KR20130021142A - An information management system for home appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An information management system for home appliances is provided to enable a user to continuously access specific information the user needs at any place inside or outside a home via communication between home appliances and a wireless terminal, thereby facilitating remote control and remote information management of the home appliances at remote places. CONSTITUTION: Multiple home appliances including a communication unit and a display unit each have a predetermined device ID. A wireless terminal has a unique device ID and includes a communication unit for communicating with the home appliances. A server system(1) is equipped in a home and stores device IDs. The server system communicates with multiple home appliances(100) and the wireless terminal. As a precondition for the information exchange between the home appliances or between the home appliance and the server system, an authentication process between the server system and the home appliance is required. The home appliances transmit or receive information or signals with each other or with the wireless terminal. [Reference numerals] (1) Server system; (101,CC,201) Control unit; (102,AA,202) Communication unit; (103,BB,203) Input unit; (104,DD,204) Display unit; (105,EE) Driving unit; (106,FF,206) Memory unit; (11,16) DM server; (12) DL server; (13) ONM server; (14) Legacy server; (15) Notification server; (2) Representative site; (310) External service business operator server; (320) Payment agency; (GG) User 1; (HH) User 2; (II) User 3

Description

Electronic product information management system {An information management system for home appliance}

The present invention relates to an electrical appliance information management system, and in detail, the communication between the electrical appliance and the wireless terminal is implemented so that the user can quickly provide the information and the like, and can remotely manage the electrical appliance. Electrical appliance information management system.

In the case of electrical appliances arranged inside the house, such as a refrigerator, a washing machine, and an air conditioner, it provides convenience to the user while performing a function appropriate to the characteristics of each electrical appliance.

In recent years, the electrical appliances in the house form a so-called 'home network' in which a single network is connected, and through such a home network, the user can remotely control the electrical appliances in the house.

Through this, even when the user is not at home, it is possible to turn on or off the electrical appliances or control the function.

However, the control of the electrical appliance through such a home network has a limitation that can only be limited to the original operation of the electrical appliance.

Recently, according to the trend of smartization of electric appliances inside the house, electric appliances that provide other convenience functions in addition to the original functions of electric appliances have been released, but such electric appliances are not added to the home network but added only by themselves. There is a problem in that there is a limit in creating synergies with other components by providing a functional function.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electrical appliance information management system that can enhance the user's convenience by communicating between an electrical appliance and a wireless terminal and transmitting and receiving various types of information or signals accordingly.

The present invention for achieving the object, the communication unit and the display unit, the electrical appliance having a predetermined device ID;

A wireless terminal having a communication unit and a display unit for communicating with the communication unit of the electrical appliance, in connection with the electrical appliance to receive information or signals generated from the electrical appliance, or to transmit the generated information or signal toward the electrical appliance Wow,

Is provided to be in communication with the electrical appliance and the wireless terminal, the device ID is stored and includes a server system,

The signal or information generated by the electrical appliance is displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal, the signal or information generated by the wireless terminal is displayed on the display unit of the electrical appliance or change the driving state of the electrical appliance Provides electrical product information management system.

When the electrical appliance is configured as a cooking appliance, when the user sets the cooking time and temperature of the cooking appliance through the input unit of the wireless terminal, the cooking appliance is controlled remotely so that the cooking time and temperature are set, so that it is easy from the outside. I can cook it.

When the electrical appliance is configured as a washing machine, the user can control the washing machine by setting a washing course and a washing time of the washing machine through the input unit of the wireless terminal, so that washing can be performed easily from the outside.

When the electrical appliance is composed of a plurality of commercial washing machines, it is possible to identify a washing machine that is readily available, and it is possible to know that another person uses the washing machine in use without permission, thereby preventing theft of laundry.

In addition, the present invention has the advantage of being able to grasp the schedule information and location information of the family.

In addition, according to the present invention, a purchase list or a wish list generated or updated by a user may be easily transmitted and received between a refrigerator or a wireless terminal.

In addition, according to the present invention it is possible to check the internal state of the electrical appliance as the camera photographed data without opening the door of the electrical appliance.

In addition, according to the present invention, there is an advantage that the inside of the house can be continuously monitored even when outside the house.

In addition, before the infant or child enters the washing machine and receives a safety accident, the infant or child may be detected and notified to the user to prevent the safety accident.

1 is a schematic diagram of the present invention.
2 is a control block diagram of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a process of registering user information and electrical appliance information in the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a process of deleting user information and electrical appliance information in the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating the installation of a dedicated application on the wireless terminal in the present invention, and receives the service accordingly.
Figure 6 shows that the cooking appliance is controlled remotely in the present invention.
Figure 7 shows that the washing machine is controlled remotely in the present invention.
8 illustrates remotely confirming information of a commercial washing machine in the present invention.
Figure 9 shows that the operation information of a plurality of electrical appliances in the present invention can be confirmed by a wireless terminal.
Figure 10 shows the editing of the course of the washing machine in the present invention.
FIG. 11 illustrates that the washing course is recommended using the laundry tag in the present invention.
12 illustrates sharing a family schedule in the present invention.
Figure 13 illustrates that in the present invention, a message is shared.
Figure 14 illustrates sharing family location information in the present invention.
Figure 15 shows that the stored food or wish list is managed in the present invention.
Figure 16 shows that the wish list is managed in the present invention based on the recipe.
FIG. 17 illustrates that a wish list is managed based on photographed picture data.
18 illustrates that the list of stored foods is managed based on receipt recognition in the present invention.
FIG. 19 illustrates that the wish list is managed based on a purchase pattern or a cycle in the present invention.
FIG. 20 shows that, according to the present invention, an internal condition monitoring of an electric appliance is performed.
Fig. 21 shows that, according to the present invention, internal situation monitoring of the house is performed.
Figure 22 shows that the abnormal operation monitoring of the electrical appliance for the prevention of safety accidents is made in the present invention.
Figure 23 shows providing a recommendation diet based on health information in the present invention.
24 shows data exchange between an electric appliance and a wireless terminal in the present invention.
25 and 26 illustrate a state in which an electric product leaves a message using SNS in the present invention.

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

At the center of the electrical appliance information management system according to the present invention, a server system 1 in which registration information and user information of electrical appliances provided in a home and the like is registered and stored, and a user is provided so as to be able to communicate with the server system 1. Representative site (2) is provided which can fill in the information and the registration information of the electrical products to provide.

In addition, the server system 1 is provided to be able to communicate with the various elements around.

First, the server system 1 is connected to electrical appliances 100 provided in a home or an office to provide information requested through the electrical appliances 100, or firmware or other operating software toward the electrical appliance 100. Can be provided.

In this case, it is preferable that the electrical appliances 100 communicating with the server system 1 each have a unique device ID.

Meanwhile, when two or more electrical appliances 100 provided to communicate with the server system 1 exist in one place (home or office), the two or more electrical appliances 100 are connected to the server system 1. In addition to communicating with each other to transmit and receive information, each electrical appliance (1) is provided to communicate with each other.

Through this, information generated or managed by one electrical appliance 1 may be transferred to another electrical appliance 100 to share information. Furthermore, information input or generated in one electrical appliance 100 may be displayed on the display unit of the other electrical appliance 1.

On the other hand, the server system 1 is provided to communicate with the wireless terminal 200 owned by the user. The wireless terminal 200 may be configured as a smart phone or a tablet PC capable of internet access, but is not limited thereto.

The wireless terminal 200 also has a unique device ID, such as electrical appliances, and can communicate with the server system 1 by undergoing a mutual authentication procedure with the server system 1, the wireless terminal 200 and the Through communication between the server system 1, it is possible to remote control and remote information management for the electrical appliance 100 provided in a remote place (home, office).

Therefore, information or signals inputted to the wireless terminal 200 or managed by the wireless terminal are transmitted to the electrical appliance 100 provided at a remote location through the server system 1 or via the Internet network, and displayed on the electrical appliance. Or storage.

In addition, information or signals generated or managed by the electrical appliance 100 may be provided to the wireless terminal 200 through the server system 1 or through an internet network.

On the other hand, it is possible to exchange information or signals between the wireless terminal 200 and the server system 1, when there is a request from the wireless terminal 200, or automatically in the server system (1) Firmware or software upgrade or update is possible toward the terminal 200.

In addition to the server system 1 being connected to the electrical appliance or the smart phone, the server system 1 may be connected to the external service provider 300 to provide information, signals, or programs provided by the external service provider 300 to the user.

In other words, the server system is connected to a shopping center, a school, a school, a hospital, and other broadcasting stations to provide a path for providing information provided by these operators to the electrical appliance 100 or the terminal 200 that users are using. (1) can provide.

That is, when there is a request for a service provided by a specific external operator through the electrical appliance 1 certified by the server system 1, the server system 1 externally transmits the information of the user or the electrical appliance information. It is provided to the operator 300, and serves as an intermediary so that necessary information can be delivered to the user.

Through such a service, a user can be provided with shopping, living information, medical information, and the like remotely, and the external provider 300 obtains the user's information by obtaining the user's consent through the server system 1, and The right advertisement or service guide can be provided.

Meanwhile, a specific user U may exchange information or a signal with another user U 'by mediation of the server system.

That is, when a specific user U wants to create or manage predetermined information using an input unit and a display unit of his or her specific electrical appliance 100 and share it with another user U ', the server system 1 By managing this information, it can be provided to the other user (U ').

That is, in the case of providing the information between the users authenticated by the server system 1, by showing the user's exercise information, health information, recipe information, etc. to other users to promote the friendship between several users, or mutual exercise It aims to be able to motivate people to manage their health.

As shown in FIG. 2, when the configuration of the plurality of electrical appliances 100 belonging to one user is shown, the control unit 101, the communication unit 102, the input unit 103, the display unit 104, and the driving unit 105 are described. ), A memory unit 106.

Here, the communication unit 102 serves as an interface for communicating with the communication unit 202 of the server system 1 or other electrical appliances, or the wireless terminal 200.

The input unit 103 is provided in the form of a button or a touch pad so that a user can input predetermined information, and the display unit 104 serves to visualize and display information transmitted from the outside or managed by the user.

The drive unit 105 is a part that performs a natural function according to the characteristics of the electrical appliance. In other words, if the electrical appliance is a refrigerator, a compressor, a cold fan, or the like will be the driving unit, and in the case of a washing machine, the driving motor or the water supply valve will constitute the driving unit.

The memory unit 106 is a place where information managed by a user or externally provided is stored.

The wireless terminal 200 also includes a control unit 201, a communication unit 202, an input unit 203, and a memory unit 206, and the functions thereof are similar to those of the electrical appliance, so that detailed descriptions thereof are duplicated. I will omit it to prevent it.

On the other hand, the server system 1 is connected to the external operator server 310, can exchange information, and provide it to the user's electrical appliance (10).

In addition, in the case of a service that requires payment, such as shopping, the server system 1 is also provided to communicate with an external payment agency 320 to serve to facilitate the progress of the service.

On the other hand, the server system (1) is connected to a number of users at the same time, to provide information exchange between them. In the figure, a plurality of users are represented as User 1 (U1), User 2 (U2), User 3 (U3), and the like, and each user is a different user through the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200. Information exchange with is possible.

That is, the components of the electrical appliance 100 provided by each user or the components of the wireless terminal 200 are the components of the above-described electrical appliances (control unit 101, communication unit 102, input unit 103, display unit) (104), drive unit 105, memory unit 106) or components of the wireless terminal 200 (control unit 201, communication unit 202, input unit 203, display unit 204, memory unit 206) Same or similar to)).

In the server system 1, a device ID and characteristic information (eg, product type, model information, etc.) of a corresponding electric product may be registered together with the user ID.

The device ID may be generated regardless of product characteristic information such as product type or model information, but product characteristic information may be coded together.

Thus, the server system 1 may be made to recognize the type or model information of the corresponding product with only the device ID.

The user may request and receive a service through the electrical appliance 100 for the electrical appliance 100 registered in the server system 1.

For example, if a desired service is selected and input through the display window of the refrigerator, the refrigerator may communicate with the server system 1 to request the corresponding service.

In order to make the service request of the user more convenient, and to expand the management service item of the electric appliance 100, it may be necessary to enable the service request through means other than the electric appliance.

When the server system 1 is accessed through the electrical appliance 100, the server system 1 specifies a service target according to the access through the unique account of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200. It can be built, but if not through the electrical appliance 100 it may be necessary to determine how to specify the electrical appliance 100 to be serviced.

For example, the user may access the representative site 2 and request a service while inputting the device ID of the electrical appliance 100 to be serviced.

However, in this case, it is inconvenient for the user to remember all of the device IDs of the electrical appliances 100 owned by the user.

The representative site 2 may be made to solve such inconvenience. A user may register with the representative site 2 as a member and receive an ID and password.

The user may log in to the representative site 2 and register all of the electric products 100 owned by the user.

Electrical appliances 100 registered in the representative site may be registered with the corresponding user ID in the server system (1).

This may be done by automatically transmitting the information to the server system 1 at the representative site 2.

In addition, the registration of the electrical appliance 100 in the server system 1 may be performed through an activation procedure which will be described later.

In any case, when a user is issued an ID, the ID may be registered and managed in the server system 1 together with the electric product 100 of the user.

The service received from the user through the representative site 2 can be performed by the operator giving the server system 1 an instruction for the corresponding management service.

 Alternatively, the representative site 2 may be connected to the server system 1 through an open API, and in this case, the user may directly request a management system to the server system 1 through the representative site 2.

The server system 1 is provided with a server side protocol for a management service, and the server side protocol performs the requested management service in conjunction with the client side management protocol of the product.

The OMA DM protocol may be used as a protocol for performing the above management service between the server system 1 and the electrical appliance 100.

Of course, a solution other than OMA DM may be used. In this embodiment, the OMA DM protocol is used, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The management service may include the following management contents.

Bootstrap: In order for the DM (device management) client of the electronic appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 to perform a management session for the first time, authentication information with a DM (device management) server, which will be described later, and a network for network connection Configuration information is required, and the process for this is called Bootstrap.

Provisioning (Provisioning): The electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 performing the management session for the first time is registered with the DM (device management) server through the bootstrap, the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 In order to provide a service, the configuration of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 is updated to the latest.

The process for this is called provisioning.

Configuration Management: Management of setting up, inquiring and changing information related to electric appliance 100 or wireless terminal 200 or setting, inquiring and changing service related information is called device configuration management. .

Control Management: Refers to a management operation for controlling the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200.

User Alert (DM) The DM server sends an Alert signal to a DM (Device Management) client so that the user can be notified of the management task or approved through the screen of the terminal. In other words, improved management is possible through interaction with users.

Diagnostic and Monitoring: Degradation or failure may occur while a user uses the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200.

It is necessary to be aware of this condition in advance and to provide users with a stable environment for using the product through appropriate actions. This task is called Diagnostic and Monitoring Management.

Firmware Update Management (Firmware Uptate Management): If a problem occurs on the device or a change in function occurs after the device is sold by the manufacturer, there is a case where the firmware is updated.

Software Component Management: Software management that installs, updates, and deletes software components on a terminal is called software management.

Backup and Restore Management: Backup and Restore Management is a management task to back up / restore the data of the terminal to the DM server.

On the other hand, the server system 1 may be distributed in various places in a location. For example, the server system 1 may be installed in the Republic of Korea and the server system 2 may be installed in the United States.

In addition, the server system 1 may be divided into a plurality of servers according to the role.

Servers constituting the server system are as follows. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

<DM Server>

The role of the DM server 11 is to issue a terminal management command to the DM client of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200. The DM client is a component that specifically performs functions related to product management among the functions of the communication units 102 and 202 of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200.

That is, it provides a management function to remotely handle firmware update (modem firmware / OS) management work, software management work, diagnostic management work, etc. through management commands.

 The DM server 11 may include a session management area, a security management area, a DM protocol process area, a SyncML protocol engine area, and the like. .

<DL Server>

The DL server 12 transmits a file to the DL client of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200.

That is, the DL client delivers the information of the file to be transmitted through the DD (Download Descriptor), thereby providing a function of accurately downloading the file.

Here, the DL client is a component that specifically performs a function related to downloading among the functions of the communication units 102 and 202 of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200.

The downloaded file includes a firmware update package and a software management package. The DL server may include a session management area, a package management area, a download area, and the like.

<ONM Server or User Portal>

The role of the ONM server 13 interfaces with the DM server 11 or DL server 12 and the legacy server 14 to be described later, and the business logic is implemented.

The operator can issue a management command or query management information through the management web page of the ONM server 13.

The user portal provides some functions of the ONM server 13 to the general user.

At this time, it is implemented through the open API of the DM server 11. The user can make a management service request to the DM server through the user portal.

Legacy Server

The legacy legacy server 14 to which the ONM server 13 is interworked includes a server that receives information of the electrical appliance 100 or a wireless terminal 200 and a server that receives user information.

That is, the user information or information of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 is transmitted to the ONM server 13 to provide information for implementing business logic.

<Notification Server>

The notification server 15 transmits the notification message of the DM server 11 to the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200.

The notification server 15 may include a session generation area, a schedule management area, and the like.

If the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 exists in a private network, a connection manager specially configured on the server side for maintaining a connection with the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 ( Connection Manager) may be required.

The electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 may automatically request a TCP connection after booting, and the connection manager maintains the requested TCP connection. The DM server 11 delivers a notification message through this.

The notification server 15 is provided to communicate with the user's wireless terminal 200 or electrical appliance 100, information on the electrical appliance 100 (store management information, shopping wish list, product purchase completion information, payment information) ) Changes, it notifies the user.

<Open API>

An application of a wireless terminal such as a smartphone can remotely manage the terminals through an open API provided by a DM server.

Meanwhile, the server system 1 may include a database server 16.

The database server 16 may include a user information database in which personal information of a user having an ID by registering on the representative site is stored.

The user information database may store user's personal information (name, address, telephone number, etc.), and on the other hand, information (amount owned, product type) about electric products owned by the user may also be stored. .

Hereinafter, the contents and procedures of the management service will be described.

3 illustrates membership and activation of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200.

As described above, the user may be given an ID and a password while accessing the representative site 2 and signing up for membership.

The activation of the electrical appliance may be referred to as a procedure for registering the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 of the user in the server system.

The display unit of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 may pop up a window for inputting a user ID, a password, etc., and the user may perform an activation procedure through the screen.

When the user inputs his ID and password on the screen and inputs a command for activation, the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 displays the user ID, password, device ID, and product characteristic information. Will be sent).

In this case, the input user ID and password may be stored in the memory unit of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200.

Thus, it can be used to authenticate a user through the user ID and password.

The device ID may be previously input to the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200, or may be automatically generated in the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 when the activation procedure is performed.

Alternatively, the device ID may be automatically generated when the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 is purchased and turned on for the first time.

Characteristic information of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 may include their model information, product code, manufacturing date, production product number and the like.

In addition, in the activation procedure, the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 may transmit the password, the service URL, and the ID and the password of the server together.

Information, except for the user ID and password, of the information transmitted to the user site 2 in the activation procedure may be automatically generated or pre-input in the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200.

When the above-mentioned information is received at the user site from the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 through the activation procedure, the user site 2 registers the corresponding electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 with the user ID. .

Thus, in the user site 2, the electric appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 used by the user for each user ID is registered.

Thereafter, the user site 2 transmits the user ID and password, the device ID, the product characteristic information, and the like to the server system 1. At this time, the ID and password of the server may be transmitted together.

The server system 1 first authenticates the transmitted information. Thus, if authentication passes, the user ID and password, device ID, product characteristic information, and the like are registered in the server system 1. In this case, the device password may also be transmitted.

This activation procedure can be performed regardless of the place as long as the communication environment for accessing the server system 1 and the user site 2 is provided. For example, an activation procedure may be performed instead at the place of purchase.

The user may request a service from the display unit of the corresponding electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 to receive the service.

For example, after popping up a screen of a desired service on a display unit of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200, a user ID and password may be input and a service request may be performed.

In this case, the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 may transmit a user ID, a password, and a device ID together with information related to the service request.

The user can also request a desired service through the user site 2. The user site 2 may be provided with a web page for requesting a management service, and the user may request a desired management service from the web page.

When a service is requested from a user, the user site 2 may transmit information on the service request to the server system 1. In this case, the user ID, password, and device ID may be transmitted together.

In addition, the user can call a customer call center to request a service. The customer call center may be designed to receive managed services through the ARS system.

On the other hand, the user may perform a procedure for canceling or abolishing the registered his or her electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200.

On the screen of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200, a pop-up screen for canceling or abolishing the registration, entering a user ID and password, and then entering a registration cancellation or abolition command, the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal. 200 connects to the representative site 2 or the server system 1 and transmits information on the cancellation or revocation of the registration.

Then, the representative site 2 or the server system 1 will cancel or abolish the registration of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200 accordingly.

In addition, the user can withdraw from the member at the representative site (2), if the membership withdrawal, all registered electrical products 100 or wireless terminal 200 belonging to the user is canceled or abolished.

4 illustrates a procedure for requesting the user to delete his / her user ID and password through the terminal.

Enter the ID and password to be deleted on the display screen of the electronic device 100 or the wireless terminal 200 and transmit the representative site (2) or server system (1) is the information of the member and the electrical appliance 100 or wireless belonging to the member The procedure of canceling or abolishing all registrations of the terminals 200 may be performed.

On the other hand, the service request can also be made through the wireless terminal 1 such as a smartphone. Figure 5 (a) illustrates the appearance of downloading a smartphone application for the management service.

When the user reads the QR code attached to the electrical product using the smart phone 200, the mobile web is displayed on the screen of the smart phone 200. When an app (application) installation button is pressed among predetermined selection buttons displayed on the mobile web, the screen changes to a screen related to app installation.

And, if you press the install button, the app is installed on the smartphone (200).

Here, the app (application) becomes an interface that can be connected to the server system 1, through which the user can remotely manage electrical appliances using a smart phone.

 FIG. 5 (b) illustrates a request for service through a smartphone 200, a customer call center, and an electrical appliance (the figure shows a washing machine and a refrigerator as electrical appliances).

When the service request is made through the electrical appliance 100, the user may request a service by inputting a user ID and a password by using an input unit displayed on the display unit of the electrical appliance 100 (in the case of ①).

When the service request is made through the electrical appliance 100, the server system 200 performs the necessary service (information provision, failure diagnosis) for the electrical appliance 100 (in the case of ③), and the corresponding electrical appliance ( 100 transmits the service result toward the server system (in case of ④).

When the service request is made through the smart phone 200, the user may start a management service application installed in the smart phone 200 and then request a service for an electric product while inputting a user ID and password (in case of ②). .

The smartphone 200 may transmit the information on the service request to the server system 1 for the service request, and may transmit the user ID, the password, and the device ID together.

The server system 1 performs a necessary service (information provision, failure diagnosis) for the electrical appliance 100 (in the case of ③), and the electrical appliance 100 receives the service result in the direction of the server system 1. Transmit (if ⑤).

Hereinafter, an embodiment of exchanging information or signals via the server system 1 between the electrical appliance 100 and the wireless terminal 200 in the electrical appliance information management system shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 will be described. .

As a prerequisite for information exchange between the electrical appliance 100 and the wireless terminal 200, an authentication procedure between the server system 1 and the electrical appliance 100 and the server system 1 and the wireless terminal 200. Is needed.

When the authentication is connected to the server system 1 from the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200, the server system 1 side requests the authentication of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200, The user may be performed by inputting information (user ID and password, other authentication number) necessary for authentication by manipulating the input unit of the electrical appliance 100 or the wireless terminal 200.

In the present invention, the electrical appliance 100 is remotely controlled by the information or signal input through the input unit of the wireless terminal 200, or the state information of the electrical appliance 100 is displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200. Can be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 6, for example, when the electric appliance 100 is an electric oven, the user may control the electric oven by using the wireless terminal 200.

That is, when the user commands the cooking time and temperature control in the state in which the wireless terminal 200 and the electric oven are mutually authenticated, the electric oven is set to the commanded cooking time and temperature.

Thereafter, the electric oven notifies that the setting of time and temperature is completed in the direction of the wireless terminal 200, and informs the driving state.

When the user reserves a cooking end time using the wireless terminal 200, the cooking end time is set in the electric oven, and the electric oven notifies that the cooking end time is set in the direction of the wireless terminal 200.

FIG. 7 illustrates that when the electrical appliance 100 is a washing machine, remote operation setting can be made using the wireless terminal 200.

That is, when the washing machine and the wireless terminal 200 are mutually authenticated, when the user sets the washing course and time using the wireless terminal 200 and issues a driving command, the washing machine sets the course and time as instructed. do.

Then, the washing machine informs the setting completion and driving state in the direction of the wireless terminal 200.

After the washing is finished, a signal indicating that the washing is finished is transmitted from the washing machine toward the wireless terminal 200, and a message indicating that the washing is finished is displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200.

In FIG. 8, when a plurality of commercial washing machines are installed in a self-laundry, information of available washing machines or usage information of the washing machines can be viewed through the wireless terminal 200.

That is, as shown in Fig. 8A, a plurality of washing machines are provided in a self-cleaning laundry, and a communication device is provided in the self-cleaning laundry so as to be able to communicate with each washing machine.

The communication device is provided so as to be able to communicate with a wireless terminal 200 such as a user's smart phone, and various types of messages as shown in FIG. 8 (b) are displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200 according to the type of information to be communicated. do.

Referring to Figure 8 (c) of a specific use example, when the washing machine usage information is requested through the wireless terminal 200, the commercial washing machine and the commercial washing machine and the wireless terminal 200 is mutually authenticated, the commercial washing machine side Transmits the currently available information of the washing machine (see the first figure of FIG. 8 (b)).

In addition, after the user puts the laundry into a specific washing machine to drive the laundry, when the washing is finished, a message indicating that the washing is completed is transmitted from the washing machine toward the wireless terminal 200 and displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200 ( Figure 8 (b) See second figure).

On the other hand, when the door lock release attempt after the washing is finished, the washing machine sends a user authentication request toward the wireless terminal (200). When the user authenticates the user through the wireless terminal 200, the door lock is released, and the user can collect the laundry in which the washing is completed.

However, if there is a user authentication request, and the door lock release attempt is continuously made without authentication, the washing machine recognizes that the unidentified user operates the washing machine.

The washing machine transmits a warning message in the direction of the wireless terminal 200, and the warning message is displayed on the display of the wireless terminal 200 so that the user can know it (refer to the third figure of FIG. 8 (b)).

9 shows that the wireless terminal 200 can control the operation of all the electrical appliances 100 in the home.

That is, by setting the security of the AP (wireless router) through the wireless terminal 200 to set the other person to use the wireless Internet arbitrarily.

Then, the wireless terminal 200 is used to make a signal transmission request of the home appliance 100. When the electrical appliance 100 receiving the request is transmitted toward the wireless terminal 200, a network including the wireless terminal 200 and each electrical appliance 100 is established.

Subsequently, when the user performs the on / off operation and driving control command of the electrical appliance 100 using the wireless terminal 200 in a touch or voice manner, the electrical appliance 100 performs a user's command. The current state is transmitted to the wireless terminal 200.

Accordingly, the driving state of each electrical appliance 100 may be displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200.

FIG. 10 shows that operation information of the electric appliance 100 can be edited through communication between the electric appliance 100 and the wireless terminal 200.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the electrical appliance 100 is a washing machine, the washing machine and the wireless terminal 200 perform mutual authentication.

Then, the washing machine transmits the washing information toward the wireless terminal 200. The laundry information includes a laundry history, a course, a driving time, a detergent amount, and the like, which the washing machine has performed.

Laundry information may be stored in the DB of the wireless terminal 200, and the user may edit the course according to his / her choice. In other words, you can edit your favorite course by increasing the washing time in the standard course, reduce the number of rinses, or adjust the dehydration time.

When the user issues a course driving command to operate the washing machine with the course edited using the wireless terminal 200, the driving is performed by the washing machine, and the driving information is provided to the wireless terminal 200.

FIG. 11 illustrates that the wireless terminal 200 recognizes a tag, a QR code, a care label, and the like, and provides the recognized information to the electrical appliance 100 side.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the electrical appliance 100 includes a washing machine, the washing machine and the wireless terminal 200 perform mutual authentication.

When the tag attached to the laundry, or the QR code and the care label (C) are read using the wireless terminal 200, the washing information related to the tag, the QR code, or the care label (C) is read from the wireless terminal 200. Is displayed.

In addition, the wireless terminal 200 may recommend and transmit a course suitable for each laundry characteristic in a washing machine direction. When the user operates the course, the washing machine may provide current operation information toward the wireless terminal 200.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, when predetermined information or a signal is generated through an input unit of the electrical appliance 100 and is set to transmit the information or signal to the wireless terminal 200, the information or signal on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200 is provided. Can be displayed. In particular, a case may be considered in which the information is schedule information or message information.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the electrical appliance 100 is a refrigerator, mutual authentication is performed between the refrigerator and the wireless terminal 200.

When a user inputs a schedule by using an input unit provided in the refrigerator, the input schedule information is transmitted to the wireless terminal 200, and the display portion of the wireless terminal 200 displays the updated schedule.

Meanwhile, when a user inputs a schedule using the wireless terminal 200, the input schedule is transmitted to the refrigerator, and the updated schedule is displayed on the display unit of the refrigerator.

Through this, when a family member changes the schedule, all the family members can know the changed schedule.

As shown in FIG. 13, when the electrical appliance 100 is a refrigerator, after mutual authentication is performed between the refrigerator and the wireless terminal 200, when a user inputs a predetermined message using an input unit of the refrigerator, the message is displayed. May be transmitted to the wireless terminal 200 of another user.

In this case, a message may be displayed on the wireless terminal 200 of another user.

Meanwhile, when a user inputs a message using his wireless terminal 200, the input message may be transmitted to the refrigerator and displayed on the display unit of the refrigerator.

On the other hand, according to the present invention, if a signal for requesting the location information of the wireless terminal 200 is generated through the input of the electrical appliance 100, and is set to transmit it to the wireless terminal 200, the wireless terminal ( The position signal is transmitted from the 200 toward the electrical appliance 100, and the position of the wireless terminal 200 may be displayed on the display unit of the electrical appliance 100.

As shown in FIG. 14, after mutual authentication between the electrical appliance 100 and the wireless terminal 200 is completed, a user manipulates an input unit of the electrical appliance 100 to provide location information toward the wireless terminal 200. You can request

When the wireless terminal 200 receives a request for location information, the wireless terminal 200 may transmit current location information to the electrical appliance 100, and through this, each position received from the wireless terminal 200 may be displayed on the display unit of the electrical appliance 100. May be displayed.

In particular, if you are curious about the location of family members, it will be easy to grasp the location information of each family member using the present invention.

Meanwhile, according to the present invention, when predetermined information is generated or updated through the input unit of the electrical appliance 100 and requested to be transmitted to the wireless terminal 200, the display unit of the wireless terminal 200 is received. The information may be displayed or other information may be generated based on the received information.

That is, as shown in Figure 15, after the electrical appliance 100 is configured as a refrigerator, and the mutual authentication between the refrigerator and the wireless terminal 200 is completed, the user can view a list of stored foods or a shopping wish list stored in the refrigerator. You can update it.

In this case, the updated information is transmitted toward the wireless terminal 200, and the list of the updated stored food or the shopping wish list may be displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200.

Meanwhile, the user may update the list of stored foods or the shopping wish list stored in the refrigerator by using the wireless terminal 200.

In this case, the updated information may be transmitted in the direction of the refrigerator, and the list of the updated stored food or the shopping wish list may be displayed on the display unit of the refrigerator.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the electrical appliance 100 is configured as a refrigerator, and after mutual authentication between the refrigerator and the wireless terminal 200 is completed, the user selects any one of various recipes displayed on the refrigerator display unit, A list of ingredients required for the recipe may be generated and displayed on the display unit.

The user may generate a food wish list based on the displayed food ingredient list, and when it is transmitted to the wireless terminal 200, the received food wish list may be displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200.

As shown in FIG. 17, after the electrical appliance 100 is configured as a refrigerator and mutual authentication between the refrigerator and the wireless terminal 200 is completed, a specific product to be put on a wish list by using a camera provided in the refrigerator When photographing, the product is recognized by the control unit of the refrigerator, and information about the product is generated.

When the product is included in the wish list and the wish list is updated, the update information is transmitted toward the wireless terminal 200, and the update information of the wish list is displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200.

As shown in FIG. 18, after the electrical appliance 100 is configured as a refrigerator, and mutual authentication between the refrigerator and the wireless terminal 200 is completed, the user can take a receipt of the goods that are shopping using the wireless terminal 200. Through this, the product information purchased from the wireless terminal 200 can be recognized.

In addition, when the purchase product information is sent from the wireless terminal 200 in the direction of the electrical appliance 100, a purchase product list is generated in the refrigerator, and the user selects only the product to be stored and updates the stored product list by using the list. can do.

FIG. 19 illustrates that the electrical appliance 100 generates a predicted wish list by grasping a user's product purchase pattern or purchase history.

In the state where the electrical appliance 100 is configured as a refrigerator and mutual authentication between the refrigerator and the wireless terminal 200 is completed, the display unit of the refrigerator generates an expected wish list based on a purchase pattern or a purchase history of the user.

As shown in FIG. 19A, when a user periodically purchases milk and wine, and a purchase time approaches, a purchase intention of the corresponding product may be asked.

At this time, if the user inputs to purchase wine, the wine is moved to the wish list is updated wish list.

The updated wish list is transmitted to the wireless terminal 200, and the wish list is updated in the wireless terminal 200.

Further comprising an input unit provided in the wireless terminal 200, and a camera provided inside the electrical appliance 100 to photograph the inside,

On the other hand, when a predetermined command is input through the input unit of the wireless terminal 200 in the present invention, the interior of the electrical appliance 100 is photographed by the camera of the electrical appliance 100, and the captured image or video Information may be displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200.

As shown in FIG. 20, in a state where mutual authentication is performed between the electrical appliance 100 and the wireless terminal 200 provided with a camera therein, the internal situation of the electrical appliance 100 is photographed by the camera and an image or Video information may be generated.

The refrigerator storage situation or the cooking progress in the electric oven cooking chamber may be photographed by a camera provided in the refrigerator storage room or a camera provided inside the cooking chamber of the electric oven.

The video or image information photographed as described above is transmitted to the wireless terminal 200, and the video or image information is displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200.

By such a function, the user can easily grasp the internal situation of the electrical appliance 100 without directly looking into the electrical appliance 100.

Meanwhile, the present invention further includes a camera unit provided in the electrical appliance 100 and a driving unit for moving the electrical appliance 100, in which the electrical appliance 100 is placed through the input unit of the wireless terminal 200. When the monitoring and recording command for the input is input, the drive unit and the camera unit of the electrical appliance 100 is operated to shoot the corresponding space, and transmit the captured image or video to the wireless terminal 200, the transmitted image or The video may be displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200.

That is, as shown in Figure 21, when the electric appliance 100, such as a cleaner having a camera and the wireless terminal 200 is mutually authenticated, when a recording command from the wireless terminal 200 to the inside of the house The cleaner uses the camera to take pictures of the inside of the house.

In addition, the captured video or image information may be transmitted toward the wireless terminal 200, and the video or image may be displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200. This allows the user to monitor the inside of the house from the outside.

On the other hand, when detecting an accident or a fire in the house using a fire sensor or a camera provided in the cleaner, the cleaner can quickly transmit the accident or the fire content to the wireless terminal 200.

Therefore, the user's wireless terminal 200 may display the contents of the accident or the fire, so that the user can quickly respond.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, a sensor unit provided in the electrical appliance 100 is disposed, and abnormal operation of the electrical appliance 100 is sensed through the sensor unit, and the sensed data is set to be transmitted to the wireless terminal 200. In this case, abnormal operation of the electrical appliance 100 may be displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200.

That is, as shown in Figure 22, in the state where the mutual authentication between the electrical appliance 100, such as a washing machine and the wireless terminal 200, the washing machine is not in operation when the abnormal rotation detection of the drum, washing machine Transmits a request message for checking the washing machine toward the wireless terminal 200.

That is, in the case of the drum washing machine, there is a risk that the infant opens the door and enters the inside of the drum to suffocate, so as to prevent the safety accident, the user is notified of the abnormal operation of the electrical appliance 100 and the electrical appliance 100 It is asking for confirmation.

When such a message is transmitted, the risk detection and confirmation request message is displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200.

In addition, the electrical appliance 100 generates an alarm sound for a request for confirmation.

Furthermore, in the case of the washing machine, when the door is closed, pipes provided in the washing machine are opened to enter the ventilation mode to prevent the choking of the infant, thereby supplying air into the drum.

Meanwhile, the present invention may transmit health information (blood pressure, exercise amount, etc.) of the user input to the wireless terminal 200 to the electrical appliance 100 to display the health information and provide recommended diet information.

As shown in FIG. 23, in the state where the electrical appliance 100 such as a refrigerator and the wireless terminal 200 are mutually authenticated, the user's exercise information and the user's input measured by the wireless terminal 200 equipped with the pedometer are input. Blood pressure information is transmitted to the electrical appliance 100.

In addition, blood sugar information may be obtained by measuring blood glucose using a bloodless blood glucose sensor provided in the electrical appliance 100. The information on the collected information may be collected on the basis of the display unit of the electrical appliance 100. Health information may be displayed and the recommended diet may be displayed.

The health information or recommendation terminal information is transmitted toward the wireless terminal 200 and displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200.

Meanwhile, the present invention may transmit the image file or the music file that the user desires to the electrical appliance 100 so that the image file or the music file can be activated in the electrical appliance 100.

That is, as shown in FIG. 24, in a state where the electrical appliance 100 such as a washing machine or a refrigerator and the wireless terminal 200 are mutually authenticated, a user stores a music file, a video file, and an image file stored in the wireless terminal 200. May be transmitted to the electrical appliance 100.

The electrical appliance 100 may download the transmitted files, and selectively reproduce the files to form a visual and auditory atmosphere suitable for a user's taste.

On the other hand, in the present invention, the electrical appliance 100 and the wireless terminal 200 through the SNS (social network service) may perform networking with each other.

That is, as shown in Figure 25, the electrical appliance 100, such as a washing machine registered in the direction of the wireless terminal 200 in the direction of the wireless terminal 200 from the electrical appliance 100 in the state of mutual authentication with the wireless terminal 200 Apply for

When a user approves a friend registration of the electrical appliance 100 using the wireless terminal 200, the electrical appliance 100 may provide the wireless terminal 200 with information related to driving of the electrical appliance 100. The information may be displayed in the form of a message on the display unit of the wireless terminal 200.

That is, when the washing machine and the wireless terminal 200 communicate with each other, the washing machine may be registered as a friend in the SNS that can be seen by the wireless terminal 200, and information related to the washing performance of the washing machine (for example, washing completion indication) is displayed by the user. It can be displayed on the wireless terminal 200.

As shown in FIG. 26, when the electrical appliance 100 and the wireless terminal 200 are mutually authenticated, and the user and the electrical appliance 100 become SNS friends, a failure occurs in the electrical appliance 100. In addition, self-diagnosis is performed by self-diagnosis program.

When the self-diagnosis result is written on the user SNS bulletin board on the web, the wireless terminal 200 displays a text indicating that the post has been registered on its SNS bulletin board.

The user can easily recognize the message related to the failure left by the electrical appliance 100 by visiting the SNS bulletin board by viewing the text.

1: server system 2: representative site
100: electrical appliance 101: control unit
102: communication unit 103: input unit
104: display unit 105: drive unit
106: memory unit 200: wireless terminal

Claims (21)

An electrical appliance having a communication section and a display section, the electrical appliance having a predetermined device ID;
A wireless terminal having a communication unit and a display unit for communicating with the communication unit of the electrical appliance, in connection with the electrical appliance to receive information or signals generated from the electrical appliance, or to transmit the generated information or signal toward the electrical appliance Wow,
Is provided to be in communication with the electrical appliance and the wireless terminal, the device ID is stored and includes a server system,
The signal or information generated by the electrical appliance is displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal, the signal or information generated by the wireless terminal is displayed on the display unit of the electrical appliance or change the driving state of the electrical appliance Electrical product information management system. The method of claim 1,
The communication unit of the electrical appliance and the communication unit of the wireless terminal after the mutual authentication process with the server system, the electrical appliance information management system, characterized in that for transmitting and receiving information. The method of claim 2,
The wireless terminal further includes an input unit,
The electrical appliance information management system, characterized in that the electrical appliance is remotely controlled by the information or signal input through the input unit of the wireless terminal, or the status information of the electrical appliance is displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal. The method of claim 3,
The electrical appliance is composed of a cooking appliance,
When the user sets the cooking time and temperature of the cooking appliance through the input unit of the wireless terminal, the cooking appliance is remotely controlled to set the cooking time and temperature,
The electric product information management system, characterized in that when the end of cooking, the end of cooking to the wireless terminal. The method of claim 3,
The electrical appliance consists of a washing machine,
When the user sets the washing course and the washing time of the washing machine through the input unit of the wireless terminal, the washing machine is remotely controlled to set the washing course and the washing time,
When the washing is finished, the electrical product information management system, characterized in that notifying the end of the laundry to the wireless terminal. The method of claim 3,
The electrical appliance includes a plurality of commercial washing machines,
And the washing machine communicates with the wireless terminal so that the wireless terminal displays information on a washing machine available among a plurality of commercial washing machines or washing machine operation information of an unidentified washing machine user. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising an input unit provided in the electrical appliance,
And a predetermined information or signal is generated through an input unit of the electrical appliance, and the information or signal is set to be transmitted to the wireless terminal. 5. The method of claim 4,
The information is electrical product information management system, characterized in that the schedule information or message information. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising an input unit provided in the electrical appliance,
When a signal for requesting location information of the wireless terminal is generated through the electrical appliance input unit and is set to transmit the signal to the wireless terminal,
And a position signal is transmitted from the wireless terminal toward the electrical appliance, and the position of the wireless terminal is displayed on the display unit of the electrical appliance. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising an input unit provided in the electrical appliance,
When predetermined information is generated or updated through an input unit of the electrical appliance and requests to transmit the information to the wireless terminal,
Received information is displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal, electrical information management system, characterized in that for generating other information based on the received information. The method of claim 7, wherein
The electrical appliance is composed of a refrigerator,
When one of the refrigerator or the wireless terminal is operated to generate or update the pre-stored stored food information or shopping wish list information, the stored food information or the shopping wish list information is transmitted to the remaining unoperated device. Electrical appliance information management system. The method of claim 7, wherein
The electrical appliance is composed of a refrigerator,
When the recipe information displayed on the display unit of the refrigerator is clicked, a wish list of the ingredients required for the recipe is generated, and when there is a request for transmission,
Electrical product information management system, characterized in that the wish list of the food is sent to the wireless terminal to be displayed. The method of claim 7, wherein
The electrical appliance is composed of a refrigerator having a camera,
When the product to be added to the wish list is photographed using the camera, after the photographed product is recognized, the wish list is updated according to the recognized result, and if there is a request for transmission, the updated wish list is wirelessly transmitted. Electrical product information management system, characterized in that transmitted to the terminal and displayed. The method of claim 7, wherein
The electrical appliance is composed of a refrigerator,
When the user recognizes the receipt for purchasing the product with the wireless terminal,
Purchase goods information described in the receipt is sent to the refrigerator,
The electric product information management system, characterized in that the refrigerator is generated or updated list of stored products reflecting the purchased product. The method of claim 2,
When the information is automatically updated in the electrical appliance and requests to transmit it to the wireless terminal,
Electrical appliance information management system, characterized in that for displaying the updated information received on the display unit of the wireless terminal. 16. The method of claim 15,
The electrical appliance is composed of a refrigerator,
The refrigerator generates an expected wish list in consideration of a user's purchase pattern or period, and when the user selects a product arranged in the expected wish list,
The selected product is updated in the wish list, the electrical product information management system, characterized in that the updated wish list is transmitted to the wireless terminal for display. The method of claim 2,
An input unit provided in the wireless terminal, and further comprising a camera provided inside the electrical appliance for shooting the inside,
When a predetermined command is input through the input unit of the wireless terminal,
The interior of the electrical appliance is photographed by the camera of the electrical appliance, and the electrical appliance information management system, characterized in that the photographed image or video information is displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising a sensor unit provided in the electrical appliance,
When the abnormal operation of the electrical appliance is sensed through the sensor unit, and the sensed data is set to be transmitted to the wireless terminal,
Electrical product information management system, characterized in that the abnormal operation of the electrical appliance is displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal. 19. The method of claim 18,
The electrical appliance is composed of a washing machine,
The washing machine includes a drum and a sensor unit for detecting rotation of the drum,
When abnormal vibration or rotation of the drum is sensed, the electrical product information management system, characterized in that the abnormal operation of the washing machine is displayed on the display unit of the wireless terminal. The method of claim 2,
An input unit provided in the wireless terminal;
Further comprising a camera unit provided in the electrical appliance and a driving unit for moving the electrical appliance,
When the monitoring and photographing command for the space in which the electrical appliance is placed through the input unit of the wireless terminal,
The driving unit and the camera unit of the electrical appliance is operated to photograph the space, and the electrical appliance information management system, characterized in that for transmitting the photographed image or video to the wireless terminal. The method of claim 2,
When the electrical appliance is registered in the user's social network service (SNS),
Electrical appliance information management system, characterized in that the message sent by the electrical appliance to the SNS is displayed on the user's wireless terminal.

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