KR101340972B1 - Method of sharing resource between devices and device performing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for sharing resources among devices, which is implemented by a device connected with other devices, according to the present invention includes the following steps: a step of receiving connection target information, which includes device information and information about at least one among resources supported by the other devices, from each of the other devices; a step of selecting a connection target device and at least one among available resources based on the connection target information, and connecting the selected resources with the connection target device; and a step of controlling the operation state of the connection target device.

Description

How to share resources between devices and devices that run them {METHOD OF SHARING RESOURCE BETWEEN DEVICES AND DEVICE PERFORMING THE SAME}

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of sharing resources between devices and a device executing the same.

In mobile environments, mobile devices are small / thin / light, memory is increased, screen resolution is bigger and sharper, battery is smaller and lighter, and weight is decreasing, and network interfaces are getting better and better for the communication environment. . However, the existing terminal does not have good hardware performance or software performance, and the performance improvement does not occur as the mobile device evolves.

In addition, non-mobile devices such as TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, and rice cookers are gradually being networked, and functions that are faithful to each function are rapidly developing, but additional hardware or software functions are minimal, It is optimized for its original purpose, and there are no various additional functions, and there is no consideration of scalability of functions.

As such, only the performance of hardware or software on some devices maintains the best specifications, the functions are specially developed for the purpose of some devices, or in general devices, such hardware or software functions are lacking or inadequate.

For example, UE A may have a high specification processor but UE B may have a relatively low processor specification. For another example, the terminal C may have a humidity, altitude, temperature, and illumination sensor, but the terminal D may not have a sensor. For another example, terminal E may be equipped with the highest specification camera sensor, but terminal F may have a low specification camera or no camera at all.

For another example, the terminal G has a sensor that can recognize the smell, but the terminal H may not have an smell recognition sensor, there may be only a sensor that generates the smell. For another example, terminal I may have 10 terabytes of memory, but terminal J may have only 16 gigabytes of memory.

As another example, the terminal K may have a video codec, but the terminal L may not have a video codec. In another example, the terminal M has a variety of applications or algorithms that can synthesize a picture, edit or give an image effect, but the terminal N may have one or two such functions, or the function may be very weak or not at all. As another example, the terminal O may not have the function of an audio output unit or may have many sound sources, but the terminal P may have an audio related codec, various sound effects applications or conversion programs, and a high output audio output unit.

As in this example, only the performance of the hardware or software on some devices maintains the best specifications, or the features are specially developed for the purpose of some devices, or on normal devices, the absence or lack of such hardware or software capabilities. Mostly.

It would be nice to produce all the specs of all devices with the latest specs, but there is a problem that the production cost will be high, and before that, the use of high-end devices will be wasteful.

According to the present invention, since one of two or more devices can freely use resources of another device using wired / wireless communication, it is possible to use hardware or software that is difficult to mount in every terminal, so that performance fragmented devices can be integrated and used. It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for sharing resources between devices and a device for executing the same.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problem (s), and another problem (s) not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Among other embodiments, a method of sharing resources between devices executed in a device connected to other devices may include receiving connection object information including at least one of device information and resource information supported by the device from each of the other devices. And selecting at least one of a connection target device and a resource to be used based on the connection target information to connect with the connection target device, and controlling an operation state of the connection target device.

Among other embodiments, a device connected to other devices may include a receiver configured to receive connection target information including at least one of device information and resource information supported by the device from each of the other devices, and connect based on the connection target information. And a control unit configured to select at least one of a target device and a resource to be used for connection with the connection target device and control an operation state of the connection target device.

The details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and / or features of the present invention, and how to accomplish them, will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but is capable of many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, To fully disclose the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

According to the present invention, since one device of two or more devices can freely use resources of another device using wired / wireless communication, it is possible to use hardware or software that is difficult to mount in every terminal, and thus, the performance fragmented devices can be integrated and used. There is an effect.

1 is a view for explaining a resource sharing system between devices according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view for explaining an embodiment of a connection method between devices according to the present invention.
3 is a view for explaining another embodiment of a connection method between devices according to the present invention.
4 is a view for explaining another embodiment of a connection method between devices according to the present invention.
5 is a view for explaining another embodiment of a connection method between devices according to the present invention.
6 is a view for explaining another embodiment of a connection method between devices according to the present invention.
7 is a block diagram illustrating a device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a connection method between devices according to the present invention.

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

As used herein, the term “system” refers to a combination of all the objects constituting the device.

As used herein, the term "object" refers to the minimum unit constituting the system.

As used herein, the term "unit" means a combination of one or more objects or the whole system.

As used herein, the term “connection target device” refers to a target device to be connected among other devices.

As used herein, the term "target resource" refers to an object, a unit, or a system as a target resource (for example, hardware, software, content, etc.) to be used in a connection target device. That is, when a device wants to use a specific object in the device to which it is connected, the resource to be used becomes an object, and when the device wants to use a unit that combines objects in the device to be connected, the resource to be used becomes a unit, and the device is the device to which it is connected. If you want to use the system, the target resource becomes the system.

As used herein, the term "connection" is Internet, Web, 3G, Long Term Evolution (LTE), 4G, WiBro, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Near Field Communication (NFC), serial, parallel, etc. Means all wired and wireless connections that can communicate directly or indirectly with each other.

1 is a view for explaining a resource sharing system between devices according to an embodiment of the present invention. Each of the devices illustrated in FIG. 1 may be the same kind or a different kind, and may include different options of resources.

Referring to FIG. 1, a resource sharing system between devices includes a plurality of devices.

The device 100 receives connection target information from the other devices 200. Here, the connection target information includes device information and resource information supported by the device. For example, the device information may be 1234 as a unique identifier of the device, and the resource information included in the device may be a 5 million pixel camera, a photo editing program, or the like.

In one embodiment, when the device 100 requests the necessary resources from the other devices 200, the device 100 may receive connection target information from each of the devices supporting the required resources among the other devices 200. For example, when the device 100 requests the resources of the 5 million pixel camera from the other devices 200, the device identifier information and the device may be obtained from each of the devices supporting the 5 million pixel camera among the other devices 200. Receive resource information supported by the.

In another embodiment, the device 100 may receive connection object information from each of the other devices 200. For example, the device 100 may receive connection target information from each of the other devices 200 within a preset range.

The device 100 selects at least one of a connection target device and a use target resource based on the connection target information received from each of the other devices 200.

According to an embodiment, when an object corresponding to a required resource exists among resource information supported by the connection target device, the device 100 may select the object as a resource to be used.

In another embodiment, the device 100 may configure a unit by combining a plurality of objects in which the object corresponding to the required resource does not exist among the resource information supported by the connection target device, and select the unit as the target resource. .

According to another embodiment, the device 100 may select the entire system of the connection target device in which the object corresponding to the required resource does not exist among the resource information supported by the connection target device as the use target resource.

The specific resource of the device 100 or the device 100 is connected to the resource to be used of the connection target device 200a or the connection target device 200a.

In an embodiment, the device 100 may directly connect with the connection target device 200a. For example, the device 100 may be connected 1: 1 with the connection target device 200a.

In another embodiment, the device 100 may be connected to the connection target device 200a through a relay module. For example, the device 100 may be connected to the connection target device 200a through other devices.

In another embodiment, when the target resource of the connection target device 200a includes the communication connection module, the specific resource of the device 100 or the device 100 may be compared with the target resource of the connection target device 200a. Can be connected directly.

In another embodiment, when the resource to be used of the connection target device 200a does not include a communication connection module, the device 100 or a specific resource of the device 100 may be connected to the communication connection module of the device 200a to be connected. The device 100 may be connected to a resource to be used by the connection target device 200a. In another embodiment, the device 100 may be connected to at least one of an object, a unit, and a system of one or more other devices. For example, the device 100 may be connected to an object of the connection target device 200a, an entity of the connection target device 200a, and a system of the connection target device 200b. These embodiments will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6 below.

According to such an embodiment, the device 100 may use resources of one or more other devices.

For example, if the G terminal has a sensor that recognizes a mobile scent that depends on a flower garden, and has a H terminal that normally has a fragrance generating unit that reproduces digital fragrances, As the terminal has, the H terminal can use the sensor of the G terminal.

In another example, terminal F has a low-cost, low-quality camera, but is a low-cost mobile phone with fast and unlimited communication capabilities, but by using the latest DSLR lens and sensor, which is a resource of terminal F, If you take a picture of a person and share it with friends on SNS or save it to the cloud, you can quickly share the picture or video over the network.

In another example, the terminal M has a high-end PC in the office is equipped with a variety of applications and programs for synthesizing, editing or image effects, and the digital camera N simply takes a picture. The digital camera N can be used as if it had an application that could take a picture and use the resources of the terminal M to edit the picture or give an image effect inside the digital camera N.

For another example, the MP3 player O is a small pocket terminal, so you can listen to music only with earphones or connect the output terminal to an external speaker, but the sound effect is weak. However, if it is connected to the terminal P which has various codecs and sound effect functions and has a high output unit, input the sound source of the terminal O to the sound source input unit of the terminal P, and enjoy music with high output sound with magnificent sound effects. It becomes possible.

The device 100 controls the operation of the resource to be used of the connection target device 200a or the connection target device 200a. For example, the device X may control the connection target device Y or the resource yy of the connection target device Y.

An operation of the device 100 is controlled according to a command of a connection target device 200a or a resource to be used by the connection target device 200a. For example, the connection target device Y may control device X or control resource xx of device X.

Here, xx and yy can be hardware and can be software or data content. That is, xx or yy may be hardware, a component, a module, an object, a sensor, or a device, and may be software such as an OS, an application program, firmware, a device driver, a codec, an algorithm, or a content.

2 is a view for explaining an embodiment of a connection method between devices according to the present invention. One embodiment shown in FIG. 2 relates to an embodiment that can be directly connected between devices. Each of the devices illustrated in FIG. 2 may be the same kind or a different kind, and may include different options of resources.

Referring to FIG. 2, the connection method between the devices is described in more detail. The first device 210 may be directly connected to the second device 220.

In one embodiment, if the communication interfaces of the first device 210 and the second device 220 are the same, the first device 210 and the second device 220 may be directly connected.

In another embodiment, when the first device 210 and the second device 220 are connected in the same manner, the first device 210 and the second device 220 may be directly connected.

In another embodiment, if the protocols of the first device 210 and the second device 220 are the same, the first device 210 and the second device 220 may be directly connected.

3 is a view for explaining another embodiment of a connection method between devices according to the present invention. Another embodiment shown in Figure 3 relates to an embodiment that can be connected via a relay module between the devices. Each of the devices illustrated in FIG. 3 may be of the same kind or a different kind, and may include different options of resources.

Referring to FIG. 3, the connection method between the devices will be described in more detail. The first device 310 may be connected to the second device 320 through a relay module.

In an embodiment, when the communication interface between the first device 310 and the second device 320 is different, the first device 310 may be connected to the second device 320 through a relay module. In another embodiment, when the first device 310 and the second device 320 are connected differently, the first device 310 may be connected to the second device 320 through a relay module. In another embodiment, if the protocol of the first device 310 and the second device 320 is different, the first device 310 may be connected to the second device 320 through a relay module.

For example, as shown in FIG. 3A, the first device 310 may be connected to the second device 320 through a server or a cloud. For another example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the first device 310 may be connected to the second device 320 through other devices 330. In this example, the first device 310 may reach the second device 320 with or without storing or passing content or data in the specific device 330b in the course of passing the other devices 330. In addition, the first device 310 may use resources of the specific device 330c in the course of passing the other devices 330.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the first device 310 is a second device 320 through another device, an o3 device 330a, a p3 device 330b, a q3 device 330c, an r3 device 330d, and an s3 device 330e. ), The first device 310 stores the converted data in the p3 device 330b using the specific resource of the o3 device 330a, and the q3 device 330c simply does the r3 device 330d. The data may be converted using a specific resource of the s3, and the data may be converted and transferred to the second device 320 using the specific resource of the s3 device 330e.

4 is a view for explaining another embodiment of a connection method between devices according to the present invention. Another embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4 relates to an embodiment in which a device or a resource supported by the device may be connected through a communication connection module of a resource supported by the connection target device. Each of the devices illustrated in FIG. 4 may be the same kind or a different kind, and may include different options of resources.

Referring to FIG. 4, the connection method between devices will be described in more detail. Each resource supported by the device includes a connection configuration of hardware, software, and data connected to a peripheral circuit or a peripheral device of a device to which the device belongs. In addition, resources supported by each device include a communication connection module capable of connecting with hardware, software, and data connected to a peripheral device of another device.

Accordingly, when the specific resource 421 of the second device 420 includes a communication connection module, as shown in FIG. 4A, the first device 410 may be configured to use another resource (eg, OS) of the second device 420. , A processor, a communication device, a component, etc.) may be directly connected to a specific resource 421 of the second device 420.

In addition, when the specific resource 421 of the second device 420 includes a communication connection module, as shown in FIG. 4B, the specific resource 411 of the first device 410 may be configured as another resource of the second device 420. For example, it may be directly connected to a specific resource 421 of the second device 420 without going through an OS, a processor, a communication device, a component, or the like.

5 is a view for explaining another embodiment of a connection method between devices according to the present invention. Another embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5 relates to an embodiment in which a device or a resource supported by the device may be connected with a resource to be used through a communication connection module of a device to be connected. Each of the devices illustrated in FIG. 5 may be the same kind or a different kind, and may include different options of resources.

Referring to FIG. 5, the connection method between the devices will be described in more detail. Each resource supported by the device includes a connection configuration of hardware, software, and data connected to a peripheral circuit or a peripheral device of a device to which the device belongs. In addition, resources supported by each device include a communication connection module capable of connecting with hardware, software, and data connected to a peripheral device of another device.

Accordingly, when the specific resource 521 of the second device 520 does not include the communication connection module, as shown in FIG. 5A, the first device 510 may connect the communication connection module 531 of the second device 520. It may be directly connected to a specific resource 521 of the second device 520 through.

In addition, when the specific resource 521 of the second device 520 does not include a communication connection module, as shown in FIG. 5B, the specific resource 511 of the first device 510 may communicate with the second device 520. The module 531 may be directly connected to a specific resource 521 of the second device 520.

In FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the specific resource 521 of the second device 520 is assigned to the first device 510 or the specific device of the first device 510 through the communication connection module 531 of the second device 520. An embodiment connectable with 511 has been described, and when connected with a specific resource 511 of the first device 510 or the first device 510 through the communication connection module 531 of the second device 520. The second device 520 is not affected by an OS, a main process, a peripheral device, or an application program.

Unlike this embodiment, the specific resource 521 of the second device 520 is not only a communication connection module 531 of the second device 520 but also a system (eg, OS, driver, etc.) of the second device 520. , A firmware, an application, a peripheral device, etc.) may be connected to the first device 510 or a specific resource 511 of the first device 510. This embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 6.

6 is a view for explaining another embodiment of a connection method between devices according to the present invention. Another embodiment illustrated in FIG. 6 relates to an embodiment in which a device or a resource supported by the device may be connected to a resource to be used through a communication connection module of a device to be connected. Each of the devices illustrated in FIG. 6 may be the same kind or a different kind, and may include different options of resources.

Referring to FIG. 6, the connection method between the devices will be described in more detail. Each resource supported by the device includes a connection configuration of hardware, software, and data connected to a peripheral circuit or a peripheral device of a device to which the device belongs. In addition, resources supported by each device include a communication connection module capable of connecting with hardware, software, and data connected to a peripheral device of another device.

As such, although the resource includes the communication connection module, as shown in FIG. 6A, as shown in FIG. 6A, the specific device 621 of the second device 620 includes the system (eg, the second device 620). For example, an OS, a driver, a firmware, an application, a peripheral device, etc.) may be connected to a specific resource 621 of the second device 620.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, the specific resource 611 of the first device 610 is connected to the second device through a system (eg, OS, driver, firmware, application program, peripheral device, etc.) of the second device 620. It may be associated with a particular resource 621 of 620.

7 is a block diagram illustrating a device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the device 100 may include a receiver 110, a connector 120, and a controller 130.

The receiver 110 receives connection target information including at least one of device information and resource information supported by the device from each of the other devices.

The connection unit 120 selects a connection target device based on the connection target information, selects a target target resource of the connection target device, and connects with the connection target device.

In one embodiment, the connection unit 120 selects any one of an object of the connection target device, a unit combining the object of the connection target device, and a system of the connection device to connect with the connection target device.

The connection unit 120 connects the device 100 and a connection target device that supports the resource to be used.

In an embodiment, the connection unit 120 may directly connect 1: 1 with the device 100 and the connection target device.

In another embodiment, the connection unit 120 may connect the device 100 and the connection target device through the relay module. Here, the relay module may include a server, a cloud, other devices, and the like.

The connection unit 120 connects the device 100 and the target resource of the connection target device.

According to an embodiment, when the resource to be used includes a communication connection module, the connection unit 120 may connect with the device 100 and the resource to be used through the resource to be used.

In another embodiment, when the resource to be used does not include a communication connection module, the connection unit 120 may connect the device 100 to the object to be used through the communication connection module of the device to be connected.

The connection unit 120 connects a specific resource of the device 100 and a resource to be used of the device to be connected.

In an embodiment, when the target resource includes the communication connection module, the connection unit 120 may connect the specific resource of the device 100 and the target resource through the target resource.

In another embodiment, when the resource to be used does not include a communication connection module, the connection unit 120 may connect the specific resource of the device 100 to the use target resource through the communication connection module of the connection target device.

The controller 130 controls the operation state of the connection target device or the resource to be used of the connection target device.

The controller 130 controls an operation state of the device 100 according to a command of a connection target device or a resource to be used by the connection target device.

8 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a connection method between devices according to the present invention.

1 and 8, the device 100 receives connection target information including at least one of device information and resource information supported by the device from each of the other devices (step S810). The device 100 selects at least one of a connection target device and a resource to be used based on the connection target information and connects with the connection target device (step S820). The device 100 controls the operation state of the device to be connected (step S830).

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined by the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, Modification is possible. Accordingly, the spirit of the present invention should be understood only in accordance with the following claims, and all equivalents or equivalent variations thereof are included in the scope of the present invention.

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Claims (16)

In the resource sharing method between devices running in a device connected to other devices,
Receiving connection object information including at least one of device information and resource information supported by the device from each of the other devices;
Connecting to one of a connection target device and a resource to be used of the connection target device based on the connection target information; And
Controlling an operation state of any one of the connection target device and the target resource of the connection target device;
Connecting with any one of the
Determining whether the resource to be used includes a communication connection module when connecting to the resource to be used, and connecting through any one of a communication connection module of the resource to be used or a communication connection module of the device to be connected. doing
How to share resources between devices.
The method of claim 1,
Connecting with any one of the
Selecting any one of an object of the connection target device, a unit combining the object of the connection target device, and a system of the connection device to connect with the connection target device;
How to share resources between devices.
The method of claim 1,
Connecting with any one of the
Connecting directly to the connection target device or connecting to the connection target device through a relay module.
How to share resources between devices.
The method of claim 3,
The relay module
At least one of a server, a cloud, and other devices.
How to share resources between devices.
The method of claim 1,
The step of connecting through any one of the communication connection module of the target resource or the communication connection module of the connection target device
When the target resource includes a communication connection module, connecting with the target resource through a communication connection module of the target resource.
How to share resources between devices.
The method of claim 1,
The step of connecting through any one of the communication connection module of the target resource or the communication connection module of the connection target device
When the resource to be used does not include a communication connection module, connecting with the resource to be used through a communication connection module of the device to be connected or the system of the device to be connected;
How to share resources between devices.
7. The method according to any one of claims 5 and 6,
The step of controlling any one of the operating states
And controlling the operating state of the target resource to share the target resource.
How to share resources between devices.
The method of claim 7, wherein
The step of controlling any one of the operating states
And controlling an operation state of the device according to one of the command of the connection target device and the resource to be used.
How to share resources between devices.
In a device connected with other devices,
A receiver configured to receive connection object information including at least one of device information and resource information supported by the device from each of the other devices;
A connection unit configured to connect with one of a connection target device and a resource to be used of the connection target device based on the connection target information; And
And a controller configured to control an operation state of any one of the connection target device and the resource to be used of the connection target device.
The connection unit determines whether the use target resource includes a communication connection module when connecting with the use target resource, and connects through any one of a communication connection module of the use target resource or a communication connection module of the connection target device.
device.
10. The method of claim 9,
The connecting portion
Select one of an object of the connection target device, a unit combining the object of the connection target device, and a system of the connection device to connect with the connection target device;
device.
10. The method of claim 9,
The connecting portion
Directly connecting to the connection target device or connecting to the connection target device through a relay module.
device.
12. The method of claim 11,
The relay module
At least one of a server, a cloud, and other devices.
device.
10. The method of claim 9,
The connecting portion
When the target resource includes a communication connection module, connecting with the target resource through a communication connection module of the target resource.
device.
10. The method of claim 9,
The connecting portion
When the resource to be used does not include a communication connection module, characterized in that the connection with the resource to be used through the communication connection module of the target device or the system of the connection target device.
device.
15. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 14,
The control unit
Controlling the operation state of the target resource to share the target resource;
device.
10. The method of claim 9,
The control unit
And controlling an operation state of the device according to one of the command of the connection target device and the resource to be used.
device.

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