RU2781396C2 - Mobile device charging and data synchronising station - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: data processing.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to apparatuses for data processing, in particular, to a design of a charging and video data synchronising station for mobile devices such as portable video recorders. The mobile device charging and data synchronising station is configured to provide access to software components and services, charge and synchronise data for at least nine mobile devices, store data in an internal archive, visualise data of the mobile devices and video data from the archive, and output audio alerts. The software components and services are therein accessed by means of Mifare smart cards. The mobile device charging and data synchronising station comprises a motherboard, located whereon are a RAM, a solid-state drive, and a processor, an ATX power supply for the entire station, an interface unit including a power button and HDMI, USB, AudioJack, and Ethernet connectors, a Mifare RFID card reader, an industrial USB controller, a port unit, an audio unit, an archive hard drive, and a network interface unit.

EFFECT: expanded functional capabilities of the mobile device charging and data synchronising station.

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Description

Technical field

The invention relates to data processing devices, in particular to the design of a station for charging and synchronizing video data of mobile devices, such as portable video recorders.

State of the art

Stations for charging and synchronizing data of mobile devices, in particular DVRs, are known from the prior art.

US 2020104698 A1 (published 04/02/2020) discloses DVR charging and data sync docking station. This docking station connects to a storage device and to a computing device (computer). The disadvantages of the well-known docking station are that there is no Mifare standard RFID card reader, which complicates the user authorization process, the connection scheme complicates the process of connecting and configuring the docking station, and a loss of connection may lead to the inability to transfer data from the DVRs to the recording device.

The source of information EP3543949A1 (published on 09/25/2019) also discloses a docking station for charging and synchronizing DVRs. The specified docking station is connected to the recorder and data management system, this connection scheme may also result in loss of connection and the inability to transfer data from the DVRs to the recorder. Also, the disadvantage of the known docking station is that there is no Mifare standard RFID card reader, which complicates the user authorization process.

As a prototype, the source of information US2016066085 A1 (published on 03/03/2016) is adopted, which discloses a station for charging and synchronizing video data of mobile devices (docking station 1100, Fig. 11), which contains a computer motherboard, RAM, an SSD disk and a processor , interface unit (see paragraphs [0031]-[0033], fig. 1), USB, Ethernet connectors, port block consisting of 5 or 10 ports, necessary for connecting mobile devices to the USB controller for charging and synchronizing them, archival HDD, intended for storing video archive at the station, network interface unit, necessary for the possibility of a wireless synchronization channel for mobile devices, and a case. At the same time, the well-known charging and synchronization station is made with the possibility of controlled parallel charging of mobile devices, connection for synchronization both in a contact manner and wirelessly, data synchronization (including video) from a mobile device during a full charge, data storage in an internal archive and visualization of data from mobile devices and video data from the archive.

The disadvantages of the well-known charging and synchronization station are that the station does not have a Mifare standard RFID card reader, which complicates the user authorization process, HDMI and AudioJack connectors, as well as an audio unit designed to output audio alerts.

The objective of the claimed invention is to create a station for charging and synchronizing the video data of mobile devices, devoid of the above disadvantages, which provides access to software components and services in accordance with the security policy adopted in the system, synchronization and charging of at least nine mobile devices, viewing the video archive and ease of use of the charging station.

Disclosure of the essence of the invention

The technical result of the claimed invention is to expand the functionality of the charging station and data synchronization of mobile devices.

The technical result is achieved by the fact that the station for charging and synchronizing data of mobile devices is configured to provide access to software components and services, charging and synchronizing data of at least nine mobile devices, storing data in an internal archive, visualizing mobile device data and video data from the archive, and output of audio alerts, while access to software components and services is carried out using smart cards of the Mifare standard.

At the same time, the station for charging and synchronizing data of mobile devices contains a motherboard on which RAM (RAM), a solid state drive (SSD) and a processor are located, a power supply for the entire station of the ATX standard, an interface unit that includes a power button and HDMI connectors , USB, AudioJack, Ethernet, Mifare RFID card reader, "UC-01" industrial USB controller required to connect mobile devices, control their power and synchronization, and work with Mifare RFID card reader, port block (cradle) required for connecting mobile devices to a USB controller for charging and synchronizing them, an audio unit designed to output audio alerts, an archive hard drive designed to store a video archive at the station, a network interface unit required to enable a wireless synchronization channel for mobile devices, and body.

At the same time, the motherboard is connected to the interface unit, to the archival hard disk, to the network interface unit and to the industrial USB controller "UC-01", which is connected to the Mifare standard RFID card reader and to the port unit (cradle). The audio unit consists of a USB sound card connected to a low frequency amplifier and a speaker connected to a low frequency amplifier, while the USB sound card is connected to the motherboard, and the low frequency amplifier is connected to the power supply. The network interface unit consists of a network card connected to a router that is connected to an industrial USB controller, while the router is connected to antennas for wireless synchronization of mobile devices. Also, the network interface unit may consist of a Wi-Fi adapter that is connected to antennas for wireless synchronization of mobile devices.

The port block (cradle) contains at least nine ports (cradle) for connecting mobile devices.

Access to software components and services can also be carried out using a PIN code.

Mobile devices are portable DVRs, and data is video data recorded on said DVRs.

The system software of the charging and synchronization station is based on the LinuxUbuntu OS.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1 – General view of the station for charging and synchronizing video data of mobile devices.

Fig. 2 - Top view of the station for charging and synchronizing video data of mobile devices.

Fig. 3 – Scheme of the station for charging and synchronizing the video data of mobile devices.

Implementation of the invention

Station for charging and synchronizing video data of mobile devices contains a housing (1), on the top panel of which there are at least nine ports (2) for connecting portable video recorders for their charging and synchronization. Also on one of the body panels (1) there is a power button, HDMI, USB, AudioJack, Ethernet connectors and a speaker hole. On the top panel, next to the ports (2) for connecting portable video recorders, there is a Mifare standard RFID card reader (3) for user authorization using Mifare standard smart cards.

In the case (1) of the charging and synchronization station there is a motherboard (4), on which the RAM (5), a solid state drive (SSD) (6) and a processor (7), the power supply unit of the entire station of the ATX standard (8) are located , an interface unit (9) including a power button and HDMI, USB, AudioJack, Ethernet connectors, a Mifare standard RFID card reader (3), an industrial USB controller "UC-01" (10) required for connecting portable video recorders , control their power supply and synchronization, as well as to work with a Mifare standard RFID card reader (3), a block of ports (cradle) (11), necessary for connecting portable video recorders to a USB controller for charging and synchronizing them, an audio block (12 ) designed to output audio alerts, an archive hard drive (13) designed to store the video archive at the station, a network interface unit (14) required to enable a wireless synchronization channel for mobile devices.

As shown in figure 3, the motherboard (4) is connected to the interface box (9), to the archive hard disk (13), to the network interface box (14) and to the "UC-01" industrial USB controller (10), which connected to a Mifare RFID card reader (3) and to a port block (cradle) (11), which contains at least nine ports (cradle) (2) for connecting portable video recorders. The audio block (12) consists of a USB sound card (15) connected to a low frequency amplifier (16) and a speaker (17) connected to a low frequency amplifier, while the USB sound card (15) is connected to the motherboard (4) , and the low frequency amplifier (16) is connected to the power supply (8). The network interface unit (14) consists of a network card (18) connected to a router (19), which is connected to an industrial USB controller (10), while the router (19) is connected to antennas (20) for wireless synchronization of mobile devices. Alternatively, the network interface unit (14) consists of a Wi-Fi adapter (21) that is connected to the antennas (20) for wireless synchronization of the DVRs.

The work of the station for charging and synchronizing video data of portable video recorders is based on the system software (SW) of the device. To work with the charging station and synchronize the video data of portable video recorders, use a monitor connected to the station.

Access to the station SSW functions is available only to registered users. Access to the software functionality is regulated by the system administrator and is configured in the relevant sections of the SS.

The open source software provides for authorization using a smart card; for this, it is necessary to attach the card to the reader on the terminal panel. Also, for authorization in the system, a PIN code obtained from the system administrator is used.

After successful authorization, the operator goes to the section with summary information about the system, which includes the following information: software version and charging and synchronization station status, current user, built-in data storage status, statuses and summary information about portable video recorders, system navigation buttons. The navigation buttons provide access to the following sections: User Setup and Operator. User settings is a section of the system that allows you to manage users. The control room is a section of the system that allows issuing a smart recorder to users, as well as providing access to the video archive.

The "Operator's Room" section contains information about DVRs available for issuance, their statuses and states. The interface of the section displays information about the physical state of each port (cradle), device status and current processes. Portable video recorders installed in the ports (cradles) of the station, depending on the state, have the following statuses:

- the video recorder is synchronized and charged, the device is ready to work;

- the DVR is charged, the data is being synchronized, the device will be ready to work after the end of synchronization;

- the DVR is synchronized, but charging is not completed, the device will be ready for use after charging is completed;

- the video recorder is faulty, you need to contact the System Administrator or technical support service; The import (cradle) of the station is free.

To issue DVRs to the user, you must have at least one device ready for operation. In general, the issuance of DVRs occurs according to the following scenario:

1. The attendant removes the ready-to-work video recorder from the port (cradle) of the station.

2. The system displays the Destination List.

3. The attendant fills out the document and presses the "Issue device" button on the screen.

The document contains information about the DVR, designed to bind the device to the user. The data contained in the document is stored in the database of the charging station and is available for download as reporting documents.

The SPO interface of the charging and synchronization station also contains the Video Archive section, which provides access to video files from video recorders. The interface of the video archive of the charging and synchronization station is arranged as follows. The central area is occupied by the space of video players, while up to 4 videos can be played simultaneously and synchronously. The timeline is located at the bottom of the screen - the area contains the controls for the players and displays the video recordings on the timeline. On the right is a search filter that allows you to filter videos by date and user. Below are buttons for navigating through the SPO sections.

For the convenience of viewing video data, the system allows you to expand the player window to full screen. Video files are stored in the system at equal intervals, lasting up to 1 hour. You can attach a text comment with explanations to the selected video file. Also, the selected video file can be saved to external media, or the selected video file can be deleted. Permission to delete and save files is granted by the system administrator.

Thus, the claimed charging and synchronization station for charging and data synchronization of mobile devices provides access to software components and services in accordance with the security policy adopted in the system, synchronization and charging of at least nine mobile devices, viewing the video archive and convenient use of the charging station.

Claims (7)

1. Station for charging and data synchronization of mobile devices, characterized in that it is configured to provide access to software components and services, charge and synchronize data of at least nine mobile devices, store data in an internal archive, visualize mobile device data and video data from the archive and output of audio alerts, while access to software components and services is carried out using smart cards of the Mifare standard, and contains a case in which a motherboard with RAM, a solid state drive and a processor are located, as well as a power supply unit for the entire station of the ATX standard, an interface unit , which includes a power button and HDMI, USB, AudioJack, Ethernet connectors, a Mifare RFID card reader, an industrial USB controller, a port block, an audio block, an archive hard drive, a network interface block, while the motherboard is connected to the interface block, with archive hard disk, with network interface unit interface and with an industrial USB controller, which is connected to a Mifare RFID card reader and a port block, the audio block consists of a sound card connected to a low frequency amplifier, and a speaker connected to a low frequency amplifier, while the sound card is connected to motherboard, and the low frequency amplifier is connected to the power supply, the network interface unit consists of a network card connected to a router, which is connected to an industrial USB controller, while the router is connected to antennas. 2. The station for charging and synchronizing data of mobile devices according to claim 1, characterized in that the network interface unit may consist of a Wi-Fi adapter that is connected to the antennas. 3. Station for charging and synchronizing data of mobile devices according to claim 1, characterized in that access to software components and services is carried out using a PIN code. 4. Station for charging and synchronizing mobile device data according to claim 1, characterized in that synchronization of mobile device data is possible via a wireless channel. 5. Station for charging and data synchronization of mobile devices according to claim 1, characterized in that the port block contains at least nine ports for connecting mobile devices. 6. Station for charging and synchronizing data of mobile devices according to claim 1, characterized in that the mobile devices are portable video recorders, and the data is video data recorded on video recorders. 7. Station for charging and synchronizing data of mobile devices according to claim 1, characterized in that the system software is based on the LinuxUbuntu OS.

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