WO2015070418A1

WO2015070418A1 - Communications apparatus and communication method therefor, and mobile terminal

Info

Publication number: WO2015070418A1
Application number: PCT/CN2013/087131
Authority: WO
Inventors: 何智勤; 马剑飞
Original assignee: 华为终端有限公司
Priority date: 2013-11-14
Filing date: 2013-11-14
Publication date: 2015-05-21

Abstract

Disclosed are a communications apparatus and a communication method therefor, and a mobile terminal. The present invention is used for combining a mobile network surfing function and a mobile television function. The communications apparatus comprises a wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) module, a long term evolution/ third-generation mobile communications LTE/3G baseband processor, an application (APP) processor, and a transfer switch. The Wi-Fi module is separately connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor or the APP processor by means of the transfer switch, and the LTE/3G baseband processor is connected to the APP processor. A connection of the Wi-Fi module with the LTE/3G baseband processor or the APP processor is transferred by means of the transfer switch, opposite-end route information is synchronized between the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor, and the LTE/3G baseband processor or the APP processor connected to the Wi-Fi module implements a corresponding function by using the synchronized route information.

Description

Communication device and communication method thereof, and mobile terminal

The present invention relates to the field of communications technologies, and in particular, to a communication device and a communication method thereof, and a mobile terminal. Background technique

Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) is a technology that wirelessly connects terminals such as personal computers and handheld devices (such as pads and mobile phones). Wi-Fi is a wireless network communication technology brand owned by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The goal is to improve interoperability between wireless network products based on the IEEE 802.il standard. A local area network using the IEEE 802.11 family of protocols is called Wi-Fi. Even Wi-Fi is equated with wireless internet (Wi-Fi is an important part of WLAN). In the prior art, the pocket Wi-Fi can convert the 3G broadband into a Wi-Fi signal and share it with the surrounding users, that is, the mobile Internet function can be provided. In the prior art, a pocket TV can realize the function of a mobile TV, that is, receiving a mobile TV signal, and converting it into a Wi-Fi signal and transmitting it to a mobile phone, a tablet or a PC for viewing.

However, the prior art cannot realize the combination of the mobile Internet function and the mobile TV function, or can only provide the mobile Internet function on the same product, or can only implement the function of the mobile TV on the same product. Summary of the invention

The embodiment of the invention provides a communication device and a communication method thereof, and a mobile terminal, which is used to implement a combination of a mobile internet function and a mobile television function.

A first aspect of the present invention provides a communication method of a wireless communication device, where the wireless communication device includes a wireless fidelity Wi-Fi module, a long-term evolution/third-generation mobile communication LTE/3G baseband processor, and an application APP. a processor and a switch, wherein the switch is respectively associated with the The Wi-Fi module, the LTE/3G baseband processor, and the APP processor are connected, and when the first switching instruction is detected, the switching switch switches the Wi-Fi module to be connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor, Synchronizing the routing information of the peer between the APP processor and the LTE/3G baseband processor; when the second switching instruction is detected, the switching switch switches the Wi-Fi module to be connected to the APP processor, Synchronizing the routing information of the peer between the APP processor and the LTE/3G baseband processor.

With reference to the first aspect, in a first possible implementation, the routing information of the synchronization peer between the APP processor and the LTE/3G baseband processor is specifically:

The APP processor and the LTE/3G baseband processor periodically synchronize the routing information of the opposite end.

In a second aspect, a communication device provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes: a wireless fidelity Wi-Fi module, a long-term evolution/third-generation mobile communication LTE/3G baseband processor, an application APP processor, and a switch; The Wi-Fi module is respectively connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor or the APP processor through the switch, and the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor are connected;

The Wi-Fi module is switched to the LTE/3G baseband processor or the APP processor through the switch, and the routing information of the peer end is synchronized between the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor, and the LTE/3G connected to the Wi-Fi module is connected. The baseband processor or APP processor utilizes the synchronized routing information to implement the corresponding functions.

With reference to the second aspect, in a first possible implementation manner, the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor are connected by a host communication controller HSIC, and the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor are passed between The HSIC synchronizes the routing information of the peer.

With reference to the second aspect, in a second possible implementation manner, the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor periodically synchronize the routing information of the opposite end.

In combination with the second aspect, in a third possible implementation, the LTE/3G baseband processor switches the Wi-Fi module to the LTE/3G baseband processor or the APP processor through a general-purpose processor 10-pin GPIO-triggered switch.

With reference to the second aspect, in a fourth possible implementation, the device further includes: a DIP switch connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor, and the DIP switch is changed according to a working mode selected by the user. Switch state, when the LTE/3G baseband processor detects that the switch state of the DIP switch changes, the Wi-Fi module is switched to the LTE/3G baseband processor or the APP processor through the switch.

In conjunction with the fourth possible implementation of the second aspect, in a fifth possible implementation manner,

The LTE/3G baseband processor is connected to the Wi-Fi module via a USB/SDIO interface.

In conjunction with the fifth possible implementation of the second aspect, in a sixth possible implementation,

The LTE/3G baseband processor includes:

The DIP switch detection module is configured to detect whether the switch state of the DIP switch changes. When a change occurs, the switch switch is triggered to switch the Wi-Fi module to the LTE/3G baseband processor or the APP processor;

a first routing information storage module, configured to store routing information;

a first router, configured to initialize a USB/SDIO interface, and obtain routing information from the first routing information storage module to initialize the Wi-Fi module;

The first synchronization module is connected to the first routing information storage module, configured to synchronize routing information between the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor, and update the first routing information storage module by using the synchronized routing information. Stored routing information.

In combination with the second aspect, in a seventh possible implementation, the APP processor is connected to the Wi-Fi module through a USB/SDIO interface.

In conjunction with the seventh possible implementation of the second aspect, in an eighth possible implementation, the APP processor includes:

a second routing information storage module, configured to store routing information;

a second router, configured to initialize a USB/SDIO interface, and obtain routing information from the second routing information storage module, and initialize the Wi-Fi module;

The second synchronization module is connected to the second routing information storage module, configured to implement synchronization of routing information between the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor, and update the second routing information storage module by using the synchronized routing information. Stored routing information.

A third aspect of the present invention provides a mobile terminal, including the communication device of any of the foregoing. A communication device provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes: a wireless fidelity Wi-Fi module, a long-term evolution/third-generation mobile communication LTE/3G baseband processor, an application APP processor, and a switch; wherein, the Wi-Fi module The LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor are respectively connected through the switch, and the Wi-Fi module is connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor or the APP processor through the switch. And the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor synchronize the routing information of the opposite end, and the LTE/3G baseband processor or the APP processor connected to the Wi-Fi module realizes the corresponding function by using the synchronized routing information. Therefore, the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor and the Wi-Fi module are mutually switched and connected, thereby realizing the combination of the mobile Internet function and the mobile TV function. In the same device, the user can switch the mobile Internet function and the mobile TV function as needed. . DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic structural diagram of a first communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural diagram of a second communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; detailed description

Referring to FIG. 1, a communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a Wi-Fi module 11, a Long Term Evolution (LTE) / a third generation communication technology (3G) baseband processor 12, and an application (APP) processing. The LTE/3G baseband processor 12 or the APP processor 13 is connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 or the APP processor 13, and the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 and the APP processor 13 are connected to each other;

The Wi-Fi module 11 is switched by the switch 14 to connect to the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 or the APP processor 13, and the routing information of the opposite end between the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 and the APP processor 13 is synchronized with Wi-Fi. The LTE/3G baseband processor 12 or the APP processor 13 connected to the module 11 utilizes the synchronized routing information to implement the corresponding functions. Preferably, the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 and the APP processor 13 are connected by a host communication controller HSIC, and the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor synchronize the routing information of the opposite end through the HSIC.

Preferably, the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 and the APP processor 13 periodically synchronize the routing information of the opposite end.

Preferably, the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 is connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 or the APP processor 13 via a general purpose processor 10 pin GPIO trigger switching switch.

Preferably, the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 is connected to the Wi-Fi module 11 via a Universal Serial Bus (USB)/Secure Digital Input and Output (SDIO) interface.

Preferably, the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 includes:

The first routing information storage module 122 is configured to store routing information.

The first router 123 is configured to initialize the USB/SDIO interface, and obtain routing information from the first routing information storage module 122 to initialize the Wi-Fi module 11; wherein the routing information includes configuration information of the Wi-Fi module 11;

The first synchronization module 124 is connected to the first routing information storage module 122 for synchronizing the routing information between the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 and the APP processor 13, and updating the first route by using the synchronized routing information. Routing information stored in the information storage module 122.

Preferably, the APP processor 13 is connected to the Wi-Fi module 11 via a USB/SDI0 interface.

Preferably, the APP processor 13 includes:

The second routing information storage module 131 is configured to store routing information.

The second router 132 is configured to initialize the USB/SDI0 interface, and obtain routing information from the second routing information storage module 131, and initialize the Wi-Fi module 11; wherein the routing information includes configuration information of the Wi-Fi module 11;

The second synchronization module 133 is connected to the second routing information storage module 131 for synchronizing the routing information between the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 and the APP processor 13, and updating the second route by using the synchronized routing information. Routing information stored in the information storage module 131. When a DIP switch is added, referring to FIG. 2, a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a Wi-Fi module 11, a Long Term Evolution (LTE) / Third Generation Communication Technology (3G) baseband processor 12, Application (APP) processor 13, switch 14 and DIP switch 15; wherein Wi-Fi module 11 is connected to LTE/3G baseband processor 12 or APP processor 13 through switch 14, respectively, LTE/3G baseband The processor 12 is connected to the APP processor 13, and the DIP switch 15 is connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor 12;

The DIP switch 15 changes the switch state according to the working mode selected by the user. When the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 detects that the switch state of the DIP switch 15 changes, the Wi-Fi module 11 and the LTE/3G baseband are switched by the switch 14. The processor 12 or the APP processor 13 is connected, and the routing information of the opposite end is exchanged between the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 and the APP processor 13, and the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 or APP processor connected to the Wi-Fi module 11 is connected. 13 uses the synchronized routing information to achieve the corresponding functions.

Preferably, the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 and the APP processor 13 are connected by a host communication controller (HSIC).

Preferably, the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 and the APP processor 13 periodically synchronize the routing information of the opposite end. That is, the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 and the APP processor 13 can periodically synchronize the routing information of the peer end, and the specific synchronization period can be set according to actual needs.

Preferably, when the Wi-Fi module 11 is connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor 12, the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 implements a mobile Internet access function according to the synchronized routing information, when the Wi-Fi module 11 and the APP processor 13 When connected, the APP processor 13 implements the mobile TV function based on the synchronized routing information.

Preferably, the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 is connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 or the APP processor 13 via a general purpose processor 10 pin (GPIO) trigger switch 14 for switching the Wi-Fi module 11.

Preferably, the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 includes: The DIP switch detection module 121 is configured to detect whether the switch state of the DIP switch 15 changes. When a change occurs, the Toggle switch 14 is triggered to switch the Wi-Fi module 11 to be connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 or the APP processor 13. If the routing information of the opposite end is not periodically synchronized between the first synchronization module 124 and the second synchronization module 133, the DIP switch detection module 121 switches the Wi-Fi module 11 and the LTE/3G baseband processor by triggering the switch 14 12 or the APP processor 13 is connected, and the first synchronization module 124 can be further triggered to perform routing information of the synchronous peer APP processor 13. In addition, if the first synchronization module 124 and the second synchronization module 133 periodically synchronize the routing information of the opposite end, the dial switch detecting module 121 switches the Wi-Fi module 11 and the LTE/3G baseband processor by triggering the switch 14 . 12 or the APP processor 13 is connected, and the first synchronization module 124 may be further triggered to perform routing information of the synchronous peer APP processor 13.

Preferably, the APP processor 13 is connected to the Wi-Fi module 11 via a USB/SDIO interface.

Preferably, the APP processor 13 includes:

The second router 132 is configured to initialize the USB/SDIO interface, and obtain routing information from the second routing information storage module 131, and initialize the Wi-Fi module 11; wherein the routing information includes configuration information of the Wi-Fi module 11;

The second synchronization module 133 is connected to the second routing information storage module 131 for synchronizing the routing information between the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 and the APP processor 13, and updating the second route by using the synchronized routing information. Routing information stored in the information storage module 131.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the first synchronization module 124 and the second synchronization module 133 may cycle The routing information of the opposite end is synchronously synchronized, and the routing information of the opposite end can also be synchronized when the switching switch 14 is switched. Thereby, the dynamic switching of the Wi-Fi module 11 between the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 and the APP processor 13 is facilitated.

A detailed explanation is given below.

The switch state of the switch 14 corresponding to the initial state of the DIP switch 15 is to connect the Wi-Fi module 11 to the APP processor 13, so that the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 operates in a Modem mode, and the APP processor 13 Working in the router mode, the processing of the route is completed on the APP processor 13.

The user dials the dial switch 15 to change the working mode of the communication device. At this time, the DIP switch 15 detecting module detects that the switch state of the DIP switch 15 changes, and then controls switching by using a general-purpose processor 10 pin (GPIO) interface. a switch 14, switching the connection of the Wi-Fi module 11 from the APP processor 13 to the LTE/3G baseband processor 12;

The first synchronization module 124 triggers the second synchronization module 133 to read the routing information of the second routing information storage module 131, and refresh the routing information of the first routing information storage module 122;

The first router 123 re-initializes the USB/SDIO interface, and simultaneously reads the routing information from the first routing information storage module 122 (including the configuration information of the Wi-Fi module 11, such as the client identifier connected by the Wi-Fi module 11 and each a client's address information, etc.), re-initializing the Wi-Fi module 11 by using the read routing information;

The user dials the dial switch 15 to change the working mode of the communication device. At this time, the DIP switch 15 detecting module detects that the switch state of the DIP switch 15 changes, and then controls the switch 14 through the GPIO interface to connect the Wi-Fi module. The connection of 11 is switched from the LTE/3G baseband processor 12 to the APP processor 13;

The second synchronization module 133 triggers the first synchronization module 124 to read the routing information in the first routing information storage module 122, and refreshes the routing information in the second routing information storage module 131;

The second router 132 re-initializes the USB/SDIO interface, and simultaneously reads the routing information from the second routing information storage module 131 (including the configuration information of the Wi-Fi module 11, such as the client identifier connected by the Wi-Fi module 11 and each a client's address information, etc.), re-initializing the Wi-Fi module 11 by using the read routing information; The routing information stored in the first routing information storage module 122 and the second routing information storage module 131 may be further synchronized between the first synchronization module 124 and the second synchronization module 133.

In addition, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the communication device according to any one of the foregoing embodiments of the present invention.

A communication method of a wireless communication device includes a wireless fidelity Wi-Fi module, a long-term evolution/third-generation mobile communication LTE/3G baseband processor, an application APP processor, and a handover. a switch, wherein the switch is respectively connected to the Wi-Fi module, the LTE/3G baseband processor, and the APP processor, the method includes: when the first switching instruction is detected, the switch switches the a Wi-Fi module is connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor, and the routing information of the opposite end is synchronized between the APP processor and the LTE/3G baseband processor; when the second switching instruction is detected, the switching switch The Wi-Fi module is connected to the APP processor, and the routing information of the peer end is synchronized between the APP processor and the LTE/3G baseband processor.

In summary, the communication device provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes: a Wi-Fi module, an LTE/3G baseband processor, an APP processor, a switch, and a DIP switch; wherein, the Wi-Fi module passes the switch Connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor or APP processor respectively, the LTE/3G baseband processor is connected to the APP processor, and the DIP switch is connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor; the DIP switch changes the switch state according to the working mode selected by the user. When the LTE/3G baseband processor detects that the switch state of the DIP switch changes, the Wi-Fi module is switched to the LTE/3G baseband processor or the APP processor through the switch, and the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP are connected. The routing information of the peer is synchronized between the processors, and the LTE/3G baseband processor or APP processor connected to the Wi-Fi module utilizes the synchronized routing information to implement the corresponding functions. Therefore, the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor and the Wi-Fi module are mutually switched and connected, thereby realizing the combination of the mobile Internet function and the mobile TV function. In the same device, the user can switch the mobile Internet function and the mobile TV function as needed. .

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that embodiments of the present invention can be provided as a method, system, or computer program product. Accordingly, the present invention may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment, or a combination of software and hardware. Moreover, the present invention is applicable to one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disks) having computer usable program code embodied therein. A form of computer program product embodied on a memory, CD-ROM, optical storage, or the like.

The present invention has been described with reference to flowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (system), and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each flow and/or block of the flowcharts and/or block diagrams, and combinations of flow and/or blocks in the flowcharts and/or block diagrams can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing device to produce a machine for the execution of instructions for execution by a processor of a computer or other programmable data processing device. Means for implementing the functions specified in one or more of the flow or in a block or blocks of the flow chart.

The computer program instructions can also be stored in a computer readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to operate in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer readable memory produce an article of manufacture comprising the instruction device. The apparatus implements the functions specified in one or more blocks of a flow or a flow and/or block diagram of the flowchart.

These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing device such that a series of operational steps are performed on a computer or other programmable device to produce computer-implemented processing for execution on a computer or other programmable device. The instructions provide steps for implementing the functions specified in one or more of the flow or in a block or blocks of a flow diagram.

Although the preferred embodiment of the invention has been described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the < Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and the modifications and modifications The spirit and scope of the embodiments of the present invention are departed. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover the modifications and modifications of the embodiments of the invention.

Claims

Rights request

1. A communication method for a wireless communication device, characterized in that the wireless communication device includes a wireless fidelity Wi-Fi module, a long-term evolution/third generation mobile communication LTE/3G baseband processor, an application APP processor and a switching switch, wherein the switch is connected to the Wi-Fi module, the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor respectively. When the first switching instruction is detected, the switch switches between the Wi-Fi module and the APP processor. The LTE/3G baseband processor is connected, and the routing information of the opposite end is synchronized between the APP processor and the LTE/3G baseband processor; when a second switching instruction is detected, the switch switches the Wi- The Fi module is connected to the APP processor, and the routing information of the opposite end is synchronized between the APP processor and the LTE/3G baseband processor.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the routing information of the opposite end is synchronized between the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor through HSIC.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the communication device further includes a DIP switch connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor, and the DIP switch changes the switch state according to the working mode selected by the user. When the LTE/3G baseband processor detects that the switch state of the DIP switch changes, it switches the Wi-Fi module to connect to the LTE/3G baseband processor or APP processor through the switch.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, the communication device further includes a DIP switch detection module, or the LTE/3G baseband processor includes a DIP switch detection module, and the DIP switch detects The module detects whether the switch status of the DIP switch changes. When it changes, it triggers the switch to switch the Wi-Fi module to connect to the LTE/3G baseband processor or APP processor.

5. A communication device, characterized by including: a wireless fidelity Wi-Fi module, a long-term evolution/third generation mobile communication LTE/3G baseband processor, an application APP processor and a switch; wherein, the Wi-Fi module It is connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor or APP processor through a switch respectively, and the LTE/3G baseband processor and APP processor are connected;

Use the switch to switch the Wi-Fi module to connect to the LTE/3G baseband processor or APP processor, and synchronize the routing information of the other end between the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor. The LTE/3G connected to the Wi-Fi module The baseband processor or APP processor uses the synchronized routing information to implement corresponding function.

6. The communication device according to claim 5, characterized in that: the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor are connected through a host communication controller HSIC, and the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor are connected through a host communication controller HSIC. Synchronize the peer's routing information through HSIC.

7. The communication device according to claim 5, characterized in that the LTE/3G baseband processor switches the Wi-Fi module and is connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor or APP processor through the general processor 10-pin GPIO trigger switch. .

8. The communication device according to claim 5, characterized in that the LTE/3G baseband processor is connected to the Wi-Fi module through a universal serial bus USB/secure digital input and output SDIO interface.

9. The communication device according to claim 8, wherein the LTE/3G baseband processor includes:

The first routing information storage module is used to store routing information;

The first router is used to initialize the USB/SDIO interface, obtain routing information from the first routing information storage module, and initialize the Wi-Fi module;

The first synchronization module is connected to the first routing information storage module and is used to synchronize the routing information between the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor, and use the synchronized routing information to update the first routing information storage module. Stored routing information.

10. The communication device according to claim 9, characterized in that, the device further includes: a DIP switch connected to the LTE/3G baseband processor, the DIP switch changes the switch state according to the working mode selected by the user. When the LTE/3G baseband processor detects that the switch state of the DIP switch changes, it switches the Wi-Fi module to connect to the LTE/3G baseband processor or APP processor through the switch.

11. The communication device according to claim 10, characterized in that the LTE/3G baseband processor further includes: a DIP switch detection module, used to detect whether the switch state of the DIP switch changes, and when the change occurs, trigger Switch the switch to connect the Wi-Fi module to the LTE/3G baseband processor or APP processor; or,

The communication device also includes: a DIP switch detection module, used to detect whether the switch state of the DIP switch changes. When a change occurs, the switch is triggered to switch between the Wi-Fi module and the LTE/3G base. Connected with processor or APP processor.

12. The communication device according to claim 5, characterized in that the APP processor is connected to the Wi-Fi module through a universal serial bus USB/secure digital input and output SDIO interface.

13. The communication device according to claim 12, characterized in that the APP processor includes: a second routing information storage module, used to store routing information;

The second router is used to initialize the USB/SDIO interface, obtain routing information from the second routing information storage module, and initialize the Wi-Fi module;

The second synchronization module is connected to the second routing information storage module, and is used to synchronize the routing information between the LTE/3G baseband processor and the APP processor, and use the synchronized routing information to update the second routing information storage module. Stored routing information.

14. A mobile terminal, characterized in that the mobile terminal includes the communication device according to any one of claims 5-13.