CN103543700A - Method and device for controlling sensor device - Google Patents
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Abstract
This invention discloses a device control system device for monitoring and controlling one or more than one interface units. In such way, the interface unit can obtain the sensor data and transmit the data through one or more than one devices. The devices include a sensor for measuring physical property. In operation process, the device control system can set the interface unit through establishing the network with the interface unit, and establishes more than one rules for the interface unit. One unit can express on operation and express the standard of the operation expression of the processing rule. The device control system can set the interface unit and enable the interface unit to process related rules.
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Technical field
The present invention relates generally to the control of many table apparatus.More particularly, the present invention relates to the Based Intelligent Control of a plurality of devices.
Background technology
House automation, or intelligent dwelling, improved their user's quality of life.
More particularly, house automation system has realized illumination, and HVAC(heating, ventilates, air-conditioning), electrical equipment, and the centralized control of other system, thus better facility is provided, comfortable, energy-conservation, with safety.Some automated systems provide a kind of control method based on time or environmental factor automatically, for example, on HVAC or automatic water sprinkler systme.Yet so typical automated system only provides robotization to control for the electrical equipment of certain independent type, thereby does not access complete house automation solution is provided mutually between different automated systems.
On the contrary, in intelligent dwelling, all electric device/equipment integrates indoor, for its user provides convenience and the better experience of life.In addition the ubiquity that internet connects, the family that also makes user can remote monitoring and/or draw oneself up.For example, while spending a holiday in Europe, user can be connected to one for monitoring him in the supervisory system of the family of Washington D.C., to monitor the activity of his family; Or user can close accordingly his family's automatic water sprinkler systme after receiving Washington D.C. storm prediction.
Typical home automation technology is implemented with custom-designed control and monitoring device conventionally, and this control is used special-purpose communication protocol to carry out mutual communicating by letter with monitoring device.Because the communication protocol between device is proprietary, owner is difficult to customize such system so that it comprises new or different other suppliers' supervising device.Take household monitoring system as example, and this supervisory system controller is connected to various custom-designed, on the sensor and/or video camera of being manufactured by same supplier.In addition,, as realized centralized control, electrical equipment (or at least the controller of each electrical equipment) also need to be manufactured by same supplier.In above-mentioned household monitoring system and automatic water sprinkler systme example, if allow user to use an interface to access this two systems, this household monitoring system and automatic water sprinkler systme (or controller of these systems) need to be from identical suppliers.Yet it can be expensive and waste that these special purpose devices or device controller are installed, because sensor and electrical equipment that many existing houses may be equipped with different suppliers to manufacture.
Summary of the invention
The system that one embodiment of the present of invention provide a kind of control device to use, it arranges, monitoring, and/or control one or more interface arrangements.The physical unit that interface arrangement can connect from one or more obtains and propagates sensing data, and above-mentioned physical unit can comprise for measuring the sensor of physical attribute.In operating process, this system can be connected to arrange this interface arrangement with the network of interface arrangement by setting up, and selects one or more rules, and this rule is processed by interface arrangement.This system arranges this interface arrangement, makes the rule that it is processed and it is associated.
One embodiment of the present of invention provide a system, and this system made one network is connected to a plurality of network equipments, so that interface arrangement is set up and communicated by letter with apparatus control system, reciprocity interface arrangement or other calculation elements.This system can receive data from network equipment, and forwards the peer-to-peer network device of these data to one these data of subscription.By the network of setting up with peer-to-peer network device, be connected, this system sends to peer-to-peer network device by data.
One embodiment of the present of invention provide an interface arrangement, and this interface arrangement is connected and communicated by letter with other devices by the network of having set up, to send and/or to receive real time sensor data.In operating process, this local device can be set up with the network of remote network device and be connected, and this remote network device is for example reciprocity interface arrangement, or data forwarding system.This local device can keep the data subscription to other reciprocity device, to obtain the real time data element relevant to certain rule, implementation method is for example connected to the peer-to-peer network device that can generate a data element and is sent data subscription request by the network of having set up.
One embodiment of the present of invention provide a local controller, and it safeguards a local data base, and this database is for the relevant information of the group interface device on storage area network.Local data base can comprise the database mirroring of the remote data base of remote controllers, and it is used to one group of interface arrangement storage information being supplied.In operating process, local controller is safeguarded local data base, and it is synchronizeed with at least one subset in remote data base.Yet when local controller is confirmed remote controllers off-line, if remote controllers have the main control at the interface arrangement of LAN (Local Area Network), local controller can obtain the main control of the interface arrangement in LAN (Local Area Network).
An embodiment provides an interface arrangement, and it is set to process one or more rules based on sensing data, to make predetermined operation.In operating process, the configuration that this device can receiving trap, comprises the rule that this interface arrangement is used.This rule can comprise for making the operation of an operation to be described, and can also comprise a condition, and this condition is usingd sensing data as input, and indicates the criterion of making this operation.This device can be stored this rule in rule base, and can determine a remote interface unit, and this remote interface unit generates the data that the condition regular with this is associated.This device can also be subscribed to this data from this remote interface unit.
An embodiment provides a kind of Sensor monitoring interface arrangement, and it is connected on one or more physical units, and this physical unit includes the sensor of measuring physical attribute.In operating process, this interface arrangement obtains and process sensor data from physical unit.When interface arrangement determines that based on sensing data a regular condition has been met, this interface arrangement can be processed the operation of this rule and describe to make corresponding operation.
An embodiment provides a kind of load control interface device, for obtaining and process from user interface and/or the sensing data that receives from a remote interface unit.In operating process, load control interface device is based on sensing data processing rule, to control electrical load, as a light fixture.
An embodiment provides a load monitoring interface arrangement, and it obtains and process from the next sensing data of an electrical load.This interface arrangement can comprise at least one supply socket, is used to a corresponding electrical load power supply.In operating process, this interface arrangement can obtain sensing data from a local power supply socket that connects electrical load, and like this, this sensing data can show electric measurement data relevant to this electric loading.Interface arrangement can be processed a rule being associated with sensing data, as enables or forbid supply socket, or makes other any predetermined operations.
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Figure 1A shows the system architecture of an exemplary monitoring according to an embodiment of the invention and control system.
Figure 1B shows the system architecture of an exemplary monitoring according to an embodiment of the invention and control system, and it comprises that one is deployed on computer cluster, can pass through the controller of wide area network (WAN) access.
Fig. 2 A shows the device architecture of an exemplary interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 B shows an exemplary interface arrangement software architecture according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 C shows the device architecture of an exemplary mPort interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 D shows a mPort interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 E shows the device architecture of an exemplary mPower interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 F shows a mPower interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 G shows the device architecture of an exemplary mDimmer according to an embodiment of the invention or mSwitch interface arrangement.
Fig. 2 H shows a mDimmer interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 I shows several mDimmer interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 3 A is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods according to an embodiment of the invention, and it is for arranging a Setup Controller.
Fig. 3 B is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods according to an embodiment of the invention, and it is for presenting configuration data and/or sensing data.
Fig. 4 A is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods according to an embodiment of the invention, and it for arranging a device arrangement space (device-placement space) on a space view (space-view) graphic user interface (GUI).
Fig. 4 B is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods according to an embodiment of the invention, and it is for displaying and upgrade a space view GUI.
Fig. 4 C shows an exemplary controller space view GUI according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 4 D shows a space view GUI that exemplary controller provides according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 4 E shows a space view GUI that exemplary controller provides according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 5 A is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods according to an embodiment of the invention, and it is for generating and storing the rule for control device.
Fig. 4 B shows an exemplary controller rule view GUI according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 5 C has shown a user interface, and it shows exemplary predefined condition according to an embodiment of the invention, and this condition can be included in a regular condition group.
Fig. 6 A shows an exemplary control device view GUI according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 6 B shows an exemplary controller data view GUI according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 6 C shows an exemplary controller event view GUI according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 7 is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods according to an embodiment of the invention, and it is for processing a rule a local interface device.
Fig. 8 shows an exemplary computer system, and it is for coupling together controller in a server cluster and the device in a LAN (Local Area Network) (LAN).
Fig. 9 is a process flow diagram, show an illustrative methods according to an embodiment of the invention, it connects for setting up a network to remote-control device, the network address information that the central controller of this establishment of connection based on from this remote-control device receives.
Figure 10 is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods according to an embodiment of the invention, and it is connected with the network of remote-control device for setting up one, the network address information of this remote-control device of this establishment of connection based on being stored.
Figure 11 shows an exemplary system architecture according to an embodiment of the invention, and it comprises a mDimmer device.
Figure 12 A shows an exemplary system architecture, and it comprises a central controller and one or more lan controllers with database mirroring.
Figure 12 B shows an exemplary system architecture according to an embodiment of the invention, and it comprises a lan controller in a LAN (Local Area Network), and a forwarding service accessible in wide area network.
Figure 13 shows an exemplary computer system according to an embodiment of the invention, its intellectual monitoring and control for installing.
Figure 14 A shows the angled view of a mPort interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 14 B shows the side view of a mPort interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 14 C shows the side view of a mPort interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 15 A shows the angled view of a mPort interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 15 B shows the angled view of a mPort interface arrangement that comprises antenna connector according to an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 15 C shows the side view of a mPort interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 15 D shows the side view of a mPort interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.
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Providing of description below makes those of ordinary skill in the art can manufacture and use these embodiment, and description is below to provide under the background of a specific application and its requirement.To one skilled in the art, to the various modifications of disclosed embodiment, will be clearly, and the rule of definition can be applied to other embodiment and application herein, and not depart from the scope of the present invention and spirit.Therefore, the embodiment shown in the present invention is not limited to, but should with principle disclosed here and the consistent situation of feature under be given the widest scope.
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Embodiments of the invention provide a controller, and it can use " intelligence " environment of realizing a unification from different suppliers' various sensors and device, as intelligent domestic system or industrial environment.More particularly, these different physical units are connected to one or more interface arrangements, this interface arrangement continuous monitoring and this physical unit of control, and like this, these interface arrangements can be accessed and be arranged by this controller.For example, Centralized Controller can for example, in a server cluster (, " cloud "), and user interface (UI) is controlled in the Internet-browser or one of the application program access that allow user to pass through on user's computing machine.Meanwhile, this interface arrangement and physical unit can be distributed in very wide region (for example, spread all over a city, or in different cities) all over the world.User can be interactive with Centralized Controller, so that interface arrangement to be set, determine how interface arrangement closely monitors the data of coming from physical unit in real time, and how control interface device controls one or more physical units on the basis of the data that are monitored to.
Each interface arrangement comprises a plurality of device connectors and one or more network interfaces, and they make interface arrangement can be connected by a network public or individual with Centralized Controller.In one embodiment, this interface arrangement is connected to this controller by the network of an internet protocol-based (IP).This interface arrangement is realized and being communicated by letter by exchange IP packet with this Centralized Controller.Centralized Controller can provide a graphic user interface (GUI), and its user can use it at remote location, to monitor the operation with control device.In addition, this graphic user interface allows user that the compound rule of the operation of automatically controlling this device is set.
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Figure 1A shows the system architecture of an exemplary monitoring according to an embodiment of the invention and control system 100.Monitoring and control system 100 comprise a controller 102, network 106, some interface arrangement 108(for example, interface arrangement 108.1 and 108.m), each interface arrangement is connected to some controlled physical units 110.For example, interface arrangement 108.1 is connected to physical unit 110.1,110.2, and 110.n.
Network 106 generally can comprise communication channel any type, wired or wireless, that computing node can be linked together.Network 106 includes, but are not limited to a LAN (Local Area Network), wide area network, a dedicated network, public network, or the combination of network.In addition, network 106 can comprise a cable network, wireless network, or their combination.In certain embodiments, network 106 comprises an IP-based network.In another embodiment, network 106 comprises internet.
Each interface arrangement 108, as 108.1 of interface arrangement or 108.m, comprises some physical ports, and it makes this interface arrangement be connected with some physical units.In addition, physical unit 110(for example, device 110.1-110.n) can comprise the physical unit of any type, as sensor, machine, or the electrical components present known or that later develop of any type.This device can comprise sensor (for example, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, current sensor, motion sensor, and door/window sensor), or controllable device (for example, lamp switch, supply socket, power panel, relay etc.).
In certain embodiments, physical unit 110 can be " foolishness " device, and it does not possess any intelligence, as the ability of calculating or interconnection network.In another embodiment, physical unit 110 can comprise the sensor of the ready-made testing environment factor of any type, and described environmental factor includes but not limited to temperature, sound, and light intensity, humidity, motion, electric current, door/window opens or closes etc.The output of one sensor can comprise an analog or digital signal.For example, the output of a temperature sensor can be an analog voltage signal within the specific limits, and the output of a motion sensor may be a binary digital signal, with " 1 ", represents that action is detected.
In certain embodiments, interface arrangement 108 can comprise a serial port (as RS232 or RS485 port), and to install 110 can be a serial line unit, and itself and interface arrangement 108 pass through serial port communications.For example, install 110.1 and can comprise the device that can control by serial port, interface arrangement 108.1 can be connected to this device by serial port.Therefore, interface arrangement 108.1 can install receiving status information from this by serial port, and can transmit an order to control this device by serial port.Another example is, device 110.n can comprise a router, and interface arrangement 108.1 can be connected to the control desk port of this router, thereby realizes remote monitoring and control this router.
Figure 1B shows the system architecture of an exemplary monitoring according to an embodiment of the invention and control system 150, and it comprises that one is deployed on computer cluster 152, the controller that can access by wide area network 154.In certain embodiments, computer cluster 152 can comprise a plurality of server computer 152.1-152.k, and working load balancing technique by its load distribution to computer cluster 152 everywhere.
As time goes on, when the load of computer cluster 152 increases, system manager can add extra server to computer cluster 152.Specifically, server computer 152.1-152.k can be distributed in different geographic position, and the quantity of the server in so specific geographic position can be adjusted according to the needs in this geographic position.This allows computer cluster 152 closely to serve in real time the request from a plurality of devices, and propelling data is to the plurality of device.
In operating process, computer cluster 152 can remain to the continual or continuous network of a plurality of client terminal devices (for example, computer equipment 158, and/or interface arrangement 162) and connect.This network connects can comprise a duplex channel, and it is set up by WebSocket agreement, or network connects can be by using Simple Traversal of UDP Through Network Address Translators, Comet agreement, or any other communication protocol maintenance present known or exploitation later.Computer cluster 152 can be from these client terminal device receiving real-time datas, and can pass on real time data to and subscribe to the client terminal device of these data.For example, in certain embodiments, computer cluster 152 can comprise a database relevant with controller 166, makes database 166 can keep " trackable optical mark " catalogue.These trackable optical marks are realized a queue, for forwarding the data to the client terminal device of having subscribed to certain data.These trackable optical marks can be bound and wait for to client terminal device.
In certain embodiments, install 158 and can comprise client computing device, for example, as computing machine (, notebook computer), mobile device (for example, a smart mobile phone or panel computer) etc.By setting up with the network that is maintained to wanted destination apparatus, be connected, install 158 and can communicate by letter with computer cluster 152 and/or interface arrangement 162.For example, user 156 can operative installations 158(for example, notebook computer or smart mobile phone) application program of upper operation, be used for setting up a session with the controller of an operation on computer cluster 152, and from controller, receive the network address information of one or more interface arrangements 162.Device 158 can be used the network address information of an interface arrangement that data are sent to this interface arrangement, and/or foundation is connected with the network of this interface arrangement.
In certain embodiments, when each other device 158 and/or interface arrangement 162 can determine their point-to-point (peer-to-peer) communication, and when they need to intercom mutually by the service of passing on (for example,, by computer cluster 152).For example, by the device access information of storage interface device 162 and/or any other computing equipment, install 158 configuration snapshots that can remember distributed interface plant network.This device access information can comprise network address information, as IP address and the port numbers of remote-control device, and/or can comprise access remote-control device authentication information (for example, digital certificate, user name, password, authorization token etc.) used.Therefore, for example, if the interface arrangement 162 in LAN (Local Area Network) 160 to the connection of controller (loses them, LAN (Local Area Network) 160 and wide area network 154 disconnects), install this application program of 158 and can use the configuration snapshot of having stored by LAN (Local Area Network) 160 and interface arrangement 162 direct communications.This allows the application software of a monitor-interface plant network directly to communicate by letter with interface arrangement 162, and without the controller of first getting in touch with on computer cluster 152.
In certain embodiments, for example, by utilizing known network address information to send a request (, by a JSONP message) to interface arrangement, install 158 and can test and being connected of interface arrangement.This request can show the interface arrangement wanted device identifying information (for example, a logical identifier, media access control addresss (MAC address) etc.), this makes device 158 without just testing connection from remote-control device request sensitive information.If this request arrives an interface arrangement, this interface arrangement compares this identifying information and local device identifying information, and confirms its identity, if it is target interface device really.In certain embodiments, this interface arrangement, by authentication information is provided, as digital certificate, is confirmed its identity to device 158.
If network address information comprises the IP address of interface arrangement, for example, when device 158 and interface arrangement are while being connected to same LAN (Local Area Network) (, LAN (Local Area Network) 160) simultaneously, install 158 and can use this IP address to communicate by letter with this interface arrangement.Yet, if install 158 and interface arrangement be free of attachment to same LAN (Local Area Network), can not (for example cross-domainly set up point to point connect, due to fire wall), device 158 can forward service with interface arrangement usage data and (for example communicate, computer cluster 152, or another is connected to the server computer of wide area network 154).
In addition, in certain embodiments, install 158 and can automatically find the existing of other devices (for example, use universal plug and play (UPnP), or other automatic discovery agreement).For example, if the network information of an interface arrangement changes, and install 158 networks that cannot be established to central controller and connect, device 158 can be found the existence of other devices automatically, for example, to obtain device identifying information (, a MAC Address, a digital certificate etc.).Device 158 can compare the device identifying information of the device identifying information of the found device receiving and the interface arrangement of wanting.If device and an interface arrangement of wanting that quilt is found are automatically consistent, the network address information that device 158 could obtain and store found device (for example, in order to replace old or invalid information), and can use this network address information to set up a connection of the network to found device.
Internet (Internet) browser and the central controller interactive (for example, controller access computer cluster 152 on) of user 156 on can operative installations 158, this allows user to browse real time data from each interface arrangement 162.This controller can be user's generating web page, and it comprises the network address information of each interface arrangement.For example, if install 158 and interface arrangements (, a LAN (Local Area Network), or virtual private net) in same territory, the browser on device 158 can directly obtain real time data from this interface arrangement.For example, this browser can use JSONP(JavaScript object notation, with padding) or CORS(cross-origin resource sharing) to interface arrangement request msg, this interface arrangement can be and provide the controller of webpage on different territories.
In certain embodiments, the device in system architecture 150 can be by setting up and safeguarding that a continual or continuous network is connected closely in real time communication mutually.For example, between interface arrangement 162, can mutually subscribe to the other side's data, and can use network to connect, in real time data be pushed to subscribing to device.Another example is install 158 and can set up a connection of the network to some interface arrangements 162, and receiving real-time data to be to present to user.
In addition, local device in LAN (Local Area Network) 160 can be set up with maintaining with the continual network of computer cluster 152 and be connected, this can for example, by determining its external address and (sharing this address with computer cluster 152, use STUN), or for example, be achieved by maintain a port tunnel through fire wall (, using Comet) in LAN (Local Area Network) 160.Or local device can also be set up a continual bilateral network and connect, as adopted WebSocket agreement or any other bidirectional communication protocol.
Using Comet to maintain network connects, local device to computer cluster 152(for example can send long polling request, as an XMLHttpRequest(XHR) notice), this,, by opening a transient port in fire wall, can provide a response message by its computer cluster 152.If computer cluster 152 has new data to offer local device, computer cluster 152 can respond XHR notice with XHR, and this response comprises the data that this is new.Not so, if computer cluster 152 does not have new data to local device, computer cluster 152 does not respond XHR request, thereby XHR request is stopped.
Once XHR asks to stop, network router or fire wall may be closed the port that and XHR request are associated, and this will prevent that computer cluster 152 from providing new data to local device.Therefore,, in order to keep being connected with the network of computer cluster 152, for example, before already present request stops (, the time interval of 30 seconds), this local device can periodically send extra long polling request.Computer cluster 152 can be associated new XHR request (for example, the XHR request before replacing) with local device, and utilizes the network address information in new XHR request that real time data is pushed to local device.
Utilizing WebSocket agreement to set up network connects, local device can send a WebSocket handshake request to 152 of computer cluster, this will be upgraded to a WebSocket session a HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) (HTTP) session, and this request comprises the Sec-WebSocket-Key token to the controller on computer cluster 152.This controller sends a response and responds to local device, and this WebSocket session is admitted in this response, and comprises the Sec-WebSocket-Accept token that derives from Sec-WebSocket-Key token.
Device architecture
Fig. 2 A shows the device architecture of an exemplary interface arrangement 200 according to an embodiment of the invention.Interface arrangement 200 comprises some physical ports, as port 202,204, and 206, be used for providing physical connection for some physical units; Processing unit 208, storage unit 210, for generating or resolve the packet maker/resolver 212 of communication data packet, wired network interface 214, and radio network interface 216.Interface arrangement 200 optionally comprises a USB (universal serial bus) (USB) interface 218.
Physical port 202-206 provides the connection between interface arrangement 200 and some physical units.More particularly, physical port 206-208 can give the physical unit being connected power supply, and receives input signal and send output signal to it from the physical unit being connected.In certain embodiments, these functions are to realize by the wired connection between a physical port and a physical unit.For example, a typical temperature sensor can comprise three pins, a ground connection, and an input power, one is analog voltage output.When temperature sensor is connected to a physical port, each is connected to three pins on the tie point in corresponding physical port, thereby interface arrangement 200 is powered to temperature sensor by those wired connections, and from temperature sensor, receive the voltage of its output.In certain embodiments, physical port comprises at least one RJ45 port (a female socket of RJ45), and it provides eight equidistant conductive channels.The RJ45 cable of an insertion socket is provided to the wired connection of a device, and this device may comprise or may not comprise a RJ45 socket.In certain embodiments, physical port comprises a connection terminal port, and it comprises the metal column of eight equal intervals, and each can connect a device end.Note that this simple connection terminal port can make interface arrangement 200 be connected with the device of any type almost, as long as this device has eight or be less than eight connections.
Processing unit 208 is responsible for sampling, analyzes, and explains the original input signal (simulation or digital) receiving from physical unit.For example, if a physical unit is a temperature sensor, the original input signal receiving from corresponding physical port will be the analog voltage of (as from 0 to 2 volt) within the specific limits, like this, use the calibration information relevant with temperature sensor, processing unit 208 can be converted into corresponding temperature this analog voltage.In certain embodiments, can provide the calibration information relevant with sensor by user.In certain embodiments, the record of this monitoring and the many ready-made sensors of control system maintenance, and can sensor-based brand and model search calibration information.In addition, processing unit 208 is also responsible for carrying out the control command receiving from controller.For example, if controller sends an order, close a temperature sensor, processing unit 208 will stop to corresponding terminal power supply.
Storage unit 210 is responsible for storing information various types of, the relevant device that is connected, as historical data.Utilization is from the information of processing unit 208 and storage unit 210 acquisitions, and packet maker/resolver 212 generates communication data packet, and resolves the communication data packet receiving from controller.In certain embodiments, packet maker/resolver 212 can generate and resolve IP packet.
Wired network interface 214 and radio network interface 216 provide the connection between interface arrangement 200 and a network, thus connecting interface device 200 and controller.In certain embodiments, wired network interface 214 and radio network interface 216 allow interface arrangement 200 to be connected to internet.In certain embodiments, wired network interface 214 comprises an Ethernet (Ethernet) port.In another embodiment, ethernet port is also powered to interface arrangement 200 by POE (PoE).Except the communication interface with controller is provided, wired network interface 214 also makes the reciprocity interface arrangement of interface arrangement 200 and other communicate by letter with radio network interface 216.
In certain embodiments, if interface arrangement 200 is not also set up, interface arrangement 200 can arrange radio network interface 216, makes it as an access point (access point).User can use personal computing devices to be connected to the WLAN (wireless local area network) relevant to interface arrangement 200, to access this access point, (for example, user for example can the printing character from the chassis of interface arrangement 200 determines SSID and the password of this WLAN (wireless local area network).）。Once user's computing equipment is connected to access point, interface arrangement 200 can provide one to arrange with GUI to user, and this can be achieved by a for example http session.
When user starts an Internet-browser in its PC, interface arrangement 200 can reset user's Internet-browser this and arrange with GUI, and this interface allows user that this access point is set on demand.For example, user for example can arrange one, to the connection of individual subscriber access point (, a wireless router that is connected to internet), and can input individual log-on message to use a service, and this service allows user by internet control interface device 200.
Once user completes the setting of interface arrangement 200, interface arrangement 200 is preserved this setting and restarts.When interface arrangement 200 restarts, if interface arrangement 200 determines that it is correctly arranged, interface arrangement 200 can arrange radio network interface 216, becomes a wireless client device, and is connected to user's individual radio access point.
In certain embodiments, an interface arrangement can also be power panel custom-designed, UNICOM's network, and it can monitor an energy service condition (as electric current and/or voltage) that is connected to the equipment of this power panel.This power supply panel device can be controlled a device in connection, for example, at Local or Remote, open or close corresponding supply socket.
Fig. 2 B shows the software architecture 220 of an exemplary interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.Software architecture 220 comprises an operating system nucleus 222, several device drivers 224, several communication modules 228, Internet Server 234, and a microcontroller proxy module (mcAgent226).Particularly, interface arrangement 200 can be stored in software architecture 220 in storage unit 210, and can carry out with processing unit 208 one or more modules of executive software framework 220.
Communication module 228 can comprise Internet Protocol (IP) module 230, for example, for setting up and safeguarding that a network with a remote-control device based on IP layer protocol is connected, and uses Simple Traversal of UDP Through Network Address Translators, Comet agreement etc.In certain embodiments, communication module 228 can comprise a WebSocket module 232, uses the maintenance of WebSocket agreement to be connected with the network of remote equipment with maintenance.WebSocket module 232 can comprise application program or the service of a user's space, utilizes the service (for example, device driver 224) of other kernel spacings and/or the service of other user's spaces set up and safeguard that this network is connected.
Operating system nucleus 222 can comprise any operating system, as the mutation of a (SuSE) Linux OS.Microcontroller agency (mcAgent) 226 can comprise an application that operates in the user's space on operating system nucleus 222, to realize the function of interface arrangement 200 described herein.For example, mcAgent can with device driver 224 interactions, with event that a user-driven detected (for example, from user input device, as lamp switch), the input of periodic monitoring sensor is (for example, and/or control an output device (for example a, power supply) motion sensor).Simultaneously, mcAgent can with communication module 228 interactions, to set up a network to remote controllers and/or one or more remote interface units, connect, and/or connect and send data to this controller or remote interface unit by corresponding network, or receive data from this controller or remote interface unit.
Device driver 224 can comprise the kernel spacing driver module that one or more can for example, use by virtual document interface (, in Linux file system/virtual file under proc catalogue).By to a read-write corresponding to the virtual file of a destination apparatus, communication module 228 and/or mcAgent226 can with device driver 224 interactions.
Device driver 224 can comprise, for example, for accessing and control the network device driver of a network interface, above-mentioned network interface is an ethernet controller for example, a Wi-Fi controller, or a bluetooth controller.Operating system nucleus 222 can be by being used network device driver and a remote computer devices to communicate.Meanwhile, communication module 228 can be used network device driver, to set up and to safeguard that one is connected with the network of controller and/or reciprocity interface arrangement.
As another example, device driver 224 can comprise driver module, its output of universal input by a processing unit (GPIO) port, a serial line interface of this processing unit or a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) port of this processing unit, monitor or control a peripherals.For example, serial line interface can comprise a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) (SPI) bus, and one across integrated circuit (I
2c) bus, or any serial line interface now known or that later develop.
In certain embodiments, peripherals can comprise an impermanency memory device (for example, a random-access memory (ram) module), or a permanence storage equipment (for example, flash memory device).In some other embodiment, peripherals can comprise a shift register, analog to digital converter (ADC), and digital to analog converter (DAC), output governor, relay, take and exchange triode (TRIAC) as basic device, etc.Further, peripherals also can comprise a user input apparatus, as the user interface to touch-sensitive.
Microcontroller agency
In certain embodiments, the operation that microcontroller agency (mcAgent) 226 management interface devices are made, for example, manage the data subscription from a plurality of remote-control devices, and process the rule triggering when new events being detected.In operating process, mcAgent226 can receive for example, data subscription request from remote-control device (, controller or interface arrangement), and at this moment mcAgent226 can be inserted into this data subscription request in data subscription storehouse.This data subscription request can indicate the type of subscribed data, and one allows mcAgent226 propelling data for example, to the required satisfied condition of remote-control device (, minimum or max-thresholds).
And mcAgent226 can be regularly from various input pickup image data samples, and push data into one and subscribed on the remote-control device that a certain categorical data upgrades.McAgent226 can or install regularly for example, at predetermined time interval (, every 15 milliseconds) image data sample from input pickup.McAgent226 obtains a data sampler each time, and mcAgent226 can compare with one or more collected sample value (or variation of a upper sampled value) with one group of relevant threshold value of data subscription.If sampled value (or variation of value) meets subscribe request, mcAgent determines a remote-control device relevant to this data subscription, and sampled data value is pushed to this remote-control device.In certain embodiments, system can, for example, for example use, with the network address information (, using WebSocket module 232) of the continual network join dependency of this remote-control device sampled data value pushed to this remote-control device.
In certain embodiments, this remote-control device is an interface arrangement, and it utilizes sampled data, to determine whether to make a regular operation.
In further embodiments, this remote-control device can comprise a controller, and this controller is collected data, and/or data are presented to user.For example, a user can arrange this controller, and to store an event log, it is included on interface arrangement 200, meet the event of certain condition.This controller can be set up with maintenance and be connected with the network of interface arrangement 200, and under the condition of user's appointment, by subscribing to sampled data to interface arrangement 200, carrys out stuff event daily record.
As another example, by controller, the data that user can come from various interface device with personal computer equipment monitoring." map " user interface (UI) on user access control device, such map user interface illustrates the sensor relevant with interface arrangement 200 on a map, also sampled real time data can be shown on map.Therefore, in order to show real time data to user, this controller can be set up and keep a continual network to interface arrangement 200 to be connected, and the data of subscribing interface device 200 samplings.This subscription can be indicated by sampled data periodically, for example, at predetermined time interval (, each second), pushes to controller, or when sampled data value produces the variation of at least one limit, is pushed to controller.Like this, when user browses map user interface, the receiving sensor data that controller can be closely real-time also show to user.When user leaves the sensor in map user interface, or when user closes map user interface, controller can send a request to interface arrangement 200, to cancel data subscription.If controller does not need to send data to interface arrangement 200 or receives data from it, controller can also be disconnected to the network connection of interface arrangement 200.
Exemplary interface arrangement
Fig. 2 C shows the device architecture 240 of an exemplary mPort interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.Device architecture 240 can comprise a flash memories 246, it is for storing data and the software instruction of this mPort interface arrangement that is used for turning round, and processing unit 242 and one for the memory storage 244(that carries out instruction as random-access memory (ram)).
Device architecture 240 can comprise numeral input 252, and numeral output 254.Numeral input 252 can be connected on the digital output signal of one or more external device (ED)s, and said external device is as door sensor, toggle switch etc.Numeral output 254 can be connected on an external device (ED) to arrange or control this external device (ED), for example maybe can be connected to, on the output display (a, liquid crystal display (LCD), or light emitting diode (LED) indicator) of a mPort device.
Device architecture 240 also can comprise at least one analog to digital converter (ADC) 255, and it is converted to the physical quantity of a simulating signal digital signal (for example a, binary number) that represents this physical quantity amplitude.In certain embodiments, ADC can be connected to an external device (ED) by analog input 256, as a sensor, for the physical quantity relevant to this sensor sampled.Analog input 256 can comprise a differential pair, and ADC255 samples to corresponding simulating signal with it.Processing unit 242 can be by digital interface pin or by universal serial bus from ADC255 reading out data, and the data of this representative physical quantity relevant to the sensor that is connected are stored or are operated.
For example, in certain embodiments, analog input 256 can be connected in the differential pair (not shown) of a temperature sensor.This temperature sensor can provide a continuous simulating signal on differential pair, the temperature physical quantity that simulating signal representative is detected by a test section of temperature sensor like this.In addition, processing unit 242 can be exported 254 by numeral and be connected with sensor, to sensor is calibrated, or the running operation (for example, a survey is set read during) of sensor is set.
Device architecture 240 can comprise one or more modules and communication with external apparatus.For example, device architecture 240 can comprise communication module 247, and it can comprise the ethernet module that is connected to an ethernet port 249, and/or for example can comprise or be connected to a wireless module 248(, a Wi-Fi module, or bluetooth module).Device architecture 240 for example can also comprise a serial port 250(, a RS-232 socket that UART port is used), it can be connected to an external device (ED), and can use processed unit 242, to monitor and/or to control peripheral unit.Peripheral unit can comprise an equipment (for example, HVAC(heating ventilation air-conditioning system)), or any electronics or the computer equipment that can communicate by letter by UART port 250.
Fig. 2 D shows a mPort interface arrangement 258 according to an embodiment of the invention.Particularly, the chassis of device 258 is included at least one reset switch, an ethernet port, a USB (universal serial bus) (USB) port, an ethernet port, a serial port, and the connection of a group and one or more external units is (for example, by RJ-45 port, or pass through splicing ear) passage.Device 258 can also comprise radio network device, as inner Wi-Fi module.
Meanwhile, mPort interface arrangement 258 can comprise one group of LED light.When mPort interface arrangement 258 exact connect ions are during to power supply, power LED pilot lamp becomes as stable green.When an effective Ethernet connection is set up, the green that the bright one-tenth of Ethernet LED light is stable, and glimmer when Ethernet is connected with activity.When mPort interface arrangement 258 is unpacked while starting first factory default pattern, a stable yellow of the bright one-tenth of state LED lamp, when device 258 is successfully integrated on a network and while working, the stable green of the bright one-tenth of this state LED lamp.Meanwhile, when navigation button (Locate button) is used in mFi controller software, during with display device 258 on map, state LED flicker.
Figure 14 A shows the angled view of a mPort interface arrangement 1400 according to an embodiment of the invention.Specifically, this device 1400 comprise one group with being connected of one or more external physical devices (for example, by RJ-45 port one 402, or by splicing ear 1404), comprise reset button 1410, and comprise LED light 1412.Device 1400 can also comprise a USB (universal serial bus) (USB) connector 1406, with an ethernet port 1408, this is conducive to handle assembly 1400 and is connected on a computer network or other equipment the personal computer of setting device 1400 (for example, for).
Figure 14 B shows a side view of a mPort interface arrangement 1430 according to an embodiment of the invention.Particularly, install 1430 side view and show one group of LED light, and show two RJ-45 ports and one group of splicing ear, it can be connected to one or more external physical devices.
Figure 14 C shows a side view of a mPort interface arrangement 1460 according to an embodiment of the invention.Particularly, install 1460 side view and show a USB (universal serial bus) (USB) port, an Ethernet (Ethernet) port, and a reset button.
Figure 15 A shows the angled view of a mPort interface arrangement 1500 according to an embodiment of the invention.Specifically, this device 1500 for example comprises a serial line interface 1502(, a RS-232 port, RS-422 port, and/or RS-485 port), (for example can connect a peripheral unit, an electric equipment), and comprising splicing ear 1504, it can connect a physical unit (for example a, sensor).Device 1500 also comprises reset button 1510, and LED light 1512.Device 1500 can also comprise a USB (universal serial bus) (USB) connector 1506, with an ethernet port 1508, this is conducive to handle assembly 1500 and is connected on a computer network or other equipment the personal computer of setting device 1500 (for example, for).
Figure 15 B shows the angled view of a mPort interface arrangement that comprises antenna connector 1522 according to an embodiment of the invention.Specifically, the connector 1522 of antenna comprises male coaxial connector, it can be connected to that wireless module uses antenna on, this wireless module for example, as Wi-Fi module (, the wireless module 248 in Fig. 2 C).
Figure 15 C shows the side view of a mPort interface arrangement 1540 according to an embodiment of the invention.Particularly, install 1540 side view and show one group of LED light, an antenna connector, and show a serial connector and one group of splicing ear, it can be connected to one or more external physical devices.
Figure 15 D shows the side view of a mPort interface arrangement 1560 according to an embodiment of the invention.Particularly, install 1560 side view and show a USB (universal serial bus) (USB) port, an Ethernet (Ethernet) port, and a reset button.
Fig. 2 E shows the device architecture 260 of an exemplary mPower interface arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention.Device architecture 260 can comprise a flash memories 266, its software instruction for storing data and being used for operating mPower interface arrangement, and processing unit 262 and one for the memory storage 264(that carries out instruction as RAM).
In certain embodiments, device architecture 260 can comprise that a regulating current device (for example, a TRIAC device, does not show) is to control the power that offers an external device (ED).When the phase place of power signal reaches certain phasing degree, power output controller 274 can provide a trigger pulse to regulating current device in a confirmable time interval, so that the power level of wanting to be provided to external device (ED).For example, when supply socket 276 is connected to a light fixture, power output controller 274 can be controlled current regulator, as a kind of means of adjusting the luminance level of light fixture.Another example is, for example, when supply socket 276 is connected to induction motor (, draught fan), power output controller 274 can be controlled current regulator, for example, as the means of the rotational speed of a kind of adjusting motor shaft (, the blade of fan).
Fig. 2 F shows a mPower interface arrangement 278 according to an embodiment of the invention.Particularly, install 278 and comprise at least one replacement button, a LED state pilot lamp, one or more supply sockets, and an attaching plug.When interface arrangement 278, unpack while starting first factory default pattern, a state LED light shows stable yellow, and when device 278 is successfully integrated on a network and while working, this state LED lamp shows stable green.Meanwhile, when navigation button (Locate button) is used in mFi controller software, during with display device 278 on map, state LED flicker.
Fig. 2 G shows the device architecture 280 of an exemplary mDimmer according to an embodiment of the invention or mSwitch interface arrangement.Device architecture 280 can comprise a flash memories 284, its software instruction for storing data and being used for operating mDimmer interface arrangement, and processing unit 282 and one are for carrying out the memory storage 283 of instruction.Device architecture 260 can also comprise one to the user interface 294 of touch-sensitive and be used for controlling the microcontroller 288 to the user interface 294 of touch-sensitive.User interface 294 to touch-sensitive can comprise proximity transducer 295, motion sensor 296, and a plurality of touch-sensitive sensor 297.
Touch-sensitive sensor 297 can comprise resistive touch sensor, capacitive touch sensors, or any touch panel sensor now known or that later develop.For example, when user touches corresponding touch-sensitive sensor (, sensor 297.n), touch-sensitive sensor detects the increase of the electric capacity of its touch screen surface, and generates the analog voltage that reflects the electric capacity being detected.
A corresponding touch-sensitive sensor can comprise along the zigzag fashion of a dimension, as the V-arrangement of several along continuous straight runs connections, and, touch sensor group 297.1-297.n can for example, along the direction setting perpendicular to zigzag fashion of a user interface 294 vertical direction of user interface 294 ().In addition, two adjacent touch-sensitive sensors can be placed on close position, for example, (for example make a touch-sensitive sensor, the coordinate of the vertical direction along user interface 294 of minimum point sensor 297.1) is less than or equal to the peak of its lower adjacent touch-sensitive sensor (for example, sensor 297.2).
Alternative, one corresponding touch-sensitive sensor can comprise that any other is applicable to realizing the shape to the grid of touch-sensitive, and, touch-sensitive sensor group 297.1-297.n can be along two dimension settings of user interface 294, for example, to the surface of touch-sensitive (to create one, a grid or other user interface mode), its touch-surface gesture predetermined with one group is associated.
About motion sensor 296, motion sensor 296 can comprise a ultrasound wave motion sensor, a microwave motion sensor, an optical chromatography motion sensor, or any motion sensor now known or that later develop.Front when mobile at the user interface 294 to touch-sensitive when a user or object, motion sensor 296 can detect its motion and can generate a binary value and be detected to indicate an object.In certain embodiments, motion sensor 296 can generate analog or digital value to indicate, for example, the variation of ultrasonic measurement, the variation of microwave measurement, etc.
To the user interface 294 of touch-sensitive, be each proximity transducer 295, touch-sensitive sensor 297.1-297.n, and motion sensor 296 generate a digital output signal.In certain embodiments, to the user interface 294 of touch-sensitive, can comprise ADC(simulation and the digital conversion corresponding to each sensor) device, the simulating signal of sensor is transformed into digital binary signal.To the user interface 294 of touch-sensitive, can pass through a parallel bus (for example, the several GPIO pins on microcontroller 288), or for example, by a universal serial bus (, SPI on microcontroller 288 or I
2c bus) provide this digital binary signal.
In further embodiments, to the user interface 294 of touch-sensitive, can comprise Schmidt (Schmitt) flip flop equipment corresponding to each sensor, and a corresponding Schmidt trigger generates a binary output signal, indicate a corresponding sensor and an object whether detected.To the user interface 294 of touch-sensitive, can pass through a parallel bus (for example, the several GPIO pins on microcontroller 288), or for example, by a universal serial bus (, SPI on microcontroller 288 or I
2c bus) be that each sensor transmits this binary numeral to microcontroller 288.
And if microcontroller 288 determines that touch-sensitive sensor detects the contact of an object, microcontroller 288 can be determined a gesture based on touch screen user interface 294 current states and former state.For example, microcontroller 288 can be determined the current region (for example, current state) of the user interface 294 that user is touching, and, the touch of the detected object of touch-sensitive sensor based on former (for example, former state), can determine the direction of a touch gestures.Once user has completed the interaction with user interface 294, microcontroller 288 can generate a gesture, represents speed and the direction of user's gesture, and/or the distance of user's gesture process.Therefore, microcontroller 288 can determine that user upwards sweeps the gesture of finger, or sweeps the gesture of finger downwards, and finger sweeps the speed of gesture and the distance of process.
For example, if user does not have to sweep (, former state does not relate to that user touches or inswept user interface 288) on the surface of contact-sensitive user interfaces 294 with his finger, microcontroller 288 can be determined the region that user on user interface 294 has touched.Microcontroller 288 can generate and store a gesture, it shows the part surface having been touched by user in user interface 294, for example, uses numerical value to indicate the vertical coordinate of the user interface 294 that user touched.Processing unit 282 can arrange the output power of light fixture, makes it reach the light intensity corresponding with this numerical value.
In certain embodiments, processing unit 282 gesture that regularly time interval of approximately 15 milliseconds (for example) obtains sensor readings and/or detect from microcontroller 288.Meanwhile, processing unit 282 can be used obtained data, to select one group of rule to assess, and can make the satisfied relevant operation of rule of any its condition.Processing unit 282 also can be selected one group and (for example subscribe data, related detection to motion and/or the data of the gesture that detects) remote-control device, and can use with the network address information of corresponding network join dependency connection these data are sent to selected device.
In certain embodiments, device architecture 280 has been realized a light organ (for example, a mDimmer device), and power control module 290 comprises that exchanges a triode (TRIAC) 290.2.For example, when processing unit 282 detects the user's gesture (, by microcontroller 288) on touch-screen, processing unit 282 can arrange the luminance level that microcontroller 288 regulates the light fixture that is electrically connected to power supply terminal 292.For example, when user upwards sweeps finger on contact-sensitive user interfaces 294, processing unit 282 can based on user's finger in current (or nearest) position of contact-sensitive user interfaces 294, direction, and/or speed is determined a lamp brightness level.If user clicks touch-sensitive sensor 297.1, processing unit 282 can be selected maximum brightness level, if or user click touch-sensitive sensor 297.n, can select minimum (or closing) luminance level.Processing unit 282 can arrange microcontroller 288 and adjust the output power that exchanges triode (TRIAC) 290.2, makes its luminance level required with user corresponding.By power stage control device 289 is set, to allow it generate for TRIAC290.2 being set and it being reached and remain on the required needed electric signal of power stage level, microcontroller 288 power ratio control outputs.
In certain embodiments, power output controller 289 is also monitored the magnitude of current sending by power supply terminal 292, generated energy, and/or electric phase place.Microcontroller 288 can be calibrated power output controller 289 on the basis of measured value, so that the electric power sending by power supply terminal 292 becomes stable.If microcontroller 288 detects the variation in electrical load, for example, because light fixture is dimmed, microcontroller 288 can make up the variation in electrical load by Modulating Power o controller 289, the power stage of being wanted to reach.As time goes on and aging therefore, microcontroller 288 can use power output controller 289 to realize a feedback circulation (feedback loop), regulates lamp power to guarantee the light intensity of stable (a non-pulsation), even if light fixture.
In certain embodiments, processing unit 282 can be user and stores an illumination level in the past.For example, user can do the gesture that a finger is gently swept, and illumination level is adjusted to required level (for example, being swept to and the corresponding position of required illumination level with his finger).Then, in the time of turning off the light, user can click to the user interface 294 of touch-sensitive Anywhere, at this moment waits, and processing unit 282 is stored current illumination level for this user, and power output controller 289 is set power supply terminal 292 is stopped power supply.If user clicks turning on light Anywhere of contact-sensitive user interfaces 294 in the time afterwards, processing unit 282 can restore electricity to illumination level before to light fixture based on stored arranging.
In addition, if user do one fast finger up or down sweep, processing unit 282 can rise rapidly or decline luminance level.Alternative, if user do one slowly finger up or down sweep, processing unit 282 can be adjusted the luminance level of light fixture subtly, for example, and to increase or to reduce luminance level than passing through to click 297 getable meticulousr degree of any touch-sensitive sensor.
In certain embodiments, processor 282 can be controlled a light fixture that is not electrically connected to power supply terminal 292.For example, when processing unit 282 detects the event (, by microcontroller 288) of a user's gesture, processing unit 282 can send to this gesture event a remote interface unit from event to local interface device that subscribe to.This remote interface unit can comprise a device that power supply is provided to light fixture, as by the shown mPower device of Fig. 2 E.When this remote interface unit receives this gesture event, remote interface unit can be used the information of this event, and the power based on being stored in a rule in the local rules repository of this device and controlling light fixture.
In certain embodiments, the electric loading that is connected to power supply terminal 292 can comprise a HVAC system.For example, a HVAC system is controlled in the order that processor 282 can be set to user based on receiving by contact-sensitive user interfaces 294 input.User can upwards sweep finger to improve temperature, sweeps finger downwards to reduce temperature, and can be by clicking the power supply that the surface of the user interface 294 of touch-sensitive is triggered to HVAC system.In addition, microcontroller 288 can arrange power output controller 289, to monitor the electric consumption of this HVAC system, so that user creates the rule of controlling this HVAC unit according to the electric consumption of user's order and HVAC system and/or other equipment.
Fig. 2 H shows a mDimmer interface arrangement 298 according to an embodiment of the invention.Particularly, install 298 and comprise at least one replacement button, a touch pad area, and a state LED light.When interface arrangement 298, unpack while starting first factory default pattern, a state LED light shows stable yellow, and when device 298 is successfully integrated on a network and while working, this state LED lamp shows stable green.Meanwhile, when navigation button (Locate button) is used in mFi controller software, during with display device 298 on map, state LED flicker.
In certain embodiments, mDimmer or mSwitch device can be with a network bridging interface arrangement by serial communication interfaces, as a SPI or I
2c interface, communicates.Network bridging interface arrangement can comprise that a wired or wireless network to a LAN (Local Area Network) connects.
Fig. 2 I shows several mDimmer interface arrangement 299 according to an embodiment of the invention, and it couples together by a serial communication interface.Particularly, a mDimmer device 299.1 comprises a mixed-media network modules mixed-media, as ethernet module or Wi-Fi module.Meanwhile, mDimmer equipment 299.2-299.k may or may not comprise a mixed-media network modules mixed-media, and can be connected in series and install 299.1 and be connected by one.For example, mDimmer device 299.1 can be as the network gateway of mDimmer equipment 299.2-299.k.If a mDimmer device 299.k subscribes to its data to a remote interface unit, mDimmer device 299.k can for example, by mDimmer device 299.1 receiving real-time datas (, the Sensor Events of a remote-control device).Once mDimmer device 299.k receiving real-time data, device 299.k can process the rule that data activated that one or more are received by this.
Interface arrangement as data server
In certain embodiments, interface arrangement 200 can be used as a data server and uses, the real time data that the physical unit of ining succession from is sent to a remote-control device (for example a, controller on Figure 1B Computer cluster 152) of having subscribed to these data.For example, packet maker/resolver 212 can receive the condition subscribe request from remote-control device, and this will make remote-control device subscribe to the condition warning message from interface arrangement 200.
Condition subscribe request can indicate a condition, this conditional decision interface arrangement 200 when the state of a physical unit connecting is upgraded and/or sensor measurement data send to this remote-control device.Interface arrangement 200 can for example, in these conditions relevant to remote-control device that receive of storage unit 210 storage (, the condition relevant to the IP address of this remote-control device and/or its any other network reachability information or device identifier).Then, when interface arrangement 200, determining this condition (for example meets, when the sensor measurement data of a physical unit connecting meet this condition), interface arrangement 200 for example can send a corresponding condition warning message, to remote-control device (, the network reachability information based on this equipment).Interface arrangement 200 can utilize and the network address information that arrives the network join dependency connection of remote-control device, and corresponding condition warning message is sent to this remote-control device.It is satisfied that condition warning message can indicate this condition, and/or can indicate state and/or the sensor measurement of this physical unit that is connected to interface arrangement 200.
Interface arrangement as data client
In certain embodiments, interface arrangement 200 can be used as the client of data, receive state and/or sensor measurement data (for example, one or more are connected to the relevant data of the physical unit of this remote interface unit) from remote interface unit or a central controller.The data that interface arrangement 200 can receive with it are revised its duty.Particularly, storage unit 210 can be stored one or more compound rules, and this rule is carried out by interface arrangement 200.A compound rule can indicate one group of condition that triggers an operation, and can indicate the operation description of this operation.Interface arrangement 200 can be selected and processing rule on the basis of the data that receive, and its duty of modification is described in rule-based operation.
Central controller can be analyzed one group of rule and determine such remote interface unit: interface arrangement 200 need to be accepted from this remote interface unit the data of a physical unit, and determines the condition relevant to these data.For example, controller can determine, when a physical unit X determines temperature, reached 100oF when above, and this controller need to receive from the temperature survey that is connected to this physical unit X of a remote interface unit Y.This controller can provide to interface arrangement 200 the device access information of this remote-control device, and it sets up these interface arrangement 200 use with the network of remote-control device and be connected.
Particularly, interface arrangement 200 can send condition subscribe request to remote interface unit by usage data bag maker/resolver 212, and this subscribes to and from this remote interface unit condition of acceptance warning message interface arrangement 200.Once interface arrangement 200 is successfully subscribed to condition alert message, once required condition meets, remote interface unit will send condition warning message to interface arrangement 200.It is satisfied that condition warning message can indicate this condition, and/or can indicate state and/or a sensor measurement that is connected to a physical unit of this remote interface unit.
Once packet maker/resolver 212 receives a condition warning message, interface arrangement 200 can use the state/measurement data of storage unit 210 condition of storage warning messages.In addition, processing unit 208 is determined one or more such rules from storage unit 210: from condition warning message, receive state/measurement data, and/or from other recent state/measurement data that are stored in storage unit 210, this regular condition is met.Processing unit 208 can be carried out the regular operation description that any one condition has met.
System operation
Turn back to Fig. 1, the communication between controller 102 and interfacing equipment 106 and 108 realizes by exchange communication data bag, and as exchanged IP packets by network 106, this network can be an IP network.In certain embodiments, install the original input data (for example,, by original analog or digital data conversion are become to significant information, as temperature or moisture readings) that 108 processing are received from the device 110.1-110.n connecting.Interface arrangement 108.1 is encapsulated into IP packet by translation data, and sends packet to controller 102, thereby makes user 104 be checked these information.In addition, user 104 can send an order, the operation of the physical unit that a rule for control linkage as set up.Controller 102 can be packaged into this user command IP packet, and send these packets to corresponding interface arrangement (for example, install 108.1 and 108.m), interface arrangement and then resolve these packets, and carry out user command.Note, because network 106 can comprise internet, user 104 and controller 102 can make the place that he can access network 106 any, and still can monitor and control physical equipment 110.
Fig. 3 A is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods 300 according to an embodiment of the invention, and it is for arranging a Setup Controller.At the initialization procedure of system, controller is found the interface arrangement (also referred to as mPorts) (operating 302) of several parts as system.In certain embodiments, controller and mPorts are in same Local Area Network territory.In further embodiments, controller and mPorts, by wide area network (WAN), as internet, are connected.
In order to find interface arrangement, this controller can receive from user user's log-on message, and controller is identified the interface arrangement being associated with user's account.Controller can be by the MAC Address of each interface arrangement and/or by its each interface arrangement of IP Address Recognition.Simultaneously, in the discovery stage, controller can also detect some physical unit that is connected to user's interface arrangement (as the device of manufacturing with the same provider of manufacturing mPorts) automatically, and no matter whether user has registered these devices, makes itself and he's user account relevant.
Subsequently, this system can accept to be connected to the information (operating 304) of the third-party physical unit (for example, being connected to the specialized equipment of mPorts) of this interface arrangement.For example, the graphical interface of user (GUI) that user can provide with a controller carries out interaction, for a model of this third party device input, and determine this third party device is with which mPort (to be for example connected, MAC Address identification by it is determined), be with which port of this mPort to be connected.Remember, this mPort device can pass through a pseudo-terminal, or by a COM port, is connected with a physical unit.This system can be determined by the model of this physical unit a descriptive label of this device, definite data type that can observe from this device (for example, analog or digital value, with one of observed reading descriptive label), and determine that the data value of which type can offer this physical unit.In certain embodiments, if system can not be identified this physical unit, user can use this GUI input parameter, and this parameter indicates the data value that expectation can obtain from this physical unit maybe can be provided to the data value of this physical unit, and the descriptive label of these data values.
System can also receive from user the setting (operating 306) of relevant this interface arrangement configuration there.In this process, user can be interactive with GUI, indicates the position of the device of user's placement or installation on a map, can indicate these devices and how to operate.For example, user can indicate the running time table of a mPort device, and can indicate a timetable and/or frequency, for monitoring certain port on this device.
Controller also receives one or more rules defined by the user (operating 308).Each rule definition trigger the condition of an operation, once and meet these conditions which operation will occur.A regular condition can comprise condition element, and the measurement value sensor of its one or more physical quantitys is as input message.The physical quantity detecting can comprise, for example, and time value, temperature, humidity, power level, voltage, electric current, the motion detecting, open/close state (for example, about an electric loading), opening/closing state is (for example, about a door), illumination level, (for example, and moisture surround lighting).
Further, a condition element can comprise a compare operation, can by for example, a measurement value sensor and a predetermined value (a, steady state value) thereby or another measurement value sensor compare and calculate.This relatively can comprise, for example, whether measurement value sensor is greater than, and is less than, or equals this predetermined value or another measurement value sensor.A condition element can also comprise an assessment for the physical quantity with time correlation or comparison.For example, condition element can be using current time as input, and current time and schedule time value relatively.Another example is, condition element can be using the duration of the current state of a sensor as input, as the state of sensor keeps the time of its currency or the state continuance of sensor higher or lower than the time of predetermined threshold value.Condition element can compare this time period and a predetermined time, for example, with the state of determining sensor whether currency (or more than a given threshold value) at least 10 minutes.
In certain embodiments, rule can be one compound, relate to the rule of a plurality of devices.A condition element can comprise a logical operator, and it can be assessed by carrying out logical operation on the result at one or more condition elements.For example, a rule can stipulate, be opened, and a motion sensor determined in room and (for example motion do not detected once a door sensor detects door, mean that a people is entering room), a lamp switch should be turned on a lamp in room automatically so.And another rule can stipulate, once door has been opened, and in room, motion (for example, meaning that people just withdraws from a room) detected before, lamp switch should be turned off lamp so.Note, these rule definitions the condition of triggering corresponding actions (for example, lamp being opened or closed) (for example, door is opened and motion whether detected), and can relate to a plurality of devices (for example, door sensor, motion sensor, and lamp switch).This controller can and then be stored these rules (operating 310) in rule base, thereby on the basis of rule definition and physical unit data, controller is set, and makes it make operation.
A regular operation is described and indicated the one or more operations that should be performed when condition criterion is satisfied.Operation is described can comprise the one or more operation that should be made, such as a digital output signal is opened or closed, its with an optional time restriction (as, digital output signal is opened or closed 10 minutes, or after 10 minutes, digital output signal is opened or closed).Another example is, operation is described can specify a script, and it is processed by interface arrangement.This script can comprise a series of instruction, and it is made by interface arrangement, to realize required result.Also have, operation is described and can be indicated, and interface arrangement will send message to one target entity (as a, email message), or generates an event and be stored in an event log so that a keeper sees.
In certain embodiments, for example, if interface arrangement (mPorts) executing rule (, when implementing a dcs), local controller (for example, user's personal computing devices) can be sent to the interface arrangement that is connecting physical unit by defined rule.For example, local controller can be sent to rule the IP address that an interface arrangement regular with carrying out this is associated, or can be by rule by being connected and sending to this interface arrangement with the network of interface arrangement.
Fig. 3 B is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods 350 according to an embodiment of the invention, and it is for presenting configuration data and/or sensing data.In operating process, controller can offer graphic user interface of user, the physical unit that it allows user to select one or more to monitor.This controller can receive a selection from user's the physical unit that will monitor about one or more (operating 352), and, as the response to the reception of this selection, controller obtains history and/or the real time data (operating 354) of this physical unit.This system can obtain these data (for example, in local data base) from a local sensor database, or can be from the interface arrangement there request msg being connected with physical unit.Then, this controller can present the device configuration information relevant to these physical units, also can to user, present history and/or real time data (operating 356) by graphic user interface.For example, user can select a temperature sensor, and the temperature that the mPort being associated with temperature sensor so detects this sensor at the appointed time sends to controller in section.This graphic user interface can comprise a map, and it illustrates the icon of a temperature sensor in the corresponding position of temperature sensor, can show current or recent temperature survey on the icon side of map upper sensor.This graphic user interface also can comprise a table or line chart, is used for presenting the historical temperature survey of temperature sensor.
The user interface visual field
Fig. 4 A is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods according to an embodiment of the invention, and it is for arranging one for the device arrangement space of a space view graphic user interface (GUI).In operating process, the space for its deployment data (operating 402) that controller can receiving trap deployment region.Space for its deployment data can comprise, for example, and a map reference (for example a, street map) of having disposed the outdoor area of one group of physics and/or interface arrangement.An or image that represents the map of a room area (for example a, floor plan) or outdoor area.Another example is, space for its deployment data can comprise a static images of having disposed therein a room of one group of physical unit, or the real-time video that can comprise this room or space transmits (for example,, from a pitching zoom camera (tilt-zoom camera)).User can select an existing image file from a memory storage that can be used by his personal computing devices, and be that this image is uploaded in a given space, or (for example select this image or real-time source of transmitting, a network address, one port numbers, and/or customer's certificate).User can also by this space take a picture (for example, using to be connected to a smart mobile phone, panel computer, or the camera of notebook computer) and upload this photo to controller to realize uploading of this image.
If space for its deployment data are the maps corresponding to an outdoor area, user can cover this and organized the geographic area of deployment devices by indicating one, thereby provides this space for its deployment data to controller.User can for example, by providing two or more groups (to indicate this geographic area to this geographic coordinate that deployment devices is relevant, by the geographic coordinate that provides to cover the region of this device, maybe this installs the geographic coordinate of self), thus this system can determine one covered this geographic area of deployment devices to present to user.Alternatively or additionally, this controller can provide a space view graphic user interface, it allows user to browse an interactive map (for example, street map or satellite map).By browse this interactive map to cover this deployment devices area (for example, in a search box, input city title or postcode, and/or inswept this interactive map), with by adjusting level of zoom, to cover one, surround the region of wanting of deployment devices, user can provide this geographic area.
Once controller receives space for its deployment data, controller can provide a space view GUI, it comprises the visable representation (operating 404) of device space for its deployment, and can obtain one or more device location information that are deployed in the device in this space (operating 406).This controller can be from a device storehouse acquisition device positional information that comprises the configuration information of a plurality of physical units and interface arrangement.When user drags on a position on the visual representation of icon to this space for its deployment of a physical unit or interface arrangement, so that this target location is while representing the deployed position of this device, and controller also can be from the positional information of user there acquisition device.Once user completes at this visable representation deploy device, " preservation " button that user can click on this space view GUI completes setting, and this Time Controller can be stored and dispose spatial data and device location information (operating 408).
In certain embodiments, when user and space view GUI interaction, controller can receive recent unit state and/or the sensor measurement (operating 410) of this one or more deployment devices.As to receiving the response of this new data, controller can upgrade space view GUI, to present this information to user, for example, by the icon of device and their recent states and/or measurement data being covered on the visable representation of device space for its deployment (operating 412).
Fig. 4 B is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods 430 according to an embodiment of the invention, and it is for displaying and upgrade a space view GUI.In operating process, controller can show a space view GUI, and it shows the visable representation of a device space for its deployment, is covered with device icon and corresponding state and/or sensor measurement data (operating 432) on it.For example, controller can use an icon with the state of exhibiting device, and this icon indicates this device whether work (for example, being utilized), available but stop using (for example, not being utilized), or without response (for example, close, do not have network to connect, or the situation of fault).In addition, image by showing an alphanumeric values or the recent measured value of any representative (for example, the numerical value of a representation temperature reading, or a LED image is to represent ON/OFF value or any binary value), this controller can present the sensor measurement data of this device.
In certain embodiments, controller can determine whether it has received from the state of a device or the renewal of measurement (operating 434).If so, this controller can upgrade space view GUI the unit state of renewal and/or the sensor measurement of renewal (operating 436) are shown.Then, this controller for example can return to operation 434(, after a confirmable period of delay), to receive state or the measurement from the renewal of same device or different device.
Otherwise if controller is not received state or the measurement of a renewal, this controller can judge state or the measurement data whether overtime (operating 438) of current demonstration.If the data of current demonstration are overtime, this controller can upgrade space view GUI, to remove overtime data, and/or points out data overtime (operating 440).Then, this controller can return to operation 434, to determine whether it has received state or the measurement from the renewal of same device or different device.
Fig. 4 C shows a space view GUI460 that exemplary controller provides according to an embodiment of the invention.GUI460 comprises a central viewing area 462, side panel 464, and some selectable labels, and as space label 466, data label 468, event tag 470, regular label 472, and device label 474.Central authorities' viewing area 462 demonstration information, the picture that for example label selected with is associated, figure, and control panel.In Fig. 4 C, this selected label is " space " label 466, and central viewing area 462 shows the layout of buildingss, the position of it has used suitable icon shows one group interface device (mPorts) and physical unit.For example, an icon 476 represents a mPort, and an icon 478 has represented a temperature sensor.
In certain embodiments, by select the image in an existing map or a room in subscriber computer, or the camera on user's smart mobile phone takes a picture to a room, and user can upload a space view image.In some other embodiment, space view image can comprise that image or real-time video that a safety camera is captured transmit.In certain embodiments, the image that user can use from the Map Services based on internet (for example, the Internet service of Google Maps) to obtain show bright mPorts and with the position of physical unit.
The content of side panel 464 is also associated with " space " label, and can show the list of an available apparatus, and this available apparatus can be dragged to the suitable position in the space showing in viewing area, center 462.In addition, user also can for example, drag to a new position from it in the current location of space view a device icon (, the icon of a mPort device).In show area, Fig. 4 C Zhong， center 462, also comprise a convergent-divergent slide block 480, it can be used for convergent-divergent map.
An exemplary space view GUI480 who is provided by controller according to an embodiment of the invention is provided Fig. 4 D.GUI480 comprises a central display area 482, it can show user image that select, that disposed a room of one group of sensor, maybe can show that has comprised real-time video transmission part, that security cameras provides that room is wanted, or the real-time video transmission obtaining from a user Portable hand formula device.
This user can drag from the side panel of GUI480 the position that a device icon to one on viewing area 482 and this device is associated.This controller can be stored the display position of this device, and this covers device icon permission system in viewing area 482 on the same position with respect to this " space " image.In certain embodiments, if viewing area 482 is providing a pan/pitching/zoom (pan/tilt/zoom) real-time video that safety camera transmits to transmit, controller can be along with the sweeping of video camera, pitching, and/or zoom adjusting gear icon is in 482Zhong position, viewing area.This makes this device icon seem to lock onto a part or the position in room.Equally, if viewing area 482 is to provide real-time video to transmit from user's portable handheld device, this controller can obtain geographic coordinate and its orientation of this mancarried device.Then, this controller determines one group of device icon and shows, and can its field camera be moved user, pan, and pitching, and/or during zoom, adjusting gear icon is in 482Zhong position, viewing area.
In certain embodiments, user can be interactive with a device icon, controls the type of shown information, or control and interface arrangement and/or a physical unit that device icon is associated.For example, device icon 484.1 corresponding to one for measuring a current measuring device that is arranged on the light fixture on wall.User can check the consumption of the electric current of this light fixture, is used for determining whether the bulb of light fixture has has worn and torn or extinguished.Meanwhile, device icon 484.2 and 484.3 can a corresponding temperature control equipment, and can indicate respectively the measurement of current indoor temperature and humidity.
Device icon 484.4 can indicate the door sensor of opening or closing corresponding to one, and device icon 484.5 can for example, corresponding to a motion sensor (a, sensor of building in a lamp switch).In Fig. 4 D, user has activated device icon 484.5, and this makes controller by color, show detected sports level within a quadrant.This controller has also covered one group around in installation drawing target and has controlled icon.Control icon and allow user to control the information that corresponding device provides, and/or control device itself.For example, controlling icon can comprise: " chart " icon; " details " icon; " locking " icon; And " deletion " icon.
Should show a numerical tabular making marks by color by " chart " icon, its type based on device, represents low value, mean value, and/or high value, or event frequency." details " icon permits a user to be checked the details of physical unit and opens a Detail View window, and these details are as the title of interface arrangement, model, and mPort identifier, and the port that is associated of and physical unit.Details can also comprise historic state/sensing data, and historical events.In certain embodiments, Detail View window also allows user control, as lamp is opened or closed.
" locking " icon is for selected sensor being locked in the current location of image in space, and when sensor icon is lock-out state, forbids sensor " deletion " function." deletion " icon allows user to delete this sensor on 482Zhong position, viewing area.
If this device is a sensor based on serial ports, controller also shows one " shell " icon (shell), and it allows user to open a Command Line Interface shell (command-line interface shell) and is used for control device or and device interactive.
An exemplary space view GUI490 who is provided by controller according to an embodiment of the invention is provided Fig. 4 E.GUI490 comprises a central viewing area 492, and it can show the geographic map of a geographic area of being selected by user.This controller can be user and shows a map, for example, a Map Services from internet (for example, Google Maps Internet service) map coming, and user can be interactive with map, and by roll screen and/or convergent-divergent, obtain the view of wanting of viewing area 492, the position of being wanted to browse to.
This user can drag from the side panel of GUI490 the position that a device icon to one on viewing area 492 and this device is associated.GUI490 comprises one group of exemplary device icon, as motion sensor means icon 294, and power sensing device icon 295, and a temperature sensing device icon 297.In certain embodiments, the position based on user's apparatus for placing icon in viewing area 492, controller can be determined a geographic position corresponding with device icon.This controller is associated (for example by this geographic position and this device foundation, in a device location information storehouse), like this, although user roll screen or convergent-divergent in " space ", this controller relatively shows this device icon on the identical position of " space " image on viewing area 492.Meanwhile, by giving the attribute in a geographic position of device icon, user can use an augmented reality (augmented-reality) on mobile device should be used for monitoring and/or controlling this device.
Location-based device visual representation
In certain embodiments, controller allows the data that this device is checked in the position of user based on one or more devices or geographic position.This controller can be from the built-in GPS(GPS of device) geographic position of sensor determining device, this also can pass through Wi-Fi triangulation, or by realizing from location identifier or the geographic position of a setting position thesaurus acquisition device.
For example, if user is just using a geographical map user interface (UI) to check the data of device, (for example, GUI490), this controller can cover data, makes it comprise the data of the sensor that the geographic area included with map UI is associated.If map UI is reduced, make a plurality of installation drawing indicated weights folded, this controller can replace this overlapping device icon with a polyplant icon.In certain embodiments, the several devices overlapping in respective regions of polyplant icon representation.In certain embodiments, if the device that the icon of polyplant icon representative is same type, controller can generate a polyplant icon that shows aggregate value.This aggregate value can represent, for example, sensor measurement mean value or median, sensor measurement sum, or any with mathematical function the result of calculation to several measurement value sensors.
Then, if user further amplifies this map, make one or more device no longer overlapping with other devices, this controller can upgrade the icon of covering as required.For example, this controller can upgrade map UI clearly to show non-overlapped device icon, and generates polyplant icon, for indicating the numerical value calculating from remaining overlapping device icon there.
In certain embodiments, the data that controller can handle assembly offer user's mobile device, for showing at an augmented reality Visual Graph.Be similar to GUI490(Fig. 4 E), this controller provides the interface arrangement of in the viewing area of UI (for example, user's works as in front view) and/or the device data of physical unit to this mobile device.Because user can be direction of the camera alignment of his mobile device, this direction (for example comprises device at a distance, the temperature sensor that spreads all over a city), this controller can be only provides the data of the device in the mobile device certain limit of distance users to this mobile device.
Be similar to UI480(Fig. 4 D), user's mobile device handle assembly icon covers on realtime graphic that the camera from this mobile device photographs transmits.When user is by the camera pan of its mobile device, pitching, or during zoom, the device icon that augmented reality system update covers, makes it only include the icon of those devices in user's the visual field.Augmented reality system selects icon to cover above the image photographing, this is sensing and the geographic position of the mobile device based on user, and the geographic position of known physical unit and interface arrangement is made.User can be interactive with a device icon, controls the type of shown information, or control and interface arrangement and/or a physical unit that device icon is associated.
Generate and processing rule
Fig. 5 A is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods 500 according to an embodiment of the invention, and it is for generating and store for controlling the rule of an interface arrangement or physical unit.A rule can comprise a condition, or can comprise a plurality of conditions.For example, a single assembly can be associated with two or more conditions, maybe may have a plurality of devices, and each at least with one condition is associated.Rule can also comprise an operation, is to be performed when condition meets.
In operating process, controller can be accepted one or more devices that will monitor (operating 502) that (for example,, by a rule view GUI) user selects.One interface arrangement can comprise a mPort interface arrangement, a mPower interface arrangement, or mSwitch or mDimmer interface arrangement.
As previously mentioned, this mPower interface arrangement can be realized a power panel, the power that it can provide each socket to consume to controller, and the power supply of the socket of output control that can describe based on regular operation of processing.This interface arrangement or controller can determine from power measurement values whether a device is being used or in standby mode.Therefore, user can select the socket on a power panel, and in order to monitor the running status of an electrical equipment of being powered by this socket accordingly, and this user can specify a magnitude of voltage as the condition that triggers an operation.
MPort interface arrangement can be connected with one or more physical sensors, to obtain an analog or digital value from each sensor.Therefore, user can select to be connected to a sensor of this interface arrangement, and can specify an original value (or descriptive label relevant to original value) as the condition that triggers an operation.
Controller can also receive the conditional value of one or more devices, or nested condition (operating 504), and a type that condition is processed, and it shows how to process from the next condition (operating 506) of one or more devices.For example, condition is processed type and can be shown when any, all, or the single condition element of a specific quantity (for example, do not have, one, two, all, etc.) while meeting, the condition of rule is met.In certain embodiments, condition element can comprise the desired value of a monitored physical unit.
In certain embodiments, a condition element can comprise a nested condition, itself has a condition type.Therefore, a regular condition can realize complicated logical statement, as the sum of products (SoP) or and the logical statement of product (PoS).As an example, this regular condition can comprise a top condition, it shows that the element of all conditions all needs (for example to meet, implement one " with " logical statement), an and nested condition, it shows that the element of one of them Nested conditions need to meet (logical statement of for example, implementing a "or").
In further embodiments, a condition element can comprise " timetable " condition, during it shows the moment or time range that can process this rule.The time that interface arrangement can use a timetable (for example, start-up time) carry out the assessment of triggering rule, and/or, for example, if rule by another Event triggered (, by the condition element being associated with a physical unit), interface arrangement can judge whether this rule can be processed.
Further, controller can receive the operation description (operating 508) of an operation feeling like doing.By interactive with a rule view GUI, user can provide operation to describe, and it indicates one or more operations that will be made by one or more interface arrangements.These operations can comprise is arranged to a predetermined desired value by the output voltage of a specific port of interface arrangement.In certain embodiments, behavior description can be the form of a script, by one or more target interface devices, is carried out.
Once user is provided with rale element, controller can generate this rule, thereby causes desired operation (operating 510) when the specified condition of condition processing type meets.Then, controller, in a rule base, for example, in an interface arrangement and/or on the database of an apps server, is stored the rule (operating 512) generating.
Fig. 5 B shows the graphic user interface (GUI) of an exemplary controller according to an embodiment of the invention.As Fig. 4 C, GUI550 comprises viewing area, center, side panel, and optional label.In Fig. 5 B, selected label is " operation " label, and it allows user to define one group of rule.Side panel shows a previously regular list for definition, as door is opened rule 552.By clicking a rule, user can check in viewing area, center this rule, and it comprises a rule name field 554, one condition fields 556, and an operation field 558.
In the example shown in Fig. 5 B, the title of rule is " rule 123 ", and the first device being associated with this rule is " socket 1 ", and corresponding conditional value indicates, and the power of socket need to be greater than 1 watt can make condition element be met.The second device being associated with rule is one " sensor ", and it monitors an analog input signal, and user can arrange corresponding conditional value, and it indicates the required minimum voltage reaching that the condition element of making is met.By selecting " interpolation " button 562, user can be another physical unit or interface arrangement adding conditional element.Meanwhile, by selecting " timetable " button 564, user can add a condition element, and it indicates regular timetable.
Once operation field 558 shows that condition meets the operation that will take.In the example shown in Fig. 5 B, once condition meets, system can cause socket 1 to continue 10 seconds for open mode, and " floor fan " physical unit can be set be unlocked 0.08 minute.What user can also add other is operated to operation field 558, as carry out a script, the output of one interface arrangement is set (for example, control " floor fan " output), and/or send a notice (for example,, by sending an email to the addresses of items of mail of appointment and/or producing a system alarm).
Meanwhile, user can with GUI550 edit and upgrade existing regular 552,
Click a new regular button 560 and define a new rule, and/or enable or forbid rule.
Fig. 5 C has shown a user interface 560, and it shows exemplary predefined condition according to an embodiment of the invention, and this condition can be included into a regular condition group.Particularly, condition group 562 comprises the condition that a group and various physical environment are associated.For example, during near motion motion detector detects a specific physical space, condition " motion of window 2 ", " motion of window 3 ", " motion of meeting room ", " motion: mFi laboratory 1 " is assessed as " correctly ".When an infrared beam is blocked, condition " bundle detector " is assessed as " correctly ", and this shows that an object for example, by specific position the entrance of door ().When a corresponding door is opened, condition " door 1 " and " door 2 " are assessed as " correctly ".
Meanwhile, " timetable " organized 564 and can be indicated a some and user-dependent timetable.For example, one " night " plan can be indicated in a given building or space, when light fixture should not be opened, and one " safety " plan can be corresponding to a time period, and within this time period, nobody should be in a given building.One " backyard waters " and " front courtyard waters " plan can represent that a shower nozzle can be activated to be accordingly the time range that backyard or front courtyard water.
Fig. 6 A shows an exemplary control device view GUI600 according to an embodiment of the invention.In Fig. 6 A, the label of choosing is " device " label, and the central viewing area of GUI600 has shown two panels checking one group of device related data.Particularly, panel 602 shows the list of the physical unit that a user can monitor, and panel 604 shows a list with the interface arrangement (mPorts) of user-association.User can by with GUI600 interactive manually interpolation or deletion of physically and/or interface arrangement, and check the work at present state of these devices.
Fig. 6 B shows an exemplary controller data view GUI630 according to an embodiment of the invention.GUI630 comprises viewing area, Yi Ge center, and a side panel, with one group of optional label relevant to various views.In Fig. 6 B, chosen label is " data " label, and it allows user to check from the data of one or more physical units and interface arrangement collection.
Side panel has shown three Selection Floaters: date range panel 632, view Selection Floater 634, and device panel 636.Device panel 636 shows the list of an available apparatus, and it is according to classification of type.By clicking one or more devices, user can check in central viewing area the data of device.User can use date range panel 632 to specify the time period of the data that show, and can use view Selection Floater 634 to create the view of self-defining, data within the time of appointment.If user creates a self-defining view, system can reuse self-defined view to present data with the required form of user to user.In the example view providing at Fig. 6 B, central viewing area shows two charts, and it shows the enantiomorphic relationship of the temperature and time of two selected temperature sensors.
Viewing area, ，Gai center also can be in the historical data of a map or space (not shown) displaying sensor in certain embodiments.For example, user can select a time period or time range, and the renewable GUI630 of system, for example, is placed on an installation drawing target side on the image that covers this map or space the value of a sensor (, the chart of sensor mean value or a sensor values).GUI630 also can pass in time by this device the event causing one group and present to user.User can select " broadcasting ", and " rewinding ", or " F.F. " button, select a speed, for checking how Sensor Events notice passes in time and be triggered, and/or sees that sensor values over time.In addition, user can control one " wiping " (scrubber) to select the specific moment or the time interval of the value of a demonstration Sensor Events and/or sensor.
GUI630 also has mouse-over functionality, allow user mouse-over on data time table, to check concrete details, and click and highlight the specific region of timetable, to provide the feature of a specific part of timetable.In one embodiment, while mouse pointer being hovered over user on data time table, a magnifier icon appearance, and, when click the mouse pointer when mouse pointer is dragged to another side on one side from timetable of user, the time range of being selected by user will be highlighted demonstration.Once user completes his time range and selects, all devices in view will focus on selected time range.
Fig. 6 C shows an exemplary controller event view GUI660 according to an embodiment of the invention.GUI660 comprises viewing area, Yi Ge center, a side panel, and one group of optional label.Label selected in GUI660 is " event " label, and it allows user to check and one group of historical events that device is relevant.Note that an event refers to a regular once execution.
Side panel has shown three Selection Floaters: filter panel 662, date range panel 664, and device panel 666.Central authorities viewing area shows the information of historical events.Device panel 666 shows a list by the available apparatus of classification of type, and user can select one or more to install to check its historical events data.Filter panel 662 allows user to use specific search condition garbled data.More specifically, user can input a text-string in filter panel 662, and controller adopts the text-string of input so, removes the event data of the text-string that does not mate input, to carry out a real-time search.User can also use date range panel 664, the time period of the event data that appointment will show in central viewing area.Controller does not show the event occurring in outside fixed time section.
In GUI660, central viewing area comprises ，Ru region, a plurality of viewing area 668,670, and 672.The time that region 668 is used bar chart to be presented at the event producing in the time range of appointment distributes.Each grizzly bar represents institute's event in the unit interval, the time period that unit interval default setting is 2 hours.User can click a grizzly bar to show the event relevant with the time period.
Function during interface arrangement operation
Fig. 7 is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods 700 according to an embodiment of the invention, and it is for processing a rule a local interface device.In operating process, local interface device can detect the event (operating 702) of a triggering rule, and selects a rule being associated with the event detecting (operating 704).This device can receive the event from a remote-control device, or this event can be detected in this locality, as by monitoring a locally-attached physical unit and/or monitoring a timetable condition that triggers a rule.For selecting the rule by Event triggered, local device can be carried out a rule searching operation, and this operation selects at least one to comprise the rule of the condition being associated with the event detecting from rule base.For example, remote-control device can comprise a mPort device, receives the input from door sensor, and local interface device can be selected one or more rules, and when door sensor shows that door is opened or closed, the operation of this rule is triggered.
In certain embodiments, a condition can comprise a plurality of sensor variables, and whether these variablees need evaluatedly to come Rule of judgment to be met.In addition, this condition can also comprise quoting of a Nested conditions, and device need to first be assessed the result that Nested conditions is determined it.Once local device is selected to process this rule, local device can determine whether this regular condition requires other input data (operating 706).This rule can comprise one or more condition elements, they and for example, a physical unit (for example, a motion sensor), a timetable condition, an and/or nested condition is associated.If the condition of rule does not need other input, local device can be used the data that show recent state that receive, or this rule of the Measurement and Data Processing that there come from remote interface unit (operating 712).
Yet if the condition of rule needs other inputs really, local device can be determined the source (operating 708) of other input data of rule, as sensing data, the data of relevant regular scheduling, or the result of a Nested conditions.Then, local device obtains necessary data (operating 710) there from other input Data Sources, and proceeds to operation 712, uses the state relevant to rule and/or the Measurement and Data Processing rule that obtain.
After processing rule, local device can determine whether this regular condition meets (operating 714) by unit state and/or measurement data.If so, local device can be processed an operation relevant to rule and describe (operating 716).Otherwise local device can be ignored this rule, or carry out remedial measures (for example, ignoring this rule within a definite time period).
This operates description, for example, can comprise an order, and it is set to a predetermined state one or more interface arrangements or physical unit as target.Another example is that operation is described and can be comprised a script of carrying out complex operations.In certain embodiments, this script can calculate a dbjective state for local device, this be by carrying out an instruction sequence in case process one or more physical units in the recent period and/or historic state and measurement realize.Local device also determines whether the rule (operating 718) being more associated with the state upgrading or measurement, if, local device can return to operation 704 and go to select another rule.
Note, such situation may occur: two rules have overlapping condition (for example, two regular operations of conditions permit are all performed), and the operation of this condition conflicts mutually.A regular operation may relate to turns on a lamp, and the operation of other rules may relate to and shuts identical lamp.If two regular processing are " parallel ", two rules can be carried out with any order (not necessarily carrying out) simultaneously, and so regular action can not affect the execution of next rule.In the example of superincumbent control lamp, if two regular conditions have all met, and these two rules are executed in parallel substantially, and the end-state of lamp depends on which rule is by second processing.So unexpected execution sequence may cause unexpected behavior.
In certain embodiments, local device is processed a rule at every turn, and with the sequential processes of user's appointment.
For example, local device operates 718, and to select another rule in an orderly set, but this is just after executable operations 714 and/or 716 is with the rule before processing.Meanwhile, if executing rule has changed the state of a device, in orderly set, next rule is to process according to the new state of device.Such rule treatments guarantees that the state/measurement of each renewal of obtaining from an interface arrangement only has the behavior of an expection.
Enforcement based on cloud
In certain embodiments, controller exists and for example operates in, in a server cluster (, " cloud ").This controller can be a plurality of different users monitorings and control interface device, and this, uses IP packet and each interface arrangement to communicate and be achieved by wide area network on internet.When user disposes an interface arrangement in the LAN (Local Area Network) at oneself for the first time, user can match this interface arrangement and his personal account on controller.For example, user can input account number and the password of oneself when interface arrangement is set.Alternative, this user can in the situation that his password of non-disclosre his interface arrangement is matched, for example, by on controller, register he interface arrangement unique identifier (for example, a MAC Address), or by this interface arrangement of agreement mandate of an open mandate.
Also have, if user wants to monitor or be controlled at one or more devices in oneself LAN (Local Area Network) with controller interaction, user can pass through a user interface of an internet (Web) this controller of browser access, or the application program that the web application interface of use & Control device (Web APIs) joins (for example, use the mobile application on a smart mobile phone or panel computer computing machine, or use the application software in a PC).
Fig. 8 shows an exemplary computer system 800, and it is for engaging a controller 802 in a server cluster and the device 808 in a LAN (Local Area Network).Computer system 800 comprises the controller 802 that is connected to wide area network 804.Computer system 800 also comprises interface arrangement 810 and the computing equipment 812 in LAN (Local Area Network) 808, and comprises a router/firewall 806 that LAN (Local Area Network) 808 and wide area network 804 are separated.
In operating process, the device in LAN (Local Area Network) 808 can be set up a network to controller 802 and connect, or connects to the network of one or more reciprocity devices in LAN (Local Area Network) 808.For example, controller 802 can be stored the network address information of each device in a database, and keeps the network address information of last state, to facilitate with these devices, communicates.This allows user to use personal computer (for example, calculation element 812) to reset one or more interface arrangement in LAN (Local Area Network) 808, and/or one or more rules of interface arrangement.User's PC can comprise application software, and it provides a user interface, for monitoring and/or inking device interface network, and uploads any configuration to controller 802.User's PC also can have an Internet-browser, the user interface of access controller 802.
When user inputs and passes on the change of configuration to device interface network, for one or more configurations, need the device upgrading, controller 802 becomes user's configuration establishment the configuration of these specific devices, and by the configuration of renewal by being sent to these interface arrangements with the network address information of the corresponding network join dependency connection of these interface arrangements.The configuration of this specific device can comprise the network configuration, rule configuration of interface arrangement, for the renewal of network address information (for example,, for subscription data, as one or more regular input messages) of one or more reciprocity devices etc.
In addition, in certain embodiments, each device in LAN (Local Area Network) 808 can also have been subscribed to data by it with any, and/or any device of having subscribed to its data is set up network connection.This device can be used as the request of data that a server receives and response comes from reciprocity device (or from controller 802).This device can also be as a client terminal device, it can receive unsolicited data (or request) to data there from a remote-control device, and can real time data be pushed to this remote-control device by the network address information of the network join dependency connection with to this remote-control device.Therefore,, even if LAN (Local Area Network) 808 disconnects (therefore, also disconnecting with controller 802) with wide area network 804, the device in LAN (Local Area Network) 808 can continue to use the point to point connect of having set up to communicate each other, and exercises server and client side's function.
In operating process, controller 802 can receive IP packets by a port tunnel channel 814.1 or 814.2 respectively with device 812 from installing 810.In certain embodiments, port tunnel channel 814 can comprise by long polling request, temporary transient in router/firewall 806, open the network that a port creates and (for example connect, by as STUN(Session Traversal Utilities for NAT), the network that the agreements such as Comet create connects).These long polling request are temporarily opened a port in router/firewall 806, and it can be used by controller 802, sends a response data packet.
For example, in certain embodiments, controller 802 need to send uncalled data to interface arrangement 810(for example, real time data or install 810 configuration), or to calculation element 812(for example send uncalled data, real time data).By regular and controller 802, (for example transmit a long polling message/requirement, when using Comet, an XHR message, or in a STUN message when the STUN), the device in LAN (Local Area Network) 808 can keep a continual network be connected with controller 802.This message indicates a unique identifier (for example, a MAC Address) of this device, its up-to-date communication port of storing this device in a device access thesaurus of controller 802 use.
In some other embodiment, port tunnel channel 814 can comprise that lasting bilateral network connects, a channel of for example setting up by WebSocket agreement.In order to set up WebSocket channel, the device in LAN (Local Area Network) 808 sends a WebSocket handshake request to controller 802, and this http session escalates into a WebSocket session, and handshake request can comprise a Sec-WebSocket-Key token.Controller 802 send a response to this device respond, this WebSocket session is admitted in this response, and comprises it being the Sec-WebSocket-Accept token that derives from Sec-WebSocket-Key token.
Mentioned, each relevant to interface arrangement network device (for example, controller 802, installs 810, or installs 812) comprises a device access thesaurus before, and it comprises each computing equipment in network or the device access information of interface arrangement.In certain embodiments, this device access thesaurus is associated with following one or more information foundation the unique identifier of a device: in router/firewall 806, install relevant port numbers with this, for the IP address of arriving at router/firewall 806 (for example, a wide area network IP address), and in LAN (Local Area Network) 808 in order to arrive at this, install IP address used.For example, when controller 802 need to send a packet auto levelizer 810 or install 812, controller 802 can be defined as arriving at this there from device access thesaurus and install necessary IP address and a recent port numbers.Then, the recent port numbers that controller 802 can pass through router/firewall 806 is to this IP address transmission data bag.
By point to point network, connect and carry out real-time data communication
In certain embodiments, by obtain the device access information of reciprocity device from device access thesaurus, interface arrangement in LAN (Local Area Network) 808 can and reciprocity device between carry out real-time data communication.Device access information can indicate the network address joining with the network join dependency that arrives target equity device, and can indicate the authorization message (for example, user name, password, and/or certificate) of local interface device.If the network connection to reciprocity device is in running order, local interface device can connect by network, and uses any required authorization message, and data are sent to reciprocity device.
If the network to reciprocity device connects not in working order, local interface device can be set up point to point network and connect, and this can for example realize by obtain the device access information of this equity device from a central controller.This point to point network connects provides the reliable communication between reciprocity device, because it does not need device to pass through wide area network 804, does not communicate by letter, and does not also need central authorities to forward service (for example, controller 802) and maintains or complete the network connection between reciprocity interface arrangement.
By forwarding, serve and carry out real-time data communication
In certain embodiments, an interface arrangement in LAN (Local Area Network) 808 possibly cannot be set up a point to point network and connect, for example, and when two reciprocity devices are present in different network domains.In this case, local interface device can be by being used a forwarding service and reciprocity device to carry out real-time data communication, and this forwarding service can be provided by controller 802, also can be provided by a server (not shown) separated with controller 802.
Device access information can indicate the network address joining with the network join dependency that forwards service, the unique identification code of a reciprocity device, and the authorization message of local interface device (for example, user name, password, and/or certificate).For example, if local device arrives the network of reciprocity device, do not connect, local interface device can be served by forwarding, and uses required any authorization message, and data are sent to reciprocity device.This allows two reciprocity devices to carry out each other the communication of real time data, even if two devices are not in consolidated network territory.
As another example, by the network to forwarding service, connect, local interface device can be from a plurality of reciprocity device receiving real-time datas.The network that this forwarding service can remain to each interface arrangement connects, and can use the network connection of corresponding interface arrangement, to this interface arrangement, sends the real time data of coming from any other reciprocity device that this device has been subscribed to.This allows interface arrangement from a plurality of reciprocity device receiving real-time datas, and need not remain to the network connection of each reciprocity device.
In certain embodiments, user's personal computing devices can directly be communicated by letter with interface arrangement, if or do not have direct network to connect, by a data retransmission service, communicate by letter with interface arrangement.When user opens this computing equipment (or starting a device monitoring application), a network address information and other device that this computing equipment can be used it for the snapshot of former network configuration, to store communicate.If this locality is this network address information not, user's computing equipment also can obtain this network address information from central controller.
Fig. 9 is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods 900 according to an embodiment of the invention, and it connects for being established to the network of a remote-control device, the network address information that the central controller of this connection based on from this remote-control device receives.As mentioned above, this network connects can comprise a two-way channel, and it uses WebSocket agreement, Simple Traversal of UDP Through Network Address Translators, and Comet agreement, or any other communication protocol present known or exploitation later is set up and keeps.
In operating process, user's computing equipment determines that one need to be set up the remote-control device (operating 902) of communicating by letter with it, and whether definite computing equipment has the network address information (operating 904) of this remote interface unit.User and user interface are interactive, with docking port device, monitor, and arrange, and/or control; As response, this computing equipment can determine that it need to set up one and connect to the network of this remote-control device.This computing equipment can determine whether it has the network address information of remote-control device, and for example, this can be achieved by search for corresponding entry in device access thesaurus.
If so, this computing equipment is set up and is connected (operating 908) with the network of remote-control device based on this network address information, and as point to point network connects, or the network of serving by data retransmission connects.
But if computing equipment this network address information not, computing equipment for example, obtains the network address information (operating 906) of this remote-control device from controller (, the controller in Fig. 8 802).Then, this computing equipment is advanced to operation 908, with address information Network Based, sets up and communicates by letter with remote-control device.
Figure 10 is a process flow diagram, shows an illustrative methods 1000 according to an embodiment of the invention, and it is connected with the network of a remote-control device for setting up one, and this connects the network address information based on stored this remote-control device.In operating process, user's computing equipment is determined the network address information (operating 1002) of a remote-control device, and the point to point connect (operating 1004) of address information Network Based test and this remote-control device.In certain embodiments, this computing equipment can be tested this point to point connect by sending the request of a predetermined file in the reciprocity device of access.This document can comprise any expectation by the file of being stored by target remote-control device, and so successful request just confirms that required interface arrangement can arrive at by point to point connect.
Then, this computing equipment determines that whether it successfully set up the point to point connect (operating 1006) with remote-control device.If so, this computing equipment connects by the point to point network of having set up communicate by letter with remote-control device (operating 1008).Otherwise computing equipment can be set up a communication channel (operating 1010) by a data retransmission service and this remote-control device.
Device authentication and communication security
In certain embodiments, for setting up a point-to-point network, connect, another device that a device of the one end connecting at network need to be connected by network is authorized or authentication.For example, two devices can be set up an one-way channel to another device and communication mutually by each device.The device of having set up an one-way channel can be used as communication customer end (for example, the take over party of subscription data), and the device that has carried data can be used as the communication server (for example, sending the sender of subscribed real time data).
An one-way channel can be used Simple Traversal of UDP Through Network Address Translators, Comet agreement, and XHR message, or any other communication protocol present known or exploitation later is set up and safeguards.Yet two devices also can be set up a continual bi-directional communication channel, as the channel of setting up by WebSocket agreement, or any other bi-directional communication channel now known or that later agreement of developing is set up.
In certain embodiments, controller provides each can be from the username and password of the communication customer end of this interface arrangement subscription data can to each interface arrangement.Password can be the form of a textual value, a cryptographic hash (hash value), or " salt adding " Hash (salted hash).Communication customer end can provide a username and password to the communication server, to set up a unidirectional network, connect, if this username and password coupling username and password known, that receive from controller, the communication server can authorized communication client.These two devices can be set up by the following method a two-way network and connect: each device provides a username and password to another device, and according to this another device of the username and password mandate of receiving.
If controller provides the Hash of cryptographic Hash value or salt adding as client password to interface arrangement (communication server), controller can also provide one to be used for generating cryptographic hash to interface arrangement, or the encryption key of the Hash of salt adding is (with " salt ", if necessary).Each interface arrangement can receive a key that can be used by its communication clients and " salt ".This controller does not provide the corresponding decruption key for the Hash clear crytpographic key from Hash or salt adding to interface arrangement.Therefore, while setting up network connection, interface arrangement can provide encryption key and " salt " to communication customer end, and this client does not disclose its personal identification number to this interface arrangement like this.Communication customer end can be used encryption key and the cryptographic hash of salt generating cipher or the Hash of salt adding, and the Hash of cryptographic hash or the salt adding of username and password is provided to the communication server, to set up the network of a safety, connects.
In certain embodiments, controller can provide a digital certificate to each interface arrangement, and it shows the territory that interface arrangement belongs to, and also can indicate other territories that interface arrangement can be communicated by letter.This controller can be used as a certification authority (CA) signature digital certificate, or interactive with a third party CA, to distribute a digital certificate to an interface arrangement.For setting up a unidirectional network, connect, communication customer end can provide to communication server its digital certificate, if digital certificate is effectively, and if digital certificate has indicated a territory that the communication server is affiliated, the communication server can be to communication customer end mandate.Therefore, at interface arrangement network, communication occurs belonging between the device in same territory, or be set up or be allowed to can and other territory in the device of device communication between occur.These two devices can provide a digital certificate to another device by each device, and another device of the digital certificate authentication based on received is set up a two-way network connection.
Two interface arrangements also can use the data communication of encrypting on continual channel.For example, digital certificate also can comprise a PKI of communication customer end, is convenient to the channel of interface arrangement by safety and communicates.The communication server can be used public keys connecting the data encryption sending by network, and the client of communication can be used corresponding private key to decipher it from the data of communication server reception.Alternative, these two devices can make by Kerberos agreement their data security, or transmit data by an encryption connection, for example use secure sockets layer (Secure Socket Layer, or " SSL ") agreement or Transport Layer Security (Transport Layer Security, or " TLS ") agreement.
Load balancing
Figure 11 shows the distributed system 1100 of an exemplary interface arrangement network according to an embodiment of the invention, and it comprises a controller being deployed on computer cluster 1102.Computer cluster 1102 can comprise a plurality of computing node 1102.1-1102.k, and they can, a single position, be connected to each other by a local network, or can be deployed on a plurality of geographic position, and connect by wide area network 1104.
In certain embodiments, a system manager can dispose in different geographic position a batch total operator node, and can dispose redundant database in different geographic position.In addition,, because the redundant database in distributed system 1100 is synchronous, a plurality of computing nodes of 1102 of computer cluster are as a single computational entity job.
When interface arrangement is added or deletes in distributed system 1100, keeper can adjust the computing power that distributed system 1100 provides in different geographic position, to meet the computation requirement in these geographic position.For example, when interface arrangement is added or deletes in a given geographic position, keeper can add or delete computing node in this geographic position.Simultaneously, when As time goes on the use of central controller fluctuates, computer cluster 1102 can carry out load balance the load on calculation element 1102.1-1102.k, thereby increase the response of each computing node, also increased computer cluster 1102 and made as a whole reactivity simultaneously.
Typical case's application: light modulator
In certain embodiments, system architecture 1100 can also comprise a light modulator 1114 and light fixture 1118.Light modulator 1114 can, with light fixture 1118 in same room with them, maybe can be controlled light fixture 1118 from remote location by wide area network 1104 and/or LAN (Local Area Network) 1110.For example, light fixture 1118 can be connected to light modulator 1114, and light modulator 1114 can comprise that a power governor is used for controlling the power that offers light fixture 1118.Alternative, light fixture 1118 also can be connected in supply socket 1116, and it comprises that a power governor is used for controlling the power that offers light fixture 1118, and light modulator 1114 can send to supply socket 1116 by order by LAN (Local Area Network) 1110.
In further embodiments, light modulator 1114 can be in a room different from light fixture 1118, and can send a command to supply socket 1116 by computer network, to control the luminance level of light fixture 1118.For example, light fixture 1118 can comprise a stage lighting, and light modulator 1114 can be arranged in seat, court sound equipment and light control room below.A lighting engineering person in pulpit can with light modulator 1114 interactions, control one or more light fixtures, at this moment, light modulator 1114 can generating apparatus be controlled event, and it is sent to one or more light fixtures by LAN (Local Area Network) 1110.
As another example, a plurality of light fixtures are installed in the crucial position (for example, at bank vault) that release mechanism can Yi Ge bank, and they can be remotely controlled in release mechanism general headquarters by light modulator 1114 like this.If a Security Agent people wants to investigate the place of business of bank, Security Agent people can with light modulator 1114 interactions, at this moment, light modulator 1114 can generating apparatus be controlled event, and by wide area network 1104, they is sent to one or more light fixtures.
As previously mentioned, in certain embodiments, light modulator 1114 can keep for example, connecting with the point to point network of each target light fixture (, light fixture 1118), and can be connected to these light fixture dispensing devices and be controlled event by network separately.Light modulator 1114 and a plurality of light fixture (for example, light fixture 1118) can keep for example, connecting with a network that service (, a forwarding providing by computer cluster 1102 is served) is provided by wide area network 1104.Meanwhile, light modulator 1114 can be connected to forwarding service providing apparatus and be controlled event by network, and can indicate which light fixture and will receive control device event.At this moment, by forwarding serve and the light fixture of appointment between network connect (for example, by wide area network 1104 and LAN (Local Area Network) 1110), forward service and can issue appointment light fixture by installing control event.
In certain embodiments, the device in an interface arrangement network can keep the daily record of its event of carrying out.When light modulator 1114 receives a user interface event by touch screen interface, light modulator 114 can store this user interface event in daily record into.Light modulator also can be processed user interface event (for example, finger sweeps) and determine the operation that will carry out, and the device generating based on user interface event is controlled event.If user does downward sweeping at touch screen interface, light modulator 1114 can determine that user is the illumination level of wanting to reduce corresponding light fixture 1118, and the speed can the finger based on downward sweeping and/or distance are determined a target illumination level.Light modulator 1114 also can record this device control event in event log.
If light modulator 1114 is set to for example directly control light fixture 1118(, by a power governor built-in, its output is electrically connected to light fixture 1118), light modulator 1114 can offer based on the adjustment of device control event the power level of light fixture 1118.Meanwhile, light modulator 1114 can be monitored the quantity of power that the adjusted rear light fixture 1118 of power level consumes, and can create an event log entry, to record the power level detecting.
On the other hand, if light modulator 1114 is configured to control socket 1116, light modulator 1114 can be controlled event to socket 1116 dispensing devices.Then, when socket 1116 receives device and controls event, socket 1116 can be in event log storing received to user control event, and adjustment offers the power level of light fixture 1118 based on device control event.Light modulator 1114 can also be monitored light fixture 1118 in the quantity of power of the horizontal post consumption of Modulating Power, and can in event log, record the power level detecting.
The journal entries that controller and/or user can relatively come from each reciprocity device in a communication chain, is used for getting rid of events conflict.For example, a user 1106 may generate a rule for light modulator 1114, and in a built-in motion sensor senses, during to motion, this rule arranges light modulator 1114, with the brightness that increases light fixture 1118 to predetermined level.Therefore, if the touch screen interface of user and light modulator 1114 is interactive, to close light fixture 1118 or to make it dimmed, light modulator 1114 will detect user by touch screen interface and control event, also can be by built-in motion sensor senses to motion sensing event.These events may cause light modulator 1114 carry out user make dimmed or close the order of light fixture 1118 after open soon light fixture 1118, this may be a undesired consequence.
As previously mentioned, when an interface arrangement comprises event that one or more produce conflict regular, this interface arrangement can be with a predetermined sequential processes rule, and the rule of so last execution will produce final result.Therefore, if user has created the rule of a sequence, it can not manage conflict in a mode of wanting, and user can be by analyzing the event log of one or more interface arrangements, to determine the rule of a new sequence, to manage conflict.
For example, user can be by analyzing the event log of light modulator 1114, determine light modulator 1114 process a rule being associated with touch screen interface (close light fixture 1118 or make its dimmed) processed afterwards one with the associated rule (opening light fixture 1118) of motion sensor.User can make light modulator 1114 after processing the rule associated with motion sensor, process the rule being associated with touch screen interface, thereby corrects the problems referred to above.
As another example, by analyzing event log, user can determine, the touchscreen events of processing users at light modulator 1114 with close light fixture 1118 or make its dimmed after, light modulator 1114 detects one and about user, moves his hand away from the motion sensing event of touch screen interface.User can be by light modulator 1114 is set, and in a predetermined time section, or until motion sensor does not detect motion in a predetermined time section, forbids the rule relevant to motion sensor.
In certain embodiments, the daily record of a device can be stored a plurality of historical record entries, such storage operation can be for a definite time period (for example, the journal entries of one week in past) make, and/or this historical record (for example has a definite restricted number, or have a big or small restriction (for example, being 5MB to the maximum) of a definite file maximum 1000 journal entries).
Setting device interface network
As previously mentioned, interface arrangement network can manage and arrange with controller interaction to one or more computing equipments.For example, user can be interactive with personal computing equipment, to arrange and to supply an interface arrangement on new interface arrangement network, and/or disposes one or more rules to this interface arrangement.When user submits the configuration of this device to, controller can be increased to this new device on network, and can between the required device that carries out with it real time data exchange in it of new device and other, set up network and connect.
Yet, in certain embodiments, exist the reciprocity device in different network domains possibly cannot set up point to point connect.Therefore, for the network of setting up between reciprocity device connects, controller can arrange reciprocity device, makes it pass through one and forwards service intercommunication mutually.The service that forwards can be made a part for controller, can be also a spendable network service of reciprocity device independently, on network.
In certain embodiments, this interface arrangement network comprises at most a controller, and it arranges interface arrangement, and it is operated in network.For example, computer cluster 1102 can be used for realizing the controller of an interface arrangement network 1100.For example, if a user (need to use a network equipment, be connected to the notebook computer 1108 of wide area network 1104, or the smart mobile phone in LAN (Local Area Network) 1,110 1112) reset network structure, this network equipment need to carry out this network by master controller and reset and put.
If another user also with controller interaction so that network to be set, this controller can push to the change of being made by first user the second user's computer, to prevent that two users from making change unnecessary or conflict to network configuration.Meanwhile, when a user has submitted the change of his network configuration to, controller can be a configuration file of each affected interface arrangement establishment, and can download this configuration file for each interface arrangement being modified.
Note, if with Centralized Controller be connected disconnection (for example, controller off line, or LAN (Local Area Network) has lost the connection of internet), interface arrangement can continue processing rule, and is connected and communicated by point to point network.Yet, consider that master controller is unavailable, cannot provide supply to new interface arrangement, to work out and issue rule new or that upgrade, or reset the network connection between reciprocity interface arrangement, network equipment possibly cannot reset network configuration.
In certain embodiments, this interface arrangement network can comprise over a Centralized Controller.For example, this network can comprise that one for carrying out any master controller resetting to network, and can comprise one or more secondary or backup controller, it is used in master controller and becomes and reset at least a portion of network in disabled situation.
Figure 12 A shows an exemplary according to an embodiment of the invention system architecture 1200, and it comprises a master controller 1204 and one or more lan controller with database mirroring.For example, master controller 1204 can comprise or be connected on a database 1206, and this database is stored configuration information and the historical data of a plurality of interface arrangements (for example, the interface arrangement in LAN (Local Area Network) 1208 and 1216).LAN (Local Area Network) 1208 can comprise a local controller 1210 that is connected to a database 1212, and this database is stored in configuration information and the historical data of the interface arrangement of LAN (Local Area Network) interior 1208.Meanwhile, LAN (Local Area Network) 1216 can comprise a local controller 1218 that is connected to a database 1220, and this database is stored in configuration information and the historical data of the interface arrangement of LAN (Local Area Network) interior 1216.
In system architecture 1200, local controller keeps their local data base and master controller database synchronization.Database 1212 can be done mirror image for the entry of the table of a plurality of databases 1206, and these entries are relevant to the device 1214.1-1214.m in LAN (Local Area Network) 1208.Similarly, database 1220 can be done mirror image for the entry of the table of a plurality of databases 1206, and these entries are relevant to the device 1222.1-1222.m in LAN (Local Area Network) 1216.Therefore, for example, if system architecture 1200 comprises that the interface arrangement that is distributed in a plurality of territories (, be distributed in different cities), the data volume of being stored in database 1212 and 1220 by local controller 1210 and 1218 is quite little with being stored in by master controller that data volume in database 1206 compares.
In certain embodiments, local controller 1210 can be monitored and/or the interior a plurality of interface arrangements of control area net（CAN） 1208.In addition, keeper can with local controller 1210 interactions, reset one group of rule and carry out with the interface arrangement 1214 by LAN (Local Area Network) 1210, controller 1210 can reset device 1214 based on new regular group.Yet in certain embodiments, local controller 1210 can not provide supply they are added to interface arrangement network to new equipment, and/or can not be from this network delete device.System manager can by with master controller 1204 interactions to provide supply to a new interface arrangement, so that they are added to network.Master controller 1204 can be that this new equipment distributes a digital certificate, this new equipment is set and to set up, is connected (for example, be used for the data that send or reception has been subscribed to) with the network of other reciprocity devices, and can arrange new equipment make its process one group regular.
If for example, the version of the database of controller 1210 out-of-date (, when database 1212 asynchronous to a part relevant with LAN (Local Area Network) 1208 in database 1206), controller 1210 can not reset an existing interface arrangement.This requirement prevents that controller 1210 from reversing the setting of for example, being made by the controller (, controller 1218) of master controller 1204 or any maintenance renewal in the past.For example, if local controller 1210 off-lines, and controller 1204 resets one or more interface arrangements 1214.1-1214.m, and the configuration data in database 1212 can become expired.Again for example, if local controller 1210 loses and the communicating by letter of central control unit 1204, and local controller 1210 resets one or more interface arrangements 1214.1-1214.m, and the configuration data in database 1206 can become expired.
Each interface arrangement can be stored a configuration version number (for example, strictly increasing number or timestamp), and it indicates a unique identifier in this locality of this device configuration.Meanwhile, each database can be a relevant new configuration version number of a device storage, and it allows a corresponding controller before resetting an interface arrangement, to judge that whether this database is expired.If controller attempts to reset existing interface arrangement, this controller can first determine whether corresponding database is expired for the interface arrangement being set up.
If controller determines its latest configuration version number corresponding to an interface arrangement and the configuration version number of interface arrangement and match, controller can carry out resetting of docking port device.Yet, if determining its up-to-date configuration version number, controller do not mate (for example ，Qi latest edition this shop is the version number that is less than interface arrangement) with the configuration version number of interface arrangement, controller can be carried out a remedial measures.Whether remedial measures can comprise the difference about version to user reminding, and impel user to specify him to want the old device of the database based on expired to configure to reset interface arrangement.Alternative, remedial measures can be included in database and be updated the later time and reset interface arrangement.
Alternative, in certain embodiments, when LAN (Local Area Network) 1208 and controller 1204, be connected disconnection (for example, the disconnection that is connected of LAN (Local Area Network) 1208 and wide area network 1202, or controller 1204 off-lines), time, controller 1210 can become the master controller of the interface arrangement in LAN (Local Area Network) 1208.Controller 1210 can to interface arrangement provide supply to be added to network, or from network delete interface device.Controller 1210 can be in database 1212 variation of tracking network.Then, once controller 1210 recovers and the connection of controller 1204, controller 1210 can offer controller 1204 the variation of network, and controller 1204 more new database 1206 reflects the variation of these networks.
And once controller 1204 is synchronizeed database 1206 with database 1212, controller 1210 can and then be abandoned it as the state of master controller, this Time Controller 1204 becomes the master controller of LAN (Local Area Network) 1208.If a new interface arrangement in LAN (Local Area Network) 1208 will communicate with LAN (Local Area Network) 1208 device in addition, master controller 1204 can, again to this new equipment supply, make this new equipment carry out interaction with the device of network 1208 outsides.For example, master controller 1204 can provide a digital certificate to this new equipment, it is effective beyond LAN (Local Area Network) 1208, and reconfigurable this new equipment, new equipment is set up with the network of LAN (Local Area Network) 1208 one or more devices in addition and (is for example connected like this, by a point-to-point channel, or serve by a data retransmission).
Figure 12 B shows an exemplary system architecture 1250 according to an embodiment of the invention, and it comprises a lan controller in a LAN (Local Area Network), and an available forwarding service in wide area network.LAN (Local Area Network) 1256 can comprise a master controller 1258, and it can be used for arranging, monitoring, and/or be controlled in a local domain, and the interface arrangement in one or more remote domains.
Particularly, controller 1258 can be arranged in LAN (Local Area Network) 1256, and can comprise or be connected on a configuration information for interface arrangement and the database of historical data 1260 in the local and remote territory of storage.Controller 1258 can be set up a point to point network that arrives the device 1262.1-1262.m in LAN (Local Area Network) 1256 and connect, and can serve 1254 networks that are established to one or more interface arrangements (for example, the device 1266.1-1266.n in LAN (Local Area Network) 1264) in a remote domain by data retransmission and connect.
For example, controller 1258 can be arranged in the office building of a tissue, to manage a plurality of devices.System manager can with controller 1258 interactions, to add an interface arrangement in network, for example with one mPort device that motion sensor is connected, and be connected to a mPower device on light fixture.This system can also arrange controller 1258, to collect real-time event data from a plurality of interface arrangements in event log, this allows keeper to analyze event log to guarantee network equipment true(-)running.
Further, if tissue expander, to other buildings, in same city or a long-range position, keeper can arrange controller 1258, is connected to set up by data retransmission service 1254 with the network of device at this remote location.This allows controller 1258 to arrange, and control, and/or monitor the device at this remote location, and without utilizing any one LAN (Local Area Network) of this tissue central controller in addition.Therefore, controller 1258 is installed in the LAN (Local Area Network) of this tissue by allowing keeper to control the data of collecting and being stored in database 1260 by interface arrangement, is also allowed keeper in long-distance area, to dispose extra device simultaneously.
In certain embodiments, when keeper is not in any LAN (Local Area Network) of tissue, keeper also can be interactive with controller 1258 and/or any interface arrangement.Keeper can be at personal computing equipment (for example, a smart mobile phone 1268) application program of upper installation, the accessible wide area network 1252(of this personal computing devices for example, by a cellular network), and communicate by letter with central controller 1258 and/or interface arrangement by data retransmission service 1254.Alternative, by data retransmission service 1254, be established to the connection of controller 1258, keeper can be provided by Internet-browser access a, interface based on internet that provide by controller 1258.
In certain embodiments, system architecture 1250 can comprise a backup controller that can access by wide area network 1252, and it comprises or be connected to a database, and this database is the mirror image of database 1260.When master controller 1258 off-line, backup controller can temporarily become master controller.This allows keeper and backup controller interactive (for example, using smart mobile phone 1268), to add or delete device from interface arrangement network, and/or resets existing interface arrangement.
Figure 13 shows an exemplary computer system according to an embodiment of the invention, its intelligent surveillance and control for installing.In one embodiment, computing machine and communication system 1300 comprise 1302, one internal memories 1304 of a processor, and a memory storage 1306.Intellectual monitoring of memory storage 1306 storages and control application 1308, and other application program and data (for example, extra application program 1310 and 1312).In operating process, intellectual monitoring is controlled application 1308 and is loaded into internal memory 1304 from memory storage 1306, then by processor 1302, is moved, and is used for monitoring the data from a plurality of interface arrangements, interface arrangement is set, and/or controls the state of an interface arrangement.When this program of operation, processor 1302 is carried out above-mentioned functions.Computing machine and communication system 1300 can with display 1314, keyboard 1316, is connected with pointing device 1318.Display, keyboard, pointing device can facilitate user to monitor, configuration, and/or control one or more interface arrangements.
One embodiment of the present of invention provide a kind of apparatus control system, it arranges, monitors and control one or more interface arrangements, like this, the physical unit that interface arrangement can connect from one or more obtains sensing data and is propagated, and above-mentioned physical unit comprises for measuring the sensor of physical attribute.In operating process, this system can be connected to arrange this interface arrangement with the network of interface arrangement by setting up, and determines one or more rules for this interface arrangement.A rule can be indicated as being an operation description carrying out an operation, and indicates a condition, the standard that its operation that indicates processing rule is described.This system can arrange interface arrangement makes it process the rule that it is associated.
In some variations of this embodiment, system arranges interface arrangement, recent sensing data is sent to the computing machine of control device, and system arranges or control one or more interface arrangement by these data.When the recent data of system based on one or more interface arrangement, determine the rule being associated with interface arrangement and be met, the running status of revising interface arrangement is described in the rule-based operation of this system.
In some variations of this embodiment, system arranges one or more interface arrangements, to promote distributed rule to process.For interface arrangement is set, system makes the work of interface arrangement follow procedure, to process one or more rules.This system is also determined one or more other devices, and it generates the sensing data relevant to one or more rules of this interface arrangement, and this interface arrangement is set, and makes it to these one or more other devices, subscribe to sensing data.
In certain embodiments, this system can receive a request that requires to obtain an assembly monitor interface from client device.By obtain be associated with one or more interface arrangements, be the data of this assembly monitor interface use, and provide this assembly monitor interface to client device, system can present this assembly monitor interface, makes this assembly monitor interface present the sensing data from these one or more interface arrangements.
In some of these embodiment change, the data that interface arrangement is associated comprise the device access information of interface arrangement, and this can be used by client terminal device, directly to obtain the real time sensor data of using at assembly monitor interface from corresponding interface arrangement.
In some of these embodiment change, the data that interface arrangement is associated comprise a geographic position.Meanwhile, be generator monitoring interface, system can be obtained a map, and it comprises the geographic area relevant with at least one interface arrangement.Then system generates this assembly monitor interface to show the map obtaining, and this at least one interface arrangement on covering on map.
In some of these embodiment change, the data that interface arrangement is associated comprise one group of image coordinate.Therefore,, when system generator monitoring interface, system can obtain the image in a region relevant at least one interface arrangement.Then system generates this assembly monitor interface to show the map obtaining, and on the image of this acquisition, covers this at least one interface arrangement.The image obtaining can comprise a frame from a real-time video transmits, and system meeting regular update assembly monitor interface is to show a recent frame in real-time video transmission.
In some variations of these embodiment, this real-time video transmits the video that can comprise coming from a pan-pitching-zoom (pan-tilt-zoom, or " PTZ ") video camera and transmits.Therefore,, when system generator monitoring interface, system can be mapped to the image coordinate of interface arrangement on the coordinate that the frame of a group and Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera is associated.When the direction of video camera changes, system can updating device monitoring interface, so that the image coordinate based on mapped covers interface arrangement on recent frame.
In certain embodiments, one can be defined by the user rule can comprise one compound, and the rule that is associated of a plurality of physical unit.
In certain embodiments, this system can receive an instruction from a client device, to control an interface arrangement.Then, system determines that a network of having set up connects, and for communicating with interface arrangement, and according to received instruction, is connected interface arrangement is set by network.
System also can receive a requirement from client device and obtain the request that a rule arranges UI.This rule arranges the existing rule that UI can indicate one or more relevant one or more interface arrangements, and helps to create or revise existing or new rule.Then, as to receiving the response of a regular description, this system is determined one or more target interface devices, at least a portion that its operation of processing this rule is described.Then system is that a destination apparatus generates a rule for specific device, like this, should comprise for the rule of specific device an operation part that describe, that should be processed by destination apparatus for this rule.Then, this system arranges this destination apparatus, makes it process this for the rule of specific device.
In the variation of some above-described embodiments, when interface arrangement is set, system can be determined the geographic position of this interface arrangement, and/or can determine that one or more are connected to the description of the physical unit of this interface arrangement.Meanwhile, this system can be that this interface arrangement generates a digital certificate, and/or can be based at least this digital certificate confession should interface arrangement.
One embodiment of the present of invention provide a data forwarding system, and the network that it is established to a plurality of network equipments connects, so that interface arrangement is communicated by letter with apparatus control system, reciprocity interface arrangement or other calculation elements.In operating process, when system receives data from a network equipment, this system is determined a peer-to-peer network device that receives these data, for example, and a device of subscribing to these data.This system can be forwarded to this peer-to-peer network device sensing data, this is by determining that a network of having set up connects to communicate by letter with this second network equipment, and is connected and sensing data is sent to peer-to-peer network device realize by the network of having set up.
In certain embodiments, for determining a second network device of having subscribed to the sensing data receiving, one of this systematic search has been stored the data subscription storehouse of the data subscription request of a plurality of network equipments, the data subscription request being associated to obtain a sensing data stored and that receive.Then, based on stored data subscription request, this system is determined an interface arrangement of having subscribed to the sensing data receiving.
In certain embodiments, this system has realized a data retransmission service, and it receives the data subscription request from first network device.Data subscription request indicates an interface arrangement that data are provided, and this sensing data that provides the interface arrangement of data to provide has also been provided simultaneously.Then, this system is stored this subscription data being associated with this first network device in data subscription storehouse.This system is also forwarded to by this data subscription request the interface arrangement that this provides data.
In certain embodiments, when setting up network connection, system receives a requirement from a network equipment and sets up the request that this network connects, and system is determined the device access information of network equipment based on this request.The device access information that this system storage is associated with this network equipment, and the network based on this device access information is established to this network equipment connects.
In certain embodiments, this system is used a WebSocket agreement, a NAT session transmissions application program (Session Traversal Utilities for Network-address-translation, i.e. " STUN ") agreement, and/or Comet agreement is set up network connection.
In some variations of these embodiment, when using WebSocket agreement to set up network connection, this request can comprise a WebSocket handshake request, its HTTP(Hypertext Transport Protocol) session is upgraded to a WebSocket session, and can comprise a Sec-WebSocket-Key token coming from network equipment.This system can be stored this Sec-WebSocket-Key being associated with network equipment, and can be based on this Sec-WebSocket-Key, for this network equipment generates a Sec-WebSocket-Accept token.Then, system sends a response to this interface arrangement, and a continual WebSocket communication channel is admitted in this response, and this reaction at least comprises the Sec-WebSocket-Accept token to this interface arrangement like this.
In some of these embodiment change, when using Simple Traversal of UDP Through Network Address Translators to set up network to connect, this system receives a bind request, and it indicates the network address information of network equipment, and the network address information that is associated with network equipment of storage.This network address information can comprise at least one or more than one network address and port numbers.
In some variations of these embodiment, when setting up network connection by Comet agreement, system receives a long polling request from network equipment, and based on this length polling request, determines the network address information of network equipment.This network address information comprises at least one or more than one network address and port numbers.The network address information that this system storage is associated with network equipment, this time of being convenient to is afterwards accessed this network equipment.
In certain embodiments, device access information can comprise the network address of network equipment, the port numbers of network equipment, and/or the unique identifier of network equipment.Device access information can also comprise authentication information, as distributes to the digital certificate of network equipment, the login certificate being associated with network equipment, etc.
In certain embodiments, this system can be determined the network address and/or the port numbers of this network equipment based on a heading (message header) that comprises the network packet of this request, and then passes through these determining device access informations.
In certain embodiments, this network equipment can comprise sensor interface device, supply socket, power panel, light modulator, lamp switch, or client computing device.
One embodiment of the present of invention provide an interface arrangement, and this interface arrangement is connected and communicated by letter with other devices by the network of having set up, to send and/or to receive real time sensor data.In operating process, local device can be set up with the network of remote network device and be connected, and this remote network device is for example reciprocity interface arrangement, or data forwarding system.By selecting such rule: this rule is using the sensing data of one or more remote interface units as input, and generating one for the data subscription request of the sensing data element relevant to this rule, this device can maintain the subscription to the data of other reciprocity devices.This data subscription request indicates an interface arrangement that data are provided, and this sensing data that provides the interface arrangement of data to provide has also been provided simultaneously.Then, pass through set up network and connect, this device sends to this remote-control device by data subscription request.
In certain embodiments, this remote-control device can comprise the long-range reciprocity device being associated with this data subscription request, or data forwarding device, this retransmission unit be set to safeguard this local network devices and the long-range reciprocity device that is associated with this data subscription request between network be connected.
In certain embodiments, local interface device can be stored this rule in rule base.Then, when device connects the data of receiving sensor by setting up network, and when the rule of definite received sensing data and storage is relevant, this device at least sensing data based on received is processed this rule.
In certain embodiments, local interface device can be obtained the data of sensor from a physical unit of this locality, and this physical unit can comprise for measuring the sensor of one or more physical attributes like this.If interface arrangement determines this remote-control device and subscribed to the data that sensing institute device obtains, this interface arrangement passes through set up network and connects sensing data is sent to remote-control device.
In certain embodiments, this local interface device is used a WebSocket agreement, a NAT session transmissions application program (Session Traversal Utilities for Network-address-translation, i.e. " STUN ") agreement, and/or Comet agreement is set up network connection.
In some variations of these embodiment, this request can comprise a WebSocket handshake request, its HTTP(Hypertext Transport Protocol) session is upgraded to a WebSocket session, and can comprise a Sec-WebSocket-Key token coming from network equipment.Also have, when using WebSocket agreement to set up network connection, this local interface device can be stored the Sec-WebSocket-Key being associated with remote-control device, and is a Sec-WebSocket-Accept token of this remote-control device generation based on this Sec-WebSocket-Key.Then, this local interface device sends a response to this remote-control device, and a continual WebSocket communication channel is admitted in this response, and this reaction at least comprises the Sec-WebSocket-Accept token to this remote interface unit like this.
In some variations of these embodiment, when using Simple Traversal of UDP Through Network Address Translators to set up network connection, this local interface device receives a bind request, and it indicates the network address information of this remote-control device, and stores the network address information being associated with this remote-control device.This network address information can comprise at least one or more than one network address and port numbers.
In some variations of these embodiment, when setting up network connection by Comet agreement, this local interface device receives a long polling request from this remote-control device, and based on this length polling request, determines the network address information of remote-control device.This network address information comprises at least one or more than one network address and port numbers.The network address information that this local interface device storage is associated with this remote-control device, this time of being convenient to is afterwards used this network to connect.
One embodiment of the present of invention provide a local controller, and it maintains a local data base, the relevant information of this database for storing one group of interface arrangement in LAN (Local Area Network).Local data base can comprise the database mirroring of the remote data base of remote controllers, and it is used to one group of interface arrangement storage information being supplied.In course of normal operation, remote controllers as the host of this remote data base can have the main control of LAN (Local Area Network) and/or other network domains inner joint devices, and this local controller is safeguarded local data base, allow it comprise at least one subset of remote data base.Yet when confirming remote controllers off-line, local controller can obtain the main control of LAN (Local Area Network) inner joint device.
In certain embodiments, when local network controller being set when obtaining the main control in LAN (Local Area Network), local controller can be monitored the interface arrangement in LAN (Local Area Network), resets the interface arrangement in LAN (Local Area Network), and/or the interface arrangement in control area net（CAN）.
In certain embodiments, local controller is not set to add an interface arrangement in interface arrangement network, or an interface arrangement is provided from provided interface arrangement set.
In certain embodiments, when the main control of obtaining LAN (Local Area Network), local controller determines that local data base synchronizes with the latest edition of remote data base.
In certain embodiments, as for definite local data base and the synchronous response of remote data base, local controller is set to obtain the main control of LAN (Local Area Network).For obtaining the main control of LAN (Local Area Network), local controller can add an interface arrangement in the interface arrangement set that obtains supply, and deletes an interface arrangement from the interface arrangement set that obtains supplying.
In certain embodiments, as for determining that the remote controllers as the host of remote data base become the response for presence, local controller is set to remove the main control of local area network.
In certain embodiments, when removing the main control of LAN (Local Area Network), local controller makes local data base synchronize with remote data base.
An embodiment provides an interface arrangement, and it is set to process one or more rules based on sensing data, to make predetermined operation.In operating process, the configuration that this device can receiving trap, comprises a rule that this interface arrangement is used.This rule can comprise for carrying out one of operation operation to be described, and can also comprise a condition, and this condition is usingd the data of sensor as input, and the criterion of this operation is carried out in indication.This device can be stored this rule in rule base, and determines a remote interface unit, and this remote interface unit generates the data that the condition regular with this is associated.This device can also be subscribed to this data from this remote interface unit.
In certain embodiments, local interface device is set up and is connected with the network of remote interface unit, and passes through set up connection from remote interface unit subscription data.
In certain embodiments, when setting up network connection, local interface device is set up and is connected with the point to point network of remote interface unit.
In certain embodiments, this local interface device is used a WebSocket agreement, a NAT session transmissions application program (Session Traversal Utilities for Network-address-translation, i.e. " STUN ") agreement, and/or Comet agreement is set up this network connection.
In certain embodiments, when setting up network connection, if local interface device is determined, cannot obtain this remote interface unit by a point-to-point communication channel, local interface device is set up network by data retransmission service and is connected.
In certain embodiments, when local interface device obtains sensing data, local interface device selects a rule to process based on sensing data.If this local interface device determines that a regular condition is satisfied, this local interface device can be processed the operation of this rule and describe to make this operation.
In certain embodiments, this local interface device obtains sensing data from a physical unit Local or Remote, that measure one or more physical attributes, and/or obtains sensing data there from a network controller that detects and/or arrange one or more interface arrangements.
In certain embodiments, when selecting rule to be processed, this local interface device is selected one group of rule, and this regular condition is the data that obtain as input, and this of definite user's appointment organized regular sequence.The sequence of this user's appointment indicates the order of processing rule.Then, according to the sequence of user's appointment, this local interface device is selected a rule from this group rule.
In certain embodiments, by monitoring termly the data value that comes from a physical unit being connected with interface arrangement there, local interface device is obtained sensing data.And, if determining the data that obtain, local interface device meets the data subscription request of a remote interface unit, local interface device is sent to remote interface unit obtained data.
In certain embodiments, local interface device can be connected these data are sent to remote interface unit by the network of having set up, and it is in order to communicate by letter with remote interface unit and to set up that this network connects.
An embodiment provides a kind of Sensor monitoring interface arrangement, and it is connected on one or more physical units, and this physical unit includes the sensor of measuring physical attribute.In operating process, this interface arrangement obtains and process sensor data from physical unit there.When interface arrangement obtains sensing data from a physical unit, the sensing data selective rule of this interface arrangement based on obtained processed.If interface arrangement determines that this regular condition is satisfied, this interface arrangement can be processed the operation of this rule and describe to make corresponding operation.
In certain embodiments, physical unit can comprise a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, voltage sensor, current sensor, motion sensor, optical sensor, moisture transducer, digital value sensor, and/or door and window sensor.
In certain embodiments, this operation can comprise by serial ports and sends predetermined signal patterns, and/or send predetermined signal patterns by one or more general output pins.And this operation can comprise processing predetermined scripts, to a peripheral unit is set by a serial ports, to predetermined addressee, send email message, creating system alarm, is that event log generates event, and/or is based in part on received sensing data and calculates a data value.
In certain embodiments, if local interface device is determined the data that obtain, meet the data subscription request of a remote interface unit, local interface device is sent to remote interface unit this sensing data.
In certain embodiments, data subscription request can indicate the minimum threshold of relevant sensing data, the max-thresholds of relevant sensing data, from a upper sensing data, be provided for the remote interface unit time interval up till now, and/or about the threshold value of the difference of the sensing data that obtains and a upper sensing data that is provided for remote interface unit.
In certain embodiments, when transferring data to remote interface unit, the point to point network of having set up that local interface device can be associated with remote interface unit by is connected these data of transmission.
In certain embodiments, when selecting rule to be processed, this local interface device is selected one group of rule, and this regular condition is the data that obtain as input, and this of definite user's appointment organized regular sequence.The sequence of this user's appointment indicates the order of processing rule.Then, according to the sequence of user's appointment, this local interface device is selected a rule.
In certain embodiments, determining that on the basis of local interface device in the default mode that dispatches from the factory, this interface arrangement can regulate the color of a light emitting diode (LED) pilot lamp.Determining that the network control lamp of local interface device by one or more interface arrangements of monitoring provides on the basis of configuration, and/or determining that on the basis that this interface arrangement is being monitored by this network controller, interface arrangement can be adjusted the color of a light emitting diode lamp.
An embodiment provides a kind of load control interface device, and it is from a user interface and/or other devices obtain and process sensor data, and based on sensing data processing rule, to control electrical load, as light fixture.In operating process, when this interface arrangement obtains sensing data, the sensing data of this interface arrangement based on coming from user interface selects a rule to process.If this interface arrangement determines that this regular condition is satisfied, this interface arrangement can be processed the operation of this rule and describe to make corresponding operation, to control the power of this electrical load.
In certain embodiments, this electrical load comprises a light fixture.
In certain embodiments, event data comprises from the next sensing data of touch screen user interface.This touch screen user interface can comprise a capacitance touch surface, resistive touch surface, proximity transducer, and/or motion sensor.
In certain embodiments, the event data of coming from touch screen user interface can indicate the part that a local user touch screen user interface has touched, the object detecting within definite distance of touch screen user interface, and/or the motion detecting.
In certain embodiments, when obtaining event data, this interface arrangement is processed the information of touch screen user interface, to determine a gesture.What this gesture can comprise that representative increases light fixture light intensity upwards sweeps finger, representative reduce light fixture light intensity sweep finger downwards, representative activates or stops touching to a finger of light fixture power supply, and/or the representative light intensity of adjusting light fixture is touched to the finger of certain level.
In certain embodiments, this interface arrangement can determine that this event data meets a data subscription request from remote interface unit, and this event data is sent to this remote interface unit.
In certain embodiments, this remote interface unit is electrically connected to corresponding light fixture, and remote interface unit can be configured to regulate based on event data the power of corresponding light fixture.
An embodiment provides a load monitoring interface arrangement, and it obtains and process from the next sensing data of an electrical load.This interface arrangement can comprise at least one supply socket, is used to a corresponding electrical load power supply.In operating process, this interface arrangement can obtain sensing data from a local power supply socket that connects an electric loading, and like this, this sensing data can show electric measurement data relevant to this electric loading.The sensing data of this interface arrangement based on obtained selects a rule to process, and processes this rule and determine whether making an operation.If this regular condition is met, this interface arrangement and then the operation of processing this rule are described, and to make this operation, as enable or forbid a supply socket, or make other any predetermined operations.
In certain embodiments, the sensing data coming from supply socket can comprise the power rating of corresponding electrical load, current measurement, and/or voltage measurement.
In certain embodiments, this operation can comprise a supply socket of activation, and the supply socket of stopping using, adjusts the voltage that a socket provides, and/or adjust the magnitude of current that a supply socket provides.And this operation can comprise to predetermined addressee and sends email message, creates system alarm, be that event log generates event, and/or be based in part on received sensing data and calculate a data value.
Data structure and the code described are in this manual stored on computer-readable recording medium conventionally, it can be any can storage code and/or data, and be equipment or the medium that a computer system is used.Computer-readable recording medium comprises, but be not limited to, volatile memory, permanent memory, magnetic or optical storage apparatus, as disc driver, tape, CD (compact discs), DVD(digital versatile disc or digital video disk), or the medium of other computer-readable medias stored now known or that later develop.
Describe in this manual method and flow process can be presented as code and/or data, it can be stored in computer-readable recording medium as described above.When computer system reads and while carrying out the code be stored on computer-readable recording medium or data, computer system make this be presented as data structure and code and be stored on computer-readable recording medium method and flow process.
In addition, method described here and flow process can be included among hardware module or equipment.These modules or equipment may comprise, but be not limited to, special IC (ASIC) chip, field programmable gate array (FPGA), a specific time, carry out special use or the shared processing device of a specific software module or one section of code, and/or other programmable logic device now known or that later develop.When this hardware module or equipment are activated, their carry out method and the flow process being included among them.
The description of above-mentioned various embodiment is only the object of illustration and explanation.They are not exhaustive, or limit the invention to that it is disclosed in form.Therefore, to one skilled in the art, many modifications and variations will be obvious.In addition, above-mentioned disclosure does not limit the present invention.
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1. a method, comprises step:
In the configuration of interface arrangement place receiving trap, this device configuration comprises that the rule of being processed by interface arrangement, this rule comprise for making the operation description of operation, and comprises the condition of making this operation;
In rule base, store this rule;
Determine remote interface unit, this remote interface unit generates the condition relevant data regular with this;
Setting up network with this remote interface unit is connected;
By this network of setting up, connect and subscribe to this data to this remote interface unit.
2. the method for claim 1, wherein said and this remote interface unit are set up the step that network is connected and are comprised:
By WebSocket agreement, setting up network with this remote interface unit is connected; And/or
By Comet agreement, setting up network with this remote interface unit is connected; And/or
With Simple Traversal of UDP Through Network Address Translators, setting up network with this remote interface unit is connected.
3. the method for claim 1, the wherein said network of setting up connects and comprises that setting up point to point network with this remote interface unit is connected.
4. the method for claim 1, the wherein said network of setting up connects and comprises:
Determine that cannot set up point to point network with this remote interface unit is connected;
By data retransmission, serve and set up network with this remote interface unit and be connected.
5. the method for claim 1, wherein said step of subscribing to these data to this remote interface unit comprises:
The subscribe request of generation to the relevant sensing data element of this rule, this subscribe request indicates the sensing data that this remote interface unit and this remote interface unit provide;
By this network of setting up, connect and send this data subscription request to this remote interface unit.
6. the method for claim 1, also comprises step:
Obtain sensing data;
Based on this sensing data selective rule;
Determine that this regular condition is satisfied;
Process the operation of this rule and describe to make operation.
7. method as claimed in claim 6, the wherein said step of obtaining sensing data comprises:
From local physical unit, obtain sensing data; And/or
From remote interface unit, obtain sensing data; And/or
From network controller, obtain sensing data, one or more interface arrangements are controlled and/or arranged to this network controller.
8. method as claimed in claim 6, the wherein said step of obtaining sensing data comprises the data of the physical unit that periodic monitoring is connected with this interface arrangement, the method also comprises step:
Determine that these data of obtaining meet the data subscription request of remote interface unit;
To this remote interface unit, send the data that this obtains.
9. an equipment, comprising:
Communication module, for receiving trap configuration, this device configuration comprises that the rule of being processed by local interface device, this rule comprise for making the operation description of operation, and comprises the condition of making this operation;
Source determination module, for determining remote interface unit, this remote interface unit generates the condition relevant data regular with this;
Data subscription module, is connected for setting up network with this remote interface unit, and subscribes to this data to this remote interface unit.
10. device as claimed in claim 9, wherein said communication module comprises:
Ethernet communication module; And/or
Wi-Fi wireless communication module; And/or
Bluetooth wireless communication module.
11. equipment as claimed in claim 9, wherein said data subscription module is also connected for setting up point to point network with this remote interface unit.
12. equipment as claimed in claim 9, wherein said data subscription module also for:
Determine that cannot set up point to point network with this remote interface unit is connected;
By data retransmission, serve and set up network with this remote interface unit and be connected.
13. equipment as claimed in claim 9, wherein, when to this remote interface unit subscription data, this data subscription module also for:
The subscribe request of generation to the relevant sensing data element of this rule, this subscribe request indicates this remote interface unit, and the sensing data that provides of this remote interface unit;
By this network of setting up, connect and send this data subscription request to this remote interface unit.
14. equipment as claimed in claim 9, also comprise rule treatments module, for:
Obtain sensing data;
Based on this sensing data selective rule;
Determine that this regular condition is satisfied;
Process the operation of this rule and describe to make operation.
15. equipment as claimed in claim 14, wherein said rule treatments module also for:
From local physical unit, obtain sensing data; And/or
From remote interface unit, obtain sensing data; And/or
From network controller, obtain sensing data, one or more interface arrangements are controlled and/or arranged to this network controller.
16. equipment as claimed in claim 14, wherein said rule treatments module also for:
The data of the physical unit that periodic monitoring is connected with this interface arrangement;
Determine that these data of obtaining meet the data subscription request of remote interface unit;
To this remote interface unit, send the data that this obtains.
17. equipment as claimed in claim 16, wherein, when sending the data that this obtains to this remote interface unit, rule treatments module also for:
Setting up point to point network with this remote interface unit is connected;
By this point to point network, connect and send to this remote interface unit the data that this obtains.
18. equipment as claimed in claim 16, wherein, when sending the data that this obtains to this remote interface unit, rule treatments module also for:
Determine that cannot set up point to point network with this remote interface unit is connected;
By data retransmission service, to this remote interface unit, send the data that this obtains.
19. 1 kinds of interface arrangements, comprising:
For connecting the port of physical unit;
Processor, this processor receives the sensing data of described physical unit output by described port, and the sensing data based on receiving is made operation;
Communication module, for and external device communication.
20. devices as claimed in claim 19, wherein said sensing data comprises:
Temperature sensor data, and/or
Humidity sensor data, and/or
Current sensor data, and/or
Voltage sensor data, and/or
Optical sensor data, and/or
Moisture transducer data, and/or
Digital sensor data, and/or
Motion sensor data, and/or
Door/window sensing data.
21. devices as claimed in claim 19, wherein said operation comprises:
To predetermined addressee, send email message, and/or
Create system alarm, and/or
For event log generates event, and/or
Be based in part on received sensing data and carry out computational data value, and/or
By general output pin, send prearranged signal pattern, and/or
By serial port, send prearranged signal pattern, and/or
Process predetermined scripts, to peripheral unit is set by serial port.
22. devices as claimed in claim 19, wherein said processor:
Sensing data selective rule based on receiving is processed, and this rule comprises usings this sensing data as the condition of inputting, and comprises for making the operation description of operation,
The condition of determining described rule is met, and
Process the operation of described rule and describe to make this operation.
23. devices as claimed in claim 19, wherein said communication module comprises:
Ethernet communication module, and/or
Wi-Fi wireless communication module, and/or
Bluetooth wireless communication module.
24. devices as claimed in claim 19, this device also arranges or controls connected physical unit by this port.
25. devices as claimed in claim 19, this communication module also for:
By WebSocket agreement and/or Comet agreement and/or Simple Traversal of UDP Through Network Address Translators, setting up network with remote network control device and/or remote interface unit is connected.
26. devices as claimed in claim 25, this device also for:
From this network controller receiving trap configuration information, this device configuration information comprises that this installs rule used;
This rule is stored in a rule base.
27. devices as described in any one in claim 19-26, this device is used for:
Determine that the sensing data receiving meets the data subscription request from remote interface unit and/or controller; And
This sensing data is sent to this remote interface unit and/or controller.
28. devices as claimed in claim 27, wherein saidly send to this remote interface unit by this sensing data and/or controller also comprises:
Set up continual point-to-point communication channel with remote interface unit and/or controller;
By this point-to-point communication channel, this sensing data is sent to this remote interface unit and/or controller.
29. devices as claimed in claim 27, wherein saidly send to this remote interface unit by this sensing data and/or controller also comprises:
Determine and cannot set up point-to-point communication channel with remote interface unit and/or controller;
By this point-to-point communication channel, this sensing data is sent to this remote interface unit and/or controller.
30. devices as claimed in claim 27, this device sends data subscription request to remote interface unit and/or controller, and receives ordered data from this remote interface unit and/or controller.
31. 1 kinds of interface arrangements, comprising:
Supply socket, it is for powering to electrical load;
Power output controller, the power supply of this supply socket to electrical load opened, closed or adjust to this power output controller;
Processor, this processor is used for power ratio control o controller, and for receive the measurement data of relevant described supply socket output power from this power output controller, and the measurement data based on receiving is made operation;
Communication module, for and external device communication.
32. devices as claimed in claim 31, wherein the measurement data of relevant supply socket output power comprises:
The power rating of the electric appliance load that supply socket connects; And/or
Current measurement.
33. devices as claimed in claim 31, wherein said operation comprises:
Open the power supply of this supply socket; And/or
Close the power supply of this supply socket; And/or
Adjust the electric current that this supply socket is supplied; And/or
To predetermined addressee, send email message, and/or
Create system alarm, and/or
For event log generates event, and/or
Be based in part on received sensing data and carry out computational data value.
34. devices as claimed in claim 31, wherein said processor:
Sensing data based on receiving selects a rule to process, and this rule comprises usings this sensing data as the condition of inputting, and comprises for making the operation description of operation,
The condition of determining described rule is met, and
Process the operation of described rule and describe to make this operation.
35. devices as claimed in claim 31, this communication module also for:
By WebSocket agreement and/or Comet agreement and/or Simple Traversal of UDP Through Network Address Translators, setting up network with remote network control device and/or remote interface unit is connected.
36. devices as claimed in claim 31, wherein said communication module comprises:
Ethernet communication module, and/or
Wi-Fi wireless communication module, and/or
Bluetooth wireless communication module.
37. devices as claimed in claim 31, this device is gone back:
From network controller receiving trap configuration information, this device configuration information comprises that this installs rule used;
This rule is stored in a rule base.
38. devices as described in any one in claim 31-37, wherein said processor:
Determine that the sensing data receiving meets the data subscription request from remote interface unit and/or network controller; And
This sensing data is sent to this remote interface unit and/or network controller.
39. devices as claimed in claim 38, wherein saidly send to this remote interface unit by this sensing data and/or network controller also comprises:
Set up continual point-to-point communication channel with remote interface unit and/or network controller;
By this point-to-point communication channel, this sensing data is sent to this remote interface unit and/or network controller.
40. devices as claimed in claim 39, this device sends data subscription request to remote interface unit and/or network controller, and receives ordered data from this remote interface unit and/or network controller.
41. devices as claimed in claim 40, wherein between this device and this remote interface unit and/or network controller, by a continual communication channel, communicate, this continual communication channel is point-to-point communication channel, or sets up by data retransmission service.
42. 1 kinds of interface arrangements, comprising:
User interface to touch-sensitive, the touch for detection of object on this user interface;
Microcontroller, it receives the sensing data from described user interface output;
Processor, user's gesture that this processor obtains sensing data and/or detects from this microcontroller, and the sensing data based on receiving and/or the gesture that detects are made operation;
Communication module, for and external device communication.
43. devices as claimed in claim 42, wherein comprise the user interface of touch-sensitive:
Proximity transducer, for detection of whether there being this user interface of object proximity; And/or
Motion sensor, the situation moving before this user interface for detection of object; And/or
Touch-sensitive sensor.
44. devices as claimed in claim 42, wherein the output of user interface indicates:
The part surface having been touched by object in user interface; And/or
The movement of object before this user interface; And/or
With the object being detected in the scope of user interface certain distance.
45. devices as claimed in claim 42, also comprise:
Power control module, for controlling and/or regulation output power; And/or
Power output controller, for arranging and/or monitor the output power of power control module; And/or
Power supply terminal, for providing power stage to electrical load.
46. devices as claimed in claim 42, wherein said operation comprises:
The power supply of unlatching to the electrical load being connected; And/or
Close the power supply of the electrical load to being connected; And/or
Adjust the electric current of electrical load; And/or
To predetermined addressee, send email message; And/or
Create system alarm; And/or
For event log generates event; And/or
Be based in part on received sensing data and carry out computational data value.
47. devices as claimed in claim 42, wherein said processor:
Sensing data selective rule based on receiving is processed, and this rule comprises usings this sensing data as the condition of inputting, and comprises for making the operation description of operation;
The condition of determining described rule is met; And
Process the operation of described rule and describe to make this operation.
48. devices as claimed in claim 42, this communication module also for:
By WebSocket agreement and/or Comet agreement and/or Simple Traversal of UDP Through Network Address Translators, setting up network with remote network control device and/or remote interface unit is connected.
49. devices as claimed in claim 42, wherein said communication module comprises:
Ethernet communication module, and/or
Wi-Fi wireless communication module, and/or
Bluetooth wireless communication module.
50. devices as claimed in claim 42, this device is gone back:
From network controller receiving trap configuration information, this device configuration information comprises that this installs rule used;
This rule is stored in rule base.
51. devices as described in any one in claim 42-50, wherein said processor:
Determine that the sensing data receiving meets the data subscription request from remote interface unit and/or controller; And
This sensing data is sent to this remote interface unit and/or controller.
52. devices as claimed in claim 51, wherein saidly send to this remote interface unit by this sensing data and/or controller also comprises:
Set up a continual point-to-point communication channel with remote interface unit and/or controller;
By this point-to-point communication channel, this sensing data is sent to this remote interface unit and/or controller.
53. devices as claimed in claim 51, this device sends data subscription request to remote interface unit and/or controller, and receives ordered data from this remote interface unit and/or controller.
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