WO2019034086A1 - Data transmission method, system, unmanned aerial vehicle and apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

Proposed are a data transmission method, system, an unmanned aerial vehicle and an apparatus. When a pre-set data transmission moment is reached, an unmanned aerial vehicle reaches a specified geographical position according to a first configuration parameter, wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle is mounted with a base station; then an Internet of Things terminal within a coverage range of signals of the base station establishes communicative connection with the base station; finally, the Internet of Things terminal transmits data information based on a communication network formed by the base station. In this way, in a blind area of an Internet of Things terminal or an area in which the signal coverage is weak, if data transmission is required, an unmanned aerial vehicle will reach a specified geographical position, so that the Internet of Things terminal can establish a communicative connection with a base station and transmit data through the base station. The problem of poor data transmission by an Internet of Things terminal is effectively solved; moreover, since having strong manoeuvrability, an unmanned aerial vehicle loaded with a base station can serve Internet of Things terminals in a wider area range.

Description

Data transmission method, system, drone and device

This application claims the priority of the Chinese patent application filed on August 15, 2017, the Chinese Patent Office, the application number is 201710697602.0, and the invention name is "a data transmission method, system, drone and device". The citations are incorporated herein by reference.

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of communications technologies, and in particular, to a data transmission method and system, a drone, and a device.

Background technique

With the rapid development of the information society, the Internet of Things business has been widely used in many fields, which provides great convenience for people's production and life. FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an Internet of Things system in the prior art. Referring to FIG. 1 , an Internet of Things system generally includes an Internet of Things terminal and an Internet of Things server. In the data transmission process of the Internet of Things system, on the one hand, the Internet of Things terminal collects Data, the collected IoT data stream is transmitted to the Internet of Things server for processing through the communication network; on the other hand, the IoT server side can also issue control commands to transmit the IoT control flow to the Internet of Things terminal through the communication network. To control the IoT terminal to complete various tasks.

Limited by the application field, in some IoT systems, IoT terminals need to be deployed in more remote areas, such as environmental monitoring, pipeline inspection, agricultural monitoring, etc., the deployment area may have network coverage, or signal coverage. Problems such as poor quality, which will affect the data transmission in the IoT system.

Application content

The embodiment of the invention provides a data transmission method and system, a drone and a device, and aims to solve the problem of poor data transmission of an IoT terminal in a signal blind zone or a poor signal coverage area.

In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a data transmission method, which is applied to a data transmission system, where the data transmission system includes at least an Internet of Things terminal and a drone loaded with a base station, and the method includes:

When the preset data transmission time is reached, the drone arrives at the designated geographic location according to the first configuration parameter;

An IoT terminal within a signal coverage of the base station establishes a communication connection with the base station;

The Internet of Things terminal transmits data information based on a communication network formed by the base station.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the data transmission system further includes an Internet of Things server, and the Internet of Things server establishes a communication connection with the base station, and when the data transmission time of the Internet of Things terminal is reached, The data communication is performed by the Internet of Things terminal through the communication network formed by the base station, and specifically includes:

The IoT terminal reports the data transmission message to the Internet of Things server through the base station, where the data transmission message includes data information to be reported;

The Internet of Things terminal receives the receiving response message fed back by the Internet of Things server through the base station.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the method further includes:

The IoT terminal deletes the cached data to be reported based on the received response message.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the method further includes:

When the cached data to be reported is deleted, the Internet of Things terminal turns off the communication function; and,

When the communication function is turned on, the Internet of Things terminal turns on the communication function.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the data transmission system further includes an Internet of Things server, and the Internet of Things server establishes a communication connection with the base station, and when the instruction receiving time of the Internet of Things terminal is reached, the object The network terminal transmits the data information through the communication network formed by the base station, and specifically includes:

Receiving, by the base station, an instruction message delivered by the Internet of Things server, and reconfiguring the second configuration parameter based on the instruction message;

The IoT terminal generates an instruction response message based on the reconfigured second configuration parameter and transmits to the Internet of Things server through the base station.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the data transmission system further includes an Internet of Things server, and the Internet of Things server establishes a communication connection with the base station, if the data transmission time and the instruction reception time of the Internet of Things terminal At the same time, when the data transmission time or the command reception time is reached, the Internet of Things terminal transmits the data information through the communication network formed by the base station, which specifically includes:

The IoT terminal reports the data transmission message to the Internet of Things server through the base station, where the data transmission message includes data information to be reported;

Receiving, by the base station, the receiving response message fed back by the Internet of Things server;

Receiving, by the IoT terminal, an instruction message delivered by the Internet of Things server, and reconfiguring the second configuration parameter based on the instruction message;

The IoT terminal generates an instruction response message based on the reconfigured second configuration parameter, and sends the message to the Internet of Things server through the base station.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the method further includes:

The IoT terminal deletes the cached data to be reported based on the received response message.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the method further includes:

When the cached data to be reported is deleted, the Internet of Things terminal turns off the communication function; and,

When the communication function is turned on, the Internet of Things terminal turns off the communication function.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the first configuration parameter includes at least: a flight path, a flight time, a flight speed, and a flight altitude of the drone, and a base station mode, a base station frequency, and a base station transmit power of the base station. .

In the foregoing embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the second configuration parameter includes at least: a data sending time, an instruction receiving time, a maximum number of retransmissions, a communication system, a communication frequency point, a data collection switch, and a software version.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the Internet of Things server and the base station establish a communication connection through an airborne core network, an LTE network, a microwave system or a satellite of the drone.

In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a data transmission system, where the system includes:

The unmanned aerial vehicle loaded with the base station is configured to arrive at the designated geographical location according to the first configuration parameter when the preset data transmission time is reached;

The Internet of Things terminal is configured to establish a communication connection with the base station within a signal coverage area of the base station, and to perform transmission of data information based on a communication network formed by the base station.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the system further includes:

An Internet of Things server, the IoT server is disposed on the drone and establishes a communication connection with the base station through the onboard core network.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the system further includes:

An Internet of Things server, the IoT server being located at a designated location on a non-UAV and establishing a communication connection with the base station via an LTE network, a microwave system, or a satellite.

In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a drone that loads a base station, the drone further includes an Internet of Things server, and the IoT server and the base station pass the drone The airborne core network establishes a communication connection, and the Internet of Things server performs data transmission by the base station and the Internet of Things terminal within the coverage of the base station signal.

In a fourth aspect, the embodiment of the present invention further provides another UAV, wherein the UAV is loaded with a base station, and the IoT server is located at a designated location on a non-UAV, the IoT server and the The base station establishes a communication connection through an LTE network, a microwave system or a satellite, and the IoT server performs data transmission by the base station and the Internet of Things terminal within the coverage of the base station signal.

In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a device, which is applied to an Internet of Things terminal, where the device includes:

a communication unit, configured to establish a communication connection with the base station within a signal coverage of the base station;

And a transmission unit, configured to perform transmission of data information based on a communication network formed by the base station.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the transmission unit includes:

a first reporting module, configured to report a data transmission message to the Internet of Things server, where the data transmission message includes data information to be reported;

The first receiving module is configured to receive a receiving response message fed back by the Internet of Things server.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the transmission unit includes:

a second receiving module, configured to receive an instruction message delivered by the IoT server, and reconfigure the second configuration parameter based on the instruction message;

The first sending module is configured to generate an instruction response message based on the reconfigured second configuration parameter, and send the message to the Internet of Things server.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the transmission unit includes:

a second reporting module, configured to report the data transmission message to the IoT server, where the data transmission message includes data information to be reported;

a second receiving module, configured to receive a receiving response message fed back by the Internet of Things server;

a third receiving module, configured to receive an instruction message delivered by the IoT server, and reconfigure the second configuration parameter based on the instruction message;

And a second sending module, configured to generate an instruction response message based on the reconfigured second configuration parameter, and send the message to the Internet of Things server.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the device further includes:

And a deleting unit, configured to delete the cached data to be reported based on the receiving response message.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the device further includes:

And an opening and closing unit, configured to close the communication function when the cached data to be reported is deleted; and,

When the communication function is turned on, the communication function is turned on.

In the foregoing embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the second configuration parameter includes at least: a data sending time, an instruction receiving time, a maximum number of retransmissions, a communication system, a communication frequency point, a data collection switch, and a software version.

In a sixth aspect, the embodiment of the present invention further provides an apparatus, which is applied to an Internet of Things server, wherein the apparatus includes:

a receiving unit, configured to receive a data transmission message reported by the Internet of Things terminal;

a generating unit, configured to generate a receiving response message according to the data transmission message;

And a sending unit, configured to send the receiving response message and the instruction message to the Internet of Things terminal.

In the above technical solution, when the preset data transmission time is reached, the UAV arrives at the specified geographic location according to the first configuration parameter, wherein the UAV is loaded with the base station, and then, the IoT terminal within the signal coverage of the base station A communication connection is established with the base station, and finally the Internet of Things terminal transmits data information based on the communication network formed by the base station. In the signal dead zone or poor signal coverage area, when the IoT terminal needs to transmit data, it can establish a connection with the base station of the drone and then transmit data through the base station, effectively solving the problem of poor data transmission of the Internet of Things terminal. At the same time, because the drone has strong maneuverability, it can serve a wider area of IoT terminals after being equipped with a base station.

DRAWINGS

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. It is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. One of ordinary skill in the art can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings without paying for inventive labor.

1 is a schematic structural diagram of an Internet of Things system in the prior art;

2 is a flow chart showing a data transmission method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an interaction of a data transmission method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG.

4 is a flow chart showing an interaction of a data transmission method according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an interaction of a data transmission method according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

6 is a schematic structural diagram of a data transmission system according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing another structure of a data transmission system according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

8 is a schematic structural view of a drone according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention;

9 is a schematic structural view of a drone according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention;

Figure 10 is a block diagram showing the function of the apparatus of the seventh embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 11 is a block diagram showing another function of the apparatus of the seventh embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 12 is a block diagram showing still another functional block of the apparatus of the seventh embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 13 is a block diagram showing the function of the apparatus of the eighth embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

For a better understanding of the technical solutions of the present invention, the embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It should be understood that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the invention, and not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts are within the scope of the present invention.

The terms used in the embodiments of the present invention are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms "a", "the" and "the"

The present invention provides a corresponding solution to the problem of poor data transmission of the IoT terminal in the signal blind zone or the poor signal coverage area in the prior art: a more maneuverable drone is equipped Base station and flight to a specified geographic location based on pre-configured parameters.

Under the guidance of the idea, the embodiments of the present invention provide the following feasible embodiments.

FIG. 2 shows a flow chart of a data transmission method according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the method is applied to a data transmission system, where the data transmission system includes at least an Internet of Things terminal and a drone loaded with a base station, and the method includes:

Step S201: When the preset data transmission time is reached, the UAV arrives at the designated geographic location according to the first configuration parameter.

It should be noted that the preset data transmission time is preset in the Internet of Things terminal, and when the preset data transmission time is reached, the IoT terminal needs to perform data transmission; wherein the first configuration parameter in the UAV includes The parameter information corresponding to the preset data transmission time, such as flight line, flight time, flight speed, flight altitude, etc., can ensure that the drone arrives at the specified configuration parameter according to the first configuration parameter when the preset data transmission time of the Internet of Things terminal is reached. Geographic location.

Step S202, the IoT terminal within the signal coverage of the base station establishes a communication connection with the base station.

The signal coverage of the base station may include one or more IoT terminals, and one or more IoT terminals may establish a communication connection with the base station.

Step S203: The Internet of Things terminal performs data information transmission based on a communication network formed by the base station.

It can be understood that the IoT terminal generally needs to perform data interaction with the IoT server. After the IoT terminal accesses the base station, the two can complete data transmission through the base station.

In the above technical solution, when the preset data transmission time is reached, the UAV arrives at the specified geographic location according to the first configuration parameter, wherein the UAV is loaded with the base station, and then, the IoT terminal within the signal coverage of the base station A communication connection is established with the base station, and finally the Internet of Things terminal transmits data information based on the communication network formed by the base station. In this way, when the IoT terminal has a blind spot or a poor signal coverage area, if data transmission is required, the unattended access to the specified geographic location, the IoT terminal can establish a communication connection with the base station, and the data transmission through the base station effectively solves the problem. The problem of poor data transmission in the networked terminal, and because the drone has strong mobility, it can serve a wider area of the Internet of Things terminal after the base station is installed.

The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

Embodiment 1

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the interaction of the data transmission method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The method is applied to a data transmission system, where the data transmission includes at least an Internet of Things terminal, an Internet of Things server, and a UAV loaded with a base station, and the Internet of Things terminal establishes a communication connection with the base station, and the method includes:

Step S301, when the data transmission time of the Internet of Things terminal is reached, the UAV arrives at the designated geographic location according to the first configuration parameter.

It can be understood that, prior to step S301, the Internet of Things terminal, the drone, the base station, and the Internet of Things server and the pre-configuration of the corresponding parameters are completed. For example, the parameters of the IoT terminal configuration may include a data transmission time, etc., and the parameters configured by the UAV may be a flight route, a flight time, a flight speed, a flight altitude, etc., and the parameters configured by the base station may be a base station mode, a base station frequency point, and a base station. The parameters of the IoT server configuration such as the transmission power may be an instruction message based on each IoT terminal.

Step S302, the IoT terminal within the signal coverage of the base station establishes a communication connection with the base station.

At the same time, a communication connection is established between the IoT server and the base station. If the Internet of Things server is installed on the UAV, it can establish a communication connection with the base station through the onboard core network; if the IoT server is located at a designated location on the non-UAV, it can pass the LTE network, microwave A system or satellite establishes a communication connection with the base station.

Step S303, the Internet of Things terminal reports the data transmission message to the Internet of Things server through the base station, and the data transmission message includes data information to be reported.

The data to be reported is collected by the Internet of Things terminal and stored in the IoT terminal in the form of a cache, and reported to the Internet of Things server through the base station in the manner of data transmission.

Step S304, the Internet of Things terminal receives the receiving response message fed back by the Internet of Things server through the base station.

It can be understood that when the IoT server receives the data information to be reported by the IoT terminal, generates a corresponding receiving response message, and the base station feeds back to the corresponding Internet of Things terminal.

Optionally, the method of the present implementation further includes:

Step S305, the Internet of Things terminal deletes the cached data to be reported based on the received response message.

It can be understood that receiving the receiving response message is a preferred method for triggering the deletion of the buffer, and can also be triggered by other means, for example, when the preset cache deletion time is reached, the above protection scope is not limited.

Optionally, the method of the implementation method further includes: from the perspective of energy consumption of the Internet of Things terminal, the method further includes:

Step S306, when the cached data to be reported is deleted, the Internet of Things terminal turns off the communication function;

When the communication function is turned on, the Internet of Things terminal turns off the communication function.

In the embodiment, the Internet of Things terminal is only used to send data. When the data transmission is completed, that is, when the cached data to be reported is deleted, the Internet of Things terminal turns off the communication function. Of course, in a specific application scenario, step S306 may be omitted, so that the communication function of the Internet of Things terminal is always on.

Embodiment 2

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the interaction of the data transmission method according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, the method is applied to a data transmission system, where the data transmission includes at least an Internet of Things terminal, an Internet of Things server, and a UAV loaded with a base station, and the Internet of Things terminal establishes a communication connection with the base station. The methods include:

Step S401, when the instruction receiving time of the Internet of Things terminal is reached, the UAV arrives at the designated geographic location according to the first configuration parameter.

It can be understood that before step S401, the Internet of Things terminal, the drone, the base station and the Internet of Things server and the pre-configuration of the corresponding parameters are completed. For example, the parameters of the IoT terminal configuration may include an instruction receiving time, etc., and the parameters configured by the UAV may be a flight route, a flight time, a flight speed, a flight altitude, etc., and the parameters configured by the base station may be a base station mode, a base station frequency, and a base station. The parameters of the IoT server configuration such as the transmission power may be an instruction message based on each IoT terminal.

Step S402, the IoT terminal within the signal coverage of the base station establishes a communication connection with the base station.

At the same time, a communication connection is established between the IoT server and the base station. If the Internet of Things server is installed on the UAV, it can establish a communication connection with the base station through the onboard core network; if the IoT server is located at a designated location on the non-UAV, it can pass the LTE network, microwave A system or satellite establishes a communication connection with the base station.

Step S403, the IoT terminal receives an instruction message delivered by the Internet of Things server by the base, and reconfigures the second configuration parameter based on the instruction message.

In this embodiment, the IoT terminal may reconfigure the second configuration parameter of the IoT terminal according to the instruction message sent by the IoT server. The second configuration parameter may include: data sending time, command receiving time, maximum retransmission times, and communication. System, communication frequency, data acquisition switch, software version, etc.

Step S404, the IoT terminal generates an instruction response message based on the reconfigured second configuration parameter, and sends the message to the Internet of Things server through the base station.

Optionally, in this embodiment, the first parameter of the UAV can be configured, and the method further includes:

Step S405, the drone receives the configuration request of the first configuration parameter sent by the Internet of Things terminal, and reconfigures the first configuration parameter based on the configuration request;

Step S406, the UAV generates a configuration completion response message based on the reconfigured first configuration parameter, and sends the configuration completion message to the Internet of Things server through the base station.

It should be noted that, in the second embodiment, the same or similar steps as those in the first embodiment are provided. Since the detailed description has been made in the embodiment, it will not be described herein.

In the second embodiment, the Internet of Things terminal is only used to receive instructions. When the instruction is received, the communication function of the Internet of Things terminal remains in the state. Of course, it is also possible to notify the addition of an additional step procedure, such as adding a specified trigger condition, and when the trigger condition is met, the communication function of the Internet of Things terminal is turned off.

Embodiment 3

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a data transmission method according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. The method is applied to a data transmission system, where the data transmission includes at least an Internet of Things terminal, an Internet of Things server, and a UAV loaded with a base station, and the Internet of Things terminal establishes a communication connection with the base station, and the Internet of Things terminal The data transmission time and the instruction reception time are the same time, and the method includes:

Step S501, when the data sending time or the command receiving time is reached, the drone arrives at the designated geographic location according to the first configuration parameter.

It can be understood that before step S501, the Internet of Things terminal, the drone, the base station and the Internet of Things server and the pre-configuration of the corresponding parameters are completed. For example, the parameters of the IoT terminal configuration may include a data transmission time and an instruction reception time, and the parameters of the UAV configuration may be a flight route, a flight time, a flight speed, a flight altitude, etc., and the parameters configured by the base station may be a base station mode, a base station. The parameters of the IoT server configuration, such as the frequency point, the base station transmit power, etc., may be instruction messages based on each IoT terminal.

Step S502, the IoT terminal within the signal coverage of the base station establishes a communication connection with the base station.

At the same time, a communication connection is established between the IoT server and the base station. If the Internet of Things server is installed on the UAV, it can establish a communication connection with the base station through the onboard core network; if the IoT server is located at a designated location on the non-UAV, it can pass the LTE network, microwave A system or satellite establishes a communication connection with the base station.

Step S503, the Internet of Things terminal reports the data transmission message to the Internet of Things server through the base station, and the data transmission message includes data information to be reported.

Step S504, the Internet of Things terminal receives the receiving response message fed back by the Internet of Things server through the base station.

Step S505, the IoT terminal receives an instruction message delivered by the Internet of Things server by the base, and reconfigures the second configuration parameter based on the instruction message;

Step S506, the IoT terminal generates an instruction response message based on the reconfigured second configuration parameter, and sends the message to the Internet of Things server through the base station.

Optionally, the method of the present implementation further includes:

Step S507, the IoT terminal deletes the cached data to be reported based on the receiving response message.

Optionally, the method of the implementation method further includes: from the perspective of energy consumption of the Internet of Things terminal, the method further includes:

When the cached data to be reported is deleted, the Internet of Things terminal turns off the communication function; and,

When the communication function is turned on, the Internet of Things terminal turns off the communication function.

In the embodiment, the Internet of Things terminal is only used to send data. When the data transmission is completed, that is, when the cached data to be reported is deleted, the Internet of Things terminal turns off the communication function. Of course, in a specific application scenario, step S508 may be omitted, so that the communication function of the Internet of Things terminal is always on.

It should be noted that, in the third embodiment, the same or similar steps as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment are provided. Since the detailed description has been made in the above embodiments, the details are not described herein.

In the third embodiment, the Internet of Things terminal is used not only to transmit data but also to receive instructions.

In the first embodiment, the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the first configuration parameter includes at least: a flight path, a flight time, a flight speed, and a flight altitude of the drone, and a base station mode and a base station frequency of the base station. Point and base station transmit power. The second configuration parameter includes at least: a data transmission time, an instruction reception time, a maximum number of retransmissions, a communication system, a communication frequency point, a data collection switch, and a software version.

The base station may be a NB-IoT (Narrow Band Internet of Things) base station, an LTE (Long Term Evolution) base station, and a LoRa (Long Range, Low Range Low Power Data Transmission) base station. One.

In the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment, if the Internet of Things server is installed on the UAV, it can establish a communication connection with the base station through the onboard core network; if the IoT server It is located at a designated location on a non-UAV, which can establish a communication connection with the base station via an LTE network, a microwave system or a satellite.

One of the above technical solutions has the following beneficial effects:

In this embodiment, when the preset data transmission time is reached, the drone arrives at the specified geographic location according to the first configuration parameter, wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle is loaded with the base station, and then, the Internet of Things within the signal coverage of the base station The terminal establishes a communication connection with the base station, and finally the IoT terminal transmits the data information based on the communication network formed by the base station. In this way, when the IoT terminal has a blind spot or a poor signal coverage area, if data transmission is required, the unattended access to the specified geographic location, the IoT terminal can establish a communication connection with the base station, and the data transmission through the base station effectively solves the problem. The problem of poor data transmission in the networked terminal, and because the drone has strong mobility, it can serve a wider area of the Internet of Things terminal after the base station is installed.

Embodiment 4

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a data transmission system according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6, the embodiment of the present invention further provides a data transmission system for implementing the steps and methods in the foregoing method embodiments, where the system includes:

The unmanned aerial vehicle 610 of the base station is configured to arrive at the specified geographic location according to the first configuration parameter when the preset data transmission time is reached;

The Internet of Things terminal 620 establishes a communication connection with the base station within the signal coverage of the base station, and transmits data information based on the communication network formed by the base station;

The Internet of Things server 630 is disposed on the drone and establishes a communication connection with the base station through the onboard core network.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of another structure of a data transmission system according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention, where the system further includes:

The unmanned aerial vehicle 710 of the base station is configured to arrive at the specified geographic location according to the first configuration parameter when the preset data transmission time is reached;

The Internet of Things terminal 720 establishes a communication connection with the base station within the signal coverage of the base station, and transmits data information based on the communication network formed by the base station;

The Internet of Things server 730 is located at a designated location on the non-UAV and establishes a communication connection with the base station via an LTE network, a microwave system, or a satellite.

It can be understood that the IoT server can be directly disposed on the UAV, or can be set at a designated location of the non-UAV. The designated location can include a server room, a cloud server, and the like. If the Internet of Things server is installed on the UAV, it can establish a communication connection with the base station through the onboard core network; if the IoT server is located at a designated location on the non-UAV, it can pass the LTE network, microwave A system or satellite establishes a communication connection with the base station.

Embodiment 5

Fig. 8 is a block diagram showing the structure of a drone according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8, the drone is loaded with a base station 810, and the drone further includes an Internet of Things server 820, and the Internet of Things server 820 establishes a communication connection with the base station 810 through an onboard core network of the drone. The IoT server 820 performs data transmission by the base station 810 and the Internet of Things terminal within the coverage of the base station signal.

Embodiment 6

Fig. 9 is a block diagram showing the structure of a drone according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 9, the UAV is loaded with a base station 910. The IoT server is located at a designated location on a non-UAV. The IoT terminal establishes a communication connection with the base station through an LTE network, a microwave system, or a satellite. The IoT server performs data transmission by the base station and an Internet of Things terminal within the coverage of the base station signal.

Example 7

Figure 10 is a block diagram showing the function of the apparatus of the seventh embodiment of the present invention. The device is applied to an Internet of Things terminal, and the device includes:

The communication unit 1010 is configured to establish a communication connection with the base station within a signal coverage range of the base station;

The transmitting unit 1020 is configured to perform transmission of data information based on a communication network formed by the base station.

As shown in FIG. 10, the transmission unit 1020 includes:

The first reporting module 1021 is configured to report the data transmission message to the Internet of Things server, where the data transmission message includes data information to be reported;

The first receiving module 1022 is configured to receive a receiving response message fed back by the Internet of Things server.

As shown in FIG. 10, the device further includes:

The deleting unit 1030 is configured to delete the cached data to be reported based on the received response message.

As shown in FIG. 10, the device further includes:

The opening and closing unit 1040 is configured to: when the cached data to be reported is deleted, the communication function is turned off;

The IoT terminal turns on the communication function when the communication function is turned on.

Fig. 11 is a block diagram showing another function of the apparatus of the seventh embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 12, the transmission unit 1020 includes:

The second receiving module 1023 is configured to receive an instruction message delivered by the Internet of Things server, and reconfigure the second configuration parameter based on the instruction message.

The first sending module 1024 is configured to generate an instruction response message based on the reconfigured second configuration parameter, and send the message to the Internet of Things server.

Fig. 12 is a block diagram showing still another functional block of the apparatus of the seventh embodiment of the present invention. The transmission unit includes:

The second reporting module 1025 is configured to report the data transmission message to the Internet of Things server, where the data transmission message includes data information to be reported;

The second receiving module 1026 is configured to receive a receiving response message fed back by the Internet of Things server;

The third receiving module 1027 is configured to receive an instruction message delivered by the Internet of Things server, and reconfigure the second configuration parameter based on the instruction message;

The second sending module 1028 is configured to generate an instruction response message based on the reconfigured second configuration parameter, and send the message to the Internet of Things server.

As shown in FIG. 12, the device further includes:

The deleting unit 1030 is configured to delete the cached data to be reported based on the received response message.

As shown in FIG. 12, the device further includes:

The opening and closing unit 1040 is configured to: when the cached data to be reported is deleted, the communication function is turned off;

The IoT terminal turns on the communication function when the communication function is turned on.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the first configuration parameter includes at least: a flight path, a flight time, a flight speed, and a flight altitude of the drone, and a base station mode, a base station frequency, and a base station transmit power of the base station. .

In the foregoing embodiment of the present invention, optionally, the second configuration parameter includes at least: a data sending time, an instruction receiving time, a maximum number of retransmissions, a communication system, a communication frequency point, a data collection switch, and a software version.

Example eight

Figure 13 is a functional block diagram showing an apparatus of Embodiment 8 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 13, the device is applied to an Internet of Things server, and the device includes:

The receiving unit 1310 is configured to receive a data transmission message reported by the Internet of Things terminal;

a generating unit 1320, configured to generate a receiving response message according to the data transmission message;

The sending unit 1330 is configured to send the receiving response message and the instruction message to the Internet of Things terminal.

A person skilled in the art can clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of the description, the specific working process of the system, the device and the unit described above can refer to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiment, and details are not described herein again.

The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention, and various modifications and changes can be made to the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

It should be understood that although the terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe the quantity ratios in the embodiments of the present invention, these time points should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the quantity ratios from each other. For example, a first quantity ratio may also be referred to as a second quantity ratio without departing from the scope of the embodiments of the invention. Similarly, a second quantity ratio may also be referred to as a first quantity ratio.

Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when" or "when" or "in response to determining" or "in response to detecting." Similarly, depending on the context, the phrase "if determined" or "if detected (conditions or events stated)" can be interpreted as "when determined" or "in response to determination" or "when detected (stated condition or event) "Time" or "in response to a test (condition or event stated)".

It should be noted that the terminals involved in the embodiments of the present invention may include, but are not limited to, a personal computer (PC), a personal digital assistant (PDA), a wireless handheld device, a tablet computer, and a tablet computer. Mobile phones, MP3 players, MP4 players, etc.

In the several embodiments provided by the present invention, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, devices, and methods may be implemented in other manners. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of the unit is only a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be another division manner. For example, multiple units or components may be combined. Or it can be integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be an indirect coupling or communication connection through some interface, device or unit, and may be electrical, mechanical or otherwise.

In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit. The above integrated unit can be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of hardware plus software functional units.

The above-described integrated unit implemented in the form of a software functional unit can be stored in a computer readable storage medium. The above software functional unit is stored in a storage medium and includes instructions for causing a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) or a processor to perform the methods of the various embodiments of the present invention. Part of the steps. The foregoing storage medium includes: a U disk, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and the like, which can store program codes. .

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalents, improvements, etc., which are made within the spirit and principles of the present invention, should be included in the present invention. Within the scope of protection.

Claims (24)

1. A data transmission method, characterized in that it is applied to a data transmission system, the data transmission system at least comprising an Internet of Things terminal and a drone loaded with a base station, the method comprising:

   When the preset data transmission time is reached, the drone arrives at the designated geographic location according to the first configuration parameter;

   An IoT terminal within a signal coverage of the base station establishes a communication connection with the base station;

   The Internet of Things terminal transmits data information based on a communication network formed by the base station.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the data transmission system further comprises an Internet of Things server, wherein the Internet of Things server establishes a communication connection with the base station, and when the data transmission time of the Internet of Things terminal is reached, And transmitting, by the IoT terminal, the data information by using the communication network formed by the base station, specifically:

   The IoT terminal reports the data transmission message to the Internet of Things server through the base station, where the data transmission message includes data information to be reported;

   The Internet of Things terminal receives the receiving response message fed back by the Internet of Things server through the base station.
3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the method further comprises: deleting, by the IoT terminal, the cached data to be reported based on the receiving response message.
4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the method further comprises: when the cached data to be reported is deleted, the Internet of Things terminal turns off the communication function;

   When the communication function is turned on, the Internet of Things terminal turns on the communication function.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the data transmission system further comprises an Internet of Things server, the IoT server establishing a communication connection with the base station, when the instruction receiving time of the IoT terminal is reached, The information network transmits the data information through the communication network formed by the base station, and specifically includes:

   Receiving, by the base station, an instruction message delivered by the Internet of Things server, and reconfiguring the second configuration parameter based on the instruction message;

   The IoT terminal generates an instruction response message based on the reconfigured second configuration parameter, and sends the message to the Internet of Things server through the base station.
6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the data transmission system further comprises an Internet of Things server, wherein the Internet of Things server establishes a communication connection with the base station, if the data transmission time and command reception of the Internet of Things terminal At the same time, when the data transmission time or the command reception time is reached, the Internet of Things terminal transmits the data information through the communication network formed by the base station, which specifically includes:

   The IoT terminal reports the data transmission message to the Internet of Things server through the base station, where the data transmission message includes data information to be reported;

   Receiving, by the base station, the receiving response message fed back by the Internet of Things server;

   Receiving, by the IoT terminal, an instruction message delivered by the Internet of Things server, and reconfiguring the second configuration parameter based on the instruction message;

   The IoT terminal generates an instruction response message based on the reconfigured second configuration parameter, and sends the message to the Internet of Things server through the base station.
7. The method according to claim 6, wherein the method further comprises: deleting, by the IoT terminal, the cached data to be reported based on the receiving response message.
8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the method further comprises: when the cached data to be reported is deleted, the Internet of Things terminal turns off the communication function;

   When the communication function is turned on, the Internet of Things terminal turns off the communication function.
9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first configuration parameter comprises at least: a flight path, a flight time, a flight speed, and a flight altitude of the drone, and a base station mode, a base station frequency, and a base station transmission of the base station. power.
10. The method according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the second configuration parameter comprises at least: a data transmission time, an instruction reception time, a maximum number of retransmissions, a communication system, a communication frequency point, a data collection switch, and a software version. .
11. The method according to any one of claims 2-8, wherein the Internet of Things server establishes a communication connection with the base station via an onboard core network, an LTE network, a microwave system or a satellite of the drone.
12. A data transmission system, characterized in that the system comprises:

    The unmanned aerial vehicle loaded with the base station is configured to arrive at the designated geographical location according to the first configuration parameter when the preset data transmission time is reached;

    The Internet of Things terminal is configured to establish a communication connection with the base station within a signal coverage area of the base station, and to perform transmission of data information based on a communication network formed by the base station.
13. The system of claim 12, wherein the system further comprises: an Internet of Things server, the IoT server being located on the drone and establishing a communication connection with the base station via the onboard core network.
14. The system according to claim 12, wherein said system further comprises: an Internet of Things server, said IoT server being located at a designated location on a non-UAV and communicating with said base station via an LTE network, a microwave system or a satellite Establish a communication connection.
15. A drone, characterized in that the drone is loaded with a base station, the drone further includes an Internet of Things server, and the Internet of Things server establishes communication with the base station through an airborne core network of the drone Connected, the Internet of Things server performs data transmission through the base station and the Internet of Things terminal within the coverage of the base station signal.
16. A UAV, characterized in that the UAV is loaded with a base station, the IoT server is located at a designated location on a non-UAV, and the IoT server and the base station pass an LTE network, a microwave system or The satellite establishes a communication connection, and the IoT server performs data transmission by the base station and the Internet of Things terminal within the coverage of the base station signal.
17. A device for use in an Internet of Things terminal, characterized in that the device comprises:

    a communication unit, configured to establish a communication connection with the base station within a signal coverage of the base station;

    And a transmission unit, configured to perform transmission of data information based on a communication network formed by the base station.
18. The apparatus of claim 17 wherein said transmission unit comprises:

    a first reporting module, configured to report a data transmission message to the Internet of Things server, where the data transmission message includes data information to be reported;

    The first receiving module is configured to receive a receiving response message fed back by the Internet of Things server.
19. The apparatus of claim 17 wherein said transmission unit comprises:

    a second receiving module, configured to receive an instruction message delivered by the IoT server, and reconfigure the second configuration parameter based on the instruction message;

    The first sending module is configured to generate an instruction response message based on the reconfigured second configuration parameter, and send the message to the Internet of Things server.
20. The apparatus of claim 17 wherein said transmission unit comprises:

    a second reporting module, configured to report the data transmission message to the IoT server, where the data transmission message includes data information to be reported;

    a second receiving module, configured to receive a receiving response message fed back by the Internet of Things server;

    a third receiving module, configured to receive an instruction message delivered by the IoT server, and reconfigure the second configuration parameter based on the instruction message;

    And a second sending module, configured to generate an instruction response message based on the reconfigured second configuration parameter, and send the message to the Internet of Things server.
21. The device of claim 18 or 20, wherein the device further comprises:

    And a deleting unit, configured to delete the cached data to be reported based on the receiving response message.
22. The device according to claim 21, wherein the device further comprises: an opening and closing unit, configured to close the communication function when the cached data to be reported is deleted; and

    When the communication function is turned on, the communication function is turned on.
23. The device according to claim 19 or 20, wherein the second configuration parameter comprises at least: a data transmission time, an instruction reception time, a maximum number of retransmissions, a communication system, a communication frequency point, a data collection switch, and a software version. .
24. A device for use in an Internet of Things server, characterized in that the device comprises:

    a receiving unit, configured to receive a data transmission message reported by the Internet of Things terminal;

    a generating unit, configured to generate a receiving response message according to the data transmission message;

    And a sending unit, configured to send the receiving response message and the instruction message to the Internet of Things terminal.

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