WO2008141549A1

WO2008141549A1 - Composite interface device

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Publication number: WO2008141549A1
Application number: PCT/CN2008/070557
Authority: WO
Inventors: Hsinhui Cheng; Pinglun Hsieh
Original assignee: Mymemory Ltd.
Priority date: 2007-05-17
Filing date: 2008-03-21
Publication date: 2008-11-27
Also published as: CN101309304A

Abstract

A composite interface device has multiple interfaces provided for a user to connect various electric equipments. The interface includes power output interfaces and information transmission interfaces. After the device imports city-electric power and information signals into an input, it separates the electric power from the signals, processes them separately, and exports them to individual output, thus making the user connect various electric equipments using different output, thereby providing electric power and information transmission.

Description

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[1] The present invention is an interface device, and more particularly a composite interface device having functions for processing power and information.

[2] In recent years, the advancement of science and technology, the development of various information processing devices (such as: personal computers)

, mobile phones, personal digital assistants, MP3s, notebook computers, or other electronic products, etc., in many electronic devices, different communication interfaces are designed to be responsible for power transmission or information transmission.

[3] In order to enable people to effectively use these electronic devices and transmit information in a living or working environment, the traditional way is to provide embedded interface devices on the wall or floor surface, in addition to these interface devices. In addition to the traditional power socket, it also includes a telephone line interface or a network interface. However, although this design is aesthetically pleasing, the electronic device must use more than two interface devices to complete the work, for example: Indoor telephone devices must have power outlets and telephone line interfaces for normal use; personal computers may require power outlets and network interfaces to work online.

[4] In addition to the aforementioned interface devices, in recent years, information processing devices have developed various plug-and-play embedded memories (such as various memory cards, etc.) or various interfaces for transmitting data (eg: Universal serial bus

Universal Serial

Bus; USB, etc., in which the universal serial bus (USB) has the advantages of plug-and-play, hot plug and high transmission rate, and has the same handheld information products (such as MP3, digital camera). The charging function, etc., but the excessively complicated interface specifications also cause various inconveniences and troubles for the user to operate the electronic information device. Therefore, how to integrate various specifications interfaces and conform to future trends. It is a technical issue with a value of thinking.

[5] The main object of the present invention is to provide a composite interface device that allows users to utilize different output connections. The mouth is connected to various electronic devices, thereby enabling the purpose of providing power and transmitting information through the device.

[6] Another object of the present invention is to add an additional position code in the device of the present invention, so that each electronic product can make two-way signal transmission by using a commercial power line, and further reduce the line construction between the electronic products. cost.

[7] To this end, the present invention is as follows: A composite interface device, the device comprising: at least one input terminal for receiving an indoor power and forming an information transmission; a power processing unit, The power processing unit is connected to the input end, and the power processing unit is configured to convert the indoor power into a working power source and then transmit the signal; the signal processing unit is configured to couple and transmit the information; and the plurality of outputs The interface is configured to output the city power and the working power, and connect an electronic device to complete the information transmission.

[8] The power processing unit further includes a step-down circuit and a rectifier circuit.

[9] The power processing unit further includes a signal distribution circuit.

[10] The plurality of output interfaces include a plurality of power interfaces and a plurality of signal interfaces.

[11] The power connector is a power outlet for receiving and transmitting the city power.

[12] The power interface is at least one of a USB interface and an IEEE 1394 interface combination.

[13] The plurality of USB interfaces form a USB hub, and the USB interface is connected to the power processing unit and transmits working power.

[14] The signal interface is a telephone interface, a network interface, a memory card interface, a high-speed digital interface, and a

An optional combination of an IEEE 1394 interface and a USB interface.

[15] The signal interface is a fiber optic interface.

[16] The signal processing unit is connected to a wireless transmission module.

[17] The signal distribution circuit is provided with an internet protocol position code.

[18] With the above solution, the present invention is provided with a complex array interface for the user to connect various types of electronic devices, the interface includes a power output interface and an information transmission interface, and the function of the device is to use general city power and information. After the signal is input to the input terminal, the power and the signal are separated and processed independently, and then respectively connected to the respective output interfaces, so that the user can use different output interfaces to connect various electronic devices, and then can be realized through the device. Providing power and transmitting information, in addition to the additional bits in the device of the present invention The encoding allows each electronic product to make two-way signal transmission through the city power line, further reducing the cost of line construction between electronic products.

[19] The details and techniques of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the drawings:

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1 is a schematic view (1) of an embodiment of a composite interface device of the present invention;

[21] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a system architecture of the composite interface device of the present invention (1);

[22] FIG. 3 is a schematic view (2) of an embodiment of a composite interface device of the present invention;

[23] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the system architecture of the composite interface device of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a schematic view (3) of an embodiment of the composite interface device of the present invention; and

6 is a schematic (4) diagram of an embodiment of a composite interface device of the present invention.

[26] Main component symbol description

[27] 10 (a ~ c) composite interface device 11 power processing unit 12 signal processing unit 13 wireless transmission module [28] 20 digital camera 30 handheld digital player 40 telephone device 50 memory card 60 electronic device

70 (a ~ b) information processing device 80 notebook computer 90 wireless transmission system 100 LCD TV 101 refrigerator device

102 telephone device 103 wireless earphone device 111

USB interface 112 memory card interface 113 network interface 114 telephone interface 115 power socket 116 fiber interface 117 high speed digital interface 200 system head 210 controlled unit AC city power terminal OP fiber network signal signal terminal difficult

[29] The composite interface device according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, is a schematic (1) diagram of an embodiment of the composite interface device of the present invention, which includes a plurality of output interfaces and built-in wireless transmission. Module, this output interface can be divided into: power interface (such as: power socket 115 and USB interface 111) and signal interface (such as: memory card interface 112, network interface 113, telephone interface 114, fiber interface 116 and high-speed digital interface 117 The number of USB interfaces 111 can be plural, and form a USB hub (HUB) function, and at the same time has the supply of working power and data transmission, for example, the user can directly use the USB interface 111 for handheld The digital player (MP3) 30 is charged, and the digital camera 20 can also be connected to read the internal photo data. The USB interface 111 can also be replaced by other interfaces with power supply and data transmission (such as IEEE 1394), and the memory card interface 112 The data transfer of the memory card 50 can be provided. Similarly, the network interface 11 (illustrated as connecting the notebook computer 80) and the telephone interface 114 (shown as connected power) 40) Both can be connected to their corresponding devices to deliver information, and the high-speed digital interface 117 is a high-speed digital interface that conforms to future digital trends (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface; HDMI), the wireless transmission module can directly communicate and transmit information to the external wireless transmission system 90, and the power outlet 115 can directly provide commercial power to each electronic device 60 (such as: television, audio, etc.) or information processing device. 70. In order to meet future needs, the present invention is also provided with a fiber optic interface 116 for connecting related device equipment and transmitting light source signals.

[30] Next, a detailed description of the internal system architecture of the present invention is shown in FIG. 2, which is a schematic diagram of a system architecture (1) of the composite interface device of the present invention, wherein the input terminal includes a local power supply terminal AC, The signal terminal Sig nal and the fiber optic network end OP, wherein the city power supply will be divided into two channels, one of which is directly transmitted to the power socket 115 to provide power for general electronic products (such as: television, audio, etc.) The other path is transmitted to the power processing unit 11, which is stepped down and rectified by the power processing unit 11 to form an operating voltage for transmission to the USB interface 111 (USB

The power processing unit 11 includes a step-down circuit and a rectification circuit, and has a function of voltage regulation and current limiting; and the signal processing unit 12 is connected to the USB interface 111, the memory card interface 112, and the network interface 113. The telephone interface 114 and the high-speed digital interface 117 are connected, wherein the signal is mainly used for coupling between the interfaces, and the signal is connected to the signal and the signal is transmitted. The signal processing unit 12 is connected to the wireless transmission module 13 at the same time. The external wireless transmission system receives the data message; and the optical interface 116 directly corresponds to the optical network end OP, and directly transmits and receives the light source signal directly from the optical interface 116.

[31] Without departing from the spirit of the same invention, the present invention can be implemented in accordance with the following state. Referring to FIG. 3, it is an embodiment of the composite interface device of the present invention.

[32] At present, in the environment of human life, the power line can be said to be the most densely distributed. If the data signal is coupled to the power line, the troubles and costs of many lines can be saved, and the wireless transmission can be eliminated. Medium, the problem of mutual interference between microwaves. Therefore, the premise of this embodiment is that when all kinds of signal numbers use the same input port, the use mode and the effect that can be achieved by the present invention; the figure assumes that there is a city power supply AC in one space. The laid power lines are connected, and three composite interface devices 10 (a to c) are formed by the present invention, wherein the composite interface device 10a is connected to the information processing device 70a and the notebook computer 80, since the same type is used by the present invention. With the characteristics of power supply and information transmission, the information processing device 70a and the notebook computer 80 can work not only simultaneously but also can transmit data messages to each other. In the composite interface device 10b, an information processing device 70b is also connected. Therefore, the information processing device 7 Ob can also transmit data messages to the information processing device 70a and the notebook computer 80 via the power line, and the composite interface device 10c The data in the connected memory card 50 can also be read by the information processing device 70 (a to b) and the notebook computer 80, and since the composite interface device 10c has a wireless transmission module built therein, The peer communicates with the wireless transmission system 90 so that all devices can communicate and transmit messages, which is very convenient to use and does not require the addition of redundant network lines.

[33] Please refer to Figure 4, which is a schematic diagram of the system architecture of the composite interface device (2). Since the assumption is that the power line is used to complete the transmission of data messages, the input terminal only has the power line (the city power supply AC and signal signal) and the fiber network end OP, where the city power is transmitted to the power source. The processing unit 11 and the power processing unit 11 divide the power source into two channels, one of which is bypassed and transmitted to the power socket 115 to provide power for general electronic products (such as televisions, stereos, etc.). The power processing unit 11 is stepped down and rectified to form a working voltage and transmitted to the USB interface 111 (USB HUB). The power processing unit 11 includes a step-down circuit and a rectifying circuit, and the voltage is also regulated. The signal limiting function is transmitted to the signal processing unit 12 through a signal distribution circuit in the power processing unit 11, and is connected to the USB interface 111, the memory card interface 112, the network interface 113, the telephone interface 114, and the high speed digital The interface 117 is connected, wherein the signal processing unit 12 is also responsible for coupling the signals between the interfaces, and the same through the power processing unit 1 1 is connected to the signal signal and transmits the signal and the data, the signal processing unit 12 is connected with the wireless transmission module 13 to receive the data message to the external wireless transmission system; and the optical fiber interface 116 directly corresponds to the optical network end OP, and Directly transmitting and receiving the light source signal directly from the fiber optic interface 116; when the electronic device connected to each interface needs to transmit a user-specified signal (such as video and audio, image, file data, device working state, etc.) The signal can be transmitted to the power processing unit 11 through the signal processing unit 12, and the signal is integrated into the power line by the signal distribution circuit in the power processing unit 11, wherein the main function of the signal distribution circuit is to use a signal other than the power supply. Separate (merge) and make two-way transmissions.

[34] As technology advances, various types of functions will be added to each electronic product in the future, and communication with each other can be achieved by gradual unification of specifications. According to the foregoing embodiments, the present invention can be advanced to the following embodiments. Please refer to FIG. 5, which is a schematic diagram (3) of an embodiment of a composite interface device.

[35] The composite interface device 10 of the present invention also adds position coding (IP) depending on functional requirements. Address) is set in each electronic product. In the future, when the data signal is coupled to the power line, the electronic product only needs to be connected to the power line by using the power line, and the invention can be used to achieve the purpose of transmitting signals and communication to each other; for example, the LCD TV 100 The television program can be viewed by the video signal in the power line. When the call is generated, the user can use the telephone device 102 to send a video request to the LCD TV 100, so that the LCD TV 100 temporarily receives the video signal in the incoming call. Video call, because the wireless interface module is provided in the composite interface device 10, various electronic devices having a wireless transmission system can also transmit messages bidirectionally with the present invention, such as: the wireless headset 103 can be connected without a power line. The wireless transmission module is used to communicate with the telephone device 102.

[36] In the same case, if the video film is being played in the information processing device 70, the video request can be sent to the LCD TV 100, and then the video is transmitted to the LCD TV 100 through the power line for viewing by the user. The LCD TV 100 can be directly used to remotely control the broadcast of the information processing device 70, or the data in the notebook computer 80 can be browsed and read by the power line through the present invention; of course, the user can also utilize the notebook computer 80. To control the state of the refrigerator device 101, even if the notebook computer 80 is not connected to the power line, the notebook computer 80 can be made possible by the two-way transmission function of the wireless transmission module in combination with the position code (IP Address) of the present invention. It is connected to the refrigerator device 101 or to the information processing device 70 without completely relying on the power line. As long as the signal specifications of the electronic products are compatible with each other, the power line can be connected through the invention to complete the signal reception or transmission of the electronic product, thereby making the user's life infinitely convenient.

[37] Digital Multitasking Protocol (Digital

Multiplex; DMX) is a specification defined by the American Theatre Technology Society (USITT). It has been recognized and complied with by various production equipment manufacturers around the world. The DMX architecture can effectively connect and control most controlled units. Color LEDs are combined and widely used in the fields of stage, lighting, and overall landscape view of the building; however, each controlled unit in the DMX architecture must meet the requirements of this protocol in order to achieve centralized control. The DMX architecture is based on RS422/RS485 serial transmission. Due to the high signal transmission rate of the DMX architecture and the special needs of the application environment, the signal lines, signal transponders and signal transmission between the units in the DMX architecture have strict requirements. To ensure the accuracy of signal transmission. The DMX architecture allows an effective transmission distance of 250m. If the external interference is severe, the length of the signal line should be reduced to shorten the transmission distance. If the engineering demand transmission distance must be greater than 2 For 50m, an additional signal amplifier is required, so the line construction under the DMX architecture is relatively difficult and costly.

[38] Please refer to FIG. 6, which is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the composite interface device of the present invention (4). If the DMX architecture is based, if a location code is added (IP)

The composite interface device 10 of the address is disposed in the controlled unit 210 (assumed to be a high-color LED unit). When the controlled unit 210 is connected to the AC terminal of the city, the system head 200 can be received at the same time. The control signal transmitted from the power line, each composite interface device 10 can accurately control the state of the controlled unit 210 according to the respective IP address, so that the plurality of controlled units 210 can operate simultaneously to form The special display effect, in the same way of transmitting signals through the power line, is an effective solution to the problem of difficulty in line construction under the DM X architecture.

[39] While the invention has been described above in the foregoing preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and may be modified by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is therefore defined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

Claim

1. A composite interface device, characterized in that: the device comprises:

At least one input terminal for receiving an indoor power and forming an information transmission; a power processing unit, the power processing unit is connected to the input end, and the power processing unit is configured to convert the indoor power into a work After the power is transmitted,

a signal processing unit for coupling and transmitting the information; and

The plurality of output interfaces are configured to output the power of the city and the working power, and connect the electronic device to complete the information transmission.

2. The composite interface device according to claim 1, wherein the power processing unit further comprises a step-down circuit and a rectifier circuit.

3. The composite interface device of claim 1 wherein: the power processing unit further includes a signal distribution circuit.

4. The composite interface device of claim 1, wherein: the plurality of output interfaces comprise a plurality of power interfaces and a plurality of signal interfaces.

5. The composite interface device of claim 4, wherein: the power interface is a power outlet for receiving and transmitting the city power.

6. The composite interface device of claim 4, wherein: the power interface is at least one of a USB interface and an IEEE 1394 interface combination.

7. The composite interface device according to claim 6, wherein: the plurality of USB interfaces form a USB hub, and the USB interface is connected to the power processing unit and transmits a working power supply.

8. The composite interface device according to claim 4, wherein: the signal interface is a combination of a telephone interface, a network interface, a memory card interface, a high-speed digital interface, an IEEE1394 interface, and a USB interface. Optional.

9. The composite interface device of claim 4, wherein: the signal interface is a fiber optic interface.

10. The composite interface device of claim 1, wherein: the signal processing unit is coupled to a wireless transmission module. The composite interface device according to claim 3, wherein: the signal distribution circuit is provided