the k sub-interfaces. Provided to each of the units, when a signal transmitted from an external device connected to each of the k sub-interface units through each of the k sub-interface units is received, a signal received from an external device connected to each of the k sub-interface units A signal conversion unit for converting the signal into a signal according to the preset first communication protocol corresponding to the central interface unit and providing the signal to the central interface unit;
Communication state information in each of the k sub-interface parts-The communication state information is information about communication traffic occurring in each of the k sub-interface parts and whether a communication error occurs in each of the k sub-interface parts. Includes information-monitoring unit for monitoring;
A transmission unit that transmits communication status information monitored by each of the k sub-interface units to a manager terminal at a predetermined period interval;
A cooling fan for cooling the inside of the communication hub device;
Nxn (n is a natural number of 2 or more) temperature sensors disposed inside the communication hub device-the nxn temperature sensors are divided into n rows horizontally and n columns vertically based on the plane of the communication hub device. A temperature measuring unit configured to measure an internal temperature of the communication hub device through one of the predetermined nxn points, respectively;
For each of the nxn temperature sensors, a code of 1 is assigned if the internal temperature measured at each temperature sensor exceeds a preset threshold temperature, and a code of 0 is assigned if the threshold temperature is not exceeded, and then the nxn numbers A temperature matrix generator configured to generate a temperature matrix of nxn by designating a code assigned to each of the temperature sensors as a component of a matrix according to the position of each temperature sensor;
Detecting whether an external device is connected to each of the k sub-interface parts, assigning a code of 1 to the sub-interface part to which the external device is connected, and a code of 0 to a sub-interface part to which the external device is not connected. A power matrix generator for generating a power matrix of 1 xk by sequentially designating codes assigned to each of the k sub-interface units as components of a row vector after assigning;
An arithmetic matrix generator configured to generate an arithmetic matrix of nx nk by calculating a Kronecker product between the temperature matrix of nxn and the power matrix of 1 xk; And
A rotational speed adjustment unit that counts the number of components in the components constituting the calculation matrix of nx nk and then adjusts the rotational speed of the cooling fan so as to have a positive correlation with respect to the counted number of 1
Communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function comprising a. According to claim 1,
When an on / off control command for each of the k sub-interface units is received from the manager terminal, performing on / off control for each of the k sub-interface units based on the control command Control
Communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function further comprises a. According to claim 1,
K LED (Light Emitting Diode) modules corresponding to each of the k sub-interface units for informing the occurrence of a communication error in each of the k sub-interface units; And
If it is determined that a communication error occurs in the first sub-interface among the k sub-interfaces, a flashing control unit flashing a first LED module corresponding to the first sub-interface among the k LED modules.
Communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function further comprises a. delete According to claim 1,
The rotation speed adjustment unit
After calculating the cooling fan adjustment index according to the operation of Equation 1 below based on the counted number of 1, the preset maximum cooling fan rotational speed-the maximum cooling fan rotational speed is when the cooling fan rotates to the maximum Means the maximum rotational speed that can be produced by-multiplying by the cooling fan adjustment index to calculate the rotational speed, and controlling the rotational speed of the cooling fan by controlling the rotation of the cooling fan according to the calculated rotational speed. Communication hub device with monitoring and remote control function.
[Equation 1]

here,

Is the cooling fan adjustment index,

Is the number of 1 counted among the components constituting the operation matrix,

Denotes the total number of components constituting the operation matrix. It is connected to a central computing device and is respectively connected to a central interface unit and an external device to enable signal transmission and reception with the central computing device according to a first predetermined communication protocol to enable signal transmission and reception with each external device. K (k is a natural number of 2 or more) sub-interface parts, each of the k sub-interface parts is preset to enable signal transmission and reception with an external device connected to each sub-interface part according to different communication protocols. Monitoring and remote control equipped with k LED (Light Emitting Diode) modules corresponding to each of the k sub-interface units and a cooling fan for cooling the inside of the device for informing a communication error in each of the k sub-interface units In the operation method of the communication hub device having a function,
When the signal conversion unit receives a signal transmitted from the central computing device through the central interface unit, the signal received from the central computing device is converted into a signal according to a communication protocol corresponding to each of the k sub-interface units to convert the signal. When a signal is provided to each of the k sub-interface units and is transmitted from an external device connected to each of the k sub-interface units through each of the k sub-interface units, an external device connected to each of the k sub-interface units Converting a signal received from the signal into a signal according to the first communication protocol set in response to the central interface, and providing the signal to the central interface;
The monitoring unit, communication status information in each of the k sub-interface units-the communication status information is information about communication traffic occurring in each of the k sub-interface units and whether a communication error occurs in each of the k sub-interface units. Including information on whether or not-monitoring;
A transmitting unit, transmitting communication status information monitored by each of the k sub-interface units to a manager terminal at a predetermined periodic interval;
Temperature measurement unit, nxn (n is a natural number of 2 or more) temperature sensors disposed inside the communication hub device-the nxn temperature sensors are horizontal n rows and a vertical n based on the plane of the communication hub device Measuring an internal temperature of the communication hub device through-arranged one at each of nxn predetermined points divided into columns;
The temperature matrix generating unit allocates a code of 1 when the internal temperature measured by each temperature sensor exceeds a preset threshold temperature for each of the nxn temperature sensors, and a code of 0 if the threshold temperature is not exceeded. Generating a temperature matrix of nxn by designating a code assigned to each of the nxn temperature sensors as a component of a matrix according to the position of each temperature sensor;
The power matrix generator detects whether an external device is connected to each of the k sub-interface parts, assigns a code of 1 to the sub-interface part to which the external device is connected, and a sub-interface part to which the external device is not connected. Generating a power matrix of 1 xk by sequentially assigning a code assigned to each of the k sub-interface units as a component of a row vector after allocating a code of 0 for;
Generating a calculation matrix of nx nk by calculating a Kronecker product between the temperature matrix of nxn and the power matrix of 1 xk; And
Adjusting the rotational speed of the cooling fan so that the rotational speed adjusting unit counts the number of 1 of the components constituting the calculation matrix of nx nk and has a positive correlation with the counted number of 1
Method of operation of a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function comprising a. The method of claim 6,
When the control unit receives an ON / OFF control command for each of the k sub-interface units from the manager terminal, on / off control for each of the k sub-interface units based on the control command Steps to do
Method of operation of a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function further comprises a. The method of claim 6,
If it is determined that the flashing control unit generates a communication error in the first sub-interface unit among the k sub-interface units, flashing a first LED module corresponding to the first sub-interface unit among the k LED modules.
Method of operation of a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function further comprises a. delete The method of claim 6,
Adjusting the rotational speed of the cooling fan is
After the rotation speed adjusting unit calculates a cooling fan adjustment index according to the following equation (1) based on the counted number of 1s, a preset maximum cooling fan rotation speed-the maximum cooling fan rotation speed is the cooling fan This means the maximum rotational speed that can be achieved when rotating to the maximum-multiplying by the cooling fan adjustment index to calculate the rotational speed, and controlling the rotation of the cooling fan according to the calculated rotational speed, so that the cooling fan Method of operating a communication hub device having a monitoring and remote control function to adjust the rotation speed of the.
[Equation 1]

here,

Is the cooling fan adjustment index,

Is the number of 1 counted among the components constituting the operation matrix,

Denotes the total number of components constituting the operation matrix. A computer-readable recording medium recording a computer program for executing the method of any one of claims 6, 7, 8 or 10 through a combination with a computer. A computer program stored in a storage medium for executing the method of any one of claims 6, 7, 8 or 10 through a combination with a computer.

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