KR20180028188A - Home network system and method for providing customized home network control function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a home network system and a method for providing a customized home network control function. The system comprises: a home network control device for communicating with a plurality of home network devices and controlling the plurality of home network devices; and a switch including a set button performing a preset function about a preset region and a user editing button configured to control the home network device outside of the preset region among the plurality of home network devices by communicating with the home network control device. A function performed when the user editing button is selected is edited through an interface of the home network control device or edited through an application installed in a user terminal. Therefore, the system and method enable the switch to communicate with a home network device other than a lighting and a socket.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a home network system and a method for providing a customized home network control function.

The present invention relates to a home network system and a method for providing a customized home network control function.

A home network control device (e.g., a month pad) is a device that can control a home network device in a household, and is a core device of a smart home network service. The home network control device is implemented as a touch screen type screen of about 5 to 15 inches in size, and provides a function of controlling door lock, crime prevention, disaster prevention, and various home appliances. In recent years, it also provides functions such as video call, internet connection, TV reception, etc. between apartment units.

Further, the switch is a device for controlling lighting, an outlet, etc. by communicating with a home network control device.

According to the conventional home network system, the switch only provides the home network function corresponding to the room where the switch is installed, and it is difficult to control the entire home network (for example, controlling the lighting of another room) through the switch .

In order to solve such a problem, a method of allowing a switch to communicate with all the home network devices in the home can be assumed. However, in this case, there is a problem that additional wiring is required for the switch to communicate with various home network devices in the construction process.

In addition, the conventional switch is manufactured in a comparatively small size, for example, for controlling the lighting and the outlet. However, when the switch is constructed so as to be able to communicate with various home network devices, an interface for controlling various home network devices is added in addition to an interface for controlling lighting and an outlet of the corresponding room, thereby increasing the size of the switch.

In addition, since the switch is provided with an excessive function, the user may feel difficulty in operating the switch. In addition, there is a problem that an excessive interface is outputted to the display, resulting in a poor appearance.

On the other hand, the user can efficiently utilize the home network system by installing an application in the user terminal. However, the conventional home network system application differs in the download method and the subscription method for each home network company, which is inconvenient for the residents to download and subscribe the application. For example, in the conventional case, the method of downloading the application and the method of subscribing were only posted on the bulletin board in the jar or promoted on the home page of the home network company.

In this connection, Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2013-0052966 relates to a system and method for managing a home network based on a month pad, and discloses a method of setting a home gateway and a target device using a monthly pad installed in the house.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a home network system and a method for enabling a switch to communicate with other home network devices other than a wall outlet and a socket without piping an additional communication line in a construction process.

Further, it is desired to provide a user-customized home network control function for each switch. Also, it is intended to provide a home network system and method for simplifying an interface output to a display of a switch through a customized home network control function.

The present invention also provides a home network system and method capable of controlling not only a function corresponding to a switch through a switch but also a home network of the entire home.

Also, a home network function selected by the user among the home network functions of the entire home is assigned to a user edit button of the switch to provide a customized home network control function.

It is also intended to provide a home network system and method for allowing a tenant to easily download and subscribe an application.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a home network system including a home network control device that communicates with a plurality of home network devices and controls the plurality of home network devices, And a user edit button configured to communicate with the home network control device and control the home network device outside the predetermined area among the plurality of home network devices, A function performed when the user edit button is selected is edited through an interface of the home network control device or is edited through an application installed in the user terminal.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a switch for performing a predetermined function for a predetermined area through a fixed button in a home network system, the switch comprising: a communication unit for communicating with a home network control device; A home network control function for controlling a home network device outside the predetermined area among a plurality of home network devices, a first home network control function for controlling a function performed when the user edit button is selected through the user edit button, A second control input receiving unit for receiving a control input, a second control input receiving unit for receiving a second control input for guiding the installation of the application of the home network system through the user edit button, And a control unit, It is performed when a selection function or edited through the interface of the home network control apparatus, which will be edited by the application installed on the user terminal, it is possible to provide a switch.

Another embodiment of the present invention is a home network control apparatus that is installed in a household and communicates with a plurality of home network devices and communicates with the home network control device that controls the plurality of home network devices and the home network control device, A method of providing a customized home network control function through a user edit button in a home network system including at least one switch that provides a preset function, the method comprising the steps of: when the user edit button is selected through the user edit button And transmitting the control input to the home network server through the home network control device, wherein a function performed when the user edit button is selected is a function of the home network control Edited through the interface of the device, Can provide it would be edited via applications installed on your horse, how to provide customized home network control.

Another embodiment of the present invention is a home network control apparatus that is installed in a household and communicates with a plurality of home network devices and communicates with the home network control device that controls the plurality of home network devices and the home network control device, A method of providing a customized home network control function through a user edit button in a home network system including at least one switch that provides a preset function, the method comprising the steps of: when the user edit button is selected through the user edit button And transmitting the control input to the pre-authenticated user terminal, wherein the function performed when the user edit button is selected is selected through the interface of the home network control device Edited, or installed on a user terminal Will be edited, it can provide a method for providing a personalized home network control.

According to any one of the above-mentioned objects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a home network system and a method capable of controlling not only a function corresponding to a switch through a switch but also a home network of the entire home.

In addition, the home network function selected by the user among the home network functions of the entire home can be assigned to the user edit button of the switch to provide a customized home network control function.

Further, it is possible to provide a home network system and method for allowing a tenant to easily download and subscribe an application.

It is possible to provide a home network system and a method for enabling a switch to communicate with other home network devices other than the lighting and the outlet without piping an additional communication line in the construction process.

Further, it is desired to provide a user-customized home network control function for each switch. Also, it is possible to provide a home network system and a method for simplifying an interface output to a display of a switch through a customized home network control function.

Further, it is possible to provide a home network system and method for allowing a tenant to easily download and subscribe an application.

1 is a configuration diagram of a home network system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of a home network control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram of a switch in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram of a home network server according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary switch according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram illustrating a method for selecting a customized home network control function through a user terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a diagram illustrating a method of installing an application of a home network system in a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a customized home network control function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for providing a customized home network control function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a customized home network control function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are denoted by like reference characters throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is referred to as being "connected" to another part, it includes not only "directly connected" but also "electrically connected" with another part in between . Also, when an element is referred to as "including" an element, it is to be understood that the element may include other elements as well as other elements, And does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In this specification, the term " part " includes a unit realized by hardware, a unit realized by software, and a unit realized by using both. Further, one unit may be implemented using two or more hardware, or two or more units may be implemented by one hardware.

In this specification, some of the operations or functions described as being performed by the terminal or the device may be performed in the server connected to the terminal or the device instead. Similarly, some of the operations or functions described as being performed by the server may also be performed on a terminal or device connected to the server.

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

1 is a configuration diagram of a home network system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a home network system may include a home network control device 100, a plurality of switches 110, and a home network server 120. In addition, the home network system may include a door lock 130, a gas valve 140, and a boiler 150. In addition, the home network system may include an illumination 160 and an outlet 170.

The home network control device 100 is installed in a household (for example, a living room) and can communicate with a plurality of home network devices. The home network appliance may be any home appliance of the household, and may include various appliances such as lighting, an outlet, a door lock, and a gas valve.

For example, the home network control apparatus 100 can communicate with the door lock 130, the gas valve 140, and the like. The home network control apparatus 100 can communicate with various home appliances in addition to the door lock 130 and the gas valve 140.

The home network control device 100 can communicate with the plurality of switches 110 and the home network server 120. The home network control apparatus 100 may control the door lock 130 and the gas valve 140 according to a control input through the interface of the home network control apparatus 100 or a control input received from the switch 110. [

The home network control device 100 may store information on a plurality of customized home network control functions set for each of the plurality of switches 110 provided in the household.

The switch 110 is installed in a household (e.g., a room or a porch) and can communicate with a plurality of lights 160, a boiler 150, and a plurality of outlets 170. The switch 110 can communicate with the home network control device 100. The switch 110 is connected to a plurality of lights 160, a boiler 150 and a plurality of outlets 170 based on a control input through the interface of the switch 110 or a control input received from the home network control apparatus 100 Can be controlled. The plurality of switches 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a standby power cutoff switch (not shown), a lighting control switch 110-1, a batch off switch 110-2, . ≪ / RTI >

The switch 110 includes a fixed button for performing a preset function for the predetermined area and a user edit button for controlling the home network device outside the predetermined area of the plurality of home network devices by communicating with the home network control device .

For example, when the switch 110-1 is a lighting control switch installed in the room 1, the switch 110-1 is provided with a fixed button for performing illumination of the room 1 (predetermined area) and an outlet (predetermined function) , And a user edit button set to control a home network device other than the room 1, such as a living room, an entrance, a room 2, and the like.

The switch 110 assigns at least one of a plurality of home network functions operated by the switch 110 and a plurality of home network functions operated by the home network control device 100 to a user edit button of the switch 110 , And a customized home network control function (a function performed when the user edit button is selected) for allowing the assigned function to be performed at a time by controlling the user edit button.

Thus, the user can control the functions of the home network (e.g., on / off, dimming control of the light 160, and loads connected to the receptacle 170) operated by the switch 110 via the customized home network control function of the switch 110 (For example, on / off of the gas valve 140, on / off of the door lock 130, etc.) operated by the home network control device 100 is performed at a time .

The home network function operated by the switch 110 and the home network function operated by the home network control device 100 to be performed through the customized home network control function can be freely selected by the user have.

The home network server 120 can communicate with the home network control device 100. The home network server 120 may store user information of each household. The home network server 120 may store information on a plurality of customized home network control functions set for each of the plurality of switches 110 provided in the household.

The home network system may further include a user terminal (not shown) communicating with the home network server 120. Here, the user terminal may be an authenticated terminal based on the user information stored in the home network server 120.

Hereinafter, each configuration of the home network control device 100, the switch 110, the home network server 120 and the user terminal will be described in detail.

2 is a block diagram of a home network control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2, the home network control device 100 may include a communication unit 200, an output unit 210, an input unit 220, a control unit 230, and a memory 240. The control unit 230 may include a door lock control unit 250, a gas valve control unit 260, and a boiler control unit 270.

The communication unit 200 can communicate with a plurality of switches 110 and a plurality of home appliances (e.g., door lock 130, gas valve 140, boiler 150, etc.). Also, the communication unit 200 may communicate with the home network server 120 and the user terminal.

The output unit 210 can output status information of a plurality of household appliances. For example, the output unit 210 may output the on / off state of the door lock 130, the on / off state of the gas valve 140, and the operating state of the boiler 150.

The output unit 210 may output an interface for controlling a plurality of home appliances. Further, the output unit 210 may output an image of the other party when the interphone is connected to each household, the front door, and the guard room. Also, the output unit 210 may output the power usage amount, current temperature, humidity, weather information, and the like of a plurality of household appliances. Also, the output unit 210 may output the electricity, gas, water, hot water, calorific value of the household in the previous month, current month, and cumulative usage amount.

The input unit 220 may receive an input for controlling a plurality of home appliances through an interface.

The control unit 230 can control the home network device based on the control input received from the switch 110 or the control input received from the input unit 220. [ For example, the door lock control unit 250 may control the door lock 130, and the gas valve control unit 260 may control the gas valve 140.

The control unit 230 receives a control command according to a customized home network control function received from the home network server 120 (the first embodiment or the third embodiment) or the first control input received from the switch 110 (E.g., a function performed when the user edit button is selected) on the basis of the home network control function (e.g., YES).

The memory 240 may store information on a plurality of customized home network control functions set for each of the plurality of switches 110 provided in the household.

For example, the memory 240 may store information on customized home network control functions (functions performed when the user edit button is selected) as shown in Table 1 below for each generation.

Generation Switch information (serial number and location) Customized home network control (time and function) 101 Dong 101 TA01 Room 1 06:30 Room 1 light ON 23:30 Room 1 light OFF 22:00 Room 2 light OFF TA02 Room 2 Room 2 Outlet OFF TA02 Room 3 Gas valve OFF Room 1 light OFF Room 3 lights OFF

<Table 1 - Information on customized home network control functions>

The information on the customized home network control function (function performed when the user edit button is selected) may include generation information, switch information (including serial number and position information), and a customized home network control function. The customized home network control function includes information on at least one function to be performed at a time according to the customized home network control function and time information on each of at least one function to be performed (for example, room 1 in Table 1) .

The memory 240 extracts the serial number of the switch 110 from the first control information received from the switch 110 and extracts information corresponding to the serial number from the information on the customized home network control function Information on at least one function to be performed at one time and time information at which each of at least one function is to be performed) (second embodiment).

The control unit 230 can control the home network control device based on the extracted information.

3 is a block diagram of a switch in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 3, the switch 110 includes a communication unit 300, an output unit 320, a customized home network function providing unit 330, a first control input receiving unit 340, a second control input receiving unit 350, A control unit 360, and a standby power cutoff unit 370.

The communication unit 300 can communicate with the home network control device 100. The communication unit 300 may include a Bluetooth module 310. The communication unit 300 may be connected to various networks such as a wireless local area network (WLAN), a wide area network (WAN), a 3G, an LTE (Long Term Evolution), a 5G, a wireless fidelity (WiFi) To the home network control device 100 and the user terminal.

The output unit 320 can output status information of the plurality of lights 160 and the plurality of outlets 170. [ For example, the output unit 320 can output on / off states, color temperature, illuminance, and the like of each of the plurality of lights 160. For example, the output unit 320 can output the measured value of the power of the load connected to the plurality of outlets 170 (for example, the outlet 170 in the space in which the switch 110 is installed).

The output unit 320 outputs a fixed button for performing a preset function (for example, lighting of a room in which the corresponding switch 110 is installed and outlet control) in a predetermined area (for example, a room in which the corresponding switch 110 is installed) . Also, the output unit 320 may output a user edit button for a customized home network control function.

The customized home network functioning unit 330 may include at least one of a plurality of home network functions operated by the switch 110 and a plurality of home network functions operated by the home network control device 100, And a customized home network control function (a function performed when the user edit button is selected) for allowing the assigned function to be performed at a time by controlling the user edit button.

The first control input receiving unit 340 may receive a first control input for operating the assigned function (a function performed when the user edit button is selected) through the user edit button.

The second control input receiving unit 350 may receive a second control input for guiding the installation of the application of the home network system through the user edit button.

The communication unit 300 can transmit the first control input to the home network server 120 through the home network control device 100 (first embodiment). Alternatively, the communication unit 300 can transmit the first control input to the home network control device 100 (second embodiment). Alternatively, the communication unit 300 may transmit the first control input to the user terminal (third embodiment). The first control input may include at least one of generation information, information about the home network control device (e.g., serial number of the network control device), and information about the switch (e.g., serial number of the switch).

The communication unit 300 may transmit the second control input to the home network server 120 through the home network control device 100. [ The second control input may include at least one of generation information, information about the home network control device (e.g., the serial number of the network control device), and information about the switch (e.g., the serial number of the switch).

The control unit 360 can control a plurality of loads connected to the plurality of lights 160 and the plurality of outlets 170. [ For example, the control unit 360 can turn on / off the plurality of lights 160 or control the dimming based on the first control input. In addition, the controller 360 may control the brightness of the specific illumination to be adjusted to a preset level based on the first control input. In addition, the controller 360 can turn on / off a plurality of loads connected to the plurality of outlets 170.

The standby power cutoff unit 370 is a unit that controls the amount of power used by a plurality of outlets 170 (for example, a plurality of outlets 170 located in a space in which the switch 110 is installed) Can be monitored. The standby power cutoff unit 370 can monitor whether generation of standby power is generated based on the amount of power consumption. For example, the standby power cutoff unit 370 can determine that the monitored power consumption is equal to or less than a predetermined standby power value.

The standby power cutoff unit 370 can cut off standby power when standby power is generated. The standby power interruption scheme may include at least one of a load sensing type, an illumination sensing type, a timer type, and a hybrid type.

The standby power cutoff unit 370 can grasp the power usage pattern of the predetermined area or the outlet from the information of the power usage amount according to the preset time and monitor whether or not the standby power is generated based on the power usage pattern. Also, the power cutoff unit 370 may cut off standby power by determining which outlet is in the standby power state or overloaded state.

4 is a block diagram of a home network server according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4, the home network server 120 may include a communication unit 400, a user information storage unit 410, a customized home network function storage unit 420, and an application management unit 430.

The communication unit 400 can communicate with the home network control device 100 and the user terminal.

The user information storage unit 410 may store user information for each generation. The user information for each household may include a plurality of tenant names for each household, a mobile phone number of each tenant, information on the household's own / lake, whether or not an application for each tenant's mobile phone is installed, and the like.

The customized home network function storage unit for each generation can store information on a plurality of customized home network control functions set for each of the plurality of switches 120 provided in each room of each household.

For example, the customized home network function storage unit 420 for each household can store information on the customized home network control function for each household (see Table 1).

The information on the customized home network control function may include generation information, switch information (including serial number and location information), and a customized home network control function. The customized home network control function includes information on at least one function to be performed at a time according to the customized home network control function and time information on each of at least one function to be performed (for example, room 1 in Table 1) .

The customized home network function storage unit 420 for each household extracts the serial number of the switch 110 from the first control information received from the switch 110 and extracts information corresponding to the serial number from the information about the customized home network control function (Information on at least one function to be performed at a time according to the customized home network control function and time information on each of at least one function to be performed) (first embodiment).

The communication unit 400 transmits to the home network control device 100 a control command including information on at least one function to be performed at a time and time information on each of at least one function according to the extracted customized home network control function .

The application management unit 430 can manage an application to be installed in the user terminal. For example, the application management unit 430 can store information of a plurality of applications compatible with the home network control device 100 of each household. The application management unit 430 can manage the version of each application.

The application management unit 430 can manage downloading of compatible applications to the home network control device 100 of the generation. For example, the application management unit 430 may transmit an application download guidance message to the user terminal. Here, the application download guidance message may be transmitted through a Short Message Service (SMS) or a Multi-Media Message Service (MMS).

5 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary switch according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5, the switch 110 may include a display 500 for outputting status information of a plurality of lights 160 and a plurality of outlets 170. [ The display 500 may output a fixed button for controlling a predetermined home network device in a predetermined area. The display 500 may output a user edit button 510 for a customized home network control function.

When the first control input is inputted through the user edit button 510, a customized home network function can be provided.

For example, referring to Table 1, it is assumed that the corresponding switch 110 corresponds to TA02 of Room 3. In this case, when the first control input is inputted through the user edit button 510, the lights of the rooms 1 and 3 are turned off and the gas valve is turned off.

This customized home network control function allows not only a home network function (e.g., lighting ON / OFF of room 3, outlet control of room 3) provided by a corresponding switch (e.g., a switch of room 3) (The ON / OFF of the room 1, the outlet of the room 3) and the home network function provided by the home network control device (the gas valve ON / OFF, the boiler ON / OFF) can be performed at a time.

Further, it is not necessary to additionally wire the communication line in the construction process through the user edit button 510 for the customized home network control function through the customized home network control function.

Further, it is not difficult for the user to operate the switch 110 by assigning a plurality of user-customized functions to the user edit button 510 for the customized home network control function without outputting the interfaces for each of the plurality of functions.

In addition, by providing a plurality of user-customized functions to the user edit button 510 for the customized home network control function, the switch 110 can be downsized.

6 is a diagram illustrating a method for selecting a customized home network control function through a user terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The user terminal 600 can set a customized home network control function. The user terminal 600 can set a customized home network control function through an application corresponding to the home network control system. Here, the user terminal 600 may be an authenticated terminal based on user information stored in the home network server 120.

The user terminal 600 may select one of the plurality of switches 110 installed in the household (e.g., selecting a room). Referring to FIG. 6A, the user terminal 600 selects Room 1 and, as a customized home network control function of the switch 110 in Room 1, turns off the lighting of Room 1 at 23:30, OFF function can be set. The customized home network control function may be transmitted to the home network server 120 and stored in the customized home network function storage unit 420 of each home of the home network server 120 (the first embodiment). The customized home network control function may be transmitted to the home network control device 100 and stored in the memory 240 of the home network control device 100 (the second embodiment). Alternatively, such a customized home network control function may be stored in the user terminal 600 (third embodiment).

This customized home network control function can be given to the user edit button 510 of the switch 110 of the room 1. [ Thus, by controlling the user edit button 510 of the switch 110 in the room 1, the illumination of the room 1 is turned off at 23:30 and the outlet of the room 2 is turned off at the time when the user edit button 510 is controlled .

6B, the user terminal 600 selects Room 2, and the customized home network control function of the switch 110 of the Room 2 includes a function of turning off the lights, turning off the outlet of Room 2, turning off the gas valve, You can set the function to turn off heating. The customized home network control function may be transmitted to the home network server 120 and stored in the customized home network function storage unit 420 of each home of the home network server 120 (the first embodiment). The customized home network control function may be transmitted to the home network control device 100 and stored in the memory 240 of the home network control device 100 (the second embodiment). Alternatively, such a customized home network control function may be stored in the user terminal 600 (third embodiment).

This customized home network control function can be given to the user edit button 510 of the switch 110 of the room 2. [ Thus, by controlling the user edit button 510 of the switch 110 of the room 2, the user is extinguished all at once when the user edit button 510 is controlled, the outlet of the room 2 is turned off, the gas valve is turned off , The living room heating can be turned off.

7 is a diagram illustrating a method of installing an application of a home network system in a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, when the second control input is inputted through the user edit button 510 of the switch, the second control input is transmitted to the home network server 120 through the home network control device 100.

The application management unit 430 of the home network server 120 can determine whether the application is installed in the user terminal 600 based on the user information. Here, whether the application is installed or not may be stored in the user information of the home network server 120 through the process of the user terminal 600 performing the user authentication through the application.

If the application is not installed in the user terminal 600, the application management unit 430 may transmit the application download guidance message to the user terminal 600. [ Here, the application download guidance message may be transmitted through a Short Message Service (SMS) or a Multi-Media Message Service (MMS).

The home network control apparatus 100 may output through the output unit 210 that a download guidance message has been transmitted to the user terminal 600. [

The user terminal 600 can download the application through the application download guidance message.

Accordingly, the home network server 120 manages the installation of the application to the user terminal 600 and provides the application download guidance to the user terminal 600, so that the tenant can easily download and subscribe the application.

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8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a customized home network control function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

8, in step S801, when the first control input receiving unit 340 of the switch 110 receives the first control input through the user edit button, the customized home network function providing unit 330 may invoke a customized home network function.

In step S803, the communication unit 300 of the switch 110 may transmit the first control input to the home network control device 100. [

In step S805, the communication unit 200 of the home network control device 100 may transmit the first control input to the home network server 120. [

In step S807, the customized home network function storage unit 420 of each household of the home network server 120 can extract the selected home network function in the corresponding switch 110 based on the first control input.

In step S809, the communication unit 400 of the home network server 120 may transmit a control command including the extracted home network function to the home network control device 100. [ Here, the control command may include information on at least one function and time information at which each of the at least one function is to be performed.

In step S811, the control unit 230 of the home network control device 100 may perform a home network function based on the control command.

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9 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for providing a customized home network control function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

9, in step S901, when the first control input receiving unit 340 of the switch 110 receives the first control input through the user edit button, the customized home network function providing unit 330 may invoke a customized home network function.

In step S903, the communication unit 300 of the switch 110 may transmit the first control input to the home network control apparatus 100. [

In step S905, the memory 240 of the home network control device 100 can extract the previously selected home network function on the switch 110 based on the first control input.

In step S907, the control unit 230 of the home network control device 100 may perform a home network function based on the control command.

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10 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for providing a customized home network control function in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

10, in step S1001, when the first control input receiving unit 350 of the switch 110 receives the first control input through the user edit button, the customized home network function providing unit 330 may invoke a customized home network function.

In step S103, the Bluetooth module 310 of the switch 110 can perform Bluetooth communication (pairing) with the user terminal 600. [

In step S1005, the communication unit 300 of the switch 110 may transmit the first control input to the user terminal 600. [

In step S1007, the user terminal 600 may transmit the first control input to the home network server 120. [

In step S1009, the home network server 120 may extract the previously selected home network function on the switch 110 based on the first control input.

In step S1011, the home network server 120 may transmit a control command including the extracted home network function to the home network control device 100. [

In step S1013, the home network control device 100 can perform the home network function based on the control command.

Alternatively, the customized home network control function may be stored in the user terminal 600. In this case, in step S1007, the user terminal 600 can extract the home network function previously selected in the switch 110 based on the first control input.

Also, in step S1009, the user terminal 600 may transmit a control command including the previously selected home network function to the home network control device 100. [

Also, in step S1011, the home network control device 100 can perform a home network function based on the control command.

A method for providing the customized home network control function described with reference to FIGS. 8 through 10 may be implemented in the form of a computer program stored on a medium, or may be stored in a recording medium, such as a program module, As shown in FIG. Computer readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a computer and includes both volatile and nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. In addition, the computer-readable medium may include both computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media includes both volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Communication media typically includes any information delivery media, including computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave, or other transport mechanism.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only and that those of ordinary skill in the art can readily understand that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. will be. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single entity may be distributed and implemented, and components described as being distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the detailed description and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents are to be construed as being included within the scope of the present invention do.

100: Home network control device
110: switch
120: Home network server
600: User terminal

Claims (15)

In a home network system,
A home network control device that communicates with a plurality of home network devices and controls the plurality of home network devices; And
A fixed button for performing a preset function for a predetermined area and a user edit button configured to communicate with the home network control device and to control a home network device outside the predetermined area among the plurality of home network devices, Including,
Wherein the function performed when the user edit button is selected is edited through an interface of the home network control device or edited through an application installed in the user terminal.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the switch comprises a standby power cutoff switch, a light switch, a batch off switch and a temperature control switch.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the home network system further comprises a home network server that communicates with a home network control device of each household and stores user information of each household,
Wherein the home network server stores information on functions performed when the user edit button is selected for each of at least one switch provided in each household.
The method of claim 3,
Wherein the switch receives a first control input for operating a function performed when the user edit button is selected through the user edit button and transmits the first control input to the home network server through the home network control device To the home network system.
5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the home network control device receives a control command corresponding to the first control input from the home network server,
And operates a function performed when the user edit button is selected based on the control command.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the home network control device stores information on a function performed when the user edit button set in the switch is selected,
The switch receives a first control input for operating a function performed when the user edit button is selected through the user edit button, transmits the first control input to the home network control device,
Wherein the home network control device operates a function performed when the user edit button is selected based on the first control input.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the control command includes information on a function to be performed when the user edit button is selected and time information on each function to be performed when the user edit button is selected.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the home network system further communicates with the home network server and is authenticated based on the user information,
Wherein the user terminal assigns a function to be performed when the user edit button is selected on the user edit button.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the home network control device assigns a function to be performed when the user edit button is selected in the user edit button.
The method according to claim 1,
The switch receives a second control input for guiding the installation of the application of the home network system through the user edit button,
Transmitting the second control input to a home network server storing user information of each household through the home network control device,
Wherein the home network server transmits installation information for an application of the home network system to a user terminal based on the user information.
1. A switch for performing a predetermined function for a predetermined area through a fixed button in a home network system,
A communication unit for communicating with the home network control device;
A customized home network control function provisioning unit for controlling the home network equipment outside the predetermined area among a plurality of home network appliances by communicating with the home network control equipment on a user edit button;
A first control input receiving unit receiving a first control input for operating a function performed when the user edit button is selected through the user edit button;
A second control input receiving unit receiving a second control input for guiding an installation of the application of the home network system through the user edit button; And
A control unit that performs a home network function
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Wherein the function performed when the user edit button is selected is edited through an interface of the home network control device or edited through an application installed in the user terminal.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the communication unit transmits the first control input to the user terminal so as to operate a function performed when the user edit button is selected.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the communication unit transmits the first control input to the home network control device to operate a function performed when the user edit button is selected.
At least one home network control device installed in a household and communicating with a plurality of home network devices and communicating with the home network control device for controlling the plurality of home network devices and providing a predetermined function for a predetermined area, A method of providing a customized home network control function through a user edit button in a home network system including a switch of a home network,
Receiving a control input for operating a function performed when the user edit button is selected through the user edit button; And
Transmitting the control input to the home network server through the home network control device
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Wherein a function performed when the user edit button is selected is edited through an interface of the home network control device or through an application installed in the user terminal.
At least one home network control device installed in a household and communicating with a plurality of home network devices and communicating with the home network control device for controlling the plurality of home network devices and providing a predetermined function for a predetermined area, A method of providing a customized home network control function through a user edit button in a home network system including a switch of a home network,
Receiving a control input for operating a function performed when the user edit button is selected through the user edit button; And
Transmitting the control input to an authenticated user terminal
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Wherein a function performed when the user edit button is selected is edited through an interface of the home network control device or through an application installed in the user terminal.

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