EP1636942A1 - Transmission de donnees - Google Patents

Transmission de donnees

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EP1636942A1
EP1636942A1 EP04735428A EP04735428A EP1636942A1 EP 1636942 A1 EP1636942 A1 EP 1636942A1 EP 04735428 A EP04735428 A EP 04735428A EP 04735428 A EP04735428 A EP 04735428A EP 1636942 A1 EP1636942 A1 EP 1636942A1
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communication
network
mobile
gateway
lan
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Mikael LANGSTRÖM
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Falt Communications AB
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W88/00—Devices specially adapted for wireless communication networks, e.g. terminals, base stations or access point devices
    • H04W88/16—Gateway arrangements
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W92/00—Interfaces specially adapted for wireless communication networks
    • H04W92/02—Inter-networking arrangements
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W80/00—Wireless network protocols or protocol adaptations to wireless operation
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W84/00—Network topologies
    • H04W84/02—Hierarchically pre-organised networks, e.g. paging networks, cellular networks, WLAN [Wireless Local Area Network] or WLL [Wireless Local Loop]
    • H04W84/10—Small scale networks; Flat hierarchical networks
    • H04W84/12—WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

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  • the present invention is based on a device for a mobile network or, more precisely, a device that, in a transparent manner, and by means of a wireless connection, connects a local network with another network.
  • the internet is now an established means of communication. To a large extent, internet communication is between stationary LAN networks. Wireless communication over the internet requires a wireless communication module that provides local access to the internet. WLAN is such a module. Using it, communication with the internet is possible if the user is within the area covered by the WLAN communication node. Mobile communication can here be achieved by connecting a GSM telephone to a computer. This solution givers computer users the possibility of mobile communication over the internet.
  • a mobile LAN gateway in contact with the internet solves this problem by creating a local network (intranet) in the vehicle. All users can communicate over this network and, furthermore, do not require their own, individual communication modules to do so.
  • WLAN is a static communication point that enables local communication
  • mobile LAN offers mobile communication via a mobile LAN gateway.
  • US 5771459 describes a communication system where a network in a mobile vehicle can, using wireless communication, connect to another network.
  • the invention in that patent uses a so-called proprietary communication method as outlined above. This means, for example, that if new units are to be added to the network in the mobile vehicle, then the protocols have to be adapted. This entails expensive and time- consuming procedures.
  • the present invention has the advantage that, as regards communication between networks, it does not require a conversion procedure between different protocols. The result is a so-called transparent system rather than a proprietary communication method. Because communication with a mobile LAN gateway as per the present invention is completely transparent, integration/emigration of units in the local network (the mobile LAN) can take place without adaptation of the protocols. In other words, the mobile network becomes an extension of the global network and units in the mobile network can be addressed from the exterior.
  • the system comprises a microcomputer system with various communication carriers.
  • a wireless IP carrier e.g. GSM, GPRS, UMTS, etc.
  • Ethernet or a wireless IP carrier is used for communication to/from the mobile LAN (intranet).
  • the invention is made up of a number of individual, known components put together to form a combination that has new properties.
  • the combination brings together a wireless module (e.g. a GSM module or a 3G module), a network module and a control processor. This creates a mobile network that is transparent and, via the wireless module, able to communicate with outside networks.
  • a wireless module e.g. a GSM module or a 3G module
  • the communication carrier that is in contact with the internet is allocated or has a static IP number. Via NAT, the units connected to the mobile LAN (intranet) use the external communication carrier's IP number.
  • the mobile LAN is physically connected to the mobile LAN gateway. Those units in the LAN that wish to communicate over the internet give the mobile LAN gateway as the default gateway.
  • the mobile LAN gateway When the mobile LAN gateway receives incoming communication (i.e. traffic addressed to the default gateway), it checks whether the traffic is to be routed to the internet or if the traffic is addressed to the mobile LAN. If the traffic is routed to the internet, the mobile LAN gateway constructs a table listing the sender. If the traffic is from the internet, then the mobile LAN gateway checks whether any unit in the mobile LAN is waiting for a reply.
  • incoming communication i.e. traffic addressed to the default gateway
  • the mobile LAN gateway can also administer incoming traffic by, for example, setting that port 80 is to go to unit x in the mobile LAN. If no port is open, then no traffic will be allowed through.
  • the mobile LAN gateway can also be set to allow only certain destinations' IP numbers to be allowed through.
  • Modern vehicles have some form of network, e.g. CAN for the vehicle's electronics and MOST for controlling the vehicle's stereo, etc. Common to these networks is that they exist only locally in the vehicle. Thus, if a garage is to carry out diagnostic tests, the vehicle has to be in the garage so that the service personnel can connect up to the relevant network.
  • Certain car manufacturers arrange for inward communication to be sent when an airbag is deployed during an accident. However, garages/workshops cannot use this route to access the diagnostic measurements they require. Extra communication modules that provide drivers/passengers with supplementary communication possibilities can be ordered. In certain applications, 3 or more communication modules are required:
  • communication module 1 - for the vehicle's electronics, communication module 2 for the driver/passenger, and communication module 3 for service providers, e.g. alarm services.
  • the mobile LAN gateway solves the problem by creating an intranet in the vehicle.
  • This intranet is connected to the internet via a mobile LAN gateway. Any equipment that needs to communicate with the outside world over the internet is connected to the mobile LAN gateway's intranet.
  • the greatest advantage is that, instead of each unit requiring its own communication module, several units communicate through one communication gateway (the mobile LAN gateway).
  • drivers/passengers with IP connected computers can connect to the internet and access information in the usual way.
  • Drivers/passengers can access their company networks, e.g. a salesperson can use his/her company's accounting system in real time.
  • Games that are IP enabled can communicate with other game units (or download new games) through mobile LAN.
  • a vehicle's electronics/computers can communicate with a garage and, for example, order a service or spare parts. Through the same route, a garage can monitor vehicle status and faults.
  • a garage can monitor vehicle status and faults.
  • the mobile LAN gateway solves the problem by creating an intranet in the aircraft. This intranet is connected to the internet via the mobile LAN gateway. Any equipment that can communicate via IP can reach the outside world via the mobile LAN. Aircraft manufacturers can position the mobile LAN gateway so that radio interference does not affect the aircraft.
  • Figure 1 is an overview of a global network that includes a mobile LAN.
  • Figure 2 shows a mobile LAN gateway.
  • Figure 3 is a sketch of a mobile LAN system.
  • Figure 4 is an overview of a mobile LAN for a terrestrial vehicle.
  • Figure 5 is an overview of a mobile LAN for an aircraft.
  • Figure 6 is an overview of a global network with an example of a mobile network that uses known technology.
  • FIG 1 is an overview of a global network that includes a mobile LAN.
  • the latter is connected to global networks via MIIPS.
  • MIIPS mobile internet IP server
  • the MIIPS/MLAN here includes a GSM module for mobile communication over a mobile network, a NAT module (this allocates internal addresses to the MLAN units and checks whether external communication is to be routed onwards or if any of the units is being addressed from the outside) and a microprocessor that controls connections between the various modules.
  • the GSM module communicates with the mobile network via, for example, GPRS, EDGE or UMTS.
  • the mobile network can be connected to, for example, the internet or other wide area network (WAN).
  • WAN wide area network
  • GGSN gateway GPRS support node
  • GGSN gateway GPRS support node
  • Several local networks are, in their turn, connected to the WAN and are allocated an IP address. This means that the LAN can be addressed from the WAN.
  • the MIIPS is allocated an IP address. Consequently, the MIIPS can be addressed from the WAN.
  • a computer connected to the LAN can, for example, print out a document using a printer on the MLAN or control a camera on the MLAN.
  • the MIIPS has the external address 81.93.145.6 and ports 80 and 88 are open (going to, respectively, one of the cameras and one of the printers). Which ports are to be open is determined by the MIIPS. It is also possible to close all ports to incoming communication and, instead, exclusively send out camera pictures to an internet address, e.g. 212.32.131.225 (the LAN in this figure).
  • FIG. 2 is an overview of the MLAN gateway and its constituent components.
  • Figure 3 a sketch of the system, can be studied in conjunction with figure 1.
  • Figures 4 and 5 shows a mobile LAN in, respectively, a terrestrial vehicle and an aircraft.
  • FIG. 6 is an overview of a global network in which a local network is connected to the global network via a GSM unit.
  • GSM unit communicates with, for example, a PDA.
  • This protocol is adapted to suit the unit that is being connected. Units that are being connected require specially developed software.
  • communication with the external network is via SMS. This gives limited transmission capacity and is a costly procedure.

Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif permettant la connexion de réseaux informatiques par l'intermédiaire d'une communication sans fil. Au moins un réseau de données local communique avec d'autres réseaux de données par l'intermédiaire d'une passerelle LAN mobile. Le réseau de données local fonctionne alors comme une extension des réseaux de données combinés.
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SE0301600A SE0301600L (sv) 2003-06-02 2003-06-02 Rörlig datakommunikation
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