KR200297336Y1 - Control System for Home Network Service - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a home network control system, and more particularly, to a home network control system for connecting a controllable home appliance with a home network using a remote controller, which is released without a home network connection device.

More specifically, the connection means for transmitting and receiving a signal for controlling the home appliance or a signal to the home gateway; Input means for receiving and transmitting text or numeric information selected by a user; Setting means for setting a system; Completion means for receiving the completed or changed information and transmitting the information to the home gateway when the setting, editing, and control is completed; Emulation means for setting a unique frequency band / code for the home appliance to be controlled by the home network control system, and transmitting and receiving an infrared signal that is a frequency band / code of the home appliance to transmit the signal to the home appliance; Controllable home appliances can be connected to the home network using remote controllers sold prior to the commercialization of the home network, including setting editing means for managing device descriptions and service descriptions for the home appliances to be controlled and storing them in a database. In addition, a plurality of home appliances may be controlled using a control point on a home network.

Description

Home Network Control System {Control System for Home Network Service}

The present invention relates to a home network control system, and more particularly, to a home network control system for connecting a controllable home appliance with a home network using a remote controller, which is released without a home network connection device.

Home network refers to the interconnection of home appliances, computers, and information terminals with network access functions through physical media such as power lines, telephone lines, and wireless devices. When the home network is complete, a lot of work is possible. For example, when an outsider visits, you can see the face on the television screen in the living room and open the door using the TV remote control. You can also watch movies played on a DVD player in your living room on your television in your bedroom, and you can watch your PC screen on your television. Finally, you can see and control the status of home appliances in your home through a secure network outside your home.

In order to make such a home network possible, home appliances with built-in home network access functions are needed. But changing the price of home appliances, which are relatively expensive, is an overwhelming task. In addition, standardization is underway for the physical medium of communication, the software architecture for the communication connection, but the integration into a single eye is unpredictable. Therefore, even in a home with a home network infrastructure such as a cyber apartment, it is impossible to make full use of the home network function unless there is a built-in home appliance.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides a home network control system for interconnecting controllable home appliances using a remote controller without a home network connection function sold before the home network is commercialized. There is a technical problem.

1 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship of a home network control system according to the present invention,

2 is a detailed configuration diagram of a home network control system according to the present invention;

3 is a configuration diagram showing in detail the emulation means according to the present invention,

4 is a configuration diagram showing in detail the setting editing means according to the present invention;

5 is a flowchart illustrating an initial setting process of a home network control system according to the present invention;

6 is a flowchart illustrating editing a home network control system setting according to the present invention;

7 is a flowchart illustrating controlling a home appliance by applying a home network control system according to the present invention.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100: home appliance 200: home network control system

210: connection means 220: input means

230: screen display means 240: setting means

250: completion means 260: emulation means

261: control frequency storage means 263: infrared transmission means

270 setting editing means 271 device / service description storage means

273: control appliance information storage means

300: control unit 320: database

400: home gateway 500: control point

600: wired network 700: wireless network

The present invention for achieving the above object is a home network control system for controlling a home appliance connected to a home network by transmitting and receiving a signal from a home gateway connected to a wireless network and a wired network,

Connection means connected to a home gateway and transmitting and receiving a signal for controlling a home appliance; Input means for receiving and transmitting text or numeric information selected by a user; Emulation means for providing a frequency band / code to set a unique frequency band / code for the home appliance to be controlled by the home network control system, and transmitting and receiving a signal to the home appliance by transmitting and receiving a frequency band / code signal of the home appliance; Setting editing means for managing a control code corresponding to a device technical statement, a service technical statement, and a detailed function of the home appliance to be controlled and storing it in a database; And a control unit connected to the connecting unit, the input unit, the emulation unit, and the setting editing unit to control the entire system.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between the home network control system 200 according to the present invention.

The home network control system 200 is connected to the wired network 600, the wireless network 700, and the home gateway 400 to control the home appliance 100 by receiving a signal from the control point 500. When the control point 500 is located outside the home via the home gateway 400, the control point 500 transmits a control command for the home appliance 100 inside the home to the home network control system 200, and is located inside the home. When the home network control system 200 directly transmits a control command for the home appliance (100) in the house. The control point 500 is an independent device that transmits a signal to control the home appliance, or a wired or wireless terminal such as a PDA, a mobile phone, a computer, or the like, and transmits a control command of the home appliance through a wired and wireless network or using infrared communication. It is a terminal. In addition, the control point 500 may be an independent device separate from the home network control system 200 or may be integrally formed with the home network control system 200.

2 is a detailed configuration diagram of a home network control system 200 according to the present invention.

The home network control system 200 includes a connection means 210, an input means 220, a screen display means 230, a setting means 240, a completion means 250, an emulation means 260, and a setting editing means 270. ), The control unit 300 and the database 320.

The connection means 210 is preferably a means for transmitting and receiving a signal based on the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) home network protocol standard, and from the control point 500 to one home appliance 100 of a plurality of home appliances. Receive a signal to perform any operation for the control, and transmits the signal to the emulation means 260 to control the home appliance according to the operation signal. In addition, when the user is outside, the connection means 210 receives a control command signal for the home appliance in the home from the control point 500 possessed by the user via the home gateway 400, and then the home appliance ( Send a signal to emulation means 260 to control 100.

The input unit 220 is a means for inputting information into the home network control system 200 by inputting a character such as a keypad or a stylus pen or selecting a menu provided by the home network control system. The screen display unit 230 displays items necessary in the process of controlling, setting, and editing the system in a menu form on the LCD screen. For example, if the user presses the ON button of the control point 500 to turn on the TV in the house or inputs the TV to turn on using the input means 220 of the home network control system 220, the screen display means. 230 represents such an operation process. In addition, the screen display unit 230 provides a menu necessary for the user in the initial registration process of the home network control system 200.

The setting means 240 is a means for setting the home network control system 200. The completion means 250 is set in the setting means 240 or edited the information of the setting editing means 270, and then the changed device is added to the home network according to the UPnP home network standard through the access means 210. It is a means of notifying.

The emulation means 260 is a number of home appliances for different types of home appliances that are stored in advance in the database 320 to set a unique frequency band / code for each home appliance 100 to be controlled by the home network control system 200. It is a means for providing a frequency band / code of, and receives the control command signal of the home appliance 100 from the control point 500 and transmits an infrared signal to the home appliance (100). In addition, the emulation means 260 may also receive a completion signal for the control command from the home appliance (100). The setting editing means 270 provides device descriptions and service descriptions of various types of home appliances previously stored in the database 320, and the device descriptions and service descriptions of the home appliance 100 to be controlled The device 100 is matched with each other and stored in the database 320.

The control unit 300, the home network control system 200 is connected to the means 210, input means 220, screen display means 230, setting means 240, completion means 250, emulation means 260, It is connected to the setting editing means 270 to control all operations in the system, and stores the information of the means in the database 320.

3 is a block diagram showing in detail the emulation means 260 according to the present invention.

The emulation means 260 is composed of a control frequency storage means 261 and the infrared transmission and reception means 263.

The control frequency storage means 261 is provided in the home network control system 200 area (eg, inside the home) by providing the user with a frequency band / code for each home appliance to be produced and provided to the consumer, which is stored in the database 320 in advance. Select the matching natural frequency band / code for the home appliance (100). The infrared ray transmitting and receiving means 263 receives a control command transmitted from the control point 500 from the connection means 210 and transmits a frequency band / code signal for the home appliance 100 to the home appliance 100. In addition, the infrared transmission and reception means 263 receives a signal from the home appliance 100 that the operation for the control command has been completed. Here, the signal transmitted by the infrared transmitting and receiving means 263 and the home appliance 100 is a signal for communicating not only IrDA but also wireless communication such as Bluetooth or RF signal and wire communication.

4 is a configuration diagram showing in detail the setting editing means 270 according to the present invention.

The setting editing means 270 consists of a device / service description storage means 271 and a control home appliance information storage means 273.

The device / service description storage means 271 may be the same as or similar to the type of the home appliance 100 controlled by the home network control system 200 among UPnP device description documents stored in the database 320 in advance. Provide a plurality of UPnP device descriptions to the user to select a UPnP device description for the device. In addition, the device / service description storage means 271 is a control code for a function of the home appliance 100 controlled by the home network control system 200 among UPnP service descriptions stored in the database 320 in advance. Multiple UPnP service descriptions are provided to select the same or similar control code as

The control home appliance information storage means 273 is a home appliance that the home network control system 200 intends to control among the UPnP device description and the UPnP service description in which the device / service description storage means 271 is stored in the database 320. Means for managing and storing the UPnP device description and UPnP service description matched with (100) in the database (320).

5 is a flowchart illustrating an initial setting process of the home network control system 200 according to the present invention.

The control frequency storing unit 261 sequentially stores a plurality of frequency bands / codes stored in the database 320 in advance in the home appliance 100 so as to select a frequency band / code matching the home appliance 100 to be controlled. Is sent (S101). The controller 300 checks whether there is a frequency band / code matched with the home appliance 100 (S103). The screen display means 230 displays the message "Uncontrollable" when the home appliance 100 in the house does not match the frequency band / code transmitted in step S101 (S113), and the process after step S101. Perform again (S113).

On the contrary, the screen display means 230 displays the type of home appliance corresponding to the matched frequency band / code when the home appliance 100 in the house matches the frequency band / code transmitted in step S101 (S105). ). The control frequency storage means 261 checks whether the type of the home appliance provided by the control frequency storage means 261 shown in step S105 is the same as the type of the home appliance 100 in the house to be controlled (S107). ). As a result of step S107, when the type of the home appliance provided by the control frequency storage means 261 and the home appliance 100 in the house are the same, the infrared transmitting / receiving means 263 performs detailed functions of the home appliance 100 in the house. The control code and the operation to be controlled are displayed on the screen display means 230 (S109). The control unit 300 checks the control code and the operation displayed on the screen display unit 230 and sequentially inputs the control code for each function of the home appliance 100 in the house using the input unit 220 sequentially. Receiving one from the input means 220, and transmits the control code for each function of the home appliance 100 in the house to the control home appliance information storage means 273 to be stored in the database (320) (S111). In this case, the input unit 220 may be provided to select a menu displayed on the screen display unit 230 or to directly input letters and numbers, and this method may be replaced by another method of inputting a control code. In addition, the control codes for each function may be input by any number and symbol in addition to being sequentially ordered from the first.

As a result of step S107, when the type of the home appliance provided by the control frequency storage means 261 and the home appliance 100 in the house do not match, the controller 300 displays "not matching" on the screen display means 230. In step S115, the user receives the type of home appliance input by the user using the input unit 220. Thereafter, the infrared transmitting and receiving means 263 transmits a control code and operation information for controlling the detailed functions of the home appliance 100 in the house to be displayed on the screen display means 230 (S117). After step S117, the process of step S111 is performed.

6 is a flowchart illustrating editing a home network control system 200 configuration according to the present invention.

The control home appliance information storage means 273 causes the screen display means 230 to display the name of the home appliance 100 to be edited (S201). When the name of the home appliance 100 (for example, an icon such as a letter or a symbol) is changed, the controller 300 checks the content displayed on the screen display means 230 and then uses the input means 220. If selected or inputted, the changed new information is transmitted to the control home appliance information storage means 273 and stored in the database 320 (S203). Subsequently, the controller 300 displays the plurality of UPnP device technical texts on the screen display means 230 to select the UPnP device technical text that matches the home appliance 100 changed in the home in step S203, and then changes the home appliances. The UPnP device description matching the device 100 is received from the input means 220 and transmitted to the control home appliance information storage means 273 (S205). The control unit 300 receives the control code for the detailed function of the home appliance 100 from the control home appliance information storage means 273 and displays it on the screen display means 230, and then changes the home appliance ( The control code name matching 100 is received from the input means 220 and transmitted to the control home appliance information storage means 273 (S207). Here, the control home appliance information storage means 273 stores the received control code name in the database 320.

The control unit 300 displays a plurality of UPnP service technologies on the screen display unit 230 so as to select the UPnP service technology that matches the home appliance 100 changed in the home in step S203, and the home appliance ( The UPnP service technology matched with 100 is received from the input means 220 and transmitted to the control home appliance information storage means 273 (S209). When receiving the completion command from the completion means 250, the control unit 300 notifies that the new device has been added or changed to the home network through the access means 210 in a manner according to the UPnP home network protocol standard (S211). The screen display unit 230 displays the "waiting state" meaning waiting for the control command signal to the home appliance 100 (S213).

7 is a flowchart illustrating controlling a home appliance by applying the home network control system 200 according to the present invention.

When the connection unit 210 receives a control command for the home appliance 100 from the control point 500 and transmits a signal to the control unit 300, the control unit 300 controls the type and control of the home appliance 100 to be controlled. Information on the function to be displayed is displayed on the screen display means 230 (S301). The control home appliance information storage means 273 searches for the corresponding control frequency band / code of the home appliance 100 to be controlled among the control frequency bands / codes stored in the database 320 (S303). When there is a control frequency band / code corresponding to the home appliance 100 to be controlled as a result of step S303, the control home appliance information storing means 273 transmits the corresponding control frequency band / code to the infrared transmitting / receiving means 263, The infrared ray transmitting and receiving means 263 transmits the control frequency band / code signal to the home appliance 100 to control (S305). Here, the signal transmitted by the infrared transmitting and receiving means 263 and the home appliance 100 is a signal for communicating not only IrDA but also wireless communication such as Bluetooth or RF signal and wire communication. Subsequently, the completion means 250 transmits a message corresponding to the control completion according to the UPnP home network standard to the access means 210. The access means 210 transmits a control completion message to the home gateway 400 (S307). If there is no control frequency band / code corresponding to the home appliance 100 to be controlled as a result of step S303, the screen display means 230 displays the message "control error" (S309). The access means 210 transmits a control error message to the home gateway 400 (S311).

Although the detailed description of the present invention has been described using UPnP as an example, it is possible to implement the control system of the present invention using other protocols for home networking such as Jini, Chai, and HNCP (Home Network Control Protocol). It will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

As such, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may understand that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features thereof. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be understood as illustrative in all respects and not as restrictive. The scope of the present invention is represented by the utility model claims to be described later rather than the detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the utility model claims and their equivalent concepts are included in the scope of the invention. Should be interpreted.

As described above, the present invention can connect a controllable home appliance to a home network using a remote controller sold before the home network is commercialized, and control a plurality of home appliances using a control point on the home network.

In addition, the device description and service technology of each home appliance can be easily edited and stored.

Claims (8)

A home network control system for controlling a home appliance connected to a home network by transmitting and receiving a signal from a home gateway connected to a wireless network and a wired network, Connection means connected to the home gateway to transmit and receive a signal for controlling the home appliance; Input means for receiving and transmitting text or numeric information selected by a user; Emulation means for providing a frequency band / code to set a unique frequency band / code for the home appliance to be controlled by the home network control system, and transmitting / receiving a frequency band / code signal of the home appliance to transmit the signal to the home appliance ; Setting editing means for managing a control code corresponding to a device technical statement, a service technical statement, and a detailed function of the home appliance to be controlled and storing the control code in a database; And And a control unit connected to the connection means, the input means, the emulation means, and the setting editing means to control the entire system. According to claim 1, The home network control system further comprises screen display means for displaying a menu or information necessary for setting, editing, and controlling the home network control system. According to claim 1, The home network control system further comprises setting means for setting the system. According to claim 1, The home network control system further comprises completion means for receiving the completed or changed information and transmitting to the home gateway when the setting, editing and control is completed. According to claim 1, And a control point connected to the wired network, the wireless network, the home gateway, and the home network control system to transmit a control command signal of the home appliance. According to claim 1, The emulation means Control frequency storage means for providing a plurality of natural frequency bands / codes which are stored in advance to set the natural frequency bands / codes for the home appliances to be controlled; And infrared transmission and reception means for transmitting and receiving the frequency band / code signal for controlling the home appliance. The method of claim 6, The infrared transmission and reception means and the signal transmitted and received by the home appliance is home network control system, characterized in that any one of IrDA, Bluetooth, RF signal. According to claim 1, The setting editing means Device / service description storage means for providing a plurality of names and service descriptions to set names and service descriptions for the home appliance; And home appliance information storage means for managing information about the home appliance to be controlled.