KR101580365B1 - Communication Terminal and Method for Remote Controlling Electronic through Network, Electronic Device Control Server, Camera and Method for Supporting Remote Control - Google Patents

Abstract

A communication terminal that remotely controls an electronic device through a network, a remote control method of the electronic device, an electronic device control server that supports remote control of the electronic device, a camera, and a remote control support method. A communication terminal according to the present invention includes: a selection menu providing unit for providing a selection menu for at least one electronic device; A camera control unit for transmitting a control signal for photographing the selected electronic device to the camera via the network when the electronic device is selected based on the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing unit; An image receiving unit for receiving and displaying a photographed image from a camera when the electronic device selected by the camera is photographed; And an electronic device control unit for controlling the electronic device selected through the network based on the photographed image displayed by the image receiving unit.

Description

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to a communication terminal for remotely controlling an electronic device through a network, a remote control method of the electronic device, an electronic device control server supporting remote control of the electronic device, , Electronic Device Control Server, Camera and Method for Supporting Remote Control}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication terminal for remotely controlling an electronic apparatus through a network, a remote control method for the electronic apparatus, an electronic apparatus control server for supporting remote control of the electronic apparatus, a camera, A communication terminal that remotely controls an electronic device through a network, which can selectively control various electronic devices installed in a predetermined area by using the communication terminal, an electronic device remote control method thereof, and an electronic device control device that supports remote control of the electronic device A server, a camera, and a remote control support method thereof.

As digital technologies and communication technologies are developed, communication terminals can transmit and receive data through a network, execute contents such as moving pictures and music, and can acquire necessary information by accessing the Internet anytime and anywhere.

Meanwhile, in recent years, home networking technologies using a communication network have been actively developed, and various technologies for controlling a home network remotely by combining communication technology with home networking technology have been attempted.

However, the technology for controlling the home network using the communication terminal developed so far is limited to the case where an event such as overvoltage or overload occurs in the home network environment, and it is possible to monitor various electronic devices installed in the home network environment in real time And control is difficult.

Patent Registration No. 10-0693225 (registered date: 2007. 03. 05)

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a home network system, a home network system, A communication terminal for remotely controlling an electronic device through a network, a remote control method for the electronic device, an electronic device control server for supporting remote control of the electronic device, a camera, and a remote control support method.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication terminal comprising: a selection menu providing unit for providing a selection menu for at least one electronic device; A camera control unit for transmitting a control signal for photographing the selected electronic device to the camera via the network when the electronic device is selected based on the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing unit; An image receiving unit for receiving and displaying a photographed image from a camera when the electronic device selected by the camera is photographed; And an electronic device control unit for controlling the electronic device selected through the network based on the photographed image displayed by the image receiving unit.

The communication terminal may further include a control interface display unit for displaying a control interface corresponding to the selected electronic device. In this case, the electronic device control unit controls the electronic device selected based on the control interface displayed by the control interface display unit.

The communication terminal includes: a network connection unit for connecting to an electronic device control server through a network; And a control interface receiver for receiving a control interface corresponding to the electronic device selected from the electronic device control server.

The communication terminal may further include an electronic device registration unit for registering and registering the electronic device and the camera, and setting and storing a photographing angle of the camera corresponding to each electronic device matched. In this case, the selection menu providing unit provides a selection menu for at least one electronic device registered through the electronic device registration unit.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device control server, comprising: an electronic device registration unit for registering and registering electronic devices and cameras, setting and storing photographing angles corresponding to matching electronic devices; A selection menu providing unit for providing a selection menu for electronic equipment registered in the electronic equipment registration unit to the communication terminal through a network; And a camera controller for transmitting a photographing control signal for photographing the selected electronic device to the corresponding camera when the electronic device is selected by the communication terminal based on the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing unit .

The electronic device control server may further include a request signal receiver for receiving a selection menu request signal from the communication terminal. In this case, the selection menu providing unit provides a selection menu to the communication terminal when the selection menu request signal is received through the request signal receiving unit.

The electronic device control server may include: a registration request unit for requesting registration of the electronic device from the communication terminal; A camera matching unit for matching the camera corresponding to the electronic device that is requested to be registered by the registration request unit; And a photographing angle requesting unit for requesting a photographing angle of the electronic device registered in the camera matched by the camera matching unit. In this case, the electronic device registration unit sets the photographing angle received from the camera at the request of the photographing angle requesting unit to the photographing angle of the electronic device for which registration is requested and stores the photographing angle.

The electronic device control server may further include a control interface providing unit that provides a control interface corresponding to the selected electronic device to the communication terminal when the electronic device is selected by the communication terminal.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a camera for registering an electronic device within a set range and setting and storing an angle corresponding to a registered electronic device, A selection menu providing unit for providing a selection menu for electronic devices stored in the electronic device registration unit to a communication terminal through a network; And an image capturing unit for capturing an image at a photographing angle corresponding to the selected electronic device when the electronic device is selected by the communication terminal based on the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing unit.

The camera includes: a video transmission unit for transmitting an image captured by the video capture unit to a communication terminal; A control signal receiving unit for receiving an electronic device control signal from a communication terminal corresponding to an image transmitted by the video transmission unit; And an electronic device control unit for controlling the electronic device selected according to the electronic device control signal received through the control signal receiving unit.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote control method for an electronic device, the remote control method comprising: providing a selection menu for at least one electronic device; When the electronic device is selected based on the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing step, transmitting a photographing control signal for photographing the selected electronic device to the camera via the network; Receiving a photographed image from a camera and displaying the photographed image when the electronic device selected by the camera is photographed; And controlling the electronic device selected through the network based on the photographed image displayed by the photographed image displaying step.

The above-described electronic device remote control method may further include displaying a control interface corresponding to the selected electronic device. In this case, the electronic device control step controls the electronic device selected based on the control interface displayed by the control interface displaying step.

The above-described electronic device remote control method includes: connecting to an electronic device control server through a network; And receiving a control interface corresponding to the electronic device selected from the electronic device control server.

The tactical electronic device remote control method may further include matching and registering the electronic device with the camera, and setting and storing the photographing angle of the camera corresponding to each of the matched electronic devices. In this case, the selection menu providing step provides a selection menu for at least one registered electronic device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for remote control of an electronic device performed by an electronic device control server, the method comprising: Setting and storing a photographing angle corresponding to each of the electronic devices; Providing a selection menu for registered electronic devices to a communication terminal via a network; And transmitting a photographing control signal for photographing the selected electronic device to the corresponding camera when the electronic device is selected by the communication terminal based on the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing step.

The above-described electronic device remote control support method may further include receiving a selection menu request signal from the communication terminal. In this case, the selection menu providing step provides a selection menu to the communication terminal when the selection menu request signal is received through the selection menu request signal reception step.

The above-described electronic device remote control support method includes: receiving a request for registration of an electronic device from a communication terminal; Matching the camera corresponding to the electronic device requested to be registered by the registration request step; And requesting a photographing angle of the electronic device registered in the matching camera by the camera matching step. In this case, the photographing angle storing step sets the photographing angle received from the camera in response to the request of the photographing angle requesting step, as the photographing angle of the electronic device for which registration is requested, and stores the photographing angle.

The method for supporting remote control of an electronic device may further include providing a control interface corresponding to the selected electronic device to the communication terminal when the electronic device is selected by the communication terminal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for supporting remote control of an electronic device performed by a camera, comprising: registering an electronic device within a set range; Setting and storing a photographing angle corresponding to the photographing angle; Providing a selection menu for registered electronic devices to a communication terminal via a network; And photographing an image at a photographing angle corresponding to the selected electronic device when the electronic device is selected by the communication terminal based on the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing step.

The electronic device remote control support method includes: transmitting an image captured by the image capturing step to a communication terminal; Receiving an electronic device control signal from a communication terminal corresponding to an image transmitted by the image transmitting step; And controlling the selected electronic device according to the electronic device control signal received through the electronic device control signal receiving step.

According to the present invention, various electronic devices installed in a home network environment can be selectively monitored for status, individually controlled, and electronic devices in a home network environment can be monitored and controlled in real time.

In addition, according to the present invention, the efficiency of the home network environment can be increased by performing status monitoring and control according to the characteristics of each electronic device in the home network environment.

1 is a schematic view of an electronic device remote control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a diagram showing three-dimensionally an example of an electronic device and a camera in a set area.
3 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a communication terminal for remotely controlling an electronic device through a network according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view showing an example of a captured image and a control interface of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram showing an example of a captured image and a control interface of a television according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of an electronic device control server according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view schematically showing a configuration of a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating an electronic device remote control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for supporting remote control of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for supporting remote control of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an electronic device control apparatus and a control method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention, a communication terminal for remotely controlling an electronic device through a network, and a remote control method thereof will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic view of an electronic device remote control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, an electronic device remote control system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device 10, a communication terminal 100, an electronic device control server 200, and a camera 300. Here, the electronic device 10 is a digital device such as an air conditioner, an audio device, a TV, a set-top box, or an illumination device installed in a predetermined area such as a home, office, Lt; / RTI >

The communication terminal 100, the electronic device control server 200, and the camera 300 may be connected to the network 30. At this time, the network 30 includes a wireless communication network such as a Wi-Fi, a WiBro, a Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), a Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), a Long Term Evolution (LTE) And the like.

The communication terminal 100 is a terminal capable of transmitting / receiving data to / from an external device through the network 30, and is a terminal device such as a computer, a wireless terminal such as a notebook computer, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) And the like. The communication terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to the electronic device control server 200 through the network 30 and connected to the control server 200 via the connected electronic device control server 200, The photographing control signal for controlling the photographing operation and the electronic device control signal for controlling the operation of the electronic device 10 can be transmitted to the camera 300. [ The communication terminal 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention may be connected to the camera 300 via the network 30 and may include a photographing control signal for controlling the photographing operation of the camera 300, To the camera 300. In this case, the camera 300 may transmit the electronic device control signal to the camera 300 directly.

The electronic device control server 200 provides a control interface for controlling the electronic device 10 and the camera 300 to the communication terminal 100. The electronic device control server 200 registers and registers the electronic device 10 and the camera 300 and sets the shooting angle of the camera 300 corresponding to each of the electronic devices 10 matched, The terminal 100 may be provided with a selection menu including a list of the respective electronic devices 10. [ In this case, the electronic device control server 200 may transmit to the camera 300 a photographing control signal for operating the camera 300 at the set photographing angle corresponding to the selection of the communication terminal 100.

The camera 300 can perform short-range wireless communication with the electronic device 10 within a set range, such as IrDA (Infrared Data Association), Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband (UWB), and Zigbee. In addition, the camera 300 may set an image capturing angle for an electronic device installed within a certain range, store the set image capturing angle in a memory, or transmit it to the communication terminal 100 or the electronic device control server 200. Here, the photographing angle refers to an angle formed by a straight line connecting the camera 300 and the electronic device 10 with respect to the reference line, when the horizontal straight direction of the camera 300 is referred to as a reference line. At this time, the photographing angle may be a left or right rotation angle, and an upward or downward rotation angle.

In addition, the camera 300 receives the image capturing control signal from the communication terminal 100 or the electronic device control server 200, and can operate at an image capturing angle corresponding to the received image capturing control signal. The camera 300 receives a control signal for the electronic device 10 from the communication terminal 100 or the electronic device control server 200 and controls the operation of the electronic device 10 according to the received control signal. You may.

Fig. 2 is a diagram showing three-dimensionally an example of an electronic device and a camera in a set area. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, an electronic device 10 such as an air conditioner, a TV, and an audio device may be installed in a specific area of the set groove. At this time, the camera 300 is installed in the corresponding area so that each electronic device 10 can be photographed by adjusting the photographing angle. Here, the camera 300 may adjust the photographing angle in accordance with the photographing control signal received from the communication terminal 100 or the electronic device control server 200.

Although FIG. 2 shows that one camera 300 is installed in the set area, a plurality of cameras 300 may be installed in the corresponding area. In addition, a repeater for transmitting and receiving data to / from each camera 300 in a wired or wireless manner may be provided in the corresponding area.

3 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a communication terminal for remotely controlling an electronic device through a network according to an embodiment of the present invention. The communication terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention can be used as the communication terminal 100 of the electronic device remote control system shown in Fig. 1 and will be described by giving the same reference numerals.

3, the communication terminal 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a selection menu providing unit 110, a camera control unit 120, an image receiving unit 130, an electronic device control unit 140, a control interface display unit 150, a network connection unit 160, a control interface receiving unit 170, and an electronic device registration unit 180.

The selection menu provider 110 provides a selection menu for at least one electronic device. The communication terminal 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a screen for inputting user account information and a password. When the user inputs user account information and a password based on the input screen, . In this case, the selection menu providing unit 110 provides the selection menu to the user on the screen based on the list of the electronic devices registered in the electronic device control server 200. In addition, the communication terminal 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention may register and register the electronic device 10 and the camera 300, and may register the camera 300 for each of the matched electronic devices 10. [ The shooting angle can be stored. In this case, the selection menu providing unit 110 may provide a selection menu for the electronic device 10 on the screen based on the list of the registered electronic devices 10.

When the electronic device 10 is selected based on the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing unit 110, the camera control unit 120 transmits a shooting control signal for shooting the selected electronic device 10 to the network 30 To the camera (300). The camera control unit 120 transmits the photographing control signal directly to the camera 300 through the network 30. The camera control unit 120 may be configured such that the electronic device control server 200 photographs And send a request signal to the electronic device control server 200 to transmit the control signal.

When the camera 300 performs the photographing operation on the electronic device 10 and photographs the image according to the photographing control signal transmitted to the camera 300, the image receiving unit 130 receives the photographing image from the camera 300 do. At this time, the image receiving unit 130 may receive the image photographed by the camera 300 through the electronic device control server 200.

The electronic device control unit 140 controls the electronic device 10 through the network 30 based on the photographed image displayed by the image receiving unit 130. [ That is, when the image receiving unit 130 displays the photographed image of the electronic device 10, the user can determine the status of the corresponding electronic device 10, To the electronic device control server 200 to transmit the electronic device control signal for controlling the electronic device 10 to the camera 300 or to transmit the electronic device control signal to the electronic device control server 200 So that the electronic device 10 is controlled.

The control interface display unit 150 displays a control interface corresponding to the selected electronic device 10. [ Here, the control interface may be a screen for a user interface that allows the user to adjust the state of the electronic device 10, and may be displayed together with the captured image of the electronic device 10. [ In this case, the control interface display unit 150 may display a power on / off interface, a mode selection interface, a temperature control interface, a channel control interface, a volume control interface, and the like corresponding to the electronic device 10 selected by the user. 4, if the user selects an air conditioner based on the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing unit 110, the image receiving unit 130 may photograph the image of the user by the control of the camera control unit 120 The control interface display unit 150 displays a captured image 132 of the air conditioner and displays a control interface 152 for adjusting the condition of the air conditioner together with the captured image of the corresponding air conditioner. 5, when the user selects a television based on the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing unit 110, the image receiving unit 130 displays the image of the television taken by the control of the camera control unit 120 And the control interface display unit 150 may display a control interface 152 for adjusting the state of the television together with the taken image of the corresponding television. In this case, the electronic device control unit 140 transmits an electronic device control signal for controlling the electronic device 10 to the camera 300 based on the control interface displayed by the control interface display unit 150, 10 to the electronic device control server 200. In this case, The camera control unit 120 may adjust the photographing angle of the camera 10 based on the photographed image of the electronic device 10 displayed by the image receiving unit 130. [ For example, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the image receiving unit 130 may display a direction setting key 134 together with a photographed image of the displayed electronic device 10, When the direction of the camera 300 is adjusted by the user, transmits the corresponding photographing angle control signal to the camera 300 or transmits a request signal for controlling the photographing angle to the electronic control server 200 have.

The network connection unit 160 can access the electronic device control server 200 through the network 30. That is, when the communication terminal 100 provides the input screen of the user account information and the password as in the above-described embodiment of the present invention, when the user inputs the user account information and the password on the basis of the provided input screen, The control unit 160 can automatically access the electronic device control server 200 through the network 30. [

The control interface receiving unit 170 receives the control interface corresponding to the electronic device 10 from the electronic device control server 200. [ At this time, the control interface receiving unit 170 receives the control interface for all the electronic devices 10 registered in the electronic device control server 200, or selects one of the electronic devices 10 based on the selection menu The control interface for the electronic device 10 selected by the user can be received.

The electronic device registration unit 180 registers and registers the electronic device 10 and the camera 300 and sets and records the photographing angle of the camera 300 corresponding to each of the electronic devices 10 matched. In this case, the selection menu providing unit 110 provides a selection menu for the at least one electronic device 10 registered by the electronic device registration unit 180.

6 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of an electronic device control server according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic device control server according to the embodiment of the present invention can be used as the electronic device control server 200 of the electronic device remote control system shown in FIG. 1 and will be described by giving the same reference numerals.

6, an electronic device control server 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device registration unit 210, a selection menu providing unit 220, a camera control unit 230, a request signal receiving unit 240, A camera matching unit 260, a photographing angle request unit 270, and a control interface providing unit 280. The request unit 250, the camera matching unit 260,

The electronic device registration unit 210 registers and registers the electronic device 10 and the camera 300, sets and stores the photographing angle corresponding to each electronic device 10 matched.

The selection menu providing unit 220 provides a selection menu for the electronic device 10 registered in the electronic device registration unit 210 to the communication terminal 100 via the network 30. [ At this time, the selection menu for the electronic device 10 includes a list of the electronic devices 10 registered in the electronic device registration unit 210.

When the electronic device 10 is selected by the communication terminal 100 on the basis of the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing unit 210, To the corresponding camera (300). At this time, the camera controller 230 transmits the photographing angle information corresponding to the electronic device 10, based on the photographing angle stored in the electronic device registration unit 210, in the photographing control signal.

The request signal receiving unit 240 may receive a request signal of the selection menu from the communication terminal 100. [ In this case, the selection menu providing unit 220 transmits the selection menu for the electronic device 10 to the communication terminal 100 when the request signal of the selection menu is received through the request signal receiving unit 240.

In addition, the request signal receiving unit 240 may receive a camera control request signal for controlling the camera 300 from the communication terminal 100. In this case, the camera control unit 230 transmits the photographing control signal corresponding to the camera control request signal received by the request signal receiving unit 240 to the camera 300 to control the operation of the camera 300.

Also, the request signal receiving unit 240 may receive an electronic device control request signal for controlling the electronic device 10 from the communication terminal 100. In this case, the electronic device control server 200 may control the operation of the electronic device 10 by transmitting an electronic device control signal to the camera 300 in response to the electronic device control request signal.

The registration request unit 250 receives a request for registration of the electronic device 10 from the communication terminal 100. That is, when a new electronic device 10 is installed at a position where the camera 300 is installed or the position of the existing electronic device 10 is changed, the registration request unit 250 requests the electronic device 10 from the communication terminal 100 (10).

The camera matching unit 260 matches the camera 300 corresponding to the electronic device 10 requested to be registered by the registration request unit 250. That is, the camera matching unit 260 matches the electronic device 10 requested to be registered by the registration request unit 250 with the camera 300 located within a certain range.

The photographing angle requesting unit 270 requests the photographing angle of the electronic device 10 requested to be registered in the camera 300 matched by the camera matching unit 260. [ In this case, the camera 300 can measure the photographing angle formed by the straight line direction of the electronic device 10 with the reference direction at the request of the photographing angle requesting unit 270. The electronic device registration unit 210 registers the camera 300 matched by the electronic device 10 and the camera matching unit 260 requested by the registration request unit 250, The photographing angle measured by the camera 300 can be received and stored.

The control interface providing unit 280 provides the communication terminal 100 with a control interface corresponding to the selected electronic device 10 when the electronic device 10 is selected by the communication terminal 100. [

7 is a view schematically showing a configuration of a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention. The camera according to the embodiment of the present invention can be used as the camera 300 of the electronic device remote control system shown in FIG. 1 and will be described by giving the same reference numerals.

7, a camera 300 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an electronic device registration unit 310, a selection menu providing unit 320, an image capturing unit 330, a video transmission unit 340, a control signal receiving unit 350 and an electronic device control unit 360. [

The electronic device registration unit 310 registers the electronic device 10 within the set range and sets and stores the photographing angle corresponding to the registered electronic device 10. [ That is, the electronic device registration unit 310 measures and stores the photographing angle between the direction of the electronic device 10 located within the set range and the reference direction.

The selection menu provider 320 provides the selection menu for at least one electronic device 10 stored in the electronic device registration unit 310 to the communication terminal 100 via the network 30. [ At this time, the selection menu provider 320 may provide a selection menu for the electronic device 10 to the electronic device control server 200.

When the electronic device 10 is selected by the communication terminal 100 on the basis of the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing unit 320, the image capturing unit 330 sets the capturing angle of the selected electronic device 10 Take a picture. The image capturing unit 330 may capture an image while adjusting the photographing angle in response to the photographing control signal received from the communication terminal 100 or the electronic device control server 200. [

The video transmission unit 340 transmits the video image captured by the video capture unit 330 to the communication terminal 100. At this time, the video transmission unit 340 transmits the image photographed by the image capturing unit 330 directly to the communication terminal 100 through the network 30 or to the electronic device control server 200, As shown in FIG.

The control signal receiving unit 350 receives an electronic device control signal from the communication terminal 100 in response to an image transmitted by the video transmission unit 340. Also, the control signal receiving unit 350 may receive an electronic device control signal from the electronic device control server 200 at the request of the communication terminal 100.

The electronic device control unit 360 controls the operation of the electronic device 10 according to an electronic device control signal received through the control signal receiving unit 350. [ That is, the electronic device control unit 360 controls the on / off operation of the electronic device 10, the operation mode selection, the temperature control, the channel control, and the channel control according to the electronic device control signal received from the communication terminal 100 or the electronic device control server 200 , Volume control, and the like.

8 is a flowchart illustrating an electronic device remote control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method for remotely controlling the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention can be performed by the communication terminal 100 shown in Fig.

3 and 8, the communication terminal 100 registers and registers the electronic device 10 and the camera 300, and registers the photographing angle of the camera 300 corresponding to each of the matched electronic devices 10 (S102).

Also, the communication terminal 100 provides a screen for inputting user account information and a password, and when the user inputs user account information and a password based on the input screen, the communication terminal 100 can access the electronic device control server 200 (S104).

The communication terminal 100 can receive the control interface corresponding to the electronic device 10 from the electronic device control server 200 (S106) and display the control interface received from the electronic device control server 200 (S108 ). At this time, the communication terminal 100 can receive and display the control interface corresponding to all the electronic devices 10 registered from the electronic device control server 200. However, reception of the control interface may be performed after the selection step of the electronic device 10 described later.

The communication terminal 100 provides a selection menu for at least one electronic device (S110). The communication terminal 100 can provide a selection menu to the user on the screen based on the list of electronic devices registered in the electronic device control server 200. [ When the communication terminal 100 has registered the electronic device 10 and the camera 300 in a matching manner, the communication terminal 100 selects a selection menu for the electronic device 10 based on the list of the registered electronic devices 10 Screen.

When the electronic device 10 is selected by the user based on the selection menu provided on the screen at step S112, the communication terminal 100 transmits a photographing control signal for photographing the selected electronic device 10 via the network 30 To the camera 300 (S114). At this time, the communication terminal 100 receives and displays the control interface corresponding to the selected electronic device 10 from the electronic device control server 200, and transmits the imaging control signal to the camera 300 based on the displayed control interface It is possible.

When the camera 300 performs the photographing operation on the electronic device 10 and photographs the image according to the photographing control signal transmitted to the camera 300, the communication terminal 100 receives the photographing image from the camera 300 (S116). At this time, the communication terminal 100 may display the captured image and the control interface together.

The communication terminal 100 controls the camera and the electronic device 10 via the network 30 based on the displayed image and the control interface (S118).

9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for supporting remote control of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method for supporting remote control of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention can be performed by the electronic device control server 200 shown in Fig.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 9, the electronic device control server 200 may receive a registration request signal requesting registration of the electronic device 10 from the communication terminal 100 (S202). That is, when a new electronic device 10 is installed at a position where the camera 300 is installed or the position of the existing electronic device 10 is changed, the electronic device control server 200 transmits the corresponding electronic device 10 from the communication terminal 100 And receives a registration request signal requesting registration of the device 10.

The electronic device control server 200 matches the electronic device 10 with the camera 300 corresponding to the position of the electronic device 10 (S204). That is, the electronic device control server 200 matches the electronic device 10 requested to be registered with the camera 300 located within a certain range.

The electronic device control server 200 requests the photographing angle of the electronic device 10 to the camera 300 matched to the electronic device 10 (S206). In this case, the camera 300 can measure the photographing angle formed by the linear direction of the electronic device 10 with the reference direction at the request of the photographing angle.

The electronic device control server 200 registers the electronic device 10 and the matched camera 300 and if the photographing angle is received from the camera 300 in response to the request of the photographing angle S208, ) (S210).

The electronic device control server 200 can receive a request signal of the selection menu from the communication terminal 100 (S212). In this case, the electronic device control server 200 transmits a selection menu for the electronic device 10 to the communication terminal 100 in response to the request signal of the selection menu (S214).

However, if the step of receiving the request signal of the selection menu is omitted, the electronic device control server 200 provides the selection menu for all the registered electronic devices 10 to the communication terminal 100 via the network 30 You may.

When the electronic device 10 is selected by the communication terminal 100 based on the selection menu provided in the communication terminal 100 in step S216, the electronic device control server 200 selects the control interface 200 corresponding to the selected electronic device 10 To the communication terminal 100 (S218).

In addition, the electronic device control server 200 may transmit a photographing control signal for photographing the selected electronic device 10 to the corresponding camera 300 (S220).

The electronic device control server 200 may receive a camera control request signal for controlling the camera 300 from the communication terminal 100. [ In this case, the electronic device control server 200 transmits the photographing control signal corresponding to the received camera control request signal to the camera 300 to control the operation of the camera 300.

In addition, the electronic device control server 200 may receive an electronic device control request signal for controlling the electronic device 10 from the communication terminal 100. In this case, the electronic device control server 200 may control the operation of the electronic device 10 by transmitting an electronic device control signal to the camera 300 in response to the electronic device control request signal.

10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for supporting remote control of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. The method for supporting remote control of the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention can be performed by the camera 300 shown in Fig.

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 10, the camera 300 registers the electronic device 10 within the set range, sets and stores the photographing angle corresponding to the registered electronic device 10 (S302).

The camera 300 may provide the selection menu for the stored at least one electronic device 10 to the communication terminal 100 via the network 30 (S304).

When the communication terminal 100 selects the electronic device 10 based on the selection menu provided in the communication terminal 100 at step S306, the camera 300 photographs the image at the photographing angle corresponding to the selected electronic device 10 (S308), and transmits the photographed image to the communication terminal 100 through the network 30 (S310). At this time, the camera 300 can photograph an image while adjusting the photographing angle in accordance with the photographing control signal received from the communication terminal 100 or the electronic device control server 200.

The camera 300 receives an electronic device control signal from the communication terminal 100 or the electronic device control server 200 in response to the image transmitted to the communication terminal 100 (S312).

The camera 300 controls the operation of the electronic device 10 according to the received electronic device control signal (S314). That is, the camera 300 transmits a control signal to the corresponding electronic device 10 using a short-range wireless communication signal such as Bluetooth, IrDA, or UWB according to an electronic device control signal received from the communication terminal 100 or the electronic device control server 200 On / off, operation mode selection, temperature control, channel control, and volume control.

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Wherein when the position of the existing electronic device is changed, the electronic device control server requests the electronic device control server to register the electronic device through the network, registers the camera corresponding to the electronic device matched by the electronic device control server, An electronic device registration unit configured to set and capture an angle of a camera corresponding to the electronic device from the electronic device control server corresponding to a position of the electronic device;
A network connection unit connected to the electronic device control server through a network;
A control interface receiving unit for receiving a control interface from the electronic device control server;
A selection menu providing unit for providing a selection menu for at least one electronic device registered through the electronic device registration unit based on the control interface received by the control interface receiving unit;
A camera control unit for transmitting a control signal for photographing the selected electronic device to the camera through a network when the electronic device is selected based on the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing unit;
An image receiving unit for receiving and displaying the photographed image from the camera when the selected electronic device is photographed by the camera; And
An electronic device control unit for controlling the selected electronic device through a network based on an image photographed by the image receiving unit;
And controlling the electronic device through the network. The method according to claim 1,
A control interface display unit for displaying a control interface corresponding to the selected electronic device;
Further comprising:
Wherein the electronic device control unit controls the selected electronic device based on a control interface displayed by the control interface display unit. delete delete A registration request unit for requesting registration of the electronic device from the communication terminal when the position of the existing electronic device is changed;
A camera matching unit for matching a camera corresponding to a changed position of the electronic device requested to be registered by the registration request unit;
A photographing angle request unit for requesting a photographing angle of the electronic device for which registration is requested to the camera matched by the camera matching unit;
And registers the camera matched by the camera matching unit with the electronic device for which registration has been requested, and sets the photographing angle received from the camera at the request of the photographing angle requesting unit to the photographing angle of the electronic device for which registration is requested An electronic device registration unit for storing the electronic device;
A selection menu providing unit for providing a selection menu for electronic devices registered in the electronic device registration unit to the communication terminal through a network;
A control interface providing unit for providing a control interface corresponding to the selected electronic device to the communication terminal when the electronic device is selected by the communication terminal; And
A camera control unit for transmitting a photographing control signal for photographing the selected electronic device to the corresponding camera through the control interface provided by the control interface providing unit;
And an electronic device control server for controlling the electronic device. 6. The method of claim 5,
A request signal receiver for receiving a selection menu request signal from the communication terminal;
Further comprising:
Wherein the selection menu providing unit provides the selection menu to the communication terminal when the selection menu request signal is received through the request signal receiving unit. delete delete delete delete A method for remotely controlling an electronic device performed by a communication terminal,
Wherein when the position of the existing electronic device is changed, the electronic device control server requests the electronic device control server to register the electronic device through the network, registers the camera corresponding to the electronic device matched by the electronic device control server, Setting and capturing an image capturing angle of the camera corresponding to the electronic device from the electronic device control server corresponding to the position;
Connecting to the electronic device control server through a network;
Receiving a control interface from the electronic device control server;
Providing a selection menu for at least one electronic device registered by the storing step based on the control interface received by the control interface receiving step;
When the electronic device is selected based on the selection menu provided by the selection menu providing step, transmitting a photographing control signal for photographing the selected electronic device to the camera via the network;
Receiving the photographed image from the camera and displaying the photographed image when the selected electronic device is photographed by the camera; And
Controlling the selected electronic device through a network based on an image photographed by the photographed image display step;
And a remote control unit for controlling the remote control unit. 12. The method of claim 11,
Displaying a control interface corresponding to the selected electronic device;
Further comprising:
Wherein the electronic equipment control step controls the selected electronic equipment based on a control interface displayed by the control interface display step. delete delete A method for remotely supporting an electronic device performed by an electronic device control server,
Receiving registration of a corresponding electronic device from a communication terminal when a position of the existing electronic device is changed;
Matching the camera corresponding to the changed position of the electronic device requested to be registered by the registration request step;
Requesting the photographing angle of the electronic device for which registration is requested to the camera matched by the camera matching step;
And registers the camera matched by the camera matching step with the electronic device for which registration has been requested, and registers the photographing angle received from the camera in response to the request of the photographing angle requesting step to the photographing angle Setting and storing;
Providing a selection menu for the registered electronic device to the communication terminal via a network;
If the electronic device is selected by the communication terminal, providing a control interface corresponding to the selected electronic device to the communication terminal; And
Transmitting a photographing control signal for photographing the selected electronic device to the corresponding camera through the control interface provided by the control interface providing step;
And controlling the remote control of the electronic device. 16. The method of claim 15,
Receiving a selection menu request signal from the communication terminal;
Further comprising:
Wherein the selection menu providing step provides a selection menu to the communication terminal when a selection menu request signal is received through the selection menu request signal reception step. delete delete delete delete

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