JP2001309067A - Mobile controlling and measuring system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform remote monitoring and remote control of a home appliance, etc., by using an i-mode portable telephone set and the Internet. SOLUTION: By connection an i-mode portable telephone set 1 to the Internet, the Web page of a mobile controlling and measuring service center is accessed. When clicking the icon of a desired appliance displayed on the Web page, a Web server 2 transmits a command to a Web terminal device 3. Since the Web terminal device 3 drives an actuator 5, the home appliance, etc., can be remote-controlled. When clicking the icon of a sensor, measurement data can be obtained. It is possible to monitor the locked state of one's own dwelling and to lock it through the Internet from the set 1 like this.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile control / measurement system, and more particularly to a mobile control / measurement system for monitoring and operating the status of various remote devices from a portable terminal via an Internet network. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional remote control / measurement system, there is a centralized home security system for monitoring indoor conditions from a monitoring center via a telephone line.
The control center will monitor fires, gas leaks, intrusions and sudden illnesses online 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A full-time guard is on standby, and when an abnormality is detected, the guard is dispatched.

There is also a system that can operate home electric appliances via the Internet network. In this technology, a virtual space of a room is displayed on a computer, and the user operates the screen to remotely control each household electric appliance via a centralized remote controller for the household electric appliance. But,
It does not support operations from mobile phones.

[0004] As an example of a conventional remote monitoring system using the Internet network, there is a "disaster prevention monitoring system" disclosed in JP-A-2000-11280. This system performs centralized management of disaster prevention equipment at a distant place via the Internet network. As shown in FIG.
Disaster prevention information of disaster prevention monitoring panels of disaster prevention equipment installed in a plurality of monitoring areas such as buildings is collected by a remote control panel and displayed on a Web page on the Internet. The disaster prevention information is browsed via the Internet using a browser of a remote monitoring device having an access right to a Web page.

On the other hand, i-mode portable telephones capable of sending and receiving e-mails and accessing the Web have rapidly become widespread.
Since mobile phones are small and lightweight and easy to carry,
It is suitable for information collection and remote control from remote places. By using an i-mode mobile phone, emergency information can be transmitted anywhere and prompt response is possible.

[0006]

However, the conventional remote monitoring system requires equipment such as a dedicated sensor and is a large-scale system such as centralized management at a monitoring center (management building), which is inconvenient and costly to carry. There was a problem that it took.

[0007] The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and enables a user to manage remote control of home appliances and the like by using a personal computer and a mobile phone which are widely used in ordinary households. The purpose is to realize a simple mobile control and measurement system.

[0008]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to the present invention, a portable terminal capable of accessing an Internet network, a Web server connected to the Internet network, and a portable terminal installed in a user's house are provided. Web terminal,
In response to a request from a mobile terminal, a command is transmitted to a Web server of a mobile control / measurement system including a sensor connected to the Web terminal and an actuator connected to the Web terminal. Means, and means for transmitting sensor measurement value data received from the Web terminal to the portable terminal.
A means for controlling the sensor and the actuator in accordance with a command from the web server and a means for acquiring sensor measurement value data and transmitting the data to the web server are provided.

With this configuration, the user can manage and remotely control home appliances and the like by using inexpensive and simple personal computers and mobile phones normally provided in the home.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to FIGS.

(First Embodiment) A first embodiment of the present invention relates to a W-connection for dial-up connection to the Internet.
This is a mobile control / measurement system for remotely controlling sensors and various devices connected to the eb terminal using an i-mode mobile phone via a server at a center.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a mobile control / measurement system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, an i-mode mobile phone 1 is a mobile phone that can access the Internet network, and is used as a mobile terminal. The Web server 2 is a server installed at a mobile control / measurement service center and providing a mobile control / measurement service via the Internet network. This W
The eb server 2 also has a billing function. Web terminal 3
Is a control management device installed at the user's home. The sensor 4 is a sensor connected to the Web terminal 3. The actuator 5 is various driving devices connected to the Web terminal 3.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the flow of communication when controlling the actuator 5 and the timing of charging.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the flow of communication when the sensor 4 automatically calls the i-mode mobile phone 1.

The operation of the mobile control / measurement system according to the first embodiment of the present invention configured as described above will be described. The Web terminal 3 shown in FIG. 1 acquires data from the sensor 4 periodically or when an abnormality occurs, and
b Send to server 2. The Web server 2 writes the sensor data transmitted from the Web terminal 3 on a Web page corresponding to the user. The user can know the latest measurement value of the sensor at any time by browsing the Web page.

Referring to FIG. 2, a case in which the user controls home electric appliances at home from i-mode portable telephone 1 will be described. Using the Web function of the i-mode mobile phone 1, W
Open the web page of the web server 2 and enter the user ID and password. When the authentication of the user ID is completed and the user is confirmed, the Web server 2 issues a line connection request to the Web terminal 3 and starts up.

Incidentally, a dial-up connection is generally used as an environment for connecting to the Internet in a normal home. Therefore, the Web terminal 3 is not normally connected to the Internet network. When connecting from the Web server 2, the Web server 2 communicates with the Web terminal 3 via a public telephone line, and issues an instruction to make a dial-up connection from the Web terminal 3. Web terminal 3
Connects to the Web server 2 via the Internet network in response to a line connection request from the Web server 2. IS
When using the DN line, the Web terminal 3 may be activated from the Web server 2 using the D channel.

However, when the Web terminal 3 is constantly connected to the Internet via a dedicated line, there is no need for the Web server 2 to start the Web terminal 3. W
The web server 2 issues a connection request to the web terminal 3 and
Connect to the web server 2. Web terminal 3 is always Web
When connected to the server b, no connection request is required.

After the connection is established, the Web terminal 3 opens the actuator control Web page set in the Web server 2. At the same time, the Web server 2 writes the user ID and the Web page use start date and time into the database as billing information in order to perform billing processing.

[0019] The user enters the We-mode mobile phone 1
A control request for the actuator 5 is made via page b. For example, an on / off icon of a target device displayed on a Web page is clicked. Web server 2
A command is transmitted to the Web terminal 3 according to the control request. The Web terminal 3 drives the actuator 5 according to a command from the Web server 2.

When the operation of the actuator 5 is completed, W
The web terminal 3 writes the operation result to the actuator control web page of the web server 2. By updating the Web page, the control result of the actuator 5 is displayed on the i-mode mobile phone 1. In addition to the control, when the user wants to check the state of the home electric appliance, the same as described above, the We
It can be confirmed by clicking the status monitoring icon of the target device displayed on page b.

In the case of line disconnection, when a line disconnection request is made from the i-mode portable telephone 1 via a Web page,
The Web terminal 3 performs a line disconnection process with the Web server 2. At this time, the Web server 2 stores the user ID and the Web
Write the end date and time of use of page b to the database. The charge information is collated with the above-described billing information, and a Web page usage time calculation process is performed. The user is charged according to the calculated usage time. In addition, a fixed basic fee is collected from the user as a line connection service.

With reference to FIG. 3, a case will be described in which a measurement value sensed by the sensor 4 is automatically reported to the i-mode portable telephone 1 when an abnormality or the like occurs. The Web terminal 3 has a sensor 4
It is determined whether or not the value of the sensor data acquired from the above becomes an abnormal value to be reported. In case of abnormal value, Web
A dial-up connection is made to the server 2. When the connection is established, the Web terminal 3 to the i-mode mobile phone 1
Send an e-mail describing the content of the error. At this time,
Even if the user is unable to receive mail,
Since the Web server 2 stores a mail in which the date and time and the contents of the abnormality are recorded in a database, the history can be immediately taken out by accessing the Web server 2. After sending the e-mail, the Web terminal 3
b. Perform line disconnection processing with server 2.

Hereinafter, some specific examples of the simple home security will be described. When fine adjustment of the monitoring camera angle or the like is performed, the direction can be changed in units of one degree by clicking an arrow icon on a Web page displayed on the i-mode mobile phone. The same applies to zooming. When the infrared sensor detects an intruder, the mobile terminal 1 can be called to send an image of the surveillance camera. If the icon is not displayed, the control is performed by a method such as selecting the number of the target device and inputting a numerical value.

In the case of monitoring a safe / showcase, when the safe icon on the Web page displayed on the i-mode mobile phone is clicked, the locked state of the safe and the video of the surveillance camera are displayed. When locking is desired, the user can click on the locking icon on the Web page displayed on the i-mode mobile phone.

When performing a garage shutter opening / closing operation, clicking a garage icon on a Web page displayed on the i-mode mobile phone displays an open / close state. By installing a theft sensor and a mobile phone using a DoPa network in a private vehicle and transmitting the sensor information to a service center by packet communication, it is also possible to perform security control of the private vehicle.

When fine adjustment of temperature, sound volume, light amount, etc. is performed by inputting a numerical value, a numerical value input field is opened, and a numerical value is input from a dial button. For example, if you want to set the temperature to 18.5 ° C while checking the condition of the air conditioner, enter the value.

When providing care or nursing-related support, the status can be viewed with a monitoring camera. You can talk by connecting a microphone and a speaker. When caring for and monitoring pets, the status can be monitored with a surveillance camera, and water and food can be provided by controlling the water and feeders.

The security of offices and factories can be similarly managed. For example, it is possible to monitor equipment and facilities in a factory and manage unmanned parking lots. Since information can be centrally managed, a large number of control devices can be managed by one administrator. Since the terminal (cellular phone) can be carried, it is possible to control and manage remote equipment even while moving. Further, by introducing Java (registered trademark) technology. Cooperation with other devices and transfer to various devices are facilitated, and expansion to related systems is possible.

Although an example using an i-mode portable telephone has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and any mobile information terminal that can access the Internet network can be similarly used.

As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the mobile control / measurement system uses the sensors and various devices connected to the Web terminal that dials up to the Internet, and uses the i-mode mobile phone. And remote control via the server at the center,
Using a low-cost and simple personal computer, a mobile phone, or the like that is usually provided in the home, the user can manage and remotely control home appliances and the like.

(Second Embodiment) In a second embodiment of the present invention, an i-mode portable telephone is connected via a Web terminal connected to a server which is always connected to the Internet via a dedicated line. It is a mobile control and measurement system that controls sensors and various devices.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a mobile control / measurement system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 4, an i-mode mobile phone 1 is a mobile phone that can access an Internet network. Web server 2
It is a general server that constructs a LAN in a company or a general home, and has a function of providing a mobile control / measurement service via the Internet network. Web terminal 3
The control management device is connected to the Web server 2 via a LAN cable, a hub, or the like. The sensors 4 are various sensors connected to the Web terminal 3. The actuator 5 has W
Various driving devices connected to the eb terminal 3.

The operation of the mobile control / measurement system according to the second embodiment of the present invention configured as described above will be described. The Web terminal 3 acquires data from the sensor 4 periodically or when an abnormality or the like occurs, and acquires the data from the Web server 2.
Send to

The user connects to the Internet from the i-mode mobile phone 1 and opens a dedicated Web page provided by the Web server 2. When the user ID number and password are input, a Web page for status monitoring or actuator control is displayed. Via the Web page, the status of control devices such as the sensor 4 and the actuator 5 can be confirmed.

The Web server 2 displays the sensor data transmitted from the Web terminal 3 through the hub on a Web page corresponding to the user.

When the user controls devices such as the actuator 5, the user clicks on / off icons of target devices displayed on the Web page. The Web server 2 transmits a command to the Web terminal 3 through the hub in response to a request from the portable terminal 1. The Web terminal 3 drives the actuator 5 according to a command from the Web server 2.

When an abnormality or the like occurs, the measurement value sensed by the sensor 4 is automatically notified to the i-mode mobile phone 1. W
The eb terminal 3 determines whether the value of the sensor data acquired from the sensor 4 is abnormal. When the Web terminal 3 detects that the measured value of the sensor 4 has become an abnormal value, it determines that data should be transmitted, and the i-mode mobile phone 1
To send an e-mail describing the details of the error. At this time, even when the user cannot receive the mail, the Web server 2 stores the mail in which the date and time and the contents such as the abnormality are described in a database and stores the mail.
By accessing the server 2, history data can be immediately retrieved.

As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the mobile control / measurement system is connected to a W-line connected to a server which is always connected to the Internet via a dedicated line.
Since the sensor and various devices are controlled from the i-mode mobile phone via the eb terminal, the user can use the i-mode mobile phone and the like to manage and remotely control various devices and the like in a remote place. Can be.

[0039]

As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, a portable terminal accessible to the Internet network, a Web server connected to the Internet network, and a Web terminal installed in the user's house And the Web
Means for transmitting a command to the Web terminal in response to a request from the mobile terminal to a Web server of a mobile control / measurement system comprising a sensor connected to the terminal and an actuator connected to the Web terminal; Means for transmitting sensor measurement value data received from the Web terminal to the portable terminal, and means for controlling the sensor and the actuator in accordance with a command from the Web server, and acquiring the sensor measurement value data in the Web terminal. Means that the user can self-manage and remotely control home appliances and the like by using an inexpensive and simple personal computer or mobile phone normally provided in the home. Is obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a mobile control / measurement system according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of the mobile control / measurement system according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an automatic calling operation of the mobile control / measurement system according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a mobile control / measurement system according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of a conventional Internet-based remote monitoring system.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 i-mode mobile phone 2 Web server 3 Web terminal 4 Sensor 5 Actuator

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing from the front page (72) Inventor Yukio Kusunoki 4-73 Higashinobusue, Himeji-shi, Hyogo Japan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Akihiro Kajihara 4-73 Higashinobusue, Himeji-shi, Hyogo Japan Co., Ltd. Within the Technology Center (72) Inventor Tohru Akita 129 Noguchi, Noguchi-cho, Kakogawa-shi, Hyogo Prefecture 103 F-term within Logistics Limited Company (reference) BA12 BA13 BA36 CA08 DA02 DB01 DC01 DC03 EA11 EB02 EB03 EB08 EB10 EB12 FB04 FB05 FB09 FC01 HA01 HA02 HA05 HA07 HA13 HA21 5K101 KK11 KK12 LL01 LL03 LL05 LL12 MM04 MM05 MM07 NN03 NN18 NN21 NN18 NN21

Claims (4)

[Claims] A mobile terminal accessible to an Internet network, a Web server connected to the Internet network, a Web terminal installed in a user's house, a sensor connected to the Web terminal, Mobile control comprising an actuator connected to the Web terminal
In the measurement system, means for transmitting a command to the Web server in response to a request from the mobile terminal to the Web server, and transmitting sensor measurement value data received from the Web terminal to the mobile terminal. Means for controlling the sensor and the actuator in accordance with a command from the Web server, and acquiring the sensor measurement value data to the Web terminal.
b. A mobile control / measurement system comprising: means for transmitting data to a server. 2. A means for establishing a line connection with the Web terminal via a public telephone line in the Web server, wherein the Web terminal responds to the line connection request from the Web server by an Internet network. Through the Web
The mobile control measurement system according to claim 1, further comprising means for connecting to a server. 3. The Web terminal, comprising: means for detecting that measured value data of the sensor has reached a predetermined value; and means for transmitting the measured value data to the Web server in response to the detection. 2. The mobile control / measurement system according to claim 1, further comprising means for calling the portable terminal and transmitting measurement value data of the sensor to the Web server. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the Web server is provided with a dedicated Web page for each of the Web terminals, a line connection unit with the Web terminal, and a unit for charging according to the usage of the dedicated Web page. The mobile control / measurement system according to claim 1, wherein: