DE20316940U1 - Cellular communication system for fixed and mobile units, exploiting power line communication, includes radio interfaces distributed on street furniture - Google Patents

Abstract

Cells have line- or wireless connections. Each cell includes a radio interface support (4). The radio interface (9) is designed to communicate bidirectionally through radio connection (3) to mobile- (6) and/or fixed communications units (5).

Description

The invention relates to a communication system and a method for data transmission between a data source and mobile communication devices and / or stationary communications equipment using a nationwide electricity distribution network or parts of such a network and a radio network.

Communication systems for (broadband) data transmission using a nationwide Electricity distribution network compete in recent years, especially in densely populated urban areas Metropolitan areas with wireless local area network systems (WLAN). The provision of communication services using the Electricity distribution network is quite attractive because of the need for installation cabling to each participant eliminates what is known most of the Cost of providing a new communication service represents. To use the communication services, communication devices have to do this inside buildings however, be connected to the power supply of the building.

Known from the structure and use of current mobile radio networks and the services based on them is that:

• -Not insignificant cost for the radio site development for the Radio systems of the mobile network operators (antennas, system technology on or under roofs) are necessary
• -because of the increasing market penetration in the near future a radio site consolidation (Setup of radio micro cells in approx. 100m areas) required is
• –GSM / UMTS mobile devices with the current transmission frequencies over others Distances no direct radio / voice / data contact with each other record and just about a base station can communicate with each other,
• -the Connection of the GSM / UMTS mobile phone locations via direct radio links or landline connections based on conventional, dominant Telecommunications lines to the networking and management points, such as z. B. OMS, OMC, MSC - operational and maintenance subsystem of the GMS network,
• -to Supply of the radio locations / antenna locations of the GSM / UMTS Mobile operators at least for example sector antennas an antenna cable (coaxial cable) or at least with active antennas 2 cables (data cables such as coaxial, fiber optic or Ethernet, antenna cables, Power supply cable) become,
• -Services with stored geodata in the immediate vicinity of traffic flows the previous radio location selection is not or not exactly or only under increased Expenses can be used,
• -barely official and municipal influence on the services and use of mobile networks is given and
• -Bezahl- and billing models and services based on the SIM card in the mobile phone So far mainly based on SMS billing procedures manual entries into the mobile phone.

This not only results in higher costs for opening up a cell phone location for the operator, but also relatively high costs for a mobile phone user, e.g. for voice communication between So far, two users have always had a base station as an access point had to be. Under the current technical conditions a service based on this is not provided.

The object of the invention is in developing a communication system for data transmission with the mobile or stationary communication devices from the location independently, at least in sections, to one of the electricity distribution network coupled data source can be flexibly connected.

This object is achieved by the Features of the communication system for data transmission according to claim 1 solved. The back-related under claims show further advantageous embodiments of the invention.

To solve the problem it is provided that the data transmission between a data source and mobile communication devices and / or stationary communications equipment using a nationwide Electricity distribution network or parts of such a network and a radio network are thereby rationalized is provided by several plots, one below the other linearly are wired or wirelessly coupled, each parcel a radio interface carrier having a radio interface and the radio interface such is designed so that it uses a radio link with the mobile communications equipment and / or the stationary communications equipment can communicate bidirectionally.

Street lighting devices, traffic signal systems, electrical traffic control devices, toll control points, emergency call pillars, transformer stations, electricity supply masts and the like are used as radio interface carriers, with the associated carriers, masts, brackets, guy lines and sockets, if applicable. The radio interface can be arranged on or in the radio interface carrier designed as a street lighting device and electrically connected to the electricity distribution network of the street lighting. The electricity distribution network thus supplies the supply voltage for operating the radio interface on the one hand also in 24-hour operation and on the other hand section by section data such as z. B. Email, fax, voice, video and image messages.

The radio connection between individual radio interfaces or a radio interface and the mobile communication device and / or the stationary communication device is Trunked by WLAN, Cordless Telecommunications Systems, PLMN Radio, paging systems, UMTS, HYPERLAN, Bluetooth, Mobile Satellite Radio, laser link and the like.

The wired coupling of the individual plots with each other according to the invention realized by the electricity distribution network with several line taps with adjoining line sections is formed, and each line section with at least one each arranged on or within a radio interface carrier (s) Radio interface is electrically coupled. The electricity distribution network is here for transmission of electricity and on the other hand for the transfer of data adjusted.

Due to the area-wide arrangement of radio interfaces on radio interface carriers as well as the permanent radio connections between the communication devices and The radio interfaces can be a dense communication network with several Parcels are formed. The smallest plot is one Radio interface with an antenna, a power supply unit, a transmitting and receiving unit and a data processing unit represents.

The data transmission to the radio interface via the Electricity distribution network PowerLineCommunication systems (PLC) and landline data transmission techniques, such as B. DSL or Ethernet (frame) and the like. On the one hand, this can be due to the special structure the radio interfaces and on the other hand through the special connection to a substation or a power distributor of an electricity distribution network of street lighting will be realized.

The individual plots forming As already explained, radio interfaces and communication devices can be used with other parcels of the communication system Electricity distribution network or exchange via radio.

For a later one Expansion of the communication system, especially the radio interfaces Plots, it is provided that the data transmission is also via laser link technology. can be done. For the components of the Adapt radio interfaces accordingly.

The mobile and the stationary communication devices point just like the radio interfaces at least one antenna, one Power supply unit, a transmitting and receiving unit and a data processing unit on.

The data processing unit of the Radio interface can in turn have at least one temporary writable and erasable Data storage and a data storage to maintain a any needed Operating system. For the purpose of sharing information this can be a cache of temporary data storage of a radio interface or a communication device be described and by a communication device or Radio interface can be read out again. Basically, with This data storage device also exchanges data between two communication devices be saved permanently.

The temporary memory of the radio interfaces can be designed with an access authorization such that only predetermined users, user groups or services, such as B. IP-based services, email, Software, GSM / UMTS system, access the stored information can.

In the data processing unit the radio interface is opposite a PLC modem is additionally arranged in the data processing unit of the communication devices, that in connection with an access point modem (AP modem) for implementation the wired data is used in radio signals.

A PLC modem is used in the sense of the invention on the one hand for transmission of data using PLC technology and / or for transferring data using of the landline data transmission technologies already mentioned under Inclusion of functional and safety technologies (such as switches, Backups, additional Assemblies, housings Etc.).

The radio interfaces can also not one closer described lightning protection included.

Alternatively, the radio interfaces and / or the communication devices Have band filters to only the frequencies used for data transmission to filter or let pass and thus filter out faults.

In the course of inner-city Installation of the communication system, for example, is only necessary a live one To maintain the phase of the distribution line (s) for the radio interfaces. The street lighting equipment that was previously supplied by this phase be evenly on the other live ones Phases divided and connected to it. Even bypassing one usually provided twilight switch, can the radio interfaces independent of of street lighting permanently energized and supplied with data.

To power the radio interfaces is it is also possible the phases are only temporary to switch and a device for delaying the response Street lighting to provide the for the Radio interfaces needed To be able to buffer energy.

There is also the possibility of realizing the power supply for the radio interfaces by using photovoltaics. It is understood for the person skilled in the art that, in addition to the required photocells, an electrical converter, an associated control device and an accumulator for storing the energy are also provided. The entirety of the components required for the use of photovoltaics is arranged in or on the radio interface carrier, preferably as a compact unit.

The sending and receiving units of mobile communication devices but also the stationary one communications equipment and the radio interfaces can adaptive, d. H. be learnable. The adaptation relates primarily on information processing, generation and -transfer. In traffic jams Urban areas can automatically report a traffic jam to a vehicle driver be delivered as information that he acoustically or visually take note and react to it.

Mobile communication devices in the sense the invention are remote communication devices, that directly with the communication system e.g. via radio with the radio interfaces are connected and / or continue to contact via another radio technology to the mobile phone, or an intermediate transmission or switching technology, and in or on mobile objects, such as. B. vehicles or in means of transportation powered by muscle power, are arranged. These mobile communication devices are preferably compact Unity trained.

The vehicles here are rail-bound and railless vehicles are provided which have an electric motor, a Have internal combustion engine or an alternative drive technology.

In a particularly advantageous Embodiment of the invention, the transmitting and receiving unit of the first mobile Communication device with the transmitting and receiving unit of the second mobile communication device immediately by radio connection, e.g. B. using PLMN, bidirectional communicate.

The one provided within the data processing system Memory can be used as temporary storage be educated; deleted by a user of the mobile communication device and can be generated yourself.

Mobile phones in the sense of the invention put all communication devices representing the conventional way for the permanent transport are determined by a user and which the Communication with other communication devices, such as. B. mobile phones, Enable ear systems, handhelds, wristwatches or pacemakers can, the processing unit of which is a computer.

Computers are in the sense of the invention electrical or electronic or mechanical data processing units including the associated Software and the operating system with or without connected peripherals, such as B. Interfaces, radio systems, controls, display and acoustic systems and mechanical elements.

Stationary communication devices are erected, not permanent Transport certain computers or terminals that are indirect or can communicate directly with the communication system. As Example of this is a public one Information terminal to call interested guests or Visitors to a city have any tourist information, however can also call up geographic location data, i.e. geodata.

In the course of implementing the communication system according to the invention it is beneficial to add Introduce georeferences. Georeferences in the sense of the invention are based on geographic data related referenced data of space (such as object, extent, etc.), Time (as well as dependence of movement, speed, change of location, acceleration, a mobile communication device arranged in a vehicle) in Communication system, GPS data, data of the movement or direction calculation, States (properties, such as specifications, shape, color,) and users and if necessary by each other included dependencies of this data. Users can the operators, users, users, user groups, IP-based services or the communication devices be yourself.

The invention shows with the special Setting up this communication system is a solution that is also selective Geodata can be added, because locations, carriers or rooms of the Georeference points very good area distributed and spaced relatively evenly are arranged. This means that other objects are also calibrated to them Georeference points possible. Thus, for example underground cables, sleeves or similar can be geographically located and described with little effort. The expediency the choice of location as geo-reference and / or as a mobile location or radio interface location through the construction of this communication system is shown below.

A particularly advantageous embodiment of the The invention now consists in the fact that mobile communication devices with location-dependent data, z. B. geodata and / or services supplied and for further processing Tobe offered. The aforementioned data can be used depending on the geodata of the mobile communication device and the geodata of the radio interface are transmitted.

The radio interface carriers presented gain new meaning through the introduction of new georeference data according to the invention, in that these radio interface carriers are measured in their geographic location and the associated geodata are referenced in a new database with existing geodata, new data are added or existing geodata are adapted to the geodata of the radio interface carriers / radio interfaces , The adjustment also takes place from the point of view that, as described above, in particular whose mobile users can receive, process or react to electronic data and information that are also important for local resolution and that can therefore also be used by all other users.

The following can also do this, for example implemented, electronic data, information or geodata:

• - temporary or fixed dates: -fixed Data = location data, static geodata, e.g. location of a company - temporary data = Data dependent the time of day or a situation or temporary geodata, such as B. Current location
• - Farther, Location of hospitals, public Facilities, supply routes, cables, pipes, obstacles, Traffic jams etc.
• - offered Services and services, advertising e.g. near one Street lighting device
• - Hints, Instructions, regulations, e.g. B. dynamic, selective splitting of traffic jams to limit dust
• - acoustic, visual data (e.g. overlay of traffic signs, announcements)
• - driving dynamics like speed, change of Speed, change of location, change of direction, change of parcel such as change of transmission and reception area, roaming
• - Waiting on user input
• - events due to user input
• - IP address

For example, network operators by simply measuring the new georeferences in your position, your underground cables or cable trays with little effort to localize. For example, the geographic data are used for calibration with length, Widths and heights deposited. The geo references now represent geo reference points represents.

The process of creating, managing, maintaining and use of geodata using radio interfaces or radio interface carriers, comprises the following process steps:

• - Take up of data such as B. longitude, latitude, Heights, Numbering, type, type, length, Shape, age, photo, a radio interface or a radio interface carrier as Georeferenzpunkt
• - Lay down this data in a structured database
• - Referencing at least one recorded data record with relevant or existing yourself in the immediate vicinity any geo-referenced, addressed data such as B. the location of restaurants, hospitals, cables and cable routes, public Facilities, stops, information points, more location-relevant Marketing information, service offers, IP-based services, advertising, Traffic information, instructions and regulations, user behavior,
• - Release the data for reading (displaying), creating, changing, deleting for users, radio interface, Communication devices, Mobile phones

In addition, the steps can:

• - Establish the reference height for example by means of a reference point to be determined and / or
• - group, structure, address geodata in an application layer for users, user groups, Services, IP-based services and / or
• - Release the data, for example later described system with prioritization and prioritization levels, for users or user groups or services
• - Deposit of rights - to the Create, change, Configure and read the rights - for reading, creating, changing and Clear of records or Share the composite geospatial information - from users or user groups or services
• - introduction of a revision management
• - Provide, Adequate those of these geodata or those in the sense of the invention designated radio interface carriers and or radio interface as public (official, public) Georeferenzan / Geo reference points for Be provided for users.

The geodata can be used by all users, evaluated and influencing such. B. to regulate user behavior, be used.

The georeferences such as radio interface carriers can with Markers such as B. colored lights, numbers or dots, such as B. a "ROTER_i_PUNKT" as a label for an information point or points on lighting fixtures or if necessary belonging to it Radio interfaces are marked. In addition, the introduction of a additional clear nunmmrierung and visible attachment advantageous. For example, numbers are assigned in ascending order to every street lighting device along the street name and with directional orientation on or descending house numbers, along power supply masts along the rail-bound vehicles their line name.

The introduction of georeferences and georeference points on radio interface carriers or radio interfaces is sensible and practical even without a radio link (ie without the installation or use of radio interfaces). For the purposes of the invention, this radio is preferred Interfaces mounted on the radio interface carriers and connected step by step to the electricity distribution and radio network, geo-referenced and additional services are offered.

The idea of the invention is immanent that under additional Use of the electrical traffic control equipment, toll control points, Emergency telephones, Electricity utility poles and the like. The communication system according to the invention as a radio interface carrier also used in the overland area can be. While in the inner city Range the transmission power of the radio interfaces due to the high Density of the radio interface carriers is relatively small, must be spaced larger Radio Interface carriers such as B. Emergency pillars on motorways, the transmission power of the radio interfaces increases or be adjusted. The advantageous mechanical transport of data for supplying data to remote locations as explained below. Consequently can the drivers, Users and radio interfaces also in less densely populated areas Areas permanently with data, such as electronic information, be supplied.

Are preferred in the communication devices and Radio interfaces parts of data storage and other resources, such as B. authorizations, computing time, peripheral access of others communications equipment and users posed. The explanation this requirement takes place on later Job.

In a further stage of the communication system according to the invention is a prioritization system with individual prioritization levels intended. Services can desired here Prioritization levels can be assigned individually. It is therefore incumbent it the operator of the communication system and z. B. a driver of a vehicle with a mobile communication device, all or to query only individual services or to prioritize them Information, further processing or, for example, as instructions to disposal to provide or available to get asked. Services can on the one hand, provided by the operator at no cost, or by the operator Drivers can be subscribed to for a fee. With the introduction of this Communication system is the influence before authorities as Communication system users, such as

B. municipal facilities on the to be transferred addressed geodata possible. The prioritization takes place depending on the provided Communication system services. The level of prioritization poses represents a state of service prioritization. These services prioritize the transfer certain data from users. This service prioritization is exemplary be done as follows:

Example 01

Prioritization level 01 priority service name 01 Police instructions and information 02 Instructions from other authorities 03 operator instructions 04 Data request from mobile communication devices upon user request (e.g. email)

Example 02

Prioritization level 02 priority service name 01 Data, instructions, information from the disaster relief team 02 Police instructions and information 03 Instructions from other authorities 04 operator instructions 05 Data request from mobile communication devices User request, e.g. B. Email

Prioritizing the data under Use of a prioritization system with different levels of prioritization includes the following processing steps:

• - Transfer of selected Information, data, requests and system parameters,
• - Commitment of pre-determined exams and of data depending on the prioritization or level of prioritization,
• - selection the processing steps, the processing order, the data to be transferred Information, data and the system to be used,
• - Processing and evaluating the information and data using the prioritization levels and
• - Transfer the data that may have been created adaptively.

In addition, the steps can:

• - Examination after other existing transmission systems, such as B. Bluetooth or WLAN and / or
• - Exam on Radio interface and roaming speed and / or
• - Examination after Type of access authorization and / or
• - Exam on Driving dynamics and / or
• - Exam on Service packages of the customer, the service, the customer group and / or
• - Exam on Operator specifications, such as B. Instructions, services, information, restrictions and / or
• - Exam on Geographic information and / or
• - Exam on own user settings and / or
• - Exams of the Communication system and the communication system settings and / or
• - Exam on elected Services and / or
• - Examination after previous user behavior and / or
• - Exam on Billing variant and / or
• - Exam on system compliance and or
• - Examination after Signing and / or
• - Exam on Certification and / or
• - Waiting to the reaction of the communication partner due to the transmitted Data and / or
• - evaluation and possibly repetition of processing steps, e.g. B. depending another check on authentication, a change command the processing order or the prioritization and / or
• - evaluation the reaction of the communication device

be provided.

Authentication such as B. the user authorization and the billing of the used Information and data services and transmitted data can be conveniently accessed via the SIM card of the mobile phone can be realized, the mobile phone is designed to be coupled to the mobile communication device.

Toll control points, rental systems or Payment systems can to be expanded functionally by the fee due, such as z. B. toll or ticket, as well as the information services described above by the operator, for example the SIM card of the mobile phone can be billed. The Identification and authentication can be done via the associated vehicle registration number and, if necessary, by further transmission or system parameters to a processing point with the functions monitoring, rules, taxes, Manage, bill and the like.

The particular advantage of this process lies based on that the participants have an original Build interest in participating in the system because there are many useful communication and other services are provided by the communication system can. This will also be explained further.

Furthermore, one can increase the Data rate and the integration of users and communication devices be achieved by the change of geodata of the mobile communication devices is used in such a way that the data storage arranged in the mobile communication device receives addressed data, is then transported mechanically and then another part of the Communication system, such as. B. a radio interface or one second communication device, passes.

The addressing can be random, according to statistical Probability or depending on the Geodata take place. The GPS data or a Direction calculation (direction of movement, direction of travel) used become.

The direction calculation can for example by evaluating the time differences with entry in the respective transmission / reception area of two transmission / reception units of the mobile communication device or the radio interfaces. The communication devices can do this with a second transmitter / receiver unit. The radio interfaces of two street lighting devices can also evaluate the movement of a vehicle. So that can For example, the message “You are driving too fast "or" criminal and toll fee sent electronically "transmitted become. This additional new service is only through the advantageous and combined technical This communication system can be designed meaningfully. The Approval of data processing can in turn be the one described Subject to prioritization. A second way of determining direction can be done by using the mobile communication device GPS data transmits the vehicle.

By evaluating the stay times within the transmission / reception area of a radio interface can Other selective data can also be transmitted to users. For example can motorists seeing in a traffic jam or in the intersection with others Information or data or services can be supplied as driving motorists. So it can be very dangerous perception restrictions the driver of a motor vehicle are taken into account.

The establishment of contact for communication between the first mobile communication device and the second mobile communication device can be displayed visually and / or acoustically. The communication partners of the z. Mobile communication devices designed as a motor vehicle, for example, can identify and authenticate themselves via the vehicle registration number. Vehicle registration plates are particularly well suited for this, as they are unique and unmistakable. The vehicle license plate is to be understood as the license plate of a railless or rail-bound motor vehicle, which, in addition to other transmission or system parameters, such as, for B. GPS information, be encoded in the call number. Another advantage is that within the European Community each member country bears its own country flag on the license plate, which is at least an indication of the language of the communication partner can.

You can also use the provided GPS data e.g. visually on a display with electronic Card are displayed or by a basic sending or receiving information also in broadcast and Receiving area, i.e. the geodata. Alternatively, the visualization the conversation or willingness to make contact or the possibility to do so schematically be made.

After conceiving the invention includes the method for data transmission between a data source and the communication devices using of a nationwide electricity distribution network and a radio network the following procedural steps:

• (A) Presence of addressed data in the data memory a transmitting and receiving unit of a communication device or a radio interface,
• (B) overlay the transmission and reception range of the mobile communication device with one Transmission and reception area of a communication device or a radio interface,
• (C) Exchange of the addressed data between the send and Receiving units of the communication devices or the transmitting and receiving unit of the mobile communication device and the transmitting and receiving unit of a radio interface,
• (D) mechanical transport of the data in the transmit and Receiving unit of the mobile communication device stored data up to another communication device or one further radio interface and
• (E) if necessary, new addressing of the data in the data memory the transmitting and receiving units of the communication devices or the radio interfaces.

Steps (A) to (E) can according to the invention also continuously to repeat. Instead of step (D) or in addition to steps (A) to (E) can also transfer the step the data between two radio interfaces - be provided.

The addressing of the data includes essentially also the system parameters, such as B. Authentication or prioritization information.

Mobile communication devices can also used only as a mediator for the transmission of irritations or data become. The recipient of this Data would be then, for example, a traffic jam in the opposite direction Driver of a vehicle. This allows you to monitor the ongoing flow of traffic Both send and receive data because of the mobile communication devices in the vehicle record the data and use it as an intermediary mobile communication devices handed over to a vehicle in a traffic jam and then this Vehicle the received data to another parcel of the communication system forwards. The same procedure can also be used for mobile communications equipment of rail-bound vehicles applied or combined with them become. The data can too only on another parcel of the communication system that is can also be delivered in another city.

Commercial users of the system who roads, Routes or lines in regular tours can drive on his:

• - railless Vehicles such as B. postal vehicles,
• - rail bound Vehicles such as B. the tram or
• - Bicycle couriers.

This additional service can be provided very inexpensively because, on the one hand, public transport vehicles, for example Use route lines cyclically and, on the other hand, users no other Have connection to inexpensive and broadband data connection and only temporary in small quantities need. A delivery of several megabytes or gigabytes of data is thus no longer tied to a direct connection. The whole Data package can also be transmitted through the tour in several stages become. For the mechanical transport of the addressed data is a suitable storage medium provided.

Preferably there is the mobile communication device, the z. B. is arranged in vehicles, from at least one radio transmitting and receiving unit with an associated antenna, a data processing unit, a writable and erasable cache or data memory and an operating system that regulates the transport conditions and can transmit the system parameters with the addressed data. In addition, to further develop the communication between the mobile communication devices and / or the radio interfaces, the installation of a GPS receiver, a display and modules for controlling loudspeakers is provided. This makes it possible, for example, to exchange MP3 files and documents with one another and thus to write to or delete the cache of the mobile communication devices and to make the data available to other identifiable communication devices. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, a vehicle occupant can bypass the conventional mobile radio networks via his mobile phone using Bluetooth technology, for example with the Bluetooth service profile “hands-free”, to exchange data and information with the mobile communication system integrated in the vehicle, which then exchanges this data Via the transmitting and receiving unit to a second vehicle participating in road traffic or to a mobile communication device or a radio interface of a parcel le of the communication system according to the invention.

The mobile phone can be used as a remote control for the mobile communication system in the vehicle and for displaying information and data over transfer this technique be used.

An existing car radio or Navigation system can do this in a simple manner with the transmit and Receiving unit of the mobile communication system can be coupled. The execution is conceivable of the mobile communication device in the vehicle, bicycle, etc. as a compact unit. The mobile communication device can with be coupled to other functional units. The integration of route information and planning, DVD / CD, GPS receiver, Microphone, radio and television information such as DAB and DVB. Music and Video, voice recognition and control via acoustic and image recognition, Preview and rear view camera, alarm system, Odometer, Hands-free system, Internet with its services, connection to the Speaker system with integration of amplifier technology if necessary and connection technology for the cellphone and interpretation for the special current and voltage conditions in the vehicle, rail vehicle, bicycle etc. in a compact unit is very beneficial. Display, acoustics, Sensor, actuator, interfaces and controls can do this be arranged peripherally. The mobile communication device can also act as a hands-free system not only for the mobile phone.

The classic car radio can thus be replaced by the above characteristics and it results for the mobile communication device a compact multimedia unit in the car.

In public transportation, such as B. buses and trains, it also makes sense to the GPS information of GPS receivers for example through the mobile communication system in the public Signal amplifying means of transport in public Transportation available to ask because of the reception conditions for evaluation e.g. about a Mobile phones with an integrated GPS receiver are unbalanced. In order to can the mobile phone user and thus users of the communication system the stops about the mobile phone functionality track and also can the addressed SIM or other usage authorization and billing processes, z. B. solve the ticket, used become. A further embodiment of the invention consists in the GPS information in the mobile communication device with other data, e.g. B. as Web service and usage authorization and ticketing, such as B. Electronic ticket payment automation for passengers a tram line, to disposal to deliver. '' An inner-city payment and billing system is in the expansion phase to be used for:

• - dynamic Adjusting the price like a bridge toll to busy traffic Relieve stretches. The use of high-traffic routes to be relieved is therefore more expensive
• - public Transportation, taxi and car sharing businesses. The Taxometer of the Taxis are replaced by a mobile communication device and
• - situation-dependent payment automation. Crossing the city center is allowed, but through the temporary one Event much more expensive.

Influencing traffic through the communication system according to the invention is adaptive, dynamic, situation-dependent, locally selective, user-selective, User price dynamic and automated.

The following redundancy techniques of the communication system can used by its special structure to ensure accessibility by users, the stability and increase performance or to achieve a cost reduction in the communication system: Through field overlay of the transmission / reception area with the previously described area-wide Arrangement of the radio interfaces within an urban area can a desired one Redundancy achieved in the data supply of the communication devices become. The range of the individual radio interfaces is one of them dimensioned such that if one or more radio interfaces fail data transfer without Loss of performance can be realized with sufficient field strength.

Through the selection described and the combination of different data transmission technologies in the electricity distribution network in data transmission, z. B. between two radio interfaces, can be adjusted the phases of the distribution lines or line taps as well redundancy can be achieved, such as by short-range laser link technology.

By mechanical transport of data through mobile communication devices and data transmission preferably by radio parcels are also supplied with data among themselves. The parcels need therefore no direct connection to a fixed data connection. at Failures one Fixed data connection of the parcel is therefore a mechanical electronic There is redundancy.

The aforementioned examples and communication system designs require the data storage described in the communication devices and radio interfaces. Access to this data storage must be made possible by the user. However, access can also be achieved through restrictions on participation in the communication system. It is conceivable that when a vehicle enters the city without participating in the communication system with its specifications, the driver is not informed about the current traffic situation. He must match one use a detour or bypass and cannot take the shortest or optimal route to the destination.

Furthermore, the communication system according to the invention also the introduction an additional Include traffic sign. This traffic sign can be used recommend, prescribe etc. on the communication system. The purchase and compliance with guidelines and user and operator specifications and settings such a communication system is the responsibility of the user / owner of the mobile communication device and not the operator. For example, the operator electronically checks whether the services, guidelines and rights to the mobile communication device are given are certified and takes restrictions e.g. through the described Prioritization. Certification can also be electronic with evaluation of the geodata. A signature can be certain Protect data areas. electronic Traffic signs can selectively using drivers with no specific certification special selective routing Mistake. This also results in comparison to previous toll systems clear advantages.

An adaptive behavior of the whole Communication system, for example, with the learning process Traffic congestion clarified with immediate regulation. Traffic signals can be switched selectively by the communication system. Another one adaptive behavior can use prioritization, evaluation of the events and the subsequent regulations.

The significant features and benefits the invention are essentially:

• - simple Possibility, mobile and stationary communication devices as well Radio interfaces from the location independently to one to the electricity distribution network or data source coupled to parts of such a network without expensive radio site acquisition flexible to connect,
• - radio interfaces can supplemented almost arbitrarily or taken from the communication system without loss of performance become,
• - especially cost-effective mechanical data transport of data between two parcels of the Communication system
• - Possibility, Data in the data processing unit of the radio interface by means of of a data store and to any one Time to read again
• - Send- and receiving units of the radio interfaces or the mobile and stationary communication devices can be used for Purposes of self-employed Information processing, generation and distribution adaptively bathed his,
• - geo- and driving dynamics, such as inner-city toll and prioritization information can due to the system properties such. B. because of even spacing of the lighting devices, only sensible or particularly good to implement,
• - selected, marked Radio interface carriers can be used for Addition of geodata can be interpreted as geo-reference points,
• - connected Systems, e.g. B. mobile phones, fault diagnosis systems and computers in the vehicle, can via radio interfaces of the communication system trigger information or events or self-employed waiting,
• - the Electricity distribution network can in different ways Transmit data in the communication system,
• - Possibility and warranty dynamic control and regulation of vehicle traffic,
• - Possibility dynamic price regulation, such as B. Toll price regulation and
• - the direct communication and data exchange between users also possible without a base station or a radio interface

More details, features and Advantages of the invention result from the following description of an embodiment with reference to the related Drawing.

The show:

1 is a schematic representation of the electricity distribution network of the communication system and

2 a schematic representation of the connection of the communication devices to the radio interfaces of the communication system.

1 shows a schematic representation of the electricity distribution network 2 of the communication system according to the invention 1 , which is adapted on the one hand for the transmission of electricity and on the other hand for the transmission of data (PowerLineCommunication system). The electricity supplied by the energy supply company via a 10-kV, 15-kV, 20-kV or 30-kV medium-voltage line is generated in the substations by means of the transformers (not shown) 8th transformed into a 400 V supply and on busbars on approximately 4 to 8 distribution lines 2.1 . 2.2 divided up. Two of these distribution lines 2.1 . 2.2 are in 1 illustrated and are summarized below with the term electricity distribution network 2 designated. For the purpose of independently energizing individual streets 11 or entire city areas for city lighting becomes the distribution line 2.1 on a control cabinet 10 usually for a single street 11 or switched separately for an entire urban area and secured with fuses. In this control cabinet 10 a twilight switch is also provided which, according to the invention, uses a contactor to provide a first and a second phase of the electricity distribution network 2 switches temporarily. All from this control cabinet 10 ver with electricity provided street lighting facilities 4.1 are equally divided between these two phases and to the electricity distribution network 2 connected.

The third phase is permanently energized bypassing the twilight switch and is used for data transmission and the power supply of radio interfaces 9 , These radio interfaces 9 are on or within the street lighting equipment 4.1 arranged. Depending on the density of the built-up area, the radio technology used and the data to be transmitted, all street lighting devices can 4.1 or just a subset of these street lighting devices 4.1 as a radio interface carrier 4 to accommodate a radio interface 9 be used. How out 1 you can see, for example, the street lamp 4.3 only for the purpose of energizing the filament electrically with the electricity distribution network 2 connected. This street lamp 4.3 has no radio interface 9 on because the range of neighboring street lights 4.1 up to the in 2 shown mobile and / or stationary communication devices 6 . 5 already ensure the high field strength required for communication. With the future expansion of the communication system according to the invention 1 can also use other street lights 4.1 with radio interfaces 9 with which the communication system 1 can be scaled flexibly.

When using a street lamp 4.1 as a radio interface carrier 4 a current contact rail, not shown, is provided, which on the one hand connects to the third phase of the distribution line 2.1 . 2.2 and the power supply unit of the radio interface 9 is electrically connected.

The arrangement of the radio interfaces 9 on the street lights 4.1 takes place at any height, but preferably vandal-proof at a height of 3m. For fastening the radio interfaces 9 serves a holding or contact element, not described in more detail, with an elevator device connected thereto for lifting and lowering the same.

The data is fed in at the substation 8th using a computer or converter (such as PLC to DSL) that is permanently electrically connected to the Internet. The connection between the computer and the Internet or the computer and the electricity distribution network 2 can be used as a wired connection, e.g. B. fiber optic cable or copper line, or as a wireless connection, for. B. as a laser link or radio link 3 be trained.

In the course of a possible expansion of an urban area and the necessary supply of street lighting equipment in this context 4.1 a route is associated with not insignificant civil engineering problems. As in 1 for this reason, the street light is supplied with power and data 4.4 not through the distribution line 2.1 but via the distribution line 2.2 , Alternatively, the data can also be obtained from a data source via radio connection 3 into the street lighting facility 4.4 be fed.

Data or information is not only transmitted serially via the electricity distribution network, but rather also by radio connection 3 between two neighboring street lighting devices 4.4 , The generally with the reference number 12 designated rotatable radio antenna is provided to the individual radio interfaces 9 "Approach" one after the other for data exchange. This data can be email but also information about the current traffic volume.

2 illustrates a schematic representation of the connection of the communication devices 5 . 6 to the radio interfaces 9 of the communication system 1 , As can be seen, the street lighting devices 4.1 and 4.3 as well as the traffic signal system 4.2 along a street 11 on a common distribution line 2.1 of the electricity distribution network 2 almost equally spaced. The power and data supply of the electricity distribution network 2 takes place by means of in 1 shown substation B. The street lighting equipment 4.1 and the traffic signal system 4.2 are here as radio interface carriers 4 educated. As with the comments on 1 described, have the radio interface carrier 4 Radio Interface 9 on that on or within the radio interface carrier 4 are arranged. The radio interfaces 9 essentially comprise an antenna, a power supply unit, a transmitting and receiving unit and a data processing unit. The data processing unit consists of a PLC modem and an AP modem as well as a temporary memory, which will be described in more detail elsewhere. Communication of the radio interfaces 9 with the mobile communication devices 6 or stationary communication devices 5 takes place via radio connection 3 , such as B. by a wireless LAN (WLAN), the radio interface 9 is preferably designed as an access point. These access points send a data signal directly or indirectly to mobile communication devices 6 or stationary communication devices 5 , In densely built-up urban areas, direct communication also takes place through reflection on buildings 5 , Any mobile communication device 6 or stationary communication device 5 is just like the radio interface 9 equipped with an antenna, a power supply unit, a transmitting and receiving unit and a data processing unit. In contrast to the data processing unit of the radio interface 9 there is no need to use a PLC modem since it is not necessary to convert the line-bound data into radio signals. In egg In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the transmitting and receiving unit and the data processing unit are coupled to the radio or the navigation system or have a compact structure. This allows incoming and outgoing data signals to be indicated acoustically and visually.

As mobile communication devices 6 are motor vehicles before aging, such as. B. Motor vehicles, trams, buses, trains and planes as well as portable computers, handhelds and watches are provided. These mobile communication devices 6 stand with each other or with the radio interfaces 9 in radio contact 3 and exchange bidirectional packet-bound data. With the use and use of a writable and erasable electronic data storage device, the data processing system is the mobile communication device 5 . 6 able to temporarily store data and, if necessary, other mobile or stationary communication devices 6 . 5 or radio interfaces 9 to hand over. The size of the data memory is dimensioned such that increased data streaming can take place in a very short time without data loss.

According to the invention, this data is transported by the mobile communication devices 6 itself, ie by covering a certain distance of a vehicle, the data from a first plot of the communication system 1 mechanically transported to a second parcel.

This can be done by mobile communication devices designed as motor vehicles 6 or also by means of mobile communication devices designed as trains or trams 6 will be realized.

In the event of data being transported by rail, there are radio interfaces at every station or additionally at the catenary masts 9 Provided with a data memory into which the data can be written or read.

The transfer of data to the Data storage can be wireless or wired, preferably however, using a commercially available wire-bound Stecverbindung.

With the establishment of this communication system 1 municipalities, authorities or higher-level institutions are able to influence the social and living environment electronically. In addition, mobile services can also be offered.

This invention provides a complex, completely new Communication system and a new communication infrastructure with new customers, services, communication devices, users and data, in particular based on the stored geodata and georeferences.

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Kommunikationssystem

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Elektrizitätsverteilungsnetz

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Verteilungsleitung

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Verteilungsleitung

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Leitungsabgriffe

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Leitungsabschnitte

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Funkverbindung

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Funkschnittstellenträger

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erste Straßenbeleuchtungseinrichtungen mit Funkschnittstelle

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Verkehrssignalanlage

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Straßenbeleuctungseinrichtungen ohne Funkschnittstelle

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zweite Straßenbeleuchtungseinrichtungen mit Funkschnittstelle

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stationäres Kommunikationsgerät

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mobiles Kommunikationsgerät

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Sende- und Empfangseinheit

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Umspannstation

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Funkschnittstelle

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Schaltschrank

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Straßenzug

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Richtfunkantenne

LIST OF REFERENCES

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communication system

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Electricity distribution network

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distribution line

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distribution line

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Leitungsabgriffe

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line sections

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radio link

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Radio interfaces support

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first street lighting devices with radio interface

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Traffic signal system

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Street lighting devices without radio interface

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second street lighting devices with radio interface

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stationary communication device

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mobile communication device

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Sending and receiving unit

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substation

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Radio interface

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switch cabinet

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Straßenzug

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directional antenna

Claims (21)

Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission between a data source and mobile communication devices ( 6 ) and / or stationary communication devices ( 5 ) using a nationwide electricity distribution network ( 2 ) and a radio network, characterized in that a number of parcels are provided, which are wired or wirelessly coupled to one another in a line, each parcel having at least one radio interface carrier ( 4 ) with a radio interface ( 9 ) and the radio interface ( 9 ) is designed in such a way that it can be 3 ) with the mobile communication devices ( 6 ) and / or the stationary communication devices ( 5 ) can communicate bidirectionally. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to claim 1, characterized in that the electricity distribution network ( 2 ) with multiple line taps ( 2.3 ) with adjoining line sections ( 2.4 ) and each line section ( 2.4 ) with at least one each on or within a radio interface carrier (s) ( 4 ) arranged radio interface ( 9 ) is electrically coupled. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the radio interfaces ( 9 ) and the communication devices ( 5 . 6 ) at least one antenna each ne, a power supply unit, a transmitting and receiving unit ( 7 ) and have a data processing unit. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the data processing units of the radio interfaces ( 9 ), the mobile communication devices ( 6 ) and the stationary communication devices ( 5 ) have at least one writable and erasable electronic data memory. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that as a radio interface carrier ( 4 Street lighting equipment ( 4.1 ), Traffic signal systems ( 4.2 ), electrical traffic control systems, toll check points, emergency call pillars, electricity supply masts, transformer stations ( 8th ) or the associated holding and fastening devices are used. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the mobile communication devices ( 6 ) are arranged in railbound and / or in railless vehicles and / or on means of transportation powered by muscle power. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the mobile communication devices ( 6 ) are designed as a compact unit for data transmission in order to be able to communicate with the mobile phones arranged in the vehicle or on the means of transportation. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the mobile communication device ( 6 ) is designed as a compact and multimedia unit in the vehicle. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that as stationary communication devices ( 5 ) Computers or terminals are provided. Communitarian system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the radio connection ( 3 ) between the radio interfaces ( 9 ) and the radio interfaces ( 9 ) and the communication devices ( 5 . 6 ) by WLAN, Cordless Telecommunications Systems, PLMN, Trunked Radio, Paging Systems, UMTS, Bluetooth, HYPERLAN, Mobile Satellite Radio, Laserlink and the like. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the transmitting and receiving units ( 7 ) of the mobile communication device ( 6 ) and / or the stationary communication device ( 5 ) and / or the radio interface ( 9 ) adaptive, e.g. B. are trained for the purpose of automatic information processing, generation and forwarding. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that for the power and data supply of the radio interfaces ( 9 ) by means of the electricity distribution network ( 2 ) either a current-carrying phase is designed to be permanently switchable independently of the other phases or the entirety of the phases are designed to be temporarily switchable. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that for data transmission in the electricity distribution network ( 2 ) the use of landline data transmission techniques such. B. DSL or Ethernet (- frame) is provided, wherein in the de-energized and de-energized state of the electricity distribution network ( 2 ) the individual phases of the energy distribution network ( 2 ) and the associated interfaces, such as. B. Connection, security and bridging techniques, radio interfaces ( 9 ) and fuse elements, substations ( 8th ) and switching devices ( 10 ), adapted and designed for the intended purpose. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the communication system ( 1 ) has a prioritization system that contains different levels of prioritization with assignable services. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the radio interfaces ( 9 ) and / or the radio interface carrier ( 4 ) are designed as geo references and / or as geo reference point carriers. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the radio interface carriers and / or potential radio interface carriers and / or radio interfaces are publicly identified and labeled as georeference carriers. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that a database is provided for storing the fixed data of the geo-reference points, which is designed in such a way that an addition of temporary data and an addition handle of the radio interfaces ( 9 ) of the communication system ( 1 ) to enable. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims to 17, characterized in that the geographic location data, for. B. of radio interfaces ( 9 ) are provided. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the temporary data - the location of hospitals, companies, public institutions, supply routes, cables, pipes, obstacles, traffic jams etc. - services and services offered, advertising, for example nearby a street lighting system - notes, instructions, regulations, e.g. B. Splitting of pent-up road users to limit dust - acoustic, visual data (e.g. display of traffic signs, announcements) - driving dynamics such as speed, change in speed, change of direction, change of direction, change of parcel such as change of transmission and reception area, roaming - waiting for user input - Events due to user input - IP address are provided. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the georeferenced data is grouped, structured and themed in an application layer for access for users, user groups, services and IP-based services. Communication system ( 1 ) for data transmission according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that a storage medium is provided for the mechanical transport of the addressed data.