CN102801778A - Device for realizing resource sharing and resource sharing method - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a resource sharing device and a resource sharing method. The device includes: a device management module, a storage module, a shared management module, at least one type of network interface module, and at least one type of device interface module. The device management module is used to identify the resource sharing device whose resources are accessed through the device interface module, obtain information about the resource sharing device and store it in the storage module. The sharing management module is used for sending the information of the resource sharing device stored in the storage module to the access device through the network interface module, and forwarding data between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device. In the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the unified management of each resource sharing device is realized through the device for realizing resource sharing. Realize the unified management of resource sharing equipment, and then make resources be shared and utilized to a greater extent.

Description

A device and method for realizing resource sharing

technical field

The present invention relates to the field of communication technology, in particular to a resource sharing device and a resource sharing method.

Background technique

In the prior art, resource sharing devices are scattered, and there is no unified management of resource sharing devices. For example, if you need to share the printer resources in the network, you need to directly connect the printer, or use the computer directly connected to the printer as a print server, and share the printer resources by connecting to the print server. For another example, if you need to share resources in a USB (Universal Serial BUS, Universal Serial Bus) storage medium, you need to connect the USB storage medium to a computer, and access the resources in the USB storage medium on this connected computer. Resource sharing management of devices such as printers and USB storage media is relatively decentralized.

Contents of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a resource sharing device and a resource sharing method.

The purpose of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

A device for realizing resource sharing, comprising:

a device management module, a storage module, a shared management module, at least one type of network interface module, and at least one type of device interface module;

The device management module is configured to identify a resource sharing device accessed through the device interface module, obtain information about the resource sharing device, and save the information about the resource sharing device into the storage module;

The sharing management module is configured to send the information of the resource sharing device stored in the storage module to the access device through the network interface module, and perform data transfer between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device. Forward.

A method for realizing resource sharing through the above-mentioned device, comprising:

The device management module identifies the resource sharing device accessed through the device interface module, obtains the information of the resource sharing device, and saves the information of the resource sharing device in the storage module;

The sharing management module sends the resource sharing device information stored in the storage module to the access device through the network interface module, and forwards data between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device.

In the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the unified management of each resource sharing device is realized through the device for realizing resource sharing. The user can obtain the information of each resource sharing device by logging into the device by accessing the device. Realize the unified management of resource sharing equipment, and then make resources be shared and utilized to a greater extent.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the first device provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a second device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is the flow chart of the first method provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a flow chart of a second method provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a resource sharing system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of another resource sharing system provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

The embodiment of the present invention provides a device for realizing resource sharing, its structure is shown in Figure 1, and the specific implementation structure is as follows:

A device management module 1001 , a storage module 1002 , a shared management module 1003 , at least one type of network interface module 1004 , and at least one type of device interface module 1005 .

Wherein, the network interface module 1004 may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: a wired communication network interface module, such as an Ethernet interface module, a telephone line interface module, etc., a wireless communication network interface module, such as a WI-FI interface module, and the like. The device provided by the present invention can access a corresponding network through the network interface module 1004 .

The device interface module 1005 may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: a wired communication network interface module, a wireless communication network interface module, a USB interface module, a Bluetooth interface module, an infrared interface module, an audio interface module, a video interface module, and the like. The device provided by the present invention can be connected with the resource sharing device through the device interface module 1005 .

In the device for realizing resource sharing provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the device management module 1001 is configured to identify the resource sharing device accessed through the device interface module 1005, obtain information about the resource sharing device, and store the information of the resource sharing device The information is stored in the storage module 1002. Wherein, the information of the resource sharing device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: device type of the resource sharing device, device name of the resource sharing device, shared resource information in the resource sharing device, and the like.

The sharing management module 1003 is configured to send the resource sharing device information stored in the storage module 1002 to the access device through the network interface module 1004, and perform data forwarding between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device.

In the device for implementing resource sharing provided by the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention, the device management module 1001 can refer to the existing implementation method for identifying the resource sharing device accessed through the device interface module 1005, for example, it can be based on DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance, digital life The identification method stipulated by the network alliance) is realized. Preferably, the embodiment of the present invention provides a specific implementation manner of identification that may be as follows: after the device management module 1001 finds that a device is connected to the device interface module 1005, it loads the driver program of the connected device, and identifies and loads the device by installing the driver program. the device. Specifically, the device attribute information of the device connected to the device interface module 1005 can be obtained during the process of installing the driver, and the device attribute information can include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: device type, device name; information identifying the resource sharing device. Specifically, the device provided by the embodiment of the present invention pre-saves the attribute information of the resource sharing device. If the acquired attribute information is the same as the pre-saved attribute information, it means that the accessed device is a resource sharing device.

The device provided by the embodiment of the present invention can realize the expansion of the supported network type, specifically, it can be realized through the network type expansion module. The network type expansion module supports extended network communication protocols, and is used for the device provided by the present invention to access a communication network supporting extended network communication protocols. Specifically, the network interface module 1004 provided by the embodiment of the present invention may further include at least one of the following modules: a network type expansion module of a USB interface, a network type expansion module of a Bluetooth interface, and a network type expansion module of an infrared interface. The network type expansion module of the USB interface specifically refers to the network type expansion module connected to the device through the USB interface. The network type expansion module of the Bluetooth interface specifically refers to the network type expansion module connected to the device through the Bluetooth interface. The network type expansion module of the infrared interface specifically refers to the network type expansion module connected to the device through the infrared interface.

For some resource sharing devices, at any time, it only supports data interaction with one access device. In view of this situation, in the apparatus provided by the embodiment of the present invention, if multiple access devices select the same resource sharing device, when the sharing management module 1003 performs data forwarding between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device , specifically can be used for: performing time-division multiplexing on multiple access devices, and performing data forwarding between only one access device among the multiple access devices and the selected resource sharing device at each moment.

If multiple access devices choose to use the same resource sharing device of the audio interface module, fixed-point transmission of audio resources can be realized. The so-called fixed-point transmission means that multiple access devices use time division multiplexing to obtain audio resources in the resource sharing device. Specifically, when the sharing management module 1003 performs data forwarding between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device, it is specifically configured to: after receiving a resource sharing request from one of the multiple access devices, It is judged whether the resource sharing device is currently in an idle state, and if so, data forwarding is performed between the access device sending the resource sharing request and the resource sharing device selected by the access device.

The implementation structure of the device for realizing resource sharing provided by the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in Figure 2, a preferred device for realizing resource sharing, its specific implementation structure includes:

Main processor 2001, power supply module 2002, Ethernet interface module 2003, WI-FI interface module 2004, USB interface module 2005, audio interface module 2006 and information storage module 2007.

Wherein, the power supply module 2002 is used for supplying power to devices realizing resource sharing and maintaining normal operation of the devices. As an example and not limitation, the power supply module 2002 may be implemented by a battery, or by a DC interface module, preferably, it may also be implemented by an AC-DC conversion circuit. If it is implemented by an AC-DC conversion circuit, as shown in Figure 2, it consists of three parts: an AC power socket, an AC-to-DC circuit, and a DC power distribution circuit. Technology, converts 220V AC (alternating current), 50Hz AC power to 5V DC (direct current) power, and then realizes the distribution of power at various voltage levels through DC/DC conversion.

The Ethernet interface module 2003 is used for accessing the Ethernet, or providing an interface for the resource sharing device to connect with the resource sharing device, and its specific implementation structure includes two parts: an Ethernet interface circuit and an RJ45 socket. The resource sharing device accessed through the Ethernet interface module 2003 is specifically connected through an Ethernet cable, and may specifically be a server, a personal computer, and the like that provide shared resources.

The WI-FI interface module 2004 is used to access the WI-FI network, or provide an interface for the resource sharing device to connect with the resource sharing device, and its specific implementation structure includes a wireless communication circuit module and a radio frequency antenna. The resource sharing device accessed through the WI-FI interface module 2004 may specifically be a device that accesses the device provided by the present invention as a WI-FI access point, such as a server providing shared resources, a personal computer, a mobile terminal, and the like.

The USB interface module 2005 is used to provide an interface for the resource sharing device to connect with the resource sharing device, and its specific implementation structure includes a USB interface circuit and a USB socket. If a USB interface data card supporting scalable network type access is inserted into the USB interface module 2005, network type expansion can also be realized. The resource sharing device accessed through the USB interface module 2005 may specifically be a device with a USB interface, such as a printer with a USB interface, a mobile terminal with a USB interface, a data card with a USB interface, and the like.

The audio interface module 2006 is used to provide an interface for the resource sharing device to connect with the resource sharing device, and its specific implementation structure includes an audio codec circuit and a 3.5mm audio socket. The resource sharing device accessed through the audio interface module 2006 may specifically be an audio playback device, an audio recording device, and the like.

The information storage module 2007 is used to store various application programs and related data for resource sharing, and provide memory resources required for program operation. For example, to store information about resource sharing devices.

The main processor 2001 is mainly used to realize the functions of the above-mentioned device management module 1001 and the shared management module 1003 .

The present invention also provides a method for realizing resource sharing through any of the above-mentioned devices for realizing resource sharing, and its realization method is shown in FIG. 3 , and the specific realization method is as follows:

Step 100, the device management module identifies the resource sharing device accessed through the device interface module, acquires the information of the resource sharing device, and saves the information of the resource sharing device into the storage module;

Step 110, the sharing management module sends the resource sharing device information stored in the storage module to the access device through the network interface module, and forwards data between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device.

In the method provided by the embodiment of the present invention, if multiple access devices select the same resource sharing device, when the sharing management module performs data forwarding between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device, it may specifically include: Time-division multiplexing is performed on multiple access devices, and data forwarding is only performed between one of the multiple access devices and the selected resource sharing device at each moment.

The method provided by the embodiment of the present invention can also realize fixed-point transmission of audio resources. Specifically, if multiple access devices select the same resource sharing device through the audio interface module, when the sharing management module forwards data between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device, it specifically includes: receiving After receiving a resource sharing request from one of the multiple access devices, it is judged whether the resource sharing device is currently idle, and if so, the resource shared by the access device that sent the resource sharing request and the resource selected by the access device Data forwarding between shared devices.

The method provided by the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below by taking the device shown in FIG. 2 as an example.

Assuming that a printer with a USB interface is inserted into the USB interface module 2005 of the device shown in FIG. 2 , the main processor 2001 recognizes the printer by installing the printer driver, and loads the printer. During this process, the attribute information of the printer is acquired and saved.

Assuming that an audio playback device or an audio recording device is inserted into the audio interface module 2006 in the device shown in Figure 2, then the main processor 2001 recognizes the audio playback device or audio recording device, and load the audio playback device or audio recording device. In this process, the attribute information of the audio playback device or the audio recording device is acquired and saved.

Correspondingly, at least the attribute information of the loaded printer and the attribute information of the loaded audio playback device or audio recording device are stored in the storage module 2007 . The specific ones can be saved in the form of a list.

The device provided by the embodiment of the present invention is assigned an IP address. The access device can access the device through the IP address. It is assumed that the device provided by the embodiment of the present invention is connected to the WI-FI network through the WI-FI interface module 2004 .

In a preferred embodiment, the specific implementation manner of the access device sharing the printer resources loaded to the device is shown in Figure 4, which specifically includes the following operations:

In step 200, the apparatus shown in FIG. 2 performs identity verification on the access device after receiving the IP access request from the access device. Specifically, identity verification can be performed by means of user name and password.

Step 210, after the identity verification is passed, the above device establishes a communication link with the access device.

Step 220, the above device sends the saved attribute information of the resource sharing device to the access device through the established communication link.

On the side of the access device, its specific embodiment may be: displaying each resource sharing device loaded in the above-mentioned device on an interface.

Step 230, the access device selects the printer loaded in the above-mentioned device, and sends the selection result information to the above-mentioned device.

Specifically, the information of the file to be printed is also sent to the above-mentioned device.

Step 240, the above device forwards the data between the access device and the printer to realize resource sharing.

Wherein, as shown in FIG. 5, the access device may be a device in the WI-FI network, as shown in FIG. 6, or a remote access device. Specifically, the WI-FI network accessed by the resource sharing device passes through a router If it is connected to the WAN, then the access device in the WAN can access the resource sharing device in the device.

The method provided by the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention may be specifically implemented based on the DLNA specification.

In the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the unified management of each resource sharing device is realized through the device for realizing resource sharing. The user can obtain the information of each resource sharing device by logging into the device by accessing the device. Realize the unified management of resource sharing equipment, and then make resources be shared and utilized to a greater extent.

Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and equivalent technologies thereof, the present invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims (10)

1. A device for realizing resource sharing, comprising: a device management module, a storage module, a shared management module, at least one type of network interface module, and at least one type of device interface module; The device management module is configured to identify a resource sharing device accessed through the device interface module, obtain information about the resource sharing device, and save the information about the resource sharing device into the storage module; The sharing management module is configured to send the information of the resource sharing device stored in the storage module to the access device through the network interface module, and perform data transfer between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device. Forward. 2. The device for realizing resource sharing according to claim 1, wherein the network interface module comprises at least one of the following: a wired communication network interface module and a wireless communication network interface module. 3. The device for realizing resource sharing according to claim 1, wherein the device interface module comprises at least one of the following: a wired communication network interface module, a wireless communication network interface module, a universal serial bus USB interface module, Bluetooth interface module, infrared interface module, audio interface module, video interface module. 4. The device for realizing resource sharing according to claim 1, wherein the network interface module comprises at least one of the following modules: a network type extension module of a USB interface, a network type extension module of a Bluetooth interface, an infrared interface A network type expansion module, the network type expansion module supports extended network communication protocols. 5. The device for realizing resource sharing according to claim 3, characterized in that, if multiple access devices select the same resource sharing device, the sharing management module compares between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device When performing data forwarding, it is specifically used for: performing time-division multiplexing on multiple access devices, and only performing data forwarding between one of the multiple access devices and the selected resource sharing device at each moment. 6. A method for realizing resource sharing through the device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, comprising: The device management module identifies the resource sharing device accessed through the device interface module, obtains the information of the resource sharing device, and saves the information of the resource sharing device in the storage module; The sharing management module sends the resource sharing device information stored in the storage module to the access device through the network interface module, and forwards data between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device. 7. The method according to claim 6, wherein the network interface module comprises at least one of the following: a wired communication network interface module and a wireless communication network interface module. 8. The method according to claim 6, wherein the device interface module comprises at least one of the following: a wired communication network interface module, a wireless communication network interface module, a Universal Serial Bus USB interface module, a Bluetooth interface module, Infrared interface module, audio interface module, video interface module. 9. The method according to claim 6, wherein if multiple access devices select the same resource sharing device, the sharing management module performs data sharing between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device. Forwarding specifically includes: performing time-division multiplexing on multiple access devices, and only performing data forwarding between one of the multiple access devices and the selected resource sharing device at each moment. 10. The method according to claim 9, wherein if a plurality of access devices select the same resource sharing device through the audio interface module, the sharing management module selects between the access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device When data is forwarded, it specifically includes: after receiving a resource sharing request from one of the multiple access devices, judging whether the resource sharing device is currently idle, and if so, sending the resource sharing request. Data forwarding is performed between the requested access device and the resource sharing device selected by the access device.

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