TW202318194A - Remote control system for electronic equipment and controlling method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A remote control system for an electronic equipment includes a cloud management platform and the electronic equipment. The motherboard of the electronic equipment includes a data storage device, an integrated electronic device connected to the data storage device, and a standby power circuit. The integrated electronic device include a central processing unit and a micro-control unit connected to the central processing unit. The micro control unit includes a network communication component. When the cloud management platform uses the management interface to issue a specific operation instruction to the integrated electronic device, the micro control unit executes a corresponding operation program according to the specific operation instruction, or transmits the specific operation instruction to the central processing unit to execute the corresponding operating program according to this specific operating instruction.

Description

Remote control system and control method for electronic equipment

The present invention relates to a display and its control method, and in particular to an electronic kanban and its control method.

With the rapid development of technology, various electronic devices for specific purposes, such as public computers, vending machines, various large display screens, large electronic billboards, lighting equipment, monitors, etc., have been widely used in daily life or commercial markets. among. In response to the large demand for information in modern life, the parameter settings of various operating procedures in electronic equipment, related variable data or internal storage data must be frequently updated and maintained.

With the increasing popularity of network communication technology, the current remote administrators can use the network communication module to connect to the cloud management platform to remotely control electronic equipment to perform specific operating procedures, such as maintenance of the operating system Or the update of the internal storage data, it is not necessary to go to the place where the electronic equipment is installed to update and maintain these electronic equipment. However, when the electronic device is powered off or shut down, the network communication is unstable or the connection is interrupted, the remote administrator cannot perform any operations on the electronic device, so that even after the power or network connection is restored, It is still necessary to send people to the place where the electronic equipment is installed, and to start the electronic equipment, so that the electronic equipment can continue to execute specific operating procedures.

Therefore, there is a need to provide an advanced electronic device remote control system and its control method to solve the problems faced by the conventional technology.

The embodiment of this specification discloses a remote control system for electronic equipment, which includes a cloud management platform and an electronic equipment. The cloud management platform includes a management interface. The electronic device includes a motherboard. The motherboard includes a data storage device, an integrated electronic assembly connected to the data storage device, and a standby power circuit. The integrated electronic assembly includes a central processing unit (Central Processing Unit, CPU) and a micro control unit (Micro Control Unit, MCU) connected to the central processing unit. The microcontroller unit includes a network communication element. The network communication component network is connected to the cloud management platform. The standby power circuit connects the integrated electronic components and a standby power supply so that the standby power supply is always supplied to the integrated electronic components. When the cloud management platform uses the management interface to send a specific operation command to the integrated electronic component, the micro-control unit executes a corresponding operation program according to the specific operation command, or sends the specific operation command to the central processing unit, and the central processing unit Execute the corresponding operation program according to the specific operation instruction.

Another embodiment of this specification discloses a remote control method for an electronic device. The method includes the following steps: First, a cloud management platform and an electronic device are provided. Enable the cloud management platform to include a management interface. The motherboard of the electronic equipment includes a data storage device, an integrated electronic component connected to the data storage device and a standby power supply circuit. The integrated electronics package includes a central processing unit and a micro control unit connected to the central processing unit. The microcontroller unit includes a network communication element. The network communication component network is connected to the cloud management platform. The standby power circuit connects the integrated electronic components and the standby power supply, so that the standby power supply is always supplied to the integrated electronic components. Then, when the cloud management platform uses the management interface to send a specific operation command to the integrated electronic component, the micro-control unit executes a corresponding operation program according to the specific operation command, or sends the specific operation command to the central processing unit, and the central The processing unit executes a corresponding operation program according to the specific operation instruction.

According to the above-mentioned embodiments, this specification provides a remote control system for electronic equipment and its control method, by setting a standby power supply circuit and an integrated electronic assembly including a micro control unit in the motherboard of the electronic equipment. The standby power supply is always maintained to the integrated electronic components through the standby power circuit. The micro-control unit has a built-in network communication component, which is connected to the network of the cloud management platform, so that the micro-control unit can respond to the specific operation instructions issued by the cloud management platform and execute the corresponding operation procedures, such as restoring the network connection, executing Programs such as restarting the computer, confirming the status of the network connection, and maintaining the status of the network connection. Once the network connection between the electronic device and the cloud management platform is set, the connection will not be disconnected. Even if the network connection is unstable or the network cable of the electronic device is manually removed, just reconnect the network cable After the Internet or the network signal stabilizes, the connection between the electronic device and the cloud management platform can be automatically restored. Achieve remote automatic control, greatly reducing the workload of electronic equipment managers for system update and maintenance.

This specification provides a remote control system and control method for electronic equipment, which can reduce the workload of electronic equipment managers for system update and maintenance. In order to make the above-mentioned embodiments and other objectives, features and advantages of this specification more comprehensible, several preferred embodiments are specifically cited below and described in detail with the accompanying drawings.

However, it must be noted that these specific implementation cases and methods are not intended to limit the present invention. The invention can still be implemented with other features, elements, methods and parameters. The proposal of the preferred embodiment is only used to illustrate the technical characteristics of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Those with ordinary knowledge in this technical field will be able to make equivalent modifications and changes according to the descriptions in the following specification without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In different embodiments and drawings, the same elements will be denoted by the same element symbols.

Please refer to FIG. 1 . FIG. 1 is a functional configuration block diagram of a remote control system 10 for electronic equipment according to an embodiment of this specification. The remote control system 10 includes a cloud management platform 11 and an electronic device 12 . The cloud management platform 11 includes a management interface 110 . The administrator (not shown) of the cloud management platform 11 can connect the cloud management platform 11 to the electronic device 12 through the Internet (for example, the Ethernet 14 ).

In some embodiments of the present specification, the management interface 11 may be a web application program interface (WEB Application), which is connected to the electronic device 12 through the local connection of the Ethernet network 14 . The administrator of the cloud management platform 10 can remotely control the electronic device 12 through a computer or a web browser of a mobile device to execute a specific operation program.

For example, in this embodiment, the management (not shown) of the cloud management platform 11 can issue at least one specific operation command through the management interface 110, such as the operation command 101, 102, 103 or 104 (but not limited thereto), to the electronic device 12 to control the electronic device 12 to perform corresponding specific operations. Wherein, the operation instruction 101 can be a power-on instruction; the operation instruction 102 can be a reconnection instruction; the operation instruction 103 can be a monitoring connection instruction; Program instructions.

Electronic device 12 includes a motherboard 120 . For example, in some embodiments of this specification, the electronic device 12 may be a public computer, an automatic vending machine, various large display screens, large electronic billboards, lighting equipment, monitors, point of sale (point of sale, POS) cash register ( business) machine or other special-purpose equipment.

In some embodiments of the present specification, the motherboard 120 of the electronic device 12 includes a data storage device 121 and an integrated electronic component 122 connected to the data storage device 121 . In addition, the motherboard 120 is provided with a main power circuit 125 and a standby power circuit 126 . The integrated electronic component 122 of the motherboard 120 is connected to an external power supply device 13 through a main power circuit 125 and a standby power circuit 126 . The external power supply device 13 provides a main power supply and a standby power supply to the integrated electronic component 122 . When the electronic device 12 is turned on, the main power supply supplies power to the integrated electronic component 122 through the main power circuit 126 . When the electronic device 12 is turned off, the main power supply circuit 126 is disconnected, and the main power supply stops supplying power to the integrated electronic component 122 , but the standby power supply can continue to supply power to the integrated electronic component 122 through the standby power circuit 126 .

The data storage device 121 is electrically connected to the integrated electronic component 122 . In some embodiments of this specification, the data storage device 121 may include a flash memory element, which can record the program read and write operation process, input and output data, etc. of the integrated electronic component 122 when executing a specific operation program, and record the integrated The setting parameters of the network connection between the electronic component 122 and the management interface 110 of the cloud management platform 11 , the flow rate, and the communication content of uploading and downloading data. For example, in this embodiment, the data storage device 121 can record connection parameters such as a uniform resource locator (Uniform Resource Locator, URL), a device ID, and a login token (token) of the cloud management platform 11 .

Please refer to FIG. 2 , which is a functional configuration block diagram of the integrated electronic component 122 shown in FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present specification. In some embodiments of this specification, the integrated electronic component 122 can be a system single chip (System on a Chip), which at least includes a central processing unit (Central Processing Unit, CPU) 123 and a microprocessor connected to the central processing unit. A control unit (Micro Control Unit, MCU) 124 . Wherein, the micro-control unit 124 includes a network communication component 124a and a power start pin 124b; the network communication component 124a is connected to the cloud management platform 10 through the Ethernet 14 network; the power start pin 124b is connected to The power switch pin 127 provided on the motherboard 120 is connected to the standby power of the external power supply device 13 through the power switch pin 127 through the standby power circuit 126 . The standby power of the external power supply device 13 can always keep supplying power to the integrated electronic component 122 .

When the cloud management platform 10 uses the management interface 11 to send a specific operation command (for example, the operation command 101, 102, 103 or 104) to the integrated electronic component 122, the micro-control unit 124 according to the specific operation command (for example, the operation command 101) Execute a corresponding operation program (for example, execute the restart program of the electronic device 12), or transmit the specific operation instruction (for example, operation instruction 101) to the central processing unit 123, and the central processing unit 123 The operation instruction (for example, the operation instruction 101 ) executes a corresponding operation program (for example, executes a restart procedure of the electronic device 12 ).

Please refer to FIG. 3 . FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the steps of a remote control method for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present specification. The remote control method for electronic equipment includes the following steps: First, as in step S31: a cloud management platform 10 and an electronic equipment 11 are provided. For example, a cloud management platform 10 and an electronic device 11 as shown in FIG. 1 are provided. The cloud management platform 10 includes a management interface 11 . The motherboard 120 of the electronic device 12 includes a data storage device 121 , an integrated electronic component 122 connected to the data storage device 121 and a standby power circuit 126 . The integrated electronic assembly 122 includes a central processing unit 123 and a micro control unit 124 connected to the central processing unit 123 . The MCU 124 includes a network communication component 124a. The network communication component 124a is connected to the cloud management platform 11 via network. The integrated electronic component 122 is connected to a standby power supply through the standby power supply circuit 126, so that the standby power supply is always supplied to the integrated electronic component.

Then, when the cloud management platform 11 uses the management interface 110 to send a specific operation command to the integrated electronic components, the micro-control unit 123 executes a corresponding operation program according to the specific operation command, or sends the specific operation command to the central processing unit 123. The central processing unit 123 executes a corresponding operation program according to the specific operation instruction.

For example, in one embodiment of the present specification, the electronic device 12 may be in a power-off state due to a power failure or other factors. The administrator (not shown) of the cloud management platform 11 can issue a boot command (operation command 101 ) through the management interface 11 . At this time, the micro-control unit 122 will send a power-on start signal to the power switch pin 127 on the motherboard 120 through the power-on pin 124b, so as to execute the boot-up procedure for the electronic device 12, turn on the main power circuit 126, and enable the external power supply The main power supply of the device 13 is re-powered to the pair of integrated electronic components 122 .

For another example, in one embodiment of this specification, the electronic device 12 may be disconnected from the network communication element 124a of the micro control unit 124 and the cloud management due to a power outage, an unstable network connection, or manual removal of the network line. The network connection between platforms 11 is interrupted. The cloud management platform 11 will automatically use the management interface 110 to continuously issue reconnection commands (operation command 102 ). After the connection line or signal of the Ethernet network 14 is reconnected, the micro-control unit 124 receives the reconnection instruction (operation instruction 102), that is, according to the reconnection instruction (operation instruction 102), the data storage device The connection parameters such as the uniform resource locator, device identification code, and login token of the cloud management platform 11 recorded in 121 are sent to the cloud management platform 11. After the cloud management platform 11 confirms, the network communication component 124a and the cloud management are restored. Network connection between platforms 11 .

For another example, in one embodiment of this specification, the administrator (not shown) of the cloud management platform 11 can issue a monitoring connection command (operation command 103) through the management interface 110, and when the micro control unit 124 receives this When monitoring the connection command (operation command 103), it will actively and regularly transmit the heartbeat packet (heartbeat) information to the cloud management platform 11 according to the operation command 103, and the cloud management platform 11 will reply to the microprocessor 124 after receiving it to confirm the network The connection state of the Ethernet network 14 between the communication component 124a and the cloud management platform 11 is maintained, and the connection state of the Ethernet network 14 is kept in the connection state.

According to the above-mentioned embodiments, this specification provides a remote control system for electronic equipment and its control method, by setting a standby power supply circuit and an integrated electronic assembly including a micro control unit in the motherboard of the electronic equipment. The standby power supply is always maintained to the integrated electronic components through the standby power circuit. The micro-control unit has a built-in network communication component, which is connected to the network of the cloud management platform, so that the micro-control unit can respond to the specific operation instructions issued by the cloud management platform and execute the corresponding operation procedures, such as restoring the network connection, executing Programs such as restarting the computer, confirming the status of the network connection, and maintaining the status of the network connection. Once the network connection between the electronic device and the cloud management platform is set, the connection will not be disconnected. Even if the network connection is unstable or the network cable of the electronic device is manually removed, just reconnect the network cable After the Internet or the network signal stabilizes, the connection between the electronic device and the cloud management platform can be automatically restored. Achieve remote automatic control, greatly reducing the workload of electronic equipment managers for system update and maintenance.

Although the present invention has been disclosed above with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in this technical field may make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the scope of the appended patent application.

10: Remote control system for electronic equipment 11: Cloud management platform 12: Electronic equipment 13: External power supply device 14:Ethernet 101: Operation instruction 102: Operation instruction 103: Operation instruction 104: Operation instruction 110: Management interface 120: Motherboard 121: data storage device 122:Integrating electronic components 123: Central processing unit 124: Micro control unit 124a: Network communication components 124b: power start pin 125: Main power supply circuit 126: Standby power supply circuit 127: Power switch pin S31: Provide a cloud management platform and an electronic device. Among them, the cloud management platform includes a management interface; the motherboard of the electronic device has an integrated electronic assembly including a central processing unit and a micro control unit S32: When the cloud management platform uses the management interface to send a specific operation command to the integrated electronic component, the micro-control unit executes a corresponding operation program according to the specific operation command, or sends the specific operation command to the central processing unit, and the central The processing unit executes the corresponding operation program according to the specific operation instruction

In order to have a better understanding of the above-mentioned and other aspects of this specification, the following specific examples are given in detail with the attached drawings as follows: FIG. 1 is a functional configuration block diagram of a remote control system for electronic equipment according to an embodiment of this specification; FIG. 2 is a functional configuration block diagram of the integrated electronic component shown in FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the specification; and FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the steps of a remote control method for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the specification.

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Claims (11)

A remote control system for electronic equipment, comprising: a cloud management platform, including a management interface; and 1. Electronic equipment, including: A motherboard, including: a data storage device; and An integrated electronic assembly, connected to the data storage device, including: a central processing unit (Central Processing Unit, CPU); and A micro control unit (Micro Control Unit, MCU) connected to the central processing unit, including a network communication component, the network is connected to the cloud management platform; and A standby power circuit, connecting the integrated electronic component and a standby power supply, so that the standby power supply is always supplied to the integrated electronic component; When the cloud management platform uses the management interface to send a specific operation command to the integrated electronic component, the micro-control unit executes a corresponding operation program according to the specific operation command, or sends the specific operation command to the central processing unit unit, and the central processing unit executes the corresponding operation program according to the specific operation instruction. The remote control system for electronic equipment as described in Claim 1, wherein the micro-control unit is built with an embedded system, and the cloud management platform controls and manages the execution of the operating program through the embedded system. The remote control system for electronic equipment as described in claim 1, wherein the motherboard further includes: A main power supply circuit, connecting the integrated electronic component and a main power supply; when the electronic device is in a power-on state, the main power supply supplies power to the integrated electronic component through the main power supply circuit; when the electronic device is in a power-off state , the main power supply circuit will be cut off, and the main power supply will stop supplying power to the integrated electronic component. The remote control system for electronic equipment as described in Claim 1, wherein the specific operation command is a power-on command, and the micro-control unit further includes a power start pin, and the power start pin is connected to the main board When the electronic device is in the off state and the integrated electronic component receives the boot command, the micro control unit sends a boot signal to the power switch pin through the power boot pin to A booting procedure is executed for the electronic device. The remote control system for electronic equipment as described in Claim 1, wherein the specific operation command is a reconnection command, after a network connection between the network communication component and the cloud management platform is interrupted , when the micro-control unit receives the specific operation instruction sent by the cloud management platform through the management interface, the micro-control unit restores the network connection according to the specific operation instruction. The remote control system for electronic equipment as described in claim 1, wherein the specific operation command is a monitoring connection command, when the micro-control unit receives the specific operation command issued by the cloud management platform through the management interface , the micro-control unit confirms the status of a network connection between the network communication component and the cloud management platform according to the specific operation command, and keeps the network connection in a connection state. The remote control system for electronic equipment as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the integrated electronic component is a System on a Chip (SOC). A remote control method for electronic equipment, comprising: Provide a cloud management platform, including a management interface; An electronic device is provided, comprising: A motherboard, including: a data storage device; and An integrated electronic assembly, connected to the data storage device, including: a central processing unit (Central Processing Unit, CPU); and A micro control unit (Micro Control Unit, MCU) connected to the central processing unit, including a network communication component, the network is connected to the cloud management platform; and a standby power circuit, connecting the integrated electronic component and a standby power supply, so that the standby power supply is always supplied to the integrated electronic component; and When the cloud management platform uses the management interface to send a specific operation command to the integrated electronic component, the micro-control unit executes a corresponding operation program according to the specific operation command, or sends the specific operation command to the central processing unit unit, and the central processing unit executes the corresponding operation program according to the specific operation instruction. The remote control method for electronic equipment as described in claim 8, wherein the micro-control unit further includes a power start pin, and the power start pin is connected to a power switch pin provided on the motherboard, when the When the electronic device is in a power-off state, a power-on command is used as the specific operation command to notify the micro-control unit to send a power-on signal to the power switch pin through the power-on pin to execute a power-on for the electronic device program. In the remote control method for electronic equipment as described in claim 8, after a network connection between the network communication component and the cloud management platform is removed, the management interface of the cloud management platform is used to send a The reconnection instruction serves as the specific operation instruction, and notifies the micro control unit to restore the network connection according to the specific operation instruction. The remote control method of electronic equipment as described in claim item 8, using the management interface of the cloud management platform to issue a monitoring connection command as the specific operation command, and notify the micro control unit to confirm according to the specific operation command A state of a network connection between the network communication component and the cloud management platform, and keep the network connection in a state of connection.

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