CN114697871A - Tracker terminal equipment system, terminal equipment and power consumption control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a tracker terminal equipment system, which comprises a charging device, a tracker terminal device, an antenna device and a server device, wherein the charging device is electrically connected with the tracker terminal device and is used for charging the tracker terminal device; the tracker terminal device is electrically connected with the antenna device and used for acquiring position information in real time and transmitting the acquired position information to the antenna device; the antenna device is electrically connected with the server device and is used for transmitting the position information transmitted by the tracker terminal device to the server device; the server device is used for receiving and processing the position information transmitted by the antenna device, and a user issues a control instruction through the server device. The invention also provides a power consumption control method and terminal equipment with the tracker terminal equipment system.

Description

Tracker terminal equipment system, terminal equipment and power consumption control method thereof

technical field

The present application relates to the field of the Internet of Things, and in particular, to a tracker terminal device system, a power consumption control method, and a terminal device having the tracker terminal device system.

Background technique

Since the tracker terminal device has the functions of data collection, transmission and reporting of information to the terminal server, the tracker terminal device can realize the positioning and tracking of the object, report the motion trajectory, and can also connect to the server terminal device for communication. . At present, tracker terminal equipment has been widely used in the Internet of Things, Internet of Vehicles and other industries. However, since the circuit in the tracker terminal device uses many electronic components, the volume and power consumption of the tracker terminal device product are relatively large, at the same time, the development cost of the product is increased, and the user's experience of the product is reduced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the present application is to provide a tracker terminal device system, a power consumption control method and a terminal device having the tracker terminal device system, which aim to solve the problem of There are many electronic components used in the circuit, which makes the volume and power consumption of the tracker terminal equipment products larger, thereby reducing the development cost of the product and improving the user experience.

A tracker terminal equipment system, comprising a charging device, a tracker terminal device, an antenna device and a server device, wherein the charging device is electrically connected to the tracker terminal device, and is used for the tracker terminal device charging; the tracker terminal device is electrically connected to the antenna device for collecting location information in real time, and transmitting the collected location information to the antenna device; the antenna device and the server device are electrically connected a connection for transmitting the location information transmitted by the tracker terminal device to the server device; the server device is used for receiving and processing the location information transmitted by the antenna device, and the user passes the server The device issues control commands.

Optionally, the tracker terminal device includes an interface module, a power module, a control module, a positioning module, other units and a radio frequency module, wherein the interface module is connected to the charging device, the power module and the control module. an electrical connection for connecting the charging device and the tracker terminal device; the power module is electrically connected to the interface module and the control module for providing power for the tracker terminal device; the The control module is electrically connected with the interface module, the power supply module, the positioning module, the other units and the radio frequency module, and is used for turning on or off the power supply for the corresponding module according to the usage scenario; the positioning module It is electrically connected with the control module and the radio frequency module, and is used to collect position information in real time, and transmit the collected position information to the control module or the radio frequency module; the other units are connected to the control module Electrically connected, the other units are one or more of various types of sensors, status indication control units and anti-disassembly units; the radio frequency module is electrically connected to the control module, the positioning module and the antenna device , for transmitting the position information transmitted by the positioning module to the antenna device.

Optionally, the charging device includes a control unit, a status indication unit, a charging integrated circuit unit, an anti-reverse design unit, and a pogo pin connector, wherein the control unit is electrically connected to the interface module for controlling all The tracker terminal device is powered on, powered off, reset or woken up; the status indication unit is electrically connected to the interface module for displaying the charging state; the charging integrated circuit unit is electrically connected to the interface module , used to manage the charging process, and control and detect current and voltage; the anti-reverse design unit is used to prevent reverse connection between the charging device and the tracker terminal device; the pogo pin connector is connected to The interface module is electrically connected for connecting the charging device and the tracker terminal device.

Optionally, the interface module includes a charging and control interface unit and an interface protection unit, wherein the charging and control interface unit and the control unit, the state indicating unit, the charging integrated circuit unit, the spring The pin connector and the interface protection unit are electrically connected, so that the pogo pin connector is in good contact with the tracker terminal device; the interface protection unit is connected with the charging and control interface unit and the power module And the control module is electrically connected to prevent damage to circuit components caused by electrostatic discharge.

Optionally, the power supply module includes a main power supply control unit and a main power supply unit, wherein the main power supply control unit is electrically connected to the interface protection unit, the control module and the main power supply unit, and is used for The charging process of the main power supply unit is detected, and the main power supply unit is controlled to be turned on or off according to the detection result; the main power supply unit is electrically connected with the main power supply control unit, and is used for the tracker terminal The device provides power.

Optionally, the control module includes a power management unit and a power consumption main control unit, wherein the power management unit is electrically connected to the main power control unit, the power consumption main control unit and the positioning module, It is used to control the power on or off of other modules according to the instructions of the power consumption main control unit; the power consumption main control unit and the interface protection unit, the main power control unit, the power management unit, the The positioning module, the other units and the radio frequency module are electrically connected, and are used to control the power management unit by issuing instructions to turn on or off the power of other modules, and to transmit the position information transmitted by the positioning module. transmitted to the radio frequency module.

Optionally, the positioning module includes a positioning unit, wherein the positioning unit is electrically connected to the power management unit, the power consumption control unit and the radio frequency module, and is used to collect position information in real time and to The collected location information is transmitted to the power consumption main control unit or the radio frequency module.

Optionally, the radio frequency module includes a first radio frequency unit and a second radio frequency unit, wherein the first radio frequency unit is electrically connected to the power consumption main control unit and the antenna device, and is used to connect the power The position information transmitted by the main control unit is transmitted to the antenna device; the second radio frequency unit is electrically connected to the positioning unit and the antenna device, and is used to transmit the position information transmitted by the positioning unit. transmitted to the antenna device.

Optionally, the antenna device includes a first antenna unit and a second antenna unit, wherein the first antenna unit is electrically connected to the first radio frequency unit and the server device, and is used to connect the first antenna unit to the server device. The location information transmitted by the radio frequency unit is transmitted to the server device; the second antenna unit is electrically connected to the second radio frequency unit and the server device, and is used for transmitting the information transmitted by the second radio frequency unit. The location information is transmitted to the server device.

Optionally, the server device includes a server unit, wherein the server unit is electrically connected to the first antenna unit and the second antenna unit, and is configured to receive and process the first antenna unit and the second antenna unit. The location information transmitted by the second antenna unit is simultaneously issued by the user through the server unit.

To sum up, in the tracker terminal equipment system of the present application, the charging device, the tracker terminal device and the antenna device are designed separately, so that the tracker terminal device is miniaturized, the printed circuit board area is saved as much as possible, and the development is reduced. cost. At the same time, when the tracker terminal device is abnormal, the tracker terminal device can be restarted through the control unit on the charging device.

Based on the same inventive concept, the present application also provides a power consumption control method, which is executed by the above-mentioned tracker terminal equipment system. The power consumption control method includes: the tracker terminal equipment system starts a working mode; the power consumption master control unit searches network, the tracker terminal device is completed; the server unit sends an instruction to control the positioning unit to perform positioning and collect position information in real time; the positioning unit is successfully positioned; the positioning unit transmits the position information to the server unit; the The positioning unit completes the transmission of the location information; the power consumption master control unit sets a timer; and the power consumption master control unit performs mode switching.

To sum up, in the power consumption control method of the present application, the positioning unit transmits the position information to the server unit at preset time intervals, thereby controlling the power consumption of the tracker terminal equipment system, and at the same time when the When the positioning unit transmits the position information to the server unit, the power consumption master control unit controls the power management unit to turn off the main power supply of the positioning unit, but keeps the backup power supply continuously at the same time, thereby saving energy. System power consumption, and realize the device warm start, thus shortening the device start-up time.

Based on the same inventive concept, the present application also provides a terminal device, which includes the above tracker terminal device system.

To sum up, the tracker terminal device system in the terminal device of the present application is designed to separate the charging device, the tracker terminal device and the antenna device, so that the tracker terminal device is miniaturized and the printed circuit board is saved as much as possible area, reducing development costs. At the same time, when the tracker terminal device is abnormal, the tracker terminal device can be restarted through the control unit on the charging device.

Description of drawings

In order to illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application more clearly, the following briefly introduces the accompanying drawings that need to be used in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can also be obtained from these drawings without any creative effort.

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a tracker terminal device system disclosed in an embodiment of the application;

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the tracker terminal equipment system shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic flowchart of a power consumption control method disclosed in an embodiment of the present application.

Description of reference numbers:

100 - Tracker terminal equipment system;

110 - charging device;

111 - control unit;

112 - status indication unit;

113 - charging IC unit;

114-Anti-reverse design unit;

115-pogo pin connector;

120 - Tracker terminal device;

121 - interface module;

1211 - charging and control interface unit;

1212 - interface protection unit;

122-power module;

1221 - main power control unit;

1222 - main power supply unit;

123 - control module;

1231 - power management unit;

1232 - power consumption master unit;

124 - positioning module;

1241 - positioning unit;

125 - other units;

126-RF module;

1261 - the first radio frequency unit;

1262 - the second radio frequency unit;

130 - Antenna device;

131 - the first antenna unit;

132 - the second antenna unit;

140 - server device;

141 - server unit;

S10-S80 - Steps of a power consumption control method.

Detailed ways

In order to facilitate understanding of the present application, the present application will be described more fully below with reference to the related drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present application are shown in the accompanying drawings. However, the present application may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that a thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this application is provided.

The following descriptions of the various embodiments refer to the accompanying drawings to illustrate specific embodiments in which the present application may be practiced. The serial numbers themselves, such as "first", "second", etc., for the components herein are only used to distinguish the described objects, and do not have any order or technical meaning. The "connection" and "connection" mentioned in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (connections). Directional terms mentioned in this application, such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "side", etc., only Reference is made to the directions of the accompanying drawings, therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer description and understanding of the present application, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, in a specific orientation construction and operation, and therefore should not be construed as limitations on this application.

In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it may be a fixed connection or a detachable connection Ground connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection; direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood in specific situations. It should be noted that the terms "first", "second" and the like in the description and claims of the present application and the drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order. In addition, the terms "include", "may include", "include", or "may include" as used in this application indicate the existence of the disclosed corresponding function, operation, element, etc., and do not limit other one or more more Functions, operations, components, etc. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" or "comprising" indicate the presence of the corresponding features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components or combinations thereof disclosed in the specification, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, Operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of the present application are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and are not intended to limit the present application.

Since the tracker terminal device has the functions of data collection, transmission, and information reporting to the terminal server, the tracker terminal device can realize the positioning and tracking of the object, report the motion trajectory, and can also connect to the server terminal device for communication. At present, tracker terminal equipment has been widely used in the Internet of Things, Internet of Vehicles and other industries. However, since the circuit in the tracker terminal device uses many electronic components, the volume and power consumption of the tracker terminal device product are relatively large, at the same time, the development cost of the product is increased, and the user's experience of the product is reduced.

Therefore, how to reduce the volume of the tracker terminal equipment product, thereby saving the area of the printed circuit board (Printed Circuit Board, PCB), and reducing the R&D cost, has become an urgent problem for technicians to solve. Based on this, the present application hopes to provide a tracker terminal equipment system. By separating the charging device from the tracker terminal equipment, the volume of the tracker terminal equipment system is reduced, so as to reduce product development costs and improve user experience. , the details of which will be described in subsequent embodiments. The solution of this application describes in detail the specific flow of the tracker terminal equipment system, the terminal equipment and the related power consumption control method.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a schematic structural diagram of a tracker terminal device system disclosed in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG. 1 , the present application provides a tracker terminal device system 100 , which may at least include a charging device 110 , a tracker terminal device 120 , an antenna device 130 and a server device 140 . The charging device 110 is electrically connected to the tracker terminal device 120 , the tracker terminal device 120 is electrically connected to the antenna device 130 , and the antenna device 130 is electrically connected to the server device 140 , that is, the charging device 110 , the tracker terminal device 120 , the antenna device 130 and the server device 140 are electrically connected in sequence, and at the same time, the charging device 110 and the tracker terminal device 120 There is information interaction between the tracker terminal device 120 and the antenna device 130 , and there is information interaction between the antenna device 130 and the server device 140 .

The charging device 110 is used for charging the tracker terminal device 120 .

The tracker terminal device 120 is used to collect location information in real time, and transmit the collected location information to the antenna device 130 . The location information may be information such as location and trajectory. The tracker terminal device 120 may at least include an interface module 121 , a power module 122 , a control module 123 , a positioning module 124 , other units 125 and a radio frequency module 126 .

The interface module 121 is electrically connected to the charging device, the power module 122 and the control module 123 for connecting the charging device 110 and the tracker terminal device 120 .

The power module 122 is electrically connected to the interface module 121 and the control module 123 , and is used for providing power to the tracker terminal device 120 .

The control module 123 is electrically connected with the interface module 121, the power supply module 122, the positioning module 124, the other units 125 and the radio frequency module 126, and is used to turn on or off according to the usage scenario. The module provides power, so as to achieve the purpose of controlling the power consumption of the system, so as to improve the battery life.

The positioning module 124 is electrically connected to the control module 123 and the radio frequency module 126, and is used to collect position information in real time, and transmit the collected position information to the control module 123 or the radio frequency module 126 .

The other unit 125 is electrically connected to the control module 123 , and the other unit 125 may be a circuit unit such as various sensors, a state indicating control unit, and an anti-disassembly unit.

The radio frequency module 126 is electrically connected with the control module 123 , the positioning module 124 and the antenna device 130 , and is used for transmitting the position information transmitted by the positioning module 124 to the antenna device 130 .

The antenna device 130 is configured to transmit the location information transmitted by the radio frequency module 126 to the server device 140 .

The server device 140 is configured to receive and process the location information transmitted by the antenna device 130 , and at the same time, a user can issue control instructions through the server device 140 .

Please refer to FIG. 2 , which is a schematic diagram of a specific structure of the tracker terminal equipment system shown in FIG. 1 . As shown in FIG. 2 , the charging device 110 in the tracker terminal equipment system 100 provided by the present application includes a control unit 111 , a status indication unit 112 , a charging integrated circuit (IC) unit 113 , an anti-reverse design unit 114 and A pogo pin connector 115. Wherein, the control unit 111 is electrically connected with the interface module 121, and is used for controlling the tracker terminal device 120 to be powered on, powered off, reset or woken up. In the embodiment of the present application, the control unit 111 may be a control button. The state indicating unit 112 is electrically connected to the interface module 121 for displaying the charging state. In the embodiment of the present application, the status indicating unit 112 may be a lamp bead. The charging IC unit 113 is electrically connected to the interface module 121 for managing the charging process, and controlling and detecting current and voltage. The anti-reverse design unit 114 is used to prevent the charging device 110 and the tracker terminal device 120 from being reversely connected, so as to avoid damage to the charging device 110 and the tracker terminal device 120 . The pogo pin connector 115 is electrically connected to the interface module 121 for connecting the charging device 110 and the tracker terminal device 120 .

The interface module 121 includes a charging and control interface unit 1211 and an interface protection unit 1212, wherein the charging and control interface unit 1211, the control unit 111, the state indicating unit 112, the charging IC unit 113, the The pogo pin connector 115 and the interface protection unit 1212 are electrically connected, so that the pogo pin connector 115 and the tracker terminal device 120 are in good contact, thereby extending the service life of the tracker terminal device 120 . In the embodiment of the present application, the charging and control interface unit 1211 can be a pogo pin contact pad, the size of the pogo pin contact pad can be reasonably designed according to the PCB area, and the pogo pin contact pad Gold and organic solder protection film (Organic Solderability Preservatives, OSP) process. The interface protection unit 1212 is electrically connected to the charging and control interface unit 1211 , the power module 122 and the control module 123 for preventing damage to circuit components caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD). , thereby ensuring the stable operation of the tracker terminal device system 100 . In this embodiment of the present application, the interface protection unit 1212 may select an ESD device according to a usage scenario.

The power supply module 122 includes a main power supply control unit 1221 and a main power supply unit 1222, wherein the main power supply control unit 1221 is electrically connected with the interface protection unit 1212, the control module 123 and the main power supply unit 1222, It is used to detect the charging process of the main power supply unit 1222, and control the main power supply unit 1222 to be turned on or off according to the detection result. The main power supply unit 1222 is electrically connected to the main power supply control unit 1221 for providing power to the tracker terminal device 120 . In the embodiment of the present application, the main power unit 1222 may be a rechargeable battery, such as a lithium subtype and high temperature-resistant capacity battery, and the rechargeable battery has a wide operating temperature range (industrial grade or consumer grade). ), high reliability, low self-discharge rate, long storage life, can achieve small current discharge, and the battery voltage does not change linearly with the amount of electricity during discharge to maintain a fully charged state, while the cost is low.

The control module 123 includes a power management unit 1231 and a power consumption main control unit 1232, wherein the power management unit 1231 is electrically connected to the main power control unit 1221, the power consumption main control unit 1232 and the positioning module 124. The connection is used to control the power of other modules to be turned on or off according to the instruction of the power consumption master control unit 1232, so as to realize the control of the power consumption of the tracker terminal equipment system 100. In the embodiment of the present application, the power management unit 1231 may be a linear voltage regulator (Low Dropout Regulator, LDO) with controllable ultra-low quiescent current. The power consumption main control unit 1232 is electrically connected to the interface protection unit 1212 , the main power control unit 1221 , the power management unit 1231 , the positioning module 124 , the other units 125 and the radio frequency module 126 . It is used to control the power management unit 1231 by issuing instructions to turn on or off the power of other modules, and when the network status is good, transmit the location information transmitted by the positioning module 124 to the radio frequency The module 126 simultaneously collects the power of the main power supply unit 1222 in real time through an Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) (not shown), and transmits power to the radio frequency module 126 when the power is lower than a preset power Early warning of wear and tear. In the embodiment of the present application, the power consumption main control unit 1232 may be a narrowband Internet of Things (Narrow Band, NB) chip, the NB chip can better realize power consumption management, and has an ultra-low sleep mode, which can Improve battery life.

The positioning module 124 includes a positioning unit 1241, wherein the positioning unit 1241 is electrically connected with the power management unit 1231, the power consumption control unit 1232 and the radio frequency module 126, and is used to collect position information in real time, and transmit the collected location information to the power consumption main control unit 1232 or the radio frequency module 126 . In this embodiment of the present application, the positioning unit 1241 may be a global navigation satellite system (Global Navigation Satellite System, GNSS) chip with a built-in duplexer and filter.

The radio frequency module 126 includes a first radio frequency unit 1261 and a second radio frequency unit 1262, wherein the first radio frequency unit 1261 is electrically connected to the power consumption control unit 1232 and the antenna device 130 for connecting all the The location information transmitted by the power consumption master control unit 1232 is transmitted to the antenna device 130 . The second radio frequency unit 1262 is electrically connected to the positioning unit 1241 and the antenna device 130 , and is used for transmitting the position information transmitted by the positioning unit 1241 to the antenna device 130 . In this embodiment of the present application, both the first radio frequency unit 1261 and the second radio frequency unit 1262 may be radio frequency antenna matching circuits.

The antenna device 130 includes a first antenna unit 131 and a second antenna unit 132, wherein the first antenna unit 131 is electrically connected to the first radio frequency unit 1261 and the server device 140 for connecting the The location information transmitted by the first radio frequency unit 1261 is transmitted to the server device 140 . The second antenna unit 132 is electrically connected to the second radio frequency unit 1262 and the server device 140 for transmitting the location information transmitted by the second radio frequency unit 1262 to the server device 140 . In the embodiment of the present application, the first antenna unit 131 may be an NB antenna, and the second antenna unit 132 may be a Global Positioning System (Global Positioning System, GPS) antenna.

The server device 140 includes a server unit 141, wherein the server unit 141 is electrically connected to the first antenna unit 131 and the second antenna unit 132 for receiving and processing the first antenna unit 131 and the second antenna unit 132. The location information transmitted by the second antenna unit 132, and at the same time, the user can issue control instructions through the server unit 141. In this embodiment of the present application, the server unit 141 may be a cloud server.

To sum up, in the tracker terminal device system 100 of the present application, the charging device 110 , the tracker terminal device 120 and the antenna device 130 are designed separately, so that the tracker terminal device 120 is miniaturized and the PCB area is saved as much as possible. Reduce development costs. Meanwhile, when the tracker terminal device 120 is abnormal, the tracker terminal device 120 can be restarted through the control unit 111 on the charging device 110 .

Please refer to FIG. 3 , which is a schematic flowchart of a power consumption control method disclosed in an embodiment of the present application. The power consumption control method is executed by the tracker terminal device system in the above-mentioned embodiment shown in FIG. 1-FIG. 2, thereby reducing the power consumption of the tracker terminal device 120, so as to reduce the development cost of the product and improve the user experience. Effect. The flow of the power consumption control method includes at least the following steps.

S10. The tracker terminal device system 100 starts the working mode.

In this embodiment of the present application, specifically, the charging device 110 charges the tracker terminal device 120 , and when the charging of the tracker terminal device 120 is completed, press the control button in the charging device 110 The unit 111 is to install the tracker terminal device 120 on the object, and the tracker terminal device 120 starts the working mode.

S20, the power consumption main control unit 1232 searches the network, and the tracker terminal device 120 completes the network injection.

In the embodiment of the present application, specifically, the power consumption master control unit 1232 starts to search the network, and waits for the tracker terminal device 120 to complete the network injection.

In the embodiment of the present application, if the tracker terminal device 120 completes the net injection, step S30 is executed; if the tracker terminal device 120 does not complete the net injection, the step S10 is continued.

S30. The server unit 141 sends an instruction to control the positioning unit 1241 to perform positioning and collect position information in real time.

In the embodiment of the present application, specifically, the server unit 141 sends an instruction to the positioning unit 1241 through the second antenna unit 132 and the second radio frequency unit 1262, and the positioning unit 1241 receives the server The instruction sent by the unit 141 performs positioning and collects position information in real time.

S40, the positioning unit 1241 succeeds in positioning.

In this embodiment of the present application, if the positioning unit 1241 is successfully positioned, step S50 is performed; if the positioning unit 1241 is not positioned successfully, step S30 is continued.

S50 , the positioning unit 1241 transmits the location information to the server unit 141 .

In this embodiment of the present application, specifically, when the network state is poor, the positioning unit 1241 transmits the location information to the second radio frequency unit 1262 at preset time intervals, and the second radio frequency unit 1262 passes the The second antenna unit 132 transmits the location information to the server unit 141; when the network status is good, the location unit 1241 transmits the location information to the power consumption master control unit 1232 at preset time intervals , the power consumption master control unit 1232 transmits the position information transmitted by the positioning unit 1241 to the first radio frequency unit 1261 , and the first radio frequency unit 1261 transmits the position information through the first antenna unit 131 The information is transmitted to the server unit 141 .

When the positioning unit 1241 does not need to transmit the position information to the server unit 141, the power consumption master control unit 1232 controls the power management unit 1231 to turn off the main power supply of the positioning unit 1241, but at the same time Keep the backup power supply continuously supplied, thereby saving system power consumption, and enabling the device to warm up, thus shortening the device startup time.

S60. The positioning unit 1241 completes the transmission of the location information.

In the embodiment of the present application, specifically, if the positioning unit 1241 has not completed the transmission of the position information, save the current position information and continue to perform step S50; if the positioning unit 1241 completes the transmission of the position information transmission, then continue to step S70.

S70. The power consumption master control unit 1232 sets a timer.

In the embodiment of the present application, specifically, the timer of the power consumption master control unit 1232 may be set to cause the power consumption master control unit 1232 to enter a sleep mode, thereby reducing system power consumption and extending battery life.

S80. The power consumption main control unit performs mode switching.

In the embodiment of the present application, specifically, the power consumption master control unit switches between an idle (Idle) mode or a HIB mode.

To sum up, in the power consumption control method of the present application, the positioning unit 1241 transmits the position information to the server unit 141 at preset time intervals, thereby controlling the power consumption of the tracker terminal device system 100, and at the same time When the positioning unit 1241 does not need to transmit the position information to the server unit 141, the power consumption master control unit 1232 controls the power management unit 1231 to turn off the main power supply of the positioning unit 1241, but at the same time Keep the backup power supply continuously supplied, thereby saving system power consumption, and enabling the device to warm up, thus shortening the device startup time.

Embodiments of the present application further provide a terminal device, which includes the tracker terminal device system 100 shown in the foregoing embodiments. It can be understood that the terminal device may be a mobile terminal device or a non-mobile terminal device. Wherein, the mobile terminal device may be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, a palmtop computer, a vehicle-mounted terminal device, a wearable device, an Ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), a netbook or a personal digital assistant (Personal digital assistant). assistant, PDA), etc.; the non-mobile terminal device may be a personal computer (Personal computer, PC), a television (Television, TV), a teller machine or a self-service machine, and the like. For the sake of brevity, this embodiment of the present application is not further limited.

Those of ordinary skill in the art can realize that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of the two. Interchangeability, the above description has generally described the components and steps of each example in terms of function. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Skilled artisans may implement the described functionality using different methods for each particular application, but such implementations should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

The flowchart described in this application is only an embodiment, and various modifications and changes may be made to this illustration or the steps in this application without departing from the spirit of this application. For example, the steps may be performed in a different order, or certain steps may be added, deleted, or modified. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the flow of the above-mentioned embodiments, and the equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present application, still belong to the scope covered by the invention.

In the description of this specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "exemplary embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" or the like is meant to be used in conjunction with the described embodiments. A particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in a manner or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

It should be understood that the application of the present application is not limited to the above examples. For those of ordinary skill in the art, improvements or transformations can be made according to the above descriptions, and all these improvements and transformations should belong to the protection scope of the appended claims of the present application. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the flow of the above-mentioned embodiments, and the equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present application, still fall within the scope covered by the present application.

Claims (12)

1. A tracker terminal device system comprising a charging device, a tracker terminal device, an antenna device, and a server device,

the charging device is electrically connected with the tracker terminal device and is used for charging the tracker terminal device;

the tracker terminal device is electrically connected with the antenna device and used for acquiring position information in real time and transmitting the acquired position information to the antenna device;

the antenna device is electrically connected with the server device and is used for transmitting the position information transmitted by the tracker terminal device to the server device;

the server device is used for receiving and processing the position information transmitted by the antenna device, and a user issues a control instruction through the server device.

2. The tracker endpoint device system of claim 1, wherein the tracker endpoint device comprises an interface module, a power module, a control module, a location module, other units, and a radio frequency module, wherein,

the interface module is electrically connected with the charging device, the power supply module and the control module and is used for connecting the charging device and the tracker terminal device;

the power supply module is electrically connected with the interface module and the control module and is used for providing power supply for the tracker terminal device;

the control module is electrically connected with the interface module, the power supply module, the positioning module, the other units and the radio frequency module and is used for supplying power to the corresponding modules according to the opening or closing of a use scene;

the positioning module is electrically connected with the control module and the radio frequency module and used for acquiring position information in real time and transmitting the acquired position information to the control module or the radio frequency module;

the other units are electrically connected with the control module, and the other units are one or more of various sensors, a state indication control unit and an anti-disassembly unit;

the radio frequency module is electrically connected with the control module, the positioning module and the antenna device and is used for transmitting the position information transmitted by the positioning module to the antenna device.

3. The tracker terminal device system of claim 2, wherein the charging means comprises a control unit, a status indication unit, a charging integrated circuit unit, an anti-reverse design unit, and a pogo pin connector, wherein,

the control unit is electrically connected with the interface module and is used for controlling the tracker terminal device to start, shut down, reset or wake up;

the state indicating unit is electrically connected with the interface module and is used for displaying the charging state;

the charging integrated circuit unit is electrically connected with the interface module and is used for managing a charging process and controlling and detecting current and voltage;

the anti-reverse design unit is used for preventing the charging device and the tracker terminal device from being reversely connected;

the pogo pin connector is electrically connected with the interface module and is used for connecting the charging device and the tracker terminal device.

4. The tracker endpoint device system of claim 3, wherein the interface module comprises a charging and control interface unit and an interface guard unit, wherein,

the charging and control interface unit is electrically connected with the control unit, the state indicating unit, the charging integrated circuit unit, the pogo pin connector and the interface protection unit, and is used for enabling the pogo pin connector to be in good contact with the tracker terminal device;

the interface protection unit is electrically connected with the charging and control interface unit, the power supply module and the control module and used for preventing the circuit elements from being damaged due to electrostatic discharge.

5. The tracker endpoint device system of claim 4, wherein the power module comprises a primary power control unit and a primary power unit, wherein,

the main power supply control unit is electrically connected with the interface protection unit, the control module and the main power supply unit, and is used for detecting the charging process of the main power supply unit and controlling the main power supply unit to be turned on or turned off according to the detection result;

the main power supply unit is electrically connected with the main power supply control unit and used for providing power supply for the tracker terminal device.

6. The tracker endpoint device system of claim 5, wherein the control module comprises a power management unit and a power consumption master control unit, wherein,

the power management unit is electrically connected with the main power control unit, the power consumption main control unit and the positioning module and is used for controlling the power of other modules to be turned on or turned off according to the instruction of the power consumption main control unit;

the power consumption main control unit is electrically connected with the interface protection unit, the main power supply control unit, the power supply management unit, the positioning module, the other units and the radio frequency module, and is used for controlling the power supply management unit through issuing instructions, realizing the on or off of the power supplies of the other modules and transmitting the position information transmitted by the positioning module to the radio frequency module.

7. The tracker terminal device system of claim 6, wherein the positioning module comprises a positioning unit, wherein the positioning unit is electrically connected to the power management unit, the power consumption main control unit and the radio frequency module, and is configured to collect position information in real time and transmit the collected position information to the power consumption main control unit or the radio frequency module.

8. The tracker endpoint device system of claim 7, wherein the radio frequency module comprises a first radio frequency unit and a second radio frequency unit, wherein,

the first radio frequency unit is electrically connected with the power consumption main control unit and the antenna device and is used for transmitting the position information transmitted by the power consumption main control unit to the antenna device;

the second radio frequency unit is electrically connected with the positioning unit and the antenna device and is used for transmitting the position information transmitted by the positioning unit to the antenna device.

9. The tracker terminal device system of claim 8, wherein said antenna arrangement comprises a first antenna element and a second antenna element, wherein,

the first antenna unit is electrically connected with the first radio frequency unit and the server device and is used for transmitting the position information transmitted by the first radio frequency unit to the server device;

the second antenna unit is electrically connected with the second radio frequency unit and the server device and is used for transmitting the position information transmitted by the second radio frequency unit to the server device.

10. The tracker terminal device system of claim 9, wherein the server apparatus comprises a server unit, wherein the server unit is electrically connected to the first antenna unit and the second antenna unit, and is configured to receive and process the position information transmitted by the first antenna unit and the second antenna unit, and a user issues a control command through the server unit.

11. A power consumption control method performed by the tracker terminal device system of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the power consumption control method comprises:

starting a working mode of a tracker terminal equipment system;

the power consumption main control unit searches for a network and completes network injection of the tracker terminal device;

the server unit sends an instruction to control the positioning unit to position and acquire position information in real time;

the positioning unit is successfully positioned;

the positioning unit transmits the position information to the server unit;

the positioning unit completes the transmission of the position information;

the power consumption main control unit is provided with a timer;

and the power consumption main control unit switches modes.

12. A terminal device, characterized in that it comprises a tracker terminal device system according to any of claims 1 to 10.

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